By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN An upcoming film festival at the Georgetown Heritage Center may have Greg Markle’s name on it, but the event is more of a nostalgic look back at Clear Creek County and its residents of the past 35 years. More than 500 locals can be seen playing various roles in Markle’s … Continue reading
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Listen, learn from Gypsy jazz virtuoso
By George Watson GEORGETOWN Mark Morris brings his “Django in Georgetown” event back to the Georgetown Heritage Center, Sept. 22, to continue his effort to introduce Gypsy jazz to new audiences in a traditional folk manner. This time, the concert features Joscho Stephan, a guitar virtuoso who is also a master of the unique style … Continue reading
Restoration transforms, revives ‘endangered’ Georgetown building
By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN A deteriorating “rotten apple” in the middle of one of the state’s more prominent historic districts has been transformed back into the “pride of Georgetown.” It wasn’t easy, or quick, but the combined effort of many—including more than 8 years of challenging restoration work—has returned the 1874 Georgetown School into … Continue reading