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Memphis couple brings Southern food to mountains Page 4

ARTS

Classical series brings top musicians to elevation Page 13

Celebrate Idaho Springs history, fund preservation Page 8

MUSIC

Wild Bear celebrates 20 years with popular folk artist Page 19

Open Mi c NIGHTS highlight mountain talent

Open mic nights are held in venues all over the mountains and provide an opportunity for local musicians to gain experience performing to a live audience in a casual atmosphere. They give newer acts an opportunity to practice, improve and shake their nerves while experienced performers can try out a new song or collaborate with others. The nights are also a great place for locals who love to listen to live music and find the undiscovered talent in their communities.

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Gold Hill Inn Open Mic/Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith

BakervilleLoveland Trail

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Trail Features: Paved section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail running along Clear Creek connecting Bakerville and Loveland Ski Area. Perfect for beginning snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or a hike or bike ride before the snow falls.

Trail Location: Trail is accessed from I-70 Bakerville exit 221. At exit, turn south. Immediately ahead is plenty of parking at the trailhead by the old chimney.

Round-trip Length: 10 miles Elevation: Start: 9,800 feet; End: 10,600 feet Trail Difficulty Rating: Easy/Moderate

Clear Creek trail perfect winter sports training ground

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

The Bakerville-Loveland Trail is a paved trail linking the Clear Creek County town with the Loveand Ski Area near the Continental Divide. Its trailhead in Bakerville can be reached by taking Interstate 70 to the Bakerville exit 221. Turn

left, cross the bridge over the interstate and turn right to reach the parking area.

The forested trail parallels Interstate 70, but it not visible and Clear Creek drowns out most all traffic noise. It is also a section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

The five-mile trail is a excellent for snowshoe and cross-country ski beginners as it’s closed to snowmobiles or any other motorized vehicle and has a gentle grade. It also makes an easy hike or bike ride in warmer months.

The trail can serve as a nice distraction for Continued on page 12

The Bakerville-Loveland Trail is the perfect place to learn to snowshoe, crosscountry ski or take a quite hike or ride.

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Holiday events, gift-buying, winter sports fill November PEAK TO PEAK November is a busy month. With Veterans Day and Thanksgiving events, the start of holiday shopping, an abundance of craft fairs and markets, the beginning of ski season and winter-time activities along with the usual assortment of mountain happenings, there is no shortage of reasons to get

out and about and enjoy the month.

On Nov. 11, we celebrate Veterans Day on the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities. It is a day set aside to thank those who serve in our country’s military, and with more than 22 million living veterans, it shouldn’t be difficult to do. It’s also

a good time to consider what you can do to help veterans in general, through volunteering or charitable donations, or send a care package overseas. You could even thank someone you know who’s served by buying them a cup of coffee or take them to a fun event. However you do it, try to find a way to be thankful for and recognize the service of our country’s heroes.

Speaking of being thankful, numerous Thanksgiving events are planned throughout the month. Some are on the holiday itself, but many others are held on other days. Check out our holiday event listings in this issue to find out when and where you can get together and share a community dinner with your friends and neighbors.

Don’t forget about all of the local artists who will be showcasing their work at craft fairs and holiday markets in November and December when gift buying. For some vendors, this is the only time of the year they feature their one-of-a-kind work for sale.

Take advantage of the chance to get something for yourself or others while you can.

Finally, the ski season began in October and should kick into high gear by the end of the month. As the snow falls and other winter sports kick in, don’t forget to be safe and refresh your memory about frostbite prevention and backcountry safety.

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

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

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

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Armchair Travelogue: Wilds of Borneo

On Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. an Armchair Travelogue Event: Wilds of Borneo, takes place the CCCIA Hall. Join Orval Ray and Denise Wilson as they share their adventures and misadventures on the trip of a lifetime. From the pristine waters of Sipadan to the jungles of Bako National Park, come and experience The Wilds of Borneo. The evet is $5 and kids 12 and under are free. To RSVP, call Jane at 303-642-3129 or e-mail marsolek@q.com. Visit www.coalcreek.com/cccia/ to learn more.

November 4

Debunking Common Exercise & Strength Training Myths

November 8

Lyons Fire Protection District Black Tie Dinner Fundraiser

Join the members of the Lyons Fire Protection District for an unforgettable evening, Nov. 8 from 6-11 p.m., at The Greenbriar Inn, 8735 N. Foothills Hwy., including a gourmet meal, entertainment and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the rebuilding of Lyons Fire Station No. 2 lost during the 2013 flood. Rent a tuxedo for the black tie event from Men’s Wearhouse and support LFPD. Use the code 5536595. Tickets are available online at www.lfpdblacktie.weebly.com.

Wildlife and Winter Hike

Veteran fitness trainer, Roy Cohen presents a hands-on discussion “Debunking Common Exercise & Strength Training Myths,” Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Nederland Community Center Fitness Studio Room. He will explain and breakdown myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes commonly associated with exercise and strength training. Cohen will also demonstrate several safe body weight exercises for functional fitness that can be done at home or in the office. The presentation is $5. Learn more at www.contemplativefirness.me.

Volunteer Boulder County Parks & Open Space naturalists lead an easy one-mile hike at Mud Lake Open Space, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, to learn how animals prepare for and survive winter in the high country. The group will also look for signs of wildlife activity, including tracks, scat, and browse marks on trees and shrubs. Visit www.

BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org or call 303-6786200 for more information.

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Secrets of Forecasting Weather in Colorado Enriching Estes With a Giving Heart Joel Gratz, founding meteorologist at Open Snow will present “Secrets of Forecasting Weather in Colorado,” Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at Salto Coffee Works/Tin Shed Sports in Nederland.

Shortly after moving to Boulder for graduate school, Gratz found most snow reports were inaccurate, so he set out to do a better job at predicting the powder he and his friends wanted to ski. He says, in a nutshell, there are no strong signals to indicate a below or above average snow fall this season, but “let’s hope for the best.” Join Gratz to learn more about snow and how to forecast it accurately.

Salto will be serving “Kpow’s Bomb A$$ tacos” and craft beer on tap. RSVP to events@ saltocoffeeworks.dev and visit saltocoffeeworks.com for more information.

Final Watershed Master Plan Meeting

The Coal Creek Canyon Final Watershed Mater Plan is complete. Check it out, Nov. 6, from 6-9 p.m. at the CCCIA Hall, 31528 Colorado Hwy. 72, at a presentation hosted by TEG - The Environmental Group. The goals for this meeting are to review, discuss and evaluate the Final Master Plan and priorities for projects along Coal Creek and incorporate any final community feedback into the Master Plan. A community pot luck is planned with a presentation by the Middle School River Watch Group. Some snacks and drinks will be provided, but bring a dish to share. Now is the time to get started on the 30 projects identified to increase the flood resiliency of Coal Creek Canyon. Watch a 2 minute video at http:/goo.gl/s2CV3T. Visit Uppercoalcreek.com or TEGColorado.org/watershed for more information.

November 7

First Friday Art Show

Nederland local artist Theresa Bagby shows off her incredible art at a First Friday Art Show at Salto Coffee Works, Nov. 7 from 6-9 p.m. Bagby will also be Salto’s featured artist for the month of November. The First Friday Art Show includes live music by Boulder’s Nice Work Jazz Combo, light appetizers and happy hour drinks all night long. The Nice Work Jazz Combo plays unique arrangements of jazz standards and popular tunes for your dancing and listening pleasure. Visit saltocoffeeworks.com for more information.

Celebrate National Philanthropy Day, Nov. 13, to highlight the mark volunteers make on the community and learn about the 100-year tradition of philanthropy in Rocky Mountain National Park at the free Enriching Estes With a Giving Heart event. The event takes place at the YMCA of the Rockies, Willome Building from 4-6 p.m. Meet and mingle and visit non-profit booths while recognizing the individuals and organizations that make a difference and enhance the quality of life in Estes Park. Heavy hor d’oeuvres, beer and wine provided. Visit www.epnonprofit.org to learn more.

November 14

Winter Wellness presentation

Join Joelle Dunaetz, coach and trainer with Wellness in Balance and Gilpin Recreation for a Winter Wellness presentation at Gilpin Community Center, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. This class will focus on how participants can improve their health going into the winter season. Dunaetz will share how to improve the immune system, reduce chances of getting an illness and steps to take to be as healthy as possible in the cold seasons. With a focus as a wellness coach, Dinaetz offers practical, do-able ways for participants to move their bodies and practice good health habits. She works to remove the mental and physical barriers and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle at any age. Offering different ways to improve wellbeing, contact Joelle Dunaetz at 303-642-0428 for more information or a private training.

November 21

Wine & Canvas

The Tapestry Coffee House presents Wine & Canvas, Nov. 21, with featured artist Jason Rideout. Come in and enjoy some wine while painting on canvas. Rideout will teach the basics of some fabulous art techniques and a dinner special as well as the regular menu of great food will be offered. Visit www.tapestrycoffeehouse.com, e-mail tapestrycoffee@gmail.com or call 303-747-2838 for more information.

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will do business under and immediately be branded as Centennial Bank.

“Since our formation in 2009, we have been actively building a banking network throughout the Front Range and select Colorado mountain communities,” said Kevin Ahern, founder, chairman and CEO of CIC Bancshares. “This acquisition helps us to expand our footprint and bring the Centennial Bank experience to more businesses and individuals across Colorado.”

As a result of the acquisition, Centennial Bank will operate a total of 14 branches in Colorado, including downtown Denver, Boulder, Centennial, Englewood, Evergreen,

and Golden as well as in the mountain communities of Breckenridge, Conifer, Edwards, Idaho Springs, Nederland, Steamboat Springs, Vail and Winter Park/Fraser.

“This acquisition is an opportunity to build on our success as a relationship-based banking organization,” says Jim Basey, president and CEO of Centennial Bank. “With these new locations, we will better be able to reach Colorado communities that would benefit from our team of bankers who leverage local knowledge with years of experience in the banking industry.”

Visit your local branch or www. centennialbanking.com to learn more.

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Peak to Peak Chamber Music Concert No. 3

The Oratorio Society of Estes Park and Allenspark Community Cultures Council presents chamber music, old and new, at the Peak to Peak Concert No. 3, Nov. 22 from 3-4 p.m., at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail in Estes Park. Admission is free and donations accepted. Musicians include The Four Horns featuring Scott Anderson, Jerry Brubaker, Julie Esposito, and Carolyn LaVallee and the Q2 Strings with Mary Jo Andrews, Marti DeYoung, Kathy Hornbein, Claudia Hook, Karen Olson, and Jeff Tyler. A reception follows the concert for everyone to meet these leaders in the Oratorio Society Chamber Orchestra. For more information, call 970-586-2192 or visit www.osep.info.

Santa’s North Pole Adventure & Holiday Lights Trains

Santa returns to the Georgetown Loop Railroad to pass out more presents and treats. Join Santa and his helpers aboard decorated, enclosed, heated coaches on weekends starting Nov. 22, the weekend before Thanksgiving, through Dec. 14, and then daily through Dec. 24. After the holiday, from Dec. 26 though Jan. 4, Santa comes back on vacation, and will be passing out goodies to the little ones.

Holiday Lights Trains are offered on Friday and Saturday evenings starting Nov. 28 and running through Dec. 31. This train allows riders to enjoy a beautiful synchronized holiday music and light show in the forest above Georgetown. Winding through the beautiful snow covered Colorado Rocky Mountains in our enclosed heated coaches is a unique wintertime experience. Visit georgetownlooprr.com for more information.

5K Turkey Trot

The 2014 5K Turkey Trot returns to the Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village in Empire, Nov. 22 from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The course is a combination of roads, paths, and trails at the scenic Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village. Registration includes T-shirt and postrace meal. All proceeds benefit Easter Seals Colorado. For registration information, visit www.clearcreekrecreation.com

November 29

Qi Gong and Dao Yin For Nourishing Life

The public is invited to come and learn Wudang Qi Gong and Dao Yin (Chinese yoga) to improve physical, emotional and spiritual health, Nov. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Aspen Lodge Resort and Spa, 6120 Highway 7, Estes Park. These sacred ancient forms and healing techniques have been passed down for centuries only to Taoist priests in the temples of Wudang Mountain, China. Tuition in $99 in advance or $109 at the door.

Bring a lunch or reserve an organic, vegan lunch for $15. Stay the night with special rates and attend Master Chen’s Sunday morning lecture and community Tai Chi for free.

For more information and to register, visit www.wudangtao.com or call 970-586-8133.

For more infromation, visit www.aspenlodge.net.

November 30

A-Basin Kids Ski Free Days

Celebrate your kids during Kids Ski Free Days from Nov. 30-Dec. 19 at Arapahoe Basin. Children 14 and under ski and ride for free without restrictions, no strings attached, no purchase necessary—just come to the ticket window and pick up a ticket. Also, on Saturdays and Sundays during Kids Ski Free Days, there will be a free hot chocolate bar in the A-Frame just for kids with kids entertainment from 2-4 p.m. Adults and kids can also take a free “One Run Lesson” from 10 a.m.-noon. Meet the Snowsports Instructors and sign up at the tent in the Base Area. Visit arapahoebasin.com or call 1-888-ARAPAHOE to find out more.

Did You Know?

Centennial Bank acquires Mutual of Omaha Bank branches FRONT RANGE CIC Bancshares, Inc., a Colorado-based holding company and the parent of Centennial Bank, recently announced the acquisition of five Colorado Front Range branches from Mutual of Omaha Bank, effective Oct. 24.

The five acquired branches are located in Conifer, Evergreen, Golden, Idaho Springs, and Nederland.

This acquisition will increase the Centennial Bank footprint in Colorado to 14 full-service branch locations, and will increase the bank’s assets to over $725 million.

Employees of the newly acquired branches will become part of Centennial Bank’s team and the branches

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November 5 Wine & Words Open Mic Poetry – Happy Trails Coffee House Fall Kick-off Beer Dinner w/City Star Brewing – Lyons Fork

Potluck & Dance w/Greek Glendi – Salina Schoolhouse November 6 The Environmental Group Community Potluck & Final Watershed Master Plan Presentation – CCCIA Hall Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center November 7 Seafood Buffet – Other Side Restaurant Red Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits November 8 Tasting: Music Wines – Peak Wine & Spirits Holidays Spirits & Wine Tasting – Mid-County Liquors Lyons Fire Protection District Black Tie Dinner Fundraiser – The Greenbriar Inn November 9 Pancake Breakfast – Golden Gate Grange Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck – Estes Valley Library November 14 Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits November 15 Veteran’s Dinner – Idaho Springs Elk’s Lodge Seasonal Beer Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits Thanksgiving Box Distribution – Nederland Community Center

November 16 Community Thanksgiving Dinner – Nederland Community Center

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Memphis couple brings Southern food to mountains

everybody and think we have a pretty wide range of options

By Jennifer Pund if you just want a sandwich or you’re looking for a special enIDAHO SPRINGS hitney and Doug Smith looked at over 30 locations tree.” Doug said. “We have options in all price points.” before stumbling on the perfect spot in Idaho Springs Check out the restaurant’s Website for a sneak peak of the for their dream restaurant. Hailing from Memphis, the menu and items like the muffulletta—which is big enough to two plan to serve up special comfort food ranging from BBQ to feed two—seafood gumbo, crispy fried chicken basket and dingrilled or fried catfish, fresh oysters and more at Da Rivuh Fish ner entrees like chicken n’ dumplings, flank steak or grilled fish with southern sides like red beans and and BBQ Company. After months rice or black eyed peas. of planning and renovations, which “We’ll have daily specials like pork are still underway, the Smiths plan chop dishes and sauteed catfish with to open Da Rivuh by the middle of smoked tomato and onion,” Doug November. said. “It’s like our comfort food, Leaving their lives in Memphis, shrimp and grits, meat loaf sandwichthe couple took a leap moving west es and po-boys,” Whiney added. after Whitney accepted a position at Doug admits his speciality is ribs, Children’s Hospital in Denver in in but says he also cooks a good shoul2012. Doug, who was a vice presider. Spending six years on a Memdent of a construction company, phis BBQ team, he learned the art of completed his final contracts buildMemphis-style BBQ through annual ing MRI and ICU medical rooms competitions like the Memphis in May and joined her in Parker in August Da Rivuh Fish and BBQ Company opens in late World Championship Barbecue Cook2013. “He said if we were going to November in a building at 1446 Miner Street in Idaho ing Contest. Every year, 100s of teams make the decision to move, the only Springs formerly occupied by an Italian restaurant. from all over the country gather in way he would do it is if he got a resMemphis to compete for money and prizes, but more importanttaurant,” Whitney said.

Described as Southern-themed, Da Rivuh Fish and BBQ ly, “supreme” bragging rights. “So, we got good at it,” he said.

Company is a combination of the rich tradition of Whitney’s Da Rivuh’s name is an homage to the Creole dialect and the New Orleans heritage including Louisiana Creole “comfort common saying “across da’ rivuh,” referring to the west bank food” and Doug’s years of perfecting Memphis-style BBQ. of the Mississippi or, specificity, New Orleans. “I was hoping it The menu is also seasoned with other inspired favorites from was hard enough to say that you really have to take the time to the couple’s travels throughout the South. “We’ve listened to Continued on page 7

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By Jeffrey V. Smith when we bought the place I knew I’d have NEDERLAND In under a year, Heather Pellouchoud and to replace sooner or later, but wasn’t sure if Mark Rose have elevated the reputation of I would be able to this quickly.”

Dot’s Diner, a Boulder breakfast tradition The co-owner and cook says their sucfor more than 30 years, while reviving Ned- cess has actually exceeded their expectaerland residents’ desire for an intimate, af- tions. “We were just hoping to carve out a fordable breakfast joint. Despite a few early niche for ourselves,” he said, “but it’s turned bumps in the road, the co-owners of Dot’s into a situation where… we’re able to help a Diner “On the Mountain” feel the restaurant lot of people out with employment.”

Rose explained staff turnover has not is doing “better than expected.”

Opened in December 2013, to provide been a problem, except a dish washer or two. the town a “reliable, good, comfortable “Our core staff has been really tight, which is really nice. Last time I breakfast and lunch spot,” had a restaurant in Ned, I Dot’s Diner “On the went through 60 employMountain” is an indepenees in six years. I learned dent licensee of the Dot’s my lesson back then: You Diner name. Rose and can’t hire just anybody.” his partner Pellouchoud Before they opened the bought the former Sadiner, Rose approached vory Café and a licensthe people he wanted to ing agreement from Dot’s work for him, and they owner Peter Underhill for all agreed. “That’s why recipes and the name.

Heather and I really did it Although independent, more about that than anythe Nederland location is thing else,” he said. part of an extended Dot’s Mark Rose and Heather The restaurant has also family. Pellouchoud, who Pellouchoud, co-owners of been embraced by many takes care of the front of Dot’s Diner “On the Mountain” locals.

“We have a lot of regulars that come the house, worked at Dot’s Diner in Boulin; mainly to socialize, if nothing else. Loder beginning in 1988 when it was at its original location connected to a gas station cal support been good.” When the couple at 8th and Pearl streets in Boulder. She was first started out, they received what Rose called “a lot of constructive criticism.” He just 15 and needed a permit for the job.

For Rose, who’s owned a restaurant in said they took it all to heart and made imNederland before, the connection to Dot’s provements. One quick change was going began with his stomach. “It was the first to better products. “We learned a lot,” he place I stopped when I rolled into Boul- said. “Now the criticisms are pretty rare.” der,” he said. He also explained that the In the future, Rose hopes to add addiBoulder restaurant has a tradition of pass- tional gluten-free options to the menu. Curing the torch to long-time, loyal employ- rently, pancakes and green chili can be ordered gluten-free. Rose says he “definitely” ees that he hopes to continue in Ned. “I’ve already talked to one of my em- plans to introduce gluten-free biscuits, but is ployees about it. We’re not always going to still “experimenting.” at this point. “I want want to do this. There’s going to be a point to do them justice,” he explained. “Eventuwhere we’re going to want to check out and ally, even our red-eyed gravy will be gluten free.” He also plans to add new specials, inbe on a beach,” Rose said.

After almost a year in business, Rose is cluding Japanese dishes, for lunch. is not stopping any time soon and is happy One thing the couple doesn’t plan to do, with the how the diner is working. “It’s been at least right away, is add a liquor license. good,” he said. “We’re getting by. We’re “A lot of families come with kids and appaying our employees. We’re paying our preciate we don’t have alcohol. They tend to bills. And, we’ve had enough left over to gravitate toward us rather than some other

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places in town because of that,” he said.

They have, however, been in talks about moving to the end of the shopping center into a larger space currently occupied by Dr. Michael Camarata. It would allow for more seating, larger kitchen and an attached deck. Rose is unsure if it will work, however, unless the business gets help from the shopping center’s new owner. It would be costly and Dot’s had numerous issues and delays when obtaining its kitchen license for its current location and Rose is wary, and a little fearful, of doing it all over again.

Ultimately, the owners don’t want to do anything to lose the intimate feel of the diner. “Not that we want people to wait and not be able to get in or anything, but I think a lot of people enjoy that part of it,” Rose said. “It’s kind of cozy with a lot of talking to neighbors. There is a lot of socializing going on.” He also explained many locals look back on Annie’s Café and Bakery, a restaurant that occupied the same space in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with “fond memories” and are “partial to the spot.”

Although it’s only been about a year, Dot’s Diner “On the Mountain” is fast becoming a favorite Nederland gathering spot, as well as the place “where folks get their yolks.” Pellouchoud and Rose plan to keep “trudging ahead” and doing what’s best for the business, which they plan to be a reliable, tasty, affordable mainstay of the Nederland restaurant scene for years to come.

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own dressings and sources the highest qualBy Jeffrey V. Smith ity ingredients as locally as possible.

NEDERLAND Karina Lusher is excited about the re- Tin Shed Sports, which Marcus runs, was cent changes at Salto Coffee Works and born from an idea of having a place that was Tin Shed Sports. After more than two and “literally like your buddy’s garage,” Karina half years in their building, the sister busi- explained. “We wanted something that felt nesses, co-owned by Katrina and her hus- very grounded and rooted.” Tin Shed Sports band Marcus, are remodeling to better fit is known for selling high quality products the space, and finally create a permanent and offering outstanding customer service.

The couple’s longtime friend home for their coffee roaster.

Josh Harrod is the store’s The two business—which general manager and masterbegan on the back of a napminds bike, ski and outdoor kin as a way to combine their gear sales, tunes and repairs. passions for biking, coffee Ultimately, the couple wantand food—opened in May ed each business to feel like 2012 in a new building on patrons were walking into the corner of 2nd and Snyder someone’s home and set out streets designed and built by to create a space that is a “true the long-time local residents. gathering place” for locals and “We, for a long time, felt like visitors alike.

Nederland could really use With their businesses well a place like this, and we beestablished and enough suplieved that we were the right Salto Coffee Works will port to feel some growing people to bring it to fruition,” soon be roasting their pains, Karina and Marcus Karina said. own coffee beans. decided to take advantage of According to the co-owner, they named their community café Salto be- their annual five-day deep cleaning clocause it’s the Latin root word for to leap or sure to do a bit of remodeling. “It’s part jump, “and this was a huge leap of faith for of what happens when you’ve been in a us.” It also happens to be the couple’s favor- space,” Karina said. “You start to feel like ite run “up on the hill” at Eldora Mountain ‘oh, this is how it functions better, or this Resort. Karina looks after the Salto Coffee is how doesn’t function so well,’ and you Works side, serving coffee, food, beer and can identify where to make those changes.” wine. She roasts her own meats, crafts her While closed for cleaning in October,

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a wall was constructed next to the kitchen what we came up with. in Salto for a much needed expansion of A new point-of-sale and service area their food preparation area. It will allow was also created up front in the store, equipment to be moved to make things which they have already found to be more more efficient while also being able to add functional from a customer service stand new equipment. The space was previously point. “I’m so impressed with it,” Karina used to store the unused coffee roaster and said. “They have such a great working Karina attempted to utilize the area for space now and the roaster has a place. what she called a “quasi-completely-non- Other changes at Salto include a posfunctional” office space. “It was horrible. I sible weekly small plate and ski tuning night during the winter months and Karcouldn’t get anything done,” she said.

A new office has now been carved out ina is working on creating a supper club of space in Tin Shed Sports. The bike shop that would meet once a month and feature crew took out their original point-of-sale a special, surprise menu served family and service area and built a wall that cre- style for up to 30 people. ates some room for an office as well as a Salto will continue to feature First Friday artist nights permanent all year long. home for the The evenings coffee roaster, feature cured which can meats and now be propcheeses, haperly installed py-hour drink and vented to specials and allow on-site live music. On bean roasting.

Nov. 7, artist “It’s really exTheresa Bagciting,” Karina by and music said. “We’ve from Nice had the roaster Work Jazz since before Tin Shed Sports’ Josh Harrod (left) and Adam Pause Combo will we opened and (right) with Co-Owner Karina Lusher (center) Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith be featured. it’s just been sitting over there. We knew it would be baby A free weekly cupping event with Karsteps to get it going. To finally land it in a ina and Megan every Friday at 10 a.m. features tastes of that week’s upcoming place… is very exciting.”

The Lushers plan to launch a Kickstart- coffee and learn about the different reer campaign, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., to help of- gions and flavors of coffee. set the costs of venting the roaster. Karina Tin Shed Sports sponsors a presentation explained it is a complicated project that from Joel Gratz, a snow forecaster from the must meet numerous codes and is quite website OpenSnow, Nov. 6. He’ll be speakexpensive. The hope, however, is to have ing about how he goes about his process of forecasting the weather and snow amounts it up and running by the end of the year.

Part of the remodeling in Tin Shed Sports and what to look forward to this winter. includes a large window in a wall opposite The Lushers hope their customers enjoy of the entry to Salto. It is designed to allow the renovations as much as they and their people to see the coffee roaster and connect staff do. All the new changes are working the two businesses. “The idea with the hole toward creating a more functional space for in the wall is to make it very clear that Tin everyone, making for an even more inviting Shed Sports and Salto are one,” Karina said. space, according to Karina. “It feels like I “We are a bike shop and coffee bar/café. We just moved into a new house,” she said. were struggling with ways of how to do that Visit saltocoffeeworks.com or tinshedso we all put our brains together and this sports.com for more information.

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learn it,” says Doug.

With a vendor from Venice, Louisiana shipping in fresh oysters and shrimp from the Gulf, the Smith’s look forward to sharing seasonal favorites of the South. “We are really excited to have crawfish boils when they are in season,” Doug said.

Inspired by the family atmosphere of Beale Street in Memphis and the fun-lively environment of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, the Smiths want to help bring more attention to Miner Street, with visions of a crawfish festival or other community oriented events. “We just love [Miner Street], it’s so iconic. I’d love to see it get more promoted and cared for,” Doug said.

Visiting Idaho Springs was an annual tradition for Doug and his father, who lives in Highlands Ranch. “I’d either come out for Christmas or in January and we would go to Copper Mountain for a week, and we would stop in Idaho Springs coming and going, it was just something we did, so we are familiar with the town.” The couple is now looking forward to calling the town home, moving into the apartment attached to the restaurant space. “We are just excited to move up here in a few weeks and make this our home and our community. Everybody is so friendly,” Whitney said. “I was

working outside and I met the guy from the pawn shop and the guy from the Tibetan store, and the jewelry shop guy. Everyone is so excited and welcoming.”

Doug has spent more than eight months putting the numbers together, working on projection and cash-flow analysis and was constantly changing them depending on the buildings they were considering.

Thanks to a mis-timed trip to the Georgetown Loop and a long wait at a local pizza place, Doug and a few family members happened upon the empty Mangia! building. “We were looking for something nostalgic, and this place has a lot of character.

I think it took me 30 days to close, so we did it pretty fast.” Doug explained.

Combining his experience of owning a small, seasonal golf course restaurant and construction skills, Doug is doing most of the renovation work himself, calling this the first phase of remodeling. Before opening day, there is much maintenance and cosmetic work to be done simply from the space sitting empty. “There is just so much tenant work that needs to be done just from it sitting here for two years, mechanics don’t like to sit that long, so I’m having to do a lot of mechanical work.”

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November 17 Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236’ Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet – Other Side Restaurant November 21 “ODD” Friday – Two Brothers Deli/One Door Down Mexican Buffet – Other Side Restaurant Whiskey Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits Wine & Canvas Night w/Artist Jason Rideout – Tapestry Coffee House

November 22 12th Annual Oskar Blues CANiversary – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

New Belgium Beer Tasting – Mid-County Liquors November 23 Pie Contest – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro November 26 Thanksgiving Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits November 27 Free Thanksgiving Dinner – Stage Stop Community Thanksgiving Feast – CCCIA Hall Thanksgiving Community Gathering – Mountain View Bible Fellowship

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Feast – Stanley Hotel Thanksgiving Pot Luck Supper – Lonigans Saloon Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet – Aspen Lodge Resort & Spa Thanksgiving Buffet – YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center Thanksgiving Buffet – Assembly Hall at Estes Park Center November 28 Dinner and a Movie Night – Tapestry Coffee House (AP) November 29-30 Tea Room Open – Silver Plume Tea Room December 4 Misfits Thanksgiving – Tapestry Coffee House WEEKLY FOOD Sunday Service Industry Sunday – Stage Stop Champagne Brunch – The Other Side Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar – Oskar Blues Sunday Buffet – Peaceful Valley Ranch Brunch – Sweet Basilico Brunch Buffet w/Amanda Valley – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort

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and equipment. “I’m totally stripping it down and doing new walls, new floor. It will also expand to have two runs—one for sandwiches and one for entrees—for speed of service,” Doug explains.

The Smiths look forward to learning on the job and a great season serving folks coming to and returning from the mountains. “I am going to learn as I go, but I don’t lack business savvy,” Doug explains. “I am hoping customers will look up the street and say this is closer and a lot faster,” he said referencing the traditional long wait at larger restaurants in town. “I think having the big guys here is a good thing.”

Whitney says they are currently staffing the restaurant for a mid-November opening. “We are looking to hire people who want to stay here long-term and be part of our family,” she said. Learning from his previous employer, Doug said he is a big believer in having “family-type” employees and emphasized the importance in supporting good workers. “We always took care of our employees and had very little turn over, he explained. “I am a big believer in finding the right people and supporting them when life events happen. Let them know they have a place and people will work hard for you.”

The couple is ready for business but still have a sense of humor about replacing the explanation point on the side of the building, left over from the Mangia! restaurant sign, with a large question mark to get people wondering what they were up to. When

the signs are hung and paper removed from the windows, Da Rivuh Fish and BBQ Company will be ready to serve unique fast meal options at a reasonable price bringing Southern hospitality to Miner Street.

For more information and complete menu, visit www.darivuh.com.

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Dinner Special – First Street Pub Monday Night Supper – Coal Creek Coffee Tuesday Taco Tuesday – Mothers Saloon Burger Madness – Cables Pub & Grill Wednesday Burger Madness – Sundance Café Whiskey Wednesday – Pizza Bar 66 Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church

Thursday Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park Breakfast for Dinner – Sundance Café Gyro Thursdays – Troia’s Café & Marketplace Open Mic Potluck w/Taylor Radio – Spirit Hounds Distillery

Friday Friday Night Supper – Coal Creek Coffee Senior’s Tea Time – ClubNed Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Burger Madness – Lyons Dairy Bar Chef’s Special – Cables Pub & Grill Saturday Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop

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NRA Basic Pistol Course – Estes Park Gun & Archery Club November 1-2 Oktoberfest – Georgetown Loop Railroad November 2 Altitude Paranormal Dinner & Ghost Hunt – Stage Stop Armchair Travelogue: Wilds of Borneo w/Orval Ray and Denise Wilson – CCCIA Hall November 3 Creating a Paper Trail for Your Heirs – Estes Valley Library November 4 Job Fair – Eldora Mountain Resort Debunking Popular Fitness & Strength Training Myths Workshop – Nederland Community Center Customizing Your Resume and Cover Letter Workshop, One Book, One Valley: Theodore Roosevelt, An American Lion – Estes Valley Library Veterans Day Observance – Estes Valley Memorial Gardens November 5 Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing Kickstarter Launch – Salto Coffee Works Lower Fourmile Creek Watershed Meeting – Boulder County Courthouse

Estes Valley Model Railroaders – Estes Valley Library November 6 Secrets of Forecasting Weather in Colorado w/ OpenSnow founder Joel Gratz – Salto Coffee Works/ Tin Shed Sports

Dog Park Town Hall Meeting – Idaho Springs City Hall Full Moon St. Mary’s Glacier Hikes – Silver Lake Lodge Job Fair – Eldora Mountain Resort Upper Fourmile Creek Watershed Meeting – Alfalfa’s Community Room

Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center Peak to Peak Rotary Happy Hour and Open House – Pioneer Inn

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Celebrate Idaho Springs history, fund preservation

This will be the fourth year for the event at Ameristar CaBy Jeffrey V. Smith sino Resort & Spa, 111 Richmond St. in Black Hawk, where IDAHO SPRINGS he Historical Society of Idaho Springs has been preserv- organizers can simply tell them how many tables they want and ing the legacy of its Clear Creek County namesake for 50 the color of linen, and everything is handled by the hotel. Last years, but they can’t do it alone. In an effort to raise funds year the Historical Society began offering discounted rooms for for the coming year and a special project, the group holds its the event. “We get a block of rooms they can rent through us,” annual Golden Legacy Ball, Nov. 8, at the Ameristar Casino in Johnson said. “And, a lot of people really enjoy that because they can dance until the band is done Black Hawk. The evening includes and not have to drive home.” cocktails, silent auction and open The evening begins with cocktails, bar followed by a four-course dinhors d’oeuvres, silent auction of items ner, live auction and band. from local businesses and an open bar This year is the 20th annual gala, at 5:30 p.m. A formal, four-course which is the Historical Society’s dinner begins at 7 p.m. followed by a biggest fundraiser of the year. The live auction with auctioneer. The evefirst Legacy Ball was held at Lovening concludes with live music from land Ski Area then moved to Mt. Waitin’ on Ray, one of Denver’s more Vernon Country Club in Golden for exciting and fun dance bands playing several years. Despite the “beauti“eclectic songs of yesterday and now.” ful” views of Denver, according to The six-piece act is “the cover band Executive Director Nancy Johnson, The Idaho Springs Historical Society is raising funds that knows they’re a cover band,” cait got very crowded. “We couldn’t to renovate the 20-year-old Idaho Springs Heritage pable of filling an evening with everyhave enough of an auction to sup- and Visitor Center. thing from Journey and Led Zeppelin port the gala, but the dining room to INXS and the Black-Eyed Peas. was too small to get more people in there,” she said.

The ball was then moved to the Easter Seals Rocky Mountain The society’s director expects to sell out the 220-person ballVillage near Empire for several years. “That was work,” Vice Pres- room this year as well as get major sponsors who are requested ident of the Historical Society Board of Trustees Don Allen said. to contribute anything from $1,000 to $25,000. Small business “We had to rent and set up all the tables. You’d party like hell on representation is garnered as well with a $500 contribution level. “They help sponsor the cost of the gala,” Johnson said, “and Saturday, then you’d have to go back and tear down Sunday.”

“It’s been a learning process,” Johnson said.

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The Environmental Group Community Potluck & Final Watershed Master Plan Presentation – CCCIA Hall Dog Obedience Class – Golden Gate Grange Rotary Club of Estes Park Board Meeting – National Park Village Theater

November 7 Poker/Cribbage Night – Tapestry Coffee House NAS Hikes w/Alan Blixt – Mud Lake Open Space Institute of Noetic Science – Estes Valley Library November 7-9 Meditation & Sacred Art Retreat – ShoShoni Yoga Retreat November 8 Historical Society of Idaho Springs Legacy Ball – Ameristar Casino

Gilpin County Education Scholarship Dinner – Isle Casino BCPOS Wildlife and Winter Hike – Mud Lake Open Space Game Night – CCCIA Hall Genealogy Group – Idaho Springs Library Whooo’s Up There? – Estes Park Museum November 8-9 Bighorn Sheep Festival – Georgetown (various)

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Family-friendly festival focuses on Colorado’s state mammal

By George Watson GEORGETOWN Join Georgetown and Colorado Parks & Wildlife in celebrating Colorado’s state mammal at the 9th Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival, Nov. 8. Event highlights include speakers, educational programs and activities, wildlife-related art and gifts. The family-friendly event will also feature children’s activities, music, hikes, tours and much more. It is a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of rutting sheep in one of Colorado’s oldest Bighorn sheep herds.

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be manned by volunteers and Division of is a shelter located at the edge of GeorgeWildlife employees to help visitors learn town Lake, less than a mile from “downabout Colorado’s state mammal. Spotting town” Georgetown. The viewing shelter offers coin operated scopes are provided viewing binocuand other activities lars and interpretive abound. Short wildsigns that tell the life educational prostory of the Rocky grams are offered in Mountain bighorn the Community Censheep that live on ter for the whole famthe nearby hillside. ily. Additional activiBetween 300 and ties for the children 400 sheep make up include Kids Corner what is called the Crafts, face painting, One of the state’s largest Bighorn Sheep “Georgetown herd,” Colorado Critters Pa- herds is near Georgetown. though the sheep use the mountain habitat rade, and the Bighorn Hokey Pokey.

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Card designed to assist in rescues Loveland celebrates opening day

By Jeffrey V. Smith CLEAR CREEK COUNTY Major Rick Albers of the Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office was heartbroken earlier this year when a father and son from Minnesota lost their lives on Mount Evans.

The months he spent searching for the men, however, sparked an idea that he hopes will prevent tragedies like theirs from occurring again.

“The McManus search had a big affect on me,” Albers said. “I was the incident commander on the search and was the one that had to tell the family that we were going to stop the search—one of the hardest things I have had to do in my 34 year career as a law enforcement officer.”

According to Albers, the McManus’ were overdue four days before the Sheriff’s Office was called. “So, we were starting with a disadvantage,” he said. Because of this, he decided there was a need to create a backcountry card with survival information and a place to document hiking plans should a rescue become necessary.

“If one of the cards was placed on the McManus dashboard, a deputy would’ve noticed this, got into the vehicle, retrieved the card and saw what information was on it. I know that a deputy did check on the vehicle two days before they were reported missing, but there was nothing to tell us that they were overdue.”

The creation of the cards, which aredistributed throughout the county and at trailheads, was a “team effort.” The McManus case got Albers thinking about the cards while Jane Coffin at the Idaho Springs Visitor Center suggested to place them all around the county. Director of the Clear Creek Tourism Bureau Cassandra Patton was then asked to design the card.

“This is something I would love for more people to know about,” Patton said.

“The goal is put it at all the trail heads… and if for some reason your car is out of place, something happens or someone calls in, it has all of your information.”

In addition to the area for hikers to fill out personal information—clothing, boot type, route, dates of leaving and returning, contact information and more—the card includes survival information, hiking essentials, a summer and winter hiking check list, emergency contact information and wilderness safety tips. Personal information remains on the underside of the card and is only accessed should a search and rescue be instigated.

“My hope with the backcountry cards is to save a life or at least make people think before going into the wilderness,” Albers said.

“I would like them to read the card and use the information on it. It is basic information on backcountry hiking, but sometimes people just need a reminder or coming from another state it is valuable information to have to be better prepared. Also, with the right information, if filled out correctly and left on the dash, could help us find you sooner if you are lost or hurt in the wilderness.”

According to Albers, it is common in Clear Creek for people to find themselves in this type of situation. “People from out of state as well as in state do not understand how quickly the conditions in the mountains can change,” he said. “Even if they know a route, it is easy to get turned around with the change of weather.” The biggest mistakes people make in the backcountry include getting separated from your partner, not having appropriate equipment, not knowing where you are going and not being aware of the changing weather.

Albers and his wife, Clear Creek County Advocate Director Joni Albers, have now become friends with all the McManus family. “While this case was very hard for me to do, I now have friends for a lifetime,” he said.

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GEORGETOWN Loveland Ski Area opened for the 2014-2015 season, Nov. 1, becoming the second in the state to start its downhill operations. The ski area opened in midOctober last season.

“We had to wait out a few unseasonably warm weeks, but everyone’s patience will be rewarded on Saturday,” Rob Goodell, director of business operations, said. “Our snowmaking team has done a tremendous job on the upper portion of the mountain and we are proud to offer our guests the

exceptional early season conditions they have come to expect at Loveland.”

Chair 1 runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. to provide skiers and riders with access to a top-to-bottom run covered with an 18inch base. Catwalk, Mambo and Home Run trails make up the run, which is over a mile and nearly 1,000 vertical feet.

Loveland Ski Area is open daily until early May. Lifts run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Visit skiloveland.com to learn more.

‘Trees of Hope’ grow at Saratoga Casino BLACK HAWK Saratoga Casino Black Hawk is partnering with seven local non-profit organizations to host “Trees of Hope” in November and December. The “exciting” tree decorating event takes place from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23.

Each non-profit organization decorates a Christmas tree on the gaming floor of Saratoga and guests will vote for their favorite from Nov. 27 through Dec. 25.

The votes will be tallied on Dec. 27, and winners announced. The tree with the most votes will receive a $2,000 donation for their organization. Additionally, second place will receive $1,000 and third through seventh place $500 each. Inter-

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ested non-profit organizations should contact Saratoga Casino before Nov. 7. “‘Trees of Hope’ gives Saratoga Casino the opportunity to make a difference in the community by giving significant donations to each charity while raising awareness and support for each organization,” Director of Marketing Kurtis Shaul said.

“The bright lights of the Saratoga Casino make it possible for the lights to stay on in a home where a child is being treated with cancer,” Ida Carlson, representative of the Zac’s Legacy Foundation, said.

For more information, call 303582-6100, e-mail Cmccoy@Saratoga CasinoBH.com or visit www.saratoga casinoBH.com.

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Annie’s Gold features extensive mining collection, unique antiques pleased. Deb says their regular “antiqueBy Jennifer Pund loving customers looking for the rare and EMPIRE Colorado has an amazing history and unusual items” are finding them again Deb and Jim Dysinger love sharing it with which has given them a “great first year.” everyone who is interested. This month, The locals rely on Annie’s Gold Antiques the couple celebrates the one-year anni- and Collectibles for gift buying because versary of Annie’s Gold Antiques and Col- of the diverse selection of gold and silver lectibles’ move to Empire, while customers items. “We offer our jewelry at reasonable continue to rave of the new location. Both prices, and we will gift wrap and ship,” hailing from generations of collectors, the Deb said.

Dysinger’s have a passion for antiques The Dysinger’s feel they have one of the most extensive while collecting mining collecand preserving tions for sale in a history. shop in Colorado Annie’s Gold and buy antiques relocated from from locals and Idaho Springs in online. Annie’s November of last Gold offers a year in search of large variety of more space. “We antiques and colmoved to Empire lectibles such like when this great antique sterling building became silver flatware available to us,” and hollowware, Deb said. “We vintage Christneeded more Annie’s Gold Antique and Collectables in Empire mas collection, room than our last shop in Idaho Springs and love the lo- Waterford, Baccarat, Belleek, Paden City, cation.” The shop is now in a little, white Fenton, Cambridge, art glass, Ken Nelson church building, with red doors and ac- earring collection and fine estate jewelry.

If interested in mining items, check out the cents at 183 Eask Park Ave. (Hwy 40).

Although Empire could be considered blasting cap crimpers, blasters, maps, phoa bit “off the beaten path,” customers say tographs, miners candlesticks, tram cars and the trip up the hill is worth it, and their ore buckets along with primitives, linens, Grand County customers couldn’t be more glass, crystal, hardware and more. They also

house a library filled with Colorado infor- a small Victorian house on Miner Street with all the amenities. “Jim reluctantly mation as well has a reference library.

“We have a rare Colorado Ainsworth moved, and still misses our cabin” Mining transit that was state of the art at Jim’s extensive knowledge of antiques the time and a show stopper,” Deb ex- comes from his parents’ antique and colplained. “And, we acquired one of the lecting business, which they had for 60 only maps from the 1800s of the original years. A far cry from the three-piece-suit four gold claims in Aspen and still have a Jim wore in his banking days, he has spent the last 10 years learning and studying all major collection of mining artifacts.”

Deb got her thrill-of-the-find type curi- he can on mining and artifacts of Clear osity from her father who always wanted Creek county. He says he doesn’t miss to be a gold miner. He would collect 100s those days in a cubical and looks forward of mining claims and mills in Clear Creek, to their next great antique find.

Cripple Creek, Lake, Park and Teller The couple are in love with antiques and collectables and the amazing stories and relcounties over the span of four decades.

Acting as his “Girl Friday,” Deb helped ics of the past. They spend their days searchby mapping, finding corner markers on ing for rare finds that are made with high claims acquired and driving her dad to quality but still reasonably priced. “We apmeeting after meeting. Local Assay re- preciate the workmanship,” Deb said, “and ports state almost 90 percent of the gold Colorado and mining history is one of our favorite things.” and silver in these Always keeping claims have yet to busy, they go rock be recovered, but hounding to find due to the current great specimens state of the econfor their collection omy and current and are always on mining and millthe hunt for mining laws, the valing artifacts and ue of these claims antiques from Colhas dropped sigorado and around nificantly since the U.S. They enthe cost to mine joy buying mining is too steep. “The Some of the many antiques at Annie’s Gold. artifacts, Colorado gold and silver may never make it to the surface with antiques, silver and gold nuggets all while current laws,” she said, “but it is down working with local prospectors that panned there.” Deb and Jim find the true value of from the streams in Colorado. “We have great customers, and we love what we do.” these claims are their history.

Living in a cabin with hand-pumped Deb said. “We always learn something water, solar showers, wood-only heat and new every day and look forward to what a composting toilet, the couple assisted surprises walk through our door.” her dad with the claims. They restored Customer must stop in often to see what the old assay office and side cabin at the Annie’s Gold Antiques and Collectibles McClelland Mill site and tunnel up Trail has to offer, because nothing lasts too long Creek. “It was a very interesting time in and there is always something new to learn our lives. Jim loved the old ways of liv- and see. The Dysingers are available at the ing,” she said. After five years, Deb found store or by calling 303-569-2125.

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Continued from page 6 ers over the rugged terrain within a few days of their birth. for several miles around the area.

Named for their massive headgear—the Bighorn sheep can be seen from the head and horns may weigh 40 pounds—big- Georgetown viewing area any month of the horn are closely related to domestic sheep. year, but the best viewing is in the late fall The males are called rams, the females are and early winter. This is the time of the bighorn sheep courtship ewes and the young and mating season are lambs. They live and their activities on sunny mountain bring the animals all slopes, usually above together offering the 8,000 feet, where there chance to see dramatis plenty of grass and ic courtship displays. a clear uphill escape To get to the viewroute. Stocky-bodied ing station, take I-70 with strong legs, bigwest from Denver to horn sheep are wellthe Georgetown exit designed for bounding Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Viewing 22 8. Turn left on over mountain slopes. Station Their flexible hooves are equipped with Alvarado Road and follow the brown and soft, spongy pads to help cling to rocks. white binocular signs until reaching the Even newborn lambs can follow their moth- viewing station near Georgetown Lake.

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everything else becomes a good donation to the project.”

Community members can support the event by purchasing tickets for $75 and bidding on any of the silent or live auction items at the ball.

The primarily the use of the funds, according to Johnson, is for things outside of administration and running the non-profit organization. Funds are also raised for a “special appeal,” which this year is the renovation of the Idaho Springs Heritage and Visitor Center. “This is the 20th year we’ve been in this building,” she said. “It needs to be repainted and we are trying to update all of the lighting to go to LED lighting.” Johnson explained they must

update the lighting for environmental reasons and because many of the exhibits are “way too hot.” An evaluation last year determined there was too much heat from the lighting which makes the survival of textiles, taxidermy, papers and other items difficult. “The [LED] lighting saves in the long run and saves a lot on the environment, but it’s costly upfront,” she said.

For three years the group collected money for the Central Hose House, the largest of the Idaho Springs’ hose houses, through the ball’s special appeal and received a grant through the state historic fund. This allowed them to put about one quarter of a million dollars into the building even though it belongs to the citizens of Idaho Springs. Built in 1878, it served as

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November 10 Community Veteran’s Day Ceremony & Reception – Gilpin County School

Elk’s Lodge Meeting – Central City Elk’s Lodge Garden Club – Estes Valley Library November 11 Veteran’s Day Ceremony – Idaho Springs Citizen’s Park Spanish Club – John Tomay Memorial Library Wildlife and Winter Hike – Mud Lake Open Space Clear Creek Recreation Hiking Club – Alderfer/Three Sisters, Evergreen

Ambassadors of Estes Park Meeting – Estes Park Museum Free Entrance Day – Rocky Mountain National Park Aviation Club – Estes Valley Library November 12 Opening Day – Winter Park Resort Fall Fiesta Fundraiser – Gold Hill School Euchre – Very Nice Brewing Masonic Lodge Meeting – Central City Masonic Lodge Support Group – Jamestown Community Church November 13 Estes Park Genealogical Society, Estes Park Equestrian Club, One-Minute Anywhere (Money Saving) Workouts, Small Business Resources 101 – Estes Valley Library Rotary Club of Estes Park Duck Race Meeting – Nicky’s Restaurant

November 14 Winter Wellness Class w/Joelle Dunaetz – Gilpin County

November 21 Opening Day – Eldora Mountain Resort Devil’s Gate History Talk: The Argentine Central presented by Dan Abbott – Georgetown Community Center NAS BIGfoot Honorary Hikes – Nederland Community Center November 21-22 All-Season Sports & Outdoor Gear Swap – Estes Park Mountain Shop Climbing Gym

November 22 Genealogy Group – John Tomay Memorial Library 5K Turkey Trot – Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village Estes Park Tree Lighting Ceremony – Riverside Plaza November 22-23 Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride – Georgetown Loop Railroad

Loaded Boards Demo Day – Loveland Ski Area Trees of Hope Tree Decorating – Saratoga Casino November 24 Yoga – Salina Schoolhouse Elk’s Lodge Meeting – Central City Elk’s Lodge November 25 American Legion – 114 Main, Central City Clear Creek Recreation Hiking Club – Flying J Ranch Park, Conifer

Spanish Club – John Tomay Memorial Library November 26 Euchre – Very Nice Brewing November 28 Dinner and a Movie Night – Tapestry Coffee House Catch the Glow Christmas Parade & Celebration – Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park

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Qi Gong & Dao Yin For Nourishing Life – Aspen Lodge

Institute of Noetic Science, Teen Game Night – Estes November 15 Human Services Fair – Nederland Community Center Clear Creek Public Health Woman’s Wellness Day – Idaho Christy Sports Demo Day, Home Run Challenge – Loveland Ski Area SkyWatchers – CCCIA Hall

Estes Park Victims Advocacy Fundraiser & Open Mic Night – Tapestry Coffee House NRA Defensive Pistol Course – Estes Park Gun & Archery Club November 15-16 Snowboard Demo w/Never Summer – Loveland Ski Area November 16 Community Thank You Free Ride Day – Carousel of Happiness November 17 Yoga w/Carly – Salina Schoolhouse November 19 Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing Friends of the Library Meeting – John Tomay Memorial Library November 20 Community Clothing Closet; Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Board – Nederland Community Center

we seem to be the organization that does that,” Johnson explained.

To contribute to the silent auction or attend the event, contact the Historical Society of Idaho Springs at 303-567-4382 or e-mail info@historicidahosprings.com.

Visit www.historicidahosprings.com to learn more.

IDAHO SPRINGS HISOTRICAL SOCIETY GOLDEN LEGACY BALL November 8 Ameristar Casino, 111 Richman Street Black Hawk, CO www.historicidahosprings.com TICKETS: $75

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November 29 Small Business Saturday – Colorado (various) Christmas Tree Lighting – Historic Hamill House Christmas Tree Lighting – Idaho Springs Citizen Park Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – Village at Winter Park Holiday House Christmas Bazaar – Estes Park Conference

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the home for the city’s first hook and ladder cart as well as a meeting place for the firemen from all the city’s independent hose companies and other social functions. The restoration was completed in 2010.

“That’s why we have these things,” Johnson said. “It was literally leaning four feet and would not have been there much longer. Historical preservation of local artifacts is our primary purpose, and that’s what the gala does.”

Community members are encouraged to attend because it’s a fun evening and Idaho Springs’ history can’t be preserved without the help. “You have to remember your history, you have to remember who came here, but also if you want to preserve it, it’s going to cost money and

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November 29-30 Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train Ride, Holiday Lights on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad November 30 A-Basin Loves Kids Days – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area December 2 A-Basin Rise & Shine Rando Series (1 of 4) – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

December 5-7 Tommyknocker Holidays Craft Fair – Teller House December 6 Fancy Free at Louis Dupuy’s Victorian Fashion Show – Hotel de Paris Museum

WEEKLY EVENTS

Sunday Master Chen Sermon on Daoism, Community Tai Chi, Qigong Instruction – Aspen Lodge

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Sunday Community Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mat Pilates w/Nicole – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Monday Monday Night Trivia – Pizza Bar 66 Great Courses Art Lecture Series: Museum Masterpieces – Estes Park Senior Center

Downtown Estes Park Walking History Tour – Bond Park Institute of Noetic Sciences – Estes Valley Library Adult Pickleball – Estes Park Middle School Gym Poker Tournament – West Winds Tavern Pre-School Soccer, Pickleball, Kids Tai Chi, International Folk Dancing – Nederland Community Center SilverSneakers Classic, Continuing Yoga, Kettlebells, Cardio Pump – Clear Creek Recreation Center Self Defense, Hatha Yoga, Aquacize, Yoga Dance, Train & Tone – Gilpin Community Center Gentle Yoga w/Joelle, Yoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall Yoga – Golden Gate Grange Community Center Matter of Balance – Walt Self Community Building Iyengar Level 1/2 – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Yoga w/Peggy – Old Gallery Vinyasa Yoga w/Melissa – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Empowerment Yoga, Teen ‘n Rents Slow Flow Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness

Tuesday Texas Hold’em Poker Series Showdown – Wheel Bar Downtown Estes Park Walking History Tour – Bond Park Pool Tournament – Mother’s Saloon Trivia – 1860 Tavern Bingo – American Legion Post 119 Estes Park Tech Tuesday – Nederland Community Library Estes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley Library Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League – Estes Park Middle School Gym Adult Tai Chi, Basketball – Nederland Community Center Women’s Movers & Shakers, Sit & Fit, Probation, Tae Kwon Do, Ripped – Clear Creek Recreation Center Quick & Tone, Kickboxing, Aquacize, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Community Center

Tai Chi Class – CCCIA Hall 4-H Meeting – Gilpin Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn Yoga – Old Gallery Hot Jammin’ Yoga – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Wednesday Wednesday Road Ride – Tin Shed Sports Trivia Night – Longz Mountain Grill Pool League – Lonigans Saloon Game Night – Club Ned Mindful Meditation – Coal Creek Canyon Location: 303-642-0428 Pickleball, Mountain Movers, Planet Motion/Zumba – Nederland Community Center

Continuing Yoga, Cardio, Beginning Yoga, Kettlebells – Clear Creek Recreation Center

40 Day Candlelight Meditation Series – Mayama

Nia, Aquacize, Adult Strengthen Stretch & Balance, Hatha Yoga, Bootcamp, Give Me A Break – Gilpin Community Center

Open Gym Adult Basketball – Estes Park Middle School Gym Strengthen, Stretch & Balance Adult Exercise Class w/ Joelle – CCCIA Hall Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Moms & Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Pre-Natal Yoga, Restorative Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Thursday Local’s Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park Free Pool – Lonigans Saloon Community Helping Hands – Club Ned Bingo – American Legion Post 119 Estes Park Kids & Adult Tai Chi, Mountain Movers – Nederland Community Center

Women’s Movers & Shakers, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga Sculpt, Boy Scouts, Ripped – Clear Creek Recreation Center Bootcamp, Hatha Yoga, Kickboxing, Aquacize, Give Me A Break, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Community Center Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Thursday Locals Night – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Empowerment Yoga, Flood Trauma Therapy, Yoga for Conditioning – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Friday Cardio Sculpt, Pre-School Soccer – Nederland Community Center

Downtown Estes Park Walking History Tour – Bond Park Aquacize, Adult Strengthen Stretch & Balance, Yoga – Gilpin Community Center

Yoga w/Annie – Clear Creek Recreation Center Friday Afternoon Club – Club Ned Institute of Noetic Science – Estes Valley Library Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Yoga w/Cariann – CCCIA Hall Parent & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Gentle Yoga, TGIF! Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Saturday Peak to Peak Birders – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Community Clothing Closet, Pickleball – Nederland Community Center

Estes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley Library Bootcamp – Gilpin Community Center Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie or Sarah – Yoga Room Idaho Springs

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By Jeffrey V. Smith GOLD HILL Celebrate the 141st year of the historic two-room Gold Hill School during its annual Fall Fiesta Fundraiser, Nov. 12, at the Gold Hill Inn. Third-, fourth- and fifthgrade students wait on diners who can enjoy a taco buffet dinner, fantastic raffle prizes, unique local silent auction, and music by Blue Mountain Jam. All money raised by the event goes to providing funds for the school’s enrichment events.

The Gold Hill School offers an incredible and unique education and has touched thousands of lives of students, Gold HIll School parents and the broader community,” organizer Jennifer Lansky said. “Against all odds, the Gold Hill School has remained in continual operation since it first opened in the fall of 1873 as a one-room log schoolhouse.”

The school narrowly survived being destroyed by a wind driven wildfire in November 1894 when the entire town was saved by a dramatic change of wind and the onset of a snowstorm. In 2010, the school also survived the Four Mile fire where numerous houses were lost in the area. Although its enrollment has fluctuated wildly from one

student to eighty in its 141 years of operation, the Gold Hill School is the longest continually operating school in Colorado and remains a tremendous source of pride and community for the town of Gold Hill.

According to Lansky, all the money raised by this event goes to providing funds for the school’s enrichment events like field trips, visiting artists, outdoor education and a school play. It also helps provide support for low-income students to participate in feebased activities including field trips to museums, ice skating lessons, raising bees and making honey, a camping trip, ecological hikes, and a ski program.

Dinner is served from 5-7 p.m., and music continues until 9 p.m. Dinner tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids under 12.

Dinner and raffle tickets can be purchased at the door. Raffle tickets, which are $10 each and good for prizes including over $200 in Boulder restaurant gift certificates, items or gift cards from Athleta, Boulder Book Store, Gold Hill Store, Into the Wind, Colorado Athletic Club, Puddle Car Wash, Nite-Ize, Marroccos, University Bicycles, movie tickets and more. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.

For anyone who can’t make it to the event and would like to purchase raffle tickets or make a donation, visit www. eventbrite.com/e/gold-hill-school-fallfiesta-tickets-13554518931. Also, checks can be made out to Mountain Meddlers and sent to The Gold Hill School at 890 Main Street, Boulder, CO 80302.

For more information, contact Lansky at 303-442-2709 or e-mail jbottar@ yahoo.com.

GOLD HILL SCHOOL FALL FIESTA FUNDRAISER November 12 Gold HIll Inn • 401 Main Street Gold Hll, CO schools.bvsd.org/p12/goldhill TICKETS: $15 dinner/$10 each raffle entry

Gold Hill 2015 calendars available Gold Hill Museum’s Historic Gold Hill 2015 Calendars are in stock and available for purchase. Each one costs $12, including shipping. Make check payable to Historic Gold Hill Inc. and send to: Leslie DeGrassi, 470 Boulder St., Boulder, CO 80302. Calendars can also be ordered online at http://www. goldhillmuseum.org/2015-calendars.html

The paved Bakerville-Loveland Trail runs through western Clear Creek County.

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someone looking for an easy, free, snowshoe hike or Nordic ski while waiting on family or friends at Loveland Ski Area as well.

After four-miles, there’s an option to turn right off the main trail and onto a narrow, marked cross-country ski trail through the trees. It offers some sharp turns and steep hills not found on the main trail and re-connects near Loveland.

For those who are looking for more, this National Forest trail can be used to access Herman Gulch Trail and Watrous Gulch Trail via an underpass.

Completed as a partnership between the Colorado Department of Transportation, Clear Creek County, the U.S. Forest Service and members of the bicycling community, the bike path was another step forward in realizing the 1990 Intercounty Nonmotorized Corridor Master Plan. Only one segment remains between Denver and Glenwood Springs where bicyclists need to use the I-70 shoulder—a two-mile section

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between the Genesee Interchange and Evergreen Parkway.

“We are very pleased to add the ‘Bakerville to Loveland’ bike and pedestrian trail to Clear Creek County’s list of available recreational activities,” Clear Creek County Commissioner Kevin O’Malley said at its opening. “The scenic beauty of this five-mile stretch, with its forest, streams, and wetlands, is among the most beautiful and serene in the state.”

Be cautious when recreating outdoors in winter conditions. The season has short days, strong winds, low temperatures and rapidly changing weather. Be prepared by carrying extra clothing for layering, as well as water and high-energy food.

Prevent frostbite by keeping your extremities and face protected. Also, avoid hiking in deep snow, which can be quickly fatiguing and creates hazardous holes for skiers and snowshoers who follow.

Visit www.fs.usda.gov/main/arp/ home to learn more.

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Four Mile Film Society – Salina Schoolhouse Dimensional Arch Cards – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

One Book, One Valley: Poetry and ‘The Big Burn’ – Estes Valley Library

November 1-16 “Lines Into Shapes” Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park Gallery November 1-17 “Fall Mountain Magic” – Gilpin Arts Showcase Gallery November 1-October 4, 2015 Climb On! An Exhibit – Estes Park Museum November 1-December 31 Art at the Center – Nederland Community Center November 2 Estes Park Music Festival: U.S. Air Force Academy Band, Rampart Winds – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall November 4 General Election Day – Colorado (various) Quirky Quilters, Writer’s Circle – Nederland Community Library

November 5 Wine & Words Open Mic Poetry – Happy Trails Coffee House Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee Potluck & Dance w/Greek Glendi – Salina Schoolhouse November 6 Stitchers Get Together – Gilpin Community Center Estes Valley Quilt Guild, Managing Money During Retirement – Estes Valley Library Meet Me at the Museum: Vintage Souvenirs of RMNP – Estes Park Museum November 7 First Friday Art Opening w/Theresa Bagby, Nice Work Jazz Combo – Salto Coffee Works One Book, One Valley: American Experience, ‘The Big Burn’ – Estes Valley Library

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Classical series brings top musicians to elevation

By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK or 39 years, the Estes Park Music Festival has transformed its small Colorado hometown from an attraction for mountain adventure into a destination for musical exploration.

The music festival, featuring Colorado’s finest musicians, provides community members elevated cultural events without having to leave town while bringing an economic benefit to the community. It also helps expose children, who are admitted free, to classical music.

This season, the festival presents more than two dozen concerts on Sundays from October to April along The historic with three major orchestral Stanley Hotel concerts during the summer Concert Hall in the Stanley Hotel Concert Hall. Like the past several years, national and international award winning artists have also been included in the schedule. Many favorites from past seasons return this year, while “new experiences await.” Two of the concerts, including Nov. 2, are free.

“The festival exposes our community to a wide variety of music, musicians and compositions from artists throughout the world, many of whom have performed at prestigious venues and before distinguished audiences,” Director of Programs and Devel-

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opment Nancy Stevens said. “It is one of the goals of the music festival to provide a varied series that will peak the interest of the diversity of music lovers. We also like to present experiences in music to help the audience grow and appreciate the fabulous talent available.” Stevens works with Peterbark Productions in Boulder to program the series which features new groups and soloists and the return of audience favorites.

The popular music series began in 1977 when Boulder’s newly-formed Colorado Chamber Orchestra provided several concerts in Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park.

Each succeeding season, Estes Park volunteers continued to organize a series with music provided by what is now known as the Colorado Music Festival.

Three million tourists a year pass through the entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park. By continuing to present the Colorado Music Festival and the Winter Series at the Stanley Hotel, festival organizers hope to introduce the sounds of classical, pop and patriotic music to the diverse community and tourist population.

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Show, sale highlights national artists

ESTES PARK “Lines into Shapes,” the annual international juried art show and sale held at the Art Center of Estes Park Gallery each fall, takes place, Nov. 1-16. An artists’ reception and award ceremony is planned for Nov. 4 from 4-8 p.m.

Fort Collins-based artist Jeanne Mackenzie, one of the founding members of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, has selected approximately 150 original works of art by 86 national artists for this

juried show. Featured media categories include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, scratchboard, ink, original printmaking, photography, sculpture and assembled art: jewelry, fiber, woodwork, stained glass, and collage.

During the opening reception, the 18th annual “Lines Into Shapes” show awards will be announced at 5 p.m. Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham will also present the Mayor’s Award, a very special award sponsored by the town of Estes Park. Miniatures by Art Center artists will be featured in the Sun Room.

The Art Center Gallery, 517 Big Thompson Ave. in Estes Park, is staffed by member artists and volunteers and open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 12 The center is open Friday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Nov. 16 to Dec. 30. The non-profit art center advocates for community arts development and awareness.

For additional information about the gallery or the “Lines Into Shapes” juried show, call 970 586-5882, e-mail info@ artcenterofestes.com or visit www.ArtCenterofEstes.com.

gested. The theatre is small and seating is limited. Tickets may only be purchased with cash or check at MacDonald Bookshop, 152 East Elkhorn Ave. in Estes Park.

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royd who casts a spell on publisher Shepherd Henderson so he falls madly in love with her. Because witches can not fall in love, Gillian must choose between the life of a witch or the life of a normal.

The cast includes Elizabeth Potter as Gillian Holroyd, Curtis Kelly as Shepherd Henderson, Nancy Pickering Thomas as Miss Holroyd, Tim Pankey as Nicky Holroyd, Rich Mitchell as Sidney Redlitch and Bobbin as Pyewacket. The production’s crew consists of Director Christann Higley, Stage Manager Lonnie Erskine, Technical Director Michael Bonk and Managing Director A. W. (Art) Blume III. The play will be performed Fridays and Saturdays Nov. 7,8,14,15 at 7 p.m. and Sundays Nov. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. at The Studio Theatre in The Masonic Lodge of Estes Park, 1820 South St. Vrain Ave. Adult tickets are $15 and advance purchase is sug-

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By George Watson ESTES PARK The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company, known for performing high-quality, classical plays, presents John Van Druten’s three-act comedy, “Bell, Book and Candle,” Nov. 7-9 and 14-16, in the Studio Theatre at The Masonic Lodge of Estes Park.

Established in 2008, the theatre company is a “very nonprofit” corporation formed to perform classical plays of various genres from comedy to intrigue to musicals. The company is made up of local area volunteers from every walk of life. Each play is produced on a six week basis with auditions, reading, blocking, staging and production all occur within that time frame.

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Arts CALENDAR

November 7-9 Estes Park Repertoire Theatre: “Bell, Book and Candle” – Masonic Lodge of Estes Park November 8 Classic B&W Films: “Orpheus” – Gilpin Library November 9 Estes Park Music Festival: Cantabile Singers – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall

November 10 One Book, One Valley: Fire Rangers of Rocky – Estes Valley Library

November 11 One Book, One Valley: Theodore Roosevelt, An American Lion Pt. 1 – Estes Valley Library November 12 Art Group – Old Gallery NAS Writing Group – Nederland Community Center Coal Creek Knitters – Coal Creek Coffee Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Good Samaritan Village Estes Park Woman’s Club – Twin Owls Steakhouse Estes Valley Library Movie Night: ‘A River Runs Through It’ – Reel Mountain Theater November 13 Coal Creek Book Club – Coal Creek Coffee November 14 One Book, One Valley: ‘Red Skies of Montana’ Movie Matinee – Estes Valley Library November 14-16 Estes Park Repertoire Theatre: “Bell, Book and Candle” – Masonic Lodge of Estes Park November 15 Ned Knits – Nederland Community Library Craft Fair – Golden Gate Grange Art and Wine – Coal Creek Coffee Classic B&W Films: “Yojimbo” – Gilpin Library Book Signing – Tapestry Coffee House Artist-In-Residence Application Deadline – Rocky Mountain National Park

One Book, One Valley: The Wisdom of Nature, Stories of the Wild – Estes Valley Library November 16 Estes Park Music Festival: Jorgenson and Bryant – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall

November 16-17 Mountain Artisans Guild of Coal Creek Holiday Art Sale – CCCIA Hall November 17 Book Group – Idaho Springs Library November 18 Writer’s Circle – Nederland Community Library One Book One Valley: An Evening with Timothy Egan – Mountain View Bible Fellowship

November 18-December 29 Holiday Art Show – Gilpin Arts Showcase Gallery November 19 Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee November 20 Stitchers Get Together – Gilpin Community Center Book Group – John Tomay Memorial Library November 21 Wine & Canvas Night w/Artist Jason Rideout – Tapestry Coffee House (AP)

November 21-December 29 “Celebration of the Earth’s Spirit” Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park Gallery

November 21-22 Coal Creek Mountain Artisans Guild Fall Sale

getic and enthusiastic people to become members of the theatre company, even if you do not want to perform.

Visit www.estesparkreptheatre.org or find them on Facebook to learn more.

Continued from page 13 Peak to Peak Chamber Music Concert No. 3 – Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church

November 22-23 Estes Park Holiday Market – Estes Park Resort November 22-January 3, 2015 Celebrating the Season: Holiday Art Exhibition & Sale – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park November 23 Estes Park Music Festival: William Westney – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall

November 26 Art Group – Old Gallery NAS Writing Group – Nederland Community Center Coal Creek Knitters – Coal Creek Coffee November 28 Be Yourself: A Black Friday Party and Open Show – Corner Studios

November 28-December 31 Estes Park Annual Holiday Art Show – Earthwood Collections, Estes Park

November 28-January 3, 2015 17th Holiday Art Walk – Estes Park (various) November 29 Classic B&W Films: “Paper Moon” – Gilpin Library Celebrating the Season: Holiday Art Exhibition & Sale Opening Reception – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park November 30 Estes Park Music Festival: Pan Nation – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall

December 6-7 Holiday Mountain Market Handmade Crafts and Art – Nederland Community Center

Tommyknocker Holiday Craft Bazaar – Teller House WEEKLY ARTS Monday International Folk Dancing – Nederland Community Center Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church Tuesday Warped Weavers – Kelley House Mountain Players Theater Group – Nederland Community Center

Trail Ridge Quilters – Long’s Peak Room, EP Medical Center Wednesday Art Group – Old Gallery Intro to Digital Photography w/Paul Crossland – Temporary Clear Creek Rec Center

Nederland Seniors Art & Painting – Location: 303-258-9392 Give Me A Break – Gilpin County Community Center Drop In Artists – Eco-Arts Lounge @ Wild Bear NAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

Thursday Throwing/Hand-Building Pottery – Gilpin Community Center Beginning Kitting – Stichin’ Den Friday Movie – Backdoor Theater Movie Night – Lyons Cinema & Photography Arts Center Saturday Saturday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community Center Movie – Backdoor Theater

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November 22 Holiday Art Show Opening Reception – Gilpin Arts Showcase Gallery

Classic B&W Films: “Vivre Sa Vie” – Gilpin Library

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Film series features pre-color ‘classics’

GILPIN COUNTY Every Saturday in November, the Gilpin Library presents a different classic, black and white film.

“I Walked with a Zombie” (1943), kicks off the series Nov. 1. Despite the lurid title, the movie is a classy, brilliantly shot, meditative take on “Jane Eyre.” It was directed

by Jacques Tourneur and stars Frances Dee, Tom Conway, and James Ellison. In the film, a young Canadian nurse goes to the West Indies to care for the wife of a plantation manager with mental paralysis.

“Orpheus” (1949) follows on Nov. 8.

The film, directed by Jean Cocteau, revisits the Orpheus legend. Updates to reconstruction Paris, the story concerns a sensitive young poet named Orpheus (Jean Marais), who is married to the lovely Eurydice (Marie Dea). True to the legend, Orpheus must travel to the underworld and back for the sake of love.

On Nov. 15, “Yojimbo” (1961), di-

rected by Akira Kurosawa, will be screened. Sanjuro, a wandering samurai, arrives in a small village in nineteenth century Japan, which is divided between two gangsters, and he plays each side against the other to free the village.

“Vivre Sa Vie” (1963), directed by Jean-Luc Godard, is next on Nov. 22 The film consists of 12 episodic tales of a Parisian woman and her slow descent into prostitution. It stars Anna Karina, who is magic in the lead role and is not wellknown and “criminally under seen.”

The final film, “Paper Moon” (1973) will be shone Nov. 29. It was directed

by Peter Bogdanovich and stars Ryan O’Neal and Tatum O’Neal. During the Great Depression a con man find himself saddled with a young girl, who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.

Visit www.gilpinlibrary.org for more information.

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viewing a scene. She works out her ideas LYONS The Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro fea- first before she “plunges in,” often finishtures the paintings of Ruth Wilson in No- ing in the studio.

Wilson is the recipient of over 100 awards, vember and December. The artist’s work is including the Lovell Memooften called “atmospheric” rial Award from the National as she paints in the wet methArt Club in New York, the od, preferring the many soft Silver Brush and Impact Imedges and arranging hard ages Award from the Garden edges only where necessary.

State Watercolor Society.

The exhibit features work Planet Bluegrass commiscreated “en plein air,” and sioned Wilson to do a paintcaptured on paint-outs in the ing for the 2014 Folk Festival “beautiful surroundings” at and a poster for an art festival 9,000 feet were she lives. at River Bend.

Wilson, who can not Wilson moved to Colorado imagine life without paintin 2010 after receiving many ing, believes art is an “emo- The Draws, Ruth Wilson accolades for her art and tional feeling that must surface in order to be fulfilled.” She often teaching on the East Coast. spends days, even months, thinking about The Stone Cup is open every day from her works, especially her larger pieces. She 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.ruthwilsonartist. loves trees and water and on location she com or www.thestonecup.com for more tries to capture the first emotion felt when information.

‘Wild Light’ photographer speaks, signs book at museum will discuss the making of “Wild Light,”

By Doug Fox a collection of some of his favorite photoESTES PARK “It’s vast, it’s gorgeous, it’s magnificent graphs taken in the park over the last 10 and really unexplored by most people,” is years. After his illustrated talk, there will the way photographer Erik Stensland of Es- be a reception and book signing. tes Park describes Rocky Mountain National Stensland calls Rocky Mountain NaPark. To mark the park’s 100th anniversary tional Park “a compact little jewel” with great diversity. “The next year, Stensland grand heights, the has authored a book marshy meadows featuring many of down low, the dihis amazing photoversity of wildlife— graphs of the park. everywhere I look “Wild Light” capthere’s something tures the increddifferent to see and I ible beauty of Rocky feel like it’s a sort of Mountain National an unexplored park.”

Park in every season, Over the last decade, in all kinds of light, Stensland has hiked from its bold moun- Drama at Bear Lake, Erik Stensland tain tops bedecked with snow to its gentle, most every trail in the park and seen places soft flowers of spring by a clear running most tourists never get a chance to visit. river. Stensland says, “It’s all about wil- “My hope is that people who read this derness. It’s also about photography and will realize there’s much more to this national park than they might have thought,” light, and the different nuances of light.”

The Estes Park Museum hosts a pro- he said. “I want the beauty of nature and gram with Stensland, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. He of this park to speak to people at a very

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deep level. I feel like beauty has a message it wants to speak to all of us, deep in the core of our being, and we can hear it during those times when we are alone out in the beauty of nature.”

Stensland’s photography can be seen and purchased at his shop, “Images of RMNP,” across from Bond Park in downtown Estes Park. Visit www.imagesofrmnp.com for more information on the photographer.

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Community Thanksgiving events held throughout month PEAK TO PEAK Every year in November, Americans come together for a day, or sometimes more, for feasting with friends and family and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

Today’s celebrations would likely be unrecognizable to attendees of the original 1621 harvest meal, it continues to be a day for Americans to gather together and share a meal.

All along the Peak to Peak Region, many mountain communities and businesses, big and small, have their own celebrations planned throughout the month. From a Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck at the Estes Valley Library, Nov. 9 to a “Misfits Thanksgiving” gathering at Tapestry Coffee House in Allenspark there are numerous events before and after the actual holiday.

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Nederland is planned at the Nederland Community Center for Nov. 16. The annual celebration is open to the public with turkey, stuffing and potatoes provided. Bring a dish to share and your own plates, cutlery and cups to help make it a zero-waste event.

Nederland’s Carousel of Happiness will also say “thank you” to the community with

free rides, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Other Side Restaurant in Estes Park has a Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

The 2014 5K Turkey Trot returns to the Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village in Empire, Nov. 22 from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

The course is a combination of roads, paths, and trails at the scenic Easter Seals Rocky Mountain Village. Registration includes T-shirt and post-race meal. All proceeds benefit Easter Seals Colorado.

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, start off your day and make room for dinner by running in the YMCA of the Rockies Turkey Trot in Estes Park. On Thanksgiving morning, lace up your running shoes and head to the start line to get a bit of exercise in this family fun run. The free run is open to the public, free-will donations will be accepted to benefit the YMCA Day Camp. Registration starts 7 a.m. with the race at 8 a.m.

Also on Nov. 27, free Thanksgiving Potluck takes place at 2 p.m. at the Stage Stop in Rollinsville. Turkey, sides, pies and music will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

Parade marks start to Christmas season ESTES PARK As dusk falls the day after Thanksgiving, the magic begins to unfold in Estes Park. Bands come down the street playing favorite Christmas songs with tiny white twinkly lights reflecting in the bright polished brash. Dancers sway to music.

Floats loom from the night, huge and ethereal, with more and more lights that add to the mysteries and magic of Christmas legends and solstice dreams.

The annual “Catch the Glow” parade, Nov. 28, caps a day of full activity in downtown Estes Park.

With holiday music broadcast outdoors throughout the town helping set the scene, visitors can interact with strolling animal characters, enjoy free hayrides and visit with Santa Claus throughout the day. Daytime activities begin at noon and the parade begins at 5:30 p.m. All activities are free.

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Holiday Festivities take place during the day at Bond Park from noon-4:30 p.m., including visits with Santa, a smore’s station, hay rides, festive carolers and whimsical characters greeting shoppers along Elkhorn Avenue.

Stick around to visit Santa’s Workshop at the Estes Park Events Complex, Nov. 29, and start holiday shopping in the unique shops and boutiques among the beautiful holiday lights on Elkhorn Ave. Thanksgiving weekend in Estes Park is quickly becoming a special tradition for families who visit the town from across the state and across the country. With all the family-friendly activities, numerous Thanksgiving dinner options and abundant shopping, the town is the perfect place to start the holiday season.

For more information or to participate in the parade, contact the Special Events Dept. at 970-586-6104, e-mail events@ estes.org or visit www.estes.org.

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A Community Thanksgiving Feast is planned at the CCCIA Hall on Thanksgiving as well.

Estes Park celebrates its 14th Annual Thanksgiving Community Gathering, Nov. 27, on from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Bible Fellowship.

The event includes a Thanksgiving feast, entertainment and a bake sale. Free will donations are welcome.

Also in Estes Park on Thanksgiving, Cascades Restaurant at The Stanley Hotel holds its Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Feast from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Restaurant at Aspen Lodge Resort & Spa presents a Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet with game meats and vegan and gluten free options, Nov. 27. Participants can take a sleigh or wagon ride after their meal for an additional fee. Reservations are required by calling 970-586-8133.

Also on Thanksgiving Day, YMCA of the Rockies has a Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Lonigans Saloon has its annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck Supper. Lonigans provides the turkeys, homemade corn pudding, stuffing and cranberry sauce. All the rest is pot luck whoever wants to bring a dish of their choice. A $10 charitable donation is requested and no reservations are necessary.

Many more gatherings are planned in other communities, businesses and private homes. Be sure to take advantage of an opportunity to gather with your fellow community members this Thanksgiving season.

Tree lightings featured in Clear Creek

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY Start the Holiday Season off at the Christmas Tree Lighting event, Nov. 29 from 4:45-7 p.m. The tree lighting will be in downtown Georgetown at the intersection of Rose and 6th streets Inspired by the movie “The Christmas Gift,” staring John Denver and filmed in Georgetown in 1986, the tradition of Letter Day has been celebrated since 1998. Children of all ages are welcome to come deliver their written letters to St. Nick at the tree lighting.

The annual Tree Lighting and Dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus takes place in Idaho Springs, Nov. 29 from 4:30-7 p.m. Children 12 and under are invited to join Santa and Mrs. Claus at the “North Pole,” upstairs in the Elks Lodge for dinner—$5 with ticket.

After dinner, everyone is welcome to join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the High School Madrigals as they walk and sing Christmas carols from the Elks Lodge to Citizen Park where Santa will turn on the magical Christmas tree lights.

Tree lighting ceremony becomes new tradition ESTES PARK Join residents and visitors in Estes Park as the town lights up the season with its 4th Annual Estes Park Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 22, at Riverside Plaza.

This event has become an Estes Park tradition with its unique characteristics and community recognition.

Visitors are welcome to decorate a stocking and an ornament, enjoy sweet treats from our smore’s bar and hot chocolate, Radio Flyer wagon rides and an early visit from Santa Claus. The Estes Valley Recreation District will also be hosting a candy cane scavenger hunt.

The lighting of the live tree starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free. Join in afterward for community sing-alongs and a celebration of the holiday season.

For more information contact the Special Events Department at 970586-6104 or events@estes.org.

Town makes change to LED lighting

ESTES PARK Beginning this year, Estes Park will use LED lights to decorate the downtown corridor for the upcoming holiday season. The lights will be turned on for the Catch the Glow parade after Thanksgiving, and remain lit through the weekend following Valentine’s Day in 2015. The cost to purchase the energy-efficient LED lights will be comparable to the incandescent lights previously used, but a reduction in energy use will be significant.

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Craft fairs, holiday markets feature local gifts, artists in holiday setting FRONT RANGE Although some may get a head start, November is the traditional start to the holiday shopping season. Thankfully, mountain artists and craftspeople get together to feature their work in numerous holiday markets and craft fairs from now until Christmas. You’d be surprised at the talent that can be found in our small mountain towns and the events make holiday gift buying a bit more easy.

Here are a few of the craft fairs in November: Trail Ridge Quilters

The Trail Ridge Quilters have 100s of hand-made and quilted items for sale at its Holiday Sale, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Longs Peak Room of Estes Park Medical Center. Everyone is welcome. Shop a great selection of quilted items including baby blankets, wall hangings, table runners, placemats, children’s books and much more. There are many wonderful items to purchase for the holidays or hostess gifts. Light refreshments will be served. All proceeds benefit the Estes Park Medical Center.

Golden Gate Grange Craft Fair

The Golden Gate Grange Community Center hosts a Craft Fair featuring local aritsts and hand-made crafts, Nov. 15 from 4 p.m.-11 p.m.

Coal Creek Mountain Artisans Guild

The Coal Creek Mountain Artisans Guild invites you to its 14th Annual Mountain Holiday Art Sale, Nov. 21-22.

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Estes Park Holiday Market

The 2nd Annual Estes Park Holiday Market takes place, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m.5 p.m. and Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.3 p.m. at the Estes Park Resort, 1700 Big Thompson Ave. Many unique items will be available for your shopping pleasure including quilted items, photographs, ornaments, pet gifts, hand thrown stone ware, oil paintings, handmade beaded jewelry, wood carvings, Mountain Strong and Glen Haven Strong shirts and much more.

Elizabeth Guild Holiday House

The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop has an ongoing tradition of one of the season’s best events. It’s called Holiday House. Always held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn Convention Center in Estes Park, 101 South St. Vrain Ave., this event really kicks off the Holiday Season. You will find everything from Toys to Jewelry, Collectibles to Clothing. Special items offered from Lizzie’s Boutique, and new and miscellaneous items suited for all those on your Christmas list. The Estes Park Womens’ club will be baking up some of their special goodies for sale.

The Estes Park Trailridge Quilters will be showing off their talents at their table full of wonderful hand made quilts for sale.

Admission is only $1 with all proceeds benefiting the Estes Park Medical Center.

Local artists featured in Holiday Show CENTRAL CITY Gilpin Arts in Central City’s yearround Showcase Gallery at the Visitor Center hosts a Holiday Show, Nov. 18Dec. 29. An artists’ Open House takes place, Nov. 22 from 1-3 p.m. in the gallery, located at 103 Eureka St. The show is designed to feature affordable, locally hand-made gifts to assist with everyone’s holiday shopping needs.

This Gilpin Arts member show features Kathy Plummer, jewelry; Hazel Hanley, jewelry; Carol King, art glass; Carol Walker, photography; Becky Osteboe, photography, bin cards; Mary Bell, jewelry, T-shirts and wall piece; Shari

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Lebsack, watercolors; Serene Karplus, silk scarves, bowls, ornaments; Arlyss Grosz, kiln formed glass; Micki Moss, jewelry; Ginny Sycuz, jewelry; Beth Riser, photography; Sandi Fasano, jewelry; Darren White, wall photography, bin art; Amy Kesic, photography, bin cards; Carol Cavalaris, T-shirts Most artists plan to be at the Open House. Items are for sale and priced between $5 and $150 and may be purchased between the hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m. during the Holiday Show.

The Visitor Center is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.gilpinarts.org or call 303-582-3345 for more information.

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Central City Opera Guild’s 38th Annual L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour and Boutique takes place in the Glenmoor Country Club Neighborhood in Cherry Hills Village.

Central City Opera Guild presents 38th Annual L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour and Boutique CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Central City Opera Guild’s 38th Annual L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour and Boutique returns this holiday season to Cherry Hills Village and features five magnificent homes in the Glenmoor Country Club neighborhood. This much anticipated two-day walking tour is Nov. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This popular fundraising event is considered one of Denver’s signature holiday events.

Each home on the tour is lavishly decorated by one of Denver’s premier floral and tabletop designers. Designers participating this year include City Floral, Compleat Lifestyles, The Ruffly Rose, Swank Stems, T’DA and Twisted Tulip.

Candlelight, music, cocktails and an elegant evening buffet will set the stage for the Patron Preview Party and Tour on Nov. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees at this annual party will get the first opportunity to tour the L’Esprit homes and the only chance to view them at night. Guests at the Patron Preview Party will be delighted to have an opportunity to test drive one of the two Tesla Motors cars available that night as well as to see the spectacular outdoor light display that Blue Lotus Outdoors has designed for one of the homes.

The Boutique will be open that evening and guests will have the first opportunity to purchase the special treats the vendors have gathered just for this event.

Proceeds from the L’Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour and Boutique support Central City Opera including its annual Summer Festival, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program, the preservation and maintenance of the historic Opera House and more than thirty additional historic properties in Central City, and its education and community

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engagement programs. These programs serve more than 80,000 people each year through performances in schools, community centers, senior residences and theaters.

Sponsors of the 38th L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour and Boutique include presenting sponsor Coldwell Banker Devonshire, as well as Media Sponsors: The Denver Post, Colorado Expression and The Villager Newspaper. Gold Sponsors are The Chandler Family and Land Title; the Silver Sponsor is Thurston Kitchen and Bath, and Bronze Sponsors are Bellview Station, Blue Lotus Outdoors, The Nessinger Family, Lori Rickert/State Farm, Steele Street Bank, Mr and Mrs. Daryl Stewart, Tesla Motors Inc., and Suzanne Pacetti & Kathy Wells.

Tickets for the Patron Party are $250 for benefactors, $150 for patrons and juniors (under 35) for $90 and are available by invitation or may be purchased through Central City Opera by calling Alicia Holt at 303-331-7014.

The Boutique, Marché de Noël, a holiday boutique filled with creative and delicious holiday items held in newly updated Glenmoor Country Club House, will be open Nov. 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and features unique holiday shopping and many one of a kind treasures.

Guests may also enjoy lunch or afternoon tea and scones.

Tickets for the Home Tour are available in advance for $23 through Central City Opera and at local King Soopers locations. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door for $25. Admission is free to the Boutique, where tour maps will also be available. For more information, visit www.lesprithometour.com or call Alicia Holt at 303-331-7014.

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Open mic nights offer benefits for musicians, businesses, listeners live. For Jason Seigel of Idaho Springs,

By Jennifer Pund it is a way to continue his passion in a FRONT RANGE pen mics are a wonderful outlet for new place. “I moved here from Nashville first timers looking to shake their where I was heavily involved in music, nerves, living room musicians played in a bunch of bands and performed wanting to play to a wider audience and three or four nights a week. I got here and locals who love to listen to new and un- it’s pretty much been a dead stop. It’s a discovered talent. These nights can be a little slice of sanity I get from going down chance to try a new song or give a work- and playing music with a bunch of guys.” ing piece a little extra sound playing with He finds the openness of the people and different instruments and styles. Many the environment just right for his musical mountain communities offer opportuni- growth. “It’s very laid back and nobody’s ties to show a talent, share a song, or play judging you or anything. I can write songs an instrument alongside a friend or neigh- again and try them out there and not be so bor. Open mic nights provide benefits for worried about it.” the musicians as well as the venues that At Spirit Hounds Distillery in Lyons, host them. Most find they are good for “Thursday nights are a great night for both business just about any night of the week. new faces and old friends,” mixologist First-time musicians, old-time musi- Talia Tiram said. “These nights… provide cians and sometimes-musicians can all ap- an opportunity for the community to get preciate the open mic forum. The relaxed together and support their fellow musiatmosphere allows for a comfortable feel cians. First-time musicians can expect a while still playing to a live audience. Pro- very friendly environment where they can fessional musician Jon “Blackdog” Rid- either perform solo or with other artists.” nell, who leads various open mic nights Spirit Hounds hosts an Open Mic night and bluegrass picks in the region, encour- every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Hosted by ages his students to get out to open mics Taylor Radio, first time attendees can expect to hear a mix of folk, bluegrass, rock and picks to learn outside of a lesson.

“It’s the first step to playing in front of and even pop. people,” Ridnell said. “It allows students Raina Anderson, co-owner of the Tapesto receive valuable feedback from other try Coffee House in Allenspark says their musicians that can really help their play- open mic nights have been “very well ating.” The setting also gives newer players tended” over the last four years, but this the chance to get used to playing in front season has “definitely been the busiest of a live microphone and a live audience, and most fun.” The cozy space is typically standing room leading to their only on Saturfirst applause. day nights in Perfect for the summer beginners, The for their open Open Jovan mic nights. The open mic night nights are great at the Jamesfor business as town Mercanit usually packs tile is every the house, she Monday from said, but the about 6-8 p.m. greatest value The popular she sees is “the night of lonetworking and cal music was sense of famstarted by a guy ily” that runs named Mike so through the when Jovan Open Mic Night at the Pioneer Inn in Nederland is Tapestry. “Lotook over, in every Tuesday. gan and I have pure Jimtown met some amazing people through the cofstyle, it became the “Open Jovan.”

What separates their open mic from fee house and open mic nights,” she said. others is the “incredibly easy approach The open mics at Tapestry are open for and accessibility,” said Rainbow Shultz, anyone. “We have singers, songwriters, coowner and operator of the Jamestown medians and poets, so whatever your talMercantile. Jovan begins each night with ent, we’d love to see you,” she said. They silly and ridiculous songs to ease the are always looking for a host for the events nerves of potential performers. Described so send an e-mail or give a her a call, if as the “most supportive and welcoming interested. Anderson plans to continue the open mic around,” some nights the audi- tradition though the winter “as long as peoence is the kitchen staff, but most times ple keep coming in the door,” she said. several local musicians come allowing for These unique musical nights provide a a show-ending jam before heading home. great opportunity to get out and play for Open mics, in general, are a great first the sake of playing and having fun playstop for new musicians in town. The at- ing with other people. “There are a lot mosphere is perfect for meeting folks that of guys that should be playing professionshare an interest in music and playing ally,” Ridnell said, “but for many reasons,

taurant in Georgetown on Sunday nights they aren’t.”

Seigal finds the same phenomena from 6:30-9 p.m. is incredibly popular in Idaho Springs. “A lot of these closet and great for business according to owners musicians are really good. Everybody’s Aaron and Tina Smith. Most of their large having fun and that’s what matters. You banquet room is filled with reservations for start to see songwriters and musicians those nights, and most are primarily listencome out of the woodwork,” he said. ers, they explained. The music is folk and some classic rock is “There are probably played using a wide a bunch of musivariety of instrucians here that are ments. “We see evbad ass that we don’t erything from acousknow yet.” tic guitars, flutes, Very Nice Brewbanjos, and even a ing Company in wash bucket,” says Nederland has open Tina. “And, whoever mic nights that are knows the songs can very informal and join in.” She says take a very causal the Grumpy Jam has approach with no a limited number of host according to comusicians that can owner Susan Green. participate due to the “The group of musispace, so if you want cians that come to to play or attend, resour open mic really ervations are highly enjoy working torecommended. gether and take turns On Wednesdays, encouraging each Jon Ridnell performs at a special Colohead to Estes Park other to go to the rado Spirit Flood Open Mic at the Gold and join host Justin mic or join their tal- Hill Inn in October.

Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith Faye at Lonigans ents and our regular customers love to hear new or unknown Saloon’s open mic night. Performed on the front stage, bring instruments, songs musicians,” she said.

Open mic nights are also a nurturing and play some music while having a lot of place for bands to form. According to Rid- fun. Faye is a pop singer, songwriter and nell, many bands have come together pro- guitarist, originally from Senegal, and can fessionally through open mics in Neder- sing in five languages. land. “I’ve seen a lot of people start off at This winter, don’t put your instruments an open mic, and then bands are formed,” away or hibernate at home, hone your skills, he said. “If you’re good, someone is going meet new and talented musicians and learn a new tune by showing up to any of the many to want to play with you.”

When he’s not touring with the Jeff open mics and pics around the mountain Austin Band, you can catch Eric Thorin at communities.

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew in Lyons. For OPEN MICS, PICKS & JAMS nearly 10 years he has co-led the wellknown, well-loved Tuesday night blueMONDAY Open Jovan (Open Mic Jimtown Style) – grass jam—where all players are welcome Jamestown Mercantile to join in the fun—with K.C. Groves.

TUESDAY Numerous Colorado bluegrass musicians Open Mic – Pioneer Inn have been discovered and inspired by the Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues weekly event over the years.

“A Night at the Goat” Open Mic – KYGT 102.7 FM For those who don’t play an instruWEDNESDAY ment, open mic nights are great for listenBlues Jam – Pioneer Inn Open Bluegrass Pick – Jamestown Mercantile ers, too. Chris Eddy, co-owner and main Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music “geek” at Geeks for Hire, Inc. finds open Open Mic w/Justin Faye – Lonigans Saloon mics a way to discover new, local talent.

THURSDAY “I’m much more interested in the open Bluegrass Pick – First Street Pub mic as a musical venue and finding rare Open Mic: Taylor Radio + Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillery artists that are really special to listen to,” FRIDAY he said. Eddy finds the low-pressure, lowRoss & Pinners Open Mic – 1860 Tavern key environment of the Pioneer Inn like SATURDAY playing in someone’s living room. It is Open Mic Night – Tapestry Coffee House also a place where beginners can play with SUNDAY Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works much more experienced players. “Want to Grumpy Jam – Alpine Restaurant & Bar be a bullet proof amateur musician? Play SECOND THURSDAY MONTHLY with the likes of Jon Ridnell, Dave Lyons, Open Mic – Very Nice Brewing Will Garrison, Dan Perez, Ben Sproul, LAST TUESDAY MONTHLY Neil Bender at the Pioneer Inn—it’s not Open Mic – Ed’s Cantina hard to do,” he said. “They have a huge LAST FRIDAY MONTHLY database of tunes they just know, and give Old Gallery Open Mic Night – Kelley House lift to everyone they play with.”

Partial list. Events, days and venues subject to change.

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Hallowhen? Way High Radio Benefit w/Blue Mountain Jam, Banshee Tree, more – Historic Ward Church (WD) Halloween Band Show curated by Chris Sheldon – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

Arthur Lee Land – Rock Inn (EP) November 2 Blake & Groves – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Hattie and Hayley Duo – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Billy Shaddox – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) November 6 Karaoke – Stage Stop (RV) Greg Schochet and Katie Glassman – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

Mountain Town Rockers – Estes Park Resort (EP) November 7 Funky Tonk Heroes – Gold Hill Inn (GH) The Crooked Streets – Pioneer Inn (NED) Jesse Holt & the Cult – Very Nice Brewing (NED) First Friday w/Nice Work Jazz Combo – Salto Coffee Works (NED)

Steve Thomas Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) Fox Feather – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Cosmic Mesa – Rock Inn (EP) November 8 Weston Smith – Stage Stop (RV) Punch Drunk Munky Funk – Whistler’s Café (NED) Ragged Union – Pioneer Inn (NED) Steve Thomas Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) The Alcapones – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Andrew Wynne – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Steamboat Bandits – Rock Inn (EP) November 9 Sara & Katie Farmer, No Bird Ever Flew – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Glenn Colby – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) November 13 Open Mic – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Bonnie Sims & Friends Birthday Show – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

November 14 The Sweet Lilies – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Atomic Pablo – Pioneer Inn (NED) Torbin Hadlock – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Boogie Machine – Ameristar Casino (BH) Blue Canyon Boys – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY) Jon Picket from Chain Station – Tapestry Coffee House (AP) Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Willie Bean Bluegrass – Rock Inn (EP) Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center 20th Anniversary Gala w/Peter Mayer – eTown Hall (Boulder) November 15 Boogie Machine – Ameristar Casino (BH) Them Raggedy Bone – Stage Stop (RV) Intergalactic Radio – Pioneer Inn (NED) Harry Tuft, Claudia Cupp & Gary Jorgensen – United Center (IS)

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Wild Bear celebrates 20 years with popular folk artist

NEDERLAND oin Nederland’s Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in celebrating 20 years of success, educating and inspiring people of all ages to connect with nature while launching its next 200 years, Nov. 14, at eTown Hall in Boulder. The fundraiser features a memorable, intimate concert by nationally-renowned folk singer-songwriter Peter Mayer and as well as appetizers, beverages and an extensive silent auction.

“I invite you to come to our 20th celebration at eTown this November 14.

Whether you have been part of making it happen or would like to be part of this next phase, I look forward to seeing you there,” Founder Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Jill Dreves said in a recent message.

“This is an amazing milestone made possible by passionate educators, donors and volunteers. Now it is time to launch this vision toward the next milestone of creating a permanent nature center in the mountains of Boulder County.”

Since 1995, Wild Bear has been BoulPeter Mayer der County’s non-profit, all-ages nature center fostering a life-long appreciation of the environment and promoting an environmentally aware, responsible and ecologically sound community. Wild Bear’s passionate roots in science education and the preservation of Colorado began as a small program serving 24 children in the summer of 1995, growing to serve over thousands of people of all ages every year. Wild

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Bear’s inspirational vision was founded on the belief that learning occurs every day, all day and throughout our lives.

The long-term vision from its modest beginnings was to create a nature center facility in the mountains near Nederland to provide the general public with opportunities to learn together about their own backyard. In 1999, Wild Bear collaborated with Boulder County Parks and Open Space and the Town of Nederland to preserve over 200 acres of land north of Nederland at Mud Lake; voters approved this plan including the development of a Nature Center by Wild Bear.

Nearly 10 years of hard work towards the realization of the Mountain Ecology Center began with acquisition of 5 acres amid 3200 acres of preserved land, the subsequent clean up of 30 tons of trash from that land and, most recently, the unanimous approval of conceptual plans for the off-grid Center

by Boulder County.

Now the community can help launch Wild Bear into its next 200 years as they grow the nature center vision to the next level and raise funds at eTown Hall in Boulder. Peter Mayer writes songs for a small planet; songs about interconnectedness and the human journey and about the beauty and the mystery of the world. Whimsical, humorous, and profound, his music breaks the boundaries of “folk,” and transcends to a realm beyond the everyday love song, to a place of wonder at the very fact of life itself.

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Fort Collins band takes its original ‘Monky Funk’ on road NEDERLAND Punch Drunk Munky Funk, which plays its original funk-jazz-rock sound, Nov. 8, at Whistler’s Café in Nederland, calls itself a collection of “habitual line-steppers formed deep in the bowels of the center of the universe before recorded time.” Its five members are actually Fort Collins musicians who got together to form a “funky fresh fusion group” for a one-off show at FoCoMX early last year.

Members include Michelle Pietrafitta on drums, Chris Robbiano on bass, Mike Givens on keys and Alex Boivin

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on guitar. Taking inspiration from Frank Zappa and Phish, the band ties funky, soulful grooves with tight arrangements while incorporating funk, R&B, soul, hip-hop, rock and jazz. The act’s live show is high-energy, musically compelling and a “total dance party.”

According to its members, their proximity to the mountains allows them “to harness the naturally occurring funk of the region that flows into our amps and comes out as Munky Funk.”

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Estes Park Music Festival part of town’s ‘atmosphere’ Continued from page 13 for a hall its size. “Every concert series needs an excellent venue and the beautiful Stanley Hotel is the perfect mountain setting for an hour of wonderful relaxing Sunday afternoon entertainment,” she said.

The director, who is “grateful” to the hotel’s management and staff for “their incredible support and generosity,” also believes the Concert Hall, which boasts dramatic high ceilings, large windows and a ghost or two, adds an “extra ingredient” of history and adventure.

The concert series attracts a mostly local audience, but, according to Stevens, one in five concert attendees lives outside the immediate Estes Park area. They come from places like Denver, Lyons, Loveland, Fort Collins, Longmont and Boulder and audiences also include tourists visiting from the United States and abroad.

Stevens explained two thirds of the nonprofit’s funding comes from ticket sales while the rest is raised from individual contributions, special events and grants. “Our programs are made possible by donations from individual contributors,” she said. “We welcome gifts in any amount.”

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Park, CO 80517), can be tax deductible.

Additionally, each concert has sponsorship, which costs just $200. “This money goes toward general operating costs and increasing compensation for our artists.

We are dedicated to providing our talented musicians a fair compensation for their efforts,” Stevens added.

Thanks to the continued support the series already receives, ticket prices remain inexpensive at $10 a concert, or blocks of 10 concerts for $80, with children admitted at no cost. Music Festival attendees also receive a 20 percent discount for brunch or dinner on the day of the concert at Stanley Hotel Cascade Restaurant.

“We have become as much a part of the atmosphere around Estes as the snowcapped Rockies. The Estes Park Music Festival is pleased to present a unique family, community and diverse tourist attraction for the town of Estes Park that is affordable and available year round,” Stevens said.

November’s concerts kick off with a free event, Nov. 2, featuring the United States Air Force Academy Band, Rampart Winds.

On Nov. 9, Cantabile Singers choir performs and on Nov. 16, Jorgenson and Bryant perform on violin and piano. The final two concerts of the months are Nov. 23 with William Westney on piano and Nov. 30 with steel drum ensemble Pan Nation.

All concerts begin at 2 p.m.

Concerts in December include the Jubilate Sacred Singers chorus, Dec. 7; Windy Peak jazz and classical ensemble, Dec. 14; Sorcha Barr and Sara Corry on flute and harp, Dec. 21; and the jazz of Paul Shinn Trio on Dec. 28.

Other concerts in the season include Lamont Saxophone Quartet, Trio Cordilleras, Sandra Wong and the Thyme Quartet, Seicento Baroque Ensemble, Lark Powers, Boulder Bassoon Quartet, Giddy Up Kitty a season finale with the Estes Valley Chamber Singers and many more.

A second free concert takes place April 4 featuring Peggy Lyon on piano and Gregory Dufford on clarinet.

Learn more and see the entire calendar of concerts visit www.estesparkmusicfestival.org, call 970-586-9519 or e-mail info@EstesParkMusicFestival.org. The festival’s Business Office is located at Hobert Office Services, 1140-A Manford Ave. in Estes Park.

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ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL November-April Stanley Hotel Concert Hall 333 E Wonderview Ave. Estes Park, CO www.estesparkmusicfestival.org TICKETS: $10/$80 for 10 concerts

United States Air Force Academy Band, Rampart Winds (free concert) November 9

Cantabile Singers (choir) November 16

Jorgenson and Bryant (violin and piano)

November 23

William Westney (piano) November 30

Pan Nation (Steel Drums) December 7

Jubilate Sacred Singers (chorus) December 14

Windy Peak (Jazz/Classical) December 21

Sorcha Barr and Sara Corry (flute-harp) December 28

Paul Shinn Trio (jazz) January 11

Fred and Audrey Peterbark (vocal and piano) January 18

Kruger, Bunin, Puerini (duo pianos and flute) January 25

Lamont Saxophone Quartet February 8

Trio Cordilleras (tango, Latin American)

January 15

Jerry Barlow (celtic)

January 22

Sandra Wong and the Thyme Quartet March 1

Piano Prodigy from Kruger Studio March 8

Seicento Baroque Ensemble March 15

Lark Powers, (piano) Complete dates through April can be found at www.estesparkmusicfestival.org

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Band plays ‘down-home, rootsy’ originals ROLLINSVILLE Them Raggedy Bones, a six-piece outlaw country-folk-rock band, returns to the Stage Stop, Nov. 15, with its two guitars, bass, drums, lap steel and keyboards.

The band, which began in 2012 as an acoustic collaboration between Andy Matteo and Adam Frishman, plays anything

GOLD HILL Justin Hoffenberg and Martin Gilmore , co-founders of bluegrass band Long Road Home, perform as a duo at the Gold Hill Inn, Nov. 23.

Gilmore, who helped start Long Road Home in 2005, is known for his guitar and singing skills. He also has a propensity towards songwriting. Though writing since a very young age, Martin claims his first real presentable song was written at age 18. Many of his songs are featured in Long Road Home, but are crafted in such an “honest and thoughtful” manner that many listeners assume they are traditional tunes.

The musician, who also plays bass, mandolin, banjo and slide guitar, combines the traditions of folk and bluegrass with powerful storytelling and modern influences.

Hoffenberg grew up playing classical

violin before shifting his focus to bluegrass full time. While you may recognize him from appearances with numerous groups around Colorado, he has made Long Road Home his main project.

Originally from Northern Illinois, Hoffenberg currently lives in Boulder. He played in bluegrass bands from the time he was 13 years old and professionally since he was 15. While a senior in high school, he helped form Long Road Home.

The musician also plays in the rock band, The Bimarinal, and is sometimes a guest eTone on the eTown radio show where he’s appeared with such acts as the Indigo Girls, Tim O’Brien, Big Al Anderson and the North Mississippi All Stars. ºVisit www.goldhillinn.com or www. longroadhomebluegrass.com for more information.

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from Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson to Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan to The Band and The Grateful Dead. They call it “a great combination of down-home, rootsy originals and covers that will keep the toes tapping and the beer flowing.”

Visit www.themraggedybones.com to learn more.

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GOLD HILL The high-energy, progressive, original, Colorado-style Americana music of the Sweet Lillies will fill the Gold Hill Inn, Nov. 14.

The driving guitar, upright bass, percussion and melodic viola, together with powerful four-part female harmony give the band a unique quality all it’s own. This band’s creativity is matched by the quality of its musicianship. The sound is gripping and progressive, but is also high energy enough to get audiences up on their feet dancing. The three songwriting styles and the four musicians come together to

Peter Mayer plays Wild Bear anniversary

There are two tiers of tickets for the gala.

General Admission tickets are $50 and includes appetizers, one drink ticket, silent auction and an intimate performance by Peter Mayer. Gold VIP Tickets cost $125 and comes everything included with a GA ticket plus an additional drink ticket, front row seats for Peter’s performance, an additional five minutes at the silent auction tables and a once-in-a-lifetime special acoustic set with Peter in eTown Hall’s

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world-class recording studio. The special, intimate set takes place from 5:30-6 p.m. and space is limited to 30 people.

Wild Bear’s 20th Anniversary Gala takes place at eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce Street in Boulder, Nov. 14, from 5-9 p.m.

Purchase tickets or donate a tax-deductible silent auction items by either calling 303-258-0495 or stopping by Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 107 in Nederland, or purchase them online through www.wildbear.org.

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Album art by Jon McCartan

Polychromatic

Jaden Carlson Band

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opular Boulder-based teen-age guitarist and songwriter Jaden Carlson released her latest album with a full band in October. Jaden Carlson Band’s “Polychromatic” has met with critical acclaim and compares with musicians twice her age or more.

The album includes 10 original tracks. One highlight song, “Beyond These Walls,” features a solo by Coy Bowles of the Zac Brown Band.

The power-trio of funk, fusion and electronic music, is led by phenom guitarist Jaden Carlson; Will Trask on drums, percussion and backing vocals; and Eric Luba on left-hand bass, keys and backing vocals. The band, newly formed as of 2013, has spent much of the last year writing, recording and touring.

According to Carlson, finding the right sound and chemistry for the band came about almost by sheer luck. Trask had been subbing as a drummer for Carlson over the years, while Luba was brought on following a late-night jam at a house Trask was living in. Luba’s unique ability to simultaneously play bass with his left-hand and keys with his right provided the best possible addition to the sound that Jaden had been searching for.

The trio got together one afternoon in October to jam, and proceeded to play music all night long. The following days were spent doing the same, which created most of the material heard on the new album.

Produced by Joe Michaels, “Polychromatic” was recorded and mixed over four days. It was tracked at eTown Studio, produced and mixed at Scanhope Sound and mastered by David Glasser at Airshow.

“Polychromatic” can be previewed and purchased on iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify and Google Play. It can also be purchased at jadensound.com where band information and tour dates can also be found.

TRACKS 1) Battleship 7) Nameless 2) Beyond These Walls 8) No Use Hanging 3) Nothing Left Around 4) The Wrong Way 9) Essium 5) Find a Way 10) Backwards Kick 6) Mudflip

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weave a musical story that is forceful, haunting, beautiful.

The band derives its strength from the original songs of Julie Gussaroff and Juliane Stratton. The driving and exacting rhythms of Gussaroff on upright bass, mandolin, vocals and Stratton on acoustic guitar and vocals, creates a captivating acoustic fusion.

Paired with the very stylings of Alexandra Schwan on vocals and washboard and Becca Bisque on viola and vocals, the angelic harmonies the Sweet Lillies share, create a sound that is engaging and unrivaled.

Find the band on Facebook for more information, tour dates and music.

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Swafford plays ‘funky mountain blues’ NEDERLAND Nederland’s Lucas Swafford plays acoustic blues with influences of a folk, jazz jam. The artist opens for Caribou Mountain Collective with Maus and friends at the Stage Stop, Nov. 21, and plays solo at Very Nice Brewing on Nov. 22. He has been described as “rural, funky mountain blues jam with influences of folk and jazz.”

Lucas Swafford is a South Dakotaborn, Arizona-grown singer -songwriter who made his way to Colorado by way of California. His lyrics speak of “his journey and experiences with a raw, witty, jaded style. His songs and passionate voice will catch any bystander by surprise.”

Visit www.lucasswafford.com for more information.

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Brewery anniversary features beer, music LYONS The 12th Annual Oskar Blues CANiversary kicks off in Lyons at the original Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, Nov. 22.

Food and beer will flow all day with an Oskar Blues Tap Takeover.

A special buffet will open at 6 p.m. and Silent Disco will rock out (silently) at 7:30 p.m. followed by Judge Roughneck opening for Eufórquestra at 8:30 p.m. Staying true to their canning roots, the head Lyons brewer will be canning some specialty beers for the event in-

cluding Pollen Buzz, Station 3, Velvet Elvis and more.

Oskar Blues is credited as the creator of the first released canned craft beer in the United States with the release of their Dale’s Pale Ale in November 2002.

Eufórquestra is energy and rhythm personified. An ever-evolving sound that has been influenced by music from all over the world with an emphasis on funk, pocket and groove.

Visit www.oskarblues.com for more information.

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Warren Floyd – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Fid & Friends – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Cahalen Morrison & Country Hammer – Salina Schoolhouse (SN) Holy Ghost Tent Revival Band, The Whiskey Shivers – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY)

James Faulk – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Estes Park Victims Advocacy Fundraiser & Open Mic Night – Tapestry Coffee House (AP) Ben Hanna Band – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) November 16 Ostevetto – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Tupelo Honey – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Cahalen Morrison & Country Hammer – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY)

November 18 1st Annual John Woods Songs Night & Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY)

November 19 Lyons local Band Night – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY) November 20 Karaoke – Stage Stop (RV) Celtic Session hosted by The Gael – Very Nice Brewing (NED) The Clarks – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) November 21 Gasoline Lollipops – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Wonderlic – Pioneer Inn (NED) Marshmellow Overcoat – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Beats & Sax – Ameristar Casino (BH) Jack Yoder – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Jimmy Lewis – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Dustbowl Revival – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY) Joe Johnson – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) November 22 Beats & Sax – Ameristar Casino (BH) Vin de Glo – Pioneer Inn (NED)

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United Center show features folk artists IDAHO SPRINGS The United Center in Idaho Springs presents Harry Tuft with Claudia Cupp and Gary Jorgensen opening.

Colorado folk legend Harry Tuft returns to the United Center with his wonderfully eclectic mix of music. He will share a wide variety of singable tunes drawn from his decades of experience as Colorado’s premier promoter of all things folk. Tuft knows lots of great songs and he loves to perform them to an intimate audience.

Tuft established the Denver Folklore Center in 1962 and promoted some of the biggest folk boom shows in the Denver area, including Joan Baez’s first Red Rocks show in July 1964. In 1972, Harry and friends Steve Abbott and Jack Stanesco formed Grubstake – originally named “This Band Is Starving.” Their five albums include “What You Do With What You Got” and “Warts and All.” Opening for Harry will be Claudia Cupp and Gary Jorgensen, a duo for the acoustically inclined. Their sound, derived from folk and bluegrass roots, and featuring superb harmony singing, will be a perfect complement to Harry’s solo.

Expect them to play a couple of tunes together as well.

Doors to the United Center, 1440 Colorado Blvd., open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 advance. Discount tickets may be purchased at participating outlets in either Idaho Springs or Georgetown. In Idaho Springs, visit Main Street Coffee Company,

1510 Miner St., or Two Brother’s Deli, 1424 Miner St. In Georgetown, advance tickets are available at Tomay Memorial Library, 605 6th Street.

For more information, call 303-5671771, e-mail director@unitedcenterinc. com or visit www.unitedcenterinc.com.

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Lucas Swafford & Friends – Very Nice Brewing (NED) 12th Annual Oskar Blues CANiversary w/Judge Roughneck, Eufórquestra – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY) Bella Musser – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Whiskey Autumn – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) David Booker – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Sean Flynn – Rock Inn (EP) November 23 Martin Gilmore & Justin Hoffenberg – Gold Hill Inn (GH) David & Enion Tiller – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY) November 28 Funky Tony Heroes – Pioneer Inn (NED) Ambushed by Angels – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Hazel Miller – Ameristar Casino (BH) Gary Jorgensen & Claudia Cupp – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Outliers – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY) Nick O’Connor – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Old Gallery Open Mic Night – Kelley House (AP) November 29 The Zimmermans – Pioneer Inn (NED) Celebration Party & Potluck w/NoGo Gilbillies – Very Nice Brewing (NED)

April Wine – Reserve Casino (CC) Hazel Miller – Ameristar Casino (BH) Jim Stahlhut – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) James Faulk – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) The Almond Butters – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Just Jill – Rock Inn (EP) November 30 The Louder Sisters – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Lucas Prana – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Kort McCumber – Oskar Blues Brew & Grill (LY) Glenn Colby – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY)

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WEEKY MUSIC Sunday Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works (NED) Fred’s Got the Blues – First Street Pub (NED) Grumpy Jam – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Branden Sipes – The View @ Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Cowboy Sing-along Program – Bond Park (EP) Brunch w/Amanda Valley – Estes Park Resort (EP) Monday Open Jovan (Open Mic Jimtown Style) – Jamestown

Friday Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Karaoke (Theme Night) – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Saturday Open Mic Night – Tapestry Coffee House (AP) Live Music w/Bear – ClubNed (NED) Karaoke (Prize Night) – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) Dennis-Tobias Band – Cheesy Lee’s Pizza (EP)

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Tuesday Open Mic – Pioneer Inn (NED) “A Night at the Goat” Open Mic – KYGT 102.7 FM (IS) Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues (LY) James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Billy Shaddox – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Wednesday Blues Jam – Pioneer Inn (NED) Karaoke – West Winds Tavern (IS) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Open Bluegrass Pick – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music (EP) Open Mic w/Justin Faye – Lonigans Saloon (EP) James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Dennis-Tobias Band – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Thursday Bluegrass Pick – First Street Pub (NED) Karaoke – 1860 Tavern (EM) Open Mic: Taylor Radio + Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY) Scott Von – The View @ Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Vic Anderson – Coffee on the Rocks (EP) Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP) Ladies Night w/Mountain Town Rockers – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort (EP)

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JT = Jamestown LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

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