GOLD HILL Lickskillet Studios, owned by local musican Kort McCumber and his artist wife Amy Fortunato, is once again presenting a monthly concert series for the community of Gold Hill “during the long, cold nights of winter.” The events are hosted in the intimate setting of the Gold Hill General Store and curated for lovers … Continue reading
Green Grass in Central City was a medical marijuana dispensary for several years before adding recreational sales at the start of 2014. By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE So far, the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado seems to be working. The start of January marks the one-year anniversary of legal sales in the state, … Continue reading
The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into 2015! January 26 marks the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the legislation which created Rocky Mountain National Park, and lots of fun events have been scheduled throughout the month to celebrate! · January 16: National Western Stock Show and … Continue reading
Denver, CO. – The National Western Stock Show kicks off with the annual Stock Show Parade in downtown Denver, Thursday January 8th at noon. The parade will be led by parade Grand Marshal, Chauncey Billups and features National Western’s Citizen of the West honoree, Philip F. Anschutz. New for the 2015, the Stock Show announces, … Continue reading
Gene Brown manages the new Mother Lode Oxygen Bar on Eureka Street in Central City. By Jennifer Pund CENTRAL CITY When Gene Brown first visited Central City with his son, it took his breath away, literally. He fell in love with the town, but had a hard time breathing walking the steep streets. He felt … Continue reading
The Silver Plume Depot—part of a collection of buildings abandoned by Colorado & Southern Railroad—as it looked in 1941 prior to restoration and historic protection. Photo courtesy of Denver Public Library/Western History Collection PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, … Continue reading
ESTES PARK The historic Stanley Hotel is holding a public competition to design a 61,500-square-foot hedge maze inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” film. The contest will attract designers—amateur and professional—from around the world who will have an opportunity to put their work and name on permanent display at the iconic Stanley Hotel which draws … Continue reading
Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Jane Wodening has led a fascinating life, to say the least. Thankfully, she’s written some of it down. Hear the author speak and sign her work at Blue Owl Books in Nederland, Jan. 18. Wodening’s latest release, “The Lady Orangutan and Other Stories,” is a … Continue reading
Lyons CO – Art on the Green announces its open call artists. Now in its second year, Art on the Green is a yearly celebration of the arts in Lyons, Colorado. The two-day will be held on Father’s Day weekend, June 20-21, 2015 Artists looking for a unique opportunity to share their work with crowds … Continue reading
Dale Chihuly, “Colorado,” 2013, Collection Denver Botanic Gardens Photo by Scott Dressel-Martin/Denver Botanic Gardens “Colorado,” a new Dale Chihuly work of art is now on view in Denver Botanic Gardens’ Ellipse garden. The work has been added to the Gardens’ permanent collection through the generosity of private donors including Robert and Judi Newman, John and … Continue reading
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