Playing rueful Americana for adults, Colorado musician Jay Stott has been influenced by the diverse stands of his musical upbringing. The blue collar rock sensibility of Springsteen and the mournful tones of Hank Williams era classic country combine with dashes of progressive rock, punk rock, folk, modern country and traditional blues to help make his … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund ESTES PARK With the winter snows beginning to thaw, March is the perfect time to venture out and explore a world of cuisines, and a variety of Estes Park restaurants, during Thursday Night Dine Around. Dozens of restaurants all over town offer special $5 menus each Thursday in March. The offerings change … Continue reading
What an exciting year to be part of the action at Rocky Mountain as the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016! Rocky Mountain National Park is home to one of the most dynamic and hard-working volunteer programs in the National Park Service. Each year, Rocky enlists individual and group volunteers to assist … Continue reading
Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. To ensure that these birds of prey can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park are closed temporarily to public use during nesting season and monitored by wildlife managers. … Continue reading
DENVER—The spring season in Colorado invites visitors to engage in unique learning experiences that train body and mind on the snow and in the sun. From ice climbing and arts courses to gardening and archaeology workshops, visitors can master their skills or learn a new trade. Below is a sampling of spring learning vacation options … Continue reading
ALLENSPARK Traditionally, photos of family, holidays, special events or monumental achievements are taken to freeze treasured moments in life to reflect upon, share with others or preserve for future generations. Sometimes, by contrast, it’s the more everyday, mundane, unexpected times that can bring warm memories, so why not invite a professional photographer to help … Continue reading
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY Creating fire is easy, yet understanding and learning to live with this friend and foe has never been easy; stopping fire is a dangerous, and often deadly, pursuit. Drawing on his experiences as an environmental historian, firefighter and life safety educator, author Einar Jensen presents Ancient Fire, Modern Fire: Understanding and Living … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK “Some places are like people: some shine and some don’t.” The same can be said for bands. The famous line from Stanley Kubric’s The Shining—adapted from Stephen King’s novel inspired by The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park—is also a perfect way to define Colorado’s Leftover Salmon. Since 1989, the … Continue reading
March 2 • Open Mic Night – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Celtic Music by Matthew Gurnsey – Tavern 1929 (EP) March 3 • Goatz – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Open Mic Potluck: Appetizers – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) March 4 • DJ Rockstar Aaron – Ameristar Casino (BH) … Continue reading
Classical Music March 5 • Mary Christ – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) March 6 • Estes Park Music Festival: Piano Prodigy from Kruger Studio – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) March 20 • Lark Powers & Ricardo de la Torre Four Hands Piano – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) March 19 • Peak to Peak … Continue reading
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