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Former Lenny Kravitz band member performs June 26 at Hot Summer Nights show. SneakPEAK staff report. The “kings of the unstoppable all-night show” Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe takes to the stage next Tuesday night for the third performance in this year’s Bud Light Hot Summer Nights free concert series. The concert is sponsored by Venture Sports and will be at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail. Denson, who first came to prominence as a member of Lenny Kravitz’ band has collaborated with many other luminaries during his 15-year storied career, including Fred Wesley and The Greyboy Allstars. Now with his band the Tiny Universe, Denson covers vocals, tenor and alto sax and flute, and is joined by guitarist DJ Williams, bassist Chris Stillwell, keyboard player David Veith, trumpet player Chris Littlefield and drummer John Staten. Together, Karl Denson and his Tiny Universe have earned a reputation for creating a dynamic sound that defies categorization. Both jazz cat and funk daddy, Denson’s style is also infused with R&B and hip-hop elements. Denson’s latest release, “Brother’s Keeper,” continues his artistic evolution, fusing sounds from rock to funk to afrobeat. Meshell Ndegeocello (bass) and Marc Ford (guitar, of the Black Crowes and Ben Harper) are just some of the special guests on the album. “I’m not one to live in the past,” says Denson. “I am very

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Bravo! music festival’s 25th year brings together the old and new, past and present. By Melanie Wong

o launch its 25th anniversary year, perhaps it’s fitting that the opening performance of the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival season will be a celebration of the past and present.

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival Artistic Director AnneMarie McDermott plays the piano at a 2011 performance. McDermott opens the 25th season of Bravo! with a recital alongside the festival’s two former artistic directors on June 25 at the Ford Amphitheater. Photo special to SneakPEAK

The June 25 performance at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail will feature the festival’s current artistic director, pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, and her two predecessors, flutist Eugenia Zukerman and Bravo! cofounder and violinist Ida Kavafian, on stage for a free night of music. The opening recital will include music from Bach’s Partita No. 2 in C minor, and Franck’s Sonata for Violin and Piano on A major, among others. The performance is merely a teaser for the world-class music that is coming to the Vail Valley over the next six weeks, including performances from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, as well as a myriad of guest performers. For McDermott, Zukerman and Kavafian, the recital will be a reunion of sorts, and the audience can expect some lively dialogue along with the music. “What’s interesting about all three is that they’re not only accomplished soloists, but each is also completely devoted to chamber music, such as for small ensembles and string quartets,” says Jacqueline Taylor, the festival’s artistic administrator. “They’ve put together a program that is full of music and fun. We’ll have three bright, bubbly, wonderful human beings on stage, so that’s really the spirit of the opening.” June 25 is one of McDermott’s numerous festival appearances, which include a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Second Piano Concerto during an all-Tchaikovsky program with the New York Philharmonic, guest conducted by Grammy Award-winner Bramwell Tovey on July 21, and a performance with three other world-class pianists for the “4 x 4: A Two-Piano Extravaganza Redux,” which closes out the Bravo! season on Aug. 4.

planned for the “silver anniversary” season, including a performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 25 for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s opening night on Wednesday, June 27. The celebration of a historical season also includes many firsts for the festival. Upcoming artistic debuts include conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, just prior to his inaugural season as music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra. “He’s the new hot thing right now,” Taylor says. “This will be an introduction to Vail audiences of him, and we’re pretty thrilled about that.” Other performers new to the Vail stage include acclaimed violinist Jennifer Koh and cellist Alisa Weilerstein, playing with McDermott in a June 28 performance and again on June 29 with the Dallas Symphony. Bravo! also debuts a new program, the “Silver Nights” series held at Donovan Pavilion. The events feature one-hour sets of chamber music written over the past 500 years, juxtaposing music from composers like Schubert and Debussy with experimentalists like Charles Ives and modern composers such as Thomas Adès and Osvaldo Golijov. The concerts are sponsored by Silver Oak Winery, which will serve beverages at each of the performances. The theme of the nights will be exploring how “old” music is alive in the present, and how different musicians relate the classics with the new. Between hour-long sets, audience members can enjoy a glass of wine as they chat with players and composers, hearing from the artists themselves about the music. “It’s such an opportunity to have an intimate setting with music from across five different centuries,” Taylor says. Musicians at the festival will also be recognizing another anniversary: In honor of George Gershwin, who died 75 years ago this July and penned much of America’s most recStill to come ognizable music, a July 30 performance features the concert Festival organizers have a number of special events version of Gershwin’s folk opera, “Porgy and Bess,” with

the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Also, a July 22 show includes Gershwin favorites performed by renowned Canadian coloratura soprano Tracy Dahl, backed by the New York Philharmonic. Off the beaten path While featuring the best performers and orchestras playing the classics has given the Bravo! festival its prestigious reputation, organizers will also be infusing the summer with a breath of fresh air by bringing in some “off-the-beatenpath” performances, Taylor says. On July 2, jazz vocalist Curtis Stigers will perform at Ford Amphitheater backed by the Dallas Symphony. “He has a very direct, honest, passionate style,” Taylor says. “The audience will be able to really sit back and just be blown away by this great singer and trio backed by the symphony. We’ve never done anything quite like it.” Don’t forget “Cirque de la Symphonie” on July 8, a marriage of a concert and circus acrobatics. As the Philadelphia Orchestra plays, acrobats, jugglers and aerialists will soar above the crowd in synch with the music. For McDermott, who begins her second season as artistic director, forays into the new and different are part of the innovation she hopes will continue at the Bravo! music festival in the years to come. “She hopes that the best musicians today will look at the festival and know that if they have a particular musical dream, that we can help make that open,” Taylor says. “We hope the festival will be alive with great music, old and new. We’ll be commissioning more music in the future, and we won’t be afraid of things that are new.” For more info on individual performances or to purchase tickets, see www.vailmusicfestival.org.

SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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Bike Day to work

Eagle County recognizes local all-star commuters for annual June 27 event by Melanie Wong

Commuter of the Year nominee Dan Piliero rides with his children along the bike path. Piliero rides to work every work day, all year round, to Beaver Creek, where he works as a shuttle driver and snowboard instructor. Kent Pettit photo

dwards resident Dan Piliero rides his bike to work everyday, dressed in a bright, safety-yellow vest – but you’ve probably never seen him. Piliero’s commutes are usually before dawn, at 5 a.m. in the summer and 7 a.m. in the winter – that’s right, he does it in the winter as well, from his home in Edwards to the base of Beaver Creek, where he works as a snowboarding instructor in the winter and a shuttle driver in the summer. “It’s pretty to see the stars and a nice way to wake up,” he says, as if the commute were as normal as catching the bus. “Plus, I definitely enjoy the efficiency.” Piliero is one of a handful of Eagle County residents who are being recognized as nominees for ECO Trails’ annual Commuter of the Year award. “We just want to raise more awareness about biking or walking as a way to commute,” says Jamie Pfahl of Eagle County’s public health department. “We have a huge recreation industry, but people don’t necessarily think about doing that to go to work or to the store.” Eagle County’s Bike to Work Day is on Wednesday, June 27, when hundreds of other residents will leave their cars at home and join Piliero on the bike path. The community-wide event encourages bike commuting with six support stations located up and down the valley along U.S. Highway 6 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Volunteers will host rest stops with food, beverages and prizes at Mayor’s Park in Vail, the Malin pedestrian bridge in Dowd Junction, the U.S. Highway 6 main roundabout in Avon, Edwards Corner on U.S. Highway 6 in Edwards, the Mountain Pedaler in Eagle and Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum. The event also features drawings for free prizes, including ski lift tickets and restaurant gift certificates. The day got about 500 commuters out last year, and this year will mark the tenth anniversary of ECO Trails’ Bike to Work Day, although EagleVail’s Pedal Power bike shop ran an informal bike day previous to that.

their bikes to school all year, rain or snow, and even Stephan Nicolas, who commutes from Breckenridge to Vail by bike. Commuting, especially in rough weather and at early hours, can take some motivation and maybe a streak of craziness, but the nominees say the endeavor is well worth it. They cited reasons ranging from wildlife watching to built-in exercise to saving gas. According to Piliero’s nomination by a coworker, the father of seven is “always in a good mood, even when it’s gusting 45 mph winds, and it’s more natural for him biking than driving.” Piliero is proof that you don’t need any sort of fancy equipment to successfully commute. He started out on a thrift store bike when he began teaching snowboarding in 2005 and has had various upgrades through friends, including a new pair of snow tires someone gave him. Still, his set-up – a Bridgestone mountain bike – is basic, and it does the job. His ride sometimes includes run-ins with nature: He hears coyotes in the woods, he has seen bears and once even heard the shriek of a mountain lion. Still, he says the biggest hazards are ice patches in the winter, and the occasional stop by a police officer wondering what in the world he’s doing on the bike path before the crack of dawn. His family does own a car, he says, but sometimes he and his wife get all the kids out biking (the eldest on a unicycle and the smallest in a trailer) to run errands around town. “I do it because it’s fun,” Piliero says. “I’m married, and I have seven kids. I’m not going to go home and tell people, ‘See ya, I’m going to the gym.’ I find this a nice way to start the day and get some exercise.”

Tips from the pros How do you make a bike commute work into your schedule and work? The ECO nominees had some tips. When it’s cold – “ride faster,” says 14-year-old Ethan Pence, only half joking. He was among some younger commuters also recognized for their daily efforts. Pence, along with fellow Eagle Valley Middle School students Alex Davis, Brandon Sheard and Tyler Grear, all 14, were recognized for riding to campus almost every day of the last school year. Pence says the group decided they wanted to ride daily two years ago and have mostly done so, only missing one day this year. He says that parents have offered them rides in the car on the worst winter days. “We said, ‘No, it’s OK.’ It was more of a pride thing at that point,” Ethan laughs. “I remember the worst was probably one time during the winter. It was -12 degrees and hailing. Rain or shine, sleet or snow While Piliero might be riding too early to catch many of the festivities, he’s in good com- When it’s cold, you just try to ride faster.” pany among other commendable commuters. Other nominees include students who ride [See BIKE TO WORK, page 19]

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Even if you are unaware of The Minturn Community Fund’s existence, you may very well have participated in one of their events without even knowing it – you might have attended a free concert in the park, or stopped to listen to the weekly community jam session, all endeavors of the local nonprofit. The fund exists to “connect people, enhance lives, and preserve Minturn’s authentic community,” as their mission states. Historically, this is something it has done through community events and support of local businesses, and now, after the fund’s office celebrates it’s grand opening on June 25, the fund will serve as a physical meeting place as well. Long history, new space The Minturn Community Fund has been around for longer than you may think. “We incorporated about 10 years ago,” says Andrew Kaufman, president of the board of directors. The Fund today was born out of a live concert series that is still held in the summer at the Little Beach Park and Amphitheater. These days, alongside those ever-popular concerts, there are a plethora of programs held for the benefit of the entire community. “People sometimes come up with ideas that, as an individual, are too much for one person to manifest and perhaps not appropriate for government to initiate. This is where we come in. If we can facilitate these ideas, as good additions to the community, we can create a more cohesive community in general,” says Kaufman. The Minturn Community Fund will be celebrating their new offices, now housed at 291 Main St., site of the old Lift Cafe, with an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 25. Kaufman says they are eager to use all the things that the larger space has to offer. Besides housing the offices, the space allows room for community meetings and programs. Come in on any given afternoon, and you can find out what events are coming up, chat with a neighbor or see local kids drawing on the sidewalks. While Kaufman says they moved into the new offices in April, but it took a few months to get set up, and now the space appears to be ready for business. The friendly looking headquarters has the fund’s calendar of events drawn across the entire floor-to-ceiling front window. Photos hang on the brightly colored walls, and there is plenty of plush seating to

The Turntable Review plays at a summer concert presented by the Minturn Community Fund at Little Beach Park in Minturn. Zach Mahone photo. sink into. Musical Minturn A goal of the fund is to partner with other business in Minturn to foster that community vibe. One of these programs is the “Mini Music Makers”. The fund and Minturn Music co-created the Mini Music Makers, a bi-monthly program

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52 miles and 16,475 feet of climbing. These daunting numbers are what you will experience if you choose to run all seven events in the Vail Recreation District La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series. The 15th year of this very competitive series is presented by a new partner, the Columbia sportswear company. Two of the events have already taken place, and each race has overall time champions crowned, as well as podium places for individuals in different age groups. The races sometimes draw more than 400, and the Vail Hill Climb, the next race on the 2012 schedule, is the most popular on the calendar, says Beth Jahnigen Pappas, sports event and sponsorship manager for the Vail Recreation District. The notorious Vail Hill Climb, which was voted the “best non-ultra running race” by the readers of Colorado Runner Magazine, is being contested on July 7 this year, which gives you two more weeks to get prepared for the grueling assault on Vail Mountain. Part of the mystique of this running series is its reputation for being challenging for even the best runners. Even the 5K Berry Picker race, which takes runners from the bottom of the Lionshead gondola on Vail Mountain to the top of the gondola at Eagle’s Nest, is a difficult test of fitness. However, it seems that runners embrace the test. This is clearly evidenced by the growth and popularity of the running series, which grew an impressive 22 percent in 2011 from the previous year. The 2010 season saw the addition of two 5K events, with the intent to draw more runners into the series. “For someone who runs a little bit and is interested in competing, definitely start with one of the 5k races and work your way up to a 10K or a longer distance,” says Pappas. “That was the Vail Rec District’s thinking when we added the 5K races.” The cost to race is $170 for the entire series, $28 if you pre-register, and $38 if you register day of the event. You can register at the Vail Rec District website (www.vailrec.com) or at www.active.com.

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taurant’s success in a bleak economy. Egan and business partner Miller Lewis let a simple but careful menu guide their restaurant, a no-brainer philosophy that’s overlooked by lessfortunate establishments. “We’re hands-on owners, and really try to listen and adjust,” Egan says. “We have our ideas of what people might want, but when the clientele inform us something isn’t working, we change. We just want to make everything better – up the ante food-wise without driving prices through the roof.” True to Egan’s word, E-Town unveiled a new menu this week, featuring more than a dozen additions for under $20, including a portabello burger and turkey burger packed with Like a lot of American food, the burger has been reclaimed from fast-food joints and jalapenos and cheddar cheese for $9.95. dressed up as a gourmet staple, with premium beef and rare toppings. At its medium-rare SneakPEAK pick: A plain burger with sweet potato fries on Tuesday, when the basic vercore, though, a burger is still a glorified sandwich – like freedom of choice you can eat. sion is $6.95 all day. The Vail Valley is teeming with choices for foodies who crave juicy, seductive burgers, featuring ingredients often found at area farms. SneakPEAK rounded up a few of the best, Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas, Avon including options for grab-and-go, sit-down and vegetarian dining. No matter what, bring While driving through Avon, blink and you’ll miss one of the few bona fide taquerias your appetite. in the Rocky Mountains. Corner taco joints are ubiquitous along the Front Range, but few make a better Mexican hamburger than Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas. E-Town, Edwards Riverwalk From a flavor standpoint, the burgers are unexpected – no green chile, no salsa, no outraAt first glance, E-Town seems to be made of disparate parts: A sports bar with a fine- geous spice – and highlight traditional street cooking, with a single flattop manned by two dining menu, neighborhood regulars and lofted ceilings, local craft brews served behind a chefs. The Alacrana burger ($5.50) honors the Mexican tradition of bold, fresh flavors with a touch of sweet, topping a quarter-pound burger patty with a slice of ham, grilled pineapple, sleek, brick-lined bar. Then a server appears with a luscious burger on an angular plate, and everything clicks. homemade guacamole, lettuce, tomato, condiments and cheese on a plate-sized bun. The The half-pound patties are handmade daily – the veggie version includes black beans, chick- “Special” ($8) replaces the bun with a torta, a traditional flatbread large enough to make eatpeas, jalapenos and garlic – and seared on a flattop for juiciness. Toppings are simple, ranging with your hands deliciously impossible. Both burgers are enormous and sloppy, colorful ing from bacon to mushrooms to cheese, but meld seamlessly on the buttered bun – just the and flavorful, comforting and surprising – near-perfect blends of American and Mexican food sensibilities. Eat the burger with a side of simple tacos or green chile fries (hey, we’re way a burger should. E-Town’s blend of high and low captures the Colorado resort-town vibe, and after re- still in Colorado) and the meal clocks in under $10. cently celebrating its fifth anniversary, E-Town co-owner Kevin Egan credits it for the res[See BEST BURGERS, page 12]

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The Vail Valley is well known for producing a number of gifted athletes in many disciplines. Pro skiers, mountain bikers and tri-athletes all reside in our valley. There are two coaches in the valley who are looking to add an entire new line of these great athletes to that list in the world of gymnastics. Heather Gilger and Mark Rosenstein, who are responsible for the Vail Recreation District’s gymnastics program, have developed a very successful program and group of athletes, both male and female. Currently in the off-season, the program is in full training mode right now, with 35 girls and 11 boys preparing for the upcoming season. The program has shown tremendous growth since 2008, when there were only eight girls on the team. The 2012 season saw many great success stories come out of the VRD gymnastics program. Sage Abel, Kate Pittel and Kara Woodland have all had stellar performances in several disciplines at the State Gymnastics Meet in March, and Natalie Morrissey, 15, of Eagle, won the all-round. At the Gypsum compulsory meet this spring, the Vail team took home first place in virtually every competition category. These meets are all through the state’s sanctioning body, Colorado SneakPEAK writer Larry Grossman can be reached at USA Gymnastics (COUSAG). It is clear that all the hard work and coaching is paying info@sneakpeakvail.com off for these athletes. They are in the gym two to four days The Vail Recreation District’s gymnastics team took a week practicing their routines and working on new skills. top spots at this year’s state championships. Photo Their website has a wealth of information pertaining to any special to SneakPEAK. and every question you may want answered as it relates to

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On Yelp and other review sites, visitors from Arizona, New York and California often rave entire reputations are at stake. Luckily, the Lonestar Burger ($12.95) at Bearfish Bar and about the ramshackle seating, black-and-white vaquero photos and other genuine touches, Grill in West Vail keeps diners returning year after year, even as myriad other eateries take all of which make the taqueria “un-Vail.” It’s a glowing compliment. root in the valley. SneakPEAK pick: The Alacrana burger ($5.50) with pineapple and guacamole. The massive burger is an ode to Texas in name, flavor and flair – not to mention utter size. Cooks begin with a half-pound of prime Angus beef, marinated and seared in a house-made sauce to lend it a zesty, slightly-sweet tang. The burger is cooked to order and layered on Larkburger, Edwards Village Compared to other large resort communities (ahem, Summit County), the Vail Valley a Texas-made jalapeno cheddar bun, fried onions and jalapenos, pepper jack cheese and has relatively few chain restaurants. Of the handful founded here, not many are better than scratch-made aioli, served with a fried pickle on the side. The end result is a juicy, sultry, Edwards-based gourmet burger joint Larkburger, started by restaurateur Thomas Salamu- not overly-spicy burger, and the closest most Texas natives will get to a taste of home in the mountains. You have to eat this one with your hands. novich of Vail’s fine-dining staple, Larkspur. SneakPEAK pick: The Lonestar Burger ($12.95) with plenty of napkins. The Larkburger menu riffs off of Salamunovich’s founding creation – a third-pound Angus patty, aged cheddar, fresh-picked veggies and house-made sauce – with staples and The Dusty Boot, Beaver Creek and Eagle Ranch surprises: Shakes and fries served with portabello burgers and ginger-rubbed tuna patties. A name like “The Dusty Boot” implies mountain-town simplicity, and the burgers at both The hand-cut truffle fries with parmesan, parsley and truffle oil are as sublime as chopped locations of this favorite watering hole begin unassuming enough, featuring a half-pound of potatoes get, and it’s the only fast-food stop where burgers are cooked – not just made – to hand-packed beef with tomato, lettuce and red onion on a grilled bun for $11 bucks. From order. (We like ours medium rare). there, things get interesting. Larkburger trims the fat off a fast-food experience and leaves only the delicious basics: The Dusty Boot is one of several joints with a “build your own burger” menu – at a buck Starting at $5.95, a burger here costs a buck or two more than at McDonald’s in Vail and per item, it gets a bit pricey – but forgo mad-scientist urges and choose a pre-made specialty the service is just as quick. After stellar reviews in publications like Denver’s Westword and burger for $14. There’s the Fat Burger, crafted with bacon strips, crumbled bleu cheese, Bon Appétit, the two-year-old chain now has locations in Colorado foodie hotspots such as house-made onion rings and barbecue sauce infused with Fat Tire, the namesake of ColoBoulder, Fort Collins and Greenwood Village. SneakPEAK pick: The third-pound Larkburger with pepper jack cheese ($6.45) and truf- rado’s largest craft brewery. The Southwest Burger packs heat with pepper jack cheese and sliced jalapenos, all smothered with homemade green chile good enough to eat with a spoon. fle fries ($2.95). SneakPEAK pick: The Fat Burger ($14) with included sweet potato tots. Bearfish Bar and Grill, West Vail SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com When a restaurant’s marquee burger is the brainchild (and favored meal) of the owner,

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Four weekends of concerts begin June 30 at Strawberry Park SneakPEAK staff report The Beaver Creek Music Experience will envelop the hillside of Strawberry Park with sounds of music for four weekends this summer with the return of the resort’s outdoor concerts. The series features music of America’s most popular genres ranging from jazz t bluegrass to rock ‘n’ roll on the lawn of Strawberry Park. All shows start at 6 p.m. and gates will open at 5 p.m. Tickets for the regular shows are $25 for VIP seating and $10 for general admission lawn seating. Finale show tickets on Sept. 8, featuring Great American Taxi, The Soul Rebels and Dr. John, are $50 for VIP seats and $30 for general admission. Kids 12 and under receive free lawn seating in general admission. The Music Experience 4-Pack provides tickets to all shows for $112 for VIP seating and $54 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at www.beavercreek.com/ musicexperience. “We’re excited to bring back Beaver Creek’s popular outdoor concert series with the Beaver Creek Music Experience,” said Tim Baker, executive director of Beaver Creek Resort Company. “The unique Strawberry Park venue will serve as the perfect setting as a natural outdoor amphitheater for the musical talent of our summer lineup. We’re expecting some great shows.” The Lineup June 30: Jazz, Soul and Funk Hazel Miller thunders into town with her primal dose of genuine soul. Miller has been a sought-after performer in Colorado for the past 24 years. On the funkier side of things, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk is a recipe for creating a new standard for an entire genre. The band continues to receive accolades and awards such as “New Orleans Best Funk Band” by

Offbeat Magazine and Gambit Weekly in 2007 and 2009. They also took home the trophy for Best Funk Award at the 2010 Big Easy Awards. July 7: Americana (Country/ Bluegrass) The second show of the series features White River Ramble; a Colorado-bred quintet that combines the elements of mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitar, upright sass, drums and vocals through a mixture of original music and innovative covers. Also playing that evening is Bleu Edmondson, known for his gritty vocal style. But look just beneath the surface and you find the heart of a Texas poet filled with all-American roots rocker’s blood. Aug. 4: Rock ‘n’ Roll/ Rhythm & Blues Chris Duarte rolls into Beaver Creek with his blues/rock guitar style. This singer/songwriter will rock the mountains with his passion and exquisite guitar skill. Sept 8: Grand Finale The Beaver Creek Music Experience concludes with its Grand Concert event. Taking the stage will be Great American Taxi, which marks its sixth year as one of the best-known headliners on the Americana music scene with a new release, “Paradise Lost,” featuring their signature upbeat, country-, bluegrass-, rock-infused, Americana-without-borders feel. Also playing are The Soul Rebels, called “the missing link between Public Enemy and Louis Armstrong” by the Village Voice. They combine top-notch musicianship and songs with grooves that celebrate life in time-honored New Orleans style. Dr. John, a recent inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, brings his infectious jazz and popular music sound to the Beaver Creek stage. Attendees can receive various discounts at participating village merchants by flashing their concert tickets. For more information on the Beaver Creek Music Experience, see www.beavercreek.com/musicexperience.

Foodies, hikers to walk and dine for charity First “Trek to Table” hike to benefit Vail Valley Foundation SneakPEAK staff report Work up a healthy appetite, indulge in some of the Vail Valley’s finest gourmet offerings and give back to your community, all at the same time on Sunday, July 8, as the Vail Valley Foundation introduces the inaugural Trek to Table benefit hike and dining extravaganza on Arrowhead and Beaver Creek mountains. Benefiting the Foundation’s overarching mission of enhancing the Vail Valley through arts, athletic and educational events and programs, Trek to Table will feature a nine-mile hike, with guides from the Beaver Creek Hiking Center, from Arrowhead to Beaver Creek,

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Eagle Fight Days schedule Friday, June 22 5 p.m. – Pet show and baby contest 6 p.m. – Free concert with SomeTown 8:30 p.m. – Free concert with Chris Daniels and The Kings Saturday, June 23 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Pancake breakfast 10 a.m. – Parade along Broadway 11 a.m. – Kids craft tent, Lawn Chair Brigade Demo and free concert with Veterans of Foreign Wars Band 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Silent auction 11:30 a.m. – Girl Scout uniform vintage fashion show Noon – Cookie bake-off and horseshoe tournament 12:15 p.m. – EVHS Dance Team performance 1 p.m. – Magic show 1 p.m. – Blooperball Tournament in Bull Pasture Park 2 p.m. – Free concert with Joe Walsh 3 p.m. – Basketball shootout 4:30 p.m. – Karaoke 6 p.m. – Free concert with New Shoes 8:30 p.m. – Free concert with Hot Posse Sunday, June 24 7 a.m. – 5K and 10K run/walk 9 a.m. – Yoga in the park 9 a.m. – Grass volleyball tournament in Bull Pasture Park Noon – Talent show All events are held at Eagle Town Park unless otherwise noted. For registration info on pageants, competitions and athletic tournaments, call the Town of Eagle at 970328-6354. After the enormous pancake breakfast by the Eagle Lions Club from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., the celebration gets into full swing with a community-wide parade along Broadway. Entries from Eagle Valley High School clubs, local summer camps, the 10th Mountain Roller Dolls roller derby team and more take to the streets, attracting thousands of spectators. Following the parade at 11 a.m. is a demonstration by the Lawn Chair Brigade, a must-see routine that crosses color guard-like theatrics with webbed, multi-colored folding

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Thursday, June 21 “Maps of Fate” book signing in Edwards

Avon’s Vin 48 features live music on the patio with Dave Perron every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 22 Allie’s Cabin Chef Dinner for Fresh Approach

Enjoy the spectacular scenery and scrumptious cuisine at Allie’s Cabin in Beaver Creek and support healthy food in schools. Dinner includes a four-course menu prepared by Allie’s Executive Chef Kirk Weems paired wines and cocktails from Lulu B Wines. Cost is $75 per person. Menu and reservations at http://freshapproach.giveo.com. All dinner proceeds benefit Fresh Approach.

Sunday, June 24 Jazz at Restaurant Kelly Liken

Each Sunday night local jazz great Tony Gulizia will be joined by a special jazz guest. Paired with Kelly Liken’s Harvest Menu and had crafted cocktails, guests can enjoy food and music at the Vail restaurant. For more info see http://vailjazz.org/. Event goes from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 Culinary Demonstration Series at Beaver Creek

Friday, June 22 Live music at Bonfire Brewery

Colin McAffee plays at Eagle’s Bonfire beginning at 8 p.m.

Friday, June 22 People’s Friday in Gypsum

Saturday, June 23 EagleVail Community Gardens yoga

Yoga + Land at the EagleVail Community Gardens connects people to the land with a 90-minute outdoor yoga practice at the gardens followed by a social hour with organic snacks and beverages. Practice is at 10 a.m. each Saturday, and there is a $10 suggested donation to the Eagle Valley Land Trust to participate. Yoga for Land is presented by Revolution Power Yoga and Eagle Valley Land Trust. For more info see www.evlt.org.

Thursday, June 21 Live music at Vin 48

Learn from some of the area’s most renowned chefs at various times throughout the weekend. Chefs from local restaurants give free culinary demonstrations at the Bon Appétit tent in Beaver Creek Plaza Friday and Saturdays. For more info see www.beavercreek.com or call 800-953-0844.

African crafts and gift certificates to local Vail restaurants. All proceeds will benefit the Lubasi Children’s Home and rural medical clinic in southeast Zambia For more info and to RSVP contact Terri Glasser at 410-916-4208 or 970-9268320 or email info@spreadhealth.org.

Sunday, June 24 Vail Farmers Market and Art Show

Multi-award winning national author, Reid Lance Rosenthal, will be present at Alpine Ambience in the Edwards Riverwalk from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. signing “Maps of Fate,” his second book in a series of award-winning historical western romances. Reid is fourth generation land and cattle owner, and his writing stems from a long-standing devotion to wild and remote places, fierce respect for the American Spirit and values, and reverence for the people - both past and present -- who leave their legend and footprint upon America and the West.

The town of Gypsum’s weekly summer celebration of the weekend features a free concert and movie and family activities at the Lundgren Theater. This week features Washington Saturday, June 23 state folk artist Jamie Stone. The movie is “Judy Moody Not Saturday Afternoon Family Fun Club So Bummer Summer.” Event starts at 7 p.m. and cost is free. This Lionshead weekly event is a great way to finish the day with free family events. Head to Lionshead on Saturday afFriday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 ternoons for free activities including face-painting, Vail Fire Magic Beans at Eminence Ensemble at Department Family Safety Zone, obstacle course, hula hoop zone, Kids’ Science Discovery Zone and more. State Bridge The Magic Beans can be described as acoustic roots songwriting mixed with funk/electro based improvisation. Eminence Saturday, June 23 Ensemble fuses many different styles, ranging from jazz, An Evening for the Children of Africa classical, and funk to progressive rock, hip-hop, and electron- Sponsored by Global Partners for Health and Campo de ic music. Both play at State Bridge this weekend. Tickets are Fiori, this fundraiser goes 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Evening in$12 day/$20 for 2 nights in advance/ $15 day/$25 for 2 nights cludes a cocktail buffet, wine and beer. Cost is $65 per perat the door. For more info see www.statebridge.com son in advance and $75 at the door. There will be a raffle for

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, including locally grown produce, international dishes, fresh baked goods and even Colorado wine. 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 on Meadow Drive. For more details, see www.vailfarmersmarket.com

Sunday, June 24 La Bella Festa Bocce Tournament

The Swift Eagle Charitable Foundation is holding its fifth annual La Bella Festa Bocce Tournament at the EagleVail Pavilion lawn. The nonprofit Swift Eagle was founded by a group of longtime locals to provide financial assistance to Eagle County residents in crisis, and the bocce tournament is one of the organization’s main fundraisers. The event includes bocce, an Italian dinner, cash prizes and a costume contest. For more info see www.swifteagle.org.

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Monday, June 25 Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival opening night

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Jaap van Zweden, returns to the Bravo! Music Festival stage at 6 p.m., along with pianist and artistic director Anne-Marie McDermott. Works include Beethoven’s Fidelio Overture, Mozart’s Denson’s Tiny Universe Piano Overture No. 25 in C major, K. 503 and Prokofiev’s Celebrating 25 years of free concerts at the Gerald R. Ford Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major. See www.vailmusicfestiAmphitheater in Vail, Bud Light Hot Summer Nights Conval.org for more info and to purchase tickets. cert Series returns with funk/jazz/hip-hop/R&B artist Karl Denson. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Drawing on influences ranging from Brooks and Dunn, to Live acoustic bluegrass starts at 10 p.m. at Riverwalk’s Main The Eagles, to classic country, Derringer combines familiar St. Grill in Edwards. sounds to create a style that is all their own. Their sound and show have made them a favorite across Colorado, playing Tuesday, June 26 festivals, rodeos and more. Show starts at 4 p.m. and tickets Hot Summer Nights concert: Karl are $10. See www.statebridge.com for more info.

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HOT SUMMER NIGHTS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Additional Bud Light Hot Summer Nights shows include the ever-popular Martin Sexton, Queen tribute band Queen Nation and Dirty Dozen Brass Band, along Jurassic 5’s Chali 2Na & the House of Vibe, and the summer is closed out by String Cheese Incident’s Kyle Hollingsworth. The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is located east of Golden Peak at Ford Park in Vail. Concert attendees are asked to park at the main Vail Village parking structure, with overflow parking at the Lionshead parking structure. Free Town of Vail shuttles will run extended routes past Golden Peak from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Also, 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 Li-

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onshead parking structure, in front of the Vail Village Information Center and at Ford Park. New this year, attendees can take advantage of a free, secured bike valet service at the gates, which opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes 15 minutes after the show ends. The free concert series and the 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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The four decided to bike to school partly for fun and partly to do their bit for the environment. “I think with gas prices so high and the environmental issue, doing public transportation or riding – it’s a little thing we can do to preserve natural resources and the planet, even if its just once a week,” Pence says. A group of six Brush Creek Elementary students also got awards for biking to school. Nicolas, the commuter from Breckenridge, advises com-

muters to be prepared for any type of weather and to bring plenty of food. As the general manager at the Lodge at Vail, Nicolas rides his road bike once a week to work from his home in Breckenridge, 32 miles each way. The commute takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to Vail, and 2 hours 15 minutes going back, he says. Nicolas began riding once a week to save money on gas, as well as to train for his triathlon, mountain bike racing and

trail running races. Always bring warm clothes in your backpack, even if the weather is nice, he warns. “Any month of the year, bring stuff to be warm and safe in,” Nicolas says. “I’ve seen a bluebird day turn into a hail storm. Also bring lots of food. I don’t know how many times I’ve been on a ride and just bonked in the middle of it. Just make sure to think ahead and have a backup plan.” SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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Banish seasonal allergies By Phil Lindeman Walk along Eagle River or Gore Creek over the past few weeks and, despite balmy temperatures, it seems like early November. The dusting of white, puffy dander is pollen from thousands of cottonwood trees lining area waterways. When it looks like snow and feels like summer, it means that allergy season is in full swing, and heavily wooded areas like Eagle County can be some of the harshest for people with hay fever. The bulk of seasonal allergens – ragweed, tree pollen and grasses – affect sufferers in wildly different ways, but even folks with normally hardy resistance may notice itchier eyes and raspier throats. The county hasn’t had a solid rainstorm in several weeks, which makes airborne allergens more likely to cloud en masse. Add the potential of smoke from nearby fires in Northern Colorado and New Mexico, and the season could be worse than normal. “Some allergies hit hard in spring, but right now it’s really high season,” says Deborah Wiancek, a naturopathic physician and owner of Riverwalk Natural Health Clinic in Edwards. “Smoke and other pollutants can exacerbate previous issues. It could get worse as summer goes on.” As a resident of Eagle County for more than 15 years, Wiancek has become familiar with the allergens that plague residents and visitors in summertime. She claims ragweed and tree pollens are the most common, followed by grasses in particularly dry years. Before treating symptoms, though, she looks at the root problem of any seasonal allergy: longstanding food allergies. Anyone with a food allergy – particularly brought about by poor diet and lack of exercise – can be susceptible to the swift but miserable symptoms of seasonal allergies. “What we find now is food allergies tend to be getting worse,” Wiancek says. “When you don’t straighten out the internal environment, the environmental allergies can develop.” Know what you’re against Before beginning an allergy-treatment regimen, Wiancek prescribes one of two tests: a skin scratch or Immunoglobin E (IgE). Skin-scratch tests expose portions of the arm directly to allergens, then gauges small reactions like a rash or bumps. It’s particularly helpful for people who move and develop new allergies – a doctor familiar with the area can test for common allergens. As a blood test, the IgE test evaluates one of the immune system’s main indicators for allergic reactions, an antibody found in lung cells and mucus membranes known as IgE. When people have allergic reactions to food or plants, IgE levels spike and release histamines, the substance that causes the most noticeable nervous reactions. Quick-relief medications like Benadryl are anti-histamines – in other words, they only treat symptoms, not root causes. Even if a patient doesn’t opt for holistic or homeopathic remedies, Wiancek still recommends visiting an allergist for an evaluation. Both the skin and blood test can identify nearly 100 different allergens – without knowing the specific

pollens or plants that affect you, treatment is no more effective for long-term relief than taking Benadryl each morning. Save a day on the trail Lack of exercise can factor into the emergence of new allergies, but Wiancek realizes that’s rarely a problem in the valley. What can you do when a sudden allergy attack hits during a bike ride, and you don’t want the droopiness of an antihistamine? Chow on snacks or trail mix covered in wasabi. The Japanese spice is a member of the horseradish family, which accounts for its spicy, tear-jerking constitution and makes it

Is it hay fever or a cold?

Symptoms for the most common sickness and most common allergies are frustratingly similar. Although the seasons for both don’t exactly match, you don’t want to treat one when your body is fighting the other. A quick guide: Hay fever - Runny nose with watery, clear discharge - No fever - Itchy eyes, throat or roof of mouth - Sinus pressure and pain - Symptoms appear immediately after exposure (e.g. a walk) - Symptoms last as long as you’re around allergens Cold - Runny nose with thin or thick yellowish discharge - Body aches - Fever - Symptoms show after one to three days - Symptoms last up to seven days a boon for allergy sufferers. It contains allyl isothiocyanate, a chemical that promotes mucus flow and can momentarily clear clogged passages. If you can’t stomach wasabi, make a homemade saline rinse with kosher salt and warm water. Keep it in a spray bottle and sniff a bit into each nostril before leaving for the day, or carry it in your backpack. The mixture can wash away irritants already in your nose, as well as potentially cleanse entire affected cells. More than once a season At her clinic, Wiancek uses the results of the allergy tests – which can find everything from seasonal issues to unknown food reactions – to build an “allergy elimination” program. In keeping with her holistic training, the treatment includes

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MINTURN COMMUNITY FUND ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– in its second summer season in which local musicians teach children the importance and fun of music. Each event is held at the Minturn Music store at 10 a.m. every other Tuesday. Shop owner and Minturn resident Shawn McKeown says the fund and Jodi Jahrling, its executive director, for their work and enthusiasm in partnering with local businesses. “When Jodi took over at the community fund, she seemed to change the focus of the organization,” McKeown says. “She really incorporated some of the ideas that I had and saw them through to execution. I think she did that with other business owners as well, and I believe that the sense of community among us has blossomed because of it.” Local musician Ellie Gauthier led the first Mini Music Makers of the season last week. “I had so much fun,” Gauthier says. “The entire Pooh Corner Preschool came over. We had over 20 kids with us. Together we created homemade maracas, and I played them a bunch of Woody Guthrie’s children songs. We sang, played the maracas and danced around.” Gauthier says she looks forward to possibly participating in future community fund events later this summer. The next Mini Music Makers is scheduled for Tuesday, June 26, and will be led by Kevin Heinz.

There are many other programs created and supported by the organization. Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., residents enjoy free Yoga in the Park with Jill Koellhoffer. There is also a free book exchange for kids, and every other Saturday there is a free movie shown at the Little Beach Park and Amphitheater with a singer/songwriter showcase before the start of each movie. The last Monday of the month, the fund gives away a household staple like milk or toothpaste or eggs.

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programs is the Family Emergency Fund. Occasionally the Minturn Community Fund offers up financial assistance to identified Minturn residents in need of some financial help. Organizers are alerted by local law enforcement, medical professionals, social workers, ministers or professional caregivers who can request emergency assistance for families or individuals currently in need. These gifts are confidential and not publicized with the objective of quietly supporting the goal of “strengthening community bonds.” All in all, business owners and residents alike have the same single word to say when talking about the fund -- community. The organization works to bring together the people who live and work in the Minturn area and enable them to enjoy and support each other. These people and businesses are the pieces of a whole, and participants all seem to understand that whatever they do to benefit the whole will benefit the pieces. To get more information on the Minturn Community Fund and to find a full calendar of programs and events go to www.minturncommunityfund.org.

A recipe for success The intertwining thread to these activities and events of the Minturn Community Fund is the fact that all are free, supported by donors and fundraisers. “We try to just raise enough funds to support the programs we hold.” says Kaufman. The other essential item behind these programs is the volunteer community. Volunteers are the backbone to programs like the new Minturn Community Garden. “We couldn’t create things like this without the aid of our community volunteers. These people work in conjunction with us to create and maintain our programs such as the garden.” says Kaufman. SneakPEAK writer Jenna Stecker can be reached at One of the most effective, but intentionally least touted info@sneakpeakvail.com

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brace before graduation. A local affair Bridging the financial gap so many families face today, Swift Eagle has gotten locals caring about locals in the Valley. Through grassroots fundraising such as the upcoming bocce ball tournament, those seeking aid understand that it comes from a valley-wide effort. “Recently, my husband was injured and unable to work,” says one of the aid recipients. “Needless to say, we were struggling to get by, and Swift Eagle came to the rescue. I can’t tell you how much it meant to us to have that assistance – I mean being able to pay medical bills and still make out mortgage payment.”

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The recipient says that after living in the valley for 27 years, she takes pride in the fact that organizations such as Swift Eagle are so important in taking care of one another. Haakenson, much like the other 19 members of Swift Eagle, knows what it is to be a Vail local. Sharing a similar story to other long timers in the valley, Haakenson moved out to Vail in 1970 to spend a season skiing and never left. He found roots in the community working at the old outdoor skating rink in Vail, tending golf courses, ski instructing, bartending and owning various businesses. Swift Eagle, he says, is one way that he can give back to the community he has enjoyed for so many years. SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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Gelato, Chocolate & Wine

Classic American Grill

Contemporary Colorado Cuisine

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Italian/Pizza/Grinders

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Eclectic American

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American Cuisine

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High End Tapas

Contemporary American

Tasting/Wine Bar, Paninis

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Deli

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Steakhouse

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American

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Traditional French Brasserie

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Prime Rib/Steaks/Seafood

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After looking at lifestyle elements, Wiancek can recommend herbal or botanical remedies. The treatments aren’t vaccines – they won’t prevent symptoms by introducing strands into the body – but they can detoxify body cells and help the immune system recover from allergic reactions. SneakPEAK reporter Philip Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com

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Gypsum Creek Cruisers Car Show, 10am Advance, $15. Day of show, $20.

horse shoe tournament, 12pm Register day of, $20 team. Cash Prizes

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