FORT COLLINS – FoCoMX 2016—known as “The Biggest Little Festival in America”— is incorporating several new features this year including a comedy lineup. Presented by the Fort Collins Musicians Association (FoCoMA) and sponsored by Odell Brewing Co., the 8th annual FoCoMX weekend, April 22-23, boasts over 250 Colorado bands and solo musicians at 25 Downtown … Continue reading
The Divide Music Festival announces lineup for inaugural three-day music, camping festival in Winter Park, July 22-24
WINTER PARK – The Divide Music Festival announced today the star-studded line-up for the highly anticipated mega-concert and outdoor experience taking place July 22-24, 2016 in Fraser Valley, Colo. This year’s lineup will feature Kid Cudi, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, The Fray, CAKE, Passion Pit, Blondie, Miike Snow, Bleachers, Saint Motel, JR JR … Continue reading
COVER STORY: Options for gaming in Gilpin continue to grow, diversify
GILPIN COUNTY Ever since the gold rush days of the 1800s, people have been coming to Gilpin County to strike it rich. Today, they test their luck at more than 20 casinos in Black Hawk and Central City, where slots, poker, craps and roulette are the main attraction. What began as an idea to raise … Continue reading
Mountain Events Calendar – April 2016
Festivals/Special Events April 2 • Golden Gate Canyon State Park Volunteer Open House – Visitor Center (GC) • Opening Celebration of 125th Year Anniversary – Lyons Post Office (LY) • Tacos & Whisky – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) • Flea Market Fundraiser – American Legion Post 119 (EP) April 4 • 125th Year of Incorporation … Continue reading
Mountain Arts Calendar – April 2016
Classical Music April 2 • Devil Moon Series: Circle of Willis String Quartet – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) April 3 • Estes Park Music Festival: New Wizard Oil Combination – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) April 9 • Peak to Peak Concert #8: The Four Horns – Shepherd of Mountain Lutheran Church (EP) April 10 … Continue reading
Mountain Music Calendar – April 2016
April 1 • Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) • DJ Al – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Flash Mountain Flood’s Merry Prankster April Fools Party – Stage Stop (RV) • Tony & José – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Kari Jorgenson – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – Oskar Blues … Continue reading
Food & Drink Calendar – April 2016
April 1 • Aged Whiskey Bottle Release – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) • Seafood Buffet – The Other Side Restaurant (EP) • Community Corner Café: Mac, Cheese & Ham – Shepherd of the Mountain Church (EP) April 1-2 • Table: Wine Dinner w/Chef Lon Symensma of Cholon – Stanley Hotel (EP) April 2 • Retro … Continue reading
April 2016 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
April 1 Estes Cares About Bears Month Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham has proclaimed April 2016 as “Estes Cares About Bears Month.” In March, the mayor recognized the Estes Valley Bear Education Task Force, now in its fourth year, for efforts promoting bear-responsible practices for businesses, residents and guests. A significant achievement for the Task … Continue reading
Pat Metheny Quartet added to 2016 Chautauqua summer concert season
BOULDER – The Colorado Chautauqua Association, steward of Boulder’s cultural and historical gem the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark, is pleased to announce the addition of the Pat Metheny Quartet to its 2016 Summer Concert Series line up. The Pat Metheny Quartet will perform at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on September 21 at 7:30 PM. … Continue reading
Colorado Welcomes Perrin Brewing Company to craft beer scene
Michigan’s Perrin Brewing selects first out-of-state market bringing cans and draft for Colorado distribution. Comstock Park, MI – Located just off the beaten path in Comstock, MI, Perrin Brewing has earned a cult like following with beer drinkers that until now have been confined to the Grand Rapids area. Beginning next week, that beer … Continue reading