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Announcements from Bravo and the Vail Valley Music Festival

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:42:59 -0400

2011 dates for Bravo announced!

2011 24th Season Dates As the magical 23rd season of the Vail Valley Music Festival is behind us, we now focus our attention on the year 2011 and what promises to be a season filled with grandeur, excitement, and new experiences. Although the programming for 2011 is not fully finished, and there are still a couple more dates to be added, Bravo! does have the orchestral series, chamber music, and soiree dates scheduled.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra - June 29 - July 6

The Philadelphia Orchestra - July 8 - July 16

New York Philharmonic - July 22 - July 29

Chamber Music (location TBA) - July 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2

Soiree I - Monday, July 11 (TBA)

Soiree II - Wednesday, July 20 (TBA)

Soiree III - Monday, July 25 (TBA)

Soiree IV - Sunday, July 31 (TBA)

*All times and locations are subject to change.

Bravo! welcomes Anne-Marie McDermott, the new Artistic Director of the Vail Valley Music Festival. With more than 50 concerti in her repertoire, Anne-Marie has performed with many leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and many more. Ms. McDermott is a consummate artist who balances a versatile career as a soloist and a collaborator. She performs over 100 concerts a year in a combination of solo recitals, concerti, and chamber music. Bravo! is extremely happy to welcome Anne-Marie McDermott to the Bravo! family.

Bravo! receives 2nd place in Vail Daily's "Best of." The Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival received second place in the Vail Daily's annual "Best of the Vail Valley" for "Best" Summer Festival. We couldn't have done this without all of your support! Thank you.

For more information, contact www.vailmusicfest.org

Are You Running Out of Storage Space in Your Home or Office in the Vail Valley?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:33:21 -0400

Storage supply solutions from Gateway Secure Storage

Here in the Vail valley, it seems with the changing seasons we are aware of those closets, garages and basements that are stuffed full of belongings and how much we could use that space for better use. For those who have downsized you home or live in apartments or condos, we offer the perfect solution to keeping your items safe and secure, easily accessible and allowing you more room in your living space.

Even businesses have often found that they are running out of office and warehouse space for their ongoing or out of season inventory and that our units offer an ideal solution for their company needs.

Gateway Self Storage has been in the valley for over 16 years. Not only do we offer large, affordable storage units, but it gives you many more square feet of useable space in your home. Think of how nice it will be to have that space once those items are cleared out and put into storage.

There are no stairs, gates or loading docks to our units, and all are drive up and accessible by you 24 hours a day. So it has never been easier to set your own schedule for visiting and managing your storage unit.

Many people use our units to store their out of season sports equipment. There is ample room for large items such as your kayaks, bikes, and even boats and ATV’s plus lots more room to allow you to store clothing, furniture and other belongings.

Smart business owners have discovered that our storage units are the perfect solution to store their inventory. If your business is growing but you don’t have the ability to purchase or rent an entire building, our large storage units will hold a wide variety of your merchandise which you can access at any time of the day or night.

Finally, another unique feature we offer is to be able to customize our units to make them extra long, for those customers who wish to store large items such as vehicles, boats or for businesses what want to store extra large amounts of inventory.

Please visit our website at www.gatewaystoragecolorado.com for information about facility. See our special offer coupons to save even more money. Or call our office at 970-328-8008 and our friendly manager can let you know about our monthly specials and help you make the best size choice for your needs.

We look forward to having you as one of our valued customers very soon!

Vail Automotive Classic's First Annual Wheels & Wings Show

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:32:36 -0400

September 11-12 at the Vail Valley Jet Center

The Vail Automotive Classic will hold its first annual Wheels and Wings Show September 11-12, 2010. Featuring vintage and classic cars, airplanes and motorcycles, the show is open to spectators from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Vail Valley Jet Center. Cars will also be displayed on Sunday, September 12 in Vail Village starting at 9 am. “This is our first year and we’re tremendously excited to have so many amazing vehicles converge in our valley.” said organizer and Director Doug Landin. “We already have over 60 cars and over 20 airplanes pre-registered, and anticipate far more by the day of the show so this should be a really great display.”

Cars will be displayed across seven basic categories, including Classics, Street Rods, European Sports, Muscle Cars, Customs, Super Cars, and Vintage Motorcycles. According to Director of Operations Julie Miller, the car show features over 100 cars, including a 1920’s classic Auburn speedster, a Ford GT 40, a full range of Ferraris both old and new, a Delorean, and at least 17 Cobras. On the more unique end of the spectrum, there will be an Aerial Atom II – a rare, open framed street legal race car. Classic

motorcycles will be displayed as well.

Miller confirmed that airplanes displayed will include a Sailplane, a WWII fighter, and a large G5 corporate jet. Airplanes will be flying in during the event as part of the “fly-in” component of the show. Several modern airplanes will also be open for touring by the public.

“We have a very eclectic collection of cars registered so far,” said Miller. “Those wishing to display their vehicle can register online at our website (www.vailautomotiveclassic.com) and bring it to the Vail Valley Jet Center early on September 11, 2010.” Pre-registration online is $30 through September 6, and $40 on the day of the show. Owners with multiple vehicles can register each additional car at $15 each after the first car is registered.

The day will end with participants and sponsors taking a Mountain Cruise along Highway 6 from the Vail Valley Jet Center to Restaurant Avondale at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa.

Participants and sponsors will enjoy a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Lions’ Club from 7:30 – 11:30 on Saturday. The breakfast will also be available to the public when the spectator gates open at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday’s event at the Vail Valley Jet Center Center is open to the public 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and costs $5 for adults. The event is free for kids under the age of 12. At 3:00 p.m., participants will be given awards for the best in each class as well as the best in show.

Sunday’s show of cars will take place throughout the cobblestone streets of Vail Village. “We are truly looking forward to hosting some world class cars in our own world class resort.” noted Landin “I can’t think of a more beautiful place for this kind of show than Vail, and our friends can enjoy the Vail Farmer’s Market and Oktoberfest in Lionshead at the same time.”

Food will be available at the event from The Dusty Boot and Fly Away Catering by Joe Keegan. It is an alcohol free event, and attendees are asked to leave their pets at home.

Co-founder and organizer Don Welch thanked generous sponsors that include The Vail Valley Jet Center, the Vail Mountaineer, the Vail Daily, Plum TV, the Vail Valley Medical Center, The Busted Knuckle Garage, Wells Fargo, KZYR and the Valley radio stations, Vail Honeywagon, Liberty Skis, KTC Consulting LLC, Land Rover Roaring Fork, Matco Tools, Meadow Creek Tire, Big Steve’s Towing & Recovery, The Town of Gypsum, Carquest Auto Parts, TV8, Mistral-Avalon Vail and Beaver Creek, Echo Vail Resorts, and the Vail Chamber & Business Association.

Several hotels and resorts are offering special discounts on lodging in the Vail Valley, including the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at the base of Beaver Creek, the AmericInn and Holiday Inn Express in Eagle, and Tivoli Lodge in Vail.

The Vail Automotive Classic’s First Wheels and Wings Show this September 11-12, 2010. For more information, call (970) 376-1299 or visit www.vailautomotiveclassic.com .

J.L. Haneke Financial & Insurance Services

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:16:46 -0400

Offers auto, home, renters, motorcycle, boat and RV insurance

Active Energies, A Local Solar Company Launches Community Solar Program

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:38:21 -0400

Promotion will provide local discounts, free systems

Active Energies Solar, a Minturn-based solar design and installation company, is launching a community-based discount program for the month of September 2010. Through the promotion, Active Energies will encourage the installation of new solar energy systems throughout the community by offering discounts on all newly contracted systems and FREE systems for local families or organizations in need of reduced energy bills.

In describing the mission, Megan Gilman, the company’s President said, “Active Energies has always maintained strong ties to the community through volunteering, non-profit work, and other donations. We hope this limited-time program will allow Eagle County home and business owners to install solar in a year that was otherwise difficult for a lot of people. All you have to do is find one more person to install solar and you’ll begin saving money on the cost of your system and theirs. The more people who install systems, the larger the discount we provide for everyone. For every five systems that are contracted this month, we are going to install a FREE system within the community.”

From September 1 through October 1, 2010, Active Energies will provide free consultations and proposals, as usual. Solar experts identify the best location and size for a system and provide a clear proposal showing project pricing and available rebates and incentives. The difference is, all home and business owners within Eagle County who contract a new system within the month will be recorded. Once just two systems are installed, the purchaser of each system starts saving money, first 5% each, up to 10% when more systems are installed. In addition to the Active Energies discount, Gilman notes that costs for solar equipment and installation are at an all-time low, making systems more affordable than ever. Gilman described, “Solar is a reality for many more people than it used to be, due to recent decreases in costs and excellent local and federal incentives.”

In addition to saving money on a personal system, Active Energies is also going to install one system completely free for every five systems they install during the program. Applications for free systems will be available October 1 at www.activeenergies.com. Applicants demonstrating a financial need to reduce energy costs within the local community will be reviewed by an independent, volunteer panel with representatives from local non-profits and businesses. Winners of free systems will be announced at a fall event.

“We truly are a local company, so we would be thrilled to see this concept take off. Help the community. Help yourself. We think it’s perfect.” added Gilman.

Active Energies will host a Launch Party for the new program with free drinks and appetizers at their offices at 102a Main Street in Minturn on Friday, September 10 from 5pm-7pm. Additional information can be obtained by calling 970-306-4233 or emailing jason@activeenergies.com

2nd Quarter Construction Activity Shows Signs of Growth in Vail

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:36:29 -0400

Second quarter construction activity in Vail is showing signs of growth compared to the previous year, according to figures released by the Community Development Department. Building valuation totaled $27 million during April, May and June this year, compared to $16.3 million during the same period in 2009, a 65 percent increase. For the first six months of the year, building valuation totaled $33.5 million this year, compared to $21 million a year ago. Vail’s record year for valuation was $497 million in 2007.

Community Development Director George Ruther says the activity can mostly be attributed to commercial tenant finishes at Solaris, numerous moderately-sized residential remodel projects and several new home starts. There were 214 building permits issued during the second quarter this year, down slightly from the 253 permits issued during the second quarter of 2009. For the first six months of the year, there were 317 permits issued compared to 377 for the same period in 2009.

The department has received a total of 292 design review and planning applications in 2010 year to date. This figure represents a 14 percent increase in applications over the same period in 2009 when the department received 256 applications. Ruther says development review applications are a leading indicator of the number of building permit applications expected in the future.

Construction fees collected during the second quarter totaled $700,401, compared to $493,179 the previous year. That brings total collections for the first half of the year to $909,333, up 45 percent compared to the $624,012 during the same period last year.

The number of building inspections totaled 829 during the second quarter this year, compared to 693 the previous year. For the first half of the year, there were 1,285 inspections, up slightly from the 1,192 inspections during the first half of 2009.

Ruther says the department is continuing to actively work on overseeing the completion of the building inspection process at the Four Seasons Resort and an increasing number of development review applications. For details, contact Ruther at 970-479-2145.

Vail's Gourmet on Gore Returns Labor Day Weekend 2010

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:43:36 -0400

Gourmet on Gore takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5, 2010 From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day Gourmet on Gore returns to Vail Village for the fifth year this Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5. An open-air, gourmet festival, Gourmet on Gore takes place along Vail’s Gore Creek Drive and Bridge Street showcasing the Vail Valley’s premier restaurants as well as beer, spirits and wines from around the world. Live music, wine demonstrations, delicious food and superb drink all come together on this unique weekend to create a delightful epicurean atmosphere in Vail Village.

“Gourmet on Gore was created to make the traditional high-end food and wine festival more accessible to the public,” said Jeff Brausch of Highline Sports & Entertainment, the event’s organizer. “Reasonably priced food and drink in addition to free admission make Gourmet on Gore a wonderful opportunity to learn more about wine and spirits and sample dishes from the finest restaurants in Vail.”

About twenty restaurants from around the Vail Valley are participating in this year’s event, including Restaurant Kelly Liken, La Tour, Sweet Basil, Lord Gore, Larkspur, and Campo de Fiori.   Restaurants will create specialty dishes in taste-size portions, which will be offered at very reasonable prices.

Besides gourmet fare from distinguished chefs, attendees of Gourmet on Gore will be treated to the finest wines from renowned vineyards as well as beers and spirits from around the world. Wine, beer and spirit selections will include wines from Bonterra Vineyards, beer from Stella Artois and much more.

Admission to Vail’s Gourmet on Gore is free to all. Tasting size portions of gourmet food range from $1 to $8 and wine tastings and full glasses from $2 to $11.

For the second year, participating vendors will have the opportunity to be awarded the “Eco Partner” designation at Vail’s Gourmet on Gore. In an effort to minimize the environmental impact of the event, the organizer has encouraged all vendors to participate in the program and will present those who meet the requirements for the award with a placard to display in their tent throughout the festival. Gourmet on Gore was awarded the Sustainable Special Event Award by the Town of Vail for the creation and use of the Eco Partners program at the 2009 event.

Gourmet on Gore is presented by Bonterra Vineyards, the Town of Vail, and Stella Artois and is sponsored in part by Acqua Panna & S. Pellegrino Water, Macanudo Cigars, Loki Gear, Vail Daily, TV8 and KZYR the Zephyr.

For more information on the fifth annual Gourmet on Gore visit www.gourmetongore.com.

2010 Schedule of Events

Saturday, Sept. 4
Downtown Vail Village
Gore Creek Drive and Promenade, Bridge Street
Free Admission
11 a.m.          Vail’s Gourmet on Gore Opens to Public
                        Wine, Spirit and Food Sampling
                        Live Music
5:45 p.m.       Last Call
6 p.m.             Gourmet on Gore Concludes for the Day

Sunday, Sept. 5
Downtown Vail Village
Gore Creek Drive and Promenade, Bridge Street
Free Admission
11 a.m.          Vail’s Gourmet on Gore Opens to Public
                        Wine, Spirit and Food Sampling
                        Live Music
5:45 p.m.       Last Call
6 p.m.             Gourmet on Gore Concludes for 2010

Advantage Branding of the Vail Valley

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:17:06 -0400

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Vail Mountain School Home Tour

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:12:27 -0400

Sunday, September 19, 2010 10 A.M. - 4 P.M

Have you ever passed by some of Vail’s spectacular homes and wondered what they look like inside? Indulge your curiosity and support Vail Mountain School’s efforts to raise funds for need-based tuition assistance at the school’s 39th Annual Home Tour.

265 Beaver Dam Road is one of seven homes on this year’s Tour. This mountain retreat is one of the first homes built in Vail in 1969. Adjacent to a series of ponds naturally fed by run-off from the slopes of Vail Mountain, this rare property is home to some incredible views of the Gore Range and the ski resort. In addition to the tour of homes, guests will also enjoy luncheon by Larkspur Restaurant, the ever-famous Gourmet Pantry, and a raffle with incredible prizes.

All proceeds from the Home Tour benefit need-based tuition assistance for Eagle and Summit County students at Vail Mountain School. For tickets and more information on the Home Tour, please visit www.vms.edu/hometour

Vail Jazz Party Set to Fill Labor Day Weekend With Music

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:47:57 -0400

16th Annual Jazz Celebration brings artists, youths and community togetherThe Vail Jazz Foundation is rolling out a weekend of cool jazz under Rocky Mountain skies with the 16th annual Labor Day Weekend Party. This celebration of jazz will include performances by over 30 outstanding jazz musicians, plus 12 of today’s up and comers, from Thursday through Labor Day. The evening cabaret-style performances will be held inside the Marriott Grand Ballroom, while five exciting daytime jazz shows will be presented in the Vail Jazz Tent in Vail Square, Lionshead.

“We listen to our patrons. Their praise for our choice of artists is high, but they have expressed a desire to hear more jazz in the great outdoors,’ said Howard Stone, chairman and artistic director of the Vail Jazz Foundation, who presents the Vail Jazz Festival. “So we’ve created a beautiful venue utilizing a tent that covers the band and seats up to 300 people. Here we will share the beauty of jazz with even more folks in Vail all weekend long,” continued Stone.

The Vail Jazz Party, also known as the Labor Day Weekend Party, is the culmination of the summer long Vail Jazz Festival. This unique mix of world-class musicians utilizes a one-of-a-kind format that includes group performances, multi-artist jam sessions and inspiring multi-media salutes to Jazz legends. Each year, up-and-coming "young lions", the 12 Vail Jazz Workshop students who will have completed a 10 day intensive jazz education residency in Vail, play alongside the living legends of jazz in an intimate venue, surrounded by the natural beauty of Vail. With over twenty-four hours of performances throughout the weekend (morning, noon and night), the audience and musicians are connected in a manner that consistently inspires great performances. The Vail Jazz Festival boasts a unique party spirit that attracts musicians, and jazz lovers, and young people from all over the world.

“We love performing here,” says John Clayton, member of the Vail Jazz Foundation board and director of the Vail Jazz Workshop. “And we’re especially excited to present our Vail Jazz All-Stars for their first performance together on Thursday night in Vail Square,” continued Clayton. “Plus, the festival offers all students the chance to attend a session for free with a paid adult ticket. This, in addition to our Workshop and our Jazz Goes to School programs, demonstrates our dedication to developing young musicians and young audiences.”

Confirmed artists for the Labor Day Weekend Jazz Party include accomplished soloists and sought after groups. Vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway will grace the Vail Jazz Party stage with salute to Ella Fitzgerald, while Grammy winning arranger and pianist Bill Cunliffe will present a tribute to Oscar Peterson. Back by popular demand will be trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, the Jeff Hamilton Trio and Hammond B-3 organist Tony Monaco. The Clayton Brothers Quintet consisting of John and Jeff Clayton, Terrell Stafford, Bill Cunliffe and Lewis Nash, which also doubles as educators-in-residence for the annual Vail Jazz Workshop, a week-long intensive course for promising high school-aged jazz musicians, which takes place in Vail during the week before Labor Day, will perform. The workshop students will also perform as the Vail Jazz All Stars, debuting Thursday, September 2 at Vail Square, and presenting again free on Saturday and Sunday at noon in Vail Square.

The lineup is completed by a number of acclaimed soloists, including Ernie Adams, Bobby Broom, Aaron Diehl, Donald Harrison, Ali Jackson, Scott Robinson, Ted Rosenthal, Byron Stripling, Martin Wind and Ben Wolfe. Chie Imaizumi and her little Big Band will play tunes off her soon to be released CD, while Tyree Morris & Hearts of Worship lead the beloved Gospel Prayer Meetin’ on Sunday morning in Vail Square.

Tickets, passes, and gift certificates to the Labor Day Jazz Party can be purchased through the Vail Jazz Foundation office at 970.479.6146, or 888-VAILJAM (824-5526). Afternoon sessions are $45, evening sessions are $55, and an all event Patron Passm, including dinner with the artists, is $350/person. Students with ID are free with a paid adult session ticket. Online tickets are available for purchase at www.vailjazz.org, and tickets to each session are available for purchase at the door.

The Vail Jazz Foundation (VJF)’s mission is to perpetuate jazz music through live performances that showcase the artistry and talent of great jazz musicians, and through jazz education, with a focus on young musicians and young audiences. By taking jazz into the schools, the VJF hopes to create an awareness at a younger level, thus creating future audiences and potentially, future jazz musicians. The VJF is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization that is funded by private and corporate donations as well as grants, and is based in Vail, Colorado.

Safeguard Your Business with Tape Backups and Johnson Technologies

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:31 -0400

Are backups working for you?

Let’s face it. Tape backups are not exciting, and typically, we only think about our backups when problems arise.

But tape backups can be a safeguard for your business. We rely on information that is stored on computers, however, we cannot rely 100 percent on computers or, for that matter, people. Luckily, we can help protect information we create on computers by backing up. If you backup your files daily, you need the confidence that what was backed up can be restored.

A common scenario: One day, reality sets in. The boy–genius at the office, who never does anything wrong, deletes the QuickBooks “company” file by mistake. This file contains all your financial information - payroll, invoices, quotes, etc. Right about now, deep inside, that panic feeling begins to kick in. You know what I’m talking about.

You announce to your office, in a very confident voice, that you will restore from the tape backup system. Then a thought passes your mind, “Wow, I don’t think we have ever tried to restore a single file off this system.” You make a call to your computer expert to get some help. Twenty minutes pass by, and you get the call.

“Do you have another tape?” This is not what you wanted to hear and is never a good sign. You find another tape and put that one in your tape drive. Ten minutes later you receive a call informing you that there is nothing on that tape, either.

Things to do:

*View your backup log on a daily basis – you can also setup your backup software to e-mail you the log.

*Periodically, test restoring your most important files to be certain that you are backing up your files and that you can restore them. This needs to be done very carefully - you don’t want to replace a production file with an older version of this file from back up.

*As the years go by, you may add new programs to your systems. As you add programs to your systems, additional files may now need to be backed up. Are you backing up these files, as well?

*Take your backups off-site. What if your business or the business next door has a fire? You want to make sure you have a recent backup of all your data and software off-site.

*Clean your tape drive. What’s that blinking amber light next to “clean” on the tape drive? If you have a tape drive and it has a “clean” indicator light, the tape drive will tell you when it needs cleaning. Many times, tape drives have an indicator light that prompts you to clean the drive.

*When media errors are written to your backup log, first clean your tape drive. If you always get a media error on a particular day, replace the tape that was in the drive.

*Make sure you have the correct backup strategy in place for your business.

Wade Johnson is the owner of Johnson Technologies. Wade can be reached at (970) 376-1116

Vail Mountain School Announces 39th Annual Home Tour

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:18:55 -0400

View seven spectacular homes on September 19

For the past 39 years, Vail Mountain School has been opening doors to homes, providing opportunities for education in the Vail Valley. This year, the school’s annual Home Tour will take place on Sunday, September 19th, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and will feature seven of Vail’s finest homes, a luncheon by Larkspur Restaurant, a gourmet bake sale, and a raffle with some incredible prizes. Over 300 Vail Mountain School volunteers (parents, teachers, students, and friends of the school) will be on hand at the event to usher approximately 600 visitors through the homes. 100% of the proceeds benefit the school’s need-based financial aid fund, providing the unique opportunity for boys and girls in grades K-12 to attend Eagle and Summit County’s independent school. Founded in 1962, Vail Mountain School’s mission is to “prepare students intellectually, emotionally, and ethically to thrive in a collegiate setting and beyond with the life-long purpose of active participation in global citizenship.”

Head of School Peter Abuisi comments, “Since the Home Tour’s inauguration nearly four decades ago, the notion of tuition financial aid has evolved to provide scholarships for a significant percent of the school’s enrollment, and our tour of homes is anticipated each September by visitors to Vail and locals alike.”

The homes on this year’s Tour include two prime units in the new Solaris Residences; a 3,600 square foot penthouse in the new Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail; one of the first homes built in Vail in 1962; a traditional ski “lodge” on Beaver Dam Road; a home that was recently “lifted” to provide an addition below; and the “marquee” home of the Tour, a magnificent 8,000 square foot European-inspired ski retreat, complete with an indoor pool and ski chalet off the Born Free ski run.

VMS parent and Home Tour Chair Mike Connolly comments, “I’m always struck by how gracious the homeowners are to welcome our guests. It’s a big commitment, and we’re always very grateful.”

All of the homes are described in depth with photographs that allude to the beauty of each residence in the school’s Home Tour Magazine, which can be found in racks throughout Eagle and Summit Counties and select locations on the Front Range.

Tickets to the Home Tour include a delicious Luncheon at the school prepared by Larkspur Restaurant and served by 5^th grade students. Students of all ages provide musical entertainment throughout the Luncheon, and guests are encouraged to ask the children questions about the Tour, their school, and the unique experience of growing up in mountain communities.

The Tour’s traditional “Gourmet Pantry” is open to the public from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the school’s Common, offering prepared appetizers, dinners, and desserts from some of the Valley’s finest cooks. Guest Chef Zak Stone from the French Press provides cooking demonstrations throughout the day.

New this year, Vail Mountain School Home Tour Magazine sponsors and advertisers will provide information and free “swag” in a trade show format at the school.

Vail Mountain School students will be selling raffle tickets prior to and on the day of the Home Tour. This year’s raffle will offer over $10,500 in prizes, including: a $4,500 Gorsuch Ltd. shopping spree; beautiful earrings from Betteridge Jewelers; ski, spa, and entertainment packages; and a luxury getaway to any Rock Resorts property. Raffle tickets cost $6 each or $30 for six tickets. A full description of the raffle prizes can be found on the inside back cover of the Home Tour Magazine.

All proceeds from ticket sales, The Gourmet Pantry, the Home Tour Magazine, and the Scholarship Raffle benefit Vail Mountain School’s financial aid fund. In the 2010-11 school year, 35% of the student body will receive over $1 million in need-based tuition assistance.

Connolly comments, “The popularity of the Home Tour comes from what it’s trying to accomplish. Over 1/3 of the children at VMS receive financial aid. The funds raised help the school broaden its population and help families whose children might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.”

Tickets for the Tour are $45 in advance and $50 on the day of the Tour, and include the tour of homes, lunch by Larkspur, and complimentary parking and transportation. To purchase tickets and learn more about senior citizen and group discounts, visit www.vms.edu/hometour or call 477-7169.

Founded in 1962, Vail Mountain School is Eagle and Summit Country’s oldest and only independent, college preparatory school for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, VMS has been serving boys and girls in our mountain community for 48 years. The school’s curriculum is enhanced by fine art, music, performing arts, and athletic programs, as well as an all-school ski program and age-appropriate backcountry options for all grades. Headmaster Peter Abuisi has led the school since 1978.

Vail Mountain School Announces 39th Annual Home Tour

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:13:25 -0400

Tour 7 spectacular homes on Septemer 19

VMS parent and Home Tour Chair Mike Connolly comments, “I’m always struck by how gracious the homeowners are to welcome our guests. It’s a big commitment, and we’re always very grateful.”

New this year, Vail Mountain School Home Tour Magazine sponsors and advertisers will provide information and free “swag” in a trade show format at the school.

Alpine Arts Center of the Vail Valley

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:17:19 -0400

Up and coming classes

Fall Art Classes Available at the Alpine Arts Center

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:11:24 -0400

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