Story & Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith ALLENSPARK Eagle Plume’s Indian Trading Post owners Dayton Raben and his wife, Ann Strange Owl, have been working at the popular roadside store so long, they believe they’ve “become part of the building.” The couple have been at the shop long enough for it to feel like forever, … Continue reading
The Colorado Day celebration includes free admission on August 1 at the History Colorado Community Museums PUEBLO In honor of Colorado’s 141st birthday, History Colorado’s Community Museums throughout the state will be celebrating Colorado history on August 1st. Join us for fun hands-on ways to celebrate Colorado’s wild, colorful, historical, traditional and modern culture. On … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND Nederland is a much more colorful town thanks to Heather Taylor. The passionate artist—known for her bold, playful representations of animals, musicians, nudes and landscapes—has left her mark on the town and the many venues displaying her work. Taylor’s vivid and whimsical art can be seen all around town. There’s a … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Joel Estes will introduce you to Estes family members as they contribute in the building of the nation in this American experience. “Cousin Estes” is a musical docudrama that explores the roots and historic contribution of the Estes family from Italy and Scotland through 1875, and then beyond the grave by the ghost … Continue reading
WINTER PARK The Town of Winter Park will be holding a ribbon cutting celebration this Thursday, June 22 to commemorate the spectacular new Hideaway Park Stage located in the heart of downtown Winter Park. As part of the festivities, Colorado’s own beloved Big Head Todd & The Monsters will play a free concert from 6-8 … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund GEORGETOWN Kim Vessy-Landowski had been making scented candles for years, but when she began making lotion candles as a way to comfort her mother, she ended up stumbling onto a new business venture. Her experiments with various concoctions to help with her mom’s chronically cold and cracked feet, ended up leading to … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Rocky Mountain National Park welcomes Trident Winds Woodwind Trio from the Navy Band Northwest for a special Memorial Day Weekend evening program at 7 p.m., May 27, at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Navy Band Northwest’s Woodwind Trio, “Trident Winds,” performs for official military ceremonies and receptions, as well as public concerts and … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Learning about history is often seen as dull, boring and without relevance. Not in the mountain towns of Colorado’s Front Range. While the region’s communities have evolved since their founding, many still display obvious evidence of, and strong connections to, their past identities—which around here is either hard rock mining or tourism. To … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY The Gilpin Arts 70th Annual Juried Art Show, the oldest continuously running annual juried art show in Colorado, takes place in one of the state’s most unique galleries, June 3-Aug. 6. The exhibition of more than 88 mostly Colorado artists at the historic Washington Hall gallery, as well as … Continue reading
Chaplin, Lloyd, Keaton, Fairbanks and classic tales shown during weekly series BOULDER Colorado Chautauqua Association, the steward of the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark, invites audiences to step back in time and enjoy an only-at-Chautauqua experience from a bygone era during its 32nd annual Silent Film Series. Classic and beloved stories and silver screen stars … Continue reading
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