The annual Cow Ballet supports Mountain Town Music
The endless recreation of alpine skiing and mountain biking make Park City a world-class destination in the winter and summer, but it’s the people who turn this lively town into a true year-round destination. From sporting events to nightlife benefits to eco-friendly street fairs, Park City’s enthusiastic commitment to giving keeps this town thriving through shoulder season.
10 Can’t-Miss Events this Fall:
1. September 4:Park City Point to Point Post-Race Event
Watch the exciting finish of the Point to Point mountain bike race at a festive party hosted by The Canyons Resort. A raffle to support Mountain Trails Foundation will start at 3 p.m. with the drawing held at 6 p.m. Prizes range from Rossignol skis to a Cannondale town bike. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five.
2. September 10 and 11: Fall Round Up Classic Car Show Benefit
Presented by the OOFCC Car Club and Oakley City, this annual classic car show benefits the Wasatch/Summit County Children’s Justice Center and Peace House. Held on Center Street in Oakley at 6 p.m., the two-day event features food, music and dancing on Friday with a country breakfast, poker run and hot wheel races on Saturday. Entry fee is $25 per vehicle. Call 435-783-5658 for more information.
3. September 11 and 12: EarthWell Festival at Kimball Junction
EarthWell is a two-day, eco-friendly festival featuring a solar-powered DJ booth, organic foods, green building demonstrations, holistic healing, nutrition, organic gardening, health, recreation and eco friendly products.
4. September 11: Cow Ballet to support Mountain Town Music
Join the Cow Ballet at Woodenshoe Park in Peoa to support Mountain Town Music. Featuring live music by Muddpuddle and other local artists, the bovine ballet offers fun games for kids and adults including a cow pie long jump, cow pie bingo, opportunity drawings, a dunk tank, and many more festivities. Entrance is $10.
5. September 19: International Peace Day at the Park Silly Sunday Market
Cities across the world will honor peace in a unifying celebration on Sunday, September 19. Park City is taking part in the global festivities with a special Park Silly Sunday Market filled with crafts, music and announcements. The eco-friendly Skilly Market runs every Sunday through the end of September from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6. September 24: Annual Charity Park City Gallery Stroll
The Utah Environmental Congress is this year’s featured guest at the annual Charity Gallery Stroll on Friday, September 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Mangelsen – Images of Nature gallery on Main Street will host food and drinks while offering a chance win a hand-signed limited edition photograph by Thomas Mangelsen, “Eyes of the Wolf.” Admission is free and open to the public.
7. October 1: Back to our Roots – Scholarship Fundraiser at Harry O’s
A concert to scholarship funds for Park City High School graduates. Concert starts at 7 p.m.
8. October 19: The PINK Half-Marathon
Utah’s first ever women’s-only half-marathon will start at Kearns Bvld and wind through Park City’s beautiful trail system before ending to a lively scene at the Newpark Center. Held in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all proceeds from the race will benefit the Utah Cancer Research and Education for Women Network. The race is capped at 500 participants, and each will receive a sponsored goodie bag. Sign up at www.thepinkseries.com.
9. October 23:Jans Winter Welcome for the Youth Winter Sports Alliance
Join the Youth Winter Sports Alliance for the 30th Annual Jans Winter Welcome at the High Star Ranch. This renowned community event supports the winter sports programs of the Alliance as well as its thirteen youth winter sports teams. The evening will feature the exquisite cuisine of Deer Valley, live and silent auctions, the famous martini bar and, most importantly, the athletes. Joining us this year will be some of the 2010 Olympic athletes and medal winners! To purchase tickets or for more information call 435-214-0792 or email: jww@ywsa.org .
10. November 13: Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center’s 30th Anniversary Fundraiser
NOEC introduces a native Norwegian philosophy referred to as friluftsliv. This philosophy is designed to help youth and youth-at-risk to better understand themselves, others, and all of nature through unique outdoor educational experiences accessible to everyone. This fundraiser, held at Silver Lake in Deer Valley, will help continue programs to connect children with nature.
Park City Mountain Resort has announced season pass prices for the 2010-2011 season, adding a new twist to traditional options. This year, ski lovers can choose features a la cart, indulging in what’s important to them while saving money on unneeded extras. Adult passes start at $699 with the option to add Fast Tracks, Underground Parking and/or Night Skiing. A pass including all three totals $1,299.
Park City Mountain will again offer special pricing to seniors, young adults and youth. Cherry picker passes and night-skiing only options are also available.
1. Join the Funky 5k. This year’s costume-encouraged fun run will benefit Arts-Kids, a youth development program for Park City children. Serious runners, walkers and joggers of all ages can pre-register at www.arts-kids.org. The chip-timed race will feature medals for first through third place in each age and gender category, as well as prizes for Funkiest Chick and Dude. Running not your thing? Funky volunteers are always appreciated. Visit www.arts-kids.org for information.
2. Cheer on the muckers. Park City locals celebrate Labor Day by honoring the town’s rich history of silver mining. Following the traditional Miner’s Day parade down Main Street, Park City locals engage in a mucking and drilling contest, feats of strength, and live music in City Park.
3. See Big Stars. Ryan Bingham will perform at the Deer Valley amphitheater as part of the Park City Performing Arts Foundation’s Big Stars Bright Nights series. Bingham, fresh off Golden Globe and Oscar wins for his performance in the movie Crazy Heart, will share the stage with the equally talented artists Crooked Will and Sara Watkins. Tickets, ranging from $35 to $65 with special prices for children and seniors, are available at www.parkcitytickets.com.
4. Savor a Lamb Chop. The Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Championship and Country Festival celebrates another rich tradition of Utah — shepherding. This year’s event will feature the brand-new Bow Wow Luau acrobatic dog show and a performance by the famed puppet Lamb Chop with Mally Lewis, the daughter of original creator Shari Lewis. Gourmet food stands will offer choice American Lamb, Moochies Meatballs, kids’ meals and more. Visit www.soldierhollowclassic.com for more information and a complete schedule.
5. Get Silly. The Park Silly Sunday Market, a free open-air street festival, will take place on lower Main Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5. The zero-waste festival features unique art, jewelry, crafts and fashion as well as gourmet food, live music and street performances. Visit www.parksillysundaymarket.com for more information.
For Park City lodging during Labor Day weekend, call 1-800-214-0102 to find the perfect accommodations for your family. Resorts West offers Park City condos and private homes with first-class amenities and a private concierge service.
Park City’s 41st Kimball Arts Festival surpassed expectations on hints of an all-new experience last weekend, delighting patrons with impromptu street music, animated art and culinary specials.
Fewer street vendors seemed to line the streets this year in favor of a stronger culinary presence from Main Street restaurants and cafes, including more than a dozen who participated in the inaugural Taste of Art feature. This year’s fest also featured a greater nightlife presence than in the past with The BMI Music Cafe at Downtairs and late-night events at Stanfield Gallery.
The festival itself maintained a family-friendly atmosphere as played in a water-spouting sculpture while a host of activities kept young artists busy. Even Resorts West’s own Lincoln Hoffman had families dancing at the main stage with local band Funk Schwa. A classical string duet outside the Stanfield Gallery and an Irish fiddler near Dolly’s Book Store added to the already lively music scene.
Fest-goers seemed deeply engaged with the show, discussing exhibits with the artists and walking away with pieces rather than simply eyeballing. Popular artists included Salt Lake City sculptor Fred Conlan with his distinctive Sugarpost display, along with Nate Pack, Aaron Memmott and Greg Clark. See the Kimball Art Center web site for a complete list of artists in all genres.
Although the passing of a successful weekend returned Main Street to a calmer state on Monday, community events have hardly ceased at The Kimball. Fall classes, monthly gallery strolls and a new show by perception artist Devorah Sperber will keep Park City in artful excitement for months to come. Visit www.kimballartcenter.org for a complete schedule of events.
Members of the Sundance Institute’s Patron Circle, a significant force behind the nonprofit’s mission to discover and develop independent artists and audiences, can receive special Park City lodging amenities at Resorts West properties, including a private concierge and complimenetary shuttle service.
As an official lodging provider of the Sundance Film Festival, Resorts West is proud to extend Patron Circle members exlusive offerings from our carefully selected inventory of properties, ranging from 1-bedroom suites to 8-bedroom private homes at Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, The Canyons and Main Street.
Patron Circle members “join the behind-the-scenes world of the Sundance Film Festival opens with special Patron Circle screenings and events with filmmakers and Institute staff,” according to the Sundance web site. Patron Cirle contributions also support the year-round community efforts of the Sundance Institute to bring indpendent film to Park City residents through free screenings and events, including this summer’s outdoor film series with locations in Park City and Salt Lake. Sundance 2011 will take place from January 20 to 30.
Park City’s annual Kimball Arts Festival, one of the most respected juried art shows in the country, has drawn global talent to Main Street for the last 41 years. This year’s show, held from Aug. 6 to 8, will feature more than 230 artists in 12 separate mediums. A number of added features, including new live music stages and outdoor film, will take a piece of the spotlight in what may be the most participatory festival yet.
Top 5 New Events to Experience :
1. Outdoor Film: As part of its year-round local film series, The Sundance Institute will present Max and Mary, a family-friendly claymation feature by the Academy Award-winning team behind Harvie Krumpet. The movie will screen at City Park on Aug. 6 at 9 p.m.
2. BMI Music Cafe: Presented by Downstairs on lower Main Street, the BMI Music Cafe will feature live artists from noon to 7 p.m. each day of the festival. Entrance is free with a wristband to all fest-goers 21 and older.
3. RELEVANT 2010: Participants from Kimball Art Center’s first artist-in-residence program will showcase and sell a piece of artwork created during their residencies. RELEVANT 2010 marked the debut of a partnership between the Kimball Art Center and Spiro Arts, which began an artist-in-residency program for professionals three years ago. RELEVANT features promising college and graduate students.
4. Taste of Art: This, year even Park City’s restaurants, cafés, and eateries will showcase their art they introduce a multi-sensory experience through food and beverage. Participants, including Bistro 412, Wahso and High West Distillery, among others, will offer creative presentations and demonstrations, artful arrangements, sculptures and pricing specials.
5. Outdoor Music Stages: Thanks to Mountain Town Music and BMI, a series of outdoor stages will keep the Festival alive starting at 11 a.m. each day. Local favorites like Fat Paw, Funk Schwa and The Soulistics will join up-and-coming talent from accross the country in a full music marathon.
See Dynamite Walls at the BMI Music Cafe, presented by Downstairs, on Aug. 6.
For Park City lodging options within walking distance of the Kimball Arts Festival, visit our online gallery of vacation homes and condos.
Dave Kalama and Laird Hamilton, professional surfers and co-chairs of Pipeline to a Cure
Resorts West is pleased to again support the PacSun Pipeline to a Cure, a gala held July 31 in Huntington Beach, California to benefit victims of Cystic Fibrosis.
Pipeline to a Cure, a surf-centric event hosted by professional wave riders Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama, was founded after Australian doctors discovered that surfing can improve the overall health of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. The sea air eases their breathing by loosening the thick mucus in their lungs that can cause life-threatening infections and digestive disorders. Pipeline to a Cure raises money for research while giving kids the opportunity to learn how to surf.
The results of the organizaion, now in its third year, have directly impacted the quality of life for children with CF while contributing to research efforts that have more than doubled their life expectancy over the last 20 years. Children born with Cystic Fibrosis can now expect to see their 30’s, a miracle compared to just two decades agao, when the life expectancy was just 16.
This year’s gala, held at the Hyatt Regency, will feature a star-studded guest list of professional surfers and celebrities, live and silent auctions, food and music. Resorts West has contributed to the live auction each year since the event’s inception, this time with a three-day winter vacation package. The winning bidder will enjoy Deer Valley lodging in a 2-bedroom luxury condo, a private ski lesson for four, lift tickets for three full days of skiing at Deer Valley Resort, and a dedicated concierge.
Resorts West is proud to recognize participants of the Point to Point bike race with a special lodging offer at the Black Bear Lodge, a perfect option for athletes seeking quiet Park City accommodations.
Cyclists and their friends and family can enjoy two or more nights at a 2-bedroom Black Bear condo for an exclusive rate of $125 a night per person, based on double occupancy. This Deer Valley lodging includes a private hot tub, full kitchen and quiet setting for sound pre-race sleep. Located just 10 minutes from the finish line, Black Bear lets riders escape from the crowds at will to a peaceful mountain retreat.
Point 2 Point, a 78-mile mountain endurance race, starts at Round Valley and winds through the trails of Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons. In just its second year the event sold out in the first 13 hours of registration. Spectators can enjoy the race at a number of points, and volunteer opportunties will soon be available.
The race begins on Saturday, September 4 at 7 a.m. Contact reservations@resortswest.com or call 1-877-214-0102 to speak with a reservation specialist about this offer and to secure lodging.
Reserve private, group or specialty training for all ages and abilities. Deer Valley strongly recommends advance reservations, particularly for Chrismas, President’s Day weekend and the month of March. These programs feature some of the best instructors in the world at a resort known for exclusive access and crowdless slopes, so lessons sell out quickly.
Call 888-754-8477 or 435-645-6648 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to reserve your place in ski school. You can also secure ski-in/ski-out Deer Valley lodging for your family retreat or friend-filled getaway at one of Resorts West’s luxury lodges. These premium-value condos help you make the most of your Park City ski vacation by maximizing your time on the slopes. Visit Resorts West to explore lodging at The Grand Lodge, Silver Strike and Black Bear.
The Grand Lodge offers premium-value Deer Valley lodging with ski-in/ski-out access.
Resorts West is excited to host “Join the Journey,” a benefit for the U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping team at the SKI magazine Dream Home in Deer Crest. Led by World Cup gold medalist Lindsey Van, whose former world record on the 90-meter Olympic hill in Vancouver was narrowly bested by just two men at the 2010 Olympics, the U.S. women have fought for a place on the Olympic team for nearly a decade. Despite a new FIS decision to create a World Cup circuit beginning in 2011, the International Olympic Committee has continued to refuse the women a place at the Winter Games. With the Olympics out, the USSA has cut funding the team’s funding, forcing the girls to pay for their own equipment, coaching and travel.
“Join the Journey” hopes to raise enough money to support these athletes through another season of international competition while they continue their battle for Olympic inclusion by the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia.
Please visit www.wsjusa.com to purchase tickets and to learn more about these amazing women. “Join the Journey” will take place on July 14 at the SKI Dream Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to the team as well as Olympians from the 2010 Winter Games, including Shannon Bahrke and Emily Cook.
