By Jeffrey V. Smith LYONS/GOLD HILL Lexington, Kentucky-based bluegrass band The Wooks have found a second home in Colorado. That shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. They’re musically talented, known for pushing the limits of traditional acoustic instruments and styles, and invoke the spirit of Jerry Garcia as easily as Jimmy Martin. It’s a perfect … Continue reading
![Ty Hammes got his Mojo [Taqueria] working](https://mmacmonthly.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/mojo1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Ty Hammes got his Mojo [Taqueria] working")
By Jennifer Pund LYONS After an unexplained, late-night fire in March, Mojo Taqueria, a “taco joint” in Lyons, was again serving its popular tacos and margaritas by May. Owner Ty Hammes was eager to get back to where he’d left off with the restaurant he’d opened just four months earlier: serving fresh, creative, affordable Mexican … Continue reading
FRONT RANGE Learning about history is often seen as dull, boring and without relevance. Not in the mountain towns of Colorado’s Front Range. While the region’s communities have evolved since their founding, many still display obvious evidence of, and strong connections to, their past identities—which around here is either hard rock mining or tourism. To … Continue reading
LYONS Birthplace of Oskar Blues Brewery and the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, Lyons, CO is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and beer lovers alike. The collaboration between the Town of Lyons and Oskar Blues to produce Burning Can Fest 2017 at the Outdoor Games is the perfect culmination of both. With 50+ craft breweries, … Continue reading
LYONS – Oskar Blues BURNING CAN Fest, the country’s original active beer festival and CAN’d Aid Fundraiser, returns to celebrate CANned craft beer, beats and bikes in the brewery’s hometown of Lyons, CO on June 4. The all-day festival is part of Lyons Outdoor Games and includes 60+ craft breweries (more than 200 beers in … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith LYONS The three owners of a new art gallery and studio are doing what they can to enhance the Lyons arts scene by “committing to excellence in arts and art education.” Western Stars Gallery & Studio offers a variety of carefully chosen fine art, Western antiques, unique home furnishings, and select … Continue reading
Featuring Musketeer Gripweed and Hot Soup with Specialty CANNed Beers aplenty Lyons, CO.— It’s been 13 years since Oskar Blues Brewery started the craft beer-in-a-CAN apocalypse in an old barn turned CANnery located just outside of the original Oskar Blues Grill & Brew brewpub in Lyons, CO. Today, more than 500 craft breweries in the … Continue reading
PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a region-by-region look at the many properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the mountain communities in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties. The passage … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund LYONS Nick Blanchet wasn’t looking to own and remodel a laundromat when the property came up for sale, but he knew he could make it better. Using his experience, Soapy Nicks Laundromat in Lyons is finally getting the upgrades it desperately needed with the addition of new washers, dryers, and more services. … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund LYONS Spirit Hound Distillery in Lyons opened with the intention to make whisky. After using quality ingredients in a hand-crafted still, and waiting over two years, Spirit Hound is finally ready to unveil its flagship spirit. A celebration on Aug. 22 accompanies the official release of the Barrel-Aged Straight American Whisky. Spirit … Continue reading
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