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Thu, Aug 15
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OKAN brings Afro-Cuban roots, jazz, folk and global rhythms to Beaver Creek

OKAN showcases its fusion of Afro-Cuban roots, jazz, folk and global rhythms during two shows in the Vilar Performing Arts Center’s May Gallery Saturday. It’s all part of Live in the May Gallery, VPAC’s new...

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Wed, Nov 05

The 5 Best Nail Salons Around Vail Valley

A great manicure or pedicure is more than polish—it’s self-care, artistry, and a touch of relaxation. In Vail Valley, locals know where to go for flawless nails, friendly service, and serene settings. The Best of Vail Valley contest celebrates the...

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Fri, Feb 28
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Yeti’s Grind opens new location at Kind Bikes and Skis in West Vail

You can now rent, tune and demo skis while also grabbing a cup of Joe in West Vail. Yeti’s Grind set up shop at the end of February in the Kind Bikes and Skis store...

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Thu, Dec 21
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From the Alps to Alpenrose: Vail restaurant offers a gourmet gondola experience

A symbol of outdoor adventure, the humble gondola has evolved from merely a mode of transportation. Now, one can ride in heated (or air-conditioned) comfort, enjoy WiFi and, in some special cases, indulge in an incredible...

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Thu, Sep 07
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Oktoberfest in Lionshead, Avalanche alumni play Vail Yeti hockey, Eagle River Cleanup and more: Tricia’s Weekend Picks 9/8/23

Oktoberfest in Lionshead It’s officially Oktoberfest season in the Vail Valley. Last week Beaver Creek kicked it off in grand style with oom-pah bands bringing out the crowds – and the lederhosen and dirndls –...

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Tue, May 27
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Pro snowboarder Kimmy Fasani to screen new documentary Thursday at Riverwalk Theater in Edwards

Kimmy Fasani answers to a lot of titles: pro snowboarder, Burton team rider, mother, award winner, advocate, pioneer, breast cancer survivor, just to name a few. She will share her remarkable story of passion, perseverance...

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Thu, Oct 24

The 5 Best Events/Festivals Around Vail

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...

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Fri, Oct 24

The 5 Best Craft Beer Selection (Liquor Store) Around Vail

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.

Thu, Apr 27
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The Movie Guru: ‘Polite Society’ an imaginative delight, while bad writing makes ‘Ghosted’ fall flat

Polite Society (in theaters) If you’re desperate for a movie with real imagination, then I’ve got a treat for you. “Polite Society,” an action comedy from creator Nida Manzoor, is one of this spring’s most...

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Fri, Jun 20
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Westin Riverfront in Avon celebrates grand opening of new cafe with free ice cream for kids Sunday

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley will celebrate the grand opening of the Gondola Market + Café by serving one free scoop of homemade ice cream to kids aged 12 and under on June...

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Fri, Aug 18
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Underground Sound Series returns to Beaver Creek Sept. 15-Oct. 21 with star-studded lineup

This fall, music lovers congregate at the Vilar Performing Arts Center to discover exceptional emerging talent. The series, known as Underground Sound, is a fall musical exploration, revealing profound “under the radar” songwriters and musical groups...

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Wed, Jul 05
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Catching up with Blues Traveler before sold-out Vail performance

There’s a reason Blues Traveler has stayed together for 36 years and counting.  It goes back to Princeton, N.J. where harmonica player and singer John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla and bassist Bobby Sheehan got together...

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Thu, Mar 27
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An ABBA tribute band, U.S. Ski racing on home soil, Nordic offerings, a jazz brunch and more this weekend in the Vail Valley

Mania: The ABBA Tribute ABBA, the Swedish pop band that took the world by storm in the 1970s and early 1980s with its hits “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen,” will virtually...

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  • Best of the Best 2023
Fri, Oct 20

Top 5 Toy Stores Around Vail

Vail kids are in luck — the toys here rock! These five stores were selected by Vail Daily readers as the best places to go to find a wide selection of high-quality products for youth of all ages.

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Fri, Oct 20

Top 4 Snowboard Shops Around Vail

Ready to shred some gnar at Vail and Beaver Creek? Stop by one of these local snowboarding shops. Best of Vail voters singled them out because they are experts at keeping riders well equipped for their downhill adventures, whether they...

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Fri, May 26
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Alternative Wellness: Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Editor’s Note: The Vail Daily’s Tricia Swenson searched the valley for alterative 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...

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Sat, Jul 22
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Conversation with a Conductor: Marin Alsop

Marin Alsop is a true inspiration. As one of the foremost conductors in the world, she is the first woman to serve as head of a major orchestra — not only in the United States,...

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  • Best of the Best 2023
Thu, Oct 12

The Top 5 Aprés Ski - Vail

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.

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Thu, Dec 14
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Glenwood Caverns, Iron Mountain Hot Springs designated as natural landmark

Glenwood Caverns and Iron Mountain Hot Springs have together been designated as a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, a Wednesday news release states. The region’s iconic fixtures are owned by...

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  • Best of the Best 2024
Thu, Oct 24

The 5 Best Burgers Around Vail

Craving a good burger? These Vail Valley joints serve up the juiciest patties this side of Vail Pass, as voted by our readers in the annual Best of Vail Valley poll.

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Sat, May 04
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New BBQ joint opens in Gypsum

Ben Shirley has been smoking barbecue meats for years for family and friends to enjoy, but he and his wife, Rachel, decided to mix things up and dive fully into creating The Full Belly BBQ....

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Fri, Oct 24

The 5 Best Nonprofit/Civic Support Organizations Around Vail

The Vail Valley is full of enthusiastic, caring people. Nowhere is that more evident than in the work of these five organizations. They earned the high honor of being chosen as Best of Vail's top nonprofits. They were chosen by...

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Thu, Jan 04
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Start 2024 off right with 3-week nutrition program at The Westin Riverfront

Make 2024 your healthiest year yet with a special anti-inflammatory reset nutrition program offered Jan. 4 – 29 at The Athletic Club at The Westin. Led by Certified Master Nutritionist Therapist Christine Pierangeli, this three-week program offers participants the chance...

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Sun, Aug 04
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Vail Dance Festival to present all new works on its closing night

Vail Dance Festival has garnered a reputation for presenting new and innovative works, both established before the festival started, as well as created as dancers from a variety of companies share their styles and passions...

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Fri, Nov 17
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Spa deals in the Vail Valley: Treat yourself to some pampering at a discount this season

Before the holidays ramp up, take advantage of the deals happening at area spas. Discounts on massages, facials and more can be found either on the spa’s website or via Groupon or Travelzoo. Many spas...

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Wed, Nov 05

The 5 Best Places for Fine Dining (Avon/Eaglevail) Around Vail Valley

Fine dining in Avon and EagleVail goes beyond elegant presentations—it’s about creating moments that linger long after the last bite. These restaurants blend skill, atmosphere, and genuine hospitality to turn meals into memorable experiences. From intimate settings to bold, contemporary...

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Fri, Jul 14
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With Bravo! Vail’s Music Box, the concert comes to you

Bravo! Vail’s Music Box has had quite the evolution. Developed in 2020 to bring music safely to small groups — including emergency workers, children and seniors — this custom-built mobile performance space is getting its...

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Thu, May 30
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The Movie Guru: ‘Butterfly in the Sky’ and ‘The Beach Boys’ both offer blasts into the past

Butterfly in the Sky (Netflix) If you were a kid who loved reading, and especially if you loved “Reading Rainbow,” this documentary will take you right back to your childhood. “Butterfly in the Sky” is...

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Mon, Jun 19
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Talented artists share their work in Lionshead at Vail Arts Festival

Walking through the 38th annual Vail Arts Festival this past weekend meant passing by an enormous variety of mediums of art—paintings, jewelry, drawing, photography, metalworks, furniture, and more—each tent station featuring a sign that indicated the...

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Sun, Oct 27
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Unlock the secret to aging gracefully with A Wrinkle in Time in Edwards

Curious about how to age beautifully? It’s all about consistency and a conservative, well-balanced approach to skincare treatment.With over 30 years of experience in medical aesthetics, Sharon Meyer Palm, Owner and Founder of A Wrinkle In Time, has developed a...

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Thu, Mar 28
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The Movie Guru: Godzilla and Kong dominate streaming options

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is opening this weekend, and there’s a lot more going on here than just our two beloved behemoths. It’s part of Warner Bros. MonsterVerse series of films, which has...

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Thu, Nov 09
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Eagle County students take the stage this weekend with big-name theater classics

This weekend is big for theatrical productions at local schools. After starting the school year in August and getting settled into a routine, theater departments started casting, producing, working on set design and more for...

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Sun, Jul 02
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Stoney McBlaze and friends join Erica Rhodes this week at Vail Comedy Show

Erica Rhodes is headlining two Vail Comedy Show performances this week. She is performing at Moe’s Original BBQ in Eagle on Wednesday, July 5, and at Shakedown Bar in Vail Village on Thursday, July 6....

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Tue, Oct 17
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Teton Gravity Research’s snowboard movie ‘Flying High Again’ screens in Beaver Creek Friday

You don’t have to be a snowboarder to love Teton Gravity Research’s new snowboard-only film: “Flying High Again.” In fact, I’d venture to say that, while TGR always seems to produce films with high stoke...

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Sun, Jun 22
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Carpe Wine: No glass bottles allowed? No problem

Summer is synonymous for sipping outside but that glass of wine you want to enjoy can get a little persnickety this time of year. Wine has never been the most conducive beverage for outdoor activities...

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Fri, Oct 24

The 3 Best Breweries Around Vail

As Colorado's craft beer scene attracts hop enthusiasts from all around, Vail Valley's beer scene holds a candle from atop the Rocky Mountains. This year's Best of Vail Valley winners are the best places to find some quality brews in...

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Tue, May 16
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The Movie Guru: ‘The Mother’ struggles, but ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ shines

“The Mother” (Netflix) “The Mother” is really two movies uncomfortably squished together. The first is a straightforward, somewhat grim action movie about an ex-military sniper trying to save a young woman who has been kidnapped...

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Sun, Sep 08
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Catching up with Rodrigo y Gabriela before Beaver Creek performance

For Rodrigo Sanchez, one half of the fleet-fingered Mexican acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, this current chapter of their story not only features the “In Between Thoughts” album, but a sea of changes. “Many...

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Fri, Aug 16
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Rock band formed by Battle Mountain High School grads to play Red Rocks

Ask any musician about Red Rocks Amphitheater and you are usually met with rave reviews and wishes to get a chance to play there someday. That someday came earlier than expected for Radio Fluke, a...

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Thu, Feb 08
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World-renowned Takács Quartet plays Sunday afternoon show at Vilar 

As the Takács Quartet enters its 49th season, it continues its innovative approach to presenting classical music through classical works, as well as new ones.  “Great art has a spirit of adventure. We are always...

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Mon, Feb 03
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Virtuoso guitarist Jesse Cook plays in Beaver Creek on Wednesday

Jesse Cook studied classical and jazz guitar at the Royal Conservatory of Music at York University in Canada and Berklee College of Music, but it was a trip to Spain that ultimately defined his signature...

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Wed, May 10
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High Five Media Film Camp helps teens learn the art of video production

Calling all aspiring teen filmmakers! High Five Access Media is hosting a week-long film summer camp for creative-thinking students to learn the art of filmmaking, including writing, shooting and editing. Students aged 14 through 2023...

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Thu, Feb 20
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Tricia’s Weekend Picks: Honoring Vail’s history, Colin Cloud in Beaver Creek and last chance for Ice Castles in Eagle

Talons Challenge at Beaver Creek The Talons Challenge is back at Beaver Creek this weekend and the challenge is to alpine ski, snowboard or telemark ski the 14 black and double black diamond runs all...

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Fri, Jun 16
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Vail Jazz Foundation elevates jazz education programs for kids of all ages

The Vail Jazz Foundation recently announced advancements in all its educational programs, opening doors for children of all ages and musical abilities to progress in their studies. The Vail Jazz Workshop Each year, a dozen...

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Thu, Aug 08
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Live concerts, wine, beers and wild food events this weekend in the Vail Valley

Slightly Stoopid at The Amp Friday night will be a night filled with music from California bands at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Slightly Stoopid will take the stage with special guests Common Kings and...

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Fri, Nov 08
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STARS presents 123 Andrés at the Vilar in Beaver Creek

Grammy-award winning duo 123 Andrés makes learning about geography and cultural traditions fun, through song, storytelling and visuals Monday at Vilar Performing Arts Center. Wife-and-husband team Christina Sanabria and Andrés Salguero have been touring for...

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Fri, Jun 21
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Vail Valley Art Guild adds kids programs this summer

School’s out and kids are always looking for something to do. In addition to all the sports camps, adventure camps and science camps in Eagle County, the Vail Valley Art Guild is now offering music...

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Sun, Jan 28
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Lee Brice brings country sounds to Beaver Creek

Multi-platinum country music artist Lee Brice kicks off a robust lineup at the Vilar Performing Arts Center Feb. 1. A special VIP Meet and Greet is available for $200 (not including the price of the...

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Fri, May 09
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Special Olympics Colorado adds a pop of color to its annual Torch Run at Freedom Park in Edwards

The State Summer Games for Special Olympics Colorado are soon approaching, and the torch is still making its way around the state and local law enforcement agencies will be leading the charge this Saturday. The...

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Fri, Aug 02
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The Movie Guru: Josh Hartnett shines in ‘Trap,’ while ‘Skywalkers’ offers a real-life love story

Trap (in theaters) Josh Hartnett and M. Night Shyamalan both owe each other a lot. Though he’s continued to work steadily, it’s been years since Hartnett was given the chance to show off his range...

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