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Visit WesternColoradoJourneys.com for the latest updates from the artists, wineries, & businesses featured in this collector’s guide. You can even join the bidding in our online art auctions and be one of the first to learn about upcoming festivals and events unique to Colorado. Orders for the 2014-2015 collector’s guidebook are $10.95 each plus shipping and will be available spring 2014. You may order next year’s guide by simply returning the form below, or you may order via our website at WesternColoradoJourneys.com.
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I love Colorado.
THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO LOVE… Beautiful places, wonderful people, great food and wine, beer and distilled spirits. And of course, an army of artists throughout the state creating a concentration of artistic industries. What’s more, the state government has recognized this fact and created the Colorado Creative Industries. Recognizing everything from architecture to outdoor sculpture, theater, music events, the film industry and its associated service industries. The Colorado Creative Industries mission statement reads:
To promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado’s economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life. Formed in 2010, after a Creative Economy Study revealed that the creative industries were a significant driving factor to economic growth in Colorado, the Colorado Creative Industries were made part of the State Office of Economic Development. That was a big commitment on the part of our state government. Helping foster growth in our creative sectors can certainly drive economic growth and create jobs. And what better state to find locations for movies? Or foster growing microbreweries? And help artists create and change the face of communities that need an uplift? The list is endless. I am very proud of our state and of our commitment to the creative industries! So as you visit our state, or even if you are a resident, I hope it puts a smile on your face as you drive by a mural in Pueblo, or take in a local brew in Denver. Enjoy that free exhibit of outdoor sculpture in Grand Junction, and raise a glass of fine wine in Palisade. We love it, and hope you do too!
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2014 - 2015 PUBLISHER Wild Kat Media, Inc. Kat Rhein, Publisher
SALES TEAM Tara Lyle Elizabeth Martin Marnie Benson
SPECIAL THANKS Jason Rhein
PUBLISHING SPECIALTY TEAM Casey Winterbower / nimbll, Design Kay Crane, Photo Editor Felicia Sabartinelli, Photographer, Writer Rob Kurtzman, Photography Marnie Benson, Writer / Copyeditor CS Vin, Writer Gregory Howell, Writer Elizabeth Martin, Writer Terri Chappell, Writer James Vilona, Cover Art
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How To Use this Guide Colorado Journeys is organized as a guidebook by regions, each section anchored by a map. Along with the page numbers you’ll see what map (which area of remarkable Colorado) the page is about. You’ll find descriptions of the regions and their attractions and stories about wine and art. As pages explode with images of the dramatic landscape or representations of the works of Colorado’s visual artists, it’s easy to see that this is a dynamic state, full of color and talent and energy. And yet you’ll notice many poems. Art is not limited to the visual. As you journey through Colorado, where will you establish your base of operations? Are your plans floating in dream-time or do you have a firm date for travel? Do you want to engage in active sports or stroll about, peeking into galleries,and stopping often for wine and a snack? Is your family coming along? These pages can aid in your decisions and facilitate the fine-tuning. If you love the arts, fine wines, and the great outdoors, this guide will stay on top of the stack, a valuable resource. We’ve tried to make it user-friendly. We hope you find it so.
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Your Colorado Journey Take a journey through Colorado, a state of unusual natural beauty, filled with scenic wonder. The diverse regions of the state offer the gamut of topography and stimulating environments, from the front range metropolitan area to quirky & artistic mountain towns.
SOUTHWEST STEVE TRAUD
Just put these two words together, ‘south and ‘west’ to conjure up all manner of vision with rich hues, warm tones and flashes of brilliant color, intrinsic to the high mountains and the high mountain deserts of southwestern Colorado.
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LEVEL 7 PHOTOGRAPHY
Breathtaking panorama, deep green meadows, all the wonders of nature influence those who dwell and look to the Northwest corridor for inspiration.
SOUTHEAST KAY CRANE
As the great plains unfold in the southeast corner of the state, agriculture, the Arkansas River and the history of the Santa Fe Trail influence creative expression as artists exchange energy with their communities in unique ways.
FRONT RANGE JOHN ANGLIM
Stand on any promontory along the east side of ‘the Rockies’ to take in the spectacular scenery and one begins to sense the unlimited possibilities & expansive grandeur that is the front range!
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PALISADE… A PEACH OF A TOWN!
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FEATURED CITY : PALISADE
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NORTH FORK VALLEY CREATIVE DISTRICT
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Contributors MARNIE BENSON
Marnie is a native Coloradoan who has worked as a designer in both Denver and Aspen. She is thrilled to be contributing to Colorado Journeys in the role of sales and writing/copy editor! Her primary creative focus is her 6 children, whom she considers “works in progress.”
TERRI CHAPPELL
Terri Chappell is a mom, horse lover, history buff and Emmy winning journalist. She grew up hiking, biking, and horseback riding some of the roughest high country in Western Colorado. Her career as a TV news and travel anchor / reporter has taken her from Cuba to Russia, Columbia to Panama and much of Europe. Her return home to Grand Junction fueled her latest passion, to help make the Colorado National Monument a National Park. Read more at gjforparkstatus.com.
KAY CRANE
Kay Crane is an artist and photographer. Originally from Washington, DC, she has called the Grand Valley home for 14 years and can’t imagine living anywhere else. Kay is the Director of the Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade and her work can be seen there. To learn more about Kay and the Blue Pig Gallery, visit kaycraneart.com and thebluepiggallery.com.
GREGORY HOWELL
Storyteller, curator and business consultant, Gregory made his way to Pueblo via Tokyo to join a team of innovative physicians in the launch of a network of medical clinics in Colorado and Texas. Gregory is the owner of Kadoya Gallery on Central Plaza in Downtown Pueblo and since his arrival in Southern Colorado has launched The Shoe Factory, the ARTery and the Underground in the Historic Federal Building.
ROB KURTZMAN
Since 1964 Rob Kurtzman has been captivated by the art and science of photography and has studied, practiced and pursued his passion with great enthusiasm. He enjoys living in the Grand Valley and the extraordinary local opportunities for expressive imagery.
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Elizabeth became a scholar of the internal creative process when her inner artist emerged out of a life of analysis and systems. In a “think tank for creatives,” Elizabeth’s team is developing a business model to preserve the creative dynamic responsible for individual expression and originality. Elizabeth D. Martin, President of A Perspective LLC, aperspectiveonline.com.
JASON RHEIN
Jason has spent most of his free time this last year refurbishing his new home - a vintage 1947 church in Palisade! In addition he writes, photographs, proofreads, and is an artist himself, dabbling in painting and some sculpture. An accomplished chef, and gardener, he also has interests in bee keeping and on occasion brews his own beer!
FELICIA SABARTINELLI
Felicia Sabartinelli is a self proclaimed Renaissance woman. With numerous acting credits to her name, Felicia not only works as an actress but also as an artist and writer. She has been featured in feature films, national campaigns & publications, and with numerous fashion designers. In her spare time, Felicia enjoys being a cultural enthusiast, advocating for the arts, and completing tasks off her ‘30 for 30’ list. Currently, Felicia is working on ‘Bedside Photos’, a collection of poetry & photography. To learn more about Felicia visit: feliciasabartinelli.com.
CS VIN
C. S. VIN (a pseudonym) is the author of Experiencing Colorado Wine, The Premier Guide to Quality and Style, Volume 1. He was trained in German, French, and Italian wines and has served as manager of a state division of Pieroth/Emissary Wines. A wine enthusiast for over 30 years, he is also a bestselling author in his primary field of expertise. His passion for writing and for wine resulted in his latest book project, examining of the quality, unique characteristics, and the place that Colorado wines hold in the world of wines. You can enjoy his blog at experiencingwine.com.
CASEY WINTERBOWER
Owner and design professional of nimbll. Casey Winterbower is an accomplished designer with a unique blend of creative and technical expertise in both the print and web arenas. She strives to produce results that are equally aesthetic and compelling. Discover more at nimbll.com
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Our Cover Artist: James Vilona I set out to interview James Vilona with the anticipation of an explorer. I didn’t know what I would find, but our choice for this year’s cover intrigued me and I wanted more. I find the Vilona Studio Gallery nestled among the rural fields of Berthoud, Colorado, the entrance signaled by a sleekly spired sign. Inside the driveway is a Sculpture Garden exhibiting seven or eight imposing metal sculptures. On the right, as if coming from behind a tree to greet us is a lifelike sculpture of a dog. Later Jim says it’s a tribute to a devoted pet, his deceased “best friend.” Geometric or romantically sinuous, Jim Vilona’s artwork is unpredictable:
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beautiful coffee table made from the coiled shell of a prehistoric sea creature A sitting on metal legs sculpted as kelp. “Jewelry for the home,” he calls it.
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Whimsical abstract horse sculptures, miniature heads curving up and out of larger rounded bodies. “I wondered what would it look like if you could blow up a horse like a balloon.” Jim laughs.
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The beautiful onyx stone inspired transformations into luminous opaque bowls.
It’s inspiring to realize that each person is incomparable, unique and amazing in her or his particular discipline. Jim Vilona made me realize that I dream about what could be – and what I’m sure will be, what I’m capable of. But until I put my hand to the work of capturing my imagination, daring to take those awkward first steps toward it, the dream might remain perfect – and unrealized.
Jim Vilona doesn’t struggle with creativity; rather, he is always moving with it, experimenting, solving problems. Jim spoke of the simple thrill of having created – in the end – something greater than what he imagined simply by attempting it; working it. Jim Vilona doesn’t struggle with creativity; rather, he is always moving with it, experimenting, solving problems. He’s not afraid of what will happen. “If I have thoughts that become fear, I can’t make art,” Jim says. “I get inspired, start pushing the envelope, and make discoveries. I sense what resonates, and I just do that.” Imagine – just do that! See more about Jim Vilona at jamesvilona.com. + Story // Elizabeth Martin + Photo // Renee Sokoloff
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Colorado Festivals ON-GOING
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Telluride Winter Art Walk
Palisade International Honey Bee Festival (6th Annual)
January 2 - April 3 283 South Fir Street, Telluride colorado.com/events/telluride-art-walkwinter-2014
April 11 - 12 Downtown Palisade colorado.com/events/palisadeinternational-honey-bee-festival-6thannual
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Cascade Canyon Winter Train
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November 1, 2013 - April 1 479 Main Avenue, Durango colorado.com/events/cascade-canyonwinter-train
Free National Parks Weekend
April 19 - 20 Various Locations colorado.com/events/free-national-parksweekend
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Fruita Fat Tire Festival
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April 24 - 26 Downtown, Fruita colorado.com/events/fruita-fat-tire-festival
The Forney Museum Presents: Air Cooled Volkswagens
March 1 - April 30 4303 Brighton Blvd, Denver colorado.com/events/forney-museumpresents-air-cooled-volkswagens
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Spring Barrel Tasting
April 26 - 27 Grand Valley Wineries, Grand Junction & Palisade colorado.com/events/spring-barreltasting-april-26-27-may-17-18-2014
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Kick The Keg Comedy
March 7 - May 30 1260 22nd Street, Denver colorado.com/events/kick-keg-comedy
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Downtown Grand Junction Art and Music Festival
Front Range
May 9 - 11 400 Main Street, Grand Junction colorado.com/events/downtown-grandjunction-art-and-music-festival
EcoCreations5 at the WESTend March 14 - April 26 356 Main Street, Longmont colorado.com/events/ecocreations5westend
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Royal Gorge Bridge Guided Tours
12-Hours of Mesa Verde Mountain Bike Race
March 15 - June 15 4218 County Road 3, Canon City colorado.com/events/royal-gorge-bridgeguided-tours
May 9 - 11 Phil’s World, Cortez colorado.com/events/12-hours-mesaverde-mountain-bike-race
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Spring Fever
March 20 - April 20 Peak 8 Breckenridge Ski Resort and throughout town, Breckenridge colorado.com/events/spring-fever
Mike the Headless Chicken Festival May 16 - 17 Main Street, Fruita miketheheadlesschicken.org
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Wild Wild West Festival
Cultural Tour of the North Fork Valley
May 16 - 18 Union Avenue Historic District, Pueblo colorado.com/events/wild-wild-westfestival
May 28 - June 1 30048 North Road, Hotchkiss colorado.com/events/cultural-tour-northfork-valley
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Spring Barrel Tasting
Cedaredge Business Fair, Art and Wine Tasting
May 16 - 17 Grand Valley Wineries, Grand Junction + Palisade colorado.com/events/spring-barreltasting-april-26-27-may-17-18-2014
May 30 - 31 245 Main Street, Cedaredge colorado.com/events/cedardge-businessfair-art-and-wine-tasting
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Estes Park Jazz Fest & Art Walk
Last Friday Art Trek
May 17 - 18 417 West Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park colorado.com/events/estes-park-jazz-festart-walk
May 30 Downtown Trinidad colorado.com/events/last-friday-art-trek
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Tesoro Cultural Center’s 14th Annual Indian Market & Powwow
Brew With A View
May 31 100 block of Main Street, Westcliffe colorado.com/events/brew-view
May 17 - 18 At the Olde Fort, Morrison colorado.com/events/tesoro-culturalcenters-14th-annual-indian-market-powwow
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Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival
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Farmers Market in the Park
May 31 502 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs colorado.com/events/2014-manitousprings-colorado-wine-festival
May 17 - September 27 245 Main Street, Cedaredge colorado.com/events/cedaredge-farmersmarket-park
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Denver Chalk Art Festival
Mountainfilm
May 31 - June 1 1430 Larimer Square, Denver colorado.com/events/denver-chalk-artfestival
May 21 - 26 700 W. Colorado Avenue, Telluride colorado.com/events/mountainfilm Southwest
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Mesa Verde Country Indian Arts and Culture Festival
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Telluride Art Walk
May 24 - 25 Mesa Verde National Park, Cortez colorado.com/events/mesa-verdecountry-indian-arts-and-culture-festival
June 5 - October 2 283 South Fir Street, Telluride colorado.com/events/telluride-art-walksummer-2014
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Taste of Creede Fine Arts Festival May 24 - 25 Main Street, Creede colorado.com/events/taste-creede-finearts-festival Southwest
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31st Annual Telluride Balloon Festival
Plein Air Festival
June 29 - July 5 Telluride colorado.com/events/plein-air-festival
June 6 - 8 700 W. Colorado Avenue, Telluride colorado.com/events/31st-annualtelluride-balloon-festival
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Cherry Creek Art Festival
Ride The Rockies
July 4 - 6 Denver in Cherry Creek area
June 7 - 13 101 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver colorado.com/events/ride-rockies
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Crested Butte Wild Flower Festival
Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational - Artist Painting Period
July 7 - 13 Downtown Crested Butte colorado.com/events/crested-butte-wildflower-festival
June 10 - July 10 409 3rd Street, Crested Butte colorado.com/events/crested-butte-pleinair-invitational-artist-painting-period
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Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival
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July 10 - 14 Crested Butte colorado.com/events/crested-butte-wineand-food-festival
Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival June 13 - 15 palisademusic.com
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Colorado Lavender Festival
North Fork Uncorked
July 11 - 13 120 W. 8th Street, Palisade colorado.com/events/colorado-lavenderfestival
June 14 - 15 Hotchkiss and Paonia colorado.com/events/north-fork-uncorked Southwest
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Country Jam USA Music Festival
18th Annual Colorado Brewer’s Rendezvous
June 19 - 22 Mack / Grand Junction colorado.com/events/country-jam-usamusic-festival
July 12 146 East Sackett Street, Salida colorado.com/events/18th-annualcolorado-brewers-rendezvous
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Telluride Wine Festival
June 25 - 29 700 W. Colorado Avenue, Telluride colorado.com/events/telluride-winefestival
Art + Architecture
July 16 - 20 700 W. Colorado Avenue, Telluride colorado.com/events/art-architecture
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Salida Art Walk
12th Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival
June 27 - 29 F Street, Salida colorado.com/events/salida-art-walk
July 26 - 27 Monarch Street & Durant Avenue, Aspen colorado.com/events/12th-annualdowntown-aspen-art-festival
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48th Annual Evergreen Fine Arts Festival
July 31 - August 3 Hotchkiss and Paonia colorado.com/events/west-elks-wine-trail
August 23 - 24 Heritage Grove Park, Evergreen colorado.com/events/48th-annualevergreen-fine-arts-festival
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Crested Butte Arts Festival
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER
August 1 - 3 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte colorado.com/events/crested-butte-artsfestival
Colorado Pork ‘n Hops BBQ Challenge
September 12 - 13 1340 Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction colorado.com/events/colorado-pork-nhops-bbq-challenge
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27th Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival
Southwest
August 2 - 3 76 Avondale Lane, Avon colorado.com/events/27th-annual-beavercreek-art-festival
Colorado Mountain Winefest
September 18 - 21 Riverbend Park, Palisade colorado.com/events/colorado-mountainwinefest
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Palisade Peach Festival
Southwest
August 14 - 17 Riverbend Park, Palisade colorado.com/events/palisade-peachfestival
Uncorked Wine & Music Festival September 20 230 Silver Street, Lake City colorado.com/events/uncorked-winemusic-festival-0
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Steamboat All Arts Festival 6th Annual
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Fruita Fall Festival 100th Anniversary
August 14 - 17 Steamboat Springs colorado.com/events/6th-steamboat-allarts-festival
September 26 - 28 Downtown, Fruita colorado.com/events/fruita-fall-festival100th-anniversary
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Golden Fine Arts Festival
Southwest
August 17 - 18 11th and Arapahoe, Golden colorado.com/events/golden-fine-artsfestival
Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival October 24 - 26 Breckenridge colorado.com/events/breckenridge-craftspirits-festival
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Food Wine and Art Festival
Front Range
August 22 - 24 Cortez City Park, Cortez colorado.com/events/food-wine-and-artfestival Southwest
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Palisade… A Peach of a Town! IT’S HARD TO NOT FALL IN LOVE WITH PALISADE, COLORADO. BETTER KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD AS THE MECCA OF THE COLORADO WINE INDUSTRY. BUT WHAT MANY DON’T KNOW IS THAT PALISADE HAS REALLY ONLY JUST BEGUN MAKING A NAME FOR ITSELF AS THE NEW CULTURAL HUB OF WESTERN COLORADO. Ask many of the locals of the area and you’ll quickly learn that there is a grand vision for the future of this intimate community. And no one can argue that Palisade is not paving the way for a bright future with numerous festivals, wineries, galleries, breweries and distilleries to be found open throughout the year. Palisade was recently named, “The next wine country” by Sunset Magazine. And that’s of no surprise as the Colorado Mountain Wine Festival shuts the town down with tourists from all over the world dying to try one of the many delicious wines made right on the Western Slope. The festival runs over the course of one weekend in September and brings in thousands of visitors. This year you can grape stomp, visit the wineries or artisan vendors, and indulge in wine and delicious food during September 18-21, 2014. And if you’re looking to try something a little bit more intimate and exclusive, you can take one of the many bike, bus or limo tours to the vineyards for group tastings and events. Over 14,000 people visited the Palisade Peach Festival last year and this year the event is set to be bigger and better than ever. August 14-17, 2014, families can enjoy numerous food & artisan vendors, live music, culinary events and children’s activities. And for the adults there is the Peach Pit Bar located right within the festival.
…the Colorado Mountain Wine Festival shuts the town down with tourists from all over the world dying to try one of the many delicious wines made right on the Western Slope. The only Lavender Festival that happens in the state of Colorado happens to be in Palisade. Save the Date for the 4th Annual Lavender Festival, July 11-13, 2014. Here you are sure to find a variety of lavender plants, products and ideas from the very
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people who are responsible for this new industry boom. My favorite item, the lavender margarita mix is sure to be the talk of your next barbecue or party. If you’re looking for a smaller dose of lavender, stop by Sprigs and Sprouts Lavender Farm’s gift shop and partake in their yummy vinegar and oil tastings. You can also tour Sage Creations Lavender Farm located in East Orchard Mesa to take a personal lavender tour. There are over twenty wineries located just in Palisade. This doesn’t count the numerous wineries & vineyards located throughout Mesa County. Colorado Cellars may be Colorado’s oldest and largest family owned winery, but it’s also a crowd favorite as it’s won hundreds of awards over their thirty-year history. With open tastings in the summer and winter, you can also coordinate for a private wine tour or join their wine club. Check out www.coloradocellars.com for more info. Learn more about the other equally wonderful wineries located in Palisade by visiting www.palisadetourism.com . Most offer free tours and tastings. If you’re looking for an alternative to wine tasting try out the Peach Street Distillers. Located on Kluge Ave in Palisade, the distillery is open seven days a week and offers free tours on Friday afternoons. The distillery has become a new hot spot for the area,
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as many enjoy the tasty beverages, local live music and chilled back atmosphere. You may also want to stop by the Palisade Brewing Company and try their famous beer; Dirty Hippie. Their Dark American Wheat is also mouth watering. Check them out on Wednesdays for 50 cent wing night and Friday nights for amazing live music. Learn more at: peachstreetdistillery.com and palisadebrewingcompany.com. There are definitely noteworthy galleries to visit while in downtown Palisade, such as The Blue Pig Gallery. This large, beautiful and unique space houses some of the best artwork on the Western Slope. Here you can find a variety of events, classes and rotating artwork that is sure to bring you back time and time again. New to the area, The Art Cellar, located downstairs from The Blue Pig Gallery, works with emerging artists who not only need space to show their artwork but also the knowledge and education of how to market their brand. Which is exactly what The Art Cellar gives. Although fairly new, the venue will host classes and workshops in the future, and will ultimately be a new staple to the ever-growing Palisade art community. For more information visit: www.theartcellarpalisade.com And while you’re in the area check out Wedel Pottery Studio and Parker Pottery also located in Palisade. And something sure to add to the allure of Palisade is the new Fruit & Wine Byway. The Colorado Department of Agriculture awarded funding to the project, which will hopefully increase tourism for Palisade orchards, vineyards, wineries and agri-tourism. The hope is that even more people traveling on the interstate will pull off to enjoy the true beauty of Palisade, CO. Stay up-to-date by visiting: facebook.com/PalisadeFruitandWineByway So, the next time you find yourself in Palisade, take part in just another piece of Palisade’s cultural charm. To learn more about Palisade please visit; palisadetourism.com
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Palisade is a year round wonder of things to do! Picture a sunsplashed valley surrounded by some of the best recreational opportunities in Colorado, like fishing, hiking, biking, golfing or skiing, depending on what time of year you visit. You can sample some of Palisade’s estate bottled and small batch wines that have left sommeliers on both coasts smacking their lips appreciatively, or try the local brewery or distillery. You can also get to know the local creative community; including oil, pastel and watercolor artists, sculptors, and glass and clay artists—and don’t forget to visit the music festivals, wine festival, lavender festival, peach festival, and Sunday farmers’ markets! There is never a shortage of things to do in Palisade! KAY CRANE
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2912 Shelley Drive | Grand Junction, Colorado 970.245.2320 970.640.2868 roncloydpottery.com Ron Cloyd takes his inspiration from the spectacular geologic formations and ecosystems surrounding his high-desert home.
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234 W. 2nd | Palisade, Colorado 970.464.0550 debequecanyonwinery.com debequecanyonwines@bresnan.net Located in Palisade Town Center, Open Daily Year-Round Like us on Facebook June - September – Seasonal Tasting Room Open at Valley Fruit and Wine Shop 757 Elberta, Just off I-70, exit 42 Tours and Barrel Tasting Available by Appointment
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BY MELINDA RICE Do not bother me with your busyness, intrude upon my table, my coffee, the clouds, the trees with orange leaves. Don’t interrupt the vivid blue, the breeze, the hungry birds. I came to this café to meet you. Instead I found this day. Sit, but do not tell me where you’ve been, what kept you. Don’t beg my pardon. Listen to October’s light, feel the scent of fallen leaves crackling. Hush your hurried soul.
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3669 G Road (Hwy 6, West of Palisade High School) 970-234-1261 coloradolavender.com Open Daily 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (May-December) Off Season by Appointment The high altitude and dry climate provides the most pristine conditions to grow the highest quality lavender, both therapeutically and medicinally. We invite you to take an agri-tour of our lavender farm and gift shop. Right here in Palisade Paradise! Enjoy the fun & unique tasting experience with our fresh vegetables and some of The Finest Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars from around the World!
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Jewelry Designer | Palisade
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PAMPER YOURSELF in our relaxed ambiance. FEAST on fresh, locally-grown food served in the French tradition, whether by the pool or in our elegant Caroline’s Restaurant or cozy Tapestry Lounge. SAMPLE our private label wines at the afternoon wine reception and Colorado, American and International selections in our dining room and bar. STROLL over to the two winery tasting rooms next door, or bike/ drive to over a dozen other wineries, a brewery and distillery nearby. EXPLORE art galleries, shops, llama ranches, lavender farms, orchards, biking, and river rafting, hiking or fishing. CELEBRATE with us on summer Friday nights when we have a live band, dancing, courtyard grilling and libations. UNWIND in the vines with us. Come on. Let your hair down. As we like to say, “Life tastes good here.”
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Colorado’s National Conservation Areas
DESIGNATED BY CONGRESS, NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREAS (NCA ‘S) EXIST NOT ONLY FOR PROTECTIONAL OR CONSERVATIONAL PURPOSES, BUT TO ALSO ENHANCE THE LAND’S BRILLIANCE AND BEAUTY AND ALLOW IT TO BENEFIT FUTURE GENERATIONS. Each designated area holds it‘s own legislation, each dictating the particular lands value and unique attributes. Colorado is home to three of the sixteen National Conservation areas in the country; Dominguez-Escalante, Gunnison Gorge and McInnis Canyons. With unbelievable landscapes, these Colorado conservation areas offer resources that are perfect for activities of importance such as recreational, archaeological, historical, educational, cultural and wildlife use.
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DOMINGUEZ- ESCALANTE NCA Dominguez-Escalante NCA includes 209,610 acres that span over Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties. The Dominguez Canyon Wilderness makes up over 66,000 acres of this NCA and was designated in 2009. The area itself is home to many different landscapes that include deserts, sandstone canyons, waterfalls and unbelievable scenery that is home to a vast array of wildlife.
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Recreationally, you can easily find yourself enjoying one of the NCA ‘s popular activities that include; biking, hiking, backpacking, camping, boating, horseback riding, and even hunting. And if you ‘re not the active type, taking photos of the beautiful flora and fauna of the area can be just as promising. Flora in the Area: Douglas fir, sagebrush, willow, cottonwood, juniper, tamarish, alder, river birch, and horsetail. Fauna to be Seen: Bighorn sheep, rattle or bull snakes, lizards, elk, deer, turkeys, mountain lions, coyotes, gray fox, great-horned owls, squirrel, raccoon, black bear and even golden eagles. Elevation: 4,700 to 8,200 ft.
With unbelievable landscapes, the Colorado conservation areas offer resources perfect for recreational, archaeological, historical, educational, cultural and wildlife importance. Noteworthy Areas to View: The Escalante, Cottonwood, Little & Big Dominguez Creeks, and the Uncompahgre Plateau are among the favorite landscapes of the locals. But take a little detour off the beaten path and you may find yourself looking at historical and cultural history that spans over the last 10,000 years. THE GUNNISON GORGE NCA The Gunnison Gorge NCA makes up 62,844 acres that span Delta and Montrose county. The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness makes up over 17,000 acres of this NCA and was designated in 1999. The area, best known for it ‘s thriving fish population, may be the smaller of the three but it thrives on it ‘s recreational appeal.
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Recreationally, you can take part in biking, hiking, backpacking, camping, boating, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, OHV riding, and hunting and photography. Flora in the Area: Sagebrush, juniper, and shrubs. Fauna to be Seen: Deer, elk, mountain lion, coyote, fox, bats, bald eagles, river otter, and even tropical birds and other small mammals. For the fishing enthusiast: Rainbow, grouse, cutthroat and brown trout. Elevation: 5,200 to 8,000 ft.
So, feel free to pack the entire family, including any dog-children you may have and explore one of the many hiking trails offered. Noteworthy Activities: The Gunnison River, part of the Gunnison Gorge NCA, is a designated Gold Medal Trout Fishery by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and has become a favorite for fly fisherman in the area. Keep a camera handy as hiking in the area can be unpredictable, you may find yourself discovering prehistoric sites and rock art, mines or even grazing wildlife.
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THE MCINNIS CANYONS NCA The McInnis Canyons NCA consist of over 122,750 acres in Mesa County. The Black Ridge Canyons make up over 75,000 acres of this NCA and was designated in 2000. An additional 5,000 acres extend into the state of Utah. The area, best known for being the second-largest for natural arches in the US, is home to many wonderful natural attractions, which include the Old Spanish Trail, known internationally for the excavation of important fossils, pictographs and petroglyph’s. Recreationally, you can take part in; Canyoneering, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, biking, hunting and taking photos of the massive rock formations. Flora in the Area: Juniper, a variety of wildflowers, cottonwood, box elder, willow, cactus and even native grasses to the area. Fauna to be Seen: Bighorn sheep, lizards, river otters, deer, elk, mountain lions, bald and golden eagles and even falcons. Elevation: 4,300 to 7,130 ft. Noteworthy Attractions: Pack a bag, a large water bottle and hike around Rattlesnake Canyon, Dinosaur Hill, Mee Canyon and my personal favorite, Devils Canyon. These National Conservation Areas are also pet friendly. So, pack up the entire family – pets & kids to go exploring on one of the many hiking trails offered. For additional information; maps, licenses and camping information visit: www.blm.gov . You can also visit the Colorado Canyon Association, coloradocanyonassociation.org, a non-profit organization that has a strong relationship with the BLM and helps foster community stewardship with the NCA’s. + Story // Felicia Sabartinelli
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FEATURED LISTINGS Absolute Prestige Allen Unique Autos The Apple Shed Around the Corner Art Gallery Barbara Churchley Brookes Powell Cedaredge Chamber Color Creek Fiber Art Crested Butte Center for the Arts Chipeta Sun Lodge The Creamery Colorado Canyons Gallery Colorado Luxury Retreats Cynthia Duff Downtown Grand Junction
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For a stunning array of natural beauty, the Southwest corner of Colorado is second to none. The largest flat topped mountain in the world, the Grand Mesa, offers excellent ski slopes in the winter and its 200 lakes are known for their fine fishing in the summer, when it is a cool retreat. Nearly visible from atop the Grand Mesa is the Colorado National Monument, a stunning counterpoint to the mountain vistas. The drama of the red rock canyons, just outside the City of Grand Junction must be seen to be believed. It’s so accessible, whether for easy hiking or just a leisurely drive across the top, the views are unparalleled. Be sure to have your camera with you! The Grand Valley, home to Grand Junction, Fruita and Palisade, is renowned for its agricultural bounty and boasts wonderful vineyards and orchards. Travel one of the Palisade wine trails for a delightful afternoon of wine tasting, then follow that with a gourmet meal at one of the many restaurants in the area. Delta and Montrose lie farther south as does The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, a National Park. Don’t miss Telluride while you are in the area or go a little farther to explore Mesa Verde National Park. In all the towns along the way, you will be impressed by the variety of art and culture you will find. You won’t want to leave. STEVE TRAUD
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HONORABLE SKY
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Landscapes, Still Life, Portrait, Commissions Represented by Oakley Gallery, 6th and Main Street Grand Junction
STUDIO GALLERY BY APPOINTMENT
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Fishing Trip FRANK H COONS It’s not complicated. Twenty-six miles of bad dirt road, interminable ruts, thirteen gates to open and shut, scrim of dust catching up with each stop to reach finally, what? Old, poorly chinked hut, rusty bunk beds, outhouse precariously perched on struts and stumps. But we have come for the silver stream we trust is busy with trout in pristine pools and gin-clear riffles. We’ve got everything we need and all that we want. It’s not complicated.
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Mixed-Media
THE JEWEL
ARTIST TEACHER COMMISSIONS 970-260-3654 www.susanstantonart.com
FREEING FRIDA II
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TWO RIVERS WINERY & CHATEAU 2087 Broadway Grand Junction, CO 81507 970.255.1471 866.312.WINE (9463) tworiverswinery.com Two Rivers Winery and the Chateau, built in 1999, offers wines of the noble varieties. Visit the tasting room on the Redlands.
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GRAND VALLEY BOOKS
350 Main Street | Grand Junction, Colorado 970.424.5437 Open 7 days a week with a fine selection of new and used books and works by local artists. We offer the most extensive collection of regional history, Native Americana and Western history on the Western Slope along with bestseller titles, out-of-print and beautiful antiquarian books. Come visit and make yourself at home. Margie Wilson and Frank Cooley, Proprietors
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COLOR CREEK-FIBER ART *The Art of Dyeing Textiles*
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BY LYNDA LA ROCCA Full moon rises red somewhere, you say, is burning, and pull down the shade
ARTWORK : SUSAN STANTON
BEAUTY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. There may be an alternative to facial surgery. MyoFascial Release to the soft tissues of the nose may realign a crooked nose. LEARN MORE TODAY
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RONALD ENGLER DC REDLANDS CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER 970.243.5164 2148 Broadway, Ste C3 Grand Junction, Colorado redlandschiropracticgj.com 62 62
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JULIE GLASSMAN FINE ART JEWELRY 970.464.4843 julieglassman.com
Vivacious Fine Art Jewelry for the Unique Individual in Mind
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GAYLE GERSON 970.241.8561 gaylegerson.com Artist and Art Teacher I have become a layerist, laying on piece upon piece of paper, ephemera, copies of photographs, newspapers, advertisements, and whatnot as an underlayer to my work so to record many things happening at once. By using this process with whatever subject matter I pursue, my aim is to create a cultural record, a reference to what is happening now as I work.
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Kannah Creek’s Handcrafted Ales Now Available in Bottles & On Draft Throughout Colorado
Award winning beers brewed on site along with handcrafted brick oven pizzas, pastas, toasted sandwiches, and fresh salads.
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KURTZMAN / LINTOTT GALLERY HANGUPS CUSTOM FRAMING JOHN LINTOTT Fine Art • Painting Classes Independently Owned Full-Service Custom Frame Shop johnlintott.com 412 Main Street | Grand Junction, Colorado 970.245.7949 Open Tuesday-Saturday
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KURTZMAN / LINTOTT GALLERY HANGUPS CUSTOM FRAMING ROB KURTZMAN Landscape Photography Photography Workshop and Classes robkurtzman.com 412 Main Street | Grand Junction, Colorado 970.245.7949 Open Tuesday-Saturday
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Presenting a collection of ďŹ ne art from over 17 Grand Valley artists.
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RAMPARTS ALONG THE DOLORES
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GLENNIE COOMBE GALLERY Fine Art From a Western Vantage
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A destination gallery and education center in the heart of the North Fork Valley Creative District, featuring the work of over 50 local artisans
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COLORADO LUXURY RETREATS, LLC WEDDINGS * RETREATS * REUNIONS * PARTIES
Montrose, Colorado 970.275.4828 coloradoluxuryretreats.com You Name It - We Will Plan It!
Snow Melt BY LISA WENCE CONNORS
ARTWORK : SUSAN STANTON
Miser at fourteen thousand feet jealously guards his winter horde into July Sunlight on snow It steals away through his fingers drop by crystal drop into soil, refreshing columbine into stream, a hiker dips her bandana into desert where even this treasure is never enough
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Grafitti BY FRANK COONS The rock endures the epigrams of distant and current centuries, becomes the palimpsest wherein the handprint and the leopard paw through David loves Julia. Earth, a tablet Earth a monograph, a monogram. Stone bears the first glyphs of what was once spoken but had never traveled through the hand ‘till then. As if the noun in the mouth should be preserved and mime was never good enough for certain verbs. As if time could be reinterpreted— past and future, the unpredictable subjunctive, the ever-present now.
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On the Edge of Climatic Possibilities COLORADO WINES ARE BEGINNING TO IMPRESS NOT ONLY COLORADANS BUT THE WORLD OF WINE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PRODUCTION IS SMALL AND VOLUME WILL NEVER TURN HEADS. BUT VOLUME IS NOT EVERYTHING. QUALITY IS WHAT MATTERS MOST. Life is too short to drink poor wine. The cry is being heard, “Drink Colorado wines!” Here are seven reasons why you should stock your cellar with some Colorado wine, or store a case in your basement.
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Some of Colorado’s winemakers can compete with the best in the world. A Merlot from Holy Cross Abbey won best Merlot in the world in its class in 2013. You can’t do that if your winemaking skills are not top class. If your wine preference is a well balanced fruit bonanza, try the Holy Cross Abbey’s 2010 Colorado Syrah.
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A Riesling from Carlson Vineyards won best semi-sweet Riesling in the world in an international tasting of 2,300 entries from Germany, France, the US and all the major wine producing countries in the world. Something is happening here in this state, where ideal conditions for vinifera grapes (the grapes that make the world’s best wines) are not found according to some misled pontificators.
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A well-known wine consultant, Bob Pepi, who consults for Canyon Wind Cellars (and is a noteworthy California winemaker in his own right) is right when he says “the quality of vinifera fruit in Colorado is excellent and the wines have a great opportunity to compete in the $20-40 range with any wine growing region in the world.”
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Robert Parker, much loved by those who like their wines to have bold, full, rich character, tweeted that the wines of Ruby Trust Winery “have opened my eyes to Colorado Wines.” Ruby Trust makes only three wines, but again, if it’s quality you are looking for, you won’t be disappointed.
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Two Rivers Winery is a masterpiece of strategic planning for the production of quality wines. “At the heart of all our endeavors is the goal to produce the highest quality wines, not only in Colorado but also in the United States,” reads the opening line of their brochure, and the claim is not “pie in the sky.” They are producing some of Colorado’s best wines and winning high acclaim, being served in some of the most prestigious establishments in Colorado, such as The Broadmoor.
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A Cabernet Franc from Creekside Cellars won against Peju’s (a renowned Napa Valley winery) Cabernet Franc in a California competition. This is the kind of result that is turning heads.
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From Colterris’s vineyard on the East Orchard Mesa in the Grand Valley AVA of Colorado, a Cabernet Sauvignon just received a rating of 88-91+ by Marc Bernstein of Wine Spectator. The vineyard is planted in the same clones as Opus One in Napa Valley. Opus One produces one of Napa’s best wines. Bernstein calls Colterrris’ wines “the class of the region.”
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Growers and winemakers are working more closely together in Colorado. Winemakers with impressive credentials are producing fabulous wines to match their pedigree of experience.
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And these are just a few of the reasons to drink Colorado wines. Many other wineries have won prestigious awards, including Bookcliff and Boulder Creek, and the excitement these wineries are creating is recorded for you in Experiencing Colorado Wine, the premier Guide to Quality and Style in Colorado Wines. If you haven’t already done so, start your Colorado wine experience now.
If someone points out that a wine region has little chance to produce great fruit and make great wine, pay attention. On the edge is where greatness is often found. Why is such impressive quality appearing in Colorado? Because the greatest wines are often produced on the edge of climatic possibilities. The famous wine growing region of Bordeaux in France is not the best place in the world to grow grapes if you want heavy crops and consistent weather conditions that make for reliable harvests. Losses of up to 70% of the harvest have been recorded due to weather conditions that are on the edge for grape growing. Yet, who would challenge the claim that some of the world’s greatest wines are grown and produced in this less than friendly area?
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German wines can be masterpieces of delicate flavors and long life and yet, they too, are nurtured where in some years lack of sufficient sunlight to ripen the grapes make the economic production of wine a fine balance of hope and disaster. Every year is a crap shoot. Who would think that the far south region of Otago in New Zealand would grow world class Pinot Noir? It is too cold, too windy, too far south, too chancy. And yet its Pinot Noir has gained world recognition. Burgundy in France, and to some degree Piedmont in Italy, are two other outstanding examples of grower heartaches. Yet they have valid claim to produce the world’s best wines. Another reason to drink and stock Colorado wine is that the growers and winemakers are struggling to find the secrets of what the terroir offers. Ongoing experiments with the vines and more understanding of weather challenges, plus how they can be managed, is a mark of a rising wine region that bets its name on quality. Colorado has great challenges. Winter kill can devastate the next years production. Frosts can destroy the flowering. But the challenges must be balanced with the possibilities, and this is where a tough-minded optimism can succeed and surprise. Growers and winemakers are working more closely together in Colorado. Winemakers with impressive credentials are producing fabulous wines to match their pedigree of experience. If someone points out that a wine region has little chance to produce great fruit and make great wine, pay attention. On the edge is where greatness is often found. Colorado has great challenges in growing vinifera grapes and producing world class wines and, therefore, thanks to a number of our growers and winemakers, Colorado is emerging among the quality, not quantity, regions of the world.
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The natural hot springs of Glenwood Springs will soothe you after a day on the slopes, or exploring the vapor caves and caverns. Perhaps you have spent the day upscale shopping in the Aspen and Snowmass boutiques and galleries, which are second to none. Area restaurants are also first class. Try your hand at creativity with a summer class at nationally known Anderson Ranch. Maybe you will be able to attend one of the many festivals in the area, such as Strawberry Days in Glenwood or the Hot Air Balloon Festival or Art in the Park hosted by Steamboat Springs. Take a day and visit the wonders of Dinosaur National Monument for a trip back in time. The huge wall of fossils is like nothing you have ever seen before. You will be enthralled by the beauty of this part of the state and enticed by all the ways to amuse yourself.
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If your travels bring you to the Southeast portion of our state, you are in for a treat. Time your visit to coincide with the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival or just take a walk across the incredible foot bridge over the Royal Gorge for the most exciting view imaginable. Pueblo’s art scene has more of a modern youthful vibe to it, featuring graffiti art as fine art and you’ll enjoy wandering through the town. Colorado Springs will draw you in with its culture and fine food, or stop in Trinidad for more of a quaint feel. Visit Salida for a taste of their flourishing art community and learn more about the upcoming “Over The River” installation planned for the Arkansas River by world renowned artist Christo. Nearby you will be astounded by the natural wonder that is The Great Sand Dunes National Park. An amazing combination of natural and manmade wonders in this part of the state will leave you breathless! STEVE TRAUD
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Share an Appetizer & a Flight of Fine Wines in our Tuscan Villa “Courtyard”
“The Cellar” - Serving Superb Wines & Delectable Concoctions
Michael’s Fine Art Gallery - Represents Over 35 Artists & Offers the Most Diverse Collection of Artwork LOCATED IN HISTORIC CAÑON CITY JUST ONE BLOCK NORTH OF HWY. 50 www.michaelsonmain.us 99
ARATI ARTISTS GALLERY 2425 West Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904 719.636.1901 aratiartists.com Like us on Facebook Original Art by Local Artists at Reasonable Prices
THE WINES OF COLORADO 8045 W. Highway 24 | Cascade, Colorado 719.684.0900 thewinesofcolorado.com Daily : 10:30am - 8:30pm Located at the foot of Pikes Peak, The Wines of Colorado offers the largest selection of Colorado Wines in the State along with complimentary wine tasting and creekside dining.
JOHN DEAUX ART GALLERY 221 S. Union Avenue Pueblo, Colorado 81003 719.545.8407 johndeauxartgallery.com Artist : Radeaux
JOHN WILBAR design SCULPTURE * FURNITURE
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Bed and Breakfast 719.275.0378 jewelofthecanyons.com info@jewelofthecanyons.com Stay at Cañon City’s most charming Bed & Breakfast. Enjoy present day comforts in an authentic 1890 Victorian style Bed & Breakfast while visiting scenic Cañon City, Colorado, the “Gateway to the Rockies.” Our Cañon City Bed & Breakfast welcomes vacationers, business travelers, out-of-town guests, friends, relatives, and anyone needing a relaxing place to stay. Start your day off with a tasty gourmet breakfast in our charming, bright dining room.Then head off to the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Royal Gorge Bridge, Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, or many other exciting things to do or see in the area. 101
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IS A CITY AT THE CROSSROADS WHERE FINE ART AND STREET ART CONVERGE IN A POWERFUL DISPLAY OF CREATIVE GENIUS. Since its earliest days, the citizens of Pueblo have brought to the fabric of the community a long tradition of exploration, discovery and self-expression. The region has been at the epicenter of opportunity in Southern Colorado since its inception in the early 1840s.
… where creative industries flourish and you can witness firsthand the power and influence of the arts in the community. After the Colorado Gold Rush in 1859, the city continued to flourish due to its mild winter climate, abundant water resources and extensive agricultural lands. The rush of industrialization through the 1900’s brought great wealth and arts to the community and city planners and designers built a livable and walkable infrastructure that remains to this day. Pueblo is home to Colorado’s award winning Creative Corridor District where creative industries flourish and you can witness firsthand the power and influence of the arts in the community. Long before the establishment of the Creative District program in Colorado, Pueblo has been at the forefront of engaging the community with the arts. For over 40 years, the inspirational and multi-faceted Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center (1972) in downtown has been a driving force in ensuring that the arts are a part of everyone’s lives in Pueblo and Southern Colorado. The Art Center is complemented by the Pueblo Levee, which is a more non-traditional venue for artistic expression. In 1978 a group of art students converged on the levee waterway which runs through downtown Pueblo and overnight created an art project that has captured the imagination of Pueblo, the art world and even Guinness Book of World Records. The projects covers more than a mile and is recognized as the world’s longest mural. To date more than a 1,000 artists have participated in its development and one can enjoy the art project by walking/bike trail or from the water by kayak. Today Pueblo is experiencing a vibrant renaissance and exciting resurgence of the arts which is witnessed by several new and innovative art initiatives that take full advantage of the city’s rich artistic traditions, affordable cost of living, and an abundance of under-utilized, multi-use historic buildings throughout the entire downtown area.
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The Shoe Factory, home to 10 local artist studios and two galleries, is Pueblo’s first member-supported, community-based art atelier which aims to connect artists with the community through education, collaboration and sharing. The artists in residence engage with local schools and organizations through art education and invite those interested to visit The Shoe Factory during Open Studios and First Friday Art Walk. Another exciting new addition to the art destination Pueblo is the creation of The ARTery. The advent of the ARTery in downtown Pueblo in 2013 signaled a new era where existing infrastructure is utilized to create a new type of ‘art walk’ to connect the community with the arts. Historic alleys from the late 1800s in downtown Pueblo form the spine of this new experience which will provide artists with new walls for murals and installation work. The focus of the ARTery is on wellness --balancing mind, body and spirit --- while combining fitness with local arts and history.
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The entire downtown area of Pueblo is filled with art galleries, museums, street sculpture and fountains, cafĂŠs, live music, and street performers who are all ready to challenge your imagination and make your visit memorable. The Creative Corridor is focused around the three historic city centers of Pueblo: Downtown Main Street, Union Avenue Historic District, and the Mesa Junction. Each area retains its uniqueness, while providing an enjoyable stroll from one end to the other. The Creative Corridor celebrates the arts each month with the popular and festive First Friday Art Walk and the VanGo Shuttle. Come experience Pueblo for yourself and enjoy the convergence of history, culture and the arts as only Pueblo can. + Story // Gregory Howell + Photos // Bill Beldon
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Colorado State CertiďŹ ed Creative District Pueblo Creative Corridor Home to Working Artists. Join the adventure! Learn more at: PuebloArts.org . fb.com/PuebloCreativeCorridor
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THE FINE ART GALLERY OF WOODLAND PARK
DEBRA SINDT
Representing Original Art of National and International Artists 719.761.1676 www.7arrowsgallery.com 118 W Midland Avenue AT HWY 24 & CENTER STREET Woodland Park, Colorado
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MICHELINE BRIERRE
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PARK DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS
TONY HESLOP
ADAM WILLIAMS
JULY 4 - 6, 2014
THIS 10TH ANNUAL ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL IS A PROGRAM OF THE PIKES PEAK ARTS COUNCIL pikespeakartscouncil.org
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Trinidad
Corazón de Trinidad Creative District Trinidad boasts affordable living and beautiful parks for recreation and relaxation. Galleries and shops, the A.R. Mitchell Museum, SCRT’s year-round repertory theatre, and Trinidad History Museum are along brick-lined streets that offer one of the largest collections of Victorian architecture west of the Mississippi. www.historictrinidad.com MARILYN LEUSZLER
HESSARTS
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HESSARTS
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LIGHTING UP THE MORNING
Pastel
FRANCES DODD
francesdoddart.com fdoddart@gmail.com 719.568.1900
ALLAN MCCONNELL
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FEATURED LISTINGS ArtScapes 117 Balistreri Vineyards 119 Clyfford Still Museum BC Denver Art Museum IBC Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe James Vilona 121 Suziehyer 118
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Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe 119 IBC 117 118 BC
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FRONT RANGE
The mile high city of Denver has a skyline to match and its museums and galleries are world class, though in any season of the year visitors will have an incredible array of opportunities to choose from. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking and outdoor activities abound, while cities such as Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fort Collins and Loveland offer unparalleled cultural choices. And you may want to check out the many wonderful microbreweries and wineries of the area while you’re at it. In Denver, kids will love the zoo, and Elitch Gardens. The Loveland Sculpture Show in August brings the best artists from around the country. Take a day and drive through Rocky Mountain National Park for the most spectacular scenery you can imagine. Watch herds of elk graze on high mountainsides. Whether its city or mountains you are craving, you will be within easy reach in the Northeast part of Colorado. B.E. BUTLER.
JOHN ANGLIM
KAY CRANE
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Colorado View Outdoor Art
WHEREVER YOU FIND YOURSELF IN COLORADO, CHANCES ARE A PUBLIC ART PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND AS THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT COLLECTIONS TO FIND THROUGHOUT THE STATE. With over 40 public art programs, you’re sure to find artwork from relatively unknown community artists and some of the biggest names in the field hiding in some of the most unlikely places. And you may recognize these pieces or have heard about some of the controversies surrounding them, but for those of us that don’t know, what is public art and how do we find it?
Public artwork can be seen in a variety of pedestrian-friendly areas including libraries, parks, government buildings, schools, and downtown districts. Public Art can be described as artwork that has been purchased or commissioned by a government agency. Most of these pieces are created or purchased with grants, taxdollars, or even donated by wonderful partners and members of a community. Public artwork can be seen in a variety of pedestrian-friendly areas including libraries, parks, government buildings, schools, and downtown districts. The purpose of public art can not be easily defined as each piece is so uniquely different. Some public art pieces are treated as memorials or dedications for groups or individuals while other pieces act as a catalyst to inspire a community, give it identity or raise art awareness. A popular public art program in Colorado, a variety of sculpture-on-loan programs, allow artwork to be temporarily shown and purchased in communities for a designated period of time. These pieces are usually picked by a jury process, or a committee with the goal of showcasing a vast array of artwork to a community that may otherwise never be introduced to it. Programs like this, cost nothing for the public to view. So view away! Colorado is home to one of the first temporary outdoor art exhibits in the country. Art on the Corner, founded in 1984 in Grand Junction, CO, houses over a 100 permanent pieces that are valued at over one million dollars. In the recent past, the program had a temporary exhibit that showed anywhere between 10-40 pieces of temporary artwork
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CHROME ON THE RANGE
FELICIA SABARTINELLI
each year. If you ask most people in the Grand Valley, and many will say that the ‘buffalo’ on the corner of 4th & Main has become the mascot for Downtown Grand Junction. Created by Lou Willie, ‘Chrome on the Range II’ is made of chrome car bumpers/parts and is actually listed as a bison, not a buffalo. You can find its sister piece in Aspen, CO. The piece itself has been viewed and adored by people throughout the world, who continue to make the journey from the interstate into Downtown Grand Junction. Since 1984, Loveland’s Art in Public Places program has acquired over 300 pieces of artwork, valued at over seven million dollars. Loveland also hosts two of the largest outdoor sculpture events in the US. The Loveland Sculpture Invitational and Sculpture in the Park, bring over 25,000 people to Loveland each year as well as over 450 artists. This year mark your calendars for the weekend of August 9, 2014, for the 31st Annual Sculpture in the Park event. For more information please visit : sculptureinthepark.org
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The Denver International Airport (DIA) has some of the most popular pieces that have garnered much public speculation. The Mustang, also known by locals as “Bluecifer” or “DIAblo” was created by New Mexico’s well known International artist, Luis Jimenez. The Mustang was Luis’s last piece completed before his death in 2006. Many people believe the Mustang looks evil, standing tall at 32-ft high with glowing red eyes, outside the airport near Pena Blvd. Valued at over two-million dollars, the community can’t agree whether they love it or dislike it enough to have it removed. Many residents of
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Denver have signed numerous petitions to have the piece removed, but for now it stays and has become just a small piece of DIA’s ongoing art controversy. In addition to the Mustang, DIA has many other pieces that have gained national recognition. In the Jeppesen Terminal, Level 5, of DIA you can find the famous mural, “In Peace and Harmony with Nature” by Leo Tanguma. The mural has been covered in countless documentaries as a foreshadowing of events based on beliefs of the freemasons. But if art truly is in the ‘eye of the beholder’, then we encourage you to visit the galleries and artwork located at DIA and make your own conclusion if they’re a part
PHOTO COURTESY OF DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
of some hidden conspiracy or just simply ‘art’. Needless to say, DIA has an impressive collection of public artwork and galleries that deserve to be viewed with open minds. Learn more at: flydenver.com/artatdia Although there are currently no statistics defining the importance of public art in Colorado, we do know that it is an integral part of a nation’s fight for the arts. Public art is an important part of our mission to spread the arts from one community to another. If a public art program does not exist in your community, start one or volunteer for an existing program by contacting your local government or tourism office.
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There are many different collections, pieces and stories to be told in Colorado. We encourage you to visit one of the 40 public art programs in Colorado and in the meantime keep an eye out for the following pieces and programs. Salida, CO : Over the River by Christo; this 42 mile fabric panel installation will be the talk of the art world, if and when it is installed. Still pending due to litigation issues, the piece is still scheduled to stretch high above the Arkansas river and gain international attention and tourism. overtheriverinfo.com Pueblo, CO : The Riverview Economic Development Association is spending time and money to conserve and restore many of the murals in the city. The Arkansas River Levee mural is definitely something to see in the West Side neighborhood’s commercial corridor. Durango, CO : The City of Durango has invested in public art since the inception of the Public Art Master Plan in 2004, with the promise to increase public art in a variety of areas throughout Durango. Their most impressive piece of public art is the mosaic ‘Trout Wall’ by The Arts Collaborative on the Animas River Trail in Downtown Durango. For more info: durangogov.org Fort Collins, CO : Always impressive, Fort Collins Art in Public Places program has a vast array of artwork to delight any viewer but what is most impressive and interesting is their collection of transformer cabinets (electrical boxes) that have been painted and even dolled up as large mosaics around town. We highly recommend visiting to see what they come up with next. fcgov.com/artspublic Denver, CO : It’s almost impossible to be anywhere in the Denver-Metro area without discovering multiple pieces of public artwork, but check out some of our favorites; “I See What You Mean”, also known as the Blue Bear by Lawrence Argent, sits outside the Denver Convention Center in Downtown Denver. Also keep an eye out for “The Big Sweep” by Claes Odenburg. The piece is a large broom and dust pan that sits outside the Denver Art Museum and has become a popular photo hotspot. Vail, CO : Although small, Vail’s Art in Public Places program has over 40 pieces of public art spread over seven different locations in the Vail valley. Visit: http://artinvail. com for maps and events. Make sure to stop by Breckenridge, CO and view the always impressive Doyle Svenby’s work, ‘Popsicle”. For more info on Colorado’s Public Art programs, visit : coloradocreativeindustries.com.
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Susiehyer susiehyerstudio.com 303.670.3609
METRO LIGHTS
Oil
20” x 20”
Oh Be Joyful Gallery, Crested Butte CO Evergreen Fine Art, Evergreen CO Arts at Denver, Denver CO Framed Image, Denver CO Mary Williams Fine Art, Boulder CO The Gallery At Roundtop, Roundtop TX
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Santa Fe Art is Our First Name A certified Colorado Creative District and 2012 recipient of the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe’s galleries and museums, featuring award-winning artists of all types, come together with theatre, dance, music, retail and dining for one of the most satisfying cultural experiences Denver has to offer. Wrapped into a vibrant and walkable neighborhood, Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe has everything you desire for that special day or evening out. First Friday Art Walks (5:30-9 every month) Known for the rich, shared experience of gallery exhibitions, performance art, music and more. It’s an event that feeds both your need for art and culture and your desire to have fun!
Third Friday Preview Nights (5:30-9 every month) Provide a great opportunity to meet the artists and see the art without the crowds. SARAH BARTH
ARTIST : GEORGIA AMAR
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JAMES VILONA
MAMMOTH TUSK SCULPTURE
Hand Forged Steel with Patina H 70” x L 48” x D 30”
Original Artwork by James Vilona Available at By Nature Gallery in both locations : Beaver Creek, Colorado and Jackson Hole, Wyoming
www.bynaturegallery.com 970-949-1805
Berthoud, Colorado www.jamesvilona.com info@jamesvilona.com 970.532.3020
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Public artwork can be seen in a variety of pedestrian-friendly areas including libraries, parks, government buildings, schools, and downtown districts.
Colorado’s New National Park…?
JOHN OTTO DRIFTED AIMLESSLY, LIKE A LEAF, IN THE WIND THROUGH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WILDS IN THE WEST BEFORE LANDING IN COLORADO’S GRAND VALLEY IN 1906. Some say he found his passion in the red rock monoliths of the Colorado National Monument. It’s certain he found his life’s purpose there. While others sought gold in the Colorado high country, the professional powder man pitched his tent in the canyons and launched a dream money can’t buy. He wrote, “I came here last year and found these canyons and they feel like the heart of the world to me. I’m going to stay and build trails and promote this place because it should be a national park.”
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True to his word, Otto, labored for years building trails visitors to the Monument still enjoy to this day. He wrote a petition for a national park and knocked on doors until every last businessman and local leader signed on and until Federal representatives introduced a bill. Just as it looked like a sure thing a congressional slowdown threatened the legislation and Otto’s dream. The best President William Howard Taft could do to protect the canyons was to sign a presidential proclamation declaring them, Colorado National Monument. Otto spent the rest of his life lobbying to make it a national park but died penniless, before it could happen.
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Today, a new effort to protect this geological time machine’s petrified sand dunes, 1.75 billion year old rocks, Indian structures dating to 10-thousand B.C., rare pictographs and petro-glyphs, fossils and Jurassic footprints is on its way. A community driven draft bill is complete and Congressman Scott Tipton and Senator Mark Udall stand ready to introduce it. You can make sure it happens. Call their office in support. Tell them John Otto sent you. + Story // Terri Chappell
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INDEX ARTISTS / GALLERIES
CHAMBERS / TOURISM
Anderson Ranch.................................. 92 Anglim, John....................................... 45 Arati Artists Gallery.............................. 98 Around the Corner Art Gallery............ 68 ArtScapes.......................................... 117 Blue Pig Gallery................................... 27 Churchley, Barbara.............................. 69 Cloyd, Ron........................................... 24 Color Creek Fiber Art.......................... 59 Colorado Canyons Gallery.................. 47 Crane, Kay........................................... 44 DiJulio, Kim......................................... 34 Dodd, Frances................................... 109 Duff, Cynthia........................................ 56 Gerson, Gayle...................................... 63 Glassman, Julie.................................... 62 Glennie Coombe Gallery..................... 69 Henry, Ron........................................... 55 Jensen, Virginia................................... 52 John Deaux Art Gallery....................... 98 Koch, Kevin.......................................... 29 Kurtzman Lintott Gallery................. 64-65 Lee, Jane............................................. 93 Level 7 Photography......................... 128 Lewis, Nancy........................................ 30 McConnell, Allan............................... 109 Mulder, Vera........................................ 66 North Rim Glass Studio....................... 76 Oakley Gallery..................................... 48 Powell, Brookes.............................. 50-51 Rose Hue Gallery................................. 67 Seven Arrows Gallery........................ 105 Stanton, Susan..................................... 54 Suziehyer........................................... 118 Thiele, Susan....................................... 71 Vilona, James.................................... 121 Wilbar, John........................................ 98 Young, Dan..................................... 90-91
Castle Rock Chamber.........................IFC Cedaredge Chamber........................... 75 Palisade Chamber............................... 33 Palisade Tourism Board....................... 28 Silverton Chamber............................... 80
FESTIVALS / MUSEUMS Clyfford Still Museum......................... BC Colorado Mountain Winefest.............. 25 COPPER............................................. 105 Crested Butte Center for the Arts....... 82 Denver Art Museum...........................IBC Pikes Peak Arts Council..................... 107 The Creamery...................................... 70 Weehawken Creative Arts................... 80
FOOD / SHOPPING SERVICES Captain Zipline.................................. 107 Chipeta Sun Lodge.............................. 79 Downtown Grand Junction................. 39 Einstein Bagels.................................... 46 Engler, Ronald DC............................... 60 Grand Junction Symphony.................. 52 Grand Valley Books............................. 58 Hot Tomato.......................................... 67 KAFM................................................... 62 Michael’s on Main................................ 97 Pizza Madness/Royal Gorge Brewing.. 99 Simply Massage................................... 92 Sprigs & Sprouts.................................. 32 The Apple Shed.............................. 72-73 The Wines of Colorado....................... 98
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JOURNAL ENTRIES
Absolute Prestige................................ 66 Allen Unique Autos............................. 61 American Spirit Shuttle........................ 34 Colorado Luxury Retreats.................... 71 Jewel of the Canyons.......................... 99 Wiesbaden Hot Springs...................... 77 Wine Country Inn................................ 36
Palisde… A Peach of a Town.......... 18-20 Colorado’s National Conservation Areas........................ 38-41 On the Edge of Climatic Possibilities....................... 84-86 Destination Pueblo..................... 100-103 Colorado View - Outdoor Art..... 112-116 National Park.............................. 122-125
WINERIES / BREWERIES POETS Connors, Lisa Wence........................... 71 DISTILLERIES Coons, Frank H.............................. 53, 78
Balistreri Vineyards............................ 119 Colterris............................................... 37 Debeque Canyon Winery.................... 28 Fruit & Wine Byway............................. 35 Kannah Creek Brewing Co.................. 63 Mesa Park Vineyards........................... 64 Mountain View Winery........................ 70 Plum Creek Winery.............................. 21 Talon Winery........................................ 26 Two Rivers Winery............................... 57 Winery at Holy Cross Abbey............... 96
La Rocca, Lynda................................... 60 Rice, Melinda....................................... 31
CREATIVE DISTRICTS Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe....... 120 Northfork Creative District.................. 81 Pueblo Creative District..................... 104 Ridgway Creative District.................... 74 Salida Creative District...................... 106 Telluride Creative District.................... 83 Trinidad Creative District................... 108
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