MMAC Monthly - June 2013

FOOD & DRINK

CULTURE

Long time Nederland favorite always satisfies - Page 3

Bed Races highlight of Central City’s Lou Bunch Day - Page 9

MUSIC

Mountain music scene influences band’s sound - Page 13

ARTS

High Peaks Art Festival highlights Colorado artists - Page 20

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High Country on

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Horseback

By Jeffrey V. Smith

PEAK TO PEAK ew activities personify the West like a horseback ride through the Colorado mountains. Wildlife viewing, sightseeing and enjoying the outdoors are enhanced when sitting in a saddle.

Horses have long been part of the

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Rocky Mountain experience for its native people and early pioneers while horseback rides have been popular with visitors to the area for centuries, transporting them to locations that would otherwise be unreachable. Stables and dude ranches are Continued on page 7 Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith/Horses: O’Dells Trail Rides

Northwest Boulder County route includes Gold Hill, Switzerland Trail This is a year-long series exploring the history

By Jeffrey V. Smith found along the drive.

PEAK TO PEAK The Peak to Peak Highway, for which this PART SIX: Boulder County Road 103/Colo. 72 region is named, is a designated Scenic and HisMile Marker 37 to Colo. 72 Mile Marker 42 toric Byway. The 55-mile-long This section of the Peak to Peak Byway route provides matchless views continues north from where County Road of the Continental Divide and 103 meets Colo. 72 near mile marker 37 its timbered approaches and to another random spot along the Peak to winds past a string of popular Peak Byway at about mile marker 42. attractions including Arapaho While this section of the byway does not and Roosevelt National Forests, pass through any populated areas, it does Golden Gate Canyon State Park, cover an area that includes some of the Eldora Mountain Resort and drive’s best views, access to historic towns Rocky Mountain National Park. off the beaten path and crosses the former The route combines abundant Part Six route of the Switzerland Trail of America, recreation, scenery and mining an historic narrow gauge railroad grade history allowing those who drive it a chance to experience the full-range of Colorado’s offerings.

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Members of the mining community of Gold Hill gather along Main Street in 1888.

Photo courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

TAKE NOTE – supporting our community

Volume 6, Issue 6 • June 2013

Enjoy summer activities, benefit others using your feet PEAK TO PEAK It’s summer! The season officially begins on June 21, but in the high country, once the weather gets warm enough to put away the snow equipment, its essentially summer.

Take the opportunity to get outdoors and visit new and interesting places all along the Peak to Peak Region while you have the chance. Before long, and before you know it, the flakes will fly once again.

As our cover story illustrates, think about taking a horseback riding trip into the backcountry to see places and views you have yet to discover. There is an abundance of

amazing, world-class locations right here in the Peak to Peak that don’t require large vacation budgets. There are also several stables that will happily set you up with a four-legged companion to carry you into backcountry while taking you back to the days of the Old West.

Benefit others with your feet As the weather warms, the number of benefit events and fund rasing efforts increase. You can do your part simply by showing up or participating in the numerous activities helping others.

Runners can especially delight in the several benefit run/walk events scheduled throughout the summer. These events raise funds to benefit others while giving you a way to benefit your own health.

On June 8, the Camp Eden 5k Run/ Walk is held at Camp Eden near Wondervu in Coal Creek Canyon. The event helps support the camp and its ministry.

Visit www.campeden5k.org for information and to register.

The Estes Park Marathon is another non-profit event with heart. It’s about competing, but it’s also about contributing. The race benefits the Estes Valley Youth Center, Families For Estes and Youth Sport Teams and Leadership Groups throughout Estes Park. As part of this event, there is a race for every member of the family: a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10K and 5K. Walkers are encouraged to join the fun as well. The Kid’s Fun Run and family activities take place on Saturday, June 15. For more information about the race, call 970586-8189 or go to EPMarathon.org.

Finally, on June 29, the 2nd Annual Rollinsville Rail Run – previously the Joe Colton Off Road Adventure Race – offers scenic races through the beautiful mountain community of Rollinsville. The race’s mission is to support healthy kids and families by promoting local athletic and outdoor activities. The event offers a choice of a 5k, 1-mile or 10-mile course will start you at 9,000 feet and follow dirt roads along the beautiful and scenic Continental Divide.

Find out more at www.rrrun.org.

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Sunday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City NA Meeting – Clubhouse (701 Elm Road, Estes Park) Monday Clear Creek Road Runners AA, Al-Anon – United Church of Idaho Springs Al Anon – Allenspark Community Church AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park AA Meeting – IOOF Hall, Lyons Tuesday AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland AA Meeting – Golden Gate Grange AA Meeting, Woman’s AA – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park Wednesday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City NA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) AA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power Offices AA Meeting – The Old Gallery AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park Thursday Eating Disorders Group – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) Overeaters Anonymous – The Old Gallery NA Meeting – Clubhouse (701 Elm Road, Estes Park) Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 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 AA Meeting – New Covenant Church, Allenspark AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park Saturday Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park Visit www.aa.org; www.na.org or www.oa.org to find other regional meetings and resources.

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Wideawake, Colo. was a small mining district and townsite in Gilpin County located at the head of Gamble Gulch on the western side of Fairburn Mountain. By 1867 it was a well established camp with a population of several hundred. Although it’s received little attention in popular mining histories, it is significant as it dates back to the earliest mining activity in Colorado.

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FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, cafés, bars and breweries

FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR

June 1 Burning CAN Beer Festival – Bohn Park Idaho Springs Summer Kick Off Parade & BBQ – Citizen’s Park June 2 Makerie Summer Series – Lyons Farmette June 4 Soup Night – The Old Gallery June 5 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette June 6 Food Pantry Distribution – Nederland Community Center Advanced Cheese Making Class – Lyons Farmette June 7 Seafood Buffet – The Other Side June 8 Gilpin Historical Society High Tea – Stroehle House Pints & Poses – Very Nice Brewing /Tadasana Mountain Yoga June 9 June Is Bustin’ Out All Over! Community Music Potluck w/Thom Sandrock – The Old Gallery June 13 Breckenridge Brewery Tasting Night – Rock Inn June 14 Family Picnic Night – Idaho Springs Library June 16 Pig Roast – Stage Stop Father’s Day BBQ & Horseshoe Tourney – Peaceful Valley Ranch June 19 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette June 20 Exploring Colorado Wineries – Idaho Springs Library Allenspark Community Food Distribution –The Old Gallery June 21 Dinner and a Movie – St. Paul’ Episcopal Central City June 22 Rocky Mountain Brew Fest – Estes Park Brewery June 27 Food Pantry Distribution – Nederland Community Center

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SUNDANCE CAFÉ

Long-time Nederland favorite always satisfies

By Jennifer Pund NEDERALND ifteen years ago, Hillary Stevenson made a decision to buy into the Sundance Café and has never turned back. When original owner Aki Von Mende wanted out of the business to run his own restaurant and co-owner Chris Terp just wanted out, Stevenson – with eight years of waitresses experience at the Sundance – wanted in.

“Obviously, I wasn’t going anywhere,” Stevenson recalls, “and Chris wanted to sell, so I thought it was a good idea.”

Von Mende agreed and the two worked as partners for a year. The next seven years Stevenson was partners with his daughter, Stephanie, but eventually bought the entire restaurant. She learned the books, how to do the paperwork and inherited the restaurant’s popular soup and “No. 1” sauce recipes, among others, that are still on the menu today. She also learned to cook, and has kept customers coming back year after year and, sometimes, day after day.

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Sundance Café ‘s house-roasted Turkey Club Sandwich is perfect for a mountain picnic.

ery year for the ‘No. 1,’ so we haven’t changed that much over the years. I want to be sure those folks get what they expect when they come back,” Stevenson said.

“Some dishes have evolved on the menu from specials, like the Huevos Ranchos, that was a special, but everyone loved it so much we made it a permanent item.”

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Stevenson also improved upon the ingredients of the original dishes like roasting turkey in house for sandwiches so she wouldn’t have to serve processed meat to her customers.

Growing up in Canaan, Conn., a town of about 1,000 residents, Stevenson knows all about small town charm.

“I grew up in a town where you know everyone at the grocery store, I am not a city girl,” she said. She loves the Nederland area and especially the views and has never even thought of moving.

“It’s gorgeous here,” she said, “I mean, it’s Nederland and there’s Niwot’s ‘curse’ that if you ever leave, you come back broke; so I just don’t leave.”

Stevenson knows if you want to live in this area, you have to work hard –­ this strong work ethic is something she not only accepts, it’s what sets her apart as an owner and employer. She did, however, recently fire herself from the kitchen.

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FOOD & DRINK

Rollinsville’s Stage Stop reopens under new, local ownership

By Jennifer Pund ROLLINSVILLE The Stage Stop in Rollinsville is once again serving hicks, hippies and bikers – as it has since 1868 – thanks to new local owner and chef Heather Hatwan. The official reopening, held May 22, marked the 145th year of business operations in the venerable structure. The restaurant, bar and music venue is full of life and the love for food once again.

A high country local for over 10 years, Hatwan’s love for the area is a driving force for owning a business in the region.

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“I just love the history and the community. There is nothing like the Stage Stop anywhere,” she said.

The primary barn structure was built in 1868 using rough-hewn posts and beam timbers connected by wooden pins and mortising. Often described as “like a great old tree,” the barn itself is older than Colorado’s statehood.

The infamous hayloft is also open and filled with live music and dancing once again. The room is nationally known and has hosted acts like Robert Plant, Chicago, Dave Matthews Band, String Cheese Inci-

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dent, Yonder Mountain String Band and and the Tungsten Grill. She was head chef Leftover Salmon. Hatwan is also continu- at the Stage Stop last season and perfected ing a shuttle service that runs from Boulder, the menu, creating some lasting memories with stops in Nederland, for bigger shows. of fried chicken and other comfort foods.

On Monday through Wednesday each Hatwan’s love for history, music and, week, when the restaurant is closed, especially, food are all combined at the Hatwan is offering the hayloft space for Stage Stop. classes, rehearsals and gatherings of any “My food is good, not fancy. I learned kind, for no rental fee. She will even make to cook by looking at my ingredients and sure coffee and pastries are available. making something yummy,” she said. “I The more than 150 year have my cooler stocked old mahogany bar has a and will decide daily on story, too. It was transportspecials, but I regularly ed to Colorado by covered serve homemade burgwagon from Liberty, Mo. ers and I am making my It went to Leadville first, own sausages, plus Daddy then Breckenridge, before Bruce gave me his perfinding its home at the sonal recipe for barbecue Stage Stop. Sitting at the sauce,” Hatwan said. historic bar is a great place Swing by in the mornto meet a new best friend ing for a hearty breakfast or hear a local’s tale while burrito or hot bagel sandenjoying a tasty beverage. wich. Homemade burgers “We will be rotating in and basket food are on really good beers,” Hat- Owner/Chef Heather Hatwan the daily menu along with wan’s friend and “supfried catfish, pulled pork, porter” Bob Bentz said. “We are starting shaved lamb and hot turkey sandwiches. with some of Ska, Sawtooth and Upslope On the lighter side, there are mixed green and will always have PBR on tap or in the and fruit salads. bottle for $2.”

Come in for a beer and enjoy a basket of Hatwan has prepared meals in many pop- fries, onion rings or chicken wings. Sweets ular eateries from Boulder to Nederland in- like apple pie, German chocolate cake and cluding Lucille’s Creole Café, Savory Café cinnamon rolls made by Nederland’s New Moon Bakery, are also provided.

If a pig roast is more to your liking, stop by monthly – including Father’s Day – to eat, drink, dance and enjoy the mountain setting, even if you aren’t a hick, hippie or biker.

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Local, farm fresh and organic food part of Makerie Summer Series LYONS The Makerie Summer Series, presented by Whole Foods, is a series of creative day retreats. By gathering local creative and food communities, three unique, soul-

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Head Brewer: Eric Bratrud

Long’s Peak Raspberry Wheat Estes Park Brewer Estes Park, CO

“This is one of our most popular beers. It is a light and refreshing raspberry-flavored wheat ale. We use pure raspberry extract to give this beer its fruity aroma and flavor. The brew is hopped with Challenger and Willamette hops.

Raspberry Wheat was awarded the Best of the Rockies/Southwest in the Fruit beer category at the 2006 United Stated Beer Tasting Championship.”

Legendary Boulder brewer Gordon Knight and Estes Park businessman Ed Grueff created the Estes Park Brewery in 1994. Long’s Peak Raspberry Wheat was one of the first four beers brewed during the first summer of operation. While not every beer lover is a fan of the sweet fruit flavored beers, it provides a balance of true wheat flavor and fresh tart fruit.

Color: bright golden and slightly hazy Alcohol: 4.2% Hops: Challlenger, Willamette

filled days at the lovely Lyons Farmette have been planned. Each event, centered around a theme, offers a variety of modern, creative and homesteading classes.

Delicious and healthy meals – provided

by Eat Catering, Crust Wood-Fired Pizza and Whole Foods – incorporate local, farm fresh and organic food into each event through a charming styled boxed lunch and a fabulous farm dinner. Add to that marvelous mix, a creative cocktail hour complete with a special ‘cocktail crafting’ class by Whole Foods.

On Sunday, June 2, the theme is “On the Farm,” a brand new creative day retreat with modern crafting & homesteading workshops and a fabulous farm dinner.

“On the Farm” celebrates the beginning of summer and the local growing season.

Surrounded by blooming flowers, prancing chickens and fresh produce ready to pick from the garden, participants are invited to take a variety of crafting and farmrelated workshops. Learn canning tricks, how to spin wool, the art of letterpress and more. Take a class on luscious local skin care or learn to sew a picnic blanket. Local creative and food communities have been assembled for this day-long celebration of making things with our hands and sharing fabulous meals.

The Summer Series picks up again on July 7 with a “For a Gathering” theme which highlights the time honored tradition of celebration. The series concludes on Aug. 4 with “For the Home.” This set of workshops touches on making things for the home and how we feel in our surroundings.

Organizers say the inspiration to start the Summer Series came out of the need to celebrate and focus on the local creative and food communities and to highlight the incredible people and small businesses that are doing fantastic things.

After creating weekend long retreats, the need for a new offering that was only one day but filled with the same “magic and love” was realized.

Visit www.themakerie.com for more information and to register.

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Cheese maker offers advanced class

LYONS Hilary Van Dusen’s advanced cheese class at the Lyons Farmette, offered June 16 from 9 a.m. to noon, expands from beginner cheeses into more complex cheeses. The class discusses aging, supplies, time requirements and more and participants will make Feta curd to take home to age.

Van Dusen made artisanal goat cheese

for Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy for three years working primarily with raw milk cheeses which have won several awards at the American Cheese Society and World Cheese Competition.

It is recommended that anyone interested in the class have experience making simple cheeses or have taken the beginner class. The class costs $45 in advance.

RSVP to betsyburton@mac.com.

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them. I am in the dinning room more as a waitress now.”

In the summer, Stevenson employes over 20 local residents including high school students and seasonal help.

“She’s the best boss ever, and it beats driving to Boulder everyday. I make a decent wage and I get to help my friend,” long-time employee Leslie McClyman said, “plus, she just took all 27 of us to a baseball game for ‘employee appreciation.’ It was awesome.”

Stevenson may have left the cook job, but not before planting a kitchen garden in the back yard for mixed greens, snow peas and other items that can be grown at 8,500 feet.

When Stevenson is not at the Sundance you will find her volunteering

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Sundance Café is famous for its deck featuring spectacular views.

with NSCD, The National Sports Center for the Disabled, on the slopes teaching to kids with disabilities how to ski.

This summer be sure to check out all the new seafood specials like sustainable salmon and Colorado trout. For Father’s Day, celebrate him by enjoying a hearty meal of BBQ in house smoked pork, baked beans and slaw with corn on the cob.

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FOOD & DRINK

Fresh soups, salads, breads served at Baldpate

SIGNATURE CREATION Le Fromage Grille Mountain Mocha 135 Clear Creek St. Black Hawk, Colo.

Owner/Chef: Pete Dionne

lack Hawk’s Mountain Mocha is run by a B husband and wife team, Pete and Jessica Dionne. It is the local hangout with fresh handmade breakfast and lunch items, lots of snacks and gifts. They roast their own coffee, blend their own loose leaf teas and are constantly changing and adding new products weekly. They also do catering, parties, events and have free wi-fi.

Mountain Mocha's Le Fromage Grille 2 pieces of buttermilk white bread basil pesto Grey Poupon mustard

1. S pread pesto on one piece of bread, mustard on the other.

2. A ssemble sandwich with mustard bread, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, tomato, bacon, provolone, then pesto bread.

3. Butter

both outsides of sandwich 4. Grill on panini press or griddle about three minutes per side.

Visit www.mountainmochacafe.com or call 303-582-2011 for more information or to place an order.

FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR WEEKLY FOOD Sunday Brunch – Aspen Lodge Brunch – Lyons Fork Champaign Brunch – The Other Side Sunday Brunch Buffet – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort Monday NAS Lunch – Nederland Community Center Dinner Special – First Street Pub Family-Style Dinner – Lyons Fork Gilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community Center Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Tuesday Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center

provolone, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses Sliced tomato pre-cooked sliced bacon

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Soup Supper & Book Study – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

Wednesday NAS Lunch – Nederland Community Center Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church

Gilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community Center Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Thursday Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Italian Night w/Live Jazz – Savory Café Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park Friday Idaho Springs Farmer’s Market – Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park Gilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community Center Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Saturday Brunch – Lyons Fork

ESTES PARK The Baldpate Inn, a classic mountain getaway located just 7 miles south of Estes Park, is known for it’s spectacular scenery, cozy accommodations and scrumptious food. It is once again open through fall.

Its Soup and Salad Buffet is served daily for lunch or dinner and although they do not offer traditional entrees, the fresh salad buffet, homemade soups, breads, and pies keep travelers and locals coming back season af-

ter season. Many delight in the refreshing change of soup and homemade breads and muffins daily. The buffet offers the freshest greens, a traditional array of toppings along with a variety of fruit and vegetable salads.

Crispy Waldorf Apple, Pineapple Pistachio or Jicama Two Step Combo are also served.

The Baldpate’s home-baked pies are also the perfect way to end a wonderful meal.

Call 970-586-6151 to see what soups are being served or visit www.baldpateinn.com.

Preschool raises funds with spaghetti, turtles

Burning CAN beer festival celebrates craft brew in a can

NEDERLAND Aspen Grove Preschool’s Turtle Float, June 23 at Chipeta Park, is an annual fundraiser that sends toy turtles racing down Middle Boulder Creek.

The Turtle Float is at 3 p.m. followed by prize drawings, a Very Nice Brewing Beer Tasting and live music by Jon Ridnell at the school, 391 W. 1st Street.

Turtles can be “adopted” for $5 each. Winners of the races and drawings are rewarded with great prizes.

An online fund raising effort begins June 16 at Whistler’s Café with all-youcan-eat spaghetti, a Turtle Float ticket and music by Brad Martin for $10.

Aspen Grove will have a booth at the High Peaks Art Festival, June 22-23, for turtle “adoption” and an art project.

Visit www.aspengrovepreschool.org to learn more.

LYONS Burning CAN Beer Fest is one of the most unique beer festivals in the country presented by Oskar Blues in Lyons, June 1, as part of the annual Lyons Outdoor Games.

Enjoy samples from 30+ craft breweries from around the country that put their brews into cans along with outdoor sports, music and “Rocky Mountain revelry.”

Participating breweries include Bootstrap Brewing, Breckenridge Brewery, Eddyline Brewing, NOLA Brewing Co, Crazy Mountain Brewery, Aspen Brewing Co, Bonfire Brewing, Big Choice Brewing, Moab Brewery, Dry Dock Brewing, Crystal Springs Brewing, Telluride Brewing Co, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Asher Brewing Co, Sun King Brewing, Ska Brewing Co, Renegade Brewing Co, Pateros Creek Brewing, Twisted Pine Brewing, High Noon Saloon & Brewery, New Belgium Brewing Co, Golden Road Brewing, Maui Brewing Co, Left Hand Brewing Co, Boulder Beer Co, Avery Brewing Co, Upslope Brewing Co, Great River Brewing, Santa Fe Brewing, San Tan Brewing, 21st Amendment, Uinta Brewing Co, Sam Adams Brewing Co, Kona Brewing Co, Redhook Brewery The beer festival takes place at Lyons Outdoor Games, a weekend-long event featuring world renowned athletes competing in a variety of sports, beginner and intermediate clinics, and even a few activities for your K9 buddy. The events is held from 4-7 p.m. with a special VIP Hour from 3-4 p.m.

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located all across the Peak to Peak Region and offer everything from short and halfday guided trail rides to overnight and unguided adventures in the some of the region’s most amazing natural places.

“The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man,” Beaver Mountain Livery Manager Ricky “The Wrangler” Elliot said.

From Estes Park to Allenspark and Nederland to Idaho Springs numerous stables offer horseback rides of all types and for all experience levels.

They all serve a mix of Colorado Peaceful Valley Ranch residents and outof-state visitors and their wranglers love showing all of them the state’s treasures.

Liveries in and near Estes Park treat visitors to rides that either go into Rocky Mountain National Park or offer unmatched views of it.

SK Horses, which has been operating for nearly 40 years, offers two unique opportunities for horseback riding in Rocky Mountain National Park with a choice of two locations.

“All rides are family friendly, safe, and offer personalized attention for each individual,” Owner Jessi Kokjohn said. “I truly enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the mountain ride out of the Cowpoke Cor- Aspen Lodge ner Corral location. I always enjoy the relaxing rides out of the National Park Gateway Stables, too, especially in the fall during the elk rut.”

Nearby at the Aspen Lodge, Beaver

Mountain Livery offers variety of rides featuring Ricky The Wrangler who infuses each horseback or horse-drawn experience with wisdom, stories and scenery only a true cowboy can share.

Whether riding on the trail or around the property by wagon or sleigh, the livery experience at Aspen Lodge is authentic, memorable and rejuvenating to the soul. Livery guests come away from their Western experience recharged, refreshed and relaxed.

“I’ve always loved the mountains ever since my dad brought us here on vacation when I was young.

I got my first wrangler position, and that is where I discovered that I really enjoyed talking to people on the rides and getting to know them.,” Elliot said.

Sombrero Ranches operates several horseback riding stables in RMNP, Estes Park, Allenspark, Meeker and other locations. They are offering a new luncheon package this summer that gives riders the opportunity to ride on their beautiful trails and have a private catered lunch in the meadows.

“We always try to show people what they want to see. If they want to see wildflowers we’ll ride in the meadows, if they want to see wildlife we’ll go looking for wildlife,” Allenspark wrangler Stefany Cleaver said.

“People also enjoy how we treat them like family - its more than a horseback ride.

We try to make sure everyone is comfortable, safe and happy.”

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Peaceful Valley Ranch has a variety of rides in the National Forest that offer amazing views of the Continental Divide and limitless amounts of wildlife and wild flowers.

“Our experienced wranglers set the tone for a relaxed and fun experience. We provide cowboy boots and hats to guests to make them really feel the part at a Dude Ranch,” wrangler Scott Fransen said. “Our all-day ride actually goes to the Continental Divide for an experience you will never forget.”

In Nederland, the Sundance Stables, where experienced guides take riders on a breathtaking horseback excursion into the surrounding Roo- A&A Historical Trails sevelt National Forest, is open again this year following a year off due to an adjacent fire mitigation project.

Further south in Russell Gulch above Central City is the more unique A&A Historical Trails stable, which offers guided and un-guided tours of the historic areas near Central City and other adventures.

Casino trips on horseback are also offered.

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trails I have ever ridden,” Owner Ginger DeRay said, “the history and views are absolutely phenomenal.”

DeRay’s philosophy is “learn to ride a horse and you can have one of the most thrilling experiences of your life.”

The Fairgrounds at Stanley Park in Estes Park hosts a free Ranch Horse Versatility Show, June 14-16. Watch as the horses go through their paces in different ranch horse skills including trail riding.

Other horse events at the Fairgrounds include Barrel Racing on June 1-2 and a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show on June 2223. Watch as men and women sharpshooters try to hit targets while riding by on horses.

Miniature Horse Shows are scheduled for June 26-27 and June 29-30 and an Arabian Horse Show takes place June 29-30. Come watch the precision mounted drills of the ever popular Westernaires on June 28-29 as well.

Many stables are seasonal while others remain open all year. Nothing beats a ride in the Colorado mountains in the summer, however, so get out and ride and discover your inner cowboy.

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MOUNTAIN MIX – the best of all the rest June 1-2

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Lyons Outdoor Games

Originally known as the Lyons Whitewater Festival, the Lyons Outdoor Games – May 31 to June 2 – was created 12 years ago as a fund-raising vehicle for the Lyons Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Events. The event has evolved from an excuse for paddling buddies from around the country to come together for a day of play in the famed Lyons Whitewater Park, into a world-class celebration of mountain sports. In addition to a full compliment of kayaking, biking, fly fishing and dog events, the 2013 Games feature numerous clinics and exhibitions put on by some of the world’s most elite professional athletes.

Since Lyons is nationally recognized as a music destination, it’s a given music is included in the Lyons Outdoor Games. The event showcases the local music scene with a mix of bands that include Lyons own musicians as well as some of the best bands from across the state of Colorado. Live tunes from bands like Petals of Spain, Fingers of the Sun, Rob Drabkin, DJ Chonz and more, run through late afternoon on Sunday in Bohn Park. For event information, visit www.lyonsoutdoorgames.com or email Mike@humanmovement.me.

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June 8-9

FACE of Fiber in the Rockies Exhibit

The Fiber Arts Council of Estes presents the 1st Annual FACE of Fiber in the Rockies 2013. The free event takes place at the Historic Elkhorn Lodge, June 8-9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit of fiber art includes weaving, quilting, knitting and spinning.

All participants live in the Greater Estes Valley and the show takes place at the same time as the Wool Market. A reception and awards ceremony will be held on June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First, second and third place awards will be given in each category as well as one People’s Choice Award. Call 970-577-1200, e-mail info@fiberartsep.com or visit www.fiberartsep.com for more information.

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Rotary Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament Celebrate Summer Hike at Mud Lake The annual Rotary Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament kicks off with registration at 11:30am and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on June 14 at the 18-hole golf course in Estes Park.

“We need golfers,” said Bruce Carmichael, chair of the Estes Park Rotary Club’s Golf Committee. “We’d like to put at least 100 golfers on the course for an afternoon of fun and for a good cause. Just think of it as playing a round of golf for the kids because all the money we raise will go to the Rotary Foundation’s scholarship fund which helps college bound students from Estes Park meet the increasing cost of a college education.” There are three divisions of golfers: men’s, women’s and mixed (fun) division. Prizes are awarded to the first and second place teams in each division. The entry fee is $110/individual or $400 for a team of four. The entry fee pays for green fees, golf cart, drink ticket, a goody bag loaded with stuff every golfer needs, and appetizers at the hangar Restaurant after the tournament. Registration forms are available at the 18-Hole Pro Shop, online at www.rotaryclubofestespark. org, (click on “golf tournament”) or by calling Bruce Carmichael at 970-586-5471.

Join volunteer naturalists from Boulder County to celebrate the coming of summer at Mud Lake Open Space on June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. On this easy two-mile hike participants will explore the natural history of the area including wildflowers, wildlife, and forest ecology. Summer weather patterns and safety in the mountains will also be discussed. Participants should wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, be prepared to hike at an elevation of about 8500 feet, and bring a rain poncho and drinking water.

All ages are welcome. Visit www.bouldercounty.org for more information.

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On June 29, the 2nd annual Rollinsville Rail Run – previously the Joe Colton Off Road Adventure Race – offers scenic races through the beautiful mountain community of Rollinsville. The event offers a choice of a 5k, 1-mile or 10-mile course will start you at 9,000 feet and follow dirt roads along the beautiful and scenic Continental Divide. The course is challenging with hills, high country beauty and awesome views of the Divide.

The event begins at 9 a.m. and continues until noon. This is the first race of the new Peak to Peak Summer Running Series which also includes the La Sportiva Eldora Trail 10k on July 27, the Neder-Nederland Road Race 5k and 10k on Sept. 8 and the Golden Gate Trail 1/2 Marathon on Sept. 21.

Participate now and often for great prizes and awards at the end of the season. Kids and families are encouraged to participate in the 1-mile High Altitude Mile (H.A.M.) Challenge.

Be sure to stay for the after race open air market.

Hill Spring Clean-up/Firewise Saturday Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s Focus on Forever Gold The 2013 Gold Hill Spring Clean Up and Firewise Saturday takes place June 15 be Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in conjunction with Pheasants Forever, is offering a three-day outdoor skills education conference June 7-9 in Estes Park. The Focus on Forever conference is designed to provide existing and new outdoors instructors with the latest training to teach skills such as archery, cast-iron cooking, shooting, canoeing and kayaking, among others. The conference costs $325 per person, but Parks and Wildlife is offering 50 percent match scholarships for organizations that can’t afford the fee.

Scholarship applications are available by contacting 303-291-7252 or Allison.kincaid@ state.co.us. For more information about the Focus on Forever conference, visit Pheasants Forever at www.pheasantsforever.org.

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ginning at 9 a.m. at the Bluebird Lodge parking lot. Over the years the Town Clean Up has been an affordable and convenient way for resident to get rid of trash. In recent years, in hopes of decreasing the amount of trash, the town cleanup has encouraged responsible recycling. This year, a Firewise Dumpster for compostable material has been added for the removal of pine needles, leaves, and dried grass. It is the accumulated layers of pine needles, leaves and dried grasses around the home, under decks and porches and around trees, as well as debris in gutters that catch the flying embers of a wild fire that burn homes. There will be compostable bags for sale soon to collect needles, etc. Four dumpsters will arrive between 8:30-9 a.m. with two for junk/trash, one for metal and one for wood. Do not dump before volunteers are on scene. To volunteer, contact Kris at kgkeewee@netzero.net or Gretchen at gretchend@mac.com.

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Father’s Day Fishing Clinic

Gilpin County Recreation hosts a special all ages Father’s Day Fishing Clinic at William C. Russel Park in Central City. The event features a fun filled afternoon of fishing and food from 1-4 p.m. William C. Russel Park is located west of Central City on Eureka Street near the Columbine Campground. Visit www.gilpinrecreation.com for more information.

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Central City Opera Inside Out

Discover the inner workings of opera at the family-friendly Opera Inside Out event, June 18, at Williams Stables Theater (across the street from the Opera House). Go backstage at the Central City Opera House, play interactive games and activities and see a performance of family friendly opera scenes by the Central City Opera Ensemble Artists from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 303-292-6700 or visit www.centralcityopera.org for more information to purchase tickets.

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Hike for Seniors at Mud Lake

The last Thursday of every month, Boulder County Parks and Open Space hosts a nature hike for seniors at a county park. On June 27, join seniors at Mud Lake Open Space from 10 a.m. to noon. Programs include information about an area’s history, wildlife and current resource management projects. No registration is needed. For more information and directions to open space properties, call 303-678-6214 or visit www. bouldercounty.org.

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10th Annual Historic Tour

The Estes Park Museum presents the 10th Annual Historic Tour: Old Time Touring Then & Now: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park on June 29 at 2 p.m. and Sept. 14.at 9 a.m. This year’s Historic Tour is a change from the way the tours have happened in the past. It is a two part event taking place on June 29 and September 14.

On June 29 there will be a free talk on “Then.” Jim Pickering will present a look at the way things were through the use of images on old post cards and photographs and description of what happened at these places. On Sept. 14, a tour looking at the “Now,” (how historic locations look today) will take place following a slide show and talk by Jim Pickering to prepare people for what they will see on the tour. Participants will enjoy the slide show and talk, tour, refreshments, admission to Rocky Mountain National Park, transportation, a copy of the booklet “This Was Estes Park”, narration at the sites, and a box lunch. Visit www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org or call 970-577-3766 to learn more.

Bike race seeks volunteers, vendors ESTES PARK The Town of Estes Park is gearing up for the USA Pro Challenge 2013 cycling race, which will bring the world’s top cyclists and tens of thousands of residents and guests to Estes Park on Aug. 24.

“With an event of this magnitude, the town needs help from the community to ensure its success,” Community Services Director Bo Winslow said.

Volunteers are needed to assist with local events and logistics, assist in other areas along the race route and to share ideas and facilitate other race day events.

Also needed are commercial

vendors in Bond Park on race day.

Commercial food and retail vendors are also being sought to apply to set up in Bond Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 24.

Town volunteers receive advance training and will be stationed around the Estes Valley.

Contact the Town of Estes Park Special Events office at 970-5866104 or events@estes.org. for more information on volunteering, offer ideas for ancillary events or to apply to be a vendor on race day.

For more information on the USA Pro Challenge, visit www. usaprocyclingchallenge.com.

Museums open

NEDERLAND The Nederland Mining Museum and Historic Gillaspie House are open for the season through October. Visit the Mining Museum, 200 N. Bridge Street, Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Gillaspie House Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Nederland Mining Museum and gives visitors a glimpse into the world of hard rock mining days in Boulder County.

The historic Gillaspie House, built in 1907, displays clothing, accessories, and furnishings found in typical early Nederland homes.

For more information visit www. nederlandhistoricalsociety.org.

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE – high country living and activities

MOUNTAIN EVENTS CALENDAR June 1 Idaho Springs Summer Kick Off Parade & BBQ – Citizen’s Park Fishing Derby – Lake Estes Marina Chainsaw Safety Workshop – Gilpin Community Center Canyon Clean-Up – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center Orienteering for Beginners: Map & Compass Basics in RMNP – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Center Birds of Prey Day – Estes Park Museum June 1-2 Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park Lyons Outdoor Games – Lyons (various) June 2 Girls on Guard – Gilpin Community Center June 6 Kids Day – CCMRD Center Estes Park Equestrian Club – Estes Valley Library Kirtan and Asana Yoga w/April Laliberte featuring live music of Chuck White – Tadasana Mountain Yoga June 6-9 American Red Cross Lifeguard Class – Gilpin Community Center June 7 Jamestown’s Annual Spring Clean-Up –Jamestown (various) June 7-8 High Country Auxiliary Flea Market – Gilpin County Fairgrounds Family Weekend – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat June 8 Camp Eden 5K – Camp Eden, Wondervu 3rd Annual Skate Park Competition – Lawson Skate Park Pints & Poses – Tadasana Mountain Yoga/Very Nice Brewing Weed Identification – Gold Hill Town Meadow Second Saturday – Downtown Idaho Springs Learn to play GO – Carousel of Happiness International Migratory Bird Day – Rocky Mountain National Park June 9 Westmuttster Dog Day – Idaho Springs Ballfield Complex GCART Gymkhana Series – Gilpin County Fairgrounds

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Bed races highlight of annual Lou Bunch Day

CENTRAL CITY he life and times of Central City’s last legal madam, Lou Bunch, is celebrated at the 39th Annual Madam Lou Bunch Day and its always hilarious world-famous bed races. The event takes place beginning at noon on Main Street in Central City Saturday, June 15. It is free and open to the public.

The brass bed race down Main Street has been singled out as one of America’s “most unique festivals.” Teams of three – two men and one woman – represent each of the sponsoring businesses and casinos. One man pushes and guides an antique brass bed, used for decades, down the street and around a barrel with the other man and woman riding on it. After a circle of the barrel the man on the bed and the “pusher” change positions and nightshirts. The woman team member anchors the bed and the second man pushes the other two back up Main Street. If the bed touches a curb, the team is disqualified. All the teams are timed and the winning team brings home a trophy and cash prize.

The day’s festivities begin at noon with a Grand Parade of “Madams,” “Sporting House Girls” and “Dandy Dans.” Various dance groups provide entertainment on the Main Street stage between events. Winners of the bed races are announced at 5 p.m. with the Madams and Miners Ball held later in the evening.

During the ball a final parade of the Madam, Sporting House Girl and Dandy Dan contestants is held prior to the announcement of the winners.

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Many businesses and casinos take part in the bed races, a highlight of Lou Bunch Days in Central City.

its annual “Bring Down the Ceiling Party” from about 5-7 p.m.

All year, visitors to the Gold Coin, now part of the Easy Street Casino, provide a dollar and a quarter, which a bartender flings upward with a tack. The tack and dollar sticks in the 14-foothigh ceiling and the contributor’s names are added to the invitation list for the next party. Since only the locals show up, drinks are free as long as the money from the ceiling allows.

Visit www.centralcitycolorado.us to learn more and to find out about other events held in the historic mining town all summer.

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used for accessing mining and tourist areas by train.

A few miles north of the starting point for this segment of the Peak to Peak Byway, the route crosses a portion of this famous railroad grade.

In 1883, the Greeley, Salt Lake & Pacific railroad began building a narrow-gage railroad that would eventually serve the mines above Boulder near Nederland, Gold Hill and Ward and became an integral piece of Boulder County’s mining history.

Although built to serve the mines, tourism began to become popular with folks hunting for wildflowers, scenic excursions as well as trips to the “perpetual snow.” The route ran up Four Mile Canyon from Boulder to Sunset where spurs connected to Gold Hill and Ward to the north and Bluebird and Eldora to the south. In an effort to sell more tickets to tourists, it was referred to as the “Switzerland Trail of America.”

The spur to Ward included a stop at Mont Alto, a dance pavilion built in 1898, before reaching the station that serviced Gold Hill. The Mont Alto pavilion is no longer standing, but the park site is still accessible on the railway grade, and the founda- Four trains can be seen operating on the Switzerland Trail, looking toward Suntions and chimney of the pavilion remain. set, Colo. about 1900. The line to Ward is on the right, the Eldora branch is on the The pavilion was eventually relocated by the left and the main line can be seen in valley below by Four Mile Creek.

Colorado & Northwestern railroad to a spot near Photos courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection Glacier Lake along the route to Eldora as tourists demanded a lake for recreation.

After a 1918 flood destroyed much of the trestlework, the railroad was closed and salvaged. The Switzerland Trail remains a well known hiking and biking trail due to its gentle grade and narrow rail bed.

Further up the Peak to Peak is a turn off for The Mountain Research Station, an interdisciplinary research facility of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado devoted to advancement of study of mountain ecosystems.

The present site of the station was established in 1920 on property leased from the U.S. Forest Service. In 1929 Congress and President Herbert Hoover deeded the land to the University. The first field courses were offered in 1921. The present dining hall was built in 1922, along with a classroom building that is no longer in use.

Even further north, the scenic highway reaches the road to Gold Hill that also accesses the north spur of the Switzerland Trail The railroad built a Chautauqua Hall at Mont Alto park and the former Mont Alto site. It also runs through the Colorado near Gold Hill in 1898. On the day it opened, the city of Mountain Ranch, which began as Trojan Ranch in 1947 and hosted Boulder closed for business so that all citizens could picBoulder’s original day camp in 1952. The same family remains nic, gather flowers and dance. owners and continue to offer camps to Boulder area children.

Gold Hill is located above the first lode discovery of gold in Colorado on Jan. 15, 1859 and became the first mining district in region: Mining District No. 1. Word spread among miners in the region, prompting a flood of new arrivals and establishment of Gold Hill as the first permanent mining camp in present-day Colorado. The town has a long and rich history that continues today. Mount Audubon and Arapaho Peaks seen from the picThe Gold Hill Inn regularly hosts local and nationally-touring musicians and serves gourmet dinners most nights. The town’s nic pavilion at Glacier Lake reached via Denver, Boulder two-room schoolhouse, still in use today, opened in 1873 and is the oldest continuously operating public school in Colorado. & Western Railway.

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Wool Market one of largest of its kind ESTES PARK Estes Park is home to one of the largest all-natural fiber markets in North America, which takes place this year on June 8-9. Wool Market features demonstrations, contests, children’s tent, exhibits and the sale of fiber animals and wool products. Now in its 23rd year, the market draws more than 10,000 spectators.

Among other activities, demonstrations during the weekend include shearing, fiber preparation, spinning and weaving and packing a llama for hiking or hunting.

Sheep, llama, alpaca, and Cashmere and Angora goat competitions and fleece con-

tests are held throughout the event as well.

More than 50 booths are filled with fleeces, raw fibers, novelty knitting and crocheting yarns, as well as coats, scarves, hats, shawls, and fiber processing equipment.

The Trail Ridge Quilters holds its Summer Sale, June 8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Estes Park Masonic Lodge, 1820 S St Vrain Ave. The group is dedicated to making beautiful, hand-crafted items and donating proceeds to the Estes Park Medical Center.

Also, on June 8-9, the Rocky Mountain Bazaar takes place in Bond Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free event features artists, crafters and other exhibitors.

Empire ready to race frogs at annual rodeo EMPIRE The annual Empire Frog Rodeo, June 22, features a mountain parade, a fair, the annual frog rodeo and an experience like no other.

Beginning at 11 a.m., a parade with floats, vehicles, bicycles and costumes takes place on Hwy. 40. The fair, held in Minton Park, includes a dunk tank, bouncy castle, games, arts and crafts, live music by Delicious Point, a 4-H archery event and the frog rodeo.

Summer picnic food and beer and baked

goods will be on sale as well. The frog races, organized by age group, begin at “high noon” and include prizes for each race.

Visit www.empirefrogrodeo.com for information and to reserve a frog (also available on site).

Entry is $2 per person or $5 a family. Frogs are $5 each.

All parade entries get free entry to the fair.

Take I-70 West to exit 232 toward U.S. 40/Empire and merge right onto U.S. 40. On-site parking at Minton Park is available.

WestMuttster open to all ages, dogs IDAHO SPRINGS Celebrate the “one who likes you no matter what” at the 11th Annual WestMuttster Dog Day Afternoon, June 9, at the Idaho Springs Ballfield. The event will raise money for medical expenses and spaying and neutering for Charlie’s Place: The Clear Creek/Gilpin County Animal Shelter.

Held from noon to 5 p.m., WestMuttster Dog Day Afternoon is open to any mutt or purebred looking for a fun-filled day.

Join in some hilarious dog events as well as some professional doggie demos.

This event is a great opportunity for kids,

families, and all dog owners to enjoy man’s best friend. Events include w o r s t breath, longest tail, best trick, most disobedient, least likely to survive without humans, frisbee catch-distance, frisbee catch–style, and more.

Fee include $5 per dog/handler, $5 for additional dog, $2 handler only and is free for children 12 and under.

For more information and to register, in advance contact Kim Steele at 303725-9203 or email FOCP292@gmail. com. Participants can also register the day of the event.

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EVENTS CALENDAR June 9-30 Level One Yoga Teacher Training – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat June 10 Hummingbirds: Field Research – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Center

Bears R Us, Estes Park Garden Club – Estes Valley Library June 10-14 Fairy Tale Forest: Valley of a Thousand Flowers – Magnolia Healing Arts

June 12 Native Plants in RMNP – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Center Kids Speed Stacking – Estes Valley Library Night Hike – Heil Valley Ranch June 13 Gary Randall – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium Kids Day – CCMRD Center Eating Well on $6 a Day: Common Cents Counts Workshop – Estes Valley Library

Estes Park Genealogical Society – Estes Valley Library June 14 Young Adult Game Night – Nederland Community Library Rotary Scholarship Golf Tourney – Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course June 15 Altitude Cup – Empire

Continued from page 9 Madam Lou Bunch Day – Main Street, Central City Mt. Evans Ascent – Echo Lake Jamestown Community Slash Chipping Event – Elysian Park eLope with your eLove – Estes Valley Library James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum Open – Wallstreet Spring Clean Up/Firewise Saturday – Gold Hill Birding Club – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Holistic Healing Health Series – Idaho Springs Library June 15-16 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show, Ranch Horse Versatility Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park June 16 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza Father’s Day Fishing Clinic – William C. Russell Park June 17-21 Fairy Tale Forest: Aspen Whispers – Magnolia Healing Arts June 20 Kids Day – CCMRD Center Campfire Ghost Stories: Living History Tales of the West – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Center

I Spy Bones – Heil Valley Ranch Group Picnic Shelter June 21-22 Mtn. Forum for Peace Yard Sale – Nederland Community Center June 22 Slacker ½ Marathon – Loveland Ski Area Frog Rodeo – Empire Estes Trail Ascent – Ravencrest Chalet and Conference Center Garden Pests: Insects & Critters – Gilpin Fairgrounds Exhibit Building Celebrate Summer Hike – Mud Lake Open Space June 22-23 13th Annual High Peaks Art Festival – Nederland Cowboy Mounted Shooting – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park June 23 Aspen Groove Preschool Turtle Float –Chipeta Park June 25 Saws & Slaws – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center Lily Lake Nature Hunt: A Virtual Geocache Adventure – Rocky Mountain Nature Association

Pinball Tournament – Pioneer Inn June 26 Plant & Wildflower Identification with a Naturalist – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Center

Kids Speed Stacking – Estes Valley Library

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June 26-27 Miniature Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park June 27 Campfire Ghost Stories: Living History Tales of the West – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Center

Hike for Seniors – Mud Lake Open Space June 28 Secret Places in RMNP – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Center June 28-29 Westernaires – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park June 28-30 Lyons Good Old Days – Sandstone Park June 29 2nd Annual Rollinsville Rail Run – Tolland Road 10th Annual Historic Tour – Estes Park Museum June 29-30 Arabian & Miniature Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park June 30 River Run 5k – Lyons (various) WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday Master Chen Doaist Lecture – Aspen Lodge Family Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mat Pilates w/Nicole – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Sunday Afternoon Tennis – Nederland Tennis Courts Monday Iyengar Level 1/2 – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Matter of Balance – Walt Self Community Building Megan Vallender Yoga – Alternative Medical Supply Gentle Yoga with Joelle – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center Yoga w/Abby – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center Yoga w/Peggy – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Steffi or Mike – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Pilates Mat II, Hatha Yoga, Zumba, Aquacize – Gilpin Community Center

Tuesday Texas Hold’em Poker Series Showdown – Estes Park Resort Yoga w/Peggy – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Jackie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center

Pilates Mat I, Aquacize, Kickboxing, Celtic Music Ensemble – Gilpin Community Center

Wednesday Cardio Burn w/Monique, Bible Study – Gilpin Community Center Yoga w/Peggy – Wild Basin Lodge Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Moms and Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Circuit Training Elevate Conditioning – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center

Zumba, Nia, Aquacize, Hatha Yoga, Total Tone – Gilpin Community Center

Bear Cubs – Wild Bear at Mud Lake Thursday Texas Hold’Em – Outlaw Saloon Spanish for Beginners, Hatha Yoga, Kickboxing, Aquacize – Gilpin Community Center

Yoga w/Pam – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Peggy – Wild Basin Lodge Yoga for Stress Release – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center Nederland Presbyterian Community Visioning – Salto Coffee Works Friday Texas Hold’Em – Outlaw Saloon Kids Kayak Club – Centennial Pool Yoga (beginner & intermediate) – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Cherie, Meditation – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Yoga with Cariann – Coal Creek Canyon Community Center Mindful Meditation, Zumba, Yoga – Gilpin Community Center Oh My Gawd Rodeo – Clear Creek Fairgrounds Saturday Texas Hold’Em – Outlaw Saloon Ghost Hunt – Stanley Hotel Yoga w/Pam – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Cherie or Sarah – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Zumba, Kinder Kix – Gilpin Community Center Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center Saturday Morning Clinic – Nederland Tennis Courts Submit any events for FREE listing in the Events Calendar to MMACeditor@gmail.com _______ All listings/dates subject to change

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MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high country

MOUNTAIN MUSIC CALENDAR June 1 George Melson Band – Pioneer Inn (NED) Psychodillo – Whistler’s Café (NED) Tacos N Tunes w/Hattie Bakke & Friends – Blue Owl Books (NED) Sarah Caton – Rock Inn (EP) Steve Thomas Band – Riviera Casino (BH) Country Music Project Barn Dance – Reserve Casino (BH) SoulaBilly SwampBoogie Band – Millsite Inn (WD) June 2 Steve Thomas Band – Riviera Casino (BH) Backwoods Galaxy – Millsite Inn (WD) Danny Shafer – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Kort Mc Cumber & High Road – Oskar Blues (LY) June 5 Alex Thoele – Rock Inn (EP) Corn Yeti – Gold Hill Inn (GH) First Wednesday Music Club – Oskar Blues (LY) June 6 AfroGrass – Pioneer Inn (NED) The Duhks, The Stacks – Backdoor Theater (NED) Ward Public Library & Way High Radio Benefit w/Gipsy Moon, Ashley Edwards, more – Ward (tbd) June 7 Smack Thompson – Pioneer Inn (NED) Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited – Black Forest (NED) Stereo Clone – Ameristar Casino (BH) Gasoline Lollipops – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Shotgun Moses – Stage Stop (RV) Humming House – Oskar Blues (LY) June 8 The Wild Gnomes – Pioneer Inn (NED) Tacos N Tunes w/Burt Rashbaum – Blue Owl Books (NED) Dr. Doctor – Millsite Inn (WD) Stereo Clone – Ameristar Casino (BH) Truckstop Honeymoon – Oskar Blues (LY) June 9 Community Music Potluck w/Thom Sandrock – The Old Gallery (AP)

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Mountain music scene influences band’s sound

By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND rogressive bluegrass continues to flourish in Nederland. Like many of its predecessors, Caribou Mountain Collective, is one the latest acts to be nurtured by the local music scene and its residents’ love of the genre.

The quartet is a manifestation of the dreams of guitarist Miles Perry, who purposely set out to become a Nederland local and jump head first into the Colorado mountain music scene. It’s not a coincidence the band’s name acts as an homage to the famous Caribou Ranch studios and the natural beauty that surrounds Caribou Mountain Collective and inspires them daily.

“Ever since I was in my teenage years in North Carolina I was listening to Leftover Salmon, String Cheese, and Yonder,” Perry said, “so when I moved out here and realized how special of a little town this was, I instantly had my sights set on trying to be a part of that. I knew it was a special place the first night I came to hang out in Ned and saw one of the crazy super-groups that was playing a Whistler’s. It was times like that when I realized I wanted to try to be a part of the music scene up here.”

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With the first part of his mission accomplished, Perry set about finding a way to make music thinking he’d love to start a band with local musicians Dan Jeux on banjo and Curly Collins, formerly of Mountain Standard Time, on bass.

“I look up to these guys a lot and felt like it wasn’t even a possibility,” Perry said. “About a week later, Curly came up to me at one of the parties at the shack in Ned and said, ‘Hey man, you, Dan Jeux, and I should start a project together.’

That ended up being a pretty rowdy night and from then on it just blossomed.”

Perry knew Dobro player Allen Cooke from playing in Boulder, and Cooke knew Danjo and Collins, so it was a natural fit even before they began playing.

“When we asked Allen to join and he said ‘yes,’ I was really surprised and felt honored to have these three guys to make music with,” Perry said. “Allen got second place [in the instrument competitions] at RockyGrass last year, and he’s fairly new to the instrument, so we’re excited to watch him grow.”

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Old Gallery celebrates June at music potluck ALLENSPARK The Old Gallery in Allenspark hosts its “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over!” Community Music Potluck, June 9, 7-9 p.m. The popular event features Colorado-based guitarist Thom Sandrock and a “special surprise guest” and is open to all ages. To participate, bring a dish or beverage to pass and a requested donation Thom Sandrock of $5-10 for musicians.

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when he took on the violin in elementary school. Having a natural affinity towards music, Sandrock took on several instruments including voice, piano, harmonica, drums, and more. His passion for music has led him on a relentless journey to spread music and music education.

Sandrock feels that music is a necessary element in everyone’s life: one that deepens the soul and promotes overall well being.

Contact Betsy Skinner at bladeskinner@ gmail for more information.

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Rapidgrass returns to Idaho Springs

By Jeffrey V. Smith and listen to the creek while staring up and the Rocky Mountains? We have a natural IDAHO SPRINGS Brother and sister Mark and Sarah Mor- hot spring, delicious restaurants and quaint ris have worked hard for the past three years little shops. It’s a wonderful town that can to bring Idaho Springs a fresh, new event. easily get overlooked – not to mention the Their Clear Creek RapidGrass Festival – mountains have great acoustics.” conceived as a non-profit, locally-grown, Morris explains one of the best aspects locally-supported music event – was de- of the event is it’s so local, and giving.

“We have local acts, losigned to showcase the cal vendors and local area’s acoustic musical food. So many festivals talent and provide a reabring in outside sources son for residents to gather that it’s just another and enjoy their beautiful event. This is intimate mountain location toand half the price for gether. twice the talent. We also This year’s fourth anfeel it’s very important nual festival takes place to give back. We’ve July 5-6 and features top organized a scholarlocal and national talent ship fund that will give including David Grier, a high school student Matt Flinner, Ross Marfrom Clear Creek finantin, Pete Wernick, the cial support in reaching Rapidgrass Quintet and Rapidgrass is held at the Idaho for their dreams. We were Credibility Gap. Work- Springs Ballfield. shops for guitar, mandolin, fiddle and ban- also very moved by the stories we heard due to the fire damage from last year. We were jo are also featured.

“We grew up here, and our parents have able to give proceeds to the Salvation Army always been involved in various aspects,” to do what we could in rebuilding and supMark Morris said. “We want to bring porting those who lost everything.” people who otherwise would overlook Now in its fourth year, the Morris sibour town, to come and see how magical it lings are “extremely excited” about the can be. Plus, this is an absolutely beautiful growth of Rapidgrass each year. area! Where else can you sit along the river Continued on page 19

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The Duhks perform to raise funds for local theater, ecology center NEDERLAND Four of the original five band members of Canada’s popular The Duhks play Nederland, June 6, to help raise funds for the Backdoor Theater and Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center.

The band will be joined by The Stacks featuring Tania (from The Duhks), Elizabeth and Andy Stack.

The Duhks, which has played Nederland twice before, are known as a band of five skilled, h i g h - e n e rg y, tattooed thirtysomethings from Winnipeg, Manitoba that has been The Duhks “riveting audiences and winning staunch fans around the world” and called “a joyous phenomenon.” They have been nominated for a Grammy and are JUNO Award winners.

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sicians and a high-energy presentation.

This special fund rasing event takes place at the Backdoor Theater in the Nederland Community Center, 740 Highway 72 North. The music starts at 7 p.m. with an optional reception at 5:30 p.m.

There is a suggested minimum contribution of $20 in advance and $25 day of show. The pre-concert reception featuring a heavy hors d’oerves buffet, beverages and silent auction is an additional $15 in advance or $20 day of show.

Additionally, Solar Greens Company will display its My Terrace Farmer mini greenhouse and the Solarator solar powered diesel generator alternative outside the event.

Visit www.backdoortheater.org for more information and www.tinyurl.com/ june060613-TheDuhks to make advance reservations. Learn more about The Duhks at www.duhks.com.

Central City Opera kicks off season in June CENTRAL CITY Celebrating its 81st year, the Central City Opera 2013 Festival season runs from June 29 to July 28 in the city’s beautiful, historic jewel-box theatre.

The Barber of Seville opens the Festival on June 29 and runs through July 27. Ned Rorem’s operatic adaptation of Our Town is the second offering opening July 6 and running at the Opera House through July 28.

Central City Opera also visits Denver for seven performances of Kern and Hammerstein II’s Broadway classic musical, Show Boat at the Buell Theatre from Aug. 6 to Aug. 11.

Two and three pack subscriptions for the 2013 Festival are available now and offer the best discounts and seat selections with a savings of up to 25% off single ticket prices. Subscriptions start at $30. Single tickets, starting at $20, are also on sale now.

In addition to its slate of operas for 2013, the second oldest annual professional opera festival in the country will continue to present innovative initiatives that will engage a broader audience with exciting enhancements to the festival creating a theatrical experience you won’t get anywhere else.

Short Works, Family Matinees, free preopera discussions and day-long festivities are all offered.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.centralcityopera.org or call 303-292-6700.

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Columbine Blue

‘Cowboy’ Brad Fitch rad Fitch’s latest album, “Columbine Blue,” features 14 of his new original songs plus four covers, including one of his favorites by John Denver. The album was produced and recorded by Bob Buford at Summertown Studios in Fort Collins.

This is the eighth album of Fitch’s that Buford has produced. He even wrote two of the songs on this one.

“This album is about relationships, both with the Earth and between people. It also features ‘Up West Creek,’ the only all-instrumental song I have ever written,” Brad said.

Five of the songs are clearly about Colorado, two have a nautical theme (as is typical for many of Fitch’s CDs) and the rest speak of interactions among people.

“Some are folk-style ballads, but I have included a couple of bluegrass numbers, a Celtic-influenced piece and some that are clearly country tunes,” he said.

“Columbine Blue” is available at www.cowboybrad.com and at stores in the Estes Park area. Cowboy Brad performs several times a week in Estes Park. Visit www.cowboybrad. com for a schedule.

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1. Columbine Blue 2. Timberline Song 3. My Songs 4. You and Me 5. Paradise Ain’t Paradise 6. Star of Opry 7. The Big Thompson Flood 8. Through Her Eyes 9. The Sea

10. Summertown 11. Stand My Ground 12. Get Out of Your Head 13. Done With Me 14. Memories Last Forever 15. Up West Creek 16. Ananda Renewed Again 17. Around and Around

Last Shot hosts Zimbabwe musical plays Ned acoustic music legend NEDERLAND Thomas Mapfumo is a Zimbabwean on large deck musician known as “The Lion of Zimba-

ROLLINSVILLE Greg Wells plays acoustic sets outdoors under the sun on the deck at Roy’s Last Shot several times this summer including June 16, July 13 and July 27. All shows are 3-6 p.m. Other performers are scheduled throughout summer.

Wells’ music is a mix of re-vamped well-known covers and his originals.

The performance is mostly acoustic guitar although he tends to use a lot of affects and looping which allows him to play tunes not normally thought of as acoustic guitar tunes.

According to Wells, it’s “really more of an outside event, picnic and party than just a show.” Mountain views, good food, a full bar, an outside deck, horse shoes, corn hole and a special menu for your dog makes it a unique afternoon in the hills.

Roy’s Last Shot is located just north of South Beaver Creek Road on Colo.

119 at mile marker 17. It’s halfway between Nederland and Black Hawk in Gilpin County. Call 303-642-7870 for more information.

bwe” and “Mukanya” (the praise name of his clan in the Shona language) for his immense popularity and for the political influence he wields through his music, including his sharp criticism of his country’s government. The internationally known musician performs in Nederland at the Black Forest on Friday, June 7, at 9 p.m.

Having produced revolutionary and politically charged music for over three decades, Mapfumo is considered a security threat by the oppressive government of his homeland but remains a national symbol for Zimbabweans. As the creator of Chimurenga (music of struggle) and releasing nearly a record a year, Mapfumo’s reign as a folk hero keeps growing in and beyond his homeland.

His compositions mix traditional Shona mbira music with Western rock and other modern genres. Even as they decry social injustice, political oppression, the AIDS crisis and domestic violence, Mapfumo’s uplifting, upbeat and danceable songs celebrate the human spirit and speak to the universal need for freedom.

Musician writes in ‘key of truth’

and music in many different genres. AlJAMESTOWN An award winning singer-songwriter and ready with a handful of highly acclaimed a cutting-edge musician’s musician, Pete CD’s under his belt; he continues to push Kartsounes is fulfilling a vision of writing the envelope of his craft. Kartsounes Music continues to stretch music in the key of truth. This boundaries and bend genres heavily seasoned performer/ to create tasteful blends of songwriter has spent most of original melodies and lyrics, his life traveling the globe and captivating audiences around creating original music that the world. entertains and enlightens any

Catch Kartsounes at a room. Pete is on a quest to ensolo performance for free at rapture you with his soul filled the Jamestown Mercantile music, to be celebrated by muon June 28. Visit www.peteksic lovers, and to make a differmusic.com/ to learn more or hear ence one note, one word and Pete Kartsounes his music. The musician perone show at a time.

Originality is a cornerstone as Pete con- forms numerous solo and full-band shows tinues to write a plethora of great songs in Boulder and Denver in June.

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MUSIC Folks Festival offers line-up of festival favorites LYONS The final line-up has been announced and single-day tickets for the 23rd Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, Aug. 1618, are now on sale.

The event, held at the picturesque Planet Bluegrass Ranch along the St. Vrain River in Lyons, features a breathtaking Friday evening with Loreena McKennitt, a grooving Saturday with John Butler Trio and

Patty Griffin and an epic Sunday night closing set from the legendary John Prine.

Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter Colin Hay, who was leader of ’80s band Men At Work, also performs on Sunday.

Single-day tickets, three-day passes, and camping in both the coveted on-site campground and under the cliffs at Meadow Park is available while they last at shop.bluegrass.com or 800-624-2422.

Honky-tonk, Dead influences Ohio act

The Brittany Reilly Band is always PEAK TO PEAK Ohio-based Brittany Reilly Band has evolving and changing keeping its sound been bringing its fusion of honky-tonk, fresh and unique for each show. The current line-up has introduced Cliff bluegrass, blues, Americana, Starbuck, founding member of Western swing and Grateful jamband Ekoostik Hookah. He Dead influences to a national has brought a new element into audience since 2005. the Brittany Reilly Band play Reilly has performed ing banjo, bass, guitar, piano, over 700 shows in 27 states harmonica, vocals as well fresh and is currently in the midst songs. Also in the band are Peof yet another national tour ter Dubyoski on rhythm guitar, bringing the band to the Rob King on drums, Brent HopPioneer Inn in Nederland on per on guitar and mandolin and June 20 and Oskar Blues in Brittany Reilly Band Reilly singing and playing bass.

Lyons on June 23. The band also performs in Fort Collins on June 21 Learn more or listen to the band’s music at www.brittanyreillyband.com. and Denver June 22.

MUSIC CALENDAR The Jack Hadley Band – Millsite Inn (WD) Greg Schocket & Kyle Ussery – Gold Hill Inn/Early (GH) Molly O’Brien & Rich Moore, Patrick Dethlefs & Martin Gilmore – Gold Hill Inn/Late (GH) The Stanleytones – Oskar Blues (LY) June 9-11 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park (EP) June 11 Chuck Pyle, Giddyup Kitty – YMCA the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium (EP) June 12 Ron Ball – Performance Park Amphitheater (EP) Alex Thoele – Rock Inn (EP) June 13 Caribou Mountain Collective – Pioneer Inn (NED) June 14 Zydecoasters – Pioneer Inn (NED) Wayne Long & Arthetta Faye – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Romano Paoletti Band – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Legal Addiction – Ameristar Casino (BH) James & the Devil – Rock Inn (EP) Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza (EP) Choice City Singers – YMCA of Rockies/Hempel Auditorium (EP) Intuitive Compass – Stage Stop (RV) Pokey LaFarge Big Band – Oskar Blues (LY) June 15 Acoustic Mining Company – Pioneer Inn (NED) The Jack Hadley Band – Millsite Inn (WD) Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza (EP) Star Edwards & Kingbeat – YMCA of Rockies/Hempel Auditorium (EP) John & Bill McKay – Rock Inn (EP) Legal Addiction – Ameristar Casino (BH) Rick Derringer – Reserve Casino (BH) Danny Shafer Band – Oskar Blues (LY) June 16 Greg Wells Acoustic – Roy’s Last Shot (RV) Mighty Orq – Stage Stop (RV) Aspen Grove Preschool Spaghetti Dinner Benefit w/Brad Martin – Whistler’s Café (NED) Live Music – Millsite Inn (WD) Kevin Dooley – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Barefoot Movement – Oskar Blues (LY) June 17 Sean Foley & Friends – Pioneer Inn (NED) Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park (EP) Longmont Allstar Youth Jazz Band – Oskar Blues (LY)

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Band turns to friends to fund album NEDERLAND Since they first became a unit, the members of Elephant Revival have built a community of fans who love its eclectic acoustic music and the experience of sharing it together. With each performance, new fans join the Elephant Tribe and become friends of the band.

And now, in the spirit of community and independence, the quintet are turning to those friends to Elephant Revival support its latest endeavor: the release of a full-length album they recorded at Bear Creek Studios in Seattle. Using the crowd-sourced funding site www.pledgemusic.com, the band is offering a variety of very special incentives to raise the amount needed for the album’s fall release.

Premiums range from signed albums to a private house concert. Pledge incentives also include a handwritten book of the album’s lyrics, a song written by Dan-

iel Rodriguez, a lullaby recorded by Bonnie Paine, music and snowboarding lessons, one of Paine’s antique washboards (worn through, of course) and guest-list inclusion on all regular 2014 shows.

Funds raised will cover manufacturing, distribution, publicity and promotion.

As they embark on their campaign, Elephant Revival’s members would like to tell everyone in their extended tribe, “Thank-you for the beautiful and inspiring support. You rock our world, seriously.”

Elephant Revival is on tour across the country all summer and returns to Colorado for a performance at Denver Botanic Gardens with Carolina Chocolate Drops on July 24. They also perform as part of the Colorado Music Festival, in Boulder with a 25-piece orchestra on Aug. 6.

For tickets and tour updates, visit, www.elephantrevival.com

Continued from page 13 June 18 The Flyin A’s – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium (EP) June 19 Vic Anderson – Performance Park Amphitheater (EP) Alex Thoele – Rock Inn (EP) Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium (EP) Jamie Lunde – Oskar Blues (LY) June 20 Brittany Reilly Band – Pioneer Inn (NED) Brad Fitch – Performance Park Amphitheater (EP) Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn (EP) June 21 The Symbols – Pioneer Inn (NED) Truckstop Honeymoon – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza (EP) Skanson & Hanson – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium (EP) JV3 – Ameristar Casino (BH) Steve Itterly – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Woody Pines – Oskar Blues (LY) June 21-24 Sonic Bloom – Shadows Ranch – Georgetown (GT) June 22 Split Jive Broadcast – Pioneer Inn (NED) The SoulaBillySwampBoogieBand – Millsite Inn (WD) Dan Smith Band, Emmitt Ray, more – West First Street (NED) Full Quiver – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza (EP) Strangebyrds – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium (EP) Gristle Gals – Rock Inn (EP) JV3 – Ameristar Casino (BH) Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks – Oskar Blues (LY) June 23 Brittany Reilly Trio – Oskar Blues (LY) Caribou Mountain Collective – Millsite Inn (WD) High Peaks Art Festival w/Roy Burkett, Fat Rabbit Quartet, Family Dog – West First Street (NED) Woody Pines – Gold Hill Inn (GH) June 23-25 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park (EP) June 25 John Statz – Pioneer Inn (NED) Queen City Jazz Band – YMCA of the Rockies/Walter G Ruesch Auditorium (EP)

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Alex Thoele – Rock Inn (EP) June 27 Broke Bridge – Pioneer Inn (NED) Brad Fitch – Performance Park Amphitheater (EP) Just Jill – Rock Inn (EP) June 28 Papa Juke – Pioneer Inn (NED) Haunted Windchimes – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza (EP) Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – Rock Inn (EP) Open Mic Night – The Old Gallery (AP) Mojomama – Ameristar Casino (BH) Dust Bowl Revival – Oskar Blues (LY) June 29 Captain Quirk & the Cosmic Rangers – Pioneer Inn (NED) Tacos N Tunes w/ Intuitive Compass – Blue Owl Books (NED) Davey and the Blue Dog – Millsite Inn (WD) Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza (EP) Sarah Caton – Rock Inn (EP) Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park (EP) Sid Hausman – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium (EP) Mojomama – Ameristar Casino (BH) Cherry Poppin’ Daddys – Reserve Casino (BH) The Yawpers – Oskar Blues (LY) June 30 Little Friday – Millsite Inn (WD) Big Band Bash – Performance Park (EP) Jake Yoder and the Two-Piece Suits – Oskar Blues (LY) WEEKLY MUSIC EVENTS Sunday The Big Pick Jam hosted by Family Dog – Pioneer Inn (NED) Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works (NED) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Live Music – Millsite Inn (WD) Brunch with Amanda Valley – Estes Park Resort (EP) Boom Town Band – Gazebo at Stroehle Square (BH) Monday Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Dick Orleans – Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Tuesday Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Celtic Music Class – Gilpin Community Center (BH) Dick Orleans – Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Open Mic hosted by Maus – Pioneer Inn (NED)

Wednesday Blues Jam hosted by The Firebreathers – Pioneer Inn (NED) Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music (EP) Open Mic w/Justin Faye – Lonigans (EP) Jerry Barlow – Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Open Mic – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Thursday James Davis – Dunraven Inn (EP) Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP) Scott Von – Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Dennis Tobias Band – Estes Park Resort (EP) Open Jam – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Open Mic hosted by Taylor Radio – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) Thursday Evening Music Series – Lyons Fork (LY) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Friday Karaoke – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Scott Von – Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Karaoke w/Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Open Mic hosted by Dick Orleans – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Saturday Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) Karaoke with Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Dennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) Open Mic hosted by James Moellers – Ed’s Cantina (EP) Free Beginning Banjo Class – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Live Music – Millsite Inn (WD) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Boom Town Band – Gazebo at Stroehle Square (BH) AP = Allenspark BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EP = Estes Park GH = Gold Hill

IS = Idaho Springs JT = Jametown LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsvile WD = Ward

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Caribou Mountain Collective embodies ‘mountain spirit’ Continued from page 13

Even though the project is just gaining momentum, they have already had some “really exciting performances” including playing Frozen Dead Guy Days, a Leftover Salmon after-show in Denver, residencies at Boulder County Farmers Market and Twisted Pine Brewing, an official pre-party for Greensky Bluegrass and being joined by artists like Leftover Salmon’s Andy Thorn, Mountain Standard Time’s Nick Dunbar and Steve Foltz of Trout Steak Revival.

The band has experienced growth beyond the stage as well.

“We have had a lot of great shows since forming in the fall last year, but I think our biggest accomplishment has been the growth of the band musically,” Perry said. “When we all started playing together, there was immediately a great repertoire of traditional bluegrass music that we could all play and just have fun with. It’s been a real treat to see new original material brought to the group and then hear the songs grow and evolve into the compositions we get excited to bring into our live performances.”

Band members and an increasing number of fans are loving what they hear when the Caribou Mountain Collective convenes. While heavily rooted in sounds of the modern, progressive bluegrass and jamgrass scene, the band’s musical mix also includes folk, blues, country and jazz – and some mountain magic.

“I’d say our sound is in the spirit of mountain music, Collins said. “Heavily influenced by the amazing musical culture in these mountains, we have a love for traditional bluegrass and jamgrass alike. Our kind of bluegrass, and live music in general, is always evolving. While our instrumentation definitely lends to that high old sound, we do enjoy to stretch outside the boundaries of the genre and often transition from classic compositions to experimental improvisation.”

“I think a big part of our musical inten-

tion is in the form of storytelling. Feeling like the songs that we create need to be shared,” Dan Jeux added. “Whether they are about the stealing of native peoples’ land, the notorious moonshiner Percy Flowers or stories of personal heartbreak and resilience, mountain legends – so to speak – are certainly moving and intriguing to us, and something that we naturally want to express and share.”

While quickly growing roots of their own in the Nederland scene, the band is reminded daily why they chose to be here and create music.

“Places like the Stage Stop or Blue Owl Books, where you get intimate performances by people whose music I have so much love and respect for.

It’s a really inspiring thing. Getting to share the stage and pick with all these phenom-

enal musicians that are a really supportive part of the community is such an exciting thing,” Dan Jeux said. “The beauty, solitude and outdoor recreation are [also] indispensable.”

“The mountains are very powerful and drawing inspiration from your surroundings is definitely something I am incredibly grateful for,” Perry added.

Band members are also thankful for venues like Very Nice Brewing, that let them pull off a show with a moment’s notice and have been supportive of the act, and the Planet Mind Stage. With any luck, the group will be recording a debut album in the near future and continue to bring its musical creations to other Colorado towns and beyond.

Catch Caribou Mountain Collective at Lazy Dog in Boulder, June 1; Buffalo Rose in Golden, June 8; Pioneer Inn in Nederland on June 13; Minglewood in Boulder on June 15, the Millsite Inn in Ward on June 23. The band plays a handful of shows in Denver in June as well. Keep up with all of the band’s business at www. cariboumountaincollective.com.

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“Thankfully we have been growing, and with a wonderful community and support from such local businesses as the Clear Creek Rec. Center, it’s been possible to bring in bigger acts and advertise to areas outside the community bringing people whom otherwise would overlook our wonderful town,” Morris said. “The festival was something that has always been a dream of mine, but I wasn’t sure how to make that dream a reality. After doing research I realize it was a bigger task that I thought so I asked my sister Sarah to help out. Together we’ve been able to bring our own strengths to the table to really see a significant change from year to year. We’ve been able to not only grow in numbers, but bring a whole new wave of life to the community and encourage other individuals to try new things and

reach for their goals.”

The event is held at the recently constructed Idaho Springs Ballfield Complex.

“Thanks to Molly Wheelock and the Wheelock family we have this beautiful stage to work with. It’s been quite a treat to have such a beautiful stage at our disposal,” Morris said. “The look is great, the acoustics are great and the location is ideal. We seem to have so much room to work with, as well as perfectly placed dance room right up front.”

Morris is excited about several aspects if this year’s festival. “Some of my all time favorite and most respected musicians will be playing and giving amazing workshops… [where] individuals can ask questions, break down theory, learn new techniques,” he said.

Visit www.clearcreekrapidgrass.com for complete festival information, schedule and ticket prices.

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MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people

MOUNTAIN ARTS CALENDAR

June 1 Art of the Parks 2013 Reception – Cultural Arts Council Gallery Opening Day – Lyons Redstone Museum June 1-2 “Seascape” Play – Masonic Lodge, Estes Park June 1-Sept. 8 Beyond the Baldpate: The Photographic Works of Charles Mace – Estes Park Museum June 2 Poetry Reading – Blue Owl Books Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery Gilpin County Fair Stage Auditions – Roy’s Last Shot June 3 Upcycled Glass Garden/Indoor Sculpture – Art Center of Estes June 4 NedQuilts – Nederland Community Library June 6 Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Estes Valley Library Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Community Center June 7 First Friday Art Walk – Nederland (various) Art at the Center Opening – Nederland Community Center Eco-Arts Lounge Opening – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center June 7-9 The Magic of Macro Photography – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Center

June 8 Opening Reception and Awards – Gilpin County Arts Association Trail Ridge Quilters Summer Sale – Estes Park Masonic Lodge Everyone Needs an Angel – Art Center of Estes June 8-9 Wool Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park FACE of Fiber in the Rockies 2013 Exhibit – Elkhorn Lodge Rocky Mountain Bazaar – Bond Park Lyons Art Walk – Downtown Lyons June 11 Paper Mache Chicken Making Class – Lyons Farmette June 13 The Freedom of Collage – Art Center of Estes June 13-14 Storytime & Tiny Trek – Estes Valley Library June 14-16 Mastering the Art & Craft of Landscape Photography – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Conference Center

June 15 Socrates Café, Open House – The Old Gallery NedKnits – Nederland Community Library June 17 Book Group – Idaho Springs Library June 18 Opera Inside Out – Central City Opera House Paper Mache Chicken Making Class – Lyons Farmette June 19 Art of Sculpture – Estes Park Museum June 20 Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Community Center Pastel Painting the Degas Way – Art Center of Estes June 21 VIP Opera Patrons’ Reception – Gilpin County Arts Association Ladies No. 1 Literary Society – The Old Gallery

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Colorado artists highlighted at High Peaks Art Festival

By Jeffrey V. Smith The High Peaks Art Festival has evolved over the years since Stiers, who has promoted art shows since the ’90s, was NEDERLAND he High Peaks Art Festival and its director Cathy Stiers asked to be the artist coordinator of the annual Chamber of committed to having the annual event benefit Nederland Commerce Summertime Fun Fair. She worked for the event “in as many ways possible.” The 13th annual festival until she purchased it from the chamber in 2011. takes place Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun- “I loved the event, I loved bringing great art to town, and I knew so many fantastic artists from my 34 years on the art show day, June 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The free, juried show features fine arts and contemporary circuit,” Stiers said. “The event has reached my goals of bringcrafts from 45 artists as well as local live music and food from ing great art to Ned. Even with wildfires all around the state last year, artists’ sales were up by Nederland restaurants. It is in22 percent. Great for the artists, creasingly popular with the for businesses and for sales tax artists who participate as well revenue for our town.” as the residents and visitors Her love of the event grows who come to partake in the enannually as it becomes more tertaining event in its unique well known and the quality of mountain setting. Artwork in the art gets better. all media including painting, “I also love the positive rephotography, jewelry, fiber, sponse from the public, both loglass, metal, wood and mixed cals and visitors alike; they apmedia fine craft is included and preciate a fun event where they because all art is juried, only can spend the day, listen to live the highest caliber is accepted. music, talk art with our artists, This year’s Featured Artist is do art projects at our featured Peggy Corpeny of Indian Hills. non-profit’s booth,” Stiers said.

Her artwork includes watercolor, mixed media and medita- High Peaks Art Festival showcases the work of 45 local and regional The size of the event has reached its limits for its locative photography. artists in a beautiful mountain setting. tion in Nederland’s Visitor The event is much more than Center parking lot, but Stiers has no plans to make it any bigan art show, however. It’s more of a community benefactor. It ger, just better. benefits a featured, local non-profit each year – in 2013 its the Carousel of Happiness – and funds from the event are used “The number of booths has remained the same [each within the Nederland community to sponsor art related activi- year],” she said. “I receive so many applications from high ties, including the June “Art at the Center” art exhibition at the quality artists, that I could expand it, but I choose not to beNederland Community Center, scholarship money for a gradu- cause I don’t want to split the pie too many ways. There are ating senior at Nederland High School and the plaques awarded only a finite number of dollars to be spent at the artists’ booths at the Community Champions Dinner. Stiers also only hires and I want every artist to sell well.”

local musicians and food vendors.

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The Old Gallery Open House features demos, massages, more

ALLENSPARK Curious about what goes on at The Old Gallery in Allenspark? Find out for yourself when it hosts an Open House, June 15 from 1-4 p.m.

Art demonstrations, chair massages, an open rehearsal for its upcoming production of “Fiddler On The Roof” and more will be offered during the event. A second Open House is planned for July 6.

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The mission of the gallery is to promote the distinct cultures of Allenspark: education, wellness, arts, caring for the environment, and hospitality. The Old Gallery provides a variety of programs and activities that can be grouped into categories of community programs and services, education, wellness, the arts, and visitor information and welcoming services, in line with its mission.

There is a lot going on at the gallery including yoga, art workshops and displays of the work of numerous talented local artists. There is always something new to see and do, and a friendly face to greet you, especially during Open House days.

Visit www.allensparkoldgallery.com to learn more about the The Old Gallery, its Capital Campaign and to find a schedule of activities.

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Video, gift store provides for locals, visitors

By Jennifer Pund want, then the visitors would benefit as well.

It was an advantage to have the video store, NEDERLAND Specializing in fine art and crafts made locals learned very quickly what we carried in Colorado, Dandelion Fine Arts & Gifts and started supporting us right away and we is not your average store. It carries a love our local support,” Harms said. unique mix of all types of functional art, The new locations has other added wearable art and fine art created by local benefits as well.

“We have a lot more foot traffic, and mountain and other Colorado artists.

Owners for the last eight years, Katrina since we wanted to expand, you can’t beat Harms and Tom Walker, relocated the Dog- the space. Now, we are one of the only places in town that house Video rentals has local art for from the shopping sale,” Walker said. center into the his“And I can always toric, former Off Her open the back door Rocker building at 4 and hear the creek, East First St. in Nedthat’s worth the erland with the idea price of admission,” to utilize the space to Walker added. continue to serve the “We have such a community. large number of lo “We always had cal artist representthe idea of expanded, we rotate things ing into a local gift Dandelion Fine Arts & Gifts on the main wall all and outdoor gear retailer, but the old video store didn’t have the time and we try to keep a good variety enough room,” Harms said, “so when the of items,” Harms said.

First Street building came available, we Dandelion is host to over 70 local artisans thought it was perfect. The sunny, cheery from the mountains and Front Range area including Wandering Blue Studios’ pottery, building is a great atmosphere.”

Harms went into the venture with the Coopersong’s recycled bags and clutches, simple philosophy of providing for the lo- Jacob Brotherston’s JohnnyBGlass infused jewelry and Cheryl Goodnow’s CBG wrap cals, but attracting tourists as well.

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June First Friday event includes Art at the Center reception NEDERLAND Nederland’s next First Friday Art Walk, June 7, provides a special opportunity to see demonstrations and meet mountain artists. Each month, local business and restaurants in Nederland host a different artist, from May through August to help highlight the art and food in Nederland.

A map showcasing the participating businesses will be available at each stop.

Additional businesses can join the Art Walk at any time during the summer.

The June event will also feature a special opening of the next “Art at the Center

“juried exhibit at the Nederland Community Center from 4-6 p.m. The open house features live demonstrations including two hands-on that visitor’s participation is encouraged and light snacks.

Art at the Center is part of a long term vision for the Nederland Community Center, to see the center as a vibrant and beautiful hub for the town and a perfect place to highlight and support Nederland’s image as an emerging artisan center.

Three times a year, the Community Center Foundation Board and the volunteer Art Committee host a new Art at the Center show focusing on local artists. These area artists are invited to participate via newspaper ads, word of mouth and requests to local galleries. A panel then selects the pieces that will be displayed for the next show.

All funds generated by the summer Art Walks will go to the September “Art at the Center” show.

Interested artists can submit pieces for consideration on June 1 from 10 a.m.noon in the lower level conference room in the Community Center.

E-mail yourartatthecenter@gmail.com for more information about the First Friday Art Walk and “Art at the Center” exhibitions at the Community Center.

Wild Bear opens Eco-Arts Lounge NEDERLAND Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center is proud to unveil “The Eco-Arts Lounge” on June 7 from 5-7 p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Walk.

The new space, located next door to the Ecology Center in the shopping center next to the Carousel of Happiness, includes an artists’ gallery, a community lounge and space for artists and naturalist workshops for adults, families and children. A summer and fall schedule for the space will be announced soon.

This new space will also be available as a rental for birthday parties or meetings, retreats or workshops.

Since 1995, Wild Bear’s mission is to

HIGH FIVE – know your neighbors

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hat brought you to the area W and why do you choose to stay?

I first moved to Colorado to go to college and get away from the fast pace of the east coast. I settled in Boulder, then moved away four times. The last time I moved back, I met Rocky and we moved up here the day after we got married.

Cathy Stiers

Owner/Director: High Peaks Art Festival & High Peaks Holiday Art Fair Birthplace: New York, NY Current Residence: Nederland, Colo.

Time in Peak to Peak: 34 Homelife: married to best friend Rocky and two grown daughters

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What do you like to do for fun when not working?

I work ! I love spending my free time working on the art shows I run, meeting new artists, visiting art shows to see old friends. Besides art, my other passions include train travel, swimming, freelance writing and reading and collecting books about the Titanic.

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provide year round educational programs to people of all ages fostering a life-long appreciation of the environment and promoting an environmentally aware and ecologically sound community. All workshops are modestly priced or free and all programs are free to senior citizens.

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center is the only non-profit nature center in Boulder County and its inspirational vision was founded on the belief that learning occurs every day, all day and throughout our lives.

E-mail wildbear@wildbear.org for more information about workshops or renting the Eco-Arts Lounge. Visit www.wildbear.org to learn more.

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hat do you like most about W living in the Peak to Peak region?

Summer. There is no more beautiful a place in the country than right here during the summer.

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ow did you come to be in H your position or line of work?

I participated in the High Peaks Art Festival for several years (known as the Summertime Fun Fair then) when the Chamber of Commerce asked me to be its artist coordinator. I did so for three years. When the Chamber sold its events in 2011, I bought the festival so I could continue bringing Colorado’s best artists and craftspeople to Nederland.

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hat is the best advice W you’ve received?

Be here now.

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High Peaks Art Festival features top Colorado artists, local food and music

June 22 Scandinavian Midsummer Dance Festival – Performance Park Amphitheater

Fluting From the Heart returns to this year’s High Peaks Art Festival.

awards. It is something that means very much to the artists, and it gives any juried art show a great reputation,” she said.

With no extra money in the budget to allow handing out cash awards, Stiers thought it would be fun if local businesses were to sponsor each award. Cash awards now range from $50 for category awards to $200 for Best of Show – sponsored by Blue Owl Boutique this year. More than $1,100 will be awarded to artists in a record 15 categories this year. The guest judge this year is Jim DeLutes, the Executive Director of the Downtown Denver Arts Festival. Join the judges, the artist award sponsors and the Mayor of Nederland Joe Gierlach on June 22 at 12:30 p.m. when the awards are presented.

In addition to the art, Stiers is proud to present local live music both days of the event. On Saturday, June 22, Blackdog, Doug Brightwood, Chris James, Emmit Ray and Dan Smith Band perform from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Family Dog, Fat Rabbit Quartet and Roy Burkett are featured from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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jewelry, as well as watercolor paintings by Annie Thayer’s Rocky Knob Design and other fine art. The mixture and rotation of items is what makes every trip into Dandelion a new experience of looking for favorites and finding new must-haves.

Despite appearances, Harms and Walker

June 21-23 Capturing Wildlife Images – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Conference Center

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The High Peaks Art Festival and Stiers’ direction, is always popular with its participating artists, which makes for an even more pleasant experience for everyone.

“They have a great time, they sell well and we treat them nicely,” Stiers said.

“I really enjoy showing my work at the High Peaks Art Festival because of the wonderful art from all of the participants, the beautiful place in Nederland and the attitude of the promoter. It is truly a rewarding experience for all who attend this family event. You will find nothing imported here,” Fluting From the Heart owner and returning artist Rick Gnerich said.

Littleton painter Bruce White agrees “It’s a pleasure to return to the High Peaks Arts Festival in one of Colorado’s most beautiful venues. Good crowds always come out for this well-organized collection of highly talented artists,” White said.

“I return… every year,” Julie Glassman, a jeweler and nine year veteran of the event, said. “It is a small an intimate high quality, classy show in a beautiful setting.”

After five years of coming to the High Peaks Art Festival, artist Michele Thron is hooked.

“It’s a wonderful event that brings out the locals and the tourists with unique art and fun music,” he said. “Cathy has done a brilliant job making sure artists and shoppers are taken care of.”

A favorite part of the festival for Stiers is the Artist Awards presentation.

“When I became the artist coordinator five years ago, I knew I wanted to give out

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don’t do it all themselves.

“Kelly Dalia was very instrumental for giving Dandelion it’s unique look and feel,” Harms said. “And, we inherited Sue Kohr with the video store. She is a very important part of deciding what we carry and she has a strong community connection. She is so dedicated, it is a reward to have her.

June 22-23 Pen-&-Ink Sketches with Watercolor: A Travel Sketchbook – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Conference Center Glen Haven Arts & Crafts Market – Downtown Glen Haven June 25-27 It’s Just Red, Yellow & Blue – Art Center of Estes June 26 Writing Class – The Old Gallery June 27 Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Estes Valley Library Kirtan Sacred Chanting – Yoga Room Idaho Springs June 28 “Sweet” Opening Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park Trance Dance – Yoga Room Idaho Springs June 28-29 Seven Keys to Baldpate Radio Play – Baldpate Inn June 29 Gourd Class w/Vicki Dyas – The Old Gallery Season Opening and Flower Girl Presentation – Central City Opera House

“Barber of Seville” Opening Night – Central City Opera House June 30-July 27 “Barber of Seville” – Central City Opera House WEEKLY ARTS Sunday Museum Open – Nederland Mining Museum Nederland Historical Society Museum Open – Gillaspie House

Continued from page 16 Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church Folk Dancing in the Mountains – Nederland Community Center Clear Creek Chorale – CCMRD Center Tuesday Story Time – Idaho Springs Library Planet Motion Dance – Nederland Community Center Wednesday Art Group – The Old Gallery Baby Story Time, Senior Art/Painting Group – Nederland Community Library

NAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

Children’s Story Hour – Gilpin County Library Estes Park Anime Club, Leading Edge for Entreprenuers Workshop – Estes Valley Library Thursday Story Time – Estes Valley Library Preschool Story Time, Toddler Story Time, Kids Summer Reading – Nederland Community Library Friday Story Time – Estes Valley Library Movie – Backdoor Theater Museum Open – Nederland Mining Museum Saturday Story Time – Estes Valley Library Movie – Backdoor Theater Museum Open – Nederland Mining Museum Nederland Historical Society Museum Open – Gillaspie House

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