Chorus and orchestra rehearsals begin this month for the December 2nd and 3rd Winter Concert by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park. If you enjoy singing choral masterworks, you can join the Oratorio chorus, which rehearses Sunday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning Sept. 18th at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Photographer Danielle Austen of Hillsborough, New Jersey has been an Artist-in-Residence at Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, and Everglades National Parks. She was also a resident artist at the Vermont Studio Center. She has received numerous photography awards including the 2015 International Nature-Landscape Photography Award. Her images have also been exhibited at museums and … Continue reading
ESTES PARK For over a century, the ruins of his dream home have watched over Estes Park, only a short walk from the nearby cabin he built almost entirely with his own hands. While Albert Birch’s dwelling place is a famous local landmark, less is known about the man. Come enjoy a summer evening and … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – If you were to close your eyes and picture a dragonfly, a startling accurate image forms. Here in each of our memories is a creature delicately perched, with beautiful iridescent wings, massive eyes, and a long slender abdomen. However, this clear image is only showing the dragonfly in its adult state. The … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK Just like the main character in the play he’s directing, James Valone ended up at the Baldpate Inn on a creative “whim.” After acting in the legendary 1917 stage play 7 Keys for Baldpate while working in New York, he simply had to accept an offer to be in … Continue reading
By Jeffrey Smith ESTES PARK There is no doubt the nationally recognized and award-winning Estes Ark is a unique place to shop. Ever since construction began on the 100-foot-long replica of Noah’s Ark in 1994, it has drawn attention for its distinctiveness, so much so, Jeopardy featured the store in a clue about “cool buildings.” … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund ESTES PARK Candice and Erik Mohr, the owners of Snowy Peaks Winery, believe sharing a glass of wine with someone often leads to interesting conversations, new friendships and tighter bonds. This is exactly what the locally-owned Estes Park winery has been doing since it began bottling its award-winning Colorado wine for 10 … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK The owners of Fajita Ritas, a new Tex Mex restaurant in Estes Park, hired an outstanding staff, but none are as dedicated as Rita. She can work all hours, doesn’t take breaks and never accepts a pay check. Rita is actually the name the staff gave to their tortilla … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE There are plenty of reasons to participate in a community garden. Benefits range from the physical to mental. Here in the mountains, they provide an opportunity for people with limited space, soil or water rights to grow their own vegetables and flowers while giving an opportunity to meet neighbors … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund ESTES PARK When looking for a homemade breakfast or lunch in Estes Park without the hassle of making it at home—or parking downtown—head to Scratch Deli and Bakery. The sandwich-counter-type deli, which has been open less than a year, came about by combining the limitations of the location with Chef and Owner … Continue reading
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