DENVER — At times, the ideas, people and reputation of Colorado transcend its borders and engender transformative changes in the wider society. Other times, outside forces influence Colorado in ways large and small. History Colorado explores Colorado’s broader place in its 2015-2016 lecture series, The World Around Us. This years lecture series will explore Colorado … Continue reading
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Ward blacksmith featured in second season of ‘re-wilding’ series
WARD Last year, National Geographic Channel followed five Americans who left their mainstream lives to survive completely off the land. They rejected the pull of money and material possessions in favor of getting back to their primal roots and reveling in the wealth of the natural world. Now, Live Free or Die returns for a … Continue reading
Choral group provides rural residents place to enjoy music, perform
By Jennifer Pund PEAK TO PEAK Attracting members across the Front Range, The Peak to Peak Chorale provides a place for the rural residents of Gilpin and neighboring counties a place to celebrate what they love: singing with others. The group begins rehearsals, Sept. 16, for its annual holiday and spring performances. Every Wednesday evening … Continue reading
‘Inspiring’ Gilpin Clay Studio art tour highlight
By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY The entrance to the Gilpin County Recreation Center is more lively this summer as students and artists with the Gilpin Clay Studio have been busy creating pieces for a new Sculpture Garden. The studio offers a friendly atmosphere, mutual inspiration and high level of education as well as freedom to … Continue reading
Nederland Mining Days, Oktoberfest combined to create single event
By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND Ever since tungsten, silver and gold was found near Nederland in the late 1800s, mining has been part of the town’s history. Nederland, meaning “low land” is where the minerals found in Caribou Mines were milled. Miners’ Days, which celebrates this heritage, is a long standing tradition in Nederland and has … Continue reading
National park celebrates centennial, historic places
PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a region-by-region look at the many properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the mountain communities in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties. The passage … Continue reading
September 2015 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
September 5 Uncertainty, Vulnerability, and Change in the Rocky Mountains Have you ever wondered how various birds, plants, and mammals have and will be affected by the changing climate of the Rocky Mountains? Join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy for a day-long educational adventure about how this change in the climate has affected Rocky Mountain National … Continue reading
Mountain Music Calendar Septmeber 2015
September 3 • Open Mic Night – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Idlewhile – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • David Potter – Rock Inn (EP) September 4 • Jimmy Lewis – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • The Rendition Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Electric Red – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Members … Continue reading
Mountain Arts Calendar September 2015
Classical Music September 6 • American Roots Music Program Faculty Concert – Rocky Ridge Music Center (EP) October 3 • Classical Concert Pianist Michael Gurt – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) Crafts/Sewing/Quilting September 1 • Quilting Group – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Quirky Quilters – Nederland Community Library (NED) September 1-4 • Colorado Bead Retreat … Continue reading
Mountain Events Calendar September 2015
Festivals/Special Events September 2 • Shuttle Rider Appreciation Day – Estes Park (EP) September 4 • Rocky Mountain National Park Re-Dedication Ceremony – Glacier Basin Campground RMNP (EP) • Donor Reception and Heritage Center Dedication – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) September 5 • Grand Opening – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) • Canyon Clean-Up – CCCIA … Continue reading
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