Denver, CO – Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues announced the line-up for the 2015 edition of Film on the Rocks (FOTR). Presented by Pepsi, the 16th season includes nine events throughout the summer. Each film is preceded by a live concert and local comedian, courtesy of Comedy Works. “Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start to Summer … Continue reading
The country’s first ever active beer fest combines bikes and beats with craft beer at Lyons’ Bohn Park on May 30 LYONS, CO – Oskar Blues BURNING CAN Fest returns to celebrate CANned craft beers in the brewery’s original hometown of Lyons on May 30. More than 60 craft breweries will be serving up everything … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – The Impossible Paradise: The Story of Estes Park’s Earliest Pioneers” opens at the Estes Park Museum on Friday, May 22. The show will run through Sunday, May 24; show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. This original play, written to celebrate the 100th anniversary of … Continue reading
IDAHO SPRINGS – Da Rivuh Fish and BBQ Company hosts “a great night of music for a good cause,” May 16 from 6-9 p.m. The evening features duets from several performers to raise funds for the Project Support Senior Center in Idaho Springs. The night is free, but donation buckets will be available and door … Continue reading
May 1 Free Slash and Log Disposal Sort Yards open The Nederland and Allenspark Sort Yards are scheduled to open, May 1 and will operate, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Boulder County has established the sort yards to collect logs, tree branches, pine needles, cut grass and noxious weeds from county residents. … Continue reading
The Railsplitters’ The Railsplitters Select Upcoming Shows: May 1: CD RELEASE – Wildflower Pavilion/Planet Bluegrass, Lyons May 9: Swallow Hill, Denver May 25: Boulder Creek Fest, Boulder June 26: Clear Creek RapidGrass From their home in Colorado, The Railsplitters have been scaling new heights with a refreshing and charming range of bluegrass and beyond-bluegrass music. … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Every year thousands of wildfires—including more than 2,500 in Colorado— burn millions of acres in the country. It’s not if, but when the next wildfire will threaten one of our communities. The state’s high temperatures and low humidity in the summer create extreme conditions that fuel wildfires. While most … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith GOLD HILL It’s back. The Gold Hill Inn’s historic wooden beams and rafters will once again be vibrating to the sounds of some of the country’s finest musicians—both local and touring—when the venue opens for its 53rd season, May 1. This one-of-a-kind music venue, which has been booking bands since the … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith WARD When Greta Balzer’s parents moved to Ward in the late 60s, it had a robust, well-known arts scene. While the town still harbors a population with abundant artistic talents, it has become hidden to outsiders in recent years. Balzer, an oil painter herself, hopes her new Glass Tipi Gallery will … Continue reading
By George Watson GILPIN After a long winter, the signs of spring can finally be seen in the mountains. The start of the Gilpin County Parks and Recreation Co-ed Adult Softball League season is a definite indication the warmer weather is here. Registration is open through May 12 with games beginning May 19. For a … Continue reading
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