By George Watson ALLENSPARK The Old Gallery in Allenspark hosts a workshop, Aug. 23, focusing on learning two geometric shapes, the square and rectangle, which will be used to make a beaded bracelet. Bead artist Wendy Ellsworth leads the class. The techniques taught to participants include the basic gourd (peyote) stitch and the herringbone stitch. … Continue reading
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State Poet Laureate reads, signs book in Estes Park
ESTES PARK Poet David Mason of Colorado Springs, Colorado’s poet laureate, visits Estes Park for a poetry reading and book signing, Aug. 25. Mason is an accomplished poet and co-director of the creative writing program at Colorado College. A teacher and editor, Mason was born and raised in Bellingham, Washington. He earned a BA from … Continue reading
Learn basics of gourd art, pine needle weaving
ALLENSPARK Learn the basics of gourd art including gourd preparation, how to use gourd dyes and a variety of other techniques, Aug. 30, at The Old Gallery in Allenspark. Students receive written instructions as well as personal, one-on-one class instruction to leave with a finished gourd. The August class, conducted by Vicki Dyas, is called … Continue reading
Allenspark’s Hilltop Guild supports community with crafts
By Jennifer Pund ALLENSPARK The Hilltop Guild in Allenspark is not a club, it’s not a society and it’s not a commercial venture. It is a productive, creative association of residents returning the fruits of their labor to areas in need within the greater Allenspark community. What started in the 1930s as a gathering of … Continue reading
Popular John Denver tribute supports local groups
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK In an ongoing effort to keep the music and spirit of John Denver alive, Estes Park’s “Cowboy” Brad Fitch and The TropiCowboy Band present their 11th annual John Denver Tribute Concert, Aug. 30, at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds. High energy bluegrass band Chain Station opens the show. The concert, … Continue reading
Dynamite Days returns to downtown Idaho Springs, Aug. 16
By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS With another season of rock blasting at the Twin Tunnels expansion project, not to mention a rich history of mining, it was an easy decision to bring Dynamite Days back to the streets of Idaho Springs this year. The free, family-friendly outdoor music and street festival, returning for its … Continue reading
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