All dates and times are subject to change.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Central City
PEAK TO PEAK CHORALE DINNER THEATER: “STRANDED AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD”
5/4 at Central City Elks Lodge. 6:30 p.m. $15-$30
Coal Creek Canyon

PEAK TO PEAK CHORALE DINNER THEATER: “STRANDED AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD”
5/6 at CCCIA Community Hall. 3 p.m. $10-$15. 31528 Hwy. 72.
Golden Gate Canyon

PEAK TO PEAK CHORALE DINNER THEATER: “STRANDED AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD”
5/12 at CCCIA Community Hall. 3 p.m. $10-$15. 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road.
Estes Park

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FACULTY CONCERT
6/3, 6/10, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, 9/2 at Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3 p.m. Donations. 465 Longs Peak Road. 970-586-4031. rockyridge.org

ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER FUN-DRAISER DINNER & MUSIC
5/7 at Dunraven Inn.5-7 p.m. $40. 2470 Hwy. 66. 303-449-1106. rockyridge.org

CRAFTS & FIBER

Gilpin County
MOJITO CREEK
365 S. Beaver Creek Road • 970-302-0606 • mojitocreek.com
5/10-13 Finnabair Retreat. SOLD OUT
5/12 Sat. Morning w/Finnabair 9 a.m. $150
5/12 Sat. Afternoon w/Finnabair 2 p.m. $150

POTTERY CLASS: VASES & FLOWER POTS W/STEVE BRIGGS
Wednesdays through 5/23 at Gilpin County Community Center. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $135-$155.
Saturdays through 5/26 at Gilpin County Community Center. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $135-$155. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-582-1453. gilpinrecreation.com

POTTERY CLASS: HAND-BUILDING BIG W/GABRIELLE GEWIRTZ
Thursdays through 5/24 at Gilpin County Community Center. 5:30-8 p.m. $135-$155.

STITCHERS GET-TOGETHER
5/3, 5/17, 6/7, 6/21 at Gilpin County Community Center. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free-$5. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-582-1453. gilpinrecreation.com

Coal Creek Canyon
COAL CREEK CANYON NEEDLERS
5/9, 5/23 at Coal Creek Coffee. 6-8 p.m. Free. 30509 Hwy. 72. coalcreekcoffeeshop.com

Nederland
NEDKNITS
5/8, 6/13 at Nederland Community Library, 1-3 p.m. Free. nederlandareaseniors.org

Allenspark
STITCH ‘N RIPPERS QUILTERS
Mondays at New Covenant Church. 1-5 p.m. Free. 1423 C.R. 84. 303-747-2593. newcovenant-churchap.com/stitch-n-ripper

WARPED WEAVERS
Tuesdays at Kelley House. 8:30 a.m. Free. 18720 Hwy. 7. hilltopguild.com

Lyons
ART-4-ART TRADING CARDS
5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18 at Lyons Regional Library. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. 405 Main St. 303-823-5165. lyons.colibraries.org

SEASONAL FLORAL DESIGN
7/24 at Lyons Farmette. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $125. 4121 Ute Hwy. lyonsfarmette.com

WOOL DAY-A LOCAL RETREAT
7/22 at Lyons Farmette. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $225. 4121 Ute Hwy. lyonsfarmette.com

Estes Park
ESTES VALLEY QUILT GUILD
5/9, 6/13, 7/11 at Good Samaritan Village. 6:30 p.m. $10-$35. 1901 Ptarmigan Trail.
5/24, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25 at Makerspace in Estes Valley Library. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 970-586-4209. evqg.blogspot.com

ESTES PARK AREA WEAVERS GUILD
5/24, 9/27 at Estes Valley Library. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 970-962-4011.
Wednesdays Fiber Project Social at Weavers Attic in Old Church Shops. 1 p.m. Free.
Saturdays, Sundays Weaving Demonstrations at The Weavers Attic in Old Church Shops. 1-3 p.m. Free. 157 W. Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-2978.

ESTES PARK WOOL MARKET & FIBER FESTIVAL
6/7-10 at Estes Park Events Complex.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 1209 Manford Ave. estesparkeventscomplex.com

ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
660 Community Dr. • 970-586-8191 • evrpd.com
Mondays Arts & Crafts. 9 a.m.-noon. $.

FACE OF FIBER IN THE ROCKIES EXHIBIT
6/5-7/14 at Art Center of Estes Park. 517 Big Thompson Ave. #245. fiberartsep.com

FACE OF FIBER IN THE ROCKIES RECEPTION & AWARDS
6/8 at Art Center of Estes Park. 5-8 p.m. 517 Big Thompson Ave. #245. fiberartsep.com

THE STITCHIN’ DEN
165 Virginia Dr. • 970-577-8210 • thestitchinden.com
5/3, 5/17, 6/7, 6/21 Beginning to Knit Class.
1-3 p.m. $20.
5/7 Toe -Up Socks. 2-4 p.m. $60.
5/10, 5/24, 6/14, 6/28 Beginning Crochet Class. 1-3 p.m. $20.
5/10, 6/14 Beginning Quilting. 1-3 p.m. $20.
5/24, 6/22 Quilting Beyond Basics. 1-3 p.m. $20.
5/19, 6/23, 7/21, 8/25, 9/22 Building in Lace Shawl Class. 10 a.m.-noon. $60
5/27, 6/24 Block of the Month Class. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $60
5/20 Building in Lace Class. 2-4 p.m. $60
5/21 Toe -Up Socks. 1:30-4:30 p.m. $60.
6/4 Toe -Up Socks. 2-3 p.m. $60.

TRAIL RIDGE QUILTERS
Tuesdays Estes Park Medical Center. 1 p.m. Free. 555 Prospect Ave. 970-324-7805. @TrailRidgeQuilters

DANCE & FASHION

Idaho Springs
MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE
Wednesdays through 5/23 at Clear Creek Rec. Center. 7:15 p.m. $72. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

Gilpin County
CARDIO DANCE
Fridays at Gilpin County Recreation Center. 9:30 a.m. $7.25-$9.25. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. gilpinrecreation.com

Nederland
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING
Mondays at Nederland Community Center. 7-9 p.m. $5. 750 Hwy. 72. 303-748-8405. nederlandco.org/community-center

SOUL SWEAT/PLANET MOTION
Wednesdays at Nederland Community Center. 6-7 p.m. $12. 750 Hwy. 72. 720-273-8399. nederlandco.org/community-center

Fourmile Canyon
SO, WE KNOW WE CAN DANCE
5/6, 6/3 at Salina School House. 4-5:30 p.m. $10. 536 Gold Run Road. soweknowwecandance.com

Sunshine Canyon
THE STARHOUSE
3476 Sunshine Canyon • 303-245-8452 • thestarhouse.net
Mondays Guided/Contact Improv Technique & Exploration. 5:30-7 p.m. $12-$15.
Wednesdays Immediate/Advanced Contemporary Ballet. 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $12-$15.
Wednesdays Immediate/Advanced Modern Movement. 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $12-$15.
Fridays Immediate/Advanced Modern Movement. 9-10:30 a.m. $12-$15.

Allenspark
SQUARE DANCE W/SAGE GROUSE
5/27 at The Old Gallery. 7-9 p.m. $5-$10.
14863 Hwy. 7. 303-747-2906. theoldgallery.org

Estes Park
ADULT JAZZ DANCE SESSION 2
Wednesdays through 5/23 Estes Valley Community Center. 1-2 p.m. & 2:15-3:15 p.m. $48/session. 660 Community Dr. 970-586-8191. evrpd.com

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE
5/ 19, 6/16 at Estes Park Yoga. 4-6 p.m. $10. 145 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-3254. estesparkyoga.com

WEST COAST SWING NIGHT
Tuesdays through 5/29 at Elkins Distilling Company. $7. 1825 North Lake Ave. 970-480-1848. elkinsdistilling.com

FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY

Idaho Springs
FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT: “PADDINGTON 2”
5/11 at Idaho Springs Public Library. 5 p.m. Free. www2.youseemore.com/clearcreeklibrary

Nederland
BACKDOOR THEATRE
750 Hwy. 72 • 303-258-0188 • thebackdoortheatre.org
Fridays, Saturdays Feature Film Screening, 7 p.m. $3-$6. thebackdoortheatre.org

Estes Park
HISTORIC PARK THEATRE
130 Moraine Ave. • 970-586-8904 • historicparktheatre.com
Mondays-Sundays Feature Film Screenings. Various Times. $.

REEL MOUNTAIN THEATRE
543 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-4227 • reelmountain.com
Mondays-Sundays Feature Film Screenings. Various Times. $.

FINE ART & GALLERY EVENTS

Central City
“SPRING FEVER” ART SHOW
5/5-6/30 at the Visitor Center Showcase Gallery.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 103 Eureka St. 303-582-3345. gilpinarts.org

GILPIN ARTS 71ST ANNUAL JURIED SHOW
Daily 5/25-8/10 at Washington Hall. 10 a.m. Free. 117 Eureka St. 303-582-5952. gilpinlibrary.org

Gilpin County
“WILD IMAGINARIUM” BY ARTIST HEATHER CARR
Tuesdays-Saturdays through 5/31 at Gilpin County Library. 9 a.m.-close. Free. 15131 Hwy. 119. 303-582-5777. gilpinlibrary.org

Coal Creek Canyon
WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS
Thursdays Kathy Bremers class at CCCIA Community Hall. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $15. 31528 Hwy. 72. 303-815-3255. cccparkandrec.org

Nederland
SALTO COFFEE WORKS/CLOCK TOWER COLLECTIVE
112 E. 2nd St. • 303-258.3537 • saltocoffeeworks.com
5/4 First Friday w/Dusty & Artists the Windy Brothers. 5-9 p.m. Free.
6/1 First Friday w/Eric Stone & Artist Annette Croughwell. 5-9 p.m. Free.

HIGH PEAKS ART FESTIVAL, 18TH ANNUAL
6/23-24 at Nederland Visitor Center Parking Lot.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. highpeaksartfestival.com

Lyons
LYONS TOWN HALL ART SHOW
432 5th Ave., Lyons • 303-823-6622 • lyonscolorado.com
through 7/13 “Four Seasons Spring Show” Exhibit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

POPPIES SIP N’ PAINT
5/10 at Western Stars Gallery. 6-8 p.m. $35. 160 E. Main St. 303-747-3818. westernstarsgallerystudio.com

Estes Park
ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK
517 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-5882 • artcenterofestes.com
6/15-16 “Diving into Watercolor Wax Batik” Class.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. $157.50-$175.
6/19-20 “Watercolor Adventure” Class. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $157.50-$175.
6/23 “Beginning Professional Colored Pencil” Class. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $31.50-$35.

ART MARKET OF ESTES PARK, 19TH ANNUAL
5/26-28 at Bond Park. TBD. Free. 170 MacGregor Ave. 970-586-5882. artcenterofestes.com

ASPEN & EVERGREEN GALLERY
356 E. Elkhorn Ave. • 970-586-4355 • aspenandevergreen.com
5/4 First Friday & Samarita’s Purse Clean Water Project Silent Auction. 5-8 p.m. Free.

EARTHWOOD ARTISANS GALLERY SOCIAL & GUEST ARTIST
5/4, 6/1 at Earthwood Artisans Gallery. 360 East Elkhorn Ave. earthwoodgalleries.com

FIRST FRIDAY ART CELEBRATION
5/4, 6/1 Artists Gabrielle Gewirtz & Karen Barnett w/Musicians Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie at Earthwood Collections. 5-8 p.m. Free. 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-577-8100. earthwoodgalleries.com

FIRST FRIDAY! ART GROOVE ART GALLERY WALK
5/4, 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 9/7 at various locations. 5-8 p.m. Free. estesartsdistrict.org

GLITZY GLASS WINE & BEER GLASS PAINTING
6/8, 7/13, 8/10 at The Barrel. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 251 Moraine Ave. $. thebarrel.beer

LE PAINTED GRAPE WINE & BEER GLASS PAINTING
6/13, 7/11, 8/8 at The Barrel. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 251 Moraine Ave. $. thebarrel.beer

MONDAY ARTISANS MARKET
Mondays 6/4-8/27 at George Hix Riverside Plaza. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 970-586-6838.

SIP & PAINT CLASS
Fridays, Saturdays Murphy’s Resort. 7-9 p.m. $35. 1650 Big Thompson Ave. 970-480-2955. murphysresort.com

SKETCHBOOK JOURNALING: WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE & WONDER IN WATERCOLOR
6/7-8 at Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $144-$160. 1895 Fall River Road. 970-586-0108. rmconservancy.org

LITERARY EVENTS & BOOK CLUBS

Idaho Springs
IDAHO SPRINGS LIBRARY
219 14th Ave. • www2.youseemore.com/clearcreeklibrary
5/21 Book Group: “Where the Water Goes.” 6 p.m. Free.

Gilpin County
GILPIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
15131 Hwy. 119 • 303-582-5777 • gilpinlibrary.org
5/2 Wednesday Lunch Book Club: “Boys in the Boat.” Noon. Free.
5/8 Tuesday Evening Book Club: “The Muralist.” 6:30-8 p.m. Free.

Coal Creek Canyon
COAL CREEK BOOK CLUB
5/3, 6/7 at Coal Creek Coffee. 6:30 p.m. Free. 30509 Hwy. 72. Free

Nederland
MOUNTAIN MIDLIFE BOOK GROUP: ‘ONE THOUSAND WHITE WOMEN: THE JOURNALS OF MAY DODD’
5/10, 6/14 at Nederland Public Library. 6:30 p.m. Free. 303-258-0799. meetup.com/Mountain-Midlife-Social-Group

Allenspark
BOOK CLUB
5/11, 6/8 at The Old Gallery, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. 14863 Hwy. 7. 303-747-2906. theoldgallery.org

Lyons
ACTIVE ADULT 50+ BOOK CLUB
5/17, 6/21 at Walt Self Center. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. 355 Railroad Ave. 303-823-8250. townoflyons.com

ALL AGES STORY TIME & CRAFT
Wednesdays at Lyons Regional Library. 10:30 a.m. Free. 405 Main St. 303-823-5165. lyonsregional-library.org

Estes Park
FRIDAY BOOK CLUB
6/22 at Estes Valley Library. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 335 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-8116. estesvalleylibrary.org

JANE PARNELL: AUTHOR OF ‘OFF TRAIL – FINDING MY WAY HOME IN THE COLORADO ROCKIES’
5/17 at Estes Valley Library. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 335 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-8116. estesvalleylibrary.org

NEWCOMER’S MORNING BOOK CLUB
5/7 at Estes Valley Library. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 335 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-8116. estesvalleylibrary.org

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES

Idaho Springs
VISITOR CENTER HERITAGE MUSEUM
2060 Miner St. • 303-567-4382 • historicidahosprings.com
Mondays-Sundays Museum Open. Free.

ARGO GOLD MILL & TUNNEL
2350 Riverside Dr. • 303-567-2421 • historicargotours.com
Thursdays-Mondays Museum & Tours. 10 a.m.-
3 p.m., $14-$22.

THE UNDERHILL MUSEUM
1414 Miner St. • 303-567-4709 • historicidahosprings.com
Saturdays-Sundays Museum Open. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Central City
COEUR D’ALENE MINE SHAFT HOUSE
5/26 Open for Season. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

GILPIN HISTORY MUSEUM
5/26 Open for Season. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

GILPIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS
Tuesdays-Sundays at Teller House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6.
Tuesdays-Sundays at Central City Opera House.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6.
Tuesdays-Sundays at Thomas House Museum.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6. gilpinhistory.org

Nederland
GILLASPIE HOUSE MUSEUM
2 N. Bridge St. • 303-258-3082
Saturdays, Sundays 6/1-9/30 Museum Open. Noon-4 p.m.

‘HARD ROCK MINING, HARD WORK’ PRESENTATION
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 5/27-10/29 at Nederland Mining Museum. 2 p.m. Free. 200 N. Bridge St. bouldercounty.org/open-space

NEDERLAND MINING MUSEUM
200 N. Bridge St. • bouldercounty.org/open-space
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 5/27-10/29 Museum Open. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Fourmile Canyon
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18 at James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum. 11 a.m. Free. 6352 Fourmile Canyon Dr. bouldercounty.org

Lyons
HISTORY TALK: “LYONS & IRVING HALE”
5/12 at Lyons Redstone Museum. 4:30-6 p.m. Free. 340 High St. 303-823-5271. lyonsredstonemuseum.com

LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM
340 High St. • 303-823-5271 • lyonsredstonemuseum.com
Saturdays Museum Open. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Donations.
Sundays Museum Open. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Donations.

Estes Park
ENOS MILLS CABIN MUSEUM
6760 Hwy. 7 • 970-586-4706 • enosmills.com
Daily Museum Open by Appointment. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10-$20.

ESTES PARK MUSEUM
200 4th St. • 970-586-6256 • estes.org/museum
Fridays-Saturdays Museum Open. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
Sundays Museum Open. 1-4 p.m. Free.

HISTORIC FALL RIVER HYDROPLANT
1754 Fish Hatchery Road • 970-586-6256 • estes.org/museum
Tuesdays-Sundays 5/29-9/2 Museum Open.
1-4 p.m. $.

MACGREGOR RANCH MUSEUM
180 MacGregor Lane • 970-586-3749 • macgregorranch.org
Tuesdays-Saturdays 5/26-9/3 Museum Open.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5

STAGE & THEATER

Silver Plume
“THE LADY OR THE DEVIL” A MUSICAL MELODRAMA
7/3 at George Downing Playhouse. 6 p.m. $15-$35. 303-569-2023. silverplu.me

WRITING
Nederland
NEDERLAND AREA SENIORS WRITING LIFE STORIES GROUP
5/9, 5/23, 6/13, 6/27 at Nederland Community Library. 1 p.m. Free. 303-258-0799. nederlandareaseniors.org

NEDERLAND AREA SENIORS WRITING SKILLS GROUP
5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18 at Nederland Community Library. 1p.m. Free. 303-258-0799. nederlandareaseniors.org

Allenspark
MEMOIR WRITING CLASS
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 at The Old Gallery. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. $. 14863 Hwy. 7. theoldgallery.org

Lyons
WORD WEDNESDAYS W/KAYANN SHORT
5/2, 6/6 at Lyons Regional Library. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 405 Main St. 303-823-5165. lyonsregionallibrary.org

©Originally published in the May 2018 issue of the MMAC Monthly