GOLDEN – Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a sacred place for musical moments. And now it’s having its own moment by celebrating its 75th anniversary with spectacular concerts throughout 2016. The naturally formed, world-famous outdoor music venue west of Denver is the only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. Throughout 2016, the amphitheater is … Continue reading
Mountain Music Calendar – May 2016
May 1 • Boo Daddy – Loveland Ski Area (GT) • Cabin Fever Party & Potluck w/That Captain Band – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • David Williams & Ellie Brown – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Greg Schochet & Katie Glassman – Oskar Blues Grill &Brew (LY) • Just Jill – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern … Continue reading
Mountain Arts Calendar – May 2016
Classical Music May 28-June 1 • Adult Piano Seminar – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) May 31 • Adult Piano Seminar 1 Student Recital – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) Crafts/Sewing/Quilting May 2 • Monday Night Sock Club Course: Top Down Double Pointed Needles – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) May 3 • Coal Creek Quilters … Continue reading
Mountain Events Calendar – May 2016
Festivals/Special Events May 1 • Open for Season – Eagle Plume’s Trading Post (BC) May 3 • Timberline Fire Protection District Election – TFPD Station No. 7 (GC) May 4 • Open for Season – Nederland Area Sort Yard (NED) May 5 • Cinco de Mayo – Estes Park High School (EP) May 6-7 • … Continue reading
Food & Drink Calendar – May 2016
May 1 • One Year Anniversary Food & Drink Specials – Vintage Moose Tavern (IS) May 3 • Idaho Springs Farmer’s Market Opening Day – Courtney Riley-Cooper Park (IS) • Five-Course, Hop-Focused Beer Dinner – Backcountry Pizza (NED) • Soup Night – The Old Gallery (AP) May 4 • Coffee with the Nederland Marshal – … Continue reading
May 2016 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
May 5 How to Prepare for Anything Workshop All community members are welcome to attend a free workshop on “How to Prepare for Anything”, May 5 from 4-8 p.m. at Estes Park Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The workshop will feature preparation for disturbances and not disasters, coping strategies and solutions, short- and long-term planning, … Continue reading
Resorts announce 2016-17 season pass pricing
The 2015-16 ski season is still going strong, but it’s already time to think about which pass products you’re going to get for 2016-17. Many Colorado Ski Country USA member ski areas and other resorts have announced next season’s pass products, and in many cases you’ll get a discount for purchasing early. Be sure to … Continue reading
Colorado bears emerge from hibernation
FRONT RANGE – Colorado’s bears have begun emerging from hibernation across the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, charged with perpetuating the wildlife resources of the state, reminds outdoor recreationists, city dwellers and rural homeowners to be responsible and take steps to minimize contact with bears, for the health and safety of both humans and bears. … Continue reading
15th annual Wild Earth Day celebrates Earth Day
BOULDER – Bike, bus, carpool, run or walk to celebrate this magnificent planet at the Wild Earth Day celebration, hosted by Nederland-based Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History. This free action-packed family event engages the public with some of the nation’s best ecological talent and provides hands-on … Continue reading
Oskar Blues Brewery’s Burning Can Beer Fest returns to Lyons Outdoor Games, June 4
LYONS – Oskar Blues BURNING CAN Fest, the country’s original active beer festival and CAN’d Aid Fundraiser, returns to celebrate CANned craft beer, beats and bikes in the brewery’s hometown of Lyons, CO on June 4. The all-day festival is part of Lyons Outdoor Games and includes 60+ craft breweries (more than 200 beers in … Continue reading