Clear Creek Rush Magazine - November 2018 by Wideawake Media

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Ski Season Preview Area resorts debut new lifts, terrain, amenities Pages 14-15

LIVING THE DREAM

Loveland Ski Area opens with new ‘Chet’s Dream’ lift – Page 16

HARB SKI SYSTEMS

Local business transforms skiers, industry – Page 17

EVENT CALENDAR

Extensive listings for Clear Creek County, surrounding areas – Pages 18-23

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TAKE NOTE

uring the busy gift-buying season that begins this month, be sure to spend time shopping in your community and supporting local businesses, especially on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24. Many benefits come from staying local and shopping small. Money spent in the community will go back into it in the form of creating employment opportunities. According to the Small Business Administration, the 28 million small businesses in America account for 54 percent of all sales in the U.S. Plus, small businesses have provided 55 percent of all jobs and 66 percent of all new jobs since the 1970s. When you make a purchase at a small business, you are doing your part to stimulate the local economy. Shopping at small businesses helps keep money within the neighborhood. A series of studies by the research firm Civic Economics found 48 percent of purchases at local independent businesses go back into the community compared to less than 14 percent of sales made at chain stores. By shopping at a business in the neighborhood, you’ll most likely stop by other independent retailers in the vicinity. You can also get away from the mass-produced items found at big box chains by shopping at an independent retailer which offer locally-made gifts and products. By participating in Small Business Saturday, you can be sure local independent businesses thrive and continue adding to the vibrancy and uniqueness of a community. Clear Creek County a great place to browse boutiques and other one-of-a-kind small businesses. From unique dining experiences to shopping and thrilling attractions, there is truly something for everyone in the mountain communities of Idaho Springs, Dumont, Downieville, Lawson, Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume. Visit clearcreekcounty.org for a complete list of shops, restaurants, activities, lodging options and more.

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Rush Clear Creek

12 Food & Drink

14-15 COVER: Ski Season Preview

Corrections: We regret any mistakes, typos or otherwise incorrect information that makes it into the magazine. If you find a mistake, please let us know so we can be sure not to make it again. All information contained in Clear Creek Rush Magazine is subject to change without notice.

Area resorts debut new lifts, terrain, amenities

16 FEATURE: Living the Dream

Loveland Ski Area debuts new ‘Chet’s Dream’ lift

17 B USINESS: Harb Ski Systems

Local business transforms skiers, industry

18-23 Monthly Events Calendar Cover Photo: Loveland Ski Area. Photo by Dustin Schaefer

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LIVING LOCAL

LEARNING | LIFESTYLE | RECREATION & OUTDOORS | SPECIAL EVENTS

Rock Stars of the Rockies GEORGETOWN

elebrate Colorado’s official mammal at the 13th annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., hosted by the town, Colorado Parks & Wildlife and Georgetown Trust. The festival is free for all ages with events in Strousse Park, Gateway Visitor Center, Georgetown Loop Railroad and locations throughout town. Opportunities are available all day to watch and learn about bighorn sheep, plus, wildlife experts will be on hand at the Gateway Visitor Center and Strousse Park to give educational presentations and answer questions. During this time of year, the bighorns head down the valley for warmer environments for the winter and spend time just across I-70 from Georgetown. “Georgetown is one of the few places in Colorado you are almost guaranteed to see bighorn sheep, particularly during breeding season in November and December,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife Education Coordinator Mary McCormac said. Be sure to

stop by the Bighorn Sheep Viewing Station next to Georgetown Lake and the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center to use spotting scopes. The festival features something for everyone. Children will have an opportunity to win prizes and learn about bighorn sheep by participating in bighorn sheep and wildlifethemed games. There will also be face painting and crafts for children. Adults can enjoy music, vendors and the Guanella Pass Brewery patio. Artisans and shop owners in Georgetown will also showcase wildlife related art, gifts, crafts and other goods. Colorado Division of Wildlife staff will be set up at the Georgetown Loop Railroad’s Devil’s Gate Station to tell guests about Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. This year the festival includes the “Bighorn Sheep: Rock Stars of the Rockies” photo contest with First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention prizes. Details can be found online. Visit georgetownbighornsheepfestival.org or call 303569-2405 to learn more.

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RESTORATIVE YOGA The Yoga Room, 1424 Miner St. in Idaho Springs, hosts Anand Restorative Yoga with Crystal Singing Bowls, Nov. 15, 5:30-7 p.m., just before the holiday season to remind us to “take care of our self.” Participants will be guided and pampered through restorative poses. The class is $25. theyogaroomis.com

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TALK

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

The monthly Devil’s Gate History Series continues, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., with a “Victorian Christmas” presentation by Rex Rideout at the Georgetown Community Center on 6th Street. The lecture is free and open to the public. Voluntary donations are accepted to help cover expenses. historicgeorgetown.org

The Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to visit Idaho Springs and shop local during Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24. Small Business Saturday has become a tradition honoring America’s small businesses and their contribution to the economy. idahospringschamber.org

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FUNDRAISER

SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS Colorado Gives Day, a statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy through online giving, is scheduled for Dec. 4. The day has become a very important fundraising day for numerous local and statewide non-profits. Donors can search for local charities from any page on ColoradoGives.org to learn more and donate on Colorado Gives Day. Starting Nov. 1, donors can also schedule Colorado Gives Day donations online. Since its inception in 2010, Colorado Gives Day has raised $182 million for Colorado non-profits, making it among the most successful giving days in the nation. Last year alone, donors gave more than 153,955 individual donations to 2,343 nonprofits totaling $36.5 million, breaking all previous records. Colorado Gives Day is also a great opportunity to introduce a child to the joy of giving. KidsforColoradoGives.org helps young donors give in a fun, safe way. Some of the many local organizations taking part include: The Georgetown Trust for Conservation & Preservation, Historic Georgetown Inc., Hotel de Paris Museum, Mountain Area Land Trust, Clear Creek Land Conservancy, Clear Creek Rock House, Friends of Charlie’s Place, Easter Seals Colorado, Alpine Rescue Team, Evergreen Audubon, Evergreen Players, Center for the Arts Evergreen, Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Society, Evergreen Children’s Chorale, Evergreen Animal Protective League, Evergreen Jazz Festival, Evergreen’s Alliance for Sustainability and Sculpture Evergreen LLC. More information is available online at ColoradoGivesDay.org.

DID YOU KNOW? SHOOTING RANGE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

Construction is beginning on the Devil’s Nose Shooting Range along Colo. Highway 103 near Idaho Springs, and new restrictions are in place for the duration of construction activities. For everyone’s safety, the area within a halfmile of the construction site north and west of Highway 103 is now closed to the public for all uses. At completion, the project will create a safe and resilient shooting environment by installing benches, lanes and backstops, parking and educational information. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has provided $597,000 in grants to date to help fund the design and engineering costs, the National Rifle Association has contributed $25,000 in grants, and Clear Creek County is providing an in-kind contribution of constructing the entrance and road to the Range during the fall of 2018 and spring of 2019. Construction is currently active and may continue through the spring and summer of 2020. The Devil’s Nose Shooting Range is a key component of the Northern Front Range Sports Shooting Management Partnership goal of providing safe, responsible and accessible recreational sport shooting opportunities. It has been identified as one of a handful of pivotal public shooting ranges needed to implement potential new restrictions identified by a National Forest draft decision on the Recreational Sport Shooting Management Project. Visit www.sportshootingpartners.org to learn more. 4

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SKI PATROL BENEFIT The first ever Evergreen Snowdance, Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m., is a preseason après-ski party at the Lariat Lodge Brewing Co., 27618 Fireweed Dr. in Evergreen, to benefit the Loveland Volunteer Ski Patrol. For a $10 suggested donation, enjoy ski movies, raffles and live music on the patio and in the bark garden. Funds from the event will be used to update non-emergency-related equipment including a laptop and candidate training shells. The Loveland Volunteer Ski Patrol had been serving the public at Loveland Ski Area for over 50 years. The more than 120 dedicated and highly-trained volunteers each spend more than three weeks a season assisting and treating distressed and injured visitors at no cost. The efforts of the organization are largely supported through the dues of its own members, but the essential gear and equipment used by the patrol often exceeds its budget. The Volunteer Ski Patrol is always looking for advanced to expert alpine and telemark skiers and riders who want to be a part of an organization dedicated to helping fellow skiers while enjoying a favorite winter sport. To support the organization at any time, donate by visiting rally.org/ LovelandSkiPatrol.

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NEW LOGO UNITES RESORT, TOWN The Winter Park-Fraser Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Winter Park Resort and a number of other community business leaders, has unveiled a new logo and identity designed to be inclusive of all the area’s business entities in one cohesive brand while enhancing the local and visitor experience. As part of the new brand, participating parties have unveiled a new logo, incorporating Winter Park Resort’s historic red shield, which has been part of the resort’s primary mark since 1955, while augmenting it with a more contemporary design. The new brand will be used throughout Winter Park and Winter Park Resort, and will focus on the community’s representation of the quintessential Colorado experience: “untouched and open.” The new logo is just the first element of a winter season that will be rife with incredible change throughout Winter Park. In addition to major improvements at the ski area, development in downtown Winter Park is giving the core of town a new look. Visit playwinterpark. com and winterparkresort.com to learn more.

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Holiday Events

LIVING LOCAL

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CHRISTMAS CANTATA CONCERT

Everyone is invited to attend a free concert, Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m., by the Georgetown Community Choir at the Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos St. The classic Georgetown Christmas concert features a choir of 25 or more conducted by Norma Hafenstein.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Georgetown will once again transform into a “bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago” during the 59th European Christmas Market, Dec. 1-2 and 8-9 from 10 a.m.5 p.m. Admission is free. Experience a traditional holiday that includes an outdoor European marketplace, roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides, appearances by St. Nicholas and a daily procession of the Santa Lucia Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, special museum tours and everything else Georgetown has to offer. Visit historicgeorgetown.org to learn more about Christmas Market and the events below.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS Enjoy a family-oriented, traditional Victorian-style Christmas celebration with St. Nicholas at the historic Hamill House, 305 Argentine St., Dec. 2, 3-5 p.m. Christmas bites and dessert will be served. Adults must bring a child. Tickets are $15 for children and $25 for adults.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Experience a true Victorian Christmas at the Hamill House, Dec. 8 and 15, during a traditional celebration from 1879, when the Hamill House was completed, that includes “wonderful bites of another time” and holiday cheer. Tickets are $95 each. 6

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DINNER WITH SANTA AND TREE LIGHTING

Join the community and kick off the holiday season with free fireworks in Citizen’s Park on Miner Street in Downtown Idaho Springs, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. A tree lighting event takes place in the park at 6:30 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to take photos and visit with Santa. Before the event, children can enjoy Dinner with Santa at the Clear Creek Recreation Center at 5 p.m. Registration and a small fee is required to attend dinner. Contact Laura Allen at 303567-4822 for additional details.

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TREE LIGHTING, SPECIAL READING, COOKING MAKING Georgetown hosts a Tree Lighting event downtown in Strousse Park, Nov. 24 at 5:15 p.m. with live music and more followed by a reading of “The Night

Before Christmas” at the Hamill House, 305 Argentine St. John Tomay Memorial Library, 605 6th St., then invites guests to decorate holiday cookies from 6-8 p.m.

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SANTA, LIGHTED FOREST TRAINS OFFERED The Georgetown Loop Railroad is accepting reservations for its Santa’s North Pole Adventure and Lighted Forest Train Rides, available from Nov. 17-Jan. 3, 2019. Enjoy a one hour train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus aboard a decorated, enclosed and heated train throughout the holiday season. The Georgetown Loop Railroad begins its Santa passes out presents, treats, Lighted Forest Train rides in mid-November. and goodies to the little ones. Photo courtesy Georgetown Loop In the evening, Santa engineers the train and his helpers are on board to entertain the kids. The hour-long train ride winds through a beautiful light show set to synchronized holiday music. Trains depart from Georgetown’s Devil’s Gate Depot at various times throughout the day from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Both trips, which offer three levels of comfort, are complete with complimentary hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes. To find a schedule, make reservations and find additional information, visit georgetownlooprr.com or call 888-456-6777.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LISA DOWNING

BOB CHAZ BAKER

Douglas Glidden SPIRIT OF GRACE

Musicians lend their

HelpinG Hands IDAHO SPRINGS

Photos by Doug Glidden

LOUIS COLAIANNIA

Liz Story; Emmy award winning Lisa Downing; Bob “Chaz” Baker, who has recorded with Dan Fogelberg, Tommy Shaw and more; “Jazz Artist of the Year” Louis Colaiannia; and David Whol. Gospel group Spirit of Grace also performs. Glidden feels “lucky” for living in Clear Creek County and the help he has already received. He hopes everyone will come to the free event. Additional contributions are being collected by friends and family online at GoFundMe.com and at the Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Credit Union. Donations can also be sent to P.O. Box 766, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452. Find Douglas Glidden and Glidden Photo Services on Facebook to learn more.

special concert has been organized to help raise funds for Idaho Springsarea resident Douglas Glidden who lost his home—and everything else—to a fire in October. Admission is free and all donations go to Glidden—known for rescuing wolf-hybrids, nature photography, KYGT radio shows and ATV tours at Mile Hi Rafting—to help him and his wolves, Leyra, Raven and Kyzon, with shelter as winter approaches. The event, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., at the United Center, 1440 Colorado Blvd. in Idaho Springs, features contemporary solo piano performances by four-time Grammy award nominee

LIZ STORY

DAVID WOHL

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INTERMEDIATE WET-FELTING Learn more advanced skills for making silk scarves, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Dr. Students will complete one large scarf with varied techniques. Instructor Carol Garnand will guide the class through the process. The class costs $115-$125. evergreenarts.org 8

HOLIDAY ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR Shop for handmade crafts, jewelry, textiles, food and other gifts from nearly 50 non-profit organizations at the Holiday Alternative Gift Fair, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Evergreen Lutheran Church, 5980 Hwy. 73. Items. Charities receive 100 percent of sales. gifttwice.org CLEAR CREEK

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ANTHONY RUPTAK Denver-based musician Anthony Ruptak composes, writes and performs his original work with a mission to connect us all to the human condition. He also aims to be a “voice for the lost and disaffected.” The artist performs at the Bread Bar, 1010 Main St. in Silver Plume, Nov. 17, 8-9 p.m. breadbarsp.com

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LEARN WATERCOLOR PAINTING

The John Tomay Memorial Library offers a watercolor class led by Dori Nelson, a local artist who exhibits at Georgetown Gallery of Fine Art, Nov. 28, 5-7 p.m. Although this class is full, the library hopes to offer another class with Nelson in the near future, and welcomes patrons interested in watercolor painting to contact Holly Grant at holly@clearcreeklibrarydistrict.org or visit clearcreeklibrary.org for more information.

LIBRARIES OFFER ADULT CRAFTS Both Clear Creek County libraries feature blackout poetry workshops for November’s Adult Craft sessions. Idaho Springs Public Library, 219 14th Ave., hosts Adult Craft, Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. and John Tomay Memorial

Library, 605 6th St. in Georgetown, offers Adult Craft, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested may register by e-mail at holly@cccld.org or in person with a librarian. Visit clearcreeklibrary. org to learn more.

DID YOU KNOW?

Denver Arts Week, Nov. 2-10, is a nine-day celebration of all things art in The Mile High City, featuring more than 300 events at a wide variety of art galleries, museums, theaters and concert halls, many of which are deeply discounted. On Nov. 4, many venues are open late, from 5-10 p.m., during Free Night at the Museums. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Art Museum, History Colorado Center, Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab, Forney Museum of Transportation and Denver Firefighters Museum are among the many you won’t want to miss. Visit denver.org/denver-arts-week to learn more.

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Historic Washington Hall is home to the Gilpin Arts Gallery.

HOLIDAY SHOW FEATURES GIFTS The Gilpin County Arts Association presents the Gilpin Arts Holiday Show, Nov. 23-Dec. 22, in the historic Washington Hall Gallery, 117 Eureka St. in Central City. An opening reception takes place, Nov. 16, 11-4 p.m. This show features smaller, affordable fine art and fine crafts priced up to $200 from a variety of artists from the Front Range. Holiday-themed art work will be available, as well as gift items like woodwork, photography, pottery, paintings, prints, jewelry, candles, glass and more. Winter hours for the gallery are Thursday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Call 303-582-5952 or visit gilpinarts. org to learn more.

WELCOME WINTER WITH WARREN MILLER Winter is just around the corner, and Boulder’s Warren Miller Entertainment is ready to kick off the season with its 69th installment ski and snowboard film, Face of Winter. Catch a special screening of the film, presented by Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen, at The Wild Game, 1204 Bergen Pkwy., Nov. 9. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Paid attendees receive a buy-one-get-one-free lift ticket to Echo Mountain, slice of pizza and other swag. There will also be a silent auction and cash bar. Come early for special event menu items available until 6:30 p.m. The late, great Warren Miller built his legacy capturing the essence of winter magic, and today that legacy launches the start of the ski and snowboard season every year. In the 69th feature film, celebrate the man who became known as the face of winter throughout the industry, and the places and people he influenced along the way. Information and additional Colorado dates—including Denver, Nov. 15-17 and Breckenridge, Nov. 16-17—is at warrenmiller.com. Contact Jamie Brand with RMAE at jmeb53226@gmail.com or rmae.org to learn more about the Nov. 9 screening. 10

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FOOD & DRINK

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

Culinary Journeys

SUMMIT COUNTY

Photos by Dave Camera/Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

rapahoe Basin’s annual Moonlight Dinner Series highlights cuisine from mountain regions of the world. These dining experiences are held at the beautiful Black Mountain Lodge at mid-mountain, and include a four-course buffet-style dining experience and live entertainment. On-sale dates are different for each event. Food and Beverage Director Christopher Rybak welcomes Executive Chef Steven Vlass, who brings extensive culinary experience and a passion for creativity to these unique dining events. Chef Vlass will take participant’s palates on a journey around the world, sourcing the ingredients, spices and recipes that make for a memorable night. “These dinners are a night for everyone attending to enjoy and to be educated about global cuisine,” said Chef Vlass. The season kicks off, Dec. 1, with a “Randonee Dinner Taste of Africa.” Experience new flavors and explore a diverse continent rich in culture and flavor. This dinner features live entertainment. Unlike other dinners, this is not a lift-served

event; guests may skin or snowshoe up to mid-mountain and ski or hike down afterward. The dinner costs $85 per person plus tax and sales begin Nov. 1 at 8 a.m. Ring in 2019 in the mountains, Dec. 31, with a special dinner by Chef Vlass. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with New York at 10 p.m. with live music, a glass of champagne, party favors and balloon drop. Dinner includes lobster, filet mignon, and other delicious offerings. This is a lift-served-only event. Guests may not snowshoe before or after dinner. It costs $125 per person plus tax and sales begin Nov. 1 at 8 a.m. The season continues, Jan. 19, 2019 with “Taste of Italy.” Take a culinary journey through the Italian countryside will live entertainment. Guests are welcome to hike or snowshoe to and from mid-mountain or use the lift. The event costs $95 per person plus tax and sales begin Dec. 2 at 8 a.m. Additional dinners include “Taste of Spain,” Feb. 23; “Taste of France,” March 24; and “Randonee Dinner - Hawaiian Luau,” April 20. For more information and to make reservations, call 888-ARAPAHOE or visit arapahoebasin.com.

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TASTE OF THE RANCH Granby Ranch, 1000 Village Road, in Grand County hosts “Taste of the Ranch,” Nov. 10, 6-9 p.m., featuring a four-course, ranch-to-table experience from the resort’s culinary team. Tickets are $110 per person plus tax and fee. Limited seating is available. Call 970-726-5632 for reservations. granbyranch.com 12

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CHRISTMAS TEA Begin the holiday season and get into the holiday spirit, Nov. 18, 3-4:30 p.m., with an afternoon Christmas Tea at The Spice & Tea Exchange, 1634 Miner St. in Idaho Springs. Sweets, savories and specially-selected teas are included. Seating is limited to 12 guests and costs $25 per person. facebook.com/TSTEIdahoSprings CLEAR CREEK

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COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP Extension Thursdays hosts a Cookie Decorating Workshop for beginners, Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m. at the Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos St. Learn to create “festive magic on a cookie canvas” with master cookie artist Teri Lewis. The class is $35 or $20 for ages 8-12. RSVP by Nov. 26. clearcreek.extension.colostate.edu

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Ski Season Preview Area resorts debut new lifts, terrain, amenities

Photo by Jack Dempsey/Arapahoe Basin

olorado’s 2018-19 ski season is underway. A “high-energy crowd” of skiers and snowboarders celebrated the official start of the season, Oct. 19, when Arapahoe Basin Ski Area opened for daily operations. A similar scene was found the following day at Loveland Ski Area when it began spinning its lifts for the season. Opening day signals the start of another world-class winter in Colorado, where life-long skiers, new participants and those looking to enjoy the mountain environment can enjoy Colorado’s consistently great winter conditions, bluebird skies and warm welcome. Significant snowfall in October allowed the ski areas—both of which are located along the Continental Divide between Clear Creek and Summit counties—to begin snowmaking early and kick-off the season without delay. The early-season snow gave Wolf Creek Ski Area in southwest Colorado the opportunity to unofficially start the season with weekend skiing and riding beginning Oct. 13. Most other area resorts start welcoming skiers and riders by mid-November. “The early season snowfall has created momentum and excitement for the opening of the ski season here in Colorado,” Colorado Ski Country USA President and CEO Melanie Mills said. “After months of hard work and millions of dollars of investment in the guest experience, Colorado is ready to welcome skiers, snowboarders and guests to our ski areas, whether they’re long-time Colorado skiers or first-time visitors. Winter has arrived in the Colorado mountains and it’s great to see winter sports enthusiasts out in force.” Colorado Ski Country USA member resorts—including Loveland, Echo Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Eldora, Copper Mountain and Granby Ranch—as well as Breckenridge and Keystone, spent the off-season working on major upgrades. Across the state, six new chairlifts, six new dining experiences and two terrain expansions debut this season. Many of these new improvement projects are at resorts in this area, all of which have new experiences awaiting their guests this season.

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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

When it opened in mid-October, Arapahoe Basin debuted its The Beavers four-person chairlift and an expanded The Beavers and The Steep Gullies areas for intermediate and expert guests. “We are all getting excited about the start of our ski season. It is here, and we are ready to go,” Director of Marketing and Communications Leigh Hierholzer said. A-Basin opened approximately 371 acres of new terrain last season as a “preview.” This summer, operations crews constructed 97 more acres of tree skiing and continued improving the rest of the terrain with grading, glading and installation of a new chairlift and picnic areas. Opening this season, II Rifugio at Snowplume offers guests the experience of a mountain-top European-style delicatessen. “You have spectacular, high-alpine views in every direction from that building. It’s the perfect location to have that Europeanstyle dining experience,” Food and Beverage Director Christopher Rybak said.

Copper Mountain

For this season, Copper Mountain debuts its new American Flyer and American Eagle chairlifts that will significantly increase uphill access from the base area. The American Flyer is now a high-speed, six-person chair with bubble enclosures and The American Eagle is a high-speed combination lift with both six-person chairs and eight-person gondola cabins. A new base area restaurant, Downhill Duke’s, also debuts this season. Named after a beloved dog, it will welcome guests and their four-legged friends for lunch and après cocktails. The resort opens on Nov. 16.

Echo Mountain

Echo Mountain kicks off its season with a new tubing hill serviced by a covered conveyor lift. It also expanded the beginner learning area, increased snowmaking capacity and will offer RFID access gates for direct-to-lift access. This season, the Ambassador program, which is included with a day lift ticket, expands. “We will have Ambassadors in our beginner area as well as on the mountain offering coaching, tips, and suggestions to help guests… progress at their own pace and will only offer advice when guests want to know where to start or how to make that CLEAR CREEK

next turn,” General Manager Paula Vogel said. The ski area opens on Nov. 23.

Eldora

A year after installing the Alpenglow six-person chairlift, the ski area debuts RFID pass technology. New glading projects and upgrades to Eldora’s electrical and communication systems will also give guests more reasons to smile, as will more frequent early-season and mid-week events and activities. Eldora opens on Nov. 16.

Granby Ranch

This season, Granby Ranch offers groups an opportunity to rent the ski area’s entire East Mountain for an evening. Guests will have full access to the East Mountain night skiing terrain from 59 p.m. The resort plans to open on Dec. 14.

Loveland Ski Area

When it opened in October, Loveland Ski Area unveiled its new lift, Chet’s Dream, the first high-speed quad in the ski area’s history. Named after the ski area’s longtime owner, Chet Upham Jr., Chet’s Dream is the “big news” for this season since its the largest single capital improvement project in the ski area’s history. (See page 16)

Winter Park Resort

New this season, Winter Park Resort features a new 10-person gondola, the resort’s first new on-mountain lift installation since 2007. The gondola also serves a new daily Mountaintop Sunset Après at the Lodge at Sunspot with live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Foot passengers can ride for free without a lift ticket beginning at 2:30 p.m. each day. Winter Park also upgraded its snowmaking system and Zephyr Plaza in the Winter Park Village. The Winter Park Express train service from Denver to Winter Park also returns for a third season with additional Fridays added as well as a lounge car for food and beverages. The resort opens on Nov. 14.

Breckenridge & Keystone Ski Areas

Breckenridge Ski Area and Keystone Ski Resort, both owned by Vail Resorts, have experienced many years of terrain expansion and improvements to amenities. This season, upgrades include increased snowmaking capabilities. Visitors can also experience Breck’s expansive High Alpine terrain with the new “Breck Guides” program. The resorts open, Nov. 9.

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REGIONAL ALPINE SKI AREAS Arapahoe Basin* 28194 U.S. Highway 6, Dillon 888-ARAPAHOE • arapahoebasin.com Area: 1,428 acres • Trails: 145 • Lifts: 9 Base/Summit Elevation: 10,780 feet/13,050 feet Season Dates: OPEN FOR SEASON-June 2019 Breckenridge Ski Resortº 1599 County Road 3, Breckenridge 970-453-5000 • breckenridge.com Area: 2,908 acres • Trails: 187 • Lifts: 34 Base/Summit Elevation: 9,600 feet/12,998 feet Season Dates: Nov. 9-April 21, 2019 Copper Mountain* 209 Ten Mile Circle, Copper Mountain 800-458-8386 • coppercolorado.com Area: 2,490 acres • Trails: 140+ • Lifts: 23 Base/Summit Elevation: 9,712 feet/12,313 feet Season Dates: Nov. 16-April 15, 2019 Echo Mountain* 19285 Colorado 103, Idaho Springs 303-378-3447 • echomountainresort.com Area: 60 acres • Trails: 6 • Lifts: 2 Base/Summit Elevation: 10,050 Summit Elevation: 10,650 Season Dates: Nov. 23-April 2019 Eldora Mountain Resort* 2861 Eldora Ski Road 140, Nederland 303-440-8700 • eldora.com Area: 680 acres • Trails: 64 • Lifts: 10 Base/Summit Elevation: 9,200 feet/10,600 feet Season Dates: Nov. 16-April 7, 2019 Granby Ranch* 1000 Village Road, Granby 888-850-4615 • granbyranch.com Area: 406 acres • Trails: 35 • Lifts: 6 Base/Summit Elevation: 8,202 feet/9,202 feet Season Dates: Dec. 14-March 31, 2019 Keystone Resortº 100 Dercum Square, Keystone 970- 496-4386 • keystoneresort.com Area: 3,148 acres • Trails: 128 • Lifts: 20 Base/Summit Elevation: 9,280 feet/ 12,408 feet Season Dates: Nov. 9-April 2019 Loveland Ski Area* I-70 west exit 216, Georgetown 303-571-5580 • skiloveland.com Area: 1,800 acres • Trails: 94 • Lifts: 11 Base/Summit Elevation: 10,800 feet/13,010 feet Season Dates: OPEN FOR SEASON-May 5, 2019 Winter Park* 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park 970-726-5514 • winterparkresort.com Area: 3,081 acres • Trails: 166 • Lifts: 25 Base/Summit Elevation: 9,000 feet/ 12,060 feet Season Dates: Nov. 14-March 31, 2019 * Colorado Ski Country USA member resort º Vail Resorts

FEATURE

The new “Chet’s Dream” debuted at Loveland Ski Area’s Opening Day, Oct. 20. Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith

Living the Dream L

oveland Ski Area opened this year’s ski season, Oct. 20, with a brand new lift, “Chet’s Dream.” The name was chosen from the close to 3,000 entries in a contest and honors the ski area’s founder, who passed away in 2008. “Chet’s Dream is the big news for this season, Marketing Director John Sellers said. “This new high-speed quad from Leitner-Poma replaced Lift 1 and will shorten the ride time from about eight minutes to under three minutes. As our first high-speed lift and the largest single capital improvement project in the history of the ski area, this is a significant investment in the future of Loveland.” Lift 1 was in service for more than 30 years. Once work was underway on the new lift, a contest to name it was opened to the public. Nearly three thousand entries were recived and Loveland’s Board of Directors selected a winner. Loveland Season Pass holder and former Ski Patroller Terry Henningson suggested the winning name, which is in honor of Chester R. “Chet” Upham, Jr., the founder of Loveland. He won a chair from the old lift. Not everyone can dream big, but Chet Upham could. From the beginning, Chet had a vision for Loveland that transcended what others had seen. He became a partner in Loveland Ski Tow Company in 1956 and immediately convinced the other partners it was time to install what would be Loveland’s first chair lift and only the third such lift in Colorado, Lift 1. While a major force in the formative years from 1956, it was when Chet bought out the other partners in 1972 that the true potential for Loveland was realized. From that day forward, the Upham Family has owned and operated Loveland Ski Area. Chet’s dedication and love for the ski area were legendary. He invested both time and money to build an affordable ski experience and wanted everyone who came to Loveland to feel as though they were guests of the owners. One of his favorite quotes was “if we’d get a dime, we’d spend it on improvements up there (Loveland),” the Upham Family said. That philosophy continues today and Chet’s dream endures. “I was on Loveland’s Ski Patrol for a few years in the late nineties and had the pleasure of meeting Chet a few times,” said Terry Henningson. “Because he was so passionate and played such a big role in developing Loveland into what it is today, I thought that this would be an appropriate way to honor his legacy.” Chair 1, the first chair on the first day Visit skiloveland.com or call 303-571-5580 for snow conditions, open trails and of operations was sent up the hill with complete information about the 2018-19 season.

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Chet Upham’s jackets.

Photo by Casey Day/Colorado Ski Photography

LOCAL BUSINESS

Diana Rogers, and a small staff, run the world headquarters of Harb Ski Systems from a small ski shop in Dumont. Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith

Harb Transforms Skiers, Industry

DUMONT

Harald Harb describes in detail how to use the Primary Movements Teaching System to become an expert skier. Thousands of skiers have improved beyond their expectations simply by following the steps in the book. This is the best “starting point” for all skiers to learn the fundamentals of PMTS Direct Parallel technique. Address:

107 County Road 308 Dumont, CO I-70 Exits 234 & 235 Contact:

• 303-567-0679 • ask.us@harbskisystems. com Ski Shop Hours:

Friday-Tuesday: 1-6 p.m. Online:

• harbskisystems.com • facebook.com/ HarbSkiSystems • Youtube: skiwhh

iana Rogers wants to make you a better skier —“whatever the ski, whatever the experience.” With her company’s full-service ski shop, ski camps, instructional videos and books, along with her intimate knowledge of alignment and technique, she’s certain she can help anyone— no matter what skiing goals they have—increase their confidence, ability and comfort on the slopes. The former aerospace engineer runs the headquarters of Harb Ski Systems, a business she started with international ski racer Harald Harb in 1997, from a “little dive” situated along Interstate 70 Exit 235 at Dumont. Rogers and the store have become a “one-stop provider for skiing improvement” that has attracted attention from skiers around the world and down the street. “I love skiing, and it is sort of heartbreaking for me when somebody has had an experience where they end up not liking it,” Rogers said. “I totally get it if you’re not into the speed or something, but if you’ve tried and were stuck in a snowplow, I can probably fix that.” Harb Ski Systems developed out of Harald’s extensive experience on the slopes racing on the World Cup circuit with the Canadian National Ski Team and as a coach and instructor. Once he began working with recreational skiers, he became convinced ski teaching systems needed improvement. This led to his creation of the Primary Movements Teaching System, now known as Direct Parallel, and the Harb Skier Alignment System so new skiers could learn to ski quickly and easily. Rogers became a proponent of Harb’s technique before they even met. “I saw him ski—and I can still see his first run in my head—and I went ‘that’s how I’ve always wanted to ski. I want CLEAR CREEK

that,’” she explained. Harb and his methods also emphasize alignment. After a lifetime of being told she “just didn’t get it” with her left leg, Harb told Rogers she was slightly bowlegged and had her step on a small piece of plastic that turned her foot in a certain way. That was all it took. “This whole piece of knowledge just opened up,” she said. “I was like holy smokes, I need to be able to do this for people. Instantly, all the people I had ever taught who had struggled, I recognized it wasn’t their fault… Not everybody’s feet and legs are built the same or work the same. To think we can all step into a boot and ski the same is silly.” Harb Ski Systems, recognized as a world leader in modern ski technique and instruction, now attracts clients from as far away as Taiwan and Australia and connects with others from around the world via the internet, but Rogers would like to reach more locals. “I know some people shy away from coming in thinking we are going to sell them a ski boot. That’s not what we do,” she said. “We work with many people who have their boots and their equipment, so if you have a little wiggling thing in your foot, come see us… it’s going to change your experience.” Anyone who does decide to purchase new equipment is rewarded with custom equipment and a lifetime of fittings. “I want you to be happy out there when you’re putting your boots on and off, all the way up to having a complete system that works for you. We want you to be happy out there,” Rogers said. “Whatever your motivation or level of participation in the sport, we want to find that out and make you happy. Visit the ski shop or website to learn more.

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CALENDAR

ALL EVENTS, TIMES, DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & NEAR CLEAR CREEK COUNTY

CLEAR CREEK AREA

EVENTS

FESTIVALS, FAIRS & SPECIAL EVENTS Georgetown CHRISTMAS AT HAMILL HOUSE 12/8, 12/15 at Hamill House. 6-9:30 p.m. $95. 305 Argentine St. 303-569-2840. historicgeorgetown.org

CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & MEETINGS Dumont MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

11/20, 12/18 at Dumont Schoolhouse. 6-7 p.m. Free. 150 C.R. 260. mcvhs.org

Idaho Springs ACTION HOUR W/CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS

11/22, 12/27 at Vintage Moose Saloon. 6 p.m. $. 123 16th Ave.

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY VETERANS COALITION

11/1, 12/6 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge #607. 4 p.m. Free. 303-670-7543. co.clear-creek.co.us

CLEAR CREEK DEMOCRATS CENTRAL COMMITTEE 11/8 at Beau Jos. 6:30 p.m. Free. 1517 Miner St.

COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP

11/29 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 6-7:30 p.m. $20-$35 w/reservations. 809 Taos St. 303-679-2424. clearcreek.extension.colostate.edu

11/8, 12/13 at Elks Lodge #607. Noon. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd. @columbinegardenclub

HOLIDAY WALK, 27TH ANNUAL

11/10 at Gateway Visitor Center. 10 a.m-3 p.m. Free. 1491 Argentine St. 303-569-2405. georgetownbighornsheepfestival.wordpress.com

GEORGETOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET, 58TH ANNUAL

GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD SPECIAL EVENTS

IDAHO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD

“NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS” SPECIAL READING

12/12 at The Majestic Building. 6-8 p.m. Free. 1636 Miner St. 303-567-0387. idahospringschamber.org

11/24 at the Hamill House. Free. 305 Argentine St. 303-569-2840. historicgeorgetown.org

IDAHO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MIXER

TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

11/21 at TBD. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 303-567-0387. idahospringschamber.org

11/24 at Strousse Park. 5 p.m. Free. Rose & 6th streets. 303-569-0289.

IDAHO SPRINGS LIONS CLUB

Dumont MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS SALE

IDAHO SPRINGS VFW POST 4121

11/1 Meeting at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge #607. 7 p.m. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs.

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

11/17 at Idaho Springs Elks Lodge. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 1600 Colorado Blvd. elks.org

Gilpin County GILPIN COUNTY REPUBLICANS MEETING

11/22, 12/27 at Gilpin County Public Library. 7 p.m. Free. 15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk. gilpincountydems.org

12/3 at Evergreen Library. 4-6 p.m. Free. 5000 C.R. 73. jeffcolibrary.org 12/7 at Downtown Evergreen. 5-9 p.m. Free. downtownevergreen.co

SKATE THE LAKE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY & FIREWORKS, 23RD ANNUAL

12/31 at The Evergreen Lake House. $20-$30. 6-10 p.m. 303-674-3412. evergreenchamber.org

SPARKLE & SHINE GALA & BUSINESS AWARDS

12/1 at The Wild Game. 5:30 p.m. $80. 1204 Bergen Pkwy. 303-674-3412. evergreenchamber.org

Central City GILPIN ARTS HOLIDAY SHOW 2018

Fridays-Sundays 11/23-12/22 at Washington Hall Gallery. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 117 Eureka St. 303-5825952. gilpinarts.org

TOMMYKNOCKER HOLIDAYS: CHILDREN’S PARADE & ORNAMENT HANGING

11/29 at Main Street. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. centralcitycolorado.us

TOMMYKNOCKER HOLIDAYS: TREE LIGHTING, CANDLELIGHT WALK, POTLUCK DINNER 11/30 at Main Street, Teller House 6:30-9:30 p.m. centralcitycolorado.us

TOMMYKNOCKER HOLIDAYS: GIFT BAZAAR

12/1-2 at Teller House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. centralcitycolorado.us

Gilpin County CHRISTMAS TREE CUT & HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 12/1 at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$25. 92 Crawford Gulch Road. 303-582-3707. cpw.state.co.us

WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL, 16TH ANNUAL

PUMPKIN SMASH, 10TH ANNUAL

12/8-9 at Gilpin County Community Center. 10 a.m5 p.m./Noon-4 p.m. 250 Norton Dr. 303-582-1453. GilpinRecreation.com

TREE LIGHTING & FIREWORKS

Golden PET PHOTO SHOOT FUNDRAISER FOR FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER

11/3 at Idaho Springs Ball Field Complex. Noon-4 p.m. Free. 101 Idaho Springs Road. scraps-to-soil.org

11/1, 12/6 at Gilpin County Public Library. 7:30 p.m. Free. 15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk. gilpinrepublicans.weebly.com

Idaho Springs DINNER W/SANTA & MRS. CLAUS

LADIES ELKS CRAFTS & MERCHANDISE SALE

11/14, 12/19 at Evergreen Fire Rescue. 4:30-6 p.m. Free. 1802 Bergen Pkwy. evergreenchamber.org

GILPIN COUNTY DEMOCRATS

12/1 at Dumont Schoolhouse. 10 a.m. Free. 150 C.R. 260. mcvhs.org

11/24 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 5 p.m. $. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

Evergreen EVERGREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

11/9 at Lariat Lodge Brewing Co. 6-9 p.m. $10. 27618 Fireweed Dr. rally.org/LovelandSkiPatrol

GEORGETOWN BIGHORN SHEEP FESTIVAL

12/2 at the Hamill House. 3-5 p.m. $15-$25. 305 Argentine St. 303-569-2840. historicgeorgetown.org

646 Loop Dr. • 888-456-6777 • georgetownlooprr.com 11/10 Bighorn Sheep Festival Trains. 10 a.m.3:10 p.m. $28.95-$50.95 11/17-1/3/19 Santa’s North Pole Adventure. 10 a.m. $. 11/17-1/3/19 Santa’s Lighted Forest Trains. 5 p.m. $.

11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20 at Wildfire Restaurant. Noon. Free. 2910 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. islions.blogspot.com

Evergreen EVERGREEN SNOWDANCE BENEFIT FOR LOVELAND SKI PATROL

FAMILY CHRISTMAS

IDAHO SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING & HOLIDAY PARTY 12/19 at The Majestic Building. 5:50-7:30 p.m. Free. 1630 Miner St. 303-567-0387. idahospringschamber.org

11/11 at United Center. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. 1440 Colorado Blvd.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE W/SMITHONIAN HANDBELL ENSEMBLE

12/1-2, 12/8-9 at Sixth St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. town.georgetown.co.us

COLUMBINE GARDEN CLUB MEETING

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

11/24 at Citizen Park. 6 p.m. Free. 1545 Miner St. 303567-4421. idahospringsco.com

CLEAR CREEK

11/12 at Holidaily Brewing Company. 6-8 p.m. $50$100. 801 Brickyard Cir. 954-205-9864. agoldphoto.com

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ALL EVENTS, TIMES, DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Sundays Restorative Yoga. 9-10 a.m. $9 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays Vinyasa Yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $9 Wednesdays, Saturdays Vinyasa Yoga. 9-10:30 a.m. $10. Thursdays Gentle Yoga. 9-10 a.m. $9

Grand County WINTER PARK RESORT

85 Parsenn Road • 970-726-5514 • winterparkresort.com 11/14 Opening Day. 9 a.m-4 p.m. $. 11/24-25 Holiday Market & Tree Lighting. Noon-5 p.m.

TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION EDUCATION

Summit County WELCOME WINTER FAMILY CARNIVAL W/CHRIS THOMPSON & CORAL CREEK

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

11/24 Warren Station Center for the Arts. 3-6 p.m. Free. 164 Ida Belle Dr.

Evergreen TRUE YOGA

GAME & TRIVIA EVENTS FREE POOL

Georgetown

Sundays at Mother’s Saloon. 7 p.m. 601 14th St. 303-5692080.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Wednesdays Alpine Restaurant & Bar. 6 p.m. Free. 1106 Rose St. 303-569-0200. alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com

Evergreen BINGO NIGHT FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN ACADEMY

11/1, 12/6 at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 6-7:30 p.m. $. 1204 Bergen Pkwy. 720-630-8888. thewildgameevergreen.com

QS & BREWS TRIVIA AT LARIAT LODGE

11/13, 11/27, 12/11 at Lariat Lodge Brewing Company. 79 p.m. 27618 Fireweed Dr. jeffcolibrary.org

BINGO GAME

Central City

Thursdays Hourly at Century Casino. 11 a.m. Free. 102 Main St. 303-582-5050. cnty.com/central-city

HEALTH, YOGA, WELLNESS Georgetown SOL - A CENTER FOR RADIANT LIVING

613 6th St. • 970-215-3787 • solcentered.weebly.com Sundays Restorative Yoga. 9:30-11 a.m. $10. Mondays Boot Camp. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Tuesdays Hatha Yoga. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Wednesdays TRX & Battle Ropes. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Thursdays Tai Chi & Qigong. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Fridays Iyengar Style Yoga. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10.

Black Hawk 7 HEALING STARS ONENESS CENTER

Idaho Springs CLEAR CREEK RECREATION CENTER

98 12th Ave. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Mondays, Wednesdays Continuing Yoga. 9-10:15 a.m. Free-$8.25. Mondays, Wednesdays Beginning Yoga. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free-$8.25. Mondays-Thursdays Yoga. 5-6 p.m. Free-$8.25. Thursdays Tai Chi. 6-7 p.m. $5. Fridays Yoga. 9-10 a.m. Free-$8.25.

THE YOGA ROOM

1240 Bergen Pkwy. • 303-670-7730 • trueyogaevergreen.com Sundays, Saturdays Hot Yoga. 8-9:30 a.m. $18. Sundays Hot Power Vinyasa. 10-11 a.m. $18. Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays Teacher Training. Noon. $18. Sundays Yin Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $18. Mondays, Wednesdays Hot Vinyasa. 7-8 a.m. $18. Mondays, Thursdays Hot Power Vinyasa. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $18. Mondays Alignment Flow. 11 a.m.-noon. $18. Mondays, Fridays Hot Power Vinyasa. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $18. Mondays Alignment Flow. 5-6 p.m. $18. Mondays Hot Yoga- Music Class. 6:30-7:45 p.m. $18. Tuesdays Hot Vinyasa. 6:30-7:30 a.m. $18. Tuesdays Hot Yoga. 9-10:30 a.m. $18. Tuesdays Warm Power Vinyasa. 11 a.m.-noon. $18. Tuesdays, Wednesdays Alignment Flow. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $18. Tuesdays Yoga & Mindful Meditation. 2-3 p.m. $18. Tuesdays Hot Vinyasa. 5-6 p.m. $18. Tuesdays Mindful Flow. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $18. Wednesdays Hot Power Vinyasa. 9:15-10:15 a.m. $18. Wednesdays Hot Yoga- Music Class. 10:45 a.m.-noon. $18. Wednesdays Yin Yoga. 2-3 p.m. $18. Wednesdays, Thursdays Hot Power Vinyasa. 5-6 p.m. $18. Wednesdays Hot Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $18. Thursdays Restorative Yoga. 8-9 a.m. $18. Thursdays Therapeutic Yoga. 11 a.m.-noon. $18. Thursdays Hot Yoga. 12:30-1:45 p.m. $18. Thursdays Yin Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $18. Fridays Hot Vinyasa. 6:30-7:30 a.m./ 9-10 a.m. $18. Fridays Hot Yoga. 10:30 a.m.-noon. $18. Fridays Yoga Nidra. 5-6 p.m. $18. Saturdays Warm Power Vinyasa. 10-11 a.m. $18.

1424 Miner St. • 303-905-2205 • theyogaroomis.com 11/1, 12/6 Yin Yoga. 5:30-7 p.m. $10. 11/15 Anand Restorative Yoga with Crystal Singing Bowls. 5:30-7 p.m. $25.

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 Fridays Cultivating Compassion w/Arwen Ek. Noon. $7 Fridays Sacred Dance w/Arwen Ek. 1 p.m. $7

Gilpin County 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. Thursdays Meditation w/Arwen Ek 10:50-11:20 a.m. Free.

MOUNTAIN SANGHA DROP-IN MEDITATION

Mondays at Gilpin County Public Library. 6-8 p.m. Free. 15131 Hwy 119. 847-890-5262.

CLEAR CREEK

Golden YOGA ON TAP

11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18 New Terrain Brewing Company. 6-7 p.m. $16. 16401 Table Mountain. 720- 6977848. newterrainbrewing.com

LECTURES & LEARNING Georgetown DEVIL’S GATE HISTORY CLUB: “VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS”

11/16 at the Georgetown Community Center. 7 p.m. Free. 613 6th St. historicgeorgetown.org

EXTENSION THURSDAY: HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

12/20 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 6-7:30 p.m. $ w/ reservations. 809 Taos St. 303-679-2424. clearcreek.extension.colostate.edu

Dumont ASK A TRAINER

Saturdays at Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter. 1-2 p.m. Free. 500 W. Dumont Road. 303-679-2477. charliesplaceshelter.org

Idaho Springs CPR & FIRST AID CLASS

Mondays through 11/19 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $65. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

FINANCIAL WORKSHOP: AN INVESTOR’S TOUR OF MUTUAL FUNDS 11/15 at Idaho Springs Library. 5:30 p.m. Free. 219 14th Ave. 303-567-9200. clearcreeklibrary.org

K9 FIRST AID & CPR CERTIFICATION CLASS

11/3 at Dancing Dog Pet Supplies. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $75. 1242 Miner St. K9FirstaidandCPR.com

Evergreen CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVERGREEN

31880 Rocky Village Dr. • 303-674-0056 • evergreenarts.org 11/2-30 Memoir II. 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $130. 11/3-4 Creating Art That Dazzles. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $175. 11/8 Intermediate Wet-Felting. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $115. 11/10-11 Your Creative Journey Through Pastel, Level II. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $225. 11/12-13 Painting Aspen in Watercolor. 10 a.m-3 p.m. $150.

EVERGREEN LIBRARY

5000 C.R. 73 • 303-235-5275 • jeffcolibrary.org 11/1, 12/6 Get Coding. 6-7 p.m. Free. 11/1, 12/6 Legal Self-Help Clinic. 3:30-5 p.m. Free. 11/3 Advance Care Planning: Document Signing. 1-3 p.m. Free. 11/6 Socrates Café. 6-7 p.m. Free. 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18 Ukulele Tuesdays. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 11/8 The Paths to Publication. 2-3 p.m. Free.

RECREATION, FITNESS & OUTDOORS Loveland Pass LOVELAND SKI AREA

I-70 Exit 216 • 303-571-5580 • skiloveland.com 11/17 Christy Sports Demo Day. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $. 11/18 Never Summer Demo. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free w/lift ticket.

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LOVELAND SKI AREA (cont.)

11/24-25, 12/22-23 Weston Snowboards Demo Day. 9 a.m.3:30 p.m. Free. w/lift ticket 12/6 Outdoor Divas Women’s Demo Day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. w/lift ticket 12/9 Bent Gate Mountaineering Demo Day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. w/lift ticket

Georgetown GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY CENTER

613 6th St. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Tuesdays, Thursdays Women’s Movers. 8-9 a.m. $. Tuesdays, Thursdays Men’s Moaners & Groaners. 9-10 a.m. $.

SOL - A CENTER FOR RADIANT LIVING

613 6th St. • 970-215-3787 • solcentered.weebly.com Mondays High Intensity Interval Training. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Thursdays Kettlebells. 5:15-6:15 p.m. $10. Saturdays High Intensity Interval Training. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $10.

Idaho Springs CLEAR CREEK RECREATION CENTER

98 12th Ave. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Mondays SilverSneakers Classic. 8-9 a.m. Free -$8.25. Mondays Deep Water Aerobics. 10-11 a.m. Free-$8.25. Mondays Turbo Kick. 4-5 p.m. Free-$8.25. Mondays, Wednesdays Aqua Zumba. 6-7 p.m. Free-$8.25. Mondays-Fridays Open Swim. 11 a.m-8 p.m. Free-$8.25. Mondays-Fridays Adult Swim. 8-8:45 p.m. Free-$8.25. Tuesdays Beginner Pilates. 3-4 p.m. Free-$8.25. Tuesdays Open Kayaking. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free-$8.25. Tuesdays through 11/13 Adult Volleyball League. TBA. $125/team Tuesdays, Thursdays Core Conditioning. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free-$8.25. Tuesdays, Thursdays Fish Out of Water. 10-11 a.m. Free$8.25. Tuesdays, Thursdays Water Aerobics Mix. 11 a.m.-noon. Free-$8.25. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays Deep Water Aerobics. 10-11 a.m. Free-$8.25. Wednesdays Drop-in Adult Pickleball. 1-3 p.m. Free-$8.25. Wednesdays Drop-in Adult Basketball. 7-9 p.m. Free-$8.25. Wednesdays, Fridays SilverSneakers Cardio. 8-9 a.m. Free$8.25. Thursdays Turbo Kick. 5-6 p.m. Free-$8.25. Thursdays Adult Drop-In Volleyball. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free w/ admission. Fridays Boot Camp. 6-7 p.m. Free-$8.25. Saturdays Turbo Kick Express. 8:35-9:05 a.m. Free-$8.25. Saturdays RIP. 9:05-9:55 a.m. Free-$8.25. Saturdays Nia. 10-11 a.m. Free-$8.25. Saturdays, Sundays Adult Swim. 8:30-11 a.m. Free-$8.25. Saturdays, Sundays Open Swim. 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Free$8.25.

CPR & FIRST AID CLASS

11/18. at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 10 a.m-5 p.m. $65. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

ECHO MOUNTAIN

19285 Hwy. 103 • 970-531-5038 • echomountainresort.com 11/23 Opening Day. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $. 12/29 Night Skiing. 4-9 p.m. $.

FULL MOON SNOWSHOE – SQUAW MOUNTAIN

12/3 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 6:30 p.m. $5. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

CLEAR CREEK AREA

ARTS

PROJECT SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER

1402 Miner St. • 303-567-4822 • clearcreekrecreation.com Tuesdays Sit & Fit. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $.

Black Hawk 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 GILPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER

250 Norton Dr. • 303-582-1453 • gilpinrecreation.com Sundays Pilates. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $5-$9.25. Mondays Pilates. 8:15-9:15 a.m. $5-$9.25. Mondays Pickleball. 9-11 a.m. $5-$9.25. Mondays Bootcamp. 6:15-7:15 p.m. $5-$9.25. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Aquacize. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $5-$9.25. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Adult Strengthen, Stretch & Balance. 11 a.m.-noon. $5-$9.25. Tuesdays Quick & Tone. 8:15-9:45 a.m. $5-$9.25. Tuesdays, Thursdays Pickleball. 10 a.m.-noon. $5-$9.25. Tuesdays, Thursdays Aquacize. 5-6 p.m. $5-$9.25. Tuesdays, Thursdays Tae Kwon Do. 6-7:30 a.m. $5-$9.25. Wednesdays Guts & Glutes. 6:15-7:15 p.m. $5-$9.25. Thursdays Bootcamp. 8:15-9:15 a.m. $5-$9.25. Saturdays Bootcamp. 9:15-10:30 a.m. $5-$9.25.

Golden BE A TOOL 5K ELF RUN

11/24 at Downtown Golden. 8:30 a.m. $15-$30. runningguru.com

THE GREAT TURKEY CHASE, 6TH ANNUAL

11/22 at Parfet Park. 8:30-11:30 a.m. $. 10th & Washington streets. 720-583-2911. runnershighco.com

Summit County ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA

28194 U.S. 6 • 970-468-0718 • arapahoebasin.com 11/13 Rise & Shine Rando Series #1. 7-9 a.m. $25 11/27 Rise & Shine Rando Series #2. 7-9 a.m. $25 12/4 Rise & Shine Rando Series #3. 7-9 a.m. $25

CLASSICAL MUSIC Georgetown CHRISTMAS CANTATA

11/25 at Georgetown Heritage Center. TBA. 809 Taos St. 303-569-2620. georgetowntrust.org

Evergreen EVERGREEN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT

11/11 at Evergreen Christian Church. 3 p.m. $6-$22. 27772 Iris Dr. evergreenchamberorch.simpletix.comEVERGREEN

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA COLORADO MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY CONCERTS

12/15 at Evergreen Lutheran Church. 3-6 p.m. $6-$22. 5980 Hwy. 73. evergreenchamberorch.simpletix.com

CRAFTS & FIBER Georgetown ADULT CRAFT NIGHT: BLACKOUT POETRY CREATION 11/8 at John Tomay Memorial Library. 605 6th St. clearcreeklibrary.org

Idaho Springs ADULT CRAFT NIGHT: BLACKOUT POETRY CREATION

11/5 at Idaho Springs Library 219 14th St. 303-567-9200. clearcreeklibrary.org

Evergreen ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR

11/10-11 at Evergreen Lutheran Church. 5980 C.R. 73. 9 a.m.4 p.m. gifttwice.org

EVERGREEN LIBRARY

5000 C.R. 73 • 303-235-5275 • jeffcolibrary.org 11/17 Create Space: Holiday Greeting Cards. 1-2 p.m. Free. 12/8 Create Space: Paper Star Lanterns. 1-2 p.m. Free.

MOJITO CREEK

Gilpin County

COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT

365 S. Beaver Creek Road • 970-302-0606 • mojitocreek.com 11/1 Mixed Media Open Retreat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SOLD OUT. 12/6-8 “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Open Retreat Noon-4 p.m. $141.

Grand County YMCA OF THE ROCKIES SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH

250 Norton Dr. • 303-582-1453 • gilpinrecreation.com Wednesdays through 11/28 at Gilpin County Community Center. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $120-$140. Saturdays through 12/1 at Gilpin County Community Center. 9:30 a.m.-noon. $$120-$140.

209 Ten Mile Circle • 970-968-2318 • coppercolorado.com 11/16 Opening Day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $. 11/16-18 Welcome Home Weekend. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free w/ lift ticket

1101 C.R. 53. 970-887-2152. snowmountainranch.org 11/17 Opening Day. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $.

WINTER PARK RESORT

85 Parsenn Road • 970-726-5514 • winterparkresort.com 11/14 Opening Day. 9 a.m-4 p.m. $. Tuesdays 12/4-4/30 Broomball. 5-7 p.m. Free.

CLEAR CREEK

POTTERY CLASS: POTS & FOOD

POTTERY CLASS: SETS

Thursdays through 11/15 at Gilpin County Community Center. 5:30-8 p.m. $60-$70. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-582-1453. gilpinrecreation.com

STITCHERS GET-TOGETHER

11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20 at Gilpin County Community Center. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free-$5. 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk. 303-582-1453. gilpinrecreation.com

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ALL EVENTS, TIMES, DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DANCE & FASHION Idaho Springs MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE – BEGINNER

Wednesdays through 11/28 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 6:05-7:05 p.m. $70. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE – EXPERIENCED

Wednesdays through 11/28 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 7:15-8:15 p.m. $70. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

WINTERFEST HOLIDAY SHOW

11/10 at Evergreen High School. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 29300 Buffalo Park Road. evergreenarts.org

Saturdays through 11/25 Museum Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$7. Sundays through 11/25 Museum Open Noon-5 p.m. $3-$7.

Central City GILPIN ARTS WASHINGTON HALL GALLERY

Idaho Springs VISITOR CENTER HERITAGE MUSEUM

117 Eureka St. • 303-582-5952 • gilpinarts.org Saturdays, Sundays 11/23-12/22 Gilpin Arts Holiday Show 2018. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

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

GILPIN COUNTY ARTS ASSOCIATION BOARD

2350 Riverside Dr. • 303-567-2421 • historicargotours.com Daily Museum & Tours. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $16-$23.

11/12 Washington Hall Gallery. 6 p.m. Free. 117 Eureka St. 303-582-5952. gilpinarts.org

SQUARE DANCE - MAINSTREAM

Mondays through 12/17 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. Free. 6-8 p.m. $6. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY

Golden HOLIDAY ART MARKET

11/15-12/30 at Foothills Art Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 809 15th St. 303-279-3922. foothillsartcenter.org

LITERARY EVENTS & BOOK GROUPS

Georgetown CHRISTMAS MARKET MOVIE

Georgetown JOHN TOMAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY

12/1-2, 12/8-9 at Georgetown Heritage Center. TBA. 809 Taos St. 303-569-2620. georgetowntrust.org

11/15 Adult Book Group: “River Doubt.” 7 p.m. Free.

Idaho Springs MOVIE NIGHT: “CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS”

Idaho Springs IDAHO SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY

11/9 at Idaho Springs Library. 5 p.m. Free. 219 14th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreeklibrary.org

DIVE-IN MOVIES

11/24, 12/14 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 6 p.m. $. 98 12th Ave. 303-567-4822. clearcreekrecreation.com

Evergreen EVERGREEN LIBRARY

5000 C.R. 73 • 303-235-5275 • jeffcolibrary.org 11/17 Movie Time: “The Incredibles 2.” 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free.

Gilpin County MARY BETH SHERROD PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW

Tuesdays-Saturdays through 11/3 at Gilpin County Public Library. Free. 9 a.m. Free. 15131 Hwy. 119. 303-582-0161. gilpinlibrary.org

FINE ART & GALLERY EVENTS

219 14th St. • 303-567-9200 • clearcreeklibrary.org 11/19 Book Group: “Bear Town.” 6 p.m. Free. 12/17 Book Group: “The New Jim Crow.” 6 p.m. Free.

Evergreen EVERGREEN LIBRARY

5000 C.R. 73 • 303-235-5275 • jeffcolibrary.org 11/14 Book Group: “The Perfect Horse.” 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 12/12 Book Group: “The Story of Arthur Truluv.” 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

HEARTHFIRE BOOKS AND TREATS

1254 Bergen Pkwy • 303-670-4549 • hearthfirebooksandtreats.com 11/8 Hearthfire Storytime & Game Night: “The Nocturnals Series.” 4 p.m. 11/10 Caitlin Seal Presents “Twice Dead.” 2 p.m. 11/28 Hearthfire Book Club: “Bear Town.” 7 p.m. Free. 11/29 Travel Book Club: “The Scribe of Siena.” Noon. 12/1, 12/15 Santa Visit. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Gilpin County GILPIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Georgetown WATERCOLOR CLASS W/DORI NELSON

11/28 at John Tomay Memorial Library. 5-7 p.m. 605 6th St. clearcreeklibrary.org

Evergreen CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVERGREEN

15131 Hwy. 119, Black Hawk • 303-582-5777 • gilpinlibrary.org 11/7 Wednesday Lunch Book Club: “Mudbound.” Noon. Free.

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES

31880 Rocky Village Dr. • 303-674-0056 • evergreenarts.org 11/16 “Holiday Treasures” Show & Gift Shop Opening. 4-7 p.m. Free. 11/17-12/24 “Holiday Treasures” Show & Gift Shop. 10 a.m5 p.m. Free.

Georgetown CAPITAL PRIZE MINE

EVERGREEN LIBRARY

305 Argentine St. • 303-569-2840 • historicgeorgetown.org 12/8, 12/15 Christmas at Hamill House. 6-9:30 p.m. $95 12/2 Family Christmas. 3-5 p.m. $15-$25.

5000 C.R. 73 • 303-235-5275 • jeffcolibrary.org 11/28, 12/19 The Art House at Evergreen Library. 6-7:30 p.m. Free.

SHADOW MOUNTAIN GALLERY

28186 Hwy. 74 • 303-670-3488 • shadowmountaingallery.com 11/17-12/24 “Holiday Treasures” Show. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free

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

HAMILL HOUSE MUSEUM

HOTEL DE PARIS MUSEUM

409 6th St. • 303-569-2311 • hoteldeparismuseum.org 12/1-2, 12/8-9 Christmas Market Self-Guided Tours. 10 a.m5 p.m. $3-$7.

CLEAR CREEK

ARGO GOLD MILL & TUNNEL THE UNDERHILL MUSEUM

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

Central City GILPIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOURS

117 Eureka St. • 303-582-5283 • www.gilpinhistory.org Tuesdays-Sundays at Historic Teller House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$6. Tuesdays-Sundays at Central City Opera House. 10 a.m.4 p.m. $5-$6. Tuesdays-Sundays at Thomas House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5-$6.

POETRY, SPOKEN WORD & COMEDY Evergreen PORTERS & PROSE: PRIESTDADDY

11/20, 12/18 at Lariat Lodge Brewing Company. 6:30-8 p.m. 27618 Fireweed Dr. jeffcolibrary.org

THEATER & STAGE Dumont MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MELODRAMA

11/3 at Dumont Schoolhouse. 7-9 p.m. $. 150 Dumont Lane. mcvhs.org

MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MELODRAMA MATINÉE

11/4 at Dumont Schoolhouse. 2-4 p.m. $. 150 Dumont Lane. mcvhs.org

Evergreen “THE DINING ROOM”

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through 11/11 at Center Stage. 7:30 p.m./2 p.m. $15-$25. 27608 Fireweed Dr. 303674-4934. evergreenplayers.org

Central City PEAK TO PEAK CHORALE HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: “LITTLE EDDIE & ARMETUS” 11/30 at Teller House. 7:30 p.m. Free. 120 Eureka St.

Gilpin County PEAK TO PEAK CHORALE HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: “LITTLE EDDIE & ARMETUS”

12/2 at CCCIA Community Hall. 3 p.m. Free. 31528 Hwy. 72. 12/7 at Golden Gate Grange. 7:30 p.m. Free. 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road.

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Summit County LAKE DILLON THEATRE COMPANY

EXTENSION THURSDAY: HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

460 Blue River Parkway • 970-513-9386 • lakedillontheatre.org 11/9-10 Broadway Now & Then. 7:30 p.m. $14.50-$41.50. 11/23-12/16 “Constellations.” 6:30 p.m./7:30 p.m. $24.50$41.50.

WRITING EVERGREEN LIBRARY

5000 C.R. 73 • 303-235-5275 • jeffcolibrary.org 11/5 So You Want to Write a Memoir. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free

CLEAR CREEK AREA

FOOD & DRINK

12/20 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 6-7:30 p.m. $ w/ reservations. 809 Taos St. 303-679-2424. clearcreek.extension.colostate.edu

TROIA’S CAFÉ SPECIALS

511 Rose St. • 303-569-5014 • troiasrestaurantgeorgetown.com Thursdays Mussels Mania. 5 p.m. $. Fridays Prime Rib Special. 5 p.m. $. Saturdays Chef’s Choice. 5 p.m. $. Sundays Family Night. 5 p.m. $.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS HIGH TEA

12/1-2, 12/5-9, 12/12-15, 12/26-29 at Dusty Rose Tea Room. 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. $15.50-$36. 614 Rose St. 303569-3100. dustyrosetearoom.com

Idaho Springs DINNER W/SANTA & MRS. CLAUS

11/24 at Clear Creek Recreation Center. 5-8 p.m. $. 303-5674822. clearcreekrecreation.com

THANKSGIVING DINNER

11/22 at MTN Prime. TBA. $. 1600 Miner St. mtnprime.com

WHEAT FREE WEDNESDAYS

Evergreen BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Idaho Springs BRUNCH

11/24 at the Evergreen Lake House. 9 a.m.-noon. $12-$25. 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road. evergreenchamber.org

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

PORTERS & PROSE: PRIESTDADDY

Evergreen BRUNCH

Saturdays-Sundays at The Wild Game Entertainment Experience. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $. 1204 Bergen Park. 720-6308888. thewildgameevergreen.com

BRUNCH

Saturdays-Sundays at Willow Creek Restaurant at Evergreen Lake. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $. 29029 Upper Bear Creek Road. 303-674 -9463. willowcreekevergreen.com

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET

Sundays at El Rancho Brewing Company. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $14-$20. 29260 U.S. Hwy. 40. elranchobrewing.com

Black Hawk CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Saturdays-Sundays at Centennial Buffet @ Ameristar. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $19.99. 720-946-4000. blackhawk.ameristar.com

CHAMPAGNE & MIMOSA BRUNCH

11/20, 12/18 at Lariat Lodge Brewing Company. 6:30-8 p.m. 27618 Fireweed Dr. jeffcolibrary.org

THANKSGIVING DINNER

11/22 at The Bistro at Marshdale. Noon-5:30 p.m. $50. 27376 Spruce Lane. thebistroatmarshdale.com

Central City MILITARY APPRECIATION MONDAY

Mondays at Retro Deli & Mid City Grill @ Century Casino. Free. 102 Main St. 303-582-5050. cnty.com/central-city

SENIOR CELEBRATION

Thursdays Half-Off Food at Century Casino. 8 a.m. $. 102 Main St. 303-582-5050. cnty.com/central-city

Black Hawk HOMETOWN HEROES COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET

11/7, 12/5 at Centennial Buffet @ Ameristar Black Hawk. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 720-946-4000. blackhawk.ameristar.com

Saturdays-Sundays at The Buffet @ Monarch. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $19.99. 488 Main St. 303-582-1000. monarchblackhawk.com

MILITARY WEDNESDAY

SPECIALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

SEASONS BUFFET @ LODGE CASINO

11/29 at Georgetown Heritage Center. 6-7:30 p.m. $20-$35 w/reservations. 809 Taos St. 303-679-2424. clearcreek. extension.colostate.edu

17999 W. Colfax Ave. • dirtydogsroadhouse.business.site 11/22 Dirty Dogs Thanksgiving. 2 p.m. $. Fridays Walleye & Perch Fish Fry.5-10 p.m. $.

Grand County TASTE OF THE RANCH

11/10 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. 6-9 p.m. $110. 3530 C.R. 83. 970-726-5632. devilsthumbranch.com

THANKSGIVING DINNER

11/22 at Devil’s Thumb Ranch. 4-9 p.m. $70. 3530 C.R. 83. 970-726-7000. devilsthumbranch.com

Summit County MOONLIGHT DINNER SERIES AT ARAPAHOE BASIN

970-468-0718 • arapahoebasin.com 12/1 Randonee Dinner - Taste of Africa. 6-10 p.m. $85. 12/31 New Year’s Eve in the Mountains. 7-10:30 p.m. $125.

THANKSGIVING BUFFET 2018

11/22 at Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center. 11 a.m. 8 p.m. 970-453-8755. 620 Village Road. beaverrun.com

Wednesdays at Beau Jo’s. 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $. 1517 Miner St. 303-567-4376. beaujos.com

BRUNCH & BREAKFAST EVENTS

Georgetown EXTENSION THURSDAY: COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP

Golden DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE

Wednesdays at Main Street Café @ Saratoga Casino. 4 p.m. $11.99. 101 Main St. 303-582-6100. saratogacasinobh.com 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

CLEAR CREEK

CLEAR CREEK AREA

LIVE MUSIC Silver Plume BREAD BAR

1010 Main St. • 720- 722-7323 • breadbarsp.com 11/3 Sydney Clapp. 8-9 p.m. Free. 11/10 Modern Leisure. 8-9 p.m. Free. 11/17 Anthony Ruptak. 8-9 p.m. Free. 12/1 Automatic Iris. 8-9 p.m. Free.

Georgetown ALPINE RESTAURANT & BAR

1106 Rose St. • alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com 11/9, 11/30, 12/1 Tony Rosario. 5 p.m. Free. 11/30, 1/11 Donna S-Scheer. 5 p.m. Free. Thursdays Grumpy Jam. 6 p.m. Free. Fridays, Saturdays Live Music. 4:30-8 p.m. Free.

TROIA’S CAFÉ & MARKETPLACE

511 Rose St. • 303-569-0289 • troiasrestaurantgeorgetown.com 11/2, 11/17, 11/30 Jim Stahlhut. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 11/3, 11/24 Gary Wilkins. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 11/9, 11/23 Bittersweet. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 11/10 Gary & Claudia. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 11/16 Fiddler Fid. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

Idaho Springs BUFFALO RESTAURANT/WESTBOUND & DOWN

1617 Miner St. • 720-502-3121 • westboundanddown.com 11/14, 11/28 Kind Mountain Band. 6:30 p.m. Free. 11/21 Rocker Box. 6:30 p.m. Free.

WEST WINDS TAVERN

1633 Miner St. • 303-567-0982 11/10 Brian Parton. 9 p.m. Free.

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THE WOODCELLAR

25940 Hwy. 74. • 303-658-0309 • blackbirdcafeevergreen.com 11/2 Dodge & Edie. 6:30 p.m. Free. 11/9 Ann Dam-Johnson. 6:30 p.m. Free. 11/16 Jon Steidmann & Friends. 6:30 p.m. Free. 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 Live Music. 6:30 p.m. Free.

CACTUS JACKS SALOON & GRILL

4651 Hwy. 73 • 303-674-1564 • evergreenlivemusic.com 11/9 The Slyders. 8 p.m. $. 11/30 Goat Trail. 8 p.m. $. 12/31 Sugar Ridge. 8 p.m. $. Thursdays, Saturdays Karaoke Party. 9 p.m. Free. Saturdays Weekend Karaoke. 9 p.m. Free.

1552 Bergen Pkwy. • 303-670-8448 • thewoodcellar.net 11/2 K Dog & the Howlers. 5-8 p.m. Free. 11/3 Trevor Jones Band. 8-11 p.m. Free. 11/9 Dr. Poz. 8-11 p.m. Free. 11/10 Three Days in the Saddle. 9 p.m. Free. 11/16 Jon Portillo. 8-11 p.m. Free. 11/17 The Kind Mountain Band. 9 p.m. Free. 11/23 Joe Bye & Friends. 8-11 p.m. Free. 11/24 Velvet Compass. 9 p.m. Free. 12/1 Cosmic Mesa. 9 p.m. Free.

CHARLIE’S BAR

Central City

118 Main St. Thursdays Open Mic Night. 7 p.m. Free.

EVERGREEN BREWERY

2962 Evergreen Pkwy. • 303-736-8419 • evergreenbrewery.com 11/13, 11/27, 12/11 Open Mic hosted by West Virginia Mike. 7-11 p.m. Free.

MILE HIGH ROOM @ GRAND Z CASINO

LARIAT LODGE BREWERY

321 Gregory St. • 303-582-0800 • grandzcasinohotel.com 11/2-3, 11/30-12/1 Jewel & the Rough. 8 p.m. Free. 11/9-10 Coco Montoya. 8 p.m. Free. 11/16-17 Hot Spell. 8 p.m. Free. 11/23-24 Mr. Steak. 8 p.m. Free.

LITTLE BEAR SALOON

Black Hawk BAR 8042 @ AMERISTAR CASINO

27618 Fireweed Dr. • 303-674-1842 • lariatlodgebrewing.com Fridays, Saturdays Live Music. 6-9 p.m. Free. 28075 Hwy. 74 • 303-674-9991 • littlebearsaloon.com 11/1 Open Stage hosted by Ann Dam & Friends. 6-9 p.m. Free. 11/2 Sam Pace & The Gilded Grit. 5-8 p.m. $6. 11/2 Knight Groove. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $6. 11/3 R. Michael Rhodes Acoustic. Noon. Free. 11/3 Mountain Magic Band. 4-8 p.m. $6. 11/3 Lee Sims & The Platte River Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $6. 11/4 Calvin Weatherall. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 11/4 The Dawn. 4-8 p.m. Free. 11/8 The Great Magnet. 7-10 p.m. Free. 11/9 Teledonna. 5-8 p.m. $6. 11/9 Tyler Paul Glasgow Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $6 11/10 Mark Gerganoff. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 11/10 HomeSlice. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $10. 11/18 Mad Dog Blues. Noon. Free. 11/11 Legendary Bar Church. 10 a.m. Free. 11/11 Rick Harris. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 11/11 Incoming Groove Band. 4 p.m. Free. 11/14, 11/28 Jonathan Browning. 6 p.m. Free. 11/16 Wasted On The Young. 5-8 p.m. $6. 11/16 Open Space. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $6. 11/17 Conrad Hayden. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 11/17 ReJuveniles. 4-8 p.m. $6. 11/17 Canyon Creek Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $6. 11/18 Mad Dog Blues Duo. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 11/18 Professor M - Motown to Memphis. 4-8 p.m. Free. 11/23 Fire Line. 5 p.m. $. 11/25 The Groove Time Sitters. 4 p.m. $. 11/27 Zach Day. 6 p.m. $. 12/1 Shakedown Street. 9 p.m. $.

THE WILD GAME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

1204 Bergen Pkwy. • 720-630-8888 • thewildgameevergreen.com 11/2 Subject 2 Change. 7-10 p.m. Free. 11/16 Funkiphino. 7-10 p.m. Free. 11/23 Sugar Ridge. 7-10 p.m. Free. 11/30 Open Space. 7-10 p.m. Free. 12/7 Hazel Miller Band. 7-10 p.m. Free. 12/31 Arena Rock All Stars. 7-10 p.m. Free.

11 Richman St. • ameristar.com/black-hawk 11/2-3 DJ Dizzy D. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 11/9-10 DJ Chonz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 11/16-17 DJ Staxx . 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 11/23-24 DJ Johnny Gear. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 11/30 DJ Groove. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free.

STAGE BAR @ MONARCH CASINO

488 Main St. • monarchblackhawk.com 11/2-3 Live Music. 5-10 p.m. Free. 11/2-3, 11/9-10 Live Music. 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free. 11/9-10 Walker Williams Band. 5-10 p.m. Free. 11/16-17 The Boomers. 5-10 p.m. Free. 11/16-17 Alive On Arrival Band. 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free. 11/23-24, 11/30-12/1 Live Music. 5-10 p.m. Free. 11/23-24, 11/30-12/1 Live Music. 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free.

Golden CANNONBALL CREEK BREWING COMPANY

393 N Washington Ave. • cannonballcreekbrewing.com 11/14, 12/12 Open Mic Night. 6-9 p.m. Free.

DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE

17999 W. Colfax Ave. • dirtydogsroadhouse.business.site 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 Tony Rosario. Noon. Free.

NEW TERRAIN BREWING COMPANY

ULLRS TAVERN

78415 U.S. 40, Winter Park • 970-720-3026 • ullrs-tavern.com 11/9 Nobide. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free. 11/10 Tauk. 8-12:30 p.m. $18-$20. 11/16 The Fritz. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $5. 11/29 Digg. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Free. 12/7 Kyle Hollingsworth Band. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $16-$18. Mondays Open Mic Night. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free. Wednesdays Ladies Night. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Free.

VERTICAL BISTRO & TAP HOUSE

130 Parry Peak Way • 970-363-7053 • verticalbistro.com Fridays Live Music. 2-5 p.m. Free.

Summit County 10 MILE MUSIC HALL

710 Main St., Frisco • 720-299-0459 • 10milemusic.com 11/2 Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. 8:30 p.m. $25-$30. 11/9 Perpetual Groove, Kung Fu. 9 p.m. $12-$15. 11/10 Life is Dope. 7:30 p.m. $10. 11/11 Tab Benoit’s Whiskey Bayou Revue. 7:30 p.m. $15-$35. 12/6 Aqueous, Mungion. 9 p.m. $12-$15. 12/7-9 Disco Biscuits. 9 p.m. $180-$320. 12/28-29 Infamous Stringdusters, Meadow Mountain. 8 p.m. $25-$45. 12/31 Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Frisco Funk Collective. 8:30 p.m. $20-$25.

BLUE RIVER BISTRO

305 N. Main St. • 970-453-6974 • blueriverbistro.com Fridays Mark Schlaefer. 5-10 p.m. Free. Saturdays Jerry Weiss. 5-10 p.m. Free.

DILLON AMPHITHEATRE

201 W. Lodgepole St. • 970-468-2403 11/17 Mountain High Jam w/Carly Pearce, Buckstein. 13 p.m. Free.

GOAT SOUP & WHISKEY TAVERN

22954 U.S. 6, Dillon • 970-513-9344 • soupandwhiskey.com 12/1 Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons. 10 p.m. $12.

HIGHSIDE BREWING

720 Main St., Breckenridge • www.highsidebrewing.com 11/2 Split Window. 7 p.m. Free. 11/3, 11/30 Hobo Village. 7 p.m. Free. 11/9, 12/9 Frisco Funk Collective. 6 p.m. Free. 11/10 High Five. 7 p.m. Free. 11/11 Cramer & Costello. 5-7 p.m. Free. 11/17 Broke Down Rodeo. 7 p.m. Free. 11/23 Jeff Kingery. 7 p.m. Free. Thursdays Beau Thomas. 6:30 p.m. Free.

16401 Table Mountain • 720- 697-7848 • newterrainbrewing.com 11/1 Heavy Beauty. 6-9 p.m. Free. 11/8 Acoustic Mining Company. 6-9 p.m. Free. 11/15 Shaky Hand String Band. 6-9 p.m. Free. 11/29 Ghost Town Drifters. 6-9 p.m. Free.

MOTHERLOADED TAVERN

TABLE MOUNTAIN INN CANTINA

WARREN STATION CENTER FOR THE ARTS

1310 Washington Ave. • 303-277-9898 • tablemountaininn.com Saturdays Live Music Saturdays. 6-9 p.m. Free.

Grand County CROOKED CREEK SALOON

401 Zerex St. • 970-726-9250 • crookedcreeksalooncolorado.com Wednesdays Live Music. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Thursdays Open Mic Night. 9 p.m. Free.

CLEAR CREEK

103 S. Main St. • 970-453-2572 • 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. 164 Ida Belle Dr., Keystone • 970-423-8992 • warrenstation.com 11/24 Welcome Winter Family Carnival W/Chris Thompson & Coral Creek. 3-6 p.m. Free. 164 Ida Belle Dr. 12/15 B.L.A.M! (Beer, Local Art, and Music) w/ Glenda Luck, Frisco Funk Collective. 5-9 p.m. $5. 12/21-22 Keller Williams & His Compadres. 8-11:30 p.m. $30-$60.

Rush MAGAZINE • NOVEMBER 2018