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VAIL, BEAVER CREEK AND THE VAIL VALLEY WINTER ACTIVITIES CALENDAR December Events | January Events | February Events | March Events | April Events NOVEMBER Friday - 16th Vail Mountain & Beaver Creek Scheduled to Open Friday - 23rd Miracle on 34th Street - Screening of this classic holiday film at the Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek - 7:00 PM - Free - Call 970-845-8497 Saturday - 24th War of the Worlds - The famed Orson Wells radio broadcast is recreated by the SITI Theatre Group at the Vilar Center for the Arts, Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $30 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 29th Beaver Creek Arts Festival - Artists from all over the U.S., selected by jury process, will display their work all weekend at the Beaver Creek Plaza - Call 970-845-9090 Friday - 29th Beaver Creek Guest Ski Down - Beaver Creek - Call 970-845-9090 Saturday - 30th U.S. Air Force Band of the Rockies - Concert presented FREE by the U.S. Air Force - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - Free - Call 970-845-8497 Top of the Page | November Events | January Events | February Events | March Events | April Events DECEMBER Tuesday - 11th VDAS Les Arts Florissants "A Concert of Holiday Music" - This instrumental ensemble was founded by William Christie in 1979 - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $35 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 14th The Dallas Brass "Holiday Program." - The Dallas Brass was founded in 1982 and has performed their unique blend of traditional brass with a full compliment of drums and percussion. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $28 - Call 970-845-8497 Saturday - 15th The Nutcracker - See this holiday classic performed by the local dance group, Friends of the Dance - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:00 PM - $18 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 16th The Nutcracker - See this holiday classic performed by the local dance group, Friends of the Dance - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 2:00 PM - $18 - Call 970-845-8497 Wednesday - 19th "A Visit to Santa's Workshop" - Jim Gamble Puppet Productions performs their ever-popular production of "A Visit to Santa’s Workshop" - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 6:00 PM - Children $11/Adults $14 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 21st Blue Sky Basin Opens - Vail Mountain Saturday - 22nd Preservation Hall Jazz Band "Creole Christmas" - Jazz’s oldest institution celebrates Christmas New Orleans style! The band will perform traditional holiday songs and carols, rarely heard outside of the French Quarter - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $30 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 23rd Holiday Double Feature - Favorite classic cartoons followed by Jim Carey's version of "The Grinch" - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 4-6:30 PM, 7:00 PM - $5 - Call 970-845-8497 Monday - 24th "Reading Reabow" Theatreworks/USA - The show features adaptations of eight popular children’s books and the original Reading Rainbow theme song! Theatreworks/USA is entering its 40th year and has received a Drama Desk Award for entertaining young and family audiences around the country. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 6:00 PM - Children $11/Adults $14 - Call 970-845-8497 Thursday - 27th Little Feat, Rock n' Roll! - Little Feat’s inimitable fusion of California Rock and Dixie-infused funk-boogie has made them a rock ‘n roll and pop music favorite since 1969 - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $42 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 28th Bob Berky, Musical Clown - "Bob Berky is an inspired clown," says the New York Times and has sold out houses around the world—including Rockefeller Center Winner of an OBIE and a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival, Berky is a truly great clown who keeps audiences in stitches with his physical comedy. Lincoln Center has commissioned pieces from Berky and he has been seen on PBS, MTV, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 6:00 PM - Children $11/Adults $14 - Call 970-845-8497 Saturday - 29th "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" - With book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts, “I Love You…” opened in New York’s Westside Theatre in 1996 to rave reviews. Four actors play over forty roles in a collection of scenes and songs scaling the dizzying spectrum of male/female relationships. Gannett Newspapers hailed it as "Hilarious! The most entertaining show on or off Broadway!" - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $40 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 30th "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" - With book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts, “I Love You…” opened in New York’s Westside Theatre in 1996 to rave reviews. Four actors play over forty roles in a collection of scenes and songs scaling the dizzying spectrum of male/female relationships. Gannett Newspapers hailed it as "Hilarious! The most entertaining show on or off Broadway!" - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $40 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 30th Club Vail 2001 - Club Vail, formerly Rave in the New Year, is the largest teen New Year's Eve celebration in the state. Approximately 900 youth, ages 13 to 20, bring in the New Year with dancing, casino games, raffles and inflatable games. This event is a smoke and alcohol free event. - Dobson Ice Arena, Vail - 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM - $15 in advance, $20 at the door - Call 970-479-2292 Top of the Page | November Events | December Events | February Events | March Events | April Events JANUARY Wednesday - 9th Four Great American Genre Films Featuring "The Public Enemy" - Directed by William Wellman and starring James Cagney, Jean Harlow and Eddie Woods. Protagonist Tom powers has no socially redeeming traits. He takes gleeful pleasure in the pettiest physical insults. This raw, ferocious portrait of a vicious criminal remains a classic in the gangster genre. Black and white, not rated, 84 minutes with pre-movie lecture by University of Colorado film professor Melinda Barlow. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:00 PM - $5 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 11th "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse," Children's Theatre - This delightful Kennedy Center/Kid’s Entertainment children’s theatre production is adapted from Kevin Henkes wonderful stories “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse,” “Chester’s Way” and “Julius, the Baby of the World.” The three stories come together to share valuable lessons about friendship, family and forgiveness with young audiences. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:00 PM - Children $11/Adults $14 - Call 970-845-8497 Wednesday - 16th Four Great American Genre Films Featuring "The Pirate" - Directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Gene Kelly, Judy Garland and Walter Slezak. This dazzling musical comedy is about a circus clown who poses as a pirate to win the heart of a romantic girl. Wonderful costumes and music by Cole Porter create a truly colorful film. Not rated, 102 minutes, with pre-movie lecture by NPR Film Critic Howie Movshovitz. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:00 PM - $5 - Call 970-845-8497 Thursday - 17th David Benoit, Contemporary Jazz - Jazziz Magazine best summarized David Benoit’s prolific career as “The best of contemporary jazz.” The pianist/composer has become a world class jazz ambassador renowned as much for the elegance of his ivory touch as the innovative style in his live performances. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $32 - Call 970-845-8497 Saturday - 19th Loudon Wainwright III - He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, appeared in numerous feature films and is regularly commissioned by NPR to write topical songs on events and individuals in the news. People Magazine called this lyrical social commentator the “poet laureate of roadkill” after his Top 4o hit “Dead Skunk” remained on the charts for six weeks. “Wainwright’s keen senses—of both humor and outrage—give his audio editorials the snap and sting of real satire, not cheap shots.”—E! online - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $22 - Call 970-845-8497 Monday - 21st Vilar Distinguished Artist Series Featuring Camerata Salzburg - Since its inception by Bernhard Paumgartner in 1951, Camerata Salzburg has not complied with the conventional notion of a chamber orchestra. Each member contributes to its success not only through finely tuned musical skills, but also through open mindedness and acceptance. Camerata Slazburg will perform an evening of classics from Mozart. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $35 - Call 970-845-8497 Wednesday - 23rd Four Great American Genre Films Featuring "Bringing Up Baby" - Directed by Howard Hawks and starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Charles Ruggles. Considered one of the best screwball comedies of all time, the film portrays a wealthy socialite who will do anything to get her man. She must act fast, however, because the man she wants is getting married-and soon! Black and white, not Rated, 102 minutes with pre-movie lecture by NPR Film Critic Howie Movshovitz. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:00 PM - $5 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 25th Vilar Distinguished Artist Series Featuring Ramn Vargas - Ramón Vargas is one of the most acclaimed operatic tenors of today and has been praised internationally for his performances at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera and Teatro Alla Scala. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $25 - Call 970-845-8497 Saturday - 26th The Duke's Men, Jazz - With former band members of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra, The Duke’s Men lovingly recreate his music while bringing new freshness to it. They strike a perfect balance between a tight, swinging ensemble and musical spontaneity. “…an invigorating mixture of Ellington coloration, fresh approaches [and an] adventurous repertoire.” –The New York Times - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $30 - Call 970-845-8497 Wednesday - 30th Four Great American Genre Films Featuring "Sunset Boulevard" - Directed by Billy Wilder and starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden. An aging silent film queen enlists the help of a struggling writer to make her comeback in this bizarre tale. This three-time academy award-winning film is the definitive statement on a dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Black and white, not rated, 110 minutes with pre-movie lecture by University of Colorado film professor Melinda Barlow. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:00 PM - $5 - Call 970-845-8497 Thursday - 31st Jane Monheit, Jazz - This 22-year old jazz phenom has been compared to the likes of Diana Krall…a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. Monheit broke on to the jazz scene in 1998, placing 2nd in the famed Thelonious Monk Competition. Now Monheit’s career is in full swing with the release of her second album Come Dream with Me which recently debuted at #1 on Billboard’s jazz chart. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $25 - Call 970-845-8497 Top of the Page | November Events | December Events | January Events | March Events | April Events FEBRUARY Saturday - 2nd Vilar Distinguished Artist Series Featuring Rudolf Buchbinder "Viennese Waltzes for the Piano" - At the tender age of five, Rudolf Buchbinder began his career as a chamber musician by being admitted into the prestigious Vienna Musik Hochschule. A highly acclaimed soloist, Mr. Buchbinder’s repertoire is extensive and includes numerous 20th century compositions. The Washington Post praised his “technical fireworks” during a Schumann concerto with the Vienna Symphony. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $25 - Call 970-845-8497 Tuesday - 5th Trinity Irish Dance Company - Before there was “Riverdance” there was Trinity. An innovative Irish dance troupe hailing from Chicago and winners of numerous world titles. The Company presents a cutting edge repertoire, redefining the celtic dance with international acclaim. The New York Post calls them, “Witty and sassy…the dancers are a pure delight.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $42 - Call 970-845-8497 Wednesday - 6th "The Sunshine Boys," Broadway Comedy - Neil Simon’s smash comedy starring Dick Van Patten and Frank Gorshin. The story revolves around Lewis and Clark, two retired Vaudevillian actors who come together one last time for a final television appearance. The New York Daily Variety says, it’s “an affectionate, convulsingly funny, touching comedy…one of the best plays of [Neil Simon’s] phenomenal career.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $55 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 8th The Kingston Trio, Folk - In 1957, the Kingston Trio emerged to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music to the mainstream. Over 40 years later the Trio is still performing the hits that made them famous and kept them in the hearts of devoted fans. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $35 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 10th Elayne Boozler - Stand-Up Comedy - One of the most popular comedians today, Elayne Boosler sells out her one-woman show in theaters across the country. Her performance encompasses stand-up comedy with drama and commentary. Boosler says, “I really want to deliver a full circle, rich evening of entertainment without distractions.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $34 - Call 970-845-8497 Saturday - 16th Nnenna Freelon, Jazz - Aretha Franklin says, “If you want good entertainment and very hip music, check out Nnenna Freelon.” Winner of the Billie Holiday Award and the Eubie Blake Award, Freelon has been heralded as “the new voice of jazz.” She has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, two Soul Train “Lady of Soul” Awards and has toured with such greats as Ray Charles, Al Jarreau and Tony Bennett. Freelon’s cameo appearance in Mel Gibson’s “What Women Want” and her standing ovation performance at the Grammy Awards have introduced her rich voice to millions. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $30 - Call 970-845-8497 Tuesday - 19th "Dinosaurs," Children's Theatre - Theatreworks/ USA once again presents renowned puppeteer, Jim West. Mixing dinosaur facts with dino-puppet making ideas, classical music and lots of silliness, the host Fossil—a dinosaur detective—takes you on a journey you’ll never forget. See a box turn into a Tyrannosaurus and a newspaper transform into an Apatosaurus! - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 6:00 PM - Children $11/Adults $14 - Call 970-845-8497 Wednesday - 20th "Death of a Salesman," Theatre - Arthur Miller’s 1949 smash hit performed by the acclaimed Montana Repertory Theatre. This soaring tragedy explores the illusive American dream of success through the eyes of Willie Loman, a traveling salesman in the twilight of his career. One New York critic wrote, “To see [this play] is to have one of those unforgettable times in which all is right and nothing is wrong.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $35 - Call 970-845-8497 Thursday - 21st The Male Intellect: an Oxymoron?, One-man Comedy Theatre - This one-man show is a romantic comedy that examines the impossible question, what do women want? The Denver Post calls it, “A fresh and hilarious 90 minute frolic, a clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy. Robert Dubac’s razor-sharp wit, writing and acting make this show a don’t miss night at the theater!” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $28 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 24th Vilar Distinguished Artist Series Featuring Vienna State Opera Ballet - Presenting a repertoire of classics, the Vienna State Opera Ballet can be counted among the oldest dance ensembles in the world, dating back to 1622. Undergoing numerous ideological and style changes the company has succeeded in blending classical dance with creative activity. The Vienna State Opera Ballet is currently directed by the renowned choreographer, Renato Zanella. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $55 - Call 970-845-8497 Monday - 25th "Taming of the Shrew," Shakespearean Theatre - The Acting Company presents Shakespeare’s uproarious farce of love and marriage. It is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays and audiences love the wonderful zest of the plot and the sharply drawn comic characters. The New York Times calls The Acting Company, “the major touring classical theater in the United States.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $25 - Call 970-845-8497 Wednesday - 27th The New Shanghai Circus - Stars of the Shanghai Acrobatic Theatre present and evening of thrilling feats. Their breathtaking stunts demonstrate unparalleled strength, flexibility and precision. They present “show stopping rarities of daunting difficulty.”—Los Angeles Times - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - Children $22/Adults $28 - Call 970-845-8497 Top of the Page | November Events | December Events | January Events | February Events | April Events MARCH Friday - 1st Jim Brickman, Contemporary Music - Contemporary music superstar Jim Brickman has made an indelible mark with songs that have touched the hearts and souls of fans around the globe, including the chart-topping “Valentine” and “The Gift.” His music has had such an impact on the scene that Billboard Magazine calls him “The cornerstone of adult contemporary music.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $35 - Call 970-845-8497 Thursday - 7th "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Broadway Musical - A great American Broadway musical adapted from Mark Twain’s masterpiece. Winner of seven Tony Awards, “Big River” sweeps us down the mighty Mississippi with Huck Finn and his friend Jim, a slave, escaping to freedom. With music and lyrics by Roger Miller and book by William Hauptman, Twain’s novel has been wonderfully transformed into “A classic American musical with the most fetching score of the decade.”—Time Magazine - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $50 - Call 970-845-8497 Thursday - 14th "Aladdin," Family Theatre - A magical musical set in Ancient China and based on a story from the “Arabian Nights.” Performed by the Cleveland Signstage Theatre, Aladdin is a poor deaf child who accidentally crosses paths and falls in love with a beautiful Chinese princess Mei Ling. Created in 1975, Signstage’s mission is to give audiences an exciting theatrical experience involving all the senses. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 6:00 PM - Children $11/Adults $14 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 15th STOMP, Percussion Theatre - STOMP is explosive, provocative, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight member international sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews by using everything but conventional percussion instruments -matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans and hubcaps to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $50 - Call 970-845-8497 Saturday - 16th STOMP, Percussion Theatre - STOMP is explosive, provocative, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight member international sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews by using everything but conventional percussion instruments -matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans and hubcaps to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $50 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 17th STOMP, Percussion Theatre - STOMP is explosive, provocative, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight member international sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews by using everything but conventional percussion instruments -matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans and hubcaps to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 1:00 PM - $50 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 17th STOMP, Percussion Theatre - STOMP is explosive, provocative, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight member international sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews by using everything but conventional percussion instruments -matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans and hubcaps to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $50 - Call 970-845-8497 Friday - 22nd "MacHomer: 'The Simpsons' Do Macbeth" - The show that has taken North America and the UK by storm! Written and performed by Rick Miller, this one-man vocal spectacular features over 50 voices from TV’s favorite dysfunctional family in a hilarious multimedia performance of Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy. “A breakneck one-man tour de force…Macbeth has never been so funny!”—London Sunday Mail - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $22 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 24th Leo Kottke, Acoustic Guitar - Since his debut in 1969, Leo Kottke has never failed to stir the soul with his velvet hammer style of guitar playing. Kottke is one of the foremost acoustic guitar soloists in the nation. His career highlights include tours with fellow guitar masters Joe Pass, Paco Pena and Pepe Romero. Kottke, loving every moment of his performance, would often come off stage and say, “What a great night for the guitar.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $22 - Call 970-845-8497 Tuesday - 26th Vilar Distinguished Artist Series Featuring Compania Espanola de Antonio Marquez - The undisputed king of Flamenco and his dance company dazzles audiences with skilled movements, heel stomping and passionate rhythms of the Spanish art form for an unforgettable performance. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $35 - Call 970-845-8497 Saturday - 30th Vilar Distinguished Artist Series Featuring Samuel Ramey - American born Samuel Ramey occupies a unique position in the world of music, acclaimed as the most renowned bass of our time. He is a star of the world’s foremost opera companies including the Metropolitan Opera, Milan’s La Scala, London’s Covent Garden and the San Francisco Opera. Le Figaro says he “is simply marvelous” and the New York Post touts, “Ramey’s singing is the stuff of which operatic legends are made.” - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $25 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 31st Pilobolus, Modern Dance - Sprung from a Dartmouth College dance class in 1971 with a clear desire to make something new, Pilobolus is a major American dance company of international influence. Celebrating its 30th season, the company has continued to grow and expand its unusual repertoire to include over 75 works. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $38 - Call 970-845-8497 Top of the Page | November Events | December Events | January Events | February Events | March Events APRIL Thursday - 4th "Titanic," Broadway Musical - This Tony Award-Winning Broadway Musical depicts the century’s most legendary tale of romance, adventure, greed and ambition live on stage. “Titanic” is a joyous, breathtaking and heartbreaking musical that dramatically captures the series of events that occurred during the ship’s historic maiden voyage. Book by Peter Stone with Music by Maury Yeston and directed by Daniel Stewart. - Vilar Center for the Arts - Beaver Creek - 7:30 PM - $55 - Call 970-845-8497 Sunday - 14th Vail Mountain & Beaver Creek Close Vail and Beaver Creek Winter Calendar Vail and Beaver Creek Summer Calendar Go Back to General Vail Information Get Vail Stuff at the VailSoft Outlet Join VailSoft's Mailing List!

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