On Jan. 24, 2015 Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will conduct the sale of studio memorabilia and ranch furnishings from the storied Caribou Ranch, a celebrated guest ranch and recording studio where 70’s and 80’s music legends wrote, recorded and relaxed. Caribou Ranch was a recording studio built in the Rocky Mountains by Grammy winning musician and … Continue reading
Buffalo remodel brings new life to revered restaurant
Auction of antique items at Buffalo Restaurant in October, 2014. Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS One of state’s most popular eateries for decades, Idaho Springs’ Buffalo Restaurant & Bar, is in the midst of a complete renovation and redesign. If all goes as planned, when it reopens in late … Continue reading
Noteworthy: Mountain Standard Time’s ‘Highway Lines’
Following a summer in the newly- built MST Studios, Nederland-based Mountain Standard Time—known for its “Rocky Mountain FreeGrass” sound—crafted a collection of fan-favorites and entirely new material into their latest album, “Highway Lines.” For the first time, band members took on the role of producer and engineer, as they constructed each track entirely themselves. From … Continue reading
Lickskillet Studios brings top acoustic talent to Gold Hill for winter series
GOLD HILL Lickskillet Studios, owned by local musican Kort McCumber and his artist wife Amy Fortunato, is once again presenting a monthly concert series for the community of Gold Hill “during the long, cold nights of winter.” The events are hosted in the intimate setting of the Gold Hill General Store and curated for lovers … Continue reading
Recreational marijuana sales reach one-year mark
Green Grass in Central City was a medical marijuana dispensary for several years before adding recreational sales at the start of 2014. By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE So far, the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado seems to be working. The start of January marks the one-year anniversary of legal sales in the state, … Continue reading
Year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues
The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into 2015! January 26 marks the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the legislation which created Rocky Mountain National Park, and lots of fun events have been scheduled throughout the month to celebrate! · January 16: National Western Stock Show and … Continue reading
109th National Western Stock Show kicks off with Jan. 8 parade
Denver, CO. – The National Western Stock Show kicks off with the annual Stock Show Parade in downtown Denver, Thursday January 8th at noon. The parade will be led by parade Grand Marshal, Chauncey Billups and features National Western’s Citizen of the West honoree, Philip F. Anschutz. New for the 2015, the Stock Show announces, … Continue reading
Central City business offers benefits of oxygen, aromas
Gene Brown manages the new Mother Lode Oxygen Bar on Eureka Street in Central City. By Jennifer Pund CENTRAL CITY When Gene Brown first visited Central City with his son, it took his breath away, literally. He fell in love with the town, but had a hard time breathing walking the steep streets. He felt … Continue reading
Silver Plume historic sites highlight mining, transportation
The Silver Plume Depot—part of a collection of buildings abandoned by Colorado & Southern Railroad—as it looked in 1941 prior to restoration and historic protection. Photo courtesy of Denver Public Library/Western History Collection PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, … Continue reading
Stanley Hotel holds hedge maze competition
ESTES PARK The historic Stanley Hotel is holding a public competition to design a 61,500-square-foot hedge maze inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” film. The contest will attract designers—amateur and professional—from around the world who will have an opportunity to put their work and name on permanent display at the iconic Stanley Hotel which draws … Continue reading