ALLENSPARK Traditionally, photos of family, holidays, special events or monumental achievements are taken to freeze treasured moments in life to reflect upon, share with others or preserve for future generations. Sometimes, by contrast, it’s the more everyday, mundane, unexpected times that can bring warm memories, so why not invite a professional photographer to help … Continue reading
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY Creating fire is easy, yet understanding and learning to live with this friend and foe has never been easy; stopping fire is a dangerous, and often deadly, pursuit. Drawing on his experiences as an environmental historian, firefighter and life safety educator, author Einar Jensen presents Ancient Fire, Modern Fire: Understanding and Living … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund ROLLINSVILLE Michelle Northrup discovered dancing to help recover from muscular problems, but continues because of the joy of dancing, the connection with others, and a little light exercise. She now spends her free time helping mountain residents discover the fun of dancing. Her free swing dance lessons at the Stage Stop in … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund BLACK HAWK Driving past the casinos in Black Hawk, one would never suspect a respected, highly-sought-after tattoo artist is housed in a restored 1800-era Victorian home on Gregory Street. Make You Famous Tattoo Studio in the Mountain City Historic Park is the collaboration of three like-minded individuals, and built on the reputation … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – After an open application process and a full-evening interview session—during which candidates offered prepared answers to significant questions about their contribution ideas—nine directors were elected to the Estes Arts District’s first board. Claudia Farber, Craig Soderberg, Cydney Springer, Dawn Normali, Greg Miles, Karen McPherson, Lars Sage, Pat Nelson, and Mayor Bill Pinkham … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND Inspired by nature, artist Kay O’Neil’s commitment to detail, creative use of color and personal integrity to her craft is what gives her stained glass creations that “O’Neil Appeal.” Using a slew of talents—from drawing to an eye for color—she transforms each unique hand-drawn sketch into dynamic works of stained glass … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund GOLD HILL Gold Hill resident Joanne Cole never considered herself crafty, at least until she moved to Colorado and met Grandma Miller. Now known for her “Gold Hill Goo” balms and one-of-a-kind “Where Did You Get That Hat” hats, she gets “great satisfaction” from finishing and selling them, if only to be … Continue reading
Pending state vote, $24 million, 43,000 sq. ft. film center to be housed at hotel that inspired The Shining ESTES PARK – The historic Stanley Hotel has released overview plans for the Stanley Film Center, the world’s first horror themed museum, film archive and film production studio. The project has applied for an $11.5 million … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Join local authors Kay Turnbaugh and Lee Tillotson for a talk about their new book, “Rocky Mountain National Park Dining Room Girl: The Summer of 1926 at the Horseshoe Inn,” Oct. 15 at 7 p.m at the Nederland Community Library. The authors will share photos, including some never before published, and stories from … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND Anyone can paint, according to Cathy and Janis Carrithers, the mother-daughter owners of Your Creative Canvas. They say It’s just a matter of choosing what to paint, and how to do it and that’s where Your Creative Canvas steps in. Themes are built around each event while a trained artist walks … Continue reading
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