Thirst Colorado -- July-August, 2023

STATE OF THE ARTS COLORADO PERFORMS

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We are in the performance state

Nearly a half century ago, when Denver was still known as a cowtown and the state’s nooks and crannies were mostly unknown to all except the hardiest, there was a bit of an anomaly in place.

The beginning of the modern-day Denver Performing Arts Complex was being sketched out at the site of the Denver Municipal Auditorium at 14th and Curtis streets. The Auditorium Arena, adjacent to the Municipal Auditorium, had hosted the Denver Rockets (pre-Nuggets) basketball team, other sporting events and a few concerts. In 1968, an up-and-coming band called Led Zeppelin played its first-ever U.S. gig at the arena the day after Christmas.

By 1978, Boettcher Concert Hall had opened at the site with an adjacent parking garage. A year later, the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex opened with four small stages. Today, the Performing Arts Complex is known as the largest theater complex in the nation in a single location. The campus features Broadway productions, Tony-award winning local productions, the region’s top symphony, opera and ballet, as well as smaller concerts, and a variety of other entertainment.

As you turn the pages in this magazine, you’ll learn more about the organizations that produce great theater and music, both at the complex and in other parts of the state.

You’ll also read about alpine lakes around the state that are destinations for those hardy hikers who enjoy earning their views. And for those who end up in the southwest, we offer an overview of Ouray and its surrounding beauty. You’ll also meet some passionate mushroom hunters who really know their fungi.

Hope you enjoy these stories and others inside. Have fun this summer and please be kind to each other.

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EMILY BAKER

Emily Baker is a Denver native and lifelong resident of the metro area. With a background in classics and education, she has been a writer for most of her life, including multiple online and print publications. In her spare time, she can be found hiking with her dogs, riding horses, frequenting independent bookstores, and exploring the restaurant and brewery scene. When not writing professionally, she spends time working on her own fiction novel.

KYLE KIRVES

Kyle Kirves prefers “man of letters” to “English Major” when responding to questions about his degrees from Ohio University and the University of Dayton. Writing professionally since 1992, he’s primarily covered people, places, and events in the arts, craft culture, and leisure communities, most recently for Arts Enthusiast, the Longmont Downtown Development Authority, ArtsLongmont, and, of course, Thirst Colorado. He is an avid road/trail runner, amateur historian, passable guitar player, lousy fly-fisherman, and devotee of 1950’s and 60’s jazz, especially Miles. He lives in Longmont, with his wife, artist Joanne Kirves, and has two children, Nate and Nora. When he sleeps, he dreams of meatball sandwiches and cold craft beer.

KRISTEN KUCHAR

Kuchar has written about travel and the beverage industry for 15 years in a variety of national and local publications. For Thirst, she primarily covers food, wine, cider, beer and other beverages. She has contributed to VinePair, Zymurgy, The Beer Connoisseur, Craftbeer.com, Beer Advocate, Brew Your Own, All About Beer, DRAFT, and dozens more. Currently, she is a Certified Cicerone Beer Server and has a Level 1 Wine Certification with the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, and she continues to pursue further wine and beverage education.

JAY MCKINNEY

McKinney is a Colorado native who grew up south of Denver in Sedalia. In 2020, he graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in communications and shortly after, he began contributing to Thirst Colorado. He is passionate about promoting the Colorado lifestyle and the independent craft businesses that make the state a magnet for creative people. During his free time, he enjoys playing golf, shooting pool and hiking throughout Colorado and neighboring Utah.

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Colorado is full of hidden performing arts venues and organizations with sterling reputations

CENTRAL CITY OPERA

When Central City was a gold mining town known as “the richest square mile on earth,” the Welsh and English miners hired a prominent architect to build an opera house. The mines played out and the theater was shuttered for about 50 years, but since 1932, the 550-seat theater has hosted the nation’s second oldest summer opera company.

Legendary actress Lillian Gish opened the restored opera house with “Camille,” starting the first summer season in Central City. The opera house continues to attract acclaimed performers and nationwide patrons.

The 2023 season brings three musical adaptations of Shakespeare classics. Charles Gounod’s “Romeo and Juliet” runs through Aug. 5. “Kiss Me, Kate,” based on “The Taming of the Shrew,” boasts a Cole Porter score and opens July 1. Finally, Gioachino Rossini’s “Othello” has a limited engagement of six performances between July 15 and Aug. 6.

CentralCityOpera.org

CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE

A renowned theater company in the southern Colorado town of Creede also dates to a mining boom. In 1966, young city leaders

were seeking creative new sources of income after a silver mining bust, so they mailed aspiring theater students nationwide. The missive led to a visit from a dozen University of Kansas students, who staged the first season in the opera house that has survived fires and floods.

The award-winning theater company continues the repertory tradition of rotating several shows weekly throughout the season, allowing visitors to see up to five different productions during a oneweek visit. This summer’s lineup includes: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella;” a stage adaptation of the cult classic film “Clue;” a play called “The Royale,” based on the life of boxer Jack Johnson; and “Dear Jack, Dear Louise,” a love story set during World War II.

The theater also hosts improv comedy, concerts, enchanted tea parties and more, through Sept. 16.

creederep.org

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REPERTORY THEATRE

Grand Lake also boasts a repertory theater, with a similar season-long rotation of shows six nights a week — and a similar Kansas connection. The Rocky Mountain Rep dates back to the 1960s, when the Grand Lake Woman’s Club and the Thompson family launched the Troupe of American College Players in Grand

CENTRAL CITY OPERA: The Light in the Piazza. Photo by Amanda Tipton Photography

Lake. In 1976, the troupe moved to Colorado Springs, but the Grand County Theatre Association was launched to produce summer theater in collaboration with Kansas State University and Loretto Heights College.

After a stop-start history and years of performances in a community house, small theaters and even a tent, the Rep debuted a new and permanent home in 2011.

This year’s shows include “Beautiful,” a musical about Carole King; Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic “Pirates of Penzance;” the bawdy Shakespearean farce “Something Rotten!” and “Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver.”

rockymountainrep.com

WHEELER OPERA HOUSE

Jerome Byron Wheeler, heir to the Macy’s department store fortune, sold it all to build the four-story Hotel Jerome and the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen in 1889. Like many storied Colorado buildings, the opera house survived fires and boom-and-bust cycles, but it has been maintained and improved by a dedicated real estate tax since 1980, and is a core part of Aspen’s culture and community.

The Aspen Music Festival and school runs through Aug. 20, with a variety of entertainment, including opera shows and vocal arts showcases at the Wheeler and other area venues. wheeleroperahouse.com

PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

Steamboat Springs boasts the most acclaimed dance, theater, and arts camp west of the Mississippi (in probably the most beautiful setting). Actors Dustin Hoffman and Julie Harris, and choreographer Mandy Moore are all alumni of the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School.

It is also the oldest performing arts camp in the nation, with programs for all ages. The school aims to encourage experimentation and collaboration in the arts while also keeping students close to nature.

Perry-Mansfield also hosts summer performances each year. The students will stage the musical “Cabaret” in July, and a professional dance showcase is set for August. perry-mansfield.org

OPERA STEAMBOAT

The Julie Harris theater at Perry-Mansfield also hosts performances by Opera Steamboat this summer. Puccini’s classic “Gianni Schicchi” will be performed in August, as will “Proving Up.” The latter show has a score by Missy Mazzoli and is based on a Karen Russell short story about Western homesteaders.

Opera Steamboat has a mission of innovation, education and collaboration, and has made groundbreaking strides, such as staging a season led exclusively by female conductors.

WHEELER OPERA HOUSE

PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE: Sherwood.

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THE POWER OF BELIEF Wonderbound’s Damien Patterson’s swan song

By Emily Baker

elief is often a difficult thing. It has been pivotal, however, in Damien Patterson’s decades-long career as a professional dancer. “Make them believe. You always have to make them believe,” his uncle told him at an early age. Those words still ring true for him today, after taking his final bow with Wonderbound, a

contemporary ballet company in Denver.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Patterson never thought he would grow up to be a professional dancer. However, his uncle, a lifelong inspiration, enrolled him in a summer program at the Arena Playhouse in Baltimore. He went on to dance through high school and attended an 8-week summer program at Alvin Ailey in New

Patterson was offered a prestigious scholarship at Alvin Ailey upon completion. Due to a number of factors, however, he was not able to accept and returned to Baltimore. Back home, he felt he didn’t have the support or the money to continue with his dance career, but people at his high school pulled together, bought him a bus ticket, and sent him on his way to Tennessee where he auditioned for and received a role with Ballet Memphis.

It was there that he first met Garrett Ammon and Dawn Fay, who would later found Wonderbound, the dance company that would allow Patterson to truly thrive as a professional dancer.

He danced for six seasons with Ballet Memphis before once again returning home to freelance and teach. It was Patterson’s own dance teacher who believed he did not belong in the life he had settled for. “You’re too talented to be here just teaching. You should be out there dancing,” she told him. Once again, supporters pooled funds to buy him a ticket to a dance conference in Dallas where he auditioned for and received six different offers from companies

across the country.

“I was floored,” Patterson said of the honor. While mulling over the offers, his teacher gave him the advice to try the Cleo Parker in Denver. The rest, as they say, was

Robinson Dance Company history.

“It’s a dream to be able to do this and it’s what we live and breathe,” said Ammon of the company. At Wonderbound, they emphasize Colorado-based talent, always employing local collaborators, and using local bands for the live music.

For Patterson’s last performance in May, the company presented “The Sandman,” and collaborated with the Gasoline Lollipops, a local alt-country band. The show was held in their new space at 3824 Dahlia St., in Denver.

Patterson has cherished his time at Wonderbound and particularly the collaborations with other talented artists. Collaborating with the Flobots for a hip-hop performance was a peak experience. “If there was ever a moment that I felt like Beyonce, it was in that show,” he said.

He also appreciates the space allowed for creativity within the company. “As time went by, I became more in tune with myself and more giving of myself,” Patterson said.

Finally, Patterson appreciated that Wonderbound performers always wore normal clothes that are appropriate for each show. It seems a small thing to the outside observer but according to Patterson, “It felt more honest. I didn’t feel like: I am a dancer, I am ethereal and thin,” he explained. “It took that away and that’s one of the things I fell in love with in this company.”

In 2018, Patterson tore his labrum and had to undergo surgery. He recovered and returned to dance full-time, but it hasn’t felt the same. “I can tell when it’s my time and it’s not a heartbreaking situation,” Patterson said of retirement. He’s looking forward to it, in fact. He is going to rest, visit friends, and look into culinary school – many of the things he was unable to do while prioritizing his dance career.

Throughout his career, the same uncle who enrolled him in his first dance classes was his inspiration. “My uncle was a star to me. His star has never dimmed. He taught me everything I needed to know about theater.”

before his Memphis, Fay and Ammon at Ballet Nouveau endeavor to create Wonderbound, a company

Patterson danced at Cleo Parker Robinson for two years before reuniting with his old friends from Ballet Memphis, Fay and Ammon at Ballet Nouveau Colorado. Since then, they broke off part of their endeavor to create Wonderbound, a company born from the belief that dance is a form of

“One thing I love about dance, in general, is the way that it can tell stories in such a different way than the written word. You have to find different ways to tell the audience what’s going on and create space for interpretation,” Ammon said.

Both former dancers themselves, Ammon and Fay now enjoy the behind-the-scenes aspects of performance through Wonderbound. While Fay is a costume designer for the productions, Ammon, in collaboration with local musical artists, is a choreographer and creator of all shows.

In spite of tremendous success across the country, and throughout a lengthy career, Patterson never thought of himself as a great dancer. “I remembered what it felt like for my peers to not want to go across the stage with me in high school because I was the ‘bad dancer’,” he said. Looking back on his career and his success, Patterson says that he hopes that aspiring dancers will learn from him.

“Don’t be scared to open yourself up to the world. Don’t be scared to try,” he said. “I was always afraid to let people see me trying. I wish I had the confidence to just fall on my face in front of everybody.” In short, belief is at the core of everything. It is just as important to make them believe as it is to believe in yourself.

To learn more about the company, or to buy tickets for upcoming performances, visit wonderbound.com.

Emily Baker is a Denver native and lifelong resident of Colorado. In her spare time you can find her reading, riding horses, hiking with her two dogs, and working on her novel.

DESTINATION OURAY –A SOUTHWEST COLORADO GEM

By Kristen Kuchar

Located at 7,800 feet in the San Juan Mountains is the picturesque town of Ouray. Known as the Switzerland of America, this southwest Colorado destination is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise as well as a location that still offers a glimpse of the Old West.

The area’s natural hot springs were used by the Ute Indians before the town became a gold-mining camp in the 1870s. Most area mining settlements withered away but Ouray is one of the few that survived and continued to grow, albeit slowly (population 900).

Whether you want to stay in town and experience the history at the Ouray County Historical Museum, or venture out into the hills on foot or in a Jeep, the area offers endless possibilities and a place to soak and soothe your muscles when the adventure ends.

The area boasts more than 300 miles of trails, some of which can be accessed in town. It’s also a popular destination for off-roading. If your Subaru is not up for the task, Jeep tours are available with guides who know the mountains inside and out.

In addition to outdoor activities, downtown is home to an eclectic list of restaurants, breweries, art galleries, shops, bars and more. Whether it’s tackling a scenic hike or simply enjoying the historic buildings and incredible scenery, Ouray has something for everyone.

AT REST

The city has a wide range of lodging options, from scenic campgrounds, cozy inns and themed bed and breakfasts to affordable motels and hotels and luxury accommodations.

Some notable options include the Beaumont Hotel and Spa, The Imogene Hotel and Rooftop Bar, The Clipper Inn and Hotel Ouray.

The Western Hotel and Saloon, which was recently refurbished, was built in 1892 and still retains much of the Old West charm. For those traveling with pups, the Ouray Riverside Resort, Ouray Inn and Ouray Main Street Inn are great choices to explore.

IN ACTION

The city also dubbed itself the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Colorado,” and it’s tough to argue that point. There are 84 mapped and maintained trails to hike, ranging from easy strolls around the city to technical and strenuous routes, requiring proper preparation and gear. One of the hotspots is Box Canon Falls Park and Nature Center, which features a family-friendly 500-foot walk into gorgeous waterfalls.

Soaking in hot springs is often a high priority for visitors. The Ouray Hot Springs Pool opened in 1927 and was upgraded a few years ago. Other properties that offer hot springs include the Hot Springs Inn, Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa, Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs, and Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs.

Ouray Hot Springs. Photo courtesy of City of Ouray

There is plenty to explore just outside your hotel, including the historical museum, art galleries and numerous shops. The historic Wright Opera House on Main Street dates back to 1888. It hosts a variety of events, including live music, dinner theater, movies, art shows and more.

APPETITE AND THIRST

When it comes to grabbing a bite to eat, there is something for every taste and experience. For a Western vibe, The Outlaw Restaurant on Main Street offers fine dining in a rustic and fun setting. John Wayne apparently made an impression at the restaurant and there is a 16-ounce prime rib named after him.

Maggie’s Kitchen serves burgers and sandwiches and breakfast in the mornings. Another breakfast option is Kami’s Samis. Other stops could include Thai Chili, Ouray Café and Steakhouse, Mi Mexico, Timberline Deli, and MineShaft, where you can build your own pizza.

The city is home to a handful of breweries, including Ouray Brewery, Red Mountain Brewing and Ourayle House Brewery. For wine lovers, Sauvage Spectrum has opened a lounge on Main Street. The Palisade-based winery has jumped out as a leader in growing Western Slope grapes and producing excellent wines. KJ Wood Distillers also offers a tasting room with infused and signature cocktails made with their spirits.

To enjoy a nice meal with a drink, check out the Colorado Boy Southwest Pub, which serves traditional and Detroit-style pizza, among other pub food. And don’t overlook Brickhouse 737, which focuses on farm-fresh ingredients for their food, and offers a wide variety of wine and cocktails.

Kristen Kuchar is a freelance writer covering food, libations, music and other Colorado gatherings.

Photo by Markus van Meter

Photo courtesy of Box Canyon Lodge.

Photo courtesy of Justin Mitchell

Photo courtesy of Ryan Lindauer

Free Summer Concerts

July 12 and August 9

Taste of Evergreen

September 19

VIP 4:30-5:30 | Event 5:30-8PM

E vergreen Lake House

Evergreen Fine Arts Festival

August 26-27

EVERGREEN Artists ASSOCIATION

Hops Drops: The Evergreen Music and Beer Festival | September 30

Photograph by Dan Miller

FALL FRONT RANGE PERFORMING ARTS PREVIEW

Arts organizations explode with creativity during 2023 and beyond

LONE TREE ARTS CENTER: Lannie Counts. Photo by Danny Lam

COLORADO MUSIC FESTIVAL: Joshua Bell. Photo by Richard Ascroft

OPEN STAGE THEATRE COMPANY:

Photo by Aubrey Renee Photography

DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: Zurin Villanueva and the cast of the North American touring production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade, 2022

COLORADO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

COLORADO Symphony: Audra McDonald.

BROADMOOR ART ACADEMY

DENVER

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts opens its season in August with the Alanis Morissette musical, “Jagged Little Pill.” This fall also brings “Beetlejuice,” “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” “Mamma Mia,” “Annie” and “Six,” based on the six wives of Henry VIII.

Also at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House will stage the Opera Colorado production of Mozart’s tragi-comedy about womanizer Don Giovanni. The Ellie also hosts the legendary Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in September.

The Boettcher Concert Hall is one of the larger venues at the arts complex, and is home to the Colorado Symphony. The orchestra’s new season ranges from classics such as Beethoven’s Fifth to fresh collaborations with Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming and Stewart Copeland of the Police. This summer, the symphony also continues to push the envelope of classical performance by playing shows at Red Rocks with various artists, including Lyle Lovett, Al Green, Cypress Hill and Portugal. The Man.

The Colorado Ballet has two classics coming in the fall: “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker.” Spring ballets include the Denver premiere of “Jekyll & Hyde” and the long-awaited return of “Coppélia.”

The Denver Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 76th season this fall in the historic Central Presbyterian Church.

METRO AREA

The Lakewood Cultural Center presents a diverse summer concert series in July that includes Pandas & People, Nosotros and Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy.

The Lone Tree Arts Center stages “Dreamgirls” in October, “Home for the Holidays” in December, and a wide range of touring artists, including R&B singer Lannie Counts.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities presents “The Laramie Project” and “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” starting in September. The Center also hosts the Colorado Symphony in July, and touring artists all year.

The Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton opens its season on the main stage with “All Shook Up,” the Elvis Presley jukebox musical; and also has “The Last Session” and “Matilda The Musical.”

BOULDER

Colorado Shakespeare Festival continues through mid-August, with performances of “King Lear,”

“Much Ado About Nothing” and more.

Classical performances continue at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium through Aug. 6. The Colorado Music Festival delivers guest performances by Joshua Bell, a celebration of Rachmaninoff, a world premiere symphony about JFK’s final speech, and more.

Coming to the CU Boulder campus in the fall is Lila Downs. Also scheduled is Nobuntu, a Zimbabwe a cappella group, as well as a Disney jazz tribute and more.

Boulder Phil opens its season in October with a tribute to Benjamin Britten, and also performs Tchaikovsky, Boulanger, Saint-Saëns and a performance with Cirque de la Symphonie.

opens in late September with

The Boulder Ballet season opens in late September with “Connection” at Chautauqua Auditorium, and the group also performs “Limbic” and “Les Sylphides.” The Boulder Phil and the Ballet company combine forces again in November for “The Nutcracker.”

COLORADO SPRINGS

The Broadmoor Art Academy College opens the 2023 season with Stephen King’s “Misery,” and also stages the silly “Balloonacy” and “Elf, the Musical” later this year.

Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” comes to the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS performances yet to be announced.

at Colorado in July, along with fall

It’s a superhero showdown in October when the Colorado Springs Philharmonic DC.” In November, the orchestra performs soul classics with Capathia Jenkins. The season also includes works by Brahms, Mozart, Prokofiev and more.

NORTHERN COLORADO

presents “Marvel vs.

The OpenStage Theatre Company presents “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at the Lincoln Center in July.

in Fort Collins

presents “Seussical

In Greeley, the Stampede Troupe Jr.” in July, at the Union Colony Civic Center, which also hosts fall performances by country stars Martina McBride and Josh Turner.

For specific dates and more upcoming events, check out our comprehensive entertainment calendar in the middle of this magazine. And for a deeper season preview, visit ThirstColorado.com.

COLORADO BALLET: Swan Lake, dancer Maria Mosina. Photo by Allen Birnbach.

BOULDER PHIL: Cirque de la Symphonie

2023 SUMMER EVENTS GUIDE

JULY

GREELEY STAMPEDE, through July 4

“HEAD OVER HEELS,” Theatre SilCo, Silverthorne, through July 23

BANDS ON THE BRICKS, Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, through Aug 2

“ROMEO AND JULIET,” Central City Opera House, through Aug 5

COLORADO MUSIC FESTIVAL, Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, through Aug 6

“THE WINTER’S TALE,” Roe Green Theatre, Boulder, through Aug 12

“MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING,” Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Boulder, through Aug 13

“CINDERELLA,” Mainstage Theatre, Creede, through Aug 25

“PIRATES OF PENZANCE,” Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake, through Aug 25

“MOUNTAIN OCTOPUS,” Ruth Humphreys Brown Theatre, Creede, through Aug 26

“BEAUTIFUL,” Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake, through Aug 26

“CLUE,” Mainstage Theatre, Creede, through Sep 2

AWFUL BIGNESS, Clyfford Stills Museum, Denver, through Sep 10

BOOMTOWN IMPROV COMEDY, Ruth Humphreys Brown Theatre, Creede, through Sep 15

“DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE,” Mainstage Theatre, Creede, through Sept 16

“MISS RHYTHM — THE LEGEND OF RUTH BROWN,” Garner Garner Galleria Theatre, Denver, through Oct 15

“TREASURE ISLAND,” Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, July 1

STEELY DEAD, Fox Theatre, Boulder, July 1 311, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 1

CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL, Denver, July 1-3

RANGE CALL CELEBRATION, Meeker, July 1-4

“KISS ME, KATE,” Central City Opera House, July 1-Aug 5

“SOMETHING ROTTEN!,” Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake, July 1-Aug 24

FIELD OF DRINKS, Metcalfe Park, Fountain, July 2

THE MOTET, Boulder Theater, July 2 ZEDS DEAD, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 2-3

SALUTE TO THE USA, Nottingham Park, Avon, July 3

TOAD THE WET SPROCKET AND CRACKER, Arvada Center, July 3 YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, Boulder Theater, July 3

DEADBEATS BACKYARD JAMBOREE WITH ZEDS DEAD, Civic Center Park, Denver, July 4

BLUES TRAVELER, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 4

STAR SPANGLED SYMPHONY, Pikes Peak Canter, Colorado Springs, July 4

INDIGO GIRLS, Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, July 5

PANDAS & PEOPLE, Belmar Park, Lakewood, July 5

RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 5-6

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL KOOZA, Ball Arena, Denver, July 5-Aug 13

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS & BLUES TRAVELER, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 6

MIGUEL AVIÑA, Four Mile Historic Park, Denver, July 6

HIGH MOUNTAIN HAY FEVER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Westcliffe, July 6-9

TONY’S SPEAKEASY: A BLACK AND WHITE AFFAIR, 331 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, July 7

WAILING SOULS, Levitt Pavilion, Denver, July 7

THE HOT LUNCH BAND, Lone Tree Arts Center, July 7

INDIGO GIRLS, Arvada Center, July 7

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS & BLUES TRAVELER, Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, July 7

COLORADO BREWERS RENDEZVOUS, Riverside Park, Salida, July 7-8

THE AVETT BROTHERS, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 7-9

CRESTED BUTTE WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL, July 7-16

LOS LOBOS AND OZOMATLI, Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, July 8

DIXIE’S CHERRY BOMBS & BOTTLE ROCKETS, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver, July 8

INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET folkartmarket.org

The International Folk Art Market creates economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide who celebrate and preserve folk-art traditions. Join IFAM and Artists for the very first IFAM Night Market Saturday, July 8, in Santa Fe. Night Market will be a lively 3-hour event of Global Music and Shopping inspired by the famous open-air nighttime bazaars all over the world, where people come together to eat, drink and socialize.

LIFE TIME SILVER RUSH 50 RUN, Leadville, July 8

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS, WITH BLUES TRAVELER, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, July 8

ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, Grand Lake, July 8-9

YAMPA VALLEY BALLOON RODEO

The Yampa Valley Balloon Rodeo is coming to Steamboat Springs July 2730, with balloon lift-offs daily at 7 a.m.

by Ken Proper

“HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH,” Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, July 8-22

“KING LEAR,” Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Boulder, July 8-Aug 12

SPARKS 2023, Boulder Theater, July 9

VIVA STREETS DENVER, Downtown Denver, July 9

TATIANA MAYFIELD AND THE DREW ZAREMBA SEXTET, Solaris Plaza, Vail, July 9

JASON ISBELL, Dillon Amphitheater, July 9

FALL OUT BOY, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, July 9

FALLING IN REVERSE, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 11

49 WINCHESTER, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 11

WYCLIFFE GORDON’S FUNK REVOLUTION, Donovan Pavilion, Vail, July 11

BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY, The Soiled Dove, Denver, July 11-12

STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, Dillon Amphitheater, July 11-12

AL GREEN AND THE COLORADO SYMPHONY, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 12

NOSOTROS, Belmar Park, Lakewood, July 12

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 13

A CELEBRATION OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN, Mainstage Theatre, Creede, July 13

TONY DESARE WITH THE ZAREMBA JAZZ FELLOWSHIP, Lionshead Village, Vail, July 13

LOS MOCOCHETES, Four Mile Historic Park, July 13

HANUMAN FESTIVAL, Yellow Barn Farm, Longmont, July 13-16

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, Dillon Amphitheater, July 14

PEARL STREET ARTS FEST, Boulder, July 14-16

STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 14-16

BLUES & BBQ, Citizens Park Pavilion, Edgewater, July 15

BRECKENRIDGE BEER FESTIVAL, Beaver Run Resort, July 15

DREAM THEATER, Mission Ballroom, Denver, July 15

CENTRAL PARK BEER FESTIVAL, South Green, Denver, July 15

THIEVERY CORPORATION, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 15

CASTLE ROCK WINE FEST, Bison Park, July 15

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA, River Valley Ranch, Carbondale, July 15

THE LADIES OF SOUL, Arvada Center, July 15

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, July 15

WINTER PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL, Rendezvous

Event Center, July 15-16

“OTHELLO,” Central City Opera House, July 15-Aug 6

“THE ROYALE,” Creede Repertory Theatre, July 15-Sept 2

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 16

GABRIEL SANTIAGO PRESENTS “THE SOUNDS OF BRAZIL,” Solaris Plaza, Vail, July 16

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 16

• Patio dining & local restaurants

• Craft coffee, cocktails & local brews

• Specialty shops, galleries & museums

• Public art, live music & more!

THE IN A

TORI AMOS, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 17

CAAMP, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 17

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, July 17

KILLER QUEEN, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 18

THE DIP, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 18

DAVID SEDARIS, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, July 19

THE LOCAL HONEYS, Belmar Park, Lakewood, July 19

THE NARRATORS: HOT, Buntport Theater, July 19

CAAMP, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 19-20

CRESTED BUTTE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL, July 19-23

THE STRING QUEENS, Lionshead Village, Vail, July 20

CYPRESS HILL WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY, Mission Ballroom, Denver, July 20

PINK MARTINI, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, July 20

HIGH LONESOME, Four Mile Historic Park, July 20

SKYWAY ARTISAN MARKET, Colorado Springs, July 21

GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS, Arvada Center, July 21

PINK MARTINI, Lone Tree Arts Center, July 21

LITTLE FEAT AND LEFTOVER SALMON, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, July 21

STS9, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 21-22

CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS, Cheyenne, Wyoming, July 21-30

SUMMER BREW FEST, Mile High Station, Denver, July 22

THE DEAD SOUTH, Dillon Amphitheater, July 22

COLORADO IS FOR LOVERS, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, July 22

LITTLE FEAT, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, July 22

JEFF TWEEDY, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, July 22

“ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS,” Roe Green Theatre, Boulder, July 22-Aug 13

MT. SNEFFELS FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL, Ridgway, July 22-23

JIMMY EAT WORLD AND MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 25

CAVETOWN, Levitt Pavilion, Denver, July 26

THE WOOD BROTHERS, Avalon Theatre, Grand Junction, July 26

NOAH KAHAN, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 26

CHRIS DANIELS & THE KINGS, Belmar Park, Lakewood, July 26

BIG WILD, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 27

SUMMER SALT, Gothic Theatre, Denver, July 27

SULLIVAN FORTNER, Lionshead Village, Vail, July 27

TASTE OF PIKES PEAK, Park Union, Colorado Springs, July 27

MOZART UNDER MOONLIGHT WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY, Arvada Center, July 28

SUNSET SUP RACES, Nottingham Lake, Avon, July 28

BIG WILD, Mission Ballroom, Denver, July 28

DISPATCH, Dillon Amphitheater, July 28

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, Winter Park, July 28

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 28-29

THE KID SHOW: ASK A KID, Creede Repertory Theatre, July 28-30

BRECKENRIDGE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL, July 28-30

DELTA COUNTY FAIR, HOTCHKISS, July 28-Aug 5

VAIL DANCE FESTIVAL, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 28-Aug 7

“THE HALF LIFE OF MARIE CURIE,” Theatre SilCo, Silverthorne, July 28-Aug 20

WINTER PARK BREW FEST, Rendezvous Event Center, July 29

FACE VOCAL BAND, Arvada Center, July 29

BUDDY GUY & KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, July 29

KOE WETZEL, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, July 29

AVON ARTS CELEBRATION, Nottingham Park, July 29-30

DISPATCH AND THE COLORADO SYMPHONY, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 30

TONY MONACO PRESENTS A TRIBUTE TO HOWARD STONE, Solaris Plaza, Vail, July 30

LOS LONELY BOYS, Levitt Pavilion, Denver, July 30

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PORTUGAL. THE MAN WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 23

JEFF TWEEDY, Avalon Theatre, Grand Junction, July 23

HOT HOUSE WEST, Solaris Plaza, Vail, July 23

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE WITH ZIGGY MARLEY, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, July 24

“WICKED,” Buell Theatre, Denver, July 24-Aug 25

NOAH KAHAN, Dillon Amphitheater, July 25

BRENT FAIYAZ, Mission Ballroom, Denver, July 25

“RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES,” Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, July 25

THE DARK HORIZON TOUR, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, July 30

BIG THIEF AND LUCINDA WILLIAMS, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, July 31

RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR, Meeker, July 31-Aug 5

AUGUST

K-LOVE, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 1-2

LOGAN COUNTY FAIR, Logan County Fairgrounds, Sterling, Aug 1-6

TRAIN, Dillon Amphitheater, Aug 2

JORMA KAUKONEN, Avalon Theatre, Grand Junction, Aug 3

WEEN, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 3

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ANDREW BIRD, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, Aug 3

“MY SON THE WAITER,” Lakewood Cultural Center, Aug 3-20

JOSH TURNER, Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, Aug 4

THE FRONT BOTTOMS, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 4

FACE VOCAL BAND, Lone Tree Arts Center, Aug 4

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, Aug 4

CRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL, Aug 4-6

PRETTY LIGHTS, Mission Ballroom, Denver, Aug 4-6

MOFFAT COUNTY HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL, Craig, Aug 4-6

BLUEGRASS & BEER FESTIVAL, Keystone, Aug 5-6

Bluebird Theater, Denver, Aug 5

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, Dillon Amphitheater, Aug 5

RUSSELL DICKERSON, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, Aug 5

BOYGENIUS, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 5

WINTER PARK UNCORKED, Rendezvous Event Center, Winter Park, Aug 5

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“PROVING UP,” Julie Harris Theatre at PerryMansfield, Steamboat Springs, Aug 5

“THE COMEDY OF ERRORS,” Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Boulder, Aug 6

JORMA KAUKONEN, Boulder Theater, Aug 6

VIVA STREETS DENVER, Downtown Denver, Aug 6

JOE BONAMASSA, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 6

“GIANNI SCHICCHI,” Julie Harris Theatre at Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs, Aug 6

AN EVENING WITH FRAN LEBOWITZ, Boulder Theater, Aug 7

LYNYRD SKYNYRD & ZZ TOP, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Aug 7

GOV’T MULE’S DARK SIDE OF THE MULE, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 7

HIPPIE SABOTAGE, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 8

GHOST, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Aug 8

THE GIPSY KINGS, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, Aug 8

AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW, Mission Ballroom, Denver, Aug 8

FRAN LEBOWITZ, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, Aug 9

MAGGIE ROGERS, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 9

CHICAGO, Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, Aug 10

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PARKER MCCOLLUM, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 10

PRETTY LIGHTS, Dillon Amphitheater, Aug 10-12

CHICAGO, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Aug 11

“GIANNI SCHICCHI,” Julie Harris Theatre at Perry-Mansfield, Steamboat Springs, Aug 11

JON PARDI, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 11

THE NATIONAL WITH THE BETHS, Mission Ballroom, Denver, Aug 11-12

TELLURIDE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Aug 11-13

JVKE, OGDEN THEATRE, Denver, Aug 12

STONEWALL CENTURY RIDE, La Veta, Aug 12

LOST 80S LIVE, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Aug 12

BOZ SCAGGS, Arvada Center, Aug 12

POUDRE RIVER FEST, New Belgium, Fort Collins, Aug 12

LEADVILLE TRAIL 100 MTB, Aug 12

SOLSHINE CONCERT WITH KELLER WILLIAMS, Rendezvous Event Center, Winter Park, Aug 12

“PROVING UP,” Julie Harris Theatre at PerryMansfield, Steamboat Springs, Aug 12

ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL, Grand Lake, Aug 12-13

MOUNTAIN ARTS FESTIVAL, Memorial Park, Woodland Park, Aug 12-13

RIDGWAY RENDEZVOUS ART AND CRAFT

FESTIVAL, Hartwell Town Park, Aug 12-13

SLIGHTLY STOOPID, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 12-13

BOZ SCAGGS, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, Aug 13

BEN FOLDS, Arvada Center, Aug 13

THE HEAD AND THE HEART WITH FATHER JOHN MISTY, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Aug 15-16

BECK AND PHOENIX, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 15-16

THE NARRATORS: CYCLES, Buntport Theater, Aug 16

TELLURIDE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL, Aug 16-21

“JAGGED LITTLE PILL,” Buell Theatre, Denver, Aug 16-27

LEO KOTTKE, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, Aug 17

FLOGGING MOLLY, Mission Ballroom, Denver, Aug 17

HOGSLOP STRING BAND, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Aug 17

MT. JOY, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 17-18

SKYWAY ARTISAN MARKET, Skyway Plaza, Colorado Springs, Aug 18

BILLY CURRINGTON, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, Aug 18

REGGAE ON THE ROCKS, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 18

BUFFALO DAYS, Grand Lake, Aug 18-20

CRAIG FERGUSON, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, Aug 19

VAIL VALLEY BREW’AU, Nottingham Park, Aug 19

MT. JOY, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Aug 19

COUNTRY AT THE PARK, Rendezvous Event Center, Winter Park, Aug 19

PEACH FESTIVAL, Old Town Lafayette, Aug 19

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MANITOU SPRINGS HERITAGE BREW FESTIVAL, Memorial Park, Aug 19

LEADVILLE TRAIL 100 RUN, Lake County High School, Aug 19

JOHN GREEN AND FRIENDS, Ruth Humphreys Brown Theatre, Creede, Aug 20

CRAIG FERGUSON, Avalon Theatre, Grand Junction, Aug 20

READ SOUTHALL BAND, Gothic Theatre, Englewood, Aug 20

REBELUTION, Dillon Amphitheater, Aug 20

CIGARETTES AFTER SEX, Mission Ballroom, Denver, Aug 21-22

MOAB MUSIC FESTIVAL, Aug 21-Sept 15

NATHANIEL RATELIFF AND THE NIGHT SWEATS, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 22

JIMI’S DEAD, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Aug 22

“1964” THE TRIBUTE, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 24

KANSAS, Paramount Theatre, Denver, Aug 25

KT TUNSTALL, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, Aug 25

HEADWATERS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL, Ruth Humphreys Brown Theatre, Creede, Aug 25

MY MORNING JACKET, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 25-26

SAN JUAN BREWFEST, Buckley Park, Durango, Aug 25-26

OVERLAND EXPO MOUNTAIN WEST, The Ranch, Loveland, Aug 25-27

XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIPS, Avon, Aug 25-27

“BASKERVILLE,” Theatre SilCo, Silverthorne, Aug 25-Sep 10

MUDVAYNE, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Aug 26

MEEKER MUSTANG MAKEOVER, Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, Aug 26

EVERGREEN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL, Buchanan Fields, Aug 26-27

VANCE JOY, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 27

DURAN DURAN, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, Aug 28-29

WEEZER WITH SPOON AND WHITE REAPER, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Aug 28

OCEAN ALLEY, Gothic Theatre, Denver, Aug 29

FRUITION, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Aug 29

INCUBUS, Amphitheater at LC Park, Grand Junction, Aug 29

GOO GOO DOLLS WITH OAR, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Aug 30

DENVER ROCKS RUN, City Park, Denver, Aug 20

YOUNG THE GIANT, Dillon Amphitheater, Aug 31

SEPTEMBER

YAMPA VALLEY CRANE FESTIVAL, Hayden, Aug 31-Sep 3

JAS LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE, Snowmass Village, Sep 1-3

TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL, Sep 1-4

“ALMOST HEAVEN,” Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Grand Lake, Sept 1-30

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Wolf Theatre, Denver, Sept 1-Oct 8

PIXIES AND MODEST MOUSE, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Sep 2

TASH SULTANA, Dillon Amphitheater, Sep 2

GOJIRA AND MASTODON, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Sep 2

JELLY ROLL, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Sep 3

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV, Dillon Amphitheater, Sep 3

TASH SULTANA, Gerald Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Sep 3

“BEETLEJUICE,” Buell Theatre, Denver, Sep 5-17

COLLECTIVE SOUL, Arvada Center, Sep 7

KEB’ MO’, Arvada Center, Sep 8

WU-TANG CLAN AND RUN THE JEWELS, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, Sep 8

“DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL,” Newman Center, Denver, Sep 8-9

OKTOBERFEST VAIL, Lionshead Village, Sep 8-10

LAFAYETTE BREW FEST, South Public Road, Sep 9

COLORADO ARTFEST AT CASTLE ROCK, Festival Park, Sep 9-10

COLORADO SYMPHONY’S “STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE” IN CONCERT, Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, Sep 9-10

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, Dillon Amphitheater, Sep 13-14

TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS FESTIVAL, Town Park, Sep 15-17

BRECKENRIDGE OKTOBERFEST, downtown Breckenridge, Sep 15-17

OKTOBERFEST VAIL, Vail Village, Sep 15-17

COLORADO SYMPHONY: BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH SYMPHONY WITH PETER OUNDJIAN, Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, Sep 15-17

CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver, Sep 16-17

BINES & BREWS FESTIVAL, Limbach Park, Monument, Sep 17

TAKÁCS QUARTET, Grusin Music Hall, Boulder, Sep 17-24

COLORADO SYMPHONY: LATIN BEATS: SONIDOS DE LAS AMÉRICAS, Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, Sep 21

GREAT AMERICAN BEER FEST, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Sep 21-23

COLORADO SYMPHONY: AN EVENING ON BROADWAY WITH AUDRA MCDONALD, Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, Sep 23

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ASCEND TO THESE ALPINE LAKES FOR A REFRESHING VIEW

By Jay McKinney

With the Rocky Mountains splitting right through the state, Colorado is home to over 2,000 alpine lakes. The crystal-clear waters nestled among the towering mountain scenery make each one beautiful and they’re often the ideal final destination for hikers. Here are nine bodies of water that will have you reaching for your camera and serve as a reminder of just how stunning Colorado is.

SANDBEACH LAKE

There’s no shortage of incredible alpine lakes to visit in Rocky Mountain National Park, but this one should be on everyone’s list. It’s one of the park’s deepest lakes at roughly 50 feet and the extensive sandy shore provides a great place to relax after completing the strenuous hike that totals roughly 8.5 miles round trip. Camping is available along the trail and at the lake, but a permit is required.

LAKE ISABELLE

With a round-trip distance just over 4 miles and a moderate elevation gain, the hike to Lake Isabelle is not too difficult but very rewarding. To access the well-marked Long Lake Trailhead, park at the Brainard Lake Recreational Area. The parking costs $10 and online reservations are required starting this year. This hike leads into the Indian Peaks Wilderness, which is known for its beautiful scenery. Upon reaching Lake Isabelle, hikers can continue onward to Isabelle Glacier if they choose.

LOWER BOULDER LAKE

Located within the Eagles Nest Wilderness outside of Silverthorne, Lower Boulder Lake is a great day hike that clocks in at just over 5 miles round trip. The trail is praised for its beautiful meadows, panoramic views and relative solitude compared to other nearby hikes in the Silverthorne area. One unusual feature of the trail is that it peaks in elevation before the destination, so the trek in and out both require some strenuous hiking. Thankfully, the scenery along the way makes up for it. Late July is often the best time to view a sea of wildflowers.

Mirror Lake. Photo by Patrick Gres

SAVAGE LAKES

The hike to Savage Lakes in the Holy Cross Wilderness is a manageable day hike at just 4 miles round trip. Most of the trail wanders through the shaded conifer forest and the view doesn’t open up until reaching the lower of the two bodies of water. Due to the dense forest, the trail can hold onto large snow drifts into June so it may be best to do later in the summer. Upon reaching the lower lake, continue on the trail that borders the left side of the lake and Upper Savage Lake is a short distance further.

MIRROR LAKE

With the incredible backdrop of Lone Eagle Peak that steals the spotlight, one could make the case that this is arguably the most scenic alpine lake in the state. To reach Mirror Lake, start at Monarch Lake Trailhead and begin the strenuous trek into the Indian Peaks Wilderness that’s over 14 miles round trip. As a result, it’s not a bad idea to secure a permit to camp in the wilderness and spread it out over two days. Along the way there are numerous waterfalls, great places to stop and fish, and an abundance of other photographic scenes. One of many lakes named Crater Lake is also located nearby.

COMANCHE LAKE

There are two challenging routes one can take to reach Comanche Lake outside the town of Westcliffe. One option is the Venable-Comanche loop that is nearly 13 miles, while the other option is to take the shorter but more rigorous out-and-back Comanche Trail that is just over 8 miles round trip. The loop is the recommended route but involves some planning as there are trails that split off and must be followed to reach the lake. Given its distance from the Front Range, hikers will often find themselves alone on the trail and can have the backcountry excursion to themselves.

ICE LAKE

In the heart of the San Juan Mountains, the trek to Ice Lake is a relatively strenuous climb at approximately 7.5 miles round trip. Passing by waterfalls and open meadows, the terrain offers an abundance of photo opportunities. Since the trail also climbs over 2,000 feet in elevation, it’s not a bad idea to stop and snap a few shots. The beauty of the hike makes Ice Lake a popular destination and solitude is seldom during the summer months.

SKY POND

The hike to Sky Pond is the quintessential Rocky Mountain National Park experience. At roughly 9 miles round trip, it can be completed in a day, and hikers will be rewarded with numerous park attractions along the way. It’s worth stopping at Alberta Falls, The Loch and Lake of Glass before reaching the final destination of Sky Pond. Sitting at nearly 11,000 feet, the lake is surrounded by jagged mountain scenery that is otherworldly and offers one of the best views in the park.

PTARMIGAN LAKE

A popular hike among locals and fishermen, Ptarmigan Lake outside of Buena Vista is a great day hike at nearly 6 miles round trip. The lake sits at 12,147 feet and is abundant with wildlife including mountain goats, marmots and the ptarmigans for which the lake is named. Anglers are attracted to the location due to its easy access and healthy population of cutthroat trout. Due to the lake’s popularity and limited parking space at the trailhead, it can’t hurt to arrive early.

Jay McKinney grew up in Sedalia and graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in communications. During his free time, he enjoys playing golf, shooting pool and hiking throughout Colorado and neighboring Utah.

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Sky Pond, Rocky Mountain National Park

THE ART OF DISTILLING

Jesse Crock helps State 38 honor Colorado

By Kyle Kirves

Jesse Crock is kind of the artist in residence at State 38 Distilling in Golden. “The paintings tell a story,” Crock says of his work for State 38. “Not only about the partnership between the distillery and myself, but about this whiskey and this release and this event and how it has all come about.”

Crock is referring to his work that’s both on the walls and the bottles he’s created for the craft spirits producer. Even more specifically, he is highlighting the collaboration he’s had with State 38 over the past three years, creating custom imagery that adorns their special releases tied to the anniversary of Colorado’s statehood (Aug. 1 is Colorado Day). The joint venture has become something of a local tradition, one that will continue this year.

Don Hammond, State 38’s owner, managing partner, spokesperson, tour guide and – fair to say – art patron equally lauds the collab. He says they continue to refine everything at the distillery, branding included, and that they are excited to unveil this year’s version.

“We learn in distilling by doing, and that carries into the packaging as well,” Hammond says. “The first year we had a square label that, while a great piece of art, didn’t render well onto the bottle. So we’re now doing landscapes that allow us to address our regulatory requirements, but also really show off the majesty of Jesse’s work.”

The 2022 version featured a half-dome mountain, part of the landscape that is all around us in Colorado. “What I’m drawn to as an artist and painter is strong and vibrant color and contrast,” Crock says. “I try to capture the Colorado landscape and what that usually translates into is high mountain peaks, Colorado fourteeners, and also aspens.

“And nothing beats the Colorado sky and sunset, and so that’s definitely something that often finds its way into the work.” It’s easy to see, then, how “inspired” and “spirits” can share the same root word.

For 2023, Crock and State 38 are looking to perhaps sublimate the mountain landscape – ironically, moving the Front Range back a bit – and instead focus on the sunset elements and emphasize those colors more. “It’s still going to be very vibrant and very colorful and make for a really dynamic label and art piece,” Crock says.

His relationship with State 38 goes back nearly 10 years, predating Hammond. “So I heard about this new distillery opening up and my wife and I decided to come,” he says. “We met Sean (State 38 co-owner and founder Sean Smiley) and we’ve been coming back ever since. State 38 has hosted art shows of mine. I’ve done release art work for them. They even asked me to paint the pot still.”

Over the years, Crock has become a mainstay in the State 38 community and both he and Hammond consider it a very personal relationship that just happens to create some mutually appreciated synergy. ”We get feedback from our customers that they think the whole collaboration is just fantastic,” Hammond says. “They can come in and not only see the art on the bottle, they can see it on

the wall. We can point to the art hanging there and say, ‘There’s the original article!’ They love the artwork and it’s a very unique looking bottle.”

The bottle truly jumps off the shelf in terms of visual impact –“and it has become something of a collector’s item,” he says. “It’s just a cool project!”

Collectors will want to note that lithographs of Crock’s label art will be available around release time, as well as wearable versions for the t-shirt crowd.

Crock – who, superhero-like, has a secret identity and by day is an elementary school art teacher – says that, as an artist, he feels very fortunate to have the opportunities he has in Colorado generally, and at State 38 specifically. “I feel blessed to have this artistic career that has blossomed into something that is commercially viable and appreciated. Not a lot of teachers have the time or opportunity to do their own work.”

Industry pundits in the “spiritual world” will often toss around chestnuts and mottos about the “art of distilling.” But at State 38, they have a commitment to create great whiskies, agave-based spirits, and more. When combined with Crock’s partnership, that phrase is truly manifest in all they do. It’s the rare combination where what’s on the bottle is just as captivating as what’s in it, and we hope the tradition continues well into the future.

“Live Adventurously, Drink Authentically” at State 38 Distilling, 400 Corporate Circle, in Golden. State38.com

Find Jesse Crock’s vivid and vibrant work that captures the nature of Colorado’s landscapes and residents at jessecrockart.com.

Kyle Kirves drinks beer, plays guitar, runs trails, and manages projects – all with varying degrees of success. While not a craftsman himself, he is quite content writing about the Colorado artisans who create such wonderful things and memorable experiences.

What I’m drawn to as an artist and painter is strong and vibrant color and contrast. I try to capture the Colorado landscape and what that usually translates into is high mountain peaks, Colorado fourteeners, and also aspens.

– Jesse Crock

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Colorado Porcini (Boletus rubriceps)

Photo by Kristen Blizzard

FLAVORFUL FUNGI Embrace your hunter-gatherer instincts on the next hike in the high country

By Jay McKinney

It may seem rare, but when it does happen to rain in Colorado, the earth literally comes to life. Just go on a hike after a few days of measurable precipitation and you may trip over a giant mushroom that seemed to have appeared overnight, growing like a sponge that just saw water for the first time. Mushrooms are not only a fascinating form of nature, they’re also a culinary treasure that people seem to always have an opinion on. But regardless of where you stand on their flavor, there’s a chance you could be standing on one of Colorado’s choice edible mushrooms when you’re out hiking at the right time and place.

Mushroom hunting is the perfect hobby for experienced people who enjoy hiking outdoors, and spending time in the kitchen when indoors. In Colorado there are a number of choice edible mushrooms that can be found from mid-May to (hopefully) late-September. However, the heart of the season runs from midJuly through August and coincides with the summer monsoon rains in higher elevations.

Two of the most common varieties found in the state are the Colorado Porcini (Boletus rubriceps), aka the King Bolete, and Chanterelles (Cantharellus roseocanus). The Colorado Porcini is one that mushroom hunters get extremely excited about because when it’s out, it can be plentiful.

“I have to say you cannot go wrong with the Colorado Porcini,” says avid forager Kristen Blizzard. “They’re fantastic and very versatile because you can do so much with them. We’ve hunted a lot of different places and I still to this day think Colorado Porcini is the best of anywhere.”

Blizzard and her husband Trent, are passionate about mushroom foraging, launching the Modern Forager website and publishing the book, “Wild Mushrooms: A Cookbook and Foraging Guide.“ While they have moved from their home in Glenwood Springs, they still return to Colorado every August for the peak of the season.

When it comes to finding mushrooms in the wild, there are two factors that will determine success: the type of habitat and the amount of recent humidity in the area. Most of the edible mushrooms in Colorado are found above 10,000 feet and are mycorrhizal, meaning they grow in a symbiotic relationship with trees and their roots.

“There are some areas that may be consistently productive but a lot of it is timing and luck,” says Greg Sanchez, the current president of the Colorado Mycological Society. Without rain and the perfect habitat, the recipe that calls for a handful of chanterelles can be saved for a rainy day (literally). If the stars do align and the edible fungi come to life, get the baskets and bags ready. But before embarking on a mushroom hunting hike, it is crucial to be educated.

Hawks Wing (Sarcodon imbricatus)

Chanterelles (Cantharellus roseocanus)

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PASTA WITH CHANTERELLES, BACON & SHALLOTS

Super-fast, easy and rewarding - this dish offers a ton of chanterelle flavor and is definitely a crowd pleaser. Create your whole meal in the time it takes to heat water and cook your pasta.

Ingredients

Box of shaped pasta, bowties work well

1 lb fresh chanterelles, roughly chopped (can use previously frozen)

3 tbsp butter, divided

1/3 lb bacon, diced against grain into thin strips

Medium shallot

½ cup cream, divided

Pinch of nutmeg

Handful of frozen peas

1/3 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

Heat oven to 250 fahrenheit. Start your pasta water heating in a stock pot. Sauté fresh chanterelles with 1 tablespoon butter, allowing them to cook and just release their water. Set aside. Do not let thel iquid evaporate as you want to keep the mushrooms wet. Sauté the bacon and while crisping, add diced shallot to the bacon pan. Cook until translucent. Add pasta to stockpot and cook according to package instructions.

Add chanterelle mixture to the bacon. Stir and cook for a few minutes. Add ¼ cup cream and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to a large ovensafe bowl and place in the warming oven. Add ¼ cup of cream to the sauté mixture and stir. Add a pinch of nutmeg and a handful of frozen peas to sauté. Perform this step right at the end, a minute before tossing, so as not to overcook the peas.

Drain pasta. Remove the warming bowl from the oven and toss in pasta and sauté mixture. Add some pasta water if you desire a saucier mixture. Mix in parmesan and enjoy.

Serves 4

Reprinted with permission from Wild Mushrooms: A Cookbook and Foraging Guide (Skyhorse Publishing)

Sanchez warns that there is not one fool-proof way to distinguish whether a mushroom is edible or potentially toxic, but fortunately, with the proper education, one can confidently distinguish those that are safe.

“Luckily the most common, choice edible mushrooms are fairly easy to identify,” he says. “However, there are mushrooms that are look-alikes that can cause bad responses for some people. I think the best thing is to really make sure you’re on point with identification.” Those who have a serious interest in mushroom hunting, would be wise to attend the educational classes offered by the Colorado Mycological Society.

In addition to the favorites, Colorado also is home to lesser-known varieties that can be just as tasty. A mushroom called Hawks Wing (Sarcodon imbricatus) exhibits a steak-like texture and is extremely valued in the kitchen. While the Hawks Wing is known to have a strong mushroom flavor, Colorado is unique because it’s one of the few places in the country where it is not too bitter to eat, according to Blizzard.

Another type that can be found in Colorado are Burn Morels. These mushrooms are a specific type of morel mushrooms that only grow in burn areas of mixed conifer forests in the first spring after a fire has occurred. They are also specific to burns that have occurred west of the Rocky Mountains and are dependent on weather conditions. Given the proper rainfall, they can be abundant in a burn area and then they begin to taper off after a couple of years.

“We had an incredible season in the Lake Christine burn a couple of years ago,” Blizzard says. “It happened to be 30 minutes from our house at that point (outside of Basalt), so we were heading up there every day and it was just pounds and pounds of mushrooms.”

While wildfires are an unfortunate occurrence, finding burn morels in the wake of their destruction is a silver lining to mushroom hunters.

“Being in a burn is kind of eerie and a bit emotional, but at the same time it can be beautiful,” Blizzard says. “You witness all this regeneration of life and you’re collecting mushrooms. If there is one thing to get you the bug of mushroom hunting madness it would be hunting morels in a burn.”

Regardless of flavor opinions, mushroom hunting is an activity that brings people back to their hunter-gatherer instincts. It involves luck, science, a love for the outdoors and a general appreciation for the connectivity found within nature. In other words, Colorado is a perfect state for mushroom hunting.

Jay McKinney grew up in Sedalia and graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in communications. During his free time, he enjoys playing golf, shooting pool and hiking throughout Colorado and neighboring Utah.

Kristin and Trent Blizzard

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Qutori Wines - Paonia

Stone Cottage Cellars - Paonia

Stoney Mesa Winery - Cedaredge

Storm Cellar Winery - Hotchkiss

Williams Cellars - Cedaredge

SOUTH FRONT RANGE

Barn & Barrel - Florence

Brush Hollow Winery - Penrose

D’Vine Wine - Manitou Springs

Evergood Elixirs - Palmer Lake

Legatum Cellars - Canon City

Monte Cervino - Colorado Springs

Mountain Spirit Winery - Salida

Pop’s Vineyard - Penrose

The Winery at Holy Cross AbbeyCanon City

Vino Colorado Winery - Colorado Springs

Vino Salida Wine Cellars - Poncha

Springs

Western Skies Winery - Penrose

CENTRAL FRONT RANGE

Aspen Peak Cellars - Bailey

Attimo Wine - Denver

Avanti Winery - Littleton

Balistreri Vineyards - Denver

Bigsby’s Folly - Denver

Black Arts Cellars - Littleton

Blanchard Family Wines - Denver

Bonacquisti Wine Company - Denver

Carboy Winery - Denver, Littleton

Colorado Sake Co. - Denver

Creekside Cellars - Evergreen

Deep Roots Winery & Bistro - Denver

Gaijin 24886 Sake - Denver

The Infinite Monkey TheoremDenver

InVINtions, A Creative WineryGreenwood Village

Kingman Estates Winery - Denver

Ladrón Cellars - Englewood

Leap of Faith Winery - Wheat Ridge

Monart Winery - Centennial

Purgatory Cellars Winery - Castle

Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker

Silver Vines Winery - Arvada

Spero Winery - Denver

Water 2 Wine - Centennial

The Wine Barrel - Parker

NORTHERN FRONT RANGE

Augustina’s Winery - Nederland

Bad Bitch Cellars - Eaton

Blue Mountain Vineyards - Berthoud

BookCliff Vineyards - Boulder

Hillside Vineyard - Fort Collins

Infinite Monkey Theorem Tasting Room – Fort Collins

OBC Wine Project - Fort Collins

Settembre Cellars - Boulder

Snowy Peaks Winery - Estes Park

Sweet Heart Winery - Loveland

Ten Bears Winery - Laporte

Turquoise Mesa Winery - Broomfield

Vinnie Fera - Boulder

CENTRAL MOUNTAIN

Buckel Family Wine - Crested Butte

Carboy Winery - Breckenridge

Continental Divide Winery -

Breckenridge, Fairplay

Monkshood Cellars - Minturn

Vines at Vail Winery - Wolcott

Steamboat Winery - Steamboat Springs

PLAINS

Claremont Inn & Winery - Stratton

Country Road Vines and Wines - Fort Morgan

Mummy Hill Winery - Holyoke

Reds Wine Boutique - Sterling

FOUR CORNERS

Flying T Wine - Cortez

Four Leaves Winery - Durango

Fox Fire Farms - Ignacio

Sutcliffe Vineyards - Cortez

Yellow Car Country Wines - Cortez

CIDERIES

Apple Valley Cider Co

Big B’s Juices and Hard CiderHotchkiss ●

Boco Cider - Boulder ●

Boxing Brothers Cider - Colorado Springs

Branch Out Cider - Fort Collins

Brush Hollow Winery - Penrose

Clear Fork Cider - Denver

Climb Hard Cider Co - Loveland

Colorado Cider Co - Denver

Fenceline Cider - Mancos ●

Haykin Family Cider - Aurora

Locust Cider - Fort Collins

Locust Cider - Lakewood

Old Mine Cider Co - Erie

Red Fox Cellars - Palisade

Scrumpy’s Hard Cider - Fort Collins ●

Snow Capped Cider - Cedaredge

St. Vrain Cidery - Longmont

Stem Ciders - Denver ● ●

Stem Ciders Acreage- Lafayette ● ●

Summit Hard Cider - Fort Collins

Talbott’s Cider Co - Palisade ●

Teal Cider - Dolores

Waldschänke Ciders - Denver

Wild Cider - Firestone

MEADERIES

Antelope Ridge Mead - Colorado Springs

Brush Hollow Winery - Penrose

Dragon Meadery - Aurora

Drekar Meadery - Colorado Springs

Honnibrook MeaderyCastle Rock ● ●

Hunters Moon Meadery - Severance

Meadery of the Rockies - Palisade

Medovina - Niwot

Miracle Stag Meadery - Loveland

Queen Bee Brews - Denver

Redstone Meadery - Boulder

Slaymaker Cellars - Idaho Springs

Zanamiel Meadery - Centennial

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