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Best of Vail Valley 2024

Catching up with Michael Franti before Elevation Beaver Creek appearance

These days, Michael Franti knows that every summertime means a long tour across America. The music he plays with his longest-standing band, Spearhead, is perfect for the warmer season, but he’s also got a lot...

The Movie Guru: ‘Gladiator II’ never comes together, but ‘Wicked’ a well-padded delight

Gladiator II (in theaters) It’s not Paul Mescal’s fault. In “Gladiator II,” the actor tries his absolute hardest to step into Russell Crowe’s very intimidating sandals. But the script doesn’t seem to care much about...

The 5 Best Place For A Facials Around Vail

Indulging in a rejuvenating facial is a perfect way to relax and refresh your skin, and Vail Valley is home to several exceptional spas and skincare studios recognized in the Best of Vail Valley contest for their outstanding facial treatments....

The Movie Guru: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ and ‘Abigail’ offer bloody good fun

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (in theaters) If you’re a fan of classic Guy Ritchie films, then this is the movie for you. “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is the best movie Ritchie’s done for...

After more than 75,000 votes, Best of Vail Valley award winners revealed

This might be election season, but instead of keeping tabs on the county commissioner races or the president of the United States, the Vail Daily has been busy counting your votes to see who has...

Michael Carbonaro presents ‘Lies on Stage’ in Beaver Creek

Michael Carbonaro transforms “ordinary situations” into “extraordinary illusions.” The trickster has made a name for himself with his innovative tricks on regular people who have no idea he’s a magician in his hit comedy, “The...

Shake up the classical concert experience with Ensemble Mélange at VPAC in Beaver Creek

Ensemble Mélange takes the traditional classical concert experience and turns it into a participatory game, engaging the audience to create the program. This unique show, where a new audience member chooses each piece, comes to...

Vail Performing Arts Academy celebrates 30 years of creating performers

The Vail Performing Arts Academy’s tagline is “The Most Important Stage in a Child’s Life,” and Annah Deluca-Scully has seen how it has transformed kids over the past three decades. What started out as workshops...

Taste of Vail offers new events this spring

One of the nation’s top food and wine festivals is returning to Vail for its 32nd year Apr. 3-6. Taste of Vail will celebrate Vail’s world-class dining scene and participating wineries’ finest wines, at several different...

Bookworm of Edwards to host Tuesday event on the impacts of fracking and westward expansion

For one author, fracking, land use politics and westward expansion color a much more personal story. At the Tuesday meeting of the Reading Mountains Book Club at The Bookworm of Edwards, Katie Geraci from Walking...

The 5 Best Physical Therapy Practices Around Vail

With all of the great (but sometimes hazardous) outdoor activities to be had in the Vail area, it's no surprise that it has also become a physical therapy mecca as well. Top athletes from around the country come to Vail...

Meet Your Chef: Matthew Allen Good from The Charter at Beaver Creek

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...

‘The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience’ plays two nights in Beaver Creek

Damian Darlington, guitarist and musical director of Brit Floyd, describes his 17 years as musical director for the Australian Pink Floyd Show as an apprenticeship to Pink Floyd. And, as if that weren’t enough, he...

Native Electric: A homegrown electrical contracting business with deep roots

Native Electric Inc. in Eagle celebrates its 25th anniversary this season, but that’s only one distinction that makes it stand out. The family-owned business is aptly named, as owner Larry Arguello was born in Gilman,...

Five of the Best Spots for Pet Grooming Around Vail

Whether you're looking to pamper your pup or just need someone to deal with your stinky friend for you, these pet groomers will wow you just like it did the voters in this year's Best of Vail competition. They go...

Vail Comedy Show returns with two shows this week

Raanan Hershberg, “one of the sharpest up-and-coming comics on the New York scene” according to Deadline, will be performing two shows this week in the Vail Valley. Hershberg will do a Thursday set at The...

Hot Summer Nights music series at The Amp in Vail kicks off in June

Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will once again host free concerts as part of Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights concert series June 18-Sept. 10, bringing in a variety of artists throughout the summer that...

Top 5 Pharmacies Around Vail

Best of Vail voters chose these business as best at providing everything you could need to help with whatever ails you. These pharmacies not only boast great selections, they have friendly, knowledgable staff that are always willing to help with...

Roundup River Ranch’s spring gala coming to Denver May 18

Roundup River Ranch, a nonprofit that enriches the lives of children with serious illnesses and their families by offering free, medically-supported camp programs, will host its A Taste of Camp fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday,...

Popular Vail Village pizza restaurant, local hangout celebrates 40 years

It’s not easy for any business to make it 40 years, let alone a family-owned and operated pizza restaurant in a small ski town, but Vendetta’s in Vail is celebrating four decades this season. John...

El Segundo offers creative tacos, craft margaritas and a terrific deck in both Vail and Eagle

The tacos are tasty, the tequila plentiful and the ambience lively. But what defines El Segundo in the summertime? That’s an easy one. “Best deck in Vail,” said Dimitri Souvorin, chef-partner at the restaurant. It’s...

The Movie Guru: ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ a sweet, sexy delight

Good romance movies are hard to find these days. Good book adaptation movies are even harder. Finding both in the same movie? A minor miracle. Luckily for all of us, “Red, White & Royal Blue”...

Leadville salutes Hazel Miller, kicks off 142nd programming season at historic Tabor Opera House

Hazel Miller and The Collective was the first band of the summer to play the historic Tabor Opera House in Leadville, but the day didn’t feel like summer, Miller said. “So it snowed here this...

How to celebrate Father’s Day in the Vail Valley

If you’re a dad in Eagle County, you’re a pretty lucky guy. The mountains are your playground and can be a place of celebration. From fly fishing, rafting and dirt biking or jeeping, to golfing,...

5 Best Taxi and Shuttle Services To, From and Around the Vail Area

Whether you're visiting or a Vail local, all of these businesses offer services to meet your needs. That includes everything from a fun night out with friends, to an expedient professional ride, to carting the while family and their ski...

The 5 Best Outdoor Activities Outfitter (Rafting, Jeep Tours, Horseback Riding, Etc.) Around Vail

These companies can show you all the Vail Valley has to offer, including rafting, Jeep and ATV tours, horseback riding, ziplining, backcountry hiking and snowsports, and so much more. Best of Vail voters picked them as the best of the...

Olympic ice skater returns to Vail to host camp for kids and adults

Road to Gold Training Camp returns to Vail Friday, offering adult classes July 19-21 and youth (20 and younger) classes July 21-23. Taught by World and National medalists, the camp features Olympic medalist and two-time...

The 5 Best Companies To Work For Around Vail

Looking for a new gig in the Vail area? Here are the top companies to work for, as voted by Vail Daily readers.

What happens when business, art and philanthropy intersect? Vail Symposium takes a look

Doing good isn’t just common sense, it also makes financial sense. At least that was the case for Zeal Optics, which partnered with pro-snowboarder-turned-artist and mental health advocate Pat Milbery to design Zeal’s Open Hearts...

Avon hotel features new sculpture created by employee

It’s not unusual for a lodge, restaurant or business to have a signature art piece as part of its décor and identity. For the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon, the new “Royal Elk/Wapiti...

Carpe Wine: What to pour for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving brings a culinary symphony of flavors that can make wine pairing seem like a daunting challenge. Between the rich turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, savory stuffing, and sweet potato casserole, finding the perfect wine can...

The Movie Guru: ‘Wish’ and ‘Leo’ animated treats for Thanksgiving weekend

Wish (in theaters) If you don’t think about it too hard, “Wish” is great. The latest animated movie from Disney, “Wish” has a slightly unusual plot structure that feels both classic and modern at the...

The 5 Best Home Improvement Companies Around Vail

Finding the right professional to undertake your home improvement project can be hard. These trusted companies are a safe bet though, according to Best of Vail voters. Each prides itself of craftsmanship and delivers work in a timely manner for...

The top 5 delis around Vail

Looking for that perfect sandwich after a long day on the slopes of Vail or Beaver Creek? These local eateries stack their sandwiches with fresh flavor and have been voted as the best in the area by Vail Daily readers.

Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame announces Class of 2023

The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame has announced the Class of 2023, an inspiring group of snow sports enthusiasts representing a wide range of people from across Colorado and from the industry. “Every class of...

Top 4 Consignment Shops (Clothing/Furnishings) Around Vail

Consignment shops in the Vail area are on point thanks to the many stylish inhabitants of the surrounding resort towns. These shops all rose to the top with Best of Vail Valley voters for their impressive selection, great customer service...

In his Bravo! Vail debut, trumpeter Pacho Flores to perform ‘Cantos y Revueltas’

Pacho Flores’ “Cantos y Revueltas” is more than just a piece for trumpet, cuatro and string orchestra. “It’s like the history of my life,” the world-renowned Venezuelan trumpet soloist stated. “This is the kind of...

Upcoming event at The Bookworm of Edwards for fans of true crime

Are you a fan of true crime podcasts? Do you like hearing the stories of forgotten women, or of criminals like Bonnie and Clyde? Then, this upcoming Bookworm event is perfect for you. Colorado author...

The 5 Best Interior Design Companies Around Vail

Looking to spruce up your space? The professionals at these top interior design firms can help. Readers picked them as the Best of Vail not only because they have style but because they put clients' need first and help them...

What to do in Vail this weekend: See Barbie, Oppenheimer for free, witness athletic greatness and more

XTERRA USA Championship XTERRA returns to Avon and Beaver Creek this weekend with triathlons, race clinics, kid’s races, concerts and more. The XTERRA USA Championship is a qualifying event for the XTERRA World Championship, which...

The 5 Best Brunches Around Vail

A brunch person is a different type of diner. This person seeks not the limitations of breakfast nor lunch, but gauges the quality of their late morning/early afternoon feast by the creative execution of a culinary midpoint, and perhaps more...

Kick-off 2024 in the Vail Valley with these outdoor activities and events

Christmas Tree Bonfires Minturn The town of Minturn invites the public to its annual Christmas Tree Bonfire at Little Beach Park this Friday. Gather around the fire for a hometown post-holiday tradition from 6 to...

The 5 Best Dental Offices Around Vail

Best of Vail Vailley voters chose these five offices as the best dental practices in the area. These dentists will make sure you can show off a dazzling smile.

The 5 Best Chiropractic Practices Around Vail

The results are in, and Best of Vail voters have strong opinions about their chiropractors. The five winning practices all offer something unique that sets them apart from the competition. From a cutting-edge approach to friendly customer service, these five...

Thievery Corporation returns to Vail Valley for July performance at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Nearly three decades into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation continues thrilling audiences worldwide. With global influences prevalent in their music — including dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern music, hip-hop and...

Colorado resort town restaurant 1 of 5 in state to win coveted Michelin star; Vail area eateries also earn spot in guide

DENVER — After years of preparation and months of speculation, Colorado restaurants have officially earned their place in the coveted Michelin Guide. And in an unveiling ceremony on Tuesday night at Mission Ballroom, Aspen’s Bosq...