By Jennifer Pund CENTRAL CITY Every year, on the third Saturday in June, Central City throws a street party to celebrate Madam Lou Bunch, one of its most infamous residents. Steeped in tradition, Lou Bunch Day, June 18, includes world-famous bed races, the Madam & Miners Ball and live entertainment. Giving the event its color … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK The owners of Fajita Ritas, a new Tex Mex restaurant in Estes Park, hired an outstanding staff, but none are as dedicated as Rita. She can work all hours, doesn’t take breaks and never accepts a pay check. Rita is actually the name the staff gave to their tortilla … Continue reading
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Memoir Writing Classes Join a friendly, nurturing class meeting for five one-hour sessions every Thursday in June at 10 a.m. to get advice on how to construct memoirs, what details to focus on, how to anchor historical data, and how to make it speak to another generation. Elisabeth Sherwin, … Continue reading
June 1 Cowboy Brad Campfire – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) Matthew Gurnsey “The Kilted Man” – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) Romero Unplugged – The Barrel (EP) June 2 Karaoke – Stage Stop (RV) Dave Tamkin – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Open Mic & Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) Tupelo Honey – Oskar Blues Grill … Continue reading
Classical Music June 1-5 Adult Piano Seminar – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) June 4 Adult Piano Seminar 2 Student Recital – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) June 5 Adult Piano Seminar Faculty Concert – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) June 7-19 Junior Artist Seminar – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) June 11 Masterworks for … Continue reading
EVENTS Festivals/Special Events June 1 Opening Day & Plot Sign Up – Nederland Community Garden (NED) June 3-4 High Country Auxiliary Flea Market – Gilpin County Fairgrounds (GC) June 3-5 Mountain Forum for Peace Yard Sale – Nederland Community Center (NED) RETREET II Lyons Tree Planting Event – Various Locations (LY) June 4 Mill Creek … Continue reading
June 1 Coffee w/Nederland Marshal – Happy Trails Café (NED) Community Cupboard Food Bank – Old Gallery (AP) Meet the Brewery: Full Sail Brewing – The Barrel (EP) June 2 Karaoke – Stage Stop (RV) Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) Open Mic & Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) June 3 Nick Willis … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open at 11 am today, Saturday, May 28. Due to melting snow on the road during the day and freezing temperatures at night, visitors should plan for night closures occurring at 8:00 p.m. until conditions change. Road crews and rangers will reassess conditions … Continue reading
AVON – Cover Rock Festival debuts on June 25-26 and has confirmed that former Grateful Dead member and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Constanten (TC) will be performing with Colorado’s own Shakedown Street along with Dave Herbert, lead guitar & vocals in JGB, in celebration of their 30th anniversary at The Avon Performance … Continue reading
LOVELAND – The ARISE Music Festival is unleashing the announcement of 23 new lineup additions including festival headliners Papadosio, Elephant Revival, Rising Appalachia and along with Felabration, The Marcus King Band, Greener Grounds, The PARTY People, Lucid Vision, Homemade Spaceship, HÄANA , Punch Drunk Munky Funk and many more. The three-day festival showcases diverse talent on 7 unique stages across 100 pristine acres … Continue reading
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