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Vail Symposium: Disruptive Energy Futures

Disruptive Energy Futures: The Economy and Resilient Energy Supplies Location | Donovan Pavilion Most of the energy we use is wasted. Smarter technologies and designs that use energy more efficiently could provide the same or better services with far less energy, money and risk. Moreover, the fossil fuels that provide most of our energy now … Continued

Vail Film Festival

THE 2022 VAIL FILM FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY, WITH THE IN-PERSON FESTIVAL RETURNING IN 2023 The Vail Film Festival is produced by the Colorado Film Institute, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to showcasing independent film and supporting independent filmmakers. The 2022 festival will screen Feature Films, Shorts, Documentaries, and Student Films. The festival fosters … Continued

Vail Youth Music Showcase

A free outdoor concert showcasing 14 talented youth musicians from around the state of Colorado, performing solo and with professional MAPS artists. Artists include: Aaron Johnston (Brazilian Girls, David Byrne); Matt O’Ree (Bon Jovi); Michael Ghegan (Supertramp, Justin Timberlake); Michael Jude (Brothers Keeper, John Oates Band); Michael Travis (The String Cheese Incident); Rob Eaton Jr. … Continued

Vail Symposium: 50th Anniversary of “Valley Curtain” and the Artists’ Legacy

Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Reflecting on the 50th Anniversary of “Valley Curtain” and the Artists’ Legacy Location | Vail Interfaith Chapel Although it only lasted a mere 28 hours in the winds of the Grand Hogback Mountain Range in 1972, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s masterwork Valley Curtain sent ripples through the art world and continues to influence … Continued

Vail Symposium: “The Last Kings of Shanghai”

“The Last Kings of Shanghai” with author Jonathan Kaufman Location | Vail Interfaith Chapel Join Jonathan Kaufman, author of “The Last Kings of Shanghai,” for the remarkable story of two Jewish families, both originally from Baghdad, who stood astride Chinese business and politics for more than 175 years, profiting from the Opium Wars; surviving Japanese … Continued

Vail Symposium: Seven Revolutions

Seven Revolutions: Strategic Thinking For Global Issues Location | The Sebastian-Vail Have you considered how a global population of 9 billion people by the middle of the century will impact your life? What are the challenges for the availability of food, water, and energy resources? How will society balance the benefits of technological innovation and … Continued

Vail Symposium: Conversations on Controversial Issues

Conversations on Controversial Issues: Moderated by Clay Jenkinson presents The Supreme Court of the United States Location | Vail Interfaith Chapel In a new series from Vail Symposium, humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson will be joined by Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, and Clark Neily, senior vice president … Continued

Vail Symposium: Great Decisions: Industrial Policy

Great Decisions: Industrial Policy Location | Zoom Webinar Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The current discussion of industrial policy in the United States is not simply about whether or not to support specific companies or industries, but about trust or mistrust of the government and its ability to manage the … Continued

Vail Symposium: Am I Showing Up in All the Roles that Matter to Me?

Am I Showing Up in All the Roles that Matter to Me? Location | Zoom In this program, Bobbi Kahler (author, entrepreneur, and podcaster) will explore five mistakes that keep us from having the meaningful life that we desire, including the costly mistake of aiming for “work-life balance.” Produced in collaboration with Vail Alliance For … Continued

Vail Oktoberfest

Complemented by the European flair and the gorgeous mountain backdrops, Vail Oktoberfest™ returns for two full weekends of Bavarian fun. Festival guests will enjoy classic Bavarian fare, including brats, schnitzel sandwiches, spaetzle, pretzels and more. No Oktoberfest celebration would be complete without authentic Oktoberfest beer. Vail Oktoberfest™ is proud to serve Spaten, one of the … Continued

Wednesday Art Walks

Enjoy a free one-hour public art tour of Vail each Wednesday of the month. Meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Vail Village Welcome Center on the top level of the Vail Village parking structure. The tour lasts approximately one hour. New this summer, the tour will include four sculptures recently donated to the Town of … Continued

The Fourth of July Patriotic Concert

The Fourth of July Patriotic Concert features a performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. All ages are welcome! All proceeds will go to benefit Semper Fi & Americas Fund/Vail Veterans Program. Gates open at 12:30pm, show starts at 2:00pm. LEARN MORE