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Park City Events: Weekend of Feb 16-19

February 16, 2018 by Colony PR

Listen:

Chubby Checker, yes THAT Chubby Checker brings his #1 hit “The Twist” to The Egyptian Theatre on Main Street for four nights (Thurs – Sun). Don’t miss seeing a legend live, including an opportunity to show off your twisting skills on stage with Chubby himself.

Do:

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics, Kimball Art Center offers an open clay studio event each Friday. Perfect for first-timers, you’ll begin with a wheel throwing demonstration (don’t worry, it’s much easier than it sounds), and can then create anything you wish. Space is limited, so it may be a worth a call before heading over.
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I, Tonya, the life story of figure skater Tonya Harding, plays for three nights (Fri-Sun) at the Jim Sandy Auditorium. The film, directed by Craig Gillespie, covers everything from Harding’s Olympic career to her life following the attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan.

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President’s Day is roughly the mid-point of the ski season. So, if you haven’t done it yet, book a day of heli-skiing with Wasatch Powderbird Guides. With locations at Snowbird Resort and in Park City, Powderbird’s gets you to the goods – fast!

Olympics:

We called around town to find a few places to catch up on the Games. Here are our picks:

No Name Saloon, Butcher’s Chop House & Bar, and Boneyard & Wine Dive will be airing the games at all three locations. Butcher’s does have a 166″ projector screen as well.

The Eating Establishment will be airing the Olympics on all three of their TVs, from opening to closing ceremonies.

Fletchers will have the Olympics on as well, with the lounge being a great place to watch the Games.

Deer Valley Resort will have TV’s set up in the EBS lounge, and also the clock room for viewing anytime.

Versante at Park City Peaks Hotel will offer food and drink specials during the Games, with live action on several TV’s.

Billy Blanco’s (at the Jeremy Ranch exit) will be showing all the Olympic action on their 8+ large HDTVs.

Sixteen Years Later the 2002 Olympic Traditions and Cultures Live On!

February 12, 2018 by Colony PR

The Park City area played host to most of the alpine and freestyle ski events during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games. It’s hard to believe the Games were held sixteen years ago, as the Olympic tradition lives strong each day in Park City. In fact, you can easily experience many of the venues today to walk, ski and sled in the footsteps of past competitors.

Deer Valley

Deer Valley Resort hosted the freestyle moguls and aerials, as well as slalom, in 2002. Take Carpenter lift from the Snow Park base area and look left: that is Champion, the site of freestyle moguls, and its neighbor Know You Don’t, site of alpine slalom. You’ll also pass over White Owl, where the freestyle aerials were held (it’s the run with the small rope tow/Poma lift). All three of these runs can be skied in their non-competitive form.

Park City Resort

During the 2002 games PCMR hosted both men’s and women’s GS (giant slalom), as well as the men’s and women’s snowboarding GS and halfpipe events. The Eagle Race Arena and Eagle Superpipe were used as Olympics venues. Ironically the 22-foot high Eagle Superpipe looms above the First Time (bunny) slope area and is still kept in competition specifications at over 500 feet. The Superpipe annually hosts Grand Prix, World Cup, and other qualifying events.

Utah Olympic Park

The Olympic Park, located in Kimball Junction, was the venue for bobsled, luge, and skeleton, as well as ski jumping. Today, the venue is used year-round as a world-class training ground for Olympic hopefuls, even providing rides with a professional on the bobsled track in both summer and winter if you are up for an adrenaline-inducing adventure!

The Park also houses two museums, the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the George Eccles Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. Visitors can see everything from medals to uniforms, as well as an Olympic torch in front of the cauldron.

Soldier Hollow

About 30 minutes away lies Soldier Hollow, host to the all the cross-country events: biathlon and Nordic combined. Due to its hour-plus distance from Salt Lake City, spectators during the Games had the option to arrive via railroad and sleigh ride and were treated to western-themed activities and shows between events. Today, cross-country skiing is available in winter and golfing on 36 holes in summer.

Aiming for something more? Register for the Biathlon Experience, where you’ll be coached to shoot a rifle similar to equipment Olympic athlete Sgt. Lawton Redman (featured image above) used the men’s 10km sprint biathlon race during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games on Feb. 13, 2002. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Preston Keres).

Check back this Friday, as we round up our favorite places to cheer on other Park City locals during the Pyeongchang Olympic Games.

Park City Event Guide: Week of February 2nd-4th

February 2, 2018 by Colony PR

Listen:

Don’t miss R&B/soul doo-wop legends The Drifters during their weekend residency at the Egyptian Theater. With a career that’s spanned almost six decades, and boasts classic hits such as “Under the Boardwalk, “Stand by Me,” “This Magic Moment,” and “Up On The Roof,” make sure you get tickets for at least one of these four shows.

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See:

Julie Nester Gallery hosts an opening reception for Nine Francois for the “Animalia II” show, which will run until February 22nd. Nine’s renowned photographs capture exotic and wild animals with stunning prints.

Saturday, Feb 3

1280 Iron Horse Dr.,
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Super Bowl Sunday pits the Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots. There are plenty of ways to watch the game, and commercials, near The Colony or on Main Street in Park City.

At Canyons Resort Village, we recommend Drafts Burger Bar.
Collie’s Sports Bar & Grill (738 Main) is a favorite local hangout for games on Main Street.
While they only have one TV, J&G Grill at St. Regis Deer Valley is an exceptional option with plenty of elbow room to take in the game. Get a table early in the day as occupancy is limited.

If you are hosting a Super Bowl Party, make it easy and let Ellie’s Private Chefs, and Catering handle feeding everyone.

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43,000 acres of terrain? Check.
Private snowcat? Check.
35 minutes from Park City? Check.

Park City Powder Cats eliminates lift lines so you can focus on guided powder skiing – they even provide breakfast, lunch and all necessary safety gear. No need to be an expert skier, PC Cat’s terrain is suitable for advanced intermediates on up.

Navigate Sundance Closing Weekend in Park City

January 26, 2018 by Colony PR

Weekend of January 27

The Sundance Film Festival is still in full swing, running through January 28. Park City is abuzz with A-list parties, celeb sightings, film premieres, VIP events and other luxurious functions all weekend long. Remarkably the resorts tend to be on the quiet side during Sundance, and the past week brought several feet of new snow, making for excellent conditions.

Tickets:

Sundance veterans and celebrities opt for the hassle-free Express Pass. Allowing all access screening to every film throughout the closing weekend, this is the “golden ticket” for the festival. You’ll enjoy priority entrance to screenings, including access to the awards ceremony.

Getting There:

The insufficient parking space near Main Street, Old Town Park City, and near festival venues is not worth the hassle. We recommend taking a private car from The Colony. Uber and Lyft both serve the Park City area, as well as numerous transportation companies offering private rides in vans, limos or SUV’s. Once in the Main Street area, it’s an easy walk to and from most venues, plus Sundance provides a convenient shuttle and bus service.

Wine on Main Street:

Local wine in Park City? Well, sort of. Old Town Cellars creates custom blends from renowned wineries in California, Washington, Oregon and other top growing regions. Dubbed “The Official Wine of Après” their Mountain Town Red and Townie Rose are a favorite amongst locals. Look for bottles at many local restaurants, or enjoy a glass or two in their Main Street tasting room.
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Avoiding the Crowds:

If you are looking to avoid the festival atmosphere in Park City during Sundance, it’s easy to find plenty of alternative activities. As we mentioned earlier, the slopes are typically empty, as are snowshoe and cross-country trails at The Colony, as well as in town at White Pine Touring Center. With over two feet of fresh snow, last week conditions are also favorable to venture out on snowmobiles. Several options exist near town, check skiutah.com for a list of tour guides.

Restaurants tend to be crowded or booked up far in advance near Main Street, so instead opt for dining options near Canyons Village or Kimball Junction. If you are up for a 30-minute road trip, Salt Lake City has several Zagat-rated dining options and a burgeoning culinary scene of its own.

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