Central City Opera Guild hosts an entertaining evening of cocktails, dinner and a glimpse of the 2015 Central City Opera Festival on Thursday, Feb. 26. Monies raised will support Guild efforts to assist Central City Opera with historic preservation, education, cultural and social events, and fund raising. The 2015 Opera Teaser offers a taste of … Continue reading
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Stanley Film Festival returns to Estes Park April 30-May 3
The Denver Film Society Announces Hotel and Ticket packages are on sale for the Stanley Film Festival Set at the notoriously haunted and historic Stanley Hotel, inspiration for Stephen King’s THE SHINING, the Stanley Film Festival (SFF) showcases the best in classic and contemporary horror cinema in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. Presented by NBC Universal’s … Continue reading
Author’s latest ties together lifetime of observations
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
Art on the Green announces open call for entries for 2nd annual Lyons festival
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
Stitchers find friendship, distraction-free work place
Gilpin Stitchers at a Gilpin Community Center Get-Together Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY The regulars at the Gilpin Stitchers Get Together are a reliable bunch. At 8:30 a.m. on the first and third—and sometimes fifth—Thursday of every month, a group of, organized, productive and dedicated women can be seen quilting, … Continue reading
Empire artist’s unique, hand-carved Santas popular with collectors
Daryl Boone’s Santas evolved from wood spirit carvings. By Jeffrey V. Smith EMPIRE It’s important to know Daryl Boone makes custom furniture, mats and frames artwork, paints signs and like to undertake many other creative endeavors, otherwise you might think all he does is carve wooden Santas. The Empire-based artist and proprietor of Glenbrook Gift … Continue reading
Craft fairs offer local, hand-crafted gift options
Joanne Cole creates one-of-a-kind hats and her special Gold Hill Goo salve. By Jennifer Pund PEAK TO PEAK Holiday craft fairs are the perfect place to find unique, one-of-a-kind and hand-crafted gifts for anyone, including yourself. They are also one of the best, and sometimes only, places to support your community’s artists and crafts-people. By … Continue reading
Classical series brings top musicians to elevation
Stanley Hotel Concert Hall By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK For 39 years, the Estes Park Music Festival has transformed its small Colorado hometown from an attraction for mountain adventure into a destination for musical exploration. The music festival, featuring Colorado’s finest musicians, provides community members elevated cultural events without having to leave town while … Continue reading
Central City Opera Guild presents 38th Annual L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour and Boutique
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Central City Opera Guild’s 38th Annual L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour and Boutique returns this holiday season to Cherry Hills Village and features five magnificent homes in the Glenmoor Country Club neighborhood. This much anticipated two-day walking tour is Nov. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This popular … Continue reading
‘Wild Light’ photographer speaks, signs book at museum
Drama at Bear Lake, Erik Stensland By Doug Fox ESTES PARK “It’s vast, it’s gorgeous, it’s magnificent and really unexplored by most people,” is the way photographer Erik Stensland of Estes Park describes Rocky Mountain National Park. To mark the park’s 100th anniversary next year, Stensland has authored a book featuring many of his amazing … Continue reading
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