Orchestra, sells out every year, so buy your tickets early. $35/adults; $15/ students. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center. 888.920.2787, vilarpac.org DEC 16-25 & 31 VAIL FAMILY HOLIDAZE Free events fill Vail’s holiday fun. Annual tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Slifer Plaza in Vail Village; a Jingle Bellz Snowshoe at 8 a.m. at Golden Peak; ice skating shows with world champions Dec. 21-23 at Solaris Plaza and Arrabelle Square; and the New Year’s Eve Torchlight Ski Down and fireworks. On New Year’s Eve, the Dobson Ice Arena hosts a headlining artist, yet to be announced. 970.754.8245, visitvailvalley.com DEC 18 CLAY AIKEN First discovered nationwide in 2003 on “American Idol,” Clay Aiken has become a diverse talent, singing in recording and television studios, the Broadway stage and beyond. $78. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center. 888.920.2787, vilarpac.org DEC 21 MICHAEL BOLTON The legendary singer-songwriter performs favorites. $120-$150. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Performing Arts Center. 888.920.2787, vilarpac.org DEC 21-31 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS! Kids rule at a festival centered around fun mountain events, from disco ice skating and rail jams to glow-stick skiing and experientials about avalanches and safety. Beaver Creek Mountain, 970.754.4636, beavercreek.com DEC 21-31 WINTERFEST Based on a story about characters coming up from WinterLund, this holiday festival appeals to “kids” of all ages, with events ranging from disco ice skating and glow-stick skiing, to skating shows, theatrical storytelling and the Beaver Creek’s Got Talent competition. Beaver Creek Resort, 970.754.4636, beavercreek.com DEC 22 RAIL JAM PLAYGROUND Beaver Creek’s ski and snowboard instructors supervise this rail session for intermediates, level 5 and up. 4 p.m., on the snow in front of McCoy’s, Beaver Creek Mountain, 970.754.4636, beavercreek.com DEC 25 GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS The ancient art of Chinese Acrobatics is an old and long-running tradition that
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Michael Bolton performs December 21 at the Vilar Performing Arts Center.
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