Wink’s Lodge By Jeffrey V. Smith LINCOLN HILLS/GILPIN COUNTY One of the most significant buildings of historical and cultural importance for African Americans is tucked away in small corner of Gilpin County. Winks Lodge was one of just a handful of resort hotels catering to African-Americans from about 1928 to 1965. The lodge, added to … Continue reading
Dostal Alley crafts multiple-award-winning stout
Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY Embrace the winter with an award-winning stout from Central City’s Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino. The brewery’s Shaft House Stout—served at their bar from a nitrogen tap with optional animal crackers or pie—has been awarded three medals at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival, … Continue reading
Noteworthy: Gipsy Moon’s Autumn’s Retreat EP
Nederland’s Gipsy Moon released its new EP project at the band’s holiday show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder in December. Recorded at Boulder’s UI Sound Studios, the five song EP was engineered and mixed by Dan Rodriguez of Elephant Revival — who also produced the act’s debut full-length album, “Eventide” — and mastered by … Continue reading
Music Calendar February 2015
February 1 • Tyler Grant – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Mornings: Jay Stott – The Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) February 4 • Greek Glendi – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) February 5 • Mayhem Gulch – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) February 6 • Nom de Guerres CD Release – Stage … Continue reading
Arts Calendar February 2015
— Classical Music — February 8 • Estes Park Music Festival: Trio Cordilleras – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) February 15 • Estes Park Music Festival: Jerry Barlow – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) February 21 • Peak to Peak Chamber Concert No. 6 – Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church (EP) February 22 • … Continue reading
Events Calendar February 2015
— Festivals/Special Events — February 2 • Groundhog Day Event – Stanley Hotel (EP) February 3 • Special Election – Estes Park (EP) February 7 • Sweetheart Ball – Gilpin Community Center (GC) February 7-8 • Whiskey Warm Up – Riverside Plaza (EP) February 7-16 • Winter Carnival – Winter Park Resort (WP) February 12 … Continue reading
Food and Drink Calendar February 2015
February 2 • Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli @ 8236’ (NED) February 3 • Soup Night – Old Gallery Cabin (AP) • Rotary Club of Estes Park First Tuesday Lunch – Mountain Home Café (EP) February 5 • Nederland Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) February 6 • Wine Tasting – Peak Wine … Continue reading
February 2015 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
February 6 Companion Rescue Workshop Join Colorado Avalanche Information Center patrollers from A-Basin and patrollers from neighboring ski areas, Feb. 6, for a day of classroom instruction and hands-on outdoor scenarios on how to make solo and group avalanche rescues. The workshop is limited to 50 participants with backcountry experience and includes an introduction to … Continue reading
Central City Opera presents 2015 Opera Teaser, Feb. 26, at Denver County Club
Central City Opera Guild hosts an entertaining evening of cocktails, dinner and a glimpse of the 2015 Central City Opera Festival on Thursday, Feb. 26. Monies raised will support Guild efforts to assist Central City Opera with historic preservation, education, cultural and social events, and fund raising. The 2015 Opera Teaser offers a taste of … Continue reading
MMAC Live On-Air Edition playlist January 22, 2015
MMAC Live On-Air Edition playlist January 22, 2015 1) Tyler Trail – Tyler Grant/SKAK 2013 2) That Rock Won’t Roll – Restless HEart 3) Dont Push Me Around – idlewhile 4) Runnin’ Low – Barrel House String Band/8/25/2014 5) One and One is One – Gipsy Moon 6) Move Around the Law – Americana Highway/ … Continue reading