Night at the movies in Beaver Creek with the Vail Symposium film, "Waltz with Bashir" on September 9.

August 2, 2009 By

Looking for a movie as summer slows down?  Showing in Beaver Creek on September 9 at 7pm at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek is the film “Waltz with Bashir” . Tickets are $11 or $30 for Series of 3. Vail Symposium’s Beaver Creek Film Series presents this animated depiction of  war through a soldier’s eyes. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary in 2009. Denver film critic Walter Chaw leads an always interesting an lively discussion. For more information, click on www.vailsymposium.org or call 970.476.0954.

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Vail Symposium final film of Beaver Creek Series on September 16.

August 1, 2009 By

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As fall approaches, we start thinking about settling in, getting comfortable, and watching a movie. In Colorado, the Vail Symposium puts together a film series to satisfy that inclination. “The Edge of Never” will show at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek on September 16 at 7pm. Vail Symposium’s Beaver Creek Film Series presents the World Premiere of a ski documentary that follows a young man to the mountain that took his legendary father’s life. While you are looking for things to do in Vail, Colorado, view Rosie’s Vail Travel Tips: Travel Tips 1 For more information or to buy tickets for the film series, click on www.vailsymposium.org or call 970.476.0954.

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Free discussion on Bio-Engineered Food to be held in Edwards, Colorado September 23

July 28, 2009 By

As part of its 2009 Rethinking issues series in Vail, Colorado, the Vail Symposium will present a talk on Bio-Engineered Food on September 23 at 5:30pm at the Golden Eagle Community Center in Eagle. The Active Minds® course will explore scientific advancements of how we alter the food we grow and the potential undesirable consequences for health and the environment.  For more details, click on the Vail Symposium, an institution providing educational events in the Vail Valley – click on www.vailsymposium.org or call 970.476.0954.

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The Vail Symposium presents a Tour of Leadville, Colorado.

July 26, 2009 By


On September 14 at 9am, travel with the Vail Symposium to Leadville, Colorado to learn about a “New Role for Natural Resources – A Tour of Leadville.”  A Tour of Leadville will be hosted by Colorado State Geologist Dr. Vince Matthews and Bob Raynolds of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. They will explore Colorado’s role in the state of the environment through a tour of the town’s natural resources. Please call for location, time & cost  or by clicking on www.vailsymposium.org – 970.476.0954.


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The Beaver Creek Film Series Begins in September at the Vilar Performng Arts Center

July 21, 2009 By

Vail Symposium’s Beaver Creek Film Series presents a series of fine films throughout September. “Pather Panchali” is an Indian film from 1955. If you liked ”Slumdog Millionaire,” this lesser-known classic movie is a must. Denver film critic Walter Chaw leads a an informative and lively discussion. The film will be shown on September 2 at 7pm. The venue is the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. Tickets cost $11 or $30 for Series of 3. Contact www.vailsymposium.org  or call 970.476.0954 for more details. For more information about things to do in Vail visit Funafar.com

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Vail Symposium offers lecture and panel discussion on Autism in East Vail, Colorado.

July 13, 2009 By

The Vail Symposium presents a summer of lectures rethinking issues that matter. The subject of autism will be addressed on August 20 at 5:30pm. The Symposium on Autism will be led by keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin, author of Living with Autism. It will be followed by a panel discussion on “the dilemmas of Autism.” The location is the Vail Mountain School in East Vail – $25/20 VS Donors Vail Symposium www.vailsymposium.org – 970.476.0954

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The Vail Symposium offers discussion on Rethinking the Native American West at the Sonnenalp Resort in Vail, Colorado

July 12, 2009 By

The Vail Symposium has a long history of bringing culture to the Vail Valley. On August 18 at 5:30pm, the Vail Symposium offers a lecture as food for thought. Rethinking the Native American West presents a Discussion on the Western Expansion with John Haworth, Director of New York’s Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and Western photographer Drex Brooks. The event takes place at the Sonnenalp Resort in Vail – $25/20 VS Donors. For more details, contact www.vailsymposium.org – 970.476.0954.


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Vail Symposium takes a look at the History of Colorado in Eagle, Colorado

July 7, 2009 By
Vail Symposium Music and the Mind

The Vail Symposium takes a look at the History of Colorado on August 10 at 5:30pm at the Golden Eagle Community Center in Eagle. The lecture is complimentary and part of the Symposium’s focus on rethinking important issues. This Active Minds® course will examine Colorado’s 15-year struggle to become the 38th state and the role of mining and oil during its evolution. For more details, contact Vail Symposium www.vailsymposium.org – 970.476.0954

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Visitors to Vail, Colorado have the opportunity to consider and discuss Music and the Mind. Quite a concept for your Vail vacation.

June 20, 2009 By

The Vail Symposium focuses on Rethinking issues important to us all.  When you’re in Vail, Colorado, join in…. Music and the Mind on July 27 at 5:30pm at the Vail Interfaith Chapel. Concert pianist and psychiatrist Dr. Richard Kogan discusses the power of resilience through performance with a discussion of legendary composer, Beethoven. The talk is sponsored by the Vail Symposium www.vailsymposium.org – 970.476.0954 Cost is $25/20 VS Donors.

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Things to do in Vail, Colorado. Lecture series of the Vail Symposium.

June 14, 2009 By

Vail Symposium focuses on rethinking issues important to us all. When you‘re in Vail, Colorado, join in …. July 23, 5:30pm at the Cascade Resort & Spa, in Vail, Colorado to consider and discuss ”Individual Rights in an Age of Terrorism.” Can we be safe and yet remain true to our long-standing and firm commitment to individual liberty? Scott Barker, a partner at Holland and  Hart law firm, investigates. Vail Symposium  www.vailsymposium.org – 970.476.0954. Check out Funafar’s list of things to do on your Vail Summer Vacation

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