Photo courtesy of Sinfonica de Mineria
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
The 37th annual Bravo! Vail Music Festival kicks off Thursday and runs through Aug. 1. Over the six-week festival, Bravo! Vail will host three internationally acclaimed resident orchestras: the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. For the first time, Bravo! Vail will welcome a guest orchestra from Latin America, Mexico’s renowned Sinfonica de Mineria. These musicians will open the festival on Thursday and perform two more performances at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.
Saturday’s performance will be a special treat, featuring flamenco dancing and singing, while Sunday’s performance will feature special string instruments, Venezuelan cuatro and trumpets in a lively performance that will close the Sinfónica de Mineria’s Vail concert.
For a fuller experience, come a little early and join the pre-concert talk at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, moderated by Heeseung Lee of the University of Northern Colorado in the lobby of the venue’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, or join the Sinfónica de Mineria conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto immediately after the performance on Sunday.
Lawn seats are $34 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Pavilion seating varies depending on where you sit. For schedules, tickets and more information about performances, visit BravoVail.org..
Friday Fun
Speaking of music, there are some fun ways to enjoy music and flamenco dancing: check out the events happening on Friday in Beaver Creek, Lionshead and Arrowhead.
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Flamenco Friday
Have you been to the new Aritza Spanish Tapas and Wine Bar, which opened last winter? It’s a hot spot for Spanish food in Beaver Creek, and on Fridays it brings an international vibe with authentic flamenco dancing. Dwende Flamenco Every Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Jessica Pinto will perform a traditional tablao show accompanied by Diego Espinosa on guitar and Santiago Doglione on cajón.
While you watch the show, enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine in the Basque tradition, including delicious tapas like patatas bravas and jamon iberico, pintxos and paella, all paired with the restaurant’s extensive Spanish wine list. Visit AritzaBC.com. For more details:
Aloha Friday
Enjoy the views and live music on Fridays while enjoying a Hawaiian-inspired menu at the foot of Lionshead. New this year is Aloha Fridays, featuring live music from local favorites Tim and Taylor from 12pm to 3pm. After a hike or bike ride in the mountains, fill up on a $10 poke bowl and wash it down with a $12 alcoholic slushie. Check out their Instagram page. For more details:
Arrowhead FAC
This Friday, Arrowhead is hosting its first Friday Afternoon Club. Come to the plaza by the patio of Broken Arrow Cafe to enjoy live music with different bands taking to the stage every Friday from now through August 23. FAC will run from 5pm to 7:30pm, and food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Other Farmers Markets
Last weekend, the Edwards Farmers Market returned to its weekly Saturday schedule, while the Vail Farmers Market and Art Show returned to its Sunday schedule, and this week they will be joined by the Minturn Market and Eagle Farmers Market.
Minturn Market
Founded 27 years ago, Minturn Market is held in the heart of downtown Minturn. Visitors to Minturn Market come for the produce, but stay for the food trucks, clothing vendors, artist exhibits, baked goods and other prepared foods you can bring to your backyard barbecue, jewelry, pet supplies, musicians and more. Dave Anderson will perform from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Tim Campbell will perform from noon to 2 p.m.
For the little ones, the Kids Zone will return with a climbing wall, bounce house, face painting, a make-your-own stuffed animal corner and more.
Minturn Market will be open every weekday from June 22 to September 7 from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine. For more information, visit Minturn.org..
Eagle Farmers Market & Art Show
The Eagle Farmers Market and Art Show is a sister event to the Vail Farmers Market and Art Show, which takes place on Sundays in Vail Village. Each week, it features about 35-40 vendors offering produce, artisanal products and handmade goods. The Eagle Farmers Market and Art Show runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through Sept. 28 at Eagle Town Park. For more information, visit EagleFarmersMarketAndArtShow.com..
Summer Solstice Trail Run
The Dynafit Trail Running Series continues with the next stop being Beaver Creek. Celebrate summer with the Summer Solstice 10K, 5K or Kids Fun Run. The course starts and finishes at the base of Centennial Express (No. 6), climbs near Haymeadow Express (No. 1) and continues up Aspen Glade, Beaver Lake and Lost Buck Spur trails, depending on the race length selected.
The 10K race will start at 9am, followed by the 5K and Kids Fun Run. Join us for an after-party with awards and prizes. Participants will receive a free beer (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) at Beaver Creek Chophouse upon presenting their participant bib number. All participants will be entered into a drawing for great prizes from sponsors. Participants must be in attendance to win.
The event is also a fundraiser for the Vail Valley Charitable Foundation. To register, visit VailRec.com..
Stellabration
On Sunday, the good people at Rocky Mountain Taco in Minturn will host a Stellabration in honor of Stella, the beloved mascot who was a part of the restaurant for many years. Stella recently passed away, but as a way to give back, Stella’s owner and Rocky Mountain Taco restaurateur Dan Purtell will be hosting a charity event to benefit Eagle County Animal Services.
The event will be very similar to Stella’s fabulous Quinceañera held last fall. There will be drink specials and live music by Carmage and DJ Crusher Jones. Friendly dogs are welcome but must stay on the patio on a leash. There will also be dog cakes made by Dan Sweets. Eagle County Animal Services will also be at the event with pets available for adoption.
To help keep Eagle County Animal Services running, bring in used or new items like dog and cat collars, leashes, beds, toys, or even rolls of paper towels or laundry detergent. With your donation, you’ll receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win some great prizes.
The event runs from 3 to 6 pm, and if you can’t attend in person there is a GoFundMe link. Those who would like to donate can post their donation on Rocky Mountain Taco’s Instagram profile. Purtell said she will also be taking Eagle County Animal Services staff shopping and helping them purchase other items they need.
