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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

refresh your summer.

Experience breathtaking dance performances in a outdoor amphitheater boasting stunning Rocky Mountain views at the 2010 Vail International Dance Festival, which runs from July 26 to Aug. 13, features a stellar line-up of dancers this year, including performances by Savion Glover on Tuesday, July 27 and the Pacific Northwest Ballet on Saturday, July 31. And don't miss performances by Paul Taylor Dance Company, Beijing Dance and many others! All events are held at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail. Let a Westin Riverfront concierge help set up an evening under the stars!!

Did you know that the you can ride the Beaver Creek's Centennial Chairlifts in the summer too? This is a great way to access the mountain for a hike or mountain bike ride, or just enjoy the amazing Vail Valley views! The Centennial Lift runs daily 9:30am to 4:30pm (weather permitting) until Sept. 6 and tickets can be purchased in the Summer Adventure Center in Beaver Creek Village.

Over 200 artists will be visiting the Vail Valley this weekend for the 23rd annual Beaver Creek Arts Festival, which features paintings, photography, sculptures and much more! The free festival runs Friday-Sunday from 10am-5pm in Beaver Creek Village.

The Avondale deck at The Westin Riverfront is the perfect spot to spend a relaxing summer afternoon, especially with the great deals available this summer! Every Saturday-Thursday from 2:30pm to 6pm enjoy fantastic Happy Hour prices - $5 cocktails and wine, $3 Colorado microbrews and $5 small plates, including Crispy Rock Shrimp, Duck Confit Quesadilla and Olive Foccacia!

renew your spirit.

Have you tried a class yet at The Westin's Riverfront Club? Our state-of-the-art fitness center offers a full schedule of group fitness classes daily, from Spin to Yoga to Pilates. Check out the Core Sculpt class every Monday at 5:30pm - a circuit-style, full body workout using the stability ball, Pilates Chair and free weights to sculpt and tone your body! And don't forget - guests can 20% off personal training sessions through the end of July!

Beaver Creek Village will be filled with rare and interesting antiques this weekend for the Rocky Mountain Antique Festival. The festival runs Friday through Sunday and features furniture, rugs, silver, dishes, artwork, jewelry, glassware, and more!.

The New York Philharmonic will perform works by the German masters - Mozart, Mendelssohn, Wagner and Schubert- this Saturday night at 6pm at Vail's Ford Amphitheater as part of the BRAVO! Vail Valley Music Festival. Tickets start at $25; call 877-812-5700 for tickets.

The Vail Famer's Market is the perfect way to start off your Sunday. Held weekly 10am to 3:30pm on Vail's Meadow Drive, this is a great place to sample treats from dozens of the Vail Valley's best local vendors, from fresh locally grown produce to amazing artists, plus live music and kids activities!