MMAC Monthly July 2014

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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‘Perfect musical’ comes to Allenspark stage Page 15

World’s best cowboys, cowgirls visit rodeo Page 9

MUSIC

Festival brings ‘best possible’ music to Georgetown Page 20

The lure of

GOLD

By Jeffrey V. Smith

Hills that sparked the Colorado gold rush remain enticing to modern fortune seekers more than 150 years after flakes of color were first discovered.

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Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith

Fourth of July Trailhead

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Trail Features: Trails from this trailhead access areas with popular alpine lakes, abundant wildflowers, excellent fishing and numerous backcountry campsites.

Trail Location: From Nederland, head south on Hwy. 119 for 0.6 miles. Turn west onto C.R. 130, signed for Eldora. Follow the paved road through Eldora and continue beyond the end of the pavement. Turn right at fork and continue to the end of the road.

Round-trip Length: 6.4 miles-Lake Dorothy Trailhead Elevation: 10,172 feet Trail Difficulty Rating: Moderate to Difficult

Hikes from Fourth of July trailhead now accessible

By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season.

Warm weather and disappearing snow usually open high mountain trails along the Peak to Peak to hikers

by July. A favorite place for Front Range hikers to go during this time is the Fourth of July/ Arapahoe Pass Trailhead near Nederland.

Trails from here access a large portion of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area including Diamond Lake, Arapahoe Pass, Lake Dorothy, the Continental Divide and trails to Arapahoe Glacier and into Grand County.

The trailhead is reached by taking the Eldora Road west from Nederland, past the ski area turn-off and through the town of Eldora. Turn right at a well-marked fork in the road at the parking area for the Hessie Trail Head.

Continue a few miles to the Buckingham Campground and trail head.

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Lake Dorothy can be reached from the Fourth of July Trail Head.

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Wildflowers are abundant, but so are noxious weeds PEAK TO PEAK Colorado is seeing a dramatic increase in noxious weeds and the Front Range foothills have been especially hard hit.

These invasive, non-native plants have been introduced by accident or as ornamental plants and are devastating thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and natural areas. Left uncontrolled, noxious weeds will form dense monocultures and displace native and desirable plants.

Noxious weeds and invasive species disrupt native vegetation and ecosystems.

Their removal and control is important to protect drinking water supply, agricultural crops, pasture lands and native habitats.

Prime locations for noxious weeds to become established are on disturbed sites such as roadsides, land cleared for construction, range that is overused by animals or humans, wetlands, along riparian corridors and in lakes and streams.

Native plant loss affects wildlife that depends on the native vegetation for survival.

Several species of non-native plants have become a threat to the economic and environmental value of land in the mountains.

These plants are not indigenous and have no natural predators or disease. They rapidly displace native vegetation and cause a loss of native ecosystem stability and diversity, while affecting recreational resources.

Do your part to learn about the various types of weeds and weed issues in your area. It’s surprising how many flowers thought to be native and wild and actually doing more harm than good.

Once you know, it’s up to you to take care of your property and help neighbors and nearby community rid public spaces of weeds. These are invasive non-native plants whose control is actually mandated by both state and county laws.

Gilpin County Fairgrounds hosts a Weed and Wildflower Festival throughout July. Workshops on weed identification and control as well as weed pulls are being offered alongside wildflower events by the CSU Extension office.

You can also visit the Websites for the CSU Extension Office in your county to learn more about noxious plant issues close to your home.

Addiction Recovery Groups Sunday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Monday Clear Creek Road Runners AA, Al-Anon – United Church of Idaho Springs

Al-Anon – Allenspark Fire Station Early Birds AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park AA Meeting – IOOF Hall, Lyons Tuesday AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland AA Meeting – Rogers Hall, Lyons AA Meeting – Golden Gate Grange Early Birds AA Meeting, Womans AA – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park

AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Wednesday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs NA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) AA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power Offices Open AA Meeting – Allenspark Fire Station Early Birds AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Thursday Eating Disorders Group – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) Early Birds AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park AA Meeting, NA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Friday NA Meeting – Harmony Foundation of Estes Park Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland Early Birds AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Saturday Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs Early Birds AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park Call Boulder 24-hour AA Answering Service at 303-682-8032 for assistance any time of day. Visit www.bouldercountyaa.org, www.daccaa. org or www.northcoloradoaa.org for information in Boulder, Denver and Northern Colorado regions or visit www.aa.org; www.na.org or www.oa.org to find other regional meetings and resources.

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Nederland Fourth of July celebration

The Town of Nederland will be hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration featuring a parade through downtown at noon followed by live entertainment at Guercio Field from 1-5 p.m. The parade is open to all who wish to participate, simply arrive at East Street at 11:30 a.m. for the lineup. After the parade, head to Guercio Memorial Field and enjoy live, local music and an aerial dance performance by Boulder’s Frequent Flyers. Teens, Inc. and Aspen Grove School will be on hand hosting kid and teen activities. For more information, contact Alexander Armani-Munn at alexa@nederlandco.org or 303-258-3266.

July 3-4

Estes Park Go 4th Festival

Estes Park is the ideal all-American destination for Independence Day celebrations. In addition to one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the state, Estes Park offers a variety of family-friendly festivities and events specifically tailored for the holiday, in addition to an abundance of outdoor recreation activities. Enjoy the Tunes, Treats and Toasts Party on July 3, from 4-9 p.m. at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. Partake in a celebration of independence with a pig roast and beer garden while listening to live entertainment by the Dennis-Tobias Band and the Moses Jones Band. Kids have plenty to do to keep busy with face painting, a photo booth and big ball entertainment. Proceeds go to the Estes Park Board of Realtors Scholarship Fund. On July 4th, start the day with a pancake breakfast then check out the Coolest Car Show from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. More than 100 “steam-to-electric” vehicles will be displayed at the new Estes Park Events Complex, located at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. Along with steam and electric cars, other street rods, stock cars, muscle cars, sports cars, vintage and classic cars will be on display. At 7 p.m., the Estes Village Band tunes up for its annual patriotic concert featuring the works of John Philip Sousa and others. The concert is free to attend and will be held at the Performance Park Amphitheater, at the west end of downtown. The Fireworks Show starts at 9:30 p.m. over Lake Estes. Visit www. visitestespark.com for information on all activities .

July 5

Wildflowers of Caribou Ranch

Volunteer naturalists will be available along the 4.2 miles (roundtrip) of easy-moderate trails at Caribou Ranch Open Space, July 5, from 9 a.m.-noon, to help hikers identify and learn about the wildflowers in the montane forest, meadows and wetland landscape. Be prepared to hike at an elevation of about 8,500 feet and bring rain gear. Visit www.bouldercounty.org or call Boulder County Parks & Open Space at 303-678-6200 for more information.

Ales on Rails beer tasting train

These evening train rides on the Georgetown Loop Railroad are offered throughout the summer and fall months, and are a fun and casual way to enjoy the Rocky Mountains. Dine on light culinary fare paired with Colorado micro brew beers. The July 5 train features Great Divide Brewery beers. The Georgetown Loop Railroad’s casual dinners divide the mountain beauty of dusk and dark into two unique experiences covering more than two hours. Relax and be served in the heated, enclosed coaches. Make a reservation today for a truly magical evening. These trains are open to guests of 18 years of age and older. Alcohol is served to guests 21 and over only. Additional Ales on Rails take place Aug. 15-16 with Odell Brewery, Sept. 12-13 with Ska Brewery and Oct. 10-11 with Avery Brewery. Visit www. georgetownlooprr.com to learn more and make reservations.

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Paint Estes Park Pink

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Join Estes Park in support of cancer warriors and survivors during the village-wide campaign to help raise funds for the Estes Park Hospital Foundation’s oncology department. Watch as the Stanley Hotel is illuminated pink after the sun sets and browse downtown Estes Park as pink ribbons adorn the light poles. The event’s finale will be on the night of the Rooftop Rodeo’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night on July 9. Paint Estes Pink is a collaboration between The Stanley Hotel, Rooftop Rodeo, Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, the Estes Park Trail Gazette and Visit Estes Park. Check out www.visitestespark.com to leam more.

July 12

Birds of Brainard and Long Lakes hike

Leave the heat of the plains and join mountain man, David Dowell, on this high elevation search for alpine birds, July 12, from 6 a.m. -2 p.m. The marshes and willow carrs at Brainard Lake are perfect habitat for Fox and Lincoln’s Sparrows, Wilson’s and McGillivray’s Warblers. The pine forests should grace participants with jays, flycatchers, woodpeckers, Red Crossbills and Dusky Grouse. Bring rain gear and lunch and be prepared to hike 3-4 miles. The hike is limited to 10, so send an email to Dowell at dave1wx@gmail.com to register. Visit www.bouldercounty.org or call Boulder County Parks & Open Space at 303-678-6200 for more information.

Rocky Ridge Summer Festival

Enjoy a fun-filled daytime event celebrating 73 years of music in the mountains, July 12, at Rocky Ridge Music Center. Visit the beautiful and historic campus at the foot of Long’s Peak, where students gather every summer for a world-class music learning experience. There will be an elegant outdoor luncheon, campus tours and activities, featuring talented student performers, and move to the sounds of long-time Colorado-favorite, the Queen City Jazz Band.

Festival hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with multiple seatings throughout the day. Stay for the Young Artists Orchestra concert at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and all event proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund. Visit www.rockyridge.org for information.

July 12-13

Triple Bypass, Double Triple Bypass and Relay Triple Bypass bicycle rides

For the 26th year, Team Evergreen holds the Triple Bypass, along with the Double Triple Bypass and the brand new Relay Triple Bypass, July 12 and 13. The Triple Bypass is a oneor two-day 120-mile bicycle ride along Colorado highways, country roads and bike paths between Evergreen and Avon. The Double Triple challenges riders to ride the first day from Evergreen to Avon, and return to Evergreen the following day for a total of 240 miles. For more information or to register, visit www.triplebypass.org.

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British Soccer Camps

Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country based upon one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the U.S. and Canada. Camps are offered, July 14-18, by Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District at the Idaho Springs Ballfield and Coal Creek Canyon Parks and Recreation at the Coal Creek Canyon Turf Field. The experienced staff study the game at all levels and have identified the key techniques and skills that players need to work on and master to reach their true potential. The curriculums includes a variety of foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, freestyle soccer, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a mini tournament play.

Visit www.challengersports.com to learn more or sign up your kid.

Fabulous Flora and Fauna hike

gram and for the first time to extend the service into October for leaf viewing,” Boulder County Multimodal Division Manager Scott McCarey said. “The shuttle operator, Via, has been a terrific partner offering exceptional service.”

Parking near the trailhead and on nearby roads such as 4th of July Road is extremely limited, and Boulder County Parks & Open Space rangers are responsible for enforcing strict parking regulations in the area.

The shuttle service runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays throughout the summer. The shuttle will also run on holidays over the summer including Independence Day and Labor Day. This year, the shuttle operation schedule has been extended until Sunday, Oct. 5 to accommodate the peak autumn leaf season. Leashed dogs are welcome on-board the shuttle For more information, visit www.HessieTrailhead. com, or contact Andrew Barth at abarth@bouldercounty. org or 303-441-1032.

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Join volunteer naturalists—Therese Pieper, Roger Myers, and Leslie Larson—for a moderate two-mile hike learning about plants, trees and critters at Mud Lake Open Space, July 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will discuss how animals survive, identify trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, and learn about the geology of the area. The hike ends at a spectacular picnic site. Bring rain gear and binoculars, if possible. Visit www.bouldercounty.org or call Boulder County Parks & Open Space at 303-678-6200 for more information.

Sixth Annual Gala, Silent Auction & Wine Pull

The Old Gallery in Allenspark hosts its sixth annual Gala, Silent Auction and Wine Pull, July 19. Author and American Alpine Club Executive Director Phil Powers will share highlights from his most notable climbs in Pakistan, the Tetons, and Denali. He will speak about the ways in which a few simple but important lessons from his most challenging climbs have served him in work and life. His lecture culminates in the lessons he learned from a 75-foot fall he took in 2011, and his subsequent recovery. Hors d’oeuvres are available from 5:306:30 p.m. and dinner catered by A Spice of Life is served at 6:30 p.m. Powers’ presentation takes place at 8 p.m. Visit www.theoldgallery.org to learn more.

July 19-20

Tommy Knocker Mining Days Festival

Tommy Knocker Mining Days Festival in Idaho Springs features live music, events for kids, a beer garden, vendors and educational mining events. This event is free to attend. The popular 4-mile burro race takes place July 20. Visit www.laughingvalleyranch.com or contact Bill Lee at laughingvalleyranchco@gmail.com for entry information.

July 21-August 7

CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin volunteer training

The next volunteer training begins, July 21. This training will be a flex learning course that includes approximately 19 hours of class online and 19 hours of in person group training.

The course will be three weeks in length and require approximately 5-6 hours each week of online work from home, and six classes at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Right now there’s a child in your community who needs your help! You can be the difference, become a CASA Volunteer. Classes are held 5:30-9 p.m. July 21, 24, 28, 31, Aug. 4 and 7. The swearing-in ceremony takes place Aug. 13, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. For more information contact Sara Karcich at 303-271-6537 or sara@casajeffcogilpin. com. Visit www.casajeffcogilpin.com for more information.

July 24-27

Colorado Freeride Festival

The largest freeride festival in the United States, the Colorado Freeride Festival , takes place at Trestle Bike Park in Winter Park, July 24-27. The festival features the best mountain bikers in the world battling it out for over $45,000 in prize money. The festival is free for spectators and will showcase athletes in Slopestyle, Enduro, Air Downhill, Cross Country and wild Pond Crossing. Plus, free family activities, product demos with some of the biggest names in mountain biking and action sports, meet and greets with the athletes, and more activities are scheduled in the Festivillage. More information and registration is available at www.coloradofreeridefestival.com.

Did You Know?

Hessie Trailhead s huttle returns to ease parking issues NEDERLAND Boulder County will run a free shuttle service on weekends and holidays this summer to carry passengers from Nederland Middle/Senior High School, 597 County Road 130, to the Hessie Trailhead, a popular entry point for accessing the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.

The Hessie Trailhead shuttle program began in 2012 to address the issue of increased parking and traffic congestion on the way to the trailhead. The first two years of the program have been increasingly successful, providing over 5,000 rides in 2012 and over 7,000 rides in 2013. This year, the shuttle schedule has been slightly revised and extended to include peak “leaf peeping” weekends in the fall.

Rather than driving directly to the trailhead, visitors are encouraged to take the RTD ‘N’ bus to Nederland from Boulder or park at Nederland Middle/Senior High School and take the free shuttle instead.

“We are excited to continue this popular summer pro-

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July 4 Pig Roast – Stage Stop Seafood Buffet – Other Side Restaurant Epic Brewing Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits Crossroads Pancake Breakfast – Our Lady of the Mountains Pancake Breakfast – CCCIA Hall July 5 Beer Tasting Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad Rum Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits July 10 Summer Sandwiches and Socks – Chipeta Park Meadowlark Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette July 11 Dinner on the Train: Steak & Lobster – Georgetown Loop Railroad

Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits July 12 Stills in the Hills: Colorado Distillers Tasting – Main Street Central City

Wine & Hors d’ Oeuvres on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad

Beer Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits July 14 Loving Cup Community Kitchen – The Deli at 8236’ July 16 Community Cupboard Food Distribution – Old Gallery July 17 Summer Sandwiches and Socks – Chipeta Park July 18 Dinner on the Train: Steak & Trout – Georgetown Loop Railroad

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July 1 Soup Night – Old Gallery July 2 Community Cupboard Food Distribution – Old Gallery July 3 Nederland Food Pantry Distribution – Nederland

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FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries and more

Stills in the Hills hosts distilleries, bands, car club

ery and pure Colorado water. Black Canyon has a passion for

By George Watson using locally sourced material for mostly everything, including CENTRAL CITY ake a step back to the days of prohibition and bootlegging its 100-gallon column stills. The corn whiskey is even aged on and raise a glass to the second annual Stills in the Hills. furniture-grade oak staves. Owner Fred Lesnick decides when There is no better setting than Main Street, Central City to each batch is hand-bottled using a hand-made wooden jig.

303 Distillery’s owner Steve Viezbicke uses “Grandpa” Pete’s celebrate craft distilleries from across the state. While a ticket is required to taste the spirits, the sounds of the legendary Commander treasured family potato vodka recipe found in an old steamer trunk Cody along with Ethyl & the Regulars and the Model A Ford Club upon Pete’s passing. “My mother loved that trunk. None of us knew that the recipe from Poland was Car Show is free for everyone. tucked away in the lining,” Viezbicke Stills in the Hills, July 12, has exsaid. “Once the recipe was found, the panded in its second year to include excitement of distilling was sparked.” over 20 different Colorado distillers Deerhammer Distilling company serving more than 100 spirit tastings. is a family-owned micro-distillery in Samplings of different rums, gins, downtown Buena Vista. Its location whiskeys, vodkas and liqueurs makes was chosen because the glacial waters this event a “true spirit aficionado’s “make a perfect starting point for our dream sure to saturate the senses.” whiskey,” owners said. Each batch of Also new this year is a VIP Craft Deerhammer whiskey is crafted one Spirits tent where guests can have barrel at a time and double-distilled early access to the event at noon, and through a hand-crafted copper pot still enjoy a private hospitality area with using traditional techniques adding a appetizers, casino comps and more. twist of their own modern innovation.

Some of the participating Colorado CO Vodka Co. creators take pride in distilleries include: Breckenridge Dis- Colorado distillers take over Main Street in Central Colorado and the look and packaging tillery, which uses a traditional open- City during Stills in the Hills, July 12.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith of their vodka reflects this love and top Scottish Style fermenter to create its award-winning Breckenridge Bourbon. Known as the “world’s respect with a “homage of our state colors and a brand that resohighest distillery, spirits are made at 9,600 feet with “snowmelt nate with extreme local flare.” Co Vodka Co. combines a handpicked recipe with an honest passion for its home state. from the Rocky mountains for mineral infused perfection.”

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‘Sip and Paint’ combines art, food, fun IDAHO SPRINGS Join local artist Trishia Pollard for an evening of painting, appetizers and socializing at Two Brothers Deli/One Door Down, July 19, during Clear Creek Metro Recreation District’s “Creations & Libations – Sip & Paint.” Appetizers are served at 6:30 p.m. and instruction takes place 7-9 p.m. Another, similar class takes place, Sept. 20.

Registration includes an original art piece, step-by-step instructions, appetizers, laughter and fun. Craft beers, wine and spirits will also be available for purchase.

Pollard moved to Colorado from Alaska in 1989 and has lived in Evergreen and Georgetown. She is a poet and artist, working primarily in pastel, oil and Chinese ink brush. She enjoys animals, gardening, and hiking. Pollard is also a veteran early childhood educator and works as the Early Childhood Program Developer at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

The Creations & Libations class in May painted a landscape.

Each class, which focus on different projects each time, is limited to 20 participants and cost $35 per person. Registration is required through the Clear Creek Recreation Center or online at www.clearcreekrecreation.com, as seating is limited. One Door Down, 1424 Miner Street, Idaho Springs is located next door to Two Brothers Deli. Visit www.twobrothersdeli.com for more information. For questions, call Dan Ebert at 303-907-9491.

Mars leads high-altitude herb walks NEDERLAND Learn to identify local high altitude plants for their edible and medicinal properties with medical herbalist and nutritional consultant Brigitte Mars on a high altitude herb walk starting at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, July 19 and Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Mars is an herbalist from Boulder, with over 40 years of experience in natural lifestyles. She even lived for two and a half years on wild edible plants while living in the Ozarks.

The herbalist is the author of The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Country Almanac of Home Remedies, Addiction Free Naturally, The Sexual HerbBrigitte Mars al, The HempNut Cookbook, Rawsome!, and more.

Mars also teaches at Naropa University, Bauman College of Holistic Health and Natural Chef, The School of Natural Medicine, Just for the Health of It School of Reflexology and Healing Arts, Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Esalen Institute, Kripalu and Heilsumeistraskolinn, an Icelandic healing arts school.

She also has a private practice, helps out at Pharmaca and has a local weekly radio show on KGNU called Naturally.

Her most recent project is the new app “iPlant with Brigitte Mars,” a wild plant field guide for accurate information on edible, medicinal, and poisonous wild plants. Mars shares detailed information on plant etymology, physiological effects, medicinal and edible uses, constituents, contraindications, and plant ranges.

Each class is $25 per person. Seniors

are $20 and kids ages 6-12 are $10. Children under 6 years old are free. Meet at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, 20 LakeView Drive, Unit 107, Nederland.

Visit www.brigittemars.com or www. wildbear.org to learn more and sign up.

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Spirited class teaches ‘farm-to-bar’ mixology

summer months, cucumbers can be harLYONS Nate Camelio is the dedicated owner vested to make purees and simple syrups and operator of Garnish Mobile Craft Bar- along with mint and basil to be muddled tending. With great passion for local ingre- in cocktails like the mojito. dients and spirits, he strives to maintain After harvesting ingredients, the class a “farm-to-bar methodology.” He enjoys travels to downtown Lyons to PizzaBar bourbon, making seasonal simple syrups 66 to create cocktails using the gathered supplies. and purees, and infusing his own alcohol.

When not working weddings and other The experience is meant to be enjoyed special events, he offers a special, four-hour with friends and groups of up to nine people can be accomLyons Farm-To-Bar modated.

Experience to teach After developing others about “farma passion for creatto-bar” methods and ing craft cocktails hand-crafted spirits. and an appreciaThis event is offered tion for craft beers, July 20, Aug. 16 and Camelio refined his Sept. 21. bartending skills at The experience Lyons Fork. Garbegins at Spirit nish was founded Hound distillery in Lyons, where partic- Nate Camelio, Garnish Mobile Craft Bartending in summer 2012 and Camelio baripants gain insight into the gin, whisky, rum, vodka, and cof- tended and volunteered at numerous events fee liqueur production by privately touring at the Lyons Farmette. After bartending for the distillery. After becoming knowledge- three years and managing for one, he emable on the taste profiles within each spirit, barked on his mobile craft cocktail business. the group will discuss and determine which Camelio also offers other special classes like “Classic Cocktails and their Histastes are best suited for certain cocktails.

With alcohol provided by Spirit Hound, tory,” “Cocktails from around the World,” the class continues across the street at the “Drinks for Every Season” and “CustomLyon’s Farmette where participant will ized Cocktail Extravaganza.” harvest in-season plants and vegetables to Visit www.getsoulcrafting.com to learn use in crafting of the cocktails. During the more and sign up for a class.

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Mountain girl operates ‘just a bakery’ in downtown Georgetown

By Jennifer Pund GEORGETOWN French researchers found shoppers were more likely to alert a stranger of a dropped belonging if, at the time, they were also smelling the scent of freshly baked bread. Georgetown must be a very kind town, thanks to Kristin Wheelock and Mountain Girl Bakery, 401½ 6th St. Opening in 2013, the small, organic bakery specializes in homemade bread, sweets and treats. Wheelock does not shy from hard work, uses organic ingredients and an old-world style to make all kinds of sweets, treats and speciality baked goods.

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using only the highest quality ingredients, baking bread gives the most satisfaction when the loaves come out of the oven. “It love and smiles,” she said.

Using her 30 years of experience in the is time and labor intensive but I’d have to say bread is my favorbusiness, Wheelock alite thing to bake. The ways wanted to open bread rack fills up and “just a bakery,” no food, the aroma wafts down just a bakery. After sellthe street beckoning ing Dandelions in Berall the unsuspecting gen Park, she looked to visitors,” She explains.

Georgetown because of

Wheelock uses it’s quaint small town organic ingredients aspect. “Later, I learned Mountain Girl Bakery in Georgetown saying it produces a that the Hotel de Pairs began as a bakery,” she said of her neigh- flavorful product and is “better health wise and for the environment.” Her old bor. “Seems like it was meant to be.”

Wheelock admits it’s hard work but world style lets the you really taste the ingredients. “I am an old world baker. My breads, sweets and treats are not overly sweet. You can really taste the nuttiness

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of the whole wheat pastry flour in the Zucchini bread or the slight tang of the residual molasses in the organic sugar in the coconut macaroons.” She explains.

Baking at elevation can be challenging since it affects the baking process. “There are definitely challenges baking at altitude.

The adjustments depend on what you are baking. A little less sugar here, a bit more moisture there, sometimes less or more flour,” Wheelock advises. Along with the baked goods, Mountain Girl Bakery also accommodates different food allergies, making gluten free items like bread, cookies, brownies and frosted cakes.

Mountain Girl Bakery is open Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Monday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.mtngirlbakery. com for more information.

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that are high-quality, natural, local and made by hand. All Dancing Pine spirits are matured in-house and bottled with a handwritten batch number.

Downslope Distilling makes 10 regular products including a variety of vodkas, rums and the Double Diamond Limited Edition Irish Style Whiskey. Despite its limited space, a custom designed still and a wash production that is more “artisan than state of the art,” Downslope Distilling has won dozens of awards and continues to receive recognition in the market and industry.

Feisty Spirits believes in equal opportunity for all whiskeys whether it’s bourbon, rye, malt or their own “non-conformist” whiskeys. Fermented in a Canadian copper still, distillers David Monahan and Jamie Gulden say they are open to new flavors, ingredients and mash bills.

Golden Moon Distillery, in Golden, produces premium hand-crafted herbal liquors and liqueurs using the best available herbs, spices and botanicals. They are made with the same type of artisan production processes utilized by distillers in the mid-to-late 1800s.

J&L is a small batch distillery in Boulder producing only premium vodka, gin and brandy.

K John Wood fired up his distillery, KJ Wood, in 2013 with Jinn Gin and Dead Drift Colorado White Whiskey. Spending two years developing the brand, Wood based his craft spirits on the cornerstone of great water from the Rocky Mountains.

Leopold Bros is a family-owned and operated small-batch distillery in Denver. Todd and Scott Leopold designed and developed a unique distillery in which environment sustainability and the art and science of fermentation and distillation is practiced at the highest possible level. Leopold Bros makes award-winning Absinthe Verde, Silver Tree Vodka and Leopold’s Gin. Mile High Spirits is a state of the art, hand-crafted, private-label distillery in Denver. It helps anyone looking to start their own brand of vodka, whiskey, gin, rum, tequila, brandy or any liqueur. It also makes a line of top-quality spirits like Peg Leg Rum, Denver Dry Gin, Elevate Vodka and Fireside Colorado Whiskey.

Mystic Mountain distillery, located in Larkspur, is the home of Rocky Moun-

tain Moonshine Sippin’ Hooch, perfected from an old family recipe. The success of the moonshine led to creating new recipes for several vodkas, a gin and an award winning American Blended Bourbon Whiskey, “Aces High.”

Snova Vodka has gained distinction among the vodka community with its development of an expertly-crafted, six-times distilled, grain based blend that yields the perfect balance of taste and smoothness.

Spirit Hound Distillers in Lyons uses unique methods to make small-batch gin, whiskey, Richardo’s Coffee Liquor and other spirits in its own homemade stills.

Spring 44’s vodka, honey vodka, gin, straight bourbon and single-barrel bourbon are made with artesian mineral spring water from 9,000 feet in Buckhorn Canyon.

Syntax makes all of its small-batch vodka, whiskey and rum from scratch, using local ingredients and Colorado water. Producers say, “We never take shortcuts and never use alcohol produced anywhere else.”

Woods High Mountain distillery produces small-batch, hand-crafted spirits like Tenderfoot Whiskey, Treeline Gin and Treeline “Barrel Rested” Gin. Founded by brothers PT and Lee Wood, their goal is to “bottle their passion for the outdoor adventures into spirits that shine with the essence of the mountain of Colorado.”

Visit www.stillsinthehills.com to learn more about the event and the distilleries.

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NEDERLAND The Nederland Community Presbyterian Church, St Rita’s Church, the Ned Food Pantry and other local groups are joining together to address the issue of children and teens who receive free and reduced lunch during the school year, but don’t have access to that in the summer.

On Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, Aug. 14 and 21, the groups gather in Nederland’s Chipeta Park for free lunch, with games for kids and activities for teenagers.

Grab a simple lunch of sandwiches, fruit, snacks, cookies and other treats. It’s totally free, for anyone who needs a meal or wants to enjoy good company. There

are no questions or IDs or anything that would exclude anyone. “We want to serve folks in need, but also engage with the whole community,” organizers said. Any family is welcome, as well as any community members, young or old.

A family-friendly event is ensured even though some “rough campers” are expected. They are prepared with socks and other supplies and will have “some great volunteers who have experience with this sort of population.” The police will have a presence at each event as well.

Contact Pastor Hansen Wendlandt at ncpcpastor@gmail.comor or 303-258-3579 with questions and to donate or volunteer.

A-Basin celebrates summer with BBQ, concert KEYSTONE Arapahoe Basin knows how to throw a party. Head up to its mid-mountain BBQ and concert, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to enjoy “legendary” food and drinks of all kinds. Enjoy live music and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Continental Divide while dining.

The popular, mid-summer event, which is open to everyone, takes place following the 3rd Annual Summit Challenge Trail Run up the scenic and winding ArgentineNorth Fork Trail. Scenic chairlift rides are also free from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Watch runners compete while hanging out at mid-

mountain with A-Basin’s famous BBQ and fixings at Black Mountain Lodge.

Hike up the trail to your feast or take a free lift ride up the Black Mountain Express. The hike is approximately 3045 minutes with a starting elevation of 10,800 feet and climbs to 11,500 feet.

Friendly dogs are welcome, but are not permitted on the course during the race.

Adult lunch, for ages 15+, is $15 plus tax and a child lunch is ages 6-14 is $10 plus tax.

Visit www.arapahoebasin.com or call 888-272-7246 to learn more about the event or sign up for the Trail Run.

Farm dinner benefits yoga project LYONS Eat, Colorado’s premier private chef and catering company, presents a benefit farm dinner, with menus designed around the day’s harvest, for the Give Back Yoga Foundation, July 30, at the Lyons Farmette.

The day’s bounty from the Lyons Farmette and surrounding farms will “take the starring role in a multi-course dinner that spotlights the links between community farming and the pleasures of eating.”

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Tequila Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits Mexican Buffet – Other Side Restaurant July 19 Wild Herb Walks with Brigitte Mars – Wild Bear

Lyons Farmette

Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Burger Madness – Lyons Dairy Bar Chef’s Special – Cables Pub & Grill Saturday Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center Chef’s Special – Stage Stop

Deli/One Door Down

July 20 Vegan Potluck – Estes Valley Library July 24 Summer Sandwiches and Socks – Chipeta Park July 25 Dinner on the Train: Steak & Lobster – Georgetown Loop Railroad

Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits July 26 Dinner on the Train: Steak & Lobster – Georgetown

July 28 Loving Cup Community Kitchen – The Deli at 8236’ July 29 Soul Crafting: Farm to Garden Mixology – Lyons Farmette July 30 Benefit Dinner for the Give Back Yoga Foundation – August 1 Wine & Hors d’ Oeuvres on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad

WEEKLY FOOD Sunday Service Industry Sunday – Stage Stop Champagne Brunch – Other Side Restaurant Chef’s Special – Stage Stop Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar – Oskar Blues Sunday Buffet – Peaceful Valley Ranch Brunch Buffet w/Amanda Valley – Waterfront Grille @

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Cider Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits Dinner on the Train: Steak & Trout – Georgetown Loop Railroad Creations and Libations: Sip and Paint – Two Brothers

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Monday Dinner Special – First Street Pub Monday Night Supper – Coal Creek Coffee Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Tuesday Pizza on the Patio – Salto Coffee Works Taco Tuesday – Mothers Saloon Burger Madness – Cables Pub & Grill Wednesday Burger Madness – Sundance Café Whiskey Wednesday – Pizza Bar 66 Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Thursday Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park Breakfast for Dinner – Sundance Café Gyro Thursdays – Troia’s Café & Marketplace Open Mic Potluck w/Taylor Radio – Spirit Hounds Distillery Friday Idaho Springs Farmers Market – Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park Chef’s Special – Stage Stop Friday Night Supper – Coal Creek Coffee Community Corner Café – Shepherd of the Mountains

“Party Favorites” Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits July 27 Sunday BBQ and concert at Black Mountain Lodge –

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eating habits and positive body image through the power of yoga. The group supports certified yoga teachers to bring yoga and mindfulness programs to underserved and under-resourced communities like first responders, prisoners, at-risk youth, veterans and those suffering from negative body image and disordered eating.

Another farm dinner by Eat, Aug. 5, benefits Lyons Community Foundation.

Visit www.lyonsfarmette.com or www. icookyoueat.com to learn more about Eat Catering and Lyons Farmette or to make reservations.

Lutheran Church

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Fourth of July on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk – Strousse Park, Georgetown Jamestown Fourth of July Celebration – Elysian Park Nederland Fourth of July Celebration – Guercio Memorial Field

Fourth of July Fireworks – Lake Estes Small Town Carnival – Stanley Hotel Coolest Car Show in Colorado, Estes Park Arabian Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park July 4-5 Professional Bull Riding – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park July 5 Wildflowers of Caribou Ranch – Caribou Ranch Open Space Hard Rock Mining Tour – Boulder County Random Acts of Culture: Paint it Pink! – Estes Valley Library

July 5-9 Paint Estes Park Pink – Estes Park (various) July 6 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza July 7 Goal Setting and Financial Planning – Jellison Library @ YMCA of the Rockies

July 8 Clear Creek County Commissioners Town Hall Meeting – Alice Schoolhouse Aviation Club – Estes Valley Library Athens and Greece: Her Past, Present, Future – National Park Village Theater

Rooftop Rodeo Parade – Downtown Estes Park July 8-13 Rooftop Rodeo – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park July 9 Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing Geology and Landforms Hike – Hall Ranch Idaho Springs Chamber Mixer – Majestic Building Video Game Design – Nederland Community Library Plant and Wildflower Identification with a Naturalist – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

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July 1-2 Beginning Guitar Workshop – Estes Valley Library July 2 Idaho Springs Chamber Meeting – Majestic Building Hike at Sunset – Betasso Preserve Estes Valley Model Railroaders – Estes Valley Library What’s Hiding Underwater? – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Summer Enchanted Evenings w/Dick Thompson: Living with the Grizzly – Baldpate Inn July 2-6 14th Annual Piles of Pawn Show – Eagle Plume’s July 3-4 Estes Park Go 4th Festival – Estes Park (various) July 3 Idaho Springs Lions Club – Buffalo Restaurant Flowers & Their Friends – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 4 Boom Town Fireworks – Black Hawk Canyon 4th Fest – CCCIA Hall Mount Evans Freedom Run – Evergreen Middle School Fireworks over Taylor Waterwheel – Idaho Springs Fourth of July Parade, Fireworks over Guanella Pass

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By Jennifer Pund entries. Follow the colorful entourage along Elkhorn Avenue ESTES PARK ull-bucking, boot-stomping, horse-kicking and cowboy to the Stanley Park Fairgrounds to begin the fun-filled week of fun are all slated to be part of the Rooftop Rodeo’s 88th rodeo-related activities. year in Estes Park. A parade, rodeo events, kids activities Rodeo events are steeped in tradition and reflect the required and special nights are a few of the highlights at one of the most stills it takes to work on a ranch or open range and are very much scenic rodeos in the US. Spanning July 8-16, the Rooftop Ro- a part of the heritage of the west. Each night at the Rooftop Rodeo—a sanctioned rodeo featuring professional cowboys and deo, guests will witness some of America’s best cowboys and cowgirls competing in six different cowgirls from around the world— Professional Rodeo Cowboy Assois an exhilarating show you won’t ciation events along with Women’s want to miss.

Professional Barrel Racing.

Five times voted Professional RoBareback Bronc Riding is rough and deo Cowboys Association’s “Best the most physically demanding of all Small Rodeo of the Year,” the Roofevents. It’s usually the first event at top Rodeo is known for its smallmost rodeos. Cowboys sit bareback town hospitality and family-friendly on untrained horses with no saddle or atmosphere. Estes Park Western rein. The cowboys ride one handed, Heritage, Inc., which produces the holding a leather rigging and can not rodeo each year, is a non-profit orgatouch their body or the horse with nization made up of volunteers from their free hand while trying for a qualthe local Estes Park community. ifying ride of eight seconds. They are They are the “boots on the ground” judged on their control and spurring folks that make the Rooftop Rodeo Bareback Bronc Riding is the most physically demandtechnique while the horses are judged and their other western heritage ac- ing of all rodeo events. on their power, speed and agility. tivities— Beat the Heat” Barrel Racing, Professional Bull Riding and the Antique & Collectibles Team Roping is the only two-person event in the rodeo where each participant earns a score. This is a timed event and Show—popular every year.

Rodeo week kicks off, July 8, with the popular Rooftop each cowboy has a different objective. The first cowboy out Rodeo Parade at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Estes Park. Larimer of the box ropes the head of the steer and the second cowboy County Sheriff Justin Smith leads the parade as Marshall and is ropes the back legs. The clock is stopped when the ropes are followed by bands, floats, unique automobiles, horseback ridContinued on page 12

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Step back in time on Georgetown’s 19th century building tour GEORGETOWN Enjoy a one-day-only tour of fine Victorian-era homes and historic sites, July 26, in historic Georgetown. “Brides, Bells, and Barons: A Tour of Fine Homes” and Historic Sites is presented by Historic Georgetown.

This biannual event is an exciting way to discover Georgetown’s rich history while strolling through its most beautiful homes and gardens. For one day this year, participants will catch a glimpse of Victorian life as private home owners and museums open their doors and gates to the general public to share them and their stories.

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Experience the classic architectural styles associated with Georgetown and relive some of the most interesting anecdotes of the 19th century.

Some of the private homes have been faithfully restored with elaborate and ornate Victorian décor while others are of a more humble nature. Each structure is unique, whether it highlights a pinkclouded ceiling, 19th century toys, exquisite flooring and pocket doors, an updated kitchen fit for a renowned chef or stories of the past, complete with a resident “spirit.”

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las, the New York Times best selling author of The Bride’s House, who will sign copies of her book from noon-2 p.m.

The 1874 School; Hamill House Museum; Hotel de Paris; Catholic, Episcopal and Presbyterian churches; and the Masonic Lodge will also be open to all.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and children under 12 are free.

Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 303-569-2840 or e-mailing preservation@historicgeorgetown.org.

Tickets can also be purchased on July 26.

Call 303-569-2840 or visit www. historicgeorgetown.org to learn more.

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Celebrate National Carousel Day at Nederland’s whimsical attraction

By Jennifer Pund three different styles emerged, the Coney Island Style by Charles Loof, with elaboNEDERLAND Scott Harrison believes it’s the simple rate saddles; the Philadelphia style by the pleasure of going around in a circle, riding Philadelphia Toboggan company, known on hand-carved animals and having lots of for more realistic painted saddles; and the decorations to look at that make carousels Country Fair Style by Herchell, Spillman a timeless favorite. Harrison is the creator and Parker, identified by a lack of saddles. and caretaker of the “magical menagerie” The Carousel of Happiness is a 1910 that is Nederland’s Carousel of Happiness. Looff Frame with new carvings. It original Take a turn on one of his 56 whimsical, ly spent much of its life at the Saltair Park hand-carved animals any day, or National in Utah before being stored and ultimately Carousel Day, July 25. The Carousel of moved to Utah State School from 1960 to Happiness celebrates the little known holi- 1986. Harrison learned about it, and in 1986, day with ice cream, treats, stickers and mu- employed a friend, dismantled and trucked it to Nederland to help sic throughout the him fulfill a dream. day. It’s also Date “I was 19, a combat Night after 5 p.m., Marine in Vietnam where your date and my sister sent gets a free ride. me a small music box National Carouthat I would hold up sel Day, held each to my ear between July 25, was created fire fights to calm me to honor the 1871 down,” he said. “The carousel patented by music brought to William Schneider Nederland’s Carousel of Happiness mind a carousel spinof Davenport, Iowa.

According to the U.S. Patent Office, he is ning in a mountain meadow with families considered the official inventor of the mod- all around it sitting in the grass eating picnic lunches and enjoying the peace of the occaern carousel.

The idea for the modern carousel was sion. This was the opposite of the horror and born from jousting traditions where knights chaos of war and it helped get me through would gallop in a circle tossing balls to the experience. Years later, the image stayed one another. In the 17th century, this trans- with me and became a dream of mine to formed into riders attempting to spear small build such a carousel.” rings hanging from poles overhead to rip Harrison sees people emotionally efthem down. By the mid 1800s, the platform fected when riding his carousel. “I am not carousel was developed with animals fixed entirely certain why it is such a special to a circular floor that was rotated by ponies. experience for folks, perhaps it is that I The U.S. carousel industry wasn’t de- carved the animals not as silly caricatures, veloped until the late 1800s. By this time but as respectful representations as the animals they represent,” he said. “It is a ride that everyone in the family from baby to Grandparent, can enjoy together.”

The National Carousel Association reports fewer than 150 of nearly 4,000 wooden carousels carved in the U.S. between 1885 and the mid 1930s are still in existence. Just eight reside in Colorado, so riding the Carousel of Happiness is a rare chance to experience the joy created by going around in circles.

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Top bulls, riders compete in mountain venues

“I was actually interested in a different

By George Watson bull… Rocker bucked and my mom saw ESTES PARK/GILPIN COUNTY Bulls will be spinning, kicking, buck- him. She told me to just trust her and ing and twisting in Estes Park, July 4-5, go buy him. If it wasn’t for my mom, I at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park and wouldn’t have bought him,” he said. the Gilpin County Fairgrounds, July 7. The bull faced a few challenges like The country’s toughest Professional Bull knocking himself out when he was a twoRiding cowboys will team up with the year-old, which took over three months “rankest” bucking bulls from across the to recover, receiving a leg injury during nation. Not only are the cowboys com- a warm up and battling stage fright when he attended the World Championship at peting, so are the bulls.

Each night of Professional Bull Rid- three years old, rendering him unable to perform. It wasn’t until ing includes four he was four before he rounds of 10 bucking would overcome these bulls, with top PBR setbacks and buck his cowboys hoping to way into the history hang on for the toughbooks with the 2013 est ride in sports. title.

In Estes Park, pa“My plans with him trons can view firenow are to breed him, works over Lake Estes and take him to PBR from the venue followevents and just have ing the July 4 events. fun with him. He has On July 5, live music already proven himin the Fairgrounds self to me,” Crowder Arena is included. said. “I’m just going The evenings also to keep trying and raisinclude some of the largest and fastest Top bulls and riders come to Estes ing the best bulls I can raise for this program, bucking bulls in the Park and Gilpin County in July. and to raise bucking country competing for bulls you have to have the right breeding the top designation of strength. Bulls program, feeding program, workout proare graded by their measurement of the torque, speed, spin and other stats of gram and know what you are doing,” he their bucking. Bulls receive grades/points explained after he won the title last year on the bucking and potential placement The Rocker will be on hand at both the for PBR selection down the road and to Estes Park and Gilpin County events. qualify to go on to the World Finals in “We travel all over the south with Las Vegas to, possibly, become a world- bucking bulls and wanted to bring them to the spectators to enjoy,” Missy champion classic bull.

These PBR, Pro Touring Division Crowder said. “It also has a huge draw events are produced by the American of stock contractors and bull riders alike Bucking Bull, Inc. and Wyatt Crowder to come and see the beauty of the ColoBucking Bulls and showcase some of rado mountains—most are even treating the most promising rising stars of the this as their summer vacations and are PBR, riding alongside fan favorites and planning to stay a week or more.” veterans, as all the competitors’ face-off “We want it to be very affordable to against the most famous animal athletes the spectators,” Missy explains. Kids are free and adults are only $10 at the gate at in the business.

Crowder was just 18 when his bull, the Gilpin County Fairgrounds.

The Rocker, won the classic title in Tickets to the Estes Park events are 2013, making him the youngest person $20 for general admission. VIP and box to have an ABBI World Champion Bull. seats cost more. They can be purchased “When I bought The Rocker, I was online at www.rooftoprodeo.com. at a futurity in here Colorado, and they To learn more about PBR, visit www. had a yearling bull sale,” Crowder said pbr.com.

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By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND What do you get when an outdoor supply truck runs into a Carhartt van next to a garage sale? It’s a riddle most Nederland locals—or visitors caught without backcountry gear—can answer: Mountain Man Outdoor Store. Owners John and Sasha Thompson, who celebrate their store’s one-year anniversary in July, are taking advice, learning as they go and finding encouragement in the community.

Mountain Man Outdoor Store, located in the lower level of the Nederland’s Caribou Shopping Center, Unit 111, sells all

types of new and used outdoor gear, camping necessities and “lots of random stuff.”

The store, like all good inventions, was born from necessity. After returning to Nederland from a 10-year “hiatus” in San Francisco along with his tenacious wife, John wanted to provide gear to folks enjoying nature. “It dawned on me that everyone comes up [to Nederland] to go out, but there was no one store dedicated to that. Ace Hardware has an excellent selection of stuff, I just wanted to expand on that without copying what they already provided,” John said.

With the desire to live in the woods and “not see as much concrete,” the Thomp-

Yoga on the Mountain kicks off summer season KEYSTONE Arapahoe Basin kicks off its Summer 2014 Events Season with the popular Yoga on the Mountain, July 13. There is only one session this summer and space is limited, so book early to assure space.

Invigorate your mind and body with a holistic hike, yoga and luncheon at Arapahoe Basin. Hike to mid-mountain for a one-hour yoga session with instructor Allison Simson on the deck of the Black Mountain Lodge with sweeping vistas of the Continental Divide. Afterward, enjoy a spa luncheon before hiking back down to the base area.

“Yoga cultivates the mind-body-spirit connection that allows the brain to effectively direct the body with ease and grace,” instructor Allison Simson said. “The more aware you are of your body’s position in space, the better able you are to direct it.”

The hike begins at 9 a.m. at an elevation of 10,870 feet and will take approximately 30-45 minutes. Yoga on the Mountain is $40 per person, plus tax, for all participants and includes a guided hike, one-hour yoga session and spa luncheon.

Find more information and all of Arapahoe Basin’s summer events at www.arapahoebasin.com

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son’s decided on Nederland. “I’ve always summer tourists will help you out, but the wanted to live in the mountains since I locals are what will keep you in business.” was a teenager,” Sasha said. “I was very On slow and dreary days, the Thompoverwhelmed in the city.” son’s stay motived through the support of “It is perfect,” John added. “We are sur- the community. “I can’t express how much rounded by National Forest with the Nation- it means to have someone come in on a al Park to the north, a ski resort to the west, crappy day and tell me how awesome our Boulder to the store is, and how east and the “big the town needed road” [Interstate this type of retail 70] to the south, stop,” John said. what more can you “It’s a dream come dream of?” true, and it means “And, we are everything to the so much happier new little guy here” Sasha said. when the locals Their dreams support us.” wouldn’t be a real The Thompson’s ity without the help John and Sasha Thompson in front of their celebrate their of other commu- business, Mountain Man Outdoor Store. store’s one-year nity business ownanniversary, July ers according to John. Tom Walker at Dan- 4, with a clearance sale, but stop in anytime delion, Susan and Jeff Green of Very Nice for hiking, camping and backpacking gear, Brewing Company and Lexi and Steve Ar- thermal underwear, Smartwool socks, Carmitage with the Caribou Shopping Center hartt clothing, hats and gloves, frisbee golf have been instrumental in their beginnings. discs, new and used books, dog necessities, In the end, John mostly gives thanks to Sa- knives, toys, snacks, YakTracks, and other sha, “who shares this dream and is willing to gear before you venture out into the wilderwork long hours, simply for the love of it.” ness. As always, locals get 10 percent off.

Karen Stringfellow with Peak Wine Visit www.mountainmangear.com, and Spirits gave the Thompson’s valuable e-mail info@mountainmangear.com or advice they continue to use. She said, “the call 303-258-3295 for more information.

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tight, the steer is “stretched” and the horses are facing each other with their front feet on the ground.

Like Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping requires speed, timing, agility and strength along with a well-trained horse. In this event, after the catch is made, the cowboy dismounts and turns it to one side. Three of the calf’s legs are secured with a pigging string or small rope. The roper remounts his horse and if the calf remains tied, the cowboy receives his time. Horses in this event play a major role in the success of the cowboy as they are trained to know when to start walking backward, keeping the rope taught and allowing the cowboy to do his job on the other end.

Steer Wrestling, or “bulldogging,”is the quickest rodeo event. Cowboys require strength, speed and timing to compete against the clock and each other. A cowboy and horse chase a steer released from a chute with the help of a “hazer” who keeps the steer running straight. The cowboy chases down the steer, leans off his horse while grabbing the steer by the head. The clock stops when the steer is on his side on the ground.

Saddle Bronc, considered the rodeo’s classic event, is where a rider grips a single bronc rein attached to a leather halter worn by the horse. The rider lifts the rein and spurs the horse but can not touch the horse or himself with the free hand, or switch the rein to the other hand. A successful ride of 8 seconds is required. The cowboy is judged on his control and spurring technique while the horse is judged on its power, speed, and agility.

Bull Riding is probably the most recognized and popular of all rodeo events.

It’s also the most dangerous. Like in other bucking events, the bull rider hangs on with one hand and can not touch their body or the bull at any time. To ride, the cowboy uses a bull rope with a handle.

Judges score the event with up to 50 points awarded for the cowboy’s performance and 50 points for the bulls. A score of 100 is a “perfect ride” and rarely earned.

Barrel Racing is a timed event where cowgirls compete against the clock and each other and is about cooperation between horse and rider. Cowgirls ride with grit, determination and great skill to leave the barrels standing while ripping round them at full speed. Cowgirls round barrels set up at three specific locations in a cloverleaf pattern then exit the arena where they entered. Since speed equates to a winning time, riders steer their horses as close to the barrels as possible.

The Rooftop Rodeo has even more fun for the younger family members. Mutton Bustin’ is one of the more popular events and offers the younger cowboys and cowgirls, between ages 5-8, a chance to ride “wooley bulley.” Each child is set on the back of a sheep wrapping their arms tightly around the animals neck and holds on for as long as they can. For kids 8-12, the Cash

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Catch is as much fun to watch as it is for the kids. Contestants chase after a bounding sheep with a $5 bill attached to it’s back.

Kids race to grab the bill and return to the gate for a prize. On July 10, bring everyone for “Dress as a Rodeo Clown Night.” Kids ages 5-11 are encouraged to put on their best rodeo clown outfit and participate in the Parade of Clowns. The parade will end with a group photo in the arena.

Special nights are planned to heighten the Rooftop Rodeo and level of awareness of cancer and domestic violence. On July 9, the rodeo and Estes Park Western Heritage, Inc. have partnered with Wrangler and the Tough Enough To Wear Pink organization

to encourage cowgirls, cowboys, spectators and volunteers to show their support by wearing pink to the rodeo. All proceeds from the sales of Tough Enough To Wear Pink merchandise will go to a local charity.

Saturday July 12 is “Purple Night” in conjunction with the Man Up Crusade to bring awareness to the epidemic of Domestic Violence and Teen Dating Violence. Participants are encouraged to don anything purple to show their support for the cause.

Plan your week around all the wonderful family friendly events that celebrate the Western heritage of Colorado. Visit www.rooftoprodeo.com for information, event times and more.

The Arapaho Glacier Trail branches off from the Arapaho Pass Trail at the Fourth of July Mine.

Trailhead offers hiking options to popular lakes, pass, Divide Continued from page 1

about a mile to the Diamond Lake trail turn-off. At this point hikers can decide to continue to Arapahoe Pass and Lake Dorothy, about 2.2 strenuous miles oneway, or head to Diamond Lake, about 1.5 moderate miles. Both hikes are known for outstanding wildflowers and mountain scenery.

Diamond Lake is a stream-fed alpine lake popular with day hikers and fisherman. The hike is very popular on weekends and considered good for families.

Lake Dorothy, on the other hand, is the highest lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness at 12,061 feet and reached by a difficult hike. It is located on a shelf below Mount Neva with towering walls of rock to its west.

Both trails share the first mile which climbs steeply through pine forest and cross several streams, but ultimately offers beautiful views of the summits of Devils Thumb, Satanta Peak and Mount Neva.

The Diamond Lake Trail turns left and drops down to the north fork of

Middle Boulder Creek then past an area filled with wildflowers before reaching a rocky, wet section at about 1.3 miles where cascading waterfalls are prevalent.

The trail climbs to an alpine meadow featuring incredible views of the lake.

To get to Lake Dorothy, continue climbing on the main trail through a wet area with abundant flowers. At 1.5 miles, the trail reaches a shelf below the Fourth of July Mine. At the mine, about 0.2 miles further, the Arapahoe Glacier Trail heads off to the right.

From here, the trail begins a long, steep, rocky climb to Arapahoe Pass offering amazing views of Upper Diamond Lake, Devils Thumb, Mount Neva and the summits of North and South Arapaho Peaks. Continue on another half a mile on the Caribou Pass Trail—past the Arapaho Pass Trail to Caribou Lake and Coyote Park—to reach Lake Dorothy.

Take advantage of these trails while they are free from snow for a few short months and experience the best wildflower viewing in the region along with world-class mountain scenery.

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Random Acts of Culture: Paint it Pink! – Estes Valley Library Summer Enchanted Evenings w/Key Room Curator Jake Ryan: Top 10 Keys – Baldpate Inn July 10 Campfire Ghost Stories, Historical Plant Use, Summer Birding with a Naturalist, Who Pooped in the Woods?

– Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Estes Park Genealogical Society, Estes Park Equestrian Club – Estes Valley Library July 11 Secret Places in Rocky Mountain National Park (Beirstadt Lake) – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Story Behind the Moon & the Stars – Estes Park Memorial Observatory

July 12 Sky Watchers – CCCIA Hall Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale – Downtown Lyons Pints & Poses – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Nederland Noxious Weed Pull – Chipeta Park Belle Bonfils Blood Drive – CCCIA Hall Saws & Slaws Coal Creek Canyon Neighborhood Fire Mitigation – Lane Drive Do You Want To Talk? – Old Gallery Birds of Brainard and Long Lakes – Boulder County Audubon Society

North American Bears: Ecology, Behavior & Evolution – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Estes Park Genealogical Society Seminar, Flood Stories: Digital Workshop – Estes Valley Library Frisco Triathlon – Pine Cove Campground July 12-13 Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride – Evergreen to Avon July 13 Weed ID and Control – Gilpin County Fairgrounds Yoga on the Mountain – Arapahoe Basin Grand Re-Opening – Aspen Lodge July 14 “Uppity” Women of Rockies – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 14-15 Budgeting on an Excel Spreadsheet – Estes Valley Library July 15 Mill Creek Valley Historical Society – Dumont Schoolhouse Hummingbirds: Field Research – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 16 Internet & Computer Users Group – Estes Valley Library July 16-20 Copper Penny Hunter Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park

July 16 Plant and Wildflower Identification with a Naturalist, What’s Hiding Underwater? – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Summer Enchanted Evenings w/Roland Helpurn & Sylvia Pettem: Missing in RMNP – Baldpate Inn July 17 Idaho Springs Lions Club – Buffalo Restaurant Pinball Tournament – Lyons Classic Pinball Wildflower Walk – Gilpin County Fairgrounds Living History Tales of the West, Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Rockies, Flowers & Their Friends – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Three Secrets to Job Search Success Workshop, Customizing Your Resume and Cover Letter Workshop – Estes Valley Library

July 18 Hike at Sunset – Bald Mountain Scenic Area

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Continued from page 9 Gilpin CSU Extension Wildflower Hike – East Portal Trailhead Macroinvertebrates: Underwater World of Insects & Other Small Creatures – Rocky Mountain Conservancy RMNP Astronomy Program – Estes Park Memorial Observatory Rocky Mountain National Park: The First 100 Years – National Park Village Theater

July 18-20 Mountain Ecology: Unique Interactions in Nature – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

July 19 Gymkhana Buckle Series – Gilpin County Fairgrounds Community Dance: Country Two-Step – CCCIA Hall Sixth Annual Gala, Silent Auction & Wine Pull w/Phil Powers – Old Gallery John’s Memorial Ride – Roy’s Last Shot Open House Night – Estes Park Memorial Observatory NRA Basic Pistol Class – Estes Park Gun & Archery Club July 19-20 Tommy Knocker Mining Days – Idaho Springs Elks Lodge July 20 Peak to Peak Flea Market – Gilpin County Fairgrounds Gilpin CSU Extension Wildflower Hike – Frazer Meadow Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Mountain Ecology: Unique Interactions in Nature, Native American Wickiups – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 21 Hike at Sunset – Hall Ranch Open Space Peak Mates: A Couple’s 14ers Adventure – National Park Village Theater

July 22 Garden Maintenance – Lyons Farmette July 23 Summer Enchanted Evenings w/Scott Rashid: Humming Birds – Baldpate Inn Video Game Design – Nederland Community Library Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing July 23-27 Estes Park Festival I Hunter Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park

July 24 Tiny but Amazing Creatures, Rocks & Minerals, Summer Birding with a Naturalist – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 24 HawkQuest – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Fire Juggling Show – Performance Park Who Pooped in the Woods? – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 25 Pinball Tournament – Pioneer Inn Cool Nights Cruz-In Car Show – Estes Park Visitor Center Geology of Trail Ridge Road – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Moon & Stars Story – Estes Park Memorial Observatory July 26 Georgetown Victorian House Tour – Georgetown (various) Weed Pull – East Portal Trailhead Mt. Evans Memorial Hill Climb – Idaho Springs to Mt. Evans Rocky Mountain National Park Butterflies: East of the Divide – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Wolfwood Refuge Annual Visit – Hermit Park Open Space Do You Want To Talk? – Old Gallery July 27 Summit Challenge Trail Run and BBQ – Arapahoe Basin Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza June 27-July 3 “Red, White and Blue Bling” Fourth of July Craft Table – Nederland Community Library

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July 28 Common Investment Types – Jellison Library @ YMCA of Rockies Travels to Russia: 1974 to 2013 – National Park Village Theater July 29 Hike at Sunset – Caribou Ranch Open Space Kids & Parents Nature Walk – Gilpin County Fairgrounds The Power of Email Marketing – Estes Park Visitor Center July 30 Plant and Wildflower Identification with a Naturalist, What’s Hiding Underwater? – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Summer Enchanted Evenings w/ Key Room Curator Margie Schill: Hollywood Keys – Baldpate Inn July 30-Aug. 3 Estes Park Festival II Hunter Jumper Show – Fairgrounds

Tae Kwon Do, Quick & Tone, Kickboxing, Aquacize – Gilpin

July 31 Hike for Seniors – Caribou Ranch Open Space Flowers & Their Friends – Rocky Mountain Conservancy August 2 Pit Rally – Central City Parkway WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday Sunday Afternoon Tennis – Nederland Courts Master Chen Sermon on Daoism, Community Tai Chi, Qigong Instruction – Aspen Lodge Sunday Community Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Climbing Wall – Clear Creek Recreation Center Mat Pilates w/Nicole – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Ashtanga Yoga w/Christi – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Monday Monday Night Trivia – Pizza Bar 66 Butterfly Encounter: A Live Butterfly Exhibit – Stanley Hotel Iyengar Level 1/2 – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Matter of Balance – Walt Self Community Building Cardio Sculpt, Pickleball, International Folkdance –

Give Me A Break, Nia, Aquacize, Adult Strengthen Stretch & Balance, Hatha Yoga – Gilpin Community Center Pre-Natal Yoga, Restorative Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Thursday Local’s Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park Peak to Peak Rotary – Farradday’s Restaurant/Isle Casino Tae Kwon Do, Self Defense, Give Me A Break, Hatha Yoga, Kickboxing, Aquacize – Gilpin Community Center Texas Hold’em Poker Night – Outlaw Saloon Free Pool – Lonigans Bingo – American Legion Post 119 Estes Park Thursday Locals Night – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Women’s Movers & Shakers, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga Sculpt, Boy Scouts, Ripped – Clear Creek Recreation Center Inspired Fitness Bootcamp – Stage Stop Market and Cafe Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Tai Chi, Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center Empowerment Yoga, Yoga for Conditioning – Lyons Yoga

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Nederland Community Center

Poker Tournament – West Winds Tavern Gentle Yoga w/Joelle, Yoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall Yoga – Golden Gate Grange Community Center Institute of Noetic Sciences – Estes Valley Library SilverSneakers Classic, Continuing Yoga, Kettlebells, Cardio Pump – Clear Creek Recreation Center Yoga w/Peggy – Old Gallery Vinyasa Yoga w/Melissa – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Hatha Yoga, Aquacize, Yoga Dance, Train & Tone – Gilpin Community Center

Empowerment Yoga, Slow Flow Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Tuesday Women’s Tuesday Happy Hour Tennis Clinic – Nederland Courts Texas Hold’em Poker Series Showdown – Wheel Bar Pool Tournament – Mother’s Saloon Trivia – 1860 Tavern Bingo – American Legion Post 119 Estes Park Yoga – Old Gallery Tai Chi Class – CCCIA Hall Tech Tuesday – Nederland Community Library Hot Jammin’ Yoga – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Estes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley Library Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center Inspired Fitness Bootcamp – Stage Stop Market and Cafe Women’s Movers & Shakers, Sit & Fit, Probation, Tae Kwon Do, Ripped – Clear Creek Recreation Center

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Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Wednesday Wednesday Road Ride – Tin Shed Sports Trivia Night – Longz Mountain Grill Pool League – Lonigans Mindful Meditation – Coal Creek Canyon Location: 303-642-0428 Pickelball, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Cardio Sculpt, Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Continuing Yoga, Cardio, Beginning Yoga, Kettlebells – Clear Creek Recreation Center

Moms & Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain Yoga

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Friday Drop-in Sand Volleyball – Clear Creek Recreation Center Parent & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Tai Chi, Cardio Sculpt – Nederland Community Center Yoga w/Annie – Clear Creek Recreation Center Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Yoga w/Cariann – CCCIA Hall Aquacize, Adult Strengthen, Stretch & Balance, Yoga – Gilpin Community Center

Gentle Yoga, TGIF! Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Saturday Peak to Peak Birders – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center Saturday Morning Tennis Clinic, Pickelball – Nederland Courts Texas Hold’em Poker Night – Outlaw Saloon Climbing Wall – Clear Creek Recreation Center Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie or Sarah, Guided Chakra Meditation – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Zumba, Kinder Kix – Gilpin Community Center Estes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley Library

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July 1 Quirky Quilters – Salto Coffee Works July 1-14 “My Color Rojo” Exhibit – Gilpin Arts Visitor Center

‘Perfect musical’ comes to Allenspark stage

July 1-26 “Marriage of Figaro” – Central City Opera House July 1-27 Art of the Parks: Celebrating our National Park System Exhibit – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park July 1-31 Sally Truitt’s “The Secret Creature Society” – Stone

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July 1-August 3 “Color and Light” Art Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park Sandzén in Estes Park – Estes Park Museum July 1-August 10 68th Annual Regional Juried Show – Gilpin Arts Washington Hall Gallery

July 2 “Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee July 3 Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Community Center Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Estes Valley Library Silver Plume Musical Melodrama – Silver Plume Town Hall

July 4 “Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre July 5-25 “Dead Man Walking” – Central City Opera House July 6 “Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre July 8 “Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre July 9 Family Crest Workshop – Art Point of View Art Group – Old Gallery Coal Creek Knitters – Coal Creek Coffee Periodic Tales: Cultural History of the Elements – Estes Valley Library

tured scenes from classic musicals with a literary source and

By Jeffrey V. Smith played to a sold-out, standing-room-only audience—more than ALLENSPARK etsy Skinner and the Allenspark Performing Arts Company 60 actors have trod our boards, performing to several thousand presents what’s been called the “perfect musical” this sum- audience members,” Skinner said. “Our gorgeous outdoor permer. The producer and director brings the only Colorado formance area, surrounded by spectacular 14,000 peaks, is unproduction of My Fair Lady, the timeless Broadway musical and paralleled.” The company presented a full production of “Fiddler classic Audrey Hepburn film, to the “beautiful” Weaver Stage on the Roof” last year and a “musical revue” in its second year.

Skinner, who has spent over 40 behind the Old Gallery for two years performing professionally weekends in July and August. in operas, oratorios and musical Not only is the production theatre, is a vocal performance predicted to exceed expectaand pedagogy professional and tions, like every year, the Alreceived a Master of Music delenspark group is the only gree and Doctorate in Music community theatre company Education and Voice Pedagogy west of the Mississippi River from Eastman School of Music. granted the rights to produce In addition to working with the the musical this summer.

Old Gallery and Allenspark Per Formed just four years ago, forming Arts Company, she is the group’s annual events have also passionate about charitable each surpassed the last as they organizations like the Allenspark unfold in the shadow of Mount Community Cultural Council.

Meeker and Meadow Moun Because the rights to the tain. From the start, Allenspark The Allenspark Performing Arts Company presents its Performing Arts Company’s productions on the Weaver Stage behind the Old Gallery. Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s My Fair Lady are reproductions have played to standing-room-only audiences, and the same is sure to occur stricted, Skinner and the theater group “worked assiduously” to attain permission to mount the show. “The President of Tamsagain with this special production.

The theater company was formed with the intention of bring- Witmark—the agency in charge of royalties for the work—pering quality musical theatre to the Peak-To-Peak region, and it sonally oversaw our efforts to receive special permission from has more than succeeded. “Since our first production—a home- the Lerner and Loewe families,” Skinner said. grown musical revue entitled From Page To Stage, which feaContinued on page 17

“Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre July 10 Coal Creek Book Club: “To Kill a Mockingbird” –

Inaugural Art on the Green highlights art in Lyons

July 10-12 Right Brain Photography – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 11 Ladies No. 1 Literary Society – Old Gallery Book Signing w/Dr. Jennifer Goble – Macdonald

By Jeffrey V. Smith LYONS Rick and Nancy Hammans are “excited” to produce a new, yearly “celebration of the arts” in Lyons highlighting its vibrant arts community and giving visitors a chance to take part in the town’s postflood renaissance. The couple’s inaugural Art on the Green fine art festival takes place in downtown Lyons, July 12-13. A portion of the proceeds will be donated the Lyons Community Foundation.

Art on the Green, held in Sandstone Park, features more than 50 “intriguing artisans.” Some of the most talented and

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Sci-Fi Friday: “I, Robot” – Estes Valley Library July 12 2nd Saturday Art Walk – Idaho Springs (various) Artist-in-Residence Emily Cook: Pastel Exercises – Gilpin Public Library

Gourt Art Class – Old Gallery July 12-13 Art on the Green – Sandstone Park, Lyons “Dog Days of Summer” Show – Corner Studio

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engaging artists from around the country were invited to display paintings, printmaking, photography, fiber, wood, jewelry, metal sculpture and more in an effort to offer art for everyone.

The family-run business is led by the Hammans, who have both been “heavily involved” in Lyons for years. Their sons Brian and Brent along with Brian’s wife Nicole, are “dedicated to serving artists and building the business and their community” and highly involved.

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said. “While taking treatments… I was ESTES PARK The Art Center of Estes Park presents introduced to an art class. the “Fun with Color” watercolor work- After several years of taking workshop with Sandra Meyer, July 24-26, 9 shops from accomplished watercolorists such as Rose Edin, Karlyn Holman, Kara.m.-4:30 p.m.

The workshop will focus on vibrant en Vernon, Ken Hosmer, Doug Walton, colors and basic to advanced watercolor Kathy Goodale, Don Dernovich, Tony techniques. Each day will be working Couch and Sheila Parsons, and “paintup to a project for the last day. Painters ing, painting, painting,” between workshops, Meyers began will learn several techteaching. niques, tips and tricks “The gift of painting to make watercolor healed my heart and my more fun. Use of color hand and opened my and the color wheel will life to new adventures also make their paintat home and around the ings more interesting. world,” she said.

Meyer’s classes are This three day workupbeat, exciting and shop will be loose and full of energy. She will fun. A materials list awaken a sense of color is available at the Art in participants who will Center and online. experiment with pure Registration is $65 color blending and vari- Instructor Sandra Meyer per day, or $58.50 for ous textured papers for beautiful results. Each painter will work members. Call the Art Center of Estes at their own pace and will finish three to Park for reservations at 970-586-5882 five paintings. Sandra loves to give each or info@artcenterofestes.com. Contact student personal time to help make their Meyer with any questions by phone at 308-532-9799 or e-mail at artnutsanexperience special and informative.

“I was born to be an artist; I just didn’t dy@msn.com. know it until in my 39th year when can- For more information and materials cer took over my life and took the use of list, visit www.SandraMeyerArt.com or my right hand for over a year,” Meyer www.artcenterofestes.com.

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Opera season begins in Central City

The Sound of Music is running in Denver CENTRAL CITY Central City Opera’s 2014 Festival only with seven performances at the Ellie kicked off, June 28, and runs through Aug. Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Per10 with much to do and see. This year’s forming Arts Complex from Aug. 2 through festival began at the Central City Opera Aug. 10. The production will be performed House with Mozart’s beloved comic opera, with a full live orchestra in English.

The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figa- Festival single show tickets in Central ro); followed by Jake Heggie’s opera based City range from $20 to $90. Three-pack on the book of the same name, Dead Man subscriptions start at $56 and groups of ten Walking; along with Leonard Bernstein’s or more save 25 percent on single tickets. witty one-act opera, Trouble in Tahiti, at In addition to its slate of opera and musical theatre for 2014, Central City Opera Williams Stables Theatre in Central City.

The final show of the 2014 season is continues to present innovative offerings Rodgers and Hammerstein II’s musical, that will enhance the festival experience The Sound of Music, performed in Denver and engage new audiences. Tickets for adat the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the ditional offerings range from free to $80.

Some of these offerings include, “OpDenver Performing Arts Complex. era Notes,” a free The Marriage pre-performance of Figaro, running talk at the Williams through July 26, is Stables Theatre and performed in Italian “Lunch and a Song,” with English superwhich includes titles. The company’s lunch and a 30-minnew production of ute performance at this famous comic the Teller House by opera in four acts is a Bonfils-Stanton set in 1920’s Spain Foundation Trainwith Downton Abing Program Artist. bey-style costumes Performances, July and speaks volumes Sinéad Mulhern (Countess) and 2, 6, 9, 13 and 16, about serious matters Edward Parks (Count) from The are accompanied by through the disarm- Marriage of Figaro.

Photo by Kira Horvath a lunch prepared by ing power of comedy.

Central City Opera brings Jake Heggie’s Kevin Taylor’s Face Bar restaurant. opera, Dead Man Walking, to the stage with See the stars of tomorrow in “Short performances opening July 5 and running Works,” featuring members of CCO’s through July 25. Dead Man Walking will Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Trainbe performed in English. Based on the true ing Program. These 30-minute perforstory depicted in the book of the same name mances are staged opera scenes from the

by Sister Helen Prejean, which also was world’s most popular operas. Held at the adapted as an award-winning film starring Williams Stables Theatre, “Short Works” Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, Dead Man takes place July 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 13, 16, 19, Walking was composer Jake Heggie’s first 22, 25 and 26. opera with a libretto by Terrence McNally. It Celebrating its 82nd year, Central premiered in 2000 at the San Francisco Op- City Opera is the nation’s fifth-oldest opera, and is now one of the most frequently era company. The company continues to present artistically excellent professional produced contemporary operas.

Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti will also opera in its annual summer festival; to ofbe presented as part of the 2014 festival fer career-entry training to young singers; with two sold-out performances on July to produce education and community en20 and 23 at the Williams Stables Theatre. gagement programs; and to preserve and Performed in English, the witty one-act maintain the Opera House and 30 other opera set to jazz rhythms depicts a cou- Victorian-era properties. ple’s marital challenges and longing for For more information on all events, full love beneath the sunny veneer of 1950s cast lists and to purchase tickets, visit www. centralcityopera.org or call 303-292-6700.

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MOUNTAIN ARTS Vic Anderson is a Western entertainer, singer, songwriter, author, champion yodeler and world-class whistler. His first novel, “Ghost Bear Island,” is a fictional thriller that takes place in a mythical place near Alaska’s Kodiak Island. Anderson reads and signs his book at the Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, on July 30 from 2-4 p.m.

Raised on a ranch near White Sulphur Springs, Montana, Anderson has “cowboy’d” on large and small ranches as well as has done television ads, movie trailers, sung on the radio and even had his own radio show celebrating many of the current Western artists of today.

He is also a popular musician with appearances at local, regional and national concerts, benefits and events.

Visit www.vicanderson.com or www.macdonald bookshop.com to learn more.

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Continued from page 15 Florence began performing in Estes Park Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady is area productions shortly after to moving to adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s town in 2010. The soprano has worked with Pygmalion and tells the story of a mi- the Oratorio Society of Estes Park and has sogynistic and snobbish phonetics profes- been seen in the Rotary Club’s It’s Showtime sor agrees to a wager that he can take a production, among others. flower girl and make her presentable in Montana native Ammons is Direchigh society. The 1956 production was so tor of Product at Simple Energy, a Boulsuccessful, it set what was then the record der-based computer software company.

Among other interests for the longest run of any he likes to sing opera, major musical theatre “MY FAIR LADY” lift heavy things, dance production in history.

July 24-26, 31 & Aug. 2: 7 p.m., tango, eat Paleo and This summer’s proJuly 27 & Aug. 3: 2 p.m. loves creating. duction features Denver The Old Gallery/Weaver Stage Pierce had a career in actor Brian Trampler as 14863 State Hwy. 7 opera performance beHenry Higgins, Estes Allenspark, CO, 80510 fore settling down in EsPark actress and singer www.theoldgallery.org tes Park and is known for Christy Florence as Eliza TICKETS: his leading roles as The Doolittle, Boulder’s Jeff Adults: $20; Seniors/Students: $15 Music Man Harold Hill, Ammons as Freddy EynsChildren 10 and under: Free Captain Von Trappe in ford-Hill and well-known The Sound of Music and area performer Larry Pierce—Tevye in last year’s production of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha.

Fiddler On The Roof—as Alphie Doolittle. The musical is partially funded by The production, as usual, also features a a grant from the Laura Jane Musser Foundation, the Estes Park Thrift Shop “stellar” supporting cast.

Colorado native Trampler, who is “ex- and in collaboration with the Longmont tremely excited” to be a part of this sum- Humane Society. Tickets are available mer’s production, can be seen around the online at www.theoldgallery.org/arts/ Denver metro area on a regular basis as theatre, by phone at 303-747-2926, or he, his wife and two children have per- by sending an e-mail to linneacarter@ formed regularly in various Gilbert & gmail.com. The Old Gallery and Distant Sullivan productions with the Empire Harbors Gift Shop in Allenspark and Lyric Players at the Elaine Wolf Theatre Macdonald Book Shop in Estes Park also are selling advance tickets. in Denver.

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Art & Science of Flower Photography – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

July 13 Central City Days: Divas and Desperados – Central City Opera House

“Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre The Makerie: Creative Retreat – Lyons Farmette July 14 Papermache Birds Workshop – Art Point of View July 15-September 15 “In Living Color” Exhibit – Gilpin Arts Visitor Center Gallery July 16 “Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee July 17 Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Community Center July 18 Author Signing w/Mary Young – Macdonald Bookshop July 18-20 Vintage Hitchcock Live Radio Play – Baldpate Inn Dillon Arts Festival – Downtown Dillon July 19 Artist-in-Residence Emily Cook: Into to Watercolor Painting – Gilpin Public Library “In Living Color” Exhibit Opening Reception – Gilpin Arts Visitor Center Gallery

Ned Knits – Nederland Community Library Creations & Libations – Two Brothers Deli/One Door Down PHOTOJam 07 – Lyons Cinema & Photography Arts Center Central City Days: Divas and Desperados – Central City Opera House

“Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre They Wrote It Here: A Field Trip to Rocky’s Historical Literary Sites – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 19-20 “Felt Surface Design” w/Margaret Tullis – Art Center of Estes Park

July 20 “Trouble in Tahiti” – Williams Stables Theatre July 21 Collage Painting Workshop – Art Point of View July 22 “Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre July 23 Art Group – Old Gallery “Trouble in Tahiti” – Williams Stables Theatre Coal Creek Knitters – Coal Creek Coffee “The Princess Bride” Book Club & Movie – Estes Valley Library

July 24-26 Fun with Color, Watercolor Workshop – Art Center of Estes Park

July 24-27 Allenspark Performing Arts Company Presenting “My Fair Lady” – Old Gallery July 25 Wildflower ID & Sketching Class – Gilpin County

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Continued from page 15 July 25-27 Vintage Hitchcock Live Radio Play – Baldpate Inn Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival – Wellington Lot July 26 Artist-in-Residence Emily Cook: Into to Watercolor Painting 2 – Gilpin Public Library “Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre July 26-28 Flood Stories: Writing Workshop – Estes Valley Library July 28 Sticks and Strings – Stichin’ Den Bookbinding Workshop – Art Point of View July 29 Puddn’head Wilson Book Club Discussion – Estes Valley Library

July 30 Vic Anderson Reading & Signing – Macdonald Book Shop July 31 Watercolor Brushstrokes: Painting the Landscapes of RMNP – Rocky Mountain Conservancy July 31-August 3 Allenspark Performing Arts Company Presenting “My Fair Lady” – Old Gallery August 1 First Friday – Nederland (various) Sci-Fi Friday: “Journey to the Center of the Earth” – Estes Valley Library

August 2 Artist-in-Residence Emily Cook: Into to Handmade Books – Gilpin Public Library WEEKLY ARTS Monday NAS Movie Matinee – Backdoor Theater Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church Swing Dancing Lessons – Appenzell Inn Tuesday Beginner Clay – Gilpin County Community Center Trail Ridge Quilters – Long’s Peak Room, EP Medical Center Wednesday Art Group – Old Gallery Give Me A Break – Gilpin County Community Center Drop In Artists – Eco-Arts Lounge @ Wild Bear NAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Presbyterian Church Thursday Beginning Kitting – Stichin’ Den Friday Movie – Backdoor Theater Movie Night – Lyons Cinema & Photography Arts Center Saturday Saturday Morning Clay – Gilpin Recreation Center Movie – Backdoor Theater

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“Short Works” – Williams Stables Theatre July 25-27 The Magic of Macro: The Next Level – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

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summer season. “As the town recovers from a devastating flood, Art on the Green should benefit the Town of Lyons, its citizens and businesses,” Rick said. “We believe that we will be one piece in the rebuilding puzzle and we are honored to be part of the renaissance of Lyons.”

Rick is retired after 26 years of work as a teacher, coach, librarian, technology specialist and Director of Libraries in Jefferson County Schools. He also served five years on the St. Vrain Valley School board, holding secretary and board vicepresident positions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Athletic Administration. “I have always been and will always be a Lyons person.

My grandchildren are going to school in Lyons making it the fourth generation to attend Lyons Schools.”

The self-taught woodworker and Lyons native is owner of Rick Hammans Woodworking. “I specialize in heirloom rocking chairs and wine barrel furniture,” he said. “[We are] dedicated to producing heirloom quality custom furniture using products that are sustainable or salvaged.”

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altor. “Nancy was on the board of the Ly- ing patrons the unique opportunity to meet ons Community Foundation when it was the artists, learn the sources of their infounded, so we have always been close to spiration, ask questions about techniques, and have admired the impact the Founda- commission a specific piece, and of course tion has made in the community. Not only purchase existing fine works of art. in flood and business recovery, but sup- Some of the featured artists are also porting education, the arts, and all types flood-impacted from Lyons, Estes Park, Glen Haven, of community Loveland and activities,” Rick others. Other artsaid. ists are coming The couple has from Castle Rock, wanted to do a Aurora, Crestfestival for quite one, Lafayette, a while. “I am a Firestone, Fort woodworker who Collins, Masonparticipates in ville, Loveland, festivals around Berthod, Denver, Colorado,” Rick Cortez, Mead, said. “The bigKittredge, Cogest factor was nifer, and Longwanting to do mont in Colorado. something for the Kansas, Utah and town following even Belgium the flooding in the will be reprefall. I come from Painting by Dawn Normali of Estes Park sented, too. Visit an artistic family and it just fit with the type of town Lyons the event Website to see a complete list of is becoming, very art friendly and building participating artists with descriptions and on the reputation the town has had for a photos of their work.

The Hammans’ are setting Art on the long time.”

The festival provides a venue for talent- Green apart from other similar events with ed artisans to exhibit and sell their work to its jury. Applying to the show isn’t a guarart enthusiasts every summer, while offer- antee that artists will be invited. Accord-

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ing to Rick, the event is a juried show, “so professional artists viewed and judged the entries submitted based on four criteria: Original thought and intent, going beyond the expected, the usual; Strong overall concept; Excellence in craftsmanship; and Consistency of style and presentation.”

This year’s jury included Bo Cheatham, a fine arts photographer and owner of Alpine Image Works in Loveland; Chrystal DeCoster, Liaison with Lyons Community Foundation, fine arts educator and artist from Lyons; jeweler and metal-smith Leslie Maya-Charles from Erie and Gene Michieli, a Loveland-based sculptor.

The family expects to learn a lot from this year’s event and will fine tune things before next year. “This is the first annual and we will return bigger and better next year,” Rick said. It is being sponsored by Bank of the West, 9News, Blue Mountain Stone and Boulder Magazine. “Without them this wouldn’t be happening and they all took a chance on a first year show,” Rick said.

The two-day Art on the Green festival runs Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, from 10 a.m.–5p.m. in Sandstone Park, the only Lyons park undamaged by the flood. Visit www.lyonsartfestival.com to learn more about the art festival and www.hammanswoodworking.com to find out more about Rick’s work.

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‘The 39 Steps’ Richard Hannay is a Canadian visitor to 1930’s London. After a disturbance at a music hall, he meets Annabella Smith who is on the run from foreign agents. Annabella is murdered. Hannay goes on the run to break the spy ring.

Built in 1917, the Bladpate Inn has been enchanting travelers for over 96 years. The inn boasts charming B&B accommodations, awardwinning dining, the world’s largest key collection and delight‘The Lodger’ ful live theater A serial The Key-thedral Theater is located at the entertainment. killer known as Baldpate Inn near Estes Park Listed on the “The Avenger” is on the loose in London, National Register of Historic Places, The murdering blonde women. A mysterious Baldpate Inn hosts many weddings, family man arrives at the house of Mr. and Mrs. reunions and other special events.

Bunting looking for a room to rent.

Performances take place at 6:30 p.m., July 18-19 and July 25-26 and 2:30 p.m., July 20 ‘Sabotage’ Mr. Verloc is part of a gang of foreign and July 27 on the Baldpate Inn’s outdoor saboteurs operating out of London. Scot- Key-thedral Theater.

For more information, visit www. land Yard assigns an undercover detective to work at the shop next to the cinema in BaldpateInn.com, call 970-586-6151 or e-mail Events@BaldpateInn.com. order to observe the gang.

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at dusk, the “haunting conversation” LYONS Sally Truitt, a well-known Lyons-based between two owls could be heard and acoustic musician, shares another of her dozens of “fuzzy rabbits, nibbling withartistic passions at the Stone Cup/Rise & out fear of being startled” appeared. The creatures had come out.

Shine Bistro in July. Her “For the first time series of paintings, “The since I lived in Lyons, Secret Creature Society,” the town was populated came about following mostly by the spellbindlast September’s floods. ing melodies of crea“In the weeks and tures that hide in plain months after the flood site; and when I took of 2013, while Lyons notice Lyons became was eerily still and there a whole new world to were no warm glowme,” Truitt said. “I ening lights in our homes, deavor, in the paintings something miraculous of the Secret Creature happened,” Truitt said.

Society, to capture the “As I spent days and magic I felt sitting quiweeks cleaning debris Painting by Sally Truitt etly among these infrom our property I began to see and hear things I hadn’t taken quisitive citizens. I considered it to be a notice of before, when the town bustled time created especially for me and I was with cars and lights and people. First it humbled by the absolute peaceful beauty was rustling in the tall grass in our back amidst the destructive chaos.”

Visit www.sallytruitt.com or www. pasture. A fox. Lots of foxes, and coyotes.” Then, early in the mornings and thestonecup.com to learn more.

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July 3 The Fluffers – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) M Squared – Pioneer Inn (NED) Sean Flynn – Rock Inn (EP) Patriotic Celebration – Performance Park (EP) Trout Steak Revival – Frisco Historic Park Gazebo & Lawn (SC) July 4 Twang-Fest and Barbeque w/Halden Wofford & Hi-Beams, Trout Steak Revival – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Fourth of July Pig Roast w/Weston Smith, Von Stomper – Stage Stop (RV) Captain Quirk & the Cosmic Rangers – Pioneer Inn (NED) ONDA – Millsite Inn (WD) Ethan Morrison & Julian Peterson – Tapestry of Life (AP) Gypsy Wagon – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Warren Floyd – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) DJ Bedz – Ameristar Casino (BH) Bluz Plate Special – Charlie’s (CC) “Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Spruce Lake RV Resort (EP) Village Band Patriotic Concert – Performance Park (EP) Jack & Gary – Barlow Plaza (EP) The Goonies 80’s Rock Band – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) July 5 The Firing Line w/Dusty Rider – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Rogue Sound – Pioneer Inn (NED) Nicholas Regester – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Jack Yoder – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Tom McNeil – Lewis Sweet Shop (EP) Gasoline Lollipops – Millsite Inn (WD) Aural Elixir – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Malibu Drive – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY) DJ Bedz – Ameristar Casino (BH) Whitewater Ramble – Elk Meadow Lodge & Resort (EP) Brad Fitch and Friends – Old Deer Ridge Chalet Building (EP) Branden Sipes – Barlow Plaza (EP) Moses Jones – Dillon Amphitheater (SC)

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Festival brings ‘best possible’ music to Georgetown

to bring around 2,000 attendees to the Georgetown area for a

By Jennifer Pund full weekend of celebrated musicians like Karl Denson’s Tiny GEORGETOWN evin Long and Dillon Gross started Groove Productions & Universe, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Keller [Williams] and the Entertainment in 2012 to create a high-quality music fes- Keels, Dumpstaphunk, Cosby Sweater with Joel Cummins of tival in an uplifting environment featuring “real” live mu- Umprey’s McGee, Hot Buttered Rum and local favorites like Mountain Standard Time, Whitesic that “wont burn a hole in your water Ramble, Magic Beans, The pocket.” This idea comes to fruiCongress, Jaden Carlson Band tion with the first Groove Music and many more. & Arts Festival at Shadow Ranch The Groove Music & Arts Festiin Georgetown, July 18 – 20. The val production team is “genuinely two hope their new event brings rooted deeply” with their fans and the best possible music to the area are only interested in providing while serving and creating a lastthe highest quality product. “Our ing tradition for the community. first concern is not how to make Long and Gross started their as much money as possible,” production company while at InGross explained. “We already diana University with a focus to provide low ticket prices for the bring high-quality music “back to value that is arguably the best in Bloomington,” which has a long the country. On top of that, it will live music history, but had become The success of previous concert events at Shadows reflect in our lineup. You won’t a place for DJs. Hosting bands like see kids on drugs dancing to loud Lotus, The Travelin’ McCoury’s, Ranch near Georgetown inspired organizers to host bass just because it sells tickets.

Umphrey’s McGee and Ultraviolet their inaugural Groove Music Festival at the location.

You will see real, live music.”

Hippopotamus, the duo solidified The proximity to Denver, beautiful scenery and a “very kind their reputation. People knew, if Groove Productions has somecommunity” that welcomed them, helped Long and Gross thing to do with the show, it must be worth seeing.

“We wanted to get kids away from mindless, wasted ranging choose Shadows Ranch, 1259 Alvarado Road, as their festiand get a meaningful experience at one of our concerts, leaving val’s location. “We first heard of the ranch… because of a past festival on the grounds. We came out to see it in action and we them with something other than a hangover,” Gross explains.

Moving to Colorado in June, Gross and company are ready absolutely loved it,” Gross said.

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Empire Americana returns for second year of country, rock, folk

The Empire Americana festival opens

By Jeffrey V. Smith its gates at noon and kicks things off with EMPIRE After a “rock’n” first year, Mark Buck- Ol’ Hickory featuring Jack Yoder at 1 land is bringing the Empire Americana p.m. followed by Casey James Prestwood music festival back to the “center of the and The Burning Angels at 2:30 p.m. The universe” for a second time. The all-day Trubelos continue the fun at 4 p.m. with homegrown country, rock and folk fest Ethyl and The Regulars at 5:30 p.m. and returns to Minton Park and Ballfield in Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts at 7 p.m.

Empire, Aug. 2, with an exciting roster Colorado’s own Gasoline Lollipops close of artists, dancing, food, drinks, camping down the festival beginning at 8:30 p.m.

“First time Empire Americana attendand an extremely affordable ticket.

Empire really is the center of Buck- ees can expect a beautiful mountain valley, land’s universe, who just happens to be an friendly people of all ages, tasty food, good engineer that works on spacecraft systems, beer and, most importantly, great local musince he is a native of the small Clear Creek sic celebrating country, rock and folk music, which are the basis County mining town. “It of Americana Music,” is an important place to Buckland said. me since it’s where I grew Buckland encourages up, it’s where my mom’s attendees to bring chairs family settled during the and blankets to “kick gold rush of 1860 and it’s back and relax,” and in the middle of a beautiwhen necessary, “sing ful mountain valley,” he and dance until it hurts.” said. What better place to Pets, however, will need have a festival.

Gasoline Lollipops to stay at home. Also, The Empire Americana festival was well-received in its first on-site camping is free with a festival tickyear last summer and inspired Buckland et so plan to stick around. to do it again. He hopes the event can Taking inspiration from a giant bear once again be an asset to his hometown west of Empire this spring, Chris Shaw at and the county. “I started the festival be- Whiskeyfoot Prints produced what Buckcause I wanted to do something positive land calls an “awesome” Empire Amerifor Empire and Clear Creek County. My cana poster. Shaw has also created art for goals are to give locals something fun to String Cheese Incident, Leftover Salmon, look forward to and give people passing Elephant Revival and the Kinfolk Festithrough a reason to stop.” So far, it seems val. Check out his work online at www. to be working. It also helps that Buckland whiskeyfootprints.com. books local favorites and top touring acts. Alhough Buckland started, manages The festival founder explained that be- and promotes Empire Americana, he excause Colorado has “lots of great music plained, “many thanks go out to the town which I want to celebrate” having Ameri- of Empire, sponsors and volunteers becana bands allows him to include many cause without their support the festival types of music like country, rock and folk. would be impossible.”

“Choosing the line-up is fun because I do Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at a lot of asking around first, then I do some the gate. Camping is $10 without at ticket. online listening to narrow things down Anyone under 12 is admitted free. Tickets and finally I attend a show for each band can be purchased online at www.empiwhen possible,” Buckland said. “From reamericana.com. Visit the Website or ethere I pick my favorite bands based on mail empireamericana@gmail.com with any questions or to volunteer. stage presence and crowd energy.”

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HogaBluesa raises funds for Old Gallery

features originals and interpretations of ALLENSPARK The Fourth Annual HogaBluesa Blues, blues classics by Willie Dixon, Leadbelly Brews & Food, July 6, is a fund-raising and Stevie Ray Vaughan. All of his music event featuring live music and pig roast features the strength and passion of his with all proceeds benefiting The Old playing, as well as his smooth vocals and unique translations.

Gallery in Allenspark.

Tickets are $20 in ad The event, which runs vance and $25 at the door. from 2-6 p.m., features Seniors and students with music from the Lionel ID are $15 and children Young Band and a Berkunder 12 are free. shire hog will be slow All proceeds benefit roasted on site. A vegan The Old Gallery, 14863 “pig-out” will be offered Highway 7 in Allenspark, as well. Beans, slaw and a 501(C)3 public charity cornbread, donated by that supports local artist’s Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ, along with social events and ice-cold beer donatencouraging community ed by Oskar Blues, will members to get to know be also be available. one another. Each year Lionel Young is a Lionel Young Band more activities are added high-energy performer with a bent for the blues. His band, win- and more people from the community ners of numerous awards for best in and participate. around the Colorado region, have also Visit www.theoldgallery.org for tickwon the 2011 International Blues Chal- ets and more information. Carpooling is lenge band competition. Added to his encouraged. victory at the 2008 IBC in the solo-duo catagory, making Lionel Young the first double champion in the history of the IBC. Fans of the driven, classically trained Young, love his distinctive brand of blues on the electric violin. His show

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ARISE features diverse daily activities, participants, attendees LOVELAND The Second Annual ARISE Music Festival will kick-off Aug. 8-10 and showcases a stellar lineup including Beats Antique, Galactic with special guests Chali2na and Lyrics Born, Grateful Grass featuring Keller Williams, Billy Nershi (String Cheese Incicent) and Reed Mathis, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Polish Ambassador, Groundation, Tribal Seeds, Nahko and Medicine for the People, The Everyone Orchestra featuring Steve Kimock and the return of Quixotic, among

many other favorite performers.

The three-day festival will also feature a selection of yoga and movement intensives each day, a mini documentary film festival, special guest presenters and activists, diverse interactive workshops, delicious food, local brews and fine craft vendors specializing in organic and natural products of all kinds. A special event for all ages, the ARISE Music Festival also caters to families with daily kid-friendly activities and programming culminating in a kid’s parade on Saturday evening.

Groove Festival to transform Shadows Ranch

The organizers are involving many of Groove Music & Arts Festival will the local business as they can as well as completely transform Shadows Ranch proving a shuttle to and from Downtown with huge stages Georgetown. Gross and “dazzling light would like to see fesGROOVE FESTIVAL/SHADOWS RANCH shows” surrounded tival goers utilizing 1259 Alvarado Road by art installations. the town’s accomGeorgetown, CO 80444 Gross says the rolling modations and eaterwww.groovefestival.net/ mountains and rushies while attempting TICKETS (w/camping): ing Clear Creek are a to “draw attention to $135 GA advanced purchase sterling combination Clear Creek County of the “best people, $150 At the gate as a whole in a time music and nature, where many areas in while showing the community and the Colorado have opportunities to see major rest of the state, that Georgetown is a economic growth.” perfect home for a large, successful, re- Two stages of live music will host sponsible, fun event for everyone.” bands throughout the weekend as well as performing arts, yoga, meditation and sustainability workshops. A local farmer’s market will be held every morning and on-site camping in the trees along Clear Creek is included with the purchase of a three-day festival pass.

Grab your friends and get ready for the “purest, freshest festival there is” at Shadows Ranch. Gross promises, “It’s going to be real funky!”

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The music is like the fire… and we all gather around it to warm our souls” says Paul Bassis, Producer of ARISE. “The intention of the festival is to facilitate and amplify that inspiration into real life action.”

With a focus on conscious performers and diverse daily activities, participants and attendees from the 2013 event raved about the quality and range of options along with the thoughtful intention behind last year’s event, touting the festival as Colorado’s best of 2013.

The festival features a number of daytime activities including round house discussions with the worlds leading activistpresenters, educational workshops and movement oriented classes of all kinds.

There will also be theme camps, a healers tent, food, vending, craft beer, belly dance workshops and a kids village.

Start the day with yoga, get inspired by one of the feature presentations or take a belly dance series where you can learn everything from the basics to tribal fusion. Bridgette Mars will also lead three herbal workshops including an herb walk as well as herbal folk medicine and natural first aid. Developed to inspire, the event’s featured programming is as important as the music.

The festival takes place in a majestic valley outside of Loveland. Located on 100 acres of the picturesque Sunrise Ranch and surrounded by an unrivaled red rock landscape. The annual festival has the potential to grow into a full-scale national event in years to come as the good word naturally spreads about one of the most beautiful and accessible music and camping festivals anywhere in Colorado.

ARISE Music Festival organizers’ intentions are to create a community experience, “the kind of transformational camping festival experience that is uniquely possible when we are all in it together from beginning to end.”

Tickets, with walk-in camping included, are on sale now. Festival attendees can choose from a range of options including upgraded camping, onsite lodging and can even purchase exclusive VIP backstage access for the entire three-day celebration.

More information, directions, volunteer sign-up and tickets are available at www.arisefestival.com or by calling the festival hotline at 720-608-8830.

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Jazz festival staged in scenic Winter Park WINTER PARK Celebrating its 31st year, the Winter Park Jazz Festival is one of the premier summer music festivals in Colorado. The two-day festival, July 19-20, is held in scenic Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park and features some of the biggest names in jazz.

On Saturday, July 19, 10-time Grammy Award-winning George Benson, Larry Graham & Graham Central Station, Jazz Funk & Soul featuring Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, Everette Harp, Elan Trotman with special guest Jessy J and the Mary Louise Lee Band take the stage.

The line-up on Sunday, July 20, fea-

tures Brian Mcknight, Boney James, Chrisette Michele and Dotsero.

Gates open at 10 a.m., music starts at noon and ends about 6 p.m. nightly. General admission, lawn seating tickets are $45 in advance and V.I.P. admission, which includes chair seating close to the stage is $65 in advance. Prices go up $5 on the day of the show. Express Lane tickets are an additional $25 that includes access one hour before the main gates. Children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult.

Visit www.playwinterpark.com, call the jazz line at 888-409-5974 or e-mail box office@playwinterpark.com for information and tickets.

Jamestown Independence Day filled with music JAMESTOWN A full day of activities and music is planned for Jamestown’s Elysian Park, July 4. Music kicks-off at 8 a.m. with the final band taking the stage at 10 p.m.

Start the day with a pancake breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. with live music from the Farmer Sisters, 8-8:45 a.m.; Kevin Dooley, 9-9:45 a.m.; Iain Hyde, 10-10:45 a.m.; and Wild Mountain Kids, 11-11:45 a.m.

At noon, the town parade takes place down Main Street. Katie Farmer is scheduled to sing the national anthem.

Music continues with Chicago’s The

Fluffers from 12:45-2:15 p.m. and DJ Chad Zygoat from 2:15-2:45.

From 2:30-4 p.m. games and a woodsplitting contest are held and “Dom’s Famous BBQ” will be served until it’s gone.

More live music features As the Crow Flies, 3-3:45 p.m.; Full Frequency Modulators, 4-4:45 p.m.; Contraband, 5:15-6 p.m.; The Alcapones, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Gasoline Lollipops, 8-9:30 p.m.; and Big Medicine Gang, 10 p.m.

James Canyon will be open for both bikes and cars and closed to all heavy machinery. Carpooling is highly encouraged.

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July 5: Red Rocks Amphitheater w/Umphrey’s McGee Aug. 15: Yarmony Grass Festival

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ith the release of its seventh album, The Motet once again showcases its commitment to pushing the sonic envelope, while remaining dedicated to the musical traditions that have defined the band’s sound.

The new album, which is self-titled, boldly states that “this is the band The Motet has strived to become.” The whole is now greater than the sum of it’s parts with each member of the band contributing to the writing and arranging of the songs, telling a “unified story through syncopated rhythms and melodies.” If you’ve loved The Motet for years, “you haven’t heard the band like this, and you won’t be disappointed.”

After 12 years of touring, The Motet founder Dave Watts, and its other members, have refined their vision into a dynamic and expressive force.

Although the early years of the band saw a constantly revolving cast of musicians, the most recent incarnation has been touring the country for the last several years developing a new and unique style with roots in funk, Afrobeat, disco, electronic music, and soul.

This “new” Motet has quickly gained a reputation for “throwing infectious dance parties everywhere they go,” creating a deep rapport between band and audience. As expected, The Motet and this CD keeps their audiences dancing.

The album was recorded and mixed

by Mike Yach at Immersive Sound, except “Keep on Don’t Stoppin’,” which was recorded by Joel Scanlon at Scanhope Studios. The album was released in February. All tracks were written and produced by members of The Motet.

Visit www.themotet.net to purchase the CD, find out more about the band and see all of its tour dates.

TRACKS 1) Like We Own It 2) 1 2 3 3) Rynodub 4) Closed Mouth Don’t Get Fed

5) Extraordinary High 6) Rich in People 7) The Fountain 8) Knock it Down 9) Keep on Don’t Stoppin’

Latella reaches Ethereal Plane on recent live album

By Jeffrey V. Smith BOULDER COUNTY Patrick Latella is a very versatile and accomplished musician. He has been performing, writing, and producing professionally since 1993 and has been playing music for 35 years. His compositions span a wide variety of styles and genres, while his live shows run the gamut of original material from electric rock/fusion to power trio to acoustic bluegrass, chamber ensemble and solo. The musician, who perofmrs at the Stage Sop in Rollinsville, July 11, recently revived his rock fusion project Ethereal Plane with a new album release.

Despite the wide range of music Latella has created over the years, he is best known these days for his skilled work as the acoustic guitarist and vocalist in Fort Collins-based bluegrass band Whitewater Ramble. Three of his songs also appear on the band’s album, “Roots & Groove,” released in April 2013.

Latella also made a name for himself in local bluegrass circles with his band Fireweed, which he started in Nederland in 1997 and has included members of Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, The Motet, Runaway Truck Ramp, Tony Furtado Band, Hit & Run Bluegrass and the Pete Kartsounes Band in its many incarnations.

While his bluegrass chops are well known and admired, his electric rock fusion ensembles and compositions deserve the same consideration. In 1998, Latella released “Live in ‘98 - Symphonic Fusion” by his Nederland-based band, Butterhead. It wasn’t until 2002, however, that Latella began to fully realize his fusion concepts with his band Ethereal Plane. As the primary force behind the band’s original tunes, he combines “melodic themes and funky rhythms with surreal visions and liquid atmospheres.”

According to Latella, The Ethereal Plane makes music that is an “exploration” through rock, jazz-fusion, funk, trance and improvisation “with a collective drive to unify the band and audience through the hypnotic energy of music and transcendental dance therapy.” The idea of the band was to capture “the true musical essence and magic of composition meets improvisation.”

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The recently released album, “Dreaming In The Southern Sun,” featuring five original compositions, was a “pretty special album release” for the guitarist. The album, written and produced by Latella, displays a “beautiful intersection of composition and improvisation” and features his melodic guitar playing coupled with soloing which is both creamy and ferocious, accompanied by an all-star band.”

Recorded live at the Southern Sun Pub in Boulder on Feb. 23, 2009, then meticulously mixed, tracked and overdubbed for over three years by Latella and E-Town house drummer and local legend Christian Teele. The show was the last full performance by The Ethereal Plane, ending a chapter in the musical path of Latella and leading him to his next adventures.

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Similar to other acts he’s led, Latella handpicked some of the best players in the Colorado music scene to help him bring his music to life. The lineup featured on this album is Latella, Teele, keyboardist Bill McKay, guitarist Christian Mockett, bassist Brian Adams and Pete Wall on saxophone. “This tight and experienced unit brings together a diverse musical background to create a unique blend of sonic power that elevates the mind and fills the dance floor,” Latella said.

Although composed by Latella, it’s the performances by the band members that make the album an achievement, according to the musician. With amazing improvisational moments throughout, and “soulful and powerful performances” by each member, the compositions

by Latella “become a cosmic soundscape that could only be achieved with the raw emotive attack of the incredible musicians involved,” he said.

Catch the Patrick Latella Band, featuring Teele on drums and Adams on bass, at the Stage Stop, 60 Main St., Rollinsville, July 11. A shuttle will run to and from Nederland. Call 303258-0649 for more information. Watch for a new solo album from the artist to be recorded this summer Visit www. patricklatella.com to learn more about Latella’s music.

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Stills in the Hills brings legendary rock act, Denver favorite to Central City’s Main Street CENTRAL CITY Central City’s Stills in the Hills brings more than 20 Colorado distilleries to its Main Street, July 12, from 1-6 p.m. It’s also bringing the legendary Commander Cody and Denver’s Ethyl & the Regulars to its stage for a free concert.

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July 6 Billy Shaddox, Andrew Duhon – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Chris Smith – Stage Stop (RV) Pianist Steve – Lewis Sweet Shop (EP) Jeff Brinkman – Millsite Inn (WD) Teddy Carr – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Hogabluesa Blues, Brews & Food Fest w/Lionel Young Band – Old Gallery (AP) Katie & Her Harp, Sarah Caton – Rock Inn (EP) Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) Dark Star Orchestra – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) July 7-8 Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) July 10 Open Mic Night – Very Nice Brewery (NED) Willie Bean and the Bluegrass Rangers – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

Alex Thoele – Rock Inn (EP) Thursday Night Live Summer Song Fest – Performance Park (EP)

Adam Ezra Group – Frisco Historic Park Gazebo & Lawn (SC) July 11 Sweet Lillies – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Pete Kartsounes – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Kristina Murray – Pioneer Inn (NED) Lori Flynn – Tapestry of Life (AP) Monocle Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café and Marketplace (GT) David Booker – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Hot Spell – Charlie’s (CC) Kenny Young/Leung & Wreck Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) Flynn & Co Band – Rock Inn (EP) Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza (EP) Something Underground – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) July 12 Sho Gun Mojo – Stage Stop (RV) Whiskey Autumn – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Jack Hadley Band – Millsite Inn (WD) Esther Sparks and the Whiskey Remedy – Pioneer Inn (NED) James Faulk – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Lazer Bunny – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Andrew Wynne – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Tom McNeil – Lewis Sweet Shop (EP) Kenny Young/Leung & Wreck Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) Aspen Sips Duo – Rock Inn (EP) “Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort (EP) Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza (EP) Rocky Ridge Summer Festival w/Queen City Jazz Band – Rocky Ridge Music Center (EP)

Mary Louise Band – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) July 13 Danny Shafer – Gold Hill Inn (GH) No Go Gillbillies – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Heath Ellis & the Whiskey Treats – Stage Stop (RV) Chris Hanson – Lewis Sweet Shop (EP) Grant Farm – Millsite Inn (WD) The Semiphores – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Denny Driscoll – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Honeytree – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Jon Pickett, Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn (EP) Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) July 14 Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) Colorado Music Festival Chamber Orchestra – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP)

July 15 Sean Flynn – Rock Inn (EP) Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) July 16 Shotgun Moses, Off the Tracks – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café and Marketplace (GT)

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As an artist, musician and band leader, Commander Cody helped invent a new style of music during the 1970s. In a period regarded as “the height of rock innovation,” the musician was a first to fuse divergent strains of American music—rock, blues, jazz, country, Western and rockabilly—into

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on acoustic rhythm guitar and vocals; Donnie Jerome on upright bass and vocals; Tim Whitlock on the pedal steel, guitar, mandolin and vocals; Nick Amodeo on lead guitar; and Chris Budin on drums.

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Alex Thoele – Rock Inn (EP) July 17 Celtic Session w/The Gael – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Rough & Tumble – Stage Stop (RV) Paul Murin and Friends – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Interstate Stash Express – Concert in the Park (LY) Lori Flynn – Rock Inn (EP) Thursday Night Live Big Band Jazz – Performance Park (EP) Birds of Chicago – Frisco Historic Park Gazebo & Lawn (SC) July 18 Dirty Bourbon River Show – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Talmadge Clay – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Them Raggedy Bones – Pioneer Inn (NED) Esther Sparks – Tapestry of Life (AP) Jim Capik – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Warren Floyd – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Dwight Black Cat Carrier – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Hazel Miller – Ameristar Casino (BH) Chain Station Mountain Music – Rock Inn (EP) Gary Hall – Barlow Plaza (EP) Euphorquestra – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) July 18-21 Groove Music Festival – Shadows Ranch (GT) July 19 Cowgirl’s Train Set – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Rogue Sound, Los Fun Bags – Stage Stop (RV) The Pine Dwellers – Millsite Inn (WD) George Nelson Band – Pioneer Inn (NED) Lori Flynn – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Interstate Stash Express – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café and Marketplace (GT) Claudia Cupp & Christine Bradley – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT)

Fid & Friends – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Dave Greenwald – Lewis Sweet Shop (EP) Hazel Miller – Ameristar Casino (BH) David Potter – Rock Inn (EP) The Elktones – Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort (EP) Gary Hall – Barlow Plaza (EP) Summer Concert Series – Performance Park (EP) Ron Ivory & One On One – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) July 19-20 Winter Park Jazz Festival – Hideaway Park (WP) July 20 Shawn James & the Shapeshifters – Stage Stop (RV) ONDA – Millsite Inn (WD) Music in the Mountains: Lough Key w/Bailey Phelps – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church (NED) Bill Groh – Lewis Sweet Shop (EP)

Honky Tonk Festival w/Jeremy Steding, Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams, Jason Eady – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) David & Enion Tiller – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Teddy Carr – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Sarah Caton – Rock Inn (EP) Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) July 21 Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) July 22 Kristen Andreassen & Friends – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Jay Roemer – Rock Inn (EP) Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) July 23 Trout Steak Revival – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Just Jill – Rock Inn (EP) July 24 The Almond Butters – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Funky Tonk Heroes – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Funky Nuggets – Pioneer Inn (NED) Long Road Home – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Shaefer Welch – Rock Inn (EP) Seven Nations – Historic Park Theatre (EP) March Fourth Marching Band – Frisco Historic Park (SC)

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his own “familiar and convincing sound.”

Current members include George Frayne, as Commander Cody, Steve Barbuto on drums, Mark Emerick on guitar and Randy Bramwell on bass.

Ethyl and the Regulars are a honky tonk, Western swing band with Kris Harris

July 25 New Family Dog – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) ark’s Midnight Carnival Show – Pioneer Inn (NED) Justin Faye & Mark Pack – Tapestry of Life (AP) Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café and Marketplace (GT) Arnie J. Green – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Blue Canyon Boys – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Interstate Stash Express – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) Music in the Mornings: Chain Station, Monocle – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY)

DJ Avionyx – Ameristar Casino (BH) A.K.A. – Charlie’s (CC) Augustana – Rock Inn (EP) Seven Nations – Historic Park Theatre (EP) Girls Night Out: All-Female Concert – Performance Park (EP) Jelly Bread – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) July 25-27 RockyGrass Bluegrass Festival – Planet Bluegrass (LY) July 26 High Parkway – Stage Stop (RV) Jeremy Mohney Quartet – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Papa Juke – Pioneer Inn (NED) Matt Flaherty Band – Millsite Inn (WD) Music in the Mornings: Meraki – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY)

Appleseed Collective – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Amy Rose – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Gary Jorgensen & Claudia Cupp – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Dave Miller – Lewis Sweet Shop (EP) Michael Martin Murphy – Reserve Casino (CC) DJ Avionyx – Ameristar Casino (BH) Andrew Wynne – Rock Inn (EP) Cure for JM Benefit w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Hyde Memorial Chapel @ YMCA of the Rockies (EP)

New Sensation – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) July 27 Strange Byrds – Gold Hill Inn (GH) The Honey Cutters – Stage Stop (RV) Jack Hadley Band – Millsite Inn (WD) Bonnie & the Bluegrass Clydes – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Music in the Mornings: Foxfeather – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY)

Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn (EP) Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn – Breckenridge Riverwalk Center (SC)

July 28 Music in the Mornings: Enion Pelta-Tiller & Friends – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY)

Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) July 29 Cowboy Sing-Along w/“Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Bond Park (EP) July 30 Appleseed Collective – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Sean Flynn – Rock Inn (EP) July 31 Augustus – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Gary Hall – Rock Inn (EP) Thursday Night Live Dixeland Jazz – Performance Park (EP) Hit & Run – Frisco Historic Park Gazebo & Lawn (SC) August 1 Larry Keel Experience – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Jim Capik – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Chris Duarte – Dillon Amphitheater (SC) August 2 Empire Americana Music Festival – Empire Ballfield (EM) Nancy Cook – Alpine Restaurant (GT) Rollinsville Independence Day w/Malai Lama – Stage

WEEKY MUSIC Sunday Warren Kennison & Open Pick – Stage Stop Market and Café (RV)

Boom Town Band – Stroehle Square Gazebo (BH) Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works (NED) Grumpy Jam – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Branden Sipes – The View @ Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Cowboy Sing-along Program – Bond Park (EP) Brunch w/Amanda Valley – Estes Park Resort (EP) Monday Karaoke – Flipper McGills (IS) Open Jovie (Open Mic) – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Cowboy Sing-along Program – Bond Park (EP) Tuesday Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues (LY) Billy Shaddox – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Cowboy Sing-along Program – Bond Park (EP) Wednesday Blues Jam – Pioneer Inn (NED) Karaoke – West Winds Tavern (IS) Open Bluegrass Pick – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Open Mic Night – Outlaw Saloon (LY) Jerry Barlow – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music (EP) Open Mic w/Justin Faye – Lonigans (EP) Dennis-Tobias Band – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Thursday Bluegrass Pick – First Street Pub (NED) Karaoke – 1860 Tavern (EM) Karaoke – Outlaw Saloon (LY) Dance Party w/Arthur Lee Land & gogoLab – Ferg’s Inn (LY) Open Mic: Taylor Radio + Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY) Scott Von – The View @ Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Vic Anderson – Coffee on the Rocks (EP) Ladies Nights w/Dennis Tobias Band – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort (EP)

Friday Open Mic – Flipper McGills (IS) Steve Smersh – Mountain Strong Restaurant (EP) Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Karaoke (Theme Night) – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Saturday Jazz on the Patio w/Jon Ridnell & Friends – Salto Coffee Works (NED)

Open Mic Nigh – Tapestry of Life (AP) Boom Town Band – Stroehle Square Gazebo (BH) Karaoke (Prize Night) – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) Dennis-Tobias Band – Cheesy Lee’s Pizza (EP) AP = Allenspark BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GGC = Golden Gate Canyon GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown

IS = Idaho Springs JT = Jamestown LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

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August 3 Shook Twins, Taarka – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Daniel & the Lion – Stage Stop (RV)

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By Jeffrey V. Smith years old in the dump. My uncle was an arFRONT RANGE here really is gold in them thar hills. rowhead collector, so I’ve been collecting The same mountain river valleys, arrowheads my whole life. Then I got a gold gulches and drainages that set the pan on a fishing trip when I was seven years Colorado Gold Rush in motion more than old. I dug a lot of bottles as a young kid, and 150 years ago, continue to attract prospec- arrowhead collecting. Basically, I’ve been looking for treasure all tors today. Some of my life.” even find what they Reid’s dad and uncle are looking for. taught him to pan for With gold prices gold to keep him busy near all-time highs, so he’d quit “irritating” a weak economy and them while they fished.

Colorado known as “They were like, ‘Here a mining state, more give him a gold pan weekend gold seekand tell him to go play ers than ever can in the mud, he’ll keep be found along the himself occupied for state’s waterways. hours,’” he said. AlThis is especially though he didn’t really true in the places find much more than a gold is known to “bit of dust and stuff,” have been success he became enticed by fully mined, like in the lure of finding gold Clear Creek and Giland treasure.” pin counties. Most Watkins was hooked go home with little quickly, too. “Once you to show for their effind a little, you want to forts, other than per- Ken Reid in front of his store on Miner find more,” he said. haps a pleasant day Street in Idaho Springs.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith Once Reid found a by the river. More dedicated miners, willing to put in the nec- piece of land on Clear Creek to work, he essary hard work, can be more successful. mined it for a number of years and then In the end, the difference between a good bought it from the owner with the gold day prospecting or going home empty hand- dust he took off the property. “I made my land payment in gold,” he said. ed may come down to luck.

With the first substantial gold discov- Reid says his best day prospecting ery in the state found near present day Ida- yielded 9.5 ounces in a single day. “When ho Springs, and Central City, the “richest you can actually see the nuggets on the square mile on earth,” just up the hill, this bedrock, it’s a nice day,” Reid said. “Basically it’s a lot of region of the state is hard work. If you a well-known goldgo out and work, producing area. It, you can find gold. therefore, is one You’re not goof the more popuing to find enough lar regions people to make yourself come to search for rich in 20 minthe precious metal. utes, but it’s the For the past 25 allure that there’s years, Ken Reid, that one pocket. owner of Idaho That one pocket Springs Treasures, that can make you 1520 Miner St., a multi-millionaire has been successin hours. And they fully pulling gold are still out there.” out of Colorado riv Most of Reid’s ers with his buddy work is done using Chad Watkins of A weekend prospector works one of the drainages above Idaho Springs. a dredge, which the Animal Planet Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith is a placer mining television series Ice Gold Gold. For 23 of those years, Reid machine that extracts gold-bearing mahas been successfully finding gold on his terial from sand, gravel, and dirt using a patented mining claim along Clear Creek. suction hose. “For me dredging is most lu “When I was 16 years old, and could crative,” he said. We’re finding gold that actually drive myself, I’d come up here is already eroded out of the rock. A gold on my own, Reid said. “I had a sluice box pan is $20, a rock drill is $20,000 and if you don’t like the gun laws, trying buying and a pan and I worked myself up.”

The Colorado native admits he has a bad explosives to blow up rock.” case of “gold fever” that began at an early Dredging requires full diving gear and age. “My grandmother was a bottle collec- team-mates to pull off successfully and

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safely. Reid’s dredge holes can reach as Creek and Peak to Peak regions. See the deep as 30 feet and he even has plans to list below to pick a destination. work a flooded mine shaft that will take Additionally, several local prospectors’ him 60 feet below the surface. It’s hard clubs help new and established gold seekwork and sometimes dangerous thanks to ers take the hobby further. shifting boulders, strong currents, power- In Colorado, panning, sluicing, and dry ful suction hoses and other dangers inher- washing are allowed in all parts of the state ent with working under water for extend- that are not prohibited by federal, state or county laws and anyone who hopes they ed periods of time.

Reid keeps going, he says, because he can strike it rich will be able to find nukeeps finding gold. “Only 3 percent of the merous places selling needed supplies, and gold has ever been taken out of the area, if more. The would-be prospector, however, you talk to the professors at the School of should carefully consider all the pertinent Mines. Natural resource-wise, we’re sit- facts and laws before heading out. Most importantly, it ting on billions must be deterof dollars of mined where worth in this prospecting is county,” he permitted and said. be aware of Other than a the regulations. few “poor boys Boulder Counout playing,” ty, for example, the only prohas a complete ducing mine ban on any type in the area is of prospecting the Henderas does any nason Mine near tional park. PerEmpire. Hen- Chad Watkins of Animal Planet’s Ice Cold Gold uses a gold. mission to enter derson is the dredge on Clear Creek to search forPhoto

by Jeffrey V. Smith privately-owned largest primary producer of molybdenum in the world. In land must be obtained from the owner. operation since 1976, Henderson has pro- While much advice about where to find duced more than 160 million tons of ore gold can be found in countless places, uland 770 million pounds of molybdenum timately, the best place to look is where other people have previously had success. during the past 27 years.

While large scale active mining is If all else fails, it can be purchased in Rescarce, there is plenty of mining history id’s and other stores. In the end, however, to absorb. Several mine tours and mining “all the advice is B.S.,” according to Reid. museum can be found all over the Clear “Gold is where you find it,” he said.

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GOLD HILL MUSEUM Prospect & Pine streets, Gold Hill, CO • 303-258-4242 www.goldhillmuseum.org

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