By Jennifer Pund PEAK TO PEAK Attracting members across the Front Range, The Peak to Peak Chorale provides a place for the rural residents of Gilpin and neighboring counties a place to celebrate what they love: singing with others. The group begins rehearsals, Sept. 16, for its annual holiday and spring performances. Every Wednesday evening … Continue reading
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‘Inspiring’ Gilpin Clay Studio art tour highlight
By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY The entrance to the Gilpin County Recreation Center is more lively this summer as students and artists with the Gilpin Clay Studio have been busy creating pieces for a new Sculpture Garden. The studio offers a friendly atmosphere, mutual inspiration and high level of education as well as freedom to … Continue reading
Original play brings area history to life on stage
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK Barb Boyer Buck used to hate history. The subject went unappreciated and seemed irrelevant until she began reviving Estes Park’s past with features in the local paper. The experience taught her how the lessons of history can help folks today, because, she says, “people really haven’t changed all that … Continue reading
The Heart, adventure and dream of Man Of La Mancha comes to Central City Opera through Aug. 9
Denver, CO (July 16, 2015) – Central City Opera (CCO) continues its 2015 Summer Festival on Saturday, July 18 with the opening of the Tony award-winning musical Man of La Mancha in the intimate and historic 550-seat Central City Opera House located at 124 Eureka St. in Central City, CO. Man of La Mancha plays … Continue reading
Central City Opera’s 2015 festival features four extraordinary stories
CENTRAL CITY – Central City Opera’s 2015 Festival runs July 11 through August 9 and features four extraordinary stories spanning the genres of opera and musical theater. All four productions will be performed in Central City and this summer’s two one-act operas will also be presented on the road in Colorado. The 2015 Festival begins … Continue reading
New director brings Sondheim revue to Old Gallery
By Jeffrey V. Smith ALLENSPARK Allenspark Performing Arts Company’s new artistic director, Danielle Hermon Wood, loves music. Beginning in elementary school in Rochester, NY, she’s followed that passion and ultimately created a life filled with performance credits in opera and musical theater from all over the U.S. She’s also been a featured soloist in Japan … Continue reading
Estes Park’s Fiber Affair biggest fest in West
ESTES PARK Each June, families, knitters and animal enthusiasts attend the free Estes Park Fiber Affair and Wool Market to find all kinds of great things and more. This year’s 25th anniversary event, held at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, continues to be the largest fiber fest in the West. Attendees can also enjoy a … Continue reading
Fiber artist creates hand-painted yarn, garments
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK If anyone any single person can sum up the spirit of Estes Park’s annual Fiber Affair, it’s Neota Designs owner Deb Coombs. Not only does she craft original designs, clothes and accessories from wool and mohair yarn, she makes the hand-painted and dyed yarn for others to do the … Continue reading
Oratorio Society celebrates Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial with music
By Doug Fox ESTES PARK The Oratorio Society of Estes Park will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park with two musical compositions commissioned especially for its June 12th (7:00 p.m.) and June 13th (2:00 p.m.) concerts. “Rocky Mountain Majesty” is an exciting orchestral work by noted Estes Park composer Jerry Brubaker. “Wilderness … Continue reading
Denver Film Society, Red Rocks announce 2015 Film On The Rocks schedule
Denver, CO – Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues announced the line-up for the 2015 edition of Film on the Rocks (FOTR). Presented by Pepsi, the 16th season includes nine events throughout the summer. Each film is preceded by a live concert and local comedian, courtesy of Comedy Works. “Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start to Summer … Continue reading