Matt Wink plays at the opening Plaza Palooza

The Silver Star Café is alive with music this summer!

The Silver Star Café will host a new season of ”Plaza Palooza” this summer after a successful debut in 2011. The free community concerts, held every Thursday evening on the Silver Star Plaza from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., showcase a diverse lineup of local artists, live bands and the occasional touring act. Community members of all ages (and even well-behaved dogs) are invited to enjoy an evening of socializing on the Plaza with music and gourmet fare. The light, informal menu features classic burgers, homemade pizzas and house specials.

Plaza Palooza Music Lineup:

“Park City Limits,” a series introduced during the 2012 ski season, will return to the cafe on Friday nights with a “listening lounge” atmosphere. Available to patrons of the cafe, the “Limits” series will feature the full dinner menu, including large plate items like New York Steak, and small plates ranging from baked artichoke dip to duck and sweet potato enchiladas. “Park City Limits” runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every Friday night through Aug. 31. These nights sell out quickly, so reservations are encouraged. Please call (435) 655-3456.

Park City Limits Music Lineup:

The Silver Star Café, located at 1825 Three Kings Drive, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus available online at www.thesilverstarcafe.com.

Reserve lodging at Silver Star at Park City

The Deer Valley Music Festival will host nine outdoor concerts in July

As temperatures across the country sneak above 90, Park City is enjoying cool mountain breezes and sunny skies with temps in the mid-70s. Aside from stunning scenery and cool weather, this mountain oasis offers a host of adventures and cultural events to make Park City the perfect July getaway.

Here are just a few reasons to enjoy a long weekend or extended getaway to Park City this July:

1.  Perhaps the best Fourth of July in America. Pancakes, BBQ, live outdoor music and a beer garden are just the beginning of Park City’s grandiose Fourth of July events. A community parade, rugy matches, volleyball tournaments, kids’ activities and a pie-eating contest keep the excitement alive all day. At dusk, fireworks hit the clear mountain sky to conclude the lively celebration. Recommended lodging

2. The Park City Food & Wine Classic. Experience what happens when fine wine meets the great outdoors with this multi-day event, running from July 5-8. Enjoy tastings, seminars, cooking demonstrations and mountain adventures with winemakers, sommeliers and chefs from across the country. Recommended lodging

3. Chicago – The Musical. Where else can you follow a long mountain hike with national-caliber entertainment? The award-winning Dark Horse Theater Company will present Chicago on select dates from July 6 to 28 at the Egyptian Theater, a Park City landmark since the 1880′s. Recommended lodging

4. Sundance Institute Free Outdoor Film Screenings. Sundance Institute will screen two films from previous Festivals at Canyons Resort in July, including CSNY Deja Vu, a documentary about Crosby, Stills and Nash’s “Freedom of Speech” (screened on July 12), and Philly Brown, a drama about a Mexican girl who rises to fame through hip-hip following the death of her mother (screened on July 26). All films begin at 9 p.m. Recommended lodging

5. Deer Valley Music Festival. From the sounds of Michael Jackson to the hits of Broadway, the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera will host a series of diverse outdoor concerst at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Amphitheater for an experience as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the ears. Picnics welcome. Recommended lodging

Please call 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com to learn more about Park City’s summer events and luxury accommodations. Also explore Summer Specials avaialable in July.

All three of Park City’s world-class ski resorts will be open for summer this weekend, offering lift-served hiking and mountain biking, on-site dining and a full lineup of summer activities:

Deer Valley Resort will begin its free Wednesday summer concert series on June 20 with live performances at the Snow Park Amphitheater running through the end of August. Ticketed performances by artists as diverse as Lucinda Williams, Roger Hodgson (voice of Supertramp) and the Utah Symphony will also run throughout the summer. Deer Valley will run three chairlifts for mountain biking, including the Silver Lake Express at the base, the Ruby Express at Empire Pass, and the Sterling Express running from Silver Lake. More information is available at www.deervalley.com/summer.

Park City Mountain Resort has run the Payday Lift at the base and Town Lift on Main Street since June 8, along with several mountain rides. The family-themed resort features an Alpine Slide, Alpine Coaster, two zip line rides, a miniature golf course, climbing wall and kids’ adventure zone. A new Summer Season Pass allows guests ages 3 and older to enjoy unlimited access to all rides except zip lines, which are discounted. Season passes are $105 for guests between 42 and 53 inches, and $210 for guests taller than 54 inches. Prices are subject to change. More information on Park City Mountain’s summer offerings is available at www.parkcitymountain.com/summer.

Canyons Resort opens on June 14 with rides and lift-served mountain biking on the Red Pine Gondola, disc golf, pedal boating, guided hikes, fishing and fine dining at five gourmet restaurants. Canyons will also host a summer concert series with performances running from July 13 to September 1 every Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. with a few exceptions. Concerts are always free and family-friendly. Guests attending Friday night shows can also purchase homemade BBQ from one of Canyons’ dining options. More information is available at Canyons Resort’s summer page.  

Summer Lodging

Park City summer lodging is available at all three resorts with luxury accommodations ranging from 2-bedroom condos to 7-bedroom luxury homes. Browse properties to find the perfect summer home for you and your friends or family.

What are the best summer wines for a BBQ? What reds pair best with a light meal? Does great wine have to be expensive?

If these questions enter your mind as your thoughts drift to summer, you are in luck! The answers are a fun-filled “educational happy hour” away.

Classes at the Fox School of Wine will resume on Friday, June 22, with the much-anticipated Weekend Wine Series. Enjoy “Wines With Summer Grilling” on June 22 with a Saturday School session on June 23 followed by ”Light and Easy Reds” on June 29 and 30. Each 45-minute class will explore the growing region, grape characteristics, wine labels and vocabulary related to five bottles that pair seamlessly with summer fare. All wines are under $30, and tasting is part of your wine education. Classes are $25 each and start promptly at 6:16 p.m.

All classes are held at the Silver Baron Lodge, 2280 Deer Valley Drive E. in Lower Deer Valley. To register for a class, visit www.foxschoolofwine.com.

Sommelier and Headmistress Kirsten Fox is also available for private tutoring, wait staff training and corporate events.

Recommended Lodging:

Black Diamond Lodge - Lower Deer Valley

Black Bear Lodge - Silver Lake

Silver Strike Lodge – Empire Pass

Mountain Glade Villa – Deer Valley (Deer Crest)

Bones Brigade will screen on Aug. 3 at Canyons Resort. Director Stacey Peralta will be in attendance for Q&A.

The Sundance Institute has a few surprises in store for its 15th annual Summer Series, including a grand finale with skateboard demonstrations and Q&A with director Stacey Peralta at the screening of Bones Brigade. The four-film lineup will feature three documentaries and one feature from the 2012 U.S. Dramatic Competition. All screenings begin at 9 p.m. at either Salt Lake City’s Red Butte Garden or Park City’s Canyons Resort. Picnic baskets and blankets are encouraged.

Film Schedule:

UNDER AFRICAN SKIES / U.S.A. (Director: Joe Berlinger) — Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore
the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he sparked for
allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa, designed to end Apartheid.

• Wednesday, June 20 at 9:00 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
• Thursday, June 21 at 9:00 p.m. at Canyons Resort, Park City

CSNY DÉJÀ VU / U.S.A. (Director: Bernard Shakey; Screenwriters: Neil Young, Mike Cerre)—The war in
Iraq is the backdrop as the Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young “Freedom of Speech Tour” crisscrosses North
America. Echoes of Vietnam-era anti-war sentiment abound as the band connects with today’s
audiences. Cast: David Crosby, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Mike Cerre, Stephen Colbert

• Wednesday, July 11 at 9:00 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
• Thursday, July 12 at 9:00 p.m. at Canyons Resort, Park City

FILLY BROWN / U.S.A. (Directors: Youssef Delara, Michael D. Olmos, Screenwriter: Youssef Delara) — A
Hip Hop-driven drama about a Mexican girl who rises to fame and consciousness as she copes with the
incarceration of her mother through music. Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Gina Rodriguez, Jenni Rivera,
Edward James Olmos.

• Wednesday, July 25 at 9:00 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
• Thursday, July 26 at 9:00 p.m. at Canyons Resort, Park City

BONES BRIGADE: An Autobiography / U.S.A. (Director: Stacy Peralta) — When six teenage boys
came together as a skateboarding team in the 1980s, they reinvented not only their chosen sport but
themselves too – as they evolved from insecure outsiders to the most influential athletes in the field.

• Wednesday, August 1 at 9:00 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City
• Friday, August 3 at 9:00 p.m. at City Park, Park City

Sundance Institute is pleased to be part of the 43rd Annual Kimball Arts Festival and collaborating with Park City Recreation for a special skateboard demonstration before the screening. Artist will be on site to create original designs on skate decks and filmmaker Stacey Peralta will be in attendance for Q&A and additional activities. Sundance Institute gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Principal Sponsor Zions Bank, and Community Supporters Summit County RAP Tax, Salt Lake County Zap Tax Tier II, Salt Lake County Economic Development, Promontory Foundation, Red Butte Garden, Canyons Resort, Park City Municipal and Kimball Art Center.

For more information about Sundance Institute programming for Utah residents visit www.sundance.org/utah.

Recommended Lodging:

Red Pine Villa - Located at Canyons Resort, this 6-bedroom home features a stadium-seat theater so you can create your own movie marathon with your family or a group of friends.

Juniper Landing – These luxury condos offer a relaxing retreat at Canyons Resort, complete with French doors in each bedroom, flat-screens and a private bath.

Silver Star at Park City – These 2- to 5-bedroom condos are a 5-minute bus ride from Canyons Resort. Enjoy a swimming pool, private hot tub, fitness center and on-site cafe.

Splitting 192 miles among 12 friends, running by headlamp into the night and catching a few hours of sleep in a cramped van on the go doesn’t have much of a luxurious ring to it — that is, unless your post-race celebration includes a champagne toast at a plush condo with a private hot tub, steam shower and balcony overlooking the mountains. And let’s face it, after an adventure on foot across much of the state of Utah, you will deserve it!

Resorts West is celebrating the annual Ragnar Wasatch Back Relay with a luxurious lodging package designed to pamper runners after their trek from Logan to Park City, Utah. All 12 runners can stay together at a 4- or 5-bedroom penthouse, townhome or stand-alone cottage. Amenities include a gourmet kitchen, private baths for each bedroom suite, a private outdoor hot tub and a bottle of champagne (or sparkling cider) for an evening of relaxation after the race.

Ragnar Wasatch Back participants also receive their choice of a complimentary 3rd night or 10% off any two-night stay at a Resorts West property between June 14 and 17, 2012. More information is available at 1-877-773-1117 or reservations@resortswest.com.

Park City may be a world-class ski town, but this stunning mountain refuge is still a hidden gem in the summer. Cool breezes, beautiful views, community festivals and outdoor concerts make Park City a perfect place to get away and enjoy some alpine relaxation.

Here are five great reasons to visit this June:

1. Zero humidity and 70 degree weather – Rarely do summer temps in Park City climb higher than 80, making this cool mountain oasis a perfect place to escape the heat and humidity of lower elevations.

2. Endless trails – June marks the beginning of Park City’s lift-served mountain biking and hiking season, opening hundreds of miles of rolling trails perfect for all abilities. Wildflowers and deer are common sights in the mountains in June; if you’re lucky, you may even spot a fox or moose.

3. The Park Silly Sunday Market – Starting June 10, this free eco-friendly, open-air festival takes over Lower Main Street every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live music, gourmet food, local vendors, visual artists and street performers are just a few of the Silly activities that take place at this market.

4. Outdoor concerts – Deer Valley Resort’s Snow Park Amphitheater opens in June for community concerts and national acts. Local band Muddpuddle kicks off the free Wednesday night series on June 20 at 6 p.m., and rock legend John Fogerty follows on Thursdsay, June 21 at 7 p.m.

5. Savor the Summit – Billed as Park City’s longest dinner party, Savor the Summit brings more than 20 of Park City’s best restaurants together for a single outdoor evening on Main Street, filled with live music, new friends and extraordinary food and wine. Join this year’s event on June 23.

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Savor the Summit, presented by the Park City Area Restaurant Association, will take place on June 23, 2012.

For even more lively June events, call us at 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com

The Sprio Artist in Residency studio at Silver Star was first used in Park City's mining days.

Nestled mid-mountain on the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort, the Silver Star lodging community is a picture of mining nostalgia, tucked half a mile away from Main Street with stunning views, an inviting outdoor plaza and relaxing atmosphere. From June 11 to July 23, Silver Star can also add artistic inspiration to its appeal as four visual artists begin residencies in the community.

This wave of artists will be the second this year for Spiro Arts, a nonprofit organization that works to give visual artists, photographers, writers and musicians an opportunity to focus solely on the creative process while enriching the community with their experiences. Artists offer lectures, studio tours, exhibitions and workshops as part of their six-week residency.

Arists attending the 2012 second-term residency include Susannah Mira, a mixed-media artist from Philadelphia; Becky Alprin, a sculptor and painter based in Chicago; Rosemary Feit Covey, a painter from the Washington, DC area; and this session’s token male, Suk-Jun Kim, a South Korean musical composer now living in Scotland.

Spiro Arts has hosted 32 artists since 2008 in 11 different mediums, ranging from fiber sculpting to filmmaking. More information is available at the Spiro Arts web site.

The Silver Star at Park City community features condos, townhomes and cottages designed in the style of Park City’s mining days. Guests enjoy a heated swimming pool, private hot tub, outdoor fire pits, on-site cafe and bike shop. To plan a summer vacation to Silver Star, please call us at 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com

We look forward to seeing you in the mountains!

Roger Hodgson of Supertramp will appear in Deer Valley on August 5.

A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll — and a whole lot of soul.

This is the flavor of this summer’s ”Big Stars, Bright Lights” outdoor concert series after the announcement of its first three acts. Gospel star Aaron Neville will kick off the series on July 13 with his Dirty Dozen Band in a soulful tribute to post-Katrina New Orleans, followed by actor/cowboy/singer/songwriter Dwight Yoakam on July 29. The legendary voice of Supertramp, Roger Hodgson, will appear in a grand finale on Aug. 5.

Each concert will take place outside at Deer Valley Resort’s Snow Park Amphitheater, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets will be released to the public on May 2, starting at $35 for general lawn seating. The Eccles Center has announced that it will reveal more artists shortly. For tickets and more information, please visit www.ecclescenter.org or call 435-655-3114.

Recommended Lodging:

Black Diamond Lodge #121 - Overlook the concerts from your balcony at this 3-bedroom luxury condo

Rossi Hill Townhome - This 3-bedroom townhome is a scenic stroll or cruiser bike ride from Snow Park and a short walk from Main Street, making it an ideal location to enjoy all that Park City has to offer.

Sunridge Home - This 5-bedroom home offers space, comfort, and stunning views less than 2 miles from Snow Park. Sleeping 18 guests, this home is ideal for groups or large families.

For more about summer lodging in Park City, please call us at 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com.

Many people know the merits of visiting Park City over Christmas and throughout the frosty winter months, but few have caught on to what a hidden gem Park City can be, even (and some would argue, particularly) with weather climbing into the 50′s. Where else can you ski freshly groomed snow in the morning, enjoy a round of high-altitude golf in the afternoon, and top it off with a biking tour of stunning scenery the next day?

Here are 5 more reasons to visit Park City in April:

1. It’s an event-filled time to be in town, with no shortage of entertainment on and off the mountain. Whether you like stand-up comedy, ballet, wine classes or film, there’s something for everyone.

2. You can have all the fun without the crowds. You’ll find parking spaces for restaurants and shopping; live music without a cover; and wide open slopes at the resorts.

3. The weather is great — for skiing, golfing, biking, hiking, running and mountain climbing. You can even kick-start your fitness with a Park City personal trainer.

4. Visit after Park City’s lifts have closed for a yoga retreat or relaxing spa weekend and enjoy off-season rates for lodging, fine dining and shopping. You can still ski Alta Resort on the weekends through April 30.

5. Spring is an incredibly relaxing time to take a break from everyday life in the mountains. Take a post-tax holiday and soak in a slope-side hot tub, relax in your own sauna or simply bask in the views from a mountain home.

To plan your April mountain getaway, call us at 1-877-773-1117 or e-mail reservations@resortswest.com.

Spring is a beautiful time to relax in the mountains