By Jeffrey Smith GILPIN COUNTY The Gilpin County Fair returns bigger, better and more family-friendly than ever, Aug. 20-21, with new events, rides, attractions and contests. While many popular aspects of the fair will return—including the Saturday night bonfire and Sunday morning pancake breakfast—this year’s fair also features bull riding, mutton bustin’, live music, craft … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith DENVER Almost anyone can revive a brand, but it takes a devoted, dedicated individual to bring back its “soul.” Tivoli Brewing Company’s co-owner Corey Marshall, who painstakingly brought the state’s oldest brewery and one of Denver’s most popular brews back to life in 2012, is that person. Years of work, by … Continue reading
August 4 Meet reptiles with Free Range Reptiles Get up close and personal with snakes, turtles and lizards, Aug. 4 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, 20 Lakeview Dr. in Nederland. After a 20-30 minute kid-friendly presentation, everyone will have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the animals. The all … Continue reading
Festivals/Special Events August 2 • Campaign Kick-Off: Cindy Condon for Clear Creek County Commissioner – Da Rivuh BBQ & Fish Company (IS) • National Night Out – Various Locations (EP) August 6 • 14th Annual Mountain Area Land Trust “A Night in the Park” – Three Sisters Open Space (JeffCo) • 69th Annual Hilltop Guild … Continue reading
Classical Music August 1 • Colorado Music Festival Chamber Orchestra “Bach to Lash: 4 Centuries, 4 Masterpieces” – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) August 2-7 • Jazz Camp – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) August 7 • Jazz Camp Faculty Concert – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) August 10-14 • Chamberre in the Rockies – … Continue reading
August 1-2 • Cowboy Brad Sing Along – Bond Park (EP) August 1 • Music in the Morning: Pistols in Petticoats, Honeytree Duo – The Stone Cup (LY) August 2 • Caprice – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) • Tuesday Night Live: Bob Smallwood – Performance Park (EP) August 3 • Slocan Ramblers – Salina … Continue reading
August 2 • Soup Night – The Old Gallery (AP) August 3 • Community Cupboard Food Bank – The Old Gallery (AP) • Fresh Catering Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: Ska Brewing – The Barrel (EP) August 4 • Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Open Mic & … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith GOLD HILL Black Cube, a non-profit experimental art museum operating nomadically, has chosen Gold Hill as the setting of its next pop-up exhibition. The Gold Hill Art Project, Aug. 6-Sept. 5, brings together a series of site-specific contemporary art installations situated in cabins and open spaces in the historic mining town … Continue reading
LOVELAND The three-day ARISE Music Festival runs Aug 5-7 in Loveland, Colorado boasting an impressive lineup of music, workshops, yoga, feature presenters and playshop sessions. Showcasing a national and international lineup that reads like a who’s who of conscious performers including festival headliners Ziggy Marley, Jurrasic 5, Papadosio, Elephant Revival, Hard Working Americans, Wildlight, New Mastersounds, … Continue reading
CENTRAL CITY On Aug. 20, Tivoli Brewing Company, the oldest brewery in Colorado is sponsoring the fundraiser for the Gilpin County Arts Association, located in the oldest public building in Colorado, which hosts the oldest, continually running juried art show in the state. Gilpin Arts presents Fundraiser for the Arts on Saturday, Aug. 20, from … Continue reading
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