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Four-day skydiving fest drops into Moab

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Anna Beaty Kerr

The Daily Sentinel

The sky will be falling in Moab this weekend.

The second Moab Boogie, a four-day skydiving festival, is under way now through Sunday, Oct. 2.

Events include cross-country jumps, base jumps and other skydiving adventures. There will also be a bonfire, vendor specials, entertainment and other festivities.

Registration costs $40, other costs for skydiving varies. Call (800) UGO-JUMP or visit www.skydivemoab.com for information.

Denver

What: Nine Inch Nails.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m.

Where: Pepsi Center.

Tickets: $38.50-$45.

Information: (303) 830-TIXS or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Aspen

What: Eighth annual Musical Tribute to John Denver.

When: Friday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m.

Where: Wheeler Opera House.

Tickets: $45-$75 or VIP $125.

Information: (970) 920-5770 or visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com.

Telluride

What: Writers in the Sky, featuring five authors.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1.

Where: Wilkinson Public Library.

Tickets: $45.

Information: (970) 728-3042 or visit www.tellurideticket.com.

Vail

What: Big Easy Benefit with Cyril Neville (Neville Brothers), George Porter Jr. (the Meters), Anders Osborne, Tab Benoit, Henry Butler, “Big Chief” Monk Boudreaux, Waylon Thibodeaux and Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone.

When: Saturday, Oct. 1, at noon.

Where: Ford Amphitheater.

Tickets: $40-$250.

Information: (970) 376-1172 or visit www.bigeasybenefit.org.

Anna Beaty Kerr can be reached via e-mail at akerr@gjds.com.

Source: www.gjsentinel.com