Clear Creek Rush Magazine - May 2018

SILVER PLUME • GEORGETOWN • EMPIRE • LAWSON • DOWNIEVILLE • DUMONT • IDAHO SPRINGS • EVERGREEN • SURROUNDING AREAS

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May 2018

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COVER STORY

From Mild to Wild Outfitters offer wide range of raft trips on Clear Creek Page 14-15

NEW MINE TOUR A ‘CROWN JEWEL’

Capital Prize begins tours of its historic, unique mine – Page 16-17

COFFEE BAR IS A ‘FAMILY AFFAIR’

New space in Silver Plume provides place for coffee, company – Page 18

EVENT CALENDAR

Photo courtesy Mile Hi Rafting MileHiRafting.com

Extensive listings for Clear Creek County, surrounding areas – Pages 19-23

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elcome to the Clear Creek Rush Magazine! This new publication is created by the publishers of the MMAC Monthly, which has been distributed in Clear Creek County and across the Peak to Peak Region for more than five years. Clear Creek Rush Magazine, like the MMAC Monthly, highlights mountain town lifestyle and culture, but will be focused on Clear Creek County and its surrounding areas.

“The Rush” was named in honor of Clear Creek County’s contribution to Colorado’s Gold Rush and a reference to its fast moving creek and Interstate 70.

It also suggests a certain feeling, often associated with adrenaline sports, outdoor activities and exciting experiences —all of which are common in the county.

The magazine is intended to serve local county and nearby residents, as well as curious visitors. It highlights the many offerings found throughout Clear Creek County, Evergreen/Bergen Park and nearby areas. Over the next several issues readers will see many design and content changes as we grow into this new magazine. We will be spotlighting a wide variety of local events, businesses and other items of interest to active adults living in or visiting the mountain towns of Clear Creek County and West Jefferson County.

As publishers, we really want the magazine to serve its readers and local businesses. If you have any suggestions, please reach out and let us know what we’re missing, what we got wrong or what you like. Also, feel free to suggest stories, businesses to profile (even if it’s your own) or anything else you think would be helpful to find in Clear Creek Rush Magazine. All of the content and listings contained in the magazine are free.

Again, welcome to the Clear Creek Rush Magazine. We sincerely hope you enjoy this issue and the many to come. Thanks for reading!

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LIVING LOCAL

LEARNING | LIFESTYLE | RECREATION & OUTDOORS | SPECIAL EVENTS

Sport of Miners

GEORGETOWN/IDAHO SPRINGS elebrate our state animal and the only sport indigenous to Colorado during Clear Creek Pack Burro Race Weekend featuring events, May 26 in Georgetown and May 27 in Idaho Springs. The entry fee for each event is $50, but it’s free to watch.

In a typical burro race, which commemorate early miners and their burros, a runner and a burro complete a course with the runner leading a burro carrying a 33-pound pack saddle, pick, gold pan and shovel. Riding the burro or any form of cruelty is not allowed.

Visit packburroracing.com and laughingvalleyranch.com or call 720-234-8200 to learn more.

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CLEAR CREEK PACK BURRO RACE WEEKEND May 26: Georgetown Pack Burro Race • 14th annual race from Downtown Georgetown to Empire and back.

• Approximately 8-9 miles • Prize for runner who picks up most trash • Entry fee: $50 • Free to watch • Weigh-in: 9 a.m.

• Start time: 11 a.m.

May 27: Idaho Springs Pack Burro Race • 17th annual parade and race from Citizen’s Park to Virginia Canyon and back.

• Approximately 5 - 6 miles • Great distance for first timers • Entry fee: $50 • Free to watch • Weigh In: 10 a.m.

• Start time: Noon

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FREE HISTORY PROGRAM Devil’s Gate History Club of Historic Georgetown presents a free, open to the public program, May 18 from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Georgetown Community Center, 613 6th St. The program includes a talk about Waldorf Basin Projects by Trez Skillern of the U.S.F.S. and Trout Unlimited. www.historicgeorgetown.org 4

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CANINE ON THE CREEK

SUMMER KICK-OFF PARADE & BBQ

Grab a dog and running shoes and head to Dumont, May 19 at 10 a.m., for Canine on the Creek.

The scenic fun run/walk supports Charlie’s Place, the Clear Creek and Gilpin County Animal Shelter.

Dogs must be vaccinated, non-aggressive and leashed. Adults are $35 and 18 and under are $22. clearcreekrecreation.com

Idaho Springs hots its 9th annual Summer Kick Off Parade & BBQ, June 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There is a parade at 11 a.m. followed by a free BBQ in Citizens Park at noon. Everyone is welcome to come, relax, and enjoy a little bit of what Idaho Springs has to offer and kick-start the summer. www.idahospringsco.com

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LIVING LOCAL [ IDAHO SPRINGS ]

BREWERY RUNNING SERIES MAY 19 Westbound & Down Brewing Company, 1617 Miner St. in Idaho Springs, hosts the Colorado Brewery Running Series, May 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., for an un-timed, fun-run on a “5k-ish course” that begins and ends at the brewery. All runners, walkers, joggers, and spectators interested in enjoying the great outdoors and great craft beer are welcome. For $30, participants receive a craft brew from the brewery along with swag, “goodies” and giveaways from race partners and sponsors and a chance to win door prizes or more free beer. Registration also includes a post-race gathering with live music, food offerings, local vendors, and “fun with our sponsors.” Registration is limited and available at www.eventbrite.com. Learn more at breweryrunningseries.com/colorado.

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Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith

RAILROAD DAYS • JUNE 2-3, 9-10 The Georgetown Loop Railroad, 646 Loop Drive, “rolls back time” at its annual Railroad Days, June 2-3 and 9-10. Train rides during the weekends include a “train robbery” by the Park County Regulators, an oldwest reenactment team from Bailey. Family-friendly events and activities are planned each weekend including a model train display in Silver Plume, special hands-on experience with steam and diesel locomotives and “living exhibits.” For ticket information and reservations, visit www.georgetownlooprr.com or call 888-456-6777.

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LIVING LOCAL Recreation

[ IDAHO SPRINGS ]

The Mount Evans Road and Scenic Byway, Hwy. 5, is scheduled to open for the season on May 25 depending on weather conditions and snow removal. Paving projects with possible delays and closures could occur June 11-15 or June 18-21. The road will be closed June 9 until 11 a.m. for the Mount Evans Ascent running event and again July 21 until 2 p.m. for the Bob Cook Memorial Hill Climb bicycle race. Closures can also0 occur any day due to weather until the road closes for the winter season the first weekend in October.

To verify status, call the Idaho Springs Visitors Center at 303-567-4382, visit COtrip or dial 511. For the latest information, visit coloradodot.info or fs.usda.gov/goto/ arp/mountevans.

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MOUNT EVANS ROAD OPENS • MAY 25

Georgetown Lake

FREE FISHING WEEKEND • JUNE 2-3 Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend, June 2-3. No license is required to fish throughout the state. The free fishing weekend is a great way to get outside with family and friends and take advantage of Colorado’s extensive opportunities to fish for a myriad of cold and warm water fish species. All other rules and regulations apply. Visit cpw.state.co.us for details.

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LIVING LOCAL [ SUMMIT COUNTY ]

SWIMWEAR DAY & RAIL JAM • MAY 12 Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 28194 U.S. 6, hosts its 3rd Annual Swimwear Day and Spring Rail Jam, May 12 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Show the judges your best family-friendly swimwear to earn a raffle ticket for great prizes including a Never Summer snowboard. The Spring Rail Jam in the Treeline Terrain Park, which is free with a lift ticket, gives riders a chance to show off their tricks for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The ski area is scheduled to remain open until June. Visit arapahoebasin.com or call 970-468-0718 for more information.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Photos by Dave Camera/Arapahoe Basin

CRAFTS & FIBER | DANCE | FINE ART | FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY | MUSEUMS | MUSIC | NIGHTLIFE | THEATER & STAGE

Shakin’ at the Basin Spring Concert Series May 5: King Cardinal Roots rock, country & folk

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May 12: Homeslice Band Funk, soul jazz & rock May 19: Beloved Invaders Instrumental surf rock May 26: Whitewater Ramble “High octane dancegrass” June 2: The Burroughs Classic soul June 3: Tunisia Hits, R&B, Motown, jazz, swing

hakin’ Up the Ski Season

SUMMIT COUNTY ith longer days, sunnier skies and great snow conditions there is no better way to celebrate springtime in the Rockies than at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area when live music is featured on the Mountain Goat Plaza stage.

The free and family-friendly “Shakin’ at the Basin” Concert Series features a variety of acts from 1-4 p.m. on weekends in May and early June.

Check out even more live music at A-Basin when Mojomama plays R&B and funk during the 17th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs, May 27.

The Summit Stage bus runs from Keystone to A-Basin Saturdays and Sundays through May 28. The free bus leaves River Run in Keystone at :55 after the hour until 4:55 p.m. The last bus leaves A-Basin at 5:10 p.m. to go back to Keystone. For more information, visit summitstage.com.

To learn more about A-Basin events, visit arapahoebasin.com or call 970-468-0718.

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HAZEL MILLER BAND CONCERT

GALLERY ANNIVERSARY SHOWCASE

ERIKA RYANN PERFORMS

The Hazel Miller Band performs a free concert, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in The Clubhouse at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience, 1204 Bergen Pkwy. Whether singing blues, jazz, pop, or Gospel, her “stunning, moving and powerful” voice charges songs with a primal dose of genuine soul. thewildgameevergreen.com

Shadow Mountain Gallery, 28186 Hwy. 74 in Evergreen presents its 27th Anniversary Showcase, May 18-27 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. A special Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting takes place, May 18 at noon. The artist-owned gallery is a treasure trove of fine art and fine crafts. shadowmountaingallery.com

Erika Ryann, who performs at The Bread Bar, 1010 Main St. in Silver Plume, June 2, pulls her sound from “dark honky-tonks, small western towns, and years lived in the tangled woods of southern Colorado.” Her music is her way of working through and understanding the human condition. www.breadbarsp.com

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT [ GEORGETOWN ]

[ BOOKS & AUTHORS ]

MCEUEN GETS ‘GRITTY’

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ohn McEuen—founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, host of Acoustic Traveller on Sirius/XM Satellite and one-time Clear Creek County local—released in April a memoir providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse “of the life of an enduring legend and his influence on American music.”

The banjo player is one of the seminal figures who conceived and originated the fusion of folk, rock and country, a unique sound still hugely popular today. In addition to performing on tour with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and on dozens of bestselling albums, McEuen also has a successful solo performing and recording career. As a music producer, he won a Grammy Award for producing The Crow, a music album by Steve Martin, John’s lifelong friend.

McEuen writes candidly and movingly about the ups and downs in his life. Among the highs was his band’s tour of the Soviet Union in 1977, the first American group to perform there. Among the downs was a breakup of his family in the 1980s. McEuen is a born storyteller, and his tales of working with Linda Ronstadt, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, the Allman Brothers Band, Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Steve Martin and others will thrill fans of folk, rock, and country music alike.

According to banjo picker, actor and writer Martin, “Beautifully written, John’s book is an intimate and revealing memoir of a long and diverse music career and the ups and downs of life on the road.

We’ve each had a complicated and thrilling journey since our high school friendship sent us off into the world.”

SIMPLE SUBJECTS IN PASTEL WORKSHOP • JUNE 2 The Georgetown Heritage Center hosts “Simple Subjects in Pastel Workshop,” June 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with artist Susan T. Fisher who teaches “pastels are not a shade of pale, but a vibrant connection between you and the things you love to paint.”

Participants will begin with small studies that create a road map to a finished piece, do exercises in color selection and learn to make “no-fear choices” to a finished painting. Individual attention and instructor demonstrations will boost confidence.

Fisher has been Coordinator for the Botanical Art & Illustration Program at Denver Botanic Gardens and Director of the Art Institute at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Her illustrations and sculptures appear in periodicals, books, private collections and national exhibits.

Registration is $35. A $5 materials fee is not included. Visit susantfisher. com and georgetowntrust.org for more information and registration.

GEORGETOWN INDIE CON WRITER’S CONFERENCE • JUNE 8-10 Georgetown Indie Con, also known as GEOCON, is an independent writer’s conference held, June 8-10, in Georgetown with the goal of helping independent authors successfully publish.

Participants can connect with and learn from successful authors and industry professionals in an intimate environment. The event, now in its second year, is a partnership between the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program and Colorado Independent Publishers Association.

Keynote speakers for the weekend are award-winning author and president of Rocky Mountain Mystery Writers of America Mark Stevens; award-winning journalist, Clear Creek Courant newspaper editor and author Ian Neligh; and TEDx speaker and author Gary Barnes.

Conference passes are $125 until May 21. Late registration is $150. Speakers, workshops and a schedule of events can be found online at georgetownindiecon.wordpress.com.

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OPEN-AIR ‘GALLERY OF LIGHTS’ MAY 31-JUNE 3

Angels of Freedom (above) invites visitors to photograph themselves as angels. Les Luminéoles (right) is an aerial ballet of colorfully lit helium kites.

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WAVE: Light + Water + Sound, an exhibition of cutting-edge works of contemporary public art, returns to Breckenridge, May 31-June 3. The free four-night festival takes place in the heart of downtown Breckenridge, transforming the river, bridges and waterfront areas into canvases, stages and exhibition spaces.

Featuring interactive artworks curated around the themes of light, water and sound, WAVE offers a variety of temporary installations, musical performances, screenings, digital art and eye candy of all sizes for the whole family to experience.

Set amid the backdrop of the Tenmile Range, WAVE runs from 3 -11 p.m. each day and features dazzling, innovative artworks by local, national and international artists. Art revelers can also enjoy collaborative projects with Breckenridge Film Festival, Keystone Science School and National Repertory Orchestra, along with a variety of pop-up performances, artist talks, workshops and more.

For up-to-date information and schedule, visit breckcreate. org/wave or call 970-453-3187 with any questions.

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FOOD & DRINK

CRAFT BEER & SPIRITS | RESTAURANTS | SPECIAL EVENTS | COFFEE & TEA

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FRONT RANGE very Mother’s Day, it is common for moms across the country to be lavished with presents and special attention from families, friends and loved ones. Although the modern holiday became officially recognized in the U.S. in 1914, mothers have been revered and celebrated throughout time around the world. It is with this affection and admiration that the typical family devotes most of Mother’s Day to activities in honor of Mom. One tradition that has developed since the founding of the national holiday is celebrating the company of one’s mother with afternoon tea. While there is no single explanation, family tradition and simply being able to treat mom like royalty are why many take part.

While there are numerous places to order a cup of tea, the Dusty Rose Tea Room in Georgetown and The Spice & Tea Exchange in Idaho Springs host Mother’s Day-specific events while specializing in teas and its traditions, etiquette and proper service. The Gilpin County Historical Society holds its popular High Tea at the Stroehle House in nearby Black Hawk, May 19, and again, Sept. 8.

Another way to celebrate Mother’s Day is with a visit to the Byers-Evans House Museum in Denver, May 12 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Take a guided tour of the historic house and enjoy a three-course tea of fresh fruit, scones, muffins, tea sandwiches and desserts.

Mother’s Day Victorian High Tea May 11-13 • Various times Dusty Rose Tea Room 614 Rose St., Georgetown Reservations Required 303-569-3100 • $24.95 dustyrosetearoom.com/ Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea May 13 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

The Spice & Tea Exchange 1634 Miner St., Idaho Springs Reservations Required 303-993-8018 • $25-$35 spiceandtea.com/idahosprings Gilpin History High Tea May 19 & Sept. 8 • 2 p.m.

Stroehle House 231 Chase St., Black Hawk Reservations Required 303-582-5283 • $30 gilpinhistory.org Mother’s Day Tea May 12 • 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Byers-Evans House Museum 1310 Bannock St., Denver Reservations Required 303-620-4933 • $20-$25 historycolorado.org

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MTN Prime, 1600 Miner St. in Idaho Springs, hosts a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet, May 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., “to celebrate all the Mothers in the world.” The steak and burger house features allColorado meats and “local as possible” produce.

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AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK Craft brewers and beer enthusiasts come together, May 14 -20, to celebrate American Craft Beer Week and explore the world of small and independent craft breweries. Visit a local brewery and raise a pint with craft brewers across the country and explore America’s craft beer culture. www.craftbeer.com CLEAR CREEK

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FESTIVAL OF THE BREWPUBS Arapahoe Basin Ski Area hosts the 17th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs, May 27 from noon-4 p.m., in Mountain Goat Plaza. It’s their largest party of the year and features live R&B and funk music by Mojomama, food stations, numerous local breweries and special VIP tasting. arapahoebasin.com

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Locally Made

TASTE OF EVERGREEN • MAY 11 Sample Evergreen’s best bites while enjoying a fun allages evening at the Evergreen Lake House, May 11 from 5-8 p.m., at the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Evergreen. The event features food and drinks from more than 15 of Evergreen’s best restaurants and caterers. Music, a raffle and the “One Bite and One Sip Challenge” competition are also on the agenda. New this year is a beer and wine garden and a special VIP sip tasting from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Advance tickets for $25, VIP event tickets for $10 extra and raffle tickets for gift certificates to local restaurants are all on sale now online. This event usually sells out. If available, $35 tickets will be sold at the door. All raffle proceeds go to the Evergreen Chamber College Scholarship Fund.

Visit evergreenchamber.org for a complete list of participating vendors, ticket sales and more information or call 303-674-3412 with questions.

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PINK EARNS GOLD Bouck Brothers Distilling in Idaho Springs recently won a gold medal for its Pink Bear Gin in the smallbatch gin category at the Denver International Spirits Competition. According to the Boucks, their head distiller Matt Wyant “hit it out of the ballpark with this one.” Stop by the tasting room, 2731 Colorado Blvd., on Saturdays from noon7 p.m. to try it or of their other unique, locally-made spirits. Visit www.bouckbros.com to learn more.

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From Mild to Wild Outfitters offer wide range of raft trips on steep, historic Clear Creek Several rafting trips pass through Idaho Springs and past the historic ARGO Gold Mill and Tunnel.

By Jeffrey V. Smith CLEAR CREEK COUNTY olorado is one of the best places in America to experience a white water rafting adventure. More major rivers start here than in any other, and the most popular white water river in the country is in the state. Most begin their runs in astoundingly scenic locations, cutting through alpine forests and carving stunning canyons. With an abundance of professional companies and numerous expert guides offering a wide variety of river rafting trips ranging from challenging, adrenaline-pumping white water to more relaxing family-friendly floats, Colorado has it all.

The same can be said for Clear Creek and its namesake county. Located in a historic, mining valley along Interstate 70 about a half-hour west of Denver, Clear Creek is a steep, narrow, technical river that is both challenging and fun. It attracts boaters visiting the Front Range, and those traveling through on their way to the high country. Once on the water, the interstate

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CLEAR CREEK RAFTING COMPANIES

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(STATE-LICENCED)

Clear Creek is the steepest commercially rafted river in Colorado

goes unnoticed as paddlers drop through the steep and narrow bed.

Numerous companies provide professionally guided trips on the creek. Excursions offer Class I-V rapids from May through July and sometimes into August.

“Clear Creek is the steepest commercially rafted river in Colorado, translating to more rapids per mile and more fun and excitement,” Suzen Raymond, co-owner of Mile-Hi Rafting, said. She points out the river is not only close to most Front Range locations, “raft trips on Clear Creek continue to be affordable.”

In Clear Creek County, rafting is an easy activity to build an entire vacation around or add to a larger itinerary. Many outfitters offer packages combining rafting with other activities including historic train rides, zip lines, mine tours, ATV adventures, horseback riding, rock climbing, fishing, hiking and mountain biking.

The best part of white water rafting is almost anyone can do it. While accidents can happen, the sport is considered safe and fun for people of nearly all ages and abilities. It is important to know a river trip’s intensity changes by time of year. A trip later in the season could be a leisurely ride through mild waters or, if in May or June, a thrilling adventure through the rapids.

Once the decision is made on when to go, choosing a qualified, licensed outfitter offering trips that suit the appropriate skill level is the next step. Statecertified companies have all the expertise needed to lead their guest safely down the river and are accustomed to guiding trips for seasoned rafters and those who have never been on the water before. Most outfitters offer a variety of trips— from more family-friendly options that make wonderful experiences for children and first-timers to more extreme adventures for the seasoned veteran—which can be selected based on your experience level, fitness and desires for the trip.

Even though winter snows didn’t stack up as in some years, spring snow and precipitation should create perfect white water conditions. “We are planning on a good to excellent season for rafting on Clear Creek,” Raymond said.

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The Adventure Company 203 N. Main St., Breckenridge, CO www.theadventurecompany.com • 800-497-RAFT Adventures in Whitewater 1041 C.R. 308, Dumont, CO adventuresinwhitewater.com • 970-724-1122 AVA Idaho Springs 431 Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO www.coloradorafting.net • 800-370-0581 Browns Canyon Rafting 33295 U.S. 6, Idaho Springs, CO raftbrownscanyon.com • 719-275-2890 Clear Creek Rafting Co 350 Whitewater Road, Idaho Springs, CO www.clearcreekrafting.com • 303-567-1000 Colorado Adventure Center 2697 Stanley Road, Idaho Springs, CO www.raftingcolorado.com • 877-947-7238 Downstream Adventures 409 E. Park Ave., Empire, CO www.raftcoloradowhitewater.com • 303-848-4595 GeoTours Whitewater Raft Trips 229 Hwy. 8, Morrison, CO www.georafting.com • 800-660-7238 KODI Rafting 999 C.R. 308, Dumont, CO www.whitewatercolorado.com • 970-668-1548 Liquid Descent 1896 Stanley Road, Idaho Springs, CO coloradorafting.com • 970-372.2870 Mad Adventures 20 W. Dumont Road, Dumont, CO www.madadventures.com • 800-451-4844 Mile-Hi Rafting 3627 Alvarado Road, Dumont, CO milehirafting.com • 303-416-5997 Performance Tours, Inc. 115 Gregg Dr., 81211 Buena Vista, CO www.performancetours.com • 800-328-7238 Raft Masters 2804 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO www.raftmasters.com • 719-275-6645 Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO www.shoprma.com • 800-858-6808 Rocky Mountain Whitewater Rafting 1313 Idaho St., Idaho Springs, CO gorafting.co • 303-900-4802 Timberline Tours 1432 Chambers Ave., Eagle, CO timberlinetours.com • 800-831-1414

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Explore a ‘Crown Jewel’

By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN lear Creek County’s newest attraction is actually one of its oldest. The Capital Prize Gold Mine, first discovered and owned by Georgetown founders George and David Griffith, is now offering year-round tours of one of the earliest and most significant gold mines in the district.

The tour, which was quietly introduced last fall, takes visitors more than 1,000 feet into the working mine and passes seven gold veins, several side tunnels and end with an opportunity to explore a stope. Visitors also get to experience how miners worked by candle light, see working mine tools and learn about drilling, blasting and mucking.

Because the Capital Prize is a fully-permitted and active mine, visitors get to experience a modern prospecting operation including dredges, sluice boxes, classifiers and shaker tables. They may even see a working miner.

When weather permits, guests can try gold panning, which is included.

The mine, which has produced millions of dollars of gold, silver, lead, zinc and copper over the years, is unlike most in Colorado. Since it produced metals used in the war effort, the mine was not scrapped during World War II as was the destiny for most of others in the region. Work continued at the Capital Prize intermittently until 1969. The ongoing operation helped preserve the mine site, its equipment and original blacksmith shop.

The current owner of the Capital Prize, Kent Sterett, bought the property about 20 years ago, but only recently decided to open it for tours and mining. It helps that gold, which was selling for under $300 an ounce when he bought the mine, is expected to average about $1,300 an ounce in 2018.

The new tours were created with the help of Paul Hintgen, who is now the mine’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour manager and lead guide.

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Visitors see several smaller side tunnels along the Capital Prize Mine tour.

He is the former owner of a gold mine in Breckenridge and was working as the manager of the Georgetown Heritage Center when he heard about the idea to open the mine to tours. “This opportunity just fell in my lap,” he said.

Hintgen, working with the Mine Superintendent, designed a well-lit, safe and stimulating tour, which now goes back 1,000 feet into Griffith Mountain, making it one of the deepest mines in the state of Colorado. During the tour, the ground is level and the ceiling is mostly above six feet tall, so little stooping is required. The average temperature inside the mine is 49 degrees, which is refreshing in summer and warmer than outside in winter. “This really has the potential to be a crown jewel to the county,” he said.

“I’ve been in a lot of the tourist mines in the state of Colorado. There are about 17 of them and I’ve been underground in a lot of them. I am super excited about this one because of the distance it goes back. On the 3200-foot journey to get to the “motherlode” they intersected 17 other gold veins and we see several of those. In some of the tours you don’t get to see the veins because they don’t go back far enough.”

Near the end of the 45-minute tour, participants get to walk inside a large open area called a stope, where minerals were extracted by digging up along a gold vein. “It’s very rare to be able to get in to the stope these days. Mostly

the stopes in these other mines have collapsed. So, it’s pretty cool,” Hintgen said. “This is one of the few mines that I’ve been in that you can actually go inside a stope. It clearly explains what you do once you find, in this case, the ‘mini-motherlode.’ You start digging upwards on it and extracting the ore.”

The mine tour is also unique for several geologic reasons. “We have had lots of geologists that have come through here, and I equate it to a kid in a candy store,” Hintgen explained. “They just go gaga over some of the stuff.” According to the tour manager, one of the first things they notice is a flat, solid wall that was part of an ancient fault. “It’s rare to have a fault,” he said.

There is also a vein filled with rare earth minerals like beryllium and titanium used in today’s modern technology.

“And, it’s a unique mine because it’s in what the miners call ‘good ground.’ It’s in real hard, solid rock so it doesn’t take hardly any timbers to support the mine.”

In addition to the mine and its 1883 support building, the mine property offers a large, flat space on the mountainside adjacent to town with plenty of parking and an amazing view of the valley. It’s a perfect place to accommodate school and other groups. “You can see Devil’s Gate Bridge, so when the train is running in the summertime and the steam engine is going and tooting its horn, you can see and hear it, and it’s like it’s back in time,” Hintgen said.

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Capital Prize Gold Mine Address:

1016 Biddle Street Georgetown, CO 80444 Contact:

303-569-2468 capitalprize@yahoo.com Online:

www.capitalprizegoldmine.com facebook.com/capitalprizegoldmine Hours - May 1-20:

Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Tours: 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.

Hours - May 23-Sept. 2:

Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tours: 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Prices:

Adults: $23.95 Children age 4-12: $14.95 Children 3 and under: Free

Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Brian Watson

Coffee Bar is ‘Family Affair’ SILVER PLUME

By Jeffrey V. Smith

T

he search for a place to “stop-over” during family mountain trips has led to the revival of a space to enjoy coffee and company in Silver Plume. The Plume Coffee Bar, a family-run business opened earlier this year, is currently serving the mountain town’s residents and visitors each weekend.

Opening a coffee shop, or any business, was never part of any plan for brothers Brian and Jack Watson and their brother-in-law Kent Martin. They simply didn’t want to drive back to Denver after playing in the mountains.

“We found the building, and it was a good deal,” Brain said. “We were looking for a stopover on our way to the mountains—sort of a condo thing. My brother-in-law drove through here randomly one day last winter and that same week the building was put on the market. It was a quick thing. There wasn’t really any plan to buy the place, it just kind of worked out like that.”

After purchasing the building, it became evident the ground floor space where DRAM served coffee and its products was the perfect place to run a coffee shop. “It was just the perfect spot and we were like ‘we’ve got to put a shop in there,’” Brain explained.

It helped that a coffee machine, espresso machine and grinder were left behind by the former owners. “We were like ‘wow, it was made for it.’

Now, it’s a family affair. It’s myself, my sister and her husband and my brother and his wife.

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It’s the five of us. We’ve built it up ourselves.”

Family members, who live in the Denver area, use one of the upstairs units. There is also a long-term rental and an Airbnb rental.

The historic building is the former home of DRAM Apothecary whose owners remodeled it inside and out to operate their business and a small lodge. The west half of the building—the side with the coffee shop—was moved from nearby Brownville in 1895 and joined with an existing structure to form the Knights of Pythias Hall.

The coffee shop, open from 8 a.m.2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, uses beans from Huckleberry Roasters in Denver and serves fresh drip coffee, cold brew pour-overs, classic espresso drinks and tea. It also serves pastries from a “favorite” bakery in Denver, breakfast burritos and fruit. There’s also WiFi. “Pretty simple, but we didn’t want to load it down with a bunch of crazy stuff,” Brian said.

Since opening, locals and “folks from the highway just driving by” have been patronizing the coffee bar. “It’s a pretty good mix of people coming through,” Brian said. He hopes they can attract Georgetown Loop Railroad visitors and even more interstate travelers this summer. “If it’s popular, then we will certainly extend the hours. We are just trying to feel out what the traffic is going to be like.”

There are plans to continue to enhance the business and its offerings like the new tap serving Kombucha. Keep up with changes by finding the business on Instagram and Facebook.

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Rush MAGAZINE • MAY 2018

Plume Coffee Bar Address:

855 Main Street Silver Plume, CO 80476 Contact:

917-902-3684 855mainstreet@gmail.com Hours:

Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Online:

• plumecoffeebar.com • facebook.com/ PlumeCoffeeBarColorado • instagram.com/ plumecoffeesp

Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith

CLEAR CREEK

CALENDAR

ALL EVENTS, TIMES, DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & NEAR CLEAR CREEK COUNTY

Gilpin County

CLEAR CREEK AREA

EVENTS

CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & MEETINGS Dumont u MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5/15, 6/19, 7/17 at Dumont Schoolhouse. 6-7 p.m. Free.

150 C.R. 260. mcvhs.org

Idaho Springs u CLEAR CREEK VETERANS COALITION

5/3, 6/7, 7/5 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge. 4 p.m. Free. 303670-7543. co.clear-creek.co.us

u GILPIN COUNTY REPUBLICANS

5/3, 6/7 Meeting at Gilpin County Public Library. 7:30 p.m.

Free. 15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk. gilpingop.com

u GILPIN COUNTY DEMOCRATS 5/24, 6/28 at Gilpin County Public Library. 7 p.m. Free. 15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk. gilpincountydems.org FESTIVALS, FAIRS & SPECIAL EVENTS Georgetown u CALL TO DOO-TY CHARITY BURRO POOP DROP

5/26 at Miner Street. 11 a.m.-Noon. $. 303-478-4784.

CLEAR CREEK CLEAN UP, 6TH ANNUAL 5/20 at Harold A. Anderson Park. 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. 17th Ave.

u CLEAR CREEK REPUBLICANS LINCOLN DAY DINNER

u DENVER MUSTANG CLUB SHOW 6/2 at 6th Street. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. denvermustangclub.com

u CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS CENTRAL COMMITTEE

u FATHER’S DAY TRAINS 6/16-17 at Georgetown Loop Railroad. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $18.95$36.95. 646 Loop Drive. 888-456-6777. georgetownlooprr.com

5/12 at Rocky Mountain Village Camp. 5 p.m. $. 2644 Alvarado Road. cccgop.com 5/10 at Beau Jos. 6:30 p.m. Free. 1517 Miner St.

u COLUMBINE GARDEN CLUB

u GEORGETOWN INDIE CON 6/8-10 at Georgetown Heritage Center. $95-$150. 809 Taos St. 303-569-0289. georgetowntrust.org

u DRINKING LIBERALLY W/CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS

u GUANELLA PASS SCENIC BYWAY Georgetown to Grant • 303-679-2422 x.2 • codot.gov 5/25 Opening Day. Free.

5/10, 6/14 Meeting at Elks Lodge No. 607. Noon. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd. @columbinegardenclub 5/24, 6/28, 7/26 at Vintage Moose Saloon. 6 p.m. $. 123 16th Ave. clearcreekdems.net

u IDAHO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

5/9, 6/13, 7/11 at The Majestic Building. 6-8 p.m. Free. 1636 Miner St. 303-567-0387. idahospringschamber.org

u IDAHO SPRINGS ELKS LODGE #607 MEETING 1600 Colorado Blvd. • 303-567-9996 5/1, 5/15 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge #607. 7 p.m. Free. u IDAHO SPRINGS LIONS CLUB MEETING

5/3, 5/17, 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19 at Wildfire Restaurant. Noon.

Free. 2910 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. islions.blogspot.com

u IDAHO SPRINGS VFW POST 4121 MEETING

5/3, 6/7 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge #607. 7 p.m. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd.

u 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 303-437-0375 • nevadalodge4.com 5/12 at Nevada Masonic Lodge No. 4. 5:30 p.m. Free.

Central City

u CENTRAL CITY ELKS LODGE #557 Meeting

5/14 at Central City Elks Lodge #557. Free. 113 Main St. 303-582-5181.

u CENTRAL MASONIC LODGE #6 AF & AM MEETING

5/9 at Central Lodge # 6 AF & AM. 6 p.m. Free. 111 Eureka St. centrallodge6.org

u HISTORIC GEORGETOWN MINING DAYS

PACK BURRO RACE, 14TH ANNUAL 5/26 at 6th Street Downtown. Free-$50. 720-234-8200. laughingvalleyranch.com

u MOTHER’S DAY TRAINS

5/12-13, 5/19-20 at Georgetown Loop Railroad. 10 a.m.3 p.m. $18.95-$36.95. 646 Loop Drive. 888-456-6777. georgetownlooprr.com

u 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 u SLACKER HALF MARATHON, RELAY AND 4 MILE RACES

6/23 at Georgetown Lake. 6 a.m. $20-$65. 303-679-2312. slackerhalfmarathon.com

Empire

u FRIENDSHIP LODGE GROUNDBREAKING 6/6 at Rocky Mountain Village Camp. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free w/ reservations Lawson u LAWSON ADVENTURE PARK

3440 Alvarado Road • 855-372-7238 • lawsonadventurepark.com 6/8-10 1st Annual Adult Summer Camp. TBD. $.

Idaho Springs u IDAHO SPRINGS MINING DAYS FESTIVAL

& PACK BURRO RACE, 17TH ANNUAL 5/27 at Miner Street Downtown. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free-$50.

720-234-8200. laughingvalleyranch.com CLEAR CREEK RUSH MAGAZINE • MAY 2018

u IDAHO SPRINGS SUMMER KICK-OFF PARADE &

FREE BBQ, 9TH ANNUAL 6/2 at Miner Street. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. colorado.gov/ idahosprings u MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY W/IDAHO SPRINGS VFW 5/28 at Citizen’s Park. 11 a.m.-Noon. Free. u MOUNT EVANS SCENIC BYWAY Idaho Springs to Mount Evans Summit • 303-567-4382 • codot.gov 5/25 Opening Day. Hwy. 103/Hwy. 5. Free-$.

Evergreen u DOWNTOWN EVERGREEN CLEAN-UP DAY

5/9 at Baskin-Robbins. 8-11 a.m. Free. 28206 Hwy. 74. 303674-8363. u ELK MEADOW TRAIL RACE 5K & 10K 6/2 at Buchanan Park Recreation Center. 8 a.m.-11 a.m. $35$40. 32003 Ellingwood Trail. u MOUNTAIN DERBY DAZE 5/5 at The Wild Game. 2-5 p.m. $25-$65. 1204 Bergen Pkwy.

303-838-7552. mrcco.org u SKILLS FOR THE HILLS ‘18: TIPS FOR CLIMBING FOURTEENERS & OTHER BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES: LESSONS LEARNED FROM MOUNTAIN RESCUE 6/5 at Alpine Rescue Team Headquarters. 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

Gilpin County u GILPIN ELEMENTARY SPAGHETTI DINNER/

SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER 5/11 at Gilpin County School. 10595 Hwy. 119. 6-9 p.m. $5-$8.

u HIGH COUNTRY AUX./GILPIN COUNTY FLEA MARKET 6/8-9 at Gilpin County Fairgrounds. Free. 230 Norton Dr. 303-582-5214

GAME & TRIVIA EVENTS Georgetown u TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesdays Alpine Restaurant & Bar. 6 p.m. Free. 1106 Rose St. 303-569-0200. alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com Idaho Springs u GAME NIGHT

5/12 Elks Lodge #607, 6 p.m. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd. @ IdahoSpringsElksLodge607

Evergreen u BINGO NIGHT FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN ACADEMY

5/3, 6/7 at The Wild Game 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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CLEAR CREEK

CALENDAR

HEALTH, YOGA, WELLNESS Georgetown u SOL - A CENTER FOR RADIANT LIVING 613 6th St., Georgetown • 970-215-3787 • solcentered.weebly.com Sundays Restorative Yoga. 9:30-11 a.m. $10.

Mondays High Intensity Interval Training. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10.

Tuesdays Hatha Yoga. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays 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.

Thursdays Kettlebells. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10.

Fridays Iyengar Style Yoga. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10.

Saturdays High Intensity Interval Training. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10.

Saturdays Tai Chi & Qi Gong. 10-11 a.m. $9.

Idaho Springs u CLEAR CREEK RECREATION CENTER 98 12th Ave. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Mondays, Wednesdays Beginning Yoga. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Free-$8.

Mondays, Wednesdays Yoga. 5-6 p.m. Free-$8.

Mondays, Wednesdays Continuing Yoga. 9-10:15 a.m. Free-$8.

Thursdays Tai Chi. 6-7 p.m. $5. u THE YOGA ROOM

1424 Miner St., Idaho Springs • 303-905-2205 • theyogaroomis.com 5/3, 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, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 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 TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION EDUCATION

through December at Idaho Springs Community Resource Center. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 1531 Colorado Blvd. 303-6707538. 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., Black Hawk • 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 DEVIL’S GATE HISTORY CLUB: “WALDORF BASIN

PROJECTS” 5/18 at Georgetown Community Center. 7 p.m. Free. 613 6th St. 303-569-2840. historicgeorgetown.org

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ALL EVENTS, TIMES, DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE u EXTENSION 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 EXTENSION THURSDAY: FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP 5/31 at Georgetown Community Center. 6-7:30 p.m. Free w/ reservations. 613 6th St. 303-569-2840. clearcreek.extension.colostate.edu Dumont u ASK A TRAINER

Sundays at Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter. Free. 500 W. Dumont Road. 303-679-2477. charliesplaceshelter.org

Gilpin County u LIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS

6/16 Gilpin County Community Center, 1-4 p.m. Free. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-582-1453. gilpinrecreation.com

u POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY, DROUGHT RESISTANT NATIVE

PLANTS FOR THE MOUNTAINS 5/29 at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn. 6:30 p.m. $5.

250 Norton Dr. 303-582-9106. gilpin.extension.colostate.edu

u TREES, SHRUBS & SMALL FRUITS FOR THE MOUNTAINS 5/1 at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn. 6:30 p.m. $5.

250 Norton Dr. 303-582-9106. gilpin.extension.colostate.edu

u WILDERNESS 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 Loveland Ski Area u LOVELAND SKI AREA

Interstate 70 Exit 216 • 303-571-5580 • skiloveland.com 5/6 Closing Day. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $.

Georgetown u CSU EXTENSION DEMO GARDEN WORK DAY

5/16, 6/20 at Georgetown Heritage Center. Free. 809 Taos St. clearcreek.extension.colostate.edu

u GEORGETOWN 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. $.

Dumont u CANINE ON THE CREEK 5K 5/19 at Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter. 10 a.m. $22-$40. 500 W. Dumont Road. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com u HIKE WITH A SHELTER DOG

5/21, 6/18, 7/16 at Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter. 10 a.m. Free w/registration. 303-679-2477. clearcreekrecreation.com

Idaho Springs u ADULT DODGE BALL LEAGUE Mondays through 5/28 at Clear Creek Recreation Center.

TBA. $250/team. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com CLEAR CREEK RUSH MAGAZINE • MAY 2018

u MOUNT EVANS ASCENT 6/9 at Echo Lake Campground. 6:30 a.m. $95 w/registration. racingunderground.com/mtevans. u CLEAR CREEK RECREATION CENTER 98 12th Ave. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com 5/22, 5/29 Learn to Kayak Roll. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $40+ 5/1, 5/8 Intro to Whitewater Kayaking. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $80+ 5/15 Summer Hiking Club: Maxwell Falls. 10 a.m. $10 Mondays SilverSneakers Classic. 8-9 a.m. Free w/admission.

Mondays RIP. 4-5 p.m. Free w/admission.

Mondays through 5/28 Co-Ed Dodgeball League. $250/team Mondays, Wednesdays Aqua Zumba. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free w/admission.

Tuesdays Beginner Pilates. 3-4 p.m. Free w/admission.

Tuesdays through 5/22 3-on-3 Adult Basketball League.

6-9 p.m. $125/team.

Tuesdays, Thursdays Core Conditioning. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free w/admission.

Tuesdays, Thursdays Water Aerobics. 10-11 a.m. Free w/ admission.

Tuesdays, Thursdays Vortex Class. 11 a.m.-noon. Free w/ admission.

Wednesdays Drop-in Pickleball. 1-3 p.m. Free w/admission.

Wednesdays, Fridays SilverSneakers Cardio. 8-9 a.m. Free w/admission.

Thursdays Turbo Kick. 5-6 p.m. Free w/admission.

Thursdays Adult Drop-In Volleyball. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free w/ admission.

Fridays SilverSneakers Cardio. 8-9 a.m. Free w/admission.

Saturdays Turbo Kick Express. 8:35-9:05 a.m. Free w/admission.

Saturday RIP. 9:05-9:55 a.m. Free w/admission.

Saturdays Nia. 10-11 a.m. Free w/admission. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com u PROJECT SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER 1402 Miner St. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Tuesdays Sit & Fit. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $. u WESTBOUND & DOWN BREWING 5K BEER RUN 5/19 at Westbound & Down Brewing Company. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $30-$40. 1617 Miner St. breweryrunningseries.com/colorado Evergreen u MONDAY BOWLING LEAGUE

Mondays through 5/21 at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 6:30 p.m. $ w/registration. 1204 Bergen Pkwy.

720-630-8888. thewildgameevergreen.com

u WEDNESDAY BOWLING LEAGUE Mondays through 5/23 at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 6:30 p.m. $ w/registration. 1204 Bergen Pkwy.

720-630-8888. thewildgameevergreen.com 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 GILPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER

250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk • 303-582-1453 • gilpinrecreation.com Sundays Pilates. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $.

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ALL EVENTS, TIMES, DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Gilpin County (cont.) u GILPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER (cont.)

Mondays Bootcamp. 6:15-7:15 p.m. $.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Aquacize. 9:30-10:30 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. $. u MOUNTAIN PLANT SALE 6/9 at Gilpin Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn. 9 a.m. 230 Norton Dr. gilpin.extension.colostate.edu u PEAK TO PEAK GYMKHANA 6/23-24, 7/21-22 at Gilpin County Fairgrounds. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

230 Norton Dr.

Summit County u ARAPAHOE BASIN

28194 U.S. 6 • 970-468-0718 • arapahoebasin.com 5/4 6th Alley Bar & Grill Supper Club - Beer Makers Dinner featuring Elevation Beer Co. $68.

5/12 3rd Swimwear Day & Spring Rail Jam. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

5/27 17th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs. Noon-4 p.m. $.

5/27 Spring Rail Jam #2. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

CLEAR CREEK AREA

ARTS

AUDITIONS & CALL FOR ENTRIES Georgetown u GEORGETOWN PLEIN AIR

through 6/1 Call for Artists via e-mail: artschair@georgetowntrust.org. $30. 303-569-0289. georgetowntrust.org

CLASSICAL MUSIC Georgetown u CENTRAL CITY OPERA “SMOOTH OPERATOR”

5/12 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 7 p.m. $20-$30. 809 Taos St. 303-569-0289. georgetowntrust.org

Evergreen u EVERGREEN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERTS 5/1 at the Center for the Arts Evergreen. 3 p.m. $5-$20. 31880 Rocky Village Rd. 303-670-6558. evergreenchamberorch.org u JAZZ GALA W/BILL HILL & FRIENDS 6/16 at Hiwan Golf Club. 6 p.m. $75. 30671 Clubhouse Lane.

303-670-6558. evergreenchamberorch.org u MOZART’S REQUIEM W/EVERGREEN CHORALE

& EVERGREEN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 5/13 at Rockland Community Church – Genesee. 4:30 p.m. $17$28. 17 S. Mt. Vernon Country Club Road. evergreenchorale.org

Central City u PEAK TO PEAK CHORALE DINNER THEATER: “STRANDED AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD” 5/4 at Central City Elks Lodge. 6:30 p.m. $15-$30

CRAFTS & FIBER Georgetown u ADULT CRAFT NIGHT – PAINT & SIP

5/10 at Georgetown Heritage Center. Free w/registration.

5:30 p.m. 809 Taos St. 303-569-2620. www2.youseemore. com/clearcreeklibrary

Gilpin County u MOJITO CREEK

365 S. Beaver Creek Road, Black Hawk • mojitocreek.com 5/10-13 Finnabair Weekend Retreat. SOLD OUT 5/12 Saturday Morning w/Finnabair 9 a.m. $150 5/12 Saturday Afternoon w/Finnabair 2 p.m. $150

u POTTERY CLASS: VASES & FLOWER POTS Wednesdays through 5/23 at Gilpin County Community Center. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $135-$155.

Saturdays through 5/26 at Gilpin County Community Center. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $135-$155. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-582-1453. gilpinrecreation.com u POTTERY CLASS: HAND-BUILDING BIG Thursdays through 5/24 at Gilpin County Community Center. 5:30-8 p.m. $135-$155. u STITCHERS GET-TOGETHER

5/3, 5/17, 6/7, 6/21 at Gilpin County Community Center.

8:30 a.m.-noon. Free-$5. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303582-1453. gilpinrecreation.com

DANCE & FASHION Idaho Springs u MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE

Wednesdays through 5/23 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 7:15-8:15 p.m. $72. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

Gilpin County u CARDIO DANCE

Fridays at Gilpin County Recreation Center. 9:30 a.m. $7.25$9.25. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. gilpinrecreation.com

FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY Evergreen u DINE IN MOVIE NIGHT: “BIG HERO 6” 5/2 at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 5:30 p.m. $ w/reservations. 1204 Bergen Pkwy. 720-630-8888. thewildgameevergreen.com u DINE IN MOVIE NIGHT: “THE BAD NEWS BEARS”

6/2 at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 5:30 p.m. $ w/reservations. 1204 Bergen Pkwy. 720-630-8888. thewildgameevergreen.com

Gilpin County ‘WILD IMAGINARIUM’ BY ARTIST HEATHER CARR Tuesdays-Saturdays through 5/31 at Gilpin County Library.

9 a.m.-close. Free. 15131 Hwy. 119. gilpinlibrary.org CLEAR CREEK RUSH MAGAZINE • MAY 2018

CALENDAR FINE ART & GALLERY EVENTS Georgetown

u SIMPLE SUBJECTS IN PASTEL WORKSHOP 6/2 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TBA. 809 Taos St. georgetowntrust.org Evergreen u 27TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWCASE 5/18-27 at Shadow Mountain Gallery. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free.

28186 Hwy. 74. 303-670-3488. shadowmountaingallery.com u “SPRINGTIME IN THE MOUNTAINS” ART SHOW through 5/27 at Shadow Mountain Gallery. 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Free. 28186 Hwy. 74. 303-670-3488. shadowmountaingallery.com Central City u “CATHEDRAL OF COLOR” ART SHOW

through 5/31 at the Visitor Center Showcase Gallery. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Free. 103 Eureka St. 303-582-3345. gilpinarts.org

u GILPIN ARTS 71ST ANNUAL JURIED SHOW 5/25 through 8/10 at Washington Hall. 10 a.m. Free. 117 Eureka St. 303-582-5952. gilpinlibrary.org LITERARY EVENTS & BOOK CLUBS Georgetown u JOHN TOMAY LIBRARY

605 6th St. • www2.youseemore.com/clearcreeklibrary 5/17 Book Group: “The World’s Strongest Librarian.” 7 p.m. Free.

Idaho Springs u IDAHO SPRINGS LIBRARY

219 14th Ave. • www2.youseemore.com/clearcreeklibrary 5/21 Book Group: “Where the Water Goes.” 7 p.m. Free.

Gilpin County u GILPIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk • 303-582-5777 • gilpinlibrary.org 5/2 Wednesday Lunch Book Club: “Boys in the Boat.” Noon.

Free.

5/8 Tuesday Evening Book Club: “The Muralist.” 6:30-8 p.m.

Free.

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES Silver Plume u GEORGE ROWE MUSEUM 315 Main St. • 303-569-2562 5/26 Open for Season. Noon-5 p.m. $.

5/27-9/2 Museum Open. Noon-5 p.m. $.

Georgetown u CAPITAL PRIZE MINE

1016 Biddle St. • 303-569- 2468 • capitalprizegoldmine.com Fridays-Sundays Tours. 10 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. $.

u GEORGETOWN ENERGY MUSEUM 600 Griffith St. • 303-569-3557 • georgetownenergymuseum.org 5/26 Opening Day. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Mondays-Saturdays 5/28 through 10/1 Museum Open.

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

Sundays 5/27 through 9/29 Museum Open. Noon-4 p.m. Free.

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MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES (cont.)

Georgetown (cont.) u HOTEL DE PARIS MUSEUM

409 6th St. • 303-569-2311 • hoteldeparismuseum.org 5/25, 6/22, 7/27, 8/24, 8/28 Wine, Charcuterie & French Cheese Tour. 5 p.m. $ 5/26 Museum Opens for Season. 10 a.m. $.

7/14 Bastille Day Celebration. 4-7 p.m. Free.

Monday-Saturday Museum Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday Museum Open Noon-5 p.m.

Daily 5/26 through 9/30 Museum Tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m./ Noon-4 p.m. $.

u HISTORY IN HEADLINES: A WALK THROUGH

GEORGETOWN COLORADO Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays May 26-Sept. 2 at Silver Queen Walking Tours. 1-3 p.m. $21. 720-608-0609. silverqueenwalkingtours.com

CLEAR CREEK AREA

FOOD & DRINK BRUNCH Idaho Springs u BRUNCH

Saturdays, Sundays at MTN Prime. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $. 1600 Miner St. 720-428-8515. mtnprime.com

u MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 13 at MTN Prime. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $. 1600 Miner St. 720428-8515. mtnprime.com Evergreen u BRUNCH

u VISITOR CENTER HERITAGE MUSEUM

Saturdays-Sundays at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $. 1204 Bergen Park. 720-630-8888. thewildgameevergreen.com

u ARGO GOLD MILL & TUNNEL

u MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 13 at Bistro at Marshdale. 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. 27376 Spruce Lane. 303-674-7670. thebistroatmarshdale.com

Idaho Springs 2060 Miner St. • 303-567-4382 • historicidahosprings.com Mondays-Sundays Museum Open. Free.

2350 Riverside Dr. • 303-567-2421 • historicargotours.com Thursdays-Mondays Museum & Tours. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $14-$22.

u THE UNDERHILL MUSEUM 1414 Miner St. • 303-567-4709 • historicidahosprings.com Saturdays-Sundays Museum Open. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Evergreen u HIWAN HOMESTEAD MUSEUM

28473 Meadow Dr. • 720-497-7650 • jeffco.us Tuesday-Friday Museum Open. Noon-4 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday Museum Open. Noon-4:30 p.m.

u HUMPHREY HISTORY PARK AND MUSEUM 620 Soda Creek Road • 303-674-5429 • hmpm.org Tuesdays-Saturdays 5/26-9/30 Museum Open. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Central City u COEUR D’ALENE MINE SHAFT HOUSE 5/26 Open for Season. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

u GILPIN HISTORY MUSEUM

228 E. 1st High St. • 303-582-5283 • gilpinhistory.org 5/26 Open for Season. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesdays-Sundays 5/27-9/ 30 Museum Open. 10 a.m.4 p.m. $5-$6.

u GILPIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS Tuesdays-Sundays at Historic Teller House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6.

Tuesdays-Sundays at Central City Opera House. 10 a.m.4 p.m. $6.

Tuesdays-Sundays at Thomas House Museum. 10 a.m.4 p.m. $6. gilpinhistory.org WRITING Georgetown u GEORGETOWN INDIE CON

6/8-10 at Georgetown Heritage Center. $95-$150. 809 Taos St. 303-569-0289. georgetowntrust.org

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Black Hawk u BRUNCH

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 CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Saturdays-Sundays at Centennial Buffet @ Ameristar Black Hawk. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $19.99. blackhawk.ameristar.com

u CHAMPAGNE & 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 SPECIAL EVENTS Georgetown u MOTHER’S DAY VICTORIAN HIGH TEA

5/11-13 at Dusty Rose Tea Room. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $24.95.

614 Rose St. 303-569-3100. dustyrosetearoom.com

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. $.

Empire u A PERFECT PAIRING, 5TH ANNUAL

5/5 at Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village Camp. 5-9 p.m. $50-$100. 2644 Alvarado Road. easterseals.com/co

Idaho Springs u MOTHER’S DAY AFTERNOON TEA 5/12 at The Spice & Tea Exchange. 4:30-5:30 p.m. $25-$35 w/registration. 1634 Miner St. 303-993-8018. spiceandtea. com/idaho-springs.html CLEAR CREEK RUSH MAGAZINE • MAY 2018

u WHEAT FREE WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays at Beau Jo’s. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $. 1517 Miner St. 303-567-4376. beaujos.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. 303-582-5050. cnty.com/central-city

u SENIOR CELEBRATION Thursdays Half-Off Food at Century Casino. 8 a.m. $. 102 Main St. 303-582-5050. cnty.com/central-city Black Hawk u BLACK HAWK CASINO COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER

5/3 at Crook’s Palace. 3 p.m. $50. 200 Gregory St. acfchefs.org

u FISH FRYDAY Fridays at Bourbon Street Café @ Mardi Gras Casino. 4 p.m. $11.99. 300 Main. 303-582-5600. thegoldengatescasino.com u HIGH TEA AT THE STROEHLE HOUSE 5/19, 9/8 at the Stroehle House. 2-4 p.m. $30. 231 Chase St. 303-582-5283. gilpinhistory.org u HOMETOWN HEROES COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET 5/2 at Centennial Buffet @ Ameristar Black Hawk. 11 a.m.9 p.m. Free. 720-946-4000. blackhawk.ameristar.com u MILITARY WEDNESDAY Wednesdays at Main Street Café @ Saratoga Casino. 4 p.m. $11.99. 101 Main St. 303-582-6100. saratogacasinobh.com u SEASONS 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. 411 p.m. $24.49.

Saturdays-Sundays at Seasons Buffet @ Lodge Casino. 11 a.m.3 p.m. $16.99. 240 Main St. 303-582-1771. thelodgecasino.com u SEAFOOD SPECTACULAR Fridays-Sundays at The Buffet @ Monarch Casino. 3:30-10 p.m. $24.99. 488 Main St. 303-582-1000. monarchblackhawk.com Summit County u 6TH ALLEY BAR & GRILL SUPPER CLUB

28194 U.S. 6, Keystone • 970-468-0718 • arapahoebasin.com 5/4 Beer Makers Dinner featuring Elevation Beer Co. Arapahoe Basin, $68

u FESTIVAL OF THE BREWPUBS, 17TH ANNUAL 5/27 at Arapahoe Basin. noon-4 p.m. Free-$TBD. 28914 U.S. 6 970-468-0718. arapahoebasin.com Jefferson County u FOOD SAFETY TRAINING FOR COLORADO COTTAGE

FOOD PRODUCERS 5/4 at Jefferson County Extension Office. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $40 w/ registration. 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. ext.colostate.edu u HEART HEALTH COOKING DEMO W/ SPICE & TEA EXCHANGE & UNINHIBITED WELLNESS 5/16 at Natural Grocers. 6-8 p.m. $34 w/registration. 2401 Ford St. 303-993-8018. spiceandtea.com/idaho-springs.html

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CLEAR CREEK AREA

LIVE MUSIC Loveland Ski Area

u BASIN PATIO @ LOVELAND SKI AREA I-70 Exit 216, Georgetown • skiloveland.com 5/5 Space Orphan. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free.

5/6 Closing Day w/Funky Johnson. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free.

Silver Plume u BREAD BAR

1010 Main St. • 720- 722-7323 • breadbarsp.com 5/12 Mike McGraw. 8-9 p.m. Free.

6/2 Erika Ryann. 8-9 p.m. Free.

6/9 New Mexican. 8-9 p.m. Free.

6/23 John Statz. 8-9 p.m. Free.

Georgetown u ALPINE RESTAURANT & BAR

1106 Rose St. • alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com 5/12, 5/26 Tony Rosario. 4:30 p.m. Free.

6/2 Andrew Wynne. 4:30 p.m. Free.

Thursdays Grumpy Jam. 6 p.m. Free.

Friday-Saturday Live Music. 5 p.m. Free.

u TROIA’S CAFÉ & MARKETPLACE

511 Rose St. • 303-569-0289 • troiasrestaurantgeorgetown.com 5/4, 5/11, 6/2, 6/30 Jim Stahlhut. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

5/5, 5/19, 6/1, 6/16 Bittersweet. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

5/12, 6/29 Fiddler John. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

5/18, 5/26, 6/15, 6/22 Gary & Claudia. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Fridays, Saturdays Live Music. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Idaho Springs u BUFFALO RESTAURANT/WESTBOUND & DOWN 1617 Miner St. • 720-502-3121 • westboundanddown.com Wednesdays Live Music, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Evergreen u CACTUS JACKS SALOON & GRILL

4651 Hwy. 73 • 303-674-1564 • evergreenlivemusic.com 5/20 Open Jam Day. 2-5 p.m. Free.

5/25 Joe Bye & Friends. 5-8 p.m. Free.

5/26 Sugar Ridge. 2-6 p.m. Free.

5/27 Harmonious Junk. 2-6 p.m. Free.

5/28 Dyrty Byrds. 2-6 p.m. Free.

Thursdays Karaoke Party. 9 p.m. Free.

Saturdays Weekend Karaoke. 9 p.m. Free.

u EVERGREEN BREWERY

2962 Evergreen Pkwy. • 303-736-8419 • evergreenbrewery.com Tuesdays Open Mic hosted by Kenny & Hannah. 6-10 p.m. Free.

u EVERGREEN LAKE HOUSE – EPRD SUMMER SERIES 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road • evergreenlakepresents.com 5/30 Live Music. 5-9 p.m. Free.

6/7 Open Space, Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars. 5-9 p.m. Free.

6/21 Something Underground, Augustus. 5-9 p.m. Free. u LARIAT LODGE BREWERY 27618 Fireweed Dr. • 303-674-1842 • lariatlodgebrewing.com Fridays, Saturdays Live Music. 6-9 p.m. Free.

u LITTLE BEAR SALOON 28075 Hwy. 74 • 303-674-9991 • littlebearsaloon.com 5/1, 5/27 Jonathan Browning. 7-10 p.m. Free.

5/2 Hayley Gowland. 7-10 p.m. Free.

5/4 Bottle Rocket Science. 5-8 p.m. $.

5/4 Lauren Michaels Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $.

5/5 Delta Sonics. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. $ 5/5 Something Underground. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $15.

5/6 R. Michael Rhodes. 12-3 p.m. $.

5/6 Tyler Paul Glasgow Band. 4-8 p.m. $.

5/8 Calvin Weatherall. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free.

5/9 Carl M Banks. 7-10 p.m. $.

5/11 Omnibuds. 5-8 p.m. $.

5/11 Open Space. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $.

5/12 Circlin’ The Drain. 12-3 p.m. Free.

5/12, 6/2 Mountain Magic Band. 4-8 p.m. $.

5/12 Canyon Creek Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $.

5/13 Rick Harris. 12-3 p.m. Free.

5/13 Far Out Band. 4-8 p.m. $.

5/15 Conrad Hayden. 7-10 p.m. Free.

5/16 Mark Gerganoff. 7-10 p.m. Free.

5/17 A Tribute to Pete Martinez & Silent Auction. 6 p.m. $30 5/20 Dakota Blonde. 4-8 p.m. $ 5/26 Freddy Jones Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $.

Thursdays Open Stage hosted by Ann Dam & Friends.

6-9 p.m. Free. u MUDDY BUCK PUB 28065 Hwy. 74 • 303-670-0433 • muddybuckcoffee.com Wednesdays Open Mic Night. 6 p.m. Free. u THE WILD GAME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

1204 Bergen Pkwy. • 720-630-8888 • thewildgameevergreen.com 5/4 Subject2Change. 7:30 p.m. Free.

5/11 Hazel Miller. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Fridays Live Music. 7:30 p.m. Free.

u THE WOODCELLAR 1552 Bergen Pkwy. • 303-670-8448 • thewoodcellar.net 5/4 K Dog & The Howlers. 8-11 p.m. Free.

5/5 Rastasaurus. 8-11 p.m. Free.

5/11 Josh Blackburn. 8-11 p.m. Free.

5/12 A Bear’s Choice. 8-11 p.m. Free.

5/18 Hyona Hill. 8-11 p.m. Free.

5/19 Thin Air. 8-11 p.m. Free.

5/25 Old Fuss & Feathers. 8-11 p.m. Free.

5/26 Three Days in the Saddle. 8-11 p.m. Free.

6/9 Niek Velvis Blues Band. 8-11 p.m. Free.

6/23 Wonderlic. 8-11 p.m. Free.

Central City u MILE HIGH ROOM @ GRAND Z CASINO HOTEL

321 Gregory St. • 303-582-0800 • reservecasinohotel.com 5/4 Big Sandy & His Fly Right Boys. 9 p.m. Free.

5/5 Rick Lewis Project. 9 p.m. Free.

5/11-12, 6/1-2 Dikki Du. 9 p.m. Free.

5/18-19 Walker Williams. 9 p.m. Free.

5/25-27 Big Thompson Flood. 8 p.m. Free.

Black Hawk u BAR 8042 @ AMERISTAR CASINO RESORT SPA 11 Richman St. • 720-946-4000 • ameristar.com/black-hawk 5/4-5 Live DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

5/11-12 Live DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

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CALENDAR 5/18-19 Live DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

5/25-26 Live DJ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

u STAGE BAR @ MONARCH CASINO 488 Main St., Black Hawk • monarchblackhawk.com 5/4-5 PJ Zahn. 5-10 p.m. Free.

5/4-5 Brian Hornbuckle Band. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

5/11-12 The JV3. 5-10 p.m. Free.

5/11-12 Boomers. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

5/18-19 Chris Daniels & The Kings. 5-10 p.m. Free.

5/18-19 Live to Tell. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

5/25-26 Boogie Machine. 5-10 p.m. Free.

5/25-26 Midnight Party Machine. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

Grand County u ULLRS TAVERN

78415 U.S. 40, Winter Park • 970-720-3026 • ullrs-tavern.com 6/10 The Friz. 9 p.m. $.

Summit County u MOUNTAIN GOAT PLAZA @ ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA 28194 U.S. 6, Keystone • arapahoebasin.com 5/5 Shakin’ at the Basin w/King Cardinal. 1-4 p.m. Free.

5/12 Shakin’ at the Basin w/Homeslice. 1-4 p.m. Free.

5/19 Shakin’ at the Basin w/The Beloved Invaders. 1-4 p.m. Free.

5/26 Shakin’ at the Basin w/White Water Ramble. 1-4 p.m. Free.

5/27 17th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs w/Mojomama.

Noon-4 p.m. $TBA 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 BLUE RIVER BISTRO 305 N. Main St., Breckenridge • 970-453-6974 • blueriverbistro.com 6/18, 6/20, 6/25, 6/27 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.

Fridays through 5/25 Mark Schlaefer. 5-10 p.m. Free.

Saturdays through 5/26 Jerry Weiss. 5-10 p.m. Free. u BROKEN COMPASS BREWING 68 Continental Ct., Breckenridge • brokencompassbrewing.com 5/19 Four Year Birthday Bash w/live music, pig roast, more.

10 a.m.-midnight. Free. u GOLD PAN SALOON 103 N. Main St., Breckenridge • thegoldpansaloon.com Tuesdays Live Music. 9 p.m. Free.

Fridays Club Gold Pan w/Guest DJ. 9 p.m. Free.

Saturdays Dancy Party w/Guest DJ. 9 p.m. Free. u THE HISTORIC BROWN & FOX’S DEN 206 N. Ridge St., Breckenridge • 970-453-4949 • historicbrown.com Fridays, Saturdays Live Music. 10 p.m. Free. u MOTHERLOADED TAVERN 103 S. Main St., Breckenridge • motherloadedtavern.com Mondays Open Mic w/Moose. 9 p.m. Free.

Wednesdays Karaoke w/Perpetua. 9:30pm-12:30 a.m. Free.

Fridays-Saturdays Live Music. 9 p.m. Free. u WARREN STATION CENTER FOR THE ARTS 164 Ida Belle Dr., Keystone • 970-423-8992 • warrenstation.com 6/23 Keystone’s 8th Annual Bacon and Bourbon Festival w/ Hell’s Belles, Lez Zepplin, Christof Brownell, Tiffany Christopher. 6 p.m. $25-$50 23