MMAC Monthly September 2016

FOOD & DRINK

Coopers open ‘comfortable mountain restaurant’ Page 4

CULTURE

Hot rods highlight ‘authentic’ 1950s experience Page 9

ARTS

Store owners ‘breathe new life’ into vintage items Page 15

MUSIC

Nederland Stampede Society debuts at Caribou Room Page 23

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

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FALL IN THE BACKCOUNTRY Mountain trails lead to aspen gold

COVER STORY: For a week or two in late September, Colorado’s Northern Front Range is transformed into an arena of shimmering gold aspen leaves. This brilliant backcountry display is best viewed from a trail. In the Peak to Peak region, and Clear Creek County to the south, countless trails from easy to challenging wind through our national forests, national park, state park, open spaces and municipal park lands. Whether on foot or horseback, getting into the backcountry in the fall is the best way to immerse yourself in fall foliage.

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Historic Schoolhouses

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Ward Post Office Ward Public Library Ward Town Hall Location: 1 Columbia Street Ward, Colorado Date Built: 1898 Info: www.ward-co.org www.uspspostoffices.com/co/ward/ward Contact: www.ward-co.org/contact

Town’s schoolhouse now home to post office, more PEAK TO PEAK Historic rural schoolhouses can be found all over Colorado, including most Front Range mountain towns. Several of them have been lovingly restored and have found new ways to serve the public.

Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a town by town look at the restored and repurposed historic schoolhouses in the mountain communities of Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties.

Once one of the richest towns in the state during the Colorado Gold Rush, Ward is located on a mountainside at the

top of Left Hand Canyon, near the Peak to Peak Highway in the northwest portion of Boulder County. The town was named for Calvin Ward, who prospected a claim in the area in 1860. It became a booming gold mining town from the 1870s until 1920. Ward also was the center of local alpine tourism from 1898-1920 when visitors traveled to the town by train from Boulder on the famous Switzerland Trail.

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The former Ward Schoolhouse is now home to the town’s post office.

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Remember, build on lessons learned following flood PEAK TO PEAK Soon after area residents learned a few lessons about living in the forest as a result of the recent fire near Nederland, its time for mountain residents to remember, and build upon, the lessons learned from the September floods three years ago.

With the desire not to lose the lessons learned, or relationships built from the recovery process, a Community Resiliency Group was formed by Boulder County in 2014 to determine what was next for the flood affected communities. This group evolved into BoCo Strong, which “increases the web of connections among individu-

als, organizations and governments across Boulder County to foster inclusivity, increase disaster resilience, and build vibrant and prosperous communities.”

Each year since its formation, BoCo Strong has hosted a “summit” to explore resilience. This year’s BoCo Strong’s Resilience Summit at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Sept. 22 from 1-5 p.m., is all about exploring the “Power of Connection.” A key part of the Resilience Summit is learning from and sharing with one another. The City of Boulder’s Resilience Lab will be on hand to help share some lessons learned and broaden everyone’s network connections.

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Professor Daniel Aldrich is the keynote speaker, bringing a vast amount of experience from his work on the importance of social capital in post-disaster recovery. It will also feature community speakers, resilience building activities, and a special session for aligning, refining, and working on a community of resilience practice in Boulder County.

An Awards Ceremony, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., follows. It is an opportunity for the community as a whole to come together, recognize the progress made over the past year, and the relationships that we have built along the way. The event is free and open to the public. Come share feedback, thoughts, and plans for your own community and for connecting across the county.

Addiction Recovery Groups Sunday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Church, Central City, 2 p.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon Monday Clear Creek Road Runners – United Church of Idaho Springs, 2 p.m.

NA Meeting – TEENS, Inc., Nederland, 7 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon St. Vrain Group AA Meeting – IOOF Hall, Lyons, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland 5:30 & 7 p.m.

Clear Creek Road Runners 2 – Georgetown Community Center, 7 p.m.

St. Vrain Group AA Meeting – IOOF Hall, Lyons, 7:30 p.m.

AA Meeting – Golden Gate Grange Community Center, 2 p.m.

Christians in Recovery – Riverplace Facility, Estes Park, 6 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Women’s AA Group – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 6 p.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon & 7 p.m.

Wednesday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Church, Central City, 2 p.m.

Morning Group AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office), 8 a.m.

Canyon Group AA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power Offices., 7:30 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon & 7 p.m.

Thursday Morning Group AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office), 8 a.m.

Clear Creek Road Runners – United Church of Idaho Springs, 2 p.m.

AA Meeting – Allenspark Fire Station, 5 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting, New Horizons Group NA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon & 7 p.m.

Friday Free at Last Group NA Meeting – Harmony Foundation, Estes Park, 7:30 p.m.

Clear Creek Road Runners – United Church of Idaho Springs, 2 p.m.

Wild Basin Book Study – New Covenant Church, Allenspark, 6:30 p.m.

AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland, 7 p.m.

Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m.

Fall River Group AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon & 7 p.m.

Estes Park Al-Anon – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland, 7 p.m.

Saturday Early Worms Group AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal,

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September 8, 15, 22

The Mill Creek Valley Historical Society holds its annual yard sale to “Save the Mill City House,” Sept. 2-4 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day. This year, the sale takes place at the Dumont School, located off the frontage road between the Mini-Storage facilities and the Fire Authority Building, and in front of the Mill City House at Interstate 70 Exit 235. The Mill City House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, represents a method and period of construction as a rare intact Pioneer Log building associated with Colorado’s early mining settlements. The building, which is in desperate need of repair, reflects the evolution of the early Pioneer Log cabin: constructed quickly for a mining settlement to a refined road house with clapboard covering the logs. Visit mcvhs.org for more information.

In honor of the Pulitzer Prizes’ 2016 centennial celebration, Nederland Community Library, 200 Hwy. 72 N., hosts a series of readings and conversations for anyone who loves the West, Sept. 8, 15, and 22 at 7 p.m. The three-part literary series surrounding “The American West as Living Space” includes discussions facilitated by scholar and historian Dr. Derek Everett. Before each meeting participants will read selections about the American West written

by Pulitzer-recognized authors including Gary Snyder, Wallace Stegner, Annie Proulx, Louise Erdrich, Robert Hass and Kay Ryan.

This program is funded in part by Colorado Humanities and the Pulitzer Prizes Campfires Initiative. The workshop is limited to 25 participants and everyone receives a copy of the “American West as Living Space” reader, which includes nonfiction, journalism, fiction and poetry. To sign up, e-mail Jay Mann at jaymann.ncl@ gmail.com or call 303-258-1101. Visit nedlib.org for more details.

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September 3

Hard Rock Mining Tour

Boulder County Parks & Open Space presents a three-hour journey, Sept. 3 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., to explore the towns, tools and people of local hard rock mining heritage by visiting mining sites of years gone by. The tour is free and open to ages 10 and up. Some walking required and space is limited. Participants will meet at the Nederland Park N’ Ride, 300 Jackson St. Visit www. bouldercounty.org to learn more.

September 2, 9, 16

Hike With a Naturalist

By taking a guided hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, a whole new world of information is revealed. Whether an experienced hiker, or just beginning, heading out with a naturalist guide is a great way to experience the park’s hidden stories. Every Friday through Sept. 16, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute is guiding a four-park naturalist-led hiking series, ‘Hike with a Naturalist’, in the national park. On Sept. 2, participants will pass enchanting waterfalls and bubbling cascade while ascending to Lone Pine Lake. On Sept. 9, explore from Bear Lake to Fern Lake, passing Lake Helene, Odessa Lake, and Fern Lake along the way. The final hike, Sept. 16 is in Wild Basin, and leads the group to breath-taking Pear Lake in the southern portion of the park. Every hike in this series will be led by an experienced naturalist. For more information or to register for this program, call the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute at 970-586-3262 or visit www.rmconservancy.org.

September 3-4

Indian Peaks Classic Bike Ride

The Indian Peaks Classic, Sept. 3-4, is special bike ride through the Indian Peaks around Boulder and Nederland featuring pro headliners and breathtaking wilderness and a fun mix of on road and “dirty” challenges. Cyclists of all levels are encouraged to take part. Net proceeds benefit the Just Go Harder Foundation, a Boulder-based organization that gets kids into cycling, skiing, and a strong start at a lifetime of healthy adventure. The Sneak Peak is an exclusive V.I.P. addition prior to the ride that includes a reception and dinner at Arugula Ristorante on Saturday evening along with headliners and more. All Sunday events begin at Salto Coffee Works and Tin Shed Sports in Nederland. For more information, call 970-626-9913 or visit indianpeaksclassic.presencehost.net.

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September 8-11

Universal Consciousness Festival

The Universal Consciousness Festival at Dao House, 6120 Hwy. 7 in Estes Park, Sept. 8-11, is about uniting cultures, beliefs and religions through healing and wellness. The event brings together ancient forms of healing and techniques to achieve universal healing along with a diverse, exciting and unique array of performances. Founded on the principle that no matter who we are, we all want a healthy body and to live a long and fulfilling life.

Day passes are available or save with a festival pass. Visit www. universalconsciousnessfestival.org or call 970-586-4094 for registration and complete details.

September 8-October 15

Elk Expeditions

As autumn settles in, one of the most spectacular performances in Rocky Mountain National Park begins. Elk descend from the alpine into montane meadows, where prime bulls display fascinating and majestic mating behavior. With the commencement of the elk rut, locals and visitors alike flood into Rocky in hope of catching a peek. Instead of fighting the traffic this rut season, why not let someone else do the driving? Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from Sept. 8-Oct. 15, Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute will once again provide its popular “Elk Expeditions.” This bus-based seminar gets participants out to admire the elk rut festivities from the comfort of a 14-passenger bus or 12-passenger van. Each tour will have a professional educational guide on board to explain the spectacular displays of elk mating behavior. Handle antlers and learn about not only about the rut, but what makes these powerful animals so unique. To register, or for more information on the upcoming Elk Expeditions with Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute, call 970-586-3262 or visit www.rmconservancy.org/events.

September 10

Ned Ned Races

The scenic Ned Ned Half Marathon, 5K and 10K races, Sept.

10 at 8 a.m., supports Nederland’s TEENS, Inc. and begins and ends at its building, 151 East St. The 1/2 Marathon takes runners through Old Town Nederland to forest service roads and single

Draft decision on trails near Nederland released NEDERLAND The U.S. Forest Service has released its final environmental assessment and a draft decision for the Magnolia Non-Motorized Trails Project.

The draft decision would approve a 44-mile, non-motorized trail system across about 6,000 acres in Boulder and Gilpin counties in an area along the Peak to Peak Highway known as East Magnolia and West Magnolia.

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new trails, adding some user-created trails to the system and obliterating all other user-created routes. New signage to help keep visitors on the system trails; improved trailheads, including bathrooms and expanded parking at trailheads; and facilities for horse trailers at West Magnolia Trailhead are also components.

The draft decision eliminates snowmobiles and restricts bikes and horses to designated trails. It also provides an opportunity for a special use permittee to groom non-motorized trails in winter for Nordic skiing and fat tire biking and facilitates

access from the trail system to Nederland through connecting trails that don’t currently exist.

Other regional trail connections outlined include connecting the Magnolia Trail System to the Toll Conservation Easement Trail to Jenny Creek Trail.

Those who previously provided written comments on the project now have until midnight on Oct. 11 to submit written objections. The complete draft decision, final environmental analysis and information are available online at www.fs.usda. gov/goto/arp/MagnoliaTrails.

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track trails. Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the area. This long-time race is family-friendly and dogs on a leash are welcome in the 5K and 10K events. Costumes are encouraged. Don’t miss the post race gathering for food and sponsor samples. The first 50 runners to register get socks. The event costs $35, $40 or $60 depending on the race, through Sept. 5, and $40, $45 or $70 from Sept. 5 until race day. Visit teensinc. org/nedned-race or e-mail NedNed@teensinc.org to learn more.

September 11

Bears in our Backyard

As fall approaches, black bears are busy gorging on berries and other food in preparation for their long winter sleep. Join Boulder County Parks & Open Space volunteer naturalists, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon on a moderate one-mile hike at Mud Lake Open Space to learn about the natural history of our local bruin and how people and bears can share our wild places. For more detials, call 303-678-6214, e-mail lcolbenson@bouldercounty. org or visit www.bouldercounty.org.

September 16

Avis Gray & Suzanne Silverthorn book signing

Avis Gray, author of “Images of America Grand Lake” and Suzanne Silverthorn, author of “Around Rocky Mountain National Park” will be at Estes Park’s Macdonald Bookshop, 152 E. Elkhorn Ave., Sept. 16 from 2-4 p.m., to sign their books. Visit www.macdonaldbookshop.com or call 970-586-3450 to learn more.

September 28

Artistic Pathways of the Past: Isabella Bird

“Artistic Pathways of the Past: The Inspirational Journey of Artists in Estes Park,” explores the history behind the art and the artist.

This series is a collaboration of The Estes Park Museum and the Estes Valley Library. On Sept. 28 at 7 p.m., the Estes Park Museum program features Linda Batlin as Isabella Bird, a traveler and a writer with a wonderful ability to describe her surroundings in great detail. Come hear about Birds’s lively adventures on her first trip to Estes Park in 1873 and of her arduous climb of Longs Peak—she was the third woman ever to climb Longs Peak—as well as of her romance with the rogue, Rocky Mountain Jim. She was dazzled by the Rocky Mountains and enthralled by the “blue hollow at the foot of Longs Peak” – Estes Park – which is written about in her book “A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains.” Call 970586-8116 or visit estesvalleylibrary.org for additional information.

September 23-24

Murder Mystery Dinners

Like a good murder mystery? Escape to Gold Hill and the hisotric Bluebird Inn to join the fun of a good mystery and tasty threecourse meal. This season, Maggie Simms and ’Til Death Do Us Party presents an election-year mystery full of folks that may seem oddly familiar, even though it’s set in 1905. The rich and ruthless candidate, the female candidate who’s got the experience but not the personality, and a set of shady and hilarious characters are all involved. Come out Sept. 23-24, to see if you can be the one to solve the mystery and save the election. Addtional dinners are held Oct. 7, 8, 22, 29. Visit www.thegoldhillinn.com for more information and call 303-443-6461 for reservations.

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FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR

September 1 • Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) • City Star/Spirit Hound Calamity Jane Spirit Release – Lyons Fork (LY) • Denver Football Kickoff Buffet – Historic Park Theater (EP)

September 2 • Farmers Market – Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park (IS) • Tasting: Full Sail Brewing – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED) • Seafood Buffet – Other Side Restaurant (EP) September 2-3 • Table: Barolo Chef Darrell Truett – The Lodge at Stanley Hotel (EP)

September 3 • Beer & Brat Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Honky Tonk BBQ – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Community Pig Roast w/Big Thompson Flood, Blue Mountain Ranch Hands – Spirit Hounds Distillers (LY) September 5 • Labor Day Pancake Breakfast – Alice Schoolhouse (SMG) • Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236’ (NED) September 6 • Soup Night – Old Gallery (AP) September 6-7 • Coffee with a Ranger – Moraine Park Campground (EP) September 7 • Community Cupboard Food Bank – Old Gallery (AP) • Spice of Life Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: High Hops Brewery – The Barrel (EP) September 8 • Meadow Lark Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Open Mic & Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) • Scottish-Irish Luncheon – Senior Center (EP) • EPNRC Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion – Estes Valley Library (EP)

• Denver Football Kickoff Buffet – Historic Park

Theater (EP) • Mayor’s Chat – Raven’s Roast Coffee (EP)

September 9 • CCCIA Outdoor Fish Fry & Concert – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Tasting: Crazy Mountain Brewing – Peak Wine &

FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries and more Coopers open ‘comfortable mountain restaurant’

By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN manda and Ryan Cooper have cooked up a masterpiece in Georgetown. The couple have transformed a vacant wine-tasting room into Coopers on the Creek, an upscale, yet approachable, chef-inspired mountain restaurant and bar. They take great pleasure in serving 100-percent scratch-made entrees and small plates from high-quality, simple and real ingredients. Their well-stocked bar featuring craft beer, distinctive cocktails, house infusions and boutique wines is also a point of pride.

The restaurant—which is located conveniently on the roundabout near the Visitor Center and Interstate 70 exit—overlooks Clear Creek and offers an unpretentious and inviting atmosphere to welcome its guests. The interior features local historic images, folk art and even wall paper made from old Clear Creek County mining claim maps. A patio added to the front and a new deck out back ensure patrons can immerse themselves in Georgetown’s unique mountain atmosphere outside as well as in.

The Coopers each have a long history of working in the restaurant industry, and even got to know each other working together at a Chart House restaurant in Cardiff, CA. Ryan has always been in the kitchen behind the scenes, while Amanda has spent her career

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managing the front of house, and honing her mixology skills.

Ryan, Coopers Executive Chef, began his culinary career at a fine dining restaurant at the top of Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, where he grew up. “I started as a dishwasher when I was 14, and just worked up through the ranks,” he said.

From there he moved to San Diego and “line cooked around for a little bit” before mentoring under Chef Mathew David. Ryan soon became David’s sous chef and started working at Landry’s, which also owns the Chart House and Peohe’s on Coronado Island. “There was a pretty wide variety of culinary techniques inRyan and Amanda Cooper (above) volved, so I got to learn recently opened Coopers on the a lot from that as well Creek in Georgetown. as from Landry’s themPhotos by Jeffrey V. Smith selves about the financial aspects of managing a business and restaurants.”

After another seven years in California, the couple moved in 2010 to Denver, Amanda’s home town. “We subsequently left Landry’s, and had some experience at different independent restaurants,” Amanda said. “I worked for the U Baron Group…

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September 9-10 • Table: Scottish Festival Whiskey University – The Lodge at Stanley Hotel (EP)

September 10 • Whiskey & Wings – Winter Park Resort (GC) • Wine & Cheese Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Victorian Tea – Stroehle House (BH) • Tasting: Myx Fusions – Mid County Liquors (RV) • Mountain MidLife Social Breakfast – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Allenspark Area Club Annual Pancake Breakfast – Peaceful Valley Resort (AP)

September 11 • Clam Bake & Lobster Boil – Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (SC) • Nederland Farmer’s Market – Guercio Memorial Field (NED)

September 13-14 • Coffee with a Ranger – Moraine Park Campground Amphitheatre (EP)

September 14 • Blackbelly Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY)

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DENVER FOOTBALL KICKOFF BUFFET

Estes Park’s Historic Park Theater presents Denver football, Sept. 1, 3, 18 and 25, on its movie theater screen along with an all-you-can-eat buffet meal. Enjoy tailgate food like hot dogs, chili, nachos, chips and all the fixings as well as cookies at half time. Full bar service available. historicparktheatre.com • 970-586-8904

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CLAM BAKE & LOBSTER BOIL

Say goodbye to summer, Sept. 11, with a casual clam bake and lobster boil at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Located in the base area, the clam bake features picnic-style seating, live music, generous portions of seafood, an array of sides, and laid-back vibe. The buffet is $42. Add a lobster for $20. arapahoebasin.com • 970-468-0718

TEA ON THE TITANIC: LEAVES & WAVES

Meet the author of Tea on the Titanic, Penelope Carlevato, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m., while enjoying the fare served for tea on the Titanic at the Dusty Rose Tea Room in Georgetown.

Carlevato will offer an informative, fun story based on her research and experience. dustyrosetearoom.com • 303-569-3100

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Explore history at Victorian tea BLACK HAWK Step back in time and enjoy a Victorian Tea at the Stroehle House hosted by Gilpin Historical Society volunteers, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. Enjoy scrumptious food, pots of tea and listen to storytellers share the history of the Stroehle Family, Gilpin County and the Victorian era. Tickets are $30. Call 303-582-5283 for required reservations.

The Stroehle House is located at 231 Chase St. in Black Hawk. Visit www. gilpinhistory.org for more details.

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Pancakes support historical society ALICE/ST. MARY’S GLACIER The Alice Historical Society welcomes residents and visitors to the St. Mary’s Glacier area to its Labor Day Pancake Breakfast, Sept. 5 from 8-11 a.m., at the Alice Schoolhouse. The Fall River Watershed’s Community Wildfire Protection Implementation Plan group hosts an Open House at the St. Mary’s Fire House in conjunction with the event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Start the day with hotcakes and bacon and sausage from Edwards Meats for a donation of $2 for kids, $4 for adults or $10 for a family. Area historical information—photos, books, newspaper articles,

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memorabilia and artifacts—will be displayed at the school house.

After eating, tour the fire house and meet the onsite fire fighter, learn about wildfire preparedness, St. Mary’s Wildfire Safe Zone and the Community Wildfire Protection Implementation Plan. Volunteers in the Fall River Watershed communities that have contributed to this project will also be on site.

The Alice Schoolhouse is located at 271 Silver Creek Road. Visit stmarys glacier.com to learn more.

FOOD & DRINK Celebrate fall with bands, brats, beer ESTES PARK Celebrate the changing season with one of Estes Park’s late-autumn traditions, “Autumn Gold: A Festival of Bands, Brats & Beer,” Sept. 24-25. The free event, sponsored by the Estes Park Sunrise Rotary for 25 years, begins at 11 a.m. each day and continues until 7 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Enjoy mustard-smothered bratwursts, cold brews, soft drinks and more as top local and Colorado bands perform.

Browse vendor booths offering corn-onthe-cob, funnel cakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, roasted almonds and desserts.

Free family activities include face painting, soap bubbles, corn bag toss, a bounce house and a classic car show.

A highlight of the festival is a raffle with a grand prize of $5,000. There is $2,500 runner-up prize and various other cash awards, as well. Raffle tickets are $25 each. All proceeds go to benefit vocational scholarships and various local and international projects.

Bond Park is located at 170 MacGregor Ave. in Estes Park. For more information, visit www. estesparkautumngold.com.

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Lamb Sirloin Sous Vide with truffled corn, roasted tomato succotash and lamb demi glace (left) and Elk Tartare with avacado (right) are popular menu items at Coopers on the Creek.

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taurants for them.” Once in Denver, Ryan landed a job as Executive Chef and General Manager for Tony Rosacci’s Fine Catering, which is Tony’s Market’s full service catering division, where he stayed for three years before starting down the road toward opening Coopers on the Creek.

Despite their current enthusiasm for their new venture, the Coopers were not actually looking to start a business of their own. “Before this opportunity presented itself, we weren’t really looking to open our own restaurant,” Ryan said. “We’ve always talked about opening our own business one day, but we were actually pulling away from the restaurant industry because we have two kids and were a little scared we’d end up having to live in the restaurant.”

Sometimes, as the couple soon found out, you can’t fight fate. Amanda’s aunt and uncle, who live in Georgetown, found themselves talking to the new owner of the wine tasting room who explained he wanted to turn it into a restaurant. He just happened to ask if they knew anyone who might be interested in operating it, and they pointed him to the Coopers. “It was amazing. It was like kizmit,” Amanda said.

Once the two met the property owner, they “hit it off” right away. “Our vision of what we wanted to do was right in line with what he wanted this place to be,” Ryan explained. “This is an opportunity we couldn’t pass up, plus we’ve always wanted to live in the mountains.”

Once they decided to jump in, they made the move to Georgetown and faced several months of renovations before any cooking could begin. The project, which began last September, just ended with a grand opening in mid-July. “It’s been a long process,” Ryan said.

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distinctive, localized look. A fireplace at the far end of the room is warm and inviting as is the folk art from found items and collages of historic photos from Historic Georgetown on the walls.

All of the tables are made from reclaimed barn wood, and an eye-catching copper-topped bar was the property owner’s request. Some of the walls are covered in wallpaper custom crafted by another local resident, and made from old county mine maps. Found and repurposed items can be found throughout. The bar back is partially crafted from huge pipes formerly used to move water in mines on Guanella Pass while some smaller ones were custom made for the restaurant by a local welder.

Since July, the Coopers have been serving Ryan’s refined menu of skillfully prepared items. “We are going for an approachable upscale type concept like a gastro pub, but a little less on the pub side and more just a comfortable mountain restaurant,” Ryan explained. “Just quality food, quality ingredients, fine dining food at a much more affordable atmosphere. We focus on a lot of small plates where we can serve quality ingredients at smaller portions, but also encourage sharing so people can order a few different things. We also have our full service entrees as well.”

According to the chef, everything is made from scratch, and everything is as simple as possible. “I break down all our own meats and try to do as good quality stuff as we can,” he said. He also has stock “rolling” everyday. There is no beef or chicken base in the house. Even his au jus is made from scratch. “I just try to give people a taste for the type of quality you wouldn’t normally get unless you were at a $100 a plate restaurant, but you don’t have to charge that much if you do it right,” Ryan said.

“We have built a menu we hope has a plethora of good snacks and small plates,” Amanda explained. “We want people to be able to come in and eat five things and Continued on page 8

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FOOD & DRINK

Sample variety of whiskey, wings, food at annual festival WINTER PARK Sample some of the best whiskey and wings in Colorado at the 5th Annual Whiskey and Wings Festival presented by Jim Beam, Sept. 10 from noon-5 p.m., at the Village at Winter Park.

The event includes a variety of whis-

key tasting tents, and educational tent, “mix it up” area as well as wings and other food to taste from Winter Park Resort, Grand County and Front Range competitors. There will be a mechanical bull and Raygunomics perform in the gazebo throughout the event.

FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR

• Tasting: Odell Brewing – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED) September 24 • Hops & Handlebars – Winter Park Resort (WP) • Speakeasy Series: Bourbon – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Potluck Potluck – Club Ned (NED) • Tasting: Oktoberfest Beers – Mid County Liquors (RV) September 24-25 • Autumn Gold: Festival of Bands, Brats ‘n Beer – Bond

September 17 • Beer & Brat Train – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Golden Gate Auxiliary Pig Roast – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) • Chasing the Sun Open Mic Music Potluck – Old Gallery (AP) September 17-18 • Pancake Breakfast – Nederland Community Center (NED) September 18 • Denver Football Kickoff Buffet – Historic Park Theater (EP) September 19 • Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236’ (NED) September 20 • Food Bank of Rockies Distribution – Gold Mountain Village (CC) • Allenspark Area Club Dinner & Colorado Water Law History w/Sean Cronin – Peaceful Valley Resort (AP) September 20-21 • Coffee with a Ranger – Moraine Park Campground

September 25 • Denver Football Kickoff Buffet – Historic Park Theater (EP) September 28 • Elevated Catering Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: Destihl Brewery – The Barrel (EP) September 29 • Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) September 30 • Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED) October 1 • Tea on the Titanic: Leaves & Waves – Dusty Rose Tea Room (GT) October 1-2 • Pancake Breakfast for Aspen Leaf-Peeping – Nederland

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September 21 • Sushi & Sake Night – Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar (NED) • Community Cupboard Food Bank – Old Gallery (AP) • Arugula Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette (LY) • Meet the Brewery: Dogfish Head Brewery – The Barrel (EP) September 23 • Mountain MidLife Social Dinner – Nederland Community Center (NED)

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• Meet the Brewery: Epic Brewing – The Barrel (EP) • Woman’s Club BBQ Luncheon: Tour – Cheley Camp (EP) September 15 • Bitters & Cocktails: A Primer – The Lyons Farmette (LY) September 16 • Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits (NED) • Mexican Buffet – Other Side Restaurant (EP) September 16-17 • Table: Wine Dinner w/Chef Vince Vigil – The Lodge at Stanley Hotel (EP)

Purchase tasting tickets that you can exchange for both whiskey and wing samples.

Park (EP)

Community Center (NED)

WEEKLY FOOD Sunday • Service Industry Sunday – Stage Stop (RV) • Chicken Stir Fry Special – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Brunch – Lyons Fork (LY) • Funday Specials – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) • Brunch – Sweet Basilico (EP) • Champagne Brunch – Other Side Restaurant (EP) • Brunch Buffet w/Amanda Valley – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort (EP)

Monday • Charity Night – Lucha Cantina (GT) • Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church (CCC)

• Maggie’s Marvelous Meatloaf Special – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Nederland Seniors Lunch – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Margarita Mondays (Drink & Pizza Specials) – Rock Creek Tavern Pizzeria (AP)

• Family Style Spaghetti & Meatballs – Lyons Fork (LY) Tuesday • Taco Tuesday – Salto Coffee Works (NED) • $2 Tuesday: Beer, Tacos, Chips & Salsa – Ax & Oar (LY) • Burger Madness – Cables Pub & Grill (EP) • Tuesday Soup Day – Wheel Bar (EP) • Geeks Who Drinks Trivia Night – The Barrel (EP) Wednesday • $2.25 Pint Night – Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino (CC) • Senior Celebration: Half-Off Food – Century Casino (CC) • Burger Madness – Sundance Café (NED) • Wednesday Farm Stand w/From Yard Farm – Salto Coffee Works (NED)

• Nederland Seniors Lunch – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Pastor’s Pantry Distribution – Whispering Pines Church (CCC) • Whiskey Wednesday – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) Thursday • Senior Celebration: Half-Off Food – Mid City Grill/Century

• Pastor’s Pantry Distribution – Whispering Pines Church (CCC) • Burger Madness – Lyons Dairy Bar (LY) • Chef’s Special – Cables Pub & Grill (EP) • Prime Rib Buffet – Longz: A Mountain Grill (EP) • Community Corner Café – Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church (EP)

Saturday • Dinner Specials – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop (RV) • Ribeye Steak Special – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Brunch – Lyons Fork (LY) • Prime Rib Dinner Special – Other Side Restaurant (EP) AP = Allenspark BC = Boulder County BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GC = Gilpin County GRC = Grand County GGC = Golden Gate Canyon GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown IS = Idaho Springs

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• Breakfast for Dinner – Sundance Café (NED) • Thursday Lunch Bunch – Highlands Presbyterian Center (AP) • Farmers Market – Bond Park (EP) • Ladies Night – Longians Saloon (EP) Friday • All You Can Eat Taco Night – Elks Lodge (IS) • Chef’s Specials – Stage Stop (RV) • Ribeye Steak Special – Pioneer Inn (NED)

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JT = Jamestown LC = Larimer County LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SMG = St. Mary’s Glacier SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

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COVER STORY – celebrating the mountain lifestyle

Aspen season best experienced from region’s backcountry trails

pens pop up in surprising places along the FRONT RANGE or a week or two in late September, entire route. Since leaf colors change daily, Colorado’s Front Range is trans- the best way to find aspen gold is to simply formed into an arena of shimmering drive until you find it, or keep a look out for gold aspen leaves. This brilliant back- others doing the same. However, there are country display is best viewed from a several places where you can hedge your trail. In the Peak to Peak region and Clear bets and increase the chances of seeing a Creek County to the south, countless trails colorful stand of aspen. from easy to challenging wind through The color changes start first in the subour national forests, national park, state alpine zone, between 9,000-11,000 feet elpark, open spaces and municipal park evation, in early September. Progressively, lands. Whether on foot or horseback, get- changes reach the montane zone at 5,600ting into the backcountry in the fall can 9,500 feet by mid-month. Weather can dicbe an amazing experience and a local trail tate a good or poor year for color, and the can be the best way to immerse yourself in fall display can last from days to weeks.

Beginning in the Estes Park area, Trail the fall foliage.

One of the most popular ways to view Ridge Road, North America’s highest the spectacular colors is driving the re- paved road, winds from Estes Park to Grand Lake through gion’s scenic Rocky Mountain byway, as can National Park ofbe seen by the fering unrivaled crowds and traffic vantage points. snarls that form Opportunities to at popular viewview aspens from ing spots along both a trail and the road. For a your car abound much more intiall over the park mate experience, and Estes Valley. get out of the car Rocky Mounand onto a trail, tain National Park either under your Spectacular aspen viewing can be found off the alone has 355 own power, on the region’s abundant backcountry trails.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith miles of hiking back of a horse or even an off-road vehicle, to truly experi- trails. They range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain peak climbs. Hidden ence the changing seasons in Colorado.

Some of the best leaf peeping in the Valley, Bear Lake Road, Fern & Cub Lake state can be found along the trails accessed Trails, Wild Basin, Kawuneeche Valley by the Peak to Peak, Trail Ridge Road and and Farview Curve are all popular places Guanella Pass scenic byways. Quaking as- to view aspens.

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Golden Gate Canyon State Park, fur To the south, the trails starting from the Brainard Lake Recreation Area near Ward ther south on the Peak to Peak, provides connect several alpine lakes and wander a spectacular display of the annual fall gold rush. Twelve easily accessible hiking by a number of impressive aspen stands.

In the national forests and wilderness trails in the park offer 35 miles of hiking areas of Larimer, Boulder, Gilpin and and backcountry camping options. Perfect Clear Creek counties, hundreds of miles of for a quick trip into the backcountry. trails lure aspen seekers from gently slop- The cemeteries, ghost towns and back roads above Central ing foothills and open City offer outstandforest to steep rocky ing opportunities to slopes and wind-swept view the changing tundra. In the Gold aspen color on foot Hill area, The Switas does the Oh My zerland Trail railroad Gawd Road from bed offers the same Central City to Idaho panoramas of mounSprings through Rustain valleys and snowsell Gulch and down covered peaks the rail Virginia Canyon. route made famous in In Clear Creek the early 1900s. While County, the Georgeopen to off-road vetown Railroad Trail hicles, it also makes a Immerse yourself in color by getting out is a one-of-a-kind great, easy hike. hike through the Near Nederland, of your car to view aspen gold.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith clear creek valley, a visit Caribou Ranch landscape decorated Open Space for a great place to view large stands of golden by the rich history of the Colorado Gold aspens or head up to the Hessie and the Rush of 1859.

Fourth of July trailheads. Both locations The 23-mile Guanella Pass Scenic offer various trails that wind past water- Byway is plied with aspen gold. There falls, rushing streams, and fields of aspen. are numerous trails along the route from In Gilpin County, the area around the Georgetown to Grant including one leadEast Portal of the Moffat Tunnel, about ing to the top of 14,060-foot Mt. Biereight miles west of Rollinsville, offers stadt, which offers outstanding views of several trails with beautiful views of as- the entire region’s aspen color. pen. The drive along South Boulder Creek Fall foliage season is the most colorful and Rollins Pass Road, which puts hikers time in Colorado, do yourself a favor and even closer to high alpine lakes and the get out of your car and on a trail to truly experience aspen gold.

Continental Divide, is also spectacular.

Chef brings high quality, yet ‘approachable’ cuisine to mountains Continued from page 6 try five different items on the menu… and share and get a taste of everything without having to do the big traditional entree, appetizer sort of meal experience that people are accustomed to. We have good options for people to enjoy quality cuisine and find it approachable enough to make it a regular stop.” Small plates are available all day with a lunch and dinner menu available depending on the time of day.

While some of Coopers of the Creek’s creations—like the Shrimp Gnocchi and Bison Short Ribs—are quickly becoming local favorites, the menus will change seasonally to keep freshness and quality at the highest levels. “We have already started talking about our fall menu,” Amanda said. “They will change seasonally, but we won’t touch the things we know people are really excited about. We will leave some of the mainstays alone, but sustainability and having good quality produce is important. We don’t want to serve bad quality. It’s really important to us that we serve the freshest, best things that we can and if it’s not available in quality product, Page 8

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then we won’t serve it.”

Even though the Coopers could have easily joined the up-and-coming restaurant scene in Denver, they were not into the “pretentious attitude” found in many new establishments. “Denver has a great food scene,” Amanda explained. “It’s cool, but… food is food. If you make it good and approachable, it doesn’t need to come with a bunch of nutty pomp and circumstance. Ryan does such a great job of putting things on plates and making them look beautiful, but making it taste good, too. It makes food feel special without it being over blown.” The flavors, presentation and unique, fresh ingredients easily elicit a “special” feeling when eating Ryan’s creations, while the prices, atmosphere and friendly staff keep things down to Earth.

“We want this to be a family restaurant, so we want it to be a place you can bring kids. We want you to come with your kids, and eat good food and have a good drink.

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can bring families and we are also friendly with dietary restrictions and gluten free.

The same care provided to the Cooper’s cuisine carries over to the bar, which was designed to be “fun and approachable,” according to Amanda. “Ryan has such a great menu, when we started this process I wanted to have drinks that complimented it,” she said. “All ten tap handles rotate, so we’re not necessarily concentrated on Colorado craft, it’s more regional. Good and fun beers. I am really passionate about craft beer, and I didn’t want to commit.”

Every time something “kicks,” something new comes on.

When it came to the wine list, the couple concentrated on boutique wines that were main stream varieties from lesserknown wineries from regions that are “a little bit new and exciting.” The cocktails are all craft and they do five house infusions, with the most popular being the stone fruit. “We do a chia infusion where we use a Dram Chai from Silver Plume,” Amanda said. “We also do our own bourbon barrel aged cocktails. We are working on some homemade Fireball, and we

have some infused tequilas coming up.

It’s cool.”

The cocktails are unique and focus on distinctive flavors. “I am very particular about the bitters we use. We have 11 types of bitters, and different ingredients.

Some of our builds are six or seven ingredients, but they are easy to do and are fun to drink,” Amanda explained. “We want people to be able to get away from the vodka soda, but if they want a vodka soda, we have a great vodka soda, too.”

Although they have not been open long, all the feedback has been really positive.

“People seem to really like the menu and like what we are doing. Social media has been really positive,” Amanda said.

Consider Coopers on the Creek anytime, especially when seeking great ambience and a dining, or bar, experience to remember.

Coopers on the Creek is located at 1500 Argentine St. in Georgetown.

Find the restaurant on Facebook for current information and specials.

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Mountain EVENTS CALENDAR

Festivals/Special Events September 2-4 • Mill Creek Valley Historical Society’s “Yard Sale to Save the Mill City House” – Mill City House (DU) September 3-4 • Estes Park Alpaca Market – Estes Park Fairgrounds (EP) September 5 • Summit Closes for the Season – Mount Evans (IS) September 8 • Annual Toast to the Ghost – Eagle Plume’s (AP) • Denver Lincoln Car Club Show – Stanley Hotel (EP) September 8-11 • Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival – Estes Park Fairgrounds (EP)

September 10 • Canyon Clean Up – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Saws & Slaws Event: Tunnel 19 Road – Coal Creek Canyon (CCC)

Celebrate Sandy Hoffman – Dostal Alley Brew Pub (CC) September 11 • Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – Ameristar Casino (BH)

• Gold Hill Gold Rush Arts & Crafts Fair, Rummage Sale & Live Music – Main Street (GH) September 16-18 • Hot Rod Hill Climb – Main Street (CC) September 17 • Clear Creek Watershed Festival – Courtney RileyCooper Park (IS)

• Weed, Grill & Chill – Idaho Springs Community Garden (IS) • Saws & Slaws Event – Sugarloaf Canyon (BC) September 22 • BoCo Strong’s Resilience Summit – Planet Bluegrass (LY) September 24 • Pancakes & Flea Market – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Saws & Slaws Event – Nederland (NED) • Enchanted Forest – Wild Bear Mtn. Ecology Center (NED) • Free Entrance Day – Rocky Mountain National Park (EP) September 24-25 • Slash Collection Weekend – Blue Mountain Open

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Hot rods highlight ‘authentic’ 1950s experience

that made it happen in those early years. These men were the

By Jeffrey V. Smith pioneers of drag racing in Colorado, it was a unique event, and CENTRAL CITY he Hot Rod Hill Climb, a “living, breathing experience of I wanted to honor the history and the men.” authentic 1950s hot rods,” moves from its historic home The Englewood-based Nick’s Hot Rod Garage crew wants in Georgetown down the road—and up the hill—to Cen- everyone to know this is no “parking lot” car show. “We don’t sit tral City this September. The free event, now in its fourth year, around all day looking at cars,” Nicholas explained. “The event is electric, there are things moving will fill the town’s historic Main all day, we have four bands, hot rods Street and surrounding roads, Sept. climbing, vendors, and vintage cars 16-18, with authentic hot rods, live all over town to see. It’s something music, tasty food and the sound of you can not get anywhere else.” uncapped vintage motors.

While everyone can find something Designed to be a family-friendto enjoy at the Hill Climb, the event is ly experience, the Hot Rod Hill especially interesting to gear heads.

Climb was brought back to life “Many of these cars have unique in 2013—60 years after the first speed parts that were made way back one was held in Georgetown—by when, parts that are one of less than Nick’s Hot Rod Garage owner, a handful ever made. You get to see Mike ‘Nick’ Nicholas, and held these rare museum-worthy cars alive again in 2014 and 2015. The reroaring up the canyon, you can talk vival of the classic hill climb gento the owners and drivers, and see the erated “great interest and encour- See, and hear, more than 120 hot rods during the Hot cars up close and personal,” Nichoagement” from fellow devotees. Rod Hill Climb, Sept. 16-18.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith las said. “Many of the owners are the Together with a new generation of traditional hot rod enthusiasts, history had been remade, and type that will invite you into the car to have a bounce on the seat and make motor noises behind the wheel. You will meet people new traditions initiated.

“The Hot Rod Hill Climb is a recreation and celebration of from California, New York, Canada, Texas, Michigan, Oregon… the forgotten events that happened in 1953 and 1954 in George- hell, they are from all over the nation and beyond.” town,” Nicholas said. “The goal was, and still is, to breath life By bringing the Hill Climb to Central City, organizers are into a historic event that had been lost to time. The event is able to offer more hill climbing, hot rods, close-in parking, an authentic recreation of the time, the machines, and the men Continued on page 12

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• Autumn Gold Festival – Bond Park (EP) September 29 • Kids Clothing Swap – CCCIA Hall (CCC) October 1 • Jamestown Recycle Day – Elysian Park (JT) October 1-2 • Pumpkin Festival Trains – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • Elk Fest – Bond Park (EP) Game Nights September 9-11 • Dory Hill Pinball Showdown – Base Camp Campground (GC)

September 10 • Game Night – CCCIA Hall (CCC) September 14 • Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) September 15 • Pinball Tournament – Lyons Classic Pinball (LY) September 28 • Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED)

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PRE SEASON SKI RACE FIT DAY

Nederland’s Tin Shed Sports invites all Alpine ski racers to its “Race Fit Day,” Sept. 18 from 3-7 p.m. Representatives and gear experts from major brands will be in-store to help with equipment selection. Product discounts will be available. Don’t miss this chance to get the best equipment at the best prices. tinshedsports.com • 303-258-3509

LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY FUNDRAISER

Visit Lawson Adventure Park near Dumont, Sept. 24, for a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fundraiser. At least 20 percent of the park’s proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit. There will be a raffle and food and drink samplings. lawsonadventurepark.com • 855-372-7238

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ENCHANTED FOREST

Take a tour of the forest and meet the animals who will tell stories and how we can help them, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center’s 16th Annual Enchanted Forest. Enjoy face painting, food and drink, creating costumes, live performances and forest tours. wildbear.org • 303-258-0495

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE Stair climb honors 9/11 victims Learn about elk, rut at annual festival BLACK HAWK The Black Hawk Fire Department and Ameristar Casino Resort Spa present the Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Sept. 11, for first responders and citizens to remember and honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. One hundred percent of the $25 registration fee is donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Participants climb 116 floors of stairs in four laps inside Ameristar’s hotel tower in waves of 100 at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 9

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a.m. Each wave begins with a moment of silence and ceremony. The climb, which exceeds the World Trade Center by six floors, goes up to the pool deck and back to ground level. Photos and names of all 414 service personnel killed line the stairwells.

It is not a race and participants do not need to complete all laps.

Visit www.cityofblackhawk.org or call 303-582-0426 for more details.

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ESTES PARK To celebrate the annual elk rut and learn about the “wapiti,” the Native American name for elk, as Estes Park hosts its 18th Annual Elk Fest in Bond Park and the surrounding area, Oct. 1-2. The event is fun for all ages, and a great opportunity for an up-close wildlife experience.

The free festival features bugling contests, Cabela’s Archery Range, elk exhibits, Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, elk seminars, Rut Run 5K, elk-inspired arts and crafts, Native American music, dancing and storytelling, self-guided elk tours, a children’s’ area with elk-themed activities, and a craft beer garden. Country, rock and blue-

grass acts also perform both days.

Vendors will display artwork, handmade elk-ivory jewelry, and offer distinctive elk cuisine, while mountain men from around the country gather at the Mountain Man Rendezvous to sell their wares and demonstrate their skills.

Learn about elk and wildlife in Estes Park from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Mile High Note Game Calls. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will also be on-site offering an “Elk Camp.”

Visit estes.org/elk-fest or call 970586-5331 to learn more.

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Mountain culture Festival features Scottish, Irish cultures ‘Winter Park Express’ returns ESTES PARK tion. The Scottish Irish shopping markets, For four decades, Estes Park has been US/International Jousting Championships, the backdrop for one of the nation’s concerts, Dogs of the British Isles, Highlargest celebrations of the heritage, the lander 5K, Highland Dance performances and competitions are sounds, the tastes, and also popular. The event the arts of the Scottish also features Scottish and Irish cultures. The athletics including the Longs Peak Scottish Strong Man CompeIrish Highland Festitition with hammer val returns to the Esthrows, putting the tes Park Events Comstone and caber throwplex and Fairgrounds ing contests.

Arena for its 40th During the festival, year, Sept. 8-11 from many Estes Park busi9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Tattoo Estes is a festival highlight. nesses feature live CeltThe festival is the largest gathering of its kind between the ic music and whiskey tastings. Find a full Mississippi River and California. With event schedule of activities on the Longs jousting knights, dancing girls, hoisting Peak Scottish Irish Festival Website. athletes and calling bagpipes, all ages will catch the Celtic spirit at this festival. It also The Estes Park Events Complex is hosts bands of all variety from Great Britlocated at 1125 Rooftop Way. Visit ain, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and U.S.A. www.scotfest.com or call 970-586One of the weekend highlights is the 6308 for more details. free, hour-long parade on Elkhorn Avenue. Bagpipes, drummers, dancers, clans in tartan, Dogs of the British Isles, brass ASE Certified military bands and precision drill teams Master Technician • give a preview of what can be seen on the Gas & Diesel Engine Performance • Welding • festival grounds.

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WINTER PARK Weekend passenger train service from Denver Union Station to the slopes of Winter Park is back Jan. 7-March 26, 2017. The 500+ passenger Winter Park Express trains will depart Union Station at 7 a.m., travel the historic route through the Moffat Tunnel and arrive at the resort at approximately 9 a.m. Customers can be on the slopes in minutes.

The comfortable and scenic roundtrip service runs Saturday and Sunday, with additional round-trips on Martin Lu-

ther King Day and Presidents Day. Adult tickets start at $39 each way and are on sale now. Winter Park Express trains depart the resort at 4:30 p.m., enabling customers to enjoy an après ski experience on the return trip, arriving in Denver at 6:40 p.m. Day-trips, weekend and full-week stays are available.

Visit Amtrak.com/WinterParkExpress for tickets and winterparkresort.com for more information.

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Learn about watershed at festival

The Hot Rod Hill Climb moves to Central City in 2016.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith

Hot Rod Hill Climb finds new home Continued from page 9

hotel rooms and after-hours entertainment.

Nicholas expects 125 hot rods climbing the canyon on the Saturday of the Hill Climb from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A “return road” is built into the route, so spectators will see the cars run three to five times during the day.

“Hot Rod Hill Climb is growing. We had a big year in 2015, and our goal is to provide the best experience for everyone,” Nicholas said. The route in Central City up Spring Street to the top of Virginia Canyon allows more runs, the cars can return to the Big T lot on the parkway, that means no waiting for the cars to return. We’ve never had that.

The infrastructure in Central City is suited for the bigger numbers we are hoping for… there is something for everyone.”

According to Nicholas, the new location is “a little more spread out, so you should be able to experience it better.” The “pit area,” where all the hot rod climbers will be parked, is the Big T lot just off the end of Main Street. There will be vendors in the same area and along Main Street where there will be a band stand with live music from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

While Saturday is the main event, a “Reliability Run” running through the hills and ending in Central City takes place Friday and all the hot rods drive to Estes Park and back on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway on Sunday.

General admission to the Hot Rod Hill Climb is free, including bands, vendors, the Hill Climb itself and all the action on Main Street. A Pit Pass, which gets spectators “up close and personal” to the cars and drivers in the Big T lot is $10.

The Reserve Casino’s Lava Room hosts alternative country music artist Rosie Flores at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 or $20 for VIP. There will also be a camp fire and a possible “sasquatch sighting” at the Central City KOA Kampground. Gaming and alcohol service is also available 24-hours a day in surrounding casinos and mine tours are offered during the day.

Visit www.hotrodhillclimb.com or call 303-815-5435 for information, complete schedule, registration and more.

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The festival is presented by The Clear IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek Watershed Foundation Creek Watershed Foundation which is presents its 8th annual, family-oriented dedicated to improving the water quality of Clear Creek and Clear Creek Waits tributaries and tershed Festival, promoting ecologiSept. 17 from 10 cally sustainable a.m. to 3 p.m, in practices and projCourtney-Ryleyects focused on the Cooper Park in stream health, mine Idaho Springs. The mitigation and comFestival is an expemunity well-being. riential education Because the flow event highlighting of water through the ever-changing a watershed carissues that impact Fly tying demonstrations by local fisherries the effects of the watershed. men are popular at the Watershed Festival. nature and human The free event features Woodsy Owl, fishing, gold pan- activity, concern for a river must include ning, face painting, snow making, fly-ty- concern for the entire watershed. ing, climbing wall, live music and more.

More than 25 environmental education Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park is lopassport stations host activities highlightcated at 2350 Colorado Blvd. in ing how residents can protect the Clear Idaho Springs. Visit www.clearcreek Creek Watershed. Fill a passport with water.org or call 303-567-2699 to stamps from each station to earn “cool learn more. prizes,” coupons and a free lunch.

The former Ward School is now the town’s U.S. Post Office, Public Library and Town Hall.

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith

School serves as post office, town hall Continued from page 1 and Ward Mining District existed before Colorado was a state. Later, Ward became part of the Colorado Territory.

From 1930 through the 1950s, Ward pretty much became a ghost town until the late 1960s and early ’70s when it was rediscovered by free-spirited individuals and hippies. The new residents elected a mayor and town council and rewrote the town charter to be a “homerule direct democracy.” It was reportedly signed according to astrological significance. Street lights were removed so locals could see the stars, and long abandoned cabins were inhabited once again. A library and firehouse, still in use, were also built.

The Ward community today is home to an eclectic mix of about 150 artists, poets, writers, musicians, builders, blacksmiths, miners and “hardy folk.”

The town was incorporated in 1896, and two years later its residents built a wood frame schoolhouse to replace an earlier log school building. Eventually, the county’s schools were consolidated, and the frame schoolhouse was used for other purposes, including the most recent location of the post office. In 1989, the schoolhouse, with post office, was placed on the Colorado State, as well as the National Register of Historic Places.

The building survived a fire in 1900 that destroyed 53 local buildings because locals draped it in wet blankets.

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up and over the summit of Guanella Pass, CLEAR CREEK COUNTY The 4th Annual Flaming Foliage Re- on a series of singletrack trails to go over lay, Sept. 9-10, begins in Idaho Springs, Georgia Pass to Breckenridge, then on bike paths through Frisco to ends in Buena Vista and Copper Mountain. From throws in some new and Copper, the course heads scenic challenges. The over Fremont Pass to relay traverses 165 miles Leadville, around Turand three rugged mounquoise Lake, and down tain passes before finishthe Arkansas River Valing on the banks of the ley to Buena Vista. RunArkansas River. Along The Flaming Foliage Relay traners and their team will the way, runners will use verses 165 miles. roads and trails through some of the most be out all day and all night dealing with everything the course throws their way. amazing scenery in Colorado.

The relay begins by following the original Colorado Relay course created by OutVisit rltrelays.com/flaming-foliage-relay ward Bound in 1998. The route takes runfor details and registration. ners from Idaho Springs to Georgetown,

Mountain Events Calendar Health/Wellbeing September 1 • Basic Life Support Class – Estes Park Medical Center (EP) • First Thursday Meditation – Senior Center (EP) September 4 • Hatha Yoga w/Laura Grygiel – The Yoga Room (IS) September 5-8 • Rhythms of Nature Yoga Retreat – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) September 6 • Basic Life Support Class, Heartsavers CPR Class – Estes Park Medical Center (EP)

September 7 • Well Body – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) September 8 • Becoming Tobacco Free – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) September 8-11 • Universal Consciousness Festival – Dao House (EP) September 12 • Intro to Yoga with Amber – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) September 14 • Well Body – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) September 15 • The Gnostic ChristoSophia Creation Story – The StarHouse (GH) September 15-18 • Sacred Earth Acti-Vision – The StarHouse (GH) September 16 • Full Moon Ceremony & Gnostic Wisdom – The StarHouse (GH) September 17 • Inner Power Yoga Class – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) September 18 • Equinox: The Art of Co-creative Mysticism – The StarHouse (GH)

September 19 • Intro to Yoga with Amber – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) • Sound Body Series: Unlock Your Sacrum – Stillwater Healing Arts (LY)

September 20 • Reading is Doctor Recommended: “Forks Over Knives” – Estes Valley Library (EP)

September 21 • Well Body – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) September 22 • Becoming Tobacco Free – Gilpin County Public Health (GC) September 26 • Intro to Yoga with Amber – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) • Sound Body Series: Your Yoke – Stillwater Healing Arts (LY) September 28 • Free Hearing Screening/Hearing Aid Servicing – Estes Valley Library (EP)

October 1 • The Eightfold Path of Yoga – The Yoga Room (IS) • CPR/First Aid – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) Meetings/Clubs/Groups September 1 • Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition – Elks Lodge (IS) • Gilpin County Republicans – Gilpin County Library (GC) • The Environmental Group – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Lyons Watershed Board – Town Hall (LY)

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September 5 • Open House – St. Mary’s Glacier Fire Station (SMG) • Ward Town Meeting – Town Hall (WD) September 6 • Nederland Board of Trustees – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Lyons Board of Trustees, Lyons Arts & Humanities Commission – Town Hall (LY) • Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: Bill Pinkham – Other Side Restaurant (EP)

• Great Decisions Discussion Group: Cuba, Noon Rotary Board, Kiwanis Club Board – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 7 • Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce – Majestic Building (IS) • Hilltop Guild Annual Meeting & Installation of Officers – Kelley House (AP) • Estes Valley Model Railroaders: Steve Klett – Estes Valley Library (EP)

• Estes Park Car Club Meet & Greet – Bond Park (EP) September 8 • Upper Clear Creek Watershed Association – Town Hall (IS) • Tobacco Cessation Class – Meadows Family Medical Center (IS) • Becoming Tobacco Free – Gilpin County Health (GC) • Coal Creek Canyon Homesteaders’ Club – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Denver Lincoln Car Club Show – Stanley Hotel (EP) • Estes Park Equestrian Club, Estes Park Genealogical Society – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Rotary Club of Estes Park Meeting w/Elizabeth Fogarty – Rodeway Inn (EP) September 10 • Socrates Café Discussion Group – Old Gallery Cabin (AP) September 11 • St. Mary’s Glacier POA – Alice Schoolhouse (SMG) September 12 • Silver Plume Town Board – Town Hall (SP) • Idaho Springs City Council – Town Hall (IS) • Jamestown Board of Trustees: Public Hearing for Fike Subdivision – Town Hall (JT) • Estes Park Garden Club, Families for Estes Board – Estes Valley Library (EP)

September 13 • Georgetown Board of Selectmen – Town Hall (GT) • Spanish Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Clear Creek Greenway Trail Public Open House – Town Hall (IS)

• Lyons Holistic Networking Group – Namaste Lyons (LY) • Aviation Internationale of Estes Park – Estes Valley Library (EP)

• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: Team Meetings – Other September 14 • Clear Creek County Open Space Meeting – Town Hall (IS) • Black Hawk City Council – Town Hall (BH) • Gilpin Senior Living Board – Gilpin County School (GC) • Larimer Commissioner Donnelly Citizen Meeting – Senior Center (EP)

Fly fish to support youth, military GILPIN COUNTY Lincoln Hills Cares hosts a fly fishing fundraiser at Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club, Sept. 25 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for its non-profit organization. The group provides opportunities to under-served youth to enjoy the outdoors in addition to the Anglers of Honor program, which provides a day of therapeutic fly fishing to Military Veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Multiple other programs for Craig Hospital patients suffering from Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injuries and other youth are also supported.

For a tax deductible donation of $450, participants will be provided everything needed for a full day of trout fishing, in-

cluding waders and a professional guide.

It’s a $750 value. Lunch is provided.

Lincoln Hills traces its beginnings to 1922 when it was established as the country’s only western resort accessible to African-Americans. Lincoln Hills Cares is a coalition of public charities that enrich local communities through environmental awareness, a connection to cultural history, STEAM education and healthy lifestyle options.

Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club is located at 255 Pactolus Lake Road in north Gilpin County. Visit lincolnhillscares.org or call 720-504-9754 for complete details.

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• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Board – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Rotary Club of Estes Park Meeting w/Jerry Kennel –

Side Restaurant (EP)

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September 15 • Gilpin County Democrats – Gilpin County Library (GC) September 19 • St. Mary’s Glacier Water & Sanitation Board – Alice Schoolhouse (SMG)

• Lyons Board of Trustees – Town Hall (LY) • Estes Valley Watershed Coalition – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 20 • Mill Creek Valley Historical Society – Dumont Schoolhouse (DU) • Nederland Board of Trustees – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Allenspark Area Club Dinner & Colorado Water Law w/ Sean Cronin – Peaceful Valley Resort (AP) • Lyons Regional Library District Board of Trustees – Lyons Regional Library (LY)

• Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary: Ron Hogan – Other Side Restaurant (EP)

September 21 • Nederland Downtown Development Authority – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Board – Estes Valley Library (EP)

September 22 • Tobacco Cessation Class – Meadows Family Medical Center (IS) • Becoming Tobacco Free – Gilpin County Health (GC) • Coal Creek Canyon Watershed Partnership – CCCIA Hall (CCC) September 24 • Socrates Café Discussion Group – Old Gallery Cabin (AP) September 26 • Silver Plume Town Board – Town Hall (SP) • Idaho Springs City Council – Town Hall (IS) • Jamestown Trustee Special Meeting – Town Hall (JT) September 27 • Spanish Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Friends of the Lyons Regional Library District Board Meeting – Lyons Regional Library (LY) • Lyons Business Networking Group – Namaste Lyons (LY) • Downtown Business Partners – Estes Valley Library (EP) • Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary – Other Side Restaurant (EP) September 28 • Black Hawk City Council – Town Hall (BH) • Nederland Community Library District Board – Nederland Community Library (NED)

October 1 • SkyWatchers – CCCIA Hall (CCC) October 3 • Ward Town Meeting – Town Hall (WD) • Jamestown Board of Trustees – Town Hall (JT) • Lyons Board of Trustees – Town Hall (LY) Sports/Recreation September 1 • Denver Football Kickoff Buffet – Historic Park Theater (EP) September 1-4 • Active at Altitude Women’s Running & Conditioning Camp – Estes Park (EP) September 2 • Hike with a Naturalist: Lone Pine Lake – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

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September 8 • Nature Detectives: It’s a Marmot’s Life Hike – Mud Lake Open Space (NED)

• Denver Football Kickoff Buffet – Historic Park Theater (EP) September 9 • Hike with a Naturalist – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 9-10 • Flaming Foliage Relay – Idaho Springs to Buena Vista (IS) September 10 • Devil on the Divide Ultra Marathon – Jones Pass Trail Head (EM) • Ned Ned Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K Races – Teens, Inc. (NED) • Mountain MidLife Hike – Nederland Community Center (NED) September 11 • Buffalo Bicycle Classic – Boulder Canyon (BC) • Bears in Our Backyard Hike – Mud Lake Open Space (NED) September 14 • I Spy Critter Clues Hike – Heil Valley Ranch Open Space (LY) September 14-18 • Paragon Dressage III – Estes Park Events Complex (EP) September 15-18 • Active at Altitude Trail Running Camp – Estes Park (EP) September 16 • BIGfoot Hikers – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Hike with a Naturalist: Pear Lake – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

September 17 • Endless Youth Boardshop Skate Jam – Nederland Skate Park (NED)

September 18 • Pre-Season Ski Racing Fit Day – Tin Shed Sports (NED) • Denver Football Kickoff Buffet – Historic Park Theater (EP) September 24 • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser – Lawson Adventure Park (DU)

• Belcher & Harmsen Families History Hike – Golden Gate Canyon State Park (GC)

• Mountain MidLife Kayak/Canoe Trip – Gross Reservoir (BC) • High Peaks & Silver Dreams of Caribou Ranch Hike – Caribou Ranch Open Space (NED)

• Running of the Bulls – Lake Estes Marina (EP) September 24-25 • Landloc Gear & Adventure Expo – Estes Park Events Complex (EP) September 25 • Lincoln Hills Cares Fly-Fishing Fundraiser – Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club (GC)

• Geology & Landforms of Hall Ranch Hike – Hall Ranch Open Space (LY)

• Denver Football Kickoff Buffet – Historic Park Theater (EP) September 29 • Hike for Seniors – Mud Lake Open Space (NED) October 1 • Green Ranch Hike – Golden Gate Canyon State Park (GC) • Rut Run 5K – Bond Park (EP) October 2 • Estes Trail Ascent – Ravencrest Chalet & Conference Center (EP) Talks/Tours/Workshops/Classes September 1 • Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

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Mountain Events Calendar Talks/Tours/Workshops/Classes (cont.)

September 1 (cont.)

• All About Lightning – Alpine Visitor Center (EP) • Birds of Upper Beaver Meadows – Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead (EP)

September 1-3 • Wildlife Through the Seasons – Fall River Visitor Center (EP) September 1-5 • Bear Necessities – Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (EP) September 2 • Habitats & Adaptations at Golden Gate Canyon – Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground (GCC)

• Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus, Old Fall River Road Trip: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

September 3 • Hard Rock Mining Tour – Nederland Park-n-Ride (NED) • Ute Native Culture at Golden Gate Canyon – Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground (GC)

• The Persevering Pika: Secrets of Alpine Survival – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP)

September 4 • Life of a Mountain Man at Golden Gate Canyon – Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground (GCC)

• All About Lightning – Alpine Visitor Center (EP) September 6 • Straight Talk about the Dying Process – Senior Center (EP) • Introduction to Corporate Giving – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 7 • LACC Social/Marketing Workshop – The Festivarie Inn (LY) • Summer Enchanted Evening – Baldpate Inn (EP) September 8 • The American West as Living Space Readings & Conversations – Nederland Community Library (NED) September 8-10 • Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 9 • Old Fall River Road Trip: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 10 • Guided tour of “Drawn to Back Canyon: The History & Beauty of MacGregor Ranch – Estes Park Museum (EP) • Open Viewing & Open House – Estes Park Memorial Observatory (EP)

September 12 • Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 13 • Glen Haven Historical Society: “William Pryor Letchworth, His Legacy” w/Leonora Letchworth – Glen Haven School and Public Library (GH)

September 14 • Summer Enchanted Evening w/Topher Kittelson –

September 26 • Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) • Building a Website – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 28 • Artistic Pathways of the Past: Linda Batlin as Isabella Bird – Estes Park Museum (EP) • Summer Enchanted Evening: RMNP Geology w/ Connor Newman – Baldpate Inn (EP) • Money Matters Part 1 – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 29 • CSU Master Gardeners: Putting Your High Altitude Garden to Bed – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT) • Intro to Beekeeping – The Lyons Farmette (LY) September 29-October 1 • Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 30-October 1 • Banding Boreal & Saw-whet Owls: A Service Learning Seminar – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) October 1 • Banding Boreal & Saw-whet Owls: A Service Learning Class – Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park (EP) October 3 • Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) WEEKLY EVENTS Festivals/Special Events Friday • Date Night – Carousel of Happiness (NED) Saturday • Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center (NED)

Game Nights Monday • Monday Night Trivia – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) • Chess Fun w/Aaron Caplan – Lyons Regional Library (LY) • Estes Park Duplicate Bridge Club – United Methodist Church (EP)

Tuesday • Lego Night – Club Ned (NED) • Geeks Who Drinks Trivia Night – The Barrel (EP) • Bingo – American Legion Post 119 (EP) Wednesday • Trivia Night – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Game Night – Club Ned (NED) • Juggling Club – The Old Gallery (AP) • Trivia Night – Longz: A Mountain Grill (EP) Thursday • Bingo – American Legion Post 119 (EP) Friday • Match 12 Friday Night Dice – Famous Bonanza Casino (CC) • Estes Park Duplicate Bridge Club – United Methodist Church (EP)

September 15 • The American West as Living Space Readings & Conversations – Nederland Community Library (NED) • Pioneers’ Wild Animal Encounters – Estes Park Museum (EP) September 15-17 • Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 16 • Stories of Ireland & Scotland, Booksigning with Author Jim Remington “Celtic Rambling” – Gold Hill Café & Public House (GH)

• Old Fall River Road Trip: An Educational Adventure by Bus – Estes Park Memorial Observatory (EP) September 17 • Weed, Grill & Chill – Idaho Springs Community Garden (IS) • Tiny Home Tours – Wee Casa (LY) • RMNP Limber Pine Metapopulation: The Role of Clark’s Nutcracker & Other Dynamics – Rocky Mountain September 19 • Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 20 • Allenspark Area Club Dinner & Colorado Water Law History w/Sean Cronin – Peaceful Valley Resort (AP) September 21 • Summer Enchanted Evening: Ski History w/Alicia Rochambeau – Baldpate Inn (EP) September 22 • The American West as Living Space Readings & Conversations – Nederland Community Library (NED) September 22-24 • Elk Expeditions – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 23 • Astronomy: All Things Being Equal – Hall Ranch Open Space (LY)

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• Nia – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Master Chen Sermon on Daoism, Community Tai Chi, Qigong Instruction, Community Acupuncture – Dao House (EP)

• Explore Rocky Mountain Yoga – Performance Park (EP) Monday • Continuing Yoga – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Vinyasa Yoga – The Yoga Room (IS) • Hatha Yoga, Yoga Dance – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Yoga – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) • Gentle Yoga w/Joelle, Yoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Yoga – Salida Schoolhouse (SA) • Tai Chi & Qigong, Monday Morning Wellness Series – The Old Gallery (AP)

• Nia – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Gentle Yoga – Namaste Lyons (LY) Tuesday • Power Hour – The Yoga Room (IS) • Tai Chi Class – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) • Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi – Old Gallery (AP) • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Flow & Strengthening Yoga – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Gentle Yoga – Namaste Lyons (LY) Wednesday • Beginning Yoga, Continuing Yoga – Sampler Mill • Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie Ebert – The Yoga Room (IS)

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• Tai Chi & Qigong – The Old Gallery (AP) • Adult Tai Chi, Nia – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Living Well with Diabetes – Senior Center (EP) Thursday • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Tai Chi – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Thursday Locals Night – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED)

• Tai Chi & Qigong – Old Gallery (AP) • Gentle Yoga – Namaste Lyons (LY) • Open Yoga – Estes Park Elementary School (EP) Friday • Vinyasa Yoga – The Yoga Room (IS) • Yoga – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Parent & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga (NED) • Tai Chi & Qigong – Old Gallery (AP) • Yoga – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Nia – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Saturday • Vinyasa Yoga – The Yoga Room (IS) • Nia – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Community Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Restorative Flow Yoga – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Yoga in the Park – Baldwin Park (EP) Meetings/Clubs/Groups Tuesday • Tech Tuesday – Nederland Community Library (NED) • Clear Creek County Board of Commissioners – County Courthouse (GT)

Wednesday • Hilltop Guild – Kelley House (AP) Thursday • Rotary Club of Estes Park Meeting – Rodeway Inn (EP) • Veterans Group – Gilpin County Library (GC) Sports/Recreation Sunday • Sunday Fun Day – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) Monday • SilverSneakers Classic, Master Swim, Aqua Zumba, Drop-In Volleyball, Kickball League – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

Center (GC)

Sunday • Sunday Community Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat (RV) • Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain

Recreation Center (IS)

• Vinyasa Yoga – Gilpin Community Center (GC) • Yoga – Golden Gate Grange (GGC) • Midweek Meditators – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Moms & Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain

• Aquacize, Bootcamp, Swim Lessons – Gilpin Recreation

Health/Wellbeing

Baldpate Inn (EP)

Conservancy (EP)

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

• Senior Exercise Group – St. Rita’s Church (NED) • Adult Pickleball – Estes Park Middle School Gym (EP) Tuesday • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT) • Kickball League, Girls on the Run, Power Up!, Core Conditioning, Water Aerobics, Vortex Class, Drop-In Basketball, Youth: Short Court – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

• Sit and Fit – Idaho Springs Senior Center (IS) • Tai Chi Class, Family Martial Arts – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Quick & Tone, Aquacize, Pickleball, Acrobatics, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Drop-In Basketball – Nederland Community Center (NED) • N’ Balance Class – Senior Center (EP) • Free 5K Group Run – Stanley Hotel (EP) Wednesday • SilverSneakers Cardio, Drop-In Pickleball, Aqua Zumba – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Aquacize, Fire Fitness, Guts & Glutes, Adult Strengthen, Fire Fitness, Adult Volleyball, Swim Lessons – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC)

• Adult Fitness w/Joelle, Family Martial Arts – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Morning Pickleball, Planet Motion/Zumba – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Senior Exercise Group – St. Rita’s Church (NED) • Juggling Club – The Old Gallery (AP) • Open Gym Adult Basketball – Estes Park Middle School Gym (EP)

Thursday • Women’s Movers & Shakers, Men’s Moaners & Groaners – Georgetown Community Center (GT)

• Girls on the Run, Core Conditioning, Water Aerobics, Vortex Class – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Bootcamp, Aquacize, Pickleball, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC)

• Adult Fitness – CCCIA Hall (CCC) • Zumba – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Senior Exercise Class – Allenspark Fire Department (AP) • Adult Thursday Basketball League – Lyons Elementary School (LY)

• College Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) • Estes Park Cycling Coalition Thursday After Work Ride – Via Bicycle Café (EP)

• Boot Camp – Estes Park High School (EP) • Estes Outreach: Boot Camp w/Julie Bunton – Estes Park High School (EP)

• Estes Outreach: Open Yoga w/Erinn Wharton – Estes Park Elementary School (EP)

Friday • SilverSneakers Cardio, Bootcamp – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

• Aquacize, Adult Strengthen – Gilpin Recreation Center (BH) • Friday Date Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) • Tundra to the Trees in Rocky Mountain National Park – Milner Pass Parking Area (EP)

Saturday • Bodyshred – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS) • Bootcamp – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Saturday Morning Tennis Clinic – Nederland Ice & Racquet Park (NED)

• Morning Pickleball – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Estes Park Cycling Coalition Saturday Morning Group Ride – Via Bicycle Café (EP) • Free Pool – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park (EP) Talks/Tours/Workshops/Classes Sunday • Drawn to Black Canyon: The History and Beauty of MacGregor Ranch – National Park Service Headquarters Building (EP)

Tuesday • Discover the Wonders Of Rocky Mountain National Park – Moraine Park Discovery Center (EP) • Coffee with a Rocky Mountain National Park Ranger – Moraine Park Campground Amphitheatre (EP)

Wednesday • Discover the Wonders Of Rocky Mountain National Park – Moraine Park Discovery Center (EP) • Coffee with a Rocky Mountain National Park Ranger – Moraine Park Campground Amphitheatre (EP)

• Birds of Upper Beaver Meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park – Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead (EP) • Intro To Programming – Estes Park High School (EP) • Rocky Mountain National Park: Then & Now – West Horseshoe Park (EP)

Thursday • Becoming Tobacco-Free – Gilpin Public Health (GC) • Becoming Tobacco-Free – St. Paul’s Parish Hall (IS) Friday • Drawn to Black Canyon: The History and Beauty of MacGregor Ranch – National Park Service Headquarters Building (EP)

Saturday • Drawn to Black Canyon: The History and Beauty of MacGregor Ranch – National Park Service Headquarters Building (EP)

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

JT = Jamestown LC = Larimer County LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SMG = St. Mary’s Glacier SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

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Classical Music September 2-5 • American Roots Music – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP)

September 4 • American Roots Music Program Faculty Concert w/Stephen Wade – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP) September 5 • American Roots Student Concert – Rocky Ridge Music Academy (EP)

September 24 • Jeffco Brass Ensemble Concert – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT)

Crafts/Sewing/Quilting September 1 • Adult Craft Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Beginning Knitting – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) September 2 • Creative Colorado Table Settings 101 – Estes Park Museum (EP)

September 3 • 3D Print Class – Idaho Springs Library (IS) September 3-5 • Estes Park Arts & Crafts Show – Bond Park (EP) September 4-25 • National Parks in Quilts – Fall River Visitor Center (EP) September 5 • Monday Night Sock Club Course: Top-Down Magic Loop – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) September 6 • Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Quirky Quilters – Nederland Community Center (NED) September 8 • Beginning Quilting Yellow Brick Road – Lyons Quilting (LY)

• Beginning Crocheting, Beginning Quilting – The Stitchin’ Den (EP)

MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people Store owners ‘breathe new life’ into vintage items

By Jennifer Pund GEORGETOWN epurpose, up-cycle and giving old items a new life, is the basic theme of The Flipping Flea, a new store in Georgetown inspired by the television show, Flea Market Flip.

Ann Marie Cannon and Robert Nix stock the store with sustainable and vintage items as well as up-cycled, repurposed creations by the owners and local artists. The couple has a “sincere desire” to bring out the beauty of found objects and sells an eclectic mix of “re-imagined” antiques, refurbished items and the raw materials to “create your own inspired piece.”

Cannon and Nix knew they wanted to open a retail shop, had the space and were inspired by a popular HGTV show. “We live upstairs and this was an office down here. It was the library and they were moving out, so we were watching this show and kind of like obsessing about it. I was like, ‘we should do something like that,’” Cannon said. “I woke up, and he had insomnia… and he was all excited, and said, ‘I know what we are going to call the store.” That was it. It has its own momentum, and we just ended up running with it.”

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The two have a passion for breathing new life into previously loved materials. “We pick stuff up from estate sales and thrift stores and sell all kinds of one off items,” Cannon explained.

“We have a workshop upstairs and can make custom pieces for anyone, too.” Cannon has created tables from suitcases, turned books into bags and can custom make whatever requests come her way. If they don’t have it, and you can imagine it, they can make it for you.

The store also offers a place for people to come slow down and enjoy the vintage atmosphere, and friendly conversation. “We will always have a sitting area in the front room. It’s a place to come and sit and talk,” Cannon said. “It’s Ann Marie Cannon always for sale, so I am and Robert Nix (left) always looking for seating recently opened arrangements that are comThe Flipping Flea in fortable, and for sale.”

Georgetown.

Cannon and Nix met onPhotos by Jeffrey V. Smith line about three years ago, and had their first date at the Georgetown Christmas Market.

“We were just going to go to the Christmas Market, and then I was going to [leave],” Nix said. “But we had a good vibe and we are both history nerds, so we did the historic Hamill House Tour, too.” They’ve been together ever since.

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September 9 • Fold n’ Stitch Wreath – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Create Your Own Reality – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 17-18 • Zuni Fetish Show w/Dowa Yallane Trading – Eagle Plume’s (AP)

September 10 • Gourd Classes w/Vicki Dyas: Gourd Drum – Old Gallery (AP)

• Camden Bag Class – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Adventures in Techniques: Fixing Mistakes – The Stitchin’ Den (EP)

September 11 • Celestial Meadows Class – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Building in Color Class – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) September 12 • Adult Craft Group – Idaho Springs Library (IS) • Sticks & Strings – The Stitchin’ Den (EP) September 14 • Courageous Creators Art Group – Old Gallery (AP) • Open Sewing – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Good Samaritan Village (EP)

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LABOR DAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

The Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show, hosted

by Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary, fills Estes Park’s Bond Park and downtown area, Sept. 3-5, with more than 100 artisans featuring a variety of hand-crafted goods including paintings, jewelry, metal work, clothing, home décor, wood carvings, pottery, glass and more. www.estesparkartsandcrafts.com

ALL THAT GLISTENS IS NOT GOLD

Many people came to this area in the 1860s seeking gold. Try your hand at gold panning, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m., during the “All That Glistens Is Not Gold” event at the Nederland Mining Museum, 200 N. Bridge St. Boulder County Parks & Open Space presents the free program for all ages. www.bouldercounty.org • 303-678-6200

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

Join others at the historic Bluebird Lodge, built in 1872, for an evening of mystery and suspense. A limit of 30 guests insures a very intimate and unusual theatrical experience. Mystery dinners are $65 per person and includes a champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres, three-course meal and the mystery. goldhillinn.com • 303-443-6461

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MOUNTAIN ARTS Ranger rescues park poster art ESTES PARK Join Rocky Mountain National Park for a special free program, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m., in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to welcome Doug Leen, also known as Ranger Doug “Ranger of the Lost Art.” Leen, a dentist who lives in Alaska, is currently on a 15 month National Park Service Centennial road trip/speaking series. He was a seasonal park ranger in Grand Teton National Park for seven years in the 1970s where he rescued an old poster bound for the park dump. Intrigued by the unique style and beauty of the Works Project Admin- Doug Leen istration (WPA) art, he embarked on a 20-year search, discovering the remnants of this unique poster art in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. He was only able to find black and white negatives of poor quality. The posters were long gone.

With the onset of World War II, poster production stopped with only 14 park designs completed and after the war they disappeared into history. Using these photographs and the original poster as a

template he republished the 14 silk screen prints; a laborious five-year project costing about $150,000 and funded by poster sales. Individual parks began approaching Doug to continue this series with coartist Brian Maebius. The collection currently numbers almost 50 national parks.

Leen has exhibited this art in many galleries and museums around the country including a recent 14 month exhibit at the Department of the Interior Museum in Washington, D.C. He has been featured in a number of national news outlets and a recent cover article in the Saturday Evening Post.

On Tuesday, September 6, Doug will share the story of how these posters were made, lost, rediscovered and how he continued with modern designs in the style of the WPA. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is located at 1000 U.S. 36 in Estes Park.

For more information, visit www.nps. gov/romo or call 970-586-1206.

Event highlights town, art, more GOLD HILL The annual Gold Hill Gold Rush, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a celebration of survival, culture and a “very special sense of community” featuring popular bake and rummage sales, arts and crafts fair, live music, food and drinks. The free event takes place on Main Street with all proceeds benefiting the Gold Hill Town Meeting and support individuals and the community at large.

The small town’s annual bake sale includes homemade pies, cookies and more while the rummage sale offers antiques, clothing and much more. Be sure to come early for treasures. The Arts & Crafts Fair features handmade items from Front Range artists. There will be drinks, brat-

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wursts and live music throughout the day.

Gold Hill is an historic mining town celebrating its 157th anniversary. Enjoy a stroll down Main Street and take in the beauty of times gone by at businesses like the Gold Hill General Store, the Red Store featuring pottery and stained glass, and the Gold Hill Inn, open for dinner at 5 p.m.

Gold Hill is also home to Colorado’s oldest operating school, History Museum and a unique spirit that has endured for years.

The event is seeking textile, jewelry, photography, woodworking and other artists. Vendor fees are $20.

For more information, visit gold hilltown.com or call 303 449-1154.

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‘In Plein Sight’ features live painting in open space parks JEFFERSON COUNTY The live outdoor painting event “In Plein Sight” features a total of 27 artists descending upon Jeffco Open Spaces this October.

Hosted by PLAN Jeffco, a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization of open space advocates based in Jefferson County, “In Plein Sight” is the first plein air painting event to be held in Jeffco’s Open Space parks.

Featuring more than two dozen professional artists painting from dawn to dusk, Oct. 4-8 at a different Jeffco Open Space location each day, “In Plein Sight” is a free, public exhibition for all ages to enjoy. Artists will be located in South Valley Park, Mount Falcon Park, Crown Hill Park, White Ranch Park and along the Clear Creek Trail in Golden. The public is invited to take a hike or stroll to observe the painters as they work.

The week of painting will culminate in a gallery exhibit Oct. 8-9, featuring all of the works created during the preceding week. These works will be on display and available for purchase at the Golden Community Center from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

“We expect to have hundreds of pieces available at the final gallery exhibit, in a range of affordable prices,” Margot Zallen, PLAN Jeffco President, said. “In addition to providing a unique cultural experience for the entire Metro Denver community, these events will allow attendees to bring the beauty of Jeffco’s Open Space parks into their homes and offices as a reminder of why we live in Colorado.”

After issuing a call for artists and conducting a national search, PLAN Jeffco chose 27 artists to participate in the first-of-its-kind “In Plein Sight” event

this year. Artists will be representing the Colorado cities of Aurora, Fort Collins, Littleton, Castle Rock, Arvada, Denver, Lakewood, Lafayette, Evergreen, Centennial, Edgewater, Larkspur and Meeker.

Painters from Goldsboro, NC; Paola, KS; and Saint Paul, MN will also take part.

“In Plein Sight is the largest event PLAN Jeffco has ever undertaken and we feel it is a unique opportunity to educate both locals and visitors about Jeffco Open Space Parks,” Zallen said. “We are excited to have such a large number of artists joining us in October and are looking forward to seeing their interpretations of our beautiful Colorado vistas.”

The event’s celebration of Jefferson County Open Space lands includes a series of events in September and October.

The “In Plein Sight” Kickoff Exhibition, Sept. 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Jefferson County Administration & Courts building features a free, public display of Greg and Sue Stevinson’s private collection of dramatic water colors, acrylics and oil paintings of Jefferson County Open Space Parks. The exhibit will remain open to the public through Oct. 9.

Plein Air Painting Week, Oct. 4-8, features 27 artists painting from dawn to dusk to capture their impressions of the Jeffco Open Space scenic vistas. A gallery display of all plein air paintings created throughout the week, on view and on sale to the public.

For more information and detailed schedule of events, visit www.InPlein SightJeffco.org.

Chorale seeks singers, begins rehearsals

donations, dues, a fundraising production in GILPIN COUNTY Attracting members across the Front the Spring and ad sales in programs.

The Peak to Peak Chorale currently conRange, The Peak to Peak Chorale prosists of about 25 to 30 vides a place for the people, but the group rural residents of is always looking for Gilpin and neighbormore residents who ing counties a place enjoy singing. Simply to celebrate what call ahead or stop by they love: singing the library on Set. 14 with others. All inat 7 p.m. The ability terested singers are to read music is not invited to join the required, as practice group, which begins CDs are available. rehearsals for its The Peak to Peak Chorale rehearses on There is a $25 fee per popular holiday perWednesdays at the Gilpin County Library. semester (holiday or formances, Sept. 14, spring) to cover the cost of music, but dues at the Gilpin County Library.

Chorale members, who come from all waivers are available. over the region and range in age from 12 to 92, enjoy socializing as well as singing. ReThe Gilpin County Library is located hearsals are on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at 15131 Hwy. 119. Find the Peak to Everything leads up to free December Peak Chorale on Facebook for more performances in Nederland, Coal Creek and information, Central City—supported through grants,

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National park quilts celebrate centennial ESTES PARK Rocky Mountain National Park will display 13 art quilts, created to celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service, Sept. 6-25, at the Fall River Visitor Center. on U.S. 34 five miles west of the town of Estes Park.

The quilts were created by Fiber Works, a group of textile artists from the LincolnOmaha, Nebraska area. The artists were inspired by their favorite national park site. The quilts are on a year-long tour of the 13 chosen parks. From Colorado the quilts will travel to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

For information visit www.nps.gov/ home/centennialquilts.htm and www. nps.gov/romo or call 970-586-1206.

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Explore world of alpacas at ‘market’ ESTES PARK The 17th Annual Estes Park Alpaca Market takes place, Sept. 3-4, at the Estes Park Event Center in the “Wool Barn.” The is free event is open to the public, and provides a chance for people to meet alpacas face to face and see all the wonderful products that can be made using their fiber.

Vendors will have a Alpaca generous variety of products for sale, including raw fiber, yarns, sweaters, socks, scarves, clothing, jewelry, gloves, rugs and household items.

Alpacas are an easy to raise livestock species, and Colorado is home to well over 200 alpacas ranches in all corners of the state. Originally from South America, alpacas have been in the U.S. as a

livestock species since 1983 and now number over 300,000 in country and are raised in all 50 states. There are two alpaca breeds, the huacaya and the suri, the only difference being the type of fiber each breed produces.

Alpacas are a very hardy species and take a minimal amount of care. They are sheared once a year, typically in April through June in Colorado. Alpacas come in 22 colors, and their fiber is very durable and well insulating.

The Estes Park Events Complex is located at 1125 Rooftop Way. For more information, call 970-5864624 or visit www.alpacaland.com/ AlpacaMarket.htm

Store offers new, repurposed, vintage items

Continued from page 15 Blue Planet use bamboo ear pieces and The two have a lot in common aside from Mona B bags are one of a kind created their love of History. They both come from from military tents and truck tarps that legacies of re-using items. “My mother was are sunbaked, weathered and cured then born in France just before the war so she hand stitched. The shop is also a retailer grew up during the war, and then the depres- for Znad, the maker of the four sided wrap one-size-fits-all sion in France snap skirts. and so she alEven the ways saved oleo building is redishes and uspurposed. The ing them like Flipping Flea Tu p p e r w a r e . is housed in the She would take Mahany Buildme to the thrift ing, an Italistore, I hated anate home preit. I didn’t want viously known to be seen in as “BOB” for the thrift store, burned out I didn’t think it building.

It was cool.” Can- The Flipping Flea recently opened in Georgetown. is part of the non said. “Now Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith G e o rg e t o w n / I love it.”

Nix’s family heritage was similar. “I’ve Silver Plume National Historic Landmark always been someone to reuse stuff,” he District. “Built in 1867 by early investor said. “I am really influenced by my grand- Jerry Mahany, it is the perfect setting for parents. They were depression kids, born the Flipping Flea, for it has had it’s own in 1919 and they never threw anything share of repurposed lives,” Cannon said. away. My Grandfather would use and re- “Most notably it was all but destroyed by a fire in 1974. It stayed vacant for 26 years make all kinds of stuff.”

The Flipping Flea not only carries re- until Historic Georgetown Inc. purchased purposed vintage items, but also hosts space for local artists and national brands that work from a recycle, repurposed medium. Find one of a kind trucker hats painted by artist Megan Gregg of Rollinsville. Check out the vintage windows re-purposed by Georgetown local, Ruth Rosenfeld with her original photographs in the panes. Find vintage inspired clothing handmade by Alisa Reynolds and handmade, carved glass knives by an Idaho Springs artist.

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and restored it in 1999.”

The couple enjoy living and working in Georgetown where aside from creating for and running the Flipping Flea the two also participate in the community. Cannon recently worked for Historic Georgetown Inc and is a freelance historical fiction writer.

Nix has begun training for the volunteer fire department as well as operates Alpine Bob’s Mountain Services where he maintains the community VRBO rentals for the owners. “I was in the cooperate world for 26 years. Now, I can scale it up or scale it down and can take a day off if I need to,” Nix said. “And, we are interested in being part of the community. I’ve more friends in Georgetown than anywhere I’ve ever lived. You run into people, you know their names, they say hi, they invite you over for dinner. It’s a wonderful town.”

Stop into the Flipping Flea to find a gift for someone or just for yourself. You might just get inspired by something vintage.

The Flipping Flea is located at 614 Taos Street in Georgetown. Call 720403-1734, e-mail info@theflippingflea.com or visit www.theflippingflea. com for additional information.

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Ward artist hangs work at library

projects. Using a wide variety of materiNEDERLAND The work of Ward artist and gallery own- als, everything from painting with oil on er Greta Balzer is showcased at the Neder- canvas, to paper sculpture, furniture, and land Community Library through October. custom cars, I appreciate and enjoy all The library’s Art Exhibit Committee selects forms of art.” the art, which in this case includes land- The artist’s oil paintings are currently on display at her gallery in Ward, The scape, interiors and other subjects.

Glass Tipi, as well “From a very as at Mary Williams young age I have Fine Art in Boulder been interested in and on her website art.,” Balzer said The library “en“Growing up in a courages artistic family of artists and and cultural interart lovers has been ests by providing a a great advantage showcase for artists and inspiration to from the Nederland me. Thanks to my mountain and neighmother Carol Jenboring areas. In turn kins, and father these exhibits and Tom, I spend the majority of my time Nederland Community Library displays Ward displays will enrich artist Greta Balzer’s work through October. our community lidoing what I love.”

Ward Church/Oil Painting by Greta Balzer brary.” Artists of all Balzer’s exhibition includes 16 paintings, and all but one ages, amateur or professional, are welcome are for sale. The art on the wall have no to particpate. The current Art Exhibit Comtags, but a price list and artist information mittee consists of Roberta Brown-Jones, Marlyn Cheshes and Theresa Redmon. for each piece is available by request.

“My reason for approaching the library is to get more exposure to a wide group of The Nederland Community Library is locals. A few years back my mom had her located at 200 W. 2nd St. Visit www. art at the library, and it seemed to be a nice gretabalzerartist.com and nedlib.org easy place to display,” she said. “I have or call 303-258-1101 to learn more. created and been a part of many different

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Studio tour features Gilpin County artists

Dana Jones, quilter and photo journalist, eral artists who are veterans to the event.

GILPIN COUNTY The 5th annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour, Forrest Anderson of Wabi Pottery has returns to the tour this year and will showplanned to coincide with aspen viewing, been a part of the studio tour since its case quilts she designed and crafted, as well Sept. 17-18 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., is orga- inception and started making pots at his as featuring her book Pagtinabangay: Quilts nized by local artists to foster an apprecia- Russell Gulch studio in the ’60s. His gal- and Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island. tion of the arts in the rural county. Enjoy a lery, at the southern end of the tour, is also Sculptor Gary Kragenbrink has lived day meeting artists and crafts-people who on the property and is a great place to see in Gilpin for almost 30 years. The Central City artist welds whimsical sculptures, will exhibit their art, demonstrate their the breadth of his work. craft and offer items for sale. A Meet- Les Barstow is a photographer inspired both large and small, with imagination and a good sense of the-Artists Preview Night with live music by nature who says humor. His studio is and refreshments is planned, Sept. 8 from photography “opens open Saturday only.

6-7:30 p.m., at the Central City Visitors a window to the DiWalter Perryman Center Art Gallery. All events are free and vine… full of inspiis a sculptor who has ration and wonder.” open to the public. been carving since According to organizers, this is the most Artist Mary Bell, he got his first pockdiverse year to date with 16 participating owner of Mountain et knife as a boy. artists—including painters, illustrators, Goat Gallery on Virginia Unseld, Central City’s Main photographers, ceramic artists, jewelers, one of the founders fiber, metal, glass and laser-cut wood art- Street, has been of the tour, has a working with glass ists—featuring a wide array of styles. passion for painting The studio tour welcomes five new art- for over 28 years and “en plein air.” She specializes in large ists this year. moved to Colorado Jacquelyn, a busy mom of two girls glass wall murals. almost 40 years ago and holder of an M.B.A., is new to the Tom Cowherd of and has spent much tour. She is now owner, primary designer Nature’s Elementals Gabrielle Gewirtz has been working with clay for more than 20 years. of that time recordhas been making and business manager at HippieGeekStuClay & Glass Mosaic by Gabrielle Gewirtz ing her impressions dios, which creates artistic wood jewelry jewelry for more than nine years. All his pieces are handmade, us- of the western landscape in pastels. and home décor with a laser.

Teree Gothard of Black Hawk Jew- ing natural stones with copper and sterling Letterpress and Book Artist Gail Watelry Designs is also a new tour partici- silver. Having done several years of study son, also returns to the tour with her printpant. She transforms gemstones, jewels in Native American spirituality, Cowherd ing work and unique book creations from has gained an ap- Birdwood Press. and precious stones preciation for the There are also three “group stops” ininto a variety of energies of the nat- cluding the Gilpin Clay Studio at the Gilpin timeless fashionural stones and the Recreation Center, the Gilpin Arts Associaforward necklaces earth in which they tion in Central City’s historic Washington and earrings. She Hall and Central City Visitors Center Galare found. shares a stop with Gabrielle Gewirtz lery, which is also the site for the Meet-theher husband, Julian has been working Artists Evening, Sept. 8, and will display Gothard, a photogin clay on and off artwork from tour artists through Sept. 18. rapher who “showfor over 20 years Look for signs pointing to tour stops. Maps cases the beauty” and when she isn’t are available at sponsor businesses, artists of the Front Range. “doing clay” she is and other locations in Gilpin County.

“It’s a huge honor making music. Her to be in the compa- Visit the studios of renowned Gilpin wheel-thrown and ny of such talented County-based artists like Virigina Unseld.

The Central City Visitors Center Galhand-built ceramic artisans and a wonlery is located at 103 Eureka St. in Pastel by Virginia Unseld work has harmony derful opportunity Central City. Visit www.GilpinArtfor Gilpin artists to showcase their work and texture, color and fluidity. This year StudioTour.org or www.facebook. she will be unveiling some of her new in front of a wider audience,” he said. com/GilpinArtStudioTour for up Wildlife artist and fantasy illustrator Da- clay and glass mosaic pieces. dates, maps and artist information. nea Fidler and Heather Carr, a painter and Bambi Hansen has been displaying wax illustrator, are new to the tour and will share candles with the tour since its inception. A a stop. The pair were Artists in Residence at longtime member of The Environmental Group in Coal Creek Canyon, and creates the Gilpin County Library this summer.

The studio tour also welcomes back sev- earth-colored candles from recycled wax.

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‘Museum Day’ offers free entry to area museums FRONT RANGE In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live!, Sept. 24, is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket for free. Just go online, find a participants museum and download a ticket.

Museums in the area participating in the “annual celebration of boundless curiosity” include the Hotel de Paris Museum and The Hamill House in Georgetown; Golden History Center; Kauffman House Museum in Grand Lake; Byers-Evans House Museum and Museum of Miniatures and Dolls and Toys in Denver, Lakewood Heritage Center and Longmont Museum.

Several more museums in other regions of the state, and across the country, are also participating.

Museum Day Live! tickets are available online and provide free admission for two to a participating museum of your choice.

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Crafts/Sewing/Quilting (cont.)

September 15 • Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Beginning Knitting – Stitchin’ Den (EP) September 17 • Pointed Pen Calligraphy Workshop – Georgetown

September 1-11 • “Leaves of Glass” Fused Glass – Art Center of Estes Park (EP) September 1-25 • Gilpin Arts Members Show – Washington Hall Gallery (CC) September 1-30 • Art at the Center Exhibit – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Town Hall Art Show: “The Giving Tree”– Town Hall (LY) September 1-October 2 • “Plein Air Rockies 2016” featuring 40 Artists – Cultural

September 20 • Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) September 21 • Bali Wedding Star Class – Lyons Quilting (LY) September 22 • Beginning Free Motion Machine Quilting Class – Lyons

September 2 • Meet Our Artists First Friday w/Mountain Town Trio –

Heritage Center (GT) • Ned Knits – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Ceramic Tea Pot Class – Old Gallery (AP) • Sew Together Bag Class – Lyons Quilting (LY)

Arts Council of Estes Park (EP)

Quilting (LY)

• Beginning Crocheting, Quilting Beyond Basics – Stitchin’ Den (EP)

September 24 • Pointed Pen Calligraphy Workshop – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT)

Park Library (EP)

September 24-25 • Fine Antique Jewelry & Iroquois Beadwork w/Turkey Mountain Traders – Eagle Plume’s (AP) September 25 • Christmas Tree Skirt – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Block of the Month Class – Stitchin’ Den (EP) September 26 • Open Sewing – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Sticks & Strings – Stitchin’ Den (EP) September 27 • Collagraph Printmaking – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 28 • Courageous Creators Art Group – Old Gallery (AP) • Mondo Bag Class – Lyons Quilting (LY) September 29 • Bindings Class – Lyons Quilting (LY) September 30 • Borders Galore Class – Lyons Quilting (LY) September 30-October 2 • Vintage Market Days – Estes Park Event Center (EP) Film/Photography September 2 • First Friday Movie Night: “The Jungle Book” – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT)

September 3 • Film Screening – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) September 4 • Gold Hill Art Project: Photogram Field Photography Workshop, “After Images” Screening – Black Cube Tent (GH) September 9 • Lyons Ecology Advisory Board presents “Fresh” – Stonebridge Farm (LY)

September 13 • Photo Editing w/GIMP – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 16 • Drive-in Movie Night – Elysian Park (JT) September 16-18 • Photographing Wildlife – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) September 17 • Boulder County Parks & Open Space Sugarloaf Mountain Sunset Photography Session – Sugarloaf Mountain (BC)

September 22 • “Ghosts of the West” Screening w/Director Ethan Knightchilde – Historic Park Theater (EP) September 24 • Photo Train w/Gary Gray – Georgetown Loop Railroad (GT) • “Ghosts of the West” Screening w/Director Ethan Knightchilde – Historic Park Theater (EP) September 24-25 • Photographing the Wildlife & Wonder of Autumn with John Fielder – Rocky Mountain Conservancy (EP) Fine Art/Painting/Gallery Events September 1-4 • “Essence of the West” Exhibit – Gilpin Arts Showcase Gallery (CC) September 1-5 • “Three Georgetown Women Artists” Exhibit – George• Black Cube Gold Hill Art Project – Black Cube Tent (GH)

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Collections (EP)

• Celebrating Colorado Artists – Earthwood Artisans (EP) September 3-5 • Estes Park Arts & Crafts Show – Bond Park (EP) September 8 • Gilpin Art Studio Tour Meet-the-Artists Night – Central City Visitor Center Gallery (CC)

• Zentangle – Lyons Quilting (LY) • Christmas Ornament, Adventures in Techniques: Beaded Knitting – Stitchin’ Den (EP) • Reinvigorating the Community Art Tile Project – Estes

town Heritage Center (GT)

Aspen & Evergreen Gallery (EP)

• First Friday Art Walk – Downtown Estes Park (EP) • Fine Art Show w/Oil Painter Margaret Jensen – Earthwood

September 10 • “Fun with Yupo” w/Ann Surbeck – Art Center of Estes Park (EP) September 16 • “Shades of Gray, Splashes of Color” Exhibit Opening Reception – Art Center of Estes Park (EP) September 16-October 23 • “Shades of Gray, Splashes of Color” Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park (EP)

September 16-October 31 • Autumn Showing – Glass Tipi Gallery (WD) September 17 • “Fun with Yupo” Class w/Ann Surbeck – Art Center of Estes Park (EP)

September 17-18 • 5th Annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour – Various Locations (GC) • 41st Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival – Bond Park (EP) September 17-October 2 • “Plein Air Rockies 2016” Fall Colors Paint Out – Estes Valley (EP)

September 17-October 30 • Art Exhibit: Emerging Local Artists – Georgetown Heritage Center (GT)

September 18 • History Revisited with Pencil, Brush, and Camera – Walker Ranch Homestead (BC)

September 22 • Art at the Center Reception & Demo Show – Nederland Community Center (NED)

September 23 • Centennial Sip & Paint – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 23-24 • “Painting Color & Light in Pastel” – Art Center of Estes Park (EP) September 29 • Last Thursdays in Lyons Art Stroll – Downtown Lyons (LY) Literary Events/Book Clubs September 1 • Coal Creek Book Club: “Flight Behavior” – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC)

September 8 • Mountain MidLife Book Group: “Rhythm of the Wild” – TBD (NED)

September 9 • Women’s Book Group: “The Tender Bar” – Old Gallery (AP) September 10 • Author Visit: N.K. Traver “Duplicity” – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 15 • Book Discussion Group – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) September 16 • Book Signing w/Avis Gray, Author of “Images of America Grand Lake” and Suzanne Silverthorn, Author of “Around Rocky Mountain National Park” – Macdonald Bookshop (EP)

September 19 • Book Discussion Group – Idaho Springs Library (IS) • Reading is Doctor Recommended – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 21 • Glen Haven Historical Society Book Group: “Trail of Broken Wings” – Glen Haven School and Public Library (GH) September 29 • Book Discussion: “The Painter” – Estes Valley Library (EP) Museums September 5 • Season Closing Day – Gilpin History Museum (CC) • Season Closing Day – Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House (CC)

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September 10 • Guided tour of “Drawn to Back Canyon: The History & Beauty of MacGregor Ranch” – Estes Park Museum (EP) September 12 • Meet Me @ The Museum w/Curator of Collections – Estes Park Museum (EP)

September 17 • Museum Open – James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum (BC) September 18 • All that Glistens Isn’t Gold – Nederland Mining Museum (NED) September 24 • Smithsonian Museum Day Live! – Various Museums (FR) Poetry/Spoken Word/Comedy September 2 • First Friday Comedy: Brent Gill – Reserve Casino (CC) • Evening of Spoken Word w/Poet Timothy Fuller – Inkwell & Brew (EP)

September 4 • Poetry Tales of the Yukon at Golden Gate Canyon – Amphitheater at Reverend’s Ridge Campground (GCC)

September 21 • Wine & Words: Open Poetry Night – Happy Trails Café (NED) September 25 Blue Owl Blue Now Open Mic Poetry – Blue Owl Books (NED) Theater/Opera/Dance/Fashion September 3 • Red Rock Ramblers Square Dancing – Lyons Elementary School (LY)

• Avant Garbage Studio 1 – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 4 • Feldenkrais/Dance – Salina Schoolhouse (SA) • Square Dancing – Old Gallery (AP) September 7 • Glendi – Salida Schoolhouse (SA) September 8 • Ecstatic Dance – The StarHouse (GH) September 10 • Feldenkrais/Dance – Salida Schoolhouse (SA) • Deeper Dances of Universal Peace – The StarHouse (GH) September 17 • Avant Garbage Studio 2 – Estes Valley Library (EP) September 23-24 • ’Til Death Do Us Party Productions Murder Mystery Night – Bluebird Lodge (GH) September 30 • Avant Garbage Fashion Show & Reception – Estes Valley Library (EP)

Writing September 5 • Writing Skills Group – Nederland Community Center (NED) September 14 • Writing Life Stories – Nederland Community Center (NED) September 19 • Writing Skills Group – Nederland Community Center (NED) September 20 • Writer’s Circle – Nederland Community Library (NED) September 28 • Writing Life Stories – Nederland Community Center (NED) WEEKLY ARTS Classical Music Tuesday-Wednesday • James Davis Classical Guitar – Twin Owls Steak House (EP) Wednesday • Peak to Peak Chorale Rehearsal – Gilpin County Library (GC) Crafts/Sewing/Quilting Monday • Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church (EP) • Monday Artisans Market – Riverside Plaza (EP) Tuesday • Warped Weavers – Kelley House (AP) • Trail Ridge Quilters – Estes Park Medical Center (EP) • Sit & Knit – Stitchin’ Den (EP) Wednesday • Wednesday Morning Pottery – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Weaving Demonstrations on Vintage Looms; Chat, Knit, Spin & Weave Any Handwork – Weavers Attic (EP) Thursday • Thursday Evening Pottery – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Fabric & Thread Arts Group – Coal Creek Coffee (CCC) • Beginning Kitting – Stitchin’ Den (EP) Saturday • Saturday Morning Pottery – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Weaving Demos on Vintage Looms – Weavers Attic (LY) Sunday • Weaving Demos on Vintage Looms – Weavers Attic (LY)

Film/Photography Monday • Nederland Area Seniors Movie Matinee Monday – Backdoor Theater (NED)

• Monday Movie Nights – Club Ned (NED) Friday • Movie – Backdoor Theater (NED) Saturday • Movie – Backdoor Theater (NED) Fine Art/Painting/Gallery Events Tuesday • Oil & Acrylic Painting Class w/Dawn Normali – Estes Park High School (EP)

Wednesday • Art Group – The Old Gallery (AP) • NAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church (NED)

Thursday • Watercolor Painting Class – CCCIA Hall (CCC) Friday-Saturday • Sip & Paint – Murphy’s Resort (EP) Literary Events/Book Clubs Wednesday • All Ages Story Time – Lyons Regional Library (LY) Museums Monday-Sunday • Museum Open – Estes Park Museum (EP) Friday-Sunday • Museum Open – Nederland Mining Museum (NED) Saturday-Sunday • Museum Open – Hotel de Paris (GT) Theater/Opera/Dance/Fashion Sunday • Beginning Adult Dance – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Monday • International Folk Dancing, Dance Fit Class – Nederland Community Center (NED)

• Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) • Acrobatics – Starflower Dance Company (EP) Tuesday • Combination Ballet, Tap & Acro – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Mountain Movers – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Breakin’, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theater – Mayama Movement Studio (LY)

Wednesday • Peak to Peak Chorale Holiday Production Rehearsal – Gilpin County Library (GC)

• Teen/Adult Ballet-Jazz – Gilpin Recreation Center (GC) • Mountain Movers – Nederland Community Center (NED) • Middle Eastern Belly Dancing – Sampler Mill Recreation Center (IS)

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

• Hip-Hop – Starflower Dance Company (EP) Thursday • Breakin’, Hip Hop, Ballet – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Friday • Tap, Jazz – Mayama Movement Studio (LY) Saturday • Youth Dance – Gilpin Community Center (GC) Writing Thursday • Screenwriting Class – Estes Park High School (EP) AP = Allenspark BC = Boulder County BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GC = Gilpin County GRC = Grand County GGC = Golden Gate Canyon GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown IS = Idaho Springs

JT = Jamestown LC = Larimer County LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SMG = St. Mary’s Glacier SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

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September 1 • Banshee Tree – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Mic & Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) • Goatz – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Great Blue – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) September 2 • Fid & Friends – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • DJ-EJ – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Beauty of My Land – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Tacos n’ Tunes: Black Dog – Blue Owl Books (NED) • Escaping Pavement – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Atomga – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • The Jameson’s Duo – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Mark Selby and Friends – The Barrel (EP) • Mountain Town Trio – Aspen & Evergreen Gallery (EP) • Max Wagner & Paul Shinn – Earthwood Collections (EP) • Ragged Union – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) September 3 • The Hydes – Bread Bar (SP) • DJ in the Park – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Jimmy Lewis – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • DJ-Mr. Groove – Ameristar Casino (BH) • 2nd Annual R.M.N.P.S. Fest – Stage Stop (RV) • The Symbols – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Stell & Snuggs – Ned’s (NED) • Open Jam w/Larry Worster – Gold Hill Café & Public House (GH)

• Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Morning Music: Enion Pelta Tiller & Ryan Drickey – Stone Cup (LY) • Bonnie & Taylor Sims – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Community Pig Roast w/Big Thompson Flood, Blue Mtn. Ranch Hands – Spirit Hounds Distillers (LY) • Honky Tonk BBQ w/Casey James Prestwood & the Burning Angels, Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams, Bonnie & Taylor Sims – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY)

• Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Craig Satterfield Band, Centennial State Pipes & Drum Band, Tony Arenas – The Barrel (EP) • 13th Annual John Denver Tribute Concert w/ Brad Fitch – YMCA of the Rockies (EP) • Mountain Town Trio – North Shore RV Park (EP) September 4 • Gilpin Food Bank Food Drive w/Mountain Mojo

MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high country Top local musicians join together for variety show

Arthur Lee Land is, honestly, one of the tastiest lead guitar

By Jeffrey V. Smith players that I know. He’s also a great ‘live looper’ although that NEDERLAND ederland’s top musicians will “mix and match” in special wont be happening at this show. He’s a great song writer, so ensembles during a unique variety show planned at the playing with him is just a pleasure.”

Cariobu Room, Sept. 9. Gipsy Moon, Dango Rose, Bon- While Gipsy Moon standards and participating musicians’ nie Paine, Dan Rodriguez and Arthur Lee Land will join forces originals are to be expected, anything is possible with a group as Nederland Stampede Society for this one-off night of local this talented. The Elephant Revival members, for example, have been rehearsing for a show they are musicial fun and circus performance. doing with Donavon in Iowa. “It’s his “The Nederland Stampede So50th Anniversary Sunshine Superman ciety is the coming together of Tour and we have been rehearsing… long-time friends to create a mua collection of Donovan songs, so we sical and visual extravaganza,” might break some of those out,” Rose Caribou Room Talent Buyer and said. “Then we are trying to get a conHouse Manager Kimba Stefane glomeration together so we can all said. “They will present a unique potentially run some tunes together blending of their music in addition for more of a variety show feel. That’s to some old favorites.” sort of the idea behind it, it’s like mix According to Rose, the show ing and matching a little bit, and not came about from Stefane’s idea to being like a straight ahead two band get Paine, Rodriguez and himself together with Gipsy Moon, and put Gipsy Moon at the Caribou Room Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith bill, but really just kind of getting creative with it as it goes.” on a “conglomeration-type” show at the Caribou Room. “Our friend, Arthur Lee Land, who is an There is a visual component as well. “We also have our friend incredible musician all around, is joining the fold as well,” he Ariana doing aerial performance, which is exciting,” Rose said. said. “And, so, it kind of sounded like a fun night. A good deal “We will have an acrobat at the show doing silks, and possibly lyra, so some circus arts will be incorporated as well. There is all around.”

Nederland’s Gipsy Moon is a favorite of the participating nothing more natural to me than members of Elephant Revival Elephant Revival members, which also include Paine and Ro- doing stuff with Gipsy Moon, honestly. It just feels so natural.” driguez. “They are one of our favorite bands,” Rose said. “I’ve Gipsy Moon is a four-piece from Nederland with members had their CD in my car on repeat for the last few weeks. And, Continued on page 26

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• Bagels & Bluegrass – Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar (NED) • Morning Music: Escaping Pavement – Stone Cup (LY) • Stell & Snuggs – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Erik the Viking – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Jake Bergstrom, Dahlby & Nadine – The Barrel (EP) September 5 • Labor Day Cajun Cookout & Concert w/Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band, The ZydeCoasters, Stell & Snuggs – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Steve Smersh – The Barrel (EP) September 7 • Matthew Gurnsey “The Kilted Man” – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP)

• Arthur Lee Land – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Jenna McLean – The Barrel (EP) September 8 • Open Mic – Very Nice Brewing (NED)

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LABOR DAY CAJUN COOKOUT & CONCERT

The Gold Hill Inn hosts its Labor Day Caju Cookout and Concert, Sept. 5 from noon-5 p.m.

Enjoy live music from Dan Treanor’s Afrossippi Band, Zydecoasters and Stell & Snuggs. Food includes panfried catfish, jambalaya and all the fixins. Entry is $15, and $15 more for food. goldhillinn.com • 303-443-6461

BETH WOOD CONCERT

WIld Bear Mountain Ecology Center welcomes “modern-day troubadour” Beth Wood to its Eco-Arts Lounge, Sept. 22. Wood’s music is a “soulful, organic, intelligent, high-energy communication of joy.” A potluck starts at 6:30 p.m., and a ride on the Carousel of Happiness is at 7:15 p.m. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. wildbear.org • 303-258-0495

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COLORADO AVIAN RESEARCH & REHABILITATION INST. CONCERT

The first ever Fall Migration Celebration, Sept.

23 from 6-9 p.m. takes place at The Hangar Restaurant inside the clubhouse of the Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course. Local musician Brad Fitch performs and there will be hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and local beer. www.cowboybrad.com • 970-586-8146

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Metheny show spans entire career BOULDER Twenty-time Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Metheny performs at Chautauqua Auditorium, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m., as part of his world tour. Recently inducted into the Downbeat Hall of Fame as its youngest member and only the fourth guitarist, Metheny will present a range of music from throughout his career.

“This past year is the first time I have taken any real time off since 1994. It was great to be able to practice, do some research and start the process of developing some ideas that I have had cooking for a while.”

For this tour, the guitarist wants his “research” to continue.

“The usual process for Pat Metheny me over these years has been the traditional scenario that flows like this; write some music, make a record, do a tour. I wanted to break that pattern a bit this time. And, also, I have so much music from over the years that I almost never play, I thought it would be fun and interesting to put together a really select group of musicians who could cover the widest range of everything I have

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done previously and could also possibly develop into something beyond that.”

Joining Metheny is his long-time drummer Antonio Sanchez, Malaysian/ Australian bassist Linda Oh and British pianist Gwilym Simcock, one of the most exciting new pianists to emerge from the U.K. in many years.

“It could really be anything and everything. I have already written a bunch of new music inspired just by the thought of this presentation, but I could also imagine playing only old music one night, or even playing entire albums. I like the idea of keeping it open and letting it become whatever it winds up being over the course of a tour.

With Antonio, Linda and Gwilym, I think we could and will do a wide range of things from throughout all of it—and maybe uncover what the next period has in store as well.”

Chautauqua Auditorium is located at 900 Baseline Road in Boulder. Visit www.chautauqua.com/ and www.pat metheny.com for more information.

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Library welcomes gypsy swing band GEORGETOWN Mountain Jams 2016, presented by Friends of the Georgetown Library and the Georgetown business community, continues at the John Tomay Memorial Library, Sept. 17 and 24 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the outdoor Library Stage. Gypsy Cattle Drive, featur- Gypsy Cattle Drive ing Coleman Smith and Mark Morris, headline the event and Georgetown favorites Kristi Morrell & Ted Dreith support.

Clear Creek County-based Gypsy Cattle Drive is high-octane gypsy swing with rhythms that borrow from Bluegrass, Latin, Western swing and Celtic music. The trio was born in Silver Plume in 2013 and

consists of five-time Texas Fiddle Champion Coleman Smith, Texas A&M bass virtuoso Carl Meinecke, and free-skiing guitarist Mark Morris.

The group thrives off natural dynamics and energy while keeping a keen sense of musicianship in every song.

The strongest aspect of the trio is its members ability to take songs to the limit while exploring rhythms and tones from around the world.

The John Tomay Memorial Library is located at 605 6th St. in Georgetown.

Call 303-569-2620 or visit www.gypsycattledrive.com for more details.

Event showcases electronic music CENTRAL CITY Top up-and-coming Denver music producers come together with one of the electronic music scene’s top performers, live visual artists, holistic healers, vendors and more at Central City’s new Main Street venue, The Scarlet.

7 Healing Stars—a Black Hawkbased collective of artists, musicians, holistic healers, professionals, scholars, educators, spiritual and community leaders—along with Colorado Concerts and Feyline Presents brings a colossal night of electronic music to the high country.

Random Rab, Templo Music, the art and music of Droplitz, Oomah, LowPro., and TESFA will create a night of music unlike anything seen in Central City.

Random Rab is the musical brainchild of Oregon-based producer, instrumentalist, and singer Rab Clinton. With 10 full-length albums, a dedicated fan base, and countless shows around the world, he fills a unique niche in the electronic music scene. His live sets commonly include a mixture of live instrumentation, musical electronic production, live vocals and video projection.

Templo Music is a Denver producer presenting a unique live experience incorporating downtempo, trip-hop and dub elements with deep melodic bass. Droplitz

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is the sound project pioneered by Denver producer and “beat-spelunker” John Plehinger. Oomah is an eccentric Denver artist creating harmonies of the most earthly and alien tones. TESFA is Hunter Long, who’s unique style includes glitch, electro, future bass and hip hop while blending guitars with organic synths.

The evening, designed to be a complete sensory experience, also features numerous live artists—including Jaime Mondragon, Hailey Snailey, Lindsey Foy, Nicholas Heileg and Flowher Visual Art—who will be creating during the event. Additionally, Dorothy Tanner and Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery will debut a color and light installation in the venue’s basement.

Holistic healers working in massage, reiki, hypnotism, mediation, shamanism and yoga will take part in the unique event along with several vendors and caterers including Potent Star, InterGalactic Collective, Colorado Kaleidoscope Company, JAMhoops Limited, Soltribe Cuisine and Naturally Twisted Designs and more.

The Scarlet is located at 131 Main Street in Central City. Visit www.thescarletvenue.com, 7healingstars.org and randomrab.com to learn more.

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Captain Quirk & the Cosmic Rangers

Denver ‘party band’ returns to mountains NEDERLAND Captain Quirk & The Cosmic Rangers is a fun and quirky little party band playing classic rock, blues, a bit of rockabilly and a few oddities. See the band perform for free, Sept. 16 at 10 p.m., at the Pioneer Inn in Nederland.

The band features guitar, bass and drums with a dynamite female vocalist and sometimes more. Most of the band’s players come from the Denver area’s professional theater community and all are “top flight” musicians.

The band plays rock, blues and “who knows what else,” and “rescues innocent music lovers from the clutches of endless replays of ‘Sweet Home Alabama.’” According to its promotional material, Captain Quirk & The Cosmic Rangers are on a “continuing mission to save the planet from ordinary covers of tired tunes, injecting life, freshness and cosmic quirkiness into parties, bars, clubs, festivals and other assorted venues.”

Core members include Mitch Jervis on guitar and vocals, Norrell Moore on vocals, Austin Hein on bass and Larry Ziehl on drums.

The act also puts together special-event tribute shows that cover complete, iconic rock albums including The Beatles “Abbey Road” and The Who’s “Tommy.”

The Pioneer Inn is located at 15 E. First St. in Nederland. Call 303-2587733 or visit www.pioneerinnnederland.net and www.captquirk.com for more information.

who mix indie-folk with Celtic melodies, Latin rhythms, jazzy vocals, bluegrass drive and a gypsy swing “that brings acoustic music into an exciting new dimension.” The band includes Silas Herman on mandolin, guitar, and vocals; Mackenzie Page on guitar, tenor banjo and vocals; Matt Cantor on bass and vocals; and Andrew Conley on cello.

Arthur Lee Land offers a “groundbreaking style that is driven by the integration of sophisticated musical, emotional and spiritual juxtapositions.” Musically speaking, “electroAmericana” may best describe the musician’s eclectic fusion of folkrock, AfroGrass Dango Rose and electronica.

Rose is a founding member, upright bassist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for Elephant Revival. As a longtime resident of Nederland, Rose has gathered much inspiration from the mountains, valleys, rivers and streams he calls home. The Caribou Room show is meant to be a celebration of the local scene, which has produced a number of outstanding players over the years.

Rose, founding member, upright bassist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist for Elephant Revival and longtime resident of Nederland, has gathered much inspiration from the mountains, valleys, rivers and streams he calls home.

Rose first discovered Nederland and its music scene in 2001 when he came to NedFest. “My friends were in town playing that weekend in a band called The Slip, which is now the Bar Brothers. And, it just really cradled me. It sounds weird, right,”

he said. That day he decided he was here to stay, but needed a job. When he walked

by Neapolitan’s the same afternoon, he asked the owners mother, who was bussing tables, if they needed help. She said, “yes,” and Rose suddenly had a job.

Soon after arriving in town, Rose met the band High on the Hog in September 2001, and got a gig within a month as a bass player in an old time string band. “Everything was just so natural and confluent,” he said. “And, the jams at the Pioneer Inn. That was the hay day; when Jeff Austin and Dave Johnson would be there and all the guys from Shanti Groove, Johnny Hiland and those jams at the Pioneer Inn were integral in feeling together in the community.

And that still goes on, to a point.”

The area’s prolific scene goes much further back in time as well. “Nederland has had a long standing history of musical camaraderie based in a place of real sincere giving and joy, and it’s just a beautiful thing. It’s been that way for decades, even before the Caribou Studios,” Rose said. “It was going on all the way back in Eldroa in the ’20s and ’30s, I think there were music convergences.

In Gold Hill as well. I mean people, writers, literates and also musicians would gather up in Gold Hill. People have been jamming in the hills, in and surrounding Nederland since the miners were there.

So, the music is just as ingrained in the mountains as is the minerals and the ores and the precious metals.”

The Nederland Stampede Society, Sept. 9, begins at 9 p.m. with doors at 7 p.m. at the Caribou Room, a brand new, premier concert venue and events center in Nederland featuring a state-ofthe-art, premier sound system and room for more than 500. Food and drinks will be served and a special happy hour and a half is at 7:30 p.m. featuring $1 off drinks and dinner specials.

Tickets for the 21 and over show are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Advance tickets are on sale online at holdmyticket. com/event/255157 or in person at The Caribou Room and Blue Owl Books.

The Caribou Room is located at 55 Indian Peaks Dr. in Nederland.

Visit thecaribouroom.com, dangorose. com and gipsymoon.net or e-mail info@thecaribouroom.com for more information.

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Coral Creek

Sept. 1: Buffalo Rose, Golden Sept. 4: Boulder Creek Festival

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olorado’s Coral Creek opens a new chapter, releasing and touring in support of a breakthrough album produced by Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth. The self-titled album marks the beginning of a new era for the Coloradobased Americana-country-rock-jamgrass act, as the first release with keyboard player Bill McKay and fiddle player Luke Bulla.

McKay, best known for his roles with Leftover Salmon and Derek Trucks Band, joins songwriter/guitarist Chris Thompson at center stage, singing leads and contributing to the band’s extensive repertoire of original material. Nashville fiddler, Luke Bulla, who earned a Grammy with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, comes to the band via Lyle Lovett Band, Jerry Douglas Band and John Cowan Band. He is also a distinguished vocalist and songwriter.

The counter-balance to McKay’s fiery piano is the acoustic guitar of singer-songwriter Chris Thompson. Rob Garland on bass and Jack Watson on drums lock down the rhythm section, while Luke Bulla elevates the music with a soaring bluegrass fiddle and high lonesome vocals.

Coral Creek features a diverse catalog of original music spanning the genres of rock, country, bluegrass, Cajun, folk and island music with instrumentation ranging from mandolin and fiddle to congas and steel pan.

The album features new original songs by Chris Thompson and Bill McKay, plus instrumental contributions by Luke Bulla, Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon, Anders Beck of Greensky Bluegrass, Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth, Tyler Grant of Grant Farm, Arthur Lee Land of Great American Taxi, Scott Messersmith and Tanya Shylock of the True Blue Band.

1. Way Back 2. Mountain High 3. Get Ready To Fly 4. Cryin Bout My Baby 5. Cage Without A Key

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Concert celebrates summer’s end Highland band returns to Lonigans mer’s finale. The event features a casual LYONS Planet Bluegrass celebrates the Au- afternoon on the Planet Bluegrass Ranch tumnal Equinox, fall harvest and end and an intimate evening of acoustic muof summer with its annual Mabon Cel- sic in the Wildflower Pavilion.

The ranch and ebration, Sept. on-site camp 17, featuring opens at 2 p.m.

Ben Kaufmann Food and hearty and Adam Aibeverages will jala from Yonbe served all der Mountain day. Doors to String Band for the concert open the ninth year. at 7 p.m., and The event is music begins at the final sum8 p.m. A Mabon mer weekend bonfire will be of “song, spirit, Adam Aijala and Ben Kaufmann lit next to the St. and festivation” Vrain River at dusk. A ticket is required to with Planet Bluegrass.

Whether trading vocals on some of access the ranch during the day. the most beloved songs in the Yonder catalog—including rarities—covering a Planet Bluegrass Ranch is located at broad swath of traditional music from 500 West Main St. in Lyons. Call 303Celtic to Americana, or trading leads on 823-0848 or www.bluegrass.com for guitar, banjo, bouzouki and mandolin, tickets, camping and information. this will be a show befitting the sum-

Mountain MUSIC Calendar • Non de Guerres – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Idlewhile – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Open Stage w/Eben Grace – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Katie Glassman & Snapshot – The Lazy B Ranch Chuck Wagon (EP)

• Erik the Viking – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) September 9 • Tony Rosario – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • DJ-EJ – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Flash Mountain Flood – Lodge Casino (BH) • Dana Stokes – Stage Stop (RV) • CCCIA Outdoor Fish Fry & Concert w/All-Terrain Trio – CCCIA Hall (CCC)

• Atomic Pablo – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Nederland Stampede Society featuring Gipsy Moon, Bonnie Paine, Dan Rodriguez, Dango Rose, Arthur Lee Land – Caribou Room (NED) • Tacos n’ Tunes: Julia – Blue Owl Books (NED) • Ben Sollee – Salida Schoolhouse (SA) • Caribou Mountain Collective – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Wildwood Roots – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Blue Canyon Boys – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • The Commoners – The Barrel (EP) • Follow the Fox – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Enion & David Tiller – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Angus Mohr – Lonigans Saloon (EP) • The Bedlam Boys, Centennial State Pipes & Drums Band, The Commoners – The Barrel (EP) September 10 • DJ in the Park – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Andrew Wynne – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Tony Rosario – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • DJ-EJ – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Escaping Pavement – Gold Hill Café & Public House (GH) • The Alcapones – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Morning Music: Dusty Stray – Stone Cup (LY) • Los Cheesies – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY) • Todd Adelman & the Country Mile – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY)

• The Bedlam Boys, Centennial State Pipes & Drums Band, Indigent Row – The Barrel (EP) September 11 • Brian Parton – Stage Stop (RV) • Robin Davis Duo, Wayward Sons & Daughters featuring Benny Galloway, Andy Thorn, Sally Van Meter, more – Gold Hill Inn (GH)

• Morning Music: Bethel Steele – Stone Cup (LY) • Rusty 44 – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Follow the Fox – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP)

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listic elements of both genres. The musical result is an exciting and rousing musical blend that results in high caliber entertainment and unequaled audience response.

Angus Mohr’s piper, Matthew McDaniel, plays penny-whistles, guitar and keyboards. He shares lead vocals with bassist and frontman Paul McDaniel. Drummer Steve Mossholder takes a turn at the mic as well. Mark “Byrd” Tester wields his guitar with precision and grace.

Angus Mohr crosses musical boundaries to pull in a diverse audience where fans steeped in blue-collar classic rock, hippies old and young, grown-up metal heads and the occasional punk, dance to timeless music about timeless ideas.

Lonigans also offers Irish food specials all weekend.

• Chris Sheldon & Friends – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Danny Shafer Duo – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) September 23 • Jim Capik – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • DJ Blondetourage – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Psychodillo – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Gasoline Lollipops, We Dream Dawn – Caribou Room (NED) • Mary Russell Band – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Tyler Rennix Duo – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Arthur Lee Land – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Concert for Colorado Avian Research & Rehabilitation Institute w/”Cowboy” Brad Fitch – Hanger Restaurant (EP) • Steve Smersh – The Barrel (EP) • Jay Roemer – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) September 24 • Mountain Jams – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT) • Jack Yoder – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • DJ Blondetourage – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Riff Raff – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Live Music – Gold Hill Café & Public House (GH) • Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Morning Music: Antonio Lopez – Stone Cup (LY) • Koxinga Reggae – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY) • Oktoberfest Polka Duo – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) September 24-25 • Autumn Gold: A Festival of Bands, Brats ‘n Beer w/ Brad Fitch & TropiCowboy Band – Bond Park (EP) September 25 • Ostevetto – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Morning Music: Maya Bennett – Stone Cup (LY) • Ran Off the Rooster – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) September 28 • Craig Satterfield – The Barrel (EP) September 29 • True Blue Band – Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar (NED) • Dusty Stray – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Billy Shaddox Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) September 30 • Gary & Claudia – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Global Soul Experience – Pioneer Inn (NED) • DeadPhish Orchestra, Electric Toast – Caribou Room (NED) • Ragged Union – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Morning Bear, Poet’s Row – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Bonnie & the Clydes – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Franklin & Friends – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Dahlby & Nadine – The Barrel (EP) October 2 • House of Joy, No Bird Ever Flew – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Follow the Fox – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP)

WEEKLY MUSIC Sunday • Bluegrass Jam – Brightwood Music (NED) Monday • Open Jovan “Open Mic Jimtown Style” – Jamestown

Lonigans Famous Pub is located at 110 West Elkhorn Ave. in Estes Park.

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

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• Romero Unplugged, Ran Off the Rooster – The Barrel (EP) September 13 • Open Stage w/Eben Grace – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Open Mic Night – Ed’s Cantina (EP) September 14 • Craig Satterfield – The Barrel (EP) September 15 • Celtic Session w/The Gael – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Kyle Ussery & Greg Schochet – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Jay Stott Duo – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Mike Dixon – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) September 16 • Todd Johnson – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • DJ Blondetourage – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Captain Quirk & the Cosmic Rangers – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Trouble & Love – Villa Tatra (PS) • The Complete Unknowns – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Monica Whittington – Snowy Peaks Winery (EP) • Irene Salazar, Ben Pu – The Barrel (EP) September 17 • Mountain Jams: Gypsy Cattle Drive – John Tomay Memorial Library (GT)

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. 9-10, 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 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 overwhelmingly positive.

An Angus Mohr performance will include centuries old Celtic tunes as well as modern rock n’ roll songs that are adapted to Celtic instrumentation. The band also writes original music that incorporates sty-

• David Booker – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Tony Rosario – Da Rivuh Fish & BBQ Company (IS) • Rosie Flores – Reserve Casino (CC) • DJ Blondetourage – Ameristar Casino (BH) • Nederland Trio – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Billy Shaddox – Gold Hill Café & Public House (GH) • Chasing the Sun Open Mic Music Potluck – Old Gallery (AP) • Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) • Morning Music: Ran Off the Rooster – Stone Cup (LY) • The Constant Tourists – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY) • 9th Annual Mabon Celebration w/Adam Aijala & Ben Kaufmann – Planet Bluegrass (LY) • JC & the Deadly Sins – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Tupelo Honey – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Tony Arenas – The Barrel (EP) September 18 • Silent Bear – Gold Hill Inn (GH) • Morning Music: Billy Shaddox – Stone Cup (LY) • Coop & the Chicken Pluckers – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Ravin’Wolf Acoustic Thunder – Ax & Oar ( LY) • Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) • Dahbly & Nadine – The Barrel (EP) September 21 • Tom Petty Tribute – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Matthew Gurnsey “The Kilted Man” – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) • Nadine – The Barrel (EP) September 22

Celebrating the Colorado Mountain Lifestyle

Mercantile (JT)

Tuesday • Open Mic – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Taco Tuesday w/Live Music – Salto Coffee Works (NED) • “A Night at the Goat” Open Mic – KYGT Radio (IS) • Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) • Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn Mountain Tavern (EP) Wednesday • Blues Night – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Vinyl Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) • Open Stage w/Michael Roe – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP)

Thursday • Acoustic Grumpy Jam – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) • Open Jam – Pioneer Inn (NED) • Folk Bluegrass Pick – The Barrel (EP) Friday • Karaoke – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP) Saturday • Karaoke – Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill (EP) • Live Music – Kind Coffee (EP) AP = Allenspark BC = Boulder County BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GC = Gilpin County GRC = Grand County GGC = Gldn. Gate Canyon GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown IS = Idaho Springs

JT = Jamestown LC = Larimer County LV = Loveland LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsville SA = Salina SMG = St. Mary’s Glacier SP = Silver Plume SC = Summit County WD = Ward WP = Winter Park

Submit music-related events for free listing in the Mountain Music Calendar to: MMACeditor@gmail.com All listings/dates subject to change.

Contact venues to confirm events.

SEPTEMBER 2016 |

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