By Jennifer Pund ROLLINSVILLE For a long as Cody Wales can remember, his mom, Mindy, has worked hard to support their family. Now that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer and had to stop working, Cody feels it’s his time to give back. The local drummer has organized the “Thanks for Giving: A Benefit … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund GOLD HILL Gold Hill resident Joanne Cole never considered herself crafty, at least until she moved to Colorado and met Grandma Miller. Now known for her “Gold Hill Goo” balms and one-of-a-kind “Where Did You Get That Hat” hats, she gets “great satisfaction” from finishing and selling them, if only to be … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Colorado’s deep powder-like snow, wide variety of terrain, abundant sunshine, numerous resorts and unmatched scenery make skiing and snowboarding here unlike anywhere in the world. It is understandable why the state—which offers more area to ski and snowboard than Utah, Vermont and New York—has been America’s top choice for … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund LYONS Nick Blanchet wasn’t looking to own and remodel a laundromat when the property came up for sale, but he knew he could make it better. Using his experience, Soapy Nicks Laundromat in Lyons is finally getting the upgrades it desperately needed with the addition of new washers, dryers, and more services. … Continue reading
NOW OPEN! By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS All the clichés apply. The owners of The Buffalo and new Westbound & Down Brewing Company in Idaho Springs have gone above and beyond, spared no expense, didn’t skimp and avoided cutting corners while renovating and recreating the decades-old business. It’s taken a year, but the wait … Continue reading
Win Tickets to Leftover Salmon’s Nov. 27 show on the MMAC Monthly Facebook Page beginning Nov. 7 BOULDER Looking back over the past 25 years of rootsy, string-based music, the impact of Leftover Salmon is impossible to deny. Formed in Boulder at the end of 1989, the Colorado slamgrass pioneers took their form of aggressive … Continue reading
Pending state vote, $24 million, 43,000 sq. ft. film center to be housed at hotel that inspired The Shining ESTES PARK – The historic Stanley Hotel has released overview plans for the Stanley Film Center, the world’s first horror themed museum, film archive and film production studio. The project has applied for an $11.5 million … Continue reading
Classical Music November 1 • Estes Park Music Festival: Paul Shinn Trio – Community Church of the Rockies (EP) November 7 • Rocky Mountain Children’s Choir Thin Air Ensemble – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) November 8 • Estes Park Music Festival: Cantabile – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) November 14 • Peak to Peak Concert … Continue reading
Festivals/Special Events November 1 • Oktoberfest Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Hallowed Eve Spirit Spree – Central City/Nevadaville (GC) • Pumpkin SMASH – Idaho Springs Baseball Fields (IS) November 2 • Dia de los Muertos Celebration – Estes Park High School (EP) November 7 • Idaho Springs Historical Society Legacy Ball – Ameristar … Continue reading
November 1 • Broncos Football Buffet – Historic Park Theater (EP) November 2 • Dia de los Muertos Celebration & Potluck – Estes Park High School (EP) November 3 • Ladies Day: Wine & Cheese Tasting – Sasquatch Casino (BH) • Soup Night – Old Gallery (AP) November 4 • Community Cupboard Food Bank – … Continue reading
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