We Dream Dawn's Sage Cook was another founding member of Elephant Revival, who left the band in 2015. Law will join her former bandmember on stage with his new band as part of the Underground Sound series show at Beaver Creek.By Kim Fuller Published in the Vail Daily You may know her name from the indie folk music group Elephant Revival, but renowned violinist Bridget Law is now exploring new rhythm for herself in the ... continue reading...
Former Miss America Marilyn Van Derbur speaks on sexual abuse survival
By Kim Fuller Published in the Vail Daily In June of 1991, People magazine's cover story read "Miss America's Triumph Over Shame," but it had taken Marilyn Van Derbur 53 years to break free of the shame she has lived with as a survivor of incest. From age 5 to 18, her father would come into her room at night and sexually penetrate every part of her body. Feeling as if no one could help her, Van Derbur kept this a ... continue reading...
LOCAL HERO: TRACEE METCALFE
By Kim Fuller Published in Elevation OutdoorsTracee Metcalfe has been on five different expeditions to Nepal while working as an expedition doctor for a team called Himalayan Experience. The Vail-based doc has aided Sherpa staff, guides and climbers on the trips, and she says working as a hospitalist in an alpine town does help prepare her for the work. But there’s nothing even in the farthest reaches of ... continue reading...
Craftsman: New Edwards eatery focuses on craftsmanship
By Kim Fuller Published in the Vail Daily Chris Schmidt started his culinary pursuits as a teenager, and even at age 15, he knew he wanted to eventually open his own restaurant. Renowned chef Thomas Keller has always been an inspiration for Schmidt, and Keller's words from a 2017 New York Times article are inscribed in big and bold words on the wall of Schmidt's new restaurant: "Hard work and dedication to craft will ... continue reading...
Big waves at Montauk Seafood Grill
By Kim Fuller Published in the Vail Daily The tides have changed in Vail this season as Montauk Seafood Grill rolls into winter with a new owner, an invigorated space and revitalized menu. Cameron Douglas purchased the restaurant in October, and after a three week renovation process, Montauk reopened in early November in its longtime home of Lionshead Village. The restaurant has been a staple seafood spot for three ... continue reading...
