MMAC Monthly August 2016

FOOD & DRINK

Gilpin couple revives ‘soul’ of state’s oldest brew Page 4

CULTURE

County fair offers new events, activities, contests Page 10

ARTS

Couple’s new gallery vii ‘pops-up’ near Allenspark Page 20

MUSIC

NedFest hosts top Colorado, international artists Page 26

SILVER PLUME • GEORGETOWN • EMPIRE • IDAHO SPRINGS • CENTRAL CITY • BLACK HAWK • GOLDEN GATE • ROLLINSVILLE • COAL CREEK • NEDERLAND • GOLD HILL • WARD • JAMESTOWN • ALLENSPARK • LYONS • ESTES PARK

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Boating On High Altitude Waters

COVER STORY: Recreational boating is one of the most widely enjoyed forms of outdoor recreation in the United States, and its no different in our land-locked state. Whether you’re an avid boater or simply enjoy sailing or paddling a few weekends a year, the mountain lakes, creeks and rivers of Colorado’s Front Range have something to offer most everyone. Many locations are considered world-class, and all are within close proximity to each other, and modern conveniences.

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Historic Schoolhouses

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Gold Hill School Location: 890 Main Street Gold Hill, Colorado Date Built: 1890 Info: ghe.bvsd.org Josh Baldner, Principal Emily Rose, Registrar & Principal Assistant Natalie Littlefield: Teacher grades K-2 Christine McCaul: Teacher grades 3-5 Contact: emily.rose@bvsd.org

Gold Hill home to state’s oldest continuously used school PEAK TO PEAK Historic rural schoolhouses can be found all over Colorado, including most Front Range mountain towns. Several of them have been lovingly restored and have found new ways to serve the public.

Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a town by town look at the restored and repurposed historic schoolhouses in the mountain communities of Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties.

The small hamlet of Gold Hill, west of Boulder, began soon after gold was discovered in a small narrow stream in January

1859 by prospectors who followed an old Indian trail up Four Mile Creek. In March 1859, “Mountain District No. 1 at Nebraska” was created. Commonly known as Gold Hill, it was the first mining district organized in the Nebraska Territory.

The original Gold Hill town site was developed with little planning or organization and a lack of water and unfavorable winds made it a hostile place to live. In May 1860, a forest fire destroyed most of the town, encouraging the majority of its residents to move away.

In 1872, a rich form of tellurium was The Gold Hill School is the oldest, conContinued on page 15 tinuously used school in Boulder County.

TAKE NOTE – supporting our community

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Thank a fireman, keep pets safe in emergencies PEAK TO PEAK The recent Cold Springs Fire near Nederland threatened an entire neighborhood of homes and is a giant reminder of how easily and quickly an accidental fire can change the lives of mountain residents and the need to be prepared is paramount.

Local fire departments, many of which are staffed with volunteers, work tirelessly every day to respond to call of illegal campfires in our surrounding forests not to mention routinely risk their lives to fight house and wild fires. These community heroes can never be thanked enough for the duties they take on.

Take a minute to thank the first responders—fire, police, ambulance—in your community when you have the opportunity. They choose to risk their lives and run toward danger in an effort to protect all of us, all of the time.

Police and fire personnel went above ad beyond during the Cold Springs fire to help homeowners rescue their pets and animals. The fire progressed so quickly, many had no chance to leave with their four-legged friends.

Mountain resident need to be prepared to evacuate pets, or more importantly, have them ready to be evacuated by someone

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else. Pet rescue is an integral part of safely evacuating individuals.

Work with neighbors to develop a neighborhood self-help system to identify pets to evacuate when homeowners are absent. When there is a rapid evacuation and non-authorized professionals are excluded from fire-zones, the responsibility for removing animals falls on a system of small neighborhood groups. These “pods” of nearby homes are linked and organized to protect or rescue each other’s pets during evacuations.

Keeping a database of neighborhood pets and animals will not only help neighbors assist each other, but the information can also be used by emergency personnel to assist homeowners during evacuations.

Addiction Recovery Groups Sunday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Church, Central City, 2 p.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon Monday Clear Creek Road Runners – United Church of Idaho Springs, 2 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon St. Vrain Group AA Meeting – IOOF Hall, Lyons, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland 5:30 & 7 p.m.

Clear Creek Road Runners 2 – Georgetown Community Center, 7 p.m.

St. Vrain Group AA Meeting – IOOF Hall, Lyons, 7:30 p.m.

AA Meeting – Golden Gate Grange Community Center, 2 p.m.

Christians in Recovery – Riverplace Facility, Estes Park, 6 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Women’s AA Group – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 6 p.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon & 7 p.m.

Wednesday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Church, Central City, 2 p.m.

Morning Group AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office), 8 a.m.

Canyon Group AA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power Offices., 7:30 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon & 7 p.m.

Thursday Morning Group AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office), 8 a.m.

Clear Creek Road Runners – United Church of Idaho Springs, 2 p.m.

AA Meeting – Allenspark Fire Station, 5 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting, New Horizons Group NA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon & 7 p.m.

Friday Free at Last Group NA Meeting – Harmony Foundation, Estes Park, 7:30 p.m.

Clear Creek Road Runners – United Church of Idaho Springs, 2 p.m.

Wild Basin Book Study – New Covenant Church, Allenspark, 6:30 p.m.

AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland, 7 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon & 7 p.m.

Estes Park Al-Anon – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland, 7 p.m.

Saturday Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal,

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MOUNTAIN MIX – the best of all the rest

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August 13, September 2

Nederland Seniors’ 20th Anniversary Picnic

Get up close and personal with snakes, turtles and lizards, Aug. 4 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, 20 Lakeview Dr. in Nederland. After a 20-30 minute kid-friendly presentation, everyone will have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the animals. The all ages event has a $5 suggested donation. Visit wildbear.org or call 303-258-0495 for more information.

Join rangers from Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Nature’s Educators, Aug. 13 from 7-8 p.m., to learn about animals and their adaptations they have to live in different habitats. In this program, participants learn about adaptations animals have to survive in their environments. A raptor, snake, lizard, amphibian, invert and other ambassadors help demonstrate amazing adaptations for survival in various habitats. The all ages event is free with a valid park pass and takes place at the Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground, 313 Reverend’s Ridge Road. Call 303-582-3707 or visit cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Golden GateCanyon for more information.

August 27

Meet reptiles with Free Range Reptiles

August 6

Trail building day at Hermit Park

The Estes Park Cycling Coalition is working with Larimer County to build a mountain bike trail at Hermit Park Open Space near Estes Park. Volunteers are needed for trail building day, Aug. 6 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Training and a free lunch is provided for all volunteers. The project, to be completed in two years, will need as many volunteers as possible. Arrange to carpool to Hermit Park, as space is limited, and meet at the gate house. The mission of EPCC is to promote and increase cycling of all kinds in the Estes Valley, through advocacy, education, partnerships and community building. The entrance to Hermit Park is 2.1 miles east of Estes Park on U.S. 36. Sign up to help at www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e044fa8ab29a0f49-mountain. A rain date is set for Aug. 27.

Visit www.larimer.org/openspaces20th and www.bikeestes.org or e-mail mayhewpj@co.larimer.co.us for additional information.

Wildflower and Forest Ecology Walk

Join an ecologist and naturalist for a 20th Anniversary Program Wildflower and Forest Ecology Walk through the forest of Hermit Park Open Space, located off of U.S. 36, two miles southeast of Estes Park, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. Participants will explore the many interesting ways in which flowers, shrubs, trees, and wildlife form intricate relationships with one another within these valuable forests. Learn what flowers and trees have to teach us. The three-hour program is free, but a $6 vehicle day-use fee applies.

Registration is required at larimer.org/NRregistration. Call 970619-4565 or e-mail dmarotti@larimer.org for additional details.

Dumont Community Picnic

Mill Creek Valley Historical Society holds its annual community picnic, Aug. 6 from 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., at the Dumont school. It is a potluck picnic, but hot dogs and hamburgers will be available.

The picnic is one way to bring the community together and let people know what the historical society is doing, and hopefully get more people involved. Suzie and Gary Solomon will provide live music. A contest to name the MCVHS burro includes a prize for the winner. The group is always looking for volunteers. Visit mcvhs.org to learn more.

Family Astronomy: More than Big Dipper

On Saturday, August 6th, explore the night skies with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute at its Family Astronomy: More than Just the Big Dipper class, which provides an introduction to exploring the night sky. Learn fun facts about our universe and experience the constantly shifting joy of seasonal sky-gazing. Get hands-on with interactive activities and, if the weather is nice, peak through a telescope at the sky above. This class is designed for families with children ages 6 and up. For more information or to register for this program, call 970-5863262 or visit www.rmconservancy.org/learnwithus.

Habitats & Adaptations at Golden Gate

August 16

Night Hike at Mud Lake

Join volunteer naturalists at Mud Lake Open Space near Nederland, Aug. 16 from 8-10 p.m., to explore the open space property at night. Participants will hike about one mile round-trip on an easy trail, enjoy the starlight, and learn about the nocturnal habits of critters that live here. For more details, visit www.boulder county.org or call 303-678-6200.

August 20

Visit Assay Museum & ‘Peek in Mining Trunk’

The James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum, 6352 Fourmile Canyon Drive in the town of Wallstreet, helps tell the story of hard rock mining in this area. Visit the museum, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m.3 p.m. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. If you visit between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. patrons can learn even more as cultural history volunteers share artifacts as you “peek into the mining trunk.” Visit www.bouldercounty.org or call 303-7768848 to learn more.

High Altitude Flamethrowers Chili Fest

The High Altitude Flamethrower’s Chili Festival, Aug 20-21, at the Village at Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road, hosts chili chefs from throughout the state competing in this Colorado State Chili Cook-Off Championship. With the winners getting a spot to go to the World Competition and a Grand County Champion to be named, there will be no shortage of excellent chili sampling. The High Altitude District Championship will be held on Saturday with the Colorado State Championship taking place on Sunday. There are three categories including Red Chili, Green (Verde) Chili and Salsa. Admission is free with taste tickets for sale at the event. For details, visit www.winterparkresort.com or call 800-979-0332.

Winter Park Uncorked

The 2nd Annual Winter Park Uncorked, Aug. 20, at the Hideaway Park amphitheater in downtown Winter Park features an afternoon of wine tasting and food sampling accompanied by live music and a champagne cork-off. A VIP Pre-Wine Tasting event with private lunch and acoustic music by Weston Smith takes place from noon-2 p.m. while the main event is from 2-5 p.m. There will be a Chamapgne cork-off at 3 p.m. and enjoy live music by Andy Hackbarth Band from 3:30-5 p.m. General admission tickets are $35 or $40 at the event and VIP tickets cost $55 or $60 at the event.

Entrance tickets without food or drink are $10 in advance or $15 at the event. For more information, visit www.playwinterpark.com.

National Park Service celebrates Centennial ESTES PARK On Aug. 25, the National Park Service turns 100. The Centennial will celebrate the achievements of the past 100 years, but it is really about the future. It’s about kicking off a second century of stewardship for America’s national parks and for communities across the nation.

The National Park Service and National Park Foundation are working closely with partners and stakeholders across the country to ensure that the Centennial is more than a birthday.

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explore, learn, be inspired or simply have fun in their 407 national parks, as well as understand how the National Park Service’s community-based recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs positively impact their own communities.

In celebration of the upcoming National Park Service Centennial, the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service kicked off the Find Your Park movement to inspire all people to connect with, enjoy, and support America’s national parks.

We invite those who already know and love the parks and also the next

generation of visitors, supporters, and advocates to join the movement at FindYourPark.com and by using #FindYourPark on social media.

Colorado has dozens of ways to discover federal lands across the state, including four national parks— Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of the Gunnison—eight national monuments, 11 national forests, three national historic sites, two national grasslands and more.

Visit nps.gov to learn more about the National Park Service and Colorado’s parks.

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Everyone is invited to appreciate the Nederland community’s older adults at a celebration at Chipeta Park Pavilion, Aug. 20, at noon. The event includes a picnic and games. Burgers, brats, and soft beverages will be supplied, but bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. Call 303-258-0799 or e-mail NederlandArea Seniors@gmail.com to learn more.

Life & Breath for Alexis Disc Golf Tournament

The 3rd Annual Life & Breath for Alexis Disc Golf Tournament, dedicated to raising funds for Childhood Organ Transplant Association in honor of Alexis Stansbury, takes place Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Ghost Town Disc Golf Course, 190 Russell Gulch Road in Russell Gulch. The event is $40 in advance or $50 on the day of the event. The day includes beer, food, live music, silent auction, professional photos, and players packs will include a custom stamped tournament disc and many other goodies. Visit www. discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Life_and_Breath_for_Alexis_2016 for details and registration.

Team Adventure Race

Explore a scenic area of Colorado while testing navigational skills and meeting new people at the RGR Adventures race in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Aug. 27 at 8 a.m. The six-hour, two-person race is a timed event where teams have an allotted amount of time to find checkpoints on a cross-country course.

It is up to teammates to plot those points on a map and find as many as possible in the allotted time, using just a map, compass and protractor. The team with the most amount of points at the end of the time wins. An award ceremony and party takes place at 3:15 p.m. Entry is $50. Register at rgradventures.squarespace. com/race-registration.

August 28

Arts on the River & Sounds of Lyons

Arts on the River is a Boulder County Artists group show held along the North Saint Vrain Creek in Lyons at River Bend, 501 W. Main St., Aug. 28 from noon-5 p.m. Artists of all mediums will be selling their work at the event and there will be food trucks and libations. There will be at least 20 Boulder County visual artists in addition to food from Sugar Pine, Button Rock Bakery, The Fork, Oskar Blues and Garnish along with libations from Spirit Hound Distillers and B Town Wine + Spirits. This year, the event is held in conjunction with Sounds of Lyons, which takes place from 1-5 p.m. and features classical musical performances and an interactive session where participants can express the listening experience through brush and canvas. Visit www.bouldercountyarts. org or call 303-447-2422 to learn more.

September 3

Hard Rock Mining Tour

Boulder County Parks & Open Space presents a three-hour journey, Sept. 3 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., to explore the towns, tools and people of local hard rock mining heritage by visiting mining sites of years gone by. The tour is free and open to ages 10 and up. Some walking required and space is limited. Participants will meet at the Nederland Park N’ Ride, 300 Jackson St. Visit www. bouldercounty.org to learn more.

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FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR

August 2 • Soup Night – The Old Gallery (AP) August 3 • Community Cupboard Food Bank – The Old Gallery (AP) • Fresh Catering Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: Ska Brewing – The Barrel (EP) August 4 • Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Open Mic & Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) August 5 • Left Hand Brewing Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED) • Seafood Buffet – Other Side Restaurant (EP) August 5-6 • Table: The Populist Wine Dinner – The Lodge at Stanley Hotel (EP)

August 6 • Winter Park Beer Festival – Hideaway Park (WP) • Wine & Cheese Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Mill Creek Valley Historical Society Community Picnic – Dumont School (DU) • Food from Chub Burger w/Janice Young – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY)

August 8 • Boulder Commissioners’ Picnic in the Park – Elysian Park (JT)

August 10 • GB Culinary Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: Great Divide – The Barrel (EP) August 11 • EPNRC Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion – Estes Valley Library (EP)

August 12 • Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED) August 12-13 • Table: Chef Tom Coohills Restaurant & Brewery – The Lodge at Stanley Hotel (EP)

August 13 • Speakeasy Series: Tequila – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT)

• Mountain MidLife Social Breakfast – Nederland

FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries and more Gilpin couple revives ‘soul’ of state’s oldest brew

the original brewery to gather information and personal stories.

By Jeffrey V. Smith “People thought I was nuts,” Marshall said. “I’d show up at DENVER lmost anyone can revive a brand, but it takes a devoted, their houses in downtown Denver saying, ‘I’m looking to bring the dedicated individual to bring back its “soul.” Tivoli Brew- brewery back to life, would you like to talk about it.’ People were ing Company’s co-owner Corey Marshall, who painstak- peeking through mail slots at me.” One lady he met, who’s father ingly brought the state’s oldest brewery and one of Denver’s was a brewer at Tivoli, was a bit of a hermit and rarely spoke to people. She, however, was excited to find out the brewery would most popular brews back to life in 2012, is that person. be reopened, and reminisced about how proud her family was that Years of work, by him and her father worked there. “It was just great to connect with people the rest of his family, have who were associated with the paid off in a big way. Last brewery,” he said. As a reyear, Tivoli opened a 30-barsult, some of the descendants rel brewery, 52-tap taproom of former brewery owners and unique restaurant conhave even been brought into cept in the historic former the current business. Things home of the original comhave truly come full circle. pany on the Auraria Campus The final brewer to make in downtown Denver. Taste beer at Tivoli before it closed some of the breweries dein 1969, Michael Occhiato, finitive beers at the Gilpin Debbie and Corey Marshall in front was also invited to be a part County Fair, Aug. 20-21. of the historic and current home to of the new brewery. “He Marshall—who has lived Tivoli Brewing. Its taphouse offers 52 comes to all the events and in Gilpin County with his beers from across the state. we’ve recorded him talking wife, Debbie, and children Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith about everything,” Marshall for more than 15 years— didn’t take bringing an important part of the state’s history back said. “He helps us with the recipes. There is a really true connecto life lightly. He researched everything he could about the brew- tion back to everything this place was, and the families who were ery’s long history, it’s relationship to the state and its residents, here last. They are so happy it’s back, and they are a part of it.” the recipes and brewery marketing with his wife, who is also The story of Tivoli begins soon after gold was discovered his business partner, and children by his side. He even tracked in Colorado in 1858, when German settlers arrived and began down the living relations of anyone having anything to do with Continued on page 6

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• Allenspark Area Club Annual Pig Roast & Scholarship Presentation – Peaceful Valley Resort (AP) August 13-14 • 2nd Estes Park Wine Festival – Bond Park (EP) August 14 • Customer Appreciate Party w/BBQ, Music, Tastings, more – Mid County Liquors (RV) • Nederland Farmer’s Market – Guercio Memorial Field (NED)

August 16 • Food Bank of the Rockies Distribution – Gold Mountain Village (CC)

August 17 • Community Cupboard Food Bank – The Old Gallery (AP) • Blackbelly Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: Upslope Brewing – The Barrel (EP) August 18 • Weed, Grill & Chill – Idaho Springs Community Garden (IS)

August 19 • Family Picnic Night & Band – Idaho Springs Library (IS) • Renegade Brewing Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED)

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ESTES PARK WINE FESTIVAL

The 2nd annual Estes Park Wine Festival, Aug. 13-14, is a celebration of Colorado wine in the heart of Estes Park at Bond Park. Enjoy tastings from more than 20 Colorado wineries, fresh food, local vendors and live music from Ran Off the Rooser, Nick Critchlow and more. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the event. www.estesparkwinefestival.com

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20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PICNIC

Everyone is invited to appreciate Nederland’s older adults at a celebration at Chipeta Park Pavilion, Aug. 20 at noon, featuring a picnic and games. Burgers, brats, and beverages will be provided. Bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share and a favorite lawn or table game. nederlandareaseniors.org • 303-258-0799

SUNDAY AFTERNOON BBQ

Arapahoe Basin is throwing an afternoon barbecue, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. Watch runners compete in the 5th Annual Summit Challenge trail run while hanging at Black Mountain Lodge. Hike the Argentine-North Fork Trail or take a free ride up the Black Mountain Express. Rob Drabkin also performs. arapahoebasin.com • 970-468-0718

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Beer, music flows in Central City

cemetery crawl characters and Wild Bunch

By George Watson gunfighters walk the street along with craft CENTRAL CITY Sample some of Colorado’s best brews beer aficionados. Proceeds from the beer and support the Gilpin County Histori- festival also support the historical society. cal Society at the Great Central City Beer Live music will also be featured durFest, Aug. 27 from 1-6 p.m. Back for its ing the event. Parkside and Jewel & The fifth year, the event features 18 breweries Rough will take the stage.

The Great Cenand unlimited tral City Beer pours that will Fest is free and flow along with open to the publive music, food lic, but if you and art venwant to particidors on Central pate in the brew City’s historic tastings, tickets Main Street. can be purchased “Most beer at TicketsWest festivals are online or at King preaching to Soopers and the choir,” Very City Markets in Nice Brew- The Great Central City Beer Festival attracts large advance for $30. ing Brewer Jeff crowds to Central City’s main street.

Tickets will be Green said. on sale at the event, if available, for $40.

“This one is unique in the fact that there are many first-time craft beer drinkers and VIP tickets for early admission, a private they are getting a heck of a baptism with VIP tent hospitality zone, casino comps some really great breweries from their im- and appetizers, are $50 each. To-go cups mediate area. Many walk away with the will be allowed in and out of licensed establishments and casinos, too. seeds of a new passion.”

The event is held in tandem with the 28th Annual Gilpin County Historical SoVisit www.centralcitybeerfest.com to ciety Cemetery Crawl, which takes place learn more or ticketswest.com to purat the Russell Gulch Cemetery above Cenchase tickets in advance. tral City from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afterward,

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Breakfast supports firefighters GILPIN COUNTY Kick off Sunday at the Gilpin County Fair by fueling up at the High Country Auxiliary’s annual pancake breakfast, Aug. 21 from 8-10:30 a.m.

“It is one of our three fundraising events, and a very fun one. It is also an opportunity for folks to get a great meal for $8 that includes eggs, sausage, beverages and all-you-can-eat pancakes,” High Country Auxiliary member Diane Rittenhouse said. “It is great to be outside and share a meal with friends and family. We serve about 475 people in just 2.5 hours.

The event requires many volunteers including Timberline firefighters. They help us so we can help them during the year.”

The High Country Auxiliary raises funds to assist the county’s firefighters while they are out on calls, organizing

meals and other assistance. Funds raised in past years were used to buy important equipment the Fire and Ambulance services wouldn’t otherwise be able to purchase.

Since January, the auxiliary has provided $16,000 in matching funds for onsite EMT classes. “We now have about 18 more EMTs available to respond in emergencies,” Rittenhouse said. “We also provided dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays in February, March and April. We didn’t want them to miss dinner. Now we are replenishing our funds awaiting the next project.”

Gilpin County Fairgrounds are located at 230 Norton Dr. north of Black Hawk. Visit www.timberlinefire.com/ high-country-auxillary to learn more.

Liquor store hosts appreciation party ROLLINSVILLE Mid County Liquors in Gilpin County hosts its annual Customer Appreciation Party, Aug. 14 from noon-8 p.m., featuring a full tasting room, music by Hot Spell, an appearance by Old Soul, food

by Chad Manley, games and schwag.

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been thanking her loyal customers with an annual celebration. The store has been serving the area since 1995.

Mid County Liquors is located at 17218 Hwy. 119 south of Rollinsville.

For information, visit www.midcountyliquors.com or call 303-242-7686.

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Festivals highlight state’s craft beer FRONT RANGE Colorado offers beer festivals year round, but August hosts an abundance of offerings for craft beer connoisseurs throughout the state and close to home.

The 2nd annual Boulder County Fair Brewers Festival, Aug. 5 from 5-10 p.m. is serving up beer from 30 local craft brewers, music from five local musicians and food from local foodies at the Boulder County Fairground in Longmont. Tickets are just $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

The 7th annual Winter Park Beer Festival in Hideaway Park, Aug. 6 from noon-5 p.m. take place in one of the more spectacular venues for beer tastings and live music. Enjoy beer from 40 breweries with more than 100 beers, live music, food and retail vendors. Tickets are $30 pre-sale and $40 at the event. The VIP Experience is $70 in advance or $85 at the event. Tickets for music only are $15. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Grand Foundation & The Samantha Remington Angel Heart Foundation.

The 20th annual Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival, Aug. 6-7 from 1-5 p.m. serves up more than 100 brews from 30 Colorado breweries. The bluegrass line-up includes Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, T Sisters, Lonely Heartstrings Band, Mason Town, Mandolin Orange,

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Tim O’Brien, Peter Rowan Band, Larry Keel Experience and more. Keystone Bluegrass and Beer is a proud supporter of High Country Conservation Center whose grassroots efforts and programs support waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation and green building in the mountain community.

The Grand Lake Brewfest is part of the 4th Brews and Crews Weekend, Aug. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. following the Spirit of the Lake Regatta. It’s the world’s first fully solar-powered beer festival. The event profiles small craft brewers attendees might not see at other beer festivals and locally made organic food. The event is a fundraiser for youth outdoor environmental education programs. Rowers and paddlers from all over the country will also be in Grand Lake for the Spirit of the Lake Regatta.

Tickets are $30 for unlimited tasting from all breweries and event glass or spend $20 and get two 16-ounce beers of your choice with a glass.

The 3rd Annual Boulder Craft Beer Festival, Aug. 20 from 1-5 p.m. in West Central Park brings together the best craft breweries from Boulder County and beyond for tastings, live music and food for purchase. General admission tickets are $35 in advance and $45 the day of the event, if available. Ticket includes a tasting glass with access to unlimited two-ounce pours from all participating breweries. VIP tickets are $50 per person. Designated driver tickets are $10 and will not be available for purchase at the event. The designated driver ticket includes unlimited nonalcoholic beverages and a food voucher good for $10 at any of the food vendors at the event. These tickets must be purchased online in advance.

The Gilpin Fair, Aug. 20-21, at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds features several craft beers in its new beer garden this year. Enjoy craft beer pints or sample several brews from across the state.

The Great Central City Beer Festival, Aug. 27 from 1-6 p.m. features unlimited tasting from participating breweries and live music from Parkside and Jewel & the Rough. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 the day the event. VIP tickets are $50.

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Historic brewery, beers revived

well, very well. “The brewery, the brand, brewing beer. One of the first two breweries the building has just been part of the heart in the state was the Rocky Mountain Brew- and soul of our family and myself since I ery, established in 1859 by John Good. It was born,” he said. “My grandparents and eventually became the Zang’s Brewery. The great grandparents, who were here, were other was Sigi’s Brewery. It was established German immigrants and Tivoli was the beer that they drank. They were here when in 1864 and evolved into the Tivoli.

In 1900, Good acquired Sigi’s Brew- a lot of this got up and going. It’s always ery—called The Milwaukee Brewery at been part of who we were.” It was also the the time—and renamed it Tivoli. Until Pro- first beer he ever drank. hibition, Tivoli and Zang’s were the two The idea to bring the brewery back largest breweries west of the Mississippi. to life started small. Marshall was workTivoli was kept alive during prohibition by ing in in strategic planning and product development producing a ceat Molson/ real beer with Coors and minimal alcohad an office hol content. in downtown When Good Denver overdied in 1918, looking the the brewery Tivoli Brewstayed in the ery building. hands of his “I would look descendants at this place and his long and day dream time business about my fampartner.

By ily, grandfathe 1950s, the ther. One day, brewery be- The Tivoli Union Brewing Company in 1938 Photo courtesy DPL/CHS Mazzulla Collection I was eating came one of the largest in the country. When Loraine Good, lunch… on some benches in front of the the final Good descendant, passed away in building and just looked up and thought 1965, Carl and Joseph Occhiatio purchased ‘why doesn’t anyone bring this brand the Tivoli-Union Brewery from the estate. back to life.’ It just became a passion at A flood and labor strike caused its demise that point. Such a passion, I decided to

by April 1969. Only the Yuengling brewery leave big business, and start it.” in Pennsylvania has been operating longer. His dream, and a lot of hard work, have Kimberly Lucas, a descendent of John resulted in being able to not only bring the Good’s wife, who owned the brewery af- brand back to the marketplace, but to bring ter his death, shares the Marshalls’ passion back the brewery’s “soul” as well. ‘That’s for the brewery. “We were excited. It was really what we wanted. When your inside nice to see that they were going to carry our brewery we want you to feel the soul of on the traditions and original recipes,” she it, not only in the building, but in the recipes said. “They’ve done such an awesome job of the beer.” When the Marshall’s started that we were proudly giving them more brewing Tivoli Beer again in 2012, estabinformation. They honor the tradition and lishments in the Denver area began selling the family history. Very few people will it for the first time in more than 43 years. take a brand, and actually look into the Although it’s impossible to duplicate the history of it and really cherish it. Usually recipes of the breweries classic beer, since they just take the brand, say a little blurb none were documented, Marshall relied about it and then make everything new heavily on Occhiato for help with the ingredients and brewing processes used. “It will and different.”

The strong connection Tivoli has had never be exactly the same thing,” he said. with Colorado families for more than 100 “Our processes are so much more advanced years is not lost on Marshall. The fourth today then they were then and the ingredigeneration Coloradoan knows the beer ents are live organisms that evolve, so they will never be the same. We’ve identified the closest things we can to it.” Currently, a yeast Marshall tracked back to Good’s home in Germany is being used in the brews.

To recreate some of the historic brews, Marshall had to become a bit of a detective. He knows the malt used and how it was fermented, but turned to critiques in old newspapers, advertising descriptions and brewery designs identifying equipment, to “triangulate” the recipes and make them as close to the original as possible. “If we took Sigi’s Buck Beer, put it next to our Tivoli Sigi’s Wild Horse Buck Beer and took some people back then who Continued on page 8 Continued from page 4

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drank that beer, I bet they wouldn’t be able to tell the difference,” he said.

The dedication to bringing back the original brews has actually led Marshall to the lab. Using a bottle of the original Tivoli Beer, they are in the process of isolating the yeast and the yeast DNA. “We’re going to recreate the original yeast that they were using. It will be exact,” Marshall said.

To top it all off, Tivoli just started making bottles in the original stein-shape used by the brewery. Usually, it’s expensive to make a proprietary bottle shape, but luck was on the Marshall’s side when they explored the idea. Looking at the brewery’s historic bottles, they discovered the company that made them was still in business.

Not only did they still had the mold from 1933, they had been trying to figure out how to bring it back to the market. Tivoli now has a patent on the specially-shaped bottle and are buying them for the same price as ordinary ones.

Tivoli Brewing is doing more than making great, historic beers, they are also helping ensure the future of the industry.

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Hospitality, Tourism and Events program is using the brewery and business to help train students in beverage-management.

“They had a great school over here for wine, spirits and food, but not beer,” Marshall said. “They just got to thinking, ‘why are we here in the middle of the Napa Valley of beers, and we don’t have any education on beer.’ They actually approached us to see if we could work together, and that’s what we did. We were involved heavily in the whole design of the program.” Students now work and learn right in the brewery and taphouse to gain some of the best hands-on experience in the industry.

Opened last August, the brewery and taphouse are located in the historic building that originally housed the brewery.

The 30-barrell brewhouse, featuring eight vertical 75-barrel fermentation tanks and nine 75-barrel lagering tanks, is in the brewery’s original boiler room. The original Tivoli brew kettles, which have been on display inside the building for years, remain as part of the décor.

The taphouse features 52 taps pouring beer from the Tivoli Brewery—including its Helles, Bohemia Girl Pilsner, Sigi’s Wild Horse Buck Beer, Zang’s Free Coinage and more—as well as brewers distributed through the Marshall’s Tivoli Distribution Company including Grimm Brothers, Gravity Brewing, Odyssey Brewing, High Hops and Aspen Brewing.

A new beer garden, with amazing views of downtown Denver, also recently opened.

The Marshall’s love for the history of their brewery, is matched by their interest in the history of Gilpin. “I think the relationship of Gilpin County to the brewery is fantastic. It’s one of the things we actually look to connect,” Marshall said. “If you think about the start of Gilpin County, and the start of the cities there, they began the same time as this brewery. Anything having to do with the 1850s and 1860s time frame, I’m infatuated with,” he said.

“I have no idea why.”

Serving their beer at the fair is exciting for the Marshalls. “We are thrilled to be a part of it this year. We hope in years to come to incorporate our history with Gilpin’s history and really boost that up. For me, the history of Colorado is a brand in itself, but it’s only authentic if you were part of that history. There are very few things that are around that are part of that circle or brand. I see this being a huge part of that, same with Central City, Black Hawk and all of Gilpin County.

The Marshall’s first moved to Gilpin County about 1998 and a few years later purchased the historic Rudolph Ranch, one of the oldest working ranches in the state, in mid-Gilpin County. Their children, now 24 and 26 and working at the brewery, went to school in Gilpin where Corey coached baseball, boy scouts and cub scouts.

The annual county fair has also been a large part of the Marshall’s Gilpin County experience. “We love the fair,” Debbie said. Our kids have always done the mutton bustin’ and we used to do 4-H.” The history of Tivoli Brewing, including this most recent chapter, runs parallel to the history of Colorado and Denver. There is, obviously, much more to the story. Next time you’re looking for

something to do in Denver or are attending a game or concert at the nearby Pepsi Center, take the time to visit the brewery, enjoy a little liquid history and learn more about their extensive story. It’s all quite fascinating, and the beers taste great, too.

“All of our staff, just like our sales reps, are so committed and so passionate about everything we’re doing,” Debbie

• Mexican Buffet – Other Side Restaurant (EP) August 19-20 • Table: Biju’s Little Curry Shop and Horse & Dragon Brewery – The Lodge at Stanley Hotel (EP) August 20 • Winter Park Uncorked – Downtown Winter Park (GC) • Wine & Cheese Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser – Dusty Rose Tea Room (GT)

• Citizen Recognition/Ice Cream Social – Golden Gate Grange (GGC)

• Brunch W/Brian Parton – Stage Stop (RV) • Nederland Area Seniors 20th Anniversary Celebration Picnic – Chipeta Park (NED) • Food from Farmer Girl w/Monocle – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY)

August 20-21 • High Altitude Flamethrowers Chili Fest – Winter Park Resort (GC)

August 21 • Sunday BBQ at Black Mountain Lodge – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (SC)

August 24 • Sugar Pine Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: Odell Brewing – The Barrel (EP) August 25 • Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) August 26 • Mountain MidLife Social Dinner – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Mead/Beer Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED) August 26-27 • Table: Charcoal Wine Dinner – The Lodge at Stanley Hotel (EP)

August 27 • Beer & Brat Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Lefthand Brewing Beer Tasting – Mid County Liquors (RV) • Faith & Grief Brunch – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Potluck Potluck – Club Ned (NED) • Mass Hip-steria Music Potluck – The Old Gallery (AP) • Food from Chub Burger w/Billy Shaddox Band – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY)

• Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Centennial BBQ & Hoedown – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) August 31 • Farmer Girl Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: Fort Collins Brewery – The Barrel (EP) September 1 • Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Open Mic & Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) September 2 • Seafood Buffet – Other Side Restaurant (EP) September 2-3 • Table: Barolo Chef Darrell Truett – The Lodge at Stanley Hotel (EP)

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Monday • Charity Night – Lucha Cantina (GT)

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The Tivoli Brewing and Taphouse is located in the Tivoli Student Union at 900 Auraria Parkway in Denver. To learn more visit tivolibrewingco.com or call 720-458-5885.

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September 3 • Beer & Brat Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) WEEKLY FOOD Sunday • Service Industry Sunday – Stage Stop (RV) • Chicken Stir Fry Special – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Brunch – Lyons Fork (LY) • Funday Specials – Pizza Bar 66 (EP) • Brunch – Sweet Basilico (EP) • Champagne Brunch – Other Side Restaurant (EP) • Brunch Buffet w/Amanda Valley – Waterfront Grille @

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• Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church (CCC)

• Maggie’s Marvelous Meatloaf Special – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Nederland Area Seniors Lunch – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Margarita Mondays (Drink & Pizza Specials) – Rock Creek Tavern Pizzeria (AP)

• Family Style Spaghetti & Meatballs – Lyons Fork (LY) Tuesday • Taco Tuesday – Salto Coffee Works (NED) • Two Dollar Tuesday: Beer, Tacos, Chips & Salsa – Ax & Oar (LY)

• Burger Madness – Cables Pub & Grill (EP) • Tuesday Soup Day – Wheel Bar (EP) • Geeks Who Drinks Trivia Night – The Barrel (EP) Wednesday • $2.25 Pint Night – Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino (CC) • Burger Madness – Sundance Café (NED) • Wednesday Farm Stand w/From Yard Farm – Salto Coffee Works (NED)

• Nederland Area Seniors Lunch – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church (CCC)

• Whiskey Wednesday – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) Thursday • Breakfast for Dinner – Sundance Café (NED) • Thursday Lunch Bunch – Highlands Presbyterian Center (AP) • Farmers Market – Bond Park (EP) • Ladies Night – Longians Saloon (EP) Friday • All You Can Eat Taco Night – Elks Lodge (IS) • Farmers Market – Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park (IS) • Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop (RV) • Ribeye Steak Special – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church (CCC)

• Burger Madness – Lyons Dairy Bar (LY) • Chef’s Special – Cables Pub & Grill (EP) • Prime Rib Buffet – Longz: A Mountain Grill (EP) • Community Corner Café – Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church (EP)

Saturday • Dinner Specials – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop (RV) • Ribeye Steak Special – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Brunch – Lyons Fork (LY) • Prime Rib Dinner Special – Other Side Restaurant (EP) AP = Allenspark BC = Boulder County BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GC = Gilpin County GRC = Grand County GGC = Golden Gate Canyon GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown IS = Idaho Springs

JT = Jamestown LC = Larimer County LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SMG = St. Mary’s Glacier SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

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Enjoy scenic boating on region’s high altitude lakes, rivers, creeks

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There is a lot to choose from when it FRONT RANGE ecreational boating is one of the comes to finding a place to launch your most widely enjoyed forms of out- boat in the Front Range high country. door recreation in the United States, Boatable waters range from large reserand its no different in our land-locked state. voirs and natural lakes to peaceful alpine Whether you’re an avid boater or simply lakes to fast-moving creeks and rivers. enjoy sailing or paddling a few weekends a A top spot for any type of boating enthuyear, the mountain lakes, rivers and creeks siasts lies just over the Continental Divide of Colorado’s Front Range have something from Estes Park in Grand County. With the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National to offer most everyone.

Within the region, and in close prox- Park serving as a backdrop, Grand Lake, imity to each other, you can experience a Shadow Mountain Lake and Lake Granby peaceful excursion on serene alpine waters offer everything anyone could want from a in a canoe or on a paddleboard, sail a se- Colorado boating experience.

Located at the rene high mounheadwaters of the tain lake, paddle Colorado River river and creek at 8,367 feet in headwaters or zip the heart of the across a reservoir Arapaho National on a motorboat.

Forest and near the Boating is an western entrance activity popular to Rocky Mounwith people of all tain National Park, ages, cultures and Grand Lake is backgrounds and, Colorado’s largest according to the and deepest natuU.S. Coast Guard, Most mountain marinas rent boats of all variety.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith ral lake. Here you recreational boaters enjoy both relaxing trips to ease will find great opportunities for both motordaily stresses and “the thrill of boating.” ized and non-motorized boating, swimming, Whether it’s enjoying a quite lake, sailing water sports and fishing on its 500 acres. in stiff winds, catching a great fish, par- Camping is also abundant nearby. There are ticipating in towed water sports, or getting no restrictions on boats or any fees to use a thrill from some great whitewater, recre- the lake. Visitors can rent a pontoon boats, ational boating can enhance our quality of whalers, kayaks, canoes and paddleboards life, environmental awareness, health and to enjoy the exceptional views of the westeconomy. It’s also the perfect way to cool ern side of the Front Range. Grand Lake hosts the Spirt of the Lake Regatta, Aug. 13, off during summer heat.

Boating is an exciting way to “get featuring paddling and rowing events that away from it all,” but for the most part, attract participants from across the country. it’s just plain fun. You can, of course, boat Shadow Mountain Lake, south of Grand alone, but many more find enjoyment in Lake, is a reservoir created by Shadow boating with others, bonding with family Mountain Dam. It forms a continuous body and friends, and developing teamwork. of water with Grand Lake. The creation of According to the National Marine Manu- Shadow Mountain Lake was authorized by facturers Association, “working together the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. Wato leave the dock, racing, cruising, an- ter from the lake is diverted through the choring, and returning to harbor can ex- Alva B. Adams tunnel to the east side of the Continental Divide. You can explore pand your life and relationships.”

Persons aboard recreational boats par- the lake’s uninhabited western shore and ticipate in a great variety of both active and camp alongside the lake at Green Ridge passive activities. Relaxing alone or with Campground near the dam. friends was reported by 88.2 percent of Granby Lake, also supplied by the Coloboating participants in a U.S. Coast Guard rado River, is one of the state’s largest bodsurvey, followed by socializing at 84.3 per- ies of water at 7,000 acres with approxicent and cruising at 74.2 percent. Other mately 40 miles of shoreline. It’s numerous popular activities included sightseeing and coves and marinas make it a popular place nature observation at 70.6, percent, swim- for sailors, boaters and jet-skiers. The lake ming or diving at 58.7 percent, and fishing is famous to anglers, but is also home to the Lake Granby Yacht Club. At an altitude of or crabbing at 56.6 percent.

Recreational boating is also an impor- 8,280 feet, it is one of the highest-elevation tant contributor to the state’s and local yacht clubs in the world. Rent boats and jet economies. The NMMA says it has a total skis from one of the lake’s marinas. annual economic impact of $850.2 mil- Estes Park and Rocky Mountain Nalion statewide and $152.0 million within tional Park is another area offering a varithe 2nd Congressional District, which ety of boating opportunities in one place. includes Boulder, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Enjoy both motorized and non-motorized Larimer, Grand and Summit counties and boating on the 185-acre Lake Estes to exthe mountain communities of Jefferson perience the spectacular views of the naCounty. The district is home to 177 boat- tional park and surrounding mountains.

The marina offers boat rentals from a oneing businesses and 1,215 industry jobs.

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passenger kayak or paddleboard to paddle boats to 10-passenger pontoon boats and has a launching area available. Swimming and jet skis are not allowed. In addition to several other regulations, all boats put on Lake Estes are required to have a Lake Estes Boat Permit and must be launched from the designated launch area on the north side of the lake next to the marina.

Although Lake Estes is a wake-less boating lake most of the time, water skiing is permitted Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after 5 p.m. Check with the marina manager for further details.

Kayakers can enjoy a kayak run right alongside the Riverwalk downtown.

There is fairly easy moving water here, but no matter your skill level, the experience is unique.

Non-motorized boats may also be launched on any lake in Rocky Mountain National Park except Bear Lake.

Lily and Sprague lakes provide the most convenient access, given the proximity of their parking lots. Cast a line or simply float and enjoy the mountain atmosphere, sights and sounds. Additional lakes can be accessed with additional effort.

Lyons has traditionally been a hub for kayakers to play on the cascading falls of the St. Vrain Creek. Lyons also annually hosts the Lyons Outdoor Games with a strong kayaking event component. Lyons plans to enhance the kayaking environment on the river throughout its flood recovery process which whiped out its previous kayak course.

The Brainard Lake Recreation Area, near Ward is set in a glacially-carved valley in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. With a wide variety of year-round outdoor recreation opportunities available, the area is the most popular destination on the Boulder Ranger District. The 14-acre lake is easily accessible with non-motorized boats from a paved public boat launch adjacent to the south side of the bridge/dam. Numerous popular trailheads and the Pawnee Campground is nearby. Non-motorized boats are also allowed on Lake Isabelle, located 2.1 miles from Long Lake Trailhead, and Lefthand Creek Reservoir, which are also accessed from the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Fees are charged through mid-October to access the area. Passenger vehicles and RVs cost $10 for a three-day pass. Hikers and bikers are $1.

While it may be tempting, but no boating or swimming is allowed on Barker Reservoir in Nederland. Paddling Boulder Creek below the reservoir is for experts only, but the lower creek just west of Boulder is a more boater-friendly area.

A stretch of Boulder Creek near Eben G. Fine Park at the mouth of the canyon offers a 20-slalom-gate course for kayakers to hone their paddling skills.

Denver Water Board’s Gross Reservoir, on South Boulder Creek between Nederland and Boulder on County Road 85/ Gross Dam Road, is free to non-motorized,

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car-top canoes and kayaks from Memorial Day until Labor Day. No trailer-hitched boats are allowed. The 440-acre lake offers back range views, fishing, camping, picnicking, and paddling. There are also fingers of the lake to explore and to disappear into. Swimming, wading, scuba diving or other water activities are not allowed on the reservoir. Nearby camping is available in adjacent national forest campground.

Additional kayak access to the river below Gross Reservoir is available at the parking area below the dam. Lower South Boulder Creek holds three Class V+ exceptions and is a front range kayaking treat with remoteness and challenge.

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Beacon Landing Marina

1026 C.R. 64, Grand Lake 970-627-3671 • www.beaconlanding.com

Brainard Lake Recreation Area

Brainard Lake Road, Ward 303-541-2500 • www.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/brainard

Clear Creek County Whitewater Rafting clearcreekcounty.org/white-water-rafting

Denver Water Board (Dillon & Gross) www.denverwater.org

Dillon Marina

150 Marina Dr., Dillon 970-468-5100 • www.townofdillon.com/marina

Evergreen Lake House

29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen 720-880-1300 • www.evergreenrecreation.com

Grand Lake Marina

1246 Lake Ave., Grand Lake 970-627-9273 • www.glmarina.com

Grand Lake Yacht Club

1128 Lake Ave., Grand Lake 970-627-3377 • www.grandlakeyachtclub.com

Headwaters Marina

1026 Park Ave., Grand Lake 970-627-3435 • www.townofgrandlake.com

Highland Marina

7878 U.S. 34, Granby 970-887-3541 • highlandmarinaonlakegranby.com

Indian Peaks Marina

6862 U.S. 34, Granby 970-627-9273 • www.indianpeaksmarina.com/

Lake Estes Marina

1770 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park 970-586-2011 • www.evrpd.com/marina/marina-info

Lawson Hole Whitewater Park

C.R. 306, Lawson 970-586-2011 • www.evrpd.com/marina/marina-info

Trail Ridge Marina

12634 U.S. 34, Grand Lake 970-627-3586 • www.trailridgemarina.com/

Frisco Bay Marina

267 Marina Road, Frisco 970-668-4334 • www.townoffrisco.com/play/ frisco-bay-marina/general-info/

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August 12-13 • Pit Rally Central City Hill Climb – Central City Parkway (CC)

August 13 • Mountain Festival – CCCIA Hall (CCC) August 14 • Saws & Slaws Event – Sugarloaf Canyon (BC) August 18 • Weed, Grill & Chill – Idaho Springs Community Garden (IS)

August 20 • Saws & Slaws Event: Hilltop Neighborhood – Coal Creek Canyon (CCC)

August 20-21 • 24th Gilpin County Fair – Gilpin County Fairgrounds (GC) August 25-28 • Free Entrance Days – Rocky Mountain National Park (EP)

August 26 • Estes Park Car Club Cruz In – Bond Park (EP) August 26-28 • Buffalo Bill Daze – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) August 27 • 28th Cemetery Crawl – Russell Gulch Cemetery (CC) • Saws & Slaws Event – Nederland (NED) • Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Centennial BBQ & Hoedown – YMCA of the Rockies (EP)

September 3-4 • Alpaca Market – Estes Park Fairgrounds (EP) September 5 • Summit Closes for the Season – Mount Evans (IS) Game Nights August 3 • Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) August 17 • Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) August 18 • Pinball Tournament – Lyons Classic Pinball (LY) August 31 • Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Health/Wellbeing August 1 • Holistic Health Immersion: Thrive – Stillwater Healing Arts (LY)

August 2 • Basic Life Support Class – Estes Park Medical Center (EP) August 4 • Yin Yoga w/Jennine Deitz – The Yoga Room (IS)

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By Jeffrey Smith new and exciting things,” she said. “One of the biggest misconcepGILPIN COUNTY he Gilpin County Fair returns bigger, better and more tions about the Gilpin Fair is that it’s same every year. We have lots family-friendly than ever, Aug. 20-21, with new events, of new and exciting things for all ages and even different events on rides, attractions and contests. While many popular aspects Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to come both days.”

The Mardi Gras Bulls & Beads event, Aug. 20, takes over the roof the fair will return—including the Saturday night bonfire and Sunday morning pancake breakfast—this year’s fair also fea- deo arena at 2 p.m. with traditional bull riding, ranch bronc riding, mutton bustin’ and a sheep scramble. tures bull riding, mutton bustin’, live The Barrel Racing Jackpot takes place music, craft beer, barrel racing, longin the arena Saturday morning. horns and an array of thrilling attracThe fair’s first day also features a tions and competitions. rare flag disposal ceremony, Tim The fair’s new coordinator, berline Fire Fashion Show, Misto Heather Pearce, has helped orgathe Magi magic show and contests nize the fair the past three years and including log splitting, dog agility, looks forward to offering new events karaoke and talent show. An opening and bringing back old favorites this ceremony for the county’s new yearyear. “I’ve been around and involved round BMX course takes place at 10 in fairs for nearly my entire life, so a.m. followed by various contests. when I was asked if I would like to Don’t miss the live entertainment help coordinate the Gilpin County Bronc riding returns to the Gilpin Fair this year. under tent featuring NoGo GillbilFair—where I grew up—I was pretty Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith lies, Hot Spell and Canyon Creek excited,” Pearce said. The best part of doing the work, for her, is seeing everyone’s happy faces. Band throughout the day. Tae Kwon Do and robotic demonstra“ I especially like watching the kids have fun and seeing our tions are also planned. There will also be craft booths, Carousel of Happiness animals, vendors, Colorado peaches, rock climbfamilies and community get together.”

This year’s fair has several fresh things to do and see, and Pearce ing wall, giant slide, EKGs, helicopter, fire trucks and more. is happy to be able to bring these changes to fair-goers. “I’m ex- When the fair closes on Saturday at 6 p.m., the annual bonfire cited about all of the new events and activities like the Colorado and free hot dog dinner begins. A pie eating contest takes place Beer and Cider Tent, ATV Rodeo, ranch bronc riding, Water Walk- an hour later and the Mardi Gras Bulls & Beads After Party and ers ride, Meyers Giant Sandbox, Gilpin Gourmet Contest public Continued on page 15

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LIVING IN GILPIN COUNTY CLASS

The free “Living in Gilpin County” class, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., offers information on emergency preparedness, living with wildlife, radon, septic systems and more.

Meet commissioners, mayors, county officials, the C.S.F.S. District Forester and others. extension.colostate.edu/gilpin

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SUMMIT CHALLENGE TRAIL RUN

Arapahoe Basin hosts its 5th Summit Challenge Trail Run, Aug. 21 at 10:15 a.m. The trail run takes place on A-Basin’s scenic ArgentineNorth Fork Trail with two divisions—Summit, featuring a 4.6 mile course and 1,700 foot elevation gain and Mid-Mountain, with a 1.8 mile course and 700 foot elevation gain. arapahoebasin.com • 970-468-0718

SENIOR PRO RODEO

The Senior Pro Rodeo, Aug. 27-28, is held annually at the Estes Park Events Complex for the benefit of the community, rodeo contestants, and to raise funds for charity including Longmont Meals On Wheels, Estes Park Meals On Wheels, OUR Center, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Craig Hospital. www.seniorrodeo.com • 928-684-9566

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Festival features guild’s creations

cover at each bazaar. “This year we have ALLENSPARK Quality handmade items “made with some new items including jewelry, canlove” can be found at the Hilltop Guild’s dles, decorative garden poles and etched 69th Annual Festival Bazaar, Aug. 6 from glass. We always have our award-winning 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Kelley House near jellies, peanut brittle and baked goods,” Allenspark. Browse books, collectibles, member Marta Dowell said. “A delicious arts, crafts, weaving and needlework while lunch is available [from Kelley’s Deli] enjoying music, food and mountain at- along with live music, and our annual raffle of beautiful art mosphere. Proceeds and handmade items. from purchases and a A very special raffle special raffle are doitem this year is an nated to local chariadorable doll house.” ties and services.

The bazaar helps Experienced bafund the guild’s philzaar patrons know to anthropic causes. This arrive early to get the year, money will be guild’s famous baked used for scholarships goods, peanut brittle and loans, support for and jellies. The “pie the Kayenta School, line” forms well beEstes Park Crossroads fore doors open and Center, Aging Servictasty treats disap- Win this bear-theme quilt by Diana es and Disaster Relief pear quickly. The Boulter in this year’s raffle and the Allenspark best treasures among the gently used books, housewares and Fire Protection District.

Along with the doll house by Kerrie Bad“white elephant” items go quickly as well.

“We are a group of women that like to be ertsher, other raffle prizes include a quilt by crafty, but more importantly, it’s the com- Diana Boulter, knitted wool wrap by Judee munity service. We want to give something Snell, large Santa by Jane Lawrence, decoback to the community,” member Peg Dai- rated gourd by Vicki Dyas and framed “Old ly said. The guild’s Warped Weavers group Wagon Wheel” print by Darlene Thompson. gather weekly all year to create handmade Raffle tickets are $3 for five tickets and you works to sell while most of the rest of the don’t have to be present to win.

Hilltop Guild’s almost 70 members sew pillows, make beaded items and gourd art, The Hilltop Guild and Kelley House are knit, quilt, make cards, press flowers, jar located at 18720 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark. jam, create treats, goodies and more.

Visit hilltopguild.com to learn more.

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Dispensary celebrates grand opening CENTRAL CITY After eight months of hard work, the Golden Nugget Dispensary on historic Main Street in Central City opened its doors in July. The upscale business, focusing on high-quality recreational products, is open daily at 10 a.m.

A Grand Opening Celebration, Aug. 6 from noon-7 p.m., to introduce the business to everyone and will feature a chef-prepared barbecue lunch, live music, vendors “hand-

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“I’ve handpicked strains from all around Colorado. I want to have the best flower up here,” co-owner Cody Mayasich said.

The Golden Nugget Dispensary is located at 127 Main St. in Central City.

Visit goldennuggetdispensary.co or call 303-582-2043 for more information.

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Resort hosts four-day men’s retreat PEACEFUL VALLEY Peaceful Valley Resort hosts a Men’s Retreat Boot Camp, Aug. 25-28, featuring Life Quest Seminars, which combines the teachings of John Eldredge and his “Wild at Heart Boot Camp,” “Experiential Learning” facilitated by John Edwards, and “Global Priority Solutions” values and principles into one four-day experience supported with 40-weeks of virtual training.

Life Quest Seminars supports individuals to create deeper relationships; more

success in goal achievement; increased intimacy in marriage; deeper levels of contentment; and a new way of seeing themselves, the world and the people in it. Many participants may also create a spiritual experience that deepens that area of their life.

The Peaceful Valley Resort is located at 475 Peaceful Valley Road. Call 303-747-2881 or visit www.peacefulvalley.com to learn more.

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world-class fishing opportunities, is also popular with kayakers and other paddlers.

Georgetown Lake, easily accessible at exit 228 off Interstate 70 in western Clear Creek County, offers excellent fishing along with non-motorized boating, paddleboarding and inner tube access. Picnic grounds, parking, restrooms, wheel-chair accessible fishing docks and a big-horn sheep viewing station are developed on the 55-acre reservoir’s western shore.

The Lawson Hole Whitewater Park, also in Clear Creek County at I-70 exit 234, was created for recreational canoeing, kayaking and rafting. The park on Clear Creek has several in-stream structures and the original Lawson Hole. It is used for a rafting put-in as well as for kayaking and fishing. The park opens one hour after sunrise and closes one hour after sunset and includes trails, terracing and public access points. There is parking, public restrooms and a changing area.

Evergreen Lake off the Evergreen Parkway in western Jefferson County offers a serene mountain backdrop and a variety of boating opportunities. Sailboat, canoe, paddleboat, kayak, trike and paddleboard rentals are available. Gas-powered engines are not allowed, but electric trolling motors can be used. Private boaters will be charged a daily fee of $4 or have the

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option of purchasing a season Park Pass for $35. Enjoy the lake at night, under the stars with night boating Aug. 13 from 8- 10 p.m. The Evergreen Parks and Recreation District offers hourly paddleboard rentals and private/semi-private lessons at Evergreen Lake and paddleboard yoga and fitness classes at Buchanan Ponds.

Lake Dillon offers magnificent mountain vistas with easy access to the town of Dillon, shopping, lodging, RV sites and camping.

The Dillon Marina hosts exciting weekend sailing regattas and other boating events for fun and sport. Located at 9,017 feet in Summit County off I-70 exit 205, Lake Dillon is the largest storage facility in the Denver Water system. Dillon Reservoir’s 3,233 acres of water and 26.8 miles of shoreline support many recreational activities. Boating includes boat fishing, sailboating and motorboating. Marinas offering pontoon boat, runabout, kayak and paddleboard rentals are operated from Dillon and Frisco.

Canoeing, rowing and other portable water crafts including kayaks, canvas boats and inflatables is permitted. The Frisco Rowing Center, located at the Frisco Bay Marina, provides an opportunity for the public to learn more about rowing. Personal watercraft, including jet skis, are not permitted.

In additional to following all local and state laws and wearing a personal floatation device, the Coast Guard urges water enthusiasts to remember to stay well-hydrated and wear sunscreen, limit caffeine and alcohol intake, have an alcohol-free “designated driver” and carry a first-aid kit.

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Racers, drifters return to parkway

to the finish line and to Mile Marker 5, CENTRAL CITY The Central City Hill Climb, Aug. a long sweeping section of the parkway 14 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. is a free, fami- where the public can see the racers hitly-friendly event using the eight-mile, ting top speeds.

Cars begin to gather at the base of the four-lane Central City Parkway as a race track for 100s of cars. Vendors, cars, rac- road, Interstate 70 exit 243, at 8 a.m. and ers, music, beer garden and more will be a loose staging those who are there beon Main Street all day. Witness the high gins at 9:30 a.m. The parkway closes at 10 a.m. and all speeds in perfour lanes will son alongside be used. Revthe parkway or ving, yelling, at the finish line fist pumping, during the fastgeneral showest hill climb in ing of excitethe Rockies. ment are all The event welcome. begins with a The cruise aslarge Grand cends to the top Opening Cruise Hundreds of cars race up the Central City Parkway near the KOA, up the park- during the Central City Hill Climb, Aug. 14. stop in the road way’s 23 turns and 2,500 feet elevation gain. It’s free and a National Anthem performance will to participate and includes free parking. begin. Afterward, the racing begins and This is followed by racing all day, with lasts until 6 p.m. when the drifting exhiracers getting as many runs as possible. bition takes place until 7 p.m.

The event ends with professional drifters taking to the parkway in a smoke filled, Visit pitrally.com/cchillclimb, call drift exhibition. An award ceremony with 303-800-0283 or e-mail Sales@ podium and Champagne takes place at PITRally.com for information or to 7:30 p.m. on Main Street. register to participate.

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Runners raise funds for Booster Club GEORGETOWN Join nearly 3,500 runners at the 38th annual Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon, Aug. 13 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m, considered one of the most pleasurable runs in the western United States.

It is the main fund raising event for the Clear Creek Booster Club, which provides support to all Middle and High School sports.

The race course parallels Clear Creek and is a very scenic, gently rolling mountain course that winds down the Clear Creek Valley. Although the course is at high elevation—8,500 feet at the start and 7,500 feet at the finish—it is relatively fast due to the gentle downhill.

The race start is in Georgetown, next

to Georgetown Lake on the frontage road.

The race finishes in Idaho Springs at 12th and Miner Street. A post race celebration takes place at the Clear Creek High School football field in Idaho Spings.

Bus Transportation is provided from Clear Creek School District Offices on Hwy. 103 south of I-70 exit 240. Buses begin running at 5:30 a.m. The last bus leaves at 6:45 a.m. Transportation will be available back to Georgetown after the race from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

There are a number of viewing areas along the course to watch the race. Organizers recommend the start and finsh locations along with I-70 exit 232 near Empire and exit 233 near Lawson.

Visit www.gtishalf.com for additional details and registration.

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SILVER PLUME: Green Solutions • Town Hall GEORGETOWN: Alpine Restaurant • Troia’s Café & Marketplace • Clear Creek County Offices • Downtown Visitor Center • Colorado Mountain Art Gallery • The Flipping Flea • Sergeant Green Leaf • Georgetown Liquors • John Tomay Memorial Library • Lucha Grand Cantina • Mother’s Saloon • Blue Sky Café • Gateway Visitor Center EMPIRE: Lewis Sweet Shop • Original Hard Rock Café • Empire Dairy King • Jenny’s of Empire • Serene Wellness • Visitor Center DUMONT: Sinclair, Mind, Body, Spirit Wellness Center • The Highway Dispensary • Sofa King Medicinal IDAHO SPRINGS: Hilldaddy’s Wildfire Restaurant • Mountain Moonshine Liquor • Kine Mine • Luxury Laundromat • Annie’s Gold • Mountain Prime • Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company • Clear Creek Liquor • Visitor’s Center • Majestic Gallery • Buffalo Restaurant • Sunshine Express • Gold Mine Smoke Shop • Westwinds Tavern • Smoking Yards • Kind Mountain Collective • Idaho Springs Library • Beau Jos • Tommyknocker Brewery • Two Brothers Deli • Main Street Coffee • Main Street Restaurant • Mountain Gems Jewelry • The Spring Dispensary • The Soap Shop • Pick Axe Pizza • Sampler Mill Recreation Center • Mountain Medicinal Wellness RUSSELL GULCH: Wabi Pottery • Ghost Town Disc Golf Course Club House BLACK HAWK: 1859 Dispensary, Mountain Mocha, Make You Famous Tattoo CENTRAL CITY: Visitor’s Center • Golden Nugget Dispensary • RMO Dispensary • Annie Oaklie’s Grocery & Liquor Store • Mountain Goat Glass Gallery • Green Grass Dispensary • The Annie’s Dispensary • Dostal Alley Brewery & Casino MID-GILPIN: Gilpin County Library • Underground Liquors • Taggarts Gas • Base Camp Campground/ Pickle Liquor • Gilpin Recreation Center ROLLINSVILLE: Stage Stop • Roy’s Last Shot • Mid-County Liquor PINECLIFFE: Post Office WONDERVU: Wondervu Café & Gift Shop • Eldora Lodge COAL CREEK CANYON: Kwik-Mart/ Sinclair • Coal Creek Coffee • CCCIA Community Hall NEDERLAND: Sundance Café • Back Country Pizza • Crafted in Colorado • Happy Trails • Nederland Feed & Pet • Nederland Community Center • Dot’s Diner On the Mountain • Blue Owl Books & Boutique • The Laundry Room • Glass Werx • Ned’s • Silver Stem Fine Cannabis • Dam Liquor • Pioneer Inn • Udon Thai Restaurant • RTD Park N Ride • Ace Hardware • Black Forest Inn • Lodge at Nederland • Deli at 8236’ • Wild Mountain Smokehouse • Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar • Mountain Man Outdoor • Growhouse Dispensary • Mountain People’s Co-op • Nederland Library • Peak Wine & Spirits • Kathmandu Restaurant • The Train Cars Coffee & Yogurt • New Moon Bakery • Kwik-Mart Gas • Visitor Center • Very Nice Brewing Company ELDORA: Goldminer Inn • Eldora Mountain Resort (seasonal) GOLD HILL: Gold Hill Inn (seasonal) • Gold Hill Store & Public House WARD: Millsite Inn • Glass Tipi Gallery • Ward General Store • Post Office PEACEFUL VALLEY: Peaceful Valley Resort & Conference Center LYONS: Oscar Blues • Pizza Bar 66 • Stone Cup • Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ • The Bud Depot • Barking Dog Café • St. Vrain Market • Lyons Finest • Lyons Dairy Bar • Redstone Liquor • Helping Hands Herbal • Western Stars Gallery & Studio • Soapy Nick’s Laundromat • Lyons Classic Pinball • Lyons Soda Fountain & Bakery • Spirit Hound Distillers • The Headquarters • Button Rock Bakery ALLENSPARK: The Old Gallery • Rock Creek Pizzeria & Tavern • Meadow Mountain Café • U.S. Post Office • Eagle Plume’s Trading Post (seasonal) PINEWOOD SPRINGS: Colorado Cherry Company ESTES PARK: Patterson Glassworks Studio • Old Church Shoppes • The Other Side • Highland Music Center • Lumpy Ridge Brewing • Sgt. Pepper’s Music • Lonigan’s Saloon • Raven’s Roast • Dad’s Laundry • East Side Grocery • Rocky Mountain Pharmacy & Liquor • Estes Park Pet Supply • Poppy’s Pizza & Grill • Rock Cut Brewing • Rambo’s Longhorn Liquor • Country Market • Cables Pub & Grill • Antonio’s Real New York Pizza • Stanley Hotel • Fajita Rita • Estes Ark • Rock Inn • Spur Liquor • The Wheel Bar • Estes Park Brewery • Rocky Mountain Discount Liquor • Via Bike Café • The Master’s Easel • Big Horn Restaurant • Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park • The Grubsteak • MacDonald’s Books • Ed’s Cantina • Kind Coffee • Mountain Dew Liquor • Coffee on the Rocks • Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ • Inkwell & Brew BOULDER: Boulder Theater • Pearl Street Mall... and more.

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Spirits come alive, tell tales on historic cemetery tour CENTRAL CITY After attending a popular cemetery tour in the early 1980s, Linda Jones was certain Gilpin County could do a better job. Brainstorming about what would become the annual Cemetery Crawl, Jones thought it’s only natural for a town with more cemeteries than any other early mining area, to celebrate them. The cemetery crawls are an informative and entertaining way to educate the public on the rich history of Gilpin County.

Now in its 28th year, Central City goes a step beyond with reenactments by dedicated volunteers to “flesh out” the stories of past residents. For 2016, the tour, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m., explores tales of some interesting souls buried in the Russell Gulch Cemetery.

Hear costumed actors portray the life stories of ten people who still call Gilpin County home even in death. This involves

walking through a historic mountain cemetery so wear comfortable shoes and clothing and be sure to bring your cameras.

Every year, hundreds of visitors are divided into small groups to tour one of the 13 cemeteries in the county. Dozens of actors research, then bring to life the forgotten people that are buried in the cemetery through stories and re-enactments while wearing the clothes the period. A short introduction hosted by a Victorian MC explains that particular year’s history and explains how it is connected to the town.

“Almost without exception, people love the crawls,” Gilpin History Executive Director David Forsyth said, “People love them so much that they seem to call earlier every year just to make sure they get their tickets.”

This year’s attraction, Russell Gulch cemetery was established in 1878 by the

Celebrate Buffalo Bill during event GEORGETOWN Buffalo Bill Cody, the great Western entertainer and showman, appeared in Georgetown on at least two occasions in 1879 and 1886. On those trips, he and his troop traveled to town by rail. During the 2nd annual Georgetown Loop Railroad Buffalo Bill Daze, Aug. 26-28, celebrate

Buffalo Bill’s time spent in Georgetown by riding the train with Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and other re-enactors.

The weekend also features live music, cowboy poetry, art demonstrations, a Buffalo Bill-themed art show, street chalk art, photo opportunities and more.

Georgetown Loop Railroad stations are located at 646 Loop Dr. in Georgetown and 825 Railroad Ave. in Silver Plume. Visit georgetownlooprr.com or call 888-456-6777 for more information.

I.O.O.F (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) and contains sections for Welsh, Cornish, Italian and Austrian decedents. A majority of the people buried in the Russell Gulch cemetery are miners or family members of local miners with a few merchants and landowners.

Tickets are $12 in advance at www. eventbrite.com or $15 at the cemetery gate.

Following the Cemetery Crawl, attendees are then invited to enjoy the Central City Beer Festival on Main Street featuring 18 breweries and live music. The event also supports the historical society.

The Russell Gulch Cemetery is located on Dakota Ridge Road near Virginia Canyon Road about 2.5 miles south of Central City. Visit www.gilpinhistory. org or call 303-582-5283 to learn more.

Campground program focuses on Ute history GILPIN COUNTY Join a volunteer naturalist from Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Sept. 3 from 7-8 p.m., to learn about the culture and history of the Ute Native Americans. She will discuss how they lived, what they ate, and cultural stories they passed down from generation to generation.

The Ute people are the oldest residents of Colorado, inhabiting the mountains and vast areas of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Eastern Nevada, Northern New Mexico and Arizona. Prior to acquiring the horse, the Utes lived off the land establishing a unique relationship with the ecosystem.

The all ages event is free with a valid park pass and takes place at the Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground, 313 Reverend’s Ridge Road. The program is held outside so make sure to bring layers for all weather.

Call 303-582-3707 or visit cpw.state. co.us/placestogo/parks/GoldenGate Canyon for more information.

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Bike rally promises ‘epic adventure’ BOULDER COUNTY The first Oskar Blues Gold Rush Bike Rally takes cyclists through Boulder’s historic gold mining trails and high country back roads. The course combines gravel roads, secret singletrack and steep canyons all built during Boulder’s Gold Rush in the 1800s. More than 1000 people are expected at this year’s Gold Rush Bike Rally.

Launching on Aug. 28, this epic cycling adventure offers two courses, one is 35 miles, the other 51. Both start and finish in North Boulder Park. Cyclists will take on all three of Boulder’s canyons— Sunshine, Four Mile, and Lefthand—the Switzerland Trail and roll through Gold Hill, one of Colorado’s oldest towns.

“We created the Gold Rush Bike Rally to showcase the amazing riding and history that Boulder is known for. The courses were created to combine lots of different terrain, beautiful views, and exciting descents,” Adventure Fit President Josh

Kravetz said.

There are cash prizes for the top riders on the long course and all riders are encouraged to look for ‘Gold Nuggets’ hanging along the course with tickets for prizes.

A post-ride after party awaits participants in North Boulder Park with cold Oskar Blues beer, the CLIF Bar lounge and a post-ride meal. The event raises funds for CAN’d Aid Foundation’s Treads + Trails program, which will help build new trails for Boulder County’s cyclists and runners.

Founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons, Oskar Blues Brewery launched the craft beer-in-a-can apocalypse with handcanned, flagship brew Dale’s Pale Ale. Today, Oskar Blues is one of the fastest growing breweries in the country.

Visit goldrushbikerally.com or e-mail info@adventurefit.com for registration and additional details.

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After 1900, few precious metal ores were recovered in Gold Hill, and the local economy shifted toward tourism during the first decades of the 20th century.

Today’s Gold Hill looks much like it did 100 years ago with its dirt main street and many original cabins and business structures. The town is also home to Gold Hill Elementary, a public elementary school in the Boulder Valley School District. The two-room schoolhouse is the oldest continually operating school in Colorado.

The school, and much of the rest of the town, is included in the Gold Hill Historic District which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and remains an excellent example of the pattern of settlement and community development within the 19th century metal mining communities.

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One room of the school is home to the younger classroom, comprised of kindergarteners, first and second graders and another room is home to the third, fourth, and fifth graders.

The town’s original school was a log building that served both as a schoolhouse during the week and a church on Sundays. In its first year, there were 31 students and it was named “one of the best schools in the county.”

In 1890, the original one-room school was dismantled and replaced by a larger one-room structure—used as the room for grades 3-5 today. In 1895, this one-room school served 60 students taught by two teachers. In 1898, a smaller room was added on the back of the school. It is currently used as the school’s library. In 1985, another room was added to the east side of the school to serve K-2 grades.

In 1964, the Boulder Valley School District nearly closed the school, but national media attention and local residents protesting the decision helped keep the school open. Today, about 27 students are taught in the state’s oldest continuously used schoolhouse.

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taste, judge and vote. A new home-brew Awards including an awards presenta- category is included. Entries are accepted, tion, cowboys, bands, food, drinks and Aug 15-17 in the Exhibit Barn. more at the Mardi Gras Casino in Black Another new addition to the fair on both days is the Colorado Hawk at 8 p.m.

Brew Tent featuring beer The fair’s second day, and cider created by severAug. 21, features much of al of the state’s breweries. the same excitement from Tivoli Brewing, the state’s Saturday as well as slot oldest, most historic brewcars, petting zoo, longhorn ery and owned by Gilpin steer photos, large equipCounty residents, is sponment, public judging of the soring the tent.

Gilpin Gourmet contest, While Pearce has been the Eagle’s Nest Fun Run doing the “heavy lifting” and more. when it comes to plan Special events on Sunning and organizing, “a day include the Blizzard & fair like this can’t happen Boo Longhorn Show, and contests including horse- Mutton Bustin’ is always a just because of one person, it takes a team of people shoes, celebrity archery popular event. shoot and an ATV rodeo. Live entertain- to plan and make it happen,” she said. ment includes the music of Todd Adel- “The Fair Committee has been working man & the Country Mile and The Bogans. since last September to put this event to Day two of the fair also features the gether. If you see someone in a yellow or Gilpin Gourmet contest. Compete for rib- white Gilpin County Fair T-shirt running bons and bragging rights in baked goods, around on Aug. 20-21, please stop and preserved foods and new home-brewed thank them for all the work they do!” beverage divisions. Entries are due, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and will be judged The Gilpin County Fairgrounds is loon several factors of originality of recipe, cated at 230 Norton Dr. north of Black appearance and taste. Judging will be open Hawk. Visit www.gilpincountyfair.com to the public, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to or call 303-582-9106 for more details.

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Festival celebrates all things ‘mountain’ COAL CREEK CANYON The Mountain Fest in Coal Creek Canyon, Aug. 13, celebrates all things “mountain” and features outlandish activities and contests, live music, artisans, vendors and some “utterly hilarious merriment” for mountain folks. The event takes place at the CCCIA Hall, 31528 Hwy. 72 in Coal Creek Canyon from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The popular Mountain Obstacle Course returns this year to again discover who is the canyon’s “Burliest Man” and “Burliest Woman.” Participants will have to endure feats like dragging slash, hauling wood pellets, chugging beer and finding a screw in the needlestack. Each competitor earns an event T-shirt and competes for the Viking horns and staff and prizes.

There is also a Mountain Cook-off with three categories including “The Real McCoy,” or meat dishes; “The One That Got Away,” or veggie dishes; and “Down Home Dessert.” Other competitions will be

held as well. There is a home brew contest and for residents with facial hair, the “Best Beard Contest” returns. The “Best Fake Beard Contest” will be held for all others.

A photo contest features the categories, “Best Mountain Ride,” “Best Dressed Pet” and “The Weirdest Thing I Found In My Yard.” Entries are $1, and must include a sign saying Mountain Fest 2016 to be valid.

There will be numerous other contests as well as a Treasure Hunt and Rope Maze for children. There will be vendor’s booths, grilled food, cook off entries and “tons of fun for the whole family,” according to Linda Martin, president of Coal Creek Canyon Park and Recreation board. Jerry Rasch & Friends perform as well.

The CCCIA Hall is located at 31528 Hwy. 72. Visit www.cccparkandrec. org to find rules and enter contests as well as find additional festival details.

Class explores park’s ‘secret places’ ESTES PARK The Rocky Mountain Conservancy offers its popular “Secret Places In Rocky Mountain National Park,” Aug. 12 from 8 a.m.-noon, featuring new locations and information with instructor Kevin J. Cook.

A prudent sense of safety keeps us looking at the ground as we walk, and trails trick us into looking straight ahead to see what’s coming. The consequence of looking down and looking ahead is that we miss what’s around. Places become something we pass through so offhandedly that we — person and place — become ephemeral to each other. Marvelous old trees, spectacular wildflower assemblages, hard-to-find animals, and other wild life surprises can remain hidden in secret places along the trails that allow us to pass through.

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In the Secret Places classes, we will explore just off familiar beaten paths with a mind for discovering the wild life richness that bestows character on place. On Aug. 12, the Moraine Park area will be explored during the $40 class. Participants meet in the Moraine Park Discovery Center parking lot.

Since 1974, Cook has explored Colorado to experience its wildlife firsthand. He writes natural history columns for newspapers and magazines, edits technical articles for scientific publications, leads wild life observation tours, and teaches various bird and wildflower classes.

Visit rmconservancy.org or call 970586-0108 to register or for for more information.

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Health/Wellbeing (cont.)

• First Thursday Meditation – Senior Center (EP) August 8 • Holistic Health Immersion: Thrive – Stillwater Healing

August 10 • Clear Creek County Open Space Meeting – Town Hall (IS) • Black Hawk City Council – Town Hall (BH) • Gilpin Senior Living Board of Directors – Gilpin County

August 10 • Cardiac Risk Assessment – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) August 11 • Overcoming Tobacco Addiction – Gilpin County Public

• Larimer Commissioner Donnelly Citizen Meeting –

Arts (LY)

Health (GC)

August 15 • Low Vision/Blindness Support Group – Gilpin County Public Health (GC)

• Hearing Screenings, Medicare 101 – The Old Gallery (AP) • Holistic Health Immersion: Thrive – Stillwater Healing Arts (LY)

August 17 • Well Body, Stress Less Yoga – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) August 19-21 • Daoist Fundamentals: Zhuangzi – Dao House (EP) August 22 • Holistic Health Immersion: Thrive – Stillwater Healing Arts (LY)

August 23 • Cardiac Risk Assessment – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) August 24 • Well Body, Stress Less Yoga – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) August 25 • Overcoming Tobacco Addiction – Gilpin County Public Health (GC)

• Tobacco Cessation Class – Meadows Family Medical Center (IS) August 31 • Well Body, Stress Less Yoga – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) • Free Hearing Screening/Hearing Aid Servicing – Estes Valley Library (EP)

September 1 • Basic Life Support Class – Estes Park Medical Center (EP) • First Thursday Meditation – Senior Center (EP) Meetings/Clubs/Groups August 1 • Ward Town Meeting – Town Hall (WD) • Jamestown Board of Trustees – Town Hall (JT) • Annual Meeting – The Old Gallery (AP) • Lyons Board of Trustees – Town Hall (LY) August 2 • Nederland Board of Trustees, Community Meeting on Illegal Camping & Transients – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Lyons Arts & Humanities Commission – Town Hall (LY) • Great Decisions Discussion Group: Climate Change, Noon Rotary Board Meeting, Kiwanis Club Board – Estes Valley Library (EP)

• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary – Other Side Restaurant (EP) August 3 • Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce – Majestic Building (IS) • Estes Park Car Club Meet & Greet – Bond Park (EP) • Estes Valley Model Railroaders: “Bridge Basics for Model Railroaders” w/John Atkinson – Estes Valley Library (EP) August 4 • Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition – Elks Lodge (IS) • Gilpin County Republicans – Gilpin County Library (GC) • The Environmental Group – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Lyons Watershed Board – Town Hall (LY) • Estes Park Mayor’s Chat – Elkins Distilling Co. (EP) • Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary – Estes Valley Library (EP) August 7 • Gilpin Arts Annual Members Meeting – Washington Hall (CC) August 8 • Commissioners’ Community Meeting – Town Hall (JT) August 9 • Georgetown Board of Selectmen – Town Hall (GT) • Spanish Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Lyons Holistic Networking Group – Lyons Yoga & Wellness (LY) • Aviation Internationale of Estes Park – Estes Valley Library (EP)

• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: Team Meetings – Other Side Restaurant (EP)

School (GC)

Senior Center (EP)

• Estes Valley Watershed Coalition – Estes Valley Library (EP) August 11 • Upper Clear Creek Watershed Association – Town Hall (IS) • Becoming Tobacco Free – Gilpin County Health (GC) • Coal Creek Canyon Homesteaders’ Club – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Estes Park Equestrian Club, Estes Park Genealogical Society – Estes Valley Library (EP) August 13 • Allenspark Area Club Annual Pig Roast & Scholarship Presentation – Meeker Park Lodge (AP) • Sid’s Socrates Café Discussion Group – The Old Gallery (AP) August 14 • St. Mary’s Glacier POA – Alice Schoolhouse (SMG) • Community Meeting: Strategies for the Future – The Old Gallery (AP)

August 15 • Silver Plume Town Board – Town Hall (SP) • St. Mary’s Glacier Water & Sanitation Board – Alice Schoolhouse (SMG)

• Idaho Springs City Council – Town Hall (IS) • Lyons Board of Trustees – Town Hall (LY) August 16 • Nederland Board of Trustees – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Lyons Regional Library District Board of Trustees – Lyons Regional Library (LY)

• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: District 5242 Update – Other Side Restaurant (EP)

August 17 • Nederland Downtown Development Authority – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Estes Park Car Club Meet & Greet – Bond Park (EP) • Estes Park Cycling Coalition – Via Bicycle Café (EP) • Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Board – Estes Valley Library (EP)

August 18 • Gilpin County Democrats – Gilpin County Library (GC) • Business After Hours – Estes Park (EP) August 22 • Senior Support Group – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) August 23 • Spanish Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Mill Creek Valley Historical Society – Dumont Schoolhouse (DU)

• Lyons Business Networking Group – Lyons Yoga & Wellness (LY)

• Friends of the Lyons Regional Library District Board Meeting – Lyons Regional Library (LY) • Downtown Business Partners – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary – Other Side Restaurant (EP) August 24 • Black Hawk City Council – Town Hall (BH) • Nederland Community Library District Board – Nederland Community Library (NED)

August 25 • Becoming Tobacco Free – Gilpin County Health (GC) • Coal Creek Canyon Watershed Partnership – CCCIA Hall (CCC)

August 27 • SkyWatchers – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Sid’s Socrates Café Discussion Group – The Old Gallery (AP) August 29 • Silver Plume Town Board – Town Hall (SP) • Idaho Springs City Council – Town Hall (IS) September 1 • Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition – Elks Lodge (IS) • Gilpin County Republicans – Gilpin County Library (GC) • The Environmental Group – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Lyons Watershed Board – Town Hall (LY) • Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary – Estes Valley Library (EP)

Sports/Recreation August 2 • Clear Creek Hiking Club: Wildflower Hike – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

• Hike at Sunset – Bald Mountain Scenic Area (BC) • Upper Beaver Meadows Nature Hunt: A Virtual Geocache Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 3 • Kids’ Hiking Series: Emerald Lake – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 3-7 • Hunter Jumper Horse Show – Estes Park Events Complex (EP) August 4 • Community Happy Hour Bike Rides – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

August 6 • Green Ranch Hike – Golden Gate Canyon State Park (GC) • Junior Ranger Adventures: Mountain Biking – Mud Lake Open Space (NED)

• Mountain Bike Trail Building Day, 20th Anniversary Program: Wildflower & Forest Ecology Walk – Hermit Park Open Space (LC)

August 8-9 • Estes Park Mountain Shop Outdoor Climbing Camp – Mary’s Lake (EP)

August 9 • Free Climbing Clinic: Alpine Efficiency – Red Fox North America (LY)

• Hollowell Park Nature Hunt: A Virtual Geocache Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 10 • Sunset Hike – Betasso Preserve (BC) August 11 • Rocky Mountain Rock Hunt – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 12 • Kids’ Fly-Fishing & Stream Ecology – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 13 • 38th Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon – Georgetown Lake (GT)

• Mountain MidLife Hike – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Carroll Mock Memorial Golf Tournament to Benefit Restorative Justice – Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course (EP) August 14 Gymkhana – Gilpin County Fairgrounds (GC) August 16 • Clear Creek Hiking Club: Horseshoe Gulch – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Hike at Night – Mud Lake Open Space (NED)

August 18 • Full Moon Hike to St. Mary’s Glacier – Silver Lake Lodge (SMG) • Hike at Sunset – Caribou Ranch Open Space (NED) August 19 • BIGfoot Hikers – Nederland Community Center (NED) August 19-21 • Paragon Dressage II – Estes Park Events Complex (EP) August 20 • Boulder Hiker Chicks’ “Hell Yeah” Hike – Hall Ranch (LY) • Living in Lion and Bear Country Hike – Heil Valley Ranch (LY)

August 21 • Summit Challenge Trail Run & BBQ, Free Chairlift Rides – Arapahoe Basin (SC) August 23 • Free Climbing Clinic: Self-Rescue – Red Fox North America (LY) August 25 • Hike for Seniors – Bald Mountain Scenic Area (BC) August 26 • 11th Gilpin Golf Classic – Evergreen Golf Course (JeffCo) • Hike with a Naturalist: Chapin, Chaquita, & Ypsilon Peaks – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 27 • RGR Adventures Race – Apex (GC) • Estes Park Equestrian Club Gymkhana – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park (EP)

August 27-28 • Senior Pro Rodeo – Estes Park Events Complex (EP)

August 28-September 4 • Active at Altitude Women’s Running Camp – Estes Park (EP) August 30 • Clear Creek Hiking Club: Jim Creek – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

September 2 • Hike with a Naturalist: Lone Pine Lake – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

Talks/Tours/Workshops/Classes August 1 • Our Wonderful World Armchair Travel Series: Climbing in RMNP – Park Village Playhouse (EP) • National Parks: Created by Artists – Moraine Park Discovery Center (EP)

August 2 • Grand Lake Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

• Great Decisions: Climate Change – Estes Valley Library (EP) August 3 • Common Cents Counts Basic Financial Series: Managing Money During Retirement – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) • Summer Enchanted Evening w/Zoe Wildasin – Baldpate Inn (EP)

• Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 4 • Meet the Reptiles with Free Range Reptiles – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center (NED)

• Rocky Mountain 101 Lecture Series: “RMNP Historic Postcards” – The Old Gallery (AP) • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure, Bugs, Beetles & Butterflies: Tiny but Amazing Creatures of Rocky – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 5 • Learning about Lynx at Golden Gate Canyon – Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground (GC)

• Astronomy in the Park – Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead (EP) • Protecting Your Privacy Online – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Old Fall River Road Trip: An Educational Adventure by Bus, Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 6 • Blacksmithin’ at Golden Gate Canyon, Life of a Mountain Man – Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground (GC) • Family Astronomy: More than Just the Big Dipper – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 7 • GPS: Find Your Way – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) • Breaking the Female Ascent Record on Longs Peak w/ Lisa Foster – Estes Park Museum (EP) August 8 • Computer Basics II: Managing File – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Our Wonderful World Armchair Travel Series: Iceland Trek w/Dick Kautz and Phil Straffin – Park Village Playhouse (EP) • National Parks: Created by Artists – Moraine Park Discovery Center (EP)

August 9 • Interviewing – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Grand Lake Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 10 • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure, Plant & Wildflower Identification with a Naturalist: The Gentian Families – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) • Summer Enchanted Evening – Baldpate Inn (EP) August 11 • Rocky Mountain 101 Lecture Series: “Summer of 1926 at Horseshoe Park Inn” – The Old Gallery (AP) • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure, Rocky Mountain Rock Hunt – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 12 • Stories Behind Moon & Stars – Moraine Park Visitor Center (EP) • Secret Places in Rocky Mountain National Park: Moraine Park, Old Fall River Road Trip: An Educational Adventure by Bus, Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

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Mountain Events Calendar August 13 • Habitats and Adaptations at Golden Gate Canyon – Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground (GC)

• Living in the Mountains Class – Gilpin County Fairgrounds (GC) • Open Viewing Night & Open House – Estes Park Memorial Observatory (EP)

• Moraine Magic: Explore with a Naturalist, Geology of the Western Slope, Rocky Mountain National Park Butterflies: West of the Divide – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 14 • All that Glistens Isn’t Gold – Nederland Mining Museum (NED) August 15 • Our Wonderful World Armchair Travel Series: India w/ Cristine Milton – Park Village Playhouse (EP) • National Parks: Created by Artists – Moraine Park

• Summer Enchanted Evening: Hummingbirds w/Tyler Edmondson – Baldpate Inn (EP) September 1 • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

September 2 • Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus, Old Fall River Road Trip: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

September 3 • Ute Native Culture at Golden Gate Canyon –

Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground (GC)

• The Persevering Pika: Secrets of Alpine Survival – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

WEEKLY EVENTS Festivals/Special Events

Discovery Center (EP)

August 16 • Grand Lake Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 17 • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

• Summer Enchanted Evening – Baldpate Inn (EP) August 18 • Homebuyer Class – Town Hall (GT) • Rocky Mountain 101 Lecture Series: “Colorado Water, The Great Divide” – The Old Gallery (AP) • Weed, Grill & Chill – Idaho Springs Community Garden (IS) • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 19 • Active Adult 50+ Basic Computer Skills Class – Lyons Regional Library (LY)

• Old Fall River Road Trip: An Educational Adventure by Bus, Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 20 • When Ice Ruled the Park, Mountain Lion: RMNP’s Top Predator – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 21 • Lyons History Conversation – Self Senior Center (LY) August 22 • High Altitude Herb Walk w/Brigitte Mars – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center (NED)

August 23 • Excel Basics – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Grand Lake Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 24 • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

• Summer Enchanted Evening w/Natalie Vasquez – Baldpate Inn (EP)

August 25 • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 25-28 • Life Quest Seminars Men’s Bootcamp – Peaceful Valley Resort (AP)

August 26 • Rocky Mountain National Park’s Astronomy in the Park – Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead (EP) • Old Fall River Road Trip: An Educational Adventure by Bus, Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 27 • Learning about Wolves – Golden Gate Canyon State Park Visitor Center (GC)

• Aspen Grove: Explore with a Naturalist, Historic Structures & People of the Kawuneeche Valley – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

• Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Centennial BBQ & Hoedown w/Chain Station – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) August 29 • Discussion with Artist Donna Krizek – Estes Park Museum (EP) • History of Stewardship in Rocky Mountain National Park – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 30 • Grand Lake Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 31 • Artistic Pathways of the Past: The Works of Lyman Byxbe w/Dave Tanton on Lyman Byxbe – Estes Park Museum (EP) • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

• High Country Geology in Rocky Mountain National Park, Road to the Top – Alpine Visitor Center (EP)

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Friday • Date Night – Carousel of Happiness (NED) Saturday • Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center (NED)

Game Nights Monday • Monday Night Trivia – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) • Chess Fun w/Aaron Caplan – Lyons Regional Library (LY) • Estes Park Duplicate Bridge Club – United Methodist Church (EP)

Tuesday • Lego Night – Club Ned (NED) • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night – The Barrel (EP) • Bingo – American Legion Post 119 (EP) Wednesday • Trivia Night – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Game Night – Club Ned (NED) • Juggling Club – The Old Gallery (AP) • Trivia Night – Longz: A Mountain Grill (EP) Thursday • Bingo – American Legion Post 119 (EP) Friday • Match 12 Friday Night Dice – Famous Bonanza Casino (CC) • Estes Park Duplicate Bridge Club – United Methodist Church (EP) Health/Wellbeing Sunday • Sunday Community Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED)

• Nia – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Master Chen Sermon on Daoism, Community Tai Chi, Qigong Instruction, Community Acupuncture – Dao House (EP)

• Explore Rocky Mountain Yoga – Performance Park (EP) Monday • Continuing Yoga – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Vinyasa Yoga – The Yoga Room (IS) • Hatha Yoga, Yoga Dance – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Yoga – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) • Gentle Yoga w/Joelle, Yoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Kid’s Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Yoga – Salida Schoolhouse (SA) • Tai Chi & Qigong, Monday Morning Wellness Series – The Old Gallery (AP) • Nia – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga and Wellness (LY)

Tuesday • Power Hour – The Yoga Room (IS) • Tai Chi Class – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) • Adult Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Yoga, Tai Chi & Qigong, Beginner Yoga – The Old Gallery (AP) • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Flow & Strengthening Yoga – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness (LY) Wednesday • Beginning Yoga, Continuing Yoga – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

• Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie Ebert – The Yoga Room (IS) • Vinyasa Yoga – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Yoga – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) • Midweek Meditators – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Moms & Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED)

• Tai Chi & Qigong – The Old Gallery (AP) • Adult Tai Chi, Nia – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Estes Outreach: Chi Kung – Estes Park High School (EP)

Thursday • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Tai Chi – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Thursday Locals Night – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Adult Tai Chi, Fundamentals of Tai Chi and Qigong – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED)

• Tai Chi & Qigong – The Old Gallery (AP) • Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga and Wellness (LY) Friday • Vinyasa Yoga – The Yoga Room (IS) • Yoga – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Parent & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) • Tai Chi & Qigong – The Old Gallery (AP) • Yoga – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Nia – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Saturday • Vinyasa Yoga – The Yoga Room (IS) • Nia – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Restorative Flow Yoga – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Meetings/Clubs/Groups Tuesday • Tech Tuesday – Nederland Community Library (NED) • Clear Creek County Board of Commissioners – County Courthouse (GT)

Wednesday • Hilltop Guild – Kelley House (AP) Thursday • Rotary Club of Estes Park Meeting – National Park Village Theater (EP)

• Veterans Group – Gilpin County Library (GC) Sports/Recreation Sunday • Sunday Fun Day – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) Monday • SilverSneakers Classic, Master Swim, Aqua Zumba, Drop-In Volleyball, Kickball League – Sampler Mill

• Zumba – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Senior Exercise Class – Allenspark Fire Department (AP) • Adult Thursday Basketball League – Lyons Elementary School (LY)

• College Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) • Estes Park Cycling Coalition Thursday After Work Ride – Via Bicycle Café (EP)

• N’ Balance Class – Senior Center (EP) • Estes Outreach: Boot Camp w/Julie Bunton – Estes Park High School (EP)

• Estes Outreach: Open Yoga w/Erinn Wharton – Estes Park Elementary School (EP)

Friday • SilverSneakers Cardio, Bootcamp – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

• Aquacize, Adult Strengthen – Gilpin Recreation Center (BH) • Friday Date Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) • Tundra to the Trees in Rocky Mountain National Park – Milner Pass Parking Area (EP)

Saturday • Bodyshred – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Bootcamp – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Saturday Morning Tennis Clinic – Nederland Ice & Racquet Park (NED)

• Morning Pickleball – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Estes Park Cycling Coalition Saturday Morning Group Ride – Via Bicycle Café (EP) • Free Pool – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) Talks/Tours/Workshops/Classes Sunday • Drawn to Black Canyon: The History and Beauty of MacGregor Ranch – National Park Service Headquarters Building (EP)

Tuesday • Discover the Wonders Of Rocky Mountain National Park – Moraine Park Discovery Center (EP) • Coffee with a Rocky Mountain National Park Ranger – Moraine Park Campground Amphitheatre (EP)

Wednesday • Discover the Wonders Of Rocky Mountain National Park – Moraine Park Discovery Center (EP) • Coffee with a Rocky Mountain National Park Ranger – Moraine Park Campground Amphitheatre (EP)

• Aquacize, Bootcamp, Swim Lessons – Gilpin Recreation

• Birds of Upper Beaver Meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park – Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead (EP) • Rocky Mountain National Park: Then & Now – West

• Morning & Evening Pickleball, Zumba – Nederland

• Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure

• Senior Exercise Group – St. Rita’s Church (NED) • Adult Pickleball – Estes Park Middle School Gym (EP) Tuesday • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Kickball League, Girls on the Run, Power Up!, Core Conditioning, Water Aerobics, Vortex Class, Drop-In Basketball, Youth: Short Court – Sampler Mill Recreation

Thursday • Becoming Tobacco-Free – St. Paul’s Parish Hall (IS) • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure

Recreation Center (IS) Center (GC)

Horseshoe Park (EP)

Community Center (NED)

Center (IS) • Sit & Fit – Idaho Springs Senior Center (IS) • Tai Chi Class, Family Martial Arts – CCCIA Hall (CCC)

– Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

– Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

Friday • Drawn to Black Canyon: The History and Beauty of MacGregor Ranch – National Park Service Headquarters Building (EP)

Saturday • Drawn to Black Canyon: The History and Beauty of MacGregor Ranch – National Park Service Headquarters

• Quick & Tone, Aquacize, Pickleball, Tae Kwon Do –

Building (EP)

Gilpin Recreation Center (GC)

• Drop-In Basketball – Nederland Community Center (NED) • N’ Balance Class – Senior Center (EP) • Free 5K Group Run – Stanley Hotel (EP) Wednesday • SilverSneakers Cardio, Drop-In Pickleball, Aqua Zumba – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Aquacize, Fire Fitness, Guts & Glutes, Adult Strengthen, Adult Volleyball, Swim Lessons – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC)

• Adult Fitness w/Joelle, Family Martial Arts – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Morning Pickleball, Planet Motion/Zumba – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Senior Exercise Group – St. Rita’s Church (NED) • Indian Peaks Running Club – Kelly Dahl Campground (GC) • Juggling Club – The Old Gallery (AP) • Open Gym Adult Basketball – Estes Park Middle School

AP = Allenspark BC = Boulder County BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GC = Gilpin County GRC = Grand County GGC = Golden Gate Canyon GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown IS = Idaho Springs

JT = Jamestown LC = Larimer County LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SMG = St. Mary’s Glacier SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

Gym (EP)

Thursday • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Girls on the Run, Core Conditioning, Water Aerobics, Vortex Class – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Co-Ed Softball League – Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields (IS) • Bootcamp, Aquacize, Pickleball, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Adult Fitness – CCCIA Hall (CCC)

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Mountain ARTS CALENDAR

Classical Music August 1 • Colorado Music Festival Chamber Orchestra “Bach to Lash: 4 Centuries, 4 Masterpieces” – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP)

August 2-7 • Jazz Camp – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) August 7 • Jazz Camp Faculty Concert – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP)

August 10-14 • Chamberre in the Rockies – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP)

August 14 • Chamberre in the Rockies Student Recital – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP)

August 26 • Takacs Quartet – The Old Gallery (AP) August 28 • Sounds of Lyons Music Festival/Arts on the River – RiverBend (LY) September 2-5 • American Roots Music – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP)

Crafts/Sewing/Quilting August 1 • Monday Night Sock Club Course: Top-Down Magic Loop – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) August 2 • Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Quirky Quilters – Nederland Community Center (NED) August 3 • Open Sewing – Lyons Quilting (LY) August 4 • Adult Craft Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Beginning Knitting – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) August 5 • David Taylor Pictorial Applique Quilt Workshop

MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people Couple’s new gallery vii ‘pops-up’ near Allenspark

it and see how it goes, we are just going day by day,” Susan said.

By Jennifer Pund “It’s been really busy, so far. A lot of people are coming in to see, ALLESNPARK anging the colorful flower baskets was all it took for and we’ve had some art collectors come in, so it’s been fun.” passers-by to stop and see what was happening at the Although this will be Gary’s first winter in the foothills, Suhistoric gallery on Hwy. 7 near Allenspark. In a build- san is no stranger to the area. She was born in Boulder and ing that housed Bishop’s Gallery for decades, Susan and Gary as a girl spent summers at the Cheley Camps in Glen Haven participating in the Girls’ Kerr have opened their “pop-up” gallery vii to Trail End program. She display works of art from artists based locally, spent some time in Esin Colorado as well we some national and intes Park, working at the ternational pieces.

Stanley Hotel and also The couple are leasing spent a summer in her the space until late fall earlier years as a waitand plan to host events ress at Fawn Brook Inn and soirees monthly to inin Allenspark. Even then troduce guests to a variety she noticed and loved the of different art and artists.

Bishop’s Gallery.

“We put out the flowers Years later, she met and people started stopGary in Basalt. He is an ping by, just being curiarchitect, and she is an inous what was going on,” Susan & Gary Kerr (left) opened gallery vii in the terior designer, so the two Gary said. The flower’s former Bishop Gallery near Allenspark. naturally formed their arrival each spring historiown design team. Their cally indicated Bishop’s Gallery, owned by art collector Bill Bishop, was open for the interest in art is what inspired them to look for a place to open season. Since it’s been closed, the building and front porch, has an gallery. Starting their search in Taos, they also explored the sat empty. The Kerrs’ gallery vii, a fine art gallery, is now open Western Slope of Colorado. Ultimately, they made they way to Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues the long Allenspark where they have been able to achieve their goal to “merge art and those who love art and the gateway of Rocky tradition of art gracing the walls of the wooden cabin.

“Bill is now 84, and is down in Scottsdale. We were able to Mountain National Park.” lease it for a few months, kind of like a pop-up. We are going to do Continued on page 24

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– Lyons Quilting (LY)

August 6 • 3D Print Class – Idaho Springs Library (IS) August 8 • Adult Craft Group – Idaho Springs Library (IS) • Sticks & Strings – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) August 9 • Chips And Dip Quilt Workshop – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Sock Yarn Shawl Class – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) August 10 • Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Good Samaritan Village (EP) August 11 • Courageous Creators Art Group – The Old Gallery (AP) • Celestial Meadows Quilt Workshop – Lyons Quilting (LY)

• Beginning Crocheting, Beginning Quilting, Teegan Sweater Class – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) August 12 • Dancing In September Quilt Workshop – Lyons Quilting (LY)

August 13 • Paradise In Bloom Quilt Workshop – Lyons Quilting (LY)

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LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Estes Valley Library holds is Summer Used Book Sale at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn, Aug. 12-14, offering nearly 40,000 books, CDs and DVDs. Only items in good condition are for sale. On Friday and Saturday, a separate area will offer noteworthy books. A bag sale takes place on Sunday. estesvalleylibrary.org • 970-586-8116

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SQUARE DANCING

The Old Gallery in Allenspark offers a free square dance complete with a caller and live band from 7-9 p.m., Aug. 14 and Sept. 4. All are welcome. The events are open to anyone who wants to learn how to square dance, as well as those who know what they’re doing.

You don’t have to come with a partner, either. theoldgallery.org • 303-747-2906

HANDMADE IN COLORADO

The 8th annual Handmade in Colorado Expo, Aug. 27-28 in Estes Park’s Bond Park, is a juried event showcasing some of Colorado’s best fine art and contemporary craft. It features original handcrafted goods from a wide array of media including metals, paper, glass, fibers, food, clay, paint, wax, gems, and more. handmadeincolorado.com • 720-272-7467

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Artists painting en plein air can be seen all over the Estes Valley in August.

Festival celebrates outdoor painting ESTES PARK Beauty and inspiration go hand-inhand when artists come to Estes Park to paint as part of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park’s 15th annual Plein Air Rockies 2016: A Festival of Outdoor Painting in Estes Park, Aug. 5-Oct. 23.

Plein Air Rockies 2016 is a full spectrum arts festival with numerous events geared for audiences of all ages. Events take place throughout Estes Park and within a 50 miles radius of town.

The Plein Air Rockies 2016 Prelude Show, featuring work from Plein Air Rockies 2016 artists kicks off the festival, Aug. 5-25 from noon-5 p.m. An opening reception takes place Aug. 5 from 5-8 p.m. Works previously completed by this year’s participating artists will be on display and for sale while artists prepare and complete the 2016 paint out session.

Plein Air Rockies artists will be at work painting in various locations in and around Estes Park all day from Aug. 1325. Enjoy the unique opportunity to observe 35 of the nation’s top plein air artists as they paint on location in town and in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Artists explore Estes Park to paint the night scenery during the “Nocturne Paint Out,” Aug. 15, and on Aug. 18, a group of 10 children meet at Performance Park from 10-11:30 a.m. to learn about plein air

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painting and paint their own masterpiece during the “Kids’ Paint Out.” There is a free Festival Wine Release & Tasting, Aug. 20 from 3-5 p.m, at the gallery. Come taste their special, limited edition red and white plein air wines.

The popular Plein Air Rockies Quick Draw & Auction, Aug. 27 from 8-11:30 a.m. takes place in Riverside Plaza. The three-hour painting competition is free and to view and provides an opportunity to view artists in action and purchase paintings created in front of their eyes in only an hour and a half. The competition is judged at 9:30 a.m with a public auction to follow.

The winners will receive a cash award.

The Plein Air Rockies 2016 Gala Opening, Awards Ceremony and Reception, Aug. 27, from 5-8 p.m. is open to the public at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park Gallery. Stop by the gallery to preview each artist’s favorite pieces created during the two weeks in Estes Park.

Paintings will be up for sale and the award ceremony begins at 7 p.m.

Artists return for additional events in September and October.

The CAC of Estes Park Gallery is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-586-9203 or visit www.Estes Arts.com for more information.

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Art project bridges past, present

Gilpin Arts’ Washington Hall Gallery in Central City

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith

Fundraiser helps Gilpin Arts, school CENTRAL CITY Gilpin Arts hosts its annual Fundraiser For The Arts at Washington Hall Gallery, Aug. 20 from 5-8 p.m. Each ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, wine, music, beer and local art. More importantly, it helps provide financial assistance to the Gilpin County School art program.

Activities during the evening include a silent auction and “Wall of Wine,” where guests choose a mystery bottle worth at least $20. There will also be a drawing for art and mystery grab bag gifts.

The Gael, an acoustic ensemble from Nederland and Eldora, performs Celtic, bluegrass, and old-time music during the

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event. The trio includes Laura Fisher on hammered dulcimer, Debbie Smiley on fiddle and Bill Ikler on guitar.

Gilpin Arts, which hosts the oldest juried art show in Colorado, is teaming up with the Tivoli Brewing Company—the state’s oldest brewery—United Power and the Reserve Casino to present the evening. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by phone or at the gallery.

Washington Hal is located at 117 Eureka St. in Central City. Call 303-5825952, e-mail gilpinarts@gmail.com or visit gilpinarts.org to learn more.

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urban after London. We had a friend who GOLD HILL Black Cube, a non-profit experimental lived in Gold Hill, so we got introduced art museum operating nomadically, has to the town through him, and we were chosen Gold Hill as the setting of its next impressed by how close knit the compop-up exhibition. The Gold Hill Art Proj- munity is here. We were also attracted to ect, Aug. 6-Sept. 5, brings together a series the ruggedness of mountain life and the of site-specific contemporary art installa- authenticity of the old buildings in Gold tions situated in cabins and open spaces in Hill. The amazing Gold Hill School was the historic mining town for an open-air a big deciding factor in why we moved museum that’s free and open to the public. here, too. Growing up in the mountains is Three Black Cube artist fellows–Molly a wonderful childhood for our two kids.”

Berger, Jennifer Ling Datchuk and Eric Newell is no stranger to the art world.

Stewart–created new works responding to She was curator of contemporary art and design for 10 years at the Victoria and Albert local history and surrounding landscape.

Museum in Lon “Black Cube don, the world’s is a nomadic conlargest museum temporary art muof decorative arts seum, meaning and design. that we produce “My mind quite artworks at unique naturally jumped locations that proto imagining how vide context for to situate contemthe artwork and porary artworks offer visitors to in a historic minthink about that ing town, and place anew,” in a way they Black Cube Di- Guest curator Laurie Britton Newell and Jennifer are quite similar rector Cortney Ling scouting sites in Gold Hill. types of ‘spaces.’

Stell said. “Black Cube is excited to look at this historic min- I think it is very enriching to pair the old ing town through the lens of contemporary and new side by side, it can offer new ways art. Hopefully this month-long exhibition of looking at both the past and the preswill provide an opportunity to bring new ent. History lies very close to the surface visitors to town and engage the locals with in Gold Hill. The marks of mining are still very visible in the contours of the land and meaningful experiences.”

Gold Hill resident Laurie Britton New- the shift over from being a mining comell is the guest curator for the project, and munity to being a tourist destination in the is working with the group for the first early 19th Century is also visible in the time. “I presented Black Cube’s director buildings that have been preserved.” with the idea of doing a project in Gold Berger, Datchuk and Stewart have each Hill two years ago, and was very excit- created an installation situated in different ed when she decided to work with me,” locations in and around the center of Gold Newell said. “Black Cube… brings art to Hill. The sites have been chosen by the audiences in unexpected places. I don’t artists in consultation with residents and think many organizations have attempted property owners. According to Newell, the to situate contemporary art in a historic locations have been chosen because they “resonate with the artworks in interesting mining town before. It is brave!”

Originally from London, Newell ways.” The spaces include a historic cabin, moved with her family to Gold Hill in a triangle of land between two roads and 2014 after first landing in Boulder. “It felt a plot of land with a wooded area and test strange to live down in Boulder so close mine pit. Each of the artists spent time the mountains, but not be in them,” she in Gold Hill and met and interviewed said. “I think Boulder also felt quite subContinued on page 24

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Couple continues long tradition of offering world-class art in Allenspark

Old, new merge in art project

a collection of statements from converresidents in order to produce artworks sations with residents into doormats.

“Molly’s work explores ideas of memthat are inspired by the place.

“The artists were chosen because the ory and nostalgia and how we collect themes they address in their work pairs and store memories in connection with interestingly with Gold Hill and it’s his- objects. I was interested to see how she tory,” Newell explained. “Eric Stewart is would work with the community of Gold interested in documenting the landscape Hill and translate personal and collective memories from the of the American town,” Newell exWest and how it plained. has been shaped The Gold Hill by man-made inProject opens with ventions and ina launch party at 5 terventions.” He p.m., Aug. 6, at the created a series of Black Cube tent in photograms made Kirby’s Field. Pubwithout a camera lic hours are Saturby exposing local days and Sundays minerals, including from 10 a.m. to 5 gold, quartz and p.m. Guided tours mica, directly onto Artist Fellow Molly Berger in her studio begin at 10:30 a.m. the surface of film.

“Jennifer is pre-occupied with her on Sundays. Free events and workshops, dual Chinese American heritage in her including ceramics, pinhole-camera phowork, Newell said, “and so I was inter- tography and outdoor film screenings, take ested to see how she would interpret the place Aug. 14, 21, 28 and Sept. 4. Pre-reghistory of Chinese involvement in the istration online is required.

Gold Rush in Colorado.” Her installation “I am excited, and hopeful, visitors is positioned near the site where a Chi- will have a very unique and memorable nese laundry and bathhouse is reported encounter with the artworks, the town… and surrounding landscape,” Newell said. to have stood in the late 19th Century.

Berger was moved by the way she was welcomed into residents homes, and that The Black Cube tent is located at 491 they shared intimate life events with her.

College St. in Gold Hill. Visit www.

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san [Maxim] knew someone that said if With Susan’s contacts from her time in we tear down the shed, we can have the Aspen, the advice of local gallery owners wood. So, we pretty much took all the and world-of-mouth, the two have had lit- materials. The door, wood and metal were tle trouble finding artists to display. “I’ve in there. Susan made the doors and [Alworked in a gallery so some artists were lenspark Garage] cut the metal.” in that gallery in Aspen. And, artists have The gallery vii has already seen visitors friends. But I didn’t realize how many from across the country, and all age ranges. “It’s been fun. artists were in this We’ve met people area. It’s fascinating. from Atlanta, KanA lot of them have sas City, Illinois. A stopped in an introlot of people up here duced themselves,” are in retirement age Susan said. and they already The gallery dishave their art colplays works from lection so they just more than 20 artists come in to look, and including wildlife educate themselves paintings by Aland it’s more a solenspark resident cial visit,” Susan Dan D’Amico and said. “But there are an exhibit this month also the young peoby Carol Jenkins and ple who are starting Greta Balzer, moththeir art collection er and daughter oil and so that’s been painters from Ward. interesting too.”

Their paintings are Stop by the gallery displayed around a during open hours life size paper-main August to enjoy che of Balzer made the Jenkins/Balzer

by Jamestown artists One of the rooms of art at gallery vii near exhibit or stop in Emma Hardy. for the Mehl event, Artist Marianne Allenspark.

Billingsley lives in Coal Creek Canyon Aug. 6. Meet oil painter Julue Klett from and displays a portrait from her private Estes Park, Aug. 11, and see her paintings collection. “We are so lucky to have this,” of mountains and plains. Meet black and Susan said of the portrait. “She does white photographer Tom Vaughan from Ft. amazing portraits and has been a copyist Collins, Aug. 25, and enjoy his “Saloons of in the Louvre, which is something you Bisbee” slideshow.

“Plein Air with Marianne Billingsley,” have to be invited to do.”

GEORGETOWN Works by Lanny Grant, Nicholas Cole- Aug. 13-14 is a special hands-on work Be part of a select group of watercolorman, Stanislas Kostka, Jason Mehl, Javier shop with the classical realist from Boulists to join Randy Hale for painting and inArce, Christian Tasso, Tom Vaughan, Car- der. She specializes in portraits and landstruction, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. durol Thompson and more are also hanging scapes. Advance registration is required. ing the “Plein Air Watercolor Invitational” in the gallery. “Right now we have about at the Georgetown Heritage Center.

12 artists, and by the end of August we Join Hale as he explains and demongallery vii is located at 9889 Hwy 7 will have around 22,” Susan said. strates how to edit out the noise and minutiin Allenspark. E-mail info@thegal “We have just been open a few weeks. ae that can be overwhelming to the painter leryvii.com or call 303-747-2419 to Jason Mehl came up from Dallas and when working outdoors. The focus of his learn more. brought a contemporary and youthful enerworkshop will be how to go about creatgy and helped us hang the gallery. He will be back in August with more stuff,” she said. Meet the artist, Aug. 6, for his “Naked Continued from page 20 Memories” sculpture event at the gallery.

Gary and Susan are also introducing Crafts/Sewing/Quilting (cont.)

• Beginning Knitting – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) August 20 Taton and Baird men’s dress hats from August 14 • Ned Knits – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Gold Hill Art Project: Ceramic Bowl Making Kids Utah to the area and will soon be hangAugust 21 Workshop & Plate Making Adult Workshop – Black ing new oil paintings from Russia native • Gold Hill Art Project: Ceramic Tool Making Kids Workshop Cube Tent (GH) Yana Movchan and digital art by Lucio & Drinking Set Adult Workshop – Black Cube Tent (GH) • Fancy Forest Quilt Workshop – Lyons Quilting (LY) Carvalho from Barzil.

• Judy Niemeyer Support Group – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Building in Color Class – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) The multi-room log cabin structure August 22 August 15 • Open Sewing Class – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Monday Night Sock Club Course: Top-Down Magic housing the gallery needed work, includ• Sticks & Strings – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) Loop ing extensive renovations in the main August 25 August 16 room, when the Kerrs took over. “The • Gourd Workshop w/Vicki Dyas: Beaded Gourd, Coura• Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) ceiling was all tiles in a drop ceiling. Gary geous Creators Art Group – The Old Gallery (AP) August 17 did a lot of the work with some help from • Balinese Geese Quilt Workshop – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Fun Junkies: Arts District Fundraiser – The Marina (EP) • Beginning Crocheting, Quilting Beyond Basics – The his brother and father,” Susan explained.

August 18 Stitchin’ Den (EP) • Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) The wood used to create the new ceiling August 26 • Rubber Stamping for Beginners & Beyond – The Old was salvaged from a neighbor that needed • Camden Bag Quilt Workshop – Lyons Quilting (LY) Gallery (AP) a shed removed from the property. “SuContinued from page 20

Watercolor class focuses on composition

ing a good composition. He’ll provide tips on a worthy center-of-interest, how to use light, shadow and value contrasts to create an impactful painting. The workshop is $60, and registration is required.

The Georgetown Heritage Center is located at 809 Taos St. For more information, call 303-569-0289 or visit www.georgetowntrust.org.

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August 27 • Bead Class: Peapod Bracelet – The Old Gallery (AP) • Animal Portrait Finishing Class – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Christmas Ornament – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) August 28 • Block of the Month Class – Stitchin’ Den (EP) August 27-28 • Handmade in Colorado Expo – Bond Park (EP) August 31 • Courageous Creators Art Group – The Old Gallery (AP) • Diamond Log Cabin Quilt Workshop – Lyons Quilting (LY) September 1 • Adult Craft Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Beginning Knitting – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) September 3 • 3D Print Class – Idaho Springs Library (IS)

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September 3-5 • Estes Park Arts & Crafts Show – Bond Park (EP) Film/Photography August 4-6 • Photographing the ‘Small Wonders’ of RMNP – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

August 5 • Movie in the Mountains: “Cool Runnings” – Performance Park (EP)

August 6 • Film Screening – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) • New Moon Photography Session – Caribou Ranch Open Space (NED)

August 11-14 • Estes Park Silent Film Festival – Historic Park Theater (EP) August 18 • “Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail” Screening – Historic Park Theater (EP) August 19 • Movie in the Mountains: “The Sandlot” – Performance Park (EP)

August 21 • Day-tripping Photography: A Day in the Field Photographing Wildlife – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 23 • “Father Unknown” Screening w/Director David Quint – Historic Park Theater (EP)

August 28 • Gold Hill Art Project: Pinhole Photography, “Landmarks” Film Screening – Black Cube Tent (GH) September 3 • Film Screening – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) September 4 • Gold Hill Art Project: Photogram Field Photography Workshop, “After Images” Film Screening – Black Cube Tent (GH)

Fine Art/Painting/Gallery Events August 1-7 • 69th Annual Gilpin Arts Juried Exhibition – Washington Hall Gallery (CC)

August 1-31 • Art & Relationships: Mother/Daughter w/Carol Jenkins & Greta Balzer – gallery vii (AP) • Art Upstairs: “Portraits of Estes Park Performers” – Estes Valley Library (EP)

August 1–September 4 • “Essence of the West” Exhibit – Gilpin Arts Showcase Gallery (CC)

August 1-September 5 • “Three Georgetown Women Artists” Exhibit – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT)

August 1-September 30 • Art at the Center Exhibit – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Town Hall Art Show: “The Giving Tree” – Town Hall (LY) August 4-7 Mixed Media w/Tanya Davis – Mojito Creek (GC) August 5 • Meet Our Artists First Friday w/Mountain Town Trio – Aspen & Evergreen Gallery (EP)

• First Friday Art Walk – Downtown Estes Park (EP) • Fine Art Show w/Lyse Dzija & Julia Dardoni – Earthwood Collections (EP)

• Glass Blowing Demonstration – Earthwood Artisans (EP) • “Leaves of Glass” Exhibit Opening Reception – Art Center of Estes Park (EP)

• “Plein Air Rockies 2016 Prelude Show” Opening Reception – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (EP) August 5-25 • “Plein Air Rockies 2016 Prelude Show” – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (EP)

August 5-September 11 • “Leaves of Glass” Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park (EP) August 6 • Basics of Birds in Wildlife Painting – Gilpin Public Library (GC) • Black Cube Gold Hill Art Project Launch Party – Black Cube Tent (GH)

• Meet Sculpture Artist Jason Mehl – gallery vii (AP) August 6-September 5 • Black Cube Gold Hill Art Project – Black Cube Tent (GH) August 7-September 25 • Gilpin Arts Members Show – Washington Hall Gallery (CC) August 8 • Sketchbook Journaling: Wilderness, Wildlife & Wonder in Watercolor – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) August 11 • Meet Oil Painter Julie Klett – gallery vii (AP)

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August 13 • Plein Air Watercolor Invitational – Georgetown Heritage

August 28 • Blue Owl Blue Now Open MIc Poetry Night w/ Marcus If –

• “Aspen Watercolor” w/Vickie Mastron – Art Center of

September 2 • Spoken Word/Poetry Slam – Riverside Plaza (EP) Theater/Opera/Dance/Fashion August 1-6 • Central City Opera Festival: “The Ballad of Baby Doe” –

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August 13-14 • Plein Air w/Marianne Billingsley – gallery vii (AP) August 16-18 • Plein Air Estes “Paint the Park” w/James Biggers & Cathy Goodale – Marilyn’s Studio (EP) August 16-30 • Tibetan Artist Karma Phuntsok – Dao House (EP) August 17 • “Better Paintings-More Confident Painters” – Art Center of Estes Park (EP)

August 18 • Plein Air Rockies Kids Paint Out – Performance Park (EP) August 19 • Canvas & Cannabis – Club Ned (NED) • Watercolor Class w/Anita Janz – The Old Gallery (AP) August 20 • Feather, Fur, and Fangs in Wildlife Painting – Gilpin Public Library (GC)

• Gilpin Arts Fundraiser for the Arts – Washington Hall (CC) August 25 • Meet Photographer Tom Vaughan: Saloons of Bisbee Slideshow – gallery vii (AP) • Lyons Last Thursdays Arts Stroll – Lyons (LY) August 27 • Open Wildlife & Sketching – Gilpin Public Library (GC) • Plein Air Rockies 2016 Quick Draw & Gala Opening – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (EP)

August 27-October 23 • “Plein Air Rockies 2016 – A Festival of Outdoor Painting, Exhibition & Sale” – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (EP) August 28 • Arts on the River – RiverBend (LY) August 29 • Discussion with Artist Donna Krizek – Estes Park Museum (EP) August 31 • Artistic Pathways of the Past: Artists in Estes Park w/ Dave Tanton on Lyman Byxbe – Estes Park Museum (EP) September 2 • Meet Our Artists First Friday w/Mountain Town Trio – Aspen & Evergreen Gallery (EP)

• First Friday Art Walk – Downtown Estes Park (EP) • First Friday Art Celebration – Earthwood Collections (EP) September 3-5 • Estes Park Arts & Crafts Show – Bond Park (EP) Literary Events/Book Clubs August 4 • Coal Creek Book Club: “You Have to Be Brave Now” – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC)

August 10 • One Book One Valley Book Unveiling – Estes Valley Library (EP) August 11 • Mountain MidLife Book Group – TBD (NED) August 12 • Women’s Book Group: “All the Light We Cannot See” – The Old Gallery (AP)

August 12-14 • Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Summer Used Book Sale – Estes Park Convention Center (EP) August 13 • Daytime Newcomers Book Club – Estes Valley Library (EP) August 15 • Book Discussion Group – Idaho Springs Library (IS) September 1 • Coal Creek Book Club: “Flight Behavior” – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC)

Museums August 20 • Museum Open, Peek into the Mining Trunk – James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum (BC)

Poetry/Spoken Word/Comedy August 5 • Deacon Gray – Reserve Casino (CC) • Spoken Word/Poetry Slam – Riverside Plaza (EP) • Evening of Spoken Word w/Timothy Fuller – Inkwell & Brew (EP)

August 17 • Wine & Words: Open Poetry Night – Happy Trails Café (NED) August 20 Rocky Mountain High-larity w/Rusty Z, Jeff Smith – The Old Gallery (AP)

Blue Owl Books (NED)

Central City Opera House (CC)

August 1-7 • Central City Opera Festival: “Tosca” – Central City Opera House (CC)

August 2 • Central City Opera Festival: Opera Notes Free PreShow Discussion – Williams Stables Theater (CC) • Central City Opera Festival: Take a Child to the Opera – Williams Stables Theater (CC)

August 3 • Central City Opera Festival: “The Impresario” – Williams Stables Theater (CC)

August 4 • Central City Opera Festival: Opera Notes Free Pre-Show Discussion, Short Works – Williams Stables Theater (CC) August 5 • Central City Opera Festival: Opera Notes Free Pre-Show Discussion, Short Works – Williams Stables Theater (CC) August 6 • Central City Opera Festival: Opera Notes Free PreShow Discussion – Williams Stables Theater (CC) August 7 • Central City Opera Festival: Opera Notes Free PreShow Discussion – Williams Stables Theater (CC) • Feldenkrais/Dance – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) August 9-11 • Auditions for “Damn Yankees” – Park Village Playhouse (EP) August 10 • F.O. Stanley: A Life Well-Lived Reenactment – Historic Fall River Hydroplant (EP)

• Wednesday Night Live: Ballet Renaissance – Performance Park (EP)

August 11 • Library Hoedown Summer Dance Lessons – Estes Valley Library (EP)

August 13 • Dances of Universal Peace – StarHouse (GH) August 14 • Square Dancing – The Old Gallery (AP) August 27 • ’Til Death Do Us Party Productions Murder Mystery Night – Bluebird Lodge (GH) Writing August 1 • Writing Skills Group – Nederland Community Center (NED) August 10 • Writing Life Stories – Nederland Community Center (NED) August 15 • Writing Skills Group – Nederland Community Center (NED) August 16 • Writer’s Circle – Nederland Community Library (NED) August 24 • Writing Life Stories – Nederland Community Center (NED) WEEKLY ARTS Classical Music Tuesday-Wednesday • James Davis Spanish & Classical Guitar – Twin Owls Steak House (EP)

Crafts/Sewing/Quilting Monday • Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church (EP) • Monday Artisans Market – Riverside Plaza (EP) Tuesday • Warped Weavers – Kelley House (AP) • Trail Ridge Quilters – Estes Park Medical Center (EP) • Sit & Knit – Stitchin’ Den (EP) Wednesday • Chat, Knit, Spin & Weave Any Handwork – Weavers Attic (LY) • Weaving Demos on Vintage Looms – Weavers Attic (EP) Thursday • Fabric & Thread Arts Group – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Beginning Kitting – Stitchin’ Den (EP) Saturday • Weaving Demos on Vintage Looms – Weavers Attic (LY) Sunday • Weaving Demonstrations on Vintage Looms – Weavers

Film/Photography Monday • Nederland Area Seniors Movie Matinee Monday – Backdoor Theater (NED)

• Monday Movie Nights – Club Ned (NED) Wednesday • “The Living Dream: 100 Years of Rocky Mountain National Park” – Historic Park Theater (EP) Friday • Movie – Backdoor Theater (NED) Saturday • Movie – Backdoor Theater (NED) Fine Art/Painting/Gallery Events Wednesday • Art Group – The Old Gallery (AP) • Nederland Seniors Art & Painting – Location: 303-2589392 (NED)

• NAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church (NED)

Thursday • Watercolor Painting Class – CCCIA Hall (CCC) Friday • Sip & Paint – Murphy’s Resort (EP) Saturday • Sip & Paint – Murphy’s Resort (EP) Literary Events/Book Clubs Wednesday • All Ages Story Time – Lyons Regional Library (LY) Museums Monday-Sunday • Museum Open – Estes Park Museum (EP) Friday-Sunday • Museum Open – Nederland Mining Museum (NED) Saturday-Sunday • Museum Open – Hotel de Paris (GT) Theater/Opera/Dance/Fashion Sunday • Beginning Adult Dance – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Monday • International Folk Dancing, Dance Fit Class – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Acrobatics – Starflower Dance Company (EP) Tuesday • Mountain Movers – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Breakin’, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theater – Mayama Movement Studio (LY)

• Night of the Local Performers – Performance Park (EP) Wednesday • Peak to Peak Chorale – Gilpin County Library (GC) • Mountain Movers – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Middle Eastern Belly Dancing – Sampler Mill Rec. Center (IS) • Pre Ballet, Creative Movement, Jazz – Mayama Movement Studio (LY)

• Hip-Hop – Starflower Dance Company (EP) Thursday • Breakin’, Hip Hop, Ballet – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Friday • Tap, Jazz – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Saturday • Youth Dance – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Central City Wild Bunch – Main Street (CC) • Red Rock Ramblers Square Dancing – Lyons Elementary School (LY)

AP = Allenspark BC = Boulder County BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GC = Gilpin County GRC = Grand County GGC = Golden Gate Canyon GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown IS = Idaho Springs

JT = Jamestown LC = Larimer County LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SMG = St. Mary’s Glacier SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

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August 1-2 • Cowboy Brad Sing Along – Bond Park (EP) August 1 • Music in the Morning: Pistols in Petticoats, Honeytree Duo – The Stone Cup (LY) August 2 • Caprice – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) • Tuesday Night Live: Bob Smallwood – Performance Park (EP)

August 3 • Slocan Ramblers – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) • Wednesday Night Live: Barbershop Groups – Performance Park (EP)

• Cowboy Brad Campfire – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) • Ben Robinson – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Matthew Gurnsey “The Kilted Man” – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP)

• Nadine – The Barrel (EP) August 3-5 • The Flying W Wranglers – The Lazy B Ranch Chuck Wagon (EP)

August 4 • Slocan Ramblers – Stage Stop (RV) • Slocan Ramblers – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) • Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Sandstone Summer Concert Series: The Tiller’s Band – Sandstone Park (LY) • Open Mic & Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) • KC Groves Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Sean Flynn – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Thursday Night Live: Tribute to Folk Music Legends – Performance Park (EP) August 5 • DJ Blondetourage – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Rob Wivchar – Beau Jo’s (IS) • Larry Keel Experience featuring Danny Barnes, Freewheel Trio, Tony & José – Caribou Room (NED) • Aural Elixer – Pioneer Inn (NED) • New Family Dog – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Chain Station – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Jenn Cleary – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – Oskar Blues Grill &

MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high country NedFest hosts top Colorado, international artists

by vendors is also prohibited. Event sponsor Indian Peaks Spring

By Jeffrey Smith Water offers free spring water to fill reusable water bottles.

NEDERLAND he Nederland Music and Arts Festival returns to the banks Camping is available for an additional fee in Chipeta Park, of Barker Reservoir for three days of music, art, food and across Boulder Creek from the festival grounds on Friday and microbrews, Aug. 26-28. The annual family-friendly Saturday nights only. No single night passes will be sold and gathering has been hosting some of the music world’s top per- campsites must be cleared by 3 p.m. Sunday.

NedFest kicks off Friday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. with the Kyle formers since its formation 18 years ago, and this year is no different. “International treasure” Taj Mahal headlines the festival Hollingsworth Band featuring the keyboard player from String Cheese Incident. Playing music for over which also includes performances by thirty years, Kyle Hollingsworth has esPaper Bird, Kyle Hollinsgworth, Roostablished himself as a “formidable and evelt Collier, Bill Nershi, Melvin Seals, versatile music talent, with the ability Steve Kimock, Jeff Chimenti, Keith to contribute, collaborate, compose, and Mosley, Tony Furtado and many more. communicate on a number of levels and NedFest is not only known for bookwithin a vast spectrum of musical enviing top Colorado and nationally tourronments.” ing talent, its celebrated for its intimacy.

Steve Kimock & Friends, featuring The entire festival is contained to the Jeff Jeff Chimenti of Dead & Company and Guercio Memorial Baseball Field at the Ratdog, take the stage at 8 p.m. A masfar eastern edge of town. With a capacity ter of improvisation, Kimock has been of 2,000 people, fans are never more than Nederland Music & Arts Festival inspiring music fans with his transcen200 feet from the stage.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith dent guitar speak, voiced through elec The family-friendly nature of the event is another draw. A children’s activity area is perennially tric, acoustic, lap and pedal steel guitars. Bassist Bobby Vega popular since children 12 and under are admitted free. There’s and vocalist Leslie Mendelson are also in the band. even a special price for teens. The local food, brews and mead, A full day of music awaits on Saturday, Aug. 27. Tony Furtaas well as the unique, hand-picked vendors and artists are an- do, an evocative and soulful singer, wide-ranging songwriter and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, begins the day at 12:15 p.m. other beloved aspect of NedFest.

NedFest staff have made a commitment to continually im- Fletcher’s Grove, known for its high-energy shows, follows prove the festival’s “zero waste” goals and have provided bins at 2 p.m. The band mixes a fierce rhythmic foundation, dual for recyclables, compostables and trash. The use of Styrofoam Continued on page 30

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• Martin Gilmore & KC Groves – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Craig Satterfild, Alex Thoele – The Barrel (EP) • Meet the Artists w/Mountain Town Trio – Aspen Stage Stop

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• Katie Graham– Beau Jo’s (IS) • DJ Blondetourage – Ameristar Casino (BH) • JC & the Deadly Sins – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Scupanon – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Janice Young & Mark Johnston: Trouble and Love – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) • Music in the Morning: Eben Grace & Ian Brighton – The Stone Cup (LY)

• The Alcapones – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Amplified Souls – Lonigans Saloon (EP) • HPT Live: Dahlby & Nadine – Historic Park Theater (EP) • Romero Unplugged, Tony Arenas – The Barrel (EP)

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August 6 • Community Picnic w/Suzie & Gary Solomon –

TACOS N’ TUNES: MICHAEL HOWARD

Enjoy Blue Owl’s famous Taco don Pablo while listening to Michael Howard, an up-and-coming songwriter from Alaska at Tacos N’ Tunes, Aug. 18. He has quickly gained a reputation as a timeless storyteller in the tradition of the American folk singer. mhowardmusic.com • 303-258-3695

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4TH ANNUAL ROLLYFEST

The 4th annual Rollyfest returns to Rollinsville and Stage Stop, Aug. 20. A Wild West Shoot Out takes place at 10 a.m. followed by a parade at 11 a.m. Enjoy outdoor music at noon with three bars, bouncy castle, vendors, artists and more. Members of Malai Llama, Card Catelog and the Mile High Horns will perform. stagestoprollinsville.com • 303-258-0649

MASS HIP-STERIA POTLUCK

The Old Gallery in Allesnpark hosts the Mass Hip-steria Potluck, Aug. 27 from 6-9 p.m.

Come for an evening of great food, great music with Denver’s funk-rock horn band, MassHipsteria playing classic and contemporary Motown, R&B, Funk, Soul and Rock hits..

Bring a dish to share. Tickets are advised. theoldgallery.org • 303-747-2906

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Troubadour known for ‘lush’ voice NEDERLAND Gabrielle Louise, a nationally touring troubadour noted for her poignant lyrics and lush voice performs, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m., in the intimate Eco-Arts Loune at the Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center.

The daughter of two vagabond musicians, Louise inherited the genetic predisposition to wanderlust and song. An optional potluck beings at 6:30 p.m. and a Carousel of Happiness ride together follows at 7:15 p.m.

Louise’s music is anchored deeply in folk, but undeniably drawn to rich harmonies and melodic adventurism. Her sound has the earthy feel of early Joni Mitchell while also veering into the spirited delivery of fellow genrehopping artist Martin Sexton. Unafraid to take a random musical Gabrielle Louise escapade in the name of inspiration, Louise is at one moment folkie and ethereal, the next moment a smoky jazz chanteuse.

The artist’s music has been best appreciated in listening atmospheres with introspective, attentive crowds. She is striving to communicate more soul than special effect and gently entice her listener to release their grip on the status quo. Known for her authenticity and candor on stage, her performances are notably present and

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sincere, a professional presentation of her private creative world.

Together with Little Tree Acoustic House Concerts in Lafayette, Wild Bear brings nationally and internationally touring performers to the mountains. The intention of the series is to support grassroots music that brings community together to contemplate the beauty of the arts in nature. Wild Bear is proud to collaborate with Little Tree to build community surrounding the mission of Boulder County’s only all ages nature center.

There are typically two sets of music, with an opportunity to learn about the Ecology Center, meet the artist and purchase artist merchandise during intermission.

We will end by 9:30 p.m.

In addition to sharing food together before the music starts, a unique tradition started by Wild Bear includes sharing a ride on Nederland’s Carousel of Happiness together before every concert.

Reserve your seats by purchasing tickets online or at Wild Bear in advance.

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center is located at 20 Lakeview Dr. in Nederland. Call 303-258-0495 or visit wildbear.org for more information.

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SolShine features Salmon, free entry WINTER PARK The 4th year of the SolShine Music Festival in Winter Park, Aug. 11-14, features a full weekend of free music including two Leftover Salmon concerts with two sets each, Aug. 13-14. Other popular Colorado bands perform both at the festival and at pre- and post-festival shows in clubs.

The “Kick Off Show,” Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., features DeadPhish Orchestra at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park.

Two sets of Leftover Salmon’s unique form of bluegrass are the highlight, Aug. 12, in Hideaway Park beginning at 7 p.m. The Winter Park Pub hosts The Sweet Lillies before the show at 4:30 p.m. and Ullrs welcomes Gipsy Moon to its stage at 11 p.m.

Hideaway Park on Aug. 13 features

performances by Trout Steak Revival at 3:30 p.m. and The Record Company at 5:30 p.m. followed by two sets of Leftover Salmon at 7 p.m.

Winter Park Pub again hosts The Sweet Lillies for a pre-show at 1 p.m. while Trout Steak Revival takes its stage at 10:30 p.m.

Ullrs hosts a “Late Night Get Down” at 11 p.m. featuring Erik Deutsch, Alwyn Robinson and Greg Garrison of Leftover Salmon. Tickets are available at the door.

DeadPhish Orchestra wraps things up at the Winter Park Pub, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m.

Hideaway Park is located at 78841 U.S. Hwy 40 in Winter Park. For complete details, visit www.leftoversalmon.com

John Denver tribute benefits Lions

ESTES PARK Brad Fitch and The TropiCowboy Band present their 13th annual John Denver Tribute Concert in Estes Park, Sept.

3 at 6:30 p.m., at the YMCA of the Rockies’ Reusch Auditorium.

Brad Fitch has recorded 16 albums, performed for two Presidents of the United States and received numerous awards. This concert, featuring the most beloved songs from the legendary Denver, benefits the Estes Park Lions Club charities. Funds raised will go to organizations for the sight and hear- Cowboy Brad ing impaired, community social services and local scholarships.

An opening act to be announced will open the evening at 5 p.m.

“Part of the fun of this concert for me is hearing people in the audience sing along with us. John Denver’s music means so much to so many,” Fitch said. “We will be performing his best-known hits along with some of his loved but lesser-known songs for the true John Denver aficionados.”

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ble band that interprets John Denver’s songs with both reverence and a whole lot of fun.”

Fitch said.

The concert will once again be held in the Walter G. Ruesch Audtiorium at the YMCA of the Rockies. The auditorium has been refurbished with completely new seating and new family/accessible restroom facilities. As popularly requested, this year patrons may reserve seats on-line, so there is no need to arrive early.

Advance tickets are available at MacDonald Bookstore, Hobert Office Services, the Estes Park Visitor Center or online.

Doors will open and tickets will also be available at the Reusch Auditorium beginning at 4 p.m. the day of the show.

YMCA of the Rockies’ Reusch Auditorium is located at 2515 Tunnel Road in Estes Park. For more information, visit www.EstesParkLionsClub.org or www.cowboybrad.com.

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Festival supports hunger relief group WARD Boulder’s Big Hootenanny, Aug. 1214, was created to champion Boulder based, non-profit organization Conscious Alliance and its mission of supporting communities in need through hunger relief and youth empowerment. The event takes place at the Banker’s Cabin at Gold Lake Event Center near Ward. There will also be a live auction.

Conscious Alliance has contributed more than 1.7 million meals to communities across the country and operates through grassroots food collections at concerts and music festivals.

The Hootenanny kicks off Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. with performances from Psychodilly, Daryl Purpose, The Good Time Travelers and more. On Saturday, Aug 13, performances include Gasoline Lollipops, House of Joy, The Farmer Sisters, Ben Hanna Band, Todd Adelman & The Country Mile, and more. Will & Emy, Steve Murray and Danny Shafer play on Sunday, Aug. 14.

Ward’s Way High Radio is broadcasting the event live.

Visit www.bouldersbighootenanny.com or call 720-291-2513 for more details.

Band performs eclectic mix of music GOLD HILL Led by Larry Worster, No Bird Every Flew performs an eclectic mix of Americana and new music, featuring music of some of the best young songwriters from Gold Hill, Boulder and beyond. The act performs in the intimate Gold Hill Store & Public House, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. for no cover.

No Bird Ever Flew came into existence at the annual Gold Hill Memorial Day Party in 2013 when the duo of Larry Worster and Brandy Beck met veteran harmonica player David Chamberlain. They were soon joined by bassist Jape Abruscato to form the band as No Bird Ever Flew it is today. Their repertoire is an eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk, and acoustic rock, featuring the group’s full harmonies and cleverly orchestrated instrumentals.

Worster, who plays guitar and sings, is a 45-year resident of the Boulder and Gold Hill area. In the 1970s and ’80s, he was a member of many area groups, among them the Prosperity Jazz Band with Washboard Chaz and Mollie O’Brien. He was also the founding member of the Irish ensemble Colcannon. He stopped performing for 20 years and worked as a Professor of Music at Metropolitan State College of Denver.

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years ago, he began to look for musicians to start this new musical project.

Beck, on violin and vocals, is a native of Gold Hill who splits her time between a career as a luthier and performing with No Bird. Her sultry vocals and gutsy violin solos form the core of the band’s sound.

Chamberlain on harmonica is a 45-year resident of the Boulder area and has played with local favorites “Barbecue” Dan DeBaker and the Mary Russell Band and frequently sits in with Robb Candler’s bands. His “raucous, yet lyrical approach” to the harmonica gives the act a “rootsy, earthy flavor.”

Abruscato on bass and vocals has lived in Boulder for more than 40 years. He and Chamberlain grew up in the same area of Connecticut, but only recently connected. Jape’s solid yet melodic style of bass playing and wide ranging harmony vocals round out the band’s rich sound.

The Gold Hill Store & Public House offers spirits and beer along with homemade food options.

The Gold Hill Store & Public House is located at 531 Main St. Visit goldhillgeneralstore.com or call 303-4437724 for more information.

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guitar solos, and an Appalachian tinged mix of genres that makes standing still nearly impossible.

Roosevelt Collier’s Colorado Get Down takes over at 4 p.m. Collier is a peddle steal player steeped in the Sacred Steal movement and plays blues, funk soul and gospel. He built his reputation alongside his uncles and cousins in The Lee Boys. Joining the band on hollowbody guitar, Nershi is known for his work with the String Cheese Incident and EmmittNershi Band.

Melvin Seals and JGB, who take the stage at 6 p.m., will revive the spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band with Seals’ powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ sounds. The keyboardist spun his magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and helped pioneer and define Taj Mahal what has become “Jam Band” music.

The Taj Mahal Trio turn in a headlining performance at 8 p.m. One of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music, Taj Mahal began his career more than four decades ago as an American blues artist. He has broadened his scope to include music representing virtually every corner of the world including West Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the Hawaiian Islands and more. Joining him in the are drummer Kester Smith and bassist Bill Rich.

The festival’s third day, Aug. 28, begins with Colorado Bluegrass Music Society Young Pickers at noon. TAARKA, which plays “masterfully deep Americana and Gypsyjazz string band music” is led by the husband-and-wife team of David and Enion Pelta-Tiller.

Keith Moseley and Friends, featuring national flatpicking guitar champion Tyler Grant of Grant Farm, perform at 4 p.m.

Moseley is well-known as the bass player for String Cheese Incident. Kevin “Money” McHugh, the keyboard player from Grant

Farm and drummer Christian Teal will also be playing in the band. Expect a set of Moseley’s SCI tunes and some “fun covers.”

Beginning at 6 p.m., Denver’s Paper Bird wraps up the festival with its indi-folk, baroque, pop mix. The band is known for playing in odd meters and having three lead singers. Their sound is described as vintage and timeless.

Several more “tweener” acts will play short sets in between the main acts each day of the festival.

Tickets are on sale online. A three-day pass is $135 in advance or $150 at the gate. Two-day passes for Friday and Saturday are $90 while Saturday and Sunday passes are $95. Sinceday Friday tickets are $40, Saturday singleday tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the gate. Sunday singleday tickets are $45.

When the music is Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith done at the festival, head to area venues for several late-night options. On Friday, Aug. 26, the Stage Stop in Rollinsville helps kick off the weekend of a special burlesque performance and Champagne Charlie at 7 p.m. Very Nice Brewing hosts Many Mountains and Los Cheesies play the Pioneer Inn. The Caribou Room hosts the “official” after party with a yet to be announced act.

After the festival on Saturday, Aug. 27, check out Junko Beat at the Stage Stop, Steepland String Band at Very Nice Brewing, New Family Dog at the Pioneer Inn and Gasoline Lollipops at Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar. Another “offcical” late night show will take place at the Caribou Room as well.

Big Thompson Flood plays the Stage Stop Sunday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. while Ravin’ Wolf plays at Very Nice Brewing.

Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Field is located at 151 East St. in Nederland. Visit www.nedfest.org for more information.

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The Good Time Travelers Aug. 12: Boulder’s Big Hootenanny, Gold Lake/Ward

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ete Kartsounes and Michael Kirkpatrick come together as The Good Time Travelers. The duo released its debut album in March.

This collection of music is mainly cowritten folk, bluegrass and blues infused songs from the two award-winning singer-songwriters. It was created with “engineer wizard” Aaron Youngberg at Swing Fingers Studio in the foothills outside Fort Collins.

United by a passion for performing, this songwriting and pickin’ duo presents original songs about “the journey.” Both musicians have been leading bands around the west for some time but met each other at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Kartsounes was first runner up in the event’s prestigious Troubadour Competition in 2012 and 2013 and placed third in 2010. Kirkpatrick won in 2014.

At their first campground session, it became clear to all who witnessed the magic of these two troubadours that this was more than just another Town Park jam. Pete and Michael began cowriting in the summer of 2014, focusing on the alchemy of their unique voices and instrumental styles.

“The musical journey for me is to explore what we can come up with together, and bring it to the people.”

Kartsounes said. “We found out right away that we can sing together well, so then we explored writing together and that has been a great journey thus far.

We plan on being very busy as time goes on and we always are putting time aside to write more together.”

Kirkpatrick says his focus has always been songwriting and vocal technique, “specifically the marriage of melody and words.”

TRACKS 8. Come Back Home to Me 1. Spirit Thereafter 9. Old Fashioned 2. Blue Dream 10. Going to California 3. Colorado 4. Taillights and Memories 11. High Vibrations 12. Here for You 5. This Time Away 13. Journey’s End 6. Through It All 7. See No Signs

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Annual folk music festival brings popular performers to banks of St. Vrain LYONS Planet Bluegrass welcomes top performers including The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Conor Oberst, Passenger, Lucinda Williams, Mavis Staples, Dougie MacLean, Kathy Mattea, Darrell Scott and many more to its 26th Annual Rocky

Mountain Folks Festival, Aug 19-21, at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch along the North St. Vrain Creek in Lyons.

In the 25 years of the “summit on the song,” the festival has relocated from Estes Park to Lyons, grown to its current capacity of 4,000, survived a 500-year flood

Mountain MUSIC Calendar

August 7 • Gregg Green – Beau Jo’s (IS) • Wildwood Roots – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Lee Johnson – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Music in the Morning: Enion Pelta Tiller & Ryan Drickey – The Stone Cup (LY) • Honeytree Trio – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Dahlby & Nadine, Jenna McLean – The Barrel (EP) • Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) August 7-9 • Cowboy Brad Sing Along – Bond Park (EP) August 9 • Tuesday Night Live: Dahlby & Nadine – Performance Park (EP)

• Open Mic Night – Ed’s Cantina (EP) August 10 • David Williams – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center (NED) • Carter Sampson & Erik the Viking Acoustic Duo – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP)

• Cowboy Brad Campfire – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) • Steve Smersh – The Barrel (EP) August 11 • Open Mic – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Todd Adelman & the Country Mile – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

• Open Stage – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Sandstone Summer Concert Series: Samba Dende – Sandstone Park (LY)

• Thursday Night Live: Estes Park Village Band – Performance Park (EP)

August 12 • David Booker – Vintage Moose (IS) • Rob Wivchar – Beau Jo’s (IS) • Al Taylor – Ameristar Casino (BH) • William & The Romantics – Stage Stop (RV) • Mayhem Gulch – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Chris Smith – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Jim Jamm Jimmy – The Barrel (EP) • Tacos N’ Tunes: Jon Gamache – Blue Owl Books (NED) • Intuit – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • AJ Fullerton – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Gasoline Lollipops – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • RJ Cowdery – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) • KC Groves – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) August 12-14 • Boulder’s Big Hootenanny w/Todd Adelman & The Country Mile, Danny Shafer, Gasoline Lollipops, Ben Hanna, Psychodillo, more – Gold Lake Road (WD) August 13 • Tony Rosario – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Dan & Yoshi – Beau Jo’s (IS) • Al Taylor – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Melody Pond, Monocle Band – Stage Stop (RV) • Maus Nomdeguerre – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Jubilingo – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Gabrielle Louise – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center (NED) • Trouble & Love – Villa Tatra (PS) • Zen Mustache – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Caribou Mountain Collective – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: Ben Knighten, Melody Pond – The Stone Cup (LY)

• Mountain Town Trio – North Shore RV Park (EP) • The Rotten Uncles – The Barrel (EP) • Great Blue – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Strangebyrds – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) August 14 • Treena McCurdy – Beau Jo’s (IS) • Snowbound Hounds – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Strangebyrds – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Music in the Morning: Sarah Cole – The Stone Cup (LY) • Foxfeather – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Joel Kachel – The Barrel (EP) • Ellie Fair – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP)

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and created its own culture, community, and spirit. All the while, it has remained true to its initial vision of spending a glorious Colorado summer weekend celebrating songs and stories from around the musical and geographic world.

Several camping and ticket options are

on sale now. Three-day passes are $150 in advance and single day tickets are $65.

August 23 • Tuesday Night Live: Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies –

• Great Blue – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) September 2 • Haunted Windchimes – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Escaping Pavement – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • The Jameson’s Duo – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Mark Selby – The Barrel (EP) • Ragged Union – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) September 3 • 2nd Annual RMNPS Fest – Stage Stop (RV) • Stell & Snuggs – Ned’s Restaurant (NED) • Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Craig Satterfield Band, Centennial State Pipes & Drum Band – The Barrel (EP) • 13th Annual John Denver Tribute Concert w/Brad Fitch

Planet Bluegrass Ranch is located at 500 W. Main Str. in Lyons. Visit www. bluegrass.com for tickets and details.

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August 14-16 • Cowboy Brad Sing Along – Bond Park (EP) August 16 • Tuesday Night Live: Mike Roe – Performance Park (EP) August 17 • Songwriter in the Round – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Carter Sampson & Erik the Viking Acoustic Duo – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP)

• Wednesday Night Live: The Clearwings – Performance Park (EP)

• Cowboy Brad Campfire – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) • Romero Unplugged – The Barrel (EP) • Matthew Gurnsey “The Kilted Man” – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) August 18 • Tacos N’ Tunes: Michael Howard – Blue Owl Books (NED) • Celtic Session hosted by The Gael – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Jason McIntyre Band – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Thursday Night Live: Will Thomas & Friends – Performance Park (EP)

• Jay Roemer – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) August 19 • Tony Rosario – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Jack Yoder – Troia’s Café (GT) • Dave Potter– Beau Jo’s (IS) • Nom de Guerres – Stage Stop (RV) • Stomp Street Heist – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • The Angle – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Pineross – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Chain Station – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: Pistols in Petticoats, Honeytree Duo – The Stone Cup (LY) • Dahlby & Nadine – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Craig Satterfield Band, Tony Arenas – The Barrel (EP) • Path to Persona – Historic Park Theater (EP) August 19-21 • Rocky Mountain Folks Festival w/The Decemberists, Lucinda Williams, Andrew Bird, more – Planet Bluegrass (LY) August 20 • David Booker – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Tony Rosario – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Treena McCurdy – Beau Jo’s (IS) • Gilpin Arts Fundraiser for the Arts – Washington Hall (CC) • Gilpin County Fair: NoGo Gillbillies, Hot Spell Band, Canyon Creek Band – Gilpin County Fairgrounds (GC) • 4th Annual Rollyfest, Brunch w/Brian Parton, Aspen Grove Preschool Fundraiser w/Ragged Union – Stage Stop (RV) • Carbonated Insight – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Brady O & FeralHeart – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Meagan Burtt & Cure for Love – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: Ran Off the Rooster – The Stone Cup (LY) • Monocle – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) • Ran Off the Rooster Bedlam Boys – The Barrel (EP) • Katie Glassman & Snapshot – Lazy B Ranch Chuck Wagon (EP) August 21 • Sunday BBQ w/Rob Drabkin – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (SC) • Chris Koltak – Beau Jo’s (IS) • Gilpin County Fair: Todd Adelman & the Country Mile, The Bogans – Gilpin County Fairgrounds (GC) • Royal Jelly Jive – Stage Stop (RV) • Flash Mountain Flood – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Pete Kartsounes – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Ravin’Wolf Acoustic Thunder – Ax & Oar ( LY) • Music in the Morning: Billy Shaddox – The Stone Cup (LY) • Banshee Tree – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • 7th Annual “Spirituality of John Denver” Concert – YMCA of Rockies (EP)

• Wendhaven – The Barrel (EP) • Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) August 22 • Music in the Morning: Thomas Gronberg & Don Cleason – The Stone Cup (LY)

Performance Park (EP)

August 24 • Carter Sampson & Erik the Viking Acoustic Duo – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP)

• Wednesday Night Live: Steve Ertl – Performance Park (EP) • Nadine – The Barrel (EP) • Cowboy Brad Campfire – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) August 25 • Patrick Dethlefs – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • The Complete Unknowns – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Just Jill – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Thursday Night Live: Matthew Gurnsey – Performance Park (EP)

August 26 • Andrew Wynne – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Rob Wivchar – Beau Jo’s (IS) • NedFest Kickoff: Burlesque & Champagne Charlie – Stage Stop (RV)

• Many Mountains – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Los Cheesies – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Dahlby & Nadine – The Barrel (EP) • Tacos N’ Tunes: Cisco & Bear – Blue Owl Books (NED) • NedFest Late-Night – Caribou Room (NED) • Ned-Fest After Party w/Caribou Mountain Collective – Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar (NED)

• Emily Scott Robinson – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Mollie O’Brien & Hamkickers Club – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Ran Off the Rooster – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) August 26-28 • NedFest Music & Arts Festival w/Taj Mahal Trio, Steve Kimock, Melvin Seals & JGB, Keith Moseley & Friends, more – Guercio Ballfield (NED) August 27 • Jack Yoder – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Warren Floyd – Beau Jo’s (IS) • Pablo Cruise – Reserve Casino (CC) • NedFest Evening: Junko Beat – Stage Stop (RV) • Steepland String Band – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • New Family Dog – Pioneer Inn (NED) • NedFest Late-Night – Caribou Room (NED) • Ned-Fest After Party w/Gasoline Lollipops – Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar (NED)

• Mass Hip-steria Music Potluck – The Old Gallery (AP) • Chris Sheldon & Friends – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Billy Shaddox – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) • Music in the Morning: Nate Hancock – The Stone Cup (LY) • Trouble & Love – Villa Tatra (PS) • Jay Stott – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Romero Unplugged – The Barrel (EP) • Brantley-Selby-Sillers – Historic Park Theater (EP) • Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Centennial BBQ & Hoedown w/Chain Station – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) August 28 • Dave Connelly – Beau Jo’s (IS) • NedFest Afternoon: Big Thompson Flood – Stage Stop (RV) • Ravin’ Wolf – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) • Danny Shafer – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Music in the Morning: Jill Cohn – The Stone Cup (LY) • Denny Driscoll – The Barrel (EP) August 29 • Open Mic w/Jon Pickett – The Barrel (EP) August 30 • Open Mic Night – Ed’s Cantina (EP) August 31 • Carter Sampson & Erik the Viking Acoustic Duo – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP)

• Nashville Showcase, Steve Smersh – The Barrel (EP) September 1 • Banshee Tree – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Mic & Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY)

Celebrating the Colorado Mountain Lifestyle

AUGUST 2016

– YMCA of the Rockies (EP)

• Mountain Town Trio – North Shore RV Park (EP) September 4 • Stell & Snuggs – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) WEEKLY MUSIC Sunday • Bluegrass Jam – Brightwood Music (NED) • Sunday High Nooners Music Cub – The Old Gallery (AP) • Open Mic Night – Fajita Rita’s (EP) Monday • Open Jovan Open Mic – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Tuesday • Open Mic – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Taco Tuesday w/Live Music – Salto Coffee Works (NED) • “A Night at the Goat” Open Mic – KYGT Radio (IS) • Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) Wednesday • Blues Night – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Vinyl Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Open Stage w/Michael Roe – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP)

Thursday • Acoustic Grumpy Jam – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Open Jam – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Mountain Town Trio – Fajita Rita’s Tex-Mex (EP) • Folk Bluegrass Pick – The Barrel (EP) Friday • Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) • Live Music – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Karaoke – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP) Saturday • Karaoke – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP) • Live Music – Kind Coffee (EP) AP = Allenspark BC = Boulder County BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GC = Gilpin County GRC = Grand County GGC = Gldn. Gate Canyon GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown IS = Idaho Springs

JT = Jamestown LC = Larimer County LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SMG = St. Mary’s Glacier SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

Submit music-related events for free listing in the Mountain Music Calendar to: MMACeditor@gmail.com All listings/dates subject to change.

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