Park City's Weekend Events April 29 to May 1

By diana

Apr 29, 2011

Hard to believe it is almost May and we just got another 1-2 inches of snow last night here in Park City! Some more snow fall is forecast for the weekend but only a few inches and unlikely it will stick long. One thing is for certain, we will have very green mountains when the snow melts! There are some fun things going on this weekend so see all the cool happenings below.

Friday April 29 to Sunday May 1:

Monthly Gallery Stroll - Members of the Park City Gallery Association offer a unique monthly showcase the last Friday of each month from 6 to 9pm. The showcase highlights artists, exhibits, and art events. This event is free and gives residents and visitors the opportunity to explore Park City's exciting art scene while enjoying light refreshments. Just visit any of the the participating galleries on Main Street to pick up a free gallery guide.

Sir Ken Robinson - Sir Ken Robinson s an internationally recognized leader and has worked with governments in Europe, Asia, and USA, Fortune 500 companies, and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. He will give a presentation at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts on Friday night at 7:30pm. Tickets and info available at: www.ecclescenter.org.

Park City Follies 2011 - The Park City Follies is an annual event of live, life, and developments in Park City. It is a very popular show each year with residents and is put on by the "Follies Creative Team." Come laugh at the timely topics and funny banter on Park City life. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8pm. For tickets go to: www.parkcityshows.com.

"Robin Hood: The Musical" - "Robin Hood: the musical" will be performed Friday night in the Propector Theatre at the Propector Lodge at 8pm. Tickets are $9 for adults or $7 for students and senior citizens and $6 for children. A family pass is available for $39. Call 435-658-3030 or visit www.robinhood2001.eventbrite.com for tickets.

Park City Film Series - This week the Park City Film Series presents, "Barney's Version," directed by Richard J. Lewis. The film stars Paul Giamatti and is adapted from Mordicai Richler's award winning novel. Show-times are Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm in the Jim Santy Auditorium at the Park City Library. Go to www.parkcityfilmseries.com for more info.

"oo7" Thunder Ball - The PC Teen Foundation is hosting a Fundraising Dinner Dance, "007" Thunder Ball on Friday at Stein Eriksen Lodge from 7pm to 11pm. A fabulous meal will start off the evening followed by music and entertainment. Drawings for Ultimate Bond Packages will also be part of the fun. For more info visit: www.pcteen.org.

Authors Unleashed - On Saturday at 6pm join five local authors who love dogs at Authors Unleashed, held at the Blind Dog on Kearns Blvd. There will be a short panel-discussion, book signing and silent auction. Tickets are $35. More info at www.foautah.com.

Rocky Mountain Strings Concert - Rocky Mountain Strings, a group of 40 violinists from age 8 to 14 will be performing music by Vivaldi and others including the "West Side Story" suite. The concert is Saturday at 7pm in the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. Tickets available at the door.

Have a fun weekend!

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Thinner Air Might Boast Life Expectancy

By diana

Apr 28, 2011

Does living at higher elevations make your healthier? A new study suggests that it does at least when it come to heart disease. A study conducted by the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Harvard School of Global Health found that 16 of 20 counties with the highest life expectancy were in Colorado and Utah, at a mean elevation of just under 6,000 feet. Compared to those living at sea level, women lived 0.5 years to 2.5 years longer. Men lived 1.2 to 3.6 years longer then those at sea level. The study was done over four years and analyzed death certificates from every county in the United States.

The researches do warn that just because you live at a higher elevation doesn't mean you can smoke, and not exercise and expect to live longer! They think that by living in a high elevation it lowers your oxygen levels which turns on certain genes that may change the way the heart muscles function. Professor Benjamin Honigman from the University of Colorado says, "They may also produce new blood vessels that create new highways for blood flow into the heart." Studies done on South Americans living at 14,000 feet show they have more blood vessels in their hearts those living at low elevations. When you have more blood vessels in your heart the blood is able to flow more effectively.

Here in Park City most of the town is around 6900 feet and higher in areas such as: Upper Deer Valley, Empire Pass, The Colony, and parts of Old Town. We already knew we liked it here but now we know it is good for our hearts!

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Park City's Off-Season Restaurant Hours

By diana

Apr 27, 2011

With things slowing down for the months of April and May many restaurants in Park City either close for updates/renovations or have reduced hours. It can be confusing to try to figure out who is open and where to go to dinner so we are making it easy and providing a list of most in-town restaurants and their hours this off season.

350 Main: Closed April 24 - May 25
Bandits: Closed until May 25
Bistro 412: Closed April 26 -May 26
Bridge Cage: Closed until May 11
Buona Vita: Closed until June 2
Butcher's Chop House: NOT Closing
Cafe Terigo: Closed until April 28
Chimayo: NOT closing
Cisero's: NOT closing
Easy Street: NOT closing
Flannigan's: NOT closing
Grappa: Closed until May 19
Ghidotti's: NOT closing
High West Distillery: NOT closing
Mustang: Closed until May 6
Prime Steak House: Closed until May 19
Red Banjo: NOT closing
Reef's Kitchen: Closed until May 12
Shabu: Closed until May 13
Silver: NOT closing
Wahso: Closed until June 9th
Wasatch Brew Pub: Closed May 2-5
Windy Ridge: NOT closing
Yuki Arashi: NOT closing
Zoom: NOT closing

Be sure to check the Park City Recordduring these months because most restaurants that are open offer 2 for 1 coupons or some kind of local discount. To get daily tips on Park City discounts and more "like us" on our Facebook Fan Page here: www.facebook/DeerValleySpecialist.com.

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1st Quarter Real Estate Stats for Park City - Increased Sales

By Delia Reece

Apr 26, 2011

For the entire Park City-Deer Valley area: real estate sales activity continues at a strong pace. The number of sales in the first quarter were higher than any quarter since the summer of 2007. This higher sales activity is translating in to a reduced inventory of properties for sale, with the number of properties listed for sale being about 1,100 fewer than two years ago.

Number of sales in 1st Quarter by Year comparison:

1^st Quarter 2011 - 374

1^st Quarter 2010 - 325

1^st Quarter 2009 - 167

Prices continue to slip, with average prices above what they were for the 4^th quarter of 2010 but below the average for the entire year ending in December 2010. There are many good values in our market but the few great deals are picked off quickly by the buyers. It is still a buyer’s market but this won’t last forever. We can already see a limited amount of inventory in selected price ranges and certain types of properties. As we have seen from past real estate cycles; the market can change from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market in a short period of time.

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the Week: Client Privacy

By Delia Reece

Apr 25, 2011

A Realtor who understands the special needs of a high profile client is a find. Agents who can handle the sale or purchase of a luxury home without ever even hinting at their clients’ name are worth more than their weight in gold and are in high demand.

How does the Realtor accomplish this? By knowing and understanding exactly what the high profile client’s wants and needs are and being able to achieve them. Sometimes this requires not only meetings with the client, but with the client’s decorator and designer as well. Establishing guidelines for what the client needs is essential in this case and trust will play a big part in a successful venture into the real estate world.

A Realtor must be prepared to pre-screen properties, sometimes with the designer before presenting them to the client, then if they meet the criteria, arrange a private showing. Once again, this is where the agent’s discretion comes in.

How can you find a real estate agent whose hands you can safely put your real estate needs into? Ask your friends to share the name of their favorite realtor.

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Park City's Weekend Events April 22-24

By diana

Apr 22, 2011

Things have slowed down here in Park City but that doesn't mean that there isn't anything to do! With all the 2 for 1 coupons for local restaurants in the paper it is time to take advantage of all the great deals and go out to eat. Here are some other fun things going on this weekend!

Friday April 22nd to Sunday April 24th:

Park City Film Series - This week the Park City Film Series will present the Academy Award-winning "King's Speech" which is rated R and stars Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter. Screenings are at the Jim Santy Auditorium of the Park City Library on Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm. Tickets are $7 for general admission or $6 for students and seniors. Go to www.parkcityfilmseries.com for more information.

Earth Day Celebration at Swaner EcoCenter - The Swaner EcoCenter located in Kimball Junction will host an open house Friday night to celebrate Earth Day from 5pm to 7pm that is free to the public. Activities will include a GPS treasure hunt, wetlands climbing wall, seed-paper making with native plant seeds and green building tours. There will also be a story time from 5:30 to 6:30. Visit www.swanerecocenter.org for more information.

Bill Humphrey Book Signing- Bill Humphrey also known as the RecruiterGuy, will hold a book signing at Dolly's Bookstore, 510 Main Street on Saturday at 3pm.

Rock Legend Dave Mason - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dave Mason, will perform an acoustic concert at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. This will be a very intimate show and a chance to see a legend. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. VIP seating is available and includes a pre-show reception and post show meet and greet with Dave Mason. For information and tickets go to: www.parkcityhows.com

Comedy Cabaret Show- The comedy cabaret group, Nice Jewish Girl Gone Bad, will perform tonight at the Sidecar in the Main Street Mall. Go see this colorful, funny, and brash group of ladies who travel around the USA making audiences laugh. Tickets are $15 in advance of $20 at the door. The performance starts at 8:30pm. For more info go to: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Easter Egg Hunts - The Lodge at Stillwater is hosting egg hunts with face painting and balloon animals by Soda Pop the Clown on Saturday. The event begins at 11am and is open to ages 10 and younger. The first session for ages four and under will be from 11am to 11:30am and the second session for ages five through ten will run from 12 to 12:30pm. For details please call 435-940-3800.

There is also plenty of restuarants offering a delicious Easter brunch on Sunday: The Farm @ the Canyons, Grub Steak, Spruce @ Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis Deer Valley, Montage Deer Valley, and Blue Boar Inn in Midway are just a few! Have a wonderful Easter weekend.

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Park City Museum to Host History and Art Lecture Tonight

By diana

Apr 21, 2011

The Park City Museum located at 528 Main Street, is hosting a visual lecture on the Pony Express in Utah tonight. Sculptor Peter M. Fillerup and Utah Pony Express Association Historian Pat Hearty will be teaming up to bring patrons a look back of the rich history between the Pony Express and Utah. Hearty will give an overview of the history while Fillerup will sculpt a Pony Express rider. What a great event to take your family and see great art and learn some history!

The lecture starts at 6pm and if free to Museum members or daily admission price for non-members. For prices and more information please visit: www.parkcityhistory.org.

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Deer Valley Specialist Best Buy Home of the Week

By Delia Reece

Apr 20, 2011

Great Value in Old Town

In the Old Town neighborhood of Park City, it is very hard to find a home that has a two-car garage and any kind of open space surrounding it. Well, our best buy of the week has both and is priced very aggressively. This charming 3 bedroom/3 bath home located on Park Ave right by the Park City Library and across from the City Park also has a dog park behind the home, so there is privacy and nothing blocking the view of Park City Mountain Resort. It has been newly remodeled with granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances and is in immaculate condition. It also has a hot tub and fireplace to enjoy after your day of skiing.

It is the perfect location for someone looking to be right in town, within walking distance of Main Street and Park City Mountain Resort, or you can hop on the free bus just steps from your driveway. Nightly rentals are permitted. Oh, and did I mention the 2 car garage!!! Priced at $649,900, you won't find a another deal like this one in Old Town!

For more information on this property of any Real Estate in Park City please contact us by phone @ 1-866-709-8018 or email: delia@deervalleyspecialist.com

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Great End of Season Skiing at the Canyons

By Delia Reece

Apr 19, 2011

The powder skiing is still happening here in Utah but the crowds are down. Now there is more powder available for the few skiers that are at are on the mountain. I got to go skiing at the Canyons here in Park City their last week open and it was great untracked powder! Alta, Snowbird, and Brighton and all still open.

See my video of the great end of the season skiing here:

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Jerry Kramer says:

April 27, 2011 at 11:53:12 AM

Get back to work.

Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the Week: Your Dream Home

By diana

Apr 18, 2011

Ask any Realtor what their favorite part of the business is and they’ll tell you “When I see the looks on people’s faces after they've found their dream home.”

We’re in the business of making that vision you have of the house that’s just right for you into a reality and we believe in the dream. We believe in investing in that dream and once you've achieved, we love to watch as you make that house your home. You as a homeowner will take that house and change, modify and enhance it to become truly yours, for you and your own family.

You invest in your future when you buy a home, building equity, enhancing the value with your improvements and increasing your net worth with every change you make. Owning your own home is an attainable goal for you and millions of others like you with flexible loan options and rates that have become more reasonable with the housing market on the rebound again.

Let a Realtor show you how easy it will be to make that dreams of owning your own home come true.

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