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December 06, 2006
Snowmass Village holiday festivities light up the month of December
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village, Colorado:
(Snowmass, Colorado) Snowmass Village, Colorado, is gearing up for a special holiday season this December. From tree-lighting ceremonies and brilliant traditional decorations on the Snowmass Village Mall to a torchlight parade down the mountain, Snowmass simply sparkles with holiday cheer. Whether visitors come for the early season lodging specials or the divine New Year's Eve festivities, Snowmass will feel like home for the holidays.
For unique holiday gift ideas from Snowmass Village, visit www.snowmasspress.com for an additional holiday press release.
2006 Snowmass Holiday Schedule
December Letters to Santa
Children with last-minute Christmas wishes can make sure the jolly old fellow hears about it by dropping off a note in his personal mailbox located on the Snowmass Village Mall. Selected letters are published in the local newspaper, the Snowmass Village Sun.
Dec. 11 Community Open House and Loving Tree Dedication: This annual Silvertree Hotel celebration is held on the Snowmass Village Mall. Buy an ornament and benefit Hospice of the Roaring Fork Valley. Complementary beverages and light fare will be served. Time: 4:30-6:30pm. Cost: Free
Dec. 14 Holiday Open House at Anderson Ranch Arts Center: Featuring an exhibition of artwork by Ranch residents, a candlelit walk between studios with 300 luminaries and festive goodies, this holiday open house in December is the perfect chance to meet resident artists and purchase original artwork for that special someone. Time: 5:00-7:00pm. Cost: Free
Dec. 15 Chanukah at The Silvertree Hotel: Come celebrate the festival of lights at The Silvertree Hotel! The menorah will be displayed in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby with plenty of dreidels and gelt for everyone to enjoy. Time: Sunset. Cost: Free.
Dec. 16 Grand Opening for new 8-passenger Elk Camp Gondola. Come check out the ribbon cutting and grand opening for this exciting addition to Snowmass' slopes. Contact: 925-1220.
Dec. 17-24 Santa at the Silvertree Hotel. Santa and his elf will be on hand to take complimentary photos of the kids and receive last minute requests. Complimentary hot cocoa & cookies. Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 19 Holiday Kids Krafts. Colorful, creative and fun holiday arts & crafts await children looking for something to do off the slopes. During this supervised hour, Kids Krafts will send children home with a special handmade holiday souvenir of their Snowmass vacation. Time: 4-5pm. Location: Meet in the Ticket Pavilion on the Snowmass Village Mall. Cost: Free. Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS
Dec. 20 Gingerbread Making: Parents can bring their kids to the Silvertreee Hotel and create holiday memories and gingerbread sensations! All treats can go home with you. Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m., Location: El Dorado Room, Silvertree Hotel, Elbert lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free! Contact: 925-3520
Dec. 21 Holiday Kids Krafts. Colorful, creative and fun holiday arts & crafts await children looking for something to do off the slopes. During this supervised hour, Kids Krafts will send children home with a special handmade holiday souvenir of their Snowmass vacation. Time: 4-5pm. Location: Meet in the Ticket Pavilion on the Snowmass Village Mall. Cost: Free. Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS
Dec. 21-24 Santa's Village & Carolers-a-Caroling: The North Pole comes to the Snowmass Village Mall! Photos with Santa are offered daily. Each afternoon the Waldorf Revelers stroll through the Mall singing favorite Christmas carols, while John Sommers and Twirp Anderson serenade guests in The Silvertree Hotel lobby with mountain favorites and seasonal songs. Time: 2:30-4:30pm. Location: The Snowmass Village Mall.
Cost: Free! Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS
Dec. 22 Storytelling with Jill Sheeley: Join Jill Sheeley, local author of "Frasier the Yellow Dog" for music, stories, and a visit from the real live Frasier! Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 3:45 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 23 Storytelling with author Johnny Boyd: Join Snowmass local author Johnny Boyd for a reading of his children's book, "First Tracks," about a little girl who travels to a ski resort, meets the locals, and learns to ski. Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 3:45 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 23 Torchlight Parade: Whether viewer or participant, the annual torchlight parade down Snowmass' slopes looks magnificently luminous! Moms, Dads and Kids ages 8 and older are invited to be part of the trail of light down the mountain. Time: Dusk. Location: Fanny Hill. Cost to participate: Free! Contact: For more information, stop by the Information Desk in the Ticket Pavilion or call 970.923.0560
Dec. 23 Cross Country Silverboom and Kiddieboom Races: Head to the Snowmass Cross Country Center for one to six kilometer cross country races for kids and adults, prize drawings, and refreshments. 10 a.m. for Silverboom races, noon for Kiddieboom.
Location: Snowmass Cross Country Center, 0446 Clubhouse Drive. Contact: 923-5700
Dec. 24 Storytelling at The Silvertree Hotel: T'was the night before Christmas and Santa will be reading holiday tales before a roaring fireplace in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby. Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 24 Fireworks over Snowmass. On Christmas eve, Snowmass welcomes Santa to town with a brilliant fireworks display that's sure to catch his eye. Check out the bright lights and holiday show from your balcony or restaurant or bundle up for a star-lit walk to the end of the Snowmass Village Mall.
Time: 8 p.m.. Location: Over Fanny Hill. Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS.
Dec. 24 Snowmass Chapel: The Snowmass Chapel holds two candlelight protestant services with Christmas Handbell and Vocal Choirs. For more details, visit www.snowmasschapel.org
Dec. 29 Storytelling with Jill Sheeley: Join Jill Sheeley, local author of "Frasier the Yellow Dog" for music, stories, and a visit from the real live Frasier! Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 3:45 p.m.
Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 30 Storytelling with author Johnny Boyd: Join Snowmass local author Johnny Boyd for a reading of his children's book, First Tracks, about a little girl who travels to a ski resort, meets the locals, and learns to skiSanta will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 3:45 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village. Cost: Free. Contact: 923-3520
Dec. 31 Snowmass New Years Eve Celebrations
Snowmass rings in the New Years with celebrations ranging from intimate gourmet prix-fixed dinners in local restaurants such as Sage Bistro (923-0923) and The Artisan (923-2427) to the Silvertree Hotel's 18th annual New Year's Eve gala (923-3520) to parties in local hot spots such as the Mountain Dragon and Zane's Tavern. Cost: Prices vary per event. Contact: individual venues or call 1-800-SNOWMASS for details.
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Posted by jmidthun at December 6, 2006 01:31 PM
