December 1-Feb. 14 Main Street Central City Photo Contest Win up to $200 cash and a chance to be featured on some amazing postcards by entering the Main Street Central City Photo Contest, which is open to all photographers. The contest is soliciting original, striking images of Central City, including, but not limited to buildings … Continue reading
Music Calendar- December 2016
December 1 • Karaoke – Stage Stop (RV) • Bluegrass Pick – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) • Chris Sheldon & Friends – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Karaoke – Estes Park Senior Center (EP) December 2 • Gary & Claudia – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) • Dechen Hawk – Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar (NED) • Ravin’ … Continue reading
Arts Calendar – December 2016
Classical Music December 2-3 • Oratorio Society of Estes Park’s Christmas Concert: “The Childhood of Christ” – Estes Park High School (EP) December 4 • Estes Park Music Festival: Michael Davis – Stanley Concert Hall (EP) December 7 • Peak to Peak Chorale – Christ the King Church (GC) December 9 • Peak to Peak … Continue reading
Events Calendar – December 2016
Festivals/Special Events December 3 • Drop & Shop Fundraiser – Wee Creekers (CCC) • Wee Winter Fest: A Celebration of Tiny Homes – Riverbend (LY) • Who-bilation – Estes Park Mountain Shop (EP) December 10 • Free Pet Micro Chipping and Low Cost Vaccinations – Gilpin Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn (GC) December 16 • Festive Fridays … Continue reading
Food & Drink Calendar – December 2016
December 1 • Coffee with the Gilpin Commissioners: Broadband – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Nederland Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) December 2 • Seafood Buffet – The Other Side Restaurant (EP) December 2-3 • Table: Wine Dinner w/Ted Schneider of Moe’s BBQ – Stanley Hotel (EP) December 3 • Chef’s Cup – … Continue reading
An ‘Eco-wakening’ emerges at Boulder video premiere, fundraiser
By Marc Tonglen NEDERLAND In the midst of uncertain times, the expression of art has always defined the understated will of the people. Nowadays, the expression of art also speaks for the will of the earth too. In recent months, a theatrical circus production has been curated in the foothills of Boulder County, entitled Eco-wakening. … Continue reading
Winter in Ouray means ice, snow, steam
OURAY This winter will be an exciting time of revisiting history and historic change in Ouray. From new events, to classic winter activities and adventures, to the Ouray Hot Springs Pool multi-million-dollar renovation, Ouray will be bustling with activity. Winterfest 2015-2016 What makes Ouray a special winter destination? World class ice climbing at the Ouray … Continue reading
Have an old-fashioned holiday weekend in Leadville
LEADVILLE In Leadville, visitors can escape the rush for a peaceful, old-fashioned holiday weekend getaway. The Victorian Homes Tour and Parade of Lights and an Ugly Sweater Party offer small-town charm, as does browsing Leadville’s shops for local handmade gifts. Visitors can catch the holiday spirit, peace, and fresh snow on 100 miles of winter … Continue reading
Fresh snow means fresh savings at Colorado’s ski resorts, areas
DENVER Coming off a mid-November storm that left up to a foot of snow at ski resorts and areas across Colorado with more on the way, mountain resorts throughout the state are celebrating by offering early-season promotions ranging from deals on lessons, lift tickets and equipment rentals to discounts on some of the state’s leading … Continue reading
Winter storm brings Colorado Ski Country over foot of snow
COLORADO As guests get ready to the head to the high country for the Thanksgiving Holiday and ski areas around the state prepare to open, Mother Nature blanketed resorts across Colorado with up to 13 inches of snow. Copper Mountain opened for the season today with an 18 inch base and 6 inches of fresh … Continue reading