There is not a better place on the planet to ring in 2012 then right here in the “Vail Valley”!  From elegant dinners with wine pairings to rockin’ in the new year on the biggest dance floor in the area – the Dobson Ice Arena.  The DJ’s and live music being presented are sure to get you off your chair and onto the floor.  Get out and do it up BIG!  Caramie Schnell with the Vail Daily has a great summary of many of the area’s hot spots.  Check it out and get out to have some fun! The Vail Daily

The epic, inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge professional bike race is coming to Avon on August 26th, 2011!  And Beaver Creek West has a front row seat to enjoy the buzz generated from this amazing opportunity to see the top professional bike racers IN THE WORLD competing in our own back yard!  You have GOT to be here in person to participate (and experience) the excitement this event generates.  Check it out at www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com!  Confirmed to participate are the top three Tour de France podium placers, Cadel Evans, Andy Schleck and Frank Schlet as well as the top American finisher, Tom Danielson.  This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this quality of professional bike racers live and in person!  Condo rentals still available at www.BeaverCreekWest.com!

It’s finally here!  The kick off for the International Dance Festival for 2011!  And with a FREE Hot Summer Night concert!  Tonight at 6:30 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail you can experience the high energy performance of the Buckets and Tap Shoes group.  This lively and talented group should provide an entertaining and invigorating evening!  The following link to the Vail Daily article written by Jill Beathard will be sure to peak your interest!  http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20110724/AE/110729886

Take advantage of a free Bravo! concert today!  The Mana Sax Quartet is playing a free concert at the Lodge and Spa at Cordillera this evening at 5:30 pm.  The title of their performance is “Free and Easy; Eurpean Music thru the Ages”.  Don’t you just love free Bravo! performances!  For further information on this terrific quartet, check out their website at http://www.manaquartet.com/Welcome.html.

We haven’t seen much buzz out there for the Edwards Family Fun Fair being held today from 10 to 4 at Fredom Park.  If you want something to do on this gorgeous Saturday head over to the Freedom Park in Edwards with the entire family.  This free event offers arts and crafts, balloon animals, face painting, bouncy castles and more!