Snowball Music Festival Avon Colorado

January 11, 2012 By
Snowball Music Festival Avon Colorado
Snowball Music Festival Avon Colorado

Snowball Music Festival Avon Colorado

The Avon Snowball Music Festival

will be back again this year, March 2-4, 2012!  Following the huge success of their inaugural 2011 event, fans are looking forward to more epic music, dancing, skiing, afterparties and other festivities.  The festival takes place e at the Harry A. Nottingham Lake in Avon, CO.  This is a great outdoor venue to see all of your favorite performers,  last year’s festival featured The Flaming Lips, Edward Sharpe, Bassnectar, and Pretty Lights and many, many more. Last year’s inaugural festival pulled in over 10,000 fans for the outdoor winter event. The festival included three stages and one of the most diverse line-ups in festival history. Snowball is one of the first winter themed music festival.  Enjoy tons of great music and awesome spring Skiing at Vail or Beaver Creek Ski Resorts.

This year’s line-up includes:

The Acidophiles • Afroman •Bag Raiders • Bassnecter • Beats Antique • Big Freddie • Boneless • Boombox • Boyhollow • Break Science • Cassian • Cherub • Dada life • Deer Tick • Dillon Francis • DJ Skywalker • The Drunken Hearts • Dubskin * Elephant Revival • Eminence Ensemble • Figure • Flashlights • Garden & Villa • Gauntlet Hair • Ghostland Observatory • Gosteffects • Gramatik • Hollagramz  • The Head and the Heart • Helicopter Showdown • Los Amigos Invisibles • The Lumineers • Major Lazer • ManClub • MartyParty • MiMosa • The Motet • My Goodness • Nathaniel Rateliff • NiT GriT • Paul Basic • Piercee Fulton  • Plastic Plates • Rusko • Sauna • Small Black Cap • Soul Clap • Stephan Jacobs • Sub.mission Dubstep • SunSquabi • SuperVision • THiCK CHiCK • Thundercat •  Tommy Michael • Tampled by Turtles • Tribes  TV on the Radio • Two Fresh • Unknown Mortal Orchestra • Wolf + Lamb

Tickets including VIP passes have been on sale since November 30th for $134.50. The early bird tickets (Which sold out within minutes) went for an astonishing $75.00 and sold out quickly so go to the newly redesigned website SnowBall Music Festival to buy your tickets now or for more details.

For more information please visit: Snow Ball Music Festival

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Fly EGE – Eagle County Regional Airport

November 11, 2011 By
Fly EGE - Eagle County Airport

Fly EGE - Eagle County Airport

American Airlines has announced great rates on round-trip flights from the Eagle County Regional Airport.  Fares are valid for travel between Dec. 15 and April 2, 2012 with some blackout dates. Travelers are encouraged to book now before the fares are gone. Roundtrip pricing includes Dallas/Ft. Worth for $360; Miami, $410; Chicago, $373; Los Angeles, $346 and New York City, $460. For more information visit www.flyvail.com or book today at www.aa.com.

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Vail CO. Alpine Arts Center in Edwards hosts holiday gift making classes.

November 7, 2011 By
Holiday Gift Making

 

Holiday Gift Making

Wrap, Saw, Hammer (a beginning jewelry-making course)

A fun workshop or series of workshops for adults and teens who are interested in making jewelry. Creative beginning techniques for making jewelry will be covered using a limited number of tools that can be safely used in the home. Students will leave class with a piece of jewelry and develop their skills to continue making jewelry forever.

Instructor: David Mayer     Class Meets: Wednesdays 6-8pm   Date(s): 11/30 and/or 12/21

Register for one session for $35 or both sessions for $60!  Basic materials and tools included.

Check out all the holiday gift making classes at Alpine Arts Center at  www.alpineartscenter.org

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Edwards CO. Alpine Arts Center: Winter Schedule is Out. Classes begin the week of 11/8.

November 7, 2011 By

Alpine Arts Center in Edwards - Children’s classes are listed below. By registering in advance, you secure your space in a class and also ensure classes meet the minimum numbers for enrollment.  Please help us offer a full selection of courses by registering in advance.  You may also drop-in for just a day when space is available (see drop-in rates listed in each detailed class description). If our regular classes do not work into your schedule, you can make your own class.  Organize a group of 5 or more students and we will do our best to create a class just for you.  Give us a call to make arrangements.

Mommy and Me Get Messy
Toddler, Tuesdays or Thursdays 9:30-10:30am (see details)
Art Story Hour
Ages 3-6, Tuesdays 11-12 or Thursdays 3:30-4:30 (see details)
Clay Creations
Wednesdays, Ages 3-6 3:30-4:30, Ages 7-12 4:30-6 (see details)
Art Sampler
Wednesdays, Ages 7-12 3:30-5 (see details)
3-D Extravaganza
Fridays, Ages 7-12 3:30-5 (see details)
Doodles & Drawing
Tuesdays, Ages 7-12 3:30-5 (see details)
Wild World of Painting
Thursdays, Ages 7-12 4:30-6 (see details)
Homeschool Art Class
Fridays 1:00-2:30pm (see session options)

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VoodooFest: Crazy Mountain Brewery practices Voodoo on Halloween; helps Haiti

October 24, 2011 By
Our local brewery, Crazy Mountain Brewery, will host a spectacular Voodoo-themed Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29 in Edwards, CO.  The party is a fundraiser to help Haiti build back better, and proceeds will go to support projects focused on children, the environment, and small business development in the Haitian communities.  If I reach my fundraising goal of $20,000, I will travel to Haiti to implement the planned projects.  You can learn more about this fundraising challenge by visiting www.sevasisters.com.

Aside from the goodwill nature of the party, we are going to have an amazing event with a special Crazy Mountain brew, entertainment, food and a frighteningly fun silent auction!  We are expecting over 200 people to attend the event.  To raise funds I am  holding a silent auction, themed, "Let Your Spirits Soar" and am featuring feature outdoor adventure products and spirits made in Colorado.  I am looking for event sponsors and thought Think Edwards would be a great fit!  Below are the sponsorship opportunities.

VOODOOFEST-Helping Haiti Build Back Better
The 2011 Premier Halloween Party

Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor-Crazy Mountain Brewery
$1500 (2 available) Voodoo Magic
1.    10 tickets to event ($250 value)
2.    Named Voodoo Priest or Priestess of event (Businesses can choose a priest/priestess from company-great recognition opportunity)
3.    Crown and staff
4.    Crazy Mt Beer $50 bar tab
5.    Voodoo doll sponsor recognition badge
6.    Themed gift
7.    Commemorative glass
8.    National recognition on Website and Facebook
9.    Recognition in all press releases with radio, newspaper, and/or TV
10.    Logo recognition on event promotional materials

$1000 Spellbinder
1.    5 tickets to event ($125 value)
2.    Commemorative glass
3.    Voodoo doll sponsor recognition badge
4.    Themed gift
5.    Recognition in all press releases with radio, newspaper, and/or TV
6.    National recognition on cause's Facebook and Website
7.    Logo recognition on event promotional materials

$500 Drum Circle
1.    2 tickets to event ($50)
2.    Voodoo doll sponsor recognition badge
3.    National recognition on cause's Facebook and Website
4.    Logo recognition on event promotional materials

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Vail Valley Colorado: News from Nova Guides

October 20, 2011 By

The Latest from Nova Guides:

We are very excited about our brand new, 2012 snowmobiles!  We will have about 70 brand new Ski-Doo and Polaris snowmobiles this year with some great new features.  Our Top of the Rockies tours will all feature four-stroke, environmentally friendly Ski-Doo snowmobiles.  The touring models are equipped with heated handle-grips for both the driver AND the passenger (oooh….ahhhh).

Looking for a fast-paced snowmobile experience? The National Historic Site of Camp Hale offers access to the largest commercial trail system available in the White River National Forest. This is an adventure seeker’s dream! We have access to endless miles of maintained trails and acres of open play areas, offering full and half-day tours. You will experience spectacular 360 degree, panoramic views of the four surrounding mountain ranges, Colorado’s highest peaks and the Continental Divide. The morning and the full- day trip include lunch at our signature restaurant, McAllister’s Grill.
All tours include transportation, taxes, snowsuits, boots and a helmet. Please bring a warm hat, neck gaiter, gloves and goggles or sunglasses.
HALF DAY WITH LUNCH: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM $225/Driver    $60/Passenger
HALF DAY: 12:30 PM-5:30 PM – with beverage $215/Driver    $60/Passenger
FULL DAY WITH LUNCH: 8:30 AM-5PM          $325/Driver    $75/Passenger

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Vail CO Ski Trade-In Program for Junior Participants

October 20, 2011 By

The Ski Trade-In Program for Junior Participants is Vail Sports and Beaver Creek Sports’ program to get your kids up on the slopes with the absolute best in kids’ gear.  We love to ski and we want all kids to have value-priced access to the slopes.  The great staff at Vail Sports and Beaver Creek Sports is here to help.

*Receive a 50% credit towards your next year’s purchase of new or used equipment when your equipment is returned to us by May 31st of the following year.

We are offering used packages (skis, boots, and bindings) from $99.99.  With a return discount of 50%, your final cost is $49.99. We are also offering new equipment packages (skis, boots, and bindings) from $199.99.  With a return discount of 50%, your final cost is $99.99.

We also offer elevated junior gear options including the Salomon Shogun, Rossignol S7 Pro, Volkl Gotama, and K2 Juvy, Missy, Bad Seed & Bad Apple skis along with Lange RXJ, Salomon x360, Tecnica Bodacious 60, and Nordica Ace of Spades ski boots.  A-la-carte substitution is also available in the different package options.

We provide the best in equipment from brands such as Dynastar, Volkl, Salomon, K2, Lange, Rossignol, Marker and Nordica; so get your kids set up on the right gear from the best brands!

This program is available starting this weekend through December 11th at Vail Sports in LionsHead Village in the Vail 21 Building, Vail Sports in Vail Village, and at Beaver Creek Sports in Beaver Creek Village and The Westin Riverfront.  For more information, please call Vail Sports at 970-476-3600 and Beaver Creek Sports at 970-754-5400 or visit www.vailsports.com and www.beavercreeksports.com.

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Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Vail Valley just in time for Halloween

October 13, 2011 By

Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to town

Performances October 21, 22, 28, 29 at 8pm.  With an 11pm showing as well on the 29th.
Homestake Peak in Eagle Vail  (old Battle Mountain High School).

$20 presales/ $27 at the door
-how to buy online vvtc.org – buy tickets link or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/200796
-how to visit our website – vvtc.org
-how to visit our facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/VailTheatre

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Eagle CO Fundraising Event – Crawling to a Cure: Rock Crawling Fundraiser

September 28, 2011 By
Crawl that Jeep for The Cure

Crawl that Jeep for The Cure

Rock Crawling Competition with a Purpose: Fundraising for the Cure Proceeds of this event will go to Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Categories: Stock Class, Modified Class, Unlimited Class A and B. Food and Beer Tents.

Rock Crawling Competition with a Purpose:

Fundraising for the Cure
(970) 328-8600
Sat, Oct 01, 2011 | Time(s): 10 am Stock & Modified; 5pm BIG RACE | Price: $100 entry fee; $10 spectator

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Vail CO Fall Programs at Walking Mountains Science Center

September 21, 2011 By

Walking Mountains Science Center is open on a weekly basis – Monday thru Saturday, 10am – 6pm. Entrance to the Science Center is free.  Aside from many fantastic, new programs we also have Geology, Mountain Communities and Sustainability exhibits, interpretive outdoor trails and gardens, an interactive building dashboard measuring energy consumption, a weather station and much more!  Come on out and explore your curious nature…

Fall 2011 Programs on Campus

Nature Walks – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (2-3pm)
All Ages, FREE Join a Walking Mountains Naturalist for an educational hike around the Science Center property.  Learn aboutr the ecology and animal adaptations of this mountain community.

Family Naturalist Club – First Saturday of Each Month
Begins 9/3 (10am – Noon)    Elementary Children + Adult, $10 per child/adult pair, $5 per additional child
Develop your naturalist skills as you explore the outdoor features of the Science Center.

EarthKeepers PreSchool Program – Every Other Friday
Begins 9/23 (9am – 11am)     2-5 years + adult, $10 per child/adult pair, $5 per additional child
Practice using your senses, exploring, interactive activities, and listening to stories to learn about the changes during the fall season.

Eagle Valley Astronomical Society – Second Thursday of Each Month   FREE
Begins 10/13 (7:30 – 9pm) All Ages, elementary aged children must be accomanied by an adult.  Membership available, drop-ins welcome.
Anyone with an interest in astronomy at any level is invited to learn about tfeatures in space, using telescopes and interpreting the night sky.

Full Moon Program – 10/11, 11/9 (8-9pm) All Ages, FREE
Hike in the light of the full moon.  Listen to the stories of the sky and discover the adaptations of nocturnal animals.

Weather Basics – 10/15, 11/12 (4-5:30pm) Adults, $5/participant
Learn about the Walking Mountains Science Center onsite weather station and practice analyzing previous weather data.  Try predicting your own weather trends!

Family Weather Explorers – 10/22, 11/19 (4-5:30pm)
Elementary and Middle School children + adult, $10 per child/adult pair, $5 per additional child
Learn about the Walking Mountains Science Center onsite weather station and the different factors that make the weather unique every day.

Volunteer Training Workshops – 9/16 (4-6pm), 9/17 (10am – Noon) Adults, FREE
Learn about the Walking Mountains Science Center volunteer program.  Opportunities for greeting visitors, learning local ecology, administrative support and other possibilities are available.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Walking Mountains Science Center    (970) 827-9725 | www.walkingmountains.org

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