Estes Park, Colo. – The Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters (RMPAP), in partnership with Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and The Rocky Mountain Conservancy, will hold a series of events to celebrate the national park’s centennial anniversary and commemorate the important role that artists played in the park’s early years. The special paint-out event, art … Continue reading
Aspen Lodge healing festival marks flood anniversary
ESTES PARK The 1st Annual Universal Consciousness Festival: A Rocky Mountain Healing & Wellness Event takes place at the Aspen Lodge Resort & Spa in Estes Park, Sept. 11-15. Marking the one-year anniversary of the devastating Colorado floods, the Healing & Wellness Festival is founded on the principle that no matter who we are, we … Continue reading
The Motet add Aggie Theatre to Colorado Halloween run
The Colorado Progressive Funk Collective To Perform “Mixtape 1975” Halloween Run at Home State Venues including Vilar PAC, Aggie Theatre, Boulder Theater, and Ogden Theatre Oct. 28 – Nov. 1. Tickets on sale now at http://www.themotet.net Progressive funk collective The Motet announces the addition of the Aggie Theatre to their annual Halloween run along Colorado’s … Continue reading
Nederland celebrates its roots at Miners’ Days, Sept. 20-21
Once a year Nederland celebrates its humble beginnings and history with its Miners’ Days Celebration. For two days Nederland comes alive again as real miners, men and women, with amazing skills compete in wood splitting, spike driving, jackleg drilling, bow sawing, mucking, and single and double jack drilling. This year’s event will be dedicated in … Continue reading
Central City Opera announces productions slated for 2015 festival
LA TRAVIATA by Giuseppe Verdi MAN OF LA MANCHA by Leigh, Darion & Wasserman THE PRODIGAL SON by Benjamin Britten THE BLIND by Lera Auerbach DON QUIXOTE AND THE DUCHESS by Joseph Bodin de Boismortier “After completing three years of experimentation and innovation, we are adjusting our strategy with the 2015 Festival to create a … Continue reading
Colorado’s scenic waterfall hikes
August 28, 2014 Sometimes the best satisfaction at the end of a tough hike, besides that “ah, I’ve made it!” moment, is being greeted with amazing views. And nothing quite adds to the views of stunning mountain valleys and peaks like a tall, cascading waterfall. Colorado is filled with beautiful mountain waterfalls that are not … Continue reading
Exiciting new developments take shape this fall, winter in Colorado
New lodging, attractions, restaurants, events and more highlight the upcoming fall and winter seasons New activities, events, culinary offerings and more are the buzz this winter in Colorado. Throughout the state, visitors and locals are invited to experience what’s new. From major anniversaries including Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th, to museum exhibits such as the … Continue reading
National Park volunteers receive prestigious award
Roger and Betsy Leverton receive prestigious award from Jean Muenchrath, Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-in-Residence Coordinator. Roger and Betsy Leverton were recently selected for the Intermountain Regional George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. This is a prestigious award given to volunteers in the National Park Service. Their dedication to the mission of … Continue reading
Two events at RMNP highlight 50th Anniversary of Wilderness Act, Sept. 6
Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary is not the only anniversary being celebrated! On Saturday, September 6, visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Wilderness Act with two fun events. From 10:00 a.m. to noon – booths, demonstrations, games and crafts will take place during the … Continue reading
Oskar Blues GABF Ordeal tickets on sale
The fourth annual Oskar Blues GABF Ordeal consists of three days of bus rides (Denver pick-up) that offer GABF-ers and craft beer lovers the chance to go backstage at ALL Oskar Blues locations during Great American Beer Festival week. Tickets are available NOW for each of the Ordeal days on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (October … Continue reading