By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Memorial Day is gone and warmer temperatures are ahead, making this the perfect time to explore Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon. Longtime Gilpin County residents and new owners, Tom and Cary Ihme are ready to serve the camping and local communities with upgraded sites, stocked convenience and liquor stores, … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund CENTRAL CITY Stills in the Hills, a unique craft spirit tasting festival, pours onto Main Street of Central City for its third year, June 27 from 1-6 p.m. Featuring over 20 distilleries pouring samples of different styles of spirits, the festival brings visitors and locals to the historic town for a unique … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Colorado is one of the best places in America to experience a whitewater rafting adventure. More major rivers start here than in any other, and the most popular whitewater river in the country is in the state. Most begin their runs in astoundingly scenic locations, cutting through alpine forests … Continue reading
NEDERLAND The Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center and soon-to-open Crosscut Pizzeria and Taphouse present a Summer Concert Series “in the spirit of the old Acoustic Coffeehouse” that regularly played host to the country’s best acoustic players in an intimate, Nederland room. The Eco-Arts Lounge is a community resource area and gallery featuring artists exhibiting their … Continue reading
By Doug Fox ESTES PARK The Oratorio Society of Estes Park will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park with two musical compositions commissioned especially for its June 12th (7:00 p.m.) and June 13th (2:00 p.m.) concerts. “Rocky Mountain Majesty” is an exciting orchestral work by noted Estes Park composer Jerry Brubaker. “Wilderness … Continue reading
LYONS “Join hands and hearts” in helping Lyons local Pemba Sherpa rebuild the lives of families in his village of Sengma in the Khumbu Region of Nepal, June 11 from 6-8 p.m., at River Bend in Lyons. The fundraiser features dinner and chai donated by Sherpa’s Restaurant with a suggested minimum donation of $40. Pemba’s … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Derek and Becky Dwyer have solidified Whistler’s Café’s future by returning the iconic Nederland breakfast joint to its former glory. The couple, who first met and ultimately held their wedding reception at the restaurant, just took over operations in March and have already resurrected the restaurant’s reputation of “friendly service … Continue reading
June 3 • 1st Wednesday Music Club – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Matthew Gurnsey “The Kilted Man” – The Tavern @ Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) June 4 • Open Mic Nite – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Fletcher’s Grove – First Street Pub (NED) • Greg Schochet and Katie … Continue reading
Classical Music June 3 • Adult Piano Seminar 1 Student Recital – Rocky Ridge Music Center (EP) June 7 • Adult Piano Seminar Faculty Concert, Adult Piano Seminar 2 Student Recital – Rocky Ridge Music Center (EP) June 12 • The Oratorio Society of Estes Park’s RMNP Centennial Celebration Concert – Estes Park High School … Continue reading
Festivals/Special Events June 3 • Coffee with Police Chief – Whistler’s Café (NED) • Coffee-Chat with Mayor – Estes Park Senior Center (EP) June 4-6 • Bi-Annual Slash Collection Event – 640 Elm Road (EP) June 5 • Museum Opens for Season – Nederland Mining Museum (NED) June 5-6 • Gilpin County Flea Market/High Country … Continue reading
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