This week at The Bookworm: Kathleen Dawson spotlight

Dr. Richard Steadman’s passing reminds us not only of his lasting impact on orthopedics but on the many who called him “friend.” As a native of Tahoe, my family befriended the Steadmans as soon as Dick opened his practice in South Shore in 1970. My parents, David and Betty Gay, shared innumerable glasses of (only) the finest wines with the Steadmans over the years! When “Steady” operated on my shoulder (yes — shoulder!) in 1981 and then on my daughter Missy’s ACL in 1988, what we received was not just Steady’s genius, but exceptional care by a brilliant team of nurses, PTs and researchers.

It’s that time again. Time to take a trip down memory lane and remember how you meet your Valentine!. The Vail Daily’s “Tell Us Your Love Story” contest has happened almost every Valentine’s Day since 2011 and your story can not only earn you and your sweetie some prizes, but also inspire other singles to believe there’s someone out there for them.

“A legacy of healing” to describe the recent death of Dr. Richard Steadman genuinely characterized his compassion and contributions to the treatment of sports medicine injuries, especially involving the knee. I have been fortunate to have experienced Dr. Steadman’s affable and kind manner as a Hawkins Shoulder Fellow at The Steadman Hawkins Clinic (1991-92). His approach to his patients’ care was aspirational to all who were witnesses to that care.

Here we are at the end of January. The holidays absolutely flew by, and I hope you all got a chance to enjoy the season with us. I also hope you got out on the hill to enjoy an incredibly snowy January! Our January powder days have been some of the best ever.

Before they were knocking on the door of the World Cup, Rose Horning and Nina Schamberger were knocking on each other’s doors on a quiet street in America’s highest city. “We would always be up to no good in the winter, running around, dragging the sled to the ice skating rink,” Schamberger said. “We did a lot of skiing together.”

Italy’s finest chamber orchestra has only booked two performances in the United States, and Beaver Creek is one of them. Interpreti Veneziani hails from Venice, the same home as one of the most important composers of the Baroque tradition, Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). As soon as Interpreti Veneziani debuted in...

Dining at Leonora brings an evening of exploration and unexpected delights. Inspired by cuisine from the French Alps, Spanish Pyrenees and, of course, the Colorado Rockies, Leonora takes you on a sensual experience, from flavorful dishes to thoughtfully paired wines — and even a cocktail list named after classic songs, complete with a QR code to listen to them.

Beaver Creek Resort is honored to welcome award-winning chefs to the resort for Winter Culinary Weekend, Feb. 2 – 5, 2023. Alongside resident chefs with incredible talent, seven chefs will travel to Beaver Creek for this extraordinary weekend of elevated culinary experiences. The guest chefs have numerous James Beard...

The Japanese learned whisky-making from the Scots, and Beaver Creek can learn whisky-drinking from Hooked. The globally inspired fishouse and restaurant doesn’t just have the largest Japanese whisky selection in the valley — it’s also the most dynamic. From the top-top-top shelf to the more familiar bottles, Hooked is on a mission to celebrate Japanese whisky one glass at a time.

The splendor of nature inspires us to live in the mountains, so sometimes it seems counterintuitive that homes built more than 20 years ago didn’t accentuate the mountain views as much as they do today. But window technology just hadn’t come far enough for expansive glass wall systems to highlight the mountain peaks, golden aspens or green valleys outside homes.

Pinpointing exactly when Eileen Gu rose to superstardom isn’t too tricky. It came two years ago in her X Games Aspen debut, when the then 17-year-old made history by winning three medals — including two gold — in the span of about 24 hours at Buttermilk. “That...

Growing up, Shirley Carlson’s daughters knew their mom’s boss, Dr. Richard Steadman, and wanted to find a boss just like him. They’re both still looking. Steadman, 85, died Jan. 20 at his home in Vail. His passing was peaceful, in his sleep. In the days after his...

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail mogul skier Ava Keenan was named “Most Promising” in the Sportswomen of Colorado 2022 award lineup. The 49th annual awards ceremony, which takes place Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, recognizes women, coaches and organizations for outstanding athletic achievement during the previous calendar year.

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Vail Christian High School is presenting “The Mitzvah Project,” a national theatrical-educational program. This program includes a one-act performance called The Mitzvah, a presentation and time for a Q&A session ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is on Friday, Jan. 27. The Mitzvah explores the nature of prejudice through the interconnected lives of a Polish-Jewish Auschwitz survivor and a half-Jewish Wehrmacht officer who cross paths during the darkest days of the Holocaust.

Gessner Grand Hyatt Vail 1300 Westhaven Drive http://www.grandhyattvail.com 970-476-1234 Price: $9-$25 appetizers; $34-$65 entrees Ambiance: Inviting, relaxed Colorado fine dining Signature Dish: Filet with aligot potato; braised short rib Hours: Breakfast buffet with made-to-order eggs or a la carte items, 7-11 a.m. daily; dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Free valet parking. Simple,...

What: ‘The Mountain in My Mind’ film screening. After the Padillas lost their 15-year-old son to suicide, the family made it their mission to help ensure that Jack Padilla’s memory was not forgotten, and they try to save some lives along the way. One way Jack’s older...

Hailing from Vail, the Precision Lawn Chair Demonstration Team performed at the first inauguration of Bill Clinton as president of the United States on Jan. 20, 1993. In a piece titled “Hollywood meets Woodstock,” Newsweek magazine described the Clinton Inaugural as “the largest and most elaborate Inauguration of modern times.”

Oakley will be bringing goggles and the stoke to Vail Mountain this weekend for Oakley Community Days, an event that features product demos, athlete appearances, live DJs, barbecues, parties, mini golf, X-Games viewing at the booth and more now through Sunday. Friday through Sunday see what you’ve been missing by...

Members of the hospitality workforce have long faced challenges with mental health. According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, service workers from hotels, food and beverage are at a greater risk for depression, sleep problems, stress and addiction. CHOW, which stands for Culinary Hospitality Outreach and...

When Frank Gifford gives not just one, but multiple unsolicited shoutouts to a Vail Valley restaurant during Monday Night Football broadcasts for no other reason than he simply loves it, you know it has to be good. With a second home in Cordillera, he and Kathie Lee Gifford regularly dined at The Gashouse in Edwards and especially loved its all-you-can-eat quail specials.