Events in December 2023
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One Book One Valley 2024 Kick-off Event One Book One Valley 2024 Kick-off Event
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December 4, 2023What if everyone in Eagle County read the same book?
One Book One Valley (OBOV) encourages all residents to read the same book at the same time to create a community book club. Programs and events related to the chosen book happen throughout the valley and will engage readers of all ages and interests!
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Monday, Dec. 4 | 6 P.M.
AT THE BOOKWORM (295 MAIN ST, EDWARDS, CO 81632)Celebrate with us the start of this year's Community Read. The 2024 selected title will be revealed, and the official proclamation will be read.
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Family Fireside Holiday Party Family Fireside Holiday Party
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December 12, 2023Join Santa and Vail Public Library, for its Annual Family Holiday Party!
This fun-filled event is open to children of all ages who wish to visit Santa Claus.
While waiting to meet with Santa, kids can participate in taking pictures with Holly the Elf and making Christmas arts & crafts.
Mountain Harmony Acapella will join us, singing a variety of holiday songs.
No Registration required
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Virtual Books 'n Bites: "Comfort & Joy: A Fable" by Kristin Hannah Virtual Books 'n Bites: "Comfort & Joy: A Fable" by Kristin Hannah
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December 13, 2023Join us each month for a fun and lively virtual book club experience!
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. via Zoom.
Email lbarnes@vail.gov for an invitation to the monthly Books ‘n’ Bites.
Join us! this month when we will discuss the book:
"Comfort & Joy: A Fable" by Kristin Hannah
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Evenings of Engagement with Alpine Brass Quintet Evenings of Engagement with Alpine Brass Quintet
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December 19, 2023The Alpine Brass Quintet was formed 8 years ago by founding members Steve Yarberry, Gary Thornton and Lisa Siegert-Free. The group has played at a variety of Eagle County locations. Their repertoire is eclectic, including classical and show tune pieces, Christmas music, as well as jazz and blues arrangements.
The group leader is Steve Yarberry. Three of the musicians reside in Eagle County; the bass trombone player commutes from Silverthorne, CO. and the 2nd trumpet commutes from Fairplay, CO.
The Quintet’s concert will be performed by Connor Williams: 1st trumpet, Anne Erdle: 2nd trumpet, Lisa Siegert-Free: French horn, Steve Yarberry: tenor trombone, and Mark Jeffrey: bass trombone. The group will showcase some of their favorite holiday pieces.
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HOLIDAY HARP MUSIC WITH MARGOT KRIMMEL HOLIDAY HARP MUSIC WITH MARGOT KRIMMEL
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December 20, 2023No instrument expresses seasonal favorites more beautifully than the harp. Join us! at Vail Public library for traditional and winter-themed compositions as Margot performs in our Community Room.
Margot began her music career right here in Vail, playing the harp for the guests of the Sonnenalp Hotel. She now resides in the Boulder area and teaches this unique instrument to over 25 students.
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The Vail Dickens Carolers The Vail Dickens Carolers
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December 21, 2023For more than 30 years now, the Vail Dickens Carolers have been an iconic part of the local holiday scene.
Vail Public Library proudly welcomes them back for a night of caroling at the library’s Fireside Lounge. Dressed in Dickens’ fashions, they help spread “Holiday Cheer” throughout the valley.