Watching Dance with Heather Watts | Vail Dance Festival
Legendary Balanchine ballerina Heather Watts hosts an interactive exploration of dance repertory through live demonstrations with Festival Artists and historical video footage.
Shakespeare for My Father | Vail Symposium
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents Michelle Shupe in a theatrical reading of “Shakespeare for My Father” by Lynn Redgrave. Teachers, school staff & students are FREE!
Shakespeare, the Magic of the Word | Vail Symposium
Clay Jenkinson will be joined by actor and TCC Roper Performing Arts Center Director Paul Lasakow in a performance that features recitation of great moments in Shakespeare, commentary, biographical details, discussions of the great Shakespeare themes, and a practical guide to overcoming “Shakespeare intimidation.” Witty, probing, and funny, Clay provides an evening of insight and … Continued
Mountain Youth | The Effects of Sleep and Technology on the Brain
Join for a conversation with Dr. Lisa Meltzer, a licensed child psychologist certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and co-author of Pediatric Sleep Problems: A Clinician’s Guide to Behavioral Interventions.
Vail Symposium | The Presidential Election & Media Responsibility
One month before the presidential election, David Gregory will provide political analysis concerning the state of the election. David has been CNN’s political analyst, former moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” and former chief White House Correspondent for NBC News. He will discuss the media’s role and responsibilities, including how elections have reacted to … Continued
Watching Dance | Vail Dance Festival
Legendary Balanchine Ballerina Heather Watts shares an interactive exploration of dance repertory and history through live demonstrations with Festival artists. This lecture/demonstration style performance will take place at the intimate Vail Mountain School Theatre.
Vail Symposium | The Latest News – and Looking Forward – on Israel and Palestine
For more than twelve years, Ambassador Dennis Ross played a leading role in U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process and was instrumental in assisting Israel and Palestine reach the 1995 Interim Agreements and in brokering the 1997 Hebron Accord. He served Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, and is currently … 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
