Avon fireworks Even though it seems like kids just got back to school after the holiday break, we have another three-day weekend coming up. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday and some schools and...
Just like Nathan Chen, Karen Chen is currently fully committed to academics, so neither could participate in the Stars on Ice holiday tour. Instead, they are performing exclusively in Vail Skating Festival’s Ice Spectacular Friday...
Dark Star Orchestra has performed more than 3,100 shows in the last 25-plus years it has been touring, but it always tries to show a different side of the Grateful Dead vibe in every new — or return...
The 76th installment of the historic Leadville Ski Joring event is set to take place down Harrison Avenue in Leadville from March 2-3. For those not aware of ski joring, the high-speed sport consists of a competition...
Speak No Evil (in theaters) The “Speak No Evil” remake hitting theaters now is slightly less dark and disturbing than the 2022 Danish original, but only by comparison. Both versions are what would happen if...
Violinist Ray Chen is credited with redefining what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century. The audience can expect a transcendent experience when Chen graces the Vilar Performing Arts Center stage...
The GoPro Mountain Games’ tagline celebrates athletes, art, mountains and music, and this year the event’s organizing committee capitalized on the art aspect with a permanent mural in Vail Village that reflects the spirit of...
Treasured classics meet new works as Dance Theater of Harlem takes center stage Saturday as part of the Vail Dance Festival. “They’re such a beautiful company. The audience is going to have a great time,”...
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (in theaters) A really good prequel requires a delicate balance. We know it can’t solve everything because we were here for the mess at the start of the next movie,...
If you’re one of the lucky ones to have received an invitation to “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” (i.e. bought a ticket), you are in for a treat this week. You may not know the two...
Banned Books Week is annually celebrated by bookstores, schools, and libraries across the country to bring awareness to the books that are most banned and challenged at those institutions, to highlight the value of free...
It’s been quite a year for the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. Big name acts like Nora Jones, a Dale Chihuly chandelier and now the art of Carrie Fell is gracing the May...
Jaap van Zweden’s pandemic-interrupted tenure with the New York Philharmonic came to a close at Bravo! Vail over the weekend. The disciplinarian Dutch conductor, who was hired in 2018 after his intense style revived the...
Thanks to the support of the Vail Valley community and the fans of the Vail Jazz Foundation around the world, the party will go on this Labor Day Weekend. In October 2023, news spread that...
When asked what he loves most about beer, Jake Gardner, director of brewery operations and operating partner for Westbound & Down Brewing, said, “Oh, too much.” What started as a hobby of making homebrew while...
Whether it's relaxing by a fire with a warm drink in hand or dancing on a sunny patio to live music, here are the top places voted by Vail Daily readers to have your ultimate aprés ski experience in Vail.
Easter Happenings Church Services It’s a busy time of year with Easter events. If you are a visitor to our valley this weekend and want to join locals in area services, check out the following...
Vail Comedy Festival is back in venues around Vail for Memorial Day weekend. Thirty comedians are flying in from around the country, and a survey was sent out so the comics could give readers a few...
Bravo! Vail Music Festival The 37th annual Bravo! Vail Music Festival began on Thursday and continues through Aug. 1. During the six-week festival, Bravo! Vail welcomes four internationally-acclaimed resident orchestras with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra,...
The Vail Valley Foundation and AEG Presents announced two shows scheduled for this summer at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail. Portugal. The Man will take the stage with special guest Tegan and Sarah...
Sometimes, it’s hard to look on the bright side of the road. But that’s where someone like guitar-playing singer-songwriter Keb’ Mo’ comes in. On “Good To Be,” his 16th studio album, the 70-year-old blues artist...
Q: How long have you lived in the valley and what brought you here? A: I have been in the state of Colorado since 1970, moving to this county in 1990, formally from Clear Creek...
Summer is just around the corner, which means outdoor adventures with the family and summer reading homework. Luckily, Colorado author Malia Maunakea will be at The Bookworm on Monday, June 12, to talk about her...
About 50 kids, ages 10-18, have been attending Vail Opera Camp since Aug. 1, learning musical training, stage direction and acting from artists who work in top opera houses around the world. Thursday, they showcase...
Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are coming to Vail in June, and tickets go on sale this week. Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “The Dukes of Funnytown!” is a show that redefines the form...
The inaugural Epicurean Adventure food, wine and spirits event at Beaver Creek culminates with the Grand Tasting on Saturday night. Elevate your taste buds at a new venue, Spruce Saddle, that will be utilized to...
Closing Day at Vail Last Sunday was Beaver Creek’s Closing Day and this Sunday it’s Vail’s turn. Vail will close down the year after some pretty epic powder days and a few sunny deck days...
Mexico-based violinist Shari Mason eagerly awaits her return to Vail this summer. As concertmaster of Mexico City’s Sinfónica de Minería, she will perform as part of the esteemed orchestra’s debut residency at the Bravo! Vail...
Craving some delicious smoked meats after some turns on the mountain? No matter whether you're looking for pulled pork, ribs or brisket, these barbecue joints serve up the best the Vail Valley has to offer.
Vail locals are a creative bunch. Here are the best things to come out the the valley, according to Best of Vail voters. From food items to home decor and more, there's something for everyone!
Migration (in theaters) These ducks are a delight. Illumination’s first film since 2016 that isn’t a sequel or tied to an existing IP, “Migration” was definitely worth the wait. It’s the kind of warm-hearted family...
Haunted Mansion (in theaters) The new “Haunted Mansion” is both better than expected and not quite as good as it could have been. Instead of the theme park tie-in schlock we were all expecting (re:...
We LOVE our pets here in the Vail Valley. Nothing is too good for our furry friends and these pet stores cater to their every want and need. You can spoil your best friend in the way they deserve at...
When audiences make their way to Bravo! Vail this week, a transformed Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will transport them to Paris of the 1830s with “La Bohème.” It is the second semi-staged opera production at...
These five stores were voted as the best spots for men to find comfortable, functional, stylish clothes in the Vail Valley. Stop in and let the helpful staff outfit you with a mountain chic look, or find a gift for...
With all the snow falling in the last couple of weeks, many of us are thinking about how that snowfall will affect rafting, kayaking, and other water sports this summer. And we’re not alone. Colorado...
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail has never branded itself as the Ford Amphitheater, but the shortened handle has stuck nonetheless. It has never been an issue until this summer when a new venue...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (in theaters) There are some characters you just want to keep hanging out with. If you felt that way about the crew from “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” then I have the movie for you....
Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily’s Tricia Swenson searched the valley for alternative wellness modalities that are lesser-known and have proven benefits. Follow this series and take steps to improve your well-being and see which offerings...
Beaver Creek Oktoberfest It’s that time of year, and I’m not talking about pumpkin spice lattes. It’s Oktoberfest season and Beaver Creek is kicking things off with its annual Labor Day festival. On Friday, the...
For the first time in a decade and a half, Blackberry Smoke is on the road with a new musician in the band’s lineup. Kent Aberle has taken over on drums for Brit Turner, who...
If you prefer to take a proactive, natural approach when it comes to your health, there are the best practices in the Vail Valley for you. Best of Vail voters singled them out for their comprehensive knowledge of the human...
Pepi’s was President Gerald Ford’s favorite restaurant in Vail, and it’s easy to see why. Between the Bavarian cuisine, European architecture and hospitality, sitting on the shaded deck transports you to a timeless place, where...
Folks are serious about their craft beer in Colorado, and these liquor stores in the Vail area offer selections that are wide enough to impress even the most discerning brew masters. Best of Vail voters are sure of it.
Q: How long have you lived in the valley and what brought you here? A: My husband and I moved to the valley 15 years ago to be close to the ski slopes and close...
The Vail Valley is known for being a mecca of fun, and that is never more true than during these events and festivals. From music, to sports, to creative endeavors by local nonprofits, these happenings are sure to entertain, the...
The Colorado Snowsports Museum will be kicking off its “Through the Lens” speaker series this week by hosting “Advice for Girls” on Wednesday. The series showcases different voices in the ski industry and this season...
The SpringFree Bluegrass Festival is set for Vail May 24-26, 2024, Resort Entertainment Group announced earlier this month. “With FreeFall Bluegrass Festival being a huge hit with locals and tourists alike Resort Entertainment Group is...
Despicable Me 4 (in theaters) If you’ve watched the entire “Despicable Me” series up to this point, you’ll probably end up watching this one. And honestly, it’s not terrible. It’s better than “Despicable Me 3,”...