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The Changing Nuclear Landscape in a Turbulent World

With his expertise in nuclear security, Dr. Hecker shares his insights on the new Russia-North Korea relationship and the destabilization in the global nuclear order resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  He will give a wide view of the changing nuclear landscape.  Will Putin use nuclear weapons? What is North Korea’s capacity?  What about China … Continued

Vail Comedy Show & Vail Show De Comedia

The Vail Comedy Show brings nationally touring comedians to Vail that have been featured in film and television like Late Night with Stephen Colbert on CBS, CONAN, HBO, Comedy Central, NBC and more. This month’s show headliners are: Carmen Lynch [CONAN, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, The Good … Continued

Vail Comedy Show | Carmen Lagala

The Vail Comedy Show brings nationally touring comedians to Vail that have been featured in film and television like Late Night with Stephen Colbert on CBS, CONAN, HBO, Comedy Central, NBC and more. This month’s show headliner is: Carmen Lagala (@carmstagrams on IG ) [The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Don’t Tell Comedy Taping, Comics You … Continued

Vail Comedy Show | Eddie Ifft

The Vail Comedy Show brings nationally touring comedians to Vail that have been featured in film and television like Late Night with Stephen Colbert on CBS, CONAN, HBO, Comedy Central, NBC and more. This month’s show headliner is: Eddie Ifft from Comedy Central and Last Comic Standing Vail Comedy Show has been described as “amazing”, … Continued

Vail Comedy Show | Ariel Elias

The Vail Comedy Show brings nationally touring comedians to Vail that have been featured in film and television like Late Night with Stephen Colbert on CBS, CONAN, HBO, Comedy Central, NBC and more. This month’s show headliner is: Ariel Elias [@arielcomedy on Instagram, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Comedy Cellar, Just … Continued

J Worra Pop Up Set

J Worra continues Vail’s winter of music with a pop-up set on Eagle’s Nest Rooftop, featuring support from Alana English. 400 free wristbands will be given out on a first come first serve basis, with dedicated access for a group of Epic Pass Holders. Wristband pickup will be east of Lionshead ticket office, near the … Continued

In the Room Where it Happened

Through his first-hand experience “in the room where it happened” and his perspective as the CEO of major institutional asset management firm, Anthony (Tony) Ryan will share the lessons learned from 2008 to the present day and the implications for the future. He will address topics including the national debt, inflation, regulation, the U.S. dollar … Continued

Meet the Raptors | Winterfest

As part of Art in Public Places Vail Winterfest, join the Raptor Education Foundation to learn more about owls. Visit with these stealthy raptors of the night, learning about their unique adaptions for hunting and survival. This event is suitable for all ages, with a presentation. Don’t forget to bring your camera!   The 18th … Continued

Loaded Words and The Power of Language

What words do we use, how do we use them, and who gets to say what, and who decides?  In an era when we are at times becoming more aware of renaming of places (i.e., removing “Squaw” and reassessing violent figures), we also seem less prone to check our language in other arenas, with extreme … Continued

Physicians’ Perspectives on Near Death Experiences

What have physicians across various fields learned as patients recount near death experiences?  How have their own near death experiences challenged what they learned in medical school, and how have they come to understand them and incorporate them into their practice?  Join neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, emergency physician Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll, and radiation oncologist Dr. … Continued

Solar Energy 2035: Technology and Economics

Join Vail Symposium’s panel of experts as they take us through a deep look at the costs of electricity and solar grids, the technology as it exists today and what is on the horizon (including a discussion of power storage, battery technologies, and power grids) and what implementation looks like in various communities.  Our panel … Continued

Why the US government takes the UAP (UFO) Issue Seriously?

In December 2023, unidentified drones flew over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days, leading to the cancellation of training missions and the relocation of the F-22 Raptors, in just one of several similar events in a short time frame.  How is the US Government responding to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (i.e. UFOs)? Join … Continued