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Park City Event Guide: February 8 – 10

February 9, 2019 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

It’s another event weekend here in Park City – with finals scheduled for snowboard halfpipe, freestyle moguls, freeski halfpipe, dual moguls, and snowboard slopestyle in the FIS World Championships. The event is the biggest ski and snowboarding competition our state has hosted since the 2002 Winter Olympics, and most of the events are taking place at Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort.

In fact, the event is SO big that a number of eateries in the Park City Area Restaurant Association have joined forces to create special offerings to those participating in – and enjoying – the events. Check here for specials from places like The Twisted Fern, which is offering a free starter (with the purchase of two entrees) at lunch during FIS, Harvest Park City, and Silver Star Cafe.

FRIDAY, February 8

Moguls 2017 Visa Freestyle International World Cup at Deer Valley Photo © Steven Earl

FIS World Championships
Park City Mountain & Deer Valley Resort

9 AM – 4 PM → Vendor Village Open | Park City Mountain
10:30 AM – 4 PM → High West USA House @ Nelson Cottage | High West Distillery
11 AM → Snowboard Halfpipe Final @ Park City Mountain
7 PM → Freestyle Moguls Final @ Deer Valley Resort

Nelson Cottage @ High West Distillery
High West Distillery has been hosting a FIS lounge at The Nelson Cottage by High West. The lounge, will be open to the public this weekend, offers coffee and pastries in the morning and, of course, High West cocktails (and snacks) later in the day. Events are broadcast live each date, and art created by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team is on display (and for sale!). Any proceeds go to support the athlete who created it.

Snowboard Halfpipe Final
This event begins at 11 a.m. on the 22-foot Eagle Halfpipe. Athletes jump up to 24 feet *above* the lip of the pipe. The scoring is based on the execution of tricks, variety of tricks, difficulty, pipe use, and amplitude. All events are free and open to the public.
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Freestyle Moguls Final
The Freestyle Moguls Final will play out under those famous lights on Deer Valley’s Champion ski run.

FIS World Championships
TV Schedule → Friday, Feb. 8

1:00 p.m. EST – Snowboarding: Halfpipe – NBCSN and NBC Sports Gold
9:00 p.m. EST – Freestyle Skiing: Moguls – NBCSN and NBC Sports Gold

The Sweetheart Gala
6 PM @ St. Mary’s Catholic Church

This is an annual Park City Education Foundation event to raise money for the Park City Bands. $60 per person includes a three-course meal, a silent auction, and, of course, live Big Band music, courtesy of the award-winning Park City High School Varsity Jazz Ensemble. Get your tickets HERE!
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Park City Film: “Green Book”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

From Park City Film’s website:
“When Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on “The Green Book” to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. 8 p.m. screenings Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. on Sunday.”
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Bruce Cockburn
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

From the Egyptian Theatre website:
“For 40 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience. Bruce Cockburn continues touring in North America in support of Bone On Bone. This will be a solo tour”

SATURDAY, February 9

Dual moguls finals 2015 VISA Freestyle International FIS World Cup at Deer Valley Photo © Kirk Paulsen

FIS World Championships
Park City Mountain & Deer Valley Resort

9 AM – 4 PM → Vendor Village Open | Park City Mountain
10:30 AM – 6 PM → High West USA House @ Nelson Cottage | High West Distillery
11 AM → Freeski Halfpipe Final @ Park City Mountain
7 PM → Freestyle Dual Moguls Final @ Deer Valley Resort

Freeski Halfpipe Final
The Freeski Halfpipe Final begins at 11 a.m. on the 22-foot Eagle Halfpipe. Athletes jump up to 24 feet *above* the lip of the pipe. The scoring is based on the execution of tricks, a variety of tricks, difficulty, pipe use, and amplitude.

Freestyle Dual Moguls Final
The Freestyle Dual Mogul Finals will take place at 7 p.m. under the lights on Deer Valley’s Champion ski run.

FIS World Championships

TV Schedule → Saturday, Feb. 9

1:00 p.m. EST – Freestyle Skiing: Halfpipe – NBC
9:00 p.m. EST – Freestyle Skiing: Dual Moguls – Olympic Channel and NBC Sports Gold

Snowshoe Tour of the Preserve
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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Ice Castles in Midway
12 PM @ Homestead Resort

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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Snowshoeing Discovery Course
1 – 3 PM @ Quinn’s Junction | Round Valley

This Discovery Course is an instructional event to guide participants on snowshoeing basics to enjoy this fun sport! The guided trek will not only include tips for snowshoeing, and instructors will also share knowledge of plants and wildlife along the way. Be sure to make a reservation (there is a $25 fee to participate) – all equipment is provided, but be sure to dress appropriately for a couple of hours out on the snow! There’s a full list of what you need when you sign up – you can do that HERE.
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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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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.
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Park City Film: “Zombillenium”
4 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

This free screening is presented by Park City Film, as part of its Foreign Cinema for Kids series. From the PCF website:
“Sprung from the comic book pages and crypts alike, celebrated French graphic novelist Arthur de Pins’ characters come to life, or er, undeath, on the big screen with a wickedly wry story of monster liberation. Challenges abound when amusement park Zombillenium is threatened by a corporate buy-out. Fortunately, high-minded ghoul dad Hector, tenacious witchboarder Gretchen, and a collective cohort of zombies rise up and fight in true French form for worker rights—above and below ground—in this clever genre and monster mash up. Recommended for ages 10+.

Presented in French with English subtitles in partnership with Park City Library.”
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AcroYoga
7 PM @ Enlighten Wellness

Enlighten Wellness is a brand-new wellness facility in the heart of Prospector and offers an AcroYoga partner class, which it describes as:
“…a beautiful practice that combines the dynamic wisdom of acrobatics, the awareness, breath, and balance of yoga and the healing, loving nature of Thai massage.”
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Park City Institute
It Gets Better + The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
7:30 PM @ Eccles Center Theater (PCHS)

From the Park City Institute website:
“It Gets Better is a newly revamped artistic collaboration with the world-famous San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. The It Gets Better Tour brings the experience and message of the online It Gets Better Project to communities and audiences by blending music, theater, and multimedia into a work for the stage. The cast brings to life real stories from gay, lesbian, transgender, and straight allies from around the country.

With the It Gets Better Tour, a small but dedicated ensemble travels to communities nationwide to produce a week of educational workshops culminating in this moving musical theater performance. They will bring their mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth, for a week of outreach. They will lead workshops in city and county government offices, schools, and other non-profits, developing community resources and connections. The week culminates in a Main Stage performance – equal parts wit, whimsy, empowerment, and inspiration.”

SUNDAY, February 10

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 26: Ryan Stassel of the USA launches from the ramp during practice for the LG FIS World Cup Snowboard Big Air Event in Civic Center Park on January 26, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The ramp is a steel truss scaffolding 106 feet high, 300 feet long and 80 feet wide covered in manmade snow. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

FIS World Championships
Park City Mountain & Deer Valley Resort

9 AM – 4 PM → Vendor Village Open | Park City Mountain
10:30 AM – 7 PM → High West USA House @ Nelson Cottage | High West Distillery
11 AM → Snowboard Slopestyle Final @ Park City Mountain
4 PM → Closing Ceremonies & Lupe Fiasco @ Historic Main Street

Snowboard Slopestyle Final
The Snowboard Slopestyle Final begins at 11 a.m. at the slopestyle course at Park City Mountain. It’s similar to a skate park, and competitors ride down the course filled with obstacles like rails, jumps, and other snow terrain features. Scoring is based on amplitude, originality, and quality of tricks.

Closing Ceremonies
4 PM @ Historic Main Street, Park City
A free Lupe Fiasco concert + fireworks = an epic closing celebration on Historic Main Street in Park City.

From Deer Valley, the sponsor of closing ceremonies:
“Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Chicago-born, Grammy award-winning American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and community advocate. The independent rapper who parted ways with his former label, Atlantic Records, following the release of 2015’s Tetsuo & Youth, is pegged as one of the most gifted lyricists and visionaries to grace the mic. Rising to fame in 2006 following the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor, Lupe has released six acclaimed studio albums; his latest being Drogas Wave, released in 2017 on his own label, 1st & 15th. These albums have netted 3 platinum singles, 3 RIAA Gold Certifications, 12 Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award in 2008 for his infectious single, “Daydreamin,” feat Jill Scott. With a trilogy of albums set for 2018 and beyond, Lupe is at his creative peak as an artist. His efforts to propagate conscious material helped solidify him as GQ’s Man of the Year in 2006, and garnered recognition as a Henry Crown Fellow.”
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FIS World Championships
TV Schedule → Sunday, Feb. 10

2:00 a.m. EST – Freestyle Skiing: Dual Moguls – NBCSN
1:00 p.m. EST – Snowboarding: Slopestyle – Olympic Channel and NBC Sports Gold
4:30 p.m. EST – Snowboarding: Slopestyle – NBC

Nature’s Ninjas
10 AM – 4 PM @ Swaner EcoCenter

A new traveling exhibit is on display! Kids and adults can explore “some of nature’s wildest defensive adaptations.” The exhibit takes a look at nature’s most misunderstood animals — everything from porcupines to geckos — and walks visitors along how and why animals develop their unique natural defenses.
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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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Winter Tubing Social
2 – 4 PM @ Soldier Hollow Tubing

Faster lifts from an upgraded lift system mean shorter lines at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center! When you pair that with the 1,200-foot sliding lanes, you get an unbeatable outdoor adventure. You get two hours of tubing with your ticket, and there are also night sessions! More info HERE.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 10 → Kimball Art Center Re-Opens
February 11 – 15 → Love Your Library Week
February 15 → Full Moon Snowshoe @ McPolin Barn
February 16 → The Breakfast Club at Park City Library
February 24 → Elevation Utah
March 4 – 8 → KPCW Winter Pledge Drive & Online Auction
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.

The Colony in Western Home Journal | Winter 2019

December 12, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

THE COLONY IN WHJ
This winter, when you grab your copy of Western Home Journal, available now at Whole Foods Park City, St. Regis, Stein Eriksen Lodge, and Park City Bagel, among other places, flip it right open to page 78, where you’ll find a four-page feature on The Colony at White Pine Canyon.

Of course, you can also read it on Western Home Journal’s website.

The piece is an overview of The Colony’s unparalleled access, its open land, and its legacy.

TAKE A TOUR
To set up your own unique, private tour of our snow-covered Meadow Lakes homesites and enjoy lunch in The Colony’s private, seasonal Yurt, connect with Bronson Calder in The Colony Sales Office.

Choose your method of transportation: snowmobile or our brand-new snowcat, and enjoy the access, open space, and legacy of The Colony the way only a very few can.

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 3 – 6

December 3, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

‘Tis the (ski) season and visitors are starting to trickle into the lift lines – and into town. Lucky for us, along with the increase in traffic, there is an increase in fun activities! We’ll be doing our best to provide an additional event guide – this one for the weekdays – through the holidays. Here’s hoping for a happy holiday season – and for more SNOW!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

The Art of Movement

6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM
@ The Paint Mixer

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

~ Sweat and Flow: 7:30 – 8:30 AM
A one hour class with 30 minutes of HIIT and 30 minutes of yoga at The Paint Mixer.

~ GRIT60: 9 – 10 AM
A 60-minute strength and conditioning class at The Paint Mixer.

All classes are taught by Jess McCurdy, founder of Fit 4 Life, whom we have profiled here. 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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Little Naturalist
10 – 11 AM @ Swaner EcoCenter

Twice a month, on Mondays from 10 to 11, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter hosts Little Naturalist. Little Naturalist is a program for 3 to 5-year-olds who are curious about animals, their habitats, the environment, and exploring nature. The group reads a nature-themed book, does some exploring, and finishes a craft! (Be prepared to adventure outside!)
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Bingo
1 – 2 PM @ Lucky Ones Coffee
(Park City Library)

Another fun game to play at Lucky Ones – BINGO! All joiners are welcome each week, and there are even small prizes for winners.
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The Nutcracker
6:30 PM @ DeJoria Center

You know this one – it’s the story of Clara and the present her odd uncle brings to the family’s Christmas party, which becomes the story of the Nutcracker Prince and his fierce battle against the Mouse King. Performances at 6:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday nights by Body Motion Dance Company.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

Park City Toastmasters
7 – 8 AM @ Keller Williams Building

Each Tuesday morning, bright and early, the Park City Toastmasters Club gathers to improve speaking, leadership, and communication skills. Membership is open to anyone who wants to achieve those ends; interested parties are invited to attend the first visit as a guest, where you will have the opportunity to see how the meetings are run and learn the benefits of being a member.
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The Idealist Collective
7 – 9 AM @ HeartSpace

Plenty and a group of Park City idealists will gather for a “morning of meaning.” The group will share a healthy breakfast and explore what everyone is hopeful for. Plenty’s co-leaders invite you to connect, awaken, inspire and be inspired. The event is complimentary, but registration is required – visit the website for more information.
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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.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5

FIL Junior League World Cup
December 5 – 8 @ Utah Olympic Park

Did you know – sliding events at our own Utah Olympic Park here in Park City are free and open to the public? And one is coming us this week! The FIL Junior League World Cup is an international luge event in which the best up and coming young luge athletes compete! Check the website for the full schedule.

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 the library at 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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Santa Skate
5 – 7 PM @ Park City Ice Arena

Ok – SIGN US UP for this one. Park City Ice Arena is a hidden gem in our community, and they frequently hold free skating events – like this one, with the BIG GUY. Come on Wednesday evening to enjoy complimentary skating –and rentals– during this fun-filled holiday event! Not only do you get free skates and ice time; you also get to enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and face painting – all of it complimentary.

Be sure to be there by 5 – Santa and his elf have a surprise guest for a special ice performance! Open skate + goodies get going at 5:15, and last ’til 7 p.m.

Author Event: Shannon Bahrke Happe
6:30 – 7:30 PM @ Park City Library

Come meet local treasure and Olympian Shannon Bahrke Happe at the Park City Library, as she reads her children’s book, “Mommy, Why is Your Hair Pink?” She will also bring her Olympic medals – Silver and Bronze! – for attendees to get a close-up look. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Open Studio
6:30 PM @ KIMBALL ART CENTER

More creation fun at the Kimball Art Center with Open Studio. You have your choice of two out of the five condensed art classes in ceramics, warm glass fusion, screen printing, painting, and drawing. Demos from teachers, all art materials, hors-d’oeuvres, and personalized instruction are all included; a cash bar is also available.

Schedule:

6:30 PM — Doors open
6:30-7 PM Enjoy refreshments, mingle and sign up for the first class (space available on a first come/first served basis)
7-7:45 PM Creation session
7:45-8 PM Refreshment break and registration for second class (space available on a first come/first served basis)
8-8:45 PM Creation session

For more information click here.
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The Park City Institute Presents: Jaron Lanier
7:30 PM @ Eccles Center (PCHS)

One of the pioneers who helped create the world wide web is asking you to delete your social media accounts.

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.”

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

The Next Course: Italian Christmas Feast
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, Italian Christmas Feast with Chef Deanna Fitchat, owner of Deelicious Park City. Thursday’s menu:

* Cioppino
* Create an Antipasto Platter
* Stuffed Turkey Breast Roulade
* Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

Reservations are required 48 hours in advance; call 435.649.1400 (21 and over).
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Book Club: Barbara Kingsolver’s “Unsheltered”
5 – 6 PM @ Dolly’s Bookstore

Cross-section of a mill.
Photo from Park City Museum’s website.

A Brief History & Explanation of Milling and Refining in Park City
5 PM @ Park City Museum Education & Collections Center

The public is invited to attend “Shiny Rock to Silver Bars: A Brief History and Explanation of Milling and Refining in Park City” lecture by mining engineer Donovan Symonds. How were the ores mined in Park City turned into silver, lead or gold bars? Why were they crushed and concentrated?

Practical demonstrations and videos will explain the processes involved in sorting the ores into concentrates and tailings. Donovan, a long-time resident of Park City, is a retired consulting mining engineer. He has enjoyed being a museum docent for about 8 years.

Park City Film Presents: “bias”
7 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium

“If you’re human – you’re biased. Now what?”

From the Park City Film website:
“bias” challenges us to confront our hidden biases and understand what we risk when we follow our gut. Through exposing her own biases, award-winning documentary filmmaker Robin Hauser (CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap, Running for Jim) highlights the nature of implicit bias, the grip it holds on our social and professional lives, and what it will take to induce change.”

This free screening also has a post-film panel with:
– Director Robin Hauser
– Dr. Marco Barker, Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Westminster College
– Sadie Ortiz, PCHS Senior and member of Teen Council, Latinos in Action and Bright Futures
– Meghan Zarnetske, instructional coach and social justice teacher at Treasure Mountain Junior High, will moderate.

This screening is part Park City Film’s Reel Community Series, the nonprofit’s longest-running community program, which introduces films to expand viewers’ views of the world – and connects them to other members of the Park City community. “bias” is underwritten by the Women’s Giving Fund (a project of the Park City Community Foundation).

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 7 – 9 → Park Silly Holiday Bazaar @ PC Marriott
Saturday, December 8 → OPENING DAY @ Deer Valley Resort
Saturday, December 15 → Santa Comes Down Town Lift | 5:30 p.m. @ Town Lift Plaza
December 22 – January 6 → Snowfest @ Park City Mountain
Monday, December 24 → Santa visits Deer Valley
Sunday, December 30 → Deer Valley’s Annual Torchlight Parade
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: October 12 – 14

October 12, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

The snow paid Park City a visit this week and stayed long enough to get us all very much looking forward to ski season.

Park City Mountain → Targeted Opening Day: November 21
Deer Valley Resort → Targeted Opening Day: December 8

You don’t need to wait a few(ish) weeks for this weekend’s activities – here’s a list of fun you can look forward to right this second.

Friday, October 12

SURVIVE →

Parents’ Survival Night
Fridays 6 – 9 PM
The Little Gym

The Little Gym of Park City is now open in the Iron Horse District – and hosts a Parents’ Survival Night every Friday. Children ages 3 to 12-years-old get to burn energy in the gym, make crafts and eat snacks – while parents get a nice break.

SEE →

The Art and Science of Arachnids
Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter
Wednesdays – Sundays: 10 AM – 4 PM

This exhibit is seriously catching people in its net – and it just so happens to be the largest arachnid exhibit in the United States.

The exhibit guides visitors to explore connections between arachnids and literature, art, folklore, paleontology, science, and history. You’ll see 100 live arachnids (!) and experience hands-on activities – hopefully, the live arachnids are not the hands-on activities, but you’ll have to go see it in order to find out. INSIDER TIP: They feed the spiders on Thursdays – so that is a great time to go see some action.

This exhibit is available to read and listen to in both Spanish and English, and is free for members; for pricing and other info, click here.

Body and Soul
Kimball Art Center
Through November 4

Never in history have we (ok, some of us) been more inundated with images – at least from a social media perspective. Landscapes, pictures of home design and architecture, candids (does such a thing even exist anymore?) but especially the new self-portrait – those supernumerary selfies – are shared and consumed relentlessly across social channels.

Kimball Art Center’s new exhibit, Body and Soul, features 24 Utah-based artists and explores the lasting power of what you could call the “legit-art selfie” genre across contemporary painting, photography, text-based installations, and more. From the Kimball Art Center website:

“Established tropes are both embraced and reinvented, presenting diverse approaches to portraiture as a means of commemoration, reflection, and social critique. From faithful likeness to fantasy and fracture, the power of portraits is that they are about more than what we look like; they reveal who we are.”

Admission is free; the exhibit will run through November 4.

Park City Film Series: “Puzzle”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium
Park City Library

From the Park City Film Series website: “Puzzle” is a portrait of a devoted wife and mother who has reached her early 40s without ever venturing far from home. She feels stuck in her mundane existence but that begins to change when she receives a jigsaw puzzle as a birthday gift. She is a puzzle wiz, which leads to a U.S. puzzle championship and an unexpected romance.

Saturday, October 13

MOVE →

Saturday Morning Guided Walk | Snowshoe Tours
8:30 – 10 AM
Swaner Nature Preserve & EcoCenter

Time for the winter edition of the Nature Walks – where some of the walks turn into snowshoe sessions! 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.

Swaner indicates that the outing is appropriate for all ages and takes place on generally flat terrain with a slight uphill grade – which could be challenging for younger children and some seniors.

Participants should 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.

CREATE →

ARTober Fest
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Kimball Art Center

Head over to Kimball Art Center for an afternoon full of family-friendly, free and low-cost, fall-inspired art activities! Light refreshments and bar beverages will be available for purchase.

Activities like paint-your-own-pumpkin-patch, leaf printmaking, trick-or-treat bag decorating, pumpkin painting, ceramics demonstrations, a beer & wine garden, live music, and more will be available.

LEARN →

The Park Record’s Park City Women’s Expo
9 AM – 6 PM @ The Prospector

Billed as two days of education, support, and community, the Park City Women’s Expo will feature booths, presentations, and “how-to” tutorials. Panel discussions; financial advice; intuitive practices for everyday life; self-defense; fitness, health, and nutrition; the importance of sleep (and how to get more!); business and career help; cooking; hair and makeup; beauty demos; fashion shows; car maintenance instruction — and more!

The expo is $10 per person each day, at The Prospector on Sidewinder Drive, with 50% of the fee going to benefit the Peace House. Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A look at the event & class space at Mountain Town Olive Oil.

The Next Course: Game Day Munchies
11 AM – 1 PM @ Mountain Town Olive Oil

The Next Course is a weekly food and wine pairing class in the Mountain Town Olive Oil’s gorgeous event space. Join in this week at the store, on Historic Main Street, for the Game Day Munchies!

Buffalo Cauliflower
Cheese Steak Flatbread
Asian Style Wings
Beef Sliders
Beer Pretzel Caramel Brownies

Class starts at 11 a.m.; to reserve your seat, call 435.649.1400. Cost is $50 per person | optional wine pairing is $15.

SET A WORLD RECORD →

3rd Annual World’s Longest Shot Ski
2 PM @ Historic Main Street

The rivalry rages on. The competition to beat Breckenridge, Colorado heats up again today — all for the glory of holding the record for the world’s longest shot ski.

All new this year, Sunrise Rotary has teamed up with High West Distillery to offer participants a shot of Rendezvous Rye whiskey (instead of the traditional shot of Wasatch beer). $25 will get you a spot on the shot ski, a souvenir glass, and a token for a High West drink at one of the afterparties. The best news – proceeds will go to the Sunrise Rotary Club’s Grant Program (which benefits 20 community organizations).

The shot ski tends to sell out, so get your tickets early — and be a part of history.

CREATE →

Paint & Sip
6:30 – 8:30 PM @ The Paint Mixer

The Paint Mixer, right off of Historic Main Street in Park City, makes painting accessible to literally everyone – skill & talent not required! The instructors guide participants in a step-by-step process – and the result is a beautiful painting. Tonight’s picture will be “Midnight Moon” – the paintings change for each event – you can see the gallery HERE.

All materials are included – and you can purchase beverages and snacks while you enjoy the progression of your painting. (21 and over ONLY for this event.)

SEE & HEAR →

Park City Institute Presents:
Doonesbury Creator: Garry Trudeau
7:30 – 10 PM @
George S. & Dolores Dore Eccles Center Theater

Pulitzer Prize-winning “Doonesbury” creator, and social observer, Garry Trudeau, will give a talk about his view of the political landscape in his latest books,” #SAD!: Doonesbury in the Time of Trump, and YUGE! 30 Years of Doonesbury on Trump” (whew!).

His insights on our current president will be accompanied by visuals from his nearly five decades of award-winning editorial cartooning. Click here to buy tickets.

An Evening with Judy Collins
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with her 50-album (!) body of work since the 60’s, and the award-winning singer-songwriter will be on the stage at the Egyptian Theatre, performing her interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards, along with her own original compositions.

Sunday, October 14

MOVE →

Guided Historical Hike
8:30 AM @ Silver Lake Lodge
Deer Valley Resort

Enjoy the beauty of Deer Valley Resort with a three-to-four-hour guided hike. The hikes cover moderate terrain and are typically less than six miles long.

Participants are asked to dress for the activity and the weather – and to meet at the Sterling Express Chairlift. Hikes leave at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are required and a $10 fee applies. To make a reservation, you’re asked to call 435-645-6648.

CREATE →

Photo courtesy: Tanzi Propst/Park Record

Swaner Craft Sunday
11 AM – 1 PM
Swaner EcoCenter

Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter offers a nature-themed craft every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages are welcome!

EAT →

Park City Dine About 2018
24 Park City Restaurants

Today marks your last chance to enjoy the annual Park City Dine About! 24 Park City restaurants have participated – and you have just one day left to take advantage of seasonal (hugely discounted) two-course lunches and three-course dinners at these spots. With the discount, lunches end up at about $10 or $15 per person. The three-course dinners are between $20 and $40 per person.

Participating restaurants: Café Terigo, Café Trio Park City, Chimayo, Deer Valley Grocery~Café, Element Kitchen & Bakery, Firewood on Main, Flanagan’s on Main, Fletcher’s Park City, Grappa, Handle, Purple Sage, Red Rock Junction, Red Tail Grill, Riverhorse on Main, Riverhorse Provisions, Shabu, Silver Star Café, Squatters, Sushi Blue, The Brass Tag, tupelo, Twisted Fern, Versante and Wasatch Brew Pub. The event runs through October 14.

Backroads Americana by Tom Kelly
11 AM – 6 PM @ Artique Gallery

Park City’s own renowned landscape photographer Tom Kelly is back with a new gallery show! This one takes a look at rural scenes discovered on back road highways. From the wide-open deserts and plains of the west to the cornfields of America’s heartland, his images show the countryside we usually miss in our travels. You’ll find the Artique Gallery at 283 N. Main St, Kamas. Tom’s exhibit runs through October 31, 2018.

DURING THE WEEK

Utah Humanities Book Festival:
Friends of the Library Author Luncheon
Wednesday, October 17 @ 11 AM

Peter Rock, author of “My Abandonment,” will discuss the book to film adaptation process. The film “Leave No Trace,” was featured in last year’s Sundance Festival. Lunch tickets are Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. This event is held at Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley.

Utah Humanities Book Festival:
Community Author Conversation: Camron Wright
Wednesday, October 17 @ 11 AM

As part of the Annual Utah Humanities Book Festival, you’re invited to join in the free community conversation with author Camron Wright of “The Rent Collector” at the Jim Santy Auditorium. Presented by the Park City Education Foundation.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Write these in your calendar!

Friday, October 19 → Stuffed Animal Sleepover @ Park City Library
Tuesday, October 30 → last day to register to vote online or at your county clerk’s office.
Wednesday, October 31 → Transylvania Tea Party Blood Drive | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Snow Park Lodge
Friday, November 9 → Live PC Give PC | All day long – all over Park City
Saturday, November 17 → KPCW’s Main Street Music Crawl | 7:30 p.m. @ Historic Main Street
Saturday, December 15 → Santa Comes Down Town Lift | 5:30 p.m. @ Town Lift Plaza

This week’s Park City Event Guide is sponsored by Mountain Estates Property Management. Mountain Estates is a full-service property management company which offers full-home maintenance, security checks & upgrades, snow removal, holiday light setup & takedown, ski tuning, grocery shopping, airport pickups – anything you need. The first consultation is free and the company will tailor a plan to your needs.

This year, Mountain Estates announces a brand-new offering for Colony homeowners – professional grooming of your private ski-in/ski-out. They will create a perfectly-groomed trail for you and your guests that will make starting and ending your days a breeze. They invite you to visit their Facebook page or contact the owner for details: 435-901-8170.

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 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

New Homesites Released in The Colony at White Pine Canyon

September 28, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

The Colony Releases Eight Homesites in Meadow Lakes | Phase 5: E & F

It’s the next step in our final chapter: The Colony at White Pine Canyon has just released eight spectacular homesites in the Meadow Lakes – also known as Phase 5.

The E & F homesites are some of the most unique properties we have ever offered — no small statement here at The Colony, where it truly feels like you get to live in your very own national park.

If you don’t know us already, The Colony at White Pine Canyon is the largest ski-in, ski-out private development in the United States. We are a private, 4600-acre, gated community in the heart of Park City Mountain, one of North America’s largest ski resorts.

Each home here has the incredible amenity of ski-in, ski-out access, and in warmer weather, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more are right outside your door.

Speaking of access, which is a key word, when you build your legacy here in The Colony, not only do you have immediate access to world-class skiing, you also have easy access to airports and direct access to Park City’s own unique style of living.

The homesites are easily accessible from our secure gated entry, and The Colony itself is:

35 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport
22 miles from Heber Valley Airport
5 miles from Historic Main Street in Park City, Utah

Here at The Colony – we treasure our open land, and we’re committed to sustainability. In fact, nearly 90-percent of the land will remain pristine and untouched open space – and we protect that commitment with conservation easements.

The homesites in Phase 5 E & F, our Meadow Lakes area, are among the largest available; they boast commanding views, old-growth forests, a remarkable water feature, and flat building pads.

Among what makes these Meadow Lakes homesites particularly epic: unique private ski access, a Nordic ski track, and private walking and snowshoeing trails. These eight homesites are truly unlike anything else in The Colony.

Meadow Lakes Homesites | Phase 5 E & F

Homesite 300

6.50 Acres | $1,995,000

Homesite 301

13.310 Acres | $1,995,000

Homesite 302

11.980 Acres |$2,300,000

Homesite 303

The view from 303 White Pine Canyon Road

13.360 Acres | $4,500,000

Homesite 304

12.570 Acres | $2,300,000

Homesite 305

7.980 Acres | $2,500,000

Homesite 306

4.850 Acres | $2,800,000

Homesite 307

4.600 Acres | $2,700,000

The Colony Sales Office on White Pine Canyon Road

While these are the basics of our available homesites – nothing replaces experiencing the land for yourself. Connect with Bronson Calder and Stephen Jeffers, the in-house Colony Sales Team, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah, to set up your own tour of Phase 5 in our incredible community.

Here on the upper right side of our website, you can sign up for marketing and newsletter emails for (not-too-frequent!) dispatches. For more frequent updates, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

This video is sponsored by St. John’s Property Management: Home Watch & Vacation Rentals. St. John’s provides vacation property management, housekeeping and concierge services, and property monitoring. St. John’s mission is to take care of your home with a personal touch.

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 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

The Best Value In The Colony

August 8, 2018 by Molly Miller, Colony PR

If you’ve ever been curious about the very best value in The Colony – look no further.

192 White Pine Canyon Road
$1,700,000 | 4.040 Acres
Ski-in | Ski-out

We invite you to schedule a tour of this incredible homesite, filled with old-growth forest and boasting amazing ski-in, ski-out access, and begin building your legacy at The Colony. Connect with Bronson Calder for more information. View the listing HERE, and read a bit more about other opportunities here.

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 America’s largest mountain resorts, Park City. 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 minutes to Park City’s historic Main Street, home to the Sundance Film Festival and world-class dining and shopping.

FRIDAY, February 8

SATURDAY, February 9

SUNDAY, February 10

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

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.

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.

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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

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.

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.

Friday, October 12

SEE →

Saturday, October 13

MOVE →

CREATE →

An Evening with Judy Collins 8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre

Sunday, October 14

DURING THE WEEK

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.

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

This video is sponsored by St. John’s Property Management: Home Watch & Vacation Rentals. St. John’s provides vacation property management, housekeeping and concierge services, and property monitoring. St. John’s mission is to take care of your home with a personal touch.

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.

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

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.

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

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An Evening with Judy Collins
8 PM @ Egyptian Theatre