ATTN: Teva Mountain Games Fly Fisher People

We recently learned that all 8 finalists in the Costa Del Mar 2 Fly X-Stream at the 2009 Teva Mountain Games will receive a slick pair of Costa Del Mar "Blackfin Silver Mirror 580" sunglasses. The shades retail at $249 and the hook-up for finalists will be on top of the already legendary SWAG bag that all competitors at the Teva Mountain Games receive.

We post this for two reasons. One, because it is just another reason to enter the Costa Del Mar 2 Fly X-Stream at the Teva Mountain Games and two, because this is one of the events at the Mountain Games that does fill up.

Thus, if you are reading this, and, want to compete... you need to go register yesterday because space is limited. You can register for all events at the Teva Mountain Games HERE.

Mark your calendars for the 2009 Teva Mountain Games -- June 4-7, 2009.

FLY FISHING PHOTOS FROM THE 2008 MOUNTAIN GAMES:

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New VPAC Radio - Summer 2009

As the VPAC summer 2009 season draws near, we have compiled a selection of music from artists playing the venue during the summer 2009 season. Tickets for the entire season will be on sale June 1 at 11am MST. Tickets for Michael Bolton, Diana Krall, Blood Sweat & Tears with special guest Chuck Negron and Peter Frampton are on sale now!

Enjoy the songs below and get ready for the VPAC Summer 2009 season!

VPAC RADIO SUMMER 09:

VPAC Summer 09 Concert Series

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Beijing Olympian Craig Sets Sights On Teva Mountain Games

How often do you get the chance to measure your performance against that of an Olympian? If you're not an Olympic calibre athlete, perhaps never. Unless of course you enter the SoBe X-Country Mountain Bike Race, presented by Sprint at the Teva Mountain Games and try to pedal to the medal against 2008 Beijing Olympic Mountain Bike Team member Adam Craig.

Craig is one of the most recognizable names on the off-road cycling circuit, collecting 12 national championships titles in various disciplines of bike racing, including the 2007 and 2008 Elite U.S. National Cross Country crowns.

But Adam's competitive landscape extends beyond the world of cycling as he spends a portion of his free time serving as the co-driver of a two-man rally car racing team. In this role, he is responsible for deciphering instructions that explain what is around each blind corner and relaying them to the driver.

So clip in and tighten down that helmet because Olympian Adam Craig will be in the house when the start gun goes off for the SoBe X-Country Mountain Bike competition, presented by Sprint, on Saturday, June 6.

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TMG Course Profiles - 1/2 Marathon + Hill Climb

This just in: Vail Pass has been plowed.

Members of our staff have reported that crews have cleared the bike path on both sides of the pass as of this weekend.

Thus, training for the Triumph Development Vail Pass 1/2 Marathon and Fetzer Vineyards Hill Climb is officially on.
Registration for both events is still open.

Check out new course profiles for both events below... click on each image for a larger version. Note that the profiles represent data as of 4.28.09... Special thanks to Delorme for supplying the GPS units to make this possible as the official GPS partner of the 2009 Teva Mountain Games.

Saturday, June 6
TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT VAIL PASS 1/2 MARATHON:















Sunday, June 7
FETZER VINEYARDS HILL CLIMB:

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Blast from the Past - Zoltan

Enjoy a blast from 2005 with Zoltan, the winner of the 2005 Teva Mountain Games Filmaker Shootout.

If you are wondering... no, you can NOT use a tube for the Bud Light Lime Steep Creek Championships on Homestake Creek. But we did enjoy the film.

Mark your calendars for the 2009 Teva Mountain Games June 4-7.

ZOLTAN - 2005 Filmaker Shootout Winner:

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2009 American Ski Classic - Plum TV

Check out a nice feature Plum Vail produced for the 2009 Korbel California American Ski Classic.

Check back soon for photos from the 2009 American Ski Classic!

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Frogs Gone Fishin' Holds Public Vote Lead Midway Through Polling

We're halfway through our online public voting process to determine the band for the July 7 Bud Light Hot Summer Nights free show and Denver-based Frogs Gone Fishin' holds the lead by almost 800 votes over current runner-up Gaslight Street

As of this posting, we have received a total of 7,333 votes at hotsummernightsconcerts.com, with the Frogs definitely benefitting from having posted the contest on their website and sending it out to their fan base.

However, it aint over till it's over and we still have two more weeks for the public to register their votes. We'll announce the winning band on May 1.

In addition to the top two vote getters, Bonfire Dub has settled into third position, with Outformation, Great American Taxi, DJ Logic, Socialibrium and Global Noize holding down the 4-8 postions respectively in the poll.

The 2009 Bud Light Hot Summer Nights free concert series will officially kick off June 16 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail with the Southern sounds of JJ Grey and Mofro. This show will signal the beginning of nine weeks of free music and dance shows, every Tuesday evening.

Time is running out. If you haven't voted yet, or you haven't voted enough, log on and show your support for one of our eight public pick bands. Do it today.

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The Fabulous 80's Are Alive And Well

If Wednesday night's crowd is any indication, the fabulous 80's are still very much alive and well...and living in the Vail Valley's closets as a vast array of crazies of all shapes and sizes descended on Vail Village for the final Bud Light Street Beat show of the season, featuring Chadzilla & The Asteroids.

As Chad and company cranked out the tunes that transported the overflow crowd back to the days when everything was neon and the standup video game ruled the universe, the percentage of concert-goers clad in leg warmers, track suits, shoulder pads and Madonna lingerie outerwear grew with each new rendition of Van Halen, AC/DC and U2.













Of course, the chance to win a new pair of Atomic Snoop Daddies skis for the best 80's costume certainly did not dampen anyone's 80's enthusiasm, but there were those that obviously vowed to dress the part, contest or not.

In addition to the contest and the awarding of the Volvo C-30 Grand Prize to Reyna Romero of Leadville, the evening was capped off with an impromptu "stage show" as six young ladies, fluent in 80's fashion, headed out onto the stage to provide "rhythmic accompaniment" to the band's encore.












All in all, it was most certainly a night for the ages, at least 1980-89, but then that comes from someone whose wardrobe is an 80's revival, in and of itself.

If you didn't get enough 80's, or free music last night at Bud Light Street Beat be sure to check out Spring Back to Vail this weekend... free concerts from Chris Issak, O.A.R., world championships of pond skimming... you can get all that info HERE.

MORE PHOTOS FROM STREET BEAT, 80's, VOLVO GIVE-AWAY:

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Aceyalone confirmed for Mountains of Music at Teva Mountain Games

Today we bring you news of yet another Free Concert booking.

Aceyalone & The Lonely Ones will officially be playing Mountains of Music on Friday, June 5 for the Teva Mountain Games at 6pm. The show will take place at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail Village on the heels of the Tamarama Free Concert slated for Thursday June 4.

The Los Angeles-based freestyle hip hop pioneer Aceyalone has produced nine solo albums since 1995 and has launched a global underground buzz with nearly 50 appearances on other artists’ works. Aceyalone’s newest effort, The Lonely Ones was released in March 2009, and critics are hailing his risk taking and unparalleled creativity. Aceyalone weaves funk, soul, doo-wop and swing into his one-of-a-kind lyricism. What comes out of it is fresh hip hop that never gets old.

LISTEN TO ACEYALONE & THE LONELY ONES:

The Lonely Ones

WATCH ACEYALONE ft. BIONIK "THE WAY IT WAS:"

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80's Costume Contest at the Final Bud Light Street Beat

It's 80's night on Wednesday, April 15 as the stellar 80's cover band, Chadzilla & The Asteroids finish out the final concert of the 2009 Bud Light Street Beat free concert series. Dress in your totally awesome 80's garb (like these guys) for your chance to win a new pair of Atomic Snoop Daddies with bindings. (Some pretty sweet skis!) So, break out your legwarmers, padded shoulders, banana clips and Reeboks, and head out to Checkpoint Charlie in style! Don't forget, the 2009 Volvo C30 will also be given away this night, so BRING YOUR VALID I.D. in case you get called up to the stage as one of our finalists. Thanks everyone for a great season...

INSPIRATION FOR YOUR COSTUME:

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David Hallberg confirmed for International Evenings of Dance

A new dancer was just added to the impressive lineup for International Evenings of Dance I & II at the 2009 Vail International Dance Festival - August 8 & 9, 2009.

David Hallberg of the American Ballet Theatre will return once again after stunning crowds at the 2006 Festival.

To get more information about all the dancers performing for International Evenings of Dance including Sofiane Sylve, Matthew Rushing, Ashley Bouder, Tiler Peck, Daniel Ulbricht and many more please CLICK HERE.

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You Can Meet Michael Bolton!

Superstar Michael Bolton will be appearing in concert at the Vilar Performing Arts Center this summer on August 24, 2009. If you make a donation to underwrite the show, you will receive backstage passes to meet Michael Bolton in person! Please contact Jason Denhart at 970-748-5923 or for details on how to become an underwriter at the VPAC.

Check out some recent underwriter photos from Complexions and Martin Short below!

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STARS Performance - "Cinderella" Opera Colorado

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. Each year, the Vilar Performing Arts Center provides free transportation and tickets to more than 4,000 Eagle, Summit and Lake County students to expose them to the thrill of live performing arts.

On March 31, we hosted local students for "Cinderella" Opera Colorado. Complete with ugly stepsisters, a wicked step-father and a prince disguised as a servant, this opera rendition of the time tested classic was a perfect fit for the STARS program. Some children even dressed up as Cinderella for the actual performance!

There are two remaining STARS performances this season for local area students (the general public can also purchase tickets). "Junie B. Jones" on 4.8 and "Darwin" on April 22.

PHOTOS FROM "CINDERELLA" OPERA COLORADO:

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Krall and Bolton Tickets on sale now!

Tickets are on sale NOW for the two biggest concert events of the summer season! Diana Krall will take the VPAC stage on August 2, and Michael Bolton will perform on August 24. The shows went on sale at 11am this morning, and all 3 phone lines in the VPAC box office are ringing off the hook! Don’t wait to buy your tickets – they are going fast, and by buying early, you’ll have the best choice of seats. Read more about Krall and Bolton here.

LISTEN TO MUSIC FROM KRALL AND BOLTON:

VPAC Summer 09 Concert Series

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Celebrate the Beat - Final Avon Elementary Performance

We've had an incredible winter residency for Celebrate the Beat. Celebrate The Beat (CTB) teaches inspirational music and dance classes which help children discover their potential by motivating them to believe in themselves, value artistic expression and develop a personal standard of excellence.

This Friday, April 10th Avon Elementary School students will have their final performance at 6pm at Avon Elementary School. Check out the video below from the final Meadow Mountain Elementary School performance on February 27. Over 120 students took the stage at Battle Mountain High School to perform for parents, teachers, siblings and the community.

The winter CTB residency will run through May, so check back soon for additional winter footage. Also mark your calendars for the Summer CTB residency July 27 - August 2. The summer program runs in conjunction with the Vail International Dance Festival. This week-long workshop is open to children ages 9 -11. Half-day classes will take place Monday through Friday at Avon Elementary School, concluding with a public performance at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater on Sunday, August 2. For more information, or to register for the workshop, please contact Jen Reid at 970.949.1999.

MEADOW MOUNTAIN CTB 2.27.09:

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Daron Rahlves Blog About the Korbel American Ski Classic

Check out Daron Rahlves blog post about being a legend at the 2009 Korbel California American Ski Classic.

We wish him all the best in his training for the 2010 Winter Olympics!

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Bud Light Hot Summer Nights - 2009 Public Pick

Help us pick one band for Bud Light Hot Summer Nights!

Back by popular demand, we are opening the selection process for the summer free concert series to the public. We did this for the first time for our winter free concert series, Bud Light Street Beat -- The public spoke, voted for Panjea... and we booked them. True to form, the show rocked and you can check out the video below.

Bands in contention for the Hot Summer Nights Public Pick include:
DJ Logic - full band with special guests
Global Noize
Socialibrium
Outformation
Frogs gone fishin
Bonfire Dub
Gaslight Street
Great American Taxi

You can vote as many times as you like and there is no need to register!


CLICK HERE TO START VOTING


BUD LIGHT STREET BEAT PUBLIC PICK WINNERS - PANJEA:

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First Band Confirmed for Teva Mountain Games

The first of three free shows for the 2009 Teva Mountain Games has officially been booked. Tamarama will kick off Mountains of Music for 2009 and ring in the Games as the first big act at Checkpoint Charlie.

Taking their name from a little known Australian beach where they grew up, Tamarama's Jay Lyon and Nicolas "Pottsy" Potts have nurtured a sound reflecting life on the shores of OZ. With a mix of folk, rock and reggae rhythms, breezy melodies and easy going lyrics, the duo's music represents the tranquility of ocean living.

Check back soon as we are close to announcing the remaining two acts including a large headliner!

Mark your calendars for the 2009 Teva Mountain Games June 4-7. Complete event details can be found at http://www.tevamountaingames.com/ and registration is OPEN!

LISTEN TO TAMARAMA:

Tamarama Playlist

WATCH TAMARAMA:

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For those about to rock - we bring you Hell's Belles!

Bud Light Street Beat tonight will rock.... period.

The loudest installment of the free concert series Bud Light Street Beat gets underway tonight at 6pm at the Arrabelle at Vail Square when the all female AC/DC tribute band Hell's Belle's takes the stage.

Armed with a truckload of AC/DC classics, including “Back in Black”, “TNT”, “Hells Bells”, “Highway to Hell” and “You Shook Me All Night Long”, the Belles do more than justice to the Aussie legends. On more than one occasion, they have been told they manage to “out-AC/DC AC/DC”.

We know it is snowing pretty hard out there right now but have no fear... it does not typically hurt the attendance. Don't believe us? Check out the video below from last weeks John Brown's Body show. Similar conditions persisted last week and we still had thousands dancing in Vail Village... just bring a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm and the Bud Light cold.

ROCKING THROUGH THE BLIZZARD LAST WEEK:

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