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Park City Special Event: Sundance 2019

January 23, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR Leave a Comment

Tens and tens – and tens – of thousands of people will attend the 2019 Sundance Film Festival this year, with venues spread across Salt Lake, Sundance Resort, and, of course, right here in our very own little Park City. More than 40,000 people will make our town their basecamp for the festival, and you’re likely already experiencing the impact in your daily life.

TRAFFIC IMPACT & ALERTS
The 10-day event starts off with an influx of humanity, which leads to packed streets, restaurants, and venues. With this combination, things are bound to get jammed up. Sign up for alerts from the Festival and the City by texting FILMFEST to 888777. Notifications about traffic, closures, weather, and emergencies will be sent out.

There are, of course, parking closures, changes, and alternatives right off the bat. The image below, from the City, shows where those are.

Now more than ever, Park City’s free public transportation system is the most efficient way to navigate the crowds! If you are doing the film routes, make sure to utilize the Sundance shuttles, as there is no public parking at Festival theaters or venues — and no parking of any kind on Main Street. And – be aware – parking at China Bridge is $40/day – and that’s without re-entry.

SKIING DURING SUNDANCE
One big bonus during Sundance – it’s some of the best skiing of the year! The mountains are relatively open since most of our visitors are watching screens instead of hitting the slopes. Take advantage of it while you can!

In fact, at Deer Valley this weekend (Saturday, January 26, 20019), first-time local skiers can sign up for the Ski Utah Learn to Ski Program. For $49, you get a lesson, a lift ticket, ski rental equipment, and a locker for storage. That is a SMOKIN’ deal! (Reservations must be made prior to January 26, 2019, by calling Deer Valley Resort at 435-645-6648, referring to “Ski Utah Learn to Ski Program.”)

THE FESTIVAL
This year, more than 14,200 film submissions were received, a record-breaking number, and the applicants represented 152 countries. From those, 112 feature-length films were selected to be screened, with 33 countries represented and 45 first-time filmmakers.

There are quite a few guides to be found, and if you’re a diehard Sundancer, chances are you’re already wearing your lanyard and your docket is full. For the rest of us, Park City Magazine has created “Sundance for the Casual Festival Goer.” With tips like focusing on early and late screenings, taking advantage of Townie Tuesday, and enjoying Best of Fest (our personal favorite way to enjoy Sundance – you’re just about guaranteed to enjoy a terrific film and it’s not too crowded), it’s worth scanning the list.

OFFSCREEN
There are about a million and two things to do offscreen – and these are just the official Sundance events! There are dozens and dozens of panels: Power of Story, Cinema Café, New Frontier Panels, Festival Panels, and Partner Panels; music options, parties, private screenings, and so. many. Sundance. sponsor. activities.

ASCAP MUSIC CAFÉ
The ASCAP Music Café celebrates how absolutely critical music is to the movies, and “honors the love affair between music and film with eight days of performances from artists and songwriters you need to know (and some you already know).” The Café is open to all Festival credential holders (ages 21+).

Whether you get out of town for the first Fest weekend or are here and cursing the traffic, keep in mind that nearly 125,000 people attended last year’s Festival → which generated $191.6 million (!) in economic activity for the state of Utah, and supported more than 3300 local jobs. It may not make waiting on 224 any less annoying, but it certainly does its part to keep our economy strong!

Keep track of Sundance:

The Sundance Film Festival official app
The Park Record’s special section on the Festival

The 2020 Sundance Film Festival will take place January 23 – February 2, 2020.

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: January 11 – 13

January 11, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR Leave a Comment

January is marching right along, with plenty of snow to keep things looking fresh. Things have quieted down a bit after all the holiday hullaballoo, but there are still plenty of fun, family-friendly things to do in and around Park City. Here’s this weekend’s Event Guide!

Friday, January 11

Wines & Mines Tour
1 – 4 PM

A three-hour tour of historic Park City locations — all paired with great wines. The tour begins at Park City Library, “with an overview of the feud that brought mining to Park City, while we enjoy a vintage sparkling wine made for the king and queen of Spain.”

Next, the group climbs aboard a luxury bus for stops vehicle for our other stops at the Ontario Mine, Miner’s Hospital, First National Bank on Main Street, Silver King Consolidated HQ, and the Red Light District.

Wines are chosen for each stop by Kirsten Fox, Headmistress and executive sommelier, and are paired with light snacks.
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Deer Valley Aprés
1 – 4 PM @ Deer Valley Resort

Live music is a huge part of the experience at Deer Valley for aprés ski beverages and snacks. Silver Lake Lodge is located mid-mountain, near the ski beach. You’ll find the Edgar Beer and Spirits (EBS) Lounge on the second floor of Snow Park Lodge, at the base of Deer Valley.

Friday schedule:
1 – 4 PM → Mike Rogers at Silver Lake
3 – 6 PM → Rick Gerber at EBS Lounge
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Park City Mountain Aprés
2:30 – 4:30 PM @ Canyons Village

Aprés options at Park City Mountain, too, with a couple of live music opportunities and, of course, the avalanche puppy meet & greet!

Friday schedule:
2:30 PM → Live music: D.J.Velvet at the Umbrella Bar
3:30 PM → Live music: Mike Rogers @ Legends (provided by Mountain Town Music)
4:30 PM→ Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet @ Canyons Village
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Park City MARC Tennis Casino Night Social
6 PM @ PC MARC

It’s Casino Night Social at the MARC – hosted by the Tennis Department. Play tennis, meet fellow tennis enthusiasts and bet on an exhibition doubles match between the MARC Tennis Pros. Snacks are provided; attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages.
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Park City Film: “Becoming Astrid”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

From the Park City Film website:
Teenaged Astrid Lindren, who later went on to write the Pippi Longstocking series, leads a carefree life with her family in the stunning forests and fields of rural Sweden. Restless and eager to break free from the confines of her conservative upbringing, she accepts an internship at a local newspaper where she attracts the attention of its married editor. After Astrid becomes pregnant, she leaves her childhood home and goes to Copenhagen to secretly give birth to a son whom she reluctantly leaves in the care of a foster mother. After years, Astrid uses her imagination and flair for storytelling to reconnect with her son. In spite of her struggles, she emerges with a newfound courage that will later form the foundation of a vast and beloved body of work.
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Canned Heat
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

From the Egyptian Theatre website:
A unique blend of modern electric blues, rock, and boogie which influenced many aspiring guitarists and bands throughout the history of modern American music. Top-40 songs “On The Road Again”, “Let’s Work Together”, and “Going Up The Country” became rock anthems throughout the world!
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SATURDAY, January 12

Snowshoe Tour
8:30 – 10 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve & EcoCenter

This tour is packed full of fun: learn about wetland science, natural plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve, search for and identify animal tracks and other signs of animal life. Be sure to wear sturdy, warm boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, a coat, and bring a water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter – $2.50 for members, $5 for non-members.
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Climbing Wall
1 – 3 PM @ Swaner Eco-Center

Climb through the EcoSystem from the bedrock all the way to the uplands! The Swaner indoor climbing wall is fun for all ages. A harness is supplied, participants are asked to wear closed-toe shoes.
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Deer Valley Aprés
Silver Lake | EBS Lounge

Live music is a large part of the experience at Deer Valley for aprés ski beverages and snacks. Silver Lake Lodge is located mid-mountain, near the ski beach. You’ll find the Edgar Beer and Spirits (EBS) Lounge on the second floor of Snow Park Lodge, at the base of Deer Valley.

Saturday schedule:
1 – 4 PM → B.D. Howes at Silver Lake
3 – 6 PM → Shannon Runyon at EBS Lounge
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Park City Mountain Aprés
2:30 – 4:30 PM @ Canyons Village

Aprés options at Park City Mountain, too, with a couple of live music opportunities and, complimentary s’mores!

Saturday schedule:
2:30 PM → Live music: Dead Cowboys at Umbrella Bar (provided by Mountain Town Music)
3 PM → Complimentary Saturday S’mores @ the fire pit on the Umbrella Bar deck
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Trivia
3 – 4 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee

Another awesome aprés event is trivia at Lucky Ones Coffee, in the Park City Library. The trivia is super speedy, so don’t sleep on this game. One smart device is needed for your team – Wi-Fi provided.

SUNDAY, January 13

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM – 1 PM @ Swaner EcoCenter

Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the complimentary Swaner Craft Sunday! Join the fun at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, and create a nature-themed craft to bring home.
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Park City Mountain Aprés
2:30 – 4:30 PM @ Canyons Village

Sunday schedule:
2:30 PM→ Live music: D.J.Velvet at the Umbrella Bar
4 PM → Live music: The Bookends @ Legends (provided by Mountain Town Music)
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Photography and Hike
2 – 5 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Bring your camera along to this class, taught by the Park Record’s very own Tanzi Propst. Learn to get that perfect shot by first building a foundation of knowledge about shutter speeds, apertures, focal lengths, and composition. Then, you’ll be ready to head out to a location to practice. Sign up HERE.
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Park City Film: “Las Aventuras de Itzel y Sonia”
Foreign Cinema for Kids Series
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

From the Park City Film website:
Itzel, an 8-year-old girl, and her best friend ‘Sonia the Frog’ will embark on a mission to find the guardians of the water, before the city’s supply runs out. With the help of her grandmother, they will search in the most remote areas of Mexico, while a faceless being stalks them.
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Namaste Aprés
4:30 PM @ The Paint Mixer
5:30 PM @ Old Town Cellars

A mindful yoga event and community gathering at Paint Mixer & Old Town Wine Cellars: end your ski day –and prep for your week with a relaxing Namaste Aprés.

Get moving and mindful on Main Street with 60 minutes of Vinyasa Yoga Flow at The Paint Mixer, followed by delicious apps, local wine, and community at Old Town Cellars. Both locally-owned businesses are located right at the bottom of Town Lift, in the heart of Old Town, Park City. Yoga will be led by Jess McCurdy, founder of Fit 4 Life Park City. $35 includes your 60-minute yoga class, appetizers at Old Town, and entry into an opportunity drawing for a uniquely Park City gift (must be 21; wine is not included).

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, January 24 → Sundance Film Festival Begins
Friday, January 25 → Anacrusis on the Mountain @ Red Pine Lodge (Sundance Event)
Saturday, January 26 → Ski Utah’s Learn to Ski Program @ Deer Valley
February 1 – 10 → 2019 FIS World Championships @ Park City Mountain
Sunday, February 3 → Sundance Film Festival Ends
March 23 – April 7 → Spring Grüv @ Park City Mountain

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: January 4 – 6

January 4, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR Leave a Comment

It’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month here in Utah. This means, all month long, you’ll find beginner learning deals from both the resorts and from a number of retail shops. Also on tap for the first month of the new year – the final days of Snowfest at Park City Mountain, and another round of First Friday Fireworks!

Our pick this week is a community yoga & wine event on Main Street – make sure you read down to Sunday for details on Namaste Aprés.

Friday, January 4

Artful Afternoons
1 – 3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center

A fun Friday after-school activity for kids (ages 6 through 10). Participants get to explore art using a variety of fun materials each week. This week, build in 3D: kids will engineer structures out of bamboo, cardboard, and other materials. Drop-ins are welcome!
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain is celebrating the ski season with Snowfest, and the party doesn’t stop until January 6!
Friday schedule:

2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by D.J. Velvet: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Birds of Prey: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → First Friday Fireworks: Canyons Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Classic Steve: Legends
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Canyons Village Forum

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First Friday Fireworks
3 PM @ Park City Mountain: Canyons Village

We love this new tradition – and not just because the fireworks start (and end) early enough for the littlest ones to enjoy them! First Friday Fireworks happen the first Friday of each month, all the way throughMarch. There’s live music, family fun, food specials, and of course, the fireworks; the fun starts at 2:30 p.m. and you can still get the kiddos home and settled for bed right on time.

2:30–5:30 PM: Live music with DJ Velvet
3–5 PM Family Après Activity: Ice sculpting demonstration and photo opportunity
4:30 PM: Complimentary Donut Bar at Umbrella Bar. Grab a donut and deck them out with your favorite toppings (while supplies last)
5:30 PM: Fireworks Display

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Music at Deer Valley
1 – 6 PM @ Deer Valley Resort

Live music sets the tone at Deer Valley for aprés ski beverages and snacks. Silver Lake Lodge is located mid-mountain, near the ski beach. You’ll find the Edgar Beer and Spirits (EBS) Lounge on the second floor of Snow Park Lodge, at the base of Deer Valley.
Friday Schedule:

1–4 PM @ Silver Lake → Mike Rogers
3–6 PM @ EBS Lounge → Ché Zuro

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Parents’ Survival Night
6 – 9 PM @ The Little Gym Park City

A break from the kids *and* a break from the parents – it’s a survival night for all of us, especially after a long winter break together.

Parents can use the time to enjoy a movie or a quiet meal out while the kids get quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, place with trained instructors who lead them through music, games, and fun. As you might imagine, spots fill quickly, so book HERE.
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Park City Film: “A Private War”
8 PM @ Jim Sandy Auditorium

From the Park City Film website:
Based on the extraordinary life of Marie Colvin, “A Private War” is brought to the screen by Academy Award nominee and critically acclaimed Matthew Heineman in his pulse-pounding narrative feature debut. In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the front lines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado. Her mission to show the true cost of war leads her — along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy — to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives. Friday and Saturday screening: 8 p.m.; Sunday @ 6 p.m.
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Saturday, January 5

Christmas Tree Pick Up in Park City | The Colony

This is the second –and final– weekend for the Park City High School’s lacrosse teams’ Christmas-tree-pickup event.

Trees are hauled away to the proper recycling center, and all of the money raised goes to support the teams. The annual program is the primary fundraiser for the Park City High School Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams, and your fee is tax-deductible. SIGN UP HERE and get more info HERE.

Fitness Wellness Fair
8 – 11:30 AM @ Basin Rec Fieldhouse

Get up and get to WERQ – head to the Fieldhouse for the Fitness Wellness Fair first thing on Saturday morning! Take some free fitness classes and get 20% off all fitness memberships (including punch passes). More info HERE.

Here’s a list of the day’s FREE one-hour classes:

8 AM – Yoga
8 AM – Boot Camp
8:30 AM – “Got Barre?”
9 AM – Cycle
9-9:20 AM – Kids Fitness
9:30-9:50 AM – Kids Fitness
9:30 AM – WERQ®
10 AM – Power Hour
10:30 AM – TRX

Snowshoe Tour
8:30 – 10 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve & EcoCenter

Learn about wetland science, natural plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve, search for and identify animal tracks and other signs of animal life. Wear sturdy, warm boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, a coat, and bring a water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter – $2.50 for members, $5 for non-members.
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Wild Women Tribe: Wander
8:30 AM – 2 PM @ The Beau Collective

What better way to ring in the new year than by learning the tools to tap into your intuition?

Sign up for the day and then select a Nordic skiing or snowshoe adventure, followed by a HIIT (high-intensity interval training) class at The Beau Collective.

The day will wrap with brunch and discussion on listening to your inner self – guided by intuitive and psychic healer Deanna Wessman. You’ll work on a word or phrase to build an “intention tree,” and the goal is that you’ll leave feeling “energized, invigorated and inspired to embrace your own inner intuition.”
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain is celebrating the ski season with Snowfest, and the party doesn’t stop until January 6!
Saturday schedule:

1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by Will Baxter Trio: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Face Painting: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Canyons Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Pat Carnahan Duo: Legends

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Trivia
3 – 4 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee

Fun for the whole family, trivia at Lucky Ones is a perfect after-ski event. This trivia is speedy so come with your game face on! One smart device is needed for your team – Wi-Fi provided.
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Ice Castles in Midway
12 PM @ Homestead Resort

The Ice Castles in Midway open up today! Trek over to the Homestead Resort to enjoy a spectacular sight. On Saturday afternoons, there are appearances from the Snow Princesses (noon – 3 p.m.), and you can grab pictures with them at the entrance of the Ice Castles. Saturday evenings bring fire performances from 7 to 10 p.m. (these also happen on Friday nights). Check the website for details – including tips to make your adventure more fun – and for the schedule.
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Park City Film: “Peter Rabbit”
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

A free screening of “Peter Rabbit” in the Books 2 Movies Park City Film Series.

This weekend, come and enjoy the adventures of Peter Rabbit and his three sisters — Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail — as they spend their days in Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden.

The Books 2 Movies series is a partnership between The Park City Library and Park City Film,
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Music at Deer Valley
1 – 6 PM @ Deer Valley Resort

Live music is a huge part of the experiences at Deer Valley for aprés ski beverages and snacks. Silver Lake Lodge is located mid-mountain, near the ski beach. You’ll find the Edgar Beer and Spirits (EBS) Lounge on the second floor of Snow Park Lodge, at the base of Deer Valley.
Saturday schedule:

1 – 4 PM @ Silver Lake → Chris Bender & Fastback
3 – 6 PM @ EBS Lounge → B.D. Hughes

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Jaron Lanier
7:30 PM @ Eccle Center Theater (PCHS)

Delete your [social media] account.
This – from one of the pioneers who helped create the world wide web.

From the Park City Institute website:
Jaron Lanier is equal parts scientist, musician, writer, and virtual reality entrepreneur, who now devotes his life to finding a better way through the digital culture. He has shared his ideas about where the internet has taken wrong turns, and how to right them—at every TED conference since its inception. You’ll want to hear what the author of books including Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now, Who Owns the Future?, You Are Not A Gadget, and Dawn of the New Everything: Encounters with Reality and Virtual Reality, has to say about the ways digital life can help—and hurt—society.

Sunday, January 6

Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Park City Mountain is celebrating the ski season with Snowfest, and the party doesn’t stop until January 6!
Sunday schedule:

1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by D.J. Velvet: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Balloon Artist: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Park City Mountain Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Bruce Music: Legends

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Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve

Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the complimentary Swaner Craft Sunday! Join the fun at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, and create a nature-themed craft to bring home.
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Namaste Aprés
4:30 PM: Yoga @ The Paint Mixer on Main Street
5:30 PM: Wine & Charcuterie @ Old Town Cellars

End your ski day –and prep for your week– with a relaxing Namaste Aprés experience. Get moving and mindful on Main Street with 60 minutes of Vinyasa Yoga Flow at The Paint Mixer, followed by delicious apps, local wine, and community at Old Town Cellars. Sign up HERE.

Both locally-owned businesses are located right at the bottom of Town Lift, in the heart of Old Town, Park City.
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Firefall
6 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

From the Egyptian Theatre website:
Currently touring with three original members (Jock Bartley, David Muse, Mark Andes), longtime drummer Sandy Ficca and talented newcomer Gary Jones, Firefall continues to make great music with hits like “You Are The Woman” and more. Firefall was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2015.

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 13 → Namaste Aprés, a mindful yoga event + community gathering @ Paint Mixer & Old Town Wine Cellars
Saturday, January 26 → Ski Utah’s Learn to Ski Program @ Deer Valley
February 1 – 10 → 2019 FIS World Championships @ Park City Mountain
March 23 – April 7 → Spring Grüv@ Park City Mountain

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: December 28 – January 1

December 27, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

The upcoming days are all about a clean start – and enjoying the few new inches of fresh powder on the way!
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Here are a few ways to clean up your Christmas act, courtesy of Recycle Utah and the PCHS Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams.

Gift Wrap Recycling

Remove all ribbons and bows from paper
Foil paper is not recyclable
Separate styrofoam, cardboard, and plastic

Christmas Tree Pick Up in Park City | The Colony

Sign up to get your tree hauled away – right from your front yard. Park City High School’s lacrosse teams will be doing a mass Christmas-tree-pickup event the next two Saturdays and Sundays (homeowners in The Colony can sign up for a January 6 pickup).

You’re asked to have your tree stripped of all decorations and lights – and to have it in your driveway by
9am on the day prior to your scheduled pick-up. SIGN UP HERE.

The following neighborhoods are serviced:

The Colony at White Pine Canyon (Jan 6th ONLY)
Pinebrook / Pinewood
Jeremy Ranch / Spring Creek / Black Hawk Station
Silver Creek, Old Ranch Road / Snyder’s Mill / Quarry Mountain
Trailside / Silver Summit / Highland Estates, Ranch Place / Redstone / Willow Creek
Canyons Resort / Park West Village / Sunpeak
Silver Springs / Bear Hollow
Park Meadows
Thaynes / Aspen Springs / PC Golf course area
Prospector / Chatham Hills / Canyon Crossing / Ironhorse
Aerie /Old Town
Lower Deer Valley, Upper Deer Valley / Empire Pass
Glenwild (Dec. 30th ONLY)
Promontory (Jan 6th ONLY)

Suggested donations:

$35 → trees under 10ft
$50 → trees over 10ft

Christmas Tree Dropoff

If you’re more of a do-it-yourself-er, you’re asked to use one of the following drop-off sites (all marked with ” Christmas Tree Drop Off” signs) when disposing of your live Christmas trees:

Jeremy Ranch across from Bell’s Quick Stop
Silver Creek at Bell’s Truck Stop
Kamas behind the City Building
Wanship next to the Stockyards

Now – on to the Event Guide!

Friday, December 28

AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course
9 AM – 5 PM @ White Pine Touring

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day, stand-alone course. In order to stay on top of best practices, it’s recommended to be retaken on a regular basis. Both new and experienced recreationists, along with aspiring snow professionals, are encouraged to attend.

New participants learn the basics of companion rescue and return participants expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills. Every single person will have the chance to get professional coaching on their rescue skills and will receive a rescue card acknowledging completion date at course end.

AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course and receiving a rescue card at least every other year. Sign up and more info HERE.
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party doesn’t stop until January 6!

Friday schedule:

2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by D.J. Velvet: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Button Making: Park City Mountain Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Nate Robinson: Legends
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Canyons Village Forum

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Movie Screening: “Smallfoot”
10:30 AM @ Summit County Library (Kimball Jct.)

Enjoy the newly-released “Smallfoot” at 10:30 a.m. at the Kimball Junction branch of the Summit County Library. The film, which follows the epic journey of a friendly Yeti who discovers the existence of a mysterious creature called a human. It will be shown on the big screen in the Richins Auditorium.
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Park City Film: Winter Break Film Series
“The Greatest Showman”
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

“The Greatest Showman” is the final Winter Break Film Series feature. Admission and popcorn are free, simply show up and enjoy the show! The Winter Break Film Series is a partnership with Park City Film and the Park City Library.
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Winter Art Creative Drop-In
1 – 4 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Pop into the Kimball Art Center to create a winter scene snowglobe! ($20 to participate.)

Main Street Winter Painting
6:30 PM @ The Paint Mixer

This particular painting . has become a Park City classic! Join the fun with step-by-step instruction (all materials are provided). This event is 21 and over only, as adult beverages are available for purchase.

About The Paint Mixer:
The Paint Mixer is Utah’s first local paint and beverage experience. May our studio be your creative space, where you can let loose, get messy and create without judgment!

You’re asked to register ahead of time to ensure your seat.
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Gallery Stroll Last Friday
6 PM @ Various Park City Galleries

The Last Friday Gallery Stroll is presented by the Park City Gallery Association. It’s a free community event held each month to give locals and Park City visitors the chance to check out Park City’s vibrant art scene.
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Queen Nation
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

From the Egyptian Theatre website:
Queen Nation, a tribute to Queen, was formed in 2004. The mission of the show is to carry on the musical torch and pay homage to the golden age of vintage Queen concerts. Audiences are amazed at the accuracy of Queen Nation’s live retrospective journey through such Queen songs as We Will Rock You – Bohemian Rhapsody – We Are The Champions – Crazy Little Thing Called Love – You’re My Best Friend – Another One Bites The Dust – Under Pressure and many more.
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Park City Film: “Boy Erased”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

From the Park City Film website:
This is the story of the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents at age 19. Jared is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program – or be permanently exiled and shunned by his family, friends, and faith. “Boy Erased” is the true story of one young man’s struggle to find himself while being forced to question every aspect of his identity.
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Saturday, December 29

Snowshoe Tour
8:30 – 10 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve & EcoCenter

Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Saturday schedule:

1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by Snyderville Electric Band: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Ice Sculpting: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Canyons Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by The Bookends: Legends

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Snowscapes in Clay
10 AM – 12 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Students will learn fun hand-building techniques to make whatever snowscape they please: igloos, snowmen, snowflakes, snowy mountains, and more!

After constructing pieces, students will apply slips and underglazes to finish their piece. Due to drying and firing times, pieces will be ready 10-12 days after the class.
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Kwanzaa Celebration
11 AM – 4 PM @ Discovery Gateway

A learning experience at Discovery Gateway in SLC, this is an exploration of Kwanzaa, which celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture. Learn through hands-on activities, like basket-weaving and necklace-making.
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Trivia at Lucky Ones
3 PM @ Park City Library

Each and every Saturday, you can head over to Lucky Ones Coffee Shop (in the Park City Library) for trivia. The perfect aprés activity for the whole family. Be sure to have at least one smart device is needed for your team (wi-fi provided).
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Family Yoga
3 PM @ The Yoga Shop

Family yoga with Randi Jo means yoga, mindfulness, music, dancing, storytelling, and journaling. All ages are welcome for this class, each Saturday at The Yoga Shop – no yoga experience is necessary. (This class has a suggested donation of $10 each or $25 for a family of four.)
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Family Wheel Throwing
3 – 5 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Bring the entire family to learn the basics of wheel throwing together. First, a demonstration, then students learn how to throw on the wheel, decorate and glaze finished pieces with hand-built embellishments.
The class is recommended ages 4+ (children under 7 cannot use a wheel without an adult); due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready for pick up 12-14 days after class.

Snowshoe or Hike
1 – 4 PM @ Round Valley

L.L.Bean will lead this snowshoe trek (or hike) at the Round Valley Rail Trail. The activity level is easy-to-moderate, and you’ll get to explore Round Valley’s beautiful open space. Bring your snowshoes, meet at Quinn’s Jct. trailhead, and wear your layers –and your sunscreen!
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DIY Ski Sign
7 PM @ The Paint Mixer

Admit it – you’ve probably always wanted your own ski sign! Here’s your chance to create your own! Register for the experience, and once you sign up, you will receive a card to fill out what you would like on your sign. Next steps: sand, stain, stencil and paint your way to a totally professional-looking sign! There will be another ski sign event Sunday from 1 – 3 p.m.
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Learn to Curl
8 PM @ Park City Ice Arena

One of a number of Learn to Curl sessions throughout the year; you’ll need clean sneakers, and warm, loose clothing (stretchy pants, jacket/sweater, hat, gloves. The Curling Club provides ice, stones, hacks, sliders, helmets, and brooms. Pre-registration is required.

Sunday, December 30

Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve

Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the complimentary Swaner Craft Sunday! Join the fun at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, and create a nature-themed craft to bring home.
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Sunday schedule:

1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by D.J. Velvet: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Face Painting: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Park City Mountain Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Chad & Kristo: Legends

Clinic: Favorite Winter Sports Destinations
12 – 1 PM @ L.L.Bean

The best local areas to enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and winter hiking from the L.L.Bean experts. Sign up HERE.

Who’s Bad? The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

This one is always a sell-out – and it’s back by popular demand! This is the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, and the Egyptian Theatre describes it as a power-packed experience of the music and moves of the King of Pop. Full band & stage show. Buy tickets HERE.

Torchlight Parade
5:30 – 7:30 PM @ Snow Park Plaza
Deer Valley

The Deer Valley Torchlight Parade begins at approximately 6 p.m. (dusk) on Big Stick ski run on Bald Eagle Mountain, right behind Snow Park Lodge. If you don’t go for the incredible sight, go for the complimentary hot chocolate and cookies (served on the Snow Park Plaza from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.).

Monday, December 31

Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Monday schedule:

3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Park City Mountain Village
3:30 PM → Après Live Music by D.J. Velvet: Canyons Village Stage
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Dan Weldon: Legends
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
5:30 – 7:30 PM → New Year’s Eve Celebration: Canyons Village
5:30 – 7:30 PM → New Year’s Eve Concert: Metro Music Club: Canyons Village Stage
7:30 PM → New Year’s Eve Fireworks

New Year’s Eve Celebration + Fireworks
5:30 – 7 PM @ Canyons Village

Family activities, a live concert, and a free fireworks display tops off the New Year’s Eve Celebration at Park City Mountain’s Canyons Village base area.

Fireworks display will take place at 7:30 p.m., the Cabriolet lift and Frostwood gondola will remain open until 9:00 pm.
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Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
11 AM – 1 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Ring in 2019 at a kid-appropriate time. Children of all ages will enjoy this fun-packed bash with music, handmade party hats, a celebratory bubble wrap stomp, and a balloon drop at noon. There will be noisemakers, resolutions, and lots of art-filled activities too. More info HERE.
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New Year’s Eve Celebration with Sutton Foster
8 PM @ Eccles Center (PCHS)

Park City Institute’s classic New Year’s Eve features two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, in her critically acclaimed one-woman show.

From the PCI website:
The Tony-award winning actress, recording artist and star of TV ’s comedy-drama, YOUNGER, will take center stage, sharing songs from her latest CD, Take Me To The World, as well as her albums, Wish, and An Evening with Sutton Foster: Live at the Cafe Carlyle. Expect some stories, and perhaps few tunes from Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes, and some of her other favorite roles. Amethyst tickets include an invitation to our private New Year’s Eve party.

Tuesday, January 1

New Year’s Day Detox Yoga
12 – 1 PM @ Westgate Resort & Spa (Pic – Detox Yoga)

If you go all out on New Year’s Eve, this could be your ticket to feeling a bit better on New Year’s Day.

A detoxifying Yoga Kula practice advertised to leave you feeling cleaner on the inside and more energetic on the outside. Join the class at the Westgate Park City Resort & Spa. You’re asked to call to reserve your spot: 888.852.2959.
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain
Tuesday schedule:

2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by Tony Holiday: Canyons Village
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Face Painting: Park City Mountain Village
2:30 – 4:30 PM → Aprés Family with Ice Sculpting: Canyons Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by the Street Corner Boogie: Legends

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 6 & 13 → Namaste Aprés, a mindful yoga event + community gathering @ Paint Mixer & Old Town Wine Cellars
Saturday, January 26, 2019 → Ski Utah’s Learn to Ski Program @ Deer Valley

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: December 21 – 25

December 21, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR Leave a Comment

Huge flakes of snow are falling right now in Park City, and you know what that means… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This edition of the Event Guide will take you right through the big day,

Friday, December 21

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS →

BRANDed PC
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. @ The Rockwell Room

BRANDed PC is an annual celebration of Park City’s creative makers, produced by Park City Summit County Arts Council. There will be shopping each day from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., along with workshops, panels, happy hours, and live entertainment. For more information visit brandedpc.org.

Friday Schedule:

Workshop: Live Screenprinting w/ Motherlode → 3-5 PM
Panel: Scaling and Growth | Getting to the Next Stage → 5-6 PM
Aprés: Lite Bites by Sweets & Cheese + Cash Bar → 6-8 PM
Entertainment: Alicia Stockman → 6-7 PM

Saturday Schedule:

Tandem Chocolate Workshop: Make Your Own Christmas Trees (KIDS) → 3-4 PM
Tandem Chocolate Workshop 2: Make Your Own Candy Bars (ADULTS) → 4-5 PM
Aprés: Lite Bites by Sweets & Cheese + Cash Bar → 6-8 PM
Entertainment: Katya & Moodlite → 6-7 PM

The PCSC Arts Council is a nonprofit with the mission to promote, support, and strengthen arts and culture in our community.

CREATE →

Artful Afternoons
1 – 3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Drop-ins are welcome for this Friday afternoon class. Appropriate for kiddos ages 6 – 10, participants get to explore art using a variety of fun materials.

DONATE →

Basin Recreation Blood Drive
2 – 7 PM @ Basin Rec Fieldhouse

Blood Donation Give Life Transfusion Sangre Concept

Give blood and save lives during the Basin Recreation Blood Drive! Every blood donation helps the American Red Cross to provide vital aid for up to three people! Sign up for a donation time.

CELEBRATE →

Aprés Live Music | Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet
2:30 – 4:30 PM @ Park City Mountain: Canyons Village

D.J. Velvet will be spinning at the Umbrella Bar at Canyons Village to set the mood for aprés fun! PLUS – what could be better than an apés with avalanche puppies?! They are out for a meet-and-greet each and every Friday at the Ski Beach. Be sure to bring your Epic Pass — the resort photographers will be on-hand to take pictures.
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Aprés Ski + CBD
4 PM @ Provisions by Riverhorse
(pic – hempy hour)

This is a new one – “Hempy Hour” at Provisions by Riverhorse. An Arizona-based company, Simple Jane, will host an event to “explore the benefits of luxury CBD products to improve performance and enhance your recovery on and off the slopes this winter season.” The event will include:

Light appetizers provided by Provisions by Riverhorse
CBD cocktails using local distillery Beehive Distilling and custom blended CBD teas
Warm salt stones and aromatherapy treatments with Simple Jane products

WATCH →

Park City Film: Winter Break Film Series
“Red Dog True Blue”
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

Enjoy a number of family-friendly films with Park City Film! Each will be presented at 4 p.m. on the scheduled day; admission and popcorn are free. The Winter Break Film Series is a partnership with Park City Film and the Park City Library.

Schedule:

Wednesday, Dec 26 – Lady and the Tramp (G) at 4 PM
Thursday, Dec 27 – Black Panther (PG-13) at 4 PM
Friday, Dec 28 – The Greatest Showman (PG) at 4 PM

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS →

Kurt Bestor
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

For thousands of Utahns, the name “Kurt Bestor” means – HOLIDAYS! Kurt has created a memorable Christmas experience for 28 years running, thanks to his affable on-stage personality, world-class musicians, and special guests. Kurt plays December 21 through (and on) Chrismas Day. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m.; Sunday through Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Saturday, December 22

CELEBRATE →

Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Vail’s Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party starts on December 22 and doesn’t stop until January 6!

Saturday’s schedule:

9 AM → High Meadow Park Grand Opening
1 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet: Park City Summit
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Live Music by Street Corner Boogie: Umbrella Bar
2:30-4:30 PM → Après Family with Cookie Decorating: Park City Mountain Village
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores: Canyons Village
4-6 PM → Après Live Music by Pat Carnahan Duo: Legends

Park City Film: “Maria By Callas”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

The life story of a legendary Greek/American opera singer told completely in her own words – through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters, and unpublished memoirs. How she rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become an international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.

The Park City Nutcracker
2 & 5:30 PM @ Eccles Center (PCHS)

Battling mice and soldiers, stunning snowflakes, flowers, and dazzling dancing dolls – The Ballet West Academy Park City Campus presents The Nutcracker! Plus – it’s an abbreviated family show, which menas you can bring the littler ones! Tickets HERE.

MOVE →

Family Yoga
3 PM @ The Yoga Shop

Family yoga with Randi Jo means yoga, mindfulness, music, dancing, storytelling, and journaling. All ages are welcome for this class, each Saturday at The Yoga Shop – no yoga experience is necessary. (This class has a suggested donation of $10 each or $25 for a family of four.)
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Snowshoe or Hike Round Valley
4 – 7 PM @ Quinn’s Junction

Join L.L.Bean for a snowshoe trek at the Round Valley Rail Trail. The activity level is easy to moderate; meet at Quinn’s Junction trailhead. Wear weather-appropriate clothing, insulated waterproof footwear, snowshoes. And don’t forget sunglasses, poles, camera, or binoculars if you’d like to have them!

BE HAPPE →

Author Event: Shannon Bahrke Happe
6 PM @ Dolly’s Bookstore

Park City’s own author and Olympic medalist, Shannon Bahrke Happe, will sign copies of her latest children’s book, “Mommy Why Is Your Hair Pink?” And yes, Shannon is bringing along her medals!

From the Dolly’s website:
Mommy, Why Is Your Hair Pink? Will inspire children to discover their unique inner light. As they allow their light to shine, children will find an expression of self that is authentic and bright – even if that expression happens to be HOT PINK!

LEARN →

Weeknight Pizza Wines
6 PM @ Silver Baron Lodge

A casual, fun wine-tasting class with the goal to get you laughing and learning at the same time. The group will taste wines selected based on the topic for the weekend (must be 21 years old).
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Homemade Pasta Wintertime Cooking Class
6 PM @ Mindful Cuisine

Learn to make homemade pasta! You’ll mix pasta dough by hand, how to use vegetables to flavor and color the dough, and then roll out sheets of dough to turn into ravioli. You’ll also create a ravioli filling with taleggio and mascarpone cheeses, then fill and cut ravioli. YUM!

Menu

Tricolore Salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano
Taleggio and Mascarpone Ravioli with Honey & Hazelnuts
Individual Vegetarian Lasagna
Tagliatelle with Braised Chicken, Lime, and Pistachios
Gelato Sundaes

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Learn to Curl
8 PM @ Park City Ice Arena

Sunday, December 23

CREATE →

Open Studio
12 – 2 PM @ The Paint Mixer

Whether you want extra painting practice, some alone creative time – or just the chance to make a painting with no guided instruction, Open Studio is a great Sunday afternoon option. Pick any one of the paintings and follow the written instructions – or just do your own thing. Materials are provided, guidance is not. Register for the session here.

RESORT FUN →

Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Vail’s Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party starts on December 22 and doesn’t stop until January 6!

Sunday’s schedule:

2:30-4:30 PM → Aprés Family Gingerbread House Decorating @ Canyons Village
2:30 – 4:30 PM → Aprés Live Music by DJ Velvet @ Umbrella Bar
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores @ Park City Mountain Village
4-6 PM → Aprés Live Music by BD Howes Duo @ Legends (Park City Mountain Village)

MOVE & BE MINDFUL →

Merry [MINDFUL] Christmas
4:30 PM @ The Paint Mixer

Join Jess McCurdy | Fit 4 Life at The Paint Mixer for some mindfulness and movement on Main Street — before the madness hits! A 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga Flow on Christmas Eve’s Eve is just what the doctor ordered! Just $15 for the class, all levels welcome and yoga mats are provided.

Monday, December 24

Santa Visits Deer Valley
9 AM – 1:30 PM @ Snow Park

Santa will be visiting guests in the Snow Park Lodge area from 9 to 11 a.m and from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Silver Lake Lodge area. Guests and their children are invited to bring a camera and take their picture with Santa. For more information, please call 435-649-1000.
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Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Vail’s Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party starts on December 22 and doesn’t stop until January 6!

Monday’s schedule:

2:30-4:30 PM → Aprés Family: Ornament Decorating @ Legacy Lodge in Park City Mountain Village
2:30 – 4:30 PM → Aprés Live Music by The Proper Way @ Umbrella Bar
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores @ Park City Mountain Village
4-6 PM → Aprés Live Music by Classic Steve @ Legends (Park City Mountain Village)
4:30 PM → Avalanche Dogs Meet & Greet @ Canyons Village Forum

56th Annual Torchlight Parade
5:30 PM @ Park City Mountain Village Base

One of Park City Mountain’s most special and longest-running traditions! The Annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade is a tradition as old as the resort itself. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m., in the Park City Moutain Village Base area. There will be holiday music and complimentary cookies, treats, and hot cocoa.

The parade begins at 6, and that’s when the magic turns up to an 11.
Park City’s ski and snowboard instructors carve down the mountain, lit torches in hand, to lead Santa Claus in a festive procession to town.

Tuesday, December 25

Snowfest
Park City Mountain

Vail’s Park City Mountain is celebrating the holidays – and ski season – with Snowfest. The party starts on December 22 and doesn’t stop until January 6! Check the rest of the schedule HERE.

Tuesday’s schedule:

2:30-4:30 PM → Aprés Family: EpicMix Christmas Photo Booth @ Canyons Village
2:30-4:30 PM → Aprés Family: Caricature Artist @ Park City Mountain Village
2:30 – 4:30 PM → Aprés Live Music by Will Baxter Trio @ Umbrella Bar
3 PM → Complimentary S’mores @ Park City Mountain Village
4-6 PM → Aprés Live Music by the Tim Daniels Duo @ Legends (Park City Mountain Village)

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Kurt Bestor
6 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

For thousands of Utahns, the name “Kurt Bestor” means – HOLIDAYS! Kurt Bestor has created a memorable Christmas experience for 28 years, thanks to his affable on-stage personality, world-class musicians, and special guests. Buy tickets HERE.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, December 30 → Deer Valley’s Annual Torchlight Parade
January 6 & 13 → Aprés Namaste, mindful yoga event + community gathering @ Paint Mixer & Old Town Wine Cellars
Saturday, January 26, 2019 → Ski Utah’s Learn to Ski Program @ Deer Valley

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

Park City Event Guide: December 17 – 20

December 17, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR Leave a Comment

We are one week away from Christmas Eve – and our pick this week is a holiday event from Park City Film! Join the fun on Tuesday night – scroll down for details!

Monday, December 17

Try Transit Week
December 17 – 22
Park City & Summit County

This week, when you ride public transportation in Park City and Summit County, not only do you help the environment –and enjoy a free ride!– you could be a lucky recipient of a gift card for a local business.

Park City and Summit County Council members will be handing out the gifts as a thank you for riding transit — and a few lift tickets to Park City Mountain and Deer Valley resorts will also be in the mix!

There will be a few more Try Transit Week opportunities this winter, where again – if you ditch your car to take the bus to school, work, or to ski, you’ll have the chance to win fun prizes. You’re encouraged to share your transit experience on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook by using the hashtag, #IRideParkCityTransit.
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Open Painting Studio
12 – 5 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Kimball Art Center’s painting studio is available for drop-in studio space – and they supply the easels. Simply bring your materials, and you’ll get to set up shop and work with other painters. Kimball asks that if you’re new, please check in with an education staff member at 10 AM for a quick introduction.
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Bingo
1 – 2 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee
(Park City Library)

All joiners are welcome each week to enjoy Bingo at Lucky Ones Coffee (in the Park City Library), and there are even small prizes for winners!
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Build a Gingerbread House
1 PM @ Kimball Art Center

Create your own gingerbread house from the ground up! You’ll use icing, graham crackers, candy and more – but register early, because, as you might imagine, this is a pretty popular class. (Also, be sure to let KAC know if you have any food allergies ahead of time.) You’ll have one more chance to join this fun – and yummy – class; there’s a 4:30 session on Tuesday, as well.
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Growlers, Grub + Games
5:30 – 7:30 PM @ Park City Brewery

This sounds like a fun event — head over to Park City Brewery to join the Paint Mixer for a step-by-step-while-you-sip-some-suds class on how to paint your own growler! If you’d prefer to paint a wine bottle, you’ll have that option, too. There will be food from Cucina Rustico’s food truck – 21 and older only for this event.

Tuesday, December 18

BRANDed PC Kickoff
7:30 PM @ The Rockwell Room
December 18 – 22

It’s time for the annual BRANDed PC event! This is a celebration of Park City’s creative makers, produced by Park City Summit County Arts Council. The PCSC Arts Council is a nonprofit with the mission to promote, support, and strengthen arts and culture in our community.

There will be shopping each day from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., along with workshops, panels, happy hours, and live entertainment. For more information visit brandedpc.org.

Ski Jumping FIS Cup
@ Utah Olympic Park

Athletes from around the world are here in Park City to compete for the FIS Cup at Utah Olympic Park! Admission is $10 for this event. Watch open training from noon till 2 PM today! Here’s the rest of the week’s schedule:

Wednesday | December 19

5 pm | Ladies’ and Men’s Trial Round
6 pm | Competition Round #1
7:15 pm | Competition Round #2
Thursday | December 20
5 pm | Ladies’ and Men’s Trial Round
6 pm | Competition Round #1
7:15 pm | Competition Round #2

Tent Tales for Tykes
11 AM – 12 PM
Storytime @ L.L.Bean

Join in at the L.L.Bean tent, in the new L.L. Bean store on off Main Street, for storytime! Each story session follows a different nature or outdoor theme, with related activities, games or crafts to follow. Appropriate for kiddos from 3 to 6; caretakers need to stay with them – and are welcome to join the fun or spend the time shopping. Registration is required – head to the website to do so.
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CONNECT Mental Health Support Group
6:15 – 7:45 PM @ Park City Library

Anyone who has been impacted and affected by the mental illness of a family member, friend, or a loved one is welcome to join this group, which will meet in room 101 of the Park City Library. The meeting is free and the conversations are kept confidential and judgment free. More info HERE.
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Park City Film: “Miracle on 34th Street”
7 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

This isn’t just a free screening of the 1947 Christmas classic – it’s a full Christmas event! Join before the 7 p.m. show time to enjoy a hot cocoa bar and treats; a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves; plus a performance from PC Improv!

From the Park City Film website:
“An old man going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in midtown Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity.”

Wednesday, December 19

The Art of Movement
6 – 10 AM @ The Paint Mixer

Move on Main Street! Right at the bottom of Town Lift, these classes are located conveniently in The Paint Mixer art space. “The Art of Movement” classes, with Fit 4 LIfe’s Jess McCurdy, are $20/drop-in or $180 for a locals’ 10-class punch card.

Wednesday’s class schedule:

~ Sunrise GRIT45: 6 – 6:45 AM
Start the day with a 45-minute strength and conditioning class at The Paint Mixer!

~ Vinyasa Yoga: 7:30 – 8:30 AM
A one hour class of Vinyasa yoga at The Paint Mixer, appropriate for all levels.

~ Customized Small Group Coaching: 9 – 10 AM
A 60-minute class curated for its participants at The Paint Mixer.

All classes are taught by Jess McCurdy, founder of Fit 4 Life. Jess’ mission is to empower people by providing a program to become stronger, healthier and develop a love for exercise as part of the Fit 4 Life community.
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Tech Tutoring
1 – 2 PM @ Park City Library
A lovely service provided by our fabulous Park City Library: you are free to schedule an appointment with a librarian for help with your personal device. Bring in your laptop, tablet, or phone and they will help you navigate tech frustrations during a thirty-minute session. Call 435-615-5600 to schedule.
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Crafternoons
4 PM @ Park City Library

Each Wednesday, from 4-5 p.m., Park City Library hosts an afternoon of crafting! Attend this free event, make, and then take, your artsy and fun project every week.
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Christmas with the Celts
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

From the Egyptian Theatre website:
The high-stepping spirited musical selections will have you clapping along. Combining Irish Carols, Christmas standards, and thrilling Irish dancing, this memorable Christmas experience is for the whole family!

Christmas with the Celts features classic songs such as Little Drummer Boy, Count Your Blessings, Write Christmas, I’ll be Home For Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming To Town, and John Lennon’s Happy Christmas.

Thursday, December 20

Moms & Mimosas
12 – 2 PM @ Paint Mixer

Enjoy some holiday cheer(s) with moms + midday mimosas at The Paint Mixer! This is a fun chance to gather with friends, enjoy a beverage (or a few), and paint a themed project in a judgment-free zone. Register here for this event.
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The Next Course: Vegetarian Holiday Meal
1 – 3 PM @ Mountain Town Olive Oil

Join The Next Course at Mountain Town Olive Oil, for Park City’s best new food and wine pairing class! This week, Vegetarian Holiday Meal, with Chef Deanna Fitchat, owner of Deelicious Park City.
Thursday’s menu:

Harvest Root Vegetables
Quinoa Salad
Hasselback Butternut Squash with Walnut-Miso Glaze
Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Souffle
Vegan Mushroom Pot Pie
Baby Bûche de Noël Cookies

Reservations are required 48 hours in advance; call 435.649.1400 (21 and over).
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Story Time Art for Tots
3:30 PM @ Kimball Art Center

A free weekly program to inspire the youngest members of our community to express their creativity. After reading a book, kids enjoy an art project themed around the story (adult supervision is required).

Clinic: Dress for Success in the Outdoors
5 PM @ L.L.Bean

Layering is an art, and one we here in this mountain resort town depend upon all winter long. This free clinic is a chance to learn from the L.L.Bean experts as they break down how to create the right system for you.

UPCOMING EVENTS: 2018 Winter Break Film Series

Friday, Dec 21 → Red Dog: True Blue (NR) at 4 PM
Wednesday, Dec 26 → Lady and the Tramp (G) at 4 PM
Thursday, Dec 27 → Black Panther (PG-13) at 4 PM
Friday, Dec 28 → The Greatest Showman (PG) at 4 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 22 – January 6 → Snowfest @ Park City Mountain
Sunday, December 23 → Merry [Mindful] Christmas, special yoga mindfulness event @ Paint Mixer
Monday, December 24 → Santa visits Deer Valley
Sunday, December 30 → Deer Valley’s Annual Torchlight Parade
January 6 & 13 → Aprés Namaste, special mindful yoga event + community gathering @ Paint Mixer & Old Town Wine Cellars
Saturday, January 26, 2019 → Ski Utah’s Learn to Ski Program @ Deer Valley

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest gated ski-in / ski-out community in the United States. Our land spans 4600 acres, and approximately 90% of it will always be preserved as open space.

In winter, enjoy exclusive ski and snowboard access to one of North America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City Mountain. In spring, the snow melts to reveal an amazing network of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, connecting to more than 400 miles of single-track trails throughout the surrounding area.

The Colony is just 35 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport and 5 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.