By Jennifer Pund ROLLINSVILLE Michelle Northrup discovered dancing to help recover from muscular problems, but continues because of the joy of dancing, the connection with others, and a little light exercise. She now spends her free time helping mountain residents discover the fun of dancing. Her free swing dance lessons at the Stage Stop in … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ROLLINSVILLE Nederland’s Magic Beans is a genre-blending band combining Americana, funk, rock, and electronica. The band, which spends much of its time on the road “inspiring a good time” with its “space funk” sound, has made a huge impact on the Front Range music scene. The act’s annual New Year’s Eve … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund ROLLINSVILLE For a long as Cody Wales can remember, his mom, Mindy, has worked hard to support their family. Now that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer and had to stop working, Cody feels it’s his time to give back. The local drummer has organized the “Thanks for Giving: A Benefit … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND Anyone can paint, according to Cathy and Janis Carrithers, the mother-daughter owners of Your Creative Canvas. They say It’s just a matter of choosing what to paint, and how to do it and that’s where Your Creative Canvas steps in. Themes are built around each event while a trained artist walks … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund ROLLINSVILLE If there is a town that knows how to throw a party, it’s Rollinsville, It wasn’t always that way, however, and that’s why the businesses and residents will gather on Aug. 22 to celebrate the 131st Rollinsville Independence Day. A traditional parade, specials at the Stagestop Market and Cafe and a … Continue reading
Florida band performs at Rollinsville’s Stage Stop with Barrel House String Band for 4:20 Fest By Jeffrey V. Smith ROLLINSVILLE The Grass is Dead is growing again. The South Florida band has rearranged Grateful Dead songs in their own bluegrass style since forming in 1997 as a side project of the tribute band Crazy Fingers. … Continue reading
PEAK TO PEAK Every year in November, Americans come together for a day, or sometimes more, for feasting with friends and family and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Today’s celebrations would likely be unrecognizable to attendees of the original 1621 harvest meal, it continues to be a day for Americans to gather together and share a … Continue reading
Sean Harper works with a band in the Stage Stop Hayloft Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith By Jeffrey V. Smith ROLLINSVILLE Stage Stop owner Heather Hatwan recently turned an unfortunate situation into the Peak to Peak’s latest fully-equipped, full-service recording studio. With the help of sound engineer Sean Harper, the venue now has an all-new … Continue reading
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