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FOOD & DRINK Brewery brings owner’s tastes, talents together Page 4

CULTURE

Peaceful Valley owners excited to show off property Page 8

ARTS

Tattoo artist’s unique work will ’Make You Famous’ Page 15

MUSIC

Rock band throws three-day ‘ball’ for devoted fans Page 20

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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AVALANCHE WARNING! Awareness Key To Winter Safety

COVER STORY: Colorado leads the U.S. in avalanche fatalities, most of which are started by the people involved. Travel in avalanche terrain—which is almost inevitable if you take part in Colorado’s abundant winter activities—can be dangerous. To reduce your risk of having an accident being able to assess and manage risk is a must. Education and awareness is key to survival, so before heading into the backcountry this winter, be prepared with tools and knowledge before you go.

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Historic Schoolhouses

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Silver Plume Schoolhouse/George Rowe Museum Location: 139 Main Street, Silver Plume Date Built: 1894 Info: www.townofsilverplume.org 303-569-2562

1874 Georgetown School/ Georgetown Heritage Center Location: 809 Taos St., Georgetown Date Built: 1874 Info: www.georgetowntrust.org 303-569-0289

Historic schoolhouses survive as community assets 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.

When Silver Plume lost its original, wooden school house in 1893 to a fi re, the school board commissioned William Quayle—one

of Denver’s and San Diego’s leading architects—to design a Romanesque brick building. It served as a schoolhouse until 1959.

The new schoolhouse was built in 1894, following the silver bust. After its closing as the town’s school in 1959, Mayor George Rowe purchased the fi veroom school and converted it into a museum in 1960.

Thirty-fi ve years later, People for Silver Plume, Inc., matched $50,000 from the State Historic Fund to restore the exterior masonry and portals, install an alarm system, update the electrical system, install a Silver Plume’s schoolhouse has been conContinued on page 12 verted into the George Rowe Museum.

TAKE NOTE – supporting our community

Volume 9, Issue 1 • January 2016

Best wishes for happiness, prosperity in new year PEAK TO PEAK New beginnings, fresh starts, reaffirmations and promises of a brighter future all come to mind as we ring in a New Year.

The staff at MMAC Monthly hope everyone receives many blessings, however they come, in the year ahead. We appreciate all of our readers, advertisers and assorted community cheer-leaders and wish them all happiness and prosperity in 2016.

As we move into this new year, the offices of the MMAC Monthly is grieving the Christmas Eve loss of its distribution/ production supervisor and general mascot, Bear. He may have been seen to some as simply a pet, but his special energy and pre-

cious personality did more to keep things working well and sane in our office than any therapist or human friend ever could.

Bear’s life was much too short from our perspective—he was just seven years old—but, his unconditional love and understanding were larger than and life, no mater how long. His lively, happy demeanor helped keep a smile on the face of anyone who encountered him, while his lov- Bear able, furry body was seemingly created for huge hugs and nap-time snuggling. We will miss him greatly.

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Our emotional loss at this time of the year is reminder the holiday season and new year can be emotionally exhausting.

Combined with a vulnerability to Seasonal Affective Disorder, this time of year can be very difficult.

If you don’t know where to begin getting mental health, substance use or emotional help for yourself or someone you know, visit coloradocrisis services.org.

Confidential and immediate support at all hours, everyday is available. If you are in crisis or need help dealing with one, call 844-493-TALK to speak to a trained professional who will provide immediate support and resources.

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.

Al-Anon – Allenspark Fire Department, 5 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.

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 – 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.

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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January 11-February 10

January 23

Start the New Year with a 2.5 mile hike, Jan. 1 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., along Golden Gate Canyon State Park’s Beaver Trail. After a steep climb to start, the trail levels off a bit and winds its way through Lodgepole Pine forest with occasional Aspen stands and openings. The destination is the Beaver shelter where, on a clear day, there are views of the Continental Divide. The hike is expected to take 2-3 hours, depending upon the weather. Wrap up the hike with hot drinks and cookies at the Visitor Center, 92 Crawford Gulch Road. Registration is required. Call the Visitor Center at 303-582-3707 to sign up. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a six-foot leash, as always. This hike may prove strenuous with fresh snowfall, so come prepared with warm layers, waterproof hiking boots, and ice cleats/snowshoes. Visit cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/ parks/GoldenGateCanyon to learn more.

Anyone who’s wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at the Estes Park Police Department can find out by attending the 2016 Citizen’s Police Academy. The classes familiarize participants with everything from constitutional law to crime scene investigation. Classes include topics common among law enforcement agencies, as well as issues unique to Estes Park. This informative series of classes, sponsored by the Town’s Police Department and offered free of charge, take place Jan. 11-Feb. 10, Monday and Wednesday nights from 6-9 p.m. at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Class size is limited to 30. Applications are available at the front desk of the Police Department at Town Hall, and at www. estes.org/citizenspoliceacademy. Applications must be received

by Jan. 4. For more information, contact Commander Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org.

Enjoy food, friendship and games, Jan. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the monthly Pot Luck and game night at The Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark. Bring a favorite board game, a dish you can share, or just bring yourself and a $10 donation. Parking is available on Hwy. 7 or in the lot next to the transfer station. Carpooling is encouraged. Parking in front of the fire hall is prohibited. For more information, visit www.theoldgallery.org, e-mail allensparkoldgallery@gmail.com or call 303-747-2906 to learn more.

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January 16

Golden Gate Canyon State Park First Day Hike Citizen’s Police Academy

Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train

Santa returns to the Georgetown Loop Railroad, completed in 1884 and one of Colorado’s first visitor attractions, to pass out more presents and treats on Santa’s North Pole Adventure trains through Jan. 4. Santa and his helpers ride this daytime train and visit with everyone during the ride aboard decorated, enclosed, heated coaches. It’s an exceptional way to see the Clear Creek Valley. Visit georgetownlooprr.com or call 888-456-6777 for additional information.

January 2-15

Christmas tree drop-off

The Town of Estes Park’s free Christmas tree drop-off site is open to local residents 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Jan. 15. The drop-off is at the east entrance of the Fairgrounds off Community Drive; follow the signs to the fenced drop-off location. Trees must be stripped of ornaments, tinsel and other decorations. No wreaths, garland, artificial trees or tree stands will be accepted. Trees must be dropped during the specified hours in the identified area. Dropping trees after hours or in other locations at the Fairgrounds will be considered illegal dumping and may be subject to a fine. For more information, contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

January 4

Meet Me @ The Museum: Visitor Booklets

Join Estes Park Museum Director Derek Fortini, Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m., for a look at historical brochures. Fortini will present four booklets that range from publication dates 1902 to 1911 that lend insight to what the accommodations and activities consisted of during the first decade of the 20th century. A number of photographs will be shown and excerpts will be read aloud that enticed early visitors to Estes Park. Meet Me @ The Museum encourages everyone to be curious about the history of sites, events, and those who came before us in Estes Park. Museum staff includes the community in their local history findings and current projects on the first Monday of every month. Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes Park Museum galleries are open Friday and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 970-586-6256 or visit www.estes.org/museum.

Peak to Peak Concert Series: Local Vocals

The next Peak to Peak Concert Series event features “Local Vocals,” Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan in Estes Park. The chamber concert— sponsored by the Allenspark Community Cultures Council and Oratorio Society of Estes Park—features three Petrarch Sonnets

by Liszt and Brahms; Intermezzo, featuring Tenor Scott Anderson; pianists Margie Patterson and Diane Roehl; and soloists Christy Florence, Bob Gunn, Nancy Bell, Melissa Westover and Valerie Dascoli. There is a $10 suggested donation, which goes directly to the musicians, and a reception immediately following the performance.

January 19-February 9

Watercolor Madness painting class

Estes Outreach presents Watercolor Madness, Jan. 19-Feb. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at The Studio Fine Art & Framing, 541 G Big Thompson Ave. Instructor Greg Miles covers the basics: water, gravity, pigment, light, shadow and value. Participants are encouraged to play, have an open mind, be willing to accept a challenge, and have fun. The class is great for beginners and advanced students.

Miles will demonstrate various principles of watercolor work— such as lifting color and adding deep values—and then allow participants to practice. The principles taught in this class apply to many other mediums. The class is $120 and supplies are included. Registration deadline is Jan. 12. To register or find additional information, visit www.estesoutreach.org/watercolor.html or contact Estes Park Outreach Coordinator Karen McPherson at karen_mcpherson@estesschools.org or 970-586-1119 x3021.

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Winter Ecology Hike

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Comments must be submitted during the official comment period to have standing to participate in the objection process when the final environmental analysis and draft decision are released.

Comments received during the comment period will be used to develop alternatives to the proposed action. The interdisciplinary team will analyze the alternatives to disclose environmental effects. A draft decision is anticipated in early summer.

To stay involved and receive project updates, send an e-mail to brdvis@fs.fed.us with a name and address and the subject: Forsythe II.

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Winter Heritage Day at Walker Ranch

Pioneer settlers had a lot to do preparing for and surviving Colorado’s long winters. Learn about typical winter chores when exploring the Walker Ranch Homestead off Flagstaff Road during the free Winter Heritage Day, Jan. 24 from 1-3 p.m. See a working demonstration in the blacksmith shop and smell food being prepared on the wood stove. Be prepared for cold, windy weather, and to walk in snow. Additional information is at www.bouldercounty.org or contact Sheryl Kippen at 303-776-8848 or skippen@bouldercounty.org.

January 25

Court Appointed Special Advocates training

With over 200 Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers, CASA Jeffco/Gilpin is only able to provide support to less than 35 percent of the cases in court for abused or neglected children.

CASA Jeffco/Gilpin needs help and support to ensure every child in the community has a safe, permanent home. CASA volunteers are caring adults who are appointed by a judge; they provide the courts with objective information and recommendations to help ensure that a child abuse victim’s best interests are served. Previous experience is not necessary. Volunteer training begins on Jan. 25 and includes approximately 40 hours training. All in-person sessions are at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. For information, contact Tiffany Schlag at 303-271-6537 or tiffanyschlag@casajeffcogilpin.com.

January 27

Adult Broomball Tournament

The Pabst Blue Ribbon Adult Broomball Tournament, held on the Georgetown Ice Sheet at Werlin Park, is planned for Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. Co-ed teams of six will compete for “ultimate bragging rights” and PBR swag. Participants must be 21 to play and helmets are required. Games are self-officiated. Goalies must wear full-faced helmets. The fee to participate is $65 per team.

Bigfoot snowshoe treks

Join Boulder County Open Space volunteer naturalists at Mud Lake Open Space north of Nederland, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon, for a free winter hike to explore the many properties of snow, and to learn how plants and animals have adapted to life in the cold. Ski or hiking poles are recommended due to possible icy trail conditions. For more information, visit www.bouldercounty. org or contact Larry Colbenson at 303-678-6214 or lcolbenson@ bouldercounty.org.

in the absence of wildfire, the forest in this area has lost some of its historic characteristics. The project’s goal is to improve the landscape’s resistance and resiliency to future natural disturbances. The official proposed action opened for public comment on Dec. 30 and continues until Jan. 29.

An open house to provide another opportunity for questions and discussion takes place at the Nederland Community Center, Jan. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The entire proposed action, as well as maps, responses to input, design criteria, and a project timeline is available online at www.fs.usda. gov/goto/arp/Forsythe2.

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January 30

Forest Service releases refined Forsythe II plans

BOULDER COUNTY During the scoping period, which took place in September, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests received input from more than 80 people on the initial project proposal for its Forsythe II Project. All input was considered and the proposed action was refined with the help of the interdisciplinary planning team.

The Boulder Ranger District is proposing vegetation treatments on National Forest lands between Nederland and Gross Reservoir along Magnolia Road and parts of northern Gilpin County along South Beaver Creek Road. According to the Forest Service,

Potluck & Game Night

Join Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center staff, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for an all-ages excursion in the forest on snowshoes in honor of local guide “Bigfoot.” Participants meet at Wild Bear and head out to a local trail. Learn about the winter ecology of the area while traveling on snow shoes. A donation of $5 per person is suggested. Snowshoes are available for rental for an additional $10. Preregistration is required. E-mail info@wildbear. org or call 303-258-0495 to sign up. Learn more at wildbear.org.

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FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR

January 4 • Families for Estes Breakfast – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 5 • Soup Night – Old Gallery (AP) January 6 • Coffee with the Police Chief – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Community Cupboard Distribution – Old Gallery (AP) January 7 • Larimer County Health Department Food Safety Class – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 8 • Seafood Buffet – Other Side Restaurant (EP) January 8-9 • Table at The Stanley: New Belgium Beer Dinner w/Chef Ted Schneider – Stanley Hotel (EP) January 9 • Beer Tasting: Dostal Alley Brewpub – Mid County Liquors (RV)

• Mountain MidLife Breakfast – Nederland Community Center (NED)

January 11 • Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236’ January 14 • Wine & Words – Happy Trails Café (NED) January 15 • 6th Alley Supper Club: Pasta Night – Arapahoe Basin (SC)

• Mountain MidLife Breakfast – Nederland Community Center (NED)

January 15-16 • Table at The Stanley: Wine Dinner w/ Roja Chef Tim Kuklinski – Stanley Hotel (EP) January 16 • Food Bank of the Rockies Distribution – Gold Mountain Village (CC)

• Saws & Slaws Appreciation Dinner & Silent Auction – CCCIA Hall (CCC) January 16-17 • Estes Park Winter Festival – Estes Park Events Complex (EP)

January 19 • Food Bank of the Rockies Distribution – Gold Mountain Village (CC)

January 20 • Community Cupboard Distribution – Old Gallery (AP) January 22 • Seafood Buffet – Other Side Restaurant (EP) January 22-23 • Table at The Stanley: Whiskey University w/ Jimmy Kuch – Stanley Hotel (EP) January 23 • Moonlight Dinner Series: A Night In Italy – Arapahoe Basin (SC)

• Whiskey Tasting – Mid County Liquors (RV) • 19th Annual Chili Challenge – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Potluck & Game Night – Old Gallery (AP) January 24 • Vegan Potluck – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 25 • Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236’ • Sushi Class w/Miho – Estes Park Middle School (EP)

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FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries and more Brewery brings owner’s tastes, talents together

ally moved into the head brewer position. When Smith moved

By Jeffrey V. Smith away in 2006, he vowed he would work in the industry again.

ESTES PARK ick Smith gets to do what he loves every day. Since “Certainly there are stresses, but this is fun and generally makes opening Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company in July 2015, folks happy. I like that. It makes me happy,” he said. “I love the he’s brought together his talents and tastes to craft the business. I love the process… and, hopefully, the profit.” best beer he can while working hard to make people happy and Once in Estes Park, Smith befriended local helicopter pilot— and homebrewer—Nathan Weber, and the two began brewing tocontribute to his community.

With the help of some investors and recent changes to laws gether immediately. “He was interested in it and has a great water source at the base of Lumpy Ridge, so in Estes Park, Smith opened the town’s we set up shop in his basement,” Smith first new brewery in more than 20 years explained. “We brewed fairly reguand, according to town administrators, larly, plus had a lot of fun making our was its first official micro brewer. He’s little kit better and more efficient.” poured his assorted passions into the After being in Estes Park for six business and has not only come up years, new laws opened the door to with a great assortment of tasty brews, micro-breweries and small distilleries. but he’s reclaimed a vacant building, He saw his chance to get back into the re-purposed a brewing system and creindustry and began seeking a location ated a unique, cozy setting to enjoy a to open a brewing business. When the beverage fresh from the tap, brewed former Murray & Sons Automotive just feet away. building on S. St. Vrain Avenue be Housed in a former gas station, came available, he knew he’d found Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company uses Nick Smith of Lumpy Ridge Brewing in Estes Park his brewery’s home. “I sought a garage a 15-barrel system. There is a small, inall along,” Smith said, “as they are already equipped with indoor tasting room featuring original art and good tunes as well as a newly constructed patio out front under the former pump canopy. dustrial elements such as floor drains, power, gas. Plus, they are open basic buildings. Much more easy to re fit than a strip mall.”

Beautiful Estes Valley views can be enjoyed from both.

Working at the Terre Haute Brewing Company in Indiana The building and brewery include several reused and re-purtaught him a lot about the industry and gave him the “ambition” posed items. “A lot of our re-purposing was both artistically and to get into brewing himself. While at the brewery, he moved from financially inspired,” Smith explained. “The railing for the patio the tap room to brewing operations and outside sales. He also and fermentor all came out of ‘Steve the Welder’s’ yard. It had Continued on page 6 spent time cleaning and assisting in the brew house and eventu-

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Chili Challenge seeks cooks, judges for 19th annual event

By George Watson COAL CREEK CANYON Who makes the best chili in Coal Creek Canyon? Find out at the 19th annual Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Chili Challenge, Jan. 23 from noon-2 p.m. at the CCCIA Hall.

Enter chili or just come taste and help judge the favorite. Ballots are counted at 1:30 p.m. and trophies for red, green and veggie chili will be awarded. The event always attracts numerous canyon residents.

Entry fees are $7 per category or $7 admission for members, $8 for non-members and $4 for children 12 and under. Soda will be available or BYOB. All proceeds go to

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support the projects of CCCIA. The CCCIA supports local kids’ groups, provides scholarships and contributes to emergency community needs. As “stewards” of the Coal Creek Canyon Community Center, used regularly by many local organizations, the group is also responsible for its maintenance and upkeep.

The CCCIA Hall is located at 31528 Hwy. 72 in Coal Creek Canyon. To volunteer or for additional information, call John Stevens at 303-6420842 or visit www.coalcreekcanyon. org to learn more.

Compete for best chili at the Coal Creek Canyon Chili Challenge, Jan. 23.

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Dostal Alley brews featured at tasting event ROLLINSVILLE Taste the award-winning beers of Central City’s Dostal Alley Brewpub at a beer tasting at Mid County Liquors, Jan. 9 from 4-7 p.m. It is the only location outside of the brewery to purchase the brews.

Dostal Alley is a family-owned-andoperated business and the only brewery in

Gilpin County. Brewing began in 1998 and continues with a variety of ales and lagers.

Create sushi at community class

Monthly dinner features pasta

ESTES PARK Learn to make Maki sushi, California rolls, Temarizushi “ball sushi” and sushi rice during the Estes Outreach class, Jan. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Estes Park Middle School Kitchen.

Instructor Miho Horikoshi explains different kinds of seaweed and introduces popular sushi styles. Students receive a sushi mat and the sushi they make. Miho uses familiar ingredients available locally anytime.

The class costs $38 and supplies are included. Registration deadline is Jan. 18.

Estes Park Middle School is located at 1500 Manford Ave. Visit www.estesoutreach.org/sushi.html to register and learn more.

Mid County Liquors is located at 17218 Hwy. 119. Call 303-642-7686 or visit www.midcountyliquors.com for more information.

SUMMIT COUNTY Join Arapahoe Basin’s monthly 6th Alley Supper Club for Pasta Night, Jan. 15, in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill.

Enjoy a bottomless pasta night, complete with live music and discounts on bottles of wine. The menu includes Caesar salad, penne with meatballs or vegetable alfredo, and linguini with clam sauce and cannoli. Seatings start at 6:30 p.m.

The dinner is $20 for adults 12 and over, $10 for children ages 7-12 and free for those 6 and under. Reservations recommended.

Visit arapahoebasin.com or call 888-272-7246 for more information and to make reservations.

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Winter Festival features chili, beer ESTES PARK Celebrate the winter season in Estes Park, Jan. 16-17 from noon-5 p.m., at the Estes Park Winter Festival featuring samples of Colorado wine and beer from more than 30 drink booths along with a chili cook-off, arts and crafts, winter activities, vendors, live music and more. The event, held at the Estes Park Events Complex, also features several kids activities.

Admission to the Winter Festival includes a bottomless craft beer and wine tasting. Enjoy endless samplings from breweries and wineries from around Colorado including locals Estes Park Brewery, Lumpy Ridge Brewing, Rock Cut Brewing and Snowy Peaks Winery along with Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, Wild Cider, Colorado Cider Company, City Star Brewing, Whistle Pig Brewery, Tivoli Brewing, What We Love Winery, Ten Bears Winery, Miracle Stag Meadery, Spero Winery, Kingman Estates Winery, Wild Women Winery and more.

Also enjoy free tastings of delicious salsas, cheeses, chocolate and more.

Representatives of Rocky Mountain National Park will also be at the festival sharing expert knowledge on outdoor winter adventures, equipment demos, offering winter safety tips and fun information about the park.

Gear up for the season by browsing

the vendor area featuring winter apparel and outdoor adventure gear.

Listen to the lively tunes of Trout Steak Revival, the 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival winners. Porcelain City, Blue Grama and Ran Off the Rooster will also perform during the event.

Sample chili throughout the weekend. Colorado Chili Pod, the local chapter of the Chili Appreciation Society International, invites anyone who likes red competition chili to join them this year and either cook the best pot of chili or be a judge and help choose the best. A red chili cook-off is on Saturday and a green and white chili cook-off is on Sunday.

Keep the family entertained with a giant indoor tubing hill, face painters, inflatable bounce houses, s’more station, arts and crafts, fake snow-filled pool and a variety of winter-themed games.

One day admission for adults 21 and over is $30. Children ages 10 and over with no tasting pass are $17 and children ages 4-9 are $5.

The Estes Park Events Complex is located at 1209 Manford Ave. To cook or judge, contact Lexy Jacobson at 970-577-3902 or ljacobson@ estes.org. Visit www.visitestespark. com for more information.

Learn natural remedies from herbalist NEDERLAND Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center hosts herbalist Brigitte Mars and her “Natural Remedies for Emotional & Mental Health” workshop, Jan 16 from noon2 p.m. in its Eco-Arts Lounge.

Learn to use food, herbs, supplements, essential oils and lifestyle techniques to elevate depression, relieve anxiety, fear, grief, enhance intelligence, reduce pain and enjoy better sleep. Ages 10 and up are welcome.

Children must be accompanied by a parent.

Bring a snack, something to write with and an open mind. The class costs $30.

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Mars also teaches her “Natural Remedies for Sexual Vitality” workshop in the Eco-Arts Lounge, Feb 13.

Wild Bear Eco-Arts Lounge is located at 20 Lakeview Dr. in Nederland. To register, call 303-258-0495 or pay in-person any day between 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.brigittemars.com and wildbear.org to learn more.

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been there for 15 years, and we saw a use for it. Our retired ski fence and bar front came from being a cool, cheap material and we all like to ski.”

Smith uses a background in cooking to craft the flavor profiles of his brews. “I have always been interested in foods, flavor, cooking,” he said. “However, I don’t feel like it got real until I worked with trained chefs at a guest ranch near Saratoga, WY. I am a good cook. I enjoy it. I enjoy flavors and tasting and I think that I

brew like I cook, by flavors and intuition.

During renovations of the gas station, business partner and artist Wade Johnson made it his canvas. “Wade gave this place a soul and style that is truly unique and truly ours,” Smith said. “There is art everywhere, and it is ever-stimulating and fun.

Especially when I find new things I had no idea he added. Wade goes where the spirit takes him and allowing that to happen has given us a very cool little joint.”

Although Smith does much of the heavy lifting, figuratively and literally,

he doesn’t do it alone. There’s Johnston, the artist and owner and “a few fantastic folks” like Weber who brews once a week, beertender Barbara McQuate and Jon Feder who is a beertender and works in the brewhouse. Zac Bunch does sales, is a beertender, brew assistant and “fast growing beer geek,” Smith said. Then there’s Todd Plummer who volunteers at the brewery. “He’s quiet a character, we have a beer named for him and everything [Oggs FM Altbier]. He’s a retired engineer and just a way cool figure.”

Smith says he’s “pretty hung up on the hoppy stuff” when he’s drinking a beer.

“Loving flavors and tasting, I do love trying all kinds of beers, even ones I know I am not particularly fond of,” he said. “I enjoy tasting and sorting flavors and their complexities.”

When brewing, Smith likes to make nods to traditional European styles while embracing the American beer revolution. “I would say most of our beers are close to the styles they are identified by, but certainly rarely true to form,” he explained. “I like to create dry foundations as I believe one can better taste the ingredients. Otherwise, I am not interested in reinventing the wheel, just making distinctive quality beers.”

Lumpy Ridge beer is available at the brewery daily from 3-7 p.m. where there

are normally a variety of eight beer styles on tap. Meditating Saaz Kolsch, Lumpy Ridge Stout, Ogg’s FM Altbier, Vinter Veiss Hefeweizen, The Porta Porter, N8’s Heli-Brown, Lumpy Ridge Red Ale and an IPA, or two.

It’s also pouring at Ed’s Cantina, Wapiti Grill, Chipper’s Lanes, Claire’s, Waterfront Grille, Twin Owls Steak House, Smokn’ Dave’s BBQ and The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. It’s also at Back Country Pizza in Nederland, The House of Q in Longmont, The Pour House in Loveland and Black Bottle Brewery in FoCo. Since being in Estes Park, Smith has seen numerous improvements to the community and hopes he can contribute even more. “Estes Park is on its way to a cooler future,” he said. “There are many things in play that I think will help us shake this ‘Myrtle Beach of the Rockies’ stigma and I believe our initiative to expand and grow our craft beverage industry will be beneficial in that. We now have three breweries a winery and a distillery on the way.

Things are happening.”

Lumpy Ridge Brewery is located at 531 S. St. Vrain Ave. in Estes Park.

Call 812-201-3836, visit www.lumpyridgebrewing.com or find the brewery on Facebook for more information.

FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR January 31 • Jamestown Elementary Fundraiser Community Chili Cook-off – Jamestown Fire Station (JT) • Night at the Museum Dinner Fundraiser – Estes Park Museum (EP)

WEEKLY FOOD Sunday • Tasting Room Open for Cocktails – Dram Apothecary (SP) • Service Industry Sunday – Stage Stop (RV) • Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar – Oskar Blues (LY) • Brunch – Lyons Fork (LY) • Funday Specials – Pizza Bar 66 (EP) • Brunch – Sweet Basilico (EP) • Champagne Brunch – The Other Side (EP) • Brunch Buffet w/Amanda Valley – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort (EP)

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

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

• Charity Night – Lucha Cantina (GT) Tuesday • Taco Tuesday – Mothers Saloon (GT) • Burger Madness – Cables Pub & Grill (EP) • Tuesday Soup Day – Wheel Bar (EP) Wednesday • Burger Madness – Sundance Café (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 • Sandwiches & Sockes – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church (NED)

• Breakfast for Dinner – Sundance Café (NED) • Gyro Thursdays – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) • Thursday Lunch Bunch – Highlands Presbyterian Center (AP) • Open Mic Potluck w/Taylor Radio – Spirit Hounds Distillery (LY)

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Friday • Tasting Room Open for Cocktails – Dram Apothecary (SP) • Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop (RV) • Fish Fry Friday – Backcountry Pizza (NED) • Ribeye Steak Special – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church (CCC)

• Burger Madness – Lyons Dairy Bar (LY) • Brunch – Lyons Fork (LY) • Chef’s Special – Cables Pub & Grill (EP) • Community Corner Café – Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church (EP)

• Taste & Create – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) Saturday • Tasting Room Open for Cocktails – Dram Apothecary (SP) • 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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Avalanche awareness, education necessary for safe winter activities are a great early-season tune-up on exist- able to plan and prepare for travel in avaFRONT RANGE olorado leads the U.S. in avalanche ing skills. There is no need to register for lanche terrain, recognize avalanche terrain, fatalities. Most deadly avalanches any of the classes, and each location cov- describe a framework for making decisions are started by the people involved. ers the same topics. Classes include Bent in avalanche terrain, and apply effective Travel in avalanche terrain—which is al- Gate Mountaineering in Golden on Jan. 6, companion rescue techniques. most inevitable if you take part in Colo- Upslope Brewing Company in Boulder on Arapahoe Basin’s 14th Annual Beacon rado’s abundant winter snow activities— Jan. 12, Outdoor Divas in Boulder on Jan. Bowl and Après Party, Feb. 6, is an all-day can be dangerous. To reduce your risk of 19, and Neptune Mountaineering in Boul- event developed by the A-Basin Ski Patrol der on Feb. 18. Visit that includes a beacon search competition, having an accident berthoudpass.org for free avalanche dog and beacon demonstrayou need to be more information tions, and a free après party to benefit the able to assess and Colorado Avalanche Information Center. and class dates. manage your risk.

The Rocky Moun- Visit arapahoebasin.com to learn more.

Education, traintain Conservancy The Alpine Rescue Team based in Eving and awareness offers its Avalanche ergreen is the only nationally accredited is key to survival Awareness and mountain rescue team in Colorado to proso before heading Outdoor Safety in vide search and rescue services for Clear into the backcounCreek, Jefferson and Gilpin counties. Its Winter Class, Jan. try in winter, be 15 and Feb. 12. In- Wednesday trainings are open to the public prepared and know structor Eli Helmuth and include topics like Medical Training: what you’re getteaches full-time Avy Resuscitation Guidelines on Jan. 27 ting yourself into avalanche safety and Winter Shelters & Survival Skills on and how to get out. courses all winter in March 2. Visit alpinerescueteam.org for Avalanches kill Rocky Mountain Na- more training dates and information. an average of 42 Searching for avalanche victims tional Park and leads Avalanches most often occur on slopes people each year climbing and skiing adventures in the park steeper than 30 degrees according to the in North America. Hundreds more are injured. They don’t just happen to extreme as well as in Alaska and throughout the An- National Avalanche Center. The best way athletes, they can happen to those skiing, des and Himalaya ranges. The course will to determine whether the terrain is steep snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking, be a condensed overview of the avalanche enough is to measure it with a slope meter. driving, hunting, bike riding, and more— phenomenon with a goal of participants be- Slopes less steep than about 30 degrees anyone who can get onto or underneath ing able to identify how, when, where and rarely avalanche, while slopes steeper steep snow-covered slopes. Many ava- why avalanches are likely to occur in Rocky than about 35 degrees can and often do lanche victims don’t know they are in ava- Mountain National Park. After a study of avalanche. If a slope is steep enough to lanche danger and are unprepared to deal avalanches for one and one-half hours in the be exciting, it is probably 35 degrees or with an avalanche. This doesn’t have to classroom, participants will travel to Hidden steeper. Just because the slope is steep happen – the danger signs are usually obvi- Valley and during a two-hour hike, study the enough to avalanche doesn’t mean that it ous to those who know what to look for. snowpack and terrain aspects of avalanches will; the snow must also be unstable.

What you don’t know can kill you. Before and review the basics of avalanche rescue A typical snowpack is actually a series you go into the mountains in winter, learn techniques. Visit rmconservancy.org for de- of different layers stacked on top of each other. These layers are formed by precipitaas much as possible about winter safety tails and to register. tion, varying temperatures, and wind events

National Safety Awareness Week is and survival. that occur throughout the winter. The layers an annual event highlighting resort safety Numerous avalanche awareness and can deviate from winter safety events take place in January. education efforts very hard icy layColorado Avalanche Information Cen- while increasing ers to very soft ter and Nederland Fire present a Know slope safety. Visit loose “sugary” Before You Go event, a free avalanche Loveland Ski Area, layers. Always reawareness program, Jan. 6 from 7-9 Jan. 16-17 for fer to a local avap.m. at the Nederland Community Cen- kid-friendly snow lanche center like safety education ter. There is not much science, no warnthe Colorado Avaings to stay out of the mountains and no with some help lanche Information formulas to memorize. In about an hour, from the Loveland Center for current participants will see the destructive power Ski Patrol. There snowpack condiof avalanches, understand when and why is no cost to partions and more. they happen, and how you can have fun ticipate, just keep Members of the Alpine Rescue Team practice The harder it in the mountains and avoid avalanches. your eyes peeled avalanche rescues.

This is also a good refresher if you have for the Loveland Tent set up at the base of snows or rains, the more difficult it is previously completed avalanche training. the Basin. Ski Patrol demonstration times for the snowpack to adjust, and the more Whether you ski, board, sled, snowshoe will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. There will likely it is for the snowpack to avalanche. or practice extreme snow angels, join also be Ski Patrol demos, sun safety tips, Wind can deposit snow at an incredible them for an entertaining evening to help terrain park safety, and helmet informa- rate and often leads to avalanching on the tion. Meet the Arapahoe Basin Avalanche down wind sides of ridges and other terkeep you safe in the mountains.

For the 12th consecutive season, Friends Dogs in the Safety Village while learning rain features. Rapid warming can cause of Berthoud Pass is offering its Avalanche more about safety on the mountain. Visit the surficial snow to lose strength and become more prone to avalanching.

Awareness Classroom Series which cov- skiloveland.com for more details.

The Alpine Rescue Team offers tips for Colora Among other private offerings, ers topics such as avalanche forecasts and warnings; observing weather, snowfall and do Wilderness Rides And Guides in Boul- safe travel in avalanche terrain. Rememrecent avalanches; avoiding terrain haz- der offers American Institute for Ava- ber 30-45 degree slopes are most prone ards, avalanche safety gear and real sce- lanche Research and Education Level 1 to avalanches; cross slopes one at time; narios; and making a plan for return. Even Avalanche Course, Jan. 28-31, in Boulder carry a beacon, collapsible probe, shovel if you have tons of experience in the snowy and Rocky Mountain National Park. Upon and know how to use them; wear gear backcountry already, these free classes completing this course, students should be with Recco reflectors; avoid down wind

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ridge sides; slides are most common during and right after storms; avoid narrow gullies; stay high on ridges or well into valley floor; beware of nature’s warnings like collapsing layers, recent slides and certain sounds.

The Front Range is prone to persistent slab avalanches that can be triggered at all elevations days to weeks after the last storm. They often propagate across and beyond terrain features that would otherwise confine wind and storm slab avalanches. In some cases they can be triggered remotely, from low-angle terrain or adjacent slopes. Give yourself a wide safety buffer to address the uncertainty.

“Education is the number one resource to have for back country travel in avalanche terrain,” Larimer County Search and Rescue’s Russell Giesey said. “There are many offered throughout Colorado and the mountain west area. An internet search will yield several certified testing agencies. Just because you’ve taken a class and have the proper gear is not a guarantee that you will not trigger a slide. So, it’s not just knowledge, but the skills using that knowledge that will assist you. Anyone can go out and buy the newest and greatest gear, but you have to know how to use it. At a minimum you should have a beacon, probe, and shovel for every member of your group and know how to use them.”

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Alpine Rescue Team www.alpinerescueteam.org American Avalanche Association www.americanavalancheassociation.org American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education Training avtraining.org Avalanche Canada www.avalanche.ca

Colorado Avalanche Center http://avalanche.state.co.us Colorado Mountain Club www.cmc.org Colorado Mountain School coloradomountainschool.com Colorado Wilderness Rides & Guides www.coloradowildernessridesandguides.com Crested Butte Avalanche Center cbavalanchecenter.org Friends of Berthoud Pass berthoudpass.org Front Range Rescue Dogs www.frontrangerescuedogs.org National Avalanche Center www.fsavalanche.org NOAA Glossary of Weather Terms www.crh.noaa.gov/glossary.php Rocky Mountain Conservancy rmconservancy.org Rocky Mountain Rescue www.rockymountainrescue.org Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado sardoc.org U.S. Forecast Center avalanche.org

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Festivals/Special Events January 1-17 • Christmas Tree Drop-Off – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park (EP)

January 2 • Special Election – Central City (CC) January 2-4 • Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT)

January 4 • Last Day of Season – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) January 7 • Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center (NED) January 18 • Free Entrance Day – Rocky Mountain National Park (EP) January 28 • Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center (NED) January 30 • Blood Drive – Nederland Community Center (NED) Game Nights January 6 • Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) January 9 • Game Night – CCCIA Hall (CCC) January 20 • Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) January 23 • Potluck & Game Night – Old Gallery (AP) Health/Wellbeing January 1 • New Years Day Yoga Class – The Yoga Room (IS) • New Years Retreat: Yoga, Lunch & Childcare – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV)

January 3 • New Beginnings Retreat – Stillwater Healing Arts Clinic (LY)

January 4 • Yoga – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) January 5 • Anand Restorative Yoga Booster – The Yoga Room (IS) January 8 • Nia Workout w/ Jen – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) January 17-24 • Dao Lifestyle Program: Weight Loss – Dao House (EP) January 19 • Healthy Feet – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 20 • Chi Kung w/Janet Biasi – Estes Park High School (EP) January 24-31 • Wu Dang Qi Gong Dao Yin Instructor Certification Level I – Dao House (EP) January 27 • Chi Kung – Estes Park High School (EP) January 31-Febraury 6 • Yi Jing Advanced Studies – Dao House (EP) Meetings/Clubs/Groups January 4 • Ward Town Meeting – Town Hall (WD) • Jamestown Town Board Meeting – Town Hall (JT) • Lyons Board of Trustees – Town Hall (LY)

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE – high-country living and activities Peaceful Valley owners excited to show off property

and having them be involved with us,” Dianne said.

By Jennifer Pund Located on The Scenic and Historic Peak to Peak Byway, ALLENSPARK fter decades of being closed to the public, the new own- Peaceful Valley is a well-known and highly-regarded guest ranch ers of the recently renovated and renamed Peaceful Val- and conference center complete with several lodging options, ley Resort and Conference Center are excited to open indoor pool, horse facilities, wedding chapel, multiple outdoor the doors to everyone. Dan and Dianne Brauer together with wedding locations, in-house catering, on-site photography and their daughter, Amanda, and her husband, Ben Archibald, have more. With close proximity to the metro area, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Eldora brought their strengths and talents togethMountain Resort and the Nederer to manage and run the popular resort. land area, the 236-acre ranch is The family is open to hosting any variety easy to reach, while being surof local events, groups and gatherings, rounded by the Roosevelt National and hope to cater to walk-ins in the near Forest and Indian Peak Wilderness future. See some of the upgrades at their Area. It offers outstanding hiking, Superbowl Party, Feb. 7, or enjoy horseback riding and snowshoeing a romantic getaway—complete with spectacular views of the Conwith a five-course gourmet dinner tinental Divide. with wine parings—Valentines The family has taken their time Day weekend. adjusting to the day-to-day op “This [property] basically has erations of the business and have not been open to the public for Peaceful Valley Resort is tucked spent time cleaning and upgrading many years, we are finding out. into its own corner of the Peak to the facilities. “This first year we It has been really harsh the way Peak. Its wedding chapel (left) is have concentrated on just cleanit’s been closed off, so we want popular for ceremonies. ing and bringing up the quality to change that feeling,” Amanda said. “We are just excited to show people this great place. We of stay for our customers,” Dianne explained. “We have really really love the community. We want to meet you. Come up, stay, revamped the food and we’ve been working with the county to bring everything up to code. We are doing all these things so our hang out with us.”

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Annual winter race includes views of Continental Divide ESTES PARK Lace up your running shoes and grab a warm hat to partake in the “fun and adventurous” Frost Giant 5K and 10K, Jan. 24.

Run past the historic MacGregor Ranch and take in views of the snow-covered Continental Divide. There are categories for all ages.

Chip Salaun, a world-class triathlete, mountaineer, author and environmentalist, was co-founder of the Frost Giant and the catalyst behind its success. In 1985, Salaun vanished on Mt. Cook in New Zealand.

The race is run in his honor.

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nicipal Building. Awards are given for overall first-third place males and females and first-fifth place in each age division.

Pre-registration for one runner with a long-sleeve Frost Giant memorabilia shirt is $28. Both races with a shirt are $35.

Fees increase by $5 on race day. Register online through, Jan. 21 at active.com or drop off a Registration Form and payment at EVRPD Administrative Offices.

The Estes Park Municipal Building is located at 170 MacGregor Ave. EVRPD Administrative Offices are located at 690 Big Thompson Ave. Visit evrpd. com to learn more.

The annual Frost Giant 5K and 10K begins and ends in downtown Estes Park.

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Learn to ski, snowboard in January FRONT RANGE January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in Colorado and across America.

Front Range ski areas and resorts are offering special promotions and programs to make it easy for people to learn Colorado’s signature winter sports. In addition, Arapahoe Basin and Copper Mountain are participating in the World’s Largest Lesson, Jan. 8. This group lesson will occur at ski resorts across America in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest multi-venue skiing and snowboarding lesson.

With plentiful, soft snow and a small army of dedicated skiing and snowboarding instructors ready to create lifelong skiers or snowboarders, January is the perfect time to introduce a friend or family member to skiing or snowboarding in Colorado.

has been widely recognized as a gamechanging revolution within the snow industry and has been adopted by some of the biggest and best resorts in the world.

Eldora Eldora Mountain Resort is offering the Mountain Explorer Children’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Package for $129.

The day package includes an all mountain lift ticket, all day rental, and all day lesson, with snacks and lunch. Reservations are recommended. For adults, the resort offers the EASY 1-2-3 for $129. The day package includes one day of lower mountain lift access, all day equipment rental and 3.5 hour lesson.

Visit www.eldora.com for more information.

Loveland Ski Area All children, ages 4-14, regardless of ability who pre-purchase or comArapahoe Basin plete three full-day les Arapahoe Basin Ski son packages at LoveArea’s Super Sunday lesland Ski Area receive a sons are morning, halffree, unrestricted season day only and include a pass to keep practicing lift ticket. Adults are $80 their skiing or snowand children ages 3-14 boarding skills for the are $100. Equipment rest of the season. Prerentals are not included, Loveland Ski Area purchase price is $336 Photo by Dustin Schaefer but guests can find alpine for ages 6-14 and $360 ski and snowboard rentals on-site at the for ages 4-5. The 3-Class Pass for adult firstArapahoe Basin rental shop. Super Sunday time skiers or snowboarders includes one lessons are available January 3, 10, 17, 24, All Day Newcomer and two half day Mas31 as well as Friday, Jan. 8 as Arapahoe ter the Mountain lesson packages. Upon Basin participates in the World’s Largest completion of their third lesson, guests will Lesson. For more information, visit www. receive a full, unrestricted Loveland Season arapahoebasin.com.

Pass. Lesson packages include lesson, allday lift access and equipment rental. PreCopper Mountain purchase price is $331. For more informa The Ski and Ride School University: tion, visit www.skiloveland.com.

No More Excuses for Winter Sport Never-Evers at Copper Mountain was inspired Ski Granby Ranch

by National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Ski Granby Ranch is offering a speMonth. Ski and Ride School U offers cial program, Jan. 4-31, called Get on the newbies aged 18 and older a hassle-free Snow for $249. Designed for first-time skiand affordable option to catch the winter ers and snowboarders aged 13 and older, bug. For $199 the package includes three Get on the Snow participants receive two ski or snowboard lessons, lift tickets, days of lessons and will ski and ride free equipment rental, close-in parking and at Granby Ranch for the rest of the season lunch on the second and third day. Upon with a complimentary season pass upon graduation and completion of the third completing their lessons. Reservations are lesson, Copper will award participants a required. For more information, visit www. free season pass so guests can progress granbyranch.com/ski-ride-granby-ranch. further on the slopes for the remainder of the winter. Quantities are limited and the Winter Park package must be purchased in person at Winter Park Ski and Ride School’s Copper Mountain. For more information, multi-week Fish Programs can accommodate children from age 3 to 14. With the visit www.CopperColorado.com. seven-week Piranhas Program, five-week Barracudas Program, or the three-week Echo Mountain Echo Mountain provides lessons to Minnows Program, kids will have a blast skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels while making new friends, and developing and abilities. Lessons are two hours and new skills on the slopes. Groups are brooffered daily, when open, at 10 a.m. and ken down by age and ability level, from 1 p.m. The lesson price of $79 includes a beginner to expert. Programs include inrental package for the duration of the les- struction from the same coach each week, son as well as a full day lift ticket. Walk- GPS tracking, and lunch. Programs for ins are welcome. New this year, Echo the month of January begin at $259 and Mountain is offering the award-winning may be reserved online. Visit www.winTerrain Based Learning method, which terparkresort.com for more information.

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Oral histories of flood recovery online FRONT RANGE The oral histories of those who managed emergency resources and directed recovery efforts during the 2013 fl oods in Colorado are being preserved by Colorado State University. The Water Resources Archive at CSU Libraries has made available more than 30 interviews through its online repository.

In one of the interviews about the devastation, Jamestown Mayor Tara Schoedinger recalled a dramatic moment following days of rain: “My husband… ran outside and said, ‘There goes the gulch.’…

He came back in less than a minute later, and he said, ‘Joey’s house collapsed, and he’s in it. Call 9-1-1.’” Each audio record-

ing is accompanied by a full transcript.

With funding from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, principal investigator Ruth Alexander, project coordinator Naomi Gerakios Mucci and a team of researchers focused the project on people who led communities through the fl ooding. From June to August 2014, the team interviewed climate scientists, stormwater managers, municipal and county administrators, dam engineers, emergency managers, search and recovery personnel, disaster relief personnel and park managers still dealing with the fl ood’s aftermath.

Patrons can fi nd specifi c interviews with keyword searches on the Archive’s website, http://lib.colostate.edu/water/.

Prepare for ‘disruptions, not disasters’ NEDERLAND The Inter Mountain Alliance hosts a “How to Prepare for Everything” Workshop, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Nederland Community Center.

Everyone is invited to learn a simple, step-by-step method to empower yourself, family, community, church, school and neighbors to prepare for any disaster, disruption, emergency or any of life’s ups-and-downs. The workshop, taught by Boulder County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Co-Chair Aaron Titus, is free and open to the public.

Learn and share with peers how to prepare for disruptions, not disasters. By preparing for a limited number of disruptions, you will prepare for an unlimited number of disasters.

In case of bad weather, the event will be rescheduled to Jan. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon.

The Nederland Community Center is located at 750 N. Hwy. 72.

E-mail Amy Hardy at amy.hardy@ unitedwayfoothills.org or call 303895-3418 to R.S.V.P. or learn more.

Learn to snowshoe at Winter Trails Day

how easy the sport is, and people of all ages ESTES PARK Snow is no reason to stop hiking. The can be found snowshoeing in winter recre21st annual Winter Trails Day Snowshoe ation areas all over the world. One reason Festival returns to Bear Lake Park and Ride many people like the sport is that in addiat Glacier Basin in Rocky Mountain Na- tion to being easy, snowshoeing does not tional Park, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The require any special equipment, beyond the snowshoes and clothing event is free, but park which is appropriate for admission is required. winter weather.

Though your faSnowshoes are highly vorite footpath may maneuverable so, outbe covered in deep door enthusiasts can powder, why pine go where cross country for spring when you skiers and snowmobiles can slip on a pair of cannot. It is a cross-trainsnowshoes and get out ing conditioning sport, on the trail all winter offering a low-impact, long? Snowshoeing, safe form of exercise. after all, is simply hikIt is ideal for anyone ing in winter. interested in an aerobic Winter Trails Day workout combined with offers children and strength training and adults new to snow muscle endurance. sports the chance to try Be sure to dress approsnowshoeing and cross priately. The best way country skiing for free, Try out a variety of snowshoes to dress for winter is to and to discover the during Winter Trails Day, Jan. 16, in wear multiple layers of great fi tness and social Rocky Mountain National Park. benefi ts with the these easy-to-learn winter clothing. Most commonly, winter sports sports. The free snowshoe festival offers participants wear three layers: wicking, inhundreds of demo snowshoes for adults sulating and weather protection.

Winter Trails is organized by Snowand children; advice from snowshoe experts, demos snowshoes to try out and out- Sports Industries America, the national non-profi t member-owned trade associadoor gear displays.

The available quantity of demo equip- tion representing suppliers of consumer ment will be restricted, so be sure to arrive snow sports products. It is supported by early enough to demo each model. Bring a the Cross Country Ski Areas Association, driver’s license for registration along with the American Hiking Society and sponsoring companies. food and water.

Travelers can use U.S. 36 to access the Snowshoeing allows participants to walk on snow without breaking through it. south entrance to Rocky Mountain NaFans of snowshoeing often say that “if you tional Park. Directions to the event will be can walk, you can snowshoe,” illustrating given at any entrance station.

For more information visit www.

WinterTrails.org or call 800-443-7837 and 970-577-9900. For vendor and sponsorship information, contact Lexy Jacobson at ljacobson@estes.org.

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Special plate supports park ESTES PARK Thanks to the overwhelming support of thousands of Colorado residents, the Rocky Mountain National Park Group Special License Plate will be a reality on Jan. 1. The plate was approved by the Colorado Senate by a vote of 27 to 8 on May 6, 2015. The bill was sponsored by Senator Randy Baumgardner and Representative K.C. Becker.

The special license plate will be available to Colorado-registered vehicle owners and is a voluntary fundraising option through the State’s Group Special Plate program. The effort coincides with the ongoing celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial.

In addition to the usual fees imposed by the state for a special plate, a qualifying donation of $30 to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy—the park’s official fundraising partner organization—is required. All of the funds generated, estimated at thousands of dollars annually, will directly support Rocky Mountain National Park. The county DMV also assess two additional $25 fees.

When a minimum $30 donation is made, the Conservancy issues an original approval certificate. To obtain the plate, present the

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original approval certificate to the appropriate county motor vehicle office. All fees are due at the time of registration.

When the plate is requested, it is mailed to the customer to limit the experience to a one-time visit of the DMV. Visit www.RMConservancy.org, call 970-586-0108 or mail checks made out to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy RMNP License Plate to: Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Attn: License Plate, P.O. Box 3100, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE Historic schoolhouses become museum, cultural center

gram to assess and assist in restoring the on the Endangered Places list in 2006. water tap, clean and repair chimneys, and In 2007, the Georgetown Trust for 36 large exterior windows. Plans for the repair interior water damage.

Conservation and Preservation purchased reconstructed towers were created by ex The museum is open Memorial Day the property and applied for grants to help amining historic photographs and proved through Labor Day and houses hundreds restore the fading landmark. to be a fascinating exercise. The floors of of Old West artifacts of the town’s mining The restoration on the exterior of the the old building were worn and had the era and a classroom structure began as desk marks of a past life. The challenge restored to its 19th soon as funding was became how to save those marks and still century appearance. available. While the create usable space.

The Georgetown character defining ex- Eight years later, grant support, over School was built in terior-features of the 200 individual donors and significant 1874 and is believed school were plain to participation from the Colorado State to be one of Colosee, decisions about Historical Fund helped make the project rado’s oldest extant the interior were happen. As the major restoration efforts brick schoolhouse progressed, the Georgetown Trust raised equally critical. buildings. The strucNow the building has funds for the finishing touches for furture is located within Georgetown School in the late 1800s become the George- nishings and the landscape to bring the Photos courtesy of Denver Public Library the Georgetown and town Heritage Center, building, inside and out, back to life.

Silver Plume National Historic Landmark a cultural center, that serves the commu- The Georgetown Trust once again District and was nominated to the Endan- nity in many ways. It houses the local his- calls the schoolhouse ‘the pride of gered Places Program in 2006 due to the tory archive maintained by the George- Georgetown,” as it was called in 1880. threat of neglect.

It has contributed town Library The school is one of only two pre-1880 District, a Cultural to raising commumasonry schools remaining in Colorado Arts program innity consciousness and is highly visible along one of George- cluding traditional about the importown’s main avenues. The building served crafts and fine arts, tance of preservathe community as a school until 1938. It a music and drama tion and reinvigowas sold into private ownership in 1946 performance space rated pride in the with the initial plans for its use as a min- and much more.

Landmark District. ing museum. These plans, however, fell The Aligning preservarestoration through and the building remained vacant project became a tion with economic and continued to deteriorate. In recogni- learning experi- Students pose for a group photograph at development has tion of its growing fragile condition and ence for everyone the Georgetown School in the late 1800s. served Georgeits great importance to the Georgetown/ involved. During the exterior restoration, town well by creating an authentic destiSilver Plume Landmark District, Colo- the Trust engaged the Colorado Moun- nation bringing in visitors to shop, dine, rado Preservation, Inc. listed the school tain College Technical Preservation Pro- and explore the historic district.

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Celebrate 40 years of famed ski terrain WINTER PARK Celebrate the 40th birthday of Mary Jane Mountain, Winter Park Resort’s famed terrain for bumps and spectacular tree skiing and riding, at Mary Jane’s Birthday Bash, Jan. 30.

Take a trip back to 1975 with a special 70s-themed party at Mary Jane’s base from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with live music, giveaways, costume contests, and onmountain competitions.

After the lifts stop turning, the party continues in the Town of Winter Park at 6 p.m. with a special parade followed by a spectacular fireworks show. “It’s a fullday celebration befitting Colorado’s favorite lady,” Director of Public Relations and Communications Steve Hurlbert said.

Put on your best ’70s gear and compete in on-mountain competitions to show off your skills or come and watch the show.

In 1975, Mary Jane opened, adding 18 new trails and increasing the size of Winter Park Resort by 80 percent. By 1986, Winter Park/Mary Jane enjoyed the benefits of a $9 million dollar capital improvement plan. Mary Jane gained an additional 20 trails, which included some of Colorado’s steepest trails in The Chutes.

Improvements, including new lifts and base facilities, have continued to this day.

Visit www.winterparkresort.com or call 970-726-1564 for more information.

Hotel de Paris museum honored for contributions to Colorado history GEORGETOWN Hotel de Paris Museum, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, received the Fred A. Rosenstock Award from the Denver Posse of Westerners at its “Winter Rendezvous” held at Park Hill Golf Club in Denver.

The Fred A. Rosenstock Awards were established as a memorial which provides awards to individuals and organizations making substantial contributions to the preservation of the Old West.

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de Paris opened in 1875 and is older than Colorado itself. The property dates to the silver mining boom, when it offered a first-class French restaurant, showrooms for traveling salesmen, and luxurious lodging during the Gilded Age. The idealized French inn catered to wealthy businessmen, railroad tycoons, mining investors, and outdoor adventure seekers.

Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel declared, “For its superb property and crackerjack interpretive program, Hotel de Paris Museum is the first and only Rocky Mountain

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attraction to be designated a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

For preserving, interpreting and opening to the public one of Colorado’s most historic hotels and celebrating an often forgotten French tradition in the West, the Denver Posse of Westerners happily honors Hotel de Paris Museum.”

After the Silver Panic of 1893, Hotel de Paris began a steady decline. In 1954, it was purchased and opened as a museum about the hotel. Restored period rooms showcase the site’s original furnishings,

which are faithfully arranged. Visitors are immersed in a setting of authenticity, which provides a fascinating window into the lives of the hotel’s proprietors, workers, builders, and guests. The museum reopens in late May for the 2016 season.

Hotel de Paris Museum is located at 409 6th St. in Georgetown. For more information, visit www.hoteldeparismuseum.org or e-amil kevin.kuharic @hoteldeparismuseum.org

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Riehle after a career with the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. When he purchased the mountain ranch, Riehle’s post-World War II dream—like other well-known veterans of the elite “mountain and ski-proficient” troop—was to develop a ski resort. He discovered the snowfall was too little to support a ski hill and soon changed his plans to a guest resort featuring the activities of his childhood including mountain climbing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, square dancing, good food and drink.

By chance, another 10th Mountain Division veteran, also named Karl [Boehm], stumbled upon the property and after working there for a few years, purchased it from Riehle in the early 1950s. Days after taking over the property, a fire burned all of the buildings to ash. Boehm was determined to stay and rebuilt the ranch from the ground up. In the late ’50s and ’60s, an Allenspark local and well-known square dance caller, helped it become known for square dancespecific camps held in the summer.

In 1988 Richard and Karen Ganns purchased the ranch and developed the land into a year-round dude ranch known for hosting conferences, weddings and large groups.

“We wanted to give our kids and grandkids a chance to come to the Rocky Mountains

and enjoy all the ranch’s activities,” Karen said. “If you’re going to have a businesses, have one your family can enjoy.”

The Brauer’s had the same idea when they became the new owners in early 2015. They were looking for a place to house their many businesses when Dianne came across the sale notice on the internet.

“We found Peaceful Valley by accident… and it had everything we needed. We were expecting to build, especially living cabins,” she explained. “I thought, ‘this is too good to be true.’ It had everything, and a business, so we decided we would jump in and explore all these avenues. We have a lot of skills in this area.”

Amanda spent the last 20 years as a photographer and graphic artist, with the last few years traveling several times a month for work. Her husband, Ben Archibald is a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, which rounds out the family’s needs on the property.

Everyone lives and works at Peaceful Valley, along with the Archibald’s two young sons. “I have been a photographer for years and to be here, on the land, and be part of the wedding business is a dream come true, but I am open to supporting businesses around here,” Amanda said. “I was a traveling photographer, so I was a jet-settersingle-mom kind of person, and now I am

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January 5 • Nederland Board of Trustees – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Lyons Arts & Humanities Commission Meeting – Town Hall (LY)

• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: RMNP Ranger Program – Other Side Restaurant (EP)

• Noon Rotary Board Meeting – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 6 • Mayor’s Coffee-Chat –Senior Center (EP) • Estes Valley Model Railroaders, Estes Park Cycling Coalition Board Meeting – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 7 • Gilpin County Republicans – Gilpin County Library (GC) • The Environmental Group – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Lyons Watershed Board Meeting – Town Hall (LY) • Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 11 • Silver Plume Town Board – Town Hall (SP) • St. Mary’s Glacier Metropolitan District – Alice Schoolhouse (SMG)

• Idaho Springs City Council – Town Hall (IS) • National Forest Service Forsythe II Project Public Meeting – Nederland Community Center (NED) January 12 • Georgetown Board of Selectmen – Town Hall (GT) • Spanish Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Jamestown Community Meeting – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: Karen Hall & Mark Holdt – Other Side Restaurant (EP)

January 13 • Clear Creek Fire Authority Board of Directors – Station No. 1 (DU)

• Gilpin Senior Living Board of Directors – Gilpin County School (GC)

• Estes Park Women’s Club Luncheon w/Director of Restorative Justice Melissa Westover – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP)

• Estes Arts District: Fun Junkies Night – Stanley Hotel (EP) • Commissioner Donnelly Citizen Meeting – Senior Center (EP) • Estes Valley Watershed Coalition – Estes Valley Library (EP)

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January 14 • Upper Clear Creek Watershed – Town Hall (IS) • Gilpin County Library Board, Friends of the Gilpin County Library – Gilpin County Library (GC) • Estes Park Equestrian Club, Estes Park Genealogical Society – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 16 • Saws & Slaws Dinner & Silent Auction – CCCIA Hall (CCC) January 18 • Lyons Board of Trustees – Town Hall (LY) January 19 • Mill Creek Valley Historical Society – Dumont Schoolhouse (DU)

• Nederland Board of Trustees – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Annual Meeting – Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park (EP) • Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: Town Update w/Town Administrator Frank Lancaster – Other Side Restaurant (EP) January 20 • BikeEstes.org Meeting – Rock Cut Brewing Company (EP) January 21 • Mom’s Connect – Christian Church of Este Park (EP) January 23 • SkyWatchers – CCCIA Hall (CCC) January 24 • Nederland Central Business District Redevelopment Meeting – Nederland Community Center (NED) January 25 • Silver Plume Town Board – Town Hall (SP) • Idaho Springs City Council – Town Hall (IS) January 26 • Georgetown Board of Selectmen – Town Hall (GT) • Spanish Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Indian Peaks Ham Radio Meeting – Nederland

in the middle of nowhere,” she explained.

“I am very interested in creating community events, and get to know people.”

The family recently changed the name to Peaceful Valley Resort and Conference Center. “It’s been called a number of different things through the years, but we changed the name to Resort because we feel we have the amenities to qualify as a resort,” Dianne said. They are still focusing on hosting cooperate events, craft groups and, of course, weddings. “We are just a wonderful wedding venue and have a lot of experience to create weddings.”

Peaceful Valley also hosts business conferences, trainings and seminars using the modern, 150-seat conference center. “The cooperate work is very important to us during the week, so that is really successful, too, but we need folks to reserve up to six months ahead of time. Now we are going to deal with what happens when nobody signed up for this week, what do we do? We are working on that now.”

The family is excited to welcome the area residents on the property, including the pool, by hosting local events and groups. They encourage locals to contact them when planning their next reunion, group gathering or birthday party.

Amanda has a lot of ideas and is excited to help with any event, large or small. “If someone wants to have a book club, dinner club, Zumba class, yoga, art show, theater productions, we are open to it. We have great trails for cross-country skiing, snow shoeing,” she said. “We want it all up here.

We just need people to do it, so any event people want to throw, we’d love to be the location and excited to help pull it off.”

Responding to feedback, their heated pool is now open for groups and parties.

“People say they want swimming lessons and open pool times. We are working on a pass, but the pool is now open for use, and we give you a towel.” Amanda said.

Archibald has received rave reviews for his cooking from attendees of the Mother’s Day Brunch in May. The new owners are working on renovating the kitchen to accommo-

date drop-in traffic. “Right now we provide three meals a day for our guests because there are no other places to go, we are it. We are moving toward attracting locals and being more ‘hotel’ oriented, where people can call in and get a room that night.” Dianne said. “But we are not quite ready yet because the kitchen has to be totally revamped to accommodate walk-in clientele.”

See the place for yourself by making reservations for upcoming events like their Superbowl Party on Feb. 7. For $25, watch the game on two large screens, enjoy chili, party food and a cash bar. Plan a romantic weekend getaway for Valentine’s Day Unique wedweekend, Feb. ding locations 13-14. You and and an indoor pool set Peace- special someful Valley apart. one will enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings and champagne with an overnight stay in a room or cabin, some with hot tubs.

Peaceful Valley’s facilities also allow Dan to continue his consulting business as a civil engineer and house a facility to research water management.

“It also just furthered our dreams concerning helping kids,” Dianne said about their Legacy Project Ranch, a non-profit organization they are developing alongside their Legacy Christian Life ministry. “[Legacy Project Ranch] helps anyone, mainly teens and emancipated teens, get started in life,” she explained. “We help anyone that needs help; maybe with more education or just a direction of what to do next. We have a lot of skills in developing businesses and helping people develop their businesses. And, we have a wonderful chapel that came with the property, so we are excited about expanding [Legacy Christian Life].”

Peaceful Valley Resort and Conference Center is located at 475 Peaceful Valley Road. Visit peacefulvalley.com for more information or call 800-9556343 or e-mail howdy@peacefulvalley .com to make group reservations or plan an unforgettable event.

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• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: Colorado 14er’s w/Kent Keller – Other Side Restaurant (EP) January 28 • Coffee with the Commissioners – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) January 31 • Nederland Central Business District Redevelopment Meeting – Nederland Community Center (NED)

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Sports/Recreation January 1 • Golden Gate Canyon First Day Hike – Golden Gate Canyon State Park (GC)

January 2-3 • Surefoot Ski Cup - Alpine Ski Racing – Winter Park Resort (GC) January 5 • Rise & Shine Rando Series (3 of 4) – Arapahoe Basin (SC) January 7 • Outdoor Divas Women’s Demo Day – Loveland Ski Area (GT) January 8 • Our Gang Ice Racing: Fun Day for Practice – Georgetown Lake (GT)

January 9 • Our Gang Ice Racing: Bare Rubber, Studs & Cheaters – Georgetown Lake (GT)

• Boulder Nordic Sport Free Demo Day – Eldora Mountain Resort (NED)

• Mountain MidLife Hiking Group – Nederland Community Center (NED)

January 10 • Our Gang Ice Racing: 2015 Championship Races – Georgetown Lake (GT)

• Bent Gate Mountaineering Demo Day – Loveland Ski Area (GT)

January 12 • Zumba w/Caprissa Frawley – Estes Park High School (EP) January 14 • 95.7FM The Party’s Ski Hooky Days – Loveland Ski Area (GT) • Boot Camp w/Julie Bunton – Estes Park High School (EP) January 16 • Our Gang Ice Racing: Studs & Cheaters – Georgetown Lake (GT)

• Winter Trails Day Snowshoe Festival – Bear Lake Park & Ride at Glacier Basin (EP)

January 16-17 • Free Family Race Day, NSAA Safety Weekend – Loveland Ski Area (GT)

• NSAA Skier Safety Weekend – Arapahoe Basin (SC) January 17 • Our Gang Ice Racing: Bare Rubber – Georgetown Lake (GT) • ON3P Skis Demo Day – Loveland Ski Area (GT) January 19 • Rise & Shine Rando Series (4 of 4) – Arapahoe Basin (SC) • Zumba w/Caprissa Frawley – Estes Park High School (EP) January 21 • I Ski with KBCO – Winter Park Resort (GC) • Ski Team Fundraiser – Backdoor Theater (NED) • Pinball Tournament – Lyons Classic Pinball (LY) • Boot Camp w/Julie Bunton – Estes Park High School (EP) January 23 • Full Moon Hike to St. Mary’s Glacier – Silver Lake Lodge (SMG) • Winter Ecology Hike – Mud Lake Open Space (NED) • Full Moon Walk – Rocky Mountain National Park (EP) • Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) January 24 • 37th Annual Frost Giant 5K/10K Running Race – Bond Park (EP)

January 26 • Zumba w/Caprissa Frawley – Estes Park High School (EP) January 27 • Adult Broomball Tournament – Werlin Park (GT) January 28 • Boot Camp w/Julie Bunton – Estes Park High School (EP) January 29-31 • Gilson Snowboards Demo Days – Loveland Ski Area (GT) January 30 • Mary Jane’s Birthday Bash – Winter Park Resort (GC) Talks/Tours/Workshops/Classes January 4 • Mayor & Town Trustee Candidates Forum – Town Hall (EP) January 5 • Basic Life Support Class – Estes Park Medical Center (EP) January 6 • Avalanche Awareness Class – Backdoor Theater (NED) January 7 • Basic Life Support Class – Estes Park Medical Center (EP) January 9 • How to Prepare for Everything Workshop – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• One on One English Language Tutor Training – Estes Valley Library (EP)

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January 12 • Radon/Indoor Air Quality Class – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) January 13 • Department of Local Affairs: Planning 101 – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Saturday Evening Program – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (EP)

• Australia Travel Program w/Bill Turner – Estes Valley Library (EP)

January 14 • Boulder County Health & Human Services Health Coverage Assistance – Columbine Family Care (NED) January 15 • Devil’s Gate History Club Presentation: 100 Years of America’s Best Idea - The National Park Service w/Greg & Kiersten Jarvis – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Avalanche Awareness & Outdoor Safety in Wintertime – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

January 16 • Natural Remedies for Emotional & Mental Health Workshop – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center (NED) January 20 • Advanced Spanish – Estes Park High School (EP) • Word Basics – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 23 • Ski Hidden Valley: Facts & Reminiscence – Estes Park Museum (EP)

January 25 • Intermediate Spanish – Estes Park High School (EP) January 26 • Beginner Spanish – Estes Park High School (EP) January 27 • Beekeeping 101 – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) • Saturday Evening Program – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (EP) January 28 • Boulder County Health & Human Services Health Coverage Assistance – Columbine Family Care (NED) January 29 • Internet Basics – Estes Valley Library (EP) WEEKLY EVENTS Festivals/Special Events Friday • Date Night – Carousel of Happiness (NED) Saturday • Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center (NED)

Monday • Monday Night Trivia – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) • Texas Hold ‘Em – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY) Tuesday • Pool Tournament – Mother’s Saloon (GT) • Lego Night – Club Ned (NED) Wednesday • Wii Wednesdays/Game Night – Club Ned (NED) • Pool League – Lonigans Bar & Grill (EP) • Trivia Night – Longz Mountain Grill (EP) Thursday • Free Pool – Lonigans Bar & Grill (EP) Health/Wellbeing Sunday • Sunday Community Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED)

• Mat Pilates w/Nicole – Yoga Room Idaho Springs (IS) • Guided Meditation Class – Lyons Yoga and Wellness (LY) • Master Chen Sermon on Daoism, Community Tai Chi, Qigong Instruction, Community Acupuncture – Dao Monday • Continuing Yoga – Clear Creek Recreation Center (IS) • Gentle Yoga w/Joelle, Yoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Hatha Yoga, Yoga Dance – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Kid’s Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Yoga w/Peggy, Tai Chi & Qigong: Meditative Movement – Old Gallery (AP) • Yoga – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) • Vinyasa Yoga w/Melissa Alamo – The Yoga Room (IS) • Gentle Yoga w/Rebecca – Lyons Yoga and Wellness (LY) • Yoga – Salida Schoolhouse (SA) Tuesday • Tai Chi Class – CCCIA Hall (CCC)

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• Open Skate, Figure Skating, Stick & Puck – Nederland

• Nia w/Christina Scott – The Yoga Room (IS) • Movers & Shakers – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) • Adult Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Kundalini Yoga – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness (LY) • Tai Chi Class – Dao House (EP) Wednesday • Beginning Yoga, Continuing Yoga – Clear Creek

• Zumba Fitness Class – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League – Estes Park Middle School

• Mindful Meditation – Location: 303-642-0428 (CCC) • Vinyasa Yoga – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Yoga – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) • Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie Ebert – The Yoga Room (IS) • Moms & Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain

• Open Skate, Stick & Puck, Adult Drop-In Hockey –

• Tai Chi & Qigong: Meditative Movement – Old Gallery (AP) • Adult Tai Chi – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Restorative Yoga, Summertime Flow w/Jackie – Lyons

• Open Gym Adult Basketball – Estes Park Middle School

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Yoga (NED)

Yoga & Wellness (LY)

• Living With a Chronic Disease – Estes Valley Library (EP) Thursday • Nia w/Christina Scott – The Yoga Room (IS) • Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Thursday Locals Night – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Movers & Shakers – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Adult Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED)

• Tai Chi & Qigong: Meditative Movement – Old Gallery (AP) • Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness (LY) Friday • Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie Ebert – The Yoga Room (IS) • Yoga w/Annie – Clear Creek Recreation Center (IS) • Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) • Tai Chi & Qigong: Meditative Movement – Old Gallery (AP) • Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness (LY) • Parent & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Yoga w/Cariann – CCCIA Hall (CCC) Saturday • Vinyasa Yoga – The Yoga Room (IS) • Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Fitness & Clean Eating Class – Nederland Community Center (NED)

Game Nights

House (EP)

• Yoga, Tai Chi & Qigong: Meditative Movement – Old

Meetings/Clubs/Groups Monday • Institute of Noetic Sciences – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Rotary of Estes Park – National Park Village Theater (EP) Tuesday • Tech Tuesday – Nederland Community Library (NED) • Clear Creek County Board of Commissioners – County Courthouse (GT)

Ice Rink (NED) Gym (EP)

• Discovery Days at RMNP – Moraine Park Discovery Center (EP) • N’ Balance Class – Senior Center (EP) • Free 5K Group Run – Stanley Hotel (EP) Wednesday • SilverSneakers Cardio, Vortex Class Kettlebells, DropIn Basketball – Clear Creek Recreation Center (IS) • Adult Fitness w/Joelle, Family Martial Arts – CCCIA Hall (CCC)

Nederland Ice Rink (NED)

• Morning & Evening Pickleball, Planet Motion/Zumba – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Aquacize, Fire Fitness, Guts & Glutes – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) Gym (EP)

• Snowshoe Ecology Walk – Rocky Mountain National Park (EP) Thursday • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • SilverSneakers Classic, Vortex Class Kettlebells – Clear Creek Recreation Center (IS)

• CCMRD Loveland Ski/Ride Group – Clear Creek Rec Center (IS) • Adult Fitness – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Bootcamp, Aquacize, Pickleball, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC)

• Open Skate, Figure Skating, Stick & Puck – Nederland Ice Rink (NED)

• Basketball, Zumba Fitness Class – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Senior Exercise Class – Allenspark Fire Department (AP) • Adult Thursday Basketball League – Lyons Elementary School (LY)

• Local’s Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) • N’ Balance Class – Senior Center (EP) • Snowshoe Ecology Walk – Rocky Mountain National Park (EP) Friday • SilverSneakers Cardio – Clear Creek Recreation Center (IS) • Open Skate, Figure Skating, Stick & Puck – Nederland Ice Rink (NED)

• Women’s Cardio Sculpt – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Aquacize – Gilpin Recreation Center (BH) Saturday • Bootcamp, Swim Lessons – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Open Skate, Figure Skating, Stick & Puck – Nederland Ice Rink (NED)

• Snowshoe Ecology Walk – Rocky Mountain National Park (EP) Talks/Tours/Workshops/Classes Saturday-Sunday • Wild in Winter – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (EP)

Thursday • Rotary Club of Estes Park Meeting – National Park Village Theater (EP)

• Veterans Group – Gilpin County Library (GC) Friday • Institute of Noetic Science – Estes Valley Library (EP) Sports/Recreation Sunday • Adult Drop-In Hockey, Open Skate, Stick & Puck – Nederland Ice Rink (NED)

• Snowshoe Ecology Walk – Rocky Mountain National Park (EP) Monday • SilverSneakers Classic, Vortex Class, Kettlebells – Clear Creek Recreation Center (IS)

• Open Skate, Stick & Puck, Adult Drop-In Hockey –

AP = Allenspark BC = Boulder County BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon DEN = Denver 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

Nederland Ice Rink (NED)

• Aquacize, Bootcamp – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Adult Pickleball – Estes Park Middle School Gym (EP) Tuesday • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Core Conditioning, Water Aerobics, Vortex Class, DropIn Volleyball, Youth: Short Court – Clear Creek Recreation Center (IS)

• Sit and Fit – Idaho Springs Senior Center (IS) • Tai Chi Class, Family Martial Arts – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Quick & Tone, Aquacize, Pickleball, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC)

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Classical Music January 10 • Estes Park Music Festival: Doug Walters – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP)

January 12 • Music Education Workshop: The Music of Mendelsson – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 16 • Peak to Peak Concert Series – Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church (EP)

January 17 • Estes Park Music Festival: Kruger & Bunin’s Four Hands Piano – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) January 19 • Music Education Workshop: The Music of Mendelsson – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 24 • Estes Park Music Festival: Peggy Lyon & Gregory Dufford – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) January 26 • Music Education Workshop: The Music of Mendelsson – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 31 • Estes Park Music Festival: Trio Cordilleras – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP)

Crafts/Sewing/Quilting January 2 • 3D Print Class – Idaho Springs Library (IS) January 4 • Adult Coloring Club – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 5 • Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Quirky Quilters – Nederland Community Library (NED) January 7 • Adult Craft Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Beginning Knitting – Stitchin’ Den (EP) • Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 11 • Coal Creek Fabric & Thread Arts – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Adult Craft Group – Idaho Springs Library (IS) • Sticks & Strings Craft Group – Stitchin’ Den (EP) January 13 • Sample Stitch Scarf Knitting – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT)

• Courageous Creators Art Group – Old Gallery (AP) • Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Good Samaritan Village (EP) January 14 • Beginning Crocheting – Stitchin’ Den (EP) January 16 • NedKnits – Nederland Community Library (NED) January 18 • Make Winter Shrinky Dink Charms, Adult Coloring Club – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 19 • Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) January 20 • Sample Stitch Scarf Knitting – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT)

• Drawing Class w/Peter Gaustad – Estes Park High School (EP)

January 21 • Beginning Knitting – Stitchin’ Den (EP)

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MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people Tattoo artist’s unique work will ‘Make You Famous’

deal with the other stuff. We all work really well together. The

By Jennifer Pund BLACK HAWK three of us make one. Billy is great at what he does, and Julia and riving past the casinos in Black Hawk, one would never I kind of ride herd on keeping things going and getting the place suspect a respected, highly-sought-after tattoo artist is looking the way it does and paper work, all that kind of stuff.” housed in a restored 1800-era Victorian home on Greg- The partners all credit the town of Black Hawk for being ory Street. Make You Famous Tattoo Studio in the Mountain “easy to work with” and very supportive. “We looked at a few City Historic Park is the collaboration of three like-minded in- places all over Black Hawk, and some places were huge and dividuals, and built on the reputation and unique artistic style didn’t flow right,” Nielsen explained. “Then we got to this Billy “The Kid” Laing has created building. We walked in and kind of during 28 years in the business. looked around, and it felt like home.”

Partnered with his wife, Julia, and The partners agreed they didn’t want good friend, Everett Nielsen, Make the generic black and white tile of a traYou Famous Tattoo, is what the ditional street shop, but rather an eclecaward-winning Laing says is his last tic top-end studio. Julia and Nielsen studio, since he has no plans to leave worked closely to give the studio it’s the mountains of the Front Range. stylish look. “We’ve put a lot of time “[The Black Hawk studio] started and effort into this and we’ve worked out with Billy and I needing a car,” really hard for it” Nielsen said. “We Julia said. “So, we traded some tatall take a lot of pride in what we do. too work for Everett’s Jeep. He saw I know Billy does the actual tattooing the situation we were in with no stuat the shop, but it takes all three if us. I dio and suggested we work together. Billy “The Kid” Laing at work in his Black Hawk consider myself really lucky. I met two He knew about the historic homes in studio. people not only I get a long with, but Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith Black Hawk, so after almost a year I also consider friends and everything and a half, the homes opened up for businesses and we got the fell into place like it did. And I find it comical it all started over a Graham House. Everett helps us with business decisions and 1995 Cherokee, it’s just funny how things work out.” supports us where he can. Basically, without Everett, we would Make You Famous is a custom art tattoo studio. You wont not have the tattoo studio.” find books or “flash” sheets on the wall. “I draw most of it, but The three partners say they are very like-minded when it there are a lot of artists up here in the mountains, so I get people comes to the business. “Julia and Billy and I kind of think alike bringing in designs from other artists as well,” Laing said. “I when it comes to business,” Nielsen said. “Billy said he wanted can use it exactly how they bring it in, or we can alter it to the a place where he can just come in and tattoo, but didn’t want to Continued on page 17

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Chorale prepares for spring dinner-theater productions GILPIN COUNTY The Peak to Peak Chorale is always looking for new voices and musicians and would love to have new members. The group is currently seeking singers and performers for its spring presentation, a dramatic play about the historic Stroehle family and the tragic death of two brothers. The Spring season gets underway, Jan. 13, as the Chorale prepares dinnertheatre performances to be presented the first week in May. The Stroehle family immigrated from Tyrol in Austria, survived war and quicksand to get to Gilpin County where they

contributed to the growth and prosperity of the mining communities, and have a connection to the Colorado Capitol Dome.

The Peak to Peak Chorale, a group of community singers which has been meeting together for more than two decades, welcomes anyone who can sing from ages 12 to 92. Ability to read music is a plus, but not necessary. The group consists of regular people with a “love of music and a fun spirit in their hearts.” They meet at the Gilpin County Library on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m.

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Mendelssohn focus of six-part seminar ESTES PARK Learn about the “Mozart of the 19th century” at the “Music Education Workshop: The Music of Mendelssohn,” a sixpart music education seminar presented

by Dr. Derald DeYoung held on Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. beginning on Jan. 12. Registration is required.

The music of Felix Mendelssohn (18091847) is the focus of the winter music classes sponsored by the Estes Park Senior Center and presented at the Estes Valley Library.

This class is intended for all lovers of music, no experience or former knowledge of music is necessary. A memorable musical experience in every class session is guaranteed.

Mendelssohn’s music, like his life, was

well-ordered and harmonious, the pleasant aspects always emphasized. Therefore, his music is exceedingly accessible as it never lacks for ingratiating melodic inspiration.

Mendelssohn wrote music in all genres: symphonies, overtures, concertos and chamber music in many combinations of instruments, solo piano music and choral works. The class will experience the many varieties of his music both via CDs and high quality videos of his orchestral works. In addition participants will explore the life and times of the composer.

The Estes Valley Library is located at 335 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-5862996 to register.

Theater group presents American farce ESTES PARK Estes Park Repertoire Theatre presents “Sex Please We’re Sixty” by Michael and Susan Parker, Jan. 8-10 and Jan. 15-17, at the Studio Theatre in the Masonic Lodge.

Tickets are $15 at Macdonald Bookshop.

Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast is the setting of this contemporary American farce. Audiences will “meet a fascinating array” of mature friends and neighbors.

Each is “looking for love, with or without the aid of pharmaceuticals.” When the

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men’s and women’s remedies get mixed up, “merry mayhem ensues.” You don’t have to be 60 to enjoy this “treat” of a play.

Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is recommended.

The Masonic Lodge of Estes Park is located at 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Macdonald Bookshop is located at 152 E. Elkhorn Ave. Visit www.estes parkreptheatre.org to learn more.

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Series explores ‘legendary locals’ ESTES PARK Local Author Steve Mitchell will present once a month from January through May on “Legendary Locals of Estes Park” at the Estes Park Museum. His book of the same title, scheduled to be published in April 2016, explores the history of the unique individuals and groups, past and present, who have made an impact on Estes Park. The book features 126 profiles and 160 photographs, many rarely-seen from archives and personal collections.

All of the Legendary Locals programs in the series are free and no reservations are required to attend.

The first program “Legendary Locals (Part I of V): Summer Fun in Estes Park” takes place, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. Downtown Estes Park during the summer was a fun place to be because of Phil “Casey” Martin and the Silver Streak Train. He was a one man show, singing and telling stories and entertaining the kids as they rode around the quarter-mile track. When Casey sold the Silver Streak to the Colemans at RideA-Kart, it took on a new life. Learn why Harvey and Marcella Coleman came to town and why Estes Park Ride-A-Kart is a local institution today.

The second presentation, “Legendary Locals (Part II of V): The Dannels Family and Estes Park” is scehduled for Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. The quality of the workmanship and stonework is apparent in the hundreds of homes and dozens of businesses built

by H.D. Dannels and Sons. Henry Dannels ran an Allenspark saw mill and later helped build the Crags and Stanley Hotels.

Henry and Josephine Dannels moved to Estes Park in 1936 where Henry served

20 years on the Town Board. For their son Bernie Dannels’ high school graduation present, his parents gave him a carpenter starter kit and made him a business partner. Once Henry stepped off the Board, Bernie stepped on, serving 12 years on the Board and 12 years as the “Plaid Mayor.”

Bernie’s wife Glenna was also an important figure in Estes Park. After starting the art program in Estes Park schools, Glenna Dannels opened the Spectrum in July 1969 with 14 artists. It was a gallery, studio and school in one. Not only was it a creative center in Estes Park, but it was a welcome place to grab some coffee and chat about art. At its peak the shop featured more than 400 Colorado artists, many of whom became family to Glenna, who often offered lodging for teachers and students. “The kids called it a commune, with me paying the bills,” Glenna said.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, “Legendary Locals (Part III of V): Lennie Bemis, Harriet Burgess and Estes Park History” is March 18 at 2 p.m. In 1972, Lennie Bemiss walked into the Estes Park Library and asked director Ruth Deffenbaugh, “Do you need any volunteers?” From that day forward Lennie and Ruth developed one of the finest small town libraries in the state.

The program continues on April 22 and features Estes Park Trail-Gazette Editor Tim Asbury. The May 20 event is a book-signing with Mitchell.

The Estes Park Museum is located at 200 4th St. Visit estes.org for more information.

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Talented tattoo artist crafts ‘final’ studio in historic Black Hawk house

reputation and following. This is going to be my last studio. I plan on staying right here as long as Black Hawk will have us.

This is just a beautiful place. I like where we live, I like the community we are in.

Black Hawk has just been amazing to us.”

If you can’t find Laing at his studio in winter, check the slopes at Eldora. “I can get there by 9 a.m. and be home by 11 a.m.,” he said. “The other day I met a client when out boarding. Turns out this guy wanted a tattoo, so we finished up boarding and came out here and I worked on him until 7 p.m., so it works out nice.”

Over the years, Billy has been awarded many honors and accolades from across the country. Among the hundreds of tattoo trophies and plaques, he is quick to say his most valued award is an Outstanding Citizenship Award from Boulder County Police Department for tackling a guy who had just robbed a check cashing store. “That’s a cool award, it is better than any of my tattoo trophies,” he said. “I am happy with the fact people come back and come back and come back. That’s an award enough, I don’t need the trophy.”

It was God-awful,” Laing said. “My boss way they want it. We can change it and get came in and gave me money even though it the way it is going to look forever, then I screwed up. I went home with $32.50, and I was like ‘this is awesome.’ And it put it on them.”

Laing’s relationship with tattooing be- just keeps getting better and better.” gan more than 28 years ago when he re- Although getting paid for his work is a ceived his first tattoo. “I ran into another necessity, Billy really loves the personal artist who pointed out how bad it was,” interaction of his trade. “You get to hear the coolest things.

Laing said, “so I went to his People just open shop and he repaired it for right up to you, nothing.” After that, he kept sometimes more returning to Venice Rock Tatthan they should,” toos in Venice Beach where he explained. “You he eventually got a get to hear all these “real” job. “It was a different stories and fun place. The muhow people have sic was loud; you grown up and what had to yell to comtheir life experiencmunicate. We were es have been like, on Venice Beach and you still get inside a Deadhead paid. It’s awesome.”

Shop, so every Laing credits Ric thing was DeadClayton as his first head except us.” teacher and said his The artist said Billy “The Kid” Laing tattoos style is mostly biothe lifestyle is what first attracted him to tattooing. “You get to mechanical. “I specialize in black and grey, wear what you want, listen to loud music realism, fine line and portraits. Really small, and get paid for any work you do,” he said. really intricate and really detailed work,” he Much like the first tattoo he received, said. “I was taught old-school where you Billy remembers the first tattoo he gave. still use single needles. Now, everybody’s He forgot the ‘E’ on a Harley Davison bar taught themselves. And, it’s easier to use big and shield on some guy’s butt cheek. “He fat needles, so the style has gone to really had me scribble this tiny little E in there. bold lines and bright colors, which is fine.”

These days, it’s rare to find a talented artist doing the “black and grey fine line thing,” which keeps Laing’s appointment book filled. “If you still know how to do the small work, you are being sought out by people,” he said. “I like it all, but I prefer really small, really intricate, tiny things,” and so do his many clients who travel from across the country to have his work on their bodies.

Laing has worked from Hawaii to North Carolina and Florida to Ohio, learning and studying under many different artists. He and a friend were heading to Canada, where Billy had accepted a job from a studio that had beat out four other studios for his work, when they ended up stopping in Denver.

“We rented a car and drove to Boulder, and that was it. I was home and this is where I wanted to be,” Laing explained.

After running both locations of the successful Scarred for Life tattoo shops, he relocated to Nederland in 2007 and continued working in the small mountain town at his Tungsten Trail Tattoo Company studio. “When we came up to Ned, everyone was like, ‘I don’t know how you’ll do,’ and we just blew up, we did terrific.”

With his reputation, clients are happy to come to him for work, which is perfect for Laing since he has no plans on leaving the area. “People seek me out. It really doesn’t matter where I am if someone wants me to work on them,” he said. “At this point I have a pretty good name and

Paint landscape at gallery event

Learn knitting skills, make scarf

LYONS Paint a landscape with “fun and fabulous” local artist Carol Rufenach, Jan. 6, during Sip ’n Paint at Western Stars Gallery and Studio in Lyons. The class fee includes all materials and a beverage.

Rufenach has been making art for as long as she can remember. Following this natural path, she earned a degree in Fine Arts and Education and has taught students of all ages. Primarily, she is a plein air painter, preferring to complete each painting on site. She is a member of Plein Air Artists of Colorado and most recently participated in the Annual

Come have fun, learn to expand your knitting skills and make a great scarf at the Sample Stitch Scarf Knitting workshop with Barbara Douglass at the Georgetown Heritage Center. Learn six new stitches, how to read a pattern and use stitch markers. The class is $30 and meets Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20, and 27 from 10 a.m.noon. Registration by Jan. 8 is required.

Douglass lives in Evergreen and has been knitting since the age of 10 and crocheting since the 70s. Today she happily does both. She teaches knit and crochet classes at Yarn West in Evergreen. Her

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PAAC Juried Exhibition at Mary Williams Gallery in Boulder. Traveling, often by bicycle, to many locations around the world has led Rufenach to create many watercolor journals. Watercolors and drawings from an October boat and bike trip in Istria Croatia is among those that she treasures the most.

Western Stars Gallery and Studio is located at 160 E. Main St. in Lyons.

Call 303-747-3818 or visit www. westernstarsgallerystudio.com for more information.

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Make You Famous Studio is located at 430 Gregory St. in Black Hawk. Visit makeyoufamoustattoo.com or e-mail makeyoufamoustattoo@yahoo.com for more information.

philosophy is, “if you do something that gives you great joy, share it, so someone else can know the same joy.”

Participants must be able to cast on, and know the knit and purl stitch. Experienced knitters are also welcome. Everyone needs two skeins of worsted weight No. 4 yarn in a light color, size 8 knitting needles and a tapestry needle.

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

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Flamenco dancer compliments jazz guitar, marimba duo ESTES PARK The Estes Park Music Festival Winter Series continues, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. with the Doug Walter Trio featuring flamenco dancing, jazz guitar and marimba at the Stanley Concert Hall. This promises to be a unique program with something for everyone.

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cover the cost of performance rights, music, and other materials. Group leaders do not want dues to prevent anyone from joining, however, so fee waivers are available.

Performances will be presented Sunday at Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association on May 1, the Black Forest Restaurant in Nederland on May 4, and the Elks Club in Central City on May 7.

The Gilpin County Library is located at 15131 Hwy. 119. For more information, contact Ann Wyss at 303642-0276 or janewyss@gmail.com.

Find Peak-to-Peak-Chorale on Facebook for the latest details.

Children and students are admitted free.

The Doug Walter Trio, which toured Europe in 2013, includes Dr. Walter on marimba, Steve Mullins on guitar and flamenco dancer Mária Vásquez. Walter is Director of Percussion Studies at University of Colorado Boulder and holds a dual Bachelor of Music degree from North Texas State University, summa cum laude, two Masters degrees for orchestral conducting and percussion from University of Michigan and a DMA degree from Temple University. He is Principal Timpanist with the Boulder Philharmonic and has toured for 25 years with the Westminster Brass.

The only percussionist to win the Concert Artists Guild Competition in NYC, Walter has played over 300 solo recitals and concerti in 10 countries.

Mullins is an accomplished composer, flamenco guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and ethnomusicologist. He is a member of the faculty at the University of Wyoming and University of Colorado where he earned his doctorate in ethnomusicology. His doctoral dissertation is entitled “Flamenco Gestures: Musical Meaning in Motion,” dealing with aesthetics in Spanish flamenco. His compositions have been performed by symphony orchestra, string quartet, string octet, brass band, percussion ensemble and other mixed ensembles. He’s received numer-

ous grants and commissions to compose music for dance productions including a flamenco suite for orchestra and dancer.

María Vásquez, a native of Sevilla, Spain has been dancing Flamenco her entire life and has taught and performed Flamenco Dance since 1994. She studied Spanish Dance under Caracolillo until she was 13 years old, and then began her studies at the Conservatory of Dance in Sevilla, where she finished her degree in Spanish Dance. María completed her Dance Certificate as an independent student in the school of Carmen Montíel, a recipient of the Premio Nacional de Flamenco. She danced with the company Ciudad de Sevilla for two years and toured throughout Europe. María performed with other independent groups in Sevilla until 2002, when she moved to Denver. She now teaches locally and formed María Vázquez Flamenco Denver. She’s also begun formal dance training with José Galvan.

The Stanley Hotel Concert Hall is located at 333 E Wonderview Ave. in Estes Park. Advance tickets available at Hobert Office Services located at 1140-A Manford Ave. in Estes Park.

For more information, visit estesparkmusicfestival.org, call 970-586-9519 or e-mail estesparkmusicfestival@ gmail.com.

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Park service anniversary celebrated through illustrations, photos, stories ESTES PARK Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States National Park Service in 2016 with the release of “59 Illustrated National Parks, Celebrating 100 Years of Wilderness and Wonder” coffee table book. Written by Joel Anderson and his son, Nathan Anderson, the book features original poster illustrations, photography, facts and stories about great American wilderness parks and the people who protect and preserve them.

The United States has 59 protected areas known as national parks, which are operated

ARTS Calendar Designs Weaving and Yarn Studio (EP)

January 22-23 • Crazy Quilt Basics – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) January 25 • Coal Creek Fabric & Thread Arts – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Sticks & Strings Craft Group – Stitchin’ Den (EP) January 27 • Sample Stitch Scarf Knitting – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) • Courageous Creators Art Group – Old Gallery (AP) • Drawing Class w/Peter Gaustad – Estes Park High School (EP) January 28 • Beginning Crocheting – Stitchin’ Den (EP) • Comfy Knitted Socks Class w/Deb Coombs – Neota Designs Weaving and Yarn Studio (EP) • Estes Park Area Weavers Guild – Estes Valley Library (EP)

January 1-3 • “Star Light, Star Bright” Exhibition w/Sean Turner & Darren White – Gilpin Arts Visitor Center Gallery (CC) January 2 • Film Screening – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) January 3 • PhotoJAM – Lyons Photography Art Center (LY) January 8 • First Friday Movie Night – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) January 9 • Introduction to Digital Photography – Lyons Photography Art Center (LY)

January 16 • Photography Tips & Techniques for Pro Results – Lyons Photography Art Center (LY)

January 18 • “Frozen” Sing-Along Version Screening – Estes Valley Library (EP)

January 21 • Trail Trekkers Mini Adventure Series Slide Program – Estes Valley Library (EP)

January 28 • Trail Trekkers Mini Adventure Series Slide Program – Estes Valley Library (EP)

Fine Art/Painting/Gallery Events January 1 • First Friday: Art & Music – Salto Coffee Works (NED) January 1-3 • Celebrating the Season: 13th Annual Holiday Art Exhibition – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (EP) January 6 • Sip ’n Paint w/Carol Rufenach – Western Stars Gallery & Studio (LY)

January 8 • Canvas & Cannabis – Club Ned (NED) • “Meet the New Artists” Reception – Art Center of Estes January 8-February 15 • “Meet the New Artists” Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park (EP) January 9 • First Show Reception – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (EP) January 9-31 • 7th Annual First Show: A Collection of Community Art

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January 13 • Collage Creative Painting Art Class – Walter Self Senior Center (LY)

January 17 • Canvas & Cocktails – Stage Stop (NED) January 19 • Watercolor Madness w/Greg Miles – The Studio Fine Art & Framing (EP)

January 20 • Collage Creative Painting Art Class – Walter Self Senior Center (LY)

January 29 • Canvas & Cannabis – Club Ned (NED) Literary Events/Book Clubs January 7 • Coal Creek Canyon Book Club – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) January 14 • Mountain MidLife Book Group – Nederland Community Center (NED)

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71 full color posters from the Anderson Design Group’s award winning Art & Soul Collection, including 12 original oil paintings of national parks by Kai Carpenter. The book also includes beautiful wildlife and scenic photos of each park, along with stats, travel tips, an illustrated map of the United States showing where each park is located, an historic overview of the National Park Service, and historic facts about all 59 wilderness parks in the National Park System.

“We have produced an award-winning series of poster art rendered in the tradi-

tion of the classic Work Projects Administration prints from the 1920s and 1930s,” Anderson said. “This book is a tour of our national parks as seen through the eyes of poster artists. Our art is an invitation to experience the adventure, awe and splendor of these parks. Hopefully it will inspire everyone to visit our nation’s national parks.”

For more information or to purchase the book, visit: www.anderson designgroupstore.com.

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by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior. The Organic Act of 1916 created the National Park Service “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Twenty-seven states have national parks, as do the territories of American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Colorado has four.

“59 Illustrated National Parks” includes

January 15 • Ladies’ Literary Society Book Group – Old Gallery (AP) January 18 • Book Group – Idaho Springs Library (IS) January 19 • Reading is Doctor Recommended: “Buddha’s Brain” – Estes Valley Library (EP)

January 5 • Writers Circle – Nederland Community Library (NED) January 13 • Writing Life Stories – Nederland Community Library (NED) January 18 • Writing Skills – Nederland Community Center (NED) January 27 • Writing Life Stories – Nederland Community Library (NED) WEEKLY ARTS Classical Music Tuesday-Wednesday • James Davis Classical Guitar – Twin Owls Steak House (EP) Wednesday • Peak to Peak Chorale – Gilpin County Library (GC) Crafts/Sewing/Quilting Monday • Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church (EP) Tuesday • Warped Weavers – Kelley House (AP) • Trail Ridge Quilters – Long’s Peak Room, EP Medical Center (EP) • Sit & Knit – Stitchin’ Den (EP) Wednesday • Craft & Coffee Wednesdays – Three Bears Trading (GT) • Chat, Knit, Spin and Weave Any Handwork – Weavers Attic (LY)

January 20 • Financial Book Club – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 21 • Book Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) January 22 • Legendary Locals (Part I of V): Summer Fun in Estes Park w/Steve Mitchell – Estes Park Museum (EP) Museums January 4 • Meet Me @ the Museum: Visitor Booklets – Estes Park

Thursday • Fabric & Thread Arts – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Beginning Kitting – Stitchin’ Den (EP) Saturday • Weaving Demonstrations on Vintage Looms – Weavers

January 31 • Night at the Museum – Estes Park Museum (EP) Poetry/Spoken Word/Comedy January 14 • Wine & Words – Happy Trails Café (NED) January 27 • Blue Now Poetry Night – Blue Owl Books (NED) Theater/Opera/Dance/Fashion January 8-10 • Estes Park Repertoire Theatre: “Sex Please We’re Sixty” – Masonic Lodge of Estes Park (EP) January 10 • Dance/Movement Class w/Antoinette Vastenburg –

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January 12 • Free Swing Dance Lessons – Stage Stop (RV) January 15-17 • Estes Park Repertoire Theatre: “Sex Please We’re Sixty” – Masonic Lodge of Estes Park (EP) January 26 • Free Swing Dance Lessons – Stage Stop (RV) Writing January 4 • Writing Skills – Nederland Community Center (NED)

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Saturday-Sunday • Wonderful World of Wool Exhibit – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT)

Sunday • Weaving Demonstrations on Vintage Looms – Weavers Attic (LY)

Monday • NAS Movie Matinee – Backdoor Theater (NED) Friday • Movie – Backdoor Theater (NED) Saturday • Movie – Backdoor Theater (NED) Fine Art/Painting/Gallery Events Monday • Palette Pals Open Art Studio – Estes Park Senior Center (EP) • Sip & Paint – Murphy’s Resort (EP) Wednesday • Art Group – Old Gallery (AP) • Nederland Seniors Art & Painting – Location: 303-2589392 (NED)

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

• Sip & Paint – Murphy’s Resort (EP) • Oil/Acrylic Painting w/Dawn Normali – Estes Park High School (EP)

Friday • Taste & Create – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Sip & Paint – Murphy’s Resort (EP) Saturday • Sip & Paint – Murphy’s Resort (EP)

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Literary Events/Book Clubs Wednesday • All Ages Story Time – Lyons Regional Library (LY) Museums Monday-Sunday • Museum Open – Estes Park Museum (EP) Saturday-Sunday • Museum Open – Hotel de Paris (GT) Theater/Opera/Dance/Fashion Sunday • Nia, Beginning Adult Dance – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Monday • International Folk Dancing – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Nia, 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)

Wednesday • Mountain Movers – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Middle Eastern Belly Dance Class – Clear Creek Recreation Center (IS)

• Nia, Pre Ballet, Creative Movement, Modern, Jazz – Mayama Movement Studio (LY)

• Hip-Hop – Starflower Dance Company (EP) Thursday • Zumba, Breakin’, Hip Hop, Ballet – Mayama Movement Studio (LY)

Friday • Nia, Tap, Jazz – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Saturday • Youth Dance – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Central City Wild Bunch – Main Street (CC) • Nia, Team Production, Dance Team – Mayama Movement Studio (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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January 1 • Tony Rosario – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Steve Thomas Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) January 2 • Gary and Claudia – Troia’s Café (GT) • DJ Bedz – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Stevopalooza: Smooth Money Gesture Reunion – Stage Stop (RV)

• DeadSet – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Mic & Extended Happy Hour – Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria (AP)

• Arthur Lee Land – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: James Faulk – Stone Cup (LY) January 3 • Tom McNeil – Lewis Sweet Shop (EM) • Stevopalooza: Dr. Phil Good – Stage Stop (RV) • Music in the Morning: Mitchel Evan – Stone Cup (LY) January 6 • Open Mic Night – DaRivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • The Railsplitters – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) • Darryl Purpose – Gold Hill Store & Public House (GH) January 7 • Beauty of My Land – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Boulder Swing Collective featuring Kyle Ussery – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

• Jami Lunde Duo – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) January 8 • Fiddler John – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Steve Thomas Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) • New Family Dog – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Live Music – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Joe Teichman – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Jesse Garland Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Kaleigh Baker – Rock Inn (EP) January 9 • Dave Miller – Lewis Sweet Shop (EM) • David Booker – DaRivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • DJ Bedz – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Scott Dale – Corona Bar @ Eldora Mountain Resort (NED)

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MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high country Rock band throws three-day ‘ball’ for devoted fans

ESTES PARK urder by Death, a Bloomington, Indiana-based indie rock band, returns to the Stanley Hotel, Jan. 15-17, for its third, three-night semi-formal ball. The band’s excited fans sold out all performances almost immediately, but even if you don’t have a ticket, there is still plenty to get excited about with a new cover album and performances with Tim Barry at the Fox Theater in Boulder on March 29 and The Black Sheep in Colorado Springs on March 30.

They may call Indiana, home, but since its formation, Murder by Death have been a band without musical borders. The band’s signature sound is rootsy indie rock, cinematic gothic ballads and rousing pub rock shout-alongs. It is a band of meticulous and literary songwriters matched by a specific brand of brooding, anthem-riding balladry and orchestral indie rock.

Theirs is a world where Old West Murder By Death murder ballads mingle with rockinjected Western classicism; where an album’s sequencing can take listeners from a haunted back alley in rural Mexico to a raucous Irish pub. All of which is to say, Murder by Death albums don’t just string together songs; they create experiences.

The band issued its 2001 self-titled EP under its original name, Little Joe Gould, before eventually changing its name to Murder by Death, taken from a 1976 Neil Simon comedy.

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sound, which mixes elements of Johnny Cash, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and the Decemberists.

Murder By Death began as a Midwestern college-town act playing to small crowds at ratty venues and house parties. While many of their peers failed to make it far, Murder

By Death translated their anonymous beginnings into a 15 year career of tireless D.I.Y. touring and performing ethics and a dedicated, cult-like fanbase.

Since the band began in 2001, its audience has blossomed thanks to extended tours alongside similarly acts like Against Me!, Gaslight Anthem, Lucero, William Elliott Whitmore, Ha Ha Tonka and others.

With relentless touring across the United States, Canada and Europe, the band has gained word-of-mouth devotees and media support.

The act’s energetic, unique and consistent sound and conceptualized vision is what attracts many of the band’s fans. The personnel Photo by Bill Dawers and ingredients of the group consist of Sarah Balliet’s throaty cello melodies; singer and guitarist Adam Turla’s booming baritone vocals and brawny guitar strumming; drummer Dagan Thogerson and bassist Matt Armstrong’s locked-down, post-punk rhythm section interplay; and David Fountain’s multi-instrumentalist bag of tricks including piano, trumpet, accordion, mandolin, vocals and percussion.

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‘Powerhouse troubadour’ performs for intimate Cabin Fever Series

GOLD HILL Lickskillet Studio’s Cabin Fever Concert Series at the Gold Hill Store & Public House returns, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., with a concert by “powerhouse troubadour” Dana Cooper. This song poet, who dedicated himself to a life of music over 40 years ago, engages and inspires audiences around the world with his quick wit, insightful stories and commanding presence.

Cooper’s prolific endeavors have resulted in over 20 albums and he has been invited to participate in songwriting workshops from Belfast to Copenhagen

to Austin. He is the recipient of the 2014 Heritage Musician Award from Pilgrim Center for the Arts in Kansas City. He was also named the 2015 Spirit of Folk award winner by Folk Alliance International.

Cooper has performed on Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage and the Kerrville Folk Festival where he was nominated for their Hall of Fame. His songs have been recorded by artists such as bluegrass star Claire Lynch, Irish vocalist Maura O’Connell and luminary songwriters Pierce Pettis and Susan Werner. Cooper’s mixture of flat-picking, finger-picking

The Gold Hill Store & Public House is located at 531 Main St. Visit www. goldhillgeneralstore.com, www.danacoopermusic.com and lickskilletstudios.com to learn more.

Ullrgrass returns to Golden stages

GOLDEN The Norse God of winter returns to Golden when the second-annual UllrGrass music and beer festival, Jan. 29-31, takes over multiple indoor and outdoor stages in downtown Golden from Parfet Park to the Buffalo Rose. The event features more than 20 bands and performing artists as well as dozens of Colorado craft breweries.

Longtime Golden locals, Chris and Susannah Thompson, founded the festival in 2015 as a passion project to bring a unique live music experience to their beloved home town. It includes something for nearly everyone with the UllrGrass Parade, a festival complete with premier musical acts from Colorado to Nashville, a kids activity area, food vendors, artisan vendors, musician workshops and more. As a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit event, UllrGrass brings the Golden community together to raise money for philanthropic partners Plan International and Coral Creek Music Project.

Headliners include Vince Herman & the Ullrgrass All-Stars—featuring Andy Thorn, Luke Bulla, Bill McKay, Tyler Grant, Sam Grisman and Silas Herman—as well as Head For the Hills, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Coral Creek and Luke Bulla Band.

Idaho Springs’ Rapidgrass Quintet, Nederland’s Caribou Mountain Collective and Gipsy Moon and Estes Park’s Chain Station join other Colorado acts like The Railsplitters, Uptown Toodeloo String Band, Delta Moon, Thunder & Rain, Timber and more.

The Thompsons’ Coral Creek Music Project is dedicated to the development of local musicians, music organizations and access to music opportunities for all by creating performance opportunities for emerging talent, supporting young artist recording projects, providing free music experiences to children and families and inspiring the public to support local musicians to make our community and the world a better place.

Visit www.ullrgrass.com or e-mail ullrgrass@gmail.com for ticket and additional information.

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and percussive strumming style is legend among other guitarists. As an expressive singer, his voice is ageless evoking a rich lifetime of experience.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the concert starts at 7 p.m. and admission is $10.

Space is limited, so it is always a good idea to email in advance kortmccumber@ gmail.com to reserve seats.

American Man The Yawpers

Jan. 2: Bluebird Theater, Denver

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he latest release from Denverbased The Yawpers, “American Man,” taps into the disparate, murky pools of the American musical lexicon; dark country to kinetic punk, acid blues to flared jeans boogie, low-brow backdrops pitted against high-minded literary references. It’s an edgy, engrossing trip.

The Yawpers have a unique sound with “overdriven acoustic guitars and drums with equal parts frenzy, solemnity, and menace.”

With a voice weaving between a folk club’s smoky rasp and an arena’s bombastic howl, singer and guitarist Nate Cook is a lounge lizard charmer, a smooth snake-oil salesman, and sharptongued, keen-eyed poet. Battering-ram drummer Noah Shomberg also brings a refined touch exhibiting his formal training. Jesse Parmet’s guitar is an aural cross-section of the ferocious and raw proletarian roots of Uncle Tupelo to the burning-hot thrashings of Hot Snakes.

Together, the Yawpers have forged a well-defined identity: a general disdain for the conventional with a sonic depth that never loses its accessibility.

The band’s marketing materials says the the album is “raw and melodic, infectious and irreverent… an update on the Springsteen tramp’s dream of getting out while you’re young, this time played for the inhalants generation.

“American Man” is the band’s second full-length release. They’ve self-released the EP “Savage Blue,” the full-length album “Capon Crusade” and a bootleg covers record titled, “Good Songs/Shitty Versions.” The Yawpers formed in 2011 when Parmet and Cook played together at the only speakeasy in Boulder. They added a drummer to the mix and a new trio was born.

TRACKS 1. Doing It Right 7. 9 to 5 2. American Man 8. Walter 3. Burdens 9. Beale Street 4. Tied 10. Kiss It 5. Deacon Brody 11. 3am 6. Faith & Good Judgment 12. The Desert

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Smooth Money Gesture gathers for reunion

utes a new dimension to the band’s music ROLLINSVILLE Stevopalooza, a celebration of the 33rd with energetic playing and gritty vocals. birthday of local bartender Stevo Chancey, Dr. Phil Good, Jan. 3, was formed by is bringing Nederland’s Smooth Money Mountain Standard Time’s founding memGesture back together for one night, Jan. ber Phil Dyer. It is an eclectic band made 2, in the Stage Stop hayloft at 9 p.m. The of up some of the area’s brightest and most “festival” also includes former Nederland- talented musicians. Known for their marabased band Dr. Phil Good and Friends, thon improvisational jams, the band has a well-deserved repuJan. 3, at 3 p.m. tation for always The Smooth Monconnecting with its ey Gesture reunion expanding fan-base includes all original all over the Front members: Doug DiRange. minico, Daniel DiThe band’s Steminico, Pete Goldvopalooza perforberg, Scott Llewellyn mance, “Dr. Phil and Josh Gitlin-Rich Good’s Cure for the as well as special Modern Hangover,” guest Dennis Diminiincludes Phil Dyer, co. When Smooth Smooth Money Gesture Matt Flaherty, Pete Money Gesture was touring and playing more than 100 shows Goldberg, Scott Llewellyn and “a few sura year, its members called themselves prises.” Bring a ticket stub from any New “the very essence of a modern American Year’s Eve show to get a free Bloody Mary rock ’n roll band.” Beginning in the early or mimosa, which are just $4 anyway.

2000s, the Nederland-based band played The Stage Stop is also offering a free music rooted in rock with elements of shuttle from Nederland. Contact the venfunk, bluegrass, metal, and electronica ue for details. creating a jam-based, high-energy, psychedelic sound all its own.

The Stage Stop is located at 60 Main At the core of Smooth Money Gesture St. in Rollinsville. Visit www.stagesare the Diminico brothers. Doug plays guitoprollinsville.com or call 303-258tar and sings alongside his brother Dan on 0649 for more information. bass and vocals. Goldberg on keys contrib-

Mountain MUSIC Calendar January 9 • The Farmer Sisters – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Mic & Extended Happy Hour – Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria (AP)

• Intuit – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café (GT) • Music in the Morning: Aural Elixir – Stone Cup (LY) January 10 • Andy Reiner – Lewis Sweet Shop (EM) • Laser Bunny – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: Billy Shaddox – Stone Cup (LY) January 14 • Open Mic – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Open Jam Night – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Samsara – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Stage – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Family Drumming Circle – Estes Valley Library (EP) January 15 • Jack Yoder – Troia’s Café (GT) • JV-3 Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Robyn Davis – Stage Stop (RV) • Eric Stone – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Jeremy Mohney – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Interstate Stash Express – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Ran Off the Rooster – Rock Inn (EP) January 15-17 • Murder By Death – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP) January 16 • Gary and Claudia – Troia’s Café (GT) • David Booker – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • DJ EJ – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Wildwood Roots – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Tacos ’n Tunes: Rocky Stiers – Blue Owl Books (NED) • Asalott – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Mic & Happy Hour – Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria (AP) • Monocle Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: James Faulk – Stone Cup (LY) January 17 • Alexander Jordan – Lewis Sweet Shop (EM)

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from dark and desolate to upbeat and brightly melodic, all of it landing somewhere under the orchestrated indie rock umbrella.

The other mainstay signature element of Murder By Death’s identity has been built by the overriding concepts behind each individual album. Every successive effort conjures up fresh imaginative and tactile worlds— whether it’s the battle between the Devil and a small Western town on 2003’s “Who Will Sur- Murder By Death vive and What Will Be Left of Them?,” an arid land of death and redemption on 2006’s “In Bocca al Lupo,” or just songs inspired by a retreat into the Tennessee mountains like on 2010’s “Good Morning, Magpie.”

Murder By Death recently released its “As You Wish: Kickstarter Covers Vol. 2” in December. The digital album includes cover songs picked by fans by acts like Talking Heads, David Bowie, The Gaslight Anthem, The Tragically Hip, Jewel and many more.

The Stanley Hotel Concert Hall is located at 333 Wonderview Ave. in Estes Park. Visit www.murderbydeath.com and www.stanleyhotel. com to learn more.

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• Music in the Morning: Maya Bennett – Stone Cup (LY) January 20 • Open Mic Night – DaRivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Dana Cooper – Gold Hill Store & Public House (GH) January 21 • Interstate Stash Express – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Celtic Session w/The Gael – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Bonnis & The King – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • The Complete Unknowns – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) January 22 • Gary and Claudia – Troia’s Café (GT) • Delta Sonics – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Caribou Mountain Collective & Friends – Stage Stop (RV) • Tony & Jose – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Robin Davis Duo – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Wild Road Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) January 23 • Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café (GT) • DJ EJ – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Firefall – Reserve Casino (CC) • Crazy Mountain Billies – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Clouds & Mountains – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Mic & Extended Happy Hour – Rock Creek Tavern &

WEEKLY MUSIC Sunday • Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works (NED) Monday • Open Jovan “Open Mic Jimtown Style” – Jamestown

• Jeff Finlin Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: Aural Elixir – Stone Cup (LY) • Great Blue – Rock Inn (EP) January 24 • Andy Reiner – Lewis Sweet Shop (EM) • Honeytree Duo – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning – Stone Cup (LY) January 28 • Open Jam Night – Pioneer Inn (NED) • The Black Gift – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Danny Shafer Duo – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) January 29 • Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café (GT) • Torbin Hadlock – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Fred Dawson – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

Tuesday • Open Mic Night – Pioneer Inn (NED) • “A Night at the Goat” Open Mic – KYGT Radio (IS) • Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Wednesday • Blues Night – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Vinyl Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Open Bluegrass Pick – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Mic w/Justin Faye – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP) • James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Thursday • Grumpy’s Acoustic Jam – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Bluegrass Pick – First Street Pub (NED) • Open Mic: Taylor Radio + Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY)

Pizzeria (AP)

The band’s latest, and seventh, fulllength album, “Big Dark Love,” came out in February 2015 on Bloodshot Records. It was the band’s first since 2012.

For an act that has built its formidable, 15-year career around a meticulous consideration for the effects of pressure, release, bombast, ecstasy, and highesthighs vs. lowest-lows, it is something to say that this is Murder By Death’s most dynamic release to date.

“Big Dark Love” reflects a different, bigger, more complex side Photo by Bill Dawers of the band.

Plan ahead if you want to catch the band’s Colorado shows in March, as those are sure to sell out as well. In the meantime, check out the latest Murder

By Death music on the band’s website.

• Atomga – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) January 30 • Gary and Claudia – Troia’s Café (GT) • The Genetics & Friends – Stage Stop (RV) • Tacos ’n Tunes: Creature of Earth – Blue Owl Books (NED) • Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Mic & Extended Happy Hour – Rock Creek Tavern &

• Ladies Night w/Mountain Town Rockers – Estes Park

• Blue Canyon Boys – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: James Faulk – Stone Cup (LY) • High Street Concerts: Masontown, Monocle Band –

• Open Mic – Elk Meadow Lodge (EP) • Bob Smallwood – View Restaurant @ Crags Lodge (EP) Saturday • Karaoke (Prize Night) – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP) • Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) • Bob Smallwood – View Restaurant @ Crags Lodge (EP) • Live Music – Kind Coffee (EP) • Mountain Town Trio – Tavern and Brewery at Mary’s Lake

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• Kaleigh Baker – Rock Inn (EP) January 31 • Feralheart – Very Nice Brewery (NED) • Felonious Smith Trio – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Music in the Morning: David Leonard – Stone Cup (LY)

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• Bob Smallwood – View Restaurant @ Crags Lodge (EP) Friday • Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) • James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) • Karaoke (Theme Night) – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP)

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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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