The MMAC Monthly will return new and improved (and likely with a new name) in 2021 when local events and activities are once again happening and it’s more appropriate to encourage unrelated people to gather at local businesses and attractions (level green or blue). In the meantime, look for re-posts about local activities and businesses … Continue reading
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Library hosts Rollins Pass presentation, film screening, July 31
The Gilpin County Public Library and Nederland Community Library host a presentation and film screening by local authors B. Travis Wright and Kate Wright, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy. 119. The event includes rarely-seen photographs from the newly-announced John Trezise Archive for Rollins Pass Imagery and the … Continue reading
COVER STORY: 18-holes of History
Estes Park celebrates 100 years of scenic, high-country golf By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK This year, Estes Park is celebrating 100 years of mountain golf at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, and so should you. While the sport was introduced to the area by Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quinn, the Fourth Earl of Dunraven … Continue reading
Festival brings together music, art, community
ESTES PARK Snowygrass, “Estes Park’s very own music festival down by the river,” returns, July 20-21, to Baldwin Park and Snowy Peaks Winery. The event—presented by local artist and musician Nadine Sekerez’s Upstream Enterprises—features local bluegrass and Americana bands, food vendors, artists and artisans, kids activities along with wine and beer. It’s dog-friendly and, according … Continue reading
Mountain Events Calendar – July 2018
ALL DATES, TIMES AND DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & MEETINGS Idaho Springs CLEAR CREEK COUNTY VETERANS COALITION 7/5, 8/2, 9/6 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge. 4 p.m. Free. 303-670-7543. co.clear-creek.co.us CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS 7/12, 8/9 Central Committee Meeting at Beau Jos. 6:30 p.m. Free. 1517 Miner St. DRINKING LIBERALLY W/CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS 7/26, … Continue reading
Food & Drink Calendar – July 2018
ALL DATES, TIMES AND DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Idaho Springs BRUNCH Saturdays, Sundays at MTN Prime. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $. 1600 Miner St. 720-428-8515. mtnprime.com Black Hawk BRUNCH Saturdays-Sundays at Bourbon Street Café @ Mardi Gras Casino. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $. 300 Main St. 303-582-5600. thegoldengatescasino.com CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH Saturdays-Sundays at Centennial Buffet … Continue reading
Mountain Arts Calendar – July 2018
ALL DATES, TIMES AND DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE CLASSICAL MUSIC Central City CENTRAL CITY OPERA: ACIS & GALATEA 7/25, 7/28, 8/1 at The Martin Foundry. 8 p.m. $30. Eureka St. centralcityopera.org CENTRAL CITY OPERA: ACIS & GALATEA: MATINEE 7/26 at The Martin Foundry. 5 p.m. $30. Eureka St. centralcityopera.org CENTRAL CITY OPERA: FACE ON THE … Continue reading
Mountain Music Calendar – July 2018
ALL DATES, TIMES AND DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Idaho Springs BUFFALO RESTAURANT/WESTBOUND & DOWN 1617 Miner St. • 720-502-3121 • westboundanddown.com 7/4, 7/18 Kind Mountain Band. 6:30 p.m. Free. 7/11, 7/25 Rocker Box. 6:30 p.m. Free. UNITED CENTER 1440 Colorado Blvd. • 303-567-1771 • unitedcenterinc.com 8/4 Nathan McEuen. 7 p.m. $15-$18 WEST WINDS TAVERN 1633 … Continue reading
July 2018 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
JULY 2-AUGUST 27 Monday Artisans Market Every Monday through August, enjoy local art and meet local artisans from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the 3rd Annual Monday Artisans Market at the George Hix Riverside Plaza in Estes Park. The carefully curated, handmade-only market offers a unique opportunity to enjoy and support local artisans. The event is … Continue reading
New owner renovates, renews Central City casino
By Jeffrey V. Smith Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY In an effort to expand his footprint in the Colorado gaming market and add much-needed hotel rooms to his mix of casino offerings, John Zimpel, and his Colorado-owned company CC Gaming, entered a deal to purchase Central City’s Reserve Casino Hotel in early 2017. … Continue reading
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