SPRING TIME IN PARK CITY – DISCOUNTED VACATION RENTALS
You know it is spring in Park City, as the lodging rates are slashed, people are skiing corn snow, the earth is starting to come out from the white blanket it has been under for months, and there are deals all over town.
Washo is currently offering 2 for 1’s and here is a great review on the hit Main St restaurant from Parkite, Lisa Dang:
GREAT ARTICLE ON PARK CITY, ENJOY DEER VALLEY YEAR ’ROUND, AND A FEW SPRING SPECIALS IN PARK CITY
Here is a nice article regarding Park City skiing experience from CNN Travel
Deer Valley announces that the Deer Valley cafe will stay open year ’round, so you can always enjoy a little Deer Valley: http://www.deervalley.com/newsletters/deer-valley-grocerycafe-to-remain-open-year-round.html
Now here are some great spring discounts and specials in Park City and Deer Valley:
-2 for 1 coupons at 350 Main
-35% off at the Grub Steak to celebrate their 35 years in business
-$10 all you can eat Pad Thai at Bangkok Thai on Main St
-2 for 1 dinner’s at Chimayo, Grappa, and Washo http://www.billwhiteenterprises.com/
-Half off all Easy Street menu items
The spring is a great time to enjoy Park City like a true local and get awesome deals everywhere! Contact us for the best deals in lodging and anything else in Park City.
Our Spring Concert Series will never cease to amaze you. Each Saturday, beginning February 19 and ending April 19, we’ll bring you live music. So after a great day of skiing and riding at Utah’s premier resort, come on down to the Resort Village, take off your boots, and put on your dancing shoes!
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Never Summer will set up V.I.O POV.HD surrounding the NS feature in Transitions and shoot still photos of the open jam. At the end of the jam session, NS will hold a product toss in Transitions Terrain Park. Never Summer will post the top 25 images from the jam on theNS Facebook page. Competitors will need to visit the NS FB page and tag themselves in their photos. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be chosen from the Canyons feature. 1st place = 2012/13 Never Summer snowboard of the winner’s choice 2nd place = V.I.O POV.HD camera 3rd place = Bern Helmet and Never Summer Hydrophobic Hoodie The 1st place photo from each location will be put up against all other Photo Jam winners (9 resorts/Photo Jams in total) for the grand prize…a 2012/13 full page Never Summer ad in Snowboard Magazine! |
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EASTER BUNNY VISITS DEER VALLEY RESORT
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Founded in 1971 and recognized for its imaginative and athletic exploration of creative collaboration, Pilobolus has evolved into a pioneering American cultural institution of the 21st century.
The Egyptian Theatre launches their Musicals on Main program with tick, tick…BOOM! opening on March 11. From Jonathan Larsen, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning composer of “Rent” comes “tick, tick… BOOM! “ the autobiographical story of
an aspiring musician named Jon who lives in New York City in 1990. As his 30th birthday quickly approaches, Jon is worried he has made the wrong career choice as a “promising young composer.” The clock is ticking in more ways than he could ever imagine.
Registration is now open for musicians, performers and artists of all sorts for the fifth summer of Park Silly Sunday Market. Get your registration in early because booths and space sells out early! You can participate in as few or as many Sundays as you
like. Over 90,000 friends, neighbors, world travelers, road trippers, guests, and visitors attended the Market in 2010! Come show off your talent, make new friends and keep the old! See how you can join in the Silliness! There are opportunities for everyone!
Local Gallery and Studio Events
Attend the monthly Gallery Stroll on March 25 and enjoy the following new exhibits and openings.
On March 25 at 6pm Gallery MAR presents Two Waters – new works Matt Flint and Shawna Moore. The two currents of Gallery MAR’s most popular abstract artists come together for this new exhibition. Enjoy the monthly Gallery Stroll and stop by Gallery MAR to check out this new exhibit. Go to the Gallery website for more information.
Through March the Julie Nester Gallery presents works by Jeff Cohen and Chris Gwaltney – bringing together two talented, mid-career artists. Jeff Cohen is a representational artist from Atlanta, GA. His detailed cityscape paintings consist of paintings on individual wood tiles which are then brought together to complete the composition. Chris Gwaltney is an abstract painter from Southern California. His paintings have a lush style generated through the application of multiple layers of paint. Gwaltney’s style is free – he uses rapid gestural strokes to convey great energy.
Happenings Especially for Children and Youth
art teachers. Drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, fiber arts and ceramics are explored. Contact Susan Parker to register at 802-878-7426 or svparker7@yahoo.com.
RELEVANT 2011 Artist-in-Residence program is now accepting applications. Designed to give selected college and graduate-level art students the knowledge and platform necessary to become successful full-time career artists through in-studio sessions with mentors, panel
discussions and networking events with art-industry professionals, and the opportunity to showcase their work at the 2011 Park City Kimball Arts Festival. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2011.”
Enjoy Kids Story Time every Thursday morning at Dolly’s Bookstore!
Register now for spring classes at the Kimball Art Center! There are a wide variety of options for students ages 6 and up.
On a daily basis, you can find out what is happening in the local music, visual arts and film scenes from the following presenters:
Check out who is playing the local music scene by going to the Mountaintown Music website as well as the Park City Live Music website.
Go to the Park City Gallery Association webpage to learn about new gallery shows, exhibits, openings, events and the monthly Gallery Stroll.
CANYONS CONCERTS: February 19 – March 19, 2011
Back for another season, our Spring Concert Series will never cease to amaze you. Each Saturday, beginning February 19 and ending March 19, we’ll bring you live music. So after a great day of skiing and riding at Utah’s premier resort, come on down to the Resort Village, take off your boots, and put on your dancing shoes!
All concerts are Free and begin at 3:00pm.
Saturday Spring Concert Series:
Saturday, February 19: Downright Blue
Saturday, February 26: Radius
Saturday, March 5: Holy Water Buffalo
Saturday, March 12: Swagger & Codi Jordan Band
Saturday, March 19: Tim Wray & Fat Paw
NOTE: No outside alcohol is allowed in for our spring concerts. We will have food and beverage options available in the Resort Village, so don’t worry! And, please carpool.
To get more information about all area arts and culture happenings, go to the Park City Summit County Arts Council website at www.pcscarts.org.
PARK CITY GETTING LOVE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES:
36 HOURS: PARK CITY, UTAH
Skiers can take a quad lift right from Main Street to the slopes. More Photos »
BY DENNY LEE
PUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 2, 2012
TO ski or not to ski. That the luxury of Park City, Utah, the rare ski resort that offers lively diversions on and off the slopes. Historic Main Street still evokes a silver mining town, with local delis mixed in among upscale restaurants and fashion boutiques. And thanks to constant refinements, the powdery slopes remain a favorite of hard-core ski bums not to mention the United States Ski Team, which calls Park City home and the fur-trimmed celebrities who invade during the Sundance Film Festival. But its best asset may be location: Park City is 30 minutes from Salt Lake City and a short hop to several of the most popular slopes in the Rockies.
DJAMILA GROSSMAN FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
Main Street still evokes Park City’s former mining days. More Photos »
Friday
4:30 p.m.
1. FORAGING ON MAIN
As dusk shrouds the Wasatch Range, the Old West-style storefronts of Main Street light up with the hubbub of shoppers and apres-skiers. Wedged among the ski shops and real estate windows are a sprinkling of stylish newcomers. Flight Boutique (562 Main Street; 435-604-0806; flightclothing.blogspot.com) carries such brands as Elizabeth & James, and Theory, with nothing on its second floor priced above $100; a second store opened this spring at 577 Main Street. Another fashionable addition is Cake Boutique (511 Main Street; 435-649-1256;shopcakeboutique.com), which carries brands like Rag & Bone. For local culture, the Kimball Art Center (638 Park Avenue; 435-649-8882; kimballartcenter.org) is the regions nonprofit arts anchor, housed in a historic stable.
6 p.m.
2. DINING CAMP
The buttermilk fried chicken is free-range, organic and, in all likelihood, raised in Utah. Yes, hipster fare has arrived in Park City, and it comes at a steep price at Talisker on Main (515 Main Street; 435-658-5479;taliskeronmain.com), a fine but casual restaurant that ranks among the towns best. Clever dishes might include lobster hush puppies and short rib shepherds pie, with entrees hovering around $35. The decor also invokes whimsy. With its tin ceilings and checkerboard floors, the cozy dining room feels like an English clubhouse squeezed inside an ice cream parlor. Service is crisp yet relaxed, with a dress code that welcomes both fur coats and wool beanies.
8 p.m.
3. SHOW TIME
Channel Sundances glamour at the Egyptian Theater (328 Main Street; 435-649-9371; egyptiantheatrecompany.org), the pharaoh-themed landmark in the middle of town. When the 1926 theater isn’t used for red carpet premieres, it features concerts, comedy acts and other live performances. Check its Web site for coming shows. For a more cinematic experience, the Park City Film Series (1255 Park Avenue; 435-615-8291; parkcityfilmseries.com) offers a stellar lineup of indie films at the Park City Library Building.
Saturday
9 a.m.
4. TOWN LIFT
One of the underappreciated things about Park City is that the entire town is practically ski in/ski out. A triple lift on Main Street whisks riders to the Park City Mountain Resort (parkcitymountain.com), so if you’re staying in town, there’s no need for parking or shuttles. There are 3,300 acres of terrain to cover, so it’s a good idea to check the mornings grooming reports before clicking in. Warm up on the Crescent and King Con mountain zones before tackling the black diamonds.
1 p.m.
5. DINE IN/SKI OUT
The town lift goes both ways, so if you’re hankering for more than just burgers and pizzas, skip the slopeside cafeterias and ski into town for a more civilized lunch. For upscale fare in a dress-down setting, waddle over to Zoom (660 Main Street; 435-649-9108;zoomparkcity.com). Opened by Robert Redford in a former train depot, Zoom offered refined American fare like braised lamb shank ($35) and fish tacos ($14). After lunch, just hop back onto the lift. Trails can get packed along the lower runs, so work your way to the right side of the trail map.
5 p.m.
6. GETTING STEAMED
After an exhausting day of skiing, there’s nothing like soaking half-naked with a bunch of tipsy strangers. That’s the idea anyway at SkyBlue, the rooftop bar at the Sky Lodge, Park Citys hippest hotel (201 Heber Avenue; 435-658-2500; theskylodge.com). Since last winter, the hotel opened its large outdoor hot tub, which looks out onto the Wasatch Range, to nonguests. Black terry robes are provided. The fancy, cocktail-free version of that is found at Spa Montage in Deer Valley (9100 Marsac Avenue; 435-604-1300;spamontage.com), a Roman-style wellness center with steaming whirlpools, volcanic saunas, massage services and a quiet room for a little nap. Day passes for $40.
8 p.m.
7. WESTERN BEEF
As Utah’s first distillery since Prohibition, the High West Distillery and Saloon (703 Park Avenue; 435-649-8300; highwest.com) gets high marks for its small-batch whiskeys and vodkas. But it also gets props for its Western-inspired menu, which includes nouveau cowboy fare like dry-aged bison with a porcini sauce and pan-seared trout. Try the tasting menu, which pairs a five-course dinner with individual whiskeys. Another option, for those seeking a more club-like atmosphere, is Silver (508 Main Street; 435-940-1000;silverrestaurant.com), a three-story restaurant that draws the martini set with sleek decor, D.J. booths and a young-at-heart mood. The grilled arctic char is pretty good ($25).
10 p.m.
8. ROUGH AND TUMBLE
The brothels and casinos are long gone, but party seekers won’t have any trouble finding a bar stool or a dance floor to keep the night going. An old reliable is the No Name Saloon (447 Main Street; 435-649-6667; nonamesaloon.net), a packed and friendly spot with the motto “Helping People Forget Their Names Since 1903. For a younger singles crowd, follow the cologne trail to Downstairs (625 Main Street; 435-226-5340;downstairspc.com), a throbbing disco partly owned by Danny Masterson, the curly-haired actor from “That 70s Show”. Expect bottle service, waitresses who dance on tables and guys who fist pump to rap music.
Sunday
9:30 a.m.
9. GO FOR GOLD
See how the pros do it. Built for the 2002 Winter Olympics, the vertiginous Utah Olympic Park (3419 Olympic Parkway; 435-658-4200; olyparks.com) remains an active training center for Olympic-class skiers. Call ahead to see if anyone is barreling down the K120 Nordic ski jump. Or catch some air yourself: the park now offers Sunday ski clinics for intermediate skiers ($39). Speed demons, however, will gravitate toward another sport: the Comet Bobsled. The mile-long track offers 80-mile-per-hour speeds and up to five Gs of force. It is $200 a person, and reservations can be made online. Those with heart problems may want to stand on the sidelines.
Noon
10. GRANDER CANYONS
If you have time to ski only one other resort, point your tips toward Canyons (canyonsresort.com), just north of Park City. The resort has undergone huge upgrades in recent years, and now counts 4,000 acres of terrain so wide that it had trouble fitting it all on a trail map. Start at the new Orange Bubble lift, a covered, heated chairlift that feels like riding inside a pair of toasty ski goggles. At the summit lookout, direct your gaze at Iron Mountain, the resorts ninth and newest peak. To ski there, connect the trails that lead to the left side of the map. It’s a veritable winter wonderland.
For luxury accommodations, book with abode at www.abodeparkcity.com or call us at 888.841.9990.
WRAPPING UP SUNDANCE IN PARK CIT
Sundance is going off without a hitch, and our focus is turn to some great Spring skiing. We are starting to run specials, so check out your favorite abode property for availability and discounts up to 25% off.
Come join us for some great blue-bird ski days!
Check out these cheap flights to Salt Lake City. We have limited availability in some of our Park City and Deer Valley properties for some dates.
We are wrapping up Sundance Film Festival here in Park City and looking toward Spring skiing in Park City and Deer Valley.
PARK CITY NAMED #9 OF TOP 41 PLACES TO VISIT IN 2011
In a recent article by the New York Times, Park City was named the #9 place to visit in the world in 2011. You can take a look at the article here
The opening of Park City’s new hotels, the Montage Deer Valley, St Regis Deer Valley and Waldorf Park City played a nice role in the top ten ranking. Oddly enough, the article does not even mention that Deer Valley is the #1 ski resort in North America….regardless it is a great distinction!
On another note, Sundance is in full effect here in Park City and the town is slammed. However, the ski slopes are empty…making for a great weekend, as you can hit a few movies and parties at night then have the slopes to yourself the following day. We have a few last minute specials for your lodging needs…just give us a call. It looks like next week will give us some gorgeous Utah blue-bird ski days.
SUNDANCE IS HERE—COME TO PARK CITY AND ENJOY
SUNDANCE IS HERE AND IN FULL SWING IN PARK CITY. FLY FROM ATL TO SLC FOR ONLY $240! CONTACT ABODE IN PARK CITY AT 888.841.9990 FOR YOUR SPECIAL LODGING RATES. CHECK OUT HTTP://WWW.DEALBASE.COM/FLIGHT-DEALS/TO-SALT-LAKE-CITY-SLC FOR YOUR CHEAP FLIGHTS AND WWW.ABODEPARKCITY.COM FOR YOUR LODGING NEEDS.
SUNDANCE IS A GREAT TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT PARK CITY FOR 2 REASON:
- THE FESTIVAL ITSELF IS AMAZING, AND:
- MOST FESTIVAL GO-ERS DO NOT SKI, SO IT IS A GREAT TIME TO ENJOY THE SLOPES.
WE RECEIVED ABOUT 10 INCHES OF SNOW IN THE PAST 24 HOURS, SO THE SLOPES IN DEER VALLEY AND PARK CITY ARE IN PRIME CONDITION. IT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE EXPECTING A LITTLE MORE SNOW ON SATURDAY AS WELL!
COME ENJOY THE FUN!