Opera Superstar and Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Bryn Terfel is going to perform at the 2nd Annual Vilar Performing Arts Center Gala in Beaver Creek, Colorado on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 6:30pm onwards. Tickets are $150.

Bryn Terfel is a towering presence in the international music world, whether in opera, Broadway, folk song, oratorio or popular song, live or recorded. The combination of a great voice, immaculate diction, commanding stage presence and flair for acting has made Bryn Terfel the hottest property in opera throughout the world.

All proceeds from this gala evening with benefit the Vilar Performing Arts Center.

For more information on online tickets and more visit: http://vilarpac.org/. To know more on other events and activities happening in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado, visit: Golden Key’s Events Calendar Guide

The dancers of Diavolo Dance Theatre are going to perform live at the Vilar Performing Arts Center located in the heart of Colorado’s Beaver Creek Resort in Beaver Creek on February 7th from 12pm. Tickets are $11 for children and $14 for adults. The STARS (Support The Arts Reaching Students) series of performances is offered to promote artistic, educational and cultural enrichment to local students with in-school workshops and daytime shows at the theatre.

To purchase tickets online CLICK HERE!. For more information visit: http://vilarpac.org/. To know more on other Musical Events hapenning in Vail Valley, Colorado, visit Golden Key’s 2012 Cultural Guide for Vail.

The 2012 Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer starting February 10-12 calls for events that include mixed climbing, mountain, Big Air, and dual slalom biking, Nordic and telemark skiing, ski mountaineering and snowshoe racing with $60,000 in prize money on the line, along with a one-day vertical challenge in Vail’s legendary Back Bowls. For more information visit: tevamountaingames.com

Now you can choose to rent your own snowmobile and enjoy the freedom of the Colorado backcountry on your own Unguided Snowmobile Tour at Nova Guides Camp Hale location. Choose your own time frame and time of day and explore endless miles of pristine trails in the Colorado mountains.

With access to the Vail Pass Recreation area within the White River National Forest, you’ll have over a 100 miles of trails to choose from! Certainly enough riding for a full-day, eight-hour rental, you can also just come out for as little as an hour if you’d like.

PRICING is based on how long you’d like to go. For more details see the Price Chart below or to know more visit: http://novaguides.com/snowmobile-rentals.php:

Welcome to Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, Colorado and watch modern bluegrass musicians, Drew Emmitt and Bill Nershi perform live on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:30pm. With years of collective experience under their belts, the two legendary jambands –Drew with Leftover Salmon, Bill with the String Cheese Incident have done the stadium-filling, high-profile rock ‘n’ roll thing to perfection.

Tickets are $28 (general admission) and are available Online or by phone at (888) 920-ARTS(2787) or in person at the VPAC Box Office in Beaver Creek or Marketplace Box Office in Vail Village.

For more information on other Cultural Events happening in Vail Valley Colorado visit: Golden Key’s 2012 Cultural Guide

Welcome to Vail Valley, Colorado during 2012 Winter Teva Mountain Games for a great season of adventure sports, music, art and much more. The first Annual Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer features competitions in mixed climbing, mountain, Big Air, and dual slalom biking, Nordic and telemark skiing, ski mountaineering and snowshoe racing with $60,000 in prize money on the line, along with a one-day vertical challenge in Vail’s legendary Back Bowls. The winter festival in Vail comes to life with free concerts, films, photo comp and more.

Nova Guides is offering Top of the Rockies Half-Day (3 Hour) Snowmobile Tours and Scenic Snowcat Tours during this Holiday Season. Check out the schedule for the different tours below:

Top of the Rockies Half-Day (3 Hour) Snowmobile Tours:

Morning Half-Day – Our most popular ‘Top of the Rockies’ tours begin with transportation from the hotel, or guests can drive out to us. We’ll explore the famed Camp Hale area, home to the former 10th Mtn. Division, and climb up to elevations of 12,500 feet! All morning tours include a hot lunch from our restaurant. Guests can relax by the fire and enjoy a hot chocolate before returning back to the hotel.

Time: 8:30 am pickup, 2:30 return (with lunch)
Drivers: $225 Passengers: $60

Top of the Rockies Half-Day (3 Hour) Snowmobile Tours:

Afternoon Half-Day – The afternoon tour includes all the great riding on the same 2012 snowmobiles as the morning tour, only without the lunch.

Time: 12:30 pm pickup, 5:30 return
Drivers: $215 Passengers: $60

Tigiwon (2 Hour) Snowmobile Tours:

Our Tigiwon snowmobile location just outside of Minturn is a great option for all levels. Because the tours are a little shorter than our Top of the Rockies tours, this tour is ideal for anyone looking to experience a great snowmobile ride without necessarily dedicating a day away from the slopes.

We’ll take a pit stop midway for hot chocolate at our backcountry yurt. Great views of the Back Bowls!
Times (door-to-door): 8:30 – 12:30 11:00 – 3:00 or 1:30 – 5:30
Drivers: $140 Passengers: $50

Scenic Snowcat Tours:

Travel in warmth and comfort in our 13 passenger, fully enclosed and heated four-track vehicle that maneuvers over the snow. You’ll enjoy breath-taking views of the White River National Forest at historic Camp Hale. Climb to elevations as high as 12,500 feet with panoramic 360 degree vistas and enjoy the pristine beauty of the Colorado Rockies and the Continental Divide. 4 person minimum

Times (door-to-door): 8:30 – 1:30 and 11:00 – 4:00 with lunch
Adults: $100 Children (12 and under): $90
Afternoon Tour (no lunch): 1:30 – 5:30
Adults: $95 Children (12 and under): $80

For more information visit: http://novaguides.com/. To download NOVA GUIDES Holiday 2011/2012 Schedule CLICK HERE!

Planning a vacation to Vail, Colorado during this winter holiday season with your family and friends? Then do visit “Vail Family Holidaze” - the perfect place for family celebration of the season starting Dec. 17 - 25 and 31, 2011. From holiday concerts, world-class ice skating shows with world champion and Olympic skaters like Patrick Chan, Kids Zone activities and New Year’s Eve entertainment, you won’t find a more festive atmosphere in which to spend quality time with the family than Vail.

Event Schedule:

Saturday, December 17
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Slifer Plaza in Vail Village from 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 18
Jingle Bellz at Snowshoe, Lionshead from 8 a.m.

Monday, December 19
Candy Cane Patrol at Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m.
Kids Zone at Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m.
Santa’s Workshop at The Four Seasons Vail from 3-6 p.m.
Wonder Voice – Free holiday concert at Solaris Plaza from 5 p.m.
Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20
Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m.
Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m.
Santa’s Workshop, Vail Marriott from 3-6 p.m.
Colorado Children’s Chorale – Free concert at Solaris Plaza from 5 p.m.
Menorah Lighting, Slifer Plaza in Vail Village from 5 p.m.
Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead 7-9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21
Candy Cane Patrol at Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m.
Kids Zone at Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m.
Santa’s Workshop at The Antlers from 3-6 p.m.
Skate with the Stars at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink from 3:15-4 p.m.
Winter Solstice on Ice at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink from 5 p.m.
Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 22
Candy Cane Patrol at Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m.
Kids Zone at Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m.
Santa’s Workshop at Manor Vail from 3-6 p.m.
Skate with the Stars at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink from 3:15-4 p.m.
Winter Solstice on Ice at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink from 5 p.m.
Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m.

Friday, December 23
Candy Cane Patrol at Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m.
Kids Zone at Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m.
Santa’s Workshop at Arrabelle at Vail Square from 3-6 p.m.
Skate with the Stars at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink from 3:15-4 p.m.
Winter Solstice on Ice at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink from 5 p.m.
Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 24
Carolers at the Vista Bahn, Lionshead and Golden Peak base areas from 9-10 a.m.
Candy Cane Patrol at the Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m.
Kids Zone at the Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m.
Kids After Dark Party at Lionshead at the base of the gondola from 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, December 25
Carolers at the Vista Bahn, Lionshead and Golden Peak base areas from 9-10 a.m.

Saturday, December 31
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks at Golden Peak from 6:15 p.m.
First Night Family Activities at the Adventure Ridge from 7-10 p.m.
Vail New Year’s Eve 2012 at the Dobson Arena from 8 p.m–1:30 a.m.

Watch the video from last year’s Vail Family Holidaze below!

For more information on full event schedule and for a taste of what to expect visit: http://www.vail.com/events/holidaze#eventdescriptions#Top

Nova Guides offers an array of exciting activities during this Winter Holiday Season with Guided Snowmobile Tours in the beautiful Vail Valley. With brand new Ski-Doo and Polaris snowmobiles, enjoy the latest 2012 features such as heated handle grips for both the drivers and passengers and more. All early season tours will take place at the Camp Hale location and include transportation from the Vail and Beaver Creek area. Download and print the early season flyer or visit: http://novaguides.com/snowmobile-tours.php.

Schedule:
Trip: Morning 2-Hour Tour
Pickup in Vail/BC: 8:30 am
Expected Dropoff: 12:30 pm
$140/driver $50/passenger
Kids 8 and under ride free!

Trip: Afternoon 2-Hour Tour
Pickup in Vail/BC: 12:30 pm
Expected Dropoff: 4:30 pm
$140/driver $50/passenger
Kids 8 and under ride free!

For more information visit: http://novaguides.com/ or connect with Nova Guides in Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/NovaGuides. To know more on other events and activities during the 2011-12 winter season visit: Golden Key’s 2011-12 Events Calendar

Restaurants

1. Alpine Tavern: Check out this restaurant for traditional Thanksgiving meal. For more information visit: http://www.alpinetavernvail.net/

2. Blue River Bistro: Serving traditional Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 10:30 pm. Also serving Italian-American menu. Visit website: http://www.blueriverbistro.com/ for more information

3. Ludwig’s: Serving traditional turkey dish, roast elk loin, or chestnut-crusted turbot filet. Also offering contemporary American and European Cuisine. Website: http://www.opentable.com/ludwigs?ref=551&scpref=106&d=11%2f24%2f2011+6%3a00%3a00+PM

4. 7One5: Located in the Marriott in Vail. Serving Thanksgiving dinner. Call at (970) 476-4444. Visit website: http://www.opentable.com/7-one-5-vail-marriott

To know more on restaurants and menu specials during the Thanksgiving Day visit: http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=1&m=5