Vail Dance Festival debuts, art shows, Tube-a-Palooza and a final event at Wolcott Yacht Club this weekend in the Vail Valley
From ways to cool off in the summer heat to finding your next piece of art from a local or international artist, the calendar is full of activities
Vail Dance Festival
The Vail Dance Festival is in full swing with plenty of performances to see and events to participate in. From dancing with the pros at Dancing in the Streets and listening in on podcast recordings to seeing collaborations and new works at the International Evenings of Dance, there’s a ton of events on this weekend’s Vail Dance calendar.
“You won’t want to miss the legendary International Evenings of Dance this weekend with three unique programs packed with unforgettable performances and a host of Festival debuts including Chlo茅 Misseldine of American Ballet Theatre and Ryan Tomash from the Royal Danish Ballet who is now joining New York City Ballet, a new work by Tiler Peck, and appearances by today’s most exciting dancers from ballet to tap to modern and more,” said Damian Woetzel, artistic director of the Vail Dance Festival.
Celebrate the Beat opens up the night on Friday with a high-energy performance featuring local Eagle County students. These kids have been working hard perfecting their moves in this free program that allows them to share the stage with Vail Dance Festival stars.
“On Sunday innovation takes center stage with the festival debut of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek,” Woetzel said.
Earlier on Sunday, join in on the fun with Dancing in the Streets, which takes place literally on the streets of Vail, on the corner of Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive. Members of BalletX will host an interactive pop-up performance where you get to be a part of the action. For tickets, information on shows and artists, go to .
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Beaver Creek Art Festival
A summer tradition that has been going on for 37 years, the Beaver Creek Art Festival is one of the not-to-miss events of the summer. Check out the beautiful and diverse art that fills Beaver Creek Village. International, national, regional and local artists will be in attendance which gives event goers a chance to meet them and learn about their craft. Some artists may even be actively working on a piece, so it is a perfect opportunity to ask questions about their technique. Painting, jewelry, sculpture, wood working, glasswork and more will be found all throughout Beaver Creek Village.
This event is hosted by Howard Alan Events, producer of the nation’s finest juried art shows. A juried show means that the artists were selected by an independent jury, ensuring that the art showcased is the best of the best and will be from a wide variety of mediums and price points. The show will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. This will be the final stop on the Colorado Summer of Art Tour. For more information go to .
First Friday Gallery Night
Speaking of art, join the Art Guild at Avon for its First Friday Gallery Night from 5-7 p.m. This monthly exhibit includes various forms of art such as paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations and mixed media pieces. The Vail Valley has quite a few artists and this exhibit showcases the works of the Vail Valley Art Guild members and takes viewers on a journey exploring their various talents. Local musician Brent Gordon will be playing saxophone and singing tunes.
Volunteers and some of the artists will be on hand to explain their pieces. Stop in, look around, ask questions and enjoy each piece. If something catches your eye, everything is for sale. Shopping local, supporting local art and artists and investing in art with meaning to you is a win-win for everybody. For more information about the event and the guild, go to . Here you’ll also find information on membership, workshops, how to sell your work and more while joining a community of creative people.
Minturn’s First Fridays
The town of Minturn is also joining in on the First Friday fun. After taking a break for the July 4th holiday, Minturn’s First Fridays are back and this month’s host is The Bunkhouse in downtown Minturn, an affordable place offering hostel-style lodging. The First Fridays party will be held from 5-7 p.m. on the Bunkhouse deck with live music by Jen Mack. Word has it that Friday is International Beer Day and to celebrate attendees will receive two free drink tickets good for beer or wine. Canned cocktails will also be available for purchase.
In addition to the free drinks and music, cornhole, ping-pong the Full Belly food truck will be selling food. Right next door, Minturn Whisky Company will also be offering whisky tastings and cocktails during Friday’s event. Public parking is available in the municipal parking lot but is limited. Carpooling, walking and biking are recommended where possible. For more information, go to .
Tube-A-Palooza at Eagle River Park
The temperatures have been heating up, so if you are looking to beat the heat, head to the Eagle River Park in Eagle and cool off during the 2nd Annual Tube-A-Palooza. The Town of Eagle has teamed up with Sage Outdoor Adventures to provide inner tubes and an afternoon of fun from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. If you’ve never been to Eagle River Park, it is one of Eagle County’s best amenities. Bring along some snacks and enjoy the picnic area and lawn games. Life jackets are required and closed-toe shoes or some water booties are a good idea. This event is Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For more information, go to .
Last FAC of the summer at Wolcott Yacht Club
You may have heard about a few things happening at the Wolcott Yacht Club this summer, and for the uninitiated, there are no yachts mooring up at this location. But you may see some rafters and fishermen coming in after a day on the Eagle or Colorado Rivers at this joint. Harley riders, road bikers and those just passing through also enjoy this iconic location that used to host the most popular FAC in Eagle County.
Stop by for the last FAC of the summer from 2鈥�9 p.m. on Friday for an afternoon filled with food from The Rose of Edwards, drinks and live music by local musician Dave Perron. Learn more at the .
Family Day at Eagle County History Museum
Kids and their families can learn about Eagle County’s history with hands-on exhibits that will be outside the Eagle County History Museum. This Family Day is being offered on Saturday from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Learn how the early pioneers lived and see exhibits of a miner’s golf pan or an assayer’s scale, learn about the importance of railroads, harvesting ice and more.
The Eagle County History Museum is located at 100 Fairgrounds Road in Eagle. The cost is $3 for kids and $10 for a family. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Learn more at ECHS@EagleCountyHistoricalSociety.com.
