They'll range from humble to haute and include shopping, drinking, sunning, and playing at various treasured spots and shops.

This week we're looking forward to...

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EXPERIENCE

1) Head over to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens for Music in the Gardens: Young Artists-in-Residence featuring the Vuillaume String Quartet presented by Bravo! at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14.

- Plum Coverage of the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival (Watch Video)

2) Go to the Family Fun Night at the Vail Nature Center. On Wednesday, July 15, representatives from Denver's Butterfly Pavilion will share exotic insects from all around the world.

- The Release of Butterflies at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (Watch Video)

3) Check out the James Jensen show at Masters Gallery in Vail Village, Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18

- Meet Painter James Jensen (Watch Video)

- Map & Directions to Masters Gallery at Vail

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PLAY

4) Enjoy the XTERRA Mountain Cup at Beaver Creek on Saturday, July 18. Featuring biking, running, swimming and $10,000 in prize money, this race will bring out the best athletes from the Valley and beyond.

- Plum Coverage of the 2009 Teva Mountain Games

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SAVOR

5) Stop by the Farmers Markets in Vail (Sundays) and Edwards (Saturdays). Cherries are in season and the corn is on its way.

- The Vail Farmers Market (Watch Video)

- Shopping with Chef Kelly Liken at the Vail Farmers Market (Watch Video)

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