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A Weekend of Western TraditionWith Lyle Lovett and Jo Dee MessinaCopper Mountain goes country Sept. 3-5 during the first annual Copper Country, a celebration of the American spirit through music, art and western traditions. Lyle Lovett and Jo Dee Messina will headline the Labor Day weekend while guests enjoy an array of performances from noon to 6 p.m. each day in Burning Stones Plaza located in The Village at Copper. Lyle Lovett, one of the most revered musicians of his time, will perform Sunday, Sept. 4. Jo Dee Messina will take the stage on Saturday, Sept. 3. Other performers include: The Del McCoury Band, The Gibson Brothers Band, The John Cowan Band, Mark Selby, Mountain Heart and Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band. The festival will also include more than 25 fine art exhibitors showcasing Southwestern art including painting, sculpture, photography and jewelry. The art festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in Copper's new Pavilion, located at the base of the mountain. Additionally, The Village at Copper will be filled with more than 40 vendors selling original crafts, clothing, jewelry and more. Horse-whisperers, trick ropers, bull riding exhibitions and mutton bustin' for the kids will take over the Copper Corral located in the Beeler Lot adjacent to the Village. Petting zoos and pony rides round out the weekend for guaranteed family fun. Copper will also be searching for America's next country music phenomenon during the first annual "Peak Performer" contest. All participants must pre-register online by Aug. 15 and submit a CD with one or two recorded songs. Details and registration are online at www.villageatcopper.com . For the lucky few who are chosen, exclusive auditions will take place Aug. 23, 24 and 31at the world-famous Grizzly Rose in Denver and will be judged by a Celebrity panel including KYGO personalities. Twelve semi-finalists will advance to perform during Copper Country, Sept. 3-5. Copper's "Peak Performer," chosen by the audience on Sept. 5, will be flown to Nashville to stay at the Grand Ole Opry Hotel in preparation for their audition with the William MorrisTalent Agency. Copper Mountain is a world-class, multi-season resort nestled between the Ten Mile and Gore Mountain Ranges just 75 miles from downtown Denver in the scenic Rocky Mountains. Throughout the Summer season, Copper Mountain offers a wealth of activities for the entire family including golf, free scenic chairlift rides, free guided nature hikes, free disc golf, the Quad power jump, Colorado's largest outdoor climbing wall, go-karts, mini-golf, horseback rides, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, paddle boating, fly fishing and more. In addition, The Village at Copper is alive with a wealth of festivals and activities. The pedestrian-only village has been designed to accentuate Copper's natural beauty. A variety of shops, restaurants and social gathering places allow guests to recreate during the day and celebrate into the night. Copper Country is one of many exciting weekends on tap this summer at Copper Mountain including; Suzuki Cyclefest, August 19-21; Dog Daze of Summit, August 27-28 and HealthQuest '05, September 10. For more information on Copper Country, tickets, or for additional information on summer at Copper, contact Copper Mountain Resort at (800) 458-8386 ext. 4INFO or logon to www.coppercolorado.com . Edited by Erika Wright |
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