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.
Learn more about the event at www.pipelinetoacure.com.
Resorts West's Gavin Dalton at Pipeline to a Cure 2009 with Dave Kalama.
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.
Deer Valley Resort has now opened ski school enrollment to phone reservations!
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.
