Archive for April, 2009
Epic Vail Summer Vacations for the Family
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Vail Area Family Vacations
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Dobson Ice Arena in Vail Colorado-Summer Schedule 2009
Posted by: | Comments| Bob Johnson Hockey School will return July 19-25 for the 24th year bringing top instructors, including U.S. women’s coach and 1980 Olympic team member Mark Johnson, to Vail to teach young players how to develop their hockey skills. The camp features fundamentals of power skating, shooting, passing and stick handling, as well as sportsmanship and teamwork.
Dobson Ice Arena will close for scheduled maintenance Sunday, May 3 and reopen Monday, June 8. Scheduled work includes replacing the ice sheet, cleaning dashboards and glass, plus general maintenance and repair. Upon reopening, the arena will resume normal operations and programming: ShowTime skating, hockey camps, public skating and its largest adult hockey league to date, which includes 28 teams from Eagle County, including a women’s specific division. For more information, call 479-2271. For details on all VRD activities, go to www.vailrec.com. |
The New York Philharmonic rounds out summer entertainment in Vail Colorado
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Wednesday, July 29, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic
Bramwell Tovey, Conductor
Denyce Graves, Mezzo-soprano
BERLIOZ: Le Corsaire Overture
BIZET: Selections from Carmen
SAINT-SAËNS: Samson and Delilah (selections)
“Danse Bachanale” / ?“Mon coeur s’ouvre à ta voix”
OFFENBACH: Gaîté Parisienne (excerpts)
TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet I, Fantasy Overture
Festive Classics
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail
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Funafar Announces Glenwood Hot Springs Awards
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Spa of the Rockies Selected
2009 Bosco Tourism Business of the Year/
Glenwood Hot Springs Receives 2009 Top Brass
Two Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association awards honor the Spa of the Rockies and the Glenwood Hot Springs.
At its Annual Gala Awards ceremony, the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association honored one business entity for being both an exciting new venue on Glenwood’s tourism scene and its oldest ongoing tourism business.
The new Spa of the Rockies was unveiled in October 2008. The $10 million, 13,000 sq ft project is a welcome addition to the Glenwood Hot Springs complex and community.
The Spa of the Rockies embraces health and wellness with holistic and mineral based treatments including massage, body treatments, hydrotherapy, facials, hand, foot, and nail services.
The Top Brass Award honors personal or professional achievement, and business expansion or milestones. In its 120th year of operation, the Glenwood Hot Springs is the oldest continuous business in the region. The natural mineral springs provide healing qualities, while the outdoor swimming pool and smaller therapy pool offer a playground for watery fun and relaxation.
Vail golf event: St. Clare Charity Golf Challenge May 18
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Golf Event May 18 …
Sonnenalp Resort Golf Links
St. Clare School is hosting their 8th annual golf challenge on Monday, May 18th. Shotgun Start at 10am at the Sonnenalp Golf Course. The event supports the school’s Tuition Assistance Fund. There will be fantastic giveaways, raffle prizes, and awards from Ogio, ClubGlove, Scheyden Eyewear, among others.
The event will be a scramble format limited to 27 teams and will include lunch (partially
sponsored by Alpine Bank and Outback Steakhouse) and an awards party with beer, wine, and prizes at Balata Restaurant.
To participate in golf sponsorships, call St. Clare of Assisi School 970.926.8980
Vail Valley Service Provider listings are brought to you by the Vail Valley’s complete Vacation Planning Resource, Funafar.com. and What To Do Vail, Magazine. For Detailed Information on every type of activity in the Vail Valley, please visit our online activities web site.
Vail Vacationers Shop at Glenwood Hot Springs Sport Shop in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
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Pool and Sport Shop
Glenwood Hot Springs Sport Shop & Webkinz for Charity
The Glenwood Hot Springs Sport Shop and collectible Webkinz will team up this year for a 3-day event to benefit Glenwood’s Youth Zone.
Glenwood Springs Police Dept will be at the Sport Shop on Saturday, May 2, to fingerprint and give Kids ID kits to the first 75 children between 9-11 am.
May 1-3 – kids can buy special edition Webkinz for $1.00 with a $15.00 purchase. All proceeds from the $1.00 sale will be donated to Glenwood’s Youth Zone. This special sale is part of the now-annual Webkinz Extravaganza, celebrating the fourth year of Ganz’s stuffed animal “pets.” Each animal comes with a unique Secret Code that enables owners to enter Webkinz World online to access tips to care for their virtual pet, answer trivia questions, and play games. Ganz has created specially tagged Webkinz for this event, and buyers will have until May 31, 2009 to register their charity Webkinz, then those codes will expire. The Sport Shop has 300 Webkinz to sell for this promotion. A drawing will be held in which two children will win a wardrobe for their Webkinz pets. The Ganz Company’s charitable organization (www.webkinzfoundation.org) donates to programs that benefit children. The Webkinz Foundation is dedicated to improving the welfare, health, development and safety of children everywhere. The Glenwood Hot Springs Sport Shop has a large and diverse collection of Crocs. Also: Nomadic Trader, Tommy Bahama, Aventura, Fresh Produce, Roxy, Weekend Traffic, Lily, Amoena, Last Tango, Miracle Suit, Anne Cole, and Not Your Daughter’s Jeans.
The Sport Shop is open from 9:00 am to 8:00pm daily, located in the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool lobby.
Claire Graham Wedding Planner in Beaver Creek Colorado
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Claire Graham Vail and Beaver Creek Wedding Planner
Planning a Vail or Beaver Creek wedding or special event? Sassy Events will create a unique experience in the Vail Valley. Sassy Events will work with you and deliver a special, one-of-a-kind memory for you and your guests.
Meet your Wedding Planner: Claire Graham, owner of Sassy Events, brings a sense of fun and uniqueness to your events. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Claire was exposed to the hospitality industry at a young age through family business. Claire has a Bachelor of Business in Catering and Hotel Management, so you can be assured your event will be professionally managed and outstanding. Claire moved from Australia to Vail, Colorado in 1998. She brings professional training and extensive experience as an event planner with fresh ideas for you. Her ability to create, cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors will be invaluable to you when she negotiates on your behalf. Claire’s background includes over 8 years’ experience in the event industry, a love of and deep knowledge of the Vail Valley, and a passion for creating weddings and events.
Matt Alberts Photography
Discounts at Eagle Vail Golf Club in Vail, Colorado
Posted by: | CommentsEagle Vail Golf Club Opens May 1; Extends Pre-Season Discounts
2009 Golf Deals
Eagle Vail Golf Club, the Vail Valley’s only public mountain course, kicks off the 2009 season on May 1, opening 10 holes and extending the season pass value sale. For $35 including a cart, golfers can tune up their early season golf game. Significant price breaks on season passes for Eagle Vail and Eagle County residents continue until May 15.
Eagle Vail Golf Club’s new driving range ball machine accepts cash and credit cards at the practice facility. There are 72 new Club Car Precedent Golf Carts for 2009 players.
The course is central to amenities and activities, including the public swimming pool, tennis courts, and parks in Eagle Vail. Eagle Vail’s Willow Creek public par 3 course is exceptional for families, beginners, and perfecting the short game. Willow Creek opens Saturday, May 23, Memorial Day Weekend.
Extended Pre-Season Pass Sale
Eagle Vail Golf Club has extended its Pre-Season Pass Sale until May 15. It’s the last chance for Eagle Vail residents to purchase a season pass for $695 ($30 savings), and Eagle County residents for $725 ($50 savings). Junior Passes cost $250 for Eagle Vail residents and $325 for Eagle County residents in the early season, a $25 savings. Family Passes discount for $1500 for Eagle Vail and $1600 for County residents ($50 savings).
Pre-season passes must be purchased by May 15. Download an application at www.eaglevailgolfclub.com, or purchase passes in person at the Golf Pro shop at the Eagle Vail Golf Course. Open seven days a week starting May 1, stop by or call 970-949-5267 for information.
Three New 2009 Value Passes – Eagle Vail’s new passes are for aficionados, visiting families, and league players.
Eagle Vail’s new Super Value Pass includes unrestricted, unlimited golf, golf cart, range membership key and $40 range credit, bag storage, Eagle Vail gift pack, 15% discount on Pro Shop merchandise, and discounted guest rates – all for $1950.
The more you play, the more you save with the new Weekly Value Pass. Visiting families will enjoy unlimited golf for one person over seven days and swimming for the family at Eagle Vail – for $299.
League participants get a break with the $450 Value Season Punch Card.
Reduced Price 10-Round Punch is $600 for Eagle Vail residents, $650 for County residents and $750 for others, it is fully transferable, non-restricted, and includes the golf cart.
For more information or to book tee times, call 970-949-5267, or visit www.eaglevailgolfclub.com.
Vail Local Sheika Gramshammer To Conduct the New York Philharmonic
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Sunday, July 26, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic
Bramwell Tovey, Conductor
Sheika Gramshammer, Guest Conductor
Simone Dinnerstein, Piano
ROSSINI: William Tell Overture Finale
J. STRAUSS, Jr.: The Gypsy Baron Overture
LISZT: Concerto No. 2 in A Major for Piano and Orchestra
BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances (selections)
R. STRAUSS: Der Rosenkavalier Suite?Festive Classics
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail
Vail vacationers can hear the New York Philharmonic at Ford Amphitheater
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Conductor Alan Gilbert performs at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Friday, July 24, 6:00 p.m.
New York Philharmonic
Alan Gilbert, Conductor
Nathan Gunn, Baritone
MOZART: Arias for Baritone and Orchestra
COPLAND: Old American Songs for Baritone and Orchestra
MAHLER: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Titan Classical –- Opening Night
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail
