A taste of Chicago has arrived in the Vail Valley. The Chi Shack food truck is serving up Chicago-style hot dogs and other Windy City favorites. It’s all courtesy of Mark Ramos who just opened...
“Oppenheimer” (in theaters) “Oppenheimer” may be the most straightforward movie Christopher Nolan has ever made. It’s also one of his better ones, a deeply tense movie that pulls you into J. Robert Oppenheimer’s mind on...
Blink Twice (in theaters) Is “Blink Twice” a chillingly effective horror movie? Absolutely. Is it incisive commentary? Only sometimes. The directorial debut of actress Zoë Kravitz, “Blink Twice” does an excellent, terrifying job slowly revealing...
Longtime musical friends Dawes & Lucius team up to perform as one band Sunday night at the Vilar Performing Arts Center. Comprised of Grammy-nominated singers Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, the acclaimed indie band Lucius...
Not only can looking up at the clouds provide clues about incoming weather, but it also can bring about feelings of unity and happiness. At least that’s what Gavin Pretor-Pinney believes — and his enthusiasm is...
Get ready to smile, cheer and maybe even do a little dancing in the aisles as the youth of the Vail Performing Arts Academy take you on a musical journey this weekend with its fall...
Just got off a long shift and looking for a place to wind down? Just got off the slopes and looking for a place to mingle? These Vail establishments have been chosen by Vail Daily readers as the best places...
We all have good intentions — especially when it comes to New Year’s resolutions — but when it comes to actually executing healthier habits, time, energy and other obstacles can knock us off track. That’s where Tuesday...
Argylle (in theaters) Matthew Vaughn can be a ton of fun when he wants to be. With “Argylle,” however, he’s managed something even better. Not only is the movie incredibly entertaining, particularly if you’re fond...
Mike Birbiglia combines the best of stand-up comedy with a screenwriter’s, and storyteller’s, sensibility, thanks to his education and experience. He originally wanted to be a writer for “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” but after...
It could be argued that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but there are plenty of people who break their fast with lunch. Boardroom Market & Deli is happy to serve both...
“I love being a sell-out.” That was comedian Dan Ahdoot’s quip when hearing his show at the Vilar Performing Arts Center was sold out Wednesday night. But it’s not too late to catch some of...
Clay Jenkinson, humanities scholar, author and social commentator, returns to Vail this week for two programs. On Wednesday, March 20 at Vail Interfaith Chapel, he’ll moderate a panel discussion on “Eroding Trust in American Institutions.” On...
The forecast calls for plenty of laughter and fun over Memorial Day Weekend at the Vail Comedy Festival. Over 30 comedians will be taking the stage at venues in Vail and Lionshead Villages to provide...
Tuesday, the Vilar Performing Arts Center transforms into a magical venue as South Korea’s top illusionists take the stage. The eclectic performers bring out the childlike wonder in all of us through an artistic presentation...
Warren Miller movie in Lionshead If you missed “All Time,” the Warren Miller movie that came out this fall, you have another chance to see some amazing scenery, awesome athletic ability and hear the dry...
Students arrived at the Vilar Performing Arts Center by the busload earlier this week for the annual Vail Jazz Goes to School performance with a multi-piece live band, singing, dancing and plenty of education squeezed...
Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater and the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek are getting ready for another long summer season, with concerts as early as the first weekend in April and event dates...
Last year, on Record Store Day, Tom Robbins with Eagle Valley Music and Comics in Minturn received 25 copies of Taylor Swift’s “Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions,” and sold them for $40 apiece. The...
While audiences might be familiar with Vail Dance Festival’s 2023 composer-in-residence Carolyn Shaw, the youngest composer to win the Pulitzer Prize in Music, they might not know much about this year’s artist-in-residence, Adji Cissoko. But...
Fresh and uplifting comedy comes to the Vail Valley Wednesday in Eagle and Thursday in Vail as David Studebaker takes the stage at Moe’s Original BBQ and Shakedown Bar, respectively. Studebaker grew up as the...
For the second year, skiers and riders will have an opportunity to visit The Paramount+ Lodge that will allow residents and visitors to participate in an interactive experience based on content available through the streaming...
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...
Sometimes it's not all about the main course, especially when there are crispy, delicious potatoes on the plate. Here are the best five places to get french fries in the Vail Valley, as voted by Vail Daily readers.
This year's Best of Vail Valley contest showcases outstanding artists who bring unique visions to life, whether through stunning engagement rings, intricate necklaces, or custom pieces that tell a personal story. Each jeweler combines skill and creativity to produce wearable...
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...
Vail Valley is not just a haven for outdoor enthusiasts; it also hosts a variety of exciting live sporting events that capture the thrill of competition and the spirit of community. The Best of Vail Valley contest has highlighted several...
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.
With fresh fish flown in daily, there is no shortage of delicious seafood here in the Vail Valley. See where Vail Daily readers most often go for the best seafood in the area.
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...
Soak in the fall colors without any effort. No sweating on the hiking or biking trail, no driving for miles and miles on winding roads, you can view it all from a unique vantage point...
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...
