For Immediate Release                                                                          March 8, 2010
Media Contact:          Sarah Dixon
                                    (970) 949-1999
                                    sdixon@vvf.org

HILARIOUS POLITICAL SATIRE GROUP THE CAPITOL STEPS RETURN TO THE VILAR CENTER ON MARCH 9

VAIL, Colorado—The Capitol Steps, political humorists that have made a more-than-a-quarter-century career of side-splitting song parodies, skits and satirical humor, return to the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) in Beaver Creek on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30pm.
Global economic crises are such a downer, aren’t they? But they sure make good fodder for satire—along with international dust-ups, foot-in-mouth moments and corrupt governors. The Capitol Steps were born at a Senate staff Christmas party in 1981. Inspired by incumbent president and one-time Hollywood actor Richard Nixon, a group of Senate staffers determined that if entertainers could become politicians, then politicians could become entertainers. What has since emerged is a special brand of satirical humor that has played to audiences from Peoria to Pennsylvania Avenue.
 No matter who is currently featured in the headlines, The Capitol Steps are equal opportunity offenders promising an evening full of bipartisan lampooning. Recent material from the troupe includes the media's love affair with the Nation's 44th President Barack Obama ("Obamamia"), Illinois Governor Blagojevich's attempted sale of the Senate seat ("Come Buy With Me") and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il singing show tunes ("How Do You Solve a Problem Like Korea?").
The Capitol Steps have recorded 29 albums, including their latest, Barackin' Around the Christmas Tree and Obama Mia! They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their “Politics Takes a Holiday” radio specials.
 “You have watched ‘Saturday Night Live’ and you tune in to Comedy Central every night for ‘The Daily Show’ and ‘The Colbert Report.’ But when it comes to satire, you haven't seen the real thing until you have been to ‘The Capitol Steps’,” wrote The Washington Post.
The Capitol Steps have established themselves as VPAC audience favorites and return to Beaver Creek with brand new material for another evening of hilarity.
 Tickets for The Capitol Steps are $50 and are available online at www.vilarpac.org, by calling 888.920.ARTS(2787) or in person at the box office in Beaver Creek.
The Vilar Performing Arts Center is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation. For more information on the Vail Valley Foundation, visit www.vvf.org.

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Sarah Dixon
Marketing & Public Relations Manager
Vail Valley Foundation
Vilar Performing Arts Center
Vail International Dance Festival
970.748.5973
www.vvf.org
www.vilarpac.org
www.vaildance.org

The Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability presents Green Drinks, their free monthly social and educational event at 8100 in Beaver Creek.

Joining the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability for this free monthy event will be SOS Outreach, another local non-profit.

Come on up to 8100 at the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek between 5-7pm tomorrow night to learn more about what both organizations are doing to keep the valley sustainable and how you can help.

The event is free and 8100 will be providing complimentary appetizers and local, organic drink specials. Guests can also enjoy live music from local musicians Jeff and Terry Armistead.

VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT OFFERS SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AND VISITING YOUTH
Spring Break Camps, Archery, Nordic Skiing, Learning and Discovery, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Indoor Golf and More!

The Vail Recreation District (VRD) has plenty of activities to keep adults and children alike busy during upcoming spring breaks. Children can enjoy School's Out Camp or a new spring break gymnastics camp. Parents can take advantage of Parents Night Out or indoor golf lessons. Families can enjoy an array of activities together including a trip to the Imagination Station, visits to the Nordic Center, archery, ice skating and more. Whether you're visiting or live in the Vail Valley, the VRD has an array of activities to keep you and your family busy during spring break and beyond.

Youth Services: 970-479-2292

KidZone School's Out Camp, March 22-26

Youth Services will offer spring break School's Out Camp March 22-26 for children ages five to 12, or grades kindergarten through fifth. Camp takes place at Red Sandstone Elementary School gymnasium with drop-off from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and pick-up from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $46 per student or $36 for Eagle County students. Spring break activities will include:

• March 22: Ice Skating, Vail Sculpture Walk and Creating Sculptures
• March 23: Swimming and Creating Kaleidoscopes
• March 24: Sledding and Wood Working
• March 25: Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing, plus Painting
• March 26: Gymnastics and Creating Boomerangs

Advanced registration and pre-payment are required. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for details!

The Vail Rec District has a number of other fun, exciting, and unique activities for locals and tourists of all ages. Make sure to visit their website or our events calendar for all the details.

Phone: 970-479-2279

photo courtesy of Chris McLennen, Vail Resorts

Four Shows in Five Days

Jazz, Family, Political Satire and Rock: Something for everyone at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek!

Chick Corea
Saturday, March 6 at 7:30pm

Jazz pianist Chick Corea has won 16 Grammy Awards and been nominated more than 55 times. He brings an evening of solo piano to the VPAC in an eagerly anticipated return engagement.

Tickets are $65 and available online, by calling 888.920.ARTS(2787) or in person at the Box Office in Beaver Creek.
       
Le Grand Cirque
Sunday, March 7 at 7:30pm

A spellbinding adventure for the whole family! "(Le Grand Cirque's) mesmerizing show brings you beautiful costumes, dynamic lighting and some of the greatest international talent ever assembled on one stage." - The Denver Post.

Tickets are $45c/65a and available online, by calling 888.920.ARTS(2787) or in person at the Box Office in Beaver Creek.

The Capitol Steps
Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30pm

Global economic crises are such a downer, aren’t they? But they sure make good fodder for satire—along with international dust-ups, foot-in-mouth moments and corrupt governors. Political humorists The Capitol Steps “put the MOCK in democracy.” They return to Beaver Creek with brand new material for another evening of hilarity.

Tickets are $50 and available online, by calling 888.920.ARTS(2787) or in person at the Box Office in Beaver Creek.

"One Night of Queen"
Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30pm

The music of Freddie Mercury is alive and well! In “One Night of Queen,” tribute band Gary Mullen and The Works recreate the singular sound of one of the greatest rock groups of all time. Hear searing renditions of the rock anthems such as “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and more!

Tickets are $60 and available online, by calling 888.920.ARTS(2787) or in person at the Box Office in Beaver Creek.

2010 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:

COMING SOON:

• CATS - 3.4
• CATS - 3.5
• Chick Corea - 3.6
• Le Grande Cirque - 3.7
• The Capitol Steps - 3.9
• “One Night of Queen” - 3.10
• Feast presents “Celtica Sinfonia” - 3.13
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Program I) - 3.16
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Program II) - 3.17
• Complete Schedule

SHOWS BY SERIES:
Dance Series
Classical Series
Family/STARS Series
Concert Series
Comedy Series
Broadway/Musical Series

VPAC QUICK LINKS:
VPAC HOME
VIRTUAL TOUR
VPAC RADIO
TICKETS/BOX OFFICE
SUPPORT THE VPAC

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Check out this article from www.realvail.com,

"Forecast models indicate Vail should have an active March and April"

By Reid Griebling

March 2, 2010 —  Spring like weather in the Rockies has arrived with valley temps well in 40's and on mountain temps in the 30's. As March foxtrots in with clear skies and high pressure building, only the naive will be duped to think that tank-tops, and road bikes should be dusted off.

As March is normally our snowiest month, winter weather will be seen as soon as Thursday, March, 4th as a weak disturbance will move through the Western Slope.

Southwest winds will bring in our next system during the day Thursday with snow showers increasing over night. This system doesn't seem to have the gusto we're looking for, but the trajectory is favorable for the central and northern mountains.

Expect snow totals to be light (1-3 inches) with a slight chance of favorable dynamics to give some areas more than 5 inches.

Tis' the season that temperatures will fluctuate dramatically as overnight lows can still reach the teens and single digits, with daytime temps reaching over 50 degrees in the valley floors.

Models do show that we could have a very active March and April, but for now, we'll just settle with warm temps, longer days, and even longer waits at the car wash.

Enjoy!!

Check out the weather forcast here!

photo taken by Scott Kramer, courtesy of Vail Resorts