Vail-Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: New Year's Weekend Edition

Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock & Roll at the Vilar, Jan. 3
Friday
Community Yoga
Jan. 3, 8 a.m., Lolë (at Solaris), Vail Village
Get your “om” on with this free community stretch-and-relax session at Vail Village's boutique for all things yoga. Participants are encouraged to bring items such as eye drops, face wash/wipes, decks of cards, beef jerky and sunscreen for Ladies of Liberty and Soldiers' Angels, nonprofits that send care packages to female troops deployed overseas. Monetary donations are also welcome. lolelife.com
10th Mountain Legacy Parade
Jan. 3, 6 p.m., Base of Gondola One, Vail Village
The past is illuminated during the 10th Mountain Legacy Parade. Skiers dressed in traditional uniforms perform a torchlight ski-down to the base of Gondola One, followed by a parade of military veterans, also in uniform, from Gondola One down Bridge Street, across the Covered Bridge, finishing at the 10th Mountain statue. The side of Vail Mountain will be illuminated with the 10th Mountain Division logo and a film on the history and legacy of Vail projected at the base of Gondola One. Participants can enjoy hot chocolate and receive a commemorative Legacy of Vail pin. vailholidays.com
Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll
Jan. 3, 7 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek
Rock and roll has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception, but not like in the 50 years between the 40s and 90s. With a star-studded cast of performers from Broadway and stadium stages, Neil Berg shares the unknown stories of the music that changed the world including tributes to iconic rock stars/groups/genres like Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Who, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Journey and more. From $68. vilarpac.org
Vail Yeti Hockey
Jan. 3 and 4, 7:45 p.m., Dobson Arena, Vail
If you’re looking for fierce competition on the ice, don’t miss the first games of 2020 for the Vial Yeti. Cheer on Vail’s hometown hockey team as they take on the Sun Valley Sun for a two game series at home. (Tickets start at $5) vailyetihockey.com
Saturday
Eli and Mort Storytime with Mort the Moose
Jan. 4, 10 a.m., Bookworm of Edwards (at the Riverwalk), Edwards
Join Mort the Moose and his friend Elyssa for a free, fun story time full of skiing, snowboarding and snow-themed fun. Elyssa Nager will read from her Eli and Mort series while Mort hangs out with kids of all ages. bookwormofedwards.com
Beaver Creek Extraordinaire presents Cheer
Jan. 4, Beaver Creek Village, Beaver Creek
Enjoy the last weekend of Beaver Creek Extraordinaire presents Cheer. Free and open to all comers, concerts and carolers will provide the sound of the season; snow and ice creations decorate the village and “ski in” movies create fun for the whole family, to name just a few of the events. beavercreek.com
Brian Grace Band
Jan. 4, 7-10 p.m., Ein Prosit, Avon
Settle in with a pint and a blend of Americana, country, dance and rockabilly from Colorado’s own Brian Grace Band at Avon’s favorite beer garden. einprosit.net
Sunday
Beaver Creek Snowshoe Race Series
Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start, Creekside Park, Beaver Creek
It’s just like a regular running race…but on snowshoes. The Beaver Creek Running Series: Snowshoe Edition draws first-time snow shoers, world class snowshoe athletes and everyone in between with a (literally) breath-taking 5K or 10K course that showcases the beauty of Beaver Creek in winter. $40 (adults) $30 (ages 5-17). beavercreek.com
Five Habits for Happiness
Jan. 5, 5 p.m., Colorado Workspace (1099 Capitol St), Eagle
Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to be happier? Join Chris Lindley at this free seminar as he discusses how daily habits impact overall well-being and reviews simple strategies to improve mental and physical health. If you can’t attend this session, a repeat will take place Wednesday, Jan. 8. myendorphin.com