GILPIN COUNTY Every Saturday in November, the Gilpin Library presents a different classic, black and white film. “I Walked with a Zombie” (1943), kicks off the series Nov. 1. Despite the lurid title, the movie is a classy, brilliantly shot, meditative take on “Jane Eyre.” It was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Frances Dee, … Continue reading
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Estes Park theater group ‘casts a spell’ with three-act comedy
ESTES PARK The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company, known for performing high-quality, classical plays, presents John Van Druten’s three-act comedy, “Bell, Book and Candle,” Nov. 7-9 and 14-16, in the Studio Theatre at The Masonic Lodge of Estes Park. Established in 2008, the theatre company is a “very nonprofit” corporation formed to perform classical plays … Continue reading
Gilpin Arts gallery showcases ‘Fall Mountain Magic’
CENTRAL CITY Join Gilpin Arts in Central City for their Autumn show, “Fall Mountain Magic.” Four artists have been brought together to showcase a celebration of the changing of the seasons with their own style of expression through art. Robert Gray is a Colorado artist born in Denver. He paints in several mediums with a … Continue reading
LOCAL AUTHORS: Book imagines whimsical adventures for Jamestown residents, local wildlife
JAMESTOWN Author Sylvia Welner’s, “Welcome to Jimtown,” is an imagined expedition through the lives of the wildlife and people living in a real mountain town in Boulder County. Straddling the human-animal divide, the story takes the reader into the world of a group of wilderness animals, with Burnee, a Black Bear, assuming the role of … Continue reading
Boulder Open Studios features several mountain area artists
Chris Rice, Red Tree BOULDER COUNTY The 19th Annual Open Studios Fall Artist Tour, Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 11-12, features 125 local artists who graciously open their studios for visitors to ask questions, see a demonstration and buy locally produced artwork direct from the artist. It’s free to visit the studios, but maps are $12, … Continue reading
Metal sculptor creates art infused with humor
Gary Kragenbrink in his Central City studio Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY M etal sculptor Gary Kragenbrink thinks art should be fun. Fun to make, and fun to view. His quirky creatures made from found, re-purposed junk metal provide enjoyment for collectors and admirers while providing him a creative … Continue reading
Reel Mountain Theater – Sept. 26-Oct. 2
Reel Mountain Theater – Estes Park September 26-October 2, 2014 Leaving, Thursday, September 25: Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital rescued Winter. Winter’s surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate … Continue reading
Reel Mountain Theater – Sept. 12-18
Reel Mountain Theater – Estes Park September 12-18, 2014 Leaving, Thursday, September 11: No movies are leaving this week Movies Holding Over This Week: 50 To 1 (PG-13) A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. Based on the … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters present Centennial Celebration Paint Out and Show
Estes Park, Colo. – The Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters (RMPAP), in partnership with Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and The Rocky Mountain Conservancy, will hold a series of events to celebrate the national park’s centennial anniversary and commemorate the important role that artists played in the park’s early years. The special paint-out event, art … Continue reading
Central City Opera announces productions slated for 2015 festival
LA TRAVIATA by Giuseppe Verdi MAN OF LA MANCHA by Leigh, Darion & Wasserman THE PRODIGAL SON by Benjamin Britten THE BLIND by Lera Auerbach DON QUIXOTE AND THE DUCHESS by Joseph Bodin de Boismortier “After completing three years of experimentation and innovation, we are adjusting our strategy with the 2015 Festival to create a … Continue reading
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