GILPIN COUNTY – The Gilpin Archwood 4-H Club is in full swing this spring with several activities currently available for youth ages 8-18. All prospective members are welcome to visit and explore several topics. Regularly Scheduled 4-H Club meetings (prospective members are welcome to check these out before enrolling) at the Extension Barn (230 Norton … Continue reading
Estes Arts District announces winner of national Stanley Hotel sculpture contest
ESTES PARK – The Estes Arts District and The Historic Stanley Hotel are delighted to announce a surprise outcome to their national Stanley Sculpture Contest. Instead of selecting one sculpture it was determined late Wednesday evening to proceed with funding all three of the finalist design submissions. The three surprise grand-prize winners include: The … Continue reading
Genre-mashing dance band brings their multicultural grooves to Breckenridge, April 7
“Santana meets Wu-Tang Clan on a runaway party bus driven by the Tower of Power horns.” –Jam Magazine BRECKENRIDGE – Breckenridge Creative Arts is proud to present the Latin fusion sensation Ozomatli on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. This event is general admission, standing room only. Tickets … Continue reading
Boulder County’s Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center to host fundraiser at eTown
Award-winning singer/songwriter Ellis will perform at the fundraising event, April 2 NEDERLAND – Come out of hibernation and support Boulder County’s nature center, Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, on Saturday, April 2 at eTown in Boulder. The community is invited to come celebrate spring and support the nature center with nationally-renowned singer-songwriter Ellis. The evening … Continue reading
ARISE Music Festival aims to raise bar even higher
LOVELAND – The ARISE Music Festival sets its sights on the 2016 festival season with its most ambitious line-up to date. Featuring over 200 scheduled performances across 7 stages, the festival highlights a diverse lineup of musical performances that spans hip-hop, reggae, bluegrass and a healthy serving of rock, jam and improvisational acts from around the country. The annual … Continue reading
Available for public review: Reroutes, repairs to flood-damaged trails environmental assessment
ESTES PARK – Rocky Mountain National Park staff have released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review for reroutes and repairs to five trails that were heavily damaged or lost during the September 2013 flood. The purpose of the environmental assessment is to address damaged portions of the trails, while protecting natural and cultural resources … Continue reading
Small, independent brewers continue to grow double digits
BOULDER – The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent1 American craft brewers, today released 2015 data on U.S. craft brewing2 growth. With more breweries than even before, small and independent craft brewers now represent 12 percent market share of the overall beer industry. In 2015, craft brewers produced 24.5 million barrels, and … Continue reading
Oskar blues releases a specialty malt ‘stache with Beerito Mexican lager
Longmont – Oskar Blues Brewery – founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons – dives deep into raw ingredients with farmers and maltsters for the launch of BEERITO, a Vienna Mexican lager set to be released at the end of March. Oskar Blues’ own malty sanchez, BEERITO, weighs in at 4.0% ABV and 21 IBUs. … Continue reading
Mary Jane to remain open to May 7
Due to an abundance of March snow, Mary Jane will remain open 13 extra days WINTER PARK – Thanks to a massive powder week that has seen Winter Park Resort pick up 42” of fresh snow since Monday, the most in Colorado over that span, iconic Mary Jane will remain open an extra … Continue reading
Top cultural festival returns with frozen events, music
NEDERLAND Celebrating its 15th year in 2016, Nederland’s Frozen Dead Guy Days, March 11-13, is known as one of the most unique and quirky festivals in the country and continues to be a world-renowned spectacle. The home-grown frosty fest pays homage to Bredo Morstoel, who is frozen in a state of suspended animation and housed … Continue reading