All dates, times & prices are subject to change SILVER PLUME Bread Bar 1010 Main St., Silver Plume • http://www.breadbarsp.com • Nov. 5: Brianna Straut, 4:30pm, free • Nov. 11: Ben Cameron, 6:30pm, free • Nov. 18: Lillian at Bread Bar, 6:30pm, free • Dec. 2: David Burchfield, 6:30pm, free • Dec. 3: Brianna Straut, … Continue reading
Mountain Arts Calendar – November 2017
ARTS All dates, times & prices are subject to change CLASSICAL MUSIC Georgetown • Nov. 26: Georgetown Community Choir Christmas Contata Concert, Georgetown Heritage Center, 2pm, $ Central City • Dec. 1: Peak to Peak Chorale – “Winter Mischief; or, Florence meets the TommyKnocker,” Teller House, 7pm, donations Gilpin County • Wednesdays (through Nov. 29): … Continue reading
Mountain Events Calendar – November 2017
All dates, times & prices are subject to change FESTIVALS/SPECIAL EVENTS/HOLIDAY Georgetown • Nov. 11: Bighorn Sheep Festival Trails, Georgetown Loop Railroad, 10:45am-2:40pm, $18.95-$49.95 • Nov. 18-26 & Dec. 1-3, 8-31: Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train, Georgetown Loop Railroad, $19.95-$47.95 • Nov. 18-Dec. 31: Santa’s Lighted Forest Train, Georgetown Loop Railroad, $19.95-$49.95 • Nov. 25: … Continue reading
Food & Drink Calendar – November 2017
All dates, times & prices are subject to change GEORGETOWN • Thursdays: Mussels Mania, Troia’s Café, 5pm, $ • Fridays: Prime Rib Special, Troia’s Café, 5pm, $ • Sundays: Family Night, Troia’s Café, 5pm, $ ST. MARY’S GLACIER • Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Dinner, Silver Lake Lodge, 3-6pm, $ w/lodging IDAHO SPRINGS • Nov. 3: First … Continue reading
November 2017 Mountain Mix – The Best of All the Rest
November 1-7 ‘Giveback Week’ Fundraiser This upcoming week, The Spice & Tea Exchange of Idaho Springs will be hosting a “giveback week” as part of a larger fundraising initiative, Spice & Tea Cares. From Nov. 1-7, The Spice & Tea Exchange will donate 10 percent of all sales to Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance, a simple … Continue reading
Work begins On Alluvial Fan Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park
ESTES PARK Construction is beginning on a new accessible pedestrian trail in the Alluvial Fan area between the existing east and west parking lots with a new bridge across the Roaring River. The construction is expected to last through next fall. While construction is taking place, there will be closures in the sections where the … Continue reading
Colorado is ‘officially open’ for 2017-18 Winter Season
Photo by Dave Camara/Arapahoe Basin Ski Area ARAPAHOE BASIN Colorado’s 2017-18 ski season launched today, Oct. 13, with a crowd of delighted skiers and snowboarders celebrating the first runs of the season at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. At 9 a.m., atop an 18-inch base of packed powder, the Black Mountain Express lift began spinning, delivering … Continue reading
Tunnel into history at ARGO
Mine tour now includes tunnel previously closed to the public for 75 years By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS For 124 years, the ARGO Tunnel has been a central character in the identity of Idaho Springs. Excavated between September 1893 and November 1910, the tunnel intersected and drained water from nearly all major gold mines—and … Continue reading
Brewing up adventure in Georgetown
By Jennifer Pund GEORGETOWN Stacey and Steve Skalski believe where you drink beer is just as important as what beer you drink. The couple is on a mission to make their recently opened Guanella Pass Brewery in Georgetown a part of everyone’s mountain adventure—and brew excellent beer. “When you look out here, you see beautiful … Continue reading
Homegrown band spreads hip-shaking, joyful vibe
By George Watson NEDERLAND Known as one of the most dynamic and determined bands, Donna the Buffalo has continuously toured America for nearly 30 years, creating a community environment at its shows through distinctive, groove-heavy, and danceable music. The band performs at The Caribou Room, Nov. 3, 9 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and … Continue reading