SILVER PLUME • GEORGETOWN • EMPIRE • LAWSON-DOWNIEVILLE-DUMONT • ST. MARY’S • IDAHO SPRINGS • EVERGREEN • SURROUNDING AREAS
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June 2018
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Volume 1, Issue 2
MAGAZINE
COVER STORY
Preserving
Open Spaces County program protecting land, enhancing recreation opportunities Pages 14-15
RAPIDGRASS FESTIVAL
Rapidgrass returns with virtuosic line-up – Pages 16-17
ROSE STREET B&B
Couple at home in Georgetown bed and breakfast – Page 18
EVENT CALENDAR
Extensive listings for Clear Creek County, surrounding areas – Pages 19-23
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here are plenty to things to celebrate in June including our county’s symbol on Flag Day, June 14; our dads on Father’s Day, June 17; warm weather on the Summer Solstice, June 21; and many others. Little known celebrants of the month are cats, because it’s also National Adopt a Cat Month. According to the Humane Society of the United States there are about 93.6 million pet cats in the country, and approximately 33 percent of households have at least one cat. Obviously, the playful feline is a widely beloved companion. If you’re thinking about becoming a cat owner, you may be deliberating whether to adopt one from a shelter or buy one from a breeder. While no one can accurately guess with any certainty how many stray cats are out there, the estimates about the number of cats euthanized in shelters each year reach the millions. If you want the satisfaction of saving a cat’s life, adopting can be the best choice. When you go to a local shelter, there may even be background information on a particular animal. It isn’t uncommon to find animals in shelters that are already vaccinated and even micro-chipped. Whether you are looking for a cat that is incredibly affectionate or more independent, calm or active, curious or cool – your local shelter likely has a match for you. In Clear Creek and Gilpin counties, you can find plenty of adorable and adoptable cats at the Clear Creek/Gilpin County Animal Shelter – Charlie’s Place, 500 W. Dumont Road in Dumont just off Interstate 70 Exit 235. Charlie’s Place is a modern,
county owned and managed animal shelter serving the residents of Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties in Colorado. The shelter provides nourishment and a safe environment for abandoned, homeless, stray, and impounded dogs and cats. Visit charliesplaceshelter.org to see their available pets, then stop by the shelter to meet the cat and complete an application. The adoption fee is $60 and includes spay/ neuter and initial vaccinations. Call 303-679-2477 for more information.
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Living Local
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Food & Drink
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COVER: Peak to Plains Trail on Clear Creek County Open Space near Tunnel 5 in Clear Creek Canyon. Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith
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LEARNING | LIFESTYLE | RECREATION & OUTDOORS | SPECIAL EVENTS
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he 17th annual Slacker Races, which include a half marathon, relay and 4-mile event, take place between Loveland Ski Area and Georgetown, June 23 at 8 a.m. Youth Activities Scholarship Program, Clear Creek-Gilpin Animal Shelter spay and neuter program and Mount Evans Home Health Hospice benefit from the proceeds of the all volunteer-run event. The half-marathon and relay race begin at the ski area at 10,630 feet and descend to 8,400 feet on a paved path to Bakerville, frontage road to Silver Plume and bike path to Georgetown. Along the way, runners experience waterfalls, views of the Continental Divide, mining remnants, bighorn sheep and the Georgetown Loop Railroad. The 4-Mile Race route travels from Silver Plume to Georgetown on a bike path and paved roads. This year, all event staging and parking is at Loveland Ski Area at Interstate 70 Exit 216. The finish line is in downtown Georgetown on Sixth Street in front of Hotel de Paris. The Slacker events are perfect for serious runners seeking a fast time and novices building up confidence. Walkers are welcome as there is no time limit and water stations remain open until the last racer finishes. Volunteers on bikes and at water station will have cell phones to help with anything, including a lift. Ask questions or volunteer for any part of the race including setup, race day and cleanup, by contacting Beth Luther at 303679-2312 or bluther@co.clear-creek.co.us. Visit www.slackerhalfmarathon.com for additional details and registration information.
All staging for this year’s Slacker Races, June 23, takes place at Loveland Ski Area.
WHERE TO WATCH • I-70 Exit 221: Bakerville The Forest Service trail joins the frontage road here. Great for photos. • I-70 Exit 226: Silver Plume See runners on the Frontage Road coming into historic Silver Plume. • I-70 Exit 228: Georgetown The intersection of 11th and Argentine streets has a good view of runners and includes a water station.
Half Marathon $60: advance fee $65: race day fee $20: 13 years/under $35: 65 years/older and veterans Relay and 4-Mile $35: advance fee $40: race day fee $20: 13 years/under $30: 65 years/older and veterans
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HIGHEST ROAD RACE IN AMERICA The Mt. Evans Ascent, June 9 at 6:30 a.m., takes place on the highest paved road in America. It starts at 10,600 feet in elevation and climbs to the summit of 14,264 foot Mt. Evans via a scenic paved auto road. A post race picnic with awards and raffles is included in the $65 entry fee. www.racingunderground.com/mtevans 4
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RAILROAD DAYS The Georgetown Loop Railroad, 646 Loop Drive, “rolls back time” duringl Railroad Days, June 2-3 and 9-10. Train rides during the weekends include a “train robbery” by the “Wiley Bunch,” led by Butch Classidy and the Sunrise Kid. Family-friendly activities are planned each weekend. www.georgetownlooprr.com CLEAR CREEK
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GOLD PANNING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Gold Prospectors of Colorado return to Breckenridge, June 15-17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., to take over the Blue River Plaza for three days of historical fun. Learn how to pan for gold and watch the 2018 Gold Panning Championships on Main Street. The event is free and open to everyone. gpoc.club
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED ACROSS COUNTY Clear Creek County communities come together to celebrate our nation’s independence all day, July 4, with special events, parades, cook-outs and fireworks. In Idaho Springs, the city sponsors a special free event downtown in Citizen’s Park with live music and a beer tent. Enjoy music by Nacho Men, Delta Sonics, Dotsero and Lee Simms and the Platte River Band from 1-9 p.m. The “Bi-Partisans Beer Tent” with be serving a variety of brews and at 9 p.m., a fireworks show takes place over the Charlie Tayler Waterwheel. Up in Georgetown, begin the day with the Tom Hayden Memorial 5k Run/Walk at 8 a.m. in Strousse Park. All proceeds benefit the Clear Creek County Advocates. E-mail advocates@clearcreekadvocates.us or call 303-679-2426 for information and registration. A town parade begins at 11 a.m. at 11th and Rose streets and makes its way to Sixth Street downtown. A town picnic and barbecue takes place in Town Park at noon with music by Star Spangled Banner Band and Cowboy Band. Additional family-friendly activities take place downtown at 2 p.m., while a fireworks display over Georgetown Lake is at 9 p.m. The People for Silver Plume, Inc. holds its annual 4th of July Ice Cream Social from 2-4 p.m. at Dinger’s Park and Pavilion on Main Street in Silver Plume, across from the George Rowe Museum. There will be an assortment of home-made baked goods, ice cream and beverages. Proceeds assist the group with local historic preservation. The Evergreen Fourth of July Music Festival in Buchanan Park, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., showcases 14 groups including FACE Vocal Band and The Burroughs. Honoring military personnel, the festival includes free children’s activities and a British car shine and show. Tickets are $5 for teens and $10 for everyone over age 19. [ IDAHO SPRINGS ]
GEAR STORE CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING FERAL—a small, Colorado-based, independent outdoor gear shop—recently opened a second location in the Majestic Building, 1630 Miner St., in Idaho Springs. Celebrate its Grand Opening with owners and employees all day, June 9. Beginning at 10 a.m. the first 25 people in the door get a free FERAL Nalgene bottle with a gift card ranging from $5-$100. A raffle, with “tons of serious gear giveaways,” is scheduled at 11 a.m. Enjoy a talk about “Your Intro to Lightweight Backpacking” with Joe Brewer from Backcountry Banter at 3 p.m. and a Grand Opening Party with more raffle items, beverages and free food at 5 p.m. The store offers a lifetime satisfaction guarantee on everything it sells—the best return policy in the business. Visit feralmountainco.com or call 303-903-8584 to learn more. 6
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Recreation
The Guanella Pass Scenic Byway begins on Rose Street in Georgetown.
NEW RESTRICTIONS TO PROTECT WATERSHED Concentrated impacts from visitors are causing safety concerns, resource damage and threatening the town of Georgetown’s water supply. To reduce these impacts, new rules along the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway restrict use between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., including parking, camping and campfires in undesignated areas within a quarter-mile of Guanella Pass Road, portions of Leavenworth Road and all of Silver Dollar Lake Road. Signs are posted to announce new restrictions along the road corridor. Visitors may camp and have campfires in one of five developed campgrounds along the road corridor, including 70 developed campsites and 30 designated dispersed sites; park in designated parking areas any time; hike the Mount Bierstadt Trail any time; backpack out of the restricted area to camp; and use the area during non-restricted times for parking, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. Find dispersed camping, allowed in most of the National Forest, with a Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map, available for free online at www.fs.usda.gov/ goto/arp, through the Avenza app on a smart phone, or at the Idaho Springs Visitors Center.
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MUSEUM MARKS ANNIVERSARY WITH CELEBRATION The Hiwan Heritage Park, 28473 Meadow Dr. in Evergreen, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 1918 completion of the main building of Hiwan Museum, previously known as Camp Neosho, June 23 from 1-4 p.m., with a free festival. The event includes live music, woodworking demonstrations, live bird displays by Nature’s Educators, and other familyfriendly activities. There will be food trucks and brews from Evergreen Brewery. A new exhibit, “The Hand-Built Home: A Century of Camp Neosho,” explores the early history and construction of Camp Neosho. The Hiwan Museum will be open and offering tours for the duration of the festival. Several other local organizations are also participating. Visit www.jeffco.us or call 720-497-7650 to learn more.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
CRAFTS & FIBER | DANCE | FINE ART | FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY | MUSEUMS | MUSIC | NIGHTLIFE | THEATER & STAGE
By Jeffrey V. Smith SILVER PLUME ilver Plume Players’ annual melodrama returns for the final performance of its 41st season, July 3. This year’s production, The Lady or The Silver Plume Players presents the last performance the Devil, was written by local George Downing and is a reprise of the of its 2018 melodrama, July 3. 1987 melodrama that includes songs by John McEuen and John Wilson. Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith “The play was originally written in 1987 by George and there were some other stars… including John McEwen from the Nitty Grtty Dirt Band,” Director and Actor Nicolas Regester said. “He wrote one of the songs and then he did musical direction for the rest of it. Also, the title song, called “Dynamite Lady” was written by John Wilson, known as “Fiddler John,” who has made a return… to take his role back.” According to Regester, there are plenty of reasons to boo and hiss. “The story follows a poor woman in her hour of need who turns to the only being who will listen. Unfortunately, the small mountain town must suffer for her decisions. It ends up turning the town upside down and the town’s people are forced to reconcile their differences.” The melodrama is plenty of fun and is the largest fund-raiser for Silver Plume’s historic preservation. Tickets are $35 for adults and on Sundays, seniors are $30. Children are $15. All money raised goes to the People of Silver Plume, a local non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Silver Plume History. The group runs and maintains the George Rowe Several local residents play a part in Museum, the George Downing Playhouse theater and hosts other events for the town. the annual memodrama. The melodrama is staged, July 3, in the George Downing Playhouse/Large Town Hall, 1025 Main St. in Silver Plume. Call 303-569-2023 to make reservations. Doors open at 6 p.m., a buffet dinner begins at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Visit Silverplu.me to learn more and find a link for tickets. Don’t miss this last chance to see this year’s production.
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SWITCHBACK MUSIC FESTIVAL Switchback Music Festival, June 16-17 in Winter Park’s Hideaway Park, is a new two-day event featuring world-class reggae artists and up-andcoming favorites. This year’s headliners are Ziggy Marley and SOJA. Tribal Seeds, Citizen Cope, HIRIE and more also perform. Tickets are $40-$50 daily. playwinterpark.com
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MARCIA BALL One-of-a-kind musical storyteller Marcia Ball, who performs free during the Grand Opening celebration of the Grand Z Casino in Central City, June 29-30 at 9:30 p.m., has earned worldwide fame for her groove-laden New Orleans boogie, soulful ballads and rollicking Gulf Coast blues. grandzcasinohotel.com CLEAR CREEK
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FLOWER SCULPTURE ARTIST TALK The Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos St., hosts artists Judith Spater and Stephen Canneto, June 30 from 1-3 p.m. for a short tour, special lecture and Q&A session about the center’s flower sculpture and other art created by the pair. The event is $5. A free art sale follows. georgetowntrust.org
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FESTIVAL BRINGS NEW ORLEANS JAZZ VIBE TO HISTORIC TOWN
Patrick Dethlefs
MUSICIAN PERFORMS DURING ‘RESIDENCY’ Singer-songwriter Patrick Dethlefs performs, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9, at the Bread Bar, 1010 Main St. in Silver Plume, as part of a “summer residency” at the “fine mountainside drinking establishment.” The musician’s song writing “crests like a humble Townes Van Zandt, innocent of his own haunting melodies and lyricism.” His music consists of folk Americana with “effortless sincerity at a time when many acts strive purposefully to revive the stripped-down feel of a musical history long past.” Visit patrickdethlefs.com and breadbarsp.com for additional details.
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KUVO, Dazzle, Central Presents and Feyline have teamed up to bring a “distinguished” music lineup to historic Central City, June 9 from 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Central Jazz is a revival of the Central City Jazz Festival, which ran continuously from 1976-1992. This year’s event features talented musicians from acts including the Meters, Jerry Garcia Band, The Motet and Lettuce. Dragon Smoke and the “NOLA Central All-Stars,” two super-jam sets, co-headline the festival. The All-Stars, George Porter, Jr. an annually curated “supergroup,” includes Ivan Neville, Ian Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith Neville, Alvin Ford Jr., George Porter, Jr., Nick Daniels and Tony Hall. Dragon Smoke includes members of Galactic and Dumpstaphunk. The line-up also features George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Joe Marcinek Band featuring Melvin Seals and Tony Hall and the debut of Adam Deitch Jazz Quartet. Other local favorites were curated by public radio station KUVO and Denver jazz venue Dazzle. Grand Z Casino hosts a kick-off event, June 8, and an intimate KUVO Brunch, June 10. An after-party on June 9 features Juno What?!, Cycles and Mlima. Tickets are on sale with GA and VIP options. GA tickets are $25-$35 in advance and $40 at the event. Complete information, line-up and ticket sales is available at centraljazz.co. [ DUMONT ]
RAFTING, ZIP LINE COMPANY OPENS AERIAL PARK Colorado Sky Trek, a new Aerial Adventure Park “designed for maximum fun and challenge” opens at Colorado Adventure Center, 2697 Stanley Road, in June. It features over 55 challenging obstacles, elements and zip lines with beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. To save 10 percent, schedule a visit by June 15. Learn more at raftingcolorado.com.
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CRAFT BEER & SPIRITS | RESTAURANTS | SPECIAL EVENTS | COFFEE & TEA
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he Tea and Spice Exchange Idaho Springs now offers its own, in-store “Tea Bar” experience featuring hot and cold brewed teas to go. The idea is an answer to the number-one, most-asked question Co-owner Sadie Peak hears in her store: “Can I just have a cup of tea?” It happened so often, she, along with her partners, decided to add a spot to serve a variety of herbal, white, green, oolong, black, matcha and Chinese pu-erh teas. “I am really excited to be able to offer teas to go at the Tea Bar Experience in Idaho Springs. We have so much space that it seemed really perfect.” The “Tea Bar” creations are made by the glass, which allows for sampling or just getting a personal favorite. They are offered cold or hot, caffeinated or decaffeinated and in a variety of flavors and styles. Drinks range from 12-24 ounces and cost $2.99, $3.49 and $3.99. Also available are “Sweet Tea Treats,” including Apple Pie a la Mode Tea, Chocolate Caramel Candy Bar Tea, Cherry Cordial Tea and more, are also available. They are made by mixing teas and a flavored sugar. “They are all really good hot or iced,” Peak said. “So far the reception has been fantastic,” Peak said. “We’ve been getting tons of people that are really loving it. And, as their tea is brewing, I can show folks how quickly they can brew a cup of really good tea at home. The nice thing is that it offers the ability for people to participate a little more. It’s one more layer of our mission, which is creating and sharing.” Save time and message Peak on the store’s Facebook page or call in your order. “I’ll have the tea ready to go so [you] don’t have to wait. Just pay and go!,” she said. The Spice and Tea Exchange, 1634 Miner St. in Idaho Springs, wants you to “step off the street into a world of aromas, where exotic destinations are just a few jars down.” Visit spiceandtea.com/idahosprings or call the store at 303-993-8018 to learn more.
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HEART HEALTH COOKING DEMO Uninhibited Wellness and The Spice and Tea Exchange Idaho Springs present an Asian-themed, heart-healthy cooking demonstration, June 7 at 6 p.m., with Chef Glitz at Natural Grocers, 1291 Bergen Pkwy. He will show how to use fresh, nutritious ingredients to build a heart healthy meal. spiceandtea.com/idahosprings 12
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CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Enjoy samples, hourly competitions, and live music from Wild Mountain Greengrass throughout the afternoon at the Winter Park Chocolate Festival, June 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Buy sample tickets to enjoy a variety of treats from truffles, fudge, and liquid chocolate. playwinterpark.com CLEAR CREEK
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DISTILLERY TASTING FESTIVAL Stills in the Hills, June 30 from 1-6 p.m. on Central City’s Main Street features dozens of Colorado craft distilleries and hundreds of varieties of spirits. Attendees can taste some of the best spirits from the Front Range, enjoy live music, historic cars and vendors. Tickets are $35, or $60 for VIP, in advance. www.stillsinthehills.com
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CHAMBER HOSTS MONTHLY BAKING CONTESTS The Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce presents Baking for Buck$$, a monthly baking contest with a rotating theme and judging location and a small cash prize. Clear Creek residents who work in Idaho Springs may enter the free contests. On June 29, Two Brothers Deli, 1424 Miner St., hosts this season’s third round, and bread is the theme. Any type of bread is eligible including white, wheat, rye, pumpkin, zucchini or “whatever.” On July 27, the contest has a muffin theme and takes place at Edelweiss Pastry Shop, 1520 Miner St. The theme is brownies on Aug. 31. City Hall, 1711 Miner St., is the judging location. Entries for must be dropped off by 2 p.m. for each of the contests. Learn more about the chamber by visiting idahospringschamber.org. Call 303567-0387 with questions.
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EXPERIENCE MUSEUM THROUGH FOOD, WINE Explore the Hotel de Paris Museum, 409 6th St. in Georgetown, in a quieter setting, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24, and Sept. 28 at 5 p.m., with a knowledgeable tour guide. Parisian-trained cook Louis Dupuy was widely known as the best cook in the Colorado Territory and built his reputation on his first-class French restaurant and distinctive selection of fine wines. Enjoy French or California wine inspired by Dupuy’s famous cellar alongside platters of charcuterie and cheeses. The events, which allow participants The Hotel de Paris Museum to stroll through an authentic setting wine cellar and participate in an immersive experience, have a maximum capacity 24 people and cost $40 per person for museum members and $45 per person for non-members. Reservations paid in advance are required. For reservations, contact Kevin Kuharic, Executive Director at kevin.kuharic@hoteldeparismuseum.org or 303-569-2311.
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Preserving
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t’s an active time in the Clear Creek County Open Space offices in Georgetown. New land acquisitions, new grants, new facility construction and a new focus on a county-wide greenway and trail master plan have the program—established by voter approval in 2000— growing faster than ever. The Clear Creek County Open Space Program, managed by Open Space Coordinator Martha Tableman and an 11-member commission appointed by the County Commissioners has a mission to “preserve and maintain the county’s unique character and natural environment by protecting our streams, woodlands, meadows, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, prominent vistas, geologic features, and cultural resources to enhance the quality of life for residents and the enjoyment of the outdoors for both residents and visitors.” It’s achieved this goal many times with projects throughout the country. Recent additions to the county’s open space assets include the Floyd Hill Open Space and the Virginia Canyon Open Space. Plans for extensive recreational development are in the works for both parcels as well as those in Clear Creek Canyon. Floyd Hill Open Space allows hikers and bikers to conveniently access over 12,000 acres of public land from Interstate 70 and reach miles of connected Peaks to Plains trails in Clear Creek Canyon. The open space program is creating a trail master plan to guide the future development of a non-motorized trail system within the open space. It plans to develop multi-use trails that will explore the ridge line and approximately 600 acres of open space connecting I-70 to the Peaks to Plains Trail in Clear Creek Canyon. The Clear Creek County Open Space Master Plan 2030 identifies Floyd Hill as a major gateway to the county and one of the its two fastest growing areas. The North Floyd Hill property acquisition completes a contiguous network of open space securing continued protection of wildlife and additional recreational opportunities. It is the final piece of a decades-long protection effort for one of the last remaining conservation and new recreFloyd Hill Open Space Trail (top); climbing ational trail opportunities along the I-70 corridor between Golden and Idaho Springs. near Tunnel 5 (inset); the Peak to Plains This summer the Floyd Hill Open Space will see a flurry of trail building activity Trail head in Clear Creek Canyon (bottom). to begin implementing a new trail master plan. Clear Creek County Open Space and Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith Mountain Area Land Trust are working with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) on trail-building projects for National Get Outdoors Day on June 9, a women-only session on July 7 and a open session on Aug. 23. Visit www.voc.org to volunteer. Additionally, the Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA) has trail-building mini-crews planed for June 13 and 27, July 25 and Aug. 29 . Full work weekends are planned June 30-July 1, July 28-29, Aug. 18-19 and 25-26. Visit comba.org to participate and learn more. Virginia Canyon Open Space contains 400 acres of mostly undeveloped land, and social trails used by mountain bikers for the past decade. In 2003, the county transferred the property to Idaho Springs but a plan to develop the area was never acted upon. Interest was renewed in 2016 driven by new leadership, design of the Clear Creek Greenway, and potential Argo Mill site redevelopment. The area is now seen as a potential world-class recreation area. Earlier this year, the Great Outdoors Colorado Board awarded a $62,000 grant to Idaho Springs for the planning and design of trails in Virginia Canyon. The town envisions a system of trails that puts the area’s natural beauty and mining history on display. The trail system will ultimately connect directly to downtown, the Argo Mine and Mill, and potentially Central City and the Clear Creek Greenway. In April, a contract for the planning and design was awarded. The city is working to have the master plan completed by the end of summer 2018, with work to build trails beginning in the fall and completed as early as summer 2020. Idaho Springs plans to begin construction with the help of volunteers for COMBA and VOC while pursuing further grant funding to finish the project. In October 2017, Great Outdoors Colorado Clear Creek County Open Space and Idaho Springs were awarded $2 million to continue additional on-going open space and greenway projects. The county open space program plans to use its portion to complete an extension of the Peak to Plains Trail connecting Tunnel 5 to Tunnel 6 in Clear Creek Canyon. Call Clear Creek County Open Space at 303-679-2305 or e-mail mtableman@co.clear-creek.co.us with questions or comments about the county’s open space lands. Information can also be found on the county’s website at co.clear-creek.co.us. CLEAR CREEK
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FEATURE
Sarah and Mark Morris celebrate this year’s Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival in front of its main stage at the Idaho Springs Ball Field Complex.
Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith
Only the Best Festival focuses on virtuosity
By Jeffrey Smith IDAHO SPRINGS ark and Sarah Morris’ determination to bring live music to an outdoor venue in their hometown of Idaho Springs has grown into one of the state’s most anticipated bluegrass festivals. The Clear Creek RapidGrass Music Festival, June 15-17 at the Idaho Spring Ball Field Complex, welcomes some of the genre’s top, nationally-touring performers along with some of Colorado’s most talented players to its “Year of the Fiddle.” Although it grew to become a summer festival highlight several years ago, the festival and its line-up of virtuosic, intelligent players isn’t like the rest. The Morris siblings, just two of six, grew up in a musical household and were always playing instruments. To them, it’s about a musician’s skill on their instrument rather than their draw at the box office. They, of course, need to bring in a few dollars to make the event viable, but that’s not the motivation. Bringing the best possible players to Idaho Springs is far more important to each of them then bringing in the masses.
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“What separates the Rapidgrass Festival is that it’s not like a big-name recognition scene or scenester party,” Mark said. “It’s a listening festival and it features people who are virtuosic on their instruments rather than focused on just selling tickets. Most festivals are geared towards getting acts that will get a crowd. I promote music that I truly believe in and most of the time, when it’s a virtuosic player, they’re not going to have a big scene behind them because that’s not why they’re doing it.” Mark, who books the talent for the festival each year and tours the country with his band RapidGrass, doesn’t buy into our state’s pervasive jamgrass scene that has blossomed nationally the past few decades. “Most of the people who are really famous in the jamgrass scene right now are really good at playing songs, but they’re not virtuosic instrumentalists,” he explained. “One thing that Rapidgrass Festival does is it really focuses on virtuosity. I am excited about seeing some of these virtuosic players come here.” The abundance of non-traditional musicians playing bluegrass-inspired jam rock in Colorado has led Mark to believe a lot of people in the state are not really exposed to virtuosic playing. “Maybe most of the listeners don’t even know the difference,” he said. “But that’s the most exciting thing, is how intelligent the instrumentalists are that are coming.” This year’s festival has been branded “Year of the Fiddle” and features fiddle players from all over. “I think the best fiddlers in the world are coming. And they’re coming from New York and Boston. We have some fiddlers coming from California. I have one fiddler coming from Sweden,” Mark said. “There’s about 20 fiddlers coming. Five are probably the best in the world. So, this is the “Year of the Fiddle.” Well-known bluegrass musician and head of the fiddle department at Berklee College of Music, Daryl Anger, will be leading the fiddle jam session. “It’s going to be awesome,” Mark said. “He’s going to have Britney Hass with him and Alex Hargreaves and Phoebe Hunt; she is a rad fiddler on the scene these days.” He also includes a member of his band in the mix. “Our fiddler, Coleman Smith, is nasty on the fiddle.” Several more performers on this year’s
line-up have Mark very enthusiastic. Twenty-six-year-old Sierra Hull, recognized from age 11 as a virtuoso mandolin player, tops the list. “She’s one of the best mandolin players in the world, the undisputed champion of the female mandolin for sure,” he said. He’s also excited to see Hawktail, a quartet assembled by double bassist Paul Kowert of the Punch Brothers and featuring “an amazing violinist” Brittany Haas, and Dominick Leslie, “who is also one of those virtuosic mandolin players,” Mark said. He also said to keep an eye out for violinist Alex Hargreaves who graduated The Juilliard School when he was just 18 years old. “You would never see these players at Cervantes or see them at a club. They are those virtuosic players that if they’re going to play, it’s going to be in a theater.” Mark explained. I’m kind of lucky because I know who the players are because I’m rooted in that. And, I really appreciate that music, so I promote the music I believe in more than just to sell a ticket.” Another highlight of the festival will be Sarah Morris’ “Sister Sarah’s Gospel Set” from noon-1 p.m. Sunday. Everyone is invited to come hear the performance, which is also an album release event for her debut recording, for no entry fee. In addition to the performances, festival goers can expect a completely transitioned ball field filled with music lovers, vendors and more. Large trucks are positioned to block the highway which, according to Mark, isn’t noticed at all. This year FERAL and Mountain Hardware will conduct races to set up tents for prizes. There will also be a second stage, camping and on-site instrument workshops for fiddle, mandolin, guitar, Dobro. “It’s a really fun scene. When the festival is actually going, it’s a damn good time,” Mark said. According to Sarah, who manages most of the festival apart from the music, there are a lot of “really great” vendors coming including outdoor store FERAL, a jewelry maker, wood carver, mobile maker, massage tables, Turkey Creek Mandolins and more. A tepee will be set up with a tie die station and Something Independent will be doing open podcasts and relaxation stations. “We’ve got some really great stuff,” she said. “It’s going to be a really nice, relaxing weekend.” CLEAR CREEK
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2018 Line-Up
John McEuen
Sierra Hull
Hawktail
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
Jacob Jolliff Band
Darol Anger
Sam Reider
Alex Hargreaves
Sally & George
Drunken Hearts
Gypsy Cattle Drive • La Chat Mort • Space Orphan The Lonesome Days • Chain Station • Woodbelly Sugar & The Mint • Modern Whiskey Market The Ginny Mules • The Kind Mountain Band The Bad Bad Leslies • Monocle Band The Goodtime Travelers
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Address:
200 Rose Street Georgetown, CO 80444 Contact:
303-578-7844 rosestreetbnb@gmail.com Hours:
Check-in: 2 p.m. Checkout: 11 a.m. Online:
Justin Dowd and Jaime LaCrosse specialize in making guests feel welcome in their Georgetown bed and breakfast.
• rosestreetbnb.com • facebook.com/ rosestreetbnb Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith
At home in Georgetown By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN ustin Dowd and Jaime LaCrosse re-opened the Rose Street Bed and Breakfast in Georgetown last November and have worked around the clock keeping guests happy ever since. They wouldn’t have it any other way. The couple started their new business, a complete departure from their previous jobs and routines, to spend more time together, but have quickly discovered a calling, and fondness, for the “art of hospitality.” Both LaCrosse and Dowd had jobs that required regular traveling, often at different times. “We kind of looked at each other one day and wondered what we could do to change this,” Dowd said. “We went through several different ideas and landed on a B&B since we both had hospitality experience, and we’ve pretty much lived in hotels for a long time. We were like, ‘we can figure this out.’” The couple spent a few years exploring options in Colorado and California and in the end, stumbled upon the historic Taylor-Dewey House by accident. When they learned it was for sale and used to be a bed and breakfast, they were sold. “We spent four hours here hanging out,” Dowd said. “We just liked the vibe, felt very comfortable and didn’t want to leave. We thought that was a good sign.” According to LaCrosse, it was their “last-ditch effort” to make their dreams happen. “We made in through the kitch-
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en door and, to be honest, it was enough to make me love it,” she said. “The furnishings were sparse, and the house needed a good scrub, but it had obviously been loved… I believe that houses hold impressions of the people that live in them, and this house had character. It felt social and warm. I immediately felt comfortable and welcome.” LaCrosse and Dowd now spend long days taking care of their guests making sure they feel that same warmth and comfort. Despite a somewhat steep learning curve about the industry, “overwhelmingly positive” feedback from guests let them know they not only made the right move, they are doing things right. In addition to its convenient location at the beginning of the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, comfortable social and dining areas, and four well-appointed bedrooms without TVs, the Rose Street Bed and Breakfast serves a freshly-prepared, daily breakfast; offers a spa-like bath experience with luxurious bathrobes and products made at the Soap Shop in Idaho Springs; prepares afternoon treats; and includes details like 24 hour coffee and tea options, free WiFi, local information, large yard and a good ghost story. “The Bed &. Breakfast isn’t just a business for us,” LaCrosse said. “It’s a home, not just our home, but everyone’s. We want you to leave feeling like you are a friend, not just a guest. We care a lot about making your experience a good one. It’s personal to us, not financial.”
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CALENDAR
ALL EVENTS, TIMES, DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & NEAR CLEAR CREEK COUNTY
CLEAR CREEK AREA
EVENTS
CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & MEETINGS Dumont u MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18 at Dumont Schoolhouse. 6-7 p.m. Free. 150 C.R. 260. mcvhs.org
Idaho Springs
Gilpin County u GILPIN COUNTY REPUBLICANS
6/7 Meeting at Gilpin County Public Library. 7:30 p.m. Free. 15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk. gilpingop.com u GILPIN COUNTY DEMOCRATS 6/28 at Gilpin County Public Library. 7 p.m. Free. 15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk. gilpincountydems.org
FESTIVALS, FAIRS & SPECIAL EVENTS Georgetown MUSTANG CLUB SHOW u DENVER
6/2 at 6th St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. denvermustangclub.com
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6/7, 7/5, 8/2, 9/6 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge. 4 p.m. Free. 303-670-7543. co.clear-creek.co.us CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS CENTRAL COMMITTEE 6/14, 7/12 at Beau Jos. 6:30 p.m. Free. 1517 Miner St. COLUMBINE GARDEN CLUB 6/14 Meeting at Elks Lodge No. 607. Noon. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd. @columbinegardenclub DRINKING LIBERALLY W/CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27 at Vintage Moose Saloon. 6 p.m. $. 123 16th Ave. clearcreekdems.net EATING, DRINKING & GIVING LIBERALLY W/CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS 6/9 at Rocky Mountain Village Easter Seals Camp. 5-10 p.m. $45. www.clearcreekdems.net IDAHO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/12 at Majestic Building. 6-8 p.m. Free. 1636 Miner St. 303-567-0387. idahospringschamber.org IDAHO SPRINGS ELKS LODGE #607 6/5, 6/19 Lodge Meeting at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge #607. 7 p.m. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd. 303-567-9996 IDAHO SPRINGS LIONS CLUB MEETING 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19 at Wildfire Restaurant. Noon. Free. 2910 Colorado Blvd. islions.blogspot.com IDAHO SPRINGS VFW POST 4121 MEETING 6/7 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge #607. 7 p.m. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CLEAR CREEK 2000 Fridays Marion’s Restaurant. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free. 2805 Colorado Blvd. 303-478-4784. rsmith9325@gmail.com
Nevadaville u NEVADA MASONIC LODGE NO. 4 MEETING & DINNER nevadalodge4.com 6/9 at Nevada Masonic Lodge No. 4. 5:30 p.m. Free.
Central City u CENTRAL CITY ELKS LODGE #557 MEETING
113 Main St. • 303-582-5181 6/11 at Central City Elks Lodge #557. Free. u CENTRAL MASONIC LODGE #6 AF & AM MEETING 111 Eureka St. • centrallodge6.org 6/13 at Central Lodge # 6 AF & AM. 6 p.m. Free.
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6/16-17 at Georgetown Loop Railroad. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $18.95-$36.95. 646 Loop Dr. georgetownlooprr.com GEORGETOWN HISTORIC HOME & GARDEN TOUR: PARLOURS & PERENNIALS, A PEEK INTO THE PAST 7/28 at various locations. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $35-$40. historicgeorgetown.org GEORGETOWN INDIE CON 6/8-10 at Georgetown Heritage Center. $95-$150. 809 Taos St. 303-569-0289. georgetowntrust.org RAILROAD DAYS 6/2-3, 6/9-10 at Georgetown Loop Railroad. 10 a.m.3 p.m. $18.95-$49.95. 646 Loop Drive. 888-456-6777. georgetownlooprr.com SLACKER HALF MARATHON, RELAY AND 4 MILE RACES 6/23 at Loveland Ski Area. 6 a.m. $20-$65. 303-679-2312. slackerhalfmarathon.com
Empire CLEAN-UP u COMMUNITY
6/9 at Minton Park. 9 a.m. Free. u FRIENDSHIP LODGE GROUNDBREAKING 6/6 at Rocky Mountain Village Camp. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free w/reservations. www.easterseals.com/co
u 1 00TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CAMP NEOSHO BUILDING 6/23 at Hiwan Heritage Park Museum. 1-4 p.m. Free. 28473 Meadow Dr. 720-497-7650. www.jeffco.us
u S KILLS FOR THE HILLS ‘18: TIPS FOR CLIMBING FOURTEENERS AND OTHER BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES LESSONS FROM FRONT LINES OF MOUNTAIN RESCUE 6/5 at Alpine Rescue Team Hqtrs. 8:30 p.m. Free. 28802 Rainbow Hill Road. 303-526-2417. alpinerescueteam.org
Central City u MADAM LOU BUNCH DAY & FAMOUS BED RACES
6/16 at Main Street. Noon-4 p.m. Free. centralcitycolorado.us
u S TILLS IN THE HILLS DISTILLERS FESTIVAL
6/30 at Main Street. Noon-6 p.m. $35-$60. 303-331-8772. StillsInTheHills.com
u C ENTRAL CITY OPERA YELLOW ROSE BALL 2018
6/23 at Central City Opera House. 4 p.m. Free. 124 Eureka St. centralcityopera.org
Gilpin County u HIGH COUNTRY AUXILIARY/GILPIN COUNTY FLEA MKT 6/8-9 at Gilpin County Fairgrounds. 230 Norton Dr. 303-582-5214. www.co.gilpin.co.us
Summit County u GOLD PANNING CHAMPIONSHIPS
6/16-18 Blue River Plaza, Breckenridge. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.gobreck.com
u I NDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, BIKE RACE, PARADE & FIREWORKS 7/2-4 at Breckenridge. 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $. www.gobreck.com
GAME & TRIVIA EVENTS
Idaho Springs COMMUNITY YARD SALE u GIANT
6/2-3 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge #607. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$20. 303-567-9996. u GRAND OPENING 6/9 at Feral Idaho Springs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 1630 Miner St. 303-903-8584. feralmountainco.com u SUMMER KICK-OFF PARADE & FREE BBQ, 9TH ANNUAL 6/2 at Miner Street. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. colorado.gov/ idahosprings
Evergreen u E PRD SOCK HOP SENIOR PROM
6/23 at Evergreen Lake House. 6-9 p.m. $25-$35. 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd. 720-880-1300. evergreenrecreation.com
u E VERGREEN RODEO PARADE: “HONORING THE
MILITARY & OUR FIRST RESPONDERS” 6/16 at Downtown Evergreen. 10 a.m. Free-$125. 703932-3925. www.evergreenrodeo.com
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Georgetown u T RIVIA NIGHT
Wednesdays Alpine Restaurant & Bar. 6 p.m. Free. 1106 Rose St. 303-569-0200. alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com
Idaho Springs u G AME NIGHT
6/9 Elks Lodge #607, 6 p.m. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd. @IdahoSpringsElksLodge607
Evergreen u B INGO NIGHT - ROCKY MTN ACADEMY OF EVERGREEN 6/7 at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 6:30 p.m. $. 1204 Bergen Pkwy. 720-630-8888. thewildgameevergreen.com
Central City u BINGO GAME
Thursdays Hourly at Century Casino. 11 a.m. Free. 102 Main St. 303-582-5050. cnty.com/central-city CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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HEALTH, YOGA, WELLNESS Georgetown u S OL - A CENTER FOR RADIANT LIVING
613 6th St., Georgetown • solcentered.weebly.com Sundays Restorative Yoga. 9:30-11 a.m. $10. Tuesdays Hatha Yoga. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Tuesdays Free Meditation. 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Wednesdays Vinyasa Yoga. 9-10 a.m. $10. Wednesdays Gentle Yoga. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Wednesdays Free Meditation. 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Fridays Iyengar Style Yoga. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10. Saturdays Tai Chi & Qi Gong. 10-11 a.m. $9.
Idaho Springs u C LEAR CREEK RECREATION CENTER
98 12th Ave. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Mondays, Wednesdays Continuing Yoga. 9-10:15 a.m. Free w/admission. Mondays, Wednesdays Beginning Yoga. 10:3011:30 a.m. Free w/admission. Mondays-Thursdays Yoga. 5-6 p.m. Free w/admission. Thursdays Tai Chi. 6-7 p.m. $5. Fridays Yoga with Annie. 9-10 a.m. Free w/admission.
u T HE YOGA ROOM
1424 Miner St. • 303-905-2205 • theyogaroomis.com 6/7, 7/5, 8/2 Yin Yoga. 5:30-7 p.m. $10. Sundays Restorative Yoga. 9-10 a.m. $9 Mondays Vinyasa Yoga, 9-10 a.m. $9 Mondays-Fridays Vinyasa Yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $9 Thursdays Gentle Yoga. 9-10 a.m. $9 Saturdays Vinyasa Yoga. 9-10:30 a.m. $10. Sundays Restorative Yoga. 9-10 a.m. $9.
u T YPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION EDUCATION
through December at Idaho Springs Community Resource Center. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 1531 Colorado Blvd. 303-670-7538. co.clear-creek.co.us
Black Hawk u 7 HEALING STARS ONENESS CENTER
460 Gregory St. • 720-324-6875 • 7healingstars.org Sundays Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga. 11 a.m. $15 Mondays Mat Pilates. 5:30 p.m. $7 Wednesdays Mat Pilates. 2 p.m. $7 Wednesdays Adult Martial Arts. 6:15 p.m. $7 Fridays Cultivating Compassion w/Arwen Ek. Noon. $7 Fridays Sacred Dance w/Arwen Ek. 1 p.m. $7
Gilpin County u GILPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER
250 Norton Dr. • 303-582-1453 • gilpinrecreation.com Mondays, Thursdays Hatha Yoga. 9:30-10:45 a.m. $5-$9.25. Wednesdays Tai Chi. 6-7 p.m. $5-$9.25.
LECTURES & LEARNING Georgetown u E XTENSION THURSDAY: WILDFLOWERS
& SEED COLLECTION/EXCHANGE 6/28 at Georgetown Community Center. 6-7:30 p.m. Free w/reservations. 613 6th St. 303-569-2840. clearcreek. extension.colostate.edu
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A LECTURE FROM THE ARTISTS 6/20 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 1-3 p.m. $5. 809 Taos St. georgetowntrust.org
u S OCIAL SECURITY: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED 6/30 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 1 p.m. Free. 809 Taos St. georgetowntrust.org
Dumont u A SK A TRAINER
Sundays at Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter. Free. 500 W. Dumont Road. 303-679-2477. charliesplaceshelter.org
Gilpin County u WEED ID & CONTROL
7/16 Gilpin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn, 23:30 p.m. Free. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-5821453. gilpinrecreation.com
uW ELL AND SEPTIC CLASS
6/13 Gilpin County Pubic Health, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 101 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-582-5803. www.co.gilpin.co.us
uW ILDERNESS CPR CLASS & FIRST AID
6/2-3 at the Gilpin County Community Center. 1-5 p.m. $140 w/registration. 250 Norton Dr. 303-582-9106. gilpin. extension.colostate.edu
RECREATION, FITNESS & OUTDOORS Georgetown u C APTURE THE FLAG
6/25 at John Tomay Memorial Library. 2 p.m. Free. 605 6th St. 303-569-2620. clearcreeklibrary.org
u C ORNHOLE BEAN BAG TOSS
6/4 at John Tomay Memorial Library. 2 p.m. Free. 605 6th St. 303-569-2620. clearcreeklibrary.org
u D EMO GARDEN WORK DAY
6/20 at Georgetown Heritage Center. Free. 809 Taos St. clearcreek.extension.colostate.edu
u E XTENSION THURSDAY: WILDFLOWERS
& SEED COLLECTION/EXCHANGE 6/28 at Georgetown Community Center. 6-7:30 p.m. Free w/reservations. 613 6th St. 303-569-2840. clearcreek. extension.colostate.edu
u G EORGETOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
613 6th St. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Tuesdays, Thursdays Women’s Movers & Shakers. 8-9 a.m. $. Tuesdays, Thursdays Men’s Moaners & Groaners. 9-10 a.m. $.
u S OL - A CENTER FOR RADIANT LIVING
613 6th St., Georgetown • solcentered.weebly.com Mondays High Intensity Interval Training. 5:15 p.m. $10. Thursdays Kettlebells. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Saturdays High Intensity Interval Training. 8:30 a.m. $10.
Dumont u H IKE WITH A SHELTER DOG
6/18, 7/16, 8/20 at Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter. 10 a.m. Free w/registration. 303-679-2477. clearcreekrecreation.com
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Idaho Springs u A DULT COED KICKBALL LEAGUE
Mondays through 7/23 at Idaho Springs Ball Fields Complex. $325/team. 303-679-2477. clearcreekrecreation.com
u A DULT COED SOFTBALL
Thursdays 7/5-8/23 at Idaho Springs Ball Fields Complex. $325/team. 303-679-2477. clearcreekrecreation.com
u C APTURE THE FLAG
6/15 at Idaho Springs Library. 2 p.m. Free. 219 14th Ave. 303-567-2020. clearcreeklibrary.org
u C ORNHOLE BEAN BAG TOSS
6/22 at Idaho Springs Library. 2 p.m. Free. 219 14th Ave. 303-567-2020. clearcreeklibrary.org
Georgetown u MOUNT EVANS ASCENT
6/9 at Echo Lake Campground. 6:30 a.m. $95 w/registration. racingunderground.com/mtevans.
u C LEAR CREEK RECREATION CENTER
98 12th Ave. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Mondays, Wednesdays SilverSneakers Classic. 8-9 a.m. Free w/admission. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Deep Water Aerobic. 10-11 a.m. Free w/admission. Mondays RIP. 4-5 p.m. Free w/admission. Mondays, Wednesdays Aqua Zumba. 6-7 p.m. Free w/ admission. Tuesdays Fish Out of Water. 10-11 a.m. Free w/admission. Tuesdays, Thursdays Mixed Water Aerobics. 11 a.m.noon Free w/admission. Tuesdays, Thursdays Core Conditioning. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free w/admission. Thursdays Core Conditioning. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free w/ admission. Thursdays Water Aerobics. 10-11 a.m. Free w/admission. Thursdays Turbo Kick. 5-6 p.m. Free w/admission. Fridays SilverSneakers Cardio. 8-9 a.m. Free w/admission. Fridays Bootcamp. 6-7 p.m. Free w/admission. Saturdays Turbo Kick Express. 8:35-9:05 a.m. Free w/ admission. Saturdays RIP. 9:05-9:55 a.m. Free w/admission.
u H IKING CLUB - SQUAW MOUNTAIN TRAIL
6/12 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 10 a.m. $10. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com
u H IKING CLUB - SILVER DOLLAR LAKE TRAIL
7/10 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 10 a.m. $10. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com
u P ROJECT SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER
1402 Miner St. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Tuesdays Sit & Fit. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $.
u T RAILS & ALES HAPPY HOUR HIKING SERIES -
TOMMYKNOCKER 6/21 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 5 p.m. Donations. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com
u T RAILS AND ALES HAPPY HOUR HIKING SERIES –
WESTBOUND & DOWN 7/19 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 5 p.m. Donations. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com
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7/7 at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park Open Space. 8-11 a.m. $35-$40. www.evergreenrecreation.com
u G UIDED NATURE HIKE W/MOUNTAIN AREA
LAND TRUST 6/27 at Beaver Brook Watershed. 10 a.m.-Noon. Free. 303-679-0950. www.savetheland.org
u C OMBA FLOYD HILL OPEN SPACE MINI CREW #1
6/13 at Floyd Hill Open Space. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. U.S 40/ I-70 Exit 247. comba.org
u C OMBA FLOYD HILL OPEN SPACE MINI CREW #2
6/27 at Floyd Hill Open Space. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. U.S 40/ I-70 Exit 247. comba.org
u C OMBA FLOYD HILL OPEN SPACE TRAILS WORK
6/30-7/1, 7/28-29, 8/18-19, 8/25-26 at Floyd Hill Open Space. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. U.S 40/I-70 Exit 247. comba.org
uM OUNT EVANS FREEDOM RUN
7/4 at Evergreen Middle School. 8-11 a.m. 2059 Hiwan Dr. 303-674-6400. www.freedomrunrace.org
Black Hawk u 7 HEALING STARS ONENESS CENTER
460 Gregory St. • 720-324-6875 • 7healingstars.org Mondays Mat Pilates. 5:30 p.m. $7 Wednesdays Mat Pilates. 2 p.m. $7 Wednesdays Adult Martial Arts. 6:15 p.m. $7
Gilpin County u EQUESTRIAN PLAY DAYS
7/7, 8/4 at Gilpin County Fairgrounds 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
u G ILPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER
250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk • gilpinrecreation.com Sundays Pilates. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $. Mondays Bootcamp. 6:15-7:15 p.m. $. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Aquacize. 9:3010:30 a.m. $. Tuesdays Quick & Tone. 8:15-9:45 a.m. $. Tuesdays, Thursdays Pickleball. 10 a.m.-noon. $. Tuesdays, Thursdays Aquacize. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $. Tuesdays, Thursdays Tae Kwon Do. 6-7:30 a.m. $. Tuesdays, Thursdays Aquacize. 9:30-10:30 p.m. $. Wednesdays Mommy Workout Group. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $. Wednesdays Guts & Glutes. 6:15-7:15 p.m. $. Wednesdays, Fridays Adult Strengthen, Stretch & Balance. 11am-noon, $. Thursdays Bootcamp. 8:15-9:15 a.m. $. Saturdays Bootcamp. 9:15-10:30 a.m. $.
uM OUNTAIN PLANT SALE
6/9 at Gilpin Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn. 9 a.m. 230 Norton Dr. gilpin.extension.colostate.edu
u P EAK TO PEAK GYMKHANA
6/23-24, 7/21-22 at Gilpin County Fairgrounds. 8 a.m.7 p.m. 230 Norton Dr.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC Evergreen u E VERGREEN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA JAZZ GALA
W/BILL HILL & FRIENDS 6/16 at Hiwan Golf Club. 6 p.m. $75. 30671 Clubhouse Lane. 303-670-6558. evergreenchamberorch.org
Gilpin County u GILPIN LIBRARY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
15131 Hwy. 119 • 303-582-5777 • www.gilpinlibrary.org 6/13 Jazz Trio. 7 p.m. Free. 6/27 Woodwind Trio. 7 p.m. Free.
CRAFTS & FIBER Gilpin County u S TITCHERS GET-TOGETHER
6/7, 6/21 at Gilpin County Community Center. 8:30 a.m.noon. Free-$5. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-582-1453. gilpinrecreation.com
DANCE & FASHION Idaho Springs uM IDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE - BEGINNER
Wednesdays 6/6-7/25 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 6:05-7:05 p.m. $63. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com
uM IDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE - EXPEREINCED
Wednesdays 6/6-7/25 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 7:15-8:15 p.m. $63. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com
u N YC DANCE ADULT CLASSES
1639 Miner St • 323-217-8636 • NYCDanceColorado.com 6/3 Summer Kick-Off Open House. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 6/8, 6/22, 7/13 Belly Rhythms: Pre/Post Natal. 6:30 p.m. $. Mondays Adult Hip Hop. 6:30 p.m. $. Tuesdays Dream Makers Adult Special Needs. 10:30 a.m. $. Tuesdays Advanced Technique. 5:30 p.m. $. Tuesdays Adult Cabaret/Jazz. 7:30 p.m. $. Thursdays Adult Tap. 6 p.m. $. Thursdays Creative Body Imaging. 7:30 p.m. $.
u P RE & POST NATAL DANCE
6/8, 6/22, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24 at NYC Dance Co. 1639 Miner St. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15. dawndancing.com
u S QUARE DANCE - BEGINNER
Mondays at Clear Creek Recreation Center. Free. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com
u S QUARE DANCE - MAINSTREAM
Mondays at Clear Creek Recreation Center. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com
Georgetown uM OVIE NIGHT: “COCO”
6/1 “Coco” at Georgetown Heritage Center. 5 p.m. Free. 809 Taos St. 303-569-2620. clearcreeklibrary.org
Idaho Springs uM OVIES IN THE PARK
Idaho Springs Ballfield Complex • clearcreekrecreation.com 6/24 Happy Gilmore. 8-10 p.m. Free. 6/25 The Big Labowski. 8-10 p.m. Free.
uM OVIE NIGHT: “COCO”
6/8 at Idaho Springs Library. 5 p.m. Free. 219 14th Ave. 303-567-4822. www.clearcreekrecreation.com
Evergreen u D INE IN MOVIE NIGHT: “BIG HERO 6”
6/6 at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 5:30 p.m. $ w/reservations. 1204 Bergen Pkwy. 720-630-8888. thewildgameevergreen.com
FINE ART & GALLERY EVENTS Georgetown u S UMMER FLOWERS & FRUIT: A PASTEL WORKSHOP
6/2 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $40. 809 Taos St. georgetowntrust.org u L ARGER THAN LIFE FLOWER SCULPTURES: A LECTURE FROM THE ARTISTS 6/30 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 1-3 p.m. $5. 809 Taos St. georgetowntrust.org
Evergreen ESTERN ART SHOW uW
6/2-30 at Shadow Mountain Gallery. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free. 28186 Hwy. 74. 303-670-3488. shadowmountaingallery.com
Central City u GILPIN ARTS 71ST ANNUAL JURIED SHOW
through 8/10 at Washington Hall. 10 a.m. Free. 117 Eureka St. 303-582-5952. gilpinarts.org
LITERARY EVENTS & BOOK CLUBS Idaho Springs u IDAHO SPRINGS LIBRARY
219 14th Ave. • 303-567-2020 • www.clearcreeklibrary.org 6/18 Book Group: “Little Fires Everywhere.” 7 p.m. Free.
Gilpin County u GILPIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
15131 Hwy. 119 • 303-582-5777 • gilpinlibrary.org 6/6 Wednesday Lunch Book Club: “Atonement.” Noon. Free. 6/5 Tuesday Evening Book Club. 6:30-8 p.m. Free.
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES Silver Plume u GEORGE ROWE MUSEUM
315 Main St. • 303-569-2562 through 9/2 Museum Open. Noon-5 p.m. $. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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Georgetown u A LPINE HOSE NO. 2 MUSEUM
507 5th St. • 303-569-2840 • historicgeorgetown.org Thursday-Saturdays Museum Open. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations. u C APITAL PRIZE MINE 1016 Biddle St. • 303-569- 2468 • capitalprizegoldmine.com Fridays-Sundays Tours. 10 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. $. u G EORGETOWN ENERGY MUSEUM 600 Griffith St. • georgetownenergymuseum.org Mondays-Saturdays through 10/1 Museum Open. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Sundays through 9/29 Museum Open. Noon-4 p.m. Free. u H AMILL HOUSE MUSEUM 305 Argentine St. • 303-569-2840 • historicgeorgetown.org Mondays-Saturdays through 9/29 Museum open. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations. Sundays through 9/30 Museum open. Noon-5 p.m. Donations. u H OTEL DE PARIS MUSEUM 409 6th St. • 303-569-2311 • hoteldeparismuseum.org 6/22, 7/27 Wine, Charcuterie & French Cheese Tour. 5 p.m. $ Monday-Saturday Museum Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Museum Open Noon-5 p.m. Daily Museum Tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m./Noon-4 p.m. $. u H ISTORY IN HEADLINES: A WALK THROUGH GEORGETOWN Fridays-Sundays through Sept. 2 at Silver Queen Walking Tours. 1-3 p.m. $21. 720-608-0609. silverqueenwalkingtours.com
Idaho Springs u V ISITOR CENTER HERITAGE MUSEUM
2060 Miner St. • 303-567-4382 • historicidahosprings.com Mondays-Sundays Museum Open. Free. u A RGO GOLD MILL & TUNNEL 2350 Riverside Dr. • 303-567-2421 • historicargotours.com Thursdays-Mondays Historic Tours. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $14-$22. u T HE UNDERHILL MUSEUM 1414 Miner St. • 303-567-4709 • historicidahosprings.com Saturdays-Sundays Museum Open. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Central City u COEUR D’ALENE MINE SHAFT HOUSE
110 Academy Hill • 303-582-5283 • www.gilpinhistory.org Saturdays-Sundays Museum Open. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5-$6 u G ILPIN HISTORY MUSEUM 228 E. First High St. • 303-582-5283 • www.gilpinhistory.org Tuesdays- Sundays Museum Open. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$6. u G ILPIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS 117 Eureka St. • 303-582-5283 • www.gilpinhistory.org Tuesdays-Sundays at Historic Teller House, Central City Opera House, Thomas House Museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$6.
THEATER & STAGE Silver Plume u “ THE LADY OR THE DEVIL” A MUSICAL MELODRAMA
7/3 at George Downing Playhouse/Large Town Hall. 6 p.m. $15-$35. 303-569-2023. silverplu.me
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u H EART HEALTH COOKING DEMO W/SPICE & TEA Georgetown
u G EORGETOWN INDIE CON
6/8-10 at Georgetown Heritage Center. $95-$150. 809 Taos St. 303-569-0289. georgetowntrust.org
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FOOD & DRINK BRUNCH Idaho Springs u B RUNCH
Saturdays, Sundays at MTN Prime. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $. 1600 Miner St. 720-428-8515. mtnprime.com
Evergreen u B RUNCH
Saturdays-Sundays at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $. 1204 Bergen Park. 720-6308888. thewildgameevergreen.com
Black Hawk u B RUNCH
Saturdays-Sundays at Bourbon Street Café @ Mardi Gras Casino. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $. 300 Main St. 303-582-5600. thegoldengatescasino.com u C HAMPAGNE BRUNCH Saturdays-Sundays at Centennial Buffet @ Ameristar Black Hawk. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $19.99. blackhawk.ameristar.com u C HAMPAGNE & MIMOSA BRUNCH Saturdays-Sundays at The Buffet @ Monarch Casino, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $19.99. 488 Main St. 303-582-1000. monarchblackhawk.com
EXCHANGE & UNINHIBITED WELLNESS 6/7 at Natural Grocers. 6-8 p.m. $34 w/registration. 1291 Bergen Pkwy. 303-993-8018. spiceandtea.com
Central City u MILITARY APPRECIATION MONDAY
Mondays Free Ice Cream/Half-Off Meals at Retro Deli & Mid City Grill @ Century Casino. Free. 102 Main St. 303582-5050. cnty.com/central-city u S TILLS IN THE HILLS 6/30 at Main Street. Noon-6 p.m. $35-$60. 303-331-8772. StillsInTheHills.com
Black Hawk u H OMETOWN HEROES COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET
6/6 at Centennial Buffet @ Ameristar Black Hawk. 11 a.m.9 p.m. Free. 720-946-4000. blackhawk.ameristar.com u S EASONS BUFFET @ LODGE CASINO 240 Main St. • 303-582-1771 • thelodgecasino.com Sundays-Thursdays All-You-Can-Eat Surf & Turf Buffet. 4-9:30 p.m. $17.99. Fridays-Saturdays All-You-Can-Eat Surf & Turf Buffet. 4-11 p.m. $24.49. u S EAFOOD SPECTACULAR Fridays-Sundays at The Buffet @ Monarch Casino. 3:3010 p.m. $24.99. 488 Main St. 303-582-1000. monarchblackhawk.com
Golden Gate Canyon u PANCAKE BREAKFAST
6/10 at Golden Gate Grange. 8-10:30 a.m. $. 25201 Golden Gate Canyon. 303-273-9516. goldengategrange.com
Gilpin County u UNDERGROUND LIQUOR
15107 Hwy. 119 • 303-582-6034 • undergroundliquorstore.com 6/9, 6/23 Tasting Event. 3 p.m. Free.
SPECIALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Empire u E MPIRE FARMERS MARKET
7/7 at Theobold Park. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 30 Park Ave.
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u TROIA’S CAFÉ SPECIALS
511 Rose St. • 303-569-5014 • troiasrestaurantgeorgetown.com Wednesdays Mussels Mania. 5 p.m. $. Thursdays Country Style. 5 p.m. $. Fridays Prime Rib Special. 5 p.m. $. Saturdays Chef’s Choice. 5 p.m. $. Sundays Family Night. 5 p.m. $.
Idaho Springs uW HEAT FREE WEDNESDAYS
Wednesdays at Beau Jo’s. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $. 1517 Miner St. 303-567-4376. beaujos.com
Evergreen u E VERGREEN FARMERS’ MARKET
Tuesdays through 8/28 at Evergreen Country Day School. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 1036 El Rancho Road. www. coloradooutdoormarkets.com
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u BREAD BAR
1010 Main St. • 720- 722-7323 • breadbarsp.com 6/2 Erika Ryann. 8-9 p.m. Free. 6/9 New Mexican. 8-9 p.m. Free. 6/10 Patrick Dethlefs. 8-9 p.m. Free. 6/16 Jess Parsons. 8-9 p.m. Free. 6/23 John Statz. 8-9 p.m. Free. 7/7 Austen Carroll. 8-9 p.m. Free. 7/8 Patrick Dethlefs. 8-9 p.m. Free
Georgetown u ALPINE RESTAURANT & BAR
1106 Rose St. • alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com 6/2 Andrew Wynne. 4:30 p.m. Free. Thursdays Grumpy Jam. 6 p.m. Free. Friday-Saturday Live Music. 5 p.m. Free.
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511 Rose St. • 303-569-0289 • troiasrestaurantgeorgetown.com 6/1, 6/16 Bittersweet. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 6/2, 6/30 Jim Stahlhut. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 6/9, 7/13, 8/24 Gary Wilkins. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 6/15, 6/22, 7/6, 7/14 Gary & Claudia. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 6/29 Fiddler John. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Fridays, Saturdays Live Music. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
Idaho Springs u B UFFALO RESTAURANT/WESTBOUND & DOWN
1617 Miner St. • 720-502-3121 • westboundanddown.com 6/6, 6/20 Rocker Box. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 6/13, 6/27 Kind Mountain Band. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. u R APIDGRASS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 6/15-17 at Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields. 101 Idaho Springs Road East. 303-877-1837. clearcreekrapidgrass.com uW EST WINDS TAVERN 1633 Miner St. • 303-567-0982 6/1, 7/7, 8/11 Hillbilly Riot. 9 p.m. Free.
Evergreen u C ACTUS JACKS SALOON & GRILL
4651 Hwy. 73 • 303-674-1564 • evergreenlivemusic.com Thursdays, Saturdays Karaoke Party. 9 p.m. Free. Saturdays Weekend Karaoke. 9 p.m. Free. u E PRD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ EVERGREEN LAKE HOUSE 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road • evergreenrecreation.com 6/13 El Javi, Moonlight Bloom. 5-9 p.m. Free. 6/27 Breedin’ Hearts, Counter Fit. 5-9 p.m. Free. u E VERGREEN BREWERY 2962 Evergreen Pkwy. • 303-736-8419 • evergreenbrewery.com 6/16 New Family Dog. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. Tuesdays Open Mic w/ West Virginia Mike. 6-10 p.m. Free. u L ARIAT LODGE BREWERY 27618 Fireweed Dr. • 303-674-1842 • lariatlodgebrewing.com Fridays, Saturdays Live Music. 6-9 p.m. Free. u L ITTLE BEAR SALOON 28075 Hwy. 74 • 303-674-9991 • littlebearsaloon.com 6/1 Colorado’s Midnight Train. 5-8 p.m. $. 6/1 Shower Me Blue. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $. 6/2 David Potter. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 6/2 Mountain Magic Band. 4-8 p.m. $. 6/2 Jimbo Darville & The Truckadours. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $. 6/3 Paul Lechner. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 6/3 Dr. Braintree. 4-8 p.m. Free. 6/5 Johnny Dango. 7-10 p.m. Free. 6/6 Jonathan Browning. 7-10 p.m. Free. 6/8 30,000 Days. 5-8 p.m. $. 6/8 Chris Daniels & The Kings. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $. 6/9 Jill Cohn. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 6/9 Johnny & The Mongrels. 4-8 p.m. $. 6/9 Brothers of The Son. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $. 6/10 Crossroads, St. Cinder 12-8 p.m. Free. 6/12 Haymakers. 7-10 p.m. Free. 6/13 Lee Hauenstein. 7-10 p.m. Free. 6/14 Liquor Biscuit. 7-10 p.m. Free. 6/15 The Ghost-Towners. 5-8 p.m. Free. 6/15 Paul Nipper. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $. 6/16 Paul Nipper. 11am-3 p.m. $.
6/16 Casey James Prestwood & Burning Angels. 4-8 p.m. $. 6/16 Drunken Hills. 9 p.m.-Close. $. 6/17 Chris King Band, Calvin Weatherall. Noon-8 p.m. Free. 6/19 Mark Gerganoff. 7-10 p.m. Free. Tuesdays-Sundays Live Music. Various. Free-$. Thursdays Open Stage. 5-9 p.m. Free. uM UDDY BUCK PUB 28065 Hwy. 74 • 303-670-0433 • muddybuckcoffee.com Wednesdays Open Mic Night. 6 p.m. Free. u T HE WILD GAME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE 1204 Bergen Pkwy. • thewildgameevergreen.com 6/1 Built to Last. 7:30 p.m. Free. 6/8 Hazel Miller Band. 7:30 p.m. Free. 6/15 Muriel & the Deanos. 7:30 p.m. Free. Wednesdays Karaoke. 8 p.m. Free. u T HE WOODCELLAR 1552 Bergen Pkwy. • 303-670-8448 • thewoodcellar.net 6/1 Mumblin’ Cousins. 8 p.m. Free. 6/2 Cosmic Mesa. 9 p.m. Free. 6/8 The Shameless. All-Stars. 8 p.m. Free. 6/9 Niek Velvis Blues Band. 8:30 p.m. Free. 6/15 Joe Bye & Friends. 8:30 p.m. Free. 6/16 Wood Belly. 9 p.m. Free. 6/22 Chaz DePaolo Band. 8:30 p.m. Free. 6/23 Wonderlic. 8 p.m. Free. 6/29 A ’Bear’s Choice. 9 p.m. Free. 6/30 Iron Roots. 9 p.m. Free.
Central City u CENTRAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
6/9 at Opera Lot. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. $35-$70. centraljazz.co
uM ILE HIGH ROOM @ GRAND Z CASINO HOTEL
321 Gregory St. • 303-582-0800 • grandzcasinohotel.com 6/1-2 Dikki Du. 9 p.m. Free. 6/8-9 Jazz Festival TBA. 9 p.m. Free. 6/15-16 Walker Williams. 9 p.m. Free. 6/22-23 Quemondo. 9 p.m. Free. 6/29-30 Marcia Ball. 9 p.m. Free.
Black Hawk u B AR 8042 @ AMERISTAR CASINO RESORT SPA
11 Richman St. • 720-946-4000 • ameristar.com/black-hawk 6/1-2 DJ Dizzy D. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 6/8-9 DJ Staxx. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 6/15-16 DJ Johnny Gear. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 6/22 DJ Lil Joe. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 6/23 DJ Nunez. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 6/29-30 DJ Groove. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. u S TAGE BAR @ MONARCH CASINO 488 Main St., Black Hawk • monarchblackhawk.com 6/8-9 Linda Styles Band. 5-10 p.m. Free. 6/8-9 Boomers. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 6/15-16 Boomers. 5-10 p.m. Free.
Grand County u BLUES FROM THE TOP, 16TH ANNUAL
6/23-24 at Rendezvous Event Center at Hideaway Park. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $40-$185. 78821 U.S. 40. bluesfromthetop.org u H IDEAWAY PARK AMPHITHEATER 78927 U.S. 40, Winter Park • playwinterpark.com 6/14 Gasoline Lollipops. 6-8 p.m. Free.
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6/16-17 Switchback Music Festival w/Ziggy Marley, SOJA, Tribal Seeds, Citizen Cope. noon. $40-$50 6/21 Kris Lager Band. 6-8 p.m. Free. 6/28 WhiteWater Ramble plays “Grass Waltz”. 6-8 p.m. Free. 7/5 The Teskey Brothers. 6-8 p.m. Free. u C OOPER CREEK SQUARE 47 Cooper Creek Way, Winter Park • coopercreeksquare.com 6/22 Blues All Star Showcase. 6-8 p.m. Free. 6/29 Gary Key. 6-8 p.m. Free. 6/30 Steve Skinner & the Natives. 4-6 p.m. Free. 7/6 Woodshed Red. 6-8 p.m. Free. u S MOKIN’ MOES RIBHOUSE & SALOON 1 Main St., Winter Park • 970-726-4600 • smokinmoes.com 6/22 Southern Avenue, Kate Moss & the Catt Pack. $20. 6/23 The Nick Moss Band. $20. u U LLRS TAVERN 78415 U.S. 40, Winter Park • 970-720-3026 • ullrs-tavern.com 6/10 The Fritz. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. 6/15 Broccoli Samurai. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. 6/22 Dirty Grass Players. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free. 6/21 HeartByrne. 9 p.m. $5
Summit County u MOUNTAIN GOAT PLAZA @ ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA
28194 U.S. 6, Keystone • arapahoebasin.com 6/2 Shakin’ at the Basin. 1-4 p.m. Free. 6/3 Shakin’ at the Basin w/Tunisia. 1-4 p.m. Free. u B LUE RIVER BISTRO 305 N. Main St., Breckenridge • blueriverbistro.com 6/18, 6/20, 6/25, 6/27, 7/2, 7/4 Mark Schlaefer. 5-10 p.m. Free. 6/19, 6/21, 6/26, 7/5 Jerry Weiss. 5-10 p.m. Free. 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8 JB West. 5-10 p.m. Free. 6/28 Rob & Bob. 5-10 p.m. Free. 7/3 LCs. 5-10 p.m. Free. Fridays Mark Schlaefer. 5-10 p.m. Free. Saturdays Jerry Weiss. 5-10 p.m. Free. u D ILLON AMPHITHEATRE 201 W. Lodgepole St., Dillon • 970-468-2403 6/25 Hot Buttered Rum. 7 p.m. Free. 7/1 New Sensation. 7 p.m. Free. 7/2 Nacho Men. 7 p.m. Free. 7/8 Bonfire Dub. 7 p.m. Free. 7/9 Slim Cessna’s Auto Club. 7 p.m. Free. u S NAKE RIVER SALOON 23074 U.S. 6, Keystone • 970-468-2788 • snakeriversaloon.com 6/1 High 5. 9 p.m. Free. 6/2 The Dewey Paul Band. 9 p.m. Free. 6/8 What About Jim. 9 p.m. Free. 6/9 John Truscelli Band. 9 p.m. Free. 6/15 Hobo Village. 9 p.m. Free. 6/16 Raygunomics. 9 p.m. Free. 6/22-23 El Paso Lasso. 9 p.m. Free. 6/29 Buzz Drivers. 9 p.m. Free. . 9 p.m. Free. 6/30 TBA. 9 p.m. Free. uW ARREN STATION CENTER FOR THE ARTS 164 Ida Belle Dr., Keystone • 970-423-8992 • warrenstation.com 6/23 Keystone’s 8th Annual Bacon & Bourbon Festival w/Hell’s Belles, Lez Zepplin, Christof Brownell, Tiffany Christopher. 6 p.m. $25-$50
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