By Jennifer Pund EMPIRE Colorado has an amazing history and Deb and Jim Dysinger love sharing it with everyone who is interested. This month, the couple celebrates the one-year anniversary of Annie’s Gold Antiques and Collectibles’ move to Empire, while customers continue to rave of the new location. Both hailing from generations of collectors, the … Continue reading
Classical series brings top musicians to elevation
Stanley Hotel Concert Hall By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK For 39 years, the Estes Park Music Festival has transformed its small Colorado hometown from an attraction for mountain adventure into a destination for musical exploration. The music festival, featuring Colorado’s finest musicians, provides community members elevated cultural events without having to leave town while … Continue reading
Celebrate Idaho Springs history, fund preservation at Legacy Ball
Idaho Springs Heritage Museum & Visitor Center By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS The Historical Society of Idaho Springs has been preserving the legacy of its Clear Creek County namesake for 50 years, but they can’t do it alone. In an effort to raise funds for the coming year and a special project, the group … Continue reading
Memphis couple brings Southern food to mountains of Idaho Springs
By Jennifer Pund IDAHO SPRINGS Whitney and Doug Smith looked at over 30 locations before stumbling on the perfect spot in Idaho Springs for their dream restaurant. Hailing from Memphis, the two plan to serve up special comfort food ranging from BBQ to grilled or fried catfish, fresh oysters and more at Da Rivuh Fish … Continue reading
Family-friendly festival focuses on Colorado’s state mammal
GEORGETOWN Join Georgetown and Colorado Parks & Wildlife in celebrating Colorado’s state mammal at the 9th Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival, Nov. 8. Event highlights include speakers, educational programs and activities, wildlife-related art and gifts. The family-friendly event will also feature children’s activities, music, hikes, tours and much more. It is a great opportunity to … Continue reading
Trail Ridge Road closes to through travel for season
Rocky Mountain National Park Is Open Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. The most popular destinations for this time of year including Bear Lake Road, Moraine Park, Horseshoe Park and the section of Trail Ridge Road along the Kawuneeche Valley are … Continue reading
Brad Fitch and Friends performs Christmas melodies, Denver hits at Stanley Hotel
Join Brad Fitch and Friends, Nov. 29, for an evening of classic Christmas melodies, John Denver hits and featuring Fitch’s new album “Christmas Time With You.” Raised in Estes Park, singer-songwriter and guitarist Brad Fitch has been playing professionally since he was 15 years old. He has also been part of several other popular performing … Continue reading
Salto Coffee Works, Tin Shed Sports remodel creates ‘more functional’ space
Tin Shed Sports’ Josh Harrod (left) and Adam Pause (right) with Co-Owner Karina Lusher (center) Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Karina Lusher is excited about the recent changes at Salto Coffee Works and Tin Shed Sports. After more than two and half years in their building, the sister businesses, co-owned … Continue reading
Community Thanksgiving events held throughout month
PEAK TO PEAK Every year in November, Americans come together for a day, or sometimes more, for feasting with friends and family and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Today’s celebrations would likely be unrecognizable to attendees of the original 1621 harvest meal, it continues to be a day for Americans to gather together and share a … Continue reading
Craft fairs, holiday markets feature local gifts, artists in holiday setting
Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE Although some may get a head start, November is the traditional start to the holiday shopping season. Thankfully, mountain artists and craftspeople get together to feature their work in numerous holiday markets and craft fairs from now until Christmas. You’d be surprised at the talent that can be … Continue reading