The allure of William Shakespeare reflects how works from the actor, playwright and poet from England can still be relatable during modern times. Even though he was writing about love, loss, power, jealousy, fate and...
The 2024 touring year for Straight No Chaser figures to give the nine-member a cappella group — as well as their fans — plenty of musical variety. The group kicked things off with a recently...
Vail Mountain and Avanti Food & Beverage announced Tuesday a joint $4 million investment in Golden Peak base area to open a new food hall coming in 2025. Avanti Vail will be the third Avanti...
If you're looking to break a sweat, these are the places to do it, according to Best of Vail voters. These five spots feature top-of-the-line equipment, knowledgable trainers and more. So what are you waiting for? Pop in an start...
These artist were chosen by Best of Vail voters for their standout work, their unique styles and their contributions to making Vail and the surrounding area a more beautiful place to live.
With all time we spend outdoors in the Vail Valley, it's important to get regular ski cancer screening. These businesses have your back (and your front) in that department. Additionally, they offer top-notch cosmetic services and more, making them the...
Civil War (in theaters) War is horrifying, but it’s great for cinematographers. That’s the truth behind pretty much every war film ever made, including Alex Garland’s “Civil War.” Shot on cameras designed to make it...
The Vail Valley Theatre Company just came off a six-night streak of sold-out shows on July 16-21 for their production, “Cabaret” but the performers aren’t stopping anytime soon. The frenzy of rehearsals, building sets, sewing...
Looking for fine dining outside of the Vail and Beaver Creek resort areas? The community's local dining scene boasts culinary talent up and down the valley for you to discover. Here are the top non-resort fine dining restaurants as voted...
It’s hard to call El Sabor a hidden gem of Vail when all you have to do is “hit the bridge and make a left” when skiing or snowboarding down from the mountain and into...
Steamboat Springs chef Nick Winden has been named Chef of the Year by the Colorado Restaurant Association as part of the 2023 Industry Spotlight Awards, which will be handed out this November in Denver. “We...
Vail and the surrounding area is extremely dog friendly, so we usually just take our pup everywhere we go. But when that isn't possible, these five business provided the love and care your best friend needs to feel OK while...
Eagle County Fair and Rodeo Since 1939, Eagle County has celebrated its western heritage by hosting a rodeo to showcase the skills used on the ranch. This Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned event has grown throughout...
Elevation Beaver Creek brings in huge names in the music industry each year, but it’s the concert event you never hear about. Venues like the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Performance Pavilion...
Not everyone wants to labor over a large meal on Thanksgiving. For some, tradition is enjoying a meal at a local restaurant. Finding out what restaurants are open, what they’re offering and if a reservation...
Ensemble Mélange presents a type of choose-your-own adventure, or a musical party game, for audiences. Everyone at the concert receives a program with a number on it. If your number is called through a randomizer...
Explore the best jewelry and accessories stores around Vail Valley, and discover the perfect pieces to elevate your style and celebrate life’s special moments.
Bravo! Vail Music Festival has been entertaining audiences for 35 years. On Wednesday, June 14, in advance of its 36th season, Bravo! Vail Executive Director Caitlin Murray and Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott will join journalist...
Firefall blends layered harmonies into signature soft rock, country and pop sounds that have held up throughout the decades. The band started in Boulder in 1974 with founding guitarist Jock Bartley, who is the only original member still in the...
If you’re expecting a retrospective of Warren Miller’s last 75 years with Warren Miller’s “75,” expect again. While it’d be entertaining to watch flashbacks of people flailing on chairlift ramps, Glen Plake sporting his mohawk...
Spring is often thought of as a symbolic time of the year, representing new beginnings with the melting of snow and awakening of flowers, migration of birds and planting of flowers. The Vail Youth Ballet...
Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily is showcasing area chefs in a series called “Meet Your Chef” so you can learn a bit more about those creating art in the kitchen. If you’re a local chef...
Alfredo Rodriguez grew up in Havana, seeping in the sounds of Cuban music. When producer Quincy Jones heard him at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2006, Jones suggested Rodriguez pursue music in the United States...
IF (in theaters) Magic isn’t something you have to let go of, no matter how old you get. That’s one of the messages at the heart of “IF,” a lovely little fairy tale of a...
If you own or manage a restaurant in Eagle County that is planning to be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas, tell the Vail Daily using the survey below or at Forms.gle/UQa78S9zwJPhctex5. We’re putting together...
The fifth installment of the Vail Social Community Potluck brought out some amazing meals and creative costumes on Tuesday night on East Meadow Drive in Vail Village. The idea, which dates back to the community...
It seems that many stories about climate change and the environment are more negative in tone, and are fearful for the future. Walking Mountains Science Center Foley Graduate Fellow Katie Geraci is leading a new...
High altitudes make cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall, and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in the mountains...
After a school year’s worth of working on their projects, art students at Battle Mountain High School are ready to reveal their works on Friday at the Bookworm gallery space in Edwards from 4 to...
The Vail Valley Foundation’s Vilar Performing Arts Center has announced a stellar lineup of internationally acclaimed artists for the 2024-2025 Therese M. Grojean Classical Series. The series showcases an exceptional range of classical performances, including...
While locals are recognizing the 10th Mountain Division’s 80th anniversary of the capturing of Mt. Belvedere on Feb. 25, documentarian Chris Anthony is on site in Europe capturing footage of an area where the division...
Bravo! Vail opens our 36th annual music festival on June 22, and I could not be more excited by the breadth of incredible musicians joining us this summer. Among them are an impressive number of...
Vail Comedy Show is back on Wednesday, Aug. 9 in Eagle at Moe’s Original BBQ and on Thursday, Aug. 10 in Vail Village at Shakedown Bar with New York City comedian Nathan Macintosh (The Tonight Show,...
Let's face it, it's not always easy to keep the whole family entertained. But these venues around Vail offer something for everyone and are sure to dazzle everyone from grumpy toddlers to jaded teens, not to mention their parents.
The last show of the Hot Summer Nights series at Ford Amphitheater closes out Thursday evening with a band that’ll help your “Soul Shine.” The Other Brothers features renowned Colorado musicians honoring one of America’s...
With the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater celebrating its longest season ever, chances are you’re going to spend some time there. From April until October, The Amp’s schedule is bringing in national headliner concerts, ballet, world...
Ice Castles in Eagle New this year is an attraction in Eagle called Ice Castles. This amazing land of ice and lights just opened on Dec. 20 and features 25-foot-high ice walls, tunnels, slides and...
Dream Scenario (in theaters) It almost never works out when a movie tries to be two different things at once. The competing plotlines and themes fight it out for every second of screentime, yanking the movie back and forth between...
Winners in the Best of Vail Valley contest, these med spas prioritize client comfort and satisfaction, creating inviting atmospheres that promote relaxation and tranquility.
The Vail Valley boasts many excellent locales to cozy up with a cup of Joe. Whether you take it black or with lots of cream and sugar, these local favorites will keep you content and caffeinated.
Summer is still far away, but Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is offering music lovers something to look forward to with a slew of recent concert announcements. Here’s a look at the big-name acts who are...
Are you in your self-healing era and working to become the best version of yourself you can be? Then head to the Bookworm for a beginner shadow work workshop with author and certified master coach,...
Travel down the rabbit hole with MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists that has been exploring the human body “to investigate non-human worlds,” as artistic director Moses Pendleton describes his innovative choreography. On Jan. 28, MOMIX...
No matter how much flack disco got back in the ’70s, the shiny, “golden” era encouraged unbridled expression — and, according to some historians, the liberation of many marginalized societies. Though Mania ABBA Tribute doesn’t get...
The Vilar Performing Arts Center welcomes big Broadway back to the stage in February 2025 with “DEAR EVAN HANSEN.” This Tony and Grammy-winning musical is the first to take a groundbreaking look — from the...
There’s a heartbreaking scene in a new documentary co-produced by Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller in which Grand County snowboarder Ben Lynch is driving down the highway sometime before taking his life while on a...
The Vail Jazz Festival returns to the valley on Labor Day Weekend and tickets go on sale April 10. Get set for three days of music under a big tent with views of Vail Mountain...
Demand continues to increase for mental and behavioral health services in Colorado’s mountain towns and across the country. According to the CDC, more than 1 in 5 adults in America experience mental illness every year....
The annual Taste of Vail kicks off on Wednesday with a signature event and a new addition to the schedule to celebrate the food and wine festival’s 34th year. The Debut of Rosé ushers in...
