MMAC Monthly September 2014

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

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September 2014 • FREE FOOD & DRINK

CULTURE

Lewis Sweet Shop continues sweet, fun traditions Page 4

ARTS

Coal Creek artists sell creations, support peers Page 15

Flood anniversary time to reflect, look forward Page 9

MUSIC

Kinfolk Festival begins new era for band, venue Page 18

of 100 Years Wilderness, Wildlife and Wonder

The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary begins in September and the park, along with local and national communities, are commemorating the milestone with speakers, special events and local activities. Whether you are a regular visitor, a national park traveler or a virtual explorer, Rocky Mountain National Park hopes the anniversary inspires people to experience and connect with the park that has inspired a century of protection and will continue to enchant and delight visitors for another 100 years.

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Rocky Mountain National Park visitors on a ranger-led hike in the 1970s/ Photo courtesy National Park Service

Cub Lake – Rocky Mountain National Park

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Trail Features: Family-friendly, easy, four season destination highlighted by the Big Thompson River, large elk herds, autumn colors and a serene, lily-covered lake.

Trail Location: Just past the Beaver Meadows Entrance to RMNP, turn south on Bear Lake Rd. for about 1.3 miles. Turn west for 1/2 mile a watch for left turn to Fern Lake and Cub Lake Trailheads Round-trip Length: 4.6 miles Elevation: Start: 8,121 feet; End:8,624 feet Trail Difficulty Rating: Easy

Cub Lake hike features aspen, wildlife, amazing views

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.

Cub Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park is a highly-recommended, short and easy hike with big payoff in terms of scenery. The lake, which is covered in lilies, attracts large wildlife and sits in front of stunning peaks, is a photographer’s dream.

The area’s beauty is intensified in the fall when elk herds are in abundance and aspen trees are turning color.

The trail heads south over Big Thompson River and follows the western edge of Moraine Park, a vast meadow with both the Big Thompson River and Cub Creek running through. In the autumn, large elk herds gather in the meadows near the trailhead for their annual rut. Mule deer also are a common sight throughout the year.

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Rocky Mountain National Park’s Cub Lake is picturesque and an easy hike.

TAKE NOTE – supporting our community

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Flood anniversary, aspen leaves, elk highlight September PEAK TO PEAK September in Colorado’s high country typically means attending communityoriented events, leaf peeping and viewing the elk rut. This year, the month is filled with those typical activities, but it also includes many events focusing on the oneyear anniversary of the flood. For many, it will be a time to reflect on how things have changed and celebrate life and recovery.

Within the MMAC Monthly coverage area, many communities including Jamestown, Lyons, Pinewood Springs, Estes Park, Coal Creek Canyon, Four Mile Can-

yon and others are still recovering from last year’s damage. Despite the initial relief phase, hundreds of households remain in need of assistance. After federal, state and local resources have been tapped, it is expected these flood survivors will still need millions of dollars in aid to reach recovery.

Colorado United Day of Service, which takes place Sept. 13, was created to commemorate the one-year anniversary of last year’s historic floods and highlight the intense need for continued recovery efforts in all of Colorado’s flood, fire and other disaster-damaged communities. Volun-

teers are needed around the state to help rebuild and revitalize these towns in need.

Created in partnership between the Colorado Recovery Office and SERVE Colorado, the Colorado United Day of Service will feature community service events around the state followed by a celebration of music food and drink in Lyons.

This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with recovery efforts to make your community and state better, stronger and more resilient. Register to volunteer at www.coloradounited.com.

September is also the second anniversary of the purchase of Mountain Music, Arts & Culture by Wideawake Media, Inc. Thank you to all of our advertisers, readers and contributors. With your support, we are excited to continue to bring the residents and visitors of the Front Range mountain communities from Georgetown to Estes Park complete music, arts and culture coverage for their communities.

We plan to continue to connect the mountain communities, encourage participation at local events and promote area businesses through our unique and original content. We hope you enjoy what we have to offer and will support the many events and businesses featured in the publication for years to come.

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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September 13

Every Tuesday evening through September, the Estes Park Running Club is holding a special Fall Running Series that includes a scenic 5K run and free pasta dinner. All abilities and ages are welcome to join. The event begins at 6 p.m. on the Stanley Hotel’s front steps and concludes, following the 3.1 mile out-and-back run along McGregor Avenue and Devil’s Gulch Road, on the hotel’s back patio with a free pasta diner including a domestic beer or beverage. Visit www.epmarathon.org for more information.

The mountains surrounding Georgetown come alive with the sound of uncapped vintage motors rocketing up the twisty switchbacks on Guanella Pass Road, Sept. 13, for the historic 60th anniversary event of the Hot Rod Hill Climb. The event includes a fun-filled day complete with the Hot Rod Hill Climb, valve cover races, a pancake breakfast, live 50s rock from The Lucky Few and The High Gear Daddies, vendors, shopping, great food, hot rod and custom car specialty parking also a family-friendly, 50s costume and pin-up contest. The Georgetown Hot Rod Hill Climb Welcome Party pre-festival event takes place, Sept. 12, with music from Barnyard Stompers. All day admission is $10 and 12 and under are free. Visit www.hotrodhillclimb.com for more information.

Estes Park Running Club’s Fall Run Series

September 3

Wine & Words poetry open mic

Nederland’s Happy Trails Coffee house is under new management and offering Wine & Words, a new open-mic-style poetry reading the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9 pm. The Sept. 3 event at Happy Trails, 98 Hwy. 119 in Nederland, is expected to have another “spectacular turn out,” so don’t miss out. Sign up begins at 6:45 p.m. and reading begins at 7 p.m. Call 303-258-3435 for more information.

September 6

Historical Society of Idaho Springs 50th Anniversary Celebration

Join the Clear Creek County community in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Historical Society of Idaho Springs at the Underhill Museum Gardens, 1416 Miner St. Live music provided by the Gary and Claudia Duo will accompany an evening of food and beverage in the summer garden. Come celebrate 50 years of preservation and restoration of Idaho Springs history. For more information, call 303-567-4382 or visit www.historicidahosprings.com.

September 8

Meet Me @ The Museum – Rocky Mountain Elk: A History

While so prominent in the area today, elk were said to have been extirpated from the Estes valley by 1880, only to be reintroduced in 1913 and again in 1915. Join Estes Park Museum Director and Curator of Exhibits Derek Fortini as he explores the history of elk in Estes Park. As many at 3,200 elk are scattered throughout the park during the summer and fall. Admission is free and no registration required. Meet Me @ The Museum events encourage everyone to be curious about the history of sites, events, and those who came before us in Estes Park. Discussions are on-site at the Estes Park Museum, 200 4th St. Visit www.estes.org for more information.

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Transformation in RMNP: The Effects of Climate Change and Human Intervention

In this body of research by Estes Park author Thomas Gootz, the book first considers the impact that the presence of humans, since pre-historic times to the present, has had on the flora and fauna of the area now encompassed by the National Park and the effects on the Park’s fragile ecosystems caused by recent changes in the climate. At the Baldpate Inn, Sept. 10 from 7 - 8 p.m., the author reviews the latest research studies by governmental and independent research agencies and suggests some steps that might be taken to lessen environmental damage and improve prospects for preserving the regions indigenous plants and animals.

Hot Rod Hill Climb

Celebrate Gold Hill Gold Rush

The town of Gold Hill holds its annual fund raising event, Gold Hill Gold Rush, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Main St. Proceeds from the event benefit the Gold Hill Town Meeting and will support individuals and the community at large. The free and open to the public event celebrates the town, recognizing its 155th year, and features the town’s Annual Bake Sale with homemade pies, cookies and more, a Rummage Sale offering antiques, clothing and more. The Arts & Crafts Fair features hand-made items from Front Range artists. There will be drinks, bratwursts and live music through out the afternoon. Visit www.goldhilltown.com for more information.

Vibrational Sound Meditation

Participate in a Vibrational Sound Meditation, Sept. 13 from 5-6 p.m., at The Yoga Room at Two Brothers Deli in Idaho Springs. Class Leader Danae Beaudette uses her Peaceful Warrior Gong, Chau Gong, ocean drum, rain sticks, tingshas, Tibetan bowls, and crystal bowls during the meditation. She plays the gongs by themselves and integrates shamanic drumming, singing bowls, and other vibrational sound instruments to enhance the experience making it a complete sound journey. The tones and resonance play upon the body at the cellular, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of your being. The experience costs $20. Sign up prior to event at Two Brothers Deli or contact Cherie at 303 905-2205 or theyogaroomis@gmail.com.

September 20

Meet Bucyrus and Learn about Steam Shovels

Sitting in the middle of the town of Nederland is a behemoth of a machine, one that has earned its keep over the years. This 1923 Bucyrus 50-B steam shovel is the descendant of the first steam shovel mounted on a revolving crane, the patent for which went to William Smith Otis in 1839, 84 years earlier. Otis died just after the patent was granted, and control of the patent eventually went to his first cousin Oliver Smith Chapman, the great-great-grandfather of Anna Lee Ames Frohlich. Learn all about steam shovels and Nederland’s own Bucyrus from Frohlich, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m., at the Nederland Community Library, 200 N. Hwy. 72. Call 303258-1101, e-mail nederlandlibrary@gmail.com or visit www.nedlib.org to learn more.

September 21

Trains and Tribulations: Early Travel in the Mountains

September 26

Climb On! exhibit opening

September 27

Creations & Libations

was home to the Colorado Gold Rush, has a 14,000-foot mountain range as its western boundary and approximately 60 linear miles of main stem river water hosting a variety of natural habitats and wildlife populations, including hundreds of thousands of people.

The festival is presented by The Clear Creek Watershed Foundation which is dedicated to improving the water quality of Clear Creek and its tributaries and promoting ecologically sustainable practices and projects focused on the stream health, mine mitigation and community well-being, throughout the Clear Creek Watershed.

Because the downward flow of

water through a watershed carries with it the effects of nature and human activity, concern for a river’s health must include concern for the health of the entire watershed.

A century and a half of human impact—including mining, irrigation, transportation, industrialization and urbanization—has had cumulative, negative impacts on the main stem and tributaries of Clear Creek. A tipping point was reached in the watershed in the late 1980s when mine clean up was realized to be a worthy endeavor with benefits exceeding the cost.

Visit www.clearcreekwater.org, call 303-567-2699 or e-mail info@clearcreekwater.org for more information.

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Join local artist Trishia Pollard for an evening of painting, appetizers and socializing at Two Brother’s Deli’s One Door Down, Sept. 27, during the latest Creations & Libations. Each event is different from the last, so even if you’ve been before, you will learn something new. The price of $35 includes original art piece, stepby-step instructions, appetizers, laughter and fun. Craft beer and classic wines are available for purchase. Appetizers are served at 6:30 p.m. and instruction begins at 7 p.m. Register at the Clear Creek Recreation Center or online at www.clearcreekrecreation.com. For questions, call Dan at 303-907-9491 or visit Two Brother’s Deli,1424 Miner St. in Idaho Springs.

Oh Deer, Elk and Moose! hike

Join volunteer naturalists, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Caribou Ranch Open Space for a moderate three-mile hike in the high country to learn about the natural history, behavior, and ecology of the three members of the deer family that call Caribou Ranch home: mule deer, American elk, and moose. Participants will look for signs of wildlife along the trail. Visit www.bouldercounty.org for more information.

14th Annual Enchanted Forest

Nederland’s Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center presents its popular 14th Annual Enchanted Forest, Sept. 27 from 2-6 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy music, food, magic and fun within the Ecology Center as well as tours of the forest along the creek where “animals” will dramatically share their stories of the forest and give goodies to all of the young participants. Patrons are also encouraged to wear nature costumes. Children of all ages enjoy this unique event. All proceeds directly benefit Wild Bear and its mission to foster a life-long appreciation of the environment and to promote and environmentally aware, responsible and ecologically sound community.

The Enchnated Forest costs $6 per person in advance and $8 per person on the day of the event. Children under 2 and seniors are free. Visit www.wildbear.org to learn more.

Four Years after the Fourmile Canyon Fire

Join volunteer naturalists at the Bald Mountain Scenic Area, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, for a moderate one-mile hike to learn about the natural role of fire in ponderosa pine ecosystems, and to see evidence of the September 2010 Fourmile Canyon fire. Participants will observe how this ecosystem has recovered so far, and also keep an eye out for signs of wildlife along the trail. Visit www.bouldercounty.org for more information.

Did You Know?

Watershed Festival encourages environmental education IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek Watershed Foundation presents its 6th annual, familyoriented Clear Creek Watershed Festival, Sept. 20, in Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park in Idaho Springs.

The free event features fishing, gold panning, face paining, snowmaking, fly-tying, climbing wall and live music. Woodsy the Owl will make an appearance and 30 environmental education passport stations host engaging activities highlighting how residents can protect the Clear Creek Watershed. Fill a passport with stamps from each station and earn free ice cream and BBQ. The Clear Creek Watershed area

Experience the vertical side of Estes Park, home to some of the nation’s most spectacular rock climbing, at the “Climb On!” exhibit—in celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary—at the Estes Park Museum, Sept. 26-Oct. 4. Granite boulders, sub-alpine crags, and high mountain walls make the Estes valley and surrounding high peaks a world class training ground for elite and amateur climbers alike. Learn about ascending rocky terrain and how individuals pioneered local routes that pushed the limits of gravity. A free opening reception takes place, Sept. 26, from 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Visit www.estes.org to learn more.

September 28

Join storyteller Jan Tafoya, Sept. 21 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Nederland Mining Museum for tales of early travel in the Rocky Mountains. Hear thrilling stories of traveling by train and learn about the Switzerland Trail of America, Boulder’s popular and scenic railroad. The event is appropriate for all ages. For more information, e-mail kzullo@bouldercounty.org or visit www.bouldercounty.org.

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{Eat} Catering Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette September 4 100 Anniversary Celebration Kick-off Ice Cream Social – Holzwarth Historic Site @ RMNP Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center Community Cupboard Food Bank – Old Gallery September 5-6 Dinner on the Train: Steak & Lobster – Georgetown Loop Railroad

September 6 Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Bosco Sticks – Blue Owl Books Whiskey & Wings Festival – Winter Park Resort September 7 Sunday Brunch w/David & Enion Tiller – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

Big Screen Bronco Football Buffet – Historic Park Theater September 8 Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236’ September 10 Estes Park Woman’s Club Luncheon and Astronaut Col. Loren Shriver – Estes Park Resort September 11 Crust Wood Fired Pizza Dinner – Lyons Farmette September 12 Hot Rod BBQ Buffet on the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad

18th Annual Lyons Community Barbecue – Lyons Middle/Senior High School

Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits September 12-13 Beer Tasting Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad

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September 1 Labor Day Pancake Breakfast – Alice Schoolhouse Museum September 2 Soup Night – Old Gallery September 3 Wine and Words Poetry Open-Mic – Happy Trails

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

Lewis Sweet Shop continues sweet, fun traditions

the weekends creates a cozy atmosphere often used by locals as

By Jennifer Pund a meeting space. There is also a giant JENGA game, chess and EMPIRE t took Peggy and Bernie Hubner just 11 hours after arriving checker boards and a permanent hop-scotch court on the sidein Empire to decide to buy Lewis Sweet Shop. Nine years walk out front to entertain kids and allow travelers to stretch their later, they continue to make the store’s signature candy using legs. A train runs on a track near the ceiling and a 1898 piano is original recipes, and meeting new people, all while having a available for anyone willing to tickle the ivories.

Stop in now for this year’s collectable tie-dyed T-shirts that lot of fun.

Before relocating to Colorado, the pair found themselves are still available for a limited time. With snowboard seats, graffiti and snapshots on the wall tired of the constant air-conditioned and a dependable friendly greetenvironments of Texas where Bering, it feels like home as soon as nie owned a small oil and gas busiyou walk through the vibrantly ness, and Peggy worked as a colcolored doors. lege and career counselor for more Dwayne Lewis built the resthan 4,000 high school students. It taurant’s current structure from was a busy lifestyle of long hours. the bricks of an old school house “We discovered that we were gohe purchased in 1949. By 1951 ing from an air-conditioned house, to he was serving hot dogs and ice an air-conditioned car to an air-condicream to his motel guests at what tioned business, to an air-conditioned was then Lewis Dairy King. It all restaurant, back to an air-conditioned started with the addition of a pophome,” Peggy explained. “Then Bercorn machine in 1960 that is still nie went online and discovered this Lewis Sweet Shop, 208 E. Park Ave., in Empire. making caramel corn in-house uscandy store in the mountains.”

The amazing views, “spectacular weather” and their dreams ing the “Lewis tradition.” When Lewis passed away in 2011, he of having classical music playing in their library-coffee shop was the oldest resident in Empire at the age of 96. were all that were needed to seal the deal of purchasing the The Hubners kept the recipes and food traditions in tact business. “Boy were we wrong,” Peggy said, “Lewis Sweet when they took over in 2005 and still serve the same highquality, hand-made candies including four types of brittle, glass Shop is a full-blown restaurant!”

The creative environment and lively atmosphere screams candy—like a lollipop without the stick—as well as the world’s “fun,” and accurately reflects the Hubners’ personalities. The longest candy necklace, jawbreakers and Bourbon Red Pepper building is easy to spot with its colorful décor. Live music on Continued on page 6

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Love of building, community keeps coffee house open After Anderson received many calls and

By Jennifer Pund e-mails asking about the coffee shop, she ALLENSPARK Tapestry Coffee House is back. Having mentioned the situation to a friend who always loved the coffee shop and café that convinced her to keep the doors open with came before it, Rainia Anderson couldn’t his help. The two now plan to purchase the bare to see her mother and sister’s hard work building and business from her family this disappear when it closed last winter. With fall when tourist season is over. The resupport of the community and a dear friend, sponse has been “awesome and humbling,” she says. the only coffee house Tapestry Coffee in Allenspark will reHouse, 6 Ski Road main open all winter in Allenspark, ofto serve coffee, profers more than vide meeting space coffee, they have for the community homemade soups and host live music and sandwiches and Saturday open made to order, spemic nights. cialty loose-leaf Anderson grew teas blended loup in the old log cally and dinner building while work- Tapestry Coffee House in Allenspark will specials. ing for her mother, remain open through the winter season.

Beer and wine are Tammy Ackerman, and then her sister, Chelsea Ackerman, so also served to make it a great place for a she was concerned when the family decid- break when heading across the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway or to and from Esed to put the building on the market.

“I was worried that whoever bought tes Park. Anderson says the coffee house it would close the coffee house down and is a cozy and homey place to relax in the open some sort of retail novelty shop,” An- Rocky Mountains and catch up with old derson explained, as many potential buyers friends, or make a round of new ones. The had expressed those intentions. “My sister free WiFi they offer—in a town with no and mother had put way too much of them- cell service—is certainly a hit with folks selves into the coffee house to have it just passing through.

“My partner and I have had a blast this wiped off the grid.”

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summer working with the regulars and not-so-regulars that have come into the coffee house this season,” Anderson says.

“It makes me happy to keep the hard work my sister invested in this business up and running. We will be adding our own element in time, but the heart will always be Chelsea’s.”

Anderson says the best thing about the coffee shop is meeting all types of people.

Friday music nights are always a hit and Saturday open mic night—where it is encouraged to come with your guitar, your voice, your passion for poetry or comedy to share—always brings amazing people into the coffee shop. “Plus there is the added bonus of seeing the happiness of people’s faces when they sit down and hear the first strum of the guitar from one of the musicians,” Anderson says.

The partners would like to stay open at least Fridays and Saturdays and offer music nights through winter. Depending on customer response and support from the locals, more hours may be added. “As long as people keep coming though the door Saturday nights for open mic night, we will continue that through the winter also,” Anderson said. “My partner and I have a lot of different irons in the fire to keep us up and running for the winter.” While she is not ready to share those plans yet, stop in often to see what she has up her sleeve.

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Lyons Farmette hosts fall farm dinners

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Brittle known as “Hot Man Candy.” The store’s 40 different candy flavors vary according to the season, but the shelves are always stocked.

If chocolate is what you are craving, look no further. The Bait Box, filled with chocolate covered gummy worms, eight different flavors of bark, hand-dipped Cherry Bombs and different flavored fudge by the pound are just the start. Orange slices, peanut butter cups and “Bear Scat”—chocolate covered potato chips— are also among the top sellers.

The Hubners say nothing outsells the Chocolate Covered Bacon. They can sell upwards of 10 pounds of the applewood smoked bacon on a busy day and often run out. “If we can cover an item in chocolate, we will,” says Bernie.

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tos, tacos, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches cheese-steaks, snow cones and more than 50 different flavors of shakes and malts, which are often about three inches taller than the cup.

The owners’ son Jeff got creative with the PBJ Burger, which is made with peanut butter, bacon, and jelly. “We have lots of repeat customers for that one, it can be quiet messy and it comes with Cheetos,” Peggy explained. Also popular are fried veggies like dill pickles and creamed corn, and don’t forget the dog biscuits for your best friend.

Empire is located on U.S. 40, just off Interstate 70 at exit 232. Whether coming or going to Winter Park, Berthoud Pass and Grand County, Lewis Sweet Shop is a great family stop in all seasons for breakfast, lunch, dinner or an afternoon snack and pick me up.

Visit www.lewissweetshop.com or follow the store at www.facebook.com/ LewisSweetShop to learn more.

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LYONS The Lyons Farmette is a working sustainable farm and education center, with a mission to support and empower its local food community. It’s intimate, beautiful and rustic setting is also the perfect host for farm dinners throughout the season.

Experience delicious cuisine, meet new people, and share a special evening with friends and family. The day’s bounty from the Farmette and surrounding farms takes the starring role in a multi-course dinner that spotlights the strong links between community farming and the pleasures of eating. Several dinners are planned this month on Sept. 3, 11, 17 and 25. {Eat} Catering Farm Dinner chef and owner Katie Bruzdzinski prepares an unforgettable meal, Sept. 3, at 5:30 p.m.

This farm dinner is also a benefit for The Lyons Arts and Humanities Council.

Crust Wood Fired Pizza Farm Dinner takes place Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. The popular celebration of fall, which is also a benefit for Growing Gardens, is already sold out.

Blackbelly founder and award winning Chef Hosea Rosenberg, winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Season Five, is bringing his culinary excellence to Lyons Farmette, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. This farm dinner is also a benefit for The Boulder County Arts Alliance.

Finally, on Sept. 25, Meadowlark Farm hosts a farm dinner.

Events range in price from $59-$125 per person. Visit www.lyonsfarmette.com for reservation information and to learn more about the Lyons Farmette.

Tasting room opens at Mid-County GILPIN COUNTY Mid-County Liquors debuts its new tasting room in its new location, Sept. 14, with a Grand Opening Celebration featuring wine, beer, spirits, food, kid’s games, live music and giveaways.

Business owners John Dunham and Jan Petersen converted a former home into a commercial building at 17218 Hwy. 119, next to Roy’s Last Shop, with space for the liquor store and drive-through lane.

It has been operating successfully in the

new location for several months and with county approval, will now have scheduled tastings in the new room.

During the opening celebration, Chad Manley will be on-site offering pulled pork, the Funky Tonk Heros will be performing live and vendors will be bringing numerous giveaways throughout the day.

In addition to the grand opening, wine from Southern Wine & Spirits will be offered , Sept. 13, and a beer tasting takes place, Sept. 27.

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Say ‘so long’ to summer at seafood bake, boil ARAPAHOE BASIN Summer doesn’t have to end on Labor Day weekend. Stretch it out with a downhome Clam Bake and Lobster Boil at Arapahoe Basin, Sept. 14.

The event is designed as the “perfect way” to say “so long” to summer and get excited for the 2014-15 ski and ride season. The clam bake features picnic-style seating, live music, generous portions of seafood, an array of sides and the trademark A-Basin laid-back vibe.

This event takes place in the base area and no lift service is available. Particpatns can check in from 3-4 p.m. at the 6th Alley Bar & Grill and enjoy live music from 3-6 p.m. and dinner outside on the A-Frame deck, weather permitting, from 4-6 p.m.

The tentative menu includes New England style clam chowder, freshly-baked green onion and cheddar biscuits, fall fresh salad with mixed field greens and fix’ns, Prince Edward Island mussels, fresh Colorado sweet corn,erd bliss potatoes, grilled Red Bird all-natural chicken with BBQ sauce, assorted “sweet bites” and more.

Adults are $38, plus tax, which includes buffet and 1.5 dozen steamed clams and a cash bar. A 1.25 pound whole Maine lobster may be added to any meal for $20, plus tax. Children ages 6-14 are $15, plus tax, and includes buffet only.

Call Arapahoe Basin Guest Services at 888-272-7246 or visit www.arapahoe basin.com for more information.

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The “ever-challenging” Mineral Mountain Trail and subsequent loop near Nederland will provide racers with 25 miles of “elevated fall splendor” and some of the best leaf peeping in the state. Large open spaces offer terrific views of the Continental Divide, and are good places to find elk The adult race begins at 10 a.m. at the Nederland High School parking lot

and heads up and into Arapahoe National Forest. The race ends with a descent down to Nederland where the finish line will be at Guercio Memorial Ball Field.

This year there is also a “Fast, Fun and Free” kids race will be held for junior racers between 6 and 12 years old.

Entry costs $60 in advance and each participant receives unlimited craft beer and unlimited German food along with a “super-high-quality” commemorative event sweatshirt, Prestige Imports Tshirt and bottle, Profile Design backpack and Bellwether cycling cap.

Visit www.nederlandoktoberfest.com or www.facebook.com/NederlandOktober fest for race entry and information.

Enjoy Broncos games on theater-sized screen ESTES PARK The Historic Park Theatre in Estes Park is hosting a special Denver Broncos Football Buffet and viewing of the game on their big movie theater screen all season long.

The buffet includes stadium favorites like hot dogs, chili and nachos with all the fixings and more for $12. Cookies are served at half-time. Soda, beer, wine and spirits will also be sold.

Built in 1913, the Park Theatre, 130 Moraine Ave., is the oldest operating movie theater in the U.S. Construction begun in 1913 by J.L. Jackson, and was completed

by C.H. Bond. Fred Jackson operated it until 1922, when he sold it to Ralph Gwynn.

In 1926, Gwynn added the landmark tower and lobby known as the Tower of Love, because he built it to represent the love of his life. He operated the theater until his death.

Ola and Mickey Stanger began operating

it in 1968, when they did some significant renovations. They initially leased it from Vic Walker, and later purchased it from him in 1982. Through the collaborative efforts of the Stanger’s descendants, the Park Theatre continues to operate seasonally as a familyowned business. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

In September, “If I Stay,” opening Sept.

5; “This is Where I Leave You,” which screens Sept. 19 only; and “Ghosts of The West- The End of the Bonanza Trail,” on Sept. 27 only, will also be shown.

Doors open one hour before each game for pre-game hype. Check the weekly schedule for times and more information at www.historicparktheatre.com.

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Entrance is free to dance, listen to music and enjoy the festival. The Estes Park Sunrise Rotary will be offering mustard-smothered bratwursts, cold beer, soft drinks and more as talented local musicians and an award-winning Colorado band will play.

Browse vendor booths offering corn on the cob, funnel cakes, fresh squeezed lemondae, roasted almonds and desserts.

Free family activities include face paining, soap bubbles, corn bag toss, a bounce house and fire engine rides.

The highlight of the Autumn Gold Festival is the popular raffle with the winner taking home the grand prize of $5,000.

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September 13 Pints & Poses – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Southern Wine & Spirits Wine Tasting – Mid-County Liquors Gilpin History High Tea – Stroehle House September 14 Community Picnic and Flood Open mic – Wildflower Pavilion @ Planet Bluegrass

Grand Opening of Tasting Room w/Funky Tonk Heroes – Mid-County Liquors Sunday Brunch w/Jack Hadley – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Children’s Cooking 101 – Nederland Community Center Clam Bake and Lobster Boil – Arapahoe Basin Big Screen Bronco Football Buffet – Historic Park Theater September 17 Sunday Brunch w/Eric Wiggs & Alex Johnstone – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

Blackbelly Farm Dinners – Lyons Farmette September 19 National POW-MIA Remembrance Day Dinner – Idaho Springs Elks Club

Stone Brewing Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits September 19-20 Dinner on the Train: Steak & Lobster – Georgetown Loop Railroad

September 20 Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Andrew Bonnis – Blue Owl Books Creations and Libations: Sip and Paint – One Door Down/Two Brothers Deli

September 20-21 Nederland Seniors’ All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast for Aspen Viewers – Nederland Community Center Autumn Gold Festival – Bond Park September 21 Sunday Brunch w/Tyler Thompson – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Big Screen Bronco Football Buffet – Historic Park Theater September 22 Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236’ September 25 Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center Meadowlark Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette September 26 Wine & Hors d’Oeuvres On the Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad

Breckenridge Brewing Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits Arugula Tour of Tuscany Wine Dinner – Salto Coffee Works September 27 Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market – CCCIA Hall Beer Tasting – Mid-County Liquors Ale’s on Rails Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad Creations and Libations: Sip and Paint – One Door Down/Two Brothers Deli

September 28 Blue Owl Poetry & Pizza – Blue Owl Books Vegan Potluck – Estes Valley Library

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up prize and various other cash awards.

Tickets are $25 each.

Live music on Saturday includes Brad Fitch performing a special “Memories of John Denver” set from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., a tribute to Elvis from 2-4:30 p.m. and the Amplified Souls from 5-7 p.m.

Sunday’s line-up consists of The Long Run playing a tribute to The Eagles from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Wendy Woo and the Woo Crew from 2:30-5 p.m.

Autumn Gold – A Festival of Bands, Brats ‘n Beer takes place in downtown Estes Park in Bond Park, located at MacGregor Ave. and E. Elkhorn Ave. from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sept. 20, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 21. It’s the perfect time to visit Estes Park to enjoy the changing aspen and bugling elk.

For more information, visit www.visit estespark.com or call 970-577-9900.

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September 30 Canning Workshop on the Farm – Lyons Farmette Friends Library Potluck Dinner – YMCA of the Rockies October 1 5th Annual Beer reUNION – Lyons Fork WEEKLY FOOD Sunday Service Industry Sunday – Stage Stop Champagne Brunch – The Other Side Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Sunday Buffet – Peaceful Valley Ranch Brunch – Sweet Basilico Brunch Buffet w/Amanda Valley – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort

Monday Charity Night – Lucha Cantina Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church 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 Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop Community Corner Café – Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church

Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Burger Madness – Lyons Dairy Bar Beer/Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits Chef’s Special – Cables Pub & Grill Saturday Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop

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Closed for Season – Gilpin Museums/Coeur d’Alene Mine Closed for Season – Mount Evans Road September 2 Flood Festival Planning Meeting – CCCIA Hall September 3 Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing Rocky Mountain National Park Centennial Picnic in the Park and Opening Ceremonies – Hidden Valley @ Rocky Mountain National Park

Mayor’s Coffee Chat – Estes Park Senior Center Summer Enchanted Evenings: Derek Fortini, Native Americans in Estes Park – Baldpate Inn Estes Valley Model Railroaders, Customizing Your Resume & Cover Letter Workshop – Estes Valley Library September 4 First Friday – Nederland (various) Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center The Environmental Group – CCCIA Hall Idaho Springs Lions Club Meeting – Buffalo Restaurant Estes Park Equestrian Club – Estes Valley Library September 4-7 Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park

September 5 Hike with a Naturalist: Ute Trail – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

September 5-7 Dory Hill Pinball Campout – Base Camp Campground September 5-14 Heartland Poker Tour – Golden Gates Casino September 6 “Bears in Our Backyard” Hike – Bald Mountain Scenic Area Devil of the Divide Ultra 50k/50m – Clear Creek County Canyon Clean-Up, Game Night – CCCIA Hall Historical Society of Idaho Springs 50th Anniversary Celebration – Underhill Museum Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Golf Tournament – Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course

Star Party – Estes Park Memorial Observatory Wilderness Act 50th Anniversary Wilderness Walk – Lily Lake Trail

A Celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park – Kawuneeche Visitor Center Auditorium @ RMNP

Longs Peak Up Close – Rocky Mountain Conservancy September 6-7 Gold Mining Days – Georgetown Loop Railroad September 7 BoCo Strong Flood Commemoration Week Kick-off – Gateway Park Fun Center

Buffalo Bicycle Classic – Boulder County “Music, Munchies, & Maybe a Moose” – Trail River Ranch @ RMNP

September 8 St. Mary’s Glacier Full Moon Hike – Silver Lake Lodge Estes Park Car Club Meeting – U.S. Bank Rocky Mountain National Park: The First 100 Years – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Garden Club – Estes Valley Library Climbing Tales in Patagonia – National Park Village Theater

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Flood anniversary time to reflect, look forward

and its water plant and long-time town patriarch Joe Howlett was

By Jeffrey V. Smith killed in his home by a mud slide. More than 90 percent of the PEAK TO PEAK year can seem like a long time, unless you’re recovering residents had to permanently or temporarily relocate with half still from a flood. The massive recovery effort following the not able to move back home. The town’s water supply was only traumatic September 2013 flood, which caused widespread restored a few weeks ago and it will be years before access and damage and destruction to public and private property through- other infrastructure is back to pre-flood conditions.

“This year anniversary of the flood marks out northern Front Range communities, has a really sad and hard event for a lot of us,” unquestionably made significant progress in Jamestown Mercantile owner Rainbow the past year. There is, however, much to do.

Shultz said. “We lost a good friend and a lot Numerous anniversary events are of us lost our homes. A lot of us lost our abilplanned in the coming weeks to comity to be in our community and many of us memorate the event, thank volunteers and are still waiting to get back home.” first responders, highlight what still needs Shultz points out it’s a sad year to comto be done and provide resources and enmemorate, “but we have to also look at couragement for those still affected. what has come out of the devastation.” She According to state officials, 17 counsays Mayor Tara Schoedinger has been ties covering an area estimated to be amazing helping residents with recovery 4,500 square miles were affected by the and that neighbors have stepped up with flood event which also caused six fatali“strengths and talents” just now discovties. During the flood and aftermath, more Jamestown is still recovering from the ered. “Residents have remained a cohesive than 12,000 people were under mandatory devastation caused by last year’s flood. group of mountain people who love our evacuation orders and 1,000 more had to be airlifted to safety from remote locations. Ultimately, the home and have decided to fight for it,” she said.

Jamestown is only one example in an area with hundreds. When Colorado Office of Emergency Management estimates 1,502 homes were destroyed and 17,494 more damaged along with the north, south and middle forks of the St. Vrain, which converge at the mouth of a canyon near Lyons, all flooded and left their chan50 Colorado Department of Transportation bridges.

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Convene with psychics, spirits at paranormal convention

By Jeffrey V. Smith CENTRAL CITY Stephanie Waters has always been fascinated with the paranormal. The author and professional storyteller created the Spirits of Colorado Paranormal Convention three years ago for all those who are just as captivated by the supernatural.

This year’s event, Sept. 12-14, takes place in locations throughout Central City.

“I have been seeing ‘ghosts’ since childhood,” Waters said, “but I believe everyone can experience the paranormal, with just a little faith and practice. My mother always chided that my sixth sense was only because she’d dropped me on the head as a baby, but my grandmother believed me because she also had what she called ‘The Shine.’”

During her college days, Waters did

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psychic readings to make ends meet. After lished, followed by “Ghosts of Colorado getting a degree in theatre, the fourth-gen- Springs,” “Forgotten Tales of Colorado” eration Colorado native became a profes- and “Colorado Legends and Lore.”

“After becoming a writsional storyteller, and in er, I decided it would be 2002 opened a haunted bed cool to launch my first and breakfast in Manitou haunted history book at Springs where she was also a paranormal convention. a haunted history guide.

However, the closest con While recovering from vention was in Chicago,” thyroid cancer in 2009, Waters said. She decided she received a letter from then she should create her a publisher asking if she own convention in Colowould be interested in writrado. “Like the movie ing about the haunted his“Field of Dreams,” I tory of Manitou Springs.

Stephanie Waters thought to myself, ‘if you She jumped at the chance.

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affordable with a co-op of paranormal professional from throughout the state.

“Many of us are professional storytellers, authors, haunted historians, and paranormal enthusiasts interested in everything from Bigfoot to angels,” she said.

In an effort to network within communities, help boost the local economy, increase paranormal awareness and “dispel negative beliefs, stereotypes and fears about the paranormal,” the first Paranormal Convention and Slumber Party was held in Victor in 2012. “One of the reasons I picked Victor is because I wanted to keep our first shindig small and I needed to practice. We were shocked when 100 people showed up; many of whom drove up from Colorado Springs during an un-predicted snow storm,” Waters said. “We got snowed in and it beckoned memories of “The Shinning.” Unbeknownst to us, a covert reporter from The Denver Post was in the midst and wrote a funny story. Apparently, after

the midnight séance, she and some friends were stupefied to see a fleeting spirit fly across the hotel lobby and heard strange noises coming from the office.”

The Spirits of Colorado held its second convention in Cripple Creek, because the event quickly outgrew Victor. “We scared approximately 150 victims,” Waters said.

“We are hoping for 200 people this year, but can accommodate up to 400 people.”

This year’s event takes place in Central City, a town well-known for its haunted activity and abundant ghost stories. “We choose Central City for 2014 because its ideal location in the haunted heart of Colorado,” Waters said. “We also liked that Central City is a gaming town, so if people want to spend time doing other activities they are readily available. The leaves should be turning in mid-September, so it’s an ideal time for a mountain getaway.” Waters is committed to keeping the convention in a historic mining town in an effort to help the local economy and foster historic preservation.

“I started this convention as something for the community and never wanted it to be about one person or one group. I think moving it around causes a distribution of the power and makes the convention different every year,” Waters said.

The author also says some of participants also subscribe to the “relatively new theory called Quantum physics, claiming paranormal activity is more prevalent in areas with rich mineral wealth because of its strong magnetic properties.” She says there also seems to be more paranormal activity present in locations where tragedies have occurred; like in the formally crimeriddled and accident prone mining camps.

During the convention, there will be 6-8 venues and about 30 events or seminars to choose from Friday night through Sunday.

Seminars are held during the day and there will be haunted history tours of the historic Teller House, Opera House and Elk’s Club with proceeds going directly to those organizations. During the evening paranormal investigations and a séance with a professional psychic are planned. There will also be a “haunted happy hour” and the paranormal challenge game where participants can win prizes.

“All of our speakers have been on television, radio or in the movies,” Waters said.

“We also have several instructors who have been featured on “My Ghost Story,” “Ghost Adventures,” Paranormal Challenge,” and a psychic detective who was seen on “Good Morning America.” Participants can pick and choose which events suits them best.

They are welcome to come to just one class or stay for the entire weekend.”

The main day of the event, Sept 13, Waters will be joined by other haunted history authors including Dean Sneed from Trinidad, Gail Westwood from Breckenridge and Lori Juszak from Fort Collins. The group will also be joined by haunted history tour guides from throughout Colorado and several paranormal investigation teams.

Psychic celebrity Christopher Moon travels throughout the United States, Canada and Europe demonstrating his methods for speaking to the dead. According to Waters, Moon normally charges “big bucks” for his demonstrations, so it’s a rare chance to see him at an affordable price. He will also be hosting private readings.

Having hosted paranormal activities in Central City since 1999, Dori Spence of the Society for the Prevention of the Ostracization or Obliteration of Kindred Spirits—also known as Spooks, Inc.—has teamed with Waters to help present this year’s conference. She is a psychic detective who has

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larger predators such as coyote, fox, bobcat and raptor. Bears are also known to search for late-summer berries along the meadow’s perimeter and stream beds.

After about a half mile of crossing an open meadow, the trail turns to run along the valley floor, and past several beaver ponds, for another half mile.

The trail continues up the valley, remaining somewhat flat and going in and out of wooded areas for about another mile. It then begins to climb for a half mile through a thick aspen grove and past a trail to the Cub Lake Backcountry Campground until it emerges at the lake.

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worked with local authorities, FBI and a national news program. Spence says Central City is the perfect location because nobody there needs convincing spirits roam the town. “Everyone believes,” she said.

Spence, who has been a medium for 50 years, explained that following the tours she conducts in She also conducts tours in Longmont, Lyons, Loveland and Erie, where participants always want to talk about the paranormal. This lead her to create a group for “ghost enthusiasts” separate from the tours, “so I’m not up until midnight answering questions.”

Seminars are about an hour long and cost $5 each. Evening events run 60-90 minutes and cost $5-$15 each. All events and sessions are cash only and professional psychic readers are priced individually.

Online registration in advance is $15 per person. It increases to $20 at the door.

An early-bird package, available until Sept. 11 for $40, includes two conference registrations, an autographed copy of “Colorado Legends and Lore,” welcome letter and hotel discounts along with concession and gambling vouchers. The book, written by Waters, features more than 30 haunted tales with illustrations. It is also available separately from www.Amazon. com or www.TheHistoryPress.net.

Visit CoParanormalConvention.com for more details and information.

The main trail continues about one third mile past the lake to reach the Mill Creek Trail Junction. It is recommended to continue down the trail for better views and afternoon light.

Most of this hike now passes through an area burned by the Fern Lake Fire in 2012. This wildfire, the largest in Rocky Mountain National Park history, burned 3,500 acres in the Cub Lake, lower Forest Canyon and Moraine Park areas. Scenery and wildlife are still abundant, however.

Visit www.nps.gov/romo or call RMNP Visitor Information at 970-5861206 for more information.

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Campground transforms into outdoor arcade GILPIN COUNTY The 6th Annual Dory Hill Pinball Camp-out, which draws pinheads from all over the country to camp out, play pinball and enjoy the mountain location, returns, Sept. 5-7, to Base Camp at Golden Gate.

Beginning on Friday around noon, trucks and trailers show up with pinballs ready for play, according to event founder and J&S Coin Operated Services owner Steve Trujillo. “It is a site to see as the campground transforms into an outdoor arcade of sorts,” he said. “Last year we had over 40 participants and over 20 pinballs. We are hoping to at least match that this year.”

The top pinball/cabin/campsite—voted on by the tournament participants—will be awarded cash and a trophy. There are

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Estes Park Woman’s Club Luncheon and Astronaut Col. Loren Shriver – Estes Park Resort September 11 Idaho Springs 9-11 Silent Parade & Remembrance Event – Miner Street

Rockin’ Rollout Flood Recovery Meeting – Wildflower Pavilion @ Planet Bluegrass

Three Secrets to Job Search Success: Resume & Cover Letter – Estes Valley Library September 11-13 Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy September 11-15 Rocky Mountain Healing & Wellness Festival – Aspen Lodge September 12 Flaming Foliage Relay – Idaho Springs to Buena Vista Hot Rod Hill Climb Kick-Off Party – Downtown Georgetown Lyons Islands One Year Strong Parade – Main Street One Year Strong 3-D Mural Unveiling – Lyons Fork Restaurant Mountain Rivers Jubilee – Estes Park Events Complex Hike with a Naturalist: Estes Cone – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

September 12-14 Spirits of Colorado 3rd Annual Paranormal Convention – Central City (various)

September 13 Viva Lyons, C4Lyons Bike Event – Bohn Park Flood Festival: One Year Anniversary – CCCIA Hall “The Road Home” Celebration & Pig Roast – Pinewood Springs Fire House

Pints & Poses – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Nederland Oktoberfest Bavarian Celebration & Mountain Bike Race – Guercio Memorial Ball Field Celebrate Gold Hill Gold Rush – Main Street, Gold Hill Hot Rod Hill Climb – Guanella Pass Road/Georgetown Vibrational Sound Meditation w/Danae Beaudette – The Yoga Room @ Two Brothers

Bighorn Sheep: Ecology & Management – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

September 13-14 Gold Mining Days – Georgetown Loop Railroad September 14 Mountain Forum For Peace Annual Meeting and Potluck – Chipeta Park

Boland Memorial Dedication – Lyons Elementary School Flood Display and Poster Dedication – Lyons Redstone Museum September 15 Wilderness, Wildlife, Wonder Series: The Women of Wind Research in RMNP – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center @ RMNP

also two tournaments available for participants for a fee and a free kids tournament that runs all weekend long with trophies awarded to the top three kids.

For $5 anyone can participate in voting and play pinball all weekend long. This fee is waved with the purchase of a T-shirt or sweatshirt. If you just want to check it out, stop by and browse free of charge during normal campsite hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Call 303-582-9979 to make reservations for camping or just show up to check out the event. Base Camp at Golden Gate campground, formerly Dory Hill Campground, 661 Hwy. 46, is located across from the Gilpin County Fairgrounds.

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Marking the one-year anniversary of the devastating Colorado floods, the Healing & Wellness Festival is founded on the principle that no matter who we are, we all want a healthy body and to live a long and fulfilling life. What better way to do so than to prevent disease by learning how to eat right, exercise effectively and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The Universal Consciousness Festival brings together different forms of healing methods and techniques with lectures from Paul Pitchford, author

of Healing with Whole Foods, world renowned herbalists Michael & Leslie Tierra, Tai Chi Master, Taoist Priest Master Chen and special guests Kung Fu Master, Taoist Priest Master Zhong with guests from the famous Wu Dang Mountains in China.

Saturday night features a musical performance by Grammy-nominated R. Carlos Nakai with an array of unique cultural experiences from an opening Dragon & Lion Dance to an intermission Kung Fu Show.

The Aspen Lodge Resort & Spa is located at 6120 Hwy. 7. For information, a schedule of events and to register, visit www.universalconsciousnessfestival. org. To learn more about the venue, visit www.aspenlodge.net.

Continued from page 9 History of the Fisheries of Rocky Mountain National Park – Rocky Mountain Conservancy September 17 Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing “I Spy Critter Clues” Hike – Betsasso Preserve Summer Enchanted Evenings: Lois Smith, The 2013 Flood – Baldpate Inn Internet & Computer Users Group – Estes Valley Library September 18 Idaho Springs Lions Club Meeting – Buffalo Restaurant Pinball Tournament – Lyons Classic Pinball Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center: Show Me the Money Workshop – Estes Valley Library September 18-20 Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy September 18-21 Fat Tire Mountain Bike Festival – Tin Shed Sports September 19 Historic Georgetown Devil’s Gate Talk – Georgetown Community Center

Hike with Naturalist: Black Lake – Rocky Mountain Conservancy September 20 “Grassland to Glacier” Hike – Mud Lake Open Space Meet Bucyrus and Learn about Steam Shovels w/Anna Lee Ames Frohlich –Nederland Community Library Play Ball! Vintage Baseball Clinic – Walker Ranch Homestead Clear Creek Watershed Festival – Courtney Riley-Cooper Park Rocky Mountain Mud Volleyball Tournament – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park

Running of the Bulls – Lake Estes Marina Tassel-eared Squirrels: Ghosts of the Ponderosa Pine Forest – Rocky Mountain Conservancy September 21 Trains and Tribulations: Early Travel in the Mountains – Nederland Mining Museum

September 20-21 Nederland Miners’ Days – Guercio Memorial Ball Field Autumn Gold - A Festival of Bands, Brats ‘n Beer – Bond Park Peak to Peak Flea Market – Gilpin County Fairgrounds September 24 Summer Enchanted Evenings: Carrie Essig – Baldpate Inn September 25 Hike for Seniors – Mud Lake Open Space Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center September 26 Pinball Tournament – Pioneer Inn September 27 Enchanted Forest – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Oh Deer, Elk and Moose! – Caribou Ranch Open Space Free Admission Day – Hotel de Paris Museum Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market – CCCIA Hall Free Admission Day – Rocky Mountain National Park Centennial Speaker Series: Mary Taylor Young – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium @ RMNP

September 28 “Four Years after the Fourmile Canyon Fire” Hike – Bald Mountain Scenic Area

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September 29 Estes Park Woman’s Club – Estes Valley Library October 1 Estes Valley Model Railroaders – Estes Valley Library WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday Sunday Afternoon Tennis – Nederland Courts Master Chen Sermon on Daoism, Community Tai Chi, Qigong Instruction – Aspen Lodge Sunday Community Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mat Pilates w/Nicole – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Monday Monday Night Trivia – Pizza Bar 66 Butterfly Encounter Live Butterfly Exhibit – Stanley Hotel Downtown Estes Park Walking History Tour – Bond Park Institute of Noetic Sciences – Estes Valley Library Poker Tournament – West Winds Tavern Kids Tai Chi, Pickleball, International Folkdance – Nederland Community 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 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 Women’s Tuesday Happy Hour Tennis Clinic – Nederland Courts 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 Basketball – Nederland Community Center Quick & Tone, Kickboxing, Aquacize – Gilpin Community Center

Tai Chi Class – CCCIA Hall Yoga – Old Gallery Hot Jammin’ Yoga – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Inspired Fitness Bootcamp – Stage Stop Market and Cafe Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Wednesday Wednesday Road Ride – Tin Shed Sports Trivia Night – Longz Mountain Grill Pool League – Lonigans Game Night – Club Ned Mindful Meditation – Coal Creek Canyon Location: 303-642-0428

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

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 Peak to Peak Rotary – Farradday’s Restaurant/Isle Casino Texas Hold’em Poker Night – Outlaw Saloon Free Pool – Lonigans Peak to Peak Rotary – Farradday’s @ Isle Casino Bingo – American Legion Post 119 Estes Park Kids Tai Chi, Mountain Movers – Nederland Community Center Bootcamp, Hatha Yoga, Kickboxing, Aquacize, Give Me A Break – Gilpin Community Center Inspired Fitness Bootcamp – Stage Stop Market and Cafe 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, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu – 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 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 Saturday Morning Tennis Clinic, Pickleball – Nederland Courts

Texas Hold’em Poker Night – Outlaw Saloon Estes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley Library Pickleball, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center

Bootcamp – Gilpin Community Center Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie or Sarah – Yoga Room Idaho Springs

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hardships, were forced to live outside of their homes for weeks while the city repaired its destroyed infrastructure and utilities. The flood permanently changed parts of towns, erasing long established neighborhoods and destroying many popular businesses.

Estes Park, Glen Haven, Pinewood Springs and other Larimer County mountain towns experienced widespread devastation as well. Four Mile Canyon, Sunshine Canyon, Coal Creek Canyon and other areas above Boulder and Golden were also heavily impacted. Everyone had to find a new way around the closed canyons and roads with countless homes receiving some sort of water damage or flooding.

“It is still somewhat mind boggling the amount of disaster we experienced,” Boulder County Flood Recovery Manager Garry Sanfaçon said. “It looks like there is a lot happening—and there is—but the reality is there are still a lot of people very much in the throws of their own recovery. Whether rebuilding homes or bridges or their access, there are still a lot people that are in limbo.”

The anniversary is a mixed bag to Sanfaçon. “There is a huge amount work our governments have done, along with individuals who helped each other, but recovery is a long process. It’s a marathon not a sprint.

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plenty of individuals that are struggling.”

Boulder County’s Flood Recovery Manager position is the result of lessons learned in the 2010 Four Mile Canyon fire. According to Sanfaçon, after the fire he took the initiative to gather all the local fire chiefs to find out what could be done better. It was determined a central point of contact was needed for residents affected by the fire so they didn’t have to navigate a big bureaucracy to find out what department they needed for which resources.

Sanfaçon held the fire recovery position for a couple of years before moving on to other county projects, then, before the flood event had even ended, Sanfaçon was brought in to be Flood Recovery Manager.

The disaster, however, was too large for a single person to coordinate. “We’ve hired 20 people to just work on recovery,” he said. “We’ve made a huge commitment.”

Sanfaçon is also proud the county has conducted more than 40 neighborhood meetings where over 3,500 people have attended. “We’ve spent a lot of time going out to communities and trying to communicate what recourses are available,” he said.

This month there are many anniversary events with each community marking the flood anniversary in their own way. Boulder County is working with all the cities and towns to present the BoCo Strong Flood Commemoration Week Kickoff

Event, Sept. 7, noon-4 p.m. at Gateway Park Fun Center, 4800 28th St., in Boulder.

“We’re trying to highlight resilience of communities and neighborhoods, what our strengths are and how we’ve learned from this event to prepare for future possible disasters,” Sanfaçon said. There will be music, fun activities for kids, food and sharing of lessons learned from neighborhoods about resilience. There will be booths representing towns and cities, emergency preparedness groups and more. Improvisational group Playback Theater will also take flood stories from the audience, and act them out.

One of the biggest points of the anniversary is to get the word out that recovery is not finished. “I think people not immediately impacted by the flood think it has all been dealt with and have moved on,” Sanfaçon said. “We want to keep people apprised there is still a need for volunteers, still a need for donations.” He also predicts this is the “new normal” and the more individual neighborhoods that can be resilient and self-sufficient, “the better we all are.”

Resources and information can be found online at www.BoCoStrong.org www.bocofloodrecovery.org, www.lyons recovery.com, www.larimer.org/flooding 2013,www.jamestownco.org/floodrecovery-information, jeffco.us/disasterrecovery, www.canyoncares.org/coalcreek-flood and www.coloradounited.com.

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HIGHLIGHTED ANNIVERSARY EVENTS September 7 BoCo Strong Flood Commemoration Kick-Off Event – Gateway Park Fun Center

Lyons Flood History Exhibit – Redstone Museum September 9 Forecasting a Record Flood Event – Museum of Boulder September 10 City of Boulder Science Panel, Boulder Flood Tribute: Community Stories in Action – Museum of Boulder September 11 Rockin’ Rollout: Lyons Recovery Priorities –Wildflower Pavillion @ Planet Bluegrass

One Year After the Flood – Museum of Boulder September 12 Mountain Rivers Jubilee – Estes Park Events Center One Year Strong 3-D Mural Unveiling – Lyons Fork Jamestown Flood Commemoration Open House – Jamestown Town Hall

Community BBQ and Football Game – Lyons Junior/ Senior High School

Sounds of Lyons: “Crazy About You” – Rogers Hall September 13 Colorado United Day of Service – Statewide Viva Lyons w/Infamous Stringdusters – Bohn Park Flood Anniversary Thank You & Silent Auction Fundraiser – CCCIA Hall “The Road Home” Celebration – Pinewood Springs Fire Sound of Lyons: “Life True” – Rogers Hall September 14 Six Islands Parade and Recognition – Main Street, Lyons Sounds of Lyons w/Taarka, The Songbirds, Granias – Sandstone Park

Community Picnic and Flood Open Mic – Wildflower Pavilion @ Planet Bluegrass

September 15 2013 Flood in Historical Context – Museum of Boulder September 20 Mud Volleyball Tournament – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park

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By Jeffrey V. Smith Americans, Coloradoans see this place as reasons that people love and visit Rocky ESTES PARK entennial celebrations only come their backyard park. “One hundred years Mountain National Park as possible.” around once in a lifetime, and Rocky ago, Coloradoans worked to make it a na- Kick-off events for the Rocky Mountain National Park CenMountain National Park’s 100th An- tional park, so it is tennial promise to niversary is shaping up to be an enormous fitting that Colorabe a great start to one not to be missed. The year-long cele- doans come back a full year’s worth bration begins, Sept. 3 and 4, with kick-off during our 100th of special events to events featuring music, treats, and “special Anniversary throughout the celebrate their representatives” of the park’s past, present, park and surroundwork,” she said. and future. Throughout the fall, 100th Aning communities. niversary events feature special presenta- “This is a great A Kick-off Certions, music, food, art, theater and some- time to visit and emony will be held thing for the entire family throughout the discover what the on the east side of park’s all about park, Grand Lake and Estes Park. the park, Sept. 3, “Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th if [you’ve] never from 1- 3 p.m. The Anniversary is a chance to celebrate a cen- been here, and if event will be held [you’re] a regutury of wilderness, wildlife, and wonder. at Hidden Valley lar visitor, this a It’s a chance to celebrate the foresight that however, to attend the original advocates had when they sup- great time to come this event, visitors ported the creation of this park in 1915,” back, see the park Rocky Mountain National Park in the fall.

Photo courtesy of Visit Denver must board a shutRocky Mountain National Park Anniversa- with new eyes, tle bus from the Fairgrounds Park-n-Ride, ry Coordinator and Park Ranger Interpret- and celebrate why [you] come here.” er Barbara Scott said. “Since then we’ve Scott is “always impressed” that the 1170 Manford Ave., in Estes Park. Buses learned so much about the natural world park was created mainly through the ad- begin service at noon and will continue and how the American public interacts and vocacy of local residents. “It shows that through 5 p.m. connects with it. This 100th Anniversary people can make a difference by supporting A Kick-off Ice Cream Social will be the things they held on the west side of Rocky Mountain celebrates how care about,” National Park, Sept. 4, from 1- 3 p.m. The those connecshe said. “Park event will be held at the Holzwarth Histions have made visitors today toric Site however, to attend this event, the park what it owe a debt of visitors must board a shuttle bus from the is today. The celgratitude that Grand Lake Town Hall or the Kawuneeche ebration isn’t just those early ad- Visitor Center. Special guests, music, acabout the park, vocates had tivities, and treats will round out the twoit’s about the park the foresight hour events. and the people to protect this Centennial events continue through that love it.” place that oth- next year until the actual 100th anniversa Rocky Mounerwise might ry of the park’s dedication, Sept. 4, 2015. tain National have been over- Beginning in Fall 2014 and running Park’s 415 square A large crowd gathers for the dedication ceremonies developed and through the end of 2015, the park’s nonmiles encompass of Rocky Mountain National Park, Sept.

4, 1915. loved to death.” profit partner, Rocky Mountain Conserand protect specPhoto courtesy of Denver Public Library/Western History Collection The other vancy, will offer full, half, and multi-day tacular mountain environments. Trail Ridge Road—which piece of history that is striking to Scott field classes to celebrate the Centennial. crests over 12,000 feet including many is the more recent designation of nearly Visit www.rmconservancy.org to find out overlooks to experience the subalpine and 250,000 acres of the park as official Wil- more about these classes. alpine worlds—along with over 300 miles derness, which permanently protects that Also, visitors traveling into the RMNP of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife, star- area from human impacts. “The fact that area of the Peak to Peak Highway can stop at The Old Gallery, ry nights, and fun times. Today, approxi- after 100 years this 14862 Hwy. 7 in park is more promately three million people visit and enjoy Allenspark, for tected than it was the park each year. As park officials like to park information when it was created say, “Rocky is on top!” and promotional Park visitors love it for many reasons is pretty amazing,” materials. including its extensive backcountry, great Scott said.

All information camping and fishing, world-class views, Planning for the about the celebraranger programs, driving above treeline year-long celebration is available tion has been going and many more. online at www.nps. on for about two “I’m in love with the tundra,” Scott gov/romo. “That’s years.

“Probably said. “It’s a magical place that just blows the best place to everything else away. When I go there I’m the most challenggo,” Scott said. reminded of how proud and honored I am ing part of planning “We’ll also be postto be one of the people helping to protect this celebration was ing great video and this amazing landscape for people in the trying to make sure photographs on our there was something future to be able to enjoy.”

Rocky Mountain National Park scenery is social media platfor everyone,” Scott Whether you’re a regular visitor, a naworld-class. Photo courtesy of National Park Service forms: Facebook, explained.

“We’ve tional park traveler, or a virtual explorer, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.

Even worked with the Rocky Mountain Conserorganizers especially hope Colorado residents will be drawn to anniversary events vancy and the towns of Grand Lake and if people can’t make it out to the park to along with out-of-state visitors. Accord- Estes Park, as well as created several social celebrate, there are great ways to celebrate ing to Scott, even though Rocky Moun- media campaigns, to try to include events with us from afar via the web.”

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September 3 Kick off Ceremony – RMNP Wonder of the Wild – Images of RMNP Gallery September 4 Kick off Ice Cream Social – RMNP Wonder of the Wild II, Grand Lake Art Gallery – Grand Lake

September 4-7 Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival – Estes Park September 5 Hike the Ute Trail with a Naturalist – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Centennial Seminar

September 6 Wilderness Act 50th Anniversary Wilderness Walk, Lily Lake – RMNP A Celebration of RMNP, Kawuneeche Visitor Center – RMNP September 6-7 Oil Painters of America Great Paint Out, Trail River Ranch – RMNP September 7 Music, Munchies, and Maybe a Moose, Trail River Ranch – RMNP September 8 The First 100 Years – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Centennial Seminar

September 13 Bighorn Sheep Ecology – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Centennial Seminar

September 15 The Women of Wind Research in RMNP – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium @ RMNP

September 20 Photographing the Wildlife and Wonder of Autumn with John Fielder – Rocky Mountain Conservancy Centennial Seminar

September 20 Constitution Week Concert featuring Peggy Mann – Grand Lake

September 21-30 Paint Something Grand– Grand Lake September 25-28 Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Opening Reception, Quick Draw, Art Show, and Sale – RMNP September 26 Centennial Speaker Series: Mary Taylor Young – Kawuneeche Visitor Center @ RMNP

September 26-27 Trappers Wild Game Culinary Affair – Grand Lake September 26-October 4 Climb On! - an exhibit –Estes Park Museum September 27 Centennial Speaker Series: Mary Taylor Young – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium @ RMNP

Free Entrance Day –RMNP October 4 The Playground Trail: The National Park-to-Park Highway – Estes Park Museum October 10 Centennial Speaker Series: Robert Stanton – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium, RMNP

October 25 Wilderness, Wildlife, and Wonder Halloween – Grand Lake Community House

To find out more and get involved, visit Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2014 Centennial Calendar of Events at www.nps.gov/romo and look for the Centennial logo. Check the park website regularly or follow RMNP on social media @Rockynps for updates on 100th Anniversary events and planning. For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park, contact the park’s Information Office at 970-586-1206.

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September 1 Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show – Bond Park September 1-14 “Look What’s Turning My Crank!” Exhibit – Art

Coal Creek artists sell creations, support peers

September 1-28 Member’s Show – Gilpin Arts Washington Hall Gallery September 1-October 26 Plein Air Rockies 2014 Exhibit – Cultural Arts Council

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September 1-October 31 “Western Light V” Exhibition & Sale – Earthwood Collections, Estes Park

September 2 Quirky Quilters – Nederland Community Library Rubber Stamping and Cardmaking 101 – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

September 3 Wine and Words Poetry Open-Mic – Happy Trails Coffee House

“Wonder of the Wild” Exhibit – Images of RMNP Gallery Art Group – Old Gallery September 4 Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Community Center Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Estes Valley Library September 5-7 Plein Air Rockies Fall Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival Paint Out – Fairground at Stanley Park September 6 Papier Lavatoire – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

September 6-7 Oil Painters of America Annual Great Paint Out – Trail River Ranch @ RMNP

September 8 Meet Me @ the Museum: Rocky Mountain Elk History – Estes Park Museum September 9 Rubber Stamping and Cardmaking 101 – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

September 10-11 Capturing the Essence of Estes Park Class – Art Center of Estes Park

September 11 Gilpin Art Studio Tour Preview Reception – Gilpin County Library

September 12 Art Reception w/Kenneth Wajda – Lyons Town Hall September 12-14 Photographing Wildlife: When, Where, & How – Rocky Mountain Conservancy

September 13 Drawings for the Arts Fundraiser – Gilpin Arts Washington Hall Gallery

Idaho Springs 2nd Saturday Art Walk – Miner Street Gourd Art: Glass & Doodles – Old Gallery September 13-14 Estes Park Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Show – Bond Park September 13-25 Plein Air Rockies Fall Color Paint Out – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park

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County sponsored, where an artist might find supplies for his/her

By Jeffrey V. Smith craft or suggestions for an object or piece.”

COAL CREEK CANYON group of mountain-based artists and crafters living in Gil- Caldwell, the group’s president, is owner of On the Verge pin, Boulder, and Jefferson counties have joined forces Machine Embroidery and has been doing her craft for 14 years. as Tri-County Mountain Crafts. Group members present “I make almost anything that is made from thread and can be their creations for sale, Sept. 19-20, at their annual Autumn Arts made on a embroidery machine,” she said. She creates items such as free standing lace bowls and doilies and embroideries Sale at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall. on cloth, wood and almost any The groups 10 members live thing that will fit in an embroiand create in the mountains and dery machine hoop. were assembled for their diverse Other group members include talents by Coal Creek Canyon Omayra Acevedo, a photograresident and machine embroipher specializing in wild-life derer Linda Caldwell. Members and the outdoors; Beth Demmeet monthly, present seasonal ming, a tye-dye shirt specialist arts and crafts shows of their own, who “takes this form of art to attend other arts sales and support a whole new dimension;” Dede each other and their work.

Downing, who makes quilts, “I was interested in getting a purses and many other fabricgroup of friends together to form related items; and wood worker a craft group that would have Ryan Henderlong, who creates diversified talents, so I started discussing it with some of my Tri-County Mountain Crafts holds its Autumn Arts Sale unique wooden bowls.

Tri-County Mountain Crafts very talented friends who knew at the CCCIA Hall in Coal Creek Canyon, Sept. 19-20. also consists of jeweler Kim other very talented people, and our group was formed,” Caldwell said. The first meeting was in Holloway, who creates “very unique and eye-catching pieces;” Helen Keen, who makes mittens from recycled sweaters and January 2012 and they have been active since.

The group was purposefully assembled to include members aprons from antique tablecloths; Yelena Lavrinenko, a potter with diverse skills and without overlapping artistic skills. Ac- who makes clay pieces such as bowls and vases; Cindy Riegel, cording to Caldwell, “We are a very eclectic group with entirely a fused glass creator and potter who created “Flood Mugs” that different talents from each other, but we all help one another arose from the Sept 2013 flood; and Eliza Zimmerman, who in various ways such as ideas for craft shows that are not TriContinued on page 16

Gilpin Artist Studio Tour features new, veteran participants GILPIN COUNTY Gilpin County artists are in the final stretch of finishing mosaics, firing pots, pouring candles, polishing jewelry, framing paintings and welding sculptures to prepare for art enthusiasts to visit their studios, Sept. 20-21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The weekend-long Gilpin Art Studio Tour is free and open to the public. Enjoy the fall aspen leaves and learn about the artists living and working in Gilpin County.

The public is also invited to meet the artists participating in the tour and see a preview of their work, Sept. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Gilpin Public Library.

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Julie Ikler has lived in Gilpin Coun The Gilpin Art Studio Tour, now in its third year, welcomes several new art- ty on and off for the past 30 years. Her work is a form of moists to the event while saic called “Pique Asihighlighting popular ette,” which translates veterans. to broken plates.

Gabriellel Gerwitz, Silversmith Tom Cowa kiln master at the Gilherd is a retired elecpin Clay Studio, creates trical engineer who one-of-a-kind ceramic recently moved north pieces. Her husband, of Black Hawk. UsDavid Serrano, is a ing natural stones and surrealist painter from Virginia Unseld, pastel minerals, Cowherd creBarcelona, Spain who moved to Gilpin County three years ago ates simple settings with sterling silver and is opening his studio for the first time.

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72, and sponsor the annual Spring Fling show in April or May and the Autumn Arts Festival each September at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall, 31528 Hwy. 72. They also participate in various other crafts and art shows throughout the year.

This years marks the second annual Autumn Arts Festival as it was canceled in 2013 due to the flood and all the roads to Coal Creek Canyon being closed.

The 2014 event takes place Sept. 19, from 6-9 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CCCIA Hall, 31528 Hwy. 72 in Coal Creek Canyon. Admission is free including door prize drawings. Food and beverages are provided free to anyone attending on Friday and for a nominal fee on Saturday.

If anyone is “seriously interested” in group membership and has an artistic skill unique to the group, contact Caldwell at ccccogs@aol.com with “TCMC membership” in the subject. Visit www.facebook. com/TriCountyMountainCrafts for more information.

TRI-COUNTY MOUNTAIN CRAFTS AUTUMN SALE Sept. 19, 6-9pm • Sept. 20, 10am-4pm CCCIA Hall • 31528 Hwy. 72, Coal Creek Canyon www.facebook.com/TriCountyMountainCrafts COST: FREE

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Caldwell said the group tries to keep its membership limited to 12 people, “so we are looking for a couple of artists who don’t overlap our current members.” She suggested a glass blower, candle maker, painter or sketch artist would be good additions. “We look for talented, dedicated and dependable people,” she said. “We meet once a month, and attendance is a strong requirement.”

Members of the Tri-County Mountain Crafts group display their art at the Coal Creek Coffee Shop, 30509 Hwy.

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September 14 Creek Critter Puppet Show – Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center Sounds of Lyons: “Goldberg Variations” and “32 Sleepless Nights” – Lyons Community Church September 16 Capturing the Garden: A Digital Photography Workshop w/Susan Peirce – Lyons Farmette Rubber Stamping and Cardmaking 101 – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

Great Decisions Discussion Group: League of Women Voters – Estes Valley Library September 17 Financial Book Club – Estes Valley Library Art Group – Old Gallery September 17-18 Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Paint Out & Show – Fall River Visitor Center @ RMNP

September 18 Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Community Center Wild Wildflowers #4 – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

September 18-21 Nederland Fat Tire Film Festival – Backdoor Theater September 19 Poetry Slam – Estes Valley Library September 19-21 Breckenridge Festival of Film – Riverwalk Center September 19-October 26 “Beauty All Around Us” Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park September 20 Tri-County Mountain Crafts Show – CCCIA Hall Ned Knits – Nederland Community Library Creations and Libations: Sip and Paint – One Door Down/Two Brothers Deli Art-4-Art Art Cards – Lyons Depot Library Peak to Peak Concert #1 – Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church

September 20-21 Gilpin Art Studio Tour – Gilpin County (various) Photographing the Wildlife & Wonder of Autumn with John Fielder – Rocky Mountain Conservancy September 21 Art on the River – Lyons River Bend September 22 Sticks and Strings Class – Stitchin’ Den September 23 Flower and Garden Photography with an iPhone –

Continued from page 15 September 26 Submission Day for Art at the Center – Nederland Community Center

Centennial Exhibit & Legendary Climbers Opening Reception – Estes Park Museum September 26-October 4 Climb On! Exhibit – Estes Park Museum September 26-28 Colorado Bead Retreat – Nederland Community Center September 27 Creations and Libations: Sip and Paint – One Door Down/Two Brothers Deli

Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Quick Draw and Sale – Moraine Park Discovery Center @ RMNP Photo Folio – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

September 28 Submission Day for Art at the Center – Nederland Community Center

September 30 Flood Commemoration Exhibit – Corner Studios Rubber Stamping and Cardmaking 101 – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

October 2 Art at the Center Opening Reception – Nederland Community Center

WEEKLY ARTS Monday NAS Movie Matinee – Backdoor Theater Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church Tuesday Mountain Players Theater Group – Nederland Community Center

Trail Ridge Quilters – Long’s Peak Room, EP Medical Center Wednesday Drop In Artists – Eco-Arts Lounge @ Wild Bear NAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

Thursday Beginning Kitting – Stichin’ Den Friday Movie – Backdoor Theater Movie Night – Lyons Cinema & Photography Arts Center Saturday Movie – Backdoor Theater

Lyons Farmette

Rubber Stamping and Cardmaking 101 – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

September 25 Estes Park Area Weavers Guild, Random Acts of Culture: Design a Postcard for Rocky – Estes Valley Library Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Opening Reception – Fall River Visitor Center @ RMNP Wild Wildflowers #5 – Rocky Mountain Memories & Paper Arts Studio

September 25-26 Painting Color and Light in Pastel w/Nancy Wylie – Art Center of Estes Park

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Gary Kragenbrink is a Central City sculptor who has lived in Gilpin County for 27 years. He welds whimsical sculptures, both large and small. His studio will be open Saturday only.

The tour also welcomes back long-time Gilpin artists Violet Aandres, Virginia Unseld, Bambi Hansen, Gigi Lamont and Forrest Anderson.

In addition to individual studios, there are three group stops on the tour. The Gilpin Library will be open Saturday to showcase a sampling of all the artists’ work.

Gilpin Clay Studio at the community center will have the work of master potter and instructor Steve Briggs and 10 of his stu-

dents. Finally, the Gilpin Arts Association features the work of its members at the historic gallery in Central City.

To get a free tour map, visit www.facebook.com/GilpinArtStudioTour or pick up a flyer at any of the artist’s studios, Gilpin Library or the many sponsors. There will also be road signs with balloons to direct people to studios

STUDIO TOUR RECEPTION/MEET THE ARTISTS September 11 • 5:30pm-7:30pm Gilpin County Library, 15131 Hwy. 119 GILPIN ART STUDIO TOUR September 20-21 • 11am-5pm Various Locations COST: FREE

Ghost town documentary benefits theater ESTES PARK The Historic Park Theatre in Estes Park on Sept. 27, screens the popular documentary “Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail” to raise funds for the continued restoration of the movie house.

The Best Documentary Award-winning film by Ethan Knightchilde shows the ghost towns of the West. It relates stories of towns with mineral strikes from boom to bust, re-

vealing their ultimate fates and legacies. A Q&A with the filmmakers follows.

Funds from the event go to help restore the neon lights on the Historic Tower.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 and beer, wine, spirits, popcorn, candy and food from the Park Theatre Cafe will be available.

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September 12 The Symbols – Pioneer Inn (NED) Hot Rod Hill Climb Kick-Off Party w/Barnyard Stompers – Downtown Georgetown (GT) Gary & Claudia – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Justin Faye and Mark Pack – Tapestry Coffe House (AP) Sounds of Lyons: Crazy About You – Rogers Hall (LY) Butch Hancock, The Prairie Scholars – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY)

Solidarity in Sandstone w/The Watergirls, Emily Flemming, more – Sandstone Park (LY) John McKay Band – Rock Inn (EP) Mountain Rivers Jubilee w/Brian Brooks and the Incorrigibles, Brad Fitch, John Mills Orchestra, more – Estes Park Events Complex (EP) September 13 Psychodillo – Pioneer Inn (NED) The New Fenetix – Stage Stop (RV) Live Music – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT)

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September 1 Labor Day Cajun Cookout and Concert w/Felix y Los Gatos, The Zydecoasters, more – Gold Hill Inn (GH) September 3 Flood Open Mic – Old Gallery (AP) September 4 Juliette Ashby – Pioneer Inn (NED) Karaoke – Stage Stop (RV) The Funky Tonk Heroes – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) September 5 Aural Elixer – Pioneer Inn (NED) Lucas Swafford – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Michelle McAffe – Stage Stop (RV) Jim Stalhut – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Bonnie & the Clydes – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Mostly Joe Hawkins – Tapestry Coffe House (AP) Blue Krewe – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) John Statz – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Jim Capick – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (EP) Good Gravy – Rock Inn (EP) September 6 Electric Red – Pioneer Inn (NED) Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Bosco Sticks – Blue Owl Books (NED) Curly Karen – Stage Stop (RV) Sweet Lillies – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Ethyl & the Regulars – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Shower Me Blue – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) James Faulk – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Augustus Boulder – Rock Inn (EP) Angus Mohr – Lonigan’s Pub (EP) The Elktones – Elk Meadow Lodge (EP) The Machine performs ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ and ‘Wish You Were Here’ – Dillon Amphitheatre September 7 Laurie Dameron – Gold Hill Inn (GH) TAARKA – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Jill Cohn – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn (EP) September 11 Open Mic – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Esther Sparks and the Whiskey Remedy – Jamestown

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By Jeffrey V. Smith music together and continuing the Yonder Mountain feeling and LYONS onder Mountain String Band has always had a strong rela- part of the Yonder Mountain vibe,” Johnston said. “From the tionship with Planet Bluegrass. Banjo player Dave Johnston outside looking in it would seem like we’re making an adjustsays playing the main stage at the Lyons venue during the ment, but from the insiders point of view, from how I see it, 1999 RockyGrass Festival was “the first big step in the band’s ca- we’re just settling into making music and to write and perform.” reer.” To begin a new era for the band and venue and “have a good The band has been on the road with a variety of line-up addiold-fashioned fun time with friends, fans and family,” the beloved, tions, including heavy hitters like Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas, but national mandolin champion Jake locally grown, jamgrass act welcomes Jolliff and former Cornmeal fiddle 4,000 music fans to the 15-acre Planet player Ally Kral have joined the band Bluegrass Ranch for another Kinfolk on most dates. “They have made some Celebration, Sept. 19-20. really great contributions, and are real The Yonder boys staged their first ly great people,” Johnston said. “They Kinfolk Celebration, created as a way fit really well. They understand our to show appreciation to their dedicated workflow and we understand theirs, so fans, at Planet Bluegrass in 2002 and it feels really good.” returned in 2003. The event was on To Johnson, as a musician, things are the road for many years before it came pretty much the same up on stage. “It back to the Lyons ranch in 2012 to celjust feels an awful like it was fun then ebrate the ten-year anniversary. With and it’s fun now,” he said. “Yonder both the band and the venue having Yonder Mountain String Band Mountain is the only bluegrass band gone through major changes since they last crossed paths, 2014 is the perfect time for everyone, includ- that specializes in cliff jumping. It’s always been a big part of our musical personality to be courageous and live a little dangering fans, to get reacquainted.

Earlier this year, mandolin player Jeff Austin and the rest of ously on the musical side of things. I don’t think that vibe has Yonder Mountain String Band parted ways. It was a previously changed at all. Now its more a matter of how we maintain and unannounced move that left many fans shocked and wondering augment that vibe. To keep it positive.” where the band was headed. While not everyone has embraced Band members are excited to return to Planet Bluegrass for the change, many fans are excited to see how the music from another Kinfolk Celebration. “It means a lot. It’s a very powertheir favorite pickers will grow. Despite the changes in person- ful place for us,” Johnston said. “You’re going to get something nel, band members’ musical intentions, ambitions and energy there you are not going to get at any other place. There’s great camping, there’s a river. It’s a totally different and cool Colorado remain the same.

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Paper Bird showcases ‘good-time vibe’ at United Center

Tickets are $22 at the door, or purchase discount tickets at Java Mountain Roasters, Two Brother’s Deli in Idaho Springs and Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown.

The United Center is located at 1440 Colorado Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

For information and to reserve tickets, call 303-567-1771 or e-mail director@ unitedcenterinc.com. Visit www.unitedcenterinc.com and www.paperbirdband. com/ to learn more.

IDAHO SPRINGS Since the band’s formation in 2007, Paper Bird, which plays the United Center in Idaho Springs, Sept. 27, has been playing its joyful blend of indie folk, blue-eyed soul, and rock to audiences nationwide.

Paper Bird’s live performances showcase the group’s diversity and “good-time vibe.” The band’s seven members’ rare and beautiful approach to music have led them to be featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, in a New York Times story about up-and-coming Denver bands, and

most recently listed in Paste Magazine’s Top 10 Colorado Bands to Watch.

The current lineup includes Mark Anderson on drums, his sister Sarah Anderson on vocals and trumpet, Paul DeHaven on guitar, Esme Patterson on vocals, her sister Genevieve Patterson on vocals, and former Idaho Springs resident Caleb Summeril on banjo, guitar and bass.

After extensive touring in 2012, Paper Bird returned to the studio to craft their latest album, “Rooms,” released March 2013.

A remix of the album was released in 2014.

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Highland rock band returns to Lonigans

Esther Sparks & The Whiskey Remedy

Musician well known for powerful performances JAMESTOWN/ALLENSPARK Esther Sparks was born and raised in a castle in the west of Scotland and came to the United States in 1996. For 11 years, she lived in New Orleans where she played music with numerous musicians. She now lives in Lafayette, Colorado and performs solo—which she does at the Tapestry Cofee House in Allespark, Sept. 26—and with her band The Whiskey Remedy—which she does, Sept. 11, at the Jamestown Mercantile.

Esther Sparks & the Whiskey Remedy, which came together in Woodland Park in 2008, includes Sparks on guitar and vocals, Kris Sparks on mandolin, Darren Thornberry on harmonies and lead guitar and his wife, Melissa Thornberry, on drums.

Sparks’ latest release is a live album, “Back to Life,” was released in 2013 and is a collection of songs that chronicles the past few “painful” years of her life and her “re-emergence back into joy.”

The group released “Esther & the Protesters” in 2006 and “Dirty Little Fingers” in 2003. The band is now recording a new project, “Love Songs,” due out in late 2014.

Visit www.esthersparks.com for more information.

ESTES PARK Angus Mohr revitalizes traditional Celtic music’s brogue with an American blues accent while rejuvenating rock ’n roll’s broad spectrum with bagpipes and pennywhistles. The band returns to Lonigan’s Famous Pub, 110 W. Elkhorn Ave. in Estes Park, Sept. 5-6, at 9 p.m., as part of the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Festival.

Angus Mohr’s approach to their genre is unique in that the members have incorporated Highland bagpipes and Irish pennywhistles into a traditional rock soundscape. This process Angus Mohr was quite natural as Angus Mohr’s piper was an accomplished competition traditional piper when he started playing keyboard, guitar and saxophone in a rock band. When the bagpipes were used as a change of pace in rock shows, the response was so overwhelmingly positive it became obvious that Celtic rock ‘n roll was the next step.

An Angus Mohr performance will include centuries old Celtic tunes as well as modern Rock and Roll songs that are adapted to Celtic instrumenta-

tion. The band also writes original music that incorporates stylistic elements of both genres. The musical result is an exciting and rousing musical blend that results in high caliber entertainment and unequaled audience response.

McDaniel plays pennywhistles, guitar and keyboards and shares lead vocals with bassist and front-man Paul McDaniel. Drummer Steve Mossholder takes a turn at the mic as well, lending his “tawdry rasp” to “Drunken Sailor” and Flogging Molly’s “Devil’s Dance Floor.”

Michael Aggson wields his guitar with precision and grace.

Lonigans is also offering Irish food specials all weekend.

Visit www.angusmohr.com or www. lonigans.com for more information.

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By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS Forget about leaving home for an intimate music experience, some of the best locally-crafted music can be heard live right in your own living room weekly.

KYGT, the all-volunteer, locally-owned, non-commercial community radio station in Idaho Springs, every Tuesday presents “A Night at the Goat,” an open mic-like show featuring area musicians performing original material live on the air.

The show began about four months ago “with no plan” as a jam led by Suzie and Gary Solomon, owners of the Miner Pickin’ store in Idaho Springs at the time, the “Night at the Goat” quickly became a popular place for musicians to present their work and local music fans to easily listen in. The show has become more of a “song circle” allowing each participant to play two or three songs as it moves around the group. Songs are generally played solo with a few others joining in when appropriate.

KYGT Programming Director and DJ Dave Harvey runs the show from the behind the board, as he has since shortly after the first live Miner Pickin’ jam took the air. “I was listening at home, and it went off the air,” he said. “I ran down there and they were all still playing, but no one was at the board. I got them back up, ended up staying through the show and have never

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surrounding counties, but there have been left. I’ve made it my thing.”

Each week, 10-18 performers show nights that folks show up from a distance up at the tiny KYGT studios to perform. or they may be traveling through ColoThis has grown from the five people that rado from out of state,” she said. showed up the first time. “It’s been an or- Being able to play new songs in a welganic growth,” Harvey said, “and it’s just coming environment is one of the draws evolved.” At this point, the show attracts for those who participate. “It’s a great all types. “We have people from every place to sing songs you don’t get to sing walk of life that come. There are folks other places,” Suzie said. Being on the rawith no money, but like to write music, to dio also help elevate the music. “I think everyone tries professionmuch harder als. It runs to do a good the gamut of job of their who comes. song knowEveryone is ing that it is welcome and aired live.” everybody is For Idaho a performer, Springs but you don’t Chamber of have to be Commerce great.” Also, President Jathe music is KYGT presents “A Night at the Goat” every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith son Siegel, very diverse.

“We have punk to gospel, and might who misses performing in bands as he did even have some gospel punk,” Harvey said. in Nashville, it’s “a little slice of sanity” “This jam is also not limited to one genre of to be able to go “let loose” for a little bit. music. We have heard bluegrass, folk, coun- “It’s very laid back and nobody’s judging try, gospel and even a little rock and roll. A you or anything,” he said. “I can write lot of original music is played, too, and it is songs again and try them out there and not be so worried about it.” a good place to showcase new songs.”

Suzie Soloman enjoys the diversity. “It According to Siegel, “people really is always interesting to see who will show like it and enjoy hearing the locals doing up. Usually the musicians are from the their thing. Everybody’s having fun, and

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that’s what matters. It’s fun, it’s a good vibe—that’s the main thing—and that’s what people hear when they tune in. It’s a down home kind of thing and it’s really cool that this really quaint radio station is doing that kind of thing.”

The show continues to evolve and will expand in the future, according to Harvey.

There are plans to do a “best of” album of music created on the show. Any interested musician is welcome and invited to come early to meet people, work on tunes and learn how everything works.

KYGT, affectionately known as “The Goat,” is about music, rhythms “and the Clear Creek County attitude: laid back and in tune with our community.” Originally founded in 1995 as a cable broadcast, KYGT was granted a low-power FM license in 2002. In addition to keeping the Clear Creek Valley communities educated, informed, entertained and alerted, KYGT provides a format for residents to express creative talents and an opportunity for volunteerism. KYGT is community-owned, funded wholly through business sponsors, fundraising activities and an Intergovernmental Agreement with all the towns and districts within Clear Creek County.

Listen to “A Night at the Goat” on Tuesday’s from 7-9 p.m. at 102.7 FM and 103.9 FM or stream it online at www. clearcreekradio.com.

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Songwriter known for poignant lyrics

ing to play and sing tango standards.

NEDERLAND Gabrielle Louise is a nationally touring As a performer and songwriter, Louise troubadour noted for her poignant lyrics has made a commitment towards the enviand lush voice. The daughter of two gypsy ronment. Most recently she organized and musicians, Louise inherited the genetic co-wrote the sustainability-themed musipredisposition to wanderlust and song. cal, “The Muse’s Market,” which sought to Catch the Colorado-based musician, Sept. address social issues and present sustainability-focused solutions 4 at 7 p.m., at the Wild through multi-media art.

Bear Mountain Ecology In the past she has asCenter Eco-Arts Lounge. sisted the “Save the ArAn optional potluck takes kansas River” campaign place at 6 p.m. by releasing a single for The artist is a two-time the campaign and continJohn Lennon Songwritues to do the majority of ing Contest finalist and her touring in a vehicle winner of the Jack Maher powered by bio-fuels.

Songwriting Award The marriage of creativ Louise’s music is anity and environmentalism chored deeply in folk, but has been powerful for undeniably drawn to rich her. harmonies and melodic Gabrielle’s music has adventurism. Her sound been best appreciated in has the earthy feel of listening atmospheres early Joni Mitchell while with introspective, attenalso veering into the spirGabrielle Louise tive crowds. She is strivited delivery of fellow ing to communicate more soul than spegenre-hopping artist Martin Sexton.

Unafraid to take a random musical esca- cial effect and gently entice her listener to pade in the name of inspiration, Gabrielle is release their grip on the status quo. at one moment folkie and ethereal, the next Tickets are $20 advance and $25 door. moment a smoky jazz chanteuse. Recently, Kids 12 and under are admitted free. Visshe’s fallen very much in love with Argen- it www.wildbear.org or www.gabrielle tine Tango, and is committing time to study- louise.com for more information.

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Free Lyons concert marks Day of Service, one-year flood anniversary LYONS The first annual Viva Lyons, featuring a free perfromance by the Grammynominated bluegrass-rock band Infamous Stringdusters, takes place, Sept.

13, in the town’s Bohn Park.

Presented by Oskar Blues Brewery, Viva Lyons will be an event of remembrance, marking the one-year anniversary of the devastating floods and celebration, saluting the resilience and rebuilding efforts of hard-hit towns like Lyons.

Live performances have become the focus of the band, and the Stringdusters’ live show takes improvised string band music to new places, combining musicianship and songwriting with experimental performance and contagious energy flowing between the band and crowd.

The band’s exhilarating, often-unpredictable shows highlight the open-minded approach has certainly resonated and allowed the band to easily fit on a diverse set of stages—from Telluride and Grey Fox to Bonnaroo and High Sierra—building crowds along the way that fill some of the country’s best rock clubs.

As many communities are still recovering from the widespread flooding that took place in the early fall of 2013,

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Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper declared Sept. 13 as a statewide day of service. Colorado United Day brings together volunteers from all over the state for a dedicated workday that continues ongoing disaster relief efforts in many communities.

The free concert is the culminating event of the Day of Service and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia are scheduled to appear.

Oskar Blues continues to partner with The Infamous Stringdusters in supporting Colorado flood relief through the Oskar Blues CAN’d Aid Foundation.

The foundation emerged following the Colorado flooding and has raised over $1 million total, while contributing over $700,000 to Colorado flood relief.

Entrance to the event is free and proceeds from the sale of food, drink and other merchandise will benefit CAN’d Aid. The event is being produced in partnership with the Town of Lyons, Cyclists 4 Lyons, the Colorado Recovery Office and SERVE Colorado, the Governor’s Commission on Community Service.

Learn more at www.foundation.oskarblues.com, www.brew.oskarblues.com/ events/vivalyons, www.coloradounited. com and www.thestringdusters.com.

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going to catch every moment of it I can.

The “super-fan” has made it to all of the Yonder Mountain-led events at Planet Bluegrass and can’t wait to return this year.

“Kinfolk Celebration is an amazing opportunity to hear great musicians with a crowd that truly appreciates both the music going on in front of them and the stunning setting of Planet Bluegrass.”

For the members of Yonder Mountain, Christensen and the thousands of music fans who’ve enjoyed the Planet Bluegrass Ranch for decades, getting to Planet Bluegrass this year is a priority following its near destruction by the flood last September. The historic 500-year event devastated the town of Lyons and the Planet Bluegrass Ranch “I cried when I saw video of the St. Vrain destroying so much of what I’ve come to love about that community,” Christensen said. “But Lyons continues to rebuild, and I know a lot of musicians who have committed themselves to helping get that town back on its feet. Change is inevitable; some of it you can control and other parts of it you can’t, but if good comes out of it—and it sure has in Lyons—then maybe it’s a reminder that what can seem catastrophic at first is actually a chance for growth. I can’t wait to be a part of what Yonder and so many other great bands are doing to show their love to Lyons, to Planet Bluegrass, and to the people of the canyon as they work to rebuild.”

Last December, with a little help from Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas, Yonder Mountain String Band performed a benefit concert at the Boulder Theater to help Planet Bluegrass rebuild. The show allowed the band to donate $60,000 to pay for seven acres of sod which now cover the festival grounds. “We’re really excited to see the lawn at Planet Bluegrass is so green and beautiful like it once was,” Johnston said. We helped out the Planet, they helped us out. It all feels really good to be a part of all that. To lend a helping hand when one was needed.”

Following the festival, the band has a large fall tour planned that kicks off with their Harvest Festival in Ozark, Arkansas, Oct. 16-18 and show no signs of slowing down, of even missing a beat. “We really like what we’re doing,” Johnston said.

“We’re trying not to get wrapped up in the idea of what permanent means. Right now with Ally and Jake, I feel like we have a really solid unit and it feels really good. It’s been really great and feels incredibly fun to have people helping out. Everyone is enjoying it, and being there is awesome.”

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vilion as they have since 2007. The show is for fans in the onsite campground only and vibe that can’t be missed.”

Describing Kinfolk as a micro-festival, no additional tickets will be sold.

The Kinfolk Celebration was created to Johnston explains there is only one stage, so there isn’t a lot of distractions or the give back to fans, who have shared a spe“overwhelming busyness” found at other cial relationship with the band for most of festivals. “We like it like that. It feels like its 16 years. Although difficult to quantify it’s a lot of our friends, a lot of our mu- how its been accomplished, members have sical cohorts and partners in crime,” he always had the intension to go on stage and said. “There are a lot of special things hap- “put forth the idea that [the audience members] are just as important as the people pening that weekend.”

One of those “special things” include playing,” Johnston explained. “It doesn’t Widespread Panic guitarist and vocalist feel like we’re going out of our way, but I do think people are feelJohn Bell who is on the ing included,” he said. bill to play a rare solo “I think that we presset and will join the ent our music in such a band. “We’ve played way that people feel like with John before and they’re participating. have become friends,” We want to make you Johnston said. “Now feel like you are includit’s like taking the relaed. That’s how we try to tionship to another mufoster those fellings of sical level, so we’re recommunity and friendally pumped about that. ship and connectivity.

We’re really flattered We want our fans to be he’d come out.” connected to each other Also on the bill are and we want them to be Vince Herman and connected to us and the Drew Emmitt from Yonder Mountain String Band’s Leftover Salmon. current line-up. Photo by Tobin Voggesser music. We think it’s a healthy, good thing.”

“We’re really psyched Long-time fan Tim Christensen—known to see Vince and Drew, a couple of guys who helped make the Colorado music by many as “Pastor Tim” since he leads scene what it is today… real trailblazers. a congregation in Butte, Montana—has We’re really pumped to see them do a been seeing the band since 1999 and has “been on the bus ever since.” Like many duet,” Johnson said.

Colorado acts like The Haunted Wind- fans, he’s remained optimistic about recent chimes, Gipsy Moon and Head for the changes. “I’ve tried to keep in mind that Hills are all scheduled to perform over the four of my favorite musicians in the whole two-day event along with The Travelin’ world are all still alive, writing great songs, McCourys whose members Jason Carter and playing incredible music,” he said. “I and Ronnie McCoury will join the band guess the way I look at it is that sometimes for a set. Guitarist Adam Aijala and bassist you have to release your grip on the past to Ben Kaufmann also have an intimate show be able to embrace what comes next. We planned, Sept. 18, to celebrate the Mabon had 16 years in one configuration, and now or autumnal equinox in the Wildflower Pa- there’s something new going on and I’m

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Monocle Band

ed by the sweet and soaring vocals of Monica Whittington, Monocle Band combines the best of songcraft and captivating performance. This is original music, the acoustic sound of the spirit, innately authentic yet sonically aligned with the roots music revival. Monocle Band blends stirring songcraft, flatpicked guitar, fiddle, mandolin, upright bass, and the most musical of drums into a sound that will move your body, mind, and soul.

Monocle Band released its selftitled debut album in October 2013, earning them the 25th most played CD on the National Folk DJ Chart for September 2013.

The album was recorded and produced at The Distillery in Lyons by David Tiller of Taarka and ThaMuseMeant and “the man behind the sounds of Elephant Revival’s first two albums.”

Composed of eleven original Monocle Band songs, the act’s debut album features performances by Grammy-winning artist Sally Van Meter and other noted guests. Band members are “extremely proud” of the record and it has been getting great reviews and radio play around the country.

The debut recording is a “musical postcard” made even more poignant when The Distillery Studio in Lyons was washed away in the flood last year, just months after the record was finished. According to members, the album captures a band in its “creative stride with a firm command of their craft.”

Formed in 2011, the band’s noted performances have led them to the main stage band competitions of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rockygrass.

The new album is available in stores around Colorado and online at iTunes, Bandcamp and CD Baby as well as through the band’s website at www. monocleband.com.

TRACKS 1) Can’t Get By 2) Dissipate 3) Far Away 4) Falling 5) As Fast as I Can 6) Heart House

7) Water Sky 8) Silly Joy 9) Slow Walk 10) Fine 11) Home

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‘Back porch blues’ duo a unique alternative NEDERLAND In the tradition of Colorado’s own home-grown, psychedelic, back-porch blues style, Mojo Medicine Show founder “Mad Dog” Friedman created a unique blues duo that blends the “jug juice of 1930s juke band music with the electric Kool-Aid jams of the 1960s.” The band performs at the Pioneer Inn, 15 E. First St. in Nederland, Sept. 18.

Mojo Medicine Show features Friedman on harp, vocals and Theremin and Dan Crecco on washboard, percussion and iPad synth. The Mojo Medicine Show

“puts down the real deal, hippy-trippy blues seldom heard in this day and age.”

From the act’s contemporary, simple, heartfelt, rural-rooted blues to its vintage, analog, improvisational, experimental, “aleatory electronica,” the Mojo Medicine Show offers a “unique alternative to today’s throwback, retro-folk and refracted root music scene.”

The Pioneer Inn performance features a “full on Mojo Show with Theremin and spontaneous experimental electronic jams.”

Visit www.mojomedicineshow.com to find out more and listen to the band’s music.

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Viva Lyons w/The Infamous Stringdusters – Bohn Park (LY) Denny Driscoll – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Bonnie & the Clydes – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Jay Roemer – Rock Inn (EP) Musician Brad Fitch – Elk Meadow Lodge (EP) September 14 David Williams – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Caribou Mountain Collective – Very Nice Brewing (NED) The Gigmasters – Stage Stop (RV) Matt Flaherty Band – Millsite Inn (WD) Jeremy Steding Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Glenn Colby – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Celebrating Lyons II w/TAARKA, The Songbirds, Granias – Sandstone Park (LY)

Groves & Blake – Rock Inn (EP) September 15 Joscho Stephan and Gypsy Cattle Drive – United Center (IS) September 17 Lyons Local Band Night – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) September 18 Mojo Medicine Show – Pioneer Inn (NED) Celtic Session w/The Gael – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Gideon’s Rifle, Red Ember – Stage Stop (RV) Idlewhile – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) September 19 Oh Whitney – Pioneer Inn (NED) Funky Tonk Heroes – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Champagne Charlie – Stage Stop (RV) Sean Flynn – Tapestry Coffe House (AP) Bitter Sweet – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Banshee Tree – Gold Hill Inn (GH) TBD – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Johnny O Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Caribou Mountain Collective – Rock Inn (EP) September 19-20 Yonder Mountain String Band Kinfolk Festival – Planet Bluegrass (LY)

September 20 Potcheen – Pioneer Inn (NED) Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Andrew Bonnis – Blue Owl Books (NED) Los Funbags – Stage Stop (RV) Jim Stalhut – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Dead Set – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

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Latin dance band about ‘collective spirit’ WARD Nederland’s ONDA is a seven-piece Latin dance band that quickly made a name for itself as one of the best dance bands on the Colorado scene when it was founded in 2000. The band, which performs at the Millsite Inn, 44365 Hwy. 72 in Ward, Sept. 21, continues to hold that reputation.

The band’s music is a mix of originals, traditional Latin standards and rhythms blended with funk, salsa, R&B, Latin jazz, cumbia, boogaloo, boleros, reggae and modern jam arrangements.

ONDA’s repertoire is diverse and eclectic ranging from Salsa to Sinatra to Santana and beyond and a wide range of Caribbean sounds that will move any feet.

Frontman Roberto Sequeira heads a crew whose members are veterans of the Boulder and Denver afro-cuban, jazz and Latin music scenes. Since it’s inception, ONDA has been about more than just music; presenting the relationship between music, audience and band, the collective spirit of the whole experience Visit www.ondalive.com to learn more about the band.

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Marvelous Marmots – Lonigans Pub (EP) Lionel Young Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) James Faulk – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Sean Flynn – Rock Inn (EP) September 20-21 Autumn Gold Festival w/Wendy Woo, Amplified Souls, more – Bond Park September 21 Gent Treadly – Stage Stop (RV) ONDA – Millsite Inn (WD) Katie Glassman & Greg Schochet, Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Aural Elixir – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Nouveau Honkies Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn (EP) September 25 M Squared – Pioneer Inn (NED) New Artist Spotlight – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Andrew Bonnis & Friends – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) September 26 New Family Dog – Pioneer Inn (NED) Jim Stalhut – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) David Booker – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Esther Sparks – Tapestry Coffe House (AP) Taggart and Silas – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Cowboy Dave Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Open Mic Night – Old Gallery (AP) Todd Adelman & the Country Mile – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Pine Dwellers – Rock Inn (EP) September 27 Split Jive Broadcast – Pioneer Inn (NED) Paper Bird – United Center (IS) Wayne Faust – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Andrew Wynne – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Live Music – Troia’s Café & Marketplace (GT) Gasoline Lollipops – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Bella Musser – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Sammy Kershaw – Reserve Casino (CC) Aspen Sipes – Rock Inn (EP) September 28 Caribou Mountain Collective – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Blues Doctors – Stage Stop (RV) Jeff Brinkman – Gold Hill Inn (GH)

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Tupelo Honey – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro (LY) Jeff Brinkman – Millsite Inn (WD) Blake, Groves & Friends – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Arthur Lee Land – Rock Inn (EP) WEEKLY MUSIC Sunday Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works (NED) Sunday Night Blues w/KNED Blues Band – First Street

Scott Von – The View @ Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Vic Anderson – Coffee on the Rocks (EP) Ladies Nights w/Dennis Tobias Band – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort (EP)

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

Pub (NED)

Grumpy Jam – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Live Music – Monarch Casino (BH) Branden Sipes – The View @ Historic Crags Lodge (EP) Cowboy Sing-along Program – Bond Park (EP) Brunch w/Amanda Valley – Estes Park Resort (EP) Monday Karaoke – Flipper McGills (IS) Open Jovie (Open Mic Jimtown Style) – Jamestown

Works (NED)

Mercantile (JT)

Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Cowboy Sing-along Program – Bond Park (EP) Tuesday Open Mic – Pioneer Inn (NED) “A Night at the Goat” Open Mic – KYGT Radio 102.7/103.9 (IS) Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues (LY) Billy Shaddox – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Cowboy Sing-along Program – Bond Park (EP) Wednesday Blues Jam – Pioneer Inn (NED) Karaoke – Charlie’s Bar (CC) Karaoke – West Winds Tavern (IS) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Open Bluegrass Pick – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Open Mic Night – Outlaw Saloon (LY) Jerry Barlow – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music (EP) Open Mic w/Justin Faye – Lonigans (EP) Dennis-Tobias Band – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Thursday Bluegrass Pick – First Street Pub (NED) Karaoke – 1860 Tavern (EM) Karaoke – Outlaw Saloon (LY) Open Mic: Taylor Radio + Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY)

SEPTEMBER 2014

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Open Mic Night – Tapestry Coffee House (AP) Boom Town Band – Stroehle Square Gazebo (BH) Karaoke (Prize Night) – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) Dennis-Tobias Band – Cheesy Lee’s Pizza (EP)

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

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

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