By George Watson ALLENSPARK The Old Gallery and 15 Allenspark, Estes Park, Lafayette and Longmont performers aged 6-60 present Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein for two weekends in July. “Meet The Cast,” “Pre-Show Talks” and a special sing-along are also planned. According to Director Danielle Hermon Wood, when audiences were asked … Continue reading
New exhibits on display at Gilpin History Museum
By Jennifer Pund CENTRAL CITY The Gilpin Historical Society invites the public to explore two new exhibits on display at the Gilpin Museum until Labor Day. In honor of our current election season, “We Want Willkie” celebrates 1940 Republican nominee Wendell Willkie’s campaign visit to Central City while “All the World’s Fair, 1876, Centennial Exposition” … Continue reading
Arts Calendar – July 2016
Classical Music July 1-17 • Young Artist Seminar – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) July 1 • Young Artist Seminar Performance Class – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) July 2 • Young Artist Seminar Orchestra Concert 1 – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) July 3 • Young Artist Seminar Faculty Concert w/Euclid Quartet – Rocky … Continue reading
Events Calendar – July 2016
Festivals/Special Events July 1-5 • 16th Annual Pawn Trunk Show – Eagle Plume’s Trading Post (AP) July 2 • Sandbox Weed Out – Elysian Park (JT) • Community Weed Pull – High & Columbine drives (EP) July 4 • Parade, Picnic & Fireworks – Georgetown Lake (GT) • Fourth of July Train & BBQ Buffet … Continue reading
Music Calendar – July 2016
July 1 • Gary and Claudia – Troia’s Café (GT) • Gregg Green – Beau Jo’s Pizza (IS) • DJ Al Taylor – Ameristar Casino (BH) • The Daryl Nickie Band – Stage Stop (RV) • WoolEye – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Tacos ‘N Tunes: Tony & José – Blue Owl Books (NED) • New … Continue reading
Food & Drink Calendar – July 2016
July 1 • Ska Brewery Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED) • Seafood Buffet – Other Side Restaurant (EP) July 2 • Village Uncorked! Wine, Art, & Cheese Festival – Winter Park Resort (GC) • Brunch W/Ravin’ Wolf – Stage Stop (RV) • One Year Anniversary – Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria (AP) • … Continue reading
July 2016 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
July 1-5 16th Annual Piles of Pawn Eagle Plume’s Trading on Hwy. 7 near Allenspark will be “positively dripping” in old estate and pawn jewelry during its annual Piles of Pawn event, July 1-5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The seasonal store is in full swing with artists coming and going, old friends and customers … Continue reading
‘Experience’ renowned musicians at special show
By Jeffrey Smith NEDERLAND Prepare yourself for a one-of-a-kind “musical adventure ride,” the Larry Keel Experience is coming back to town. The band, which plays Nederland’s Caribou Room, Aug. 5, features innovative and exhilarating flatpicking guitarist Keel, his wife, Jenny, on upright bass and Will Lee on banjo and vocals. The Nederland show brings the … Continue reading
Baldpate Inn hosts production of namesake play
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK Just like the main character in the play he’s directing, James Valone ended up at the Baldpate Inn on a creative “whim.” After acting in the legendary 1917 stage play 7 Keys for Baldpate while working in New York, he simply had to accept an offer to be in … Continue reading
Changes made by Estes Ark’s new owners ‘huge hit’
By Jeffrey Smith ESTES PARK There is no doubt the nationally recognized and award-winning Estes Ark is a unique place to shop. Ever since construction began on the 100-foot-long replica of Noah’s Ark in 1994, it has drawn attention for its distinctiveness, so much so, Jeopardy featured the store in a clue about “cool buildings.” … Continue reading