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Queen tribute band Queen Nation plays as part of the Hot Summer Nights free concert series next Tuesday, July 10 at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail. Photo Special to SneakPEAK.

Tribute band brings Queen’s favorite hits to the stage on July 10. SneakPEAK staff report.

ith a performance that has been referred to as “hauntingly realistic,” Queen Nation is bringing the lovable songs of rock band Queen to the Bud Light Hot Summer Nights stage, for a show that will find Vail Valley residents young and old dancing and singing along. Playing their own instruments and with no lip syncing, Queen Nation, underwritten by Donna Giordano, promises an action-packed show, with impressive renditions of Queen’s greatest hits including, “Bicycle Ride,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “We are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You.” Joe Retta takes the stage in the role of Freddy Mercury. Touted as a talented singer and performer, Retta has been said to have an uncanny ability to totally assume the role of rock’s greatest icons. His role accomplishments include Ronnie James Dio, Paul Rogers, Robert Plant and of course Freddie Mercury. Retta recreates the vocals of the late Queen frontman complete with his dead-on physical appearance and on-stage mannerisms. Other band members include Mike McManus on guitar and vocals, Greg Finsley on vocals and piano, Parker Combs on bass, and Peter Burke on drums and vocals. When the band formed in 2004, the members buckled down to learn Queen’s harmonies and songs. McManus, who takes the role of Queen guitarist Brian May, says it was no easy task. “I didn’t think I could gain any more respect for Brian May and Queen than I already had...,” he says on the band’s website. “My respect for them doubled when I sat down to learn these songs!” Now about half way through the 2012 summer season, Bud Light Hot Summer Nights features free concerts for

Vail Valley residents and guests at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater stage on Tuesday nights starting at 6:30 pm. This year, Bud Light Hot Summer Nights is celebrating its 25th anniversary of bringing free music to Vail and will continue this year’s season through Aug. 21. Additional Bud Light Hot Summer Nights shows include Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jurassic 5’s Chali 2Na & the House of Vibe and String Cheese Incident’s Kyle Hollingsworth. Concert attendees are asked to park at the main Vail Village parking structure, with overflow parking at the Lionshead parking structure. For added convenience, the free Town of Vail shuttles will run extended routes past Golden Peak from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a drop off at the soccer field near the Ford Amphitheater. Additionally, a special Village-to-Village express bus will run from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with stops at the east entrance of the Lionshead parking structure, in front of the Vail Village Information Center and at Ford Park. New this year, the venue will also have a free, secured bike valet service at the gates, which opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes 15 minutes after the show ends. Once inside the concert venue, picnics with commercially sealed, non-alcoholic beverages are permitted, as are legless lawn chairs, blankets and umbrellas. Bikes, skateboards and dogs are prohibited at the amphitheater. A concession area with a full grill and bar service is available. The Bud Light Hot Summer Nights free concert series and the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater are both projects of the Vail Valley Foundation. For more information on Bud Light Hot Summer Nights, visit www.hotsummernightsconcerts. com and follow Vail Free Concerts on Facebook.

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Local firefighters pitch in across the state, a look at Eagle County fire conditions, and how to be prepared. By Melanie Wong. Cover photo by Zach Mahone.

hen local firefighters Jason Brown, Andy Pohlman and Josh Hebrew arrived at the High Park fire that had been raging near Fort Collins, there wasn’t much in the way of formalities.

“We arrived at 1:30 p.m. and reported directly to fire line,” says Brown, a firefighter with the Eagle River Fire Protection District. “We were sent to a residential area in Rist Canyon that was threatened and told to try and save as many houses as we could.” The three men were among a number of Eagle County firefighters who have been dispatched to wildfires around the state to combat blazes the likes of which Colorado hasn’t seen in decades. It’s not uncommon for local firefighters to be deployed elsewhere – Vail Fire Chief Mark Miller says his department usually sends out reinforcements five or six times a year to fires all over the country – and once the call goes out, the response is immediate. Brown says the call came in for three firefighters and an engine at 8:30 a.m. on June 10, the day after the fire began, and the three were on their way by 9:30 a.m. to join firefighters from around Colorado and the country, as well as helicopter crews and U.S. Forest Service personnel in Fort Collins. Once called, firefighters stay at the fires for twoweek periods, then either return home, do another two weeks or swap out with another crew from home. “Once we arrived, our initial reaction was, ‘OK, this is the

Firefighters from the Eagle River Fire Protection District went to Fort Collins this month on a deployment to the High Park Fire. (l-r) Josh Hebrew, Andy Pohlman and Jason Brown left the Vail Valley on June 9 and worked for two weeks. They are among a handful of local firefighters who have been deployed to wildfires around the state. Photo courtesy of Jason Brown

real deal,’” Brown says. “When they send you directly to the extremely fast moving and the winds were gusting 30 mph. fire line, you know it’s serious. We’ve all seen fire at some We had fire on all sides of us. I personally had never been in level, and obviously the adrenaline is going. The fire was (a fire) that big myself.” The ERFPD crew spent the first day trying to clear underbrush and direct the fire away from homes. Two days before Brown, Pohlman and Hebrew returned to the valley, the fire surged again, jumping over a river, and the three were right in the thick of it. The following organizations “We were right in the section where it happened,” Brown are assisting in the areas afsays. “We were pretty amazed that after that long fighting fected by wildfires. the fire we were still losing structures. We were fighting the dryness and weather as much as the fire.” American Red Cross Colorado Firefighters at wildland fires typically work 15 to 16 hours Red Cross workers are staffing shelters in per day, sleeping and eating at large base camps. It’s difficult several locations and helping connect evacuated residents with a range of basic needs, and dangerous work, but Brown says crews worked together including shelter, food, hygiene supplies, seamlessly. recovery information, health and emotional “You have the same training and the same zeal for wildsupport. Designate your gift to “disaster land firefighting – it’s long days and hard work, but it is all relief” at www.denver-redcross.org. stuff we enjoy doing,” he says. “I’d be happy to go back down there.” The Salvation Army All Eagle County firefighters have at least the basic qualiThe Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster fications to fight wildfires, but Vail’s Miller says that sending Services (EDS) teams are already providing his crews to other locations can be a tough call. relief to evacuees from both the Waldo Can“This year we’ve been a little more vigilant about keepyon fire and the High Park fire with addiing crews here for obvious reasons,” says Miller, adding that tional volunteers and resources on standby several Vail firefighters have gone to help with the High Park should they be needed. Designate your gift to “disaster relief “ at http://tsacs.org. fire. “Of course we want to help our neighbors, but not at the expense of our own area if there are fires here.” Larimer Humane Society

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Protecting Eagle County Eyeing fires on the Front Range and Grand Junction, and containing a few smaller fires caused by lightning strikes outside of Minturn and Eagle last week, local fire officials have Eagle County on Stage II restrictions. Stage II restrictions ban all fires except for propane camp stoves and propane grills, as well as restrict smoking to en-

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Sam Everly sank the free throw that sent both teams and their fans into chaotic applause that shook the bleachers of Eagle Valley Middle School. In another moment of celebrity, Sam also received a standing ovation for his performance of Billy Idol’s “White Wedding” at the Battle Mountain High School talent show his freshman year. Sam, at only 20 years old, is one of the valley’s biggest personalities, and is easily recognizable at any restaurant or movie theater, prompting countless friends to pop over for the strongest, most sincere high-five of their day. His strident voice spills from both his nose and mouth with a manner of austerity, unique to him and impossibly replicated. His appearance mimics the individualism of his voice -- dark goatee coats his chin and a thin mustache etches his upper lip, waiting to be filled in. He is skinny, but strong – hence the tendency for a huge high five that nearly knocked his father out at the end of a marathon years ago. You’ll find Sam many afternoons volunteering at the Vail Fire Department. During a summer of high fire danger, his services have been recognized, and he will have the honor of captaining the fire truck in Vail’s Fourth of July parade. Sam, however, will not be driving. Sam has a rare form of epilepsy that causes brain damage. He has trouble articulating responses to questions and labors for fluid control over physical movement. Most of his answers are “yes” and “no,” while he reaches deep to elaborate on a story in two or three sentences. Waking up from a nightmare Sam was born in Guam in the midst of a hurricane that nearly pulverized the Guam Memorial Hospital, and his mother, Honore Everly, feels that her son’s life has been the semblance of that very storm since returning to the United States shortly after his birth.

“Devastation,” says Honore, holding back tears while describing her son’s condition. Born with no apparent problems, Sam spent the first couple years learning to walk and talk just as his older brother, Gus, did. Until, at two and a half, Sam dropped to the ground in seizure. “We all have dreams for our kids, even before they are born or before we get married or before we even plan on having kids,” Honore says. “One day our dream just happened to turn into a nightmare.” She and her husband, John, took to their son’s new condition with robust courage and the optimism. Immediately following the collapse, doctors insisted Sam would never walk or talk again. At 35 pounds, Sam was ingesting enough medicine to sedate a 245-pound man, and Honore and John found this an unacceptable lifestyle for their son. “I really didn’t know what to do,” Honore says. “Everyday I don’t know what to do. I just get up in the morning and go.” Sam saw some of the best doctors in the country. Then, one day, Sam came out of the day-to-day drawl and began clapping to music – the twinkle of hope that would turn into a quest for recovery. He moved along and began physical therapy riding with a trainer on horseback. His physical movement began to improve. Years later, Sam would shoot down the diagnosis of his original doctor when Berry Creek Middle School basketball coach Todd Huck put Sam, then his water boy, in the game for a few minutes against Eagle Valley Middle School. Not long into his playtime, Sam sank a free throw sending the stadium into a pandemonium of cheering. Then Sam took on high school, with the fearlessness of a fireman, and with every intention of having the best experience. He stopped playing sports and instead took to managing them. “I always watch the Husky football team,” Sam says. Even in the heat of the Euro cup, when asked what his fa- Aboard the fire truck, Sam is all thumbs up for putting vorite soccer team is, he quickly and happily responds, “The out fires. He will ride in the officer’s chair of the ladder Huskies.” truck in Vail’s Fourth of July parade on Wednesday. [See SAM EVERLY, page 28] John O’Neill photo.

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Brad Austin, aka BBQ Brad, shows us how to smoke sans smoker. Billy Doran photo

hen it comes to barbecue, Brad Austin is more than an enthusiast – he’s a chef, judge, saucier, connoisseur, author, encyclopedia and philosopher.

He’s also one of the boldest advocates for a style of cooking he calls “wholly American” and, interestingly, has roots in the poorest kitchens, like lobster before it became a modernday delicacy. On the competition circuit and at neighborhood cookouts, Austin is known as “BBQ Brad.” He earned the name after 30 years of smoking everything – brisket, pork, even vegetables for his vegetarian wife – but his specialty remains the sauceless, succulent ribs perfected in his home state of Tennessee. Over the past few decades, he moved across the country for his day job as a nurse, picking up different styles and recipes before settling in the Vail Valley. “Barbecue is all about patience, what I like to call ‘low and slow,’” says Austin, who has a seemingly endless cache of phrases to describe his passion. “People don’t realize when it’s done you just put 24 hours into a meal. But when it’s finished, you can taste the time.” Austin planned on barbecuing a smorgasbord of meats at Crazy Mountain Brewery in Edwards the Saturday before the Fourth of July but, like many plans this holiday, had to nix the cookout due to fire danger. If BBQ Brad himself can forgo his smoker for safety, weekend pit masters shouldn’t chance patio flare-ups. A gas grill is a relatively safe alternative, and with Austin’s tips, it can make barbecue nearly on par with a barrel smoker. Austin shared his indomitable knowledge with SneakPEAK, including inventive step-bystep instructions for near-perfect brisket without expensive equipment. The smoking process is long, but with good company and good beer, it’s worth the effort. 1. “The 16 names of barbecue” (meat) Choosing the right cut of meat is where barbecue begins. Austin buys his cuts two days beforehand for prep time, but never freezes the meat until after smoking. For brisket, choose a cut with very little marbling and a thick layer of fat on the bottom. Like ribs and pork shoulder, brisket is considered a “lesser” cut, which makes it relatively cheap. Two to three pounds of brisket can feed four people for roughly $15. 2. “The good wood” (wood chips) When smoking on a gas grill, whole logs won’t work. Instead, Austin recommends wood chips wrapped in heavy foil packets about the size of a book. Basic chips like applewood, maple and mesquite can be bought in bulk at Home Depot and Walmart, and Austin experiments with everything from grape to persimmon. To produce smoke without burning, soak the chips for two hours in water with a dash of bourbon or red wine, then drain and wrap in foil. If you don’t use the packets within a few days, store them in the freezer. Each one lasts about 20 minutes, so make 36 for 12 hours of smoking.

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Brad Austin uses similar spices in his rubs and sauces to marry all the flavors. The following ingredients are for Texas brisket, a slightly spicy cut with sugars that caramelize into a smoky bark. Austin recited from memory: Rub ½ cup Hungarian paprika 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder 2 tablespoons sea salt 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon ground celery seed 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Marinade 2 cups apple juice 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons bourbon Finishing/table sauce 1 cup apple juice 1 ½ cups Heinz ketchup 1 cup unused marinade 1/2 bottle of beer 4 tablespoons unused rub 2 tablespoons orange juice 4 garlic cloves, minced

Rub: Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly, setting aside 4 tablespoons for sauce. Rub mixture on meat only, not fat. Refrigerate in plastic storage bag for 12 hours. Marinade: In bowl, combine brown sugar, honey and bourbon. Stir until dissolved. Add apple juice, melted butter and molasses. Stir again and set aside one cup for sauce. Add marinade to bag with rubbed meat and refrigerate another 12 hours. Discard after use. Finishing/table sauce: In saucepan over low heat, add all ingredients except garlic. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool. Put liquid in blender with garlic and blend to desired consistency. As finishing sauce, coat meat thoroughly in final 30 minutes of smoking.

[See BBQ 101, page 17]

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By Melanie Wong One Vail couple may well have the most unconventional walk down the aisle ever. One the morning of July 4, Sharona Smith and Paul Sand will ride a decked-out wedding float through Vail and Lionshead Villages as part of the annual Vail Fourth of July parade, accompanied by their wedding party and guests following on foot. As the final float in the parade, the couple will disembark in Lionshead Village, where their wedding ceremony will be held at a small park. The Vail Lawn Chair Demo Precision team (think color guard with lawn chairs) will lead the way, announcing the couple’s arrival to crowds and clearing the path with fanfare. The couple’s float is themed “Love, American-Style,” based on a television show that ran in the early ‘70s by the same name. The float, made of snowmobile trailers, will feature red, white and blue hearts like the show’s logo, and instead of spending hours tying ribbons on wedding favors, Smith and her friends have spent hours making an American flag out of tissue rosettes. The parade will also include a surprise for Sands, prepared by Smith and the couple’s friends. All that can be said is that the surprise will include the couple’s “song,” Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.” The couple will be on the float wearing the wedding dress and suit; the bridesmaids will be in red sundresses and the groomsmen in shorts and summer shirts. Smith’s parents, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, will ride behind the float in a red convertible. This all began when Sands, who owns The Synthetic Shop in EagleVail, and Smith, who works for IBM, met snowmobiling with mutual friends. “I always thought of him as the silly, quirky guy, but also the guy with the biggest heart who was always taking care of his friends,” Smiths says. The two began dating and 14 months later Sands proposed

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Authentic, but modern Edward’s Gobi Mongolian Grill launches new menu with Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Korean influences By Melanie Wong

uch like the name Gobi implies, the food at the new Edward’s restaurant is wide and varied, encompassing dishes from a variety of Asian countries. The restaurant’s namesake, the Gobi Desert, is an expansive desert bordered by mountain ranges, China, Mongolia and Tibet. At the Edwards eatery, located in central Edwards near Fiesta’s and Marko’s Pizza, you won’t find any sand, but you’ll find sushi, stir fry dishes, Thai curries, Korean barbecue short ribs and Vietnamese noodle bowls. The restaurant has been open since February of this year, taking the place of the old Thai Spice Bistro, and will unfurl a new menu at their grand opening event on July 19. The concept isn’t exactly “fusion cuisine” – combining the cooking techniques of different Asian cultures in one dish – but a conglomeration of favorites from different Asian countries. “I’d say we have excellent Chinese food, but also with Thai, Vietnamese and Korean dishes,” Chef David Hsu says.

What to choose? Almost to a fault, Gobi has a huge variety of choices. You can eat at the buffet line for $12.99 per person, or you can sit at the bar and enjoy a late drink, or you can order from the menu. One of the most versatile choices is the Mongolian grill that gives the eatery its name – diners choose their own meat, vegetables and sauce from an open buffet, and deliver it to the chef at the grill, a circular flat grill that smokes, sizzles and flames. Grab your drink and head with your friends over the grill to watch your food get cooked.

Above: A family affair: Gobi Mongolian Grill is run by the Hsus (l-r chef David, wife Sandy and son David, Jr.) and their relatives, Suzan and Jenny Wang. Between the family members, they have operated multiple restaurants across the country. Kent Pettit photo Left: Happy hour is from 2 p.m. to 6 pm. daily. Try some house-made pot stickers or a cocktail special. Kent Pettit photo

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[See GOBI, page 29]

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You are in the middle of a lung-busting climb on your bike, or perhaps running the same said route, and you are sure you have never felt better on this particular workout. It’s almost a guarantee that you will beat your best time to the top today, and thankfully you have your smart phone rolling with one of the many new workout tracking applications, such as the GPS-enabled Strava or MapMyRide, which will allow you to personally observe how fast, where, how big your ego got, how small your ego got, what type of Lycra you were wearing and most importantly in the “me” world, where you stacked up against your friends, people you hate, and the rest of the exercising community on the exact segment that has already been entered into the application’s website halls of glory for you to try and chase down. For all this effort, preparation and stress, you may be awarded a gold cup icon that crowns you the champion until you have to actually race real people, who are now more motivated than ever to throttle you on the race circuit. There is only one problem -- you will suddenly realize that you inadvertently touched the wrong part of your phone screen while placing the phone carefully in your pocket. This immediately shut off your ride app and started the Tetris app. This of course typically ends with your phone battery being dead and your first score of “0” in Tetris. The Garmin Edge 500 There is a better option. GPS technology has actually made exercise and training much more fun, manageable and challenging. There are so many worthy choices to pick from. Garmin of course is the first brand many think of. They have surged to the forefront of GPS-tracking technology since very early in the game, when they flew out of the gate in 1989 with their first wave of handheld devices, which operated by bouncing signals off of multiple satellite locations in outer space to tell you within a few feet of accuracy where you are actually located on earth. It’s fascinating technology that has blown up into countless forms and uses in today’s world. For many years, I used the Garmin ETrex ($99.99) while out stomping around in the woods hunting upland birds. This device let me track my progress while walking in the middle of nowhere, but also “flag” areas that were notoriously good spots for me to hunt so I could easily find them in the future, even if it was years later. For many years I used a Polar product for my bike training, but had some issues with power line interference. It could be a frustrating experience if you were trying to train at a particular level and suddenly lost all your information. Earthmate is another GPS-enabled tracking device that performs many of the same functions and has some great mapping functions, but it is sold as a handheld device, which means you must

purchase the bike mounting hardware separately. It’s also a bit on the bulky side. The majority of cyclists who track their training number really have no reason to be concerned with actually having a map on your screen. The cyclist or runner is more concerned with numbers such as mileage, heart rate, power, speed, etc. Enter the Garmin Edge 500 ($369.99). This unit does it all. There are almost too many set-up options to explain here, but set up of the Garmin Edge is incredibly easy. So easy perhaps even my mom could figure it out, and that is easy. This unit is light, sleek, aerodynamic, and mounts easily to your handlebar stem or handlebar with the use of a cleverly

outfitted mounting ring. I like the rubber gasket, which holds the mount in place, serving to protect carbon components and keep the unit from sliding around. The Edge 500 can provide some very useful information if you are training seriously or just riding to stay fit and ride recreationally. Very valuable are the heart rate, cadence, speed, power, elevation gain or loss, gradient and calories burned functions, but what I like the best about the unit is the ability to set up five different screens with eight different display boxes on each page. That is a total of 40 different pieces of information to observe while you ride! There is also a scroll option on the Edge 500, which allows you to set from, slow to fast how quickly each of these screens rotate

during your effort. Of course when your workout is over, the first thing you want to do is look at your numbers and post them up on Facebook and the seven other social media outlets. Garmin makes that very easy, and their website, allows you to look at every single piece of your ride through detailed mapping of what you rode, dozens of numbers to analyze, numerous graphs and in general is really simple and fun to use. Once you have analyzed your numbers and feel they are worthy for the social network world, one click allows you to let everyone know how much slower than Jay Henry you are. And then there is Strava… Strava has become very popular as a free option for athletes to track their workout and training efforts the past couple of years. It serves as a great application to track workouts and compare with other athletes who have trained on the same roads or trails. Who of your friends has the fastest recorded time up Vail Pass? Strava lets you find out. The only advantage of the Strava application for smart phones as well as the use of their website is that it is free. Your phone becomes the tracking device, sitting in your pocket during your exercise program. Strava does not tell you specific heart rate, cadence, mileage or other stats. You can see most of your numbers after your ride and upload information the Strava website, but you get no where near the functionality of what an actual cycling computer brings. Strava does have an option to upgrade to more features on the website -- however there is a monthly fee, and you still can not track information as you ride. Keep in mind that if you prefer the Strava website format, you can easily upload all the information from your Garmin Edge 500 and other products right to your free Strava account. So if you want to train at any level, whether to ride for the Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda road team, your local cycling or running club, or just to stay fit and keep track of your personal bests, the Garmin Edge 500 can not be beat. Eric Rubottom, a local cyclist who was severely injured in a road biking accident this spring, even says he is using the Garmin Edge 500 to monitor his recovery. “I can monitor many different metrics while out on rides - then download the info to GarminConnect on the web to compare, analyze, and track my improvement as my injuries heal,” he says. “ I can easily swap the unit between my cross bike, my hardtail and my full-suspension bike. All this functionality in an easy-to-use device that doesn’t get in the way at this price point is unreal.” So use the Edge or similar products to track your progress -- it may even help get you 10 to 15 seconds closer to Jay Henry next year, but I doubt it. SneakPEAK writer Larry Grossman can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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Cycling in Eagle County: The rules of the road More cyclists on the road means greater responsibility Editor’s note: SneakPEAK columnist Jake Wells is a certified personal trainer at Dogma Athletica and a professional cyclist. He writes about health, fitness and all things cycling. The Vail Valley is quickly becoming a cycling hotbed, especially for road cyclists. This, no doubt, has to do with the success of the inauJake Wells gural US Pro Cycling Challenge (USPCC) last year that showcased many of Colorado’s great cycling routes. Additionally, there are a handful of cycling events that pass through the valley, such as the Colorado Eagle River Ride, Triple Bypass, Copper Triangle and The Teva Mountain Games. Historically, cycling numbers go up during the Tour de France and during an Olympic year. The simple fact is that cycling here in the United States is on the rise. What ever the reason for the influx, it is undeniable that there are more cyclists on the Vail Valley roads this summer than ever before. This also means that there are multiple levels of riders sharing the roads, ranging from never-been-on-the-road beginners to seasoned veterans, and even the occasional Pro Tour level riders that are here scout-

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(l-r) Avon Elementary fourth graders Flor Vasquez (runner up) and Carlos Leon (winner) were recognized for their entries in the “What Makes America Beautiful” essay contest hosted by the Gallegos Corporation. Photo courtesy of Eagle County School District

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The Vilar Performing Arts Center’s 2012 Summer Concert Series is underway, and upcoming shows may prove this season to be the biggest ever summer lineup in the Vilar’s 14-year history. Wednesday, July 11 brings the rare experience of three American music legends to one stage for one performance. Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs, collectively known as the Dukes of September Rhythm Review, will showcase a 12-piece band in total – an extremely unusual set up for a 530-seat venue. While many may not recognize the name “Dukes of September,” most are familiar with its three key players and most definitely, some of the bands they’ve created or been a part of - The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan and The Steve Miller Band. Audience members can expect the great hits of their legendary bands and more when these musicians take the stage. “Singularly, each of these three performers has the power vocals, impeccable sound and enough hits to warrant an individual performance. Together, they perform not individuals, but as a true band whose passion for great music comes through,” says Kris Sabel, executive director for the Vilar. “Come to this show, and I promise you more than a blend of old hits, but a remarkable experience under the banner of three iconic musicians.” Tickets for the Dukes of September Rhythm Revue on July 11 are still on sale and can be purchased online at www.vilarpac.org, by calling the box office at 970-845-8497 or at the theatre (under the ice rink in Beaver Creek village).

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3. “My Stanley toolbox” (rubs and sauces) Austin keeps a toolbox packed with dozens of custom rubs, and believes making your own blend is vital to barbecue. The key is experimentation: Like wood, different spices and flavors bring out the intricacies of the meat. Find what you like and record it in a notebook – Austin knows the pain of forgetting a good recipe after one too many beers. (See the sidebar for an all-inclusive brisket recipe.) 4. “Lean, mean and clean” (the grill) Backyard chefs often claim an unclean grill lends more flavor to meat, but Austin likens the theory to never washing pots and pans. A dirty grill can also flare up, and when smoking, burning the meat will ruin hours of work. The day before barbecuing, clean the grate, burners and grease pan thoroughly, and be sure you have a fresh propane tank. If your grill has openings, cover them with foil to trap smoke and heat. 5. “Rib surgeon” (prep work) In a nod to his medical background, Austin lays out all his gear before smoking, much like a surgeon. His spread includes a thermometer, fuel, wood-chip packets, sauces, utensils and an extinguisher for flare-ups. Outside of competition, he prefers to prep his meat a day beforehand and refrigerate it overnight. 6. “Low and slow” (the smoking) Now the real work begins. Early in the morning, start a single burner and warm the grill to just less than 225 F – anything more than that and the meat will dry out. Place a punctured wood packet directly on an unlit burner, and put a tin pan of water on the bottom grate for moisture. With a tough cut like brisket, indirect heat is ideal, and keeping the grill saturated with smoke is key. When the packet begins producing a thick, gray smoke, place the meat on an upper grate (or the bottom grate on foil) with the fat facing down, which Austin prefers over letting the fat render through the cut. During the day, replace the water pan and wood packets as needed, leaving enough time for new packets to start smoking. Mop the meat with apple juice every hour to seal in flavors. Watch the temperature carefully and smoke until the cut is tender inside with a dark bark outside, about 10 to 12 hours. If you don’t have enough fuel, Austin suggests removing the meat after a few hours and finishing it in a crockpot or preheated oven with water and apple juice. In the last 30 minutes, glaze with a finishing sauce and place under a low broiler to caramelize. SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com

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Grey Goose Cosmo It is around this time every year that the self-proclaimed “Trendy, refreshing and dangerous.” “King of Beers, “otherwise known as Budweiser, begins 3 parts Grey Goose Orange its in-your-face marketing campaign of stars, stripes and 1 part Cointreau a metaphoric megaphone that screams from the shelves, 1 part cranberry juice “Hey, it’s Fourth of July” and “America.” ¼ of a lime All the while, Bud’s lowly and lower-priced American orange peel brother, Pabst Blue Ribbon, holds steady in its typical ice rank, sporting an annual red, white and blue coat calling quietly to the patriots of their product: the dollar watchDirections: ers, Milwaukee loyalists and those who most certainly - Pour Grey Goose Orange into a should rethink wearing tight jeans, big glasses and flannel shirts in the heat of summer. cocktail shaker with ice For America? Maybe not. Perhaps long ago someone - Add Cointreau gave the beer - with its red writing and white cans - a blue - Add cranberry juice ribbon. In any way, it’s what brewers deem an “American - Squeeze in lime lager” and for that, let us rejoice. - Shake well, strain into a marThat aside, when it comes to staying refreshed and tini glass and garnish with an orange maybe a little loose, the valley’s watering holes are ready twist for delicious sophistication at to serve up a summer’s worth of delicious drinks. home. Reigning – or raining, if one wishes – on the bar in Edwards, E-town has reformed its drink menu to satisfy serious patio-goers and bar hoppers with what many Donkey.” would consider fluffier drinks than the aforementioned Served in a copper mug and as cold as the ice it surbrews. An order of choice: the Moscow Mule, or “E-town rounds, the Moscow Mule combines ginger beer, fresh lime juice and Stoli vodka. Dubbed the “donkey” by Etown’s drink creators Miller Lewis and Signe Jones, it’s Bar manager and cocktail connoisseur Shawn Hogan described as fresh, light and chillingly cold. muddles basil and cucumber before adding fresh lime juice and gin to the Cucumber Collins at Zino. John O’Neill photo. Espolon Margarita “El Cuatro de Julio.” “It’s goodness in a glass,” says a bartender who over4 parts Espolon Silver or Reposado heard the description. “Er, mug, I guess,” she corrects. Several limes Also nailing down that summertime, hot-weather, pa1 part margarita mix (optional) tio appeal is E-town’s Summer Sunset. Served cold and 1 part Citron Orange Liqueur 1 part agave nectar Dark & Stormy ice “Easier than a broad reach in the bay.” Directions: 1 part Goslings Dark Rum -Put Espolon Silver or Reposado in 3 parts ginger beer a cocktail shaker lemon wedge - Squeeze in 1 lime - Add in optional margarita mix Directions: - Add citron and agave nectar - Shake well; pour over ice into a Combine rum and ginger beer. salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a Squeeze in a lemon wedge. Let somelime for Baja beaches in the backone else take the helm and make anyard. other. The E-Town Mule. John O’Neill photo.

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Valley locals find serenity at free outdoor yoga By Phil Lindeman Hot-room yoga has bloomed in popularity over the past decade, but Eagle residents know high-country sunshine is just as invigorating – not to mention more inviting – than a stuffy, sweaty room. Every Sunday morning since the beginning of summer, up to 100 people have gathered at Eagle Town Park in the heart of Eagle to bend, flow and sweat through free yoga sessions led by instructors from a handful of local studios. Dubbed “Yoga in Eagle Town Park,” the weekly gatherings are now in their fourth season and follow a “pay what you want” philosophy introduced by founder Amy Baker, a yoga instructor formerly of Dogma Athletica in Edwards. Locals from as far as Avon and Vail attend, and the donation-based format attracts participants who would otherwise snub expensive studio sessions. Although Baker no longer lives in the area, she travels to Eagle on the first Sunday of every month to teach in the park. She and her husband lived there for 13 years and still feel an intense connection to the valley. “One of the tenets of yoga is to serve each other, and our community in a bigger way,” Baker says. “It just came to me – I wanted to introduce yoga to people who wouldn’t pay $18 for a class. I also wanted people to visit Eagle and attract more people to the town.” The scene at the park is different than just about any indoor class: Not only is the crowd much larger, it includes everyone from beginners to experts to families. Some attendees bring colorful mats and move easily through inversions, while others lie on the grass and struggle with jean shorts. Most bike to the event, but that’s to be expected in Eagle. “People love this thing,” says Kelly Western, one of the rotating volunteer instructors. “People just like gathering together. It’s a great way to see others in your community.”

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When: Sundays until the end of August Time: 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Where: Eagle Town Park in Eagle Cost: Free, with suggested cash donation to Roundup River Ranch The weekly yoga events are open to all ages and abilities. Instructors suggest bringing water, sunscreen and all the friends you can find. Yoga mats and attire are optional. For more information, visit www.yogaIntheeagletownpark.com (site updated last year) or call Amy Baker at 970-331-4493.

structors plan to lead about five classes this summer, and even for die-hard yoga bums like themselves, the park is a welcome break from the ordinary. “It’s cool to get out in nature,” Western says. “You feel the breeze, you see the blue sky – you’re able to connect with the earth and the ground and the grass. You don’t get that when you’re stuck inside.” The intricacies of yoga can be intimidating, but Western focuses on accessibility when teaching in the park. She runs through the basic poses – warrior, lunges, downward-facing dog – and tries to move at a comfortable pace. Other instructors bring music or teach in pairs, but most mirror Western’s easy-going flows and educational slant. When the hour-long sessions wrap up just after 10 a.m., participants are sweaty, happy and surprisingly sore. “You’ll see some people doing handstands and other people so stiff they can’t even bend,” Western says. “The instructors understand that variety, and there aren’t any expectations. It’s just enjoyable.” Yoga for the masses The hills and peaks surrounding Eagle give the event an Western is owner of Yoga Off Broadway in Eagle and has enviable vibe, but it’s far from one-of-a-kind. Large-scale co-sponsored the event since the beginning. She and her in- outdoor yoga sessions have gained traction across the U.S.

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Yogis practice at Eagle’s Yoga in the Park. The weekly summer tradition features a rotating schedule of instructors and is donation-based. Photo special to SneakPEAK. recently, particularly in young, athletic locales like college towns and major metros, from Boulder to Washington, D.C. “These ‘yoga in the park’ events are getting kind of big,” Western says. “Every year they get more involved – there are big ones in Denver, and people are even doing them out on beaches. It’s a movement.”

Baker would like to raise $2,500 by the end of summer. Baker isn’t alone in her push to combine yoga and philanthropy. Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a Philadelphia-based foundation for breast cancer awareness, organizes the country’s largest series of yoga fundraisers. Known as “Yoga on the Steps” – a nod to the original location in front of the famed Philadelphia Museum of Art – the event celebrated its tenth anniversary on May 20 and raised $311,000 in a single day, finishing just shy of its $320,000 goal. “Yoga on the Steps” now takes place in three cities across the country, including an inaugural visit to Denver’s Cheeseman Park on Aug. 23. The event has quadrupled since it started, but Baker still finds numerous friendly faces in the crowd when she teaches every month. For now, “Yoga in Eagle Town Park” remains the intimate, community-oriented event she always envisioned. “We feel like our friends up here are our family,” Baker says. “We are deeply committed to the community, and I would love to see it continue, grow and remain a part of the town.”

Good karma In spirit, the Eagle event is free, but Western and Baker say it’s rare for participants to show up expecting a wholly complimentary session. Western recently adopted the donation format at her studio, where she suggests paying $10 to $15 per class but won’t turn anyone away if they have less. She has found people are willing to pay the minimum and, in the vein of committed yogis, often give more than is expected. For yoga in the park, even a few bucks helps: In four years, it has raised more than $5,000 for numerous nonprofits, including groups picked by individual instructors and last year’s beneficiary Canine Companions for Independence, a California group that partners trained dogs with disabled Americans. All proceeds from this summer go to the newly SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at renovated Roundup River Ranch, a free camp near Gypsum for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, and philip@sneakpeakvail.com

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bilities to pile up – obsess about things – that we can get into a chronic cycle.” Muncy introduced simple ways to balance cortisol levels without medication – say, eating a plant-based diet – which led the attendees started asking questions. One man wondered how long it takes for cortisol levels to even out after traumas like car accidents. Muncy explained how recovery could be difficult if an accident victim was imbalanced to begin with, either from bad sleep habits, family problems or dozens of other issues. “After we’ve had those close calls, our body is pumped with all the adrenaline that was released. We start to come

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Editor’s Note: Minturnbased sports fan Patrick Whitehurst writes for www. fanrag.com. Read his musings on the site or in SneakPEAK. As a red-blooded American male, my interest in sports is never fleeting. Football and baseball dominate much of my everyday life and conversations. Patrick Whitehurst Whether I am traveling to Denver to catch a game at Coors Field or planning a fall vacation around my favorite NFL team’s schedule, I know I am not alone in my fanhood. In every sports arena or stadium, people with similar interests come together for a few hours in order to let go of their regular lives and to immerse themselves in the sporting event. Win or lose, the event is a spectacle that entertains us. Sports, like movies, concerts, and performances of any kind are entertainment -- and we, as Americans love to be entertained. The 2012 Summer Olympics, one of the greatest events worldwide begins next month in London. The Olympics feature the world’s top athletes competing against each other, but the Olympics are so much more than just games and events where the winners are awarded medals. The true spirit of the games lies within the athletes and participants. Sports and competition draw us to the Olympics, but it is the stories of dedication and determination to achieve Olympic-athlete status that keep us spellbound. The obstacles that Olympians face, the love for their country that

they display and the pride of each nation make the Olympic Games great. Recently, the U.S. Olympic Trials have piqued my interest in other sports that sometimes go unnoticed or take a backseat to America’s “big three.” The Olympics feature popular sports like basketball, tennis, and soccer, but the most anticipated and attended events are track and field, swimming and gymnastics. If I was channel surfing on a regular day, I would never in a million years stop and watch swimmers or runners race. Likewise, if the batteries in my remote control died, and the television was stuck on a station where gymnasts were competing on the pommel horse, uneven parallel bars, or vault I would do the unthinkable -- change channels manually or even turn it off entirely! But next month, I will not only be glued to these events, I will DVR as many others as possible. I have already begun clearing my library of my favorite movies and television series in order to make room for fencing competitions, field hockey matches, and the rowing finals. The variety of events and competitions in the Summer Olympics is fascinating. In a word, the skills required to compete at the Olympic level are astounding. I consider myself a very good pingpong (excuse me, table tennis) player, but the athletes in London would give Forrest Gump a run for his money. Think badminton is simply an activity reserved for family barbecues and high school P.E. classes? Think again. The ferocity of the players and velocity of the shuttlecock will leave you breathless. Speaking of P.E. classes, handball surely looks like a game derived from an instructor with too much time on their hands and not enough equipment to play basketball, floor hockey, or dodgeball. You won’t be disappointed if you tune into a handball game and might be amazed at your

level of entertainment. In the United States, mixed martial arts (MMA) has surpassed boxing as the most watched combat sport. There are no mixed martial arts in the Olympics, but viewers can get their fill of physical events with boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, judo and taekwondo. Even events that are considered leisure activities here in the States, like sailing, canoeing/kayaking, horseback riding and archery have a place on the Olympic stage. Longtime American favorites baseball and softball are not Olympic sports anymore. I doubt that either of these sports will be missed in London where rugby and football (or soccer as we know it) are king. I won’t pretend to be anything more than a novice soccer enthusiast, but I hope to see Euro Cup winner Spain battle it out with the best teams from Central and South America. The U.S. men’s soccer team failed to qualify for the Olympic games, but my interest in Olympic soccer has not waned. I’ll be eagerly anticipating matchups between Brazil and Mexico along with the opportunity to watch the world’s most brilliant footballer, Argentina’s Lionel Messi on the pitch. American sports fans will always favor football and baseball, but we’re starting to step outside of the box. Patriotism and American pride will soon take the place of the seventh inning stretch and NFL training camps. While the “Star Spangled Banner” is being played across the pond, and Colorado’s very own swimmer Missy Franklin attempts to win seven gold medals, we will all be a part of this global event. Embrace the games. Wave that flag wide and high, and God bless America! The Fourth of July will be the first of many days to dress in red, white and blue.

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SAM EVERLY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A village of help It has been a long road, Honore says, and a lot has changed in this valley to accommodate Sam and others with special needs. “People don’t understand that when Vail was formed, nobody died and nobody had kids with disabilities,” Honore says. “Sam was one of six kids in the valley with a disability, and nobody knew what to do.” Getting a big jump in 2009 was the valley’s transition program - the Exceptional Student Services Program - which aims to help students with disabilities adjust to a more independent life after high school. “After these students hit 21 they lose a lot of support,” says Donna Johnson, the transition teacher and head of the program in Vail. “The transition program curbs this by teaching the students skills they will need for independent living.” The program, in which Sam partakes, starts with students when they are 14 years old and starts looking into what life will look like after 21 or when the school bus no longer comes. Johnson and the teachers look broadly at what the student’s interests are and where they want to live, all the way down to future transportation. The program then places the student in various jobs around the community for three years in a trial-and-error process. As the student becomes more independent, the transition program fades out. “It has been a huge success, an unbelievable success,” Johnson says. “It is really neat to see the connections the

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students have made in the community where they live and ing. “He touched all of our hearts in a very big way,” Miller how that allows them to become more independent. It has says. “He is so authentic, so genuine and so willing to help. been incredible.” We learned to love him.” Help in fiery times Knowing of the long journey into adulthood now facing Sam is a testament to the transition program. Having al- Sam, Honore gives special thanks to Johnson, the transition ways taken an interest in first responders, Sam now volun- program and the firemen in Vail. teers two days a week at the Vail Fire Department with Chief “We have a ways to go,” Honore says. “But when my son Mark Miller. The impact the firemen have had on Sam mim- can go into a movie and see a fireman, he feels so welcome ics the impact Sam has made on the firemen. and part of the group. There has been a huge transformation “(Sam) came into our program in September,” Miller says. and such a boost of confidence.” Now, 18 and a half years after his seizure, Sam is consid“There was a transition period where we were all getting ered to be doing fantastic. used to what each other were all about.” “Look at him today,” Honore says, in tears. “He gets to Sam’s duties include rolling the fire hoses, washing the fire trucks and putting away the oxygen tanks, which Sam go snowboarding and hang out with his friends. He gets to says are not too heavy for him. Miller and the guys at the fire walk and talk.” As for Sam, helping out at the fire department is the first department even equipped Sam with a work shirt and helmet piece in the puzzle of adulthood. Sam also helps at the school with his name on it as an official technician. Miller, the crew, and one fireman in particular – J.R. Ru- district offices in Eagle. Honore and John don’t know what lapaugh – spend extra time with Sam setting up obstacle exactly will happen next. Neither does Johnson, Miller or courses that challenge his hand-eye coordination. The skills the rest of the firemen. Sam, though, has a fairly concrete plan. paid off as Sam’s performance and presence in the classroom improved. Socially he has become more relaxed. Physically If you ask Sam what’s next, his response is simple: “Keep he has become more controlled. Mentally he has become putting out fires.” sharper. For as much as the guys in the firehouse have helped out SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at Sam, somewhere along the way Sam turned from a specialneeds volunteer into a sort of mentor for simple, happy liv- info@sneakpeakvail.com

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called ‘Ready, Set, Go!’” Miller says. “It’s for the typical homeowner, and we’ll cover defensible space, what to put in an evacuation kit, and we’ll be giving out door prizes. It’s one of the best ways people can be educated about preparedness.” The first meeting was held in Vail on Monday, July 2, and the next will be Monday, July 9 in Gypsum. For more info on the meetings, see http://readysetgoec.org. Info is also available at your local fire station. Miller says valley residents can do their part to protect the area by being aware of the current restrictions – something as seemingly insignificant as flicking a cigarette out the car window can have catastrophic consequences. Also, simple things like keeping grass and weeds trimmed down, clearing the pine needles and leaves from the gutters and eaves of your home, or removing the lower branches of trees can all help protect a home, he says. Gail McFarland, fire inspector and public information officer at the Eagle River Fire Protection District, stressed the importance of being prepared for the worst. “Be prepared and have that action plan – know what you’re going to take with you,” she says. “Think about things beforehand or have a bag already packed.” What you can do Both renters and homeowners should also be educated about insurance. McFarland sugWondering how you can protect your home and family against fire? Fire officials are gests taking photos of everything in your home for insurance purposes in the event you do teaming up to host a series of wildfire preparedness meetings across the valley to educate lose your home to fire. residents on the current situation and discuss how to best protect homes. SneakPEAK Editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com “We are really encouraging people to attend a wildfire preparedness meeting – they’re closed space. Fireworks, flares and the like are prohibited. The highest restrictions, called Stage III, would also ban propane stoves and grills and close public lands. The stage decisions are made by Eagle County fire chiefs and officials from the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Officials look at the level of fire danger based on indicators such as the humidity, temperature and dryness. According to USFS information officer Pat Thrasher, as of June 30, officials had decided not to bring Eagle County to a Stage III, thanks to slightly improved conditions. “We feel indices are not at that point, not that we won’t revisit the possibility of a Stage III later on in the season,” Thrasher says. Colorado hasn’t gone to Stage III restrictions since 1992. “None of these stages are taken lightly, and we don’t do them at the drop of a hat,” Thrasher says. “We understand the impact a Stage III would have on the local communities and economies.”

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nut shrimp, battered shrimp covered with a sweet mayonnaise and honey concoction, and served with candied walnuts. This is the dish you order for the kids at any Chinese seafood restaurant, but the adults will end up eating half of it. If you’re stopping by for happy hour (2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily), the sleek bar or the wraparound patio are good places to enjoy a drink. Be sure to try the Russian iced tea. It’s a spiked version of the Thai-style iced tea – black tea mixed with sweet, creamy milk. Also try the “ginger on ginger,” a light refreshing drink infused with soda, rum and, of course, ginger. Family owned and operated The owners, while new to the valley, are no strangers to the restaurant business. Suzan Wang oversees the day-to-day operations with her mother, Jenny Wang. Chef Hsu (a cousin from California) is in the kitchen, crafting the menu with the help of his wife, Sandy, and son, David Hsu, Jr. Wang and her mother have owned two Asian restaurants in Carbondale and Breckenridge over the past couple decades, and the Hsus have had a number of their own restaurants in California and Las Vegas. “My mom was constantly driving between Breckenridge and Carbondale and would pass Edwards,” Suzan Wang says. “She thought it was cute and wanted to live here someday. When we took over this restaurant, she had always wanted to have a Mongolian grill – it’s something in the Asian community and California that we grew up with.” With Gobi, the family hopes to branch out, offering less-conventional dishes for more adventurous palates. As the season goes on, more will be added to the menu. Look for a new sushi menu that is in the works, which will include completely unique rolls such as the hamburger roll. The roll, which has no fish, will include ground beef, lettuce, tomato and onion, with the option to add cheese and bacon. The fiesta roll follows a similar concept, with sizzling skillet chicken, peppers, onions and avocado inside a tortilla wrapper. Of course, they’ll have traditional rolls as well. In the winter, the restaurant will also have volcanic rock cooking: A lava rock is heated up to extremely high temperatures and diners can cook morsels of marinated meats and veggies on the searing rock. The result is tender and extremely tasty, says Suzan Wang. “We want to bring something fun, fresh and different,” she says. “We want to be a bit more modern than just what you normally find in Chinese restaurants.” SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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intervals outside of Vail Mountain Lodge, followed by lunch and a presentation on the medical benefits of interval training. “(The program) started as us wanting to educate people on wellness,” DeKoster said. “We started working with all these different professionals, and what’s exciting is when we put together all these components and people start seeing it’s a holistic process. The body is a symphony of systems that need to be brought into balance.” SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com

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more, as well as water, coffee and juice available for sale. Proceeds from the bake sale support children’s programs at the Vail Library. Sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Dobson Arena on West Meadow Dr.

Wednesday, July 4 Lunch Loop hike at Walking Mountains

Friday, July 6 Free lecture at Vail Vitality Center

Spend your lunchtime getting your heart pumping while capturing fantastic views from Walking Mountains Science Center Please come prepared to spend time outside in the Eagle’s annual bike parade ends at the Eagle Town Park with dry summer environment with appropriate clothing, hiking games, treats and prizes for the whole family. Decorate your boots and water. Call 970-827-9725 to reserve your spot. bike and join the procession beginning at 8:30 a.m. Fire- Adults only. Hike goes from noon to 1:30 p.m. and is free. works are canceled this year.

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Wednesday, July 4 Spanish Roundtable

This casual conversation group at Rocky Mountain LanMeet at the Vail Chop House in Lionshead if you enjoy meet- guage School allows you to work on your Spanish skills and ing other running-lovers and learning new routes in Vail. make new friends. Join in this free, casual group from 7 p.m. These free weekly runs are between five and eight miles. All to 8 p.m. in Vail Village. Call 303-579-8953 for more info. ages, experience and abilities are welcome. Runners should have a running base and feel comfortable in a group. Run is Wednesday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 4 Gypsum Fourth of July Celebration

Gypsum’s downhome Independence Day celebration will have live music, family fun and more, including children’s activities, costume contest and fashion show, and a family movie at dusk. Celebration goes all day, and event is free.

Wednesday, July 4 Fourth of July celebration at Beaver Creek

In honor of Independence Day, Bravo! and Vail Valley Foundation present a patriotic concert. Dallas Symphony Orchestra plays a free show at the Ford Amphitheater at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4 & Wednesday, July 11 Stand Up Paddle at Nottingham Lake

Try SUP with Alpine Kayak at Avon’s Nottingham Lake. Equipment provide for $10, and Alpine Kayak will be at Nottingham Lake to introduce anyone interested in the sport from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Beaver Creek for a night of family fun with live music, food and drinks with special performer Jerry Jeff Walker. Thursday, July 5 Celebration in the village starts at 5 p.m., and guests are reRock the Research - Darius Rucker minded that no dogs or outside alcohol are allowed in BeaCountry star Darius Rucker plays for the Steadman Philipver Creek per resort regulations. Fireworks are canceled this pon Research Institute’s annual fundraising event. Concert year. is at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail, and tickets are $20/$60 (based on seating). All proceeds of the concert will go to Wednesday, July 4 benefit ongoing orthopedic research. Tickets are available Vail Library bake sale online at www.vilarpac.org or through the Ford Box Office. Stop by for fresh, homemade cookies, pastries, muffins and

Dr. Jordan Metzl, author of “The Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies: 1,001 Doctor-Approved Health Fixes & Injury-Prevention Secrets for a Leaner, Fitter, More Athletic Body” will be speaking about his book and answering questions at the Vitality Center at the Vail Mountain Lodge in Vail Village at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions about personal injuries. For information visit www.vailvitalitycenter.com or call 970-476-7721. The event is free.

Thursday, July 5 Beaver Creek Rodeo

A summer tradition at Beaver Creek returns in Avon behind Chapel Square. The full line up of classic rodeo events includes bronc riding, calf scramble, team roping, mutton bustin’, barrel racing, bull riding and burro racing. Bring the whole family for pony rides, face painting, mechanical bull, western fare and a wide range of barbecue offered by Vail

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Saturday, July 7 La Sportiva Vail Hill Climb

Hear great local musicians in a cozy, small-town performance at the Eagle Town Park at 6:30 p.m. throughout July as the American National Bank ShowDown Town free concert series. Event is free.

BoomBox consists of two versatile producers, DJs, songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and longtime friends Russ Randolph and Zion Rock Godchaux. They’ll be joined by Ishi, Human Agency, Ramona and more special guests. Two-day passes are $40 and can be purchased at www.statebridge.com.

ous times throughout the weekend. Chefs from local restau- These summer classes in Edwards offer a glass of wine, canrants give free culinary demonstrations at the Bon Appétit vas and paints for a creative night out. Class starts at 6:30 tent in Beaver Creek Plaza Friday and Saturdays. For more p.m. and costs $40. Call 970-926-2732 for more info. info see www.beavercreek.com or call 800-953-0844.

Saturday, July 7 Saturday Afternoon Family Fun Club

The 36th annual race was named the best trail race by Colorado Runner Magazine. Local, regional and national runners will race a grueling 7.5-mile climb starting from Vail’s Mountain Haus in Vail Village at 8 a.m. Cost is $28 preregistration/ $38 day-of. For more info see www.vailrec.com.

Saturday, July 7 Beaver Creek Music Experience

Friday, July 6 Eagle Farmer’s Market

Bleu Edmunson and Whitewater Ramble play on the lawn of Enjoy outdoor shopping in a family-friendly atmosphere at Strawberry Park at Beaver Creek beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets Eagle Ranch Village. This market brings together produce, are $10/ $25 for VIP and are available online at www.vilarmeat, dairy, and artisan from around Colorado from 4 p.m. pac.org, by calling 888-920-2787 or in person at the VPAC to 7:30 p.m. weekly. Box Office in Beaver Creek.

Friday, July 6 FAC on Vail Mountain

Guests and locals alike kick off the weekend with Vail’s Friday Afternoon Club, (FAC) at Adventure Ridge. High atop Vail Mountain, FAC features the best views in the valley with amazing sunsets, free live music (different bands every week) and activities and food and drink specials. This week, local band KHZ & Friends play.

Friday, July 6 Gypsum People’s Friday

Family fun, live music and movies will be at Gypsum’s Lundgren Amphitheatre at 7 p.m., all for free. This week features Motown music group “Soul School” and the movie “Back to the Future.” .

Friday, July 6 Bravo! The Philadelphia Orchestra

Saturday, July 7 Concert and Movie on the Green

This Lionshead weekly event is a great way to finish the day with free family events. Head to Lionshead on Saturday afternoons for free activities including face-painting, Vail Fire Department Family Safety Zone, obstacle course, hula hoop zone, Kids’ Science Discovery Zone and more.

Sunday, July 8 Vail Farmers Market and Art Show

Get a taste of Colorado with the Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show, open weekly throughout the summer. Colorado’s finest are showcased during the farmer’s market. The Art Show feeds travelers’ creativity offering everything from clothing and jewelry to handmade home items. Also enjoy free live music from nationally known jazz musicians. For more details, see www.vailfarmersmarket.com.

Sunday, July 8 Gypsum’s free music and movie night features the Harry Cirque de la Symphonie Baxter Band at 7 p.m. at the Gypsum Creek Golf Course. The feature flick is “Goonies,” and there will also be a treasure hunt for kids. Food specials the Gypsum Creek Grill begin at $5 per person.

Cirque de la Symphonie pairs circus arts with great symphonic music from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Show starts at 6 p.m. at the Ford Amphitheater. Tickets cost $25/$71/$92 and can be purchased at www.vailmusicfestival.org.

Saturday, July 7 Minturn Farmer’s Market

Monday, July 9 Dunk-n-Dash in Avon

The market returns for its 13th season in downtown Minturn, featuring an assortment of items from farm-fresh and organic produce to great breakfast and lunch items, to gourmet foods, gifts, clothing, jewelry, handmade crafts, items for the home, fine art and more. The Minturn Market includes children’s face painting, a bouncy castle, live music, and over 115 market booths. Market goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy exceptional music by Brahms performed by the world- Saturday, July 7 renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Yannick Minturn Music and Movie in the Park Nezet-Seguin and featuring James Ehnes on violin. They’ll This week’s free concert and movie at Minturn’s Little play Brahm’s Violin Concerto in D major. Concert starts at 6 Beach Park begins at 7:30 p.m. with local musican Kevin p.m. Tickets are $25/$68/$89 and can be purchased at www. Heinz, followed by the movie “42nd Street.”

Every Monday starting July 9 through Aug. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Avon brings its duathlon series. Swimmers in the Dunk-n-Dash can opt to make one or two 800-yard laps around the Nottingham Lake. The 5K run starts and finishes at the Lake’s pump-house. Register at www.active.com.

Monday, July 9 Free and Easy in Minturn

Cantus Vocal Ensemble presents Free & Easy Selections from composers ranging from Franz Schubert to Lennon and McCartney at the Little Beach Amphitheater in Minturn at 5:30 p.m.

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Wednesday July, 4 Vail America Days

Celebrate the Fourth in Vail Village and Lionshead with a parade beginning at 10 a.m., free concerts and family activities all day. Cost is free. Fireworks are canceled this year. Town of Vail photo.

Tuesday, July 10 Hot Summer Nights: Queen Nation

Celebrating 25 years of free concerts at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Bud Light Hot Summer Nights Concert Series brings Queen Nation, a tribute to Queen, who will perform a live 90-minute production of Queen’s greatest hits. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 10 Ringo Starr & the All-Starr Band

Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the ‘60s, Ringo Starr has been one of the world’s brightest musical luminaries. His concert at the Vilar in Beaver Creek will be his only Colorado performance of the year. Concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $195/$225 (based on seating) and are available online at www.vilarpac.org, by calling 888-920-2787 or in person at the VPAC Box Office in Beaver Creek or Marketplace Box Office in Vail Village.

Tuesday, July 10 Dukes of September at the Vilar

Veteran rockers Michael McDonald (Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers) Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) and Boz Scaggs have collaborated to form the soulful super group, The Dukes of September. Tickets are $230 and are available online at www.vilarpac.org, by calling 888920-2787 or in person at the VPAC Box Office in Beaver Creek or Marketplace Box Office in Vail Village.

Grand Opening New location in Edwards Riverwalk

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Tuesday, July 10 Big Music for Little Bands

Soloists and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform works by Brahms and Mendelssohn at the Vilar Performing Arts Center at Beaver Creek. Concert starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are $35. They can be purchased at www.vailmusicfestival.org

Tuesday, July 10 Stories in the Sky Stargazing in Vail

Come to the Vail Nature Center and learn about constellations from a local expert. Event goes from 8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays in June and July. For more info call 970-4792291. Cost is $5 child/$10 adult/$30 family of 5.

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