In Power of Emotion, you will learn tools and techniques to identify, shift and consciously choose your emotional state, setting you on a course for mastery. Practical outcomes include expanded emotional intelligence, increased capacity for success in relationships, and the ability to find your center regardless of your circumstances.

Free Introductory Session

Join us on Monday, April 12 from 6-7pm for a first-hand experience of the power that emotions wield and learn practical tools you can begin to apply immediately. This session will provide an in-depth look at how the Power of Emotion Meditation Series can improve your employees’ lives and your bottom line. RSVP HERE

Any questions contact: KristiMoon@innermatrixsystems.com (970) 390-9702

Contact Trainers

MandyBenedict@innermatrixsystems.com (970) 904-1233
LainaEskin@innermatrixsystems.com (970) 281-9885
KristiMoon@innermatrixsystems.com (970) 390-9702
LindaWells@innermatrixsystems.com 970-401-4010
LindaWilde@innermatrixsystems.com (970) 471-3014

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Each session will revolve around important community topics including public health, our school district, wellness, and leadership development and will allow for the panel members to tell their personal stories of how they have been affected by inequity, data and observations they have found in their professional work regarding how our community is affected by inequity and what we can do as a community to improve. Sessions will end with a list of resources to be able to learn more about that specific topic, and DEI in general. This series is free and open to anyone in the community.

The first session of the series will take place on Thursday, September 17 from 10:00am til noon. We will be joined by Megan Burch, Human Services Director at Eagle County Government, Angelo Fernandez, Deputy County Manager at Eagle County Government, Dwight Henninger, Police Chief at Town of Vail, Magda King, General Manager at Antlers at Vail and Kelly Liken, Food Systems Director at The Community Market.

These community leaders will discuss white privilege, when they realized equity was a problem and the work they have been doing to improve our community. Space is limited so please RSVP online at hchra.shrm.org or vailvalleypartnership.com to reserve your space and get the webinar information.

“Diversity, equity and inclusion have long been an important topic in Eagle County; we are thrilled to partner with High Country Human Resource Association to bring these expert led sessions to help our businesses and community members develop meaningful programs and have a deeper understanding of the issues,” said Chris Romer, President and CEO of Vail Valley Partnership.

The next two sessions will be in October and November 2020 and discuss public health equity and how equity impacts behavioral health and wellbeing. These events will be added to both High Country Human Resource Association and Vail Valley Partnership’s websites as soon as dates are finalized.

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ABOUT HCHRA

High Country Human Resource Association (HCHRA) is the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) local affiliate chapter covering Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Routt, Grand, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Lake Counties. High Country Human Resource Association’s mission is to develop HR professionals through education, collaboration and the sharing of best practices.

ABOUT THE VVP

Vail Valley Partnership is a 501(c) (6) nonprofit organization that serves as the Chamber and destination marketing organization for Eagle County, Colorado and the Vail Valley. Dedicated to community success, the Partnership leads collaboration for economic vitality. Vail Valley Partnership is the official resource and advocate for business and tourism in the Vail Valley with over 860 members and was named “Chamber of the Year” by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in 2016.

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As part of the 12th annual LG Tri & 8th annual Kids LG Tri on July 11th, the celebration kicks off on Friday, July 10th with registration, music, food, beverages and a silent auction preview – and this year, a mountain bike ride.

NEW this year is the ‘Tour de Eagle Mountain Bike Ride,’ which will begin at the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink at 5:30pm and include 2 different ride options – Boneyard or Haymaker. This is not a competition – just a fun ride for a great cause, and caters to all levels and abilities. A huge thanks to Hardscrabble Trails Coalition for their support with this event.

There is a suggested donation of $15, which includes the mountain bike ride, music, food and Bonfire beer! Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided as well. All proceeds go to the Vail Valley Charitable Fund, a local organization created in 1996 to assist individuals who live and work in the Vail Valley who are experiencing financial hardship due to a medical crisis or long-term illness.

To register, sign up to volunteer or for more information on the 2020 LG Tri or Tour de Eagle Mountain Bike Ride, visit www.lgtri.com.

Photo credit to Hardscrabble Trails Coalition.

A huge thank all of our sponsors who make this event possible, including our presenting sponsor Eagle Valley Behavioral Health, as well as Alpine Bank, Anthem Blue Cross, Architecture Engineering Consultants, Axis Sports Medicine, Calvary Chapel, Comerford Insurance, Eagle Ranch Association, Gallegos Corporation, Town of Eagle, S&H Roofing, Main Street Grill, Moes BBQ, Mountain Pedaler, Mountain Recreation, Vail Resorts Epic Promise, Vail Honeywagon, Bonfire Brewing, KZYR, United Way, Vail Valley Cares, Vail Daily, Xerox High Country Copiers and Rocky Mountain Reprographics.

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Event Updates of July 7, 2020
*NOTE: These are subject to change at any time and will be updated as changes are announced. Visit the specific event website for more information and if no other information is listed.

AvonLIVE! Concerts in the Park – June 24 | July 8, 15, 22, 29 | August 5, 19, 26, 2020

Avon Salute to the USA – canceled

Beaver Creek Art Festival – postponed to 2021

Beaver Creek Independence Day – Families visiting Beaver Creek this Fourth of July will enjoy live music from 11:00 AM-6:30 PM at the Rink. The resort will not host fireworks this year. Please note that Silent Disco will take place on Friday, July 3rd but not on Saturday, July 4th.

Beaver Creek Oktoberfest – September 4 – 6, 2020 (pending public health order will allow)

Beaver Creek Rodeo – canceled

Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits Festival – September 25 – 27, 2020 (pending public health order will allow)

Beaver Creek Zusammen – July 25, August 8 and 15, September 12 and 19, 2020

Blues, Brews and BBQ – canceled

Bonfire Block Party – rescheduled for June 4-6, 2021

Bravo! Vail – Bravo! Vail has announced a reimagined season July 16 – August 6, 2020, offering outdoor concerts in the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, a mobile performance stage presented by the Sturm Family and ANB Bank bringing music to local communities, and virtual educational and social offerings. More information is available at  BravoVail.org.

Eagle County Fair and Rodeo – canceled

Gourmet on Gore – canceled

Gypsum Daze – canceled

Hike Wine and Dine – September 20, 2020

Kid’s Adventure Games – August 5 – 9, 2020

LG Tri Sprint Triathlon – July 11, 2020

Man of the Cliff

Minturn Market – Saturdays, July 4th through September 5th, 9am – 2pm

Minturn Yoga in the Park – Saturdays June 27 – September 5, 2020

Minturn Summer Concert Series

Walking Mountains Events and Programs

Vail America Days – July 4, 2020

Vail Arts Festival – canceled

Vail Bluegrass Festival – canceled

Vail Farmer’s Market and Art Show – live market starting July 5th, virtual market available now. Visit vailfarmersmarket.com for more information.

Vail Jazz – thanks to the generous support of the Town of Vail, Vail Jazz has received the go-ahead re-introduce live programming to this summer’s schedule! Stay tuned for details about our new FREE event series. We will share then here on our newsletter, on social media, and on our website at vailjazz.org.

Vail Oktoberfest – canceled

Vail Recreation District Events

Vail Valley Foundation
Read the July 7 announcement from Vail Valley Foundation. 

• Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will open July 11 with the first installment of a new Saturday evening Movie Night at The Amp cinema series, which will show movies on the venue’s 23 x 9-foot, very bright, video screen, with accompanying audio through the venue’s extensive speaker system.“The movies will be crystal clear, even in the daytime,” Boyd said.Movie nights on The Amp’s lawn begin Saturday, July 11, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and showtimes at 6:30 p.m., and are expected to continue to late August. The first shows will be “Trolls World Tour” July 11, “Remember the Titans” July 18, and Teton Gravity Research’s new mountain bike film “Accomplice” July 25.

  Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. July 7 at grfavail.com for “Trolls World Tour” and “Remember the Titans”. Capacity in the 2,600-seat venue currently will be limited to 175 for Movie Nights, lawn only. Future Movie Nights at The Amp tickets will go onsale, online, 10 days in advance of the show at 11 a.m.

  If you go…
  What: Movie Night at The Amp
  When: Saturdays starting July 11 with “Trolls World Tour”. Gates 5:30 p.m., showtime 6:30 p.m.
  Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
  Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 & under
  Capacity: 175 available tickets, lawn only (subject to change)
  More: Tickets available online at grfavail.com

  Movie Night at The Amp programming is expected to continue into late August, with additional movie selections to be announced in late July.

  The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will also host popular community events like art classes from Alpine Arts Center, Betty Ford Alpine Garden’s “Chefs in the Garden” and more. Visit grfavail.com for more.

   

• Hot Summer Nights – Tuesday, July 14, will mark the return of the free Hot Summer Nights concert series to The Amp with a performance from Andrew McConathy and the Drunken Hearts. This will be followed by The Shakedown Bar Family Band on July 21, and Grant Farm on July 28.Hot Summer Nights is expected to continue into late August, with additional bands announced in late July. The venue will be divided into two sections, “East” and “West”, with each side limited to a capacity of 175. Each section will be general admission, have its own entrance, exit, restrooms and concessions, and will have lawn and pavilion seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Ticketholders will be asked to maintain social distancing protocols while in their seats. For more information visit grfavail.com/covid19-policy.Tickets are available beginning 11 a.m. July 7 for Andrew McConathy and the Drunken Hearts. Tickets will be available at 11 a.m. 10 days in advance of future Hot Summer Nights shows. Tickets are free and general admission, but must be reserved online. When reserving a ticket, guests will have the option to include a suggested donation to the “Turn Up The Amp” matching fund (see below for more).

  If you go…
  What: Hot Summer Nights
  When: Tuesdays starting July 14. Gates 5:30 p.m., showtime 6:30 p.m.
  Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
  Cost: Free, ticket required
  Capacity: 350 available tickets (175 per section)
  More: Tickets available online at grfavail.com

  Make all Hot Summer Nights ticket reservations online. For more information on tickets and reservations, call 970.845.TIXS (8497).

• GoPro Mountain Games – The Vail Valley Foundation will also host several GoPro Mountain Games Elements events that will encapsulate portions of the GoPro Mountain Games into single events on select Saturdays.Mountain Games Elements begin with a free Yoga class from Arielle Shipe on July 18, in the ‘Lower Bench’ area of Ford Park (adjacent to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater).More Mountain Games Elements are expected to be announced in late July. Spaces are limited based on state and county guidelines. Register early to reserve your spot at mountaingames.com.

  Next year’s event has been scheduled for June 10-13, 2021.

• Vail Dance Festival – The Vail Valley Foundation’s Vail Dance Festival will present an all-digital edition of the Festival July 31 – August 7 available online. The event will also include a special, in-person, ticketed Digital Edition screening at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater July 31.Tickets to the screening will be available online at vaildance.org beginning at 11 a.m. July 21. For more information on tickets, call 970-748-TIXS (8497). Box office hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Capacity for the in-person screening will be determined by public health guidelines.The Dance Festival’s Digital Edition will feature unique performances from the past 10 years including debuts and revivals that have only been seen in Vail, a world premiere choreographed by Bobbi Jene Smith made in and for the virtual space, plus a range of educational programming including Passing Balanchine On with Heather Watts and Damian Woetzel, and Conversations On Dance with Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden.

  The Digital Festival will be free to watch, and streamed to the Vail Dance Festival’s YouTube and Facebook channels. Each Vail Dance Festival: Digital Edition event will be available for a limited amount of time for further viewing online after its scheduled debut broadcast. Visit vaildance.org for more information.

• ShowDown Town – The Town of Eagle and Vail Valley Foundation also announced that the Alpine Bank ShowDown Town concert series would be canceled in 2020.
• Vilar Performing Arts Center – Programming is expanding at the indoor, 530-seat Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. The acclaimed Thursday evening “Ghost Light Sessions” livestreams are available online at vilarpac.org, and tickets are now available for in-person attendance, up to a 100-person max capacity per show.Upcoming shows include:July 9: Bonfire Dub
  July 16: Tierro Band with Bridget Law
  July 23: Tenth Mountain Division
  July 30: Trace Bundy
  Aug. 6: Jubilingo
  Aug. 20: The Burroughs
  Aug. 27: Elephant Collective

  Tickets are available online at vilarpac.org. For more information about ticketing, contact the box office 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday at 970-845-TIXS (8497).

  Also available to VPAC members, a virtual chamber music series of artistic and technical brilliance from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center called Front Row: National. These private online events will be presented in the May Gallery at 3 p.m. every Wednesday from July 15 until August 5 and be available for five days thereafter to VPAC patrons, featuring unique digital content and a live introduction from the featured artist. To learn more, or to become a VPAC member, contact the Vilar Performing Arts Center.

  The VPAC is planning on adding additional content throughout the summer. Visit vilarpac.org for more.

Contacts for Additional Information:

Beaver Creek Resort Company / 970-845-5971
Town of Avon / 970-748-4000
Town of Eagle / 970-328-6354
Town of Gypsum / 970-524-7514
Town of Minturn / 970-827-5645
Town of Red Cliff / 970-827-5303
Town of Vail / 970-479-2100

Vail Daily Events Calendar
Visit Vail Valley Events Calendar

Beaver Creek Resort & Activity Information / 970-754-4636
Vail Resort & Activity Information / 970-754-8245
Trail Information is available from Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
White River National Forest Information & COVID19 Updates

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Contact: Brooke Skjonsby

brooke@vvcf.org

970-524-1480

12^th Annual LG Tri on July 11^th Promises Fun for Friends and Family Alike

 Eagle, CO — The Vail Valley Charitable Fund is pleased to announce that the 12^th annual LG Sprint Tri will take place on July 11^th, 2020 at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink. The celebration kicks off on Friday, July 10^th with registration, music, food, beverages and a silent auction preview. New this year are two mountain bike rides; one on Boneyard and the other on Haymaker. Registration information coming soon.

Never thought about participating in a triathlon? Well, if you can swim, bike or run, you can TRI either individually or on a team! This year bring your kids and encourage them to TRI too. This event is open to all ages and abilities.

The ages 14 and up triathlon includes a 500-meter swim (10 laps in the Eagle Pool), a 12-mile bike loop along Brush Creek Road and a 5K run through Eagle Ranch. Participants can sign up as individuals or members of a team, and at the conclusion of the race enjoy an award ceremony with prizes from several local organizations. Additionally, there will be an amazing silent auction that boasts items from Vail Resorts EpicPromise (including a 2021-22 Epic Pass, lodging, dining and spa gift certificates), as well as vouchers to local bars, restaurants and salons, retail items and so much more. Everyone who participates should go home with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, and of course an event t-shirt and water bottle!

The LG Kid’s Tri will include three age groups: 6-7, 8-10, and 11-13. The 6-7 year-old age group will experience a 25-yd swim (1/2 lap in the pool), 1-mile bike ride and a 0.5-mile run; the 8-10 year olds will have a 50-yd swim (1 lap in the pool), 3.2-mile bike ride and a 0.75-mile run; and last but certainly not least, the 11-13 year old age group will enjoy a 100-yd swim (2 laps in the pool), 5-mile bike ride and 1-mile run.

Registration is open online now until Thursday, July 10^th at midnight. Last-minute registrations will be accepted during the Friday night packet pick up at the Eagle Pool & Ice Rink on July 10^th from 5-7pm. Go to www.lgtri.com to register or sign up to volunteer.

This event is held in memory of a long-time local and Vail Valley Charitable Fund beneficiary, Laura Genelin, who lost her battle to cancer in July 2008. Proceeds from the LG Tri will benefit the Vail Valley Charitable Fund, a local non-profit helping community members facing medical crisis since 1996.

A huge thank all of our sponsors who make this event possible, including our presenting sponsor Eagle Valley Behavioral Healt, as well as Axis Sports Medicine, Alpine Bank, Architecture Engineering Consultants, Calvary Chapel, Comerford Insurance, Eagle Ranch Association, Gallegos Corporation, Town of Eagle, S&H Roofing, Main Street Grill, Moe’s BBQ, Moontime Cyclery, Mountain Pedaler, Mountain Recreation, Vail Resorts Epic Promise, Vail Honeywagon, Bonfire Brewing, KZYR, United Way, Vail Valley Cares, Vail Daily, TV8, Xerox High Country Copiers and Rocky Mountain Reprographics.

The Vail Valley Charitable Fund was created in 1996 to assist individuals who live and work in the Vail Valley who are experiencing financial hardship due to a medical crisis or long-term illness. They distribute one time grants up to $5,000 and also coordinate extended grant fundraisers for applicants requiring additional assistance. Since inception, Vail Valley Charitable Fund has distributed $8.2 million dollars to over 1,700 local families.  For details about how to donate or apply for a grant go to www.vvcf.org.

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Relive the famous musical An American in Paris when the national Broadway tour lands at the VPAC Jan. 22

Beaver Creek, Colo.  — The power of love is on full display in An American in Paris: A New Musical, a romantic tale of a young American soldier, a captivating French girl and a European city recovering after the war. The Tony Award-winning musical lands at the Vilar Performing Arts Center on Jan. 22.

An American in Paris takes the stage at the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $88. Tickets are available now at the VPAC box office (970-845-8497; www.vilarpac.org). The VPAC is located under the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village (68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, Colorado).

Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, An American in Paris stops in Beaver Creek this month as part of its national Broadway tour. Written in 1928, the music soon became one of George Gershwin’s most famous compositions. And the 1951 film starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron garnered six Academy Awards and became one of the most famous movie musicals of all time.

To refresh your memory — or in case you’ve never seen the film — the story is set in post-war Paris where romance is in the air and youthful optimism permeates. Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newly-liberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. But Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret – and realizes he is not her only suitor.

The production features many favorite Gershwin songs, including “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “’S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” and “Stairway to Paradise.” The soaring melodies of these recognizable songs are matched only by the impressive dance scenes in what the New York Times calls “Pure joy … An American in Paris is a TRIUMPH.”

The show’s award-winning director, Jeffrey B. Moss, has staged over 35 national and international tours, and often directs newly imagined productions of classic musicals. He also directed the critically acclaimed recent Off-Broadway and London productions of Bock and Harnick’s new musical play, Rothschild & Sons, along with a slew of others.

For an evening filled with romance, adventure and plenty of Gershwin, be sure to nab tickets for An American in Paris, at the Vilar Performing Arts Center on Jan. 22.

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Watch one of the top comedic voices in the country at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek Jan. 19

Beaver Creek, Colo. — If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to laugh more in 2020, then the VPAC has you covered. Prepare for a surge of endorphins when stand-up comedian Tom Papa brings his stand-up to the Vilar Performing Arts Center on Jan. 19.

Tom Papa lands at the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $48. Tickets are available now at the VPAC box office (970-845-8497; www.vilarpac.org). The VPAC is located under the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village (68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, Colorado).

For more than two decades, Tom Papa has been making folks laugh. His show this month at the Vilar Performing Arts Center was even named one of the “Ten Best Comedy Shows in January” in a recent Denver Westword article.

Papa, who is based in Los Angeles, has an impressive resume. He’s found success as an author, podcast host, in TV and film — but stand up is his first love, he told Boise State Public Radio during an interview in early 2019.

“It makes you feel very alive,” he said. “It feels high risk … it’s very in the moment. And anything can go right and anything can go wrong. It’s not like watching NASCAR and waiting for the crash but it’s very alive and I think that energy is something that’s become addictive to me.”

Head writer and regular contributor to the same network’s A Prairie Home Companion antecedent Live From Here, Papa also is a recurring panelist and occasional host of NPR’s No. 1 show Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me! In August 2019, Papa began co-hosting What Joke With Papa and Fortune alongside his co-host Fortune Feimster on SiriusXM Radio’s Netflix is a Joke station. Papa also hosts the hit podcast and SiriusXM show, Come to Papa, a weekly, hour-long show featuring Tom exploring the funny side of life, occasionally with guests like Mel Brooks, Ray Romano, Carl Reiner and Jerry Seinfeld.

Several times a year in New York and Los Angeles, Papa hosts a live Come To Papa scripted radio play that is recorded live for the podcast and SiriusXM show. With residencies at Largo in Los Angeles and The Village Underground in NYC, Tom writes the script for each show and casts top actors and comedians — think Matt Damon, Sarah Silverman, Jim Gaffigan and more — to play the roles or perform stand-up, all backed by a live band.

Laugh as Tom Papa explores the funny side of life in his stand-up comedy set at the Vilar Performing Arts Center on Jan. 19.

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See the troupe’s latest thrilling show at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek Jan. 18

Experience the thrill of the historic one-ring circus with Cirque Mechanics latest show, 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels. Prepare to be amazed as the Vilar Performing Arts Center is transformed into a modern circus, complete with strongmen, amazing acrobats and aerialists on Jan. 18.

Cirque Mechanics: 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels lands at the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $68 for adults and $48 for children. The show is part of the PAY YOUR AGE ticket program (18-30 years old) and also included in the ticket package Pick 3 Shows for $90/ Pick 5 Shows for $175 or Pick 8 Shows for $240. Tickets are available now at the VPAC box office (970-845-8497; www.vilarpac.org). The VPAC is located under the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village (68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, Colorado).

At the center of every circus rests a 42-foot ring full of thrills, laughs and excitement. With 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels, the creative minds at Cirque Mechanics dares the audience to leap into the circus ring and experience the timelessness of this evolving art form. The shows’ unique mechanical interpretation of the traditional, set alongside a story full of the lore of the historic one-ring circus, creates an experience that leaves audience goers awestruck. The show features a galloping mechanical metal horse and a rotating tent frame for the various acts. Cirque Mechanics signature style is wrapped in acrobatics, mechanical marvels, and a bit of clowning around.

Boston native and German Wheel artist Chris Lashua created the company in 2004. Lashua collaborated with the Circus Center of San Francisco on the show Birdhouse Factory and after its success, created Cirque Mechanics. With its unique approach to performance, inspiring storytelling and innovative mechanical staging, the company quickly found a following in its next extraordinary productions, including Boomtown and Pedal Punk. Spectacle Magazine hailed it as “the greatest contribution to the American circus since Cirque du Soleil”.

Although inspired by modern circus, Cirque Mechanics finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American ingenuity. The shows, rooted in realism, display a raw quality rarely found in modern circus that makes their message timeless and relevant.

See the company The New York Times calls “intelligently conceived and expertly executed” when Cirque Mechanics: 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels takes the stage at the VPAC on Jan. 18.

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 Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder (SStS) and the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business announced today tickets on sale for the 2019 Global Solutions Forum, an intimate gathering of business, nonprofit, and education leaders aimed to inspire and support ethical leadership. 

This year’s theme is “Ethical Leadership with Impact: Cross-sector Collaboration for Social Good.” With special focus on the four key sectors of business, education, philanthropy and nonprofit, the Forum will present speakers and topics that encourage collaboration and authenticity to achieve impact. 

“In today’s education, business, government and social spheres, the practice of ethics is under increasing scrutiny, as terms like “corporate social responsibility” and a “culture of good” have become commonplace,” said Doug Allen, associate professor of management at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. “We look forward to exploring in this conference what is essential to ensuring real impact through the practice of ethical leadership.” 

Speakers confirmed to date include: 

• Andy Fleming, Co-Author, An Everyone Culture and CEO at Way to Grow INC
• Daniela Papi-Thorton, Author, Learning Service and Former Deputy Director of the Skoll Centre
• Dr. Michael Burroughs, Co-author, Philosophy in Education and Director, Kegley Institute of Ethics 
• Alejandra Arias-Stella Executive Director, Llama Pack Project (Peru)
• Dr. Karambu Ringera, Executive Director, International Peace Initiatives (Kenya)
• Emily Talentino, Executive Director, Give and Surf (Panama)

Attendees can expect to walk away from the conference with tangible examples and concepts related to ethical leadership’s impact. Experts in building healthy organizational cultures and understanding the power of systems learning will expand thinking of social good as an inclusive effort, throughout organizations and across sectors. A full schedule of topics and speakers will be announced as the Forum date approaches. 

“Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder’s own organizational model is a shared-value partnership across four major sectors in our society,” said Bob Bandoni, Executive Director for Students Shoulder to Shoulder.  “The global impact of SStS is made possible, as is this Forum, by this model. All of our partners want to contribute to the social good. We can do so through the synergy of working together, by gathering in an inspiration setting and with programming informed by experts in their fields.”

The Global Solutions Forum is targeted toward leaders and aspiring leaders in business, education and nonprofits. Young professionals and students in particular are encouraged to attend, walking away from the three-day conference with inspiration, a supportive network and actionable takeaways for making an impactful difference in society via ethical leadership practices. 

The Forum will be held Oct. 23-25 in Vail. Tickets to the 2019 Global Solutions Forum are on sale now. For tickets and more information visit: https://shouldertoshoulder.com/2019gsf/

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About Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder

Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder (SStS) seeks to foster the moral imagination of generations of ethical leaders – leaders who are driven by an inclusive perspective and the opportunity to create authentic social impact. SStS believes that developing generations of ethical leaders is the solution to our world’s most pressing needs and that introducing ethical leadership during high school will have the greatest impact. They partner with key stakeholders – NGOs, schools, corporations, and philanthropists – to create a global network of ethical leaders.  For more information: http://www.shouldertoshoulder.com/

About University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business

Founded in 1864, the University of Denver is committed to engaging with students in advancing
scholarly inquiry, cultivating critical and creative thought, and generating knowledge. For
additional information, visit the University’s Media Relations website, or follow the University
on Facebook and Twitter. Founded in 1908, the Daniels College of Business is the top-ranked business college at the University of Denver, one of the country’s premier private universities. Daniels is globally recognized as a leader in providing an immersive and engaged business education.

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On Thursday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m. at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards, a panel of healthcare experts and elected officials will gather together to address the pain points in our healthcare system.

“There are many local ‘hot topics’ but few are as life-impacting as health care,” said Kris Sabel, executive director of the Vail Symposium. “We’re pleased to be able to partner with the Vail Valley Partnership to bring this group together to discuss not only challenges in our community, but also solutions.”

Join us as a panel of representatives from Vail Health, Centura, Kaiser and elected officials discuss rising healthcare costs, options for care and many other healthcare issues in the valley.

“Addressing the high cost of health insurance is essential to the continued success and growth of our business community across industry sectors,” said Chris Romer, president & CEO of the Vail Valley Partnership. “A ‘yes, and…’ approach is needed to fundamentally address the issue of health insurance cost; providers, insurance companies, and the government all need to be part of the solution and niche programs need to build on each other to support community needs. We look forward to exploring this in detail with our expert panel.”

About the speakers

Brent Bowman, vice president of strategy for Kaiser Permanente Colorado, is responsible for strategic planning and marketing and is the market leader for Colorado’s Northern, Southern, and Mountain Colorado service areas. Bowman joined Kaiser Permanente Colorado in 2004 and over his career he has served in various roles in multiple regions. Bowman is also board chair for Prime Health, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that accelerates the adoption of emerging healthcare technologies that address community and safety net needs to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

Lee Boyles, president and CEO of St. Anthony Summit Medical Center, is a transformational leader with a focus on advancing our healing ministry, driving operational outcomes and implementing innovative market strategies, all while improving the health of our communities. Boyles collaborates with key community stakeholders to improve care for patients, increase access to health care and find creative ways to deliver care outside the walls of a hospital. He takes pride in inspiring others to believe in a positive health care future for our communities while navigating the significant changes in the healthcare industry.

Will Cook is the president and chief executive officer of Vail Health, a nonprofit community health care system with 12 locations across Eagle and Summit counties. With a 56-bed hospital, level III trauma center, urgent care clinics, cancer center, cardiovascular services, surgery, childbirth, physical therapy, internal medicine, endocrinology and more, Vail Health is the world’s most modern mountain health care system.

Representative Dylan Roberts has served in the Colorado House of Representatives since 2017. He represents House District 26 (Eagle County and Routt County) and, during his time in office, he has passed over a dozen pieces of legislation. He has been the lead sponsor of the bills to create a public health insurance option, to allow for health insurance co-op formation, drug price transparency and investigation, youth mental health education and suicide prevention and more.

Chris Romer serves as president & CEO of the Vail Valley Partnership (VVP). The Vail Valley Partnership is the regional chamber of commerce, destination sales and marketing organization, and economic development organization representing Vail Valley, Colorado. Romer also dedicates his time to a variety of industry boards and committees including the Western Association of Chamber Executives, Colorado Mountain College, and the Colorado Tourism Office.

Moderator Jon Stavney, executive director of Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG), is passionate about improving local government through sharing information, innovations and best practices. Stavney has worked with NWCCOG since 2016, but he learned public service while “on the job” in various roles over more than twenty years including serving as Mayor of the Town of Eagle, serving as an Eagle County Commissioner and Town Manager of Eagle.

IF YOU GO…

What: Healing What Ails Us: Affordable Healthcare In Our Community

When: Thursday, June 13, 2019. Doors open at 8 a.m.; program from 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Where: Colorado Mountain College | Edwards Campus

More information: Tickets are $25 prior to midnight on the day before the program; tickets are $35 after midnight and at the door. Visit www.vailsymposium.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

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