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Hot Summer Tips in Vail

Summer Officially Starts with the TEVA Mountain Games

Exhilarating whitewater action and exciting on-land competition comprises the Teva Mountain Games, taking place in Vail June 4-8. Some of the world's best athletes will compete in five sports and 10 disciplines including freestyle and extreme kayaking, kayak and raft paddlecross, bouldering, speed and dyno climbing, mountain bike trials, criterion and cross country racing and mountain trail running. Maintaining its status as an elite whitewater event, the Teva Mountain Games will feature crowd favorites such as the Teva Pro Rodeo Invitational, the Eight Ball Sprint, the new Paddler Magazine Extreme Creek Race, and the kayak paddlecross. The 2003 Teva Mountain Games will build upon the success of last year's event by featuring competitions between elite groups of invited athletes while allowing aspiring amateurs to qualify for a limited number of spots in the pro competitions. In addition to the many athletic events, this year's Teva Mountain Games will include a mountain photography competition, an interactive exhibition and demo area, live music and parties. While the wide variety of competitions will provide ample excitement during the daylight hours, the night time parties throughout the weekend promise to become memorable in their own right. The first annual Mountain Ball will highlight the week's activities, with a stylish celebration of mountain lifestyle and culture.  In addition to the competitions, the Teva Mountain Games will include the interactive Sport Illustrated Adventure Gear Town featuring the latest outdoor toys and trends, as well as clinics, films and exhibitions for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. For more information please contact Untraditional Marketing at 970-477-0111.

WET N' WILD PACKAGE -- $615 per person**

June 4-8, 2003 www.tevamountaingames.com
The country's largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture, the Teva Mountain Games, returns to Vail, June 4-8.  After watching all the competition, experience the excitement first-hand with a whitewater rafting trip on the thrilling Eagle River with one of Vail's most experienced outfitters.  Enjoy four nights lodging in a condominium, roundtrip airfare to and from Denver International Airport, plus a four-day rental car from Denver (unlimited mileage).

**Packages start at $619 per person based on double occupancy and a four-night stay. Valid out of various cites including: Los Angeles, Dallas, Cincinnati, San Francisco and Chicago. Rates do not include tax or service fees.

THE ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OPENS THE 2003 BRAVO! VAIL VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL SEASON

Enjoy beautiful classical music amidst the Colorado Rocky Mountains as Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival begins its 2003 season in June. Opening June 27, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's music director, Christopher Seaman, will be at the helm leading an overture of Wagner, Brahms' Symphony No. 1 and the Bruch Violin Concerto, played by the brilliant Anne Akiko Meyers. On June 28, the Rochester Philharmonic will perform Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with extraordinary pianist, Jon Nakamatsu, as well as Corigliano's To Music and Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5.  June 29 will offer the sounds of a lively pops concert, entitled Romancing the West.  All performances will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vilar Pavilion. The Festival continues its summer tradition of enchanting performances through July and August featuring performances by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. For complete schedule and ticket information, please call the Festival offices toll free at 877-827-5700 or visit their Web site at www.vailmusicfestival.org.

CHILI-FUELED FUN RETURNS TO THE STREETS OF VAIL DURING TRADITIONAL BIG WHEEL 'N' CHILI FESTIVAL

June 21, Vail's Big Wheel 'N' Chili Festival brings "heated" competition to the streets of Vail Village for kids and adults of all ages to enjoy. During this annual event, Vail's best restaurants bring their kitchens to the streets vying for the title and bragging rights to the area's best chili. After sampling the many varieties of mouth-watering chili, teams of adults will have the opportunity to cool their jets and relive their childhood by racing in the Colorado Mountain Express Big Wheel Classic. Teams build, customize and then race Big Wheels head-to-head down the pedestrian streets of Vail. With racers reaching speeds up to 20 mph, the hardest part of the race is getting to the finish line with Big Wheel intact! During the Celebrity Classic Division, spectators will watch as national, regional and local celebrities race Big Wheels to raise money for local charities. The Hot Wheels Classic, a toddler-sized version of the race features plenty of crashing matchbox cars for the kids. This festive day is topped off by cold brews, sodas, and great live music providing fun for the entire family. For more information, contact Untraditional Marketing at 970-477-0111.

BUDWEISER HOT SUMMER NIGHTS HEATS UP SUMMER EVENINGS IN VAIL

The Vail Valley Foundation's Budweiser Hot Summer Nights free concert series remains a favorite weekly social event for the local community and its guests. The free concert series rocks Tuesday nights throughout the summer at the picturesque outdoor Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Opening the concert series on June 17, Shana Morrison, rock daughter of Van Morrison, takes the stage performing her own unique sound that she has used to cut her own path in the music industry. On June 24, Jackie Greene will entertain the summer crowd with his singer songwriter abilities as displayed in his American- folk acoustic root music. Greene is being hailed as this year's "artist to watch." The series will run for seven weeks concluding on July 29, featuring acts such as: The Elders, Thomas Maptumo & The  Blacks Unlimited, Los Mocosos, Chuchita Valdes Afro Cuban Ensemble and Bering Strait.. For more information, contact the Vail Valley Foundation at 970-949-1999.

Edited by Dave Shultz

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