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
Category Archives: Arts
Estes Park seeks artists to paint utility boxes
ESTES PARK After a successful program in 2017 with five boxes transformed into unique works of art, the Town of Estes Park will continue working with artists to decorate utility boxes in 2018. The Town and its citizen committee, the Parks Advisory Board, in conjunction with the Estes Arts District, are seeking local artists to … Continue reading
Breast cancer the focus of two Colorado residents’ books
LYONS For two Boulder County authors, breast cancer made an indelible mark on each of their lives. Now, Jennifer Lynch and Cristina Trapani-Scott are each set to release books that explore their individual experiences as caregiver and survivor. They will be launching their books at Lyons Regional Library on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. … Continue reading
Denver Art Museum sole U.S. venue for ‘Degas: A Passion for Perfection’
Artistic evolution of masterful artist Edgar Degas revealed through more than 100 artworks DENVER The Denver Art Museum announced it will be the sole American venue for Degas: A Passion for Perfection, an exhibition showcasing prolific French artist Edgar Degas’ works from 1855 to 1906. The exhibition is presented and organized in association … Continue reading
‘Book of Mormon’ returns to Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets on sale February 5 at 10 a.m. – Performances June 13-July 1 DENVER Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played sold-out runs starting with the national tour launch in 2012 and return engagements in 2013 and 2015, returns for a limited engagement June 13-July 1 at The Ellie. Presented by the … Continue reading
EVRPD seeks submissions for public art display at Estes Valley Community Center
ESTES PARK Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, provider of numerous recreational and community activities in Estes Valley, is excited to announce our public art program for the Estes Valley Community Center. The new 70,000-square-foot, multigenerational facility is on track to open in late February. As part of the opening, EVRPD will hang in the … Continue reading
Community gathers to support injured climber
Benefit features TED Talk, film festival, auction, more ESTES PARK Handstands for Quinn, an evening of films, food, drinks and prizes, directly benefits Estes Park resident Quinn Brett, 37, to help in her recovery from a recent fall that left her paralyzed from the waist down. The event, Jan. 13 from 5-10:30 p.m., is designed … Continue reading
Clear Creek County, residents captured by local filmmaker
By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN An upcoming film festival at the Georgetown Heritage Center may have Greg Markle’s name on it, but the event is more of a nostalgic look back at Clear Creek County and its residents of the past 35 years. More than 500 locals can be seen playing various roles in Markle’s … Continue reading
Boo, hiss, cheer at annual historical society melodrama
By Jeffrey V. Smith DUMONT Get ready to heckle, boo, hiss, laugh and cheer for the local thespians on stage at the annual Mill Creek Valley Historical Society melodrama. Don’t worry, it’s encouraged. The group, which formed in the early 1980s to save the Dumont Schoolhouse, has been telling tales of good versus evil … Continue reading
Film Festival presents ‘out of the ordinary’ program
By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND It’s always fun to see a film shot in your hometown. The familiar settings provide a connection to the work, and the viewer can feel proud their local spot is on display. Nederland residents can experience that feeling for themselves at the inaugural Nederland Film Festival, Sept. 16-17, at the Backdoor … Continue reading