ESTES PARK Nothing says spring in the mountains like the Estes Park Duck Race, an event that welcomes visitors from across the county to cheer 6,000 rubber ducks as they float down the Fall River to the finish line. The annual Noon Rotary Club Duck Race is more than a spring festival, as it raises … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund IDAHO SPRINGS When Peg Wittmann’s 25-foot bright-yellow and brown food truck is parked at events, it can’t be missed. Nor should it be. Her popular Sunshine Express cuisine has allowed her to build a following in the Clear Creek County area that she is now bringing to her new brick-and-mortar location in … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK The needs of a non-profit and Estes Park officials’ goal to enhance visitor offerings and have a vacant lot generate tax dollars again have allowed a couple’s business dreams to come true. The Barrel, to be located in the middle of downtown on Elkhorn Avenue, will feature 60 taps … Continue reading
Festivals/Special Events April 1 • Coffee with the Chief – Happy Trails Café (NED) • Easter Egg Hunt & Egg Dive – Gilpin Community Center (GC) April 3 • Easter Egg Dying – Georgetown Community Center (GT) April 4 • Easter Egg Hunt – Werlin Park/Forster’s Place (GT) • Eggmania – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) … Continue reading
April 1 • First Wednesday Music Club – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Matt Turk – Gold Hill Store & Café (GH) • Matthew “The Kilted Man” Gurnsey – The Tavern at Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) April 2 • Open Mic Night – Da Rivuh Restaurant (IS) • Jim Bradford Band – Jamestown … Continue reading
Classical Music April 4 • Estes Park Music Festival: Peggy Lyon & Gregory Dufford – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) April 18 • Peak to Peak Concert No. 8: Student Recital – Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church (EP) April 19 • Estes Park Music Festival: Estes Valley Chamber Singers Season Finale – Stanley Hotel … Continue reading
April 1 • Coffee with the Chief, Wine & Words – Happy Trails Café (NED) • Murder Mystery Dinner – Lyons Fork (LY) • Community Cupboard Food Bank Distribution – Old Gallery Cabin (AP) • Bugs and Brews (Fly Tying) – Estes Park Feed & Supply (EP) • Coffee-Chat with the Mayor – Estes Park … Continue reading
Lock in the longest season in Colorado at the lowest prices ARAPAHOE BASIN, Colo. – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) released its Spring ‘15 Pass, 2015-16 Season Pass and Elevation 3 Pass pricing. The ski area with the longest season in Colorado will offer three pass options with NO BLACKOUT DATES, allowing snowsports enthusiasts to … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – The Stanley Film Festival produced by the Denver Film Society and presented by Chiller, announced its Closing Night film, Festival lineup and the 2015 Master of Horror. The Festival will close out with The Final Girls. The film, directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, is the story of a young woman grieving the loss … Continue reading
April 3 ‘Dancing Colors’ opening reception Art Center of Estes Park hosts an opening reception for Linda C. Palmer’s “Dancing Colors” exhibition, April 3, 5-7 p.m. Palmer is a versatile artist whose artwork celebrates “the beauty God has given to us through nature.” Palmer expresses her impressions through drawings and paintings, using the mediums of … Continue reading
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