FESTIVALS/SPECIAL EVENTS Grand County • April 23: Monster Energy Spring Splash, Winter Park Resort, 8am, $20 Georgetown • April 14: Easter-Egg Dyeing, Georgetown Community Center, 3:30pm, free • April 15: Easter Egg Hunt, Georgetown Ballfield & Foster’s Park, 10:30am, free • April 29: Railroad & Mining Tours Open For Season, Georgetown Loop Railroad, 9am, $ … Continue reading
Mountain Arts Calendar – April 2017
CLASSICAL MUSIC Georgetown • April 1: “Sounds of Spring” – Georgetown Musicale and Friends, Georgetown Heritage Center, 7pm, free • April 2: Central City Opera Youth Program presents “How the West Was Sung,” Georgetown Heritage Center, 2pm, $ • April 8: Devil Moon Series: Erin Palmer & Light Racket, Georgetown Heritage Center, 7pm, $ Central … Continue reading
Mountain Music Calendar – April 2017
SILVER PLUME Bread Bar 1010 Main St., Silver Plume • http://www.breadbarsp.com • April 8: Patrick Dethlefs & Paul DeHaven, 6:30pm, free • April 14: Jacob Metcalf, 6:30pm, free • April 29: Jeff Cramer, 6:30pm, free GEORGETOWN Alpine Restaurant & Bar 1106 Rose St., Georgetown • alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com • April 1 & 28: Tony Rosario, 4:30pm, free … Continue reading
‘Clean Up Clear Creek’ and Georgetown Lake, April 30
GEORGETOWN Kick off the spring by giving back to your mountain community and showing your love to one of our most precious resources. Join volunteers and help “Clean Up Clear Creek” in Georgetown on April 30. Clean Up Clear Creek (and Georgetown Lake) volunteers are asked to arrive at 10 a.m. at City Park on … Continue reading
Rooftop Rodeo tickets available beginning April 4
An Estes Park Centennial Celebration The Town of Estes Park and Estes Park Western Heritage, Inc. are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2017 Rooftop Rodeo will be available for purchase beginning Tuesday, April 4, at noon. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.rooftoprodeo.com, or in person at the Estes Park Event Center, which … Continue reading
‘Salute to Americana’ showcases bluegrass, country and folk
ESTES PARK You might call it an American musical extravaganza – seven of the best singing groups in the Estes Valley performing over two-days wrapped in a coat of red, white, and blue. It’s “Salute to Americana” April 7-8 at 7 p.m. in the Stanley Hotel Concert Hall. “Salute to Americana” showcases bluegrass, country western, … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain Conservancy welcomes new executive director
ESTES PARK The Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Esther “Estee” Rivera Murdock as its new Executive Director. She replaces Charles “Charley” Money who is retiring. Estee Rivera Murdock comes to the Conservancy from Washington, DC after working for the National Park Service (NPS) for over eight years. … Continue reading
Affordable adventures: Explore Colorado on a shoestring budget
DENVER The thought of a vacation can sometimes be daunting to those not wanting to spend a lot of money, but Colorado is home to many amazing adventures and offerings at a reasonable price, making a Rocky Mountain vacation accessible for everyone. From affordable options in world-class mountain destinations such as Breckenridge and wallet-friendly Denver, … Continue reading
Oskar Blues, Lyons join forces for bigger Outdoor Games, Burning Can festival
LYONS Birthplace of Oskar Blues Brewery and the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, Lyons, CO is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and beer lovers alike. The collaboration between the Town of Lyons and Oskar Blues to produce Burning Can Fest 2017 at the Outdoor Games is the perfect culmination of both. With 50+ craft breweries, … Continue reading
Colorado Ski Country USA reports strong mid-season skier visits
COLORADO Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today that its 22 member ski areas reported an increase in skier visits in January and February this year. Skier visits at CSCUSA ski areas were up 1 percent during the second period of the 2016-17 season, which runs from January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017, compared … Continue reading