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Entertain. Inspire. Educate.
At the Vilar Performing Arts Center, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you to bring world-class performances to our mountain community and ensure access to the performing arts for all.
Your gift helps us:
• Present diverse and exceptional programming year-round
• Support educational outreach and community engagement
• Maintain our beautiful venue as a cultural cornerstone of the Eagle River Valley
FUNDING SOURCES
A Neolithic African Arrowhead and Ancient Cowry Shell set in 14 Karat Rose Gold
33 Dmitry Shishkin in Recital JAN. 20 • 6:00 P.M. 34 The Simon & Garfunkel Story JAN. 23 • 7:00 P.M. 35 Sinfónica de Minería JAN. 31 • 6:30 P.M.
FEBRUARY
36 Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! FEB. 3 • 7:00 P.M. 37 Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez FEB. 4 • 7:00 P.M.
38 A Celebration of The Meters: Dumpstaphunk + George Porter Jr. + Cyril Neville FEB. 5 • 7:00 P.M.
52 31 63 29
39 The Revivalists
FEB. 6 & 7 • 7:00 P.M.
40 Galvin Cello Quartet “Voice of the Piano”
FEB. 10 • 6:00 P.M.
41 Dark Star Orchestra
FEB. 11 • 7:00 P.M.
42 Compagnie Hervé Koubi “Sol Invictus”
FEB. 14 • 7:00 P.M.
43 An Acoustic Evening with The Band Perry
FEB. 15 • 7:00 P.M.
44 The Record Company
FEB. 16 • 7:00 P.M.
45 Margaritas & Memories featuring Mac McAnally with Scotty Emerick
48 Peppa Pig: My First Concert FEB. 28 • 6:00 P.M.
MARCH
49 Cirque Mechanics TILT! MAR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
50 Yacht Rock Revue
MAR. 6 • 7:00 P.M.
51 Demetri Martin MAR. 7 • 7:00 P.M.
52 Trisha Yearwood MAR. 8 • 7:00 P.M.
53 An Evening with Kaki King MAR. 9 • 7:00 P.M.
54 Beats Antique
MAR. 13 • 7:00 P.M.
55 Lang Lang in Recital MAR. 17 • 6:30 P.M.
56 Drew and Ellie Holcomb
MAR. 20 • 7:00 P.M.
57 An Evening with Christopher Cross MAR. 22 • 7:00 P.M.
58 Ballets Jazz Montréal MAR. 26 • 7:00 P.M.
59 Dude Dad’s Parent’s Night Out
MAR. 27 • 7:00 P.M.
60 Stéphane Wrembel Quartet
MAR 31 • 7:00 P.M.
APRIL
61 The Wood Brothers APR. 1 • 7:00 P.M.
62 Netflix’s The Making of Our Planet: Life on Our Planet APR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
63 Dinosaur World Live! APR. 9 • 6:30 P.M.
Managing Editor
Ruthie Hamrick
Associate Editor Wren Bova
Design
Shannon Muench, Open Mind Studios
Sales Managers
Sandie Aveil
Mark Bricklin
Contributors
Laura Lieff
Ross Leonhart
Kimberly Nicoletti
Andy Stonehouse
Photographers
Chris Kendig
John-Ryan Lockman
Robert Prechtl
Jon Resnick
Distribution Manager
David Hakes
Cover Photo
John-Ryan Lockman
Printing
Publication Printers
Vail
Publisher
Robert Brown
VILAR COMMITTEE CHAIR ALEXIA JURSCHAK
Dear friends,
Welcome to the Vilar Performing Arts Center, operated by the Vail Valley Foundation, where the performing arts inspire, educate, and entertain our mountain community. Whether you are a longtime patron or are discovering the Vilar for the first time, we are honored to share our 28th season with you.
The Vilar is a rare gem. It is a beautiful and intimate place where extraordinary artistry and community meet. The moments we share here become part of the cultural life of our valley.
We continue to raise the bar for what happens here, from the artistic excellence onstage to the impact we have through our mission. We are investing in your experience, including our newly-renovated upper lobby bar, seating area and coat check. We are equally committed to opening our doors wider each year, whether for students experiencing live arts education or through community ticket access that invites more neighbors in.
As a non-profit theater, patrons like you help secure the future of the live performing arts. Your generosity empowers exceptional performances, expands access for more audiences and strengthens the Vilar for the future. With your support, the Vilar reaches farther and shines more brightly each year. Thank you for being part of our story and helping us continue the legacy of this special place for all to enjoy.
Warm regards,
ticket packages
WINTER 2025–2026
ticket 4-PACK
Receive a discount if you buy tickets in a group of 4 to select performances. *Must be purchased in increments of 4. *NOT available in all price zones.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
FRIDAY, JAN. 23 • 7:00 P.M.
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!
TUESDAY, FEB. 3 • 7:00 P.M.
Compagnie Hervé Koubi “Sol Invictus”
SATURDAY, FEB. 14 • 7:00 P.M.
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
SATURDAY, FEB 28 • 6:00 P.M.
Cirque Mechanics TILT!
TUESDAY, MAR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
Ballets Jazz Montréal
THURSDAY, MAR. 26 • 7:00 P.M.
Netflix’s The Making of Our Planet: Life on Our Planet
FRIDAY, APR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
Dinosaur World LIVE!
THURSDAY, APR. 9 • 6:30 P.M.
Love for the LOCALS
Handpicked for the hometown crowd. PICK 3 Shows=Save 10% PICK 5 Shows=Save 15%
Each Love for the Locals ticket includes one complimentary draft beer, wine or N/A beverage while supplies last. Show tickets are transferable to friends and family.
Sam Grisman Project
SATURDAY, JAN. 10 • 7:00 P.M. The Record Company
MONDAY, FEB. 16 • 7:00 P.M.
An Evening with Kaki King
MONDAY, MAR. 9 • 7:00 P.M.
Beats Antique
FRIDAY, MAR. 13 • 7:00 P.M.
Netflix’s The Making of Our Planet: Life on Our Planet
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 • 6:30 P.M.
pick 3 | pick 5
Create your own series and save big!
PICK 3 Shows=Save 10%
PICK 5 Shows=Save 15%
Show tickets are transferable to friends and family.
SWITCHFOOT
SATURDAY, DEC. 6 • 7:00 P.M.
Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: “A Vince Guaraldi Holiday”
A Celebration of The Meters: Dumpstaphunk + George Porter Jr. + Cyril Neville
THURSDAY, FEB. 5 • 7:00 P.M.
Galvin Cello Quartet “Voice of the Piano”
TUESDAY, FEB. 10 • 6:00 P.M.
Compagnie Hervé Koubi “Sol Invictus”
SATURDAY, FEB. 14 • 7:00 P.M.
The Record Company
MONDAY, FEB. 16 • 7:00 P.M.
The Assad Brothers
TUESDAY, FEB. 24 • 6:30 P.M.
Cirque Mechanics TILT!
TUESDAY, MAR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
An Evening with Kaki King
MONDAY, MAR. 9 • 7:00 P.M. Beats Antique
FRIDAY, MAR. 13 • 7:00 P.M.
Lang Lang in Recital
TUESDAY, MAR. 17 • 6:30 P.M.
Ballets Jazz Montréal
THURSDAY, MAR. 26 • 7:00 P.M. Stéphane Wrembel Quartet TUESDAY, MAR. 31 • 7:00 P.M.
Netflix’s The Making of Our Planet: Life on Our Planet
FRIDAY, APR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
Dinosaur World LIVE!
THURSDAY, APR. 9 • 6:30 P.M.
parking & transportation
What to know—before you go.
Beaver Creek Village Parking Structures
Free parking is available in both the Villa Montane and Ford Hall parking garages for each Vilar winter performance. Parking is subject to availability and free with a valid Vilar ticket.
Access this benefit by following these easy steps:
1. Tell the parking attendant in the booth that you are attending a Vilar event. Be prepared to present a copy of your ticket or order confirmation.
2. Scan your credit card (you will not be charged). This step opens your “parking session.”
3. Scan the same credit card on your way out (you will not be charged). This step closes your “parking session” and the gate will open, letting you exit free of charge. Have questions or concerns?
Contact: Beaver Creek Parking Office 970.754.5849 BCParking@vailresorts.com
Want faster entry and exit in the parking garages? Park in Ford Hall – it’s quicker and typically has more parking inventory than Villa Montane!
Park at a Local Lodge
Many of our Beaver Creek lodges including The Beaver Creek Lodge, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, and The Charter at Beaver Creek, will offer free or discounted valet parking when you enjoy cocktails or dine at their restaurants, all of which are a short walk to the Vilar.
Free Shuttle Services
Beaver Creek Shuttle From Lower Lots
Park, walk or take the CORE TRANSIT bus to the lower Beaver Creek Village lots (Elk and Bear) and hop on the complimentary Beaver Creek Village shuttle, which runs every 10 to 20 minutes during the winter season. Both Elk and Bear lower lots are free for entry after 1:00 P.M. daily.
Village Connect Shuttle Service
This complimentary door-to-door, shared ride transportation is available within the Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch Villages. To arrange transportation anywhere within the resort, download the Village Connect App, or ask your concierge.
Staying in Beaver Creek? The Vilar is a short walk from anywhere in the Village and is located just beneath the ice rink.
frequently asked questions
Where can I buy tickets?
Vilarpactickets.org and vilarpac.org are the only official online ticketing providers for all performances at the Vilar. Tickets purchased from other sources may be more expensive, invalid and/or ineligible for box office assistance. You may also call our box office to purchase over the phone 970.845.8497 or in person at the box office window.
What is the ticket refund policy?
All tickets sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are permitted.
When is the box office open?
Monday through Friday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., as well as two hours prior to show time on Saturdays and Sundays. We will remain open until intermission on any performance evening.
Where is the Vilar located?
The Vilar is located directly below the ice rink, in the heart of Beaver Creek Village. Just look for the escalators across from Hooked restaurant, by the tall snowflake sculptures.
What should I wear?
Audiences wear anything from mountain casual to theater semi-formal. It’s totally up to you!
Is there a bar?
New this year! The Vilar offers both a full upper lobby and lower lobby bar featuring draft beer, premium and house wines, spirits, specialty cocktails and N/A beverages. Additionally, an assortment of snacks and candies are available. Our bar service opens one hour prior to each show and remains open through intermission.
Where can I eat before the show?
Please come early and visit our official restaurant partners, The Dusty Boot and Alpine + Antlers, for top-notch preshow dining offerings. The theater is also walking distance to all of the dining options offered in Beaver Creek Village.
Are there ADA accessible seats?
The Vilar is fully ADA accessible. ADA accessible seats are available in each section (Orchestra, Parterre & Balcony).
Can
I
bring a bag?
The Vilar will institute a Bag Check Policy upon entrance to the theater on an asneeded basis. In the event of a Bag Check, please seek the guidance of our security personnel as you enter the venue. NO BAGS will be permitted in the building with the exception of a small clutch purse no larger than 5" x 8".
take a seat
Get the best seats in the house! Contact the box office with questions on seating and tickets.
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“No need to travel for worldclass theater, concerts, comedy, and dance performances. The Vilar Performing Arts Center hosts a steady lineup of internationally acclaimed acts throughout the winter.”
insider tips for outdoor adventures
W H AT TO BRI NG
Pack li ke a pro and spend your time chasing adventures
A B OU T F I RE DA NGE R
Understand local fire restrictions and use sparks safely when allowed.
GE T T I NG
A ROUN D
Think outside the car: li ke buses, bikes, and Birkenstocks.
W H E N I N NATU RE
Minimize your impact. Maximize your enjoyment.
A B OU T W I L DL I F E
This is their world, we’re just living in it. Respect and protect wildlife.
A B OU T T RA I L S
Trai l etiquette is a thing, so read up.
We’re here to protect the wild from ourselves so everyone enjoys their adventure and the outdoors remain beautiful. Can you follow the rules and get caught doing the right thing?
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Big Head Todd and The Monsters
FRIDAY, DEC. 5 • 7:00 P.M.
For close to four decades, the members of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – Todd Park Mohr (vocals, guitar, keys, sax, harmonica); Brian Nevin (drums); Rob Squires (bass, vocals); and Jeremy Lawton (keyboards, lap pedal/steel guitar, vocals) – have continued to both throw down in the studio and light up stages worldwide. Rallying around a core vision, the platinum-selling Colorado quartet kicks out the kind of blues-drenched rock ‘n’ roll bangers that make you want to rev the engine a little louder, sing along like no one’s looking and live a little freer. Big Head Todd and The Monsters are a tight, well-oiled machine that prove what’s possible when a band sticks together for the long haul. This performance is part of the Stifel Birds of Prey festivities.
SWITCHFOOT
SATURDAY, DEC. 6 • 7:00 P.M.
The alternative rock band behind smash hit songs including “Meant to Live” and “Dare You to Move,” Switchfoot performs as part of the Stifel Birds of Prey festivities. Formed in the 1990s, Switchfoot has gone on to leave a lasting impact on the mainstream music scene with over 12 albums, sold-out tours in over 40 countries and lasting songs that also include “I Won’t Let You Go,” “Your Love Is a Song” and “Only Hope.” Their albums include The Beautiful Letdown, a double-platinum breakthrough album, and 2009 Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane The band consists of brothers Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar) and Tim Foreman (bass); Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar); and Chad Butler (drums).
Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet A Guaraldi Holiday
Presented Onstage
Presented in partnership with Vail Jazz
MONDAY, DEC. 22 • 6:00 P.M. & 8:30 P.M.
From the coziness of the Vilar Performing Arts Center, the spirits of the holidays come to life through the lens of a jazz classic when acclaimed pianist and composer Isaiah J. Thompson and his quartet deliver the heartwarming gift this holiday season of A Guaraldi Holiday. Paying tribute to the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi, the American jazz pianist best known for composing the soundtrack for “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the Juilliard graduate and now faculty member offers a nostalgic yet fresh take on these beloved songs. Thompson, a jazz musician and performer, has released multiple recordings as a leader and was named the winner of the American Pianists Awards in 2023.
Isaiah J. Thompson, piano
Julian Lee, tenor saxophone
Sebastian Rios, upright bass
Matthew Lee, drums
This evening’s performances are generously supported by Holiday Series Presenting Underwriters Patricia & Peter Kitchak and Jazz Series Presenting Underwriters Anonymous and in Memory of J. Marilyn Addy
Photo by Evelyn Freja.
Leslie Odom, Jr.
The Christmas Tour
TUESDAY, DEC. 23 • 7:00 P.M.
The audience is sure to smile more when multi-faceted, award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author and actor Leslie Odom, Jr. takes the Vilar stage with a holidayinspired performance. Well known for his breakout role as the original “Aaron Burr” in the smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton, Odom, Jr. has received recognition with a Tony Award and Grammy Award, as well as multiple Emmy Award and Academy Award nominations. In 2017, his second album and first holiday release Simply Christmas hit No. 1 on iTunes and the Billboard Jazz charts. His critically acclaimed second holiday album, The Christmas Album, was released in 2020. Celebrate the holidays in Beaver Creek with the man who spans Broadway, television, film and music.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Holiday Series Presenting Underwriters
Patricia & Peter Kitchak, and Performance Underwriters
Tina & David Wilson
Sam Grisman Project
SATURDAY, JAN. 10 • 7:00 P.M.
Sam Grisman grew up in Mill Valley, California, with his dad constantly having friends over to his home studio for recording sessions and rehearsals. His father – legendary mandolinist, composer and producer David Grisman – and those friends – Jerry Garcia, Doc Watson, John Hartford, Mike Seeger and Tony Rice – left an impression on the young Grisman, inspiring him to pursue a life of making music with his many talented friends. The Sam Grisman Project was created to shed light on the music that Sam grew up around, and highlight that music’s influence on the greater music community. With the Sam Grisman Project, he’s built a platform to showcase his band’s genuine passion and appreciation for the legacy of Dawg and Jerry’s music by playing some of their beloved repertoire in addition to original music.
AILEY II
THURSDAY, JAN. 15 • 7:00 P.M.
Witness legacy in motion with world-class dance in the Rocky Mountains as AILEY II – The Next Generation of Dance graces the Vilar stage. From the company’s first concert in 1958 to the organization’s vast impact around the globe, AILEY enriches the field of dance and shares the African-American cultural experience through performances, training, classes and community programs. The company’s founder and namesake, Alvin Ailey, was an incomparable dancer, visionary and one of the most significant choreographers of the 20th century, whose work changed the course of modern dance forever. His legacy lives on today in one of the most popular modern dance companies with “off-the-charts energy” (The New York Times) and being “second to none” (Dance Magazine).
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Dance Series Presenting
Underwriters Sara Friedle & Michael Towler
This evening’s program: IN SESSION
Choreography by Rena Butler
THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW
Choreography by My’Kal Stomile
LIKES VS LIFE
Choreography by Renée I. McDonald
REVELATIONS
Choreography by Alvin Ailey
Photo by Nir Arieli.
Hannah Berner
None of My Business Tour
SUNDAY, JAN. 18 • 7:00 P.M.
Stand-up comedian Hannah Berner has over 100 million downloads of her podcasts, more than 350 million views on her video series, a No. 2 show on Netflix and No. 2 book on The New York Times Best Seller list – and she’s performing at the 530-seat Vilar Performing Arts Center this winter. The Brooklyn native is known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. Her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” premiered at No. 2 on Netflix; and she hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop. After a sold-out national tour, Berner and DeSorbo recently released their book “How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously.” Berner comes to Beaver Creek as part of her None Of My Business Tour.
Dmitry Shishkin in Recital
Presented Onstage
TUESDAY, JAN. 20 • 6:00 P.M.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served. Full bar service available for purchase.
Pianist Dmitry Shishkin is a serious and dedicated artist who performs regularly on the world’s leading stages across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Appearing with many of the world’s leading orchestras, Shishkin is a frequent guest at prestigious international festivals. Currently based in Switzerland, Shishkin began his studies in Moscow. The Silver Medalist at the VXI International Tchaikovsky Competition and winner of the 73rd Geneva International Music Competition has been acclaimed for his creative individuality and distinctive approach to music. His 2020 album was “of a very high order, as befits a Geneva first prize and Tchaikovsky Silver Medal winner,” writes Gramophone
Dmitry Shishkin, piano
This evening’s program:
BACH: Chorale Prelude BWV 639
FRANCK: Prelude, Fugue and Variations
TCHAIKOVSKY: “Dumka”
TCHAIKOVSKY: “Scherzo a La Russe” Intermission
SCRIABIN: Sonata-Fantasie No. 2
RACHMANINOV: Preludes Op. 23 Nos. 1, 3 & 5
RACHMANINOV: Preludes Op 32 Nos. 5, 8, 10 & 12
PROKOFIEV: Piano Sonata No. 2
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Classical Series Presenting Underwriters Alexia & Jerry Jurschak and the David and Molly Pyott Foundation
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
FRIDAY, JAN. 23 • 7:00 P.M.
Embark on a concert-style theater show chronicling the journey of the iconic folk-rock duo of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel through their music, a live band and archival footage. With over 100 million album sales since 1965, seven Grammy Awards and a deserving induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Simon & Garfunkel’s music poignantly captures the times in which they were made. The Simon & Garfunkel Story has seen phenomenal global success with multiple sold-out shows in over 50 countries, and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End. Follow, and sing along to Simon & Garfunkel, from their early days to their peak success and eventual breakup.
Sinfónica de Minería
SATURDAY, JAN. 31 • 6:30 P.M.
Standing as one of Latin America’s most illustrious orchestras, Sinfónica de Minería is celebrated not only for its musical prowess, but also for its vibrant cultural impact and dedication to transformative social change through music. Established in 1978, the orchestra has been under the brilliant guidance of Grammy Award-winning Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto since 2006. Under his direction, Sinfónica de Minería has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and became the first Mexican orchestra to collaborate with the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label. Deeply rooted in its Latin heritage, Sinfónica de Minería has commissioned over 50 contemporary works that have become pillars of Mexican music. Embrace and celebrate Sinfónica de Minería in Beaver Creek as it exemplifies how music can bridge cultural divides, mend spirits and illuminate a hopeful future.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Classical Series Presenting Underwriters Alexia & Jerry Jurschak and the David and Molly Pyott Foundation; Performance Underwriters Beaver Creek Property Owners Association
This evening’s program:
MOZART: Symphony No. 41, Jupiter
Intermission
DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9, From the New World
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight!
TUESDAY, FEB. 3 • 7:00 P.M.
Richard Thomas is a one-man show in Mark Twain Tonight! On national tour, this show embodies American author Mark Twain’s humor and wisdom – with Thomas being the first and only authorized actor by the Mark Twain estate to perform the role since its original creator, Hal Holbrook, who played the role for over six decades before Thomas began in 2025. Using material from his speeches, books and letters, this show is a beautiful blend of Twain’s wit and wisdom, with performances known for being both funny and insightful. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show when Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! comes to Beaver Creek.
Photo of Richard Thomas as Mark Twain by Julieta Cervantes. Photographed at the Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, Connecticut. Costume Designer Sam Fleming, Wig Designer Luc Verschuren.
Alfredo Rodríguez & Pedrito Martinez
Presented Onstage
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 • 7:00 P.M.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Jazz Series Presenting Underwriters Anonymous and in Memory of J. Marilyn Addy
Alfredo Rodríguez and Pedrito Martinez are a musical match made in Havana, Cuba. Rodríguez was born into a prominent Cuban musical family and trained in classical conservatories, while Martinez honed his deeply-rooted Afro-Cuban folkloric percussion and vocal techniques on the streets of Old Havana. Two Grammy nominations later, the Cuban-born musicians are known for collaborating to create a dynamic blend of Cuban rhythms and jazz, with Rodríguez on piano and Martinez on percussion and vocals. Together, they create high-octane, improvisational performances rooted in Cuban tradition yet wildly adventurous. Their music incorporates global influences from reggae and funk to jazz and pop, while remaining deeply connected to their Cuban heritage.
“The music of New Orleans and Cuba is bound by deep, historic roots—each born from African rhythms, shaped by European harmonies, and burst forth in lively public squares. Over centuries, this shared heritage evolved into the sounds of jazz, son, and rumba that still pulse across the Gulf. As part of the Vilar’s Mardi Gras Weekend, Alfredo and Pedrito will illuminate the vibrant musical exchange between Cuba and New Orleans, in addition to performing their own inspired originals”—Owen Hutchinson, Vilar artistic director.
Alfredo Rodriguez, piano
Pedrito Martinez, percussion
Photo by Anna Webber.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Jazz Series Presenting Underwriters Anonymous and in Memory of J. Marilyn Addy.
A Celebration of The Meters:
Dumpstaphunk + George Porter Jr. + Cyril Neville
THURSDAY, FEB. 5 • 7:00 P.M.
Mardi Gras and party vibes come to Colorado in a celebration of The Meters’ seminal album Rejuvenation –a “high point of 1970s funk.” The album, coming out of New Orleans in 1974, is a funk-filled collection of tunes that were later sampled by Public Enemy and covered by the likes of Widespread Panic, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and The Grateful Dead. Rejuvenation is produced by Allen Toussaint and features Ziggy Modeliste (drums, vocals); Art Neville (keyboards, vocals); Leo Nocentelli (guitar); and George Porter Jr. (bass).
Fifty years on, Dumpstaphunk – the band of Neville’s son Ivan –is throwing this party in honor of the album. Joining the celebration will be none other than George Porter Jr. and Cyril Neville.
by
Photo
Emily Butler.
This performance is generously supported by Performance Underwriters Betsy & Jesse Fink.
The Revivalists
FRIDAY, FEB. 6 & SATURDAY, FEB. 7 • 7:00 P.M.
Eight-piece rock ‘n’ roll collective The Revivalists are renowned for their live prowess, soulful alt-rock anthems, distinct mixes of many of the classic styles of American music and outward generosity. Celebrating Mardi Gras Weekend in Beaver Creek, The Revivalists have made the journey from hole-in-the-wall gigs to sold-out shows at hallowed venues, multi-platinum success, more than 800 million streams and major media praise. Fifteen years into their impressive career, The Revivalists make the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that grabs you and doesn’t let you go. The band broke through in 2015 with the album Men Amongst Mountains, which features the doubleplatinum hit single and Billboard Hot 100 song “Wish I Knew You” – the band’s first chart-topper.
Galvin Cello Quartet
“Voice of the Piano”
LIVE IN THE MAY GALLERY
TUESDAY, FEB. 10 • 6:00 P.M.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served. Full bar service available for purchase.
Some of the most promising young musicians make up the Galvin Cello Quartet, a group that explores the limitless range of a cello ensemble by bringing together new works from diverse cultural backgrounds. Praised as a quartet whose “cellists are brilliant instrumentalists and thoughtful musicians individually, but their renditions as a group are glorious” (Arnold Steinhardt), the Galvin Cello Quartet burst onto the scene in 2021 with members from Brazil, South Korea and the United States. With an untamable desire to create, change and ultimately bring joy through music, the Galvin Cello Quartet is on a mission to make the undeniable case that the cello quartet belongs at the center of the expressive lexicon for chamber music alongside other traditional forms. Understand why some people say that outside of the human voice, the cello is the most perfect instrument when the Galvin Cello Quartet performs Mozart, Beethoven, Gershwin and more at the Vilar.
James Baik, cello
Sydney Lee, cello
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Classical Series Presenting Underwriters Alexia & Jerry Jurschak and the David and Molly Pyott Foundation, and Performance Underwriters
Susan & Albert Weihl
Luiz Fernando Venturelli, cello
Haddon Kay, cello
This evening’s program:
MOZART: Sonata in D Major, K. 381, arr. Valter Despalj
DEBUSSY: Reverie, arr. Blaise Dejardin
MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition, arr. Blaise Dejardin
Thirty years into touring, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live experience with set lists from the iconic band’s 30 years of touring. With over 3,300 shows performed, Dark Star Orchestra creates unique sets from the Dead’s extensive catalog, allowing fans both young and old to share in the experience. More than just the sound of the Grateful Dead, Dark Star Orchestra truly encapsulates the energy and experience, bringing with them a sense of familiarity and contagious energy that creates the complete concert experience. The band has featured guest performances from six of the original Grateful Dead members over the years, as well as other notable guests. “For us it’s a chance to recreate some of the magic that was created for us over the years,” says Rob Barraco, keyboardist and vocalist.
Compagnie Hervé Koubi “Sol Invictus”
SATURDAY, FEB. 14 • 7:00 P.M.
Hailing from France, Algeria and beyond, Compagnie Hervé Koubi combines contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography to make dancers defy gravity. “They fly. They spin. They change how you see the amazing,” writes The New York Times. “The dancers of Compagnie Hervé Koubi could be mistaken for gods,” adds The New Yorker. Hervé Koubi is a French-Algerian choreographer and founder of the all-male dance company. Compagnie Hervé Koubi performs “Sol Invictus” in Beaver Creek, a title referring to the “unconquered sun” and drawing inspiration from the choreographer’s Algerian roots and Mediterranean culture. This is the only Colorado performance on a very limited U.S. tour for Compagnie Hervé Koubi in 2026.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Dance Series Presenting Underwriters Sara Friedle & Michael Towler.
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Mélanie Lhôte.
An Acoustic Evening with The Band Perry
SUNDAY, FEB. 15 • 7:00 P.M.
The Band Perry is a Grammy, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre-defying sound and bold artistic reinvention. Since bursting onto the scene with their 9x Platinum smash hit “If I Die Young,” the band, led by the artistic eye and creative direction of lead singer-songwriter, Kimberly, have captivated audiences worldwide. The band’s 2025 return marks the end of hiatus and the start of their next era. Their Appalachian gothic sound is amplified by heartfelt, original storytelling, dynamic musicianship, and high-energy performance. Known for pushing creative boundaries while staying rooted in Southern tradition, the trio continues to evolve—both artistically and as individuals.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Presenting Underwriters the Peed Family.
The Record Company
Give It Back To You 10th Anniversary Tour
MONDAY, FEB. 16 • 7:00 P.M.
When The Record Company pick up their instruments, the members—Chris Vos (guitar, lead vocals, harmonica), Alex Stiff (bass, backing vocals), and Marc Cazorla (drums, backing vocals)—participate in a musical back-andforth akin to a formative and supportive conversation among siblings. The nuances of their personalities seep through loose, bluesy guitar leads, airtight drum grooves, thick bass, and vividly evocative lyrics. Beyond a string of stunning late-night television appearances, they performed on CBS This Morning, at Bonnaroo, and on an extensive tour with John Mayer in addition to headlining coast-to-coast. Their Album Give It Back To You earned a “Best Contemporary Blues Album” nomination and spawned “Off The Ground,” which reached #1 at AAA Radio & tallied nearly 40 million total streams & counting.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Performance Underwriters Beaver Creek Property Owners Association
Margaritas & Memories featuring Mac McAnally with Scotty Emerick
THURSDAY, FEB. 19 • 7:00 P.M.
Get ready for an evening of island spirit, country storytelling and unforgettable songs during Margaritas & Memories featuring Mac McAnally with Scotty Emerick. McAnally is a 10-time CMA Musician of the Year and cornerstone of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band; and Emerick is the Nashville hitmaker behind Toby Keith anthems like “Beer For My Horses,” “I Love This Bar” and “As Good as I Once Was.” Joining McAnally and Emerick is Eric Darken on percussion, who’s played with Buffett, Vince Gill, Amy Grant and many more. Together, they deliver songs that feel like old friends, carrying the crowd from the height of ski and snowboard season in Beaver Creek to a carefree night in the islands.
Mac McAnally photo by David McClister.
The Assad Brothers 60th Anniversary Farewell Tour
TUESDAY, FEB. 24 • 6:30 P.M.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Classical Series Presenting Underwriters Alexia & Jerry Jurschak and the David and Molly Pyott Foundation
This evening’s performance is dedicated to the Vilar Volunteers.
Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad are today’s preeminent guitar duo, creating a new standard for guitar innovation, ingenuity and expression. With their first performance together in 1965, on a Brazilian television show, The Assad Brothers are celebrating their 60th anniversary farewell tour. Their touring programs are a compelling blend of styles, periods and cultures stemming from a diverse repertoire in folk, jazz and various styles of Latin music along with classical. Growing up in a musically rich family and studying under exceptional artists, The Assad Brothers have gone on to make a number of recordings and receive multiple Latin Grammys while working with Yo-Yo Ma along the way. In the 2007 NPR feature “Yo-Yo Ma’s Top Five Faves,” Yo-Yo Ma says, “I’ve known Sergio and Odair for years—extraordinary musicians with warmth, love and virtuosity that just roll off the stage.”
Dance, sing and groove the night away when Foreigner: The Hits Unplugged comes to the Vilar Performing Arts Center. Responsible for some of rock ‘n’ roll’s most enduring anthems like “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice” and “I Want To Know What Love Is,” among others, Foreigner still rocks the charts almost 50 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard album chart success. With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, with album sales now exceeding 80 million. Whether you’re a “Long, Long Way From Home” or looking for something that “Feels Like The First Time,” Foreigner: The Hits Unplugged is sure to celebrate some of the best songs ever made.
The February 25th Foreigner performance is generously supported by Performance Underwriters Cathy & Jim Tobin and Carol Schwartz
The February 26th Foreigner performance is generously supported by Performance Underwriters Cathy & Jim Tobin and Supporting Underwriters Frank & Kathy Kyle.
Photo by Krishta Abruzzini.
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
SATURDAY, FEB. 28 • 6:00 P.M.
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, are coming to Beaver Creek for Peppa Pig: My First Concert. This fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older will hear music from Mozart to Muddy Puddles as Peppa and George learn all about the different sounds instruments make together. Some of your favorite songs from the show will be played live by an orchestra as the audience discovers other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Plus, some little piggies from the crowd can join Peppa and her family to make music of their own. Be a part of the cutest audience when Peppa Pig: My First Concert takes the stage.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Classical Series Presenting Underwriters Alexia & Jerry Jurschak and the David and Molly Pyott Foundation
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Cirque Mechanics TILT!
TUESDAY, MAR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
Although inspired by a modern circus, Cirque Mechanics finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American ingenuity. This family-friendly performance takes you on a journey to the back-lot of Cirque Mechanics’ inventive theme park, where you’ll meet the carnies, characters and operators that keep the thrills coming and the rides running. “The greatest contribution to the American circus since Cirque du Soleil,” writes Spectacle Magazine. Cirque Mechanics TILT! shares stories wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonder and a bit of clowning around. “Intelligently conceived and expertly executed,” proclaims The New York Times Prepare for a circus thrill ride filled with dazzling acrobatics, mechanical marvels and hilarious twists in Cirque Mechanics TILT!
Photo by Zach Mahone.
Yacht Rock Revue
Yacht Rock Forever Tour
FRIDAY, MAR. 6 • 7:00 P.M.
Embark on a nostalgic voyage through the shimmering seas of music with Yacht Rock Revue, the ultimate purveyors of the smooth, yacht rock sound and who many consider the keepers of the Yacht Rock fire. Yacht Rock is a subgenre of soft rock from the late 1970s and early 1980s characterized by its smooth sound, polished production and influence from jazz, R&B and disco. Hailing from Atlanta and inspired by the golden era of soft rock, Yacht Rock Revue’s repertoire spans the sun-kissed melodies of Steely Dan and Michael McDonald to the velvety harmonies of Hall & Oates. The New York Times reports first-hand about the band’s liberating energy, with fans who “danced for two hours,” and Entertainment Weekly notes that their shows “tend to be unabashedly joyous affairs.”
Demetri Martin
The Quick Draw Tour
SATURDAY, MAR. 7 • 7:00 P.M.
Whether you’ve seen him on Netflix, Comedy Central or late-night TV, Demetri Martin is a popular standup comedian, writer and director bringing a night of laughs to Beaver Creek. Known for his deadpan delivery and unconventional standup acts, Martin also brings music into his performances. He’s released three standup comedy albums and four hour-long standup comedy specials, including his latest for Netflix, The Overthinker. He’s also created and starred in his own television series for Comedy Central and has authored books that hit The New York Times Bestsellers list. See Demetri Martin live for an evening full of laughs, giggles and introspective thought.
Trisha Yearwood
SUNDAY, MAR. 8 • 7:00 P.M.
With a career spanning three decades, Trisha Yearwood is a Grammy, CMA and ACM awardwinning icon whose powerhouse voice and passion have captivated millions. Known as a singer, actress, author, chef and entrepreneur, Yearwood performs for the first time in Beaver Creek to celebrate the release of her latest album – her first project entirely written on her own. Country music fans can look forward to hearing the new music alongside her timeless hits such as “She’s In Love With The Boy” – the most-listened-to country song by a female artist in Billboard Country Airplay Chart history. Recently, Yearwood was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame, celebrated 25 years with the Grand Ole Opry and received more honors and awards for her music – while also becoming the Emmy winning host of Trisha’s Southern Chicken and authoring four New York Times bestsellers, and co-owning Nashville’s largest honky tonk.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Presenting Underwriters the Peed Family.
Photo by Russ Harrington.
An Evening with Kaki King
Live in the May Gallery
MONDAY, MAR. 9 • 7:00 P.M.
Dubbed by Rolling Stone as a “genre unto herself,” Brooklyn-based Kaki King has proven to be just that. Her career has taken her all over the world, sharing stages with the likes of Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn’s Into the Wild). The American guitarist and composer is known for her percussive and jazz-tinged melodies, energetic live shows and use of multiple tunings on acoustic and lap steel guitars. In 2006, Rolling Stone released a list of “The New Guitar Gods,” on which King was the sole woman and youngest artist. For over 20 years, King has created a body of music celebrated for its enduring impact in performance and recorded multiple albums, all while continuing to lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary music.
Beats Antique
FRIDAY, MAR. 13 • 7:00 P.M.
Masterfully merging musical worlds, Beats Antique is a stage show that demands more music –music that needs costumes, ships and masks and shadow dances; and an audience that comes for the art while taking away stories to feed their imagination. Beats Antique pulls on global sounds for experiments on the fringes of cinematic cabaret, informed by electronic mash-ups and inspirations who have joined them on the journey such as Les Claypool, Alam Khan and others. Known for their unique blend of styles like electronic, Middle Eastern and tribal fusion, Beats Antique’s live shows are celebrated for complex visuals and performance art, with a core trio consisting of Zoe Jakes, David Satori and Tommy Cappel.
Lang Lang in Recital
TUESDAY, MAR. 17 • 6:30 P.M.
Heralded by The New York Times as “the hottest artist on the classical music planet,” Lang Lang is a leading figure in classical music today – as a pianist, educator and philanthropist. He is equally happy playing for billions of viewers at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing or taking the 530-seat Vilar Performing Arts Center stage. Lang Lang started playing the piano at the age of 3 and has gone on to receive tremendous recognition in his life and career. “His playing was so raptly beautiful that one was afraid to breathe for fear of missing anything,” writes the Chicago Tribune. Witness world-class classical music with Lang Lang in Recital in Beaver Creek.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Classical Series Presenting Underwriters Alexia & Jerry Jurschak and the David and Molly Pyott Foundation Lang Lang, piano
This evening’s program:
MOZART: Rondo in D major, K. 485
BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 (Pathétique)
GRANADOS: Goyescas, Op. 11 No. 4 – Quejas, o la maja y el ruiseñor
FRANZ LISZT: Consolation, No. 2 in E Major
FRANZ LISZT: Venezia e Napoli: III. Tarantella
Photo by Sonja Mueller.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb
Never Gonna Let You Go Tour
FRIDAY, MAR. 20 • 7:00 P.M.
Powerhouse musical couple Drew and Ellie Holcomb have been touring since shortly after their marriage in 2006. From Nashville, the husband-wife Americana-folk duo have been featured in a Super Bowl commercial as well as performed live at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Performing both individually and collaboratively, their firstever duo album, Memory Bank, became the longest-charting release at Americana radio and was the soundtrack to their sold-out North American tour. The Never Letting You Go Tour brings Drew and Ellie back to those intimate, connectiondriven evenings – melding original storytelling, harmonyrich performances and the warmth that made their music a fixture in fans’ hearts.
This evening’s performance is
An Evening with Christopher Cross
SUNDAY, MAR. 22 • 7:00 P.M.
A Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter, Christopher Cross rose to fame in the early 1980s with hits including “Ride Like the Wind,” “Sailing,” “Never Be The Same” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” – which was the main theme for the 1981 film starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. Bringing a signature style blending pop, rock and soft rock, Cross’ career spans more than four decades and over 10 million albums sold. His music has garnered five Grammys (including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist) all in the same year. He’s won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination, with five Top 10 singles. It’s been quite a ride for Cross, whose early days were spent in Texas, but the lifetime musician continues performing his carefully-crafted songs his fans enjoy. For his Beaver Creek performance, Cross will play with his full band.
Photo by Max Crace.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Dance Series
Presenting Underwriters Sara Friedle & Michael Towler and Performance
Underwriters Susan & Jeff Campbell
Ballets Jazz Montréal
Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen
Presented by the Vilar and Vail Dance Festival
THURSDAY, MAR. 26 • 7:00 P.M.
Ballets Jazz Montréal presents Dance Me: The Music of Leonard Cohen, an exclusive creation inspired by the rich and profound work of Montréal-based poet, artist and songwriter Leonard Cohen. Approved by Cohen during his lifetime, this riveting homage to the famed artist evokes the grand cycles of existence in five seasons. Three internationally renowned choreographers were entrusted with putting movement to Cohen’s legendary songs, and surrounded by a team of celebrated designers, Dance Me combines scenic, visual, musical, dramaturgical and choreographic writing to pay tribute to Montréal’s great ambassador. Dance, music, lighting, scenography and videography all come together in this unforgettable show.
Photo by Rolando Paolo Guerzoni.
Dude Dad’s Parent’s Night Out 18+
FRIDAY, MAR. 27 • 7:00 P.M.
How did Colorado-based Taylor Calmus generate a following in the millions across social media? The content creator is focused on “being a dad while staying a dude” – and thus Dude Dad has become a viral internet sensation. As a father of four and husband to his wife Heidi (who will be in Beaver Creek, too), Calmus taps into the relatability of parenthood to help parents laugh at their own struggles. His videos, often in the hundreds of thousands of views, will have you laughing out loud and exclaiming “yes!” in agreement as he pokes fun at parenthood, Colorado and other everyday scenarios we all experience. Who better to spend a Parents’ Night Out with than the Dude Dad himself at the Vilar?
Stéphane Wrembel Quartet
Presented Onstage
TUESDAY, MAR. 31 • 7:00 P.M.
This evening’s performance is generously supported by Jazz Series Presenting Underwriters Anonymous and in Memory of J. Marilyn Addy
“Music is not only the notes,” says French guitarist Stéphane Wrembel. “Without the culture, something is missing.” Regarded as one of the finest guitar players in the world, Wrembel and his quartet come to Beaver Creek with over 20 years of producing one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music. The breadth and range of his playing and compositions are unmatched. Born in Paris and raised in Fontainebleau, the home of Impressionism and Django Reinhardt, Wrembel started out playing the piano at the age of 4 before discovering his affinity, and talent, for the guitar in his teens. As a fan of Pink Floyd, Wrembel combined a classical background with a passion for rock music, and then fell in love with Reinhardt –immersing himself for years in Sinti culture.
Photo by Rob Davidson.
The Wood Brothers
WEDNESDAY, APR. 1 • 7:00 P.M.
Originally from Boulder, Colorado, The Wood Brothers are a Grammy-nominated progressive Americana trio that released their ninth studio album in August of 2025, Puff of Smoke. The group consists of guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Oliver Wood, his brother Chris Wood on bass and vocals, and percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix rounding out the trio. Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed in the early 2000s after Oliver and Chris pursued separate musical careers and followings. On Puff of Smoke, the band puts together an 11-song collection that brims with joy in the face of challenges, delivering lyrical wisdom and the sound of a seasoned group with over two decades of shared experiences.
Photo by Laura Partain.
Netflix’s The Making of Our Planet:
Life On Our Planet with
Dan Tapster
FRIDAY, APR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
At The Making of Our Planet, join 8 time Emmy-nominated Executive Producer Dan Tapster for an exclusive look into this ambitious project – from the science behind Earth’s previous extinction events to the groundbreaking techniques used to recreate prehistoric creatures and landscapes – followed by a live Q&A. At a time when the natural world faces unprecedented challenges, this is a rare chance to explore Earth’s history of resilience and discuss the importance of conservation and a sustainable future.
Dinosaur World Live!
THURSDAY, APR. 9 • 6:30 P.M.
Olivier Award winner for Best Family Show 2024! In this roarsome interactive show the whole family can enjoy, discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Brought to life with stunning puppetry, feel the rumble of their roars as a young paleontologist takes you on a tour so up-close and personal that you’ll almost smell their stinky breath. Are you brave enough to face a T-Rex? Do you know what it feels like to get sneezed on by a triceratops? Find out when dinosaurs take over the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Dinosaur World Live! A special meet and greet after the show allows brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
Photo by Pamela Raith.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAMERON MORGAN
Dear friends,
The Vilar exists because our community believes world-class performing arts belong in the heart of the Rockies. Our intimate mountain theater is a beacon for the performing arts and a space where, together, we can share moments that connect us to our shared humanity and enrich the cultural fabric of our community.
In that spirit, this season advances our 2024–2027 strategic plan across four priorities:
Taking Our Programming to the Next Level. We’re expanding the breadth of our programming with innovative performances and iconic artists across genres. From concerts to comedy, classical to magic, dance to jazz and beyond, come for the artists you love and embrace your curiosity to explore something new this season.
Inspiring Our Community. Through STARS (Support the Arts Reaching Students), more than 10,000 students will experience free, curriculum-connected arts experiences this academic year. Through Community Arts Access, we distributed over 2,000 free and deeply discounted tickets last year, and we’re growing that number to help ensure the performing arts are accessible and enriching to all members of our community.
Championing the Performing Arts. We believe in the power of the performing arts, and our work strengthens the connection to our mission by elevating every touchpoint for audiences, artists and donors. If what you experience moves you, we invite you to share it: come often, bring a friend, consider deepening your support and help us grow a community of champions for the arts.
Advancing Our Organizational Sustainability. Our goal isn’t just a great season; it’s an institution that drives impact for generations. As stewards of the Vilar’s mission, we’re making long-horizon investments in our people, operations and facilities. Alongside a disciplined financial strategy, these decisions keep the Vilar resilient, state-ofthe-art and at the forefront of performing arts organizations nationwide for years to come.
To our donors, sponsors, partners, artists, staff, volunteers and audiences: thank you. You help carry forward the legacy of this special place, bringing us together through the performing arts.
With gratitude,
VILAR
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Entertain. Inspire. Educate.
26 free live performances for 10,000+ anticipated Pre-K to 12th grade attendees
23 public, private and charter schools across Eagle County and beyond
STARS (Support the Arts Reaching Students) is the Vilar’s flagship arts education program, bringing curriculum-connected, professional performing arts experiences to Pre-K through 12th grade students from Eagle County and the surrounding area, completely free of charge. During the school day, thousands of students and teachers fill the theater with curiosity and energy as they experience live music, theater, dance and storytelling – often for the very first time.
This year, STARS includes 26 daytime student matinees and 7 off-site workshops and performances, serving more than 10,000 students from 23 public, private and charter schools and homeschool groups. Each experience is designed in partnership with educators, and performances are aligned with what students are learning in the classroom.
Founded in 1998 by Pat and Pete Frechette, STARS is funded in part by individual contributors and an endowment from the Frechette Family Foundation. Tickets are provided at no cost to schools, and the Vilar also covers transportation and accessibility needs so entire classes can participate together.
In total, STARS represents a $270,000 investment the Vilar is making in our community this year.
“Our parents wanted all children to have an opportunity to experience the theater, arts, music and other cultural activities. STARS continues to do just that, bringing joy and learning to children while creating access for those who may not have had it, were it not for this program,” note Kathy Frechette Tenhula and Kristy Frechette Woolfolk, Pete and Pat’s daughters who carry on their parents’ legacy through their work with the Frechette Family Foundation.
To support STARS and expand access to live performance for local students, please contact Miah Wheeler at mwheeler@vvf.org to discuss philanthropic giving.
“STARS
is one of the most
impactful
investments
we
make. Through this program, we’re weaving the arts into young people’s lives in ways that will benefit them long into the future.”
—Cameron Morgan, Executive Director
Photo by John-Ryan Lockman.
“[the Vilar’s] commitment to accessibility and inclusion helps ensure that all learners can experience and enjoy the arts in a meaningful way. Thank you for your dedication and for taking the time to support our students in accessing your wonderful programs.”
—Eagle County Significant Support Needs Teacher
2025-2026 STARS SERIES LINEUP
Maddog and Me:
Bullying and the Power of Kindness
TUESDAY, SEP. 16 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 3 RD –6 TH GRADE
Mariachi Herencia De México
MONDAY, OCT. 6 • 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 6 TH –12 TH GRADE
Story Pirates
FRIDAY, OCT. 24 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 3 RD –5 TH GRADE
Magic School Bus
MONDAY, OCT. 27 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: K–5 TH GRADE
Doktor Kaboom
FRIDAY, NOV. 14TH • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 3 RD –7 TH GRADE
Mister G
TUESDAY, NOV. 18 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: PRE-K–5 TH GRADE
Vail Friends of DanceThe Nutcracker
FRIDAY, DEC. 12 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: K–5 TH GRADE
Ailey II
THURSDAY, JAN. 15 • 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 6 TH –12 TH GRADE
Jungle Book
MONDAY, JAN. 26 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 1 ST –3 RD GRADE
Cirque Mechanics TILT!
TUESDAY, MAR. 3 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 3 RD –5 TH AND/OR 6 TH –8 TH GRADE
BUGS by Kaki King
TUESDAY, MAR. 10 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: PRE-K–3 RD GRADE
Netflix’s The Making of Our Planet: Life on Our Planet
FRIDAY, APR. 3 • 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 6 TH –12 TH GRADE
Doodle POP
TUESDAY, APR. 7 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: PRE-K–2 ND GRADE
Dinosaur World LIVE!
THURSDAY, APR. 9 • 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: 3 RD –5 TH GRADE
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends
THURSDAY, MAY 7 • 10:00 A.M. & 12:30 P.M.
AGE RANGE: K–4 TH GRADE
John-Ryan Lockman.
Investing in our Facility
Redesigned dressing rooms, green rooms, a new lobby bar and an updated coat check
By Kimberly Nicoletti
These days, Vilar Performing Arts Center doesn’t have much downtime with its robust lineup of artists. But between spring and fall 2025, building professionals managed to install a stunning new full-service bar and bistro area upstairs, revamp the coat closet and upgrade the green room and dressing rooms.
The renovations come after a host of updates for its 25th anniversary during the 2022-23 season, including a state-ofthe-art sound system, LED wash fixtures and upstage cyc lights, a new HVAC system and perhaps the greatest showpiece: An elegant, contemporary glass chandelier crafted by Dale Chihuly.
Last spring, the team, which included Kit Austin and Reed Kildow of Pierce Austin Architects in Vail and Kelli Holtz, owner of Holtz Design Studio in Vail, worked on a tight timeline to enhance the Vilar experience for both guests and performers.
“The spaces were underutilized and definitely due for a refresh,” Austin says. “We worked with the interior designers, and the Vilar Committee members were really great. We had a great team that came up with some great ideas.”
The challenge with the new bar came in the form of limited space: The team wanted to double the size of the bar while still offering a dedicated coat room that hid behind wooden doors, as well as an alcove for café-style eating and drinking.
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“We’ve transformed the upper lobby into a space as beautiful and memorable as the performances themselves”
The design of the bar went through a few iterations and was ultimately inspired by the organic nature of the Chihuly glass sculpture hanging over the stairwell. It complements the flow and artistry of the chandelier without competing with its beauty, and strategic placement of multiple serving areas along the front and side of the bar expedite drink service and minimize wait times for guests.
Lux Arch illuminated panels out of Denver adorn the back, the stone face plays off the Vilar’s existing stone interior and the bar itself simulates stone.
Part of the design issue involved avoiding long lines at one area of the bar during busy times before shows and during intermission. Working within the limited floorplan, the team decided to make it flow, rather than simply make it rectangular, and that allowed for more than a single line of patrons.
“The organic shape responded to the floorplan,” Kildow says, adding, “Just having a full-service bar is a huge improvement.”
“We all landed on the more organic kind of fluid nature — thinking how people would flow around that shape,” Holtz says. “It just felt like a very natural combination.”
The coat room now sits on the left side, disguised by wood paneling doors that match the traditional aesthetics of the Vilar and opens wide when it’s time for patrons to retrieve their coats. It also doubles the storage capacity.
Photos by John-Ryan Lockman and Chris Kendig.
“Through these renovations, we continue to build on the Vilar’s reputation as one of the most remarkable theaters in the country,” says executive director Cameron Morgan, “Our goal is for artists and guests to feel the difference the moment they arrive, in spaces that are more welcoming and more inspiring than ever.” Just as the team wanted to elevate the experience on the upper level, they wanted to carry that focus backstage, to the dressing rooms and green room.
Though Morgan says the green room and dressing rooms were adequate for their era, since then, expectations have shifted toward more comfort, privacy and technology.
The team replaced the rustic-orange carpeting in the green room with blue to match fabrics within the Vilar.
They also added a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave and revamped all of the lighting. Makeup mirrors, with their large round bulbs on the perimeter of a mirror, were outdated, so they added LED lights that can change in brightness and temperature on flat, sleek mirrors, as well as overhead lighting.
“We wanted to make it more elevated, but also classic and timeless,” Holtz says.
The refurbished dressing rooms became even more flexible in use with moveable furnishings. In the green room, a modular sectional sofa with three components can be put together or separated. Curtains can be drawn over the mirrors for a more intimate den-like feel, and countertops flip up or down to use or create more space.
“The rooms down there are small, so we tried to be impactful in simple ways,” she says, adding that a variety of groups use the rooms, from stars to local students so adaptability is key. “There are a lot of people and a lot of moving parts and pieces, so everything had to be super durable.”
The redesign modernizes the function of the Vilar for both performers and guests while tying in traditional elements like knotty pine and existing color schemes.
Morgan says they will invest more than $7 million, including this year’s work, in capital improvements through 2030 to solidify the Vilar’s position as a premier performing arts destination. Upgrades, in collaboration with Beaver Creek Metro District and Beaver Creek Resort Company, will include elevator upgrades, additional public restrooms, enhanced exterior entry lighting and more LED lighting conversion.
“As a nonprofit organization, we have an obligation to steward donor support effectively, efficiently and with discipline. As such, we prioritized the aspects of the projects guests and artists will feel most,” Morgan says. “With our partners on these projects, we were able to maximize the total value of our investment.”
“The Vilar’s classic look remains timeless, as is evidenced by the reaction we get every time a performer or new attendee enters the venue,” says Alexia Jurschak, chair of the Vilar Performing Arts Center committee. “Performers appreciate the classic look and feel, combined with the state-of-the-art acoustics and technology.”
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David and Alex Hyde at the Winter 2025 Patron Party.
Michael Towler and Sara Friedle with Bachman-Turner Overdrive August 16, 2025.
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“Live music is one of the best ways to build great family and community experiences. With its ability to attract a wide variety of nationally prominent artists into this intimate, acoustically perfect venue, the Vilar is a community gem. The whole team at VVF makes our experience extra special.”
—Don Hazell
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Jennifer and Don Hazell with Big Head Todd and The Monsters December 7, 2024.
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Debra Hynes and Wendy Jennings at the Summer 2025 Patron Party.
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Susan & Steven Lipstein
Diana Liu
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Billy Marcus
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Kai Otsuki
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Haley Perlus
William Petty
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Merced & Rorey Rutty
Dawn Rux
Sandy Ryan
Diane Rydin
Heejin Ryu
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Nina Saks
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Charlene Sandel
The Santambrogio Family
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Christine Schlichting
Stacey & Trey Odom
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Carole Wolff-Sowers & John Sowers
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Elisabeth & Steven Van Beek
Laurie & Mark Van Grack
Robert Walford
Janet Walsh
Tom Walton
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Michael Weaver
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Stacey Weiss
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Margaret Thompson & Wade White
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Helene Wieting
Joe Wilhelmy
Shawn Wilson
Jackie Wingate
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Linda & Dean Wolz
Ben Woodruff
Leslie & Casey Wyse
James Yale
April Zuiderveen
This list represents donors who have made gifts between November 1, 2024 and October 30, 2025. If you have been listed incorrectly, please accept our sincere apology and notify us so that we may properly acknowledge you in the future. Comments and corrections may be sent to Director of Philanthropy Miah Wheeler at mwheeler@vvf.org.
Betsy and Jesse Fink with Jerry Seinfeld March 14, 2025.
Nancy Smith, Marilyn Augur & Debbie Sacks at the Summer 2025 Patron Party.
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Summer 2025 Patron Party. Photo by Chris Kendig.
Vilar Staff
Erik Brown, Director of Special Projects & Infrastructure
Andie Cott, Box Office Manager
Dean Davis, Facilities Manager
Lauren Gary, Director of Ticketing
Board of Directors
Andy Arnold
John Arnold
Sam Bronfman
Jeffrey Byrne
Susan Campbell
Will Cook
Steve Coyer
Greg Daly
Johannes Faessler
Carlos Gardea
Margie Gart
Nadia Guerriero
Carrie Besnette Hauser
Beth Howard
Al Hubbard
B.J. Hybl
David Hyde
Mike Imhof
Chris Jarnot
Cheryl Jensen
Alexia Jurschak
Anne-Marie Keane
Molly Kipp
Mike Krupka
McKinley Childress Lee
Donna Lynne
Jeff Malehorn
Sarah Malloy Millett
Alejandra Cortés de Milmo
Ellen Moritz
Kaia Moritz
Bobby Murphy
Dan Pennington
Jill Plancher
David Salvin
Ken Schanzer
Adi Slifer
Ann Smead
Kristin Tang
Fred Tresca
Tina Vardaman
Will Verity
Nick Waugh
Tina Wilson
Gary Woodworth
Kristy Woolfolk
Life Trustees
Adam Aron
Judy Berkowitz
Marlene Boll
Bjorn Erik Borgen
Andy Daly
Bill Esrey
Tim Finchem
Harry Frampton
John Garnsey
George Gillett
Donna Giordano
Sheika Gramshammer
Steve Haber
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Mike Herman
William Hybl
Elaine Kelton
Kent Logan
Peter May
Eric Resnick
Doug Rippeto
Mike Shannon
Stanley Shuman
Oscar Tang
Betsy Wiegers
In Memoriam
President Gerald R. Ford
Berry Craddock
Jack Crosby
Pete Frechette
Steve Friedman
John Galvin
Pepi Gramshammer
Rod Slifer
Stew Turley
Vilar Committee Members
Alexia Jurschak, Chair
Catherine Borbone
Jim Clancy
Bruce Goldman
Laureen Hopkins
David Hyde
Chris Jarnot
David Kochel
Dori Meyers
Bobby Murphy
Philip Pillsbury
Doug Rippeto
William Verity
Gary Woodworth
Kristy Woolfolk
Elizabeth Gihle, Box Office Manager, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Riley Goossen, Lighting Designer
Ruthie Hamrick, Director of Marketing
Kenneth J. Howell, Food & Beverage Manager
Shane Huebner, Director of Production & Operations
Owen Hutchinson, Artistic Director
Cheyenne Mendoza, Technical Director
Cameron Morgan, Executive Director
Tess Reinhold, Senior Artistic Operations Manager
Morgan Russell, Venue Manager, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Miah Wheeler, Director of Philanthropy
Vail Valley Foundation mission statement
To provide leadership in arts, athletics, and education and address community needs to enhance our Valley as a place to live, work, and visit.
Vilar Performing Arts Center mission statement
To provide performing arts leadership, engagement and education for our mountain community, visitors and partners.
Vilar Performing Arts Center vision statement
To be a beacon of live entertainment and cultural enrichment, inspiring a love and appreciation of the performing arts.
become a Vilar donor
Donors help support bringing vibrant programming to our community and enjoy an elevated theater experience. Please see below for giving levels and benefits.
GIVE TODAY AT VILARPAC.ORG/SUPPORT
DONOR GIVING LEVELS
Acknowledgment in Summer & Winter Season Programs Receive Special Donor
Priority Ticketing Notifications Prior to Public Sale
Private Backstage Tour (Upon Request)
Invitation to Special Receptions in the May Gallery Patrons Lounge
Personalized Ticket Purchasing
Recognition on Wall of Honor and May Gallery Patrons Lounge Membership Plaque
Access to Premium Seating
Ticket Transfers and Exchanges
Membership to the Exclusive May Gallery Patrons Lounge
Invitation to Patron Appreciation Dinners (Summer & Winter)
Backstage Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity with Artists (When Available)
Verbal Recognition from Stage for Underwritten Performance
Access to Box Seats or Premium Seats of Your Choosing
Reserved Table in the May Gallery Patrons Lounge
Complimentary Round of Drinks for Your Party
* Recognition on Wall of Honor only ** Benefit included only on night of underwritten performance
ways to support
Become a Donor
Becoming a Donor is a great way to access special experiences and exclusive benefits. Depending on your level of support you can enjoy Presale Ticketing, Premium Seating, access to the beautiful May Gallery Patrons Lounge, invitations to special donor receptions and other unique offerings.
Underwrite a Performance
Celebrate your passion for a specific artist or art form by underwriting a performance or series. Your experience will begin with a complimentary round of drinks and a reserved table in the May Gallery Patrons Lounge, followed by an exclusive Backstage Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity with the artist (upon artist approval).
Support STARS (Support The Arts Reaching Students)
Support free attendance for youth from 20+ schools from Eagle County and surrounding areas. Over 10,000 students attend approximately 25 shows a year. STARS places an emphasis on providing an array of performing art genres from dance and theater that integrates into the core curriculum.
Thank you to our generous supporters
Our extraordinary lineup this winter is made possible through the generosity and support of our donors, partners and supporters.
The Vilar Performing Arts Center is a cultural treasure in the heart of Eagle County serving to educate, inspire and bring joy to both residents and visitors year-round. The arts play a significant role in any vibrant community and your support allows us to serve this community through extraordinary artistic programming for all. We invite you to join the Vilar's long-standing legacy of philanthropy. Individual donors and grants make up 34% of our overall funding.
Your Support Funds
• Diverse programming across 135+ events annually
• Opportunities for 2,000+ students and community members to attend performances through the Community Arts Access Program
• 25+ free performances for 10,000+ local youth through STARS
• Ability to retain a specialized full-time staff of 12 and 100+ part-time staff
For more information on supporting the Vilar, please visit vilarpac.org/support or contact Miah Wheeler, Director of Philanthropy, at mwheeler@vvf.org.
Volunteer
Donate your time and join this devoted group of community members who enhance the guest experience. Our ushers, ticket scanners, coat check and special event volunteers keep the Vilar running smoothly while celebrating new friendships and community.
Planned Giving
Create a lasting legacy for future generations of theatergoers by including a gift in your will or trust.
FUNDING SOURCES
Community Arts Access
The arts are essential for a healthy, connected community.
The Vilar’s Community Arts Access (CAA) program ensures that Eagle County residents can be inspired by world-class performances on our stage, regardless of financial barriers.
Through CAA, we partner with local nonprofits in education, the arts, health and human services and more to share free or deeply discounted tickets with people who might not otherwise attend.
New this year, we invite community members to request complimentary tickets directly through a public request form on our website, reducing financial and logistical barriers to attendance.
Through Community Arts Access, we welcome neighbors who might never have seen themselves at the Vilar and invite them into the shared experience of live performance.”
—Cameron Morgan, Executive Director
Formally launched in 2020, CAA deepens the Vilar’s commitment to accessibility, inclusivity and community engagement. By 2027, we aim to distribute more than 2,250 tickets annually through CAA.
Last year, through Community Arts Access, we provided 2,027 tickets worth over $170,000 to local community members!
By opening our doors wider, CAA provides experiences that can broaden perspectives, foster belonging and make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
“We believe everyone should have the chance to benefit from the arts—to feel inspired, connected and included.
To partner with or support Community Arts Access philanthropically, please contact Miah Wheeler at mwheeler@vvf.org.
TUESDAY, JAN. 20 • 6:00 P.M.
Dmitry Shishkin in Recital Presented Onstage
A serious and dedicated pianist with natural musical subtlety and artistry bringing a program of Bach, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and more.
SATURDAY, JAN. 31 • 6:30 P.M.
Sinfónica de Minería
Known for igniting dialogue between classical masterpieces from Latin America and their dedication to transformative social change through music.
TUESDAY, FEB. 10 • 6:00 P.M.
Galvin Cello Quartet “Voice of the Piano”
Live in the May Gallery
“Voice of the Piano” explores the captivating versatility of the cello by reimagining iconic piano compositions through its rich tones and expressive qualities.
TUESDAY, FEB. 24 • 6:30 P.M. The Assad Brothers
Marking 60 years, Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad have created a new standard of guitar innovation while they share new music in a heartfelt farewell tour.
SATURDAY, FEB. 28 • 6:00 P.M.
Peppa Pig - My First Concert
A fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra. Enjoy favorite music from the show and discover some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children.
TUESDAY, MAR. 17 • 6:30 P.M.
Lang Lang in Recital
A leading figure in classical music today—as a pianist, educator and philanthropist he has become one of the world’s most committed ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century.
Classical music has a wonderful future in the Colorado Rockies, thanks to a $350,000 gift from longtime Beaver Creek resident and Vilar Performing Arts Center patron, Thomas (Tom) Grojean, made in memory of his late wife Therese (Terri).
“Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our devoted classical music patrons, we are continually inspired to present a series that reminds us why this art form endures - its power to move us, to challenge us, and to illuminate the beauty in our world. Each performance is an invitation to witness today’s most gifted instrumentalists at the height of their craft. We remain deeply committed to ensuring that the tradition of classical music thrives in the Vail Valley, enriching our cultural landscape and celebrating a musical heritage that speaks to the very core of our human experience.”
—Owen Hutchinson, Artistic Director
For more than two decades, the Grojeans shared a love of the wide-ranging performances on the Vilar stage. Their philanthropy has already shaped the theater’s artistic life; this transformative gift now brings all classical programming under the Therese M. Grojean Classical Series and strengthens the Vilar’s ability to present leading orchestras, chamber ensembles and soloists in an intimate setting.
“Our mother believed deeply in the transformative power of classical music and its ability to bring people together. Growing up, she instilled in us an appreciation for the arts that we carry to this day,” said Bill and Mollie Grojean, Terri Grojean’s children.
“Supporting this outstanding series at the Vilar is a meaningful way to honor her memory and ensure that future generations can experience the same musical excellence that she cherished throughout her life.”
The series ensures that Terri’s passion for classical music continues to resonate in Beaver Creek and invites both loyal patrons and new audiences to experience exceptional performances in the heart of the mountains. We are honored and privileged to be entrusted to bring the greatest classical artists to Beaver Creek in tribute to Therese M. Grojean.
inspire our community
At the Vilar, inspiration and education are at the heart of our mission and vision—offering experiences that go deeper than the performance itself. This section highlights the stories, programs and personal moments where that impact reaches beyond the stage: into classrooms, careers and the lives of individuals in our community.
Provide Arts Education
The Vilar’s Support the Arts Reaching Students (STARS) program provides youth from Eagle County and surrounding areas with the opportunity to attend specially programmed daytime performances in the theater, or directly at their school. Reaching nearly 10,000+ students annually with 25+ shows a year, STARS programming is educational, entertaining, often integrates with teachers’ lesson plans and provides a platform for cultural awareness.
“One of my students had never been to a theater before and was absolutely overjoyed to go. Thank you very much for making it possible.”
—Eagle County Teacher, Homestake Peak, 3rd Grade
As part of our commitment to arts education, the Vilar has expanded our offering of hands-on learning this past year, including a free masterclass led by a dancer from Hubbard Steet Dance Chicago for local students. The experience gave aspiring dancers firsthand insight into the discipline, creativity, and collaboration that drive a professional career in the performing arts.
“To have this class from Hubbard Street Dance Chicago was an amazing opportunity. This class opened my eyes to the many different ways that you can express yourself and move through dance. The experience will be one that I will not forget and I’m thankful everyday that I had the chance to take this class.”
—Vivian Anders, Local Student
“Such a wonderful experience! I use to attend these performances when I was a student in Eagle County and they are very memorable!”
—Eagle County Teacher
Increase Access to the Arts
The Vilar’s Community Arts Access (CAA) program continues to expand its reach, providing free or reduced-price access to performances for under-resourced or under-served members of our community. Through this program, we partnered with 20 local nonprofits and educators from 16 different schools to distribute 2,027 tickets this past year.
Recently, the program introduced heavily discounted tickets for high-demand performances such as Jerry Seinfeld and Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen
“I went online to buy tickets for Jerry Seinfeld but was crushed when I saw the prices, which are obviously out of most teachers price range. Just knowing that I have the CHANCE to buy an affordable ticket warmed my heart more than I can explain!”
—Eagle County Teacher
Looking ahead, we are focused on expanding the reach and impact of the CAA program, and aim to distribute 2,250+ tickets annually through this program by 2027.
While ticket affordability opens doors for audiences, meaningful access also means creating pathways for individuals to build familiarity, confidence and opportunity with the many facets of the arts within our space. For students like Jose Martinez, a simple introduction to the venue in February 2025 marked the start of a deeper connection: one where his life is just beginning to be impacted by the performing arts.
“The students really appreciated the tour— it was also a great introduction for Jose Martinez, who became increasingly familiar with the Vilar after the visit. Following the tour, he attended a required performance there for one of his CMC courses, and later returned for the internship interview, which ultimately led to a part-time job offer!”
—Macey Black, Transition Coordinator for CLIMB*
*Community, Life Skills, Independence, Meaningful Employment and Belonging, a program seeking to help students ages 18 to 21
create opportunities through the arts
Investing in the Next Generation
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Our investment in production technology has created new opportunities not just on our stage, but throughout the valley as we have donated retired lighting equipment to local school theater programs. These lights have found new life across five middle schools and two high schools, enhancing productions and sparking student interest in technical theater. Beyond equipment, our team is actively engaging local youth to cultivate future talent by participating in job and career fairs to mentoring individual students.
Eagle County School Theater Programs who have received donated lighting equipment from the Vilar
Lighting the Spark
Eleven-year-old Owen Yarnell’s passion for live production is unmistakable – and the Vilar has become a meaningful part of that path. As a local homeschooler interested in lighting design and audio engineering, Owen spent time with the Vilar’s production team this spring, both shadowing and actively supporting live performances. Most recently, he helped operate lights alongside the Vilar’s lighting designer, Riley Goossen, when the Vilar hosted the Vail Jazz Goes to School performances, gaining hands-on experience in a professional setting.
“Getting to work alongside the Vilar’s crew was incredible. I’ve learned more from them in just a few days than I could have from weeks of trying to figure it out on my own. Being in the booth as part of the team and seeing it all happen is one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.”
—Owen Yarnell, Local Student
Full Circle
Collin Keller’s journey is a testament to the Vilar’s role in cultivating young artists. From attending STARS performances, to performing in Vail Performing Arts Academy productions and working behind the scenes, his connection to the Vilar runs deep. That journey came full circle in 2025, when Collin returned to the Vilar stage as a professional artist in the national tour of Dirty Dancing in Concert, performing to a sold-out hometown crowd.
“I grew up watching my heroes on this stage. I spent every summer performing musicals here. And it was one of my first jobs as a stagehand/ spot operator. Pretty unreal to be back here performing as a stop on tour.”
—Collin Keller, Professional Musician
We Are a Team
We recognize how truly fortunate we are to have a dynamic group of parttime employees and volunteers, who graciously give their time, experience and expertise. We are dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of life within the Vail Valley from a community-based perspective. Our part-time employees and volunteers play a critical role in our ability to achieve our greater mission and daily operations.
“After a decade-long stint in the recreation hospitality business, I was looking for a change and was fortunate enough to connect with Shane Huebner and the production crew at the Vilar. It’s been so fun and interesting to be a part of the behind-the-scenes magic that goes on here at this incredible venue. What an amazing way to contribute to, and connect with, our community.”
10,755 part-time production crew hours
6,867 volunteer hours
—Alex “Spoon” Wotherspoon, Vilar Production Crew Member
Internships with Purpose
Over the past year, the Vilar team has greatly expanded its internship program with the mission of creating workforce opportunities and pathways to expose interested students to careers in the arts.
“I thought working at a theater was all about helping with makeup, wardrobe, etc. but it was so much more. Being at the Vilar gave me insight into how much work it takes to smoothly run a performing arts center.”
—Leslie Gomez, Vilar 2025 Summer Intern
Bright Lights in Beaver Creek
Vilar’s Greatest Hits and 28-Year Celebrated History
By Andy Stonehouse
Tedeschi Trucks Band, August 3, 2021, photo by Chris Kendig.
2009
B.B. King
2012
Broadway’s Rock of Ages
2010
As a local cultural landmark now leaning closer to its 30th anniversary, the Vilar Performing Arts Center has earned a reputation that exceeds even the wildest aspirations of its founders.
Its exhaustive roster of past performers is also a dream come true for fans of both the fine arts and popular music and comedy. For every show by a cultural heavyweight like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Yo-Yo Ma or Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Vilar’s reputation is kicked up a notch or two with memories of live sets by both Robin Williams and Jerry Seinfeld, or rock legends from John Fogerty to Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band.
It’s such a comprehensive list, admits Owen Hutchinson, Vilar’s Artistic Director, that it can be a little overwhelming to pick the favorites since the facility opened in Beaver Creek in 1998. Do you gravitate to folk-rock greats like Joan Baez, Art Garfunkel and Gordon Lightfoot, or do you highlight hilarious appearances by comics including Mike Birbiglia, Jim Gaffigan, the late Norm McDonald or even Penn & Teller? And how about shows by B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, John Legend or Norah Jones?
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
2012 Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Photo by Zach Mahone.
Photo by Zach Mahone.
Photo by Zach Mahone.
Photo by Zach Mahone.
2014
John Legend
“We aspire to see the Vilar mentioned in the same breath as Red Rocks—as one of Colorado’s most unique and stunning concert venues... It’s all about the many dimensions and the wide variety of experiences we offer. That’s the Vilar’s role in the artistic landscape of Colorado.”
—Owen Hutchinson, Vilar Artistic Director
“We aspire to see the Vilar mentioned in the same breath as Red Rocks—as one of Colorado’s most unique and stunning concert venues, for both fans and performers,” Hutchinson says.
“We take great pride in the many dimensions of what we offer. Our role in Colorado’s artistic landscape is to serve our mountain community, its visitors and residents, with diverse performing arts experiences of global distinction. And we’re equally honored to host the moments that matter locally—graduations, recitals, awards shows, memorials. That community heartbeat is part of who we are.”
The breadth of the Vilar experience has meant an ability to cross genres that few other 530-seat venues could pull off, whether that was an inspiring presentation by the late conservationist Jane Goodall, back in the venue’s early days, to a full-strength, post-pandemic rock ‘n roll blowout with the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Hutchinson says the Vilar’s move into more frequent, community-oriented rock and popular music shows reflects both changing demographics and an effort to keep the scheduling contemporary and occasionally a bit edgy. Shows by reggae
Robin Williams
Yo-Yo Ma in Not Our First Goat Rodeo
Photo by Zach Mahone.
Photo by John-Ryan Lockman.
Photo by Zach Mahone.
2023
Norah Jones
stars Shaggy and Burning Spear, and rock band 311 he says, fully demonstrated that the Vilar could move beyond the fine-art/ adult-contemporary reputation the venue once held.
“We’re exhilarated by mix we have now, as we saw that we could accommodate both rock shows and Broadway. While the venue might have been more cautious 15 years ago, the music fans of that era are now ardent supporters, and they want the venue to book what they love and support.”
The Vilar’s reputation as an intimate venue has also helped Hutchinson and staff as they have developed deep connections
2024
Penn & Teller
with national booking agencies – such as the two years or so of monthly calls that resulted in Seinfeld’s memorable, more-thansold-out shows last March.
“Sometimes the stars align,” Hutchinson says. “Even Seinfeld said afterward that he had a wonderful, memorable experience performing here. He joked from the stage, ‘The Vilarrrr… it sounds European, but with velocity!’ We rather enjoyed that.”
Photo by John-Ryan Lockman.
Photo by Jon Resnick.
Photo by John-Ryan Lockman.
Photo by Chris Kendig.
thank you to our volunteers
Volunteers
Mary Abbett
Andrea Andersen
Josh Andersen
Susie Armitage
Edgar Arroyo
Ruth Bersagel
Charles Bertrand
Kay Bertrand
Kathryn Birch
Jilly Blackett
Katelynn Blalock
Carol Brannigan
Cathy Brown
Pam Byers
Suzanne Chandler
Mary Chevitski
Rece Chilton
Susan Chipman
Linda Cirrincione
Terry Copeland
Jody Cox
Randi Davis
Jennifer Dean
Barbara Dobrot
Debbie Durben
Richard Durben
Denise Erhart
Tom Erhart
Dana Erickson
Karen Eyrich
Kathy Fagan
Kristin Fawcett
Eleanor Finlay
Bob Finlay
Phyllis Finlay
Donna Fitts
Lee Foster
Ryan Fowler
Jonathan Frank
Beth Frommer
LuLu Garton
Gary Gauger
Colleen Gauron
Netia Gerken
Donald Gerstein
Helen Gerstein
Julie Graham
Stephen Grillo
Amy Guercio
Molly Haley
Timothy Haley
Margaret (Peggy) Hamil
James (Jim) Hargest
Marjorie Havel
Diana Hellestrae
Patricia Helt
Tamara Higgins
Sara Hoodicoff
Michelle Israeli
Eric Johnson
Amy Karpas
Bruce Karpas
Lori Katlein
Kristi Keil
Pamela Kennedy
Gary Kime
Wendy Klein
Janet Kleinhardt
Tom Kleinhardt
Alexandra Kluttz
Taylor Kluttz
BJ Knez
Jim Knez
Keith Knudsen
Kevin Konicek
Jim Konopka
Lisa Kopp
Carl Kurt
Paul Lamothe
Marsha Landesman
Patricia Lauer
Cindy Lenzmeier
Sherry Lewis
Trisha Lewis
Dave Lieberman
Carol Lincoln
Dyann Linger
Lucia London
Kristi Loverde
Nicole Lucido
Karen Mans
Nicholas Mans
Frederick (Bobby) May
Susan McClurg
Veneza McGinnis
Diana McKinney
Yinlai Meng
Lynda Meshkov
Carol Meyer
Mark Millar
Victoria (Tory) Millar
Patricia Montgomery
Susan Morrill
Joe Morrill
Dave Mott
Sue Mott
Janet Marie Mueller
El-Bitar
Dawn Nelson
Suzette Newman
Michael (Chris) Offutt
Pamela Olson
Kris O’Neill
Nancy Saunders and Dyann Linger.
“I appreciate my time at the Vilar helping to sustain live performance in my community—I know that my contribution helps to support the overall operations of the venue, and I know that the active group of volunteers help to make all of our events possible. I especially enjoy the programming for children and schools!”
—Kristi Keil, Volunteer since 2022
Clarisa Ortega
Stacey Osborne
Gretchen Paules
Janet Perdzock
John Perdzock
Dave Peterson
Sandy Powell
Timothy Powell
Lorry Prentis
Nancy Pruckno
Alisa Rader
Renee Ristow
Joanne Rock
Teri Ross
Stephen Rucki
Barbara Ruh
Gail Russell
George Saunders
Nancy Saunders
Gary Scanlon
Linda Scanlon
Christine Schlichting
Lois Schwager
Jon Schwartz
Monica Shelton Reusch
Ricki Sherlin
Steve Sherlin
Charlie Sherwood
Barry Skolnick
Betty Speir
Nancy Stewart
Gail Stone
Darlene Stookey
Rachel Strommen
Richard Tatara
Bonnie Taxman
Anne Marie Tellefsen
Donna W. Tennant
Lewis Thatcher
Dawn Theelke
Christopher Thrall
Cynthia Thrall
Margie Towle
Steve Van Beek
Betsy Van Beek
Marta Vastagh
Stephen Vastagh
Debbie Vernell
Hank Vernell
Mel Villella
Mike Villella
David Watson
Valerie Watts
Brendan White
Andre Willner
David Wilson
Linda Wilson
Julie Winters
Carole Wolff Sowers
Dean Wolz
Linda Wolz
Geoffrey Wright
Nancy Wright
House Managers
Earl Hartman
Russ Jones
Alan Lewis
John Merritt
George Nimmo
Tom Russo
Street Team
Kelly Conley
Loren Dumont
Janet El Bitar
Ann Gallo
Marcia McCalden
Tom McCalden
Jeri Powles
Bonnie Vesey
Charlene Whitney
Jessica Williams
Volunteers Emeritus
Nancy Alexander
Doris Beitling
Rick Beitling
Chuck Bunting
David Carson
Judy Carson
Joan Chambers
Robert Gouterman
Shiela Gouterman
Sherry Houston
George Linger
Mary Anne Metternick
Bobbi Morrison
Marvin Morrison
Jim Nielsen
Joyce Nielsen
Nancy Nottingham
Herb Rubinstein
Thelma Rubinstein
Gwen Scalpello
Bernie Schwartz
Bobbie Schwartz
Stephanie Schwartz
David Staat
Margot Welch
Norm Welch
Bruce Williams
Mary Clare Williams
Bob Willoughby
Joan Willoughby
Allison Wright
Diane Ziegler
Michael Ziegler
Sue Mott.
John Perdzok and Veneza McGinnis.
Alexandra & Taylor Kluttz.
Tom Klienhardt.
Photos by John-Ryan Lockman.
Music has always brought people together and that’s certainly the case with the Vilar Performing Arts Center’s Love for the Locals program. A successor of Underground Sound – which started in 2010 as a way to provide a space, memorable experience and affordable price point to see incredible up-and-coming artists – Love for the Locals is now a year-round program. According to Vilar Executive Director Cameron Morgan, the new iteration is “an invitation to experience the power of the arts.”
While the Underground Sound performance lineup often highlighted emerging entertainers – some of which became household names including
Love for the Locals: Community through Live Performance
By Laura Lieff
Molly Tuttle, Sierra Ferrell, Elephant Revival and Lukas Nelson – Morgan says that Love for the Locals is mixing in both established and rising artists. “The goal is a social atmosphere where neighbors can
to see locals hang out in the lobby with their friends before the show and exist in the moment that is made possible by experience a live show together.
So far so good as the seven shows on the fall calendar were wellattended and well-received.
“We cast a wide net in terms of genres because we’re programming for a hometown crowd.”
— Cameron Morgan, Executive Director
gather, discover great artists and feel like they belong here,” Morgan explains. “We want the experience to feel welcoming from the moment you walk into the Vilar.” Morgan adds that he is thrilled
Morgan says that patrons enjoy the vibe, the complimentary drink that comes with each ticket, and seeing a local live musician in the lobby before the shows. He also mentions that attendees responded well to the variety of performers. “We cast a wide net in terms of genres because we’re programming for a hometown crowd,” Morgan explains. “We presented bluegrass, jam, mariachi, comedy, and classic rock tributes – each of them resonated with different parts of our community.” In
addition to taking into consideration local feedback, input through surveys and individual conversations with patrons, Morgan and his staff also focus on “crafting an experience that folks really appreciate and enjoy.”
More shows will be announced throughout the winter, so concertgoers are encouraged to look for the Love for the Locals logo when browsing the online calendar. There are no restrictions on who can buy a Love for the Locals ticket as the Vilar’s intention is to “create moments of connection whether you’re a local or want to be.” Morgan adds, “When you see the Love for the Locals logo, regardless if you recognize the name of the artist, know that you’re invited to enjoy an amazing show and an incredible all-around experience.”
Love for the Locals performances are all also included in the ongoing Pick 3 and Pick 5 show packages which can be applied to a wide array of shows at the Vilar. Those who purchase three shows at once will receive 10 percent off their order and those who purchase five shows will save 15 percent. In addition to the price breaks, patrons can build their own packages which is a departure from the Underground Sound bundles that were pre-selected in a pass. There is no limit to the number of bundles one can buy as they are meant to demonstrate community appreciation throughout the year.
Going forward, Morgan is excited about this season’s list of memorable performances and says that it all goes back to “creating community through the arts.” He adds, “Our goal is increasing accessibility by making the arts feel approachable, inclusive and welcoming. We’re building community around the performing arts, and Love for the Locals is one of the clearest ways we say: The Vilar is for you.”
UPCOMING Love for the LOCALS SHOWS:
Sam Grisman Project SATURDAY, JAN. 10 • 7:00 P.M. The Record Company
MONDAY, FEB. 16 • 7:00 P.M.
An Evening with Kaki King
MONDAY, MAR. 9 • 7:00 P.M. Beats Antique
FRIDAY, MAR. 13 • 7:00 P.M.
Netflix’s The Making of Our Planet: Life on Our Planet
FRIDAY, APR. 3 • 6:30 P.M.
DAVID YARROW
DAV I D YA R ROW
World-Renowned Fine Art Photographer
World-Renowned Fine Art Photographer
The largest collection of Yarrows in North America is on display at Relevant Gallery in Vail Village and C. Anthony Gallery in Beaver Creek
The largest collection of Yarrows in North America is on display at Relévant Galleries Vail in Vail Village and C. Anthony Gallery in Beaver Creek
Relévant Galleries features an expansive and stunning collection of artwork by Yarrow and other international artists.
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LET’S EMPOWER POSSIBILITY
The Vail Valley Foundation is a champion for the Vail Valley that creates life-enriching experiences and opportunities for the entire community and those who visit. With each world-class arts, athletics, education, and communityenhancement program it brings to life, including the Vilar Performing Arts Center, the VVF broadens perspectives, empowers untapped potential, and fills the valley with vibrant possibility today and far into the future.
Learn more about everything the VVF does to empower possibility at vvf.org.
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