By George Watson GEORGETOWN Mark Morris brings his “Django in Georgetown” event back to the Georgetown Heritage Center, Sept. 22, to continue his effort to introduce Gypsy jazz to new audiences in a traditional folk manner. This time, the concert features Joscho Stephan, a guitar virtuoso who is also a master of the unique style … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND It’s always fun to see a film shot in your hometown. The familiar settings provide a connection to the work, and the viewer can feel proud their local spot is on display. Nederland residents can experience that feeling for themselves at the inaugural Nederland Film Festival, Sept. 16-17, at the Backdoor … Continue reading
By Doug Fox ESTES PARK It’s pageantry, patriotism, spirit and spectacle all wrapped into one fabulous weekend, Sept. 7-10, at the Estes Park Fairgrounds. The Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival marks its 41st anniversary with this year’s performances and displays. Tattoo Estes kicks things off at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 7, with bagpipe and military bands … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Here on Earth, water is life. If you want to live, you need it, and if you want to live well, it needs to be clean. Despite billions of marketing dollars spent by spring water companies around the world saying otherwise, one of the purest known sources—by far—is located on … Continue reading
September 2-3 Estes Park Alpaca Market The 18th Annual Estes Park Alpaca Market, Sept. 2-3, at the Estes Park Fairgrounds in Barn W is free for the public, and provides a chance to meet alpacas and see products made using their fiber. Vendors sell a variety of products including raw fiber, yarns, sweaters, socks, scarves, … Continue reading
All dates, times & prices are subject to change SILVER PLUME Bread Bar 1010 Main St., Silver Plume • http://www.breadbarsp.com • Sept. 22: Sharkk Heartt, 8pm, free GEORGETOWN Alpine Restaurant & Bar 1106 Rose St., Georgetown • alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com • Sept. 9 & 23: Tony Rosario, 5pm, free • Sept. 29: Donna S-Scheer, 5pm, free • … Continue reading
All dates, times & prices are subject to change GEORGETOWN • Sept. 4: Georgetown Farmers Market, Strauss Park, 10am-5pm, free • Sept. 28: Wine Jelly Workshop w/CSU Master Gardeners, Georgetown Heritage Center, 6pm, $ • Thursdays: Mussels Mania, Troia’s Café, 5pm, $ • Fridays: Prime Rib Special, Troia’s Café, 5pm, $ • Sundays: Family Night, … Continue reading
All dates, times & prices are subject to change FESTIVALS/SPECIAL EVENTS Silver Plume • Sept. 9: Cemetery Clean-Up, Silver Plume Cemetery, 10am, free Georgetown • Sept. 3: Gold Rush Duck Race, 6th Street, 11am-2pm, $5-$20 • Sept. 30-Oct. 1 & Oct. 7-8: Pumpkin Festival at the Train, Georgetown Loop Railroad, 10am-3:50pm, $ Dumont • Sept. … Continue reading
All dates, times & prices are subject to change CLASSICAL MUSIC Gilpin County Wednesdays: Peak to Peak Chorale of Gilpin County Practice, Gilpin County Library, 7pm, $ Allenspark • Sept. 30: Takács Quartet, The Old Gallery, 5-8pm, $ Estes Park • Sept. 3: Music in the Mountains Faculty Concert, Rocky Ridge Music Center Concert Hall, … Continue reading
Professor Tom Huber ESTES PARK Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden viewed Colorado as the next best place for mining and resource development for the United States following the Civil War. His well-known survey created during the 1870s was intended to hasten that process. Tom Huber, Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, selected … Continue reading
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