Concerts & Dancing in the Mountain Village...

Sam Bush and Del McCoury
at Strings Music Festival
Friday, March 22, 8pm

Two of bluegrass music’s most entertaining and well- loved stars team up for the first time for an intimate evening of pickin’ and storytelling. Del McCoury, living legend and newest member to the International Bluegrass Hall of Fame will join Sam Bush, the newgrass king!  StringsMusicFestival.com or 970-879-5056

Bronze Radio Return
FREE CONCERT ~ Gondola Square
March 23, 2pm

Formed in 2008, Bronze Radio Return’s line-up took a few years to solidify, though most of the band’s members were orbiting each other for years at the Hartt School, one of the country’s best schools of music, located in Hartford, Connecticut.  Fan favorites “Digital Love” and “Lo-Fi” have been picked up for advertising and television licensing and the album landed on CMJ’s Top 200 Album Chart.

The Dunwells - Bud Light Rocks the Boat
FREE CONCERT ~ Gondola Square
March 23, 3pm

Utterly natural. There’s no more fitting description for both the music of The Dunwells as well as the story of their magical rise from the pubs of Leeds, England to an American record deal and a stunning debut album in just two short years. Striking an organic blend between acoustic and electric roots music laced by luscious vocal harmonies by all five members, their songs and sound feel both bracingly fresh while at the same time as warm and familiar as a dear long-time friend.

Swing Dancing featuring Steamboat Swings
The Cabin, inside the Steamboat Grand Hotel
March 23, 6:30pm

Dance instruction begins at 6:30pm-7:15pm, music at 7:30pm-11:00pm. The Cabin will be offering 2 for 1 appetizers with ticket.  Adult singles are $15, Couples just $25.  Students are $5 and kids 12 & younger are free.

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February in the Mountain Village:

Marcia Ball at Strings Music Festival

Thursday, February 14, 7:30pm

Strings Music Festival: Bring on the blues! 2012 Grammy Nominee for Best Blues Album, performs a red hot Valentine’s Day concert.  Her skillful keyboard playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans R&B with Austin's deep songwriting tradition into a sound described as "a little rock, a lot of roll, a pinch of rhythm and a handful of blues."  Tickets start at $39.

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display

Monday, February 4^th – 6pm

Steamboat Mountain Village: Kick off Winter Carnival early with a special Monday, February 4th Torchlight and Fireworks show at the Steamboat Ski Area.  This special event, provided by a benevolent donor, lights up the night sky at 6pm with a torchlight parade, followed by a magical fireworks display. This event is best viewed from Gondola Square and the Promenade.

100^th Steamboat Springs Carnival

February 6^th – 10^th

For the full lineup of activities and events, visit SSWSC.org.  Some of the events taking place on Friday, February 8^th in the Mountain Village include:

• Soda Pop Slalom (Mt. Werner, Stampede Run – 10am)
• Vintage Ski Race & Ski Fashion Show (Mt. Werner, Bear River Bar & Grill and Stampede Run – 1pm)

Steamboat Ice Castle (on-going)

Open for public viewing

Ski Time Square:  A one-of-a-kind Ice Castle comes to life in Steamboat with turquoise-colored tunnels sure to spark the imagination as you walk through thousands of hand placed icicles.  These ice formations are dynamic, larger than life and something entirely new and unique-especially at night when the frozen setting is colorfully lit.  Open daily beginning December 29^th from 12pm to 10pm.  Tickets may be purchased at steamboat.com or by calling 800-922-2722.

Download the complete list of events here.

Steamboat Ice Castle

The Steamboat Ice Castle opened for viewing this week. This incredible feature has been carefully constructed over the last month in the heart of Ski Time Square within the Steamboat Mountain Village.

Ice sculptor and artist Cory Livingood has been working on his latest creation since the temperatures fell cold enough to freeze ice. But just because it's now open to the public doesn't mean that the sculpture is finished. Since ice is always growing and changing, so is the castle. Cory will continue to refine the structure throughout the season and he expects some of the interior walls of the castle to grow as high as 30-50 feet.

Cory has created his own "icicle farm" on site where he cultivates what will become new features of the castle which are added daily. You can read the full story of how this all began by visiting the Ice Castles blog or on Facebook.

Check out this very cool video produced by the good folks at Shutterbliss Cinema + Photo:

ShutterFly: Art of Flight Series: Building Ice Castles from shutterbliss on Vimeo.

Walk-up tickets to tour and view the inside of the castle are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Hours are 12pm-1opm weekdays, 10am-10pm Saturdays and 12pm-7pm on Sundays.

And if you need any more inspiration to visit this incredible work of art, see one of Cory's other castles he constructed last year as featured below. It was the backdrop to a Lindsey Sterling music video which has over 41 million views on YouTube:

Other upcoming January events in the Mountain Village

Holiday Events in the Village

(Download the complete list of December Events here)

Strings Music Festival presents:
Peter and the Wolf
Thursday, December 20, 5pm
$3 kids/$10 Adults
A holiday puppet performance for the entire family.  Based on Prokofiev’s famous musical tale, this production features puppets portraying people, animals and animated instruments, acquainting a young audience with the sights and sounds of an orchestra.

Strings Music Festival presents:
Michael Kaeshammer
Friday, December 21, 7pm
$48 adults / $25 Juniors
A high energy boogie woogie piano concert just in time for the holidays!  Back by popular demand, this incendiary piano player, singer and songwriter will wow and entertain.  He will take you on a wild ride that will keep your toes tapping!

Sleigh Rides at Haymaker
Haymaker Club House
Starts Friday, December 21, 2012
Beginning at 5pm
The Haymaker lodge will be brought to life with a horse-drawn sleigh ride and dinner. This is an event for the whole family and is sure to be a wonderful experience for locals and visitors alike. Sleigh Rides operate each Wednesday through Sunday starting Dec.21st.  Reservations are required and can be made at steamboat.com/haymakersleighride or by calling 800-922-2722.

Season’s Greetings Party in Gondola Square
Gondola Square Pavers / Steamboat Stage
Saturday, December 22, 2012
2pm-5pm
All are welcome to this year’s Season’s Greetings Party.  Come meet Santa and see his reindeer up close and personal.  There will be a kids ornament decorating area, roving carolers, a torchlight parade and tree lighting.  Fun for the whole family!

New Year’s Eve Appetizer Kickoff
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
5:30pm – 8:30pm
In Villa Gallery.  Reserve the best spot to view the Torch Parade on the mountain.  Limited seating this one goes quick! Accompanied by appetizer bar and drink coupon.
$ 15.50 ++ per person.  Call 970-879-8868 for Reservations.

New Years Eve with Wise100Doors @ The Bear
Bear River Bar & Grill
Monday, December 31, 2012
8pm – 1am
New Years Eve 2013 ~   Buffet Dinner & Live Entertainment only $35. Music all night by Wise100Doors. Buffet Dinner from 8pm including Seafood Jambalaya and Chicken Curry. Cash Bar / Champagne toast at midnight.

New Years Eve Celebration
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
9pm – 1am
Groove in the New Year here at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. $45 per person includes appetizer buffet and champagne toast. Please call 970-879-8868 for Reservations

December HAPPENINGS in the Village

Late Night Happy Hour
Saketumi
Saturday, December 1, 2012
9pm – 11pm

• Saturday Night it's "Late Night Happy Hour" with 1/2 Price Sushi & Russo's Drink Specials from 9pm(including 1/2 Price Margarita's and Sakarita's)
• Open Thursday-Saturday until the snow flies or the jets do. 7 Nights a week from December 11th, if not sooner.
• Nightly Happy Hour from 5-6 with Sushi, App & Drink Specials. Lunch Service at High Noon beginning Thursday, December 13th.

Holiday Mix and Mingle
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Friday, December 7, 2012
6pm – Midnight
Show Santa how you get down with Rowdy Shadehouse and enjoy a champagne toast and dinner buffet.  $40.00 PP call 970-879-8868 for Reservations.

Breakfast with Santa
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Saturday, December 15, 2012
9am – 11:30am
December 15 and 16 from 9 am to 11:30 am, Santa is stopping by the Sheraton Steamboat Resorts to get all your last requests before he starts making his rounds! Don't miss your chance to deliver your wish list and get your picture with Santa! Call 970-879-8868 for reservations.


New Year’s Eve Appetizer Kickoff
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
5:30pm – 8:30pm
In Villa Gallery.  Reserve the best spot to view the Torch Parade on the mountain.  Limited seating this one goes quick! Accompanied by appetizer bar and drink coupon.
$ 15.50 ++ per person.  Call 970-879-8868 for Reservations.

New Years Eve with Wise100Doors @ The Bear
Bear River Bar & Grill
Monday, December 31, 2012
8pm – 1am
New Years Eve 2013 ~   Buffet Dinner & Live Entertainment only $35. Music all night by Wise100Doors. Buffet Dinner from 8pm including Seafood Jambalaya and Chicken Curry. Cash Bar / Champagne toast at midnight.