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SUMMER 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

May 2011:

Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30
Keystone Summer Remix:
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in the mountains with Keystone's new event - Summer Remix, May 28-30.  We are mixing up winter and summer activities including snow tubing, down hill biking, golf and even a terrain park atop Keystone Mountain. So bring your skis, board, golf clubs or your bike for the official start to summer and a weekend packed with outdoor activities.

June 2011:

Friday, June 15
Mav Sports Friday Night Downhill Mtn Bike Races

NEED INFO HERE

Friday, June 24 – Sunday, June 26
Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour, Keystone

Bacon – Pronunciation [bey-kuhn] – the back and sides of the hog, salted, and dried or smoked, usually sliced thin and fried for food.  New to Keystone for summer 2011, this festival is sure to turn some heads.  Whether you’re a bacon enthusiast or the loved one of a bacon connoisseur this event is for you.  With thousands of pounds of bacon and bacon inspired cuisine at your finger tips you won’t want to miss this weekend long celebration of bacon. $30 gets you unlimited bacon sampling, a free beer and an official event hat.  For tickets and details visit: www.blueribbonbaconfestival.com or www.keystonfestivals.com

Tuesdays, June 21 & 28 
Kid’s Discovery Days:

Explore fun at the Kids' Discovery Days every Tuesday at Keystone beginning June 21st and going through August 9th.  Watch a magic show, see zoo animals, or sing a-long with our musician. The entertainer changes every Tuesday so make sure to come to every one! It's fun, it's free it's Kids' Discovery.  Entertainer starts at 11:00am, face painter and balloon artist 12:00 – 1:00pm. Rain or Shine event.
Visit: www.keystoneresort.com for details.

July 2011:

Friday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
Keystone Children’s Theatre Presents: The Red Cape – Quaking Aspens Amphitheatre

Little Red Riding Hood’s red cape is the envy of the entire Kingdom. And the Big Bad Wolf will stop at nothing to get his claws on it. But when the Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, and several other fairy tale favorites join forces for an epic game of Capture the Cape, only the cape itself knows who its true owner should be. Join us for a family musical adventure full of humor and heart as Little Red Riding Hood and the whole gang discover that in the end, clothes really don’t make the man. Or the pig. Or the wolf…. www.keystoneneighbourhood.com / $6 tickets available at the show. 

Friday, July 1, 15, 29* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
Friday Night Comedy at Warren Station Center for the Arts, River Run Village – Keystone

Warren Station at Keystone hosts a comedy series that will leave you laughing out loud. Join us select Friday nights in July as the Pavilion at Keystone presents award-winning comics. Enjoy drink specials, complimentary snacks, door prizes and giveaways, and more. Stand up may not be suitable for kids. 7pm // $12 at the door

Saturday, July 2 & Saturday, July 23* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
River Run Rocks

River Run is converted into one of the most picturesque concert venues in the state.  Come enjoy all of the summer activities Keystone has to offer like mountain biking or a round of golf and stay for a free concert in the River Run Village.  Past acts include, the Samples, 10,000 Maniacs, Arrested Development and Robert Earl Keen.  Get the latest on bands and times at www.keystoneresort.com

Monday, July 4
4th of July Bike Parade & Kidtopia KidsFest

River Run is celebrating our nation’s birthday with flare.  Bring your bike, tricycle, or wagon and join us for our popular annual bike parade through the village. Following the kiddie bike parade is our first Kidtopia KidsFest event for the summer.  A family event you won’t want to miss!  Enjoy a petting zoo, train rides, caricatures, face painter, balloon artist, crafts, games, mascots~ Olivia and Oliver, spin art, kids’ show, bounce houses and much more! Don't miss this Fourth of July tradition in Keystone's River Run Village. KidsFest from 11:00am – 3:00pm, Rain or Shine event.  www.keystoneresort.com

Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, 26* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month) 
Kid’s Discovery Days:

Explore fun at the Kids' Discovery Days every Tuesday at Keystone beginning June 21st and going through August 9th.  Watch a magic show, see zoo animals, or sing a-long with our musician. The entertainer changes every Tuesday so make sure to come to every one! It's fun, it's free it's Kids' Discovery.  Entertainer starts at 11:00am, face painter and balloon artist 12:00 – 1:00pm. Rain or Shine event.
Visit: www.keystoneresort.com for details.

Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, 26* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
Dancin’ in the Rockies – Dance Instruction – Warren Station Center for the Arts

Warren Station at Keystone in Keystone's River Run Village hosts dancing lessons on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Swing, Country, a variety of options for all dance enthusiasts  All abilities, ages and dance lovers are welcome!  All Dancin' in the Rockies Dance Series lessons are from 7 PM – 10:00 PM at Warren Station at Keystone.   Call 970.468.8944 for more information or visit www.warrenstation.com

Friday, July 8 – Sunday, July 10
Keystone Wine & Jazz Festival 

River Run braids hundreds of wines into a picturesque piazza of wine seminars and deluxe jazz ensembles. Kindle a sashay into your step with a sophisticated, weekend affair in the heart of Keystone.  Learn about different regions and the delicate nuance of flavors that evolve the finest vineyard blends.   Enrich your knowledge by attending the wine seminars and discover which wines and foods harmonize with your favorite selections.  Enjoy live music from national Jazz musicians including headliner Big Sam's Funky Nation out of New Orleans.  Enjoy this weekend long wine event reminiscent of its glory days of ’06 / ’07 with a renewed Republic National Distributing Co. partnership in place for the 2011 event.  Pricing, times and schedule of events to be found at www.keystonefestivals.com

Friday, July 15, 29* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
Mav Sports Friday Night Downhill Mtn Bike Races

NEED INFO HERE

Saturday, July 16 & Sunday, July 17
Keystone Half Marathon and 10K

Come run on some of Keystones beautiful mountain bike trails and bike paths. Peace and quiet will await you to get away and enjoy the many activities going on all weekend. Challenging courses, and well supported. Come up to enjoy live music and a cold beer while you relax in the mountains of Summit County at Keystone Resort.

Saturday, July 16, 30* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
Keystone Kidtopia KidsFest

A family event you won’t want to miss! Enjoy a petting zoo, train rides, caricatures, face painter, balloon artist, crafts, mascots~ Olivia and Oliver, spin art, kids’ show, bounce houses and much more! FREE 11am – 3pm, River Run Village. Rain or Shine event. www.keystoneresort.com

Thursday, July 21 – Saturday, July 23
Mountain Art Gathering – Warren Station Center for the Arts

A Classic Art Show and sale featuring 15 of America’s leading artists.  The show, now in its 13th year is located in Warren Station Center for the Arts at Keystone in picturesque River Run Village.  This event is free to the public and features a three day art show and sale, activities for children and live music. www.warrenstation.com

Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24
Mountain States Cup – Keystone Classic Mountain Bike Races

The Mountain States Cup (MSC) is the largest full-discipline (endurance and gravity) race series in the United States. In 2011, the Mountain States Cup will hold a variety of races over 9 weekends all across the Rocky Mountain Region including locations such as Keystone, Snowmass, Fruita, Breckenridge, Telluride, Angel Fire, Crested Butte and more! It is rider owned and operated, so the courses and venues are world-class and well-organized. The MSC is focused on making racing approachable and rewarding and is nationally recognized for its strong junior programs and beginner programs. It also draws World-Cup caliber athletes that are drawn to the challenging courses and great Colorado atmosphere. The MSC is underwritten by some of the best names in the industry and offers generous prize purses and great product raffles at the end of each race.

Thursday, July 28 (Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25)
Lake Dillon Theatre Presents – Theatre on Thursdays – Warren Station Center for the Arts

Altar Boyz
Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing, and irreverent humor, this spoof about a heavenly guy-group is adored by audiences and critics alike. With an extraordinary mix of side-splitting songs convincing enough to be played on MTV, uncontrollable laughs and lighthearted fun, this award-winning and totally original new musical is 90 minutes of pure delight that's suitable for all ages and will have the whole family laughing and singing along.
Hailed as "high-octane entertainment" (Talkin' Broadway), Altar Boyz tells the holy inspiring story of 5 small town boys - Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham - trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time. Their pious pop act, including lyrics like "Girl You Make Me Wanna Wait" and "Jesus Called Me On My Cell Phone," worked wonders on the Ohio bingo-hall-and-pancake-breakfast circuit. But when fate brings them to New York, will the boyz take a bite out of the forbidden apple? With angelic voices, sinfully spectacular dancing and a touching story, Altar Boyz is destined to rock the masses of all denominations! For tickets call (970)496-4FUN

August 2011:

Tuesday, August 2, 9* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month) 
Kid’s Discovery Days:

Explore fun at the Kids' Discovery Days every Tuesday at Keystone beginning June 21st and going through August 9th.  Watch a magic show, see zoo animals, or sing a-long with our musician. The entertainer changes every Tuesday so make sure to come to every one! It's fun, it's free it's Kids' Discovery. Entertainer starts at 11:00am, face painter and balloon artists 12:00-1:00pm. Rain or Shine event.
Visit: www.keystoneresort.com for details.

Tuesday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
Dancin’ in the Rockies – Dance Instruction – Warren Station Center for the Arts

Warren Station at Keystone in Keystone's River Run Village hosts dancing lessons on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Swing, Country, a variety of options for all dance enthusiasts  All abilities, ages and dance lovers are welcome!  All Dancin' in the Rockies Dance Series lessons are from 7 PM – 10:00 PM at Warren Station at Keystone.   Call 970.468.8944 for more information or visit www.warrenstation.com

Thursday, August 4, 11, 18, 25* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
Lake Dillon Theatre Presents – Theatre on Thursdays – Warren Station Center for the Arts

Altar Boyz
Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing, and irreverent humor, this spoof about a heavenly guy-group is adored by audiences and critics alike. With an extraordinary mix of side-splitting songs convincing enough to be played on MTV, uncontrollable laughs and lighthearted fun, this award-winning and totally original new musical is 90 minutes of pure delight that's suitable for all ages and will have the whole family laughing and singing along.
Hailed as "high-octane entertainment" (Talkin' Broadway), Altar Boyz tells the holy inspiring story of 5 small town boys - Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham - trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time. Their pious pop act, including lyrics like "Girl You Make Me Wanna Wait" and "Jesus Called Me On My Cell Phone," worked wonders on the Ohio bingo-hall-and-pancake-breakfast circuit. But when fate brings them to New York, will the boyz take a bite out of the forbidden apple? With angelic voices, sinfully spectacular dancing and a touching story, Altar Boyz is destined to rock the masses of all denominations! For tickets call (970)496-4FUN

Friday, August 5, 12, 19* (*please note multiple dates throughout the month)
Keystone Children’s Theatre Presents: The Red Cape – Quaking Aspens Amphitheatre

Little Red Riding Hood’s red cape is the envy of the entire Kingdom. And the Big Bad Wolf will stop at nothing to get his claws on it. But when the Three Little Pigs, Cinderella, and several other fairy tale favorites join forces for an epic game of Capture the Cape, only the cape itself knows who its true owner should be. Join us for a family musical adventure full of humor and heart as Little Red Riding Hood and the whole gang discover that in the end, clothes really don’t make the man. Or the pig. Or the wolf…. www.keystoneneighbourhood.com / $6 tickets available at the show. 

 

Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7
15th Annual Bluegrass and Beer Festival

Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies. Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain-music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 30 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys.  Live music rocks out on 3 stages.  Kids Zone provides entertainment for the kids with inflatables and wacky activities. Confirmed 2011 music line-up includes Peter Rowan, Shannon Whitworth, Honey Don't and Steel Pennies.  Visit www.keystonefestivals.com for the most up to date schedule of events.
Friday, August 12
Mav Sports Friday Night Downhill Mtn Bike Races

NEED INFO HERE

 

Saturday, August 13
Keystone Kidtopia KidsFest

A family event you won’t want to miss! Enjoy a, petting zoo, train rides, caricatures, face painter, balloon artist, midway games, mascots~ Olivia and Oliver, spin art, kids’ show, bounce houses and much more! FREE 11am – 3pm, River Run Village. Rain or Shine event.  www.keystoneresort.com

Monday, August 15
Breckenridge Music Festival – Special Event: Keystone Brass, Warren Station

The Brass players of the Breckenridge Music Festival blow their horns in Keystone! Don’t miss the special dinner event at Keystone Ranch prior to the concert.  For more information and tickets visit www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com

Friday, August 19, 26
Snake River Community Concert – Warren Station Center for the Arts

A special concert event will have music filling the summer night at Warren Station Center for the Arts.  For more info and tickets please visit www.warrenstation.com

Saturday, August 20 & 21
Keystone Blues Festival and Art Show

Savvy Blues stretches its acoustic roots through the Rocky Mountains. A classic art show, tasty dishes, ice cold brews and an array of wines trim the plaza while veteran guitarists with a knack for mixing funky rhythms, sultry measures, and wicked chord patterns front our stellar event.  Previous artists in attendance Dana McDaniel, Lynne Anderson, Sandra Garcia, John Burnett, Kevin Eslinger, Dave Holman, Hal Connelly, Gary Rowley, Amy Rickard, William Duran, Myan Sorensen, Michelle Henzel, Kimberly Frayer, Michael Krob, Bear McLaughlin, Wendy Sollod, Kat Hogan, Janet Klein, Peter Grannis, Jaime Rood, Rebecca Weil, Thom Bumblauskas, Frank and Nickie Keith, Rick Gnerich.
Don’t miss out on our FREE family KidZone that includes, bounce houses, kid’s crafts, and kids entertainment.
For more information visit www.keystonefestivals.com

September 2011:

Friday, September 2
Snake River Community Concert – Warren Station Center for the Arts

A special concert event will have music filling the summer night at Warren Station Center for the Arts.  For more info and tickets please visit www.warrenstation.com

Sunday, September 4
A Taste of Keystone

Join us for the Culinary Event of the summer. Bring a hearty appetite and prepare your taste buds for the best culinary event of the summer! The Taste of Keystone is a perfect way to experience Keystone’s finest cuisine, while supporting Summit County’s Mountain Mentors, all in one day!  Here’s an opportunity to sample a wide variety of cuisine from Keystone's best restaurants including: Alpenglow Stube, Ski Tip Lodge, Keystone Ranch, and The Bighorn Steakhouse. Top it all off with the finest sweet treats from acclaimed pastry chef Ned Archibald plus enjoy live music all afternoon.

 

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