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
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Colorado’s Front Range fishing is some of the best in the world. A wide array of streams, creeks and lakes offer any level of angler a lifetime of water to discover and 35 species of fish. It’s a fly fisherman’s dream and opportunities for spin casting, lake fishing and … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund LYONS Spirit Hound Distillery in Lyons opened with the intention to make whisky. After using quality ingredients in a hand-crafted still, and waiting over two years, Spirit Hound is finally ready to unveil its flagship spirit. A celebration on Aug. 22 accompanies the official release of the Barrel-Aged Straight American Whisky. Spirit … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith COAL CREEK CANYON Attention all mountain folks, this festival is for you. The annual Mountain Folk Festival in Coal Creek Canyon, Aug. 8, calls itself “the silly little sister to the Frozen Dead Guy Days” and features outlandish activities and contests, live music, artisans, vendors and general fun for mountain folks. … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues in August. Please see below for events taking place during the first two weeks in August. This is just a snapshot of all the numerous events. Check the park website regularly, http://www.nps.gov/romo or follow us on social media @Rockynps for updates … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Duane Trucks feels “lucky” to play music for a living. The fortunate ones, however, are audiences that get to experience the gifted drummer on stage. Despite his well-known legacy, the 26-year-old musician has prepared his entire life for the rewards he’s reaping now, and is doing his part to take … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK Barb Boyer Buck used to hate history. The subject went unappreciated and seemed irrelevant until she began reviving Estes Park’s past with features in the local paper. The experience taught her how the lessons of history can help folks today, because, she says, “people really haven’t changed all that … Continue reading
August 1 • Fid & Friends – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café and Marketplace (GT) • Lorrie Morgan – Reserve Casino (CC) • Atomic Pablo – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Monocle Band – Wild Bear Eco-Arts Lounge (NED) • North Boulder Underground – Millsite Inn (WD) • Live Music … Continue reading
Classical Music August 2 • Junior Music Camp Faculty Concert – Rocky Ridge Music Center (EP) August 3 • Estes Park Music Festival Chamber Orchestra: Nature’s Tableaux – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) August 6 • Junior Music Camp Honors Student Concert – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) August 7-8 • Junior Music Camp Solo … Continue reading
Festivals/Special Events August 1 • Historic Georgetown Horse Drawn Wagon Tour – Hamill House (GT) • Idaho Springs Community Blood Drive – Clear Creek School District Building (IS) • 68th Annual Hilltop Guild Festival & Bazaar – Kelley House (AP) August 1-4 • Larimer County Fair – Loveland (LC) August 1-9 • Boulder County Fair … Continue reading
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