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Pickleball'S POPULARIT Y PICKS UP All ages embrace fast-growing paddle sport in mountain towns COVER STORY

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INSIDE FOOD & DRINK World’s purest ‘living’ water flows on local ranch

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Prepare for natural disasters well in advance FRONT RANGE The unfortunate situation created by hurricane Harvey in Houston carries with it several lessons for people everywhere, especially those in places more likely to experience some sort of natural disaster.

In the Front Range foothills, the most likely emergency situation will come from fire, which can be fast moving and unforgiving in its destruction.

One of the most obvious lessons to be learned when disasters strike is that those

who do not evacuate in the face of an eminent emergency can easily add to the problem. When evacuation becomes necessary, it takes emergency personnel away from other pressing concerns, if they are able to access your location at all. Although local officials and relief workers will be around after a disaster, they cannot reach everyone immediately. Your help may take days. Officials don’t always get it right, but getting out of harm’s way in advance seems like the safest choice.

Another lesson to be learned is that having a plan can make all the difference in an emergency. According to Boulder County, having a plan in place and being ready to evacuate early will be critical in your ability to effectively respond to an emergency. There are many online resources available to help prepare a Personal Wildfire Action Plan and everyone is encouraged to take the time to prepare your home and family today.

Because your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, it is important to create a plan in advance. Plans should include how you will get to a safe place, how family members will contact each other and how everyone will get back together. Don’t forget to include your pets, too.

It is also essential to have a disaster supplies kit that includes basic items from your home that you may need in case of emergency. Assemble a kit well in advance of an emergency, so you can survive on your own.

ADDICTION RECOVERY GROUPS Sunday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Church, Central City, 6 p.m.

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

New Beginnings NA – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church, Nederland, 7 p.m.

Monday Night Mountain Serenity Al-Anon – St. Rita’s

Save the Date!

Catholic Church, Nederland, 7 p.m.

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

Fall River AA, Fallen Women of Fall River Group – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon, 5:30 & 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Early Worms AA, Womens Round Table – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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

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

Wednesday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Church, Central City, 7 p.m.

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

Canyon AA – Coal Creek Canyon United Power Offices., 7 p.m.

Early Worms AA, Al-Anon – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park, 7 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Estes Park Al-Anon – US Bank Building, Estes Park, 7 p.m.

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

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

Fall River AA – 701 Elm, Estes Park, noon Al-Anon Newcomers – Harmony Foundation, Estes Park, 7 p.m.

AA/NA: Call Boulder 24-hour AA Answering Service at 303-682-8032 for assistance any time of day. Visit www.bouldercountyaa.org, www. daccaa.org or www.northcoloradoaa.org for information in Boulder, Denver and Northern Colorado regions or visit www.aa.org; www. na.org or www.oa.org to find other regional meetings and resources.

Gambling: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 800-522-4700. Counselors can provide local treatment options.

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MOUNTAIN MIX September 2-3

– THE BEST OF ALL THE REST

September 8-10

u Estes Park Alpaca Market

The 18th Annual Estes Park Alpaca Market, Sept. 2-3, at the Estes Park Fairgrounds in Barn W is free for the public, and provides a chance to meet alpacas and see products made using their fiber. Vendors sell a variety of products including raw fiber, yarns, sweaters, socks, scarves, gloves, rugs and household items. Visit www.alpacaland. com/AlpacaMarket.htm to learn more.

September 3

u Historic Hydroplant Closes for Season

The Historic Fall River Hydroplant, 1754 Fish Hatchery Road, was built by F. O. Stanley to provide electric power to the Stanley Hotel when it opened in 1909 and was the exclusive source of electricity for Estes Park until the 1940s. Seasonally operated by the Estes Park Museum, its last day in 2017 is Sept. 3. For information, call the museum at 970-586- 6256 or visit www.estes.org/museum.

September 5

u Estes Park Mayor’s Chat

Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa invites community members to join him for a Mayor’s Chat, Sept. 5, following a Tuesday Fun Run with the Estes Park Running Club. Register for the run at Steamer’s Café at the Stanley Hotel at 5:30 p.m. The run begins at 6 p.m. Citizens can join in or stop by after at 6:30 p.m. for the Mayor’s Chat. Visit estes.org to learn more.

September 6

u Butterflies and their Native Host Plants

Join local butterfly expert Rich Bray, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m., at the Estes Park Community Garden, 380 Community Dr., to learn about local butterflies and native host plants that attract them. Meet at the garden to view plants, then hear a presentation on what grows at this elevation, and the butterflies they attract. The free event is open to everyone.

Call 970-586-4078 or visit www.evcg.org to learn more.

September 8

25th Annual Toast to the Ghost

Join the proprietors of Eagle Plume’s Trading Post in Allenspark for the 25th Annual Toast to the Ghost, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., in remembrance of the store’s long-time owner Charles Eagle Plume. A champagne toast and telling of tall tales about his life take place at 6:20 sharp, the time of his passing. Visit www.eagleplume.com, call 303-7472861 or e-mail info@eagleplume.com for more details.

September 20

u Adult Summer Camp

The first annual Adult Summer Camp takes place, Sept.

8-10, at Lawson Adventure Park, 3424 Alvarado Road in Dumont. This kid-friendly, adult camp gives participants and the whole family a chance to kick back and relax in Lawson Adventure Park’s lodging and enjoy all of their offerings including a challenge course, Zorbing, bungee trampoline, climbing wall and more. There will be live music, green chili, a hog roast, disc golf and more. To book a weekend and learn about rates, visit lawsonadventurepark.com, call 855-372-7238 or e-mail ampage@ lawsonadventurepark.com

September 9

u Ned Ned Races

The scenic Ned Ned Half Marathon, 5K and 10K races, Sept. 9 at 8 a.m., support Nederland’s TEENS, Inc. and begin and end at its building, 151 East St. The 1/2 Marathon takes runners through Old Town Nederland to forest service roads and single 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.

Visit www.nednedrun.com to learn more and register.

September 16

u Charity Golf Scramble

Dust off your clubs and get ready to help a small, extremely poor community in Santa Cruz, Guatemala, Sept.

16 at 10 a.m. at the Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course, 690 Big Thompson Ave. Enjoy a morning of golf and at the same time provide support for the “Child Focused Community Transformation” partnership with Food for the Hungry and Summit Church in Estes Park. Participation is $160 for a team, $50 for individuals, $35 for golf course pass holders and $5 for mulligans. For more information, contact Ron Little at 970-370-3448 or 970-586-4792.

u Collecting & Sowing Wildflower Seeds

Join CSU Extension Gilpin County for its “Collecting and Sowing Wildflower Seeds” workshop, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Gilpin Fairgrounds Exhibit Building lobby, 230 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. Learn when and how to legally collect wildflower seeds as well as how to sow for best success. Part of the class will be outside, so dress for the weather., For more information, call 303-582-9106 or visit www.extension.colostate.edu/gilpin.

Winter Park Express tickets now available WINTER PARK Coming off a highly successful inaugural season, tickets for the Amtrak Winter Park Express passenger train service from Denver Union Station to the slopes of Winter Park Resort are on sale now at Amtrak.com/WinterParkExpress for the 2018 season.

The 2018 Amtrak Winter Park Express schedule begins, Jan. 5, and the train will run each Saturday and Sunday through March 25. The service also includes round-trips on two more “First Fridays,” Feb. 2 and www.mmacmonthly.com

March 2, to satisfy requests from the Denver business community for more opportunities for corporate groups. Customers can choose up to 27 round-trips with more than 500 riders on each train enjoying a comfortable and scenic ride on an historic route through the Moffat Tunnel and avoiding aggravating stop-andgo ski traffic on I-70 or U.S. 40.

Also added in the coming season is a reduced ticket price, enabling guests to experience the fun and convenience multiple times a season. Adult tickets now start as low

$29 each way on select departures.

Children ages 2-12 can still ride for half-fare with each ticketed adult.

Amtrak and Winter Park Resort have also made it easier than ever before to book group travel by calling 800-USA-1GRP and having an entire train/ski/lodging package crafted by the resort and Amtrak.

The Amtrak Winter Park Express trains will again depart Denver Union Station at 7 a.m. and arrive at the resort at approximately 9:00 a.m., leaving Winter Park at 4:30 p.m.to return to Denver at 6:40 p.m.

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u Birding through the Seasons

Join volunteer Boulder County naturalists at the Lyons Regional Library, 805 Main St., to learn about birding through the seasons in Boulder County, Sept 20, 6:308 p.m. The program explores where to find, and how to identify local and migratory birds, and introduce an amazing range of ecosystems and habitats. Call 303-6786200 or visit www.bouldercounty.org and lyons.colibraries.org for more information.

September 23

u Alpine Safety Fair

The second annual Alpine Rescue Team Safety Fair, Sept.

23, 11:30-4:30 p.m., at Alpine Rescue Team Headquarters, 28802 Rainbow Hill Road in Evergreen, includes free educational talks and demonstrations from local experts and much more. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Vendors will be on site to educate, discuss their products and sell some as well. The fair also features rescue dogs, the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s snowcat, Gilpin County Sheriff’s Emergency Communications trailer and Jefferson County Sheriff’s large snowcat and Emergency Communications Trailer. Visit alpinerescueteam.org for details.

September 30

u Get Rooted in the Outdoors

Visit Estes Park and Oboz Footwear have joined forces for a day of giving back to a favorite Colorado playground.

Join teams of volunteers, Sept. 30 from noon-4 p.m. for a day of tree planting and trail maintenance near Lake Estes. Enjoy a Trailhead Reception with food, beverages, prizes and more from 4-6 p.m. Registration is required.

Visit www.visitestespark.com or e-mail jharms@visitestespark.com to learn more.

October 6

u First Friday Tea School

The Spice and Tea Exchange of Idaho Springs hosts its next two First Friday Tea School events, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The tea school teaches participants the skills and tools needed to confidently brew a perfect cup of loose leaf tea at home. Herbal, green, and black teas are featured. Students go home with enough tea to make several more cups of each of the teas. Reservations are requested, and space is limited. The events, which features different products each time, are $15 per person, or two for $20. Stop by the store to register or e-mail idahosprings@spiceandtea.com.

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FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR All dates, times & prices are subject to change

GEORGETOWN

• Sept. 4: Georgetown Farmers Market, Strauss Park, 10am-5pm, free

• Sept. 28: Wine Jelly Workshop w/CSU Master Gardeners, Georgetown Heritage Center, 6pm, $ • Thursdays: Mussels Mania, Troia’s Café, 5pm, $ • Fridays: Prime Rib Special, Troia’s Café, 5pm, $ • Sundays: Family Night, Troia’s Café, 5pm, $

IDAHO SPRINGS

• Sept. 1 & Oct. 6: First Friday Tea School, The Spice & Tea Exchange, 5:30pm, $15 w/registration

• Sept. 9: End of Summer Celebration w/Live Music, BBQ, more, Bouck Brothers Distillery, noon-

Charlie Morgan at his Uncle Charlie’s Ranch (above) and getting a drink from the Wideawake Water source (right).

World’s purest ‘living’

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By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY ere on Earth, water is life. If you want to live, you need it, and if you want to live well, it needs to be clean.

Despite billions of marketing dollars spent by spring water companies around the world saying otherwise, one of the purest known sources—by far—is located on an obscure former gold-mining town site just off Gilpin County Road 15S. The water flows freely at two to three gallons a minute from a small tube on Uncle Charlie’s Ranch where its used for hot, therapeutic soaks and very limited distribution. New clients, especially those who are sick, are always considered.

“There are only a handful of waters in the world that even come close to this water, and Wideawake is definitely the purest,” according to Jock Bell, co-founder of Trinity Springs. Not only is the water clean—it reportedly comes from a source thought to be about 30,000 years old and untouched by man or any pollutants—most anyone who drinks it regularly will testify it is “something special” and making them healthier. Uncle Charlie’s Ranch and Wideawake Water owner Charlie Morgan believes it is a “miraculous gift

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7pm, free

• Sept. 10: Yoga & Tea, The Spice & Tea Exchange, 9am, $10

• Sept. 12: Chef Cooking Series - Pan Asian Themed w/Westbound & Down, The Spice & Tea Exchange, 6:15-9pm, $45

• Sept. 13: Wellness Wednesdays, The Spice & Tea Exchange, 6-7pm, $20

flows on local ranch

• Sept. 30: Dynamite Days Chili Cookoff, Citizen’s Park, 1pm, $

EVERGREEN

• Sept. 9: Big Chili Cook-Off Music & Arts Festival, Buchanan Park, 10:30am-6:30pm, free-$20

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from God,” given to them to share with others.

Morgan, a long-time Gilpin County resident, discovered the spring shortly after purchasing and moving onto land at the former mining town of Wideawake in Missouri Gulch in 1999. “[After] I bought the land, I tested the water before I drank it, and that’s when I knew I had something really good.

I have six springs, and this one spring is really, really good,” Morgan said. “The guy wanted three [springs to] test, and I only wanted two. I just had this little pool of water, so I said, ‘just try it,’ and it was the purest water they’ve ever seen.”

Wideawake Water is open about its test analysis, which is published on the Uncle Charlie’s Ranch website. It shows there are no chemicals or contaminates and that the water has only 10 total dissolved solids (TDS). “It’s all math. If you have a TDS of 150 [a level found in local well water], there are 150 different things in your water. So, mine is just calcium and magnesium,” he said. The water also has a naturally clean and refreshing taste due to this lack of impurities.

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• Thursdays: Senior Celebration - Half-Off Food, Century Casino, 8am, $

BLACK HAWK

• Sept. 6 & Oct. 4: Hometown Heroes Complimentary Buffet, Centennial Buffet @ Ameristar Black Hawk, 11am-9pm, free

• Sept. 9: Gilpin History High Tea, Stroehle House, 2pm, $30

• Sundays-Thursdays: All-You-Can-Eat Surf & Turf + Crab Legs Buffet, Seasons Buffet @ Lodge Casino, 4-9:30pm, $17.99

• Fridays-Saturdays: All-You-Can-Eat Surf & Turf + Crab Legs Buffet, Seasons Buffet @ Lodge Casino, 4-11pm, $24.49

• Wednesdays: Military Wednesday, Main Street Café @ Saratoga Casino, 4pm, $11.99

• Fridays: Fish Fryday, Bourbon Street Café @ Mardi Gras Casino, 4pm, $11.99

• Fridays-Sundays: Seafood Spectacular, The

Buffet @ Monarch Casino, 3:30pm-10pm/midnight, $24.99

• Saturdays-Sundays: Champagne & Mimosa Brunch, The Buffet @ Monarch Casino, 9am-2:30pm, $19.99

• Saturdays-Sundays: Brunch, Bourbon Street Café @

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• Saturdays-Sundays: Brunch, Seasons Buffet @ Lodge Casino, 11am-3pm, $16.99

GILPIN COUNTY

• Sept. 9 & 23: Tasting Event, Underground Liquors, 3pm, free

SCOTCH TASTING AT THE BARREL

WHISKEY & WINGS IN WINTER PARK

CHEF COOKING SERIES AT TEA & SPICE EXCHANGE

The Barrel craft beer, wine and spirts bar in Estes Park, 251 Moraine Ave., hosts a special Scotch tasting, Sept. 7 from 8-10 p.m., hosted by Ben “Irish” Peart and featuring spirits

by The Macallan, Highland Park and Cutty Sark. Enjoy specials and tasting flights. thebarrel.beer

Kick off Fall with an afternoon of Whiskey and Wings, Sept. 9, at Winter Park Resort.

This event features a variety of whiskey from Jack Daniels and Colorado distillers. Pair the tastings with wings from restaurants all over the valley, and vote for your favorite. winterparkresort.com

Learn to create simple dishes and cocktails from Westbound & Down chefs, Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m., using custom blends from Spice & Tea Exchange. Enjoy a Pan-Asian-style dinner with two cocktails, entree, dessert and tea.

Space is limited and reservations required. spiceandtea.com/idaho-springs.html

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• Sept. 16: Golden Gate Grange Auxiliary Pig Roast, Golden Gate Grange, 5pm, $

ROLLINSVILLE

• Sept. 9: SKA Brewing Beer Tasting, Mid County Liquors, 2-5:30pm, free

• Sept. 23: Very Nice Brewing Beer Tasting, Mid County Liquors, 2-5:30pm, free

• Sundays: Service Industry Sunday Specials, Stage Stop, 9am, $

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Guest chefs create five-course meals ESTES PARK Hosted Friday and Saturday nights at the Stanley Hotel’s The Lodge, Table, A Culinary Journey, is an upscale “pop-up restaurant” featuring resident and guest chefs, wine makers, brewers and CHEF distillers changing on DINNERS a weekly basis. There is one community table-style seating per night with a 6:30 p.m. reception and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Each dinner has a maximum of 20 seats. Five courses with pairings priced accordingly are offered at $95 per person. Reservations are required.

Missouri-born Brian Shaner, the guest chef Sept. 8-9, moved to Colorado to ski the Rocky Mountains in Vail. In 2012, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he met Clay Conley and began working at Buccan. After less than a year, Shaner was named executive chef at La Playa Hotel in Carmel, CA. Remembering the passion he felt for Colorado, Shaner relocated to Fort Collins to be chef at Nick’s Italian, plant roots with his wife and nearby family, and to create “simple, honest food.”

Table welcomes guest chef, Bradley Yard from Avelina restaurant in Denver, Sept. 15-16. Chef Yard has had a stellar career, working at some of Denver’s finest restaurants from Rioja and Stoic & Genuine to Avelina where Yard comments, “We are all in it for the good of the restaurant.

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FOOD & DRINK ‘Italian Night’ celebrates town, film NEDERLAND Celebrate the Nederland community and local films, actors and filmmakers at the Nederland Area Seniors’ first-ever Italian Night, Sept. 16, 4:30-7:30 p.m., serving family fare of spaghetti, meatballs, salITALIAN ad, garlic bread, and fruit.

The dinner is offered in connection with the Nederland Film Festival and is scheduled between screenings.

Dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for those over 60 and $4 for children under 12.

Reservations are not required. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Nederland Area Seniors and Mountain MidLife events.

The film festival is offering the before-

dinner shorts and after-dinner feature for a combined price of $10.

The 4:30 p.m. shorts are music-related and include scenes from a film produced by local filmmaker Eric Abramson, who will answer questions following the screening. At 7 p.m., the feature film continues the Italian Night theme with the story of a young man trying to produce his grandfather’s never-performed opera.

DETAILS Italian Night Sept. 16 • 4:30-7:30 p.m. • $4-$10 + $10 for films

Nederland Community Center/Backdoor Theater 750 Hwy. 72, Nederland 303-258-0799 • nederlandareaseniors.org

Executive Chef Bradley Yard of Avelina in Denver

Workshop teaches wine jelly basics

Everyone helps each other. I love being able to push myself, teach and learn from others. It’s a collaborative environment.” Yard credits his enthusiasm to his mother, “I grew up with a single mother. She always cooked and I found it fascinating. I never stop learning. Something new comes out every year and my culinary education is ever-progressing.”

GEORGETOWN Learn about the basics of making wine jelly at a CSU Master Gardeners workshop, Sept. 28, 6 p.m., at the Georgetown Heritage Center. Learn high-altitude water-bath canning to ensure safe preservation of all types of jams and jellies.

Wine jelly makes a great accent for cheese trays, a delicious meat glaze, or a beautiful gift for tea lovers and foodies.

The $15 class, which includes a small

jar of fresh-made jelly to take home, has a maximum 12 people and registration is required by Sept. 21.

DETAILS Wine Jelly Workshop w/CSU Master Gardeners Sept. 28 • 6 p.m. • $15 Georgetown Heritage Center 809 Taos St., Georgetown georgetowntrust.org • 303-569-0289

DETAILS Table, A Culinary Journey Sept. 8-9 & Sept. 15-16 • 6:30 p.m. • $95 The Lodge @ Stanley Hotel 970-577-4160 • stanleyhotel.com

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FOOD & DRINK Learn about mushrooms on foray NEDERLAND Join Wild Bear Nature Center for a Mushroom Foray, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with Mycologist Wendy Monroe to learn the varieties of mushrooms in the forest, which ones are edible and which are MUSHpoisonous. According to ROOMS the nature center, this is an “amazing” mushroom season and the perfect time to “dig into mycology.” The event, which is open to all ages, is $20 per person and meets at the nature center.

Participants will learn to find fungi in unexpected places. After the foray, learn about the native mushrooms harvested with an introduction to identification techniques, including spore prints. This workshop is a great way to introduce children and adults to the world of mycology.

Monroe is a student of the natural sciences with over 20 years of experience in botanical medicine and mycology.

As an educator, she writes and lectures about botanical medicine, movement, and myth. She has presented at Bioneers, Wild Bear Nature Center, Transition Colorado and numerous yoga studios and healing centers. Wendy’s collaborative research into mycological applications in forestry and gardening are flourishing

Learn about local mushrooms from an expert during Wild Bear’s Mushroom Foray.

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throughout the front range of Colorado and beyond, making her a top consultant in environmental mycology.

Additional information, and ticket sales, can be found on the Wild Bear Nature Center Facebook page.

DETAILS Mushroom Foray w/Wendy Monroe Sept. 9 • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • $20

Wild Bear Nature Center 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland wildbear.org • 303-258-0495 www.facebook.com/wildbearnature

Chefs prepare fresh farm dinners LYONS Chefs from incredible restaurants around Boulder and Colorado prepare innovative and fresh meals under the stars at Lyons Farmette farm dinners each summer. Guests also FARM enjoy a tour of the DINNERS farm’s fields. Each dinner doubles as a fundraiser for community organizations and non-profits.

Lyons-based Farmer Girl hosts the farm dinner, Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m.

Farmer Girl’s food is a representation of the local bounty of Boulder county. By using produce from small artisan farms throughout the region, the restaurant strives to showcase the true food stars: local farms and farmers.

At the Farmer Girl dinner, the beautiful things being grown on the Lyons farm will be featured. Wine and beer proceeds from this dinner will go to the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The dinner is $85 per person and reservations are required.

Join Will and Coral and the

“amazing” culinary and catering team of Cured for an evening on the farm, Sept. 27, 6-9 p.m. With a menu inspired by all that Colorado has to offer in this most bountiful time of the year, Cured will highlight product from with both the Farmette and other partner farms, butchers, cheesemakers, and salumerias to highlight the finest ingredients with simple, elegant, yet playful presentations.

Paired wines and beers from Cured’s wine shop will be offered, benefitting Growing Gardens. The dinner is $95 per person with wine pairings offered at additional cost.

The Lyons Farmette is a working organic farm and education center with a mission to support and empower the local food community through workshops, CSA, and farm dinners.

DETAILS Lyons Farmette Farm Dinners Sept. 20 & 27 • 6-9 p.m. • $85-$95 Lyons Farmette 4121 Ute Hwy., Lyons lyonsfarmette.com

Scottish-Irish menu served at annual luncheon ESTES PARK The Estes Park Senior Center hosts its annual Scottish-Irish Luncheon, Sept. 7 at noon at the Senior Center. Catering for All Occasions serves hand-made Scottish pastries made with beef, peas, carrots, and potatoes for the festive meal.

Also on the menu is cucumber salad, Irish soda bread, rice pudding and punch.

Tickets are on sale now at the Senior Center and may be purchased with cash or check payable to Catering for All Occasions. The cost is $6.50 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $8.50 for non-members.

The event is held in conjunction with the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Sept. 7-10, held at the Estes Park Fairgrounds.

For more information, contact the Estes Park Senior Center Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit the Senior Center website to learn more.

DETAILS Scottish-Irish Luncheon Sept. 7 • noon • $6.50-$8.50 Estes Park Senior Center 220 Fourth St., Estes Park estes.org/seniorcenter • 970-586-2996 Page 6

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Arapahoe Basin’s Clam Bake & Lobster Boil is a popular Fall tradition.

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Fall ‘tradition’ includes clams, lobster SUMMIT COUNTY Say goodbye to summer, Sept. 10, 3-6 p.m., with an old-fashioned East Coast clam bake and lobster boil at Arapahoe Basin. The event features picnic-style seatSEAFOOD ing, live music, generous portions of seafood, an array of sides, and a “laid-back vibe.”

This fall tradition takes place in the base area and there is no lift access available. Check in at 6th Alley Bar & Grill

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from 3-4 p.m. Dinner is served at 4 p.m.

Reservations required. Adults are $45 plus tax and children are $15 plus tax.

Live Maine lobsters must be pre-ordered for $20. No pets are allowed.

DETAILS Clam Bake & Lobster Boil Sept. 10 • 3-6 p.m. • $15-$45

6th Avenue Bar & Grill @ Arapahoe Basin 28194 U.S. 6, Keystone arapahoebasin.com • 970-468-0718

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FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR COAL CREEK CANYON

• Sept. 9: Faith & Grief Brunch, CCCIA Community Hall,

• Sept. 29: Fish Fry, CCCIA Community Hall, 6-8pm, $ • Wednesdays: Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution, • Sundays: Sunday Brunch, Coal Creek Coffee, 9am, $

• Sept. 7: Charles Smith Wine Tasting, Bart’s Liquor,

10-11am, $

Community Hall, 7am, $

Whispering Pines Church, 3pm, free

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owners, it is naturally structured “living” water, which gives maximum hydration quicker, faster and with more efficiency than any other water. They say Wideawake Water cannot be carbon dated because there is no carbon in it and the age is an educated guess based on what is not in the water and the rock formation it comes from.

“It is thought that because of its low TDS, it hydrates and washes the deep tissues of the body and facilitates better lymphatic drainage of muscles, joints and skin. What it’s doing is, it leaches the inorganic compounds out of your body, really, super quick. That’s what the doctors say,” Morgan explained. “Our customers have seen many benefits in drinking and soaking in this unique water.

Everything from skin problems, arthritis, chronic fatigue, MS to different types of cancer. It’s not the cure, but a piece of the recovery process.”

According to Morgan, the water comes from a unique rock formation and the theory is it filters the water before it reaches the surface at a constant 40 degrees. He said geologists believe the water was deposited into the bedrock laid down tens of thousands of years ago along with the water trapped until the spring was discovered.

“It’s really old water. It hasn’t been through the water cycle for at least 33,000 years, and we can tell that by what’s not in it. For some reason, it’s not effected by surface water,” Morgan said. “It’s so pure, it shouldn’t be coming out of the ground, let alone here, in the mining district. What I really have is super old super-pure water,

so I started giving it away.”

Morgan now sells his water for a small fee each gallon. He also takes trades if someone can’t afford it, but says he’s happy to give it away if someone is ill. “I give it away if you’re really sick, just to see what it does,” he explained.

“I charge $2.50 a gallon and really that’s cheap if you know anything about water.

Some people get $15 a gallon for water that’s not even as good as mine.”

The water’s benefits have been noticed by soaking in it as well. Morgan offers a “spa-type” soaking treatment for anyone in need. Call ahead because it takes about two hours to prepare the rustic bath heated by wood. Customers can also bring a tent or trailer and stay the night at the ranch following a soak.

“I have a lot of women over 40 who come and soak. I just leave them alone.

It’s the best water in the world and you need it when you’re sick,” he said. “The only way I can get you hooked on it is to throw your ass in the tub, especially on a bad day. I have a woman with MS come because she deals with so much pain and she’ll sit there for hours, never to come out. She just wants more hot water all the time. It tunes you up, It just makes you feel better. The water is heated using a wood stove and drained into rustic tubs or horse troughs. It’s rustic, but silky smooth and extremely comfortable. Many soakers feel that the metal of the horse trough tubs provide an additional type of energy level that they enjoy.”

To set up an appointment, or ask questions, contact Morgan at 303-378-9740, e-mail info@unclecharliesranch.com or simply stop by any day except Fridays.

ESTES PARK

• Sept. 1: Upslope Beer Tasting, Bart’s Liquor, 4-7pm, free • Sept. 1-10, 13-17, 20-24 & 27-30: Lazy B Chuckwagon Supper & Show, Elkhorn Lodge, 5:30pm, $15-$39.50 • Sept 1-2: Table – A Culinary Journey w/Darrel Truett of Barrolo Grill, Stanley Hotel, 6:30pm, $95 • Sept. 6: Meet the Brewery w/Wibby Brewing, The

• Sept. 23: Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market, CCCIA

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NEDERLAND

• Sept. 6: Mountain MidLife Luncheon Program – Connecting Volunteers, Nederland Community Center, noon, $ w/registration

• Sept. 7, 28 & Oct. 5: Nederland Food Pantry Distribution, Nederland Community Center, 10am, free • Sept. 9: Mushroom Foray, Wild Bear Nature Center, 3pm, $20 • Sept. 9: Mountain MidLife Social Breakfast & Hike, Nederland Community Center, 9am, $5/$8

• Sept. 10: Mountain MidLife Social Brunch, Nederland Community Center, 11am, $5/$8

• Sept. 10: Nederland Farmers Market, Guercio Field, 10am-2pm, $

• Sept. 11: Mountain MidLife Luncheon Program – Conversation Cafe, Nederland Community Center, noon, $ w/registration

• Sept. 16: Italian Night Dinner & Nederland Film Festival, Nederland Community Center, 4:30-7:30pm, $4-$10 • Sept. 22: Mountain MidLife Social Dinner & Game Night, Nederland Community Center, 5pm, $5/$10 • Sept. 27: Mountain MidLife Luncheon Program – Medicare Options, Nederland Community Center, noon, $ w/registration

• Mondays: Beef Stew Special, Pioneer Inn, 11am, $9.95 • Mondays & Wednesdays: Nederland Area Seniors Lunch, Nederland Community Center, noon, $ • Fridays: Wine/Beer Tastings, Peak Wine & Spirits, 4pm, free • Fridays & Saturdays: 8oz Flat Iron Steak Special, Pioneer Inn, 11am, $12.95

• Saturdays: Nederland Food Pantry Distribution, Nederland Community Center, 10am, free

• Saturdays & Sundays: Brunch, Lyons Fork, 9am, $ • Sundays: Sunday Stir-Fry Special, Pioneer Inn, 11am, $9.95 • Sundays: Brunch, Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar, 10am-1pm, $ • Sundays: Barbecue by Pitmaster Chef Scott, Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar, 1-9pm, $

ALLENSPARK

• Sept. 5 & Oct. 3: Soup Night, The Old Gallery, 6pm, free • Sept. 6 & 20: Community Cupboard Food Bank, The Old Gallery, 2pm, free

• Sept. 19: Allenspark Area Club Lunch & Program, Peaceful Valley Resort, 6pm, $

LYONS

Barrel, 3pm, free

4-6pm, free

• Sept. 7: Food for Life - The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention & Survival Cooking Courses, The Salud Clinic, 5:30-7:30pm, $10

• Sept. 7: Estes Park Senior Center’s Scottish-Irish Luncheon, Estes Park Senior Center, noon, $6.50-$8.50 • Sept. 7: Scotch Tasting w/The Macallan, Highland Park & Cutty Sark, The Barrel, 8pm, free • Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28: Estes Park Farmers Market, Bond Park, 8am, $

• Sept 8-9: Table – A Culinary Journey w/Brian Shaner of Nick’s Italian, Stanley Hotel, 6:30pm, $95 • Sept. 13: Meet the Brewery w/Snowbank Brewing, The Barrel, 5pm, free

• Sept. 14: Estes Park Women’s Club BBQ Luncheon, Cheley Camp, 11:30am, $18

• Sept. 14: Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussions, Estes Valley Library, noon, free

• Sept. 14: Elkins Distillery Tasting, Bart’s Liquor, 4-6pm, free • Sept. 15 & 21: Wibby Beer Tasting, Bart’s Liquor, 4-6pm, free

• Sept. 20: Meet the Brewery w/Verboten Brewing, The Barrel, 2pm, free

• Sept. 22: Upslope Beer Tasting, Bart’s Liquor, 4-7pm, free • Sept. 24: Vegan Potluck, Estes Valley Library, 2pm, free • Sept. 29: Crooked Stave Beer Tasting, Bart’s Liquor, 4-6pm, free

• Sept. 30: Annual PigFest, Lumpy Ridge Brewing, 4-9pm, $ • Mondays-Fridays: Fourth Street Café, Estes Park Senior Center, noon, $5/$7

• Tuesdays: GeeksWhoDrink Trivia, The Barrel, 6pm, $ • Thursdays: Ladies Night, Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort, 6pm, free

• Fridays: Community Corner Café, Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 4:30pm, free

• Fridays-Tuesdays: Rations Food Truck Open, Lumpy Ridge Brewing, 1-8pm, $

• Sundays: Champagne Brunch, The Other Side Restaurant, 9am-2pm, $

• Sundays: Brunch, Sweet Basilico, 11:30am, $

GRAND COUNTY

• Sept. 9: Whiskey & Wings, Festival, Winter Park Resort, noon-4pm, $

• Sept. 23: Hops & Handlebars, Winter Park Resort, noon4pm, $

SUMMIT COUNTY

• Sept. 7: Open Mic & Potluck, Spirit Hound Distillery, 7pm, free

• Sept. 13: Blackbelly Farm Dinner, Lyons Farmette, 6-9pm, $120

• Sept. 20: Farmer Girl Dinner, Lyons Farmette, 6-9pm, $85 • Sept. 27: Cured Farm Dinner, Lyons Farmette, 6-9pm, $95 • Wednesdays: Whiskey Wednesdays, Pizza Bar 66, 11am, $5

• Wednesdays: Lyons Community Food Pantry, Lyons Community Church, 3:30pm, free

• Fridays: Burger Madness, Lyons Dairy Bar, 11am-9pm, $7

• Sept. 10: Clam Bake & Lobster Boil, 6th Alley Bar & Grill @ Arapahoe Basin, 3-6pm, $15-$65

Submit restaurant, bar and foodrelated events for free listing in the Food & Drink Calendar to: MMACeditor@gmail.com All listings/dates subject to change.

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COVER STORY Pickleball’s popularity grows with multiple generations FRONT RANGE ickleball has seen a rise in popularity over the recent years all over the country, and the same is true for local mountain communities. It can be played indoors or outdoors and is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. In addition, the game has developed a passionate following due to its friendly, social nature, and its multi-generational appeal.

Today pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., especially among adults over age 60. With its shorter court and slower play than other racquet and paddle sports, it is popular with older adults who are looking for a low-impact option for staying active.

Organized pickleball and courts can be found in Idaho Springs, Gilpin County, Nederland and Estes Park with groups of dedicated players meeting weekly for friendly competition, socializing and a little exercise. Estes Park’s outdoor courts see action daily. Equipment is available to check out from Estes Park Recreation and Park Department. Additional courts can be found in nearby Evergreen, Boulder, Golden, Loveland and beyond.

The paddle sport is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis where two to four players use solid rackets to hit a Wiffle Ball-like ball over a net. The court uses the same dimensions and layout as a doubles badminton court and uses a net and rules similar to tennis.

In addition to modified gear, there are several key rules in pickleball that help make the game more accessible. In tennis, and many net sports, games are often won and lost by the power of the serve. In pickleball, the ball must bounce once on each side before volleys are

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allowed. This opens the game to more players and extends play for added fun.

This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the game, which is believed to have been invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island near Seattle by three enterprising dads—Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum. Their children were bored with their usual summertime activities and the three created a game using improvised items. The goal of pickleball then, and now, was to create a game that is fun for every member of the family. It has evolved from the original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout North America and is now taking off across the world.

Games can be found most days of the week all along the Peak to Peak, including at the Nederland Community Center. The town’s Mountain Tennis and Pickleball group was co-started about five years ago by the late Ken Adler with the help of Darren Davenport and Charles Wood. “The Nederland pickleball community is very enthused about the game and happy to share it.

We enjoy helping new players, which makes it easy to learn, and it is fun at all levels. If you’ve ever played ping pong, tennis, racquetball, badminton, you already have the basic pickleball skills,” Wood said. “It’s a very social game, lots of fun for beginners. We have all the equipment you need to start, so anyone can try. If you enjoy it and stay with it a few sessions, you will progress quickly.” According to Nederland Community Cen-

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ter Director Dawn Baumhover, “everyone who tries it, loves it.”

In Estes Park, there is no league but a group of regular players are always happy to add to their pool of players. The four newly resurfaced courts, located at Stanley Park, are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-in games are also played at the Estes Park Event Center Pavilion. “You really do not need a lot of experience to play pickleball,” Parks and Recreation Director Matt Enrietta said. “You will have more fun if you play with people of similar skill level and you can watch online videos to learn the rules.”

For more information about the game of pickleball, visit the U.S.A. Pickleball Association website at www. usapa.org or drop in on any local game. Players are friendly and always open to new players.

WHERE TO PLAY PICKLEBALL

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Pickleball is played at the Clear Creek Recreation Center in Idaho Springs every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. There is no cost above daily admission and is free with a pass.

Gilpin Counthy Recreation Center offers adult drop-in pickleball Mondays from 9-11 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Drop-In fees apply. If you don’t know how to play, other players will show you.

Pickleball is available at the Nederland Community Center in the gymnasium on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10 a.m.-noon and Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m.

Occationally, weekend pickleball games are played on the tennis courts at Nederland Ice & Tennis Park.

Drop-in pickleball is played every day except Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Stanley Park pickleball courts. Mornings are the best time to play when the air is cooler and there is less wind. The courts remain open until mid- to late- October, weather permitting.

Clear Creek Recreation Center 98 12th Ave., Idaho Springs (303) 567-4822 www.clearcreekrecreation.com

Gilpin County Community Center 250 Norton Dr., Black Hawk 303-582-1453 www.gilpinrecreation.com

Nederland Community Center 750 Hwy. 72, Nederland 303-258-9721 www.nederlandcommunitycenter.org Mountain Tennis & Pickleball Association Nederland Ice & Tennis Park C R. 128W, Nederland, CO 80466, www.nedtennis.org

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On Thursday and Saturday, the Estes Park Event Center hosts “Pickleball in The Pavilion,” at 8 a.m.

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Stanley Park Pickleball Courts 380 Community Drive, Estes Park jean.mcguire7777@gmail.com For reservations, call 970-586-8189

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FESTIVALS/SPECIAL EVENTS

Silver Plume • Sept. 9: Cemetery Clean-Up, Silver Plume Cemetery, 10am, free

Georgetown • Sept. 3: Gold Rush Duck Race, 6th Street, 11am2pm, $5-$20

• Sept. 30-Oct. 1 & Oct. 7-8: Pumpkin Festival at the Train, Georgetown Loop Railroad, 10am-3:50pm, $ Dumont • Sept. 1-2: Annual Save The Mill City House Yard Sale, Dumont School & Mill City House, 9am-4pm, free Idaho Springs • Sept. 5: Mt. Evans Summit Closes for the Season, Mount Evans Road, 6pm, $ • Sept. 8-9: 5th Annual Flaming Foliage Relay, Idaho Springs to Buena Vista, 5am, $

• Sept. 9: Devil of the Divide Ultra 50k/50m, Clear Creek County Recreation Center, $

• Sept. 9: Bands, ‘Brats, Brews & Democrats, Citizens Park, noon-4:30pm, free

• Sept. 30: 5th Annual Dynamite Days Festival, Citizen’s Park/Idahoe Mall, noon-9pm, free

marches into Estes Park

By Doug Fox ESTES PARK t’s pageantry, patriotism, spirit and spectacle all wrapped into one fabulous weekend, Sept. 7-10, at the Estes Park Fairgrounds. The Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival marks its 41st anniversary with this year’s performances and displays.

Tattoo Estes kicks things off at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 7, with bagpipe and military bands putting on a fabulous display of music, marching, and just plain fun.

“I didn’t realize it was going to take over my life,” says Dr. James Durward, who founded Scot Fest 41-years ago.

“It has been such a quality experience for me. Entertaining people, seeing people come to Estes Park, I did not realize our arms would reach as far as they have to the people interested in coming and seeing our festival, and they see Estes Park, and they just fall in love with the whole atmosphere.”

Some of the best pipe bands and military bands in the country come to Scot Fest each year. This year, the Scottish Power Pipe Band from Glasgow, Scotland will be performing on the field during the day and at the tattoos in the Fairgrounds Arena on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.

This band just recently finished 4th in international competition among the Grade One (the best) pipe bands in the world.

The bands and units invited to perform at the tattoo this

year include: Second Marine Division Band – “The Division’s Own” from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Royal Bermuda Regiment Band from Warwick, Bermuda; 1st Brigade Civil War Band from Watertown, Wisc.; Scottish Power Pipe Band from Glasgow, Scotland; Northern Colorado Caledonia Pipe Band from Fort Collins; Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard from Ft. Riley, Kansas; and the Mountain Men’s Chorus from Estes Park.

Durward says there also will be individual singers, Celtic rock groups, and other performers at the festival. They perform during the day on the festival grounds and at special concerts Friday and Saturday night at the Event Center. But not every group that wants to be in the festival gets a chance.

“Believe it or not, we have file drawers full of ‘wannabe’s’ that want to come and be part of our festival,” he says.

“We’re very selective. You only hear the best when you come to the festival in Estes Park.”

It’s not an inexpensive undertaking. The festival pays all of the groups’ air travel expenses, room and board, ground transportation, and even insurance in some cases. It’s thousands and thousands of dollars.

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Evergreen • Sept. 9: Big Chili Cook-Off Music & Arts Festival, Buchanan Park, 10:30am-6:30pm, free-$20

Central City • Sept. 9: Gilpin Arts Fundraiser for the Arts, Washington Hall, 5-8pm, $50-$55

• Sept 15-17: Hot Rod Hill Climb, Main Street, 10am-3pm, free-$10

Black Hawk • Sept. 11: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Ameristar Casino, 10am, free

Coal Creek Canyon • Sept. 2: Canyon Clean-Up, CCCIA Community Hall, 8-11am, free

• Sept. 23: Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market, CCCIA Community Hall, 7am, $

Nederland • Sept. 17: 2nd Annual Nederland Skate Jam, Nathan Lazarus Skatepark, 10am-4pm, $20

• Sept. 23: 17th Annual Enchanted Forest, Wild Bear Nature Center, 11am-6pm, $

Boulder County • Sept. 24: Autumn Heritage & Vintage Base Ball Game Day, Walker Ranch Homestead, 10am-3pm, free Gold Hill • Sept. 11: Gold Hill Gold Rush, Main Street, 9am2:30pm, free

Allenspark • Sept. 8: 25th Annual Toast to the Ghost, Eagle Plume’s Trading Post, 6pm, free

• Sept. 21-24: Everything ‘Outlander’ Retreat, Sunshine Mountain Lodge, 8am-10pm, $350+

• Sept. 23: Hilltop Guild Fall Festival, Kelley House, 10am-2pm, free

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Estes Park • Sept. 3: Estes Epic Half+, 26.2 & 50 Mile Trail Run, Estes Park Events Complex, 6am, $ • Sept. 3-4: Alpaca Market, Estes Park Fairgrounds, 10am-5pm, free

2ND ANNUAL NEDERLAND SKATE JAM

AUTUMN HERITAGE & VINTAGE BASE BALL GAME DAY

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT THE GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD

The 2nd Annual Nederland Skate Jam, Sept.

17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. takes place at the Nathan Lazarus Skatepark. Register online or at the Endless Youth Boardshop, 20 E. Lakeview Dr. The $20 fee includes a T-shirt. Back Country Pizza offerings will be available. www.endlessyouthboardshop.com

See how autumn was spent on a working late 1800s ranch, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Walker Ranch Homestead, 8999 Flagstaff Mountain Road. A highlight is a vintage “base ball” game at noon and costumed volunteers demonstrating autumn chores. www.bouldercounty.org

This ever-popular event is back with a new location, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 and Oct. 7-8. A festival at the Silver Plume Station includes a bouncy castle, spooky haunted house, pumpkins for kids to decorate and take home, games, face painting, and characters. georgetownlooprr.com

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• Sept. 7-10: Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, Estes Park Fairgrounds, $ • Sept. 9: Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival Parade, Elkhorn Avenue, 9:30-10:30am, free • Sept. 15: Hot Cars, Cool Nights Car Show, West Elkhorn Avenue, 5-8pm, free

• Sept. 23: Open House, Lecture & Public Star Night, Estes Park Memorial Observatory, 7pm, free

• Sept. 23: Jeep Jaunt, Estes Park Fairgrounds, 11am, $ • Sept. 23-24: Autumn Gold - A Festival of Bands, Brats ‘n Beer, Bond Park, 10am-7pm, free • Sept. 30: Free Entrance for National Public Lands Day, Rocky Mountain National Park, 6am-9pm, free • Sept. 30: Yard Sale, Estes Park Masonic Temple, 8am-noon, free

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Learn about a variety of animals along the creek trail during Enchanted Forest.

Photo courtesy Wild Bear Nature Center

Enchanted Forest welcomes all ages NEDERLAND Join the Wild Bear Nature Center as it “connects with the magic of the fall season and the greater community,” Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., for the 17th Annual Enchanted Forest. All ages are SPECIAL welcome and cosEVENT tumes are encouraged.

Take a tour on the creek trail and meet the animals who will tell their stories and how we can help them. Expect a full goody bag of special treasures from the forest animals. Enjoy activities at Wild Bear including its Magic Enchanted Fairy performance, pro-

fessional face painting, creating costumes, live musical and theatrical performances, tours and more. Meet Smoky Bear, Popsicle Bear and Wild Bear. Enjoy food, hot chocolate and community-driven bake sale.

Tickets are $8 per person in advance or $10 at the event. Children under 2 and seniors are free.

DETAILS Enchanted Forest Sept. 23 • 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • $ Wild Bear Nature Center

20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland wildbear.org • 303-258-0495

GOLD HILL The annual Gold Hill Gold Rush, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a celebration of the small town’s 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 is open to all and 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, bratwursts and live music throughout the day.

Gold Hill is an historic mining town celebrating its 158th 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 Colora-

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do’s oldest operating school, history museum and a unique spirit that has endured for years.

The event is seeking rummage sale donations, volunteers and bakers as well as textile, jewelry, photography, woodworking and other artists. Contact Dan Maedke at 305-699-7299 or maedkedan@gmail.com with any questions.

Visit goldhilltown.com to learn more.

DETAILS Gold Hill Gold Rush Sept. 17 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • free Main Street Gold Hill goldhilltown.com

‘Ned Cross’ supports TEENS, Inc. NEDERLAND The First Annual Nederland X CycloCross Races—dubbed “Ned Cross”— are scheduled for Sept 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., to support the Bill Davis Foundation, which works to provide support for various comCYCLOmunity programs in eduCROSS cation, safety, leadership and healthy life choices.

TEENS, Inc. of Nederland is the direct beneficiary. Awards will be given on podiums throughout the day.

The course is 2.8 miles through and around town with start/finish line at Tin Shed Sports and Salto Coffee Works.

Wrap up the day with a party hosted

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Salto Coffee Works and Tin Shed Sports, with Card Catalog, a Boulder rock band with a “blusey ’90s vibe,” from 6-8 p.m.

All racers, their families, friends, and Clock Tower customers are invited to “let loose and enjoy the music.”

To learn more about the race and how to register, visit www.usacycling.org/ register/2017-2599.

DETAILS “Ned Cross” Nederland X Cyclo-Cross Races Sept. 9 • 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • $10-$30 Clock Tower Collective/Tin Shed Sports 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland tinshedsports.com • 303-258-3509 www.usacycling.org/register/2017-2599

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE Learn about elk, more at annual event ESTES PARK October in Estes Park has become “Elktober.” Join the transition into fall and celebrate all of Estes Park’s natural beauty and wildlife at Elk Fest, Sept. 30Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in Bond Park. The free family-friendly event is open to all.

The event is the perfect opportunity for an up close wildlife experience and fun for all ages. It features bugling competitions, the Cabela’s archery range, Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s Elk Camp, seminars, elk-themed kids’ activities, live music, elk-inspired arts and crafts, Native American storytelling and music, a display of raptors, self-guided elk tour maps, educational areas and booths and the “Wallowing Hole” craft beer garden.

A variety of vendors will offer memorable souvenirs while food vendors will be offering a variety of choices.

Kick off the weekend festivities by participating in the Rut Run 5K on Saturday. Race day registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Town Hall. The race offers a short and scenic tour of fall colors, grand views and possible elk encounters—from a safe distance. Starting and finishing at downtown’s Bond Park, runners, joggers, walkers and strollers, head west on Elkhorn Avenue and join the River Walk path at the Performance Park parking lot.

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The Estes Park Elk Fest includes Mountain Man encampments.

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For more information on this free event, visit the website or contact Event Coordinator Kevin Benes at kbenes@estes.org or 970-577-3903.

DETAILS Elk Fest & Rut Run 5K Sept. 30-Oct. 1 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • free Bond Park 170 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park elktober.com • 970-577-3903

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE Stair climb honors memory of fallen BLACK HAWK The City of Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a way for first responders and the general public to remember Sept. 11, 2001, honor the memory of the fallen 343 firefighters, 60 SPECIAL police officers, eight EVENT EMT’s, and three state officers whose photos and names line the stairwells during the event.

The Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Sept. 11 beginning at 7 a.m., has a unique added degree of difficulty. Unlike other climbs, participants begin the challenge at 8,042 feet above sea level, then gain 192 feet of elevation. It makes the Black Hawk climb the highest known stair climb. This event supports the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

The stair climb began in 2009 with just a few members of the Black Hawk Fire Department and Gilpin Ambulance Authority. Over the years, the memorial climb has grown to involve other fire departments, city personnel, business partners, casino staff, family, and friends.

Three waves of 100 participants are scheduled to begin the climb at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Additional waves may be added as necessary.

Participants receive a free T-shirt at check-in. Once finished, participants must visit the check-out table to receive raffle ticket and gift bag.

The Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk hosts the highest known stair climb event.

Raffle drawings will begin at approximately 11 a.m.

Pre-registration online is recommended. On-site registration will also be available the day of the event— cash or check payment only.

DETAILS 9/11 Memorial Stair CLimb September 11 • 7 a.m.-10 a.m. • $

Ameristar Casino Black Hawk 111 Richman St., Black Hawk www.cityofblackhawk.org

GEORGETOWN A new walking tour company is set to provide guided walking tours with a theme in Historic Georgetown beginning in September. Silver Queen Walking Tours will debut its new ghost tour and special GUIDED edition John Denver’s TOURS Georgetown tour.

Anne Marie Cannon, proprietor of the tour company, moved to Georgetown in 2013 and was immediately “smitten” with the “Victorian landscape” of the GeorgetownSilver Plume National Historic Landmark District and its Wild West narrative.

“I began to learn and tell the stories of Georgetown working as a tour guide, curator and overseeing collections for Historic Georgetown and have never tired in the telling and hearing of them,” Cannon says. “The stories change with new bits of information and new insights of understanding. I do not profess to be a scholar, however I am a good listener and I like to

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• Sept. 30: Get Rooted! Day of Tree Planting & Trail Maintenance, Lake Estes, noon-6pm, free w/registration • Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Elk Fest, Bond Park, 10am-5pm, free Grand County • Sept. 9: FallFest, Winter Park Resort, noon-5pm, free

GAME/TRIVIA NIGHTS

Georgetown • Wednesdays: Trivia Night, Alpine Restaurant & Bar, 6pm, free • Thursdays: Trivia Night, Mother’s Saloon, 7pm, free Idaho Springs • Sept. 9: Game Night, Idaho Springs Elks Lodge No. 607, 6pm, free

Central City • Thursdays: Hourly Bingo, Century Casino, 11am, free • Fridays: Plinko, Famous Bonanza Casino, 8pm, free Coal Creek Canyon • Sept. 9: Game Night, CCCIA Community Hall, 5:30pm, free Nederland • Sept. 22: Mountain MidLife Social Dinner & Game Night, Nederland Community Center, 5pm, $5/$10 Lyons • Sept. 21: Pinball Tournament, Lyons Classic Pinball,

Honey at 2:30 p.m., Under_Score at 3:45 p.m., Off the Clock at 5 p.m. and Homeslice at 7 p.m.

DETAILS Dynamite Days Sept. 30 • noon-9 p.m. • free Citizen’s Park/Idahoe Mall 1545 Miner St., Idaho Springs idahospringschamber.org

think of myself as a decent story teller.”

Available weekends through Halloween, the Georgetown Ghost Tour gives participants a glimpse into the paranormal lore of the town and its dark past.

The John Denver’s Georgetown tour coincides with the town’s John Denver’s Georgetown weekend celebrating the musician and actor on the 20 year anniversary of his death. The tour is available Oct. 6-8 and 15. The focus of the walking tour is the time Denver spent in Georgetown filming “The Christmas Gift” in 1986.

Cannon is also working on a winter tour offering a historic tour of the town and a special edition walking tour to coincide with the Georgetown Christmas Market in December.

Contact Cannon “if you are looking for a little more than just a stroll through town” and want to take a visit to Georgetown “to the next level.” Tickets for scheduled tours are available at silverqueenwalkingtours.com and Eventbrite. com. Group tours are offered by request.

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• Mondays: Chess w/Aaron Caplan, Lyons Regional Library,

FESTIVALS/SPECIAL EVENTS (cont.)

3pm, free

Estes Park • Mondays: Monday Bowling Special, Chipper’s Lanes, 11am, $1

• Mondays & Fridays: Mah-Jongg, Estes Park Senior Center, 12:30pm, free

• Mondays & Fridays: Estes Park Duplicate Bridge Club, United Methodist Church, 1pm, free

• Tuesdays: Two’fers Specials, Chipper’s Lanes, 6pm, $2 • Tuesdays: Trivia Night, Rock Cut Brewery, 7pm, free • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Bingo, American Legion Post, 7pm, $ • Wednesdays: Ladies Night, Chipper’s Lanes, 6pm, $ • Wednesdays: Game Night, Lonigans Grill Pub, 6pm, free • Wednesdays: Game Night, The Slab Outdoor Pub, 6pm, free • Thursdays: Thursday Night Unlimited, Chipper’s Lanes,

HEALTH/YOGA/WELLBEING

Georgetown • Mondays: TurboKick & Pilates, Sol, 5:15pm, $ • Tuesdays: Hatha Yoga, Sol, 5:15pm, $ • Tuesdays: Free Meditation, Sol, 6:30pm, free • Wednesdays: Gentle Yoga, Sol, 5:15pm, $ • Thursdays: Iyengar Style Yoga, Sol, 9:30am, $ • Thursdays: Kettlebells, Sol, 5:15pm, $ • Fridays: Restorative Yoga, Sol, 9am, $ • Saturdays: High Intensity Interval Training, Sol, 9am, $ • Saturdays: Free Meditation, Sol, 10:30am, free Idaho Springs • Sept. 7 & Oct. 5: Yin Yoga w/Jeannine Deitz, The Yoga Room, 5:30-7pm, $10

• Mondays-Wednesdays & Fridays: Vinyasa Yoga, The Yoga Room, 5:30-6:30pm, $9

• Wednesdays: Vinyasa Yoga, The Yoga Room, 9am, $9 • Thursdays: Yin Yoga, The Yoga Room, 5:30-7pm, $9 • Thursdays: Tai Chi, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 6-7pm, $5 • Fridays: Yoga, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 9am, free w/ admission

• Fridays: Candlelight Flow Yoga, The Yoga Room, $9 • Saturdays: Vinyasa Yoga, The Yoga Room, 9-10:30am, $10 • Sundays: Restorative Yoga, The Yoga Room, 9-10am, $9 Gilpin County • Sept. 13 & 26: Cardiac Risk Assessment, Gilpin County Public Health, 8am, free-$10

• Mondays & Thursdays: Hatha Yoga, Gilpin County Community Center, 9:30-10:45am, $7.25-$9.25

• Sept. 13: Wellness Wednesdays, The Spice & Tea

• Wednesdays: Tai Chi, Gilpin County Community Center,

• Thursdays: Drop-In Bridge Lessons, Estes Park Senior

• Sundays: Restorative Yoga w/Laura Grygiel, The Yoga

• Fridays: Cardio Dance, Gilpin County Community Center,

• Thursdays: Bridge, Estes Park Senior Center, 12:30-4pm, $1.25 • Thursdays: Chess Night, Rock Cut Brewing, 6-8pm, free • Thursdays: Geeks Who Drink Trivia, Latitude 105

• Mondays & Wednesdays: Beginning Yoga, Clear Creek

• Fridays: Locals Appreciation, Chipper’s Lanes, 3-7pm, $ • Sundays: Sunday Funday, Chipper’s Lanes, 11am, $10 • Sundays: Bingo Night, Rock Cut Brewing, 6pm, free

• Mondays & Wednesdays: Yoga, Clear Creek Recreation

Golden Gate Canyon • Mondays: Yoga, Golden Gate Grange, 1:30pm, $ • Wednesdays: Yoga, Golden Gate Grange, 5pm, $ Rollinsville • Sept. 1-3 & 8-10: Karma Phuntsok Contemporary Tibetan Artist, Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, 9am-5pm, $270 • Thursdays: Locals Night, Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, 4-7:30pm, $25

6pm, $6

Center, 11:15am, free

Alehouse, 6pm, free

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Live entertainment includes music by Kind Mountain at noon, All Hat No Horse at 1:15 p.m., Wild Mountain

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Exchange, 6-7pm, $20

Room, $9

Recreation Center, 6:45am & 10:30am, free w/admission

• Mondays & Wednesdays: Continuing Yoga, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 9am, free w/admission Center, 5pm, free

• Mondays & Thursdays: Drop-in Adult Volleyball, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 6:30pm, free w/admission

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• Fridays: Parent & Tot Yoga, Shoshoni Yoga Retreat,

• Wednesdays: Yoga Flow, Mayama Movement Studio,

• Sept. 12 & 26: Board of Selectmen, Clear Creek County

• Sundays: Community Yoga, Shoshoni Yoga Retreat,

• Thursdays: Beginning Tai Chi, Mayama Movement Studio, 10:15-11:15am, $15 • Saturdays: Yoga Flow, Mayama Movement Studio,

• Sept. 12 & 26: Spanish Group, John Tomay Memorial

11am-noon, $10-$20

10am-2pm, $25

Coal Creek Canyon • Mondays: Yoga w/Abby Burk, CCCIA Community Hall, 6:30-7:30pm, $

• Wednesdays & Fridays: Yoga w/Kim Rand, CCCIA Community Hall, 9-10am, $

Nederland • Sept. 10: Chaturanga Workshop, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 2-4pm, $

• Sundays: Sacred Sound Vinyasa, Tadasana Mountain

Yoga, 10:45am-noon, $15 • Sundays: Slow Flow, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 5-6:30pm, $15 • Sundays & Mondays: Restorative Flow, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 9-10:30am, $15 • Mondays: Zazen Meditation, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 6:30-7:30am, $15

• Mondays (Sept. 18-Nov. 6): Falls Prevention Class – A Matter of Balance, Nederland Community Presbyterian

Church, 9:30-11:30am, free • Mondays: PIYO Fitness, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 10:4511:30am, $15 • Mondays: Ashtanga Yoga, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 5:45-7:15pm, $15 • Mondays-Fridays: Mountain Flow, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, noon-1pm, $ • Tuesdays: Vinyasa Flow, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 9am & 5:45pm, $15 • Tuesdays: Candlelight Restorative Yoga, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 7pm, $15 • Wednesdays: Slow Flow, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 9-10:15am, $15 • Wednesdays: Power Vinyasa Level 1, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 5:45-6:45pm, $15 • Wednesdays: Yin Yoga, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 7-8:15pm, $15 • Thursdays: Ashtanga Yoga, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 9-10:15am, $15 • Thursdays: Yoga/Pilates Fusion, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 5:45-6:45pm, $15 • Thursdays: Healing Sound Restorative, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 7-8:15pm, $15 • Fridays: Hatha Yoga, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 9-10:15am, $15 • Fridays: Nia Workout, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 10:3011:30am, $15 • Fridays: Happy Hour Yoga, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 5:45-6:45pm, $15 • Saturdays: Power Vinyasa Level 2, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 9-10:15am, $15 • Saturdays: Hatha Slow Yoga, Tadasana Mountain Yoga, 10:30am-noon, $15

Fourmile Canyon • Mondays: Yoga, Salina Schoolhouse, 8:45-10:15am, $ Sunshine Canyon • Sept. 6: Full Moon Meditation, StarHouse, 7:30-9pm, $10 • Sept. 18: Conscious Breathwork for Transformation & Awakening, StarHouse, 7pm, $40-$50 • Sept. 20: StarHouse Autumn Equinox & New Moon Event, StarHouse, 6:45pm, $15 • Sept. 23: Autumn Equinox Yoga Workshop w/Dana Hanizeski, StarHouse, 9:30am-4pm, $150 • Sept. 23: StarHouse Kirtan with Scott & Shanti Medina & Friends, StarHouse, 7:30pm, $15 • Sept. 28-29: Sophia/Christos Remembrance & ReUnion Weekend, StarHouse, 10am-5pm, $15-$150 Allenspark • Mondays: Intermediate Yoga, The Old Gallery, 6-7:15pm, $10

• Tuesdays: Beginner/Gentle Yoga, The Old Gallery, 9:30-10:45am, $10

7-8:15am, $15

9-10:15am, $15 • Saturdays: Nia, Mayama Movement Studio, 10:30-11:30am, $15

Estes Park • Sept. 2 & 9: Estes Park Yoga’s Community Yoga, Baldwin Park, 6pm, free

• Sept. 5 & 7: Basic Life Support/CPR Class, Estes Park Medical Center, 9am-1pm, $

• Sept. 7: First Thursday Meditation, Estes Park Senior Center, 10:30-11:30am, free w/registration

• Sept. 8-11: Universal Consciousness Festival, Dao

House, 6am-9:30pm, free w/membership • Sept. 9: Annual Retreat, Estes Park Yoga, 8am-6pm, $150 • Sept. 10: Summer Soul Sisterhood Workshop, Estes Park Yoga, 9am-noon, $30-$40 • Sept. 16: Dances of Universal Peace, Estes Park Yoga, 4-6pm, $10 • Sept. 18: Blood Pressure Clinic, Estes Park Senior Center, 12:30pm, free • Sept. 19: Reading is Doctor Recommended, Estes Valley Library, 7pm, free • Sept. 25: Blood Drive, Estes Park Medical Center, 7:30am3pm, free • Sept. 27: Trailblazer Wellness Series, Estes Valley Library, 1pm, free • Oct. 5: First Thursday Meditation, Estes Park Senior Center, 10:30-11:30am, free w/registration • Oct. 6: Community Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 6pm, free • Sundays: Wu Dang Chen Sunday Sermon, Dao House, 8:30am, free • Sundays: Community Tai Chi Class, Dao House, 9am, free • Sundays: Yin Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 6-7pm, $ • Mondays: Beginners Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 6pm, $ • Mondays: Mindfulness Meditation, Estes Park Yoga, 7:15pm, $ • Mondays: Yoga, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 7:15am, $ • Mondays & Wednesdays: Community Tai Chi, Estes Valley Library, 5:30pm, free • Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays: Level 2 Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 8:30am, $ • Tuesdays: EmPower Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 8:30am, $ • Tuesdays: Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention, Estes Park Senior Center, 10:30-11:30pm, $39-$53 • Tuesdays: Yoga, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 5:30pm, $ • Tuesdays: Level 1 Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 6pm, $

• Tuesdays & Thursdays (Sept. 14-Oct. 19): Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention, Estes Park Senior Center,

10:30-11:30am, free (age 60+) • Wednesdays: Pilates, Estes Park Yoga, 10:30am, $ • Wednesdays: Candlelight Yoga, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 5:30pm, $ • Wednesdays: Level 2 Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 7pm, $ • Wednesdays & Thursdays: Level 1 Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 8:30am, $ • Thursdays: EmPower Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 6pm, $ • Thursdays: Level 2 Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 6pm, $ • Fridays: Level 1 Yoga w/David, Estes Park Yoga, 10am, $

• Fridays (Sept. 15-Oct. 20): Hands for Healing w/Chi Kung Practices, Estes Park Senior Center, 1-2pm, $32-$46 • Fridays (Sept. 15-Oct. 20): Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Estes Park Senior Center, 9-10am, $39-$53 • Saturdays: EmPower Yoga, Estes Park Yoga, 8am, $ • Saturdays: Level 2 Yoga w/Alex, Estes Park Yoga, 8am, $ • Saturdays: Level 1 Yoga w/Alex, Estes Park Yoga, 9:30am, $ • Saturdays: Essential Oil Infused Yoga Workshop, Estes Park Yoga, 2-4pm, $30

MEETINGS/CLUBS/GROUPS

Lyons • Sundays: Nia, Mayama Movement Studio, 10:15-11:30am, $15 • Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: Nia, Mayama

Silver Plume • Sept. 11 & 25: Silver Plume Town Board, Town Hall,

• Tuesdays: Restorative Flow & Strengthening,

Georgetown • Sept. 5 & 19: Clear Creek County Board of Commissioners, Clear Creek County Courthouse, 9am, free • Sept. 7: Georgetown Park & Recreation Commission,

Movement Studio, 9-10am, $15

Mayama Movement Studio, 8:30-9:45am, $15

• Tuesdays: Restorative Yoga, Mayama Movement Studio, 10-11:15am, $15 • Tuesdays: Barre Body, Mayama Movement Studio, 7:158:15am, $15

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7pm, free

Town Hall, 6pm, free

Building, 6pm, free Library, 6pm, free

• Sept. 13 & 27: Georgetown Planning Commission, Town Hall, 6pm, free

Dumont • Sept. 13: Clear Creek Fire Authority, CCFA Station No. 1, 6:30pm, free

• Sept. 19: Mill Creek Valley Historical Society, Dumont Schoolhouse, 6-7pm, free

Empire • Sept. 19: Board of Trustees Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30pm, free

• Third Tuesdays: Board of Trustees Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30pm, free

Idaho Springs • Sept. 6: Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce Mixer, Blackstone Rivers Ranch, 5:30-7:30pm, free

Allenspark • Sept. 9 & 23: Socrates Café, The Old Gallery, 9:30-11am, free

• Sept. 18: Allenspark Area Club Lunch & Program, Peaceful Valley Resort, 6pm, $

Lyons • Sept. 4 & Oct. 2: Lyons Board of Trustees, Town Hall, 7pm, free

• Sept. 5 & Oct. 3: Lyons Arts & Humanities Commission Meeting, Western Stars Gallery & Studio, 4pm, free • Sept. 7: Lyons Watershed Board, Town Hall, 5pm, free • Sept. 11: Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, Lyons Depot, 9am, free

• Sept. 11: Planning & Community Development Commission Workshop, Town Hall, 7pm, free Estes Park • Sept. 5 & Oct. 3: Great Decisions Discussion Group, Estes Valley Library, 11:30am, free

• Sept. 7: Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition, Idaho

• Sept. 6 & Oct. 4: Estes Valley Model Railroaders – “Union Station in Denver” w/Rhonda Beck, Estes

• Sept. 7 & 21: Idaho Springs Lions Club, Wildfire

• Sept. 11: Estes Park Garden Club, Estes Valley Library,

• Sept. 11 & 25: Idaho Springs City Council, Town Hall,

• Sept. 12: Aviation Internationale Estes Park, Estes

• Sept. 13: Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, The Majestic Building, 6-8pm, free • Sept. 14: Upper Clear Creek Watershed, Town Hall, 9am, free • Sept. 14: Columbine Garden Club, Elks Lodge No. 607,

• Sept. 13: Commissioner Donnelly Citizen Meeting,

Springs Elks Lodge, 4pm, free

Restaurant, noon, free

7pm, free

noon, free

• Oct. 4: Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce Mixer, Westbound & Down/Buffalo Bar, 5:30-7:30pm, free

• Oct. 5: Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition, Idaho Springs Elks Lodge, 4pm, free

Nevadaville • Sept. 9: Meeting & Dinner, Nevada Masonic Lodge No. 4, 5:30pm, free

Valley Library, 6:30pm, free 10am, free

Valley Library, 6:30pm, free Senior Center, 9am, free

• Sept. 13: Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, Estes Valley Library, 11am, free

• Sept. 14: Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussions, Estes Valley Library, noon, free

• Sept. 14: Estes Park Women’s Club BBQ Luncheon, Cheley Camp, 11:30am, $18

• Sept. 14: Estes Park Genealogical Society, Estes Valley Library, 4pm, free

• Sept. 14: Estes Park Equestrian Club, Estes Valley Library, 6pm, free

Central City • Sept. 5, 19 & Oct. 3: City Council, Town Hall, 7pm, free • Sept. 12 & 26: Gilpin County Commissioners, County

• Sept. 18: Estes Valley Library Board of Trustees, Estes

Black Hawk • Sept. 13 & 27: City Council, Town Hall, 3pm, free Gilpin County • Sept. 7: Gilpin County Republicans, Gilpin County

• Tuesdays: Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary, Other Side

Court House, 9am, free

Public Library , 7:30pm, free

• Sept. 21: Gilpin County Democrats, Gilpin County Public

Valley Library, 6:30pm, free

• Sept. 19: Newcomers Travel Club, Estes Valley Library, 6pm, free

Restaurant, 7am, free

• Tuesdays: Supreme Court Discussion Group, Estes Park Senior Center, 10:30am-noon, free

• Thursdays: Rotary Club of Estes Park, Rodeway Inn, noon, free

SPORTS/RECREATION/OUTDOORS

Library, 7pm, free

• Sept. 26: Coffee with the Commissioners, Gilpin County Community Center, 6:30pm, free

Golden Gate Canyon • Sept. 7: Grange Meeting, Golden Gate Grange, 3pm, free • Oct. 5: Grange Meeting, Golden Gate Grange, 3pm, free Coal Creek Canyon • Sept. 2: SkyWatchers Eclipse Review, CCCIA Community Hall, 7-9pm, $

• Sept. 7: The Environmental Group, CCCIA Community Hall, 5:30pm, free

• Sept. 12: CCCIA Board Meeting, CCCIA Community Hall, 7pm, free

• Sept. 13: Prevent Gross Expansion Meeting, CCCIA Community Hall, 6:30-8:30pm, free

• Sept. 14: Homesteaders’ Club, CCCIA Community Hall, 7pm, free

• Sept. 17: Prevent Gross Expansion Meeting, CCCIA

Community Hall, 1:30-3:30pm, free • Sept. 30: SkyWatchers, CCCIA Community Hall, 7-9pm, $ • Oct. 5: The Environmental Group, CCCIA Community Hall, 5:30pm, free

Nederland • Sept. 5, 19 & Oct. 3: Board of Trustees, Nederland Community Center, 7pm, free

• Sept. 11: Mountain MidLife: Conversation Café, Nederland Community Center, 12:45pm, free • Sept. 20: NDDA Regular Meeting, Nederland Community Center, 6:30 p.m., free

Ward • Sept. 4 & Oct. 2: Town Council, Town Hall, 7pm, free Jamestown • Sept. 11: Regular Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm, free

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Grand County • Sept. 16: Summit Assault 6-Mile Running Race, Winter Park Resort, 6am, $

Georgetown • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Women’s Movers & Shakers, Georgetown Community Center, 8am, $

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Men’s Moaners & Groaners, Georgetown Community Center, 9am, $

Empire • Sept. 15-17: CampExperience Annual Retreat for Women, Rocky Mountain Village Easter Seals Camp, $799 Lawson • Sept. 8-10: 1st Annual Adult Summer Camp, Lawson Adventure Park, 3:30pm, $

Dumont • Sept. 18: Hike with a Shelter Dog, Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter, 10am, free

St. Mary’s Glacier • Sept. 6 & Oct. 5: Full Moon Hike to St. Mary’s Glacier, Silver Lake Lodge, 6pm, free

Idaho Springs • Mondays: SilverSneakers Classic, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 8am, free w/admission

• Mondays: Master Swim, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 9am, free w/admission

• Mondays: Indoor Cycling, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 4pm, free w/admission

• Mondays & Wednesdays: Aqua Zumba, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 6:30pm, free w/admission

• Mondays-Fridays: Happy Hour at the Rec, Clear Creek Recreation Center, noon, $3

• Tuesdays: Sit & Fit, Project Support Senior Center, 10:30am, $

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The Hot Rod Hill Climb moved to Central City in 2016 and returns again this year.

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Hot rods return to Central City

CENTRAL CITY Nick’s Hot Rod Garage presents the fifth running of its famed Hot Rod Hill Climb in Central City, Sept. 15-17.

Brought back to the hills of Colorado for the 60th Anniversary of the famous race up VINTAGE Guanella Pass in 2013, CARS the Hot Rod Hill Climb is a nationally acclaimed hot rod event that brings back the nostalgia of the original events, which took place in 1953 and 1954.

Moved to Central City in 2016 to allow for more spectators and more runs for these traditional hot rods, the Hot Rod Hill Climb continues to celebrate vintage racing with early 1950s-style hot rods. The cars take to Virginia Canyon in an exhibition-style hill climb promising more than 125 classically built cars, a nostalgic family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of vintage flair.

“Barefoot Amy” will once again drop the checkered flag for Hill Climb participants Saturday starting at 9 a.m. and running through to the 3 p.m. hour.

Kicking off the event will be the Reliability Run on Friday. Starting at the Wooly Mammoth Parking Lot along Interstate 70 at 9 a.m., the Reliability Run will snake through back roads before finishing in Central City. In town, guests

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can enjoy music from Adam Lopez & His Rhythm Review and The Derailers on Main Street from 3-7 p.m. Tech inspections for Hill Climb cars begin at 11 a.m.

Saturday morning, join 100s of automotive enthusiasts from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. as they browse rows of classic cars, shop at vendor booths and listen to Coop & Chicken Pluckers, High Gear Daddies and Ethyl & the Regulars on Main Street free of charge. Pit Passes are available for just $10 to get up-close to racing. Closing ceremonies take place at 4:30 p.m.

When racing concludes, the fun continues with the Hop-Up Magazine after-party in The Reserve Casino’s Lava Room with Lil Bobby Bleed and The Derailers from 7-11 p.m. The KOA hosts activities and a campfire at 5 p.m. and pancake breakfasts Saturday and Sunday, 7-10 a.m.

Sunday kicks off with a guided trip up the Peak to Peak Highway for all those hot rod owners that are interested. The trip leaves Central City at 9 a.m. and travels at a leisurely pace to Estes Park for brunch and back to Central City.

DETAILS Hot Rod Hill Climb September 15-17 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • free Main Street Central City

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• Tuesdays: Power Up, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 6pm, free w/admission

• Tuesdays: Deep Water Aerobics, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 5:30pm, free w/admission

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Core Conditioning, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 8:30am, free w/admission

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Water Aerobics, Clear Creek

Recreation Center, 10am, free w/admission • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Vortex Class, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 11am, free w/admission • Wednesdays: SilverSneakers Cardio, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 8am, free w/admission • Wednesdays: Drop-in Adult Pickelball, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 1-3pm, free w/admission • Wednesdays: Family Recess, Clear Creek Recreation Center/Gold Digger Football Field, 6-7pm, $10 • Thursdays: Adult Drop-In Volleyball, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30pm, free w/admission • Fridays: SilverSneakers Cardio, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 8am, free w/admission • Fridays: Indoor Cycling Class, Clear Creek Recreation Center, noon, free w/admission • Saturdays: Turbo Kick Express, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 8:30am, free w/admission

Evergreen • Sept. 23: Annual Alpine Safety Fair, Alpine Rescue Team Headquarters, 7pm, free

Gilpin County • Sept. 9-11: 9th Annual Dory Hill Pinball Campout, Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon, 10am, $

• Sept. 30: Green Ranch Hike, Golden Gate Canyon

State Park Visitor Center, 9:30am-noon, free w/park pass + reservation • Sundays: Pilates, Gilpin County Community Center, 1-2pm, $ • Mondays: Pilates Barre, Gilpin County Community Center, 8:15-9:15am, $ • Mondays: Pickleball, Gilpin County Community Center, 9-11am, $ • Mondays: Bootcamp, Gilpin County Community Center, 6:15-7:15pm, $ • Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: Aquacize, Gilpin County Community Center, 9:30-10:30am, $ • Mondays & Wednesdays: Swim Team, Gilpin County Community Center, 4:30pm, $ • Tuesdays: Quick & Tone, Tumbling, Gilpin County Community Center, 8:15-9:45am, $ • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Pickleball, Gilpin County Community Center, 10am-noon, $ • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Aquacize, Gilpin County Community Center, 5:30-6:30pm, $ • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Tae Kwon Do, Gilpin County Community Center, 6am, $ • Wednesdays: Fire Fitness, Gilpin County Community Center, 9:15-10:15am, $ • Wednesdays: Guts & Glutes, Gilpin County Community Center, 6:15-7:15pm, $

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• Mondays & Wednesdays: NAS Exercise, St. Rita’s

• Wednesdays: Functional Training, Rocky Mountain

• Mondays & Saturdays: Pickleball, Nederland

• Wednesdays: Adult Volleyball, Estes Park Middle School,

Catholic Church, 10:30am, free

Community Center, 10am-noon, free (first time only) • Tuesdays: Adult Basketball, Nederland Community Center, 6-8pm, $3-$4 • Wednesdays: Pickleball, Nederland Community Center, 6-8pm, $ • Thursdays: Zumba, Nederland Community Center, 6-7pm, $3-$4 • Thursdays: Thursday Night Tennis, Nederland Ice & Tennis Park, 6-8pm, $

Boulder County • Sept. 10: Buffalo Bicycle Classic Epic 110-Mile Ride & Epic 75-Mile Ride, Boulder Canyon/Peak to Peak Byway, 7am, $ • Sept. 24: Autumn Heritage & Vintage Baseball Game Day, Walker Ranch Homestead, 10am-3pm, free • Sept. 28: Hike for Seniors, Betasso Preserve, 10am-noon, free Lyons • Sept. 16: Bears in Our Backyard Hike, Heil Valley Ranch Open Space, 10am-noon, free

Building, 10:15-11:30am, free

Estes Park • Sept. 2: Estes Epic 25 & 50 Mile Mountain Bike, Estes

Park Events Complex, 7am, $ • Sept. 2: Lily Ridge Hike, Lily Lake, 9:30-11am, free • Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Public Shoot Saturday, Outdoor Shooting Range, 8am-noon, $ • Sept. 3: Sprague Lake Stroll, Sprague Lake Picnic Area, 9:30-11am, free w/park admission • Sept. 3: Estes Epic Half+, 26.2 & 50 Mile Trail Run, Estes Park Events Complex, 6am, $ • Sept. 5-6: Jim Boyd Advanced Pistol Skills Review, Indoor Shooting Range, 5-7pm, $ • Sept. 9: Hike with a Naturalist - Bridal Veil Falls, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 7am-2pm, $50 • Sept. 15: 2nd Annual Wheel Bar One Club, Estes Park 9-Hole Golf Course, 11am-2pm, $35 • Sept. 15: One Club After-Party, Wheel Bar, 4pm, free • Sept. 16: Charity Golf Scramble, Estes Park 9-Hole Golf Course, 10am, $35-$160 • Sept. 16: Running of the Bulls Fun Run, Lake Estes Marina, 10am-noon, $30 • Sept. 16-17: Tenkara Summit Fly-Fishing Event, Estes Park Events Complex, 9am-10pm, $35

• Sept. 17: Wayne Smart Wilderness & Remote First Aid + CPR Course, Estes Park Mountain Shop, 9am-5:30pm, $69 w/registration

• Sept. 30: Rut Run 5K, Bond Park, 9am, $ • Mondays: Boot Camp, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 8:30am, $

• Mondays: Monday Special, Chipper’s Lanes, 11am, $1 • Mondays: Estes Park Cycling Coalition Monday Ride, Via Bicycle Café, 5:30pm, free

Center, 7pm, $

• Mondays-Fridays: Walking, Estes Park Event Center, 9am, free

Health Club, 10am, $

• Tuesdays: 5K Group Run, Stanley Hotel, 6pm, free • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Twinges in the Hinges, Good Samaritan Village, 9:30am, $4.75-$6.75

• Tuesdays-Thursdays: Spring Bird Walk, Cub Lake

Inc., 8am, $

Health Club, 10am, $

• Thursdays (Sept. 14-Dec. 7): Estes Outreach - Boot Camp, Estes Park High School, 3:45pm, $72/12 sessions • Thursdays: Thursday Night Ride, Via Bicycle Café,

Trailhead in Moraine Park, 8am, free

• Wednesdays: Cycling, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 7:30-

• Sept 28: People of the Peaks Series - Joe Mills: At Home in the Mountains, Estes Park Museum, 3-4pm, free • Sept. 28: Citizenship Information & Classes, US Bank

8:30am, $

Club, 8:15am, $ Café, 9am, free

9:30am, $

TALKS/TOURS/WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Idaho Springs • Thursdays-Mondays: Mill, Mine & Museum Tour, Argo Gold Mill & Tunnel, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, $14/$22

Gilpin County • Sept. 16: Collecting & Sowing Wildflower Seeds, Gilpin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Barn, 2pm, $5

Nederland • Sept. 2 & 28: Boulder County Parks & Open Space Hard Rock Mining Tour, Nederland Mining Museum, 9:30am, free

• Sept. 8: Evening at the Museum: Autumn in the Rocky Mountains, Nederland Mining Museum, 7-8pm, free • Sept. 9: Mushroom Foray, Wild Bear Nature Center, 3pm, $20 • Sept. 11: Mountain MidLife Conversation Cafe, Nederland Community Center, 12:45pm, $ w/registration

Lyons • Sept. 5 & 19: Tuesday History Talk, Lyons Redstone Museum, 5:30-7:30pm, free

• Sept. 20: Birding Boulder County through the Seasons, Lyons Regional Library, 6:30-8pm, free • Mondays: Fun Chess w/Aaron Caplan, Lyons Regional Library, 3pm, free

• Mondays-Fridays: Distillery Tours, Spirit Hound Distillery, 11am, free

Estes Park • Sept. 1: All About Lightning, Alpine Visitor Center, 2:303pm, free w/park admission

• Sept. 1: Sunset Safari - An Educational Adventure by Bus, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 6-10pm, $25-$50 • Sept. 1-4: Timber Creek Campground Program, Timber

Center, 10-10:30am, free w/park admission

• Sept. 2: The Hidden Forest: Exploring an RMNP Ecosystem, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 8am-4:30pm, $80 • Sept. 3: Bear Necessities, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 10-10:30am, free w/park admission

• Sept. 3 & 10: From Meadow to Tree Line: An Educational Adventure by Bus, Rocky Mountain

• Sept. 17: Alpine Ski Racing Fit Day, Tin Shed Sports,

• Wednesdays (Sept. 13-Oct. 25): Adult Fall Softball,

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• Oct. 2, 5-7, 9, 12-14: Elk Expeditions, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 5-7pm, $25-$50

• Mondays (Sept. 11-Dec. 4): Estes Outreach Beginning English Language, Estes Park High School, 6:30-8pm, $50/12 weeks

• Mondays (Sept. 11-Dec. 18): English Conversation Café, Bella Fortuna Building, 7pm, free • Mondays (Sept. 11-Dec. 11): Estes Outreach Advanced Spanish, Estes Park High School, 5:30-7pm, $100/12 classes

• Tuesdays (Sept. 12-Dec. 5): Estes Outreach Beginner Spanish, Estes Park High School, 5:30-7pm, $100/12 classes

• Tuesdays (through Oct. 31): English Class, Estes Park Baptist Church, 6-8pm, free

• Wednesdays (Sept. 13-Dec. 6): Estes Outreach Intermediate English Language, Estes Park High School, 6:30-8pm, $50/12 weeks

• Wednesdays: English Conversation Café, Estes Valley Library, 7pm, free

• Wednesdays (Sept. 13-Dec. 6): Estes Outreach Intermediate Spanish, Estes Park High School, 5:30-7pm, $100/12 classes

• Wednesdays: Summer Enchanted Evenings, Baldpate Inn, 7pm, free

• Thursdays: Trail Trekkers Mini Adventure Series, Estes Valley Library, 7pm, free

• Thursdays (Sept. 14-Oct. 5): Estes Outreach - Natural Dreamwork, Estes Park High School, 5:30-7pm, $54 • Fridays: Astronomy in the Park, Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead, 7:45pm, free w/park admission

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• Sept. 6: An Evening w/Butterflies and Host Plants,

3-7pm, free

Building, 7-8:30pm, free

• Sept. 30: Banding Boreal & Saw-whet Owls - A Service Learning Class, Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain

Conservancy, 9am-3:30pm, $45-$75

• Sept. 2: The Persevering Pika: Secrets of Alpine Survival, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 8:30am-5pm, $80 • Sept. 2: Welcome to Rocky, Beaver Meadows Visitor

• Wednesdays: Country Heat, Estes Park Elementary School, 3:45-4:45pm, $48/6 weeks

Estes Park High School, 4-5:30pm, $38

Creek Campground, 8:15-9:15pm, free w/park entrance

• Sept. 17: 2nd Annual Nederland Skate Jam, Nathan Lazarus Skatepark, 10am-4pm, $20

Conservancy, 8-11am, $25-$50

• Sept. 1, 8 & 15: Old Fall River Road Trip - An Educational Adventure by Bus, Rocky Mountain

• Sept. 5: Mayor’s Chat, Steamer’s Café @ Stanley Hotel,

Health Club, 10-11am, $

Library, 5:30-7pm, free

• Saturdays: Cycling/Functional, Rocky Mountain Health

• Wednesdays: Silver Sneakers Boom, Rocky Mountain

noon, free

Valley Library, noon, free w/registration

• Sept. 13: Excel - Multiple Worksheets, Estes Valley

• Sept. 19, 26, & Oct. 3: Estes Outreach - WWI Class,

Park Event Center, 8am, $

• Sept. 17: Gold Panning, Nederland Mining Museum,

9:30am, $

$25-$50

• Sept. 9: Summer Enchanted Evenings – “Walking With the Grizzly Bear,” Baldpate Inn, 7-8pm, free • Sept. 12: CSU Larimer County Extension - Health Effects of Radon & How to Test Your Home, Estes

• Fridays: Country Heat, Rocky Mountain Health Club,

• Wednesdays: Barre, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 8:30-

Center, 10am, free

3:30pm, $45-$75

• Sept. 7-9, 11, 14-16, 18, 21-23, 25, 28-30 & Oct. 2: Elk Expeditions, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 5-7pm,

• Thursdays: College Night, Chipper’s Lanes, 9pm, $6 • Thursday & Saturday: Pickleball in The Pavilion, Estes

• Sept. 4-5, 11-12 & 18-19: Downtown History Walking Tours, Bond Park, 8:15-10am, $8 • Sept. 5: Great Decisions Discussion Group, Estes Valley

8:30am, $

• Sept. 6-7 & 13-14: Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 9am-

• Sept. 13: Summer Enchanted Evenings – “Decades of Baldpate,” Baldpate Inn, 7-8pm, free • Sept. 14-16, 21-23, 28-30: From Elk to Aspen - An Educational Adventure by Bus, Rocky Mountain

5:30pm, free

• Saturdays: Cardio Bag, Rocky Mountain Health Club,

Ranch Open Space, 8:30am-12:30pm, free

• Saturdays: Bootcamp, Gilpin County Community Center,

• Sept. 9: Cyclo-Cross Races, Tin Shed Sports, 11am-6pm, $ • Sept. 9: Cyclo-Cross Races After-Party w/Card Catalog, Salto Coffee Works, 6-8pm, free • Sept. 9: Mountain MidLife Hike, Nederland Community

6am, $

• Thursdays: Pilates, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 8:30am, $ • Thursdays: Silver Sneakers Classic, Rocky Mountain

• Tuesdays: Tuesday Ride, Redstone Cyclery, 5:30pm, free • Wednesdays: Active Adult 50+ Fitness Class, Walt Self

• Tuesdays: Insanity, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 6am, $ • Tuesdays: 20/20/20, Rocky Mountain Health Club, 8:30am, $ • Tuesdays: Silver Sneakers Circuit, Rocky Mountain

Coal Creek Canyon • Wednesdays: Elevate Conditioning Super Circuit Class, CCCIA Community Hall, 7pm, $ Nederland • Sept. 9: Ned*Ned 5K, 10K & Half Marathon, Teens,

• Wednesdays: Twilight Walk, Bear Lake, 7:15-8:45pm, free • Thursdays: Cardio Bag, Rocky Mountain Health Club,

• Saturdays: Saturday Morning Shop Ride, Via Bicycle

• Mondays: Pickleball in The Pavilion, Estes Park Event

10-11am, $

7pm, $

• Sept. 23: Geology & Landforms of Hall Ranch, Hall

• Wednesdays & Fridays: Adult Strengthen, Stretch & Balance, Gilpin County Community Center, 11am-noon, $ • Thursdays: Bootcamp, Gilpin County Community Center, 8:15-9:15am, $

Health Club, 6:30pm, $

Library, 11:30am, free

5:30pm, free

Estes Park Community Garden, 6:30pm, free

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seven equestrian units in the U.S. Army.

It will put on a dazzling exhibition of horsemanship that dates back to frontier days in America.

The First Brigade Band from Watertown, Wisconsin also brings history alive as it plays with antique musical instruments that date back to the Civil War. Check out which way the horns face.

You’ll be surprised.

There will be Celtic rock music, folk music, an Irish dancing competition, a bagpiping competition, jousting competition, and an athletic competition, such as the caber toss. Some describe that as throwing a telephone pole end over end.

“I don’t know how those guys get it up in the air let alone throw it,” says Durward. He says a lot of the elements of the competition are the basis for the modern Olympics. “The shot put meant throwing a cannon ball, a shot. The hammer throw: the guys who worked in the quarries had these huge 16-pound hammers. Who could throw it the farthest? The farmers walk was to see how far you could carry 600 pounds of iron. The Scots are just so competitive. ‘If you’re doing anything, by gosh, I can do it better.’”

The Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival runs Sept. 7-10. There’s the parade of clans through downtown Estes Park on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. It’s free.

The Tattoo is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 7-9 at the Fairgrounds Arena.

The Festival Field at the Fairgrounds will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept.

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Festival Founder Dr. James Durward discusses what it takes to stage the annual festival on “Focus on Estes Park,” Sept. 2, at 9 a.m. on KREV-LP,104.7 FM in Estes Park.

8-10. Tickets are available at the Estes Park Visitors Center. Individual Day Passes for $25 are available with advanced purchase only. Child tickets for ages 5-10 are $5, Junior Tickets for ages 11-16 are $10, three-day passes for Friday-Sunday are $72, Tattoo Tickets are $35 and evening concerts are $35.

For more information, visit www. scotfest.com or call 866-713-4138.

Festival welcomes fall season

ESTES PARK Aspens are turning a golden hue.

Elk bugles can be heard reverberating throughout the valley. It’s a perfect season for one of Estes Park’s late-autumn traditions when a series HISTORIC of bands herald AuTOUR tumn Gold – a Festival of Bands, Brats & Beer, Sept. 23-24, in Bond Park.

Entrance is free to the family friendly event to dance, listen to music and enjoy the festival. The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary will be offering mustard-smothered bratwursts, cold brews, soft drinks and more as talented local musicians and award-winning Colorado bands play. Browse the vendor booths offering corn on the cob, funnel cakes, fresh squeezed lemonade, roasted almonds and desserts.

Family activities include face painting, corn bag toss, bounce house and classic car show.

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ciate these beauties.

The highlight of Autumn Gold is the popular raffle with the winner taking home the grand prize of $5,000. Additional prizes include a $2,500 runner-up prize and various other cash awards. Raffle tickets are $25 each. All proceeds benefit vocational scholarships and local and international projects.

Musical entertainment on Saturday includes Arthur Lee Land Trio at 11 a.m., Wendy Woo and the Woo Crew at 1:30 p.m. and Amplified Souls from 4:30-6:30 p.m. On Sunday, enjoy the music of Brad Fitch and the Rock & Roll Cowboys at 11:30 a.m. and Eagles Tribute act The Long Run at 2:30 p.m.

The event begins at 11 a.m. each day and continues until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

DETAILS Autumn Gold – A Festival of Bands, Brats & Beer September 23-24 • 11am-6:30pm • free Bond Park

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CLASSICAL MUSIC

Gilpin County Wednesdays: Peak to Peak Chorale of Gilpin County Practice, Gilpin County Library, 7pm, $ Allenspark • Sept. 30: Takács Quartet, The Old Gallery, 5-8pm, $ Estes Park • Sept. 3: Music in the Mountains Faculty Concert, Rocky Ridge Music Center Concert Hall, 3pm, $ • Tuesdays-Wednesdays: James Davis’ Spanish & Classical Guitar, Twin Owls Steak House, 6pm, free • Friday & Saturday: Ray Young Jazz Piano, Nicky’s

Film Festival

Steakhouse, 6pm, free

CRAFTS/SEWING/QUILTING

Georgetown • Sept. 14: Adult Craft Group, John Tomay Memorial Library, 5:30pm, free

presents ‘out of the ordinary’ program

Idaho Springs • Sept. 11: Adult Craft Group, Idaho Springs Public Library, 5:30pm, free

Gilpin County • Sept. 7 & 21: Stitchers Get-Together, Gilpin

First Nederland Film Festival focuses on local filmmakers, actors and films created in the mountain town

By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND t’s always fun to see a film shot in your hometown. The familiar settings provide a connection to the work, and the viewer can feel proud their local spot is on display.

Nederland residents can experience that feeling for themselves at the inaugural Nederland Film Festival, Sept. 16-17, at the Backdoor Theatre. Event programers at Colorado Festival Productions have curated a series of “not your average films, for not your average town” featuring local filmmakers, actors and an award-winning short created in Nederland.

Showing more than 12 local films with five features, 21 short films, and nine international shorts that are “anything but ordinary,” the festival is open to all levels and the films are family friendly. Screenings take place throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday with a free party featuring Card Catalog and happy hour pricing at the Clock Tower Collective/Salto Coffee Works, 112 E. 2nd St., to kick things off on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Festival information and passes will be available at the event as well.

The Mountain Midlife Group joins in the fun on Saturday evening when they offer a special an “Italian Night” dinner in between festival screenings and before a feature-length story featuring an Italian-themed story.

Colorado Festival Productions, which has created six other Colorado-based film festivals is “excited” to bring it’s mis-

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sion to Nederland with the first Nederland Film Festival. “The Backdoor Theatre does a great job of bringing films to town, but we’re bringing the filmmakers and creating a unique experience for our audiences,” Festival Producer and Curator Jill Brook said. “Colorado Festival Productions has a mission to bring film to communities that may not have access to both Colorado filmmakers and International fare that isn’t typically shown at the multiplex. [Audiences] can respond to the films and ask questions and have that one-on-one experience with the filmmakers that makes it so special.”

Brook said she “reflected on the town’s sensibilities” with her film curation because Nederland is such a “unique place.”

She felt the festival was a location to highlight the area’s talent and “not just films that speak to everyone, but to showcase films I think might resonate with someone who lives around Ned. Films about music and outdoor adventures, sure, but also about identity and growing up,” she said. “Films that aren’t your standard fare, but reflect a unique perspective.”

Nederland locals are represented in 11 films with a connection to the immediate area. Cooper Pagano, who grew up in Nederland, is screening his first film “Rift,” while longtime local filmmaker and Oscar-winner, Eric Abramson, will be screening and answering questions following the awardwinning “The Cove” and excerpts from his Leftover Salmon documentary, “Years in your Ears.”

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• Sept. 21-24: Close to My Heart Open Retreat, Mojito Creek, 10am-4pm, $170

• Wednesdays & Saturdays (through Sept. 13): Morning Pottery – Sculpture Garden, Gilpin County Community Center, 9:30am-noon, $65-$75

Coal Creek Canyon • Sept. 5, 19 & Oct. 3: Coal Creek Quilters, Coal Creek Coffee, 6pm, free

• Sept. 23: Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market, CCCIA Community Hall, 7am, $

Nederland • Sept. 5 & Oct. 3: Quirky Quilters, Nederland Community Library, 10am-noon, free

• Sept. 14: Ned Knits, Nederland Community Library, 1-3pm, free

Allenspark • Sept. 14 & 28: Courageous Creators, The Old Gallery, 2-4pm, free

• Sept. 16: Alcohol Ink Coloring Techniques Gourd Class w/Vicki Dyas, The Old Gallery, 10am-4pm, $75 • Sept. 23: Hilltop Guild Fall Festival, Kelley House, 10am-2pm, free

• Tuesdays: Warped Weavers, Kelley House, 8:30am, free Lyons • Sept. 10: Collage Class, Lyons Quilting, 1pm, $75 • Sept. 15: Christmas Celebration Tree Skirt Class, Lyons Quilting, 10am, $100 • Sept. 16: Art-4-Art Trading Cards, Lyons Regional Library, 12:30-1:30pm, free

• Sept. 17: Beginning Paper Piecing Class, Lyons Quilting, 1pm, $30

• Sept. 19: Gypsy Wife Quilt-A-Long Class, Lyons

9/2-4

9/23

9/30

Quilting, 10am, $15-$35

• Sept. 20: Open Sewing Class, Lyons Quilting, 10am, $10

• Sept. 29: Bali Wedding Star Class, Lyons Quilting, 10am, $125

• Sept. 30: Animal Portraits Class, Lyons Quilting, 10am, $90

Estes Park • Sept. 2-4: Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show, Bond

ESTES PARK LABOR DAY ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

FALL COLOR PAINT SESSION AT CARIBOU RANCH OPEN SPACE

TAKÁCS QUARTET AT THE OLD GALLERY

Estes Park’s Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show, Sept, 2-4, is a decades-old event in downtown at Bond Park featuring more than 100 artisans offering one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Visit Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.estesparkartsandcrafts.com

Enjoy a free artist painting session led by Ranger Fowler, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Caribou Ranch Open Space north of Nederland on C.R. 126. This event will involve a moderate hike. Bring your own supplies and chair. Registration is required. www.bouldercounty.org

The Takács Quartet, now in its 43 season, is renowned for the vitality of its interpretations. The group, formed in 1975 in Budapest, returns to The Old Gallery for a second year, Sept. 30, 5-8 p.m. Tickets, available locally and online, are $30 for adults. theoldgallery.org

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Park, 9am-5pm, free

• Sept. 7 & 21: Beginning to Knit Class, The Stitchin’ Den, 1pm, $20

• Sept. 13: Estes Park Quilt Guild, Good Samaritan Village, 6:30pm, $10

• Sept. 14: Beginning Quilting, The Stitchin’ Den, 1pm, $20

• Sept. 14 & 28: Beginning Crochet, The Stitchin’ Den, 1pm, $20

• Sept. 16-17: Estes Park Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Bond Park, 9am-6pm, free

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Gilpin Arts’ Washington Hall Gallery

Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith

Support Gilpin Arts at annual Gala CENTRAL CITY Help Gilpin Arts celebrate 70 years of art in Central City and the beginning of a heated Washington Hall at the organizations’ annual Gala, Sept. 9, 5-8 p.m. A winter show is expected to open by the holiday ARTS season thanks to a newly BENEFIT heated building. Money raised at the annual event will go toward art programs for Gilpin County school children, Gilpin County residents and upkeep of Washington Hall.

Entry includes live music by Nederlandbased The Gael, a silent auction, wine wall and good food, fun and fellowship.

Hors D’oeuvres will be available and Tivoli Brewing will be serving beer and wine at the open bar.

The Wall of Wine provides an opportunity select a bottle of wine that is valued from $20-$30 for just $10. Also, “grab bags” will be available for $20 and a guaranteed value of at least $25 and a

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chance of $100 value.

The silent auction includes items from Gilpin Arts artists. Three pieces of art will be given away as well.

Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door. Buy 10 tickets together and receive the 11th for free. For more information and ticket sales, call the gallery at 303-582-5952.

DETAILS Gilpin Arts Gala September 9 • 5-8 p.m. • $50-$55 Washington Hall 117 Eureka Street, Central City www.gilpinarts.org • 303-582-5952

Photo courtesy Fine Arts Guild of Estes Park

Fine arts, crafts featured at festival ESTES PARK For 42 years, the Fine Arts Guild has sponsored the Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Sept. 16-17, to provide “outstanding artists” with a venue to showcase their work.

The arts organization SPECIAL prides itself on hostEVENT ing a festival where exhibitors and visitors enjoy a friendly, fun-filled weekend.

The festival—featuring close to 100 artists showcasing ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, folk art, glass, gourd art, jewelry, leather, mixed

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media, painting, metal, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable art, wood and more—is held in and around Bond Park in mid-September when the fall colors and incredible elk population are special attractions.

Enjoy music and food while browsing the one-of-a-kind handmade items.

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‘Wild Horses’ and ‘Blue Mountain’ paintings by Allan Robertson

Art show features acrylic paintings LYONS The Stone Cup welcomes Allan Robertson as its next featured artist. The artist’s “Jimi Hendrix, Outer Space and Beyond” art show can be ART SHOW seen hanging at the café during regular hours through September.

“Despite winning an art prize at school at the age of 15, I did not take up painting until I was 45,” Robertson, a “regular visitor” to art galleries worldwide, said.

“My favorite medium is acrylic, he explained, “not just because it produces a pleasing end result, but because it is easy to apply and quick drying. I particularly

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enjoy the option to mix and alter paint directly on the canvas. As well as doing original works, I enjoy paintings based on the work of famous artists. I like to produce my interpretation of the famous works, based on a detailed analysis of the technique employed by the original artist.”

DETAILS “Jimi Hendrix, Outer Space & Beyond” Art Show by Allan Robertson September 1-30 • 6am-4pm • free The Stone Cup 442 High St., Lyons • 303-823-2345 www.thestonecup.com

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Peak to Peak Chorale

Chorale begins winter rehearsals

GILPIN COUNTY The Peak to Peak Chorale of Gilpin County is beginning the rehearsal and casting process for its winter offering, which is a play with music entitled “WinCHORAL ter Mischief; or, FlorMUSIC ence meets the TommyKnocker.”

The chorale currently consists of about 25 to 30 people, but the group is always looking for more residents who enjoy singing. The ability to read music is not required, as

practice CDs are available. There is a $25 fee to cover the cost of music, but dues waivers are available. All singers, musicians and actors who are collaborative performers, and those who would like to sing with the choral ensemble are invited to join the group.

Beginning Sept. 13, the chorale will meet on Wednesdays at the Gilpin Library at 7 p.m. Performances, which traditionally take place in Central City, Coal Creek Canyon and Nederland, are currently scheduled for Dec. 2, 6 and 9-10.

More screenings from local film makers can be had all weekend. Molly Kruezman is a director from Oregon, but one of her cast members in her “Earth Seasoned” is Thea Smith who grew up in Nederland and still has family there.

Filmed locally at the now-shuttered Black Forest restaurant, the awardwinning short film, “Happy F-ing Valentine’s Day,” includes many locals as extras. “Expedition” is an “amazing art film” shot in the Indian Peaks area.

“The Trail of Kezbegi” features Boulder mountain bikers in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia.

A $50 pass is good for the full weekend or take advantage of the “Ned Fest Deal” to catch a selection of short films, plus one feature film for just $10. The films are for all ages and experience levels. “We have a program of familyfriendly films, programs to please music lovers. It’s everything from comedy to art films to documentaries,” Brook said.

“Film festivals are for everyone. This is not a high-brow event that you need to purchase tickets months in advance for, nor do you need to be a film aficionado.

Festivals are all about the fun of film.”

The Kickoff Party on Friday at the Clock Tower Collective at 6 p.m. includes a peek of the festival’s programming and more. “We will provide the weekend program, and also show two great films for free. Check out “Colorado, A Living

Landscape,” by Colorado filmmaker Jason Hatfeld and “The Trail of Kezbegi”

by Colorado filmmaker Joey Schusler.

Support the Nederland Area Seniors by attending their “Italian Night” community dinner open to everyone. Adults can enjoy spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, salad and fruit for $10 or $5 for anyone over 60 and $4 for kids age 12 and under. The open seating runs from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center. A glass of Nederlandbased Augustina’s Winery wine will be available for an additional $5.

“A Sunday Afternoon of Films” is offered at the Backdoor Theatre on the final day of the event. The day of screenings begins at 1 p.m. with shorts from around the world. “Afternoon Tea” from Sweden begins the day followed by four short films from Iran. Additional films from France and China are included along with several more by Colorado filmmakers.

An evening program, beginning at 5 p.m. is a “must stay and see,” featuring the local premier showing of “The Cove” about Japan’s capture and slaughter of dolphins. The evening ends with the premier of “Body and Soul: An American Bridge,” focusing on the early performance history of one of jazz’s most recorded standards Learn more and purchase tickets at nederlandfilmfestival.eventbrite.com or find Coloradofests on Facebook.

Explore local museums for free GEORGETOWN The Hotel de Paris Museum opens its doors free of charge, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 13th annual Museum Day Live!, an initiative in which participating muMUSEUM seums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DCbased facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live! ticket.

Louis Dupuy’s legendary Hotel de Paris in Georgetown dates to the silver mining boom, when it served as a firstclass French restaurant, showroom for traveling salesmen, and luxurious hotel during the Gilded Age. Smithsonian recognizes the extraordinary power of museums, and other cultural institutions, to provide visitors with insight and inspiration. The event represents a nationwide commitment to boundless curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge wherever you are. Over 200,000 people downloaded tickets for last year’s event, and this year’s event is Page 24

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expected to attract more museum-goers than ever before.

Other museums in the area participating in the “annual celebration of boundless curiosity” include the Kauffman House Museum in Grand Lake; ByersEvans House Museum, Denver Firefighters Museum, History Colorado Center and Museum of Miniatures and Dolls and Toys in Denver, Lakewood Heritage Center and Loveland Museum. Several more museums in other regions of the state, and across the country, are also participating.

This year, Museum Day Live! will feature special interactive lesson plans created by Smithsonian in partnership with Microsoft using Minecraft: Education Edition.

The Museum Day Live! ticket is available for download at Smithsonian. com/museumday. Visitors who present the Museum Day Live! ticket will gain free entrance for two at participating venues on Sept. 23. One ticket per e-mail address is permitted.

For more information about Museum Day Live! 2017 and a full list of participating museums and cultural institutions, visit Smithsonian.com/museumday.

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• Sept. 9: Gilpin Arts Fundraiser for the Arts,

CRAFTS/SEWING/QUILTING

Estes Park (cont.)

• Sept. 21: Adult Coloring Club, Estes Valley Library, 3pm, free • Sept. 24: Block of the Month Class, The Stitchin’ Den, 10:30am, $60

• Sept. 24: Building in Lace Class, The Stitchin’ Den, 2-4pm, $20

• Sept. 28: Quilting - Beyond Basics, The Stitchin’ Den, 1pm, $20

• Sept. 28: Estes Park Area Weavers Guild, Estes Valley Library, noon, free

• Mondays: Palette Pals Open Art Studio, Estes Park Senior Center, 9am-noon, free

• Mondays: Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters, New Covenant Church, 1pm, free

• Tuesdays: Trail Ridge Quilters, Estes Park Medical Center, 1pm, free

• Wednesdays: Chat, Knit, Spin & Weave Any Handwork, Weavers Attic, 1pm, free

• Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays: Weaving Demonstrations, Old Church Shops Weavers Attic, 1pm, free • Fridays: Friday Fireplace Flames Craft Group, Estes Park Senior Center, 9:30am, free

• Sundays: Taste & Create Art Classes, Snowy Peaks Winery, 3:30pm, $40

Washington Hall, 5-8pm, $50-$55

• Sept. 30: “A Change of Seasons” Exhibit Opening Reception, Visitor Center Showcase Gallery, 1-3pm, free • Sept. 30-Nov. 10: “A Change of Seasons” Exhibit w/ Gale Gato, John Cieraszynski, Tom Cowherd, Visitor Center Showcase Gallery, 10am-4pm, free

Coal Creek Canyon • Thursdays: Watercolor Painting Class w/Kathy Bremers, CCCIA Community Hall, 9:30am-noon, $15 Nederland • Sept. 21: Submission Deadline for Art at the Center,

yourartatthecenter@gmail.com, midnight, free • Sept. 23: Fall Color Paint Session, Caribou Ranch Open Space, 10am-2pm, free • Sept. 30: Art Drop-off for Art at the Center, Nederland Community Center, 10am-noon, $20 • Oct. 5: Art at the Center Opening Reception, Nederland Community Center, 5-7pm, free

Ward • Sept. 15: “Through The Artists Eye” Show Open House & Reception, Glass Tipi Gallery, noon-6pm, free • Sept. 15-Nov. 17 (Fridays-Sundays): “Through The Artists Eye” Show, Glass Tipi Gallery, 10am-5pm, free Allenspark • Sept. 16: Watercolor Class w/Anita Jantz, The Old Gallery, 10am-4pm, $75 w/registration

FILM/PHOTOGRAPHY

Georgetown • Saturdays-Sundays (through Oct 28): Mark Afman Colorado Then & Now Photography Exhibit, Georgetown Heritage Center, noon-4pm, $5

Nederland • Sept. 15: Nederland Film Festival Open Night KickOff Party, Salto Coffee Works, 6-8pm, free • Sept. 16-17: Nederland Film Festival, Backdoor Theater, 10am-10pm, $10-$50

• Fridays-Saturdays: Film Screening, Backdoor Theater, $3/$6

Jamestown • Sept. 15: Drive in Movie Night, Elysian Park, 6pm, free Estes Park • Sept. 15-17: Photographing Wildlife - When, Where & How, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 6:30am-7:30pm, $300 • Sept. 30: Photographing Elk & Aspen, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, 6:30am-6:30pm, $140

• Mondays-Sundays: Film Screenings, Historic Park Theater, $ • Mondays-Sundays: Film Screenings, Reel Mountain Theater, $

• Wednesdays: “The Living Dream: 100 Years of Rocky Mountain National Park,” Historic Park Theater, 2pm, $6-$9

FINE ART/PAINTING/GALLERY EVENTS

Georgetown • Sept. 16: Copperplate Calligraphy Workshop w/Jill Quillian, Georgetown Heritage Center, 10am-4pm, $140 • Saturdays-Sundays (through Oct 28): Mark Afman Colorado Then & Now Photography Exhibit,

Estes Park • Sept. 1: First Friday Art Groove, Various Locations, 5pm, free • Sept. 1: “Labor Day Weekend Meet our Artists” w/ Gary Hall, Aspen & Evergreen Gallery, 5-8pm, free • Sept. 1: Show Opening w Stan Sidorov & Lena Sidorova, Earthwood Collections, 5-8pm, free • Sept. 1: Gallery Social & Meet the Artist Event, Earthwood Artisans, 5-8pm, free

Evergreen, 10am-5pm, $

Idaho Springs • Oct. 7: Clear Creek Recreation Center Sip n’ Paint w/ Amie Harvey, Elks Lodge, 6pm, $40 Central City • Sept. 1-24: “Sunny Colorado Summer” Exhibit w/ Andi Sahlen, Dan Fyles, Eileen Leland, Visitor Center Showcase Gallery, 10am-4pm, free

• Sept. 1-25: Gilpin Arts Fall Members Show, Washington Hall Gallery, 10am-6pm, free

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Georgetown Energy Museum, 11am-4pm, free

• Mondays-Sundays(through Sept. 30): Museum Open, Hotel de Paris, 10am-5pm, $3-$7 • Wednesday-Sundays(through Sept. 30): Museum Open, Alpine Hose #2, 10am-5pm, free • Wednesday-Sundays (through Sept. 30): Museum Open, Hamill House Museum, 10am-4pm, free Idaho Springs • Mondays-Sundays: Museum Open, Visitor Center Heritage Museum, free

• Thursdays-Mondays: Museum & Tours Open, Argo Gold Mill & Tunnel, 11am, $14/$22

• Saturdays-Sundays: Museum Open, The Underhill Museum, 11am-5pm, free

Central City • Tuesdays-Sundays (through Oct. 1): Museum Open, Gilpin History Museum, 10am-4pm, $5-$6

• Tuesdays-Sundays (through Oct. 1): “Barf – The Art & History of Air Sick Bags” Exhibit, Gilpin History Museum, 10am-4pm, $5-$6

• Tuesdays-Sundays (through Oct. 1): Museum Open,

Park, 5-7pm, free

10am-5pm, free

• Sept. 22-23: “Painting Color and Light in Pastel” w/ Nancy Wylie, Art Center of Estes Park, 10am-4pm, $175 • Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: Sip & Paint, Murphy’s Resort, 7pm, $45

• Tuesdays (Sept. 12-Oct. 10): Estes Outreach Drawing Class, Estes Park High School, 5:30-7pm, $65 • Wednesdays (Sept. 27-Oct. 25): Estes Outreach - Fall Oil Painting, Estes Park High School, 6-8:30pm, $145/5 sessions • Thursdays: Paint n’ Sip Estes Park, Hollywood’s Dance Bar, 6:30-8:30pm, $45

• Sundays: Wine Glass Painting Class, Snowy Peaks Winery, 1:30pm, $45

LITERARY EVENTS/BOOK GROUPS

• Sept.15: Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition Opening Reception, Evergreen National Bank, 6-8pm, free

Hotel de Paris, 10am-5pm, free

• Mondays-Sundays (through Oct. 1): Museum Open,

• Sept. 15-Oct. 15: “All Creatures Great and Small” Show w/Photographer Fi Rust, Art Center of Estes Park,

Coal Creek Canyon • Sept. 7: Coal Creek Book Club – “Everything I Never Told You,” Coal Creek Coffee, 6:30pm, free • Oct. 5: Coal Creek Book Club – “The Child Thief,” Coal

• Sept. 16-17: 16th Annual Artists of Evergreen Open Door Studios, 40+ Locations, 10am-5pm, free • Sept.16-Oct. 28: 44th Annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition, Center for the Arts

MUSEUMS

Silver Plume • Mondays-Sundays (through Sept. 4): George Rowe Museum, Silver Plume Schoolhouse, noon to 5 daily, $1-$4 Georgetown • Sept. 23: Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!,

• Tuesdays-Sundays: Museum Open, Thomas House,

Evergreen • Sept. 1-4: “SMG Feels the Beat” Art Show, Shadow

Mountain Gallery, 10am-5:30pm, free • Sept. 9-30: “Aspen” Art Show, Shadow Mountain Gallery, 10am-5:30pm, free

Estes Valley Library, 7pm, free

• Sept. 23: “In The Warmth Of The Shadow” author Bob Ruesch, Macdonald Book Shop, 1-3pm, free • Sept. 24: “Miracle on Buffalo Pass” author Harrison Jones, Macdonald Book Shop, 11:30am-1:30pm, free

• Sept. 15: “All Creatures Great and Small” Show Artist Reception w/Photographer Fi Rust, Art Center of Estes

Georgetown • Sept. 21: Book Group, John Tomay Memorial Library, 6pm, free Idaho Springs • Sept. 18: Book Group, Idaho Springs Library, 6pm, free Gilpin County • Sept. 6 & Oct. 4: First Wednesday Book Club, Gilpin

Georgetown Heritage Center, noon-4pm, $5

Estes Park • Sept. 14: One Book One Valley Planning Meeting,

County Public Library, noon, free

Creek Coffee, 6:30pm, free

Nederland • Sept. 8, 15 & 22: “The American West as Living Space” Reading Group, Nederland Community Library, 7pm, free w/registration

• Sept. 14: Mountain MidLIfe Book Group – “Cutting for Stone,” TBD, 6:30pm, free Allenspark • Sept. 8: Women’s Book Group, The Old Gallery, 4pm, free Lyons • Sept. 21: Active Adult 50+ Book Club, Walt Self Center, 12:30pm, free

• Wednesdays: All Ages Story Time & Craft, Lyons Regional Library, 10:30am, free

10am-4pm, $5

Washington Hall, 10am-4pm, $5

• Saturdays-Sundays (through Oct. 1): Museum Open, Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House, 10am-4pm, $5

Nederland • Sept. 2 & 28: Hard Rock Mining Tour, Nederland Mining Museum, 9:30am-12:30pm, free w/registration

• Sept. 8: Evening at the Museum - Autumn in the Rocky Mountains, Nederland Mining Museum, 7-8pm, free • Sept. 17: Gold Panning, Nederland Mining Museum, noon-2pm, free w/registration

• Fridays-Sundays (through Oct. 29): Museum Open, Nederland Mining Museum, 11am-5pm, free

• Fridays-Sundays (through Oct. 29): “Hard Rock Mining, Hard Work” Presentation, Nederland Mining Museum, 2pm, free

• Fridays-Sundays (through Oct. 29): Museum Open, Gillaspie House, 11am-4pm, free

• Fridays-Sundays (through Oct. 29): Hard Rock Mining, Hard Work Presentation, Nederland Mining Museum, 2pm, free

Fourmile Canyon • Sept. 16: Visit the Assay Museum, James F. Bailey Assay

• Wednesdays (through Sept. 27): Belly Dance Choreography, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 7:15pm, $72 • Wednesdays (Oct. 4-25): Belly Dance Fitness, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 6:05pm, $36

Black Hawk • Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28: Sacred Dance w/Arwen Ek, 7 Healing Stars Oneness Center, 2pm, $10

• Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28: Cultivating Compassion w/ Arwen Ek, 7 Healing Stars Oneness Center, 3pm, $5 Gilpin County • Tuesdays: Youth Dance Classes, Gilpin Recreation Center, 4:30pm, $12/$14

• Wednesdays: Peak to Peak Chorale of Gilpin County Practice, Gilpin County Library, 7pm, $ • Fridays: Cardio Dance, Gilpin County Community Center, 9:30am, $7.25/$9.25

Nederland • Mondays: International Folk Dancing, Nederland Community Center, 7pm, $5

• Wednesdays: Soul Sweat/Planet Motion, Nederland Community Center, 6-7pm, $12

Fourmile Canyon • Sept. 10: So We Know We Can Dance, Salina Schoolhouse, 4-5:30pm, $10

Sunshine Canyon • Sept. 9: Deeper Dances of Universal Peace, StarHouse, 7:15pm, $15

• Sept. 12: Ecstatic Dance, StarHouse, 7pm, $10-$15 Ward • Sundays: Sunday Sitting, Dao House, 8:30-10am, free • Sundays: LINK - Dharma Talk, Dao House, 10-11:30am, free Allenspark • Sept. 3: Square Dancing w/Sage Grouse, The Old Gallery, 7-9pm, free

Lyons • Sept. 3: Red Rock Ramblers Labor Day Wing-Ding Square Dance, Lyons Elementary School, 2-5pm, $8 Estes Park • Sept. 16: Dances of Universal Peace, Estes Park Yoga, 4-6pm, $10

• Wednesdays (Oct. 4-Nov. 8): Ageless Boogie Jazz Dance Classes, Estes Park Senior Center, 1-2pm, $44-$58/6 weeks

WRITING

Georgetown • Wednesdays: Women’s Writing Group, Sol, 6:30pm, free Gilpin County • Sept. 27: Nature Journaling w/CSU Extension, Gilpin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 6:30pm, free

Nederland • Sept. 4 & 18: Writing Skills, Nederland Community Center, 1:15pm, free

• Sept. 13 & 27: Writing Life Stories, Nederland Community Center, 1pm, free

• Sept. 19: Writer’s Circle, Nederland Community Library, 5-7pm, free

Lyons • Sept. 6: Word Wednesdays w/Kayann Short, Ph.D, Lyons Regional Library, 6:30pm, free

Office Museum, 11am-3pm, free

Gold Hill • Sept. 2-4: Museum Open, Gold Hill Museum, 11am, free Lyons • Mondays-Sundays (through Oct. 1): Museum Open,

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Estes Park • Fridays-Sundays: Museum Open, Estes Park Museum, 10am, free

POETRY/SPOKEN WORD/COMEDY

Estes Park • Sept. 7, 14 & 21: Practically Perfect Poetry, Estes Park

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Senior Center, 9am-1pm, $48-$60

THEATER/OPERA/DANCE/FASHION

Idaho Springs • Mondays (Sept. 11-March 19): Mainstream/ Beginning Square Dancing, Clear Creek Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30pm, $6

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MOUNTAIN MUSIC CALENDAR All dates, times & prices are subject to change

SILVER PLUME Bread Bar

1010 Main St., Silver Plume • www.breadbarsp.com • Sept. 22: Sharkk Heartt, 8pm, free

GEORGETOWN Alpine Restaurant & Bar

1106 Rose St., Georgetown • alpinerestaurantgeorgetown.com • Sept. 9 & 23: Tony Rosario, 5pm, free • Sept. 29: Donna S-Scheer, 5pm, free • Sept. 30: Andrew Wynne, 5pm, free • Thursdays: Grumpy Jam, 6pm, free • Friday-Saturday: Live Music, 5pm, free

Listen, Learn

Georgetown Heritage Center

809 Taos St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntrust.org • Sept. 20: Django in Georgetown Workshop, 3pm, $25-$30

from Gypsy jazz virtuoso

By George Watson IDAHO SPRINGS ark Morris brings his “Django in Georgetown” event back to the Georgetown Heritage Center, Sept. 22, to continue his effort to introduce Gypsy jazz to new audiences in a traditional folk manner. This time, the concert features Joscho Stephan, a guitar virtuoso who is also a master of the unique style and Morris’ own Gypsy Cattle Drive. Afternoon workshops for guitar, bass and violin are also offered. The German guitarist also performs at Caffe Solé in Boulder, Sept. 21.

“I’m clearly in love with gypsy swing music,” Morris explained. “It’s the music of Jean “Django” Reinhardt and Stephen Grapeli. They were most famous during the WWII era and developed a style of jazz that didn’t require trumpets and saxophones and drums and electric guitar. They developed a style of jazz that was all acoustic… two acoustic guitars, a violin and an upright bass.”

Gypsy jazz, also known as gypsy swing or hot club jazz, is a style of music often said to have been started by Reinhardt, regarded by some as one of the greatest guitar players of all time. He was the first important European jazz musician to make major contributions to the development of guitar music.

The musician was foremost among a group of Romani guitar-

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• Sept. 20: Django in Georgetown Gypsy Jazz Festival w/Joscho Stephan, Gypsy Cattle Drive, 7pm, $20-$25

• Oct. 7: John Denver Festival: John Adams Concert, 7pm, $ John Tomay Memorial Library Park Sixth Street, Georgetown • clearcreeklibrary.org

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ists working in and around Paris from the 1930s to the 1950s.

“They call it gypsy swing because it developed in these poorer gypsy camps in Europe. Some of the most virtuosic players that have ever developed in this kind of music have come from these small gypsy camps where there is a bunch of caravans and everyone has a fire at night, and they learn around that fire,” Morris explained. “Some of the most virtuosic musicians to ever walk the earth come from these gypsy camps, like Django Reinhardt and Stochelo Rosenberg.”

Stephan’s roots come from Reinhardt. He has not merely absorbed this music, but also interprets it on the highest level and is actively engaged in extending its boundaries. Despite his youth, after four highly acclaimed CDs and a DVD he has played his way into the illustrious circle of the finest Gypsy swing musicians in the world. He has played at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and in Nashville, and toured Europe.

Great jazz musicians including Paquito de Rivera, James Carter, Charlie Mariano and Grady Tate enthusiastically praised the talented newcomer after performing together. He has toured Australia with top guitarists Martin Taylor and Tommy Emmanuel and has performed with his own bands— trio to quintet—at numerous important European festivals.

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• Sept. 16: Mountain Jams w/Stephanie Betterman & Luke Halpin, Chuck Grossman & Jim Capik, Kristi Morrel & Ted Dreith, noon-4:30pm, free Troia’s Café & Marketplace 511 Rose St., Georgetown • 303-569-0289

• Sept. 1 & 15: Bittersweet, 6pm, free • Sept. 2, 9, 16, 22, 30: Jim Stahlhut, 6pm, free • Sept. 8, 23, 29: Gary & Claudia, 6pm, free • Thursdays: Jack Yoder, 6pm, free

IDAHO SPRINGS Buffalo Restaurant/Westbound & Down 1617 Miner St., Idaho Springs • westboundanddown.com

• Wednesdays: Live Music, 6:30pm, free Citizen’s Park

1545 Miner St., Idaho Springs • colorado.gov/idahosprings

• Sept. 30: 5th Annual Dynamite Days w/ Homeslice, Off the Clock, Kind Mountain, Under_Score, Wild Mountain Honey, more, noon-9pm, free

CENTRAL CITY

Reserve Casino Hotel

321 Gregory Street, Central City • reservecasinohotel.com

• Sept. 1-2: Parkside, 8pm, free • Sept. 8-9: Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crew, 8pm, free • Sept. 15-16: The Derailers, 8pm, free • Sept. 22-23: Potcheen, 8pm, free • Sept. 29-30: Jewel & the Rough, 8pm, free

BLACK HAWK

9/7

9/22

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Ameristar Casino Resort Spa

11 Richman St., Black Hawk • ameristar.com/black-hawk

• Sept. 1-2: DJ Mr. Groove, 9pm, free • Sept. 8-9: DJ Chonz, 9pm, free • Sept. 15-16: DJ Staxx, 9pm, free Monarch Casino Black Hawk

488 Main St., Black Hawk • monarchblackhawk.com

BREWER & SHIPLEY AT HISTORIC PARK THEATER

IGOR & THE RED ELVISES IN GOLD HILL

2ND ANNUAL NEDERLAND FIREFIGHTER’S BALL

One of the most successful folk rock duos of the ’70s, Brewer & Shipley, best known for their song “One Toke Over The Line,” perform at the Historic Park Theatre in Estes Park, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the show. www.historicparktheatre.com

The Gold Hill Inn hosts Igor and Red Elvises, named for founder and bandleader Igor Yuzov, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. The Russian-American band performs funk rock, surf, rockabilly, reggae, folk rock, disco and traditional Russian styles of music. Tickets are $10 goldhillinn.com

The Caribou Room thanks fire, rescue and EMS responders for their “continued dedication and amazing service” at its Firefighter’s Ball featuring The Jauntee, New Family Dog, NoGo Gilbillies and John McKay. The $10 ticket benefits Nederland Fire-Rescue. www.thecaribouroom.com

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• Sept. 1-2: JV3 (Jason Vigil), 5-10pm, free • Sept. 1-2: Margarita Brothers, 10:30pm-2:30am, free • Sept. 3: Margarita Brothers, 5-10pm, free • Sept. 8-9: Hazel Miller Band, 5-10pm, free • Sept. 8-9: Live To Tell, 10:30pm-2:30am, free • Sept. 15-16: Shotgun Lullaby, 5-10pm, free • Sept. 15-16: Boomers, 10:30pm-2:30am, free • Sept. 22-23: Mary Louise Lee Band, 5-10pm, free • Sept. 22-23: Alive on Arrival, 10:30pm-2:30am, free • Sept. 29-30: Steve Thomas Band, 5-10pm, free • Sept. 29-30: Rendition, 10:30pm-2:30am, free

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Evening features three sister duos NEDERLAND Catch three sister duo performances at the Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar’s Sister Sensations show, Sept. 16, 6:30-10 p.m.

The Cody Sisters kick off the evening at 7 p.m. followed by The Farmer Sisters at 8:15 ACOUSTIC p.m. The Wright Sisters DUOS of the band Girlfriend Duties, headline the evening at 9:30 p.m.

Seeing the Cody Sisters Band is an experience. The young women blend oldtime, swing, Gypsy jazz, jazz, folk, and modern bluegrass into a unique sound that “stays with the audiences for weeks to come.” Their original songs and sound always leaves a lasting impression. The sisters’ soft harmonies remind listeners of a “simpler, slower time.”

The Farmer Sisters’ uniquely resonant harmonies and insightful lyrics have captivated audiences from a young age. Katie and Sara collaborate on original material as well as unexpected covers. The sisters’ original songs are rooted in their upbringing in the town of Jamestown, where music is woven into the fabric of the community. Their playful, relaxed stage presence invites the audience to experience that world, and has created a growing loyal fan base. Drawing from a diverse set of musi-

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The Farmer Sisters from Jamestown

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cal influences, and using only an acoustic guitar and their voices, the Farmer Sisters make every song their own.

From Boulder, The Wright sisters both grew up singing and writing songs.

Their range of instruments includes guitar, banjo, bass guitar and mandolin.

A bit acoustic, and sometimes electric, these two women captivate audiences with their voices and playing talent.

DETAILS Sister Sensations w/The Wright Sisters, The Farmer Sisters & The Cody Sisters Sept. 16 • 6:30-10 p.m. • free Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar

35 E. First Street, Nederland • 303-258-1100 rockymountainoysterbar.com

Larry Worster (center) formed No Bird Ever Flew in Gold Hill in 2013

Photo courtesy No Bird Ever Flew

Veteran performer returns to Gold Hill GOLD HILL Larry Worster’s No Bird Ever Flew was born in 2013 at the annual Gold Hill Memorial Day Party when the duo of Worster—a former Professor of Musicology at Metro ACOUSTIC State known for his ROCK work with Boulder bands in the ’70s and ’80s—and violinist Brandy Beck met harmonica player David Chamberlain. Its repertoire is an eclectic mix of bluegrass, folk, and acoustic rock, featuring the group’s full harmonies and “cleverly-orches-

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trated” instrumentals.

Catch the band back in its hometown at the Gold Hill Inn, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7. Worster also hosts an open jam at the Gold Hill Store & Pub, Sept. 30, 7-9 p.m. Bring an instrument for an “old-fashioned, coffee-house-style jam session.”

DETAILS No Bird Ever Flew w/Larry Worster Sept. 17 • 7:30 p.m. • $7 Gold Hill Inn

401 Main St., Gold Hill • 303-443-6461 www.thestonecup.com

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MOUNTAIN MUSIC Irish music returns to Mabon concert

LYONS Planet Bluegrass presents its annual Mabon Concert, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., marking the weekend of the autumnal equinox. This year’s event welcomes back Irish music and Seamus Egan, founding member of legendary CELTIC Irish-American band Solas, to the intimate Wildflower Pavilion located on the Lyons ranch that hosts RockyGrass.

Tickets, available online in advance, are $25 and include a day of camping, Mabon revelry— amidst the cliffs, river, and green lawns of the Planet Bluegrass Ranch—and Celtic virtuosity, to celebrate the turning of the season. Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

In 2017, Egan is touring for the first time as The Seamus Egan Project, bringing along friends and musical guests, and introducing fans to both the entirety of his immense and influential catalog of music, as well as new music he’s never recorded or performed live.

Beginning with tunes from his groundbreaking album, “When Juniper Sleeps,” which was the impetus for the formation of Solas, through the 20-year recording career of that band,

Rebecca Folsom

Musician’s songs ‘crack open hearts’ Seamus Egan

DETAILS Festival of the Mabon w/Seamus Egan & Friends Sept. 23 • 8 p.m. • $25 Planet Bluegrass 500 W. Main St, Lyons bluegrass.com • 800-624-2422

5-8pm, free

Stage Stop

• Sept. 9: 4th Annual RMNPS Fest w/Shattered Halo, more, TBD, free • Sept. 14 & 28: Karaoke, 7pm, free • Sept. 23: Arthur Lee Land Trio’s “Twang is Dead,” 9pm, free

NEDERLAND

Augustina’s Winery

20 E. Lakeview Dr., Nederland • augustinaswinery.com

• Sept. 4: Arwen Elk, 2-4pm, free Pioneer Inn

15 E. 1st St., Nederland • www.PioneerInnNederland.net

• Sept. 2: Wooleye, 10pm, free • Sept. 3: Pioneer Inn 46th Anniversary Celebration & Free Appetizer Buffet w/The Ned Jazz Trio, Dana Stokes, 2:30-10pm, free • Sept. 7, 14 & 21: Jam Night, 10pm, free • Sept. 8: Electric Red, 10pm, free • Sept. 9: Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show, 10pm, free • Sept. 16: Zeta June, 10pm, free • Sept. 22: The Symbols, 10pm, free • Sept. 23: The Angle, 10pm, free • Sept. 28: Signal Test, 10pm, free • Sept. 30: Ravin’ Wolf, 10pm, free • Tuesdays: Open Mic, 9pm, free • Wednesdays: Blues Night, 10pm, free Rocky Mountain Oyster Bar 25 E 1st St, Nederland • rockymountainoysterbar.com • Sept. 1: Jenn Cleary, 7-9:30pm, free

ALLENSPARK Rebecca Folsom’s music is about liberation. Her songs crack open hearts, inspire hope, and leave listeners with a deeper perspective with a worldclass voice that traverses SINGER/ a near-four-octave range.

SONGThe performer returns to WRITER The Old Gallery, Sept.

28. Admission is $15.

Wine and beer will be available for purchase. An optional potluck begins at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m.

DETAILS Rebecca Folsom Concert & Potluck Sept. 28 • 5 p.m. • $15 The Old Gallery 14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark theoldgallery.org • 303-747-2906

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• Sept. 3, 10, 17 & 24: The Nederland Trio does Jazz,

60 Main St., Rollinsville • stagestoprollinsville.com • Sept. 8: Jaden Carlson Band, 8pm, free

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along with new tunes, Egan will continue to explore the further reaches of the Irish tradition and beyond.

The ranch gates open at 2 p.m. and Wildflower Pavilion doors open at 7:30 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m.

MOUNTAIN MUSIC CALENDAR ROLLINSVILLE

Photo courtesy Rebecca Folsom

• Sept. 7: Bluegrass Performance Jam w/Jaquita Straw & Open Pick, 6-9pm, free • Sept. 14: Bluegrass Performance Jam w/Melissa McGinley & Open Pick, 6-9pm, free • Sept. 16: Sister Sensations w/The Cody Sisters, The Farmer Sisters, Wright Sisters, 6:30-10pm, free • Sept. 21: Bluegrass Performance Jam w/Julie Gussaroff & Becca Bisque & Open Pick, 6-9pm, free • Sept. 24: Live Music & Brunch w/Lara Ruggles, 11am-130pm, free

• Sept. 28: Bluegrass Performance Jam w/ Julie Gussaroff & Becca Bisque & Open Pick, 6-9pm, free Salto Coffee Works/ Clock Tower Collective 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland • saltocoffeeworks.com

• Sept. 1: First Friday w/Girlfriends Duties and Artist Nick Emery, 6:30-8:30pm, free • Sept. 5: Social Tuesday w/Acoustic Ambush, 6:30-

Very Nice Brewing

20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland • www.verynicebrewing.com • Sept. 1: Strangbyrds, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 2: Torbin Hadlock, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 8: Eric Stone, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 9: Jay Stott, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 10: Kind Hearted Strangers, 5-7pm, free • Sept. 14: Open Mic, 7-9 pm, free • Sept. 15: Bo DePena, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 16: Josh Vogeler & Joe Jogerst, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 21: Celtic Session hosted by The Gael, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 22: Aural Elixir, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 23: Snowbound Hounds, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 24: David Coile, 5-7 pm, free • Sept. 29: Chris Smith, 6-8 pm, free • Sept. 30: Flash Mountain Flood, 6-9 pm, free • Wednesdays: Vinyl Night, 6pm, free

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8:30pm, free

• Sept. 9: Cyclo-Cross Races After-Party w/Card Catalog, 6-8pm, free • Sept. 12: Social Tuesday w/Follow the Fox, 6:308:30pm, free

• Oct. 6: First Friday w/The Snake Dogs and Artist Nancy Patterson, 6:30-8:30pm, free The Caribou Room

55 Indian Peaks Dr., Nederland • www.thecaribouroom.com • Sept. 8: Grant Farm featuring Keith Moseley, 9pm, $12-15

• Sept. 30: 2nd Annual Firefighter’s Ball w/The Jauntee, New Family Dog, NoGo Gilbillies, John McKay, 7:30pm, $10+

Gold Hill Inn

401 Main St., Gold Hill • goldhillinn.com

• Sept. 1: Intuit, 9pm, $7 • Sept. 3: Martin Gilmore, 5-7pm, free • Sept. 4: Labor Day Cajun Cookout & Concert w/ Ernest James Zydeco Band, New Family Dog + Sally Van Meter & The Mile-High Horns, Stell & Snuggs, Russ Chapman, noon-5pm, $15-$30 • Sept. 10: Queen Cake, 5-7pm, free • Sept. 10: Bella Betts & Joe D’Esposito, 7:30pm, $10 • Sept. 15: Caribou Mountain Collective, 9pm, $10 • Sept. 17: Todd Adelman, 5-7pm, free • Sept. 17: No Bird Ever Flew, 7:30pm, $7

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MOUNTAIN MUSIC Trio explores roots of Grateful Dead

ROLLSINVILLE Lyons-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Arthur Lee Land is most known for his “joy filled, innovative” live performances and his “mad guitar and live-looping skills.” The Great American Taxi member’s dynamic Arthur Lee Land Trio performs its “Twang is Dead” show, “where twang meets the funk,” for free at the Stage Stop, Sept.

23 at 9 p.m. The evening is a celebration of the Americana roots of the Grateful Dead. The trio also plays its regular show, Sept. 22, at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew in Lyons.

The Arthur Lee Land Trio features Will Trask of Great American Taxi, and Jaden Carlson band on drums and Zach Jackson of Mama Magnolia on bass. The diverse musical Influences of Americana roots rock, country, funk, blues, reggae, jazz and bluegrass are evident in the band’s improvisational journeys.

Since 2004, Arthur’s inspirational and interactive Art of Live-Looping assembly programs and music workshops have reached over 50,000 students in over 25 states across the country. He has been on

The Symbols

Arthur Lee Land

Photo courtesy Arthur Lee Land

staff at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Song School at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons since 2003.

DETAILS Arthur Lee Land Trio’s “Twang is Dead” Sept. 23 • 9 p.m. • free Stage Stop 60 Main St., Rollinsville • 303-258-0649 stagestoprollinsville.com

Photo courtesy The Symbols

Fort Collins trio ‘packs a punch’ NEDERLAND The Symbols are a female-fronted Fort Collins trio blending rock, pop, soul, blues and funk. Founded in 2011 by vocalist and bassist Mer Sal and guitarist Jasco, The Symbols “pack a punch” with BLUES & touring clinician drumFUNK mer Don Stahl. The band has been nominated to represent the Mile High Blues Society at the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Catch the band, Sept. 22 at 10 p.m., for a free performance at the Pioneer Inn Band members write, record and perform songs that have inspired movie soundtracks, public service announcements and commercial advertisements. www.mmacmonthly.com

According to it’s bio, many of its songs “sound like something listeners might hear on modern radio, but with vintage analog tones.” The Symbols’ members “feel an intellectual and spiritual influence from Jeff Beck and Amy Winehouse.”

The band’s sound evolved from a culmination of influences from rock, blues, radio pop, funk, flamenco, gypsy jazz, and beyond. They call it “spiritual porn rock” that’s “good for the soul and body.”

DETAILS The Symbols Sept. 22 • 10 p.m. • free The Pioneer Inn 15 E. First St., Nederland • 303-258-7733 pioneerinnnederland.net • thesymbols.net

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Learn from experts at workshops Continued from page 26

highly-regarded label Acoustic Music Records, Stephan’s name was already known to insiders as a force to be reckoned with on the acoustic guitar. His debut was named “CD of the Month”

by Guitar Player magazine and critics “waxed eloquent about this virtuoso young musician working in the swing tradition of Reinhardt,” which offers the ideal platform for Stephan’s remarkable technical abilities.

On his fourth album “Acoustic Live,” Stephan showcases his mastery of Gipsy jazz, accompanied by varying line-ups from trio to sextet, and simultaneously stretches the boundaries of the genre. It comes as no surprise that invitations to appear on renowned festivals around the world are ever more frequent.

Three musicians from Clear Creek County-based Rapidgrass make up Gypsy Cattle Drive, playing “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 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.

Morris, who also founded the awardwinning Radpidgrass bluegrass band, is “really involved with the bluegrass music,” but also went to C.U. Denver where he studied jazz. “I wasn’t that attracted to electrical music, electric guitars and stuff,” he said. “I’ve always been really into string music, and [gypsy jazz] is pretty much the only outlet of jazz that invites all acoustic instruments. That’s the cool thing about folk music in general.” Gypsy jazz music, according to Morris, grew in a similar manner to the way bluegrass did in the U.S. as players didn’t need much money to have access to instruments.

“Reinhardt had a massive, massive impact on jazz in general, especially on the guitar and even more with acoustic music,” Morris explained. “Honesty, I grew up in Clear Creek County, and I introduced a lot of people in that community to a whole different brand of bluegrass with Rapidgrass. So, I’m hoping to do a similar

Gypsy Cattle Drive

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thing: expose a mountain community in Colorado to this level of talent. I’m doing it because I like to bring that kind of art to the community of Clear Creek County.”

Come early and learn from the experts at afternoon music workshops hosted by Stephan and band members including Coleman Smith on violin and Carl Meincke on bass. Workshop tickets, which cost $40, include the concert.

The event’s organizer hopes to attracted both listeners and players to his gypsy jazz weekend. “The community can come and watch the concert and they’ll be completely dazzled by this kind of music, but I’m also attracting and inviting some of the players who are already into this [style] to help keep the music healthy and alive,” Morris explained. “I’m just doing a very small part to bring… players to Colorado that you would otherwise have to travel across the U.S. to learn from; just bring them right to Georgetown. It’s a cool opportunity to people who are interested in the music to come and learn from some of the best in the world.”

The first year of his event was a success, but he’d be happy with any result.

“Selfishly, it’s my favorite kind of music,” he said. “I’m really passionate about doing it, so I’m kind of doing it for myself. I really love to play the music, too.” When “Django in Georgetown” is over, he hopes many more will share the same passion.

Tickets to the concert at 7 p.m. are $20 in advance or $22 at the door, if available. The Georgetown Heritage Center is located at 809 Taos St. Visit www. georgetowntrust.org or call 303-5690289 for additional details and tickets.

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Fading Mystery Taarka

yons-based acoustic power quartet Taarka captures an embraceable and multifaceted sound, which members call “adventurous Americana,” deriving from influences that include bluegrass, pop rock, folk, old-time, Gypsy-Jazz, and Celtic. The band’s seventh album, Fading Mystery, released in March, was recorded live NOTEnear the banks of WORTHY eastern Virginia’s Potomac River. The result is a collection of original songs including featured tracks “Carried Away,” “Athena,” and “Polyamorous Polly Ann.” Much like the sizzle of spices and the vibrating of strings implied by its Indian name, the band’s sound embodies passion, energy, and taste. Derived from members’ diverse influences the band ignites audiences with music that has been called “a collision of Django Reinhardt and David Grisman.”

The new album is an all-original collection of songs that showcases at the band’s many influences while clearly communicating its own unique sound.

Taarka’s founders are a husbandand-wife duo. David Tiller is a versatile picker raised in Virginia on bluegrass, Celtic, classical and Gypsy jazz, while Enion Pelta-Tiller is an award-winning, classically-trained violinist. For the album, they teamed up with Troy Robey on upright bass and harmonies and Mike Robinson on guitar and harmonies.

“We tracked most of the album live, in one room together, and as a result what you’ll hear is one of our purest albums to date. We’re incredibly proud of it, and know you’ll love it, too,” Tiller said.

The physical CD comes with a 12-page booklet with lyrics, artwork

by Natalie Fletcher and design by Anne Tiller.

TRACKS 1. Carried Away 6. Don’t Go 2. Polyamorous 7. Retreat Polly Ann 8. Sun and Rain 3. Athena 9. Finn MacCool Crosses 4. What My Darlin’ Says the Rocky Mountains 5. I Could Really Use You 10. Fading Mystery Now

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ESTES PARK

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• Sept. 22: Igor & the Red Elvises, 9pm, $10 • Sept. 24: Silent Bear, 5-7pm, free Gold Hill Store & Pub

356 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park • www.aspenandevergreen.com

531 Main St., Gold Hill • www.goldhillgeneralstore.com

• Sept. 23: The Cody Sisters, 7-9pm, free • Sept. 24: Mike & Bonnie, The TuneFarmers, 1-3pm, free • Sept. 30: Open Jam w/Larry Worster, 7-9pm, free

• Sept. 1: “Labor Day Weekend - Meet our Artists” w/ Really Most Sincerely Dead Band, Aspen & Evergreen Gallery, 5-8pm, free • Oct. 6: “Fall Fundraiser for the Arts in Education Meet our Artists” w/David Potter, Aspen & Evergreen Gallery, 5-7pm, free The Barrel 251 Moraine Ave., Estes Park • TheBarrel.beer • Sept. 2: Aaron LaCombe, 6pm, free

JAMESTOWN Jamestown Mercantile

108 Main St., Jamestown • jamestownmercantile.com • Sept. 1: Steve Itterly, 6pm, free • Sept. 2: Danny Thurner & the Distractions, 8pm, free • Sept. 7: Patrick Dethlefs, 8pm, free • Sept. 8: The Road West, 6pm, free • Sept. 14: Green Buddha w/Seth Strickland, 8pm, free • Sept. 21: Union Sound Treaty, 8pm, free • Sept. 22: Meredith Wilder, 6pm, free • Sept. 23: DeadSet, 8pm, free • Sept. 28: Chris Sheldon & Friends, 8pm, free • Sept. 29: David & Enion of Taarka, 6pm, free • Mondays: Open Joven (Open Mic), 6pm, free

• Sept. 3: Oskar Blues Open Mic hosted by Nadine, 4pm, free

• Sept. 15: Romero Unplugged, 6pm, free Bond Park Downtown Estes Park • Estes.org • Sept. 24: Autumn Gold Festival w/Rock n Roll Cowboys, TBD, free Earthwood Collections 41 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park • earthwoodgalleries.com • Sept. 1: First Friday Art Celebration w/Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie, 5pm, free Ed’s Cantina

390 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park • edscantina.com • Tuesdays: Jon Pickett Acoustic Happy Hour, 3-5pm, free

Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort

ALLENSPARK

1665 Hwy. 66, Estes Park • elkmeadowrv.com

The Old Gallery

14863 Hwy. 7, Allenspark • theoldgallery.org

• Sept. 28: Rebecca Folsom & Potluck, 5pm, $15 • Dec. 21: Winter Solstice Potluck & Open Mic, 5-8pm, free

LYONS

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

303 Main St, Lyons • oskarbluesfooderies.com/grill-and-brew • Sept. 1: Quemando, 8:30pm, free

• Sept. 2: Honky Tonk BBQ w/Bonnie & the Clydes, Halden Wofford & the Hi*Beams, Matt Skinner Band, 8:30pm, $5 • Sept. 3: Stell & Snuggs, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 8: Jeff Scroggins, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 9: Bohemian Hot Club, 8:30pm, $5 • Sept. 10: Goatz, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 15: Joe Kuckla Band, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 16: Caribou Mountain Collective, 8:30pm, $5 • Sept. 17: Cowboy Dave, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 20: Hank Williams Tribute, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 21: The Complete Unkowns, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 22: Arthur Lee Land Trio, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 24: Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crew, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 29: Ragged Union, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 30: Interstate Stash Express, 8:30pm, $5 • Tuesdays: Bluegrass Pick, 8pm, free • Thursdays: Open Stage, 7:30pm, $5 Pizza Bar 66 430 Main St., Lyons • www.pizzabar66.com

• Sept. 8 & 22: Karaoke, 9:30pm, free Spirit Hound Distillery 4196 U.S. 36, Lyons • www.spirithounds.com • Sept. 2: Summer Patio Music Series & Pig Roast w/Billy Shaddox, 6pm, free • Sept. 7 & Oct. 5: Open Mic & Potluck, 7pm, free The Stone Cup 442 High St., Lyons • www.thestonecup.com • Sept. 2: Antonio Lopez, 10am-noon, free • Sept. 3: Aural Elixir, 11am-2pm, free • Sept. 9: Amy Francis, 10am-noon, free • Sept. 10: David Coile, 10am-noon, free • Sept. 16: KC Groves, 10am-noon, free • Sept. 17: Thomas Gronberg, 10am-noon, free • Sept. 23: Maya Bennett, 10am-noon, free • Sept. 24: Harmony & Brad, 10am-noon, free • Sept. 30: Jon Cumming, 10am-noon, free

Wildflower Pavilion @ Planet Bluegrass 500 W. Main St., Lyons • www.bluegrass.com

• Sept. 23: Mabon Celebration w/The Seamus Egan Project, 8pm, $25

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• Sept. 2, 16, 23, & 30: Mountain Town Rockers, 7-10pm, free

Estes Park Resort 1700 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park • www.theestesparkresort.com • Thursdays: Ladies Night Live Music, 6pm, free

Fajita Rita’s 1560 Big Thompson Ave,. Estes Park • fajitaritasestespark.com • Thursdays: Ladies Night w/Mountain Town Trio, 6-9pm, free • Thursdays: DJ Akr4a, 10:30pm, free • Sundays: John & Bill McKay, 4-7pm, free

Historic Park Theater 130 Moraine Ave., Estes Park • www.hisotricparktheatre.com • Sept. 7: Brewer & Shipley, 7:30pm, $25-$30

Lonigans Pub 110 West Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park • www.lonigans.com • Sept. 8-9: Angus Mohr, 9pm, free • Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays: Karaoke Night, 9pm, free • Thursdays: International Night, 10:30pm-2am, free

Other Side Restaurant 900 Moraine Ave., Estes Park • www.theothersideofestes.com • Fridays: Dempsey/Fox Duo, 5-8pm, free • Saturdays: Mountain Town Trio, 5pm, free • Sundays: Joseph Lingenfelter, 10am-1pm, free

Performance Park 435 W Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park • estesparkeventscomplex.com • Sept. 16: Mason Street, 6pm, free

Rock Inn Mountain Tavern 1675 Hwy. 66, Estes Park • rockinnestes.com • Sept. 2: David Potter, 7pm, free • Sept. 3: Ben Robinson, 5pm, free • Sept. 8: Chain Station, 9pm, free • Sept. 10 & 17: Follow the Fox, 5pm, free

• Sept. 22: Fall Equinox Wildland Fire Fighter Benefit w/ Bonfire Dub, 8:30pm, free • Sept. 23: Jay Roemer, 6pm, free • Sept. 24: Neal Whitlock, 5pm, free • Sept. 29: Ben Robinson, 6pm, free • Oct. 4 & 11: Carter Sampson, Erik the Viking, 6pm, free • Thursdays: Open Bluegrass Jam, 6pm, free The Slab Outdoor Pub 116 East Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park • theslab.pub • Sept. 9 & 23: Great Blue, 6-9pm, free • Thursdays: Open Pick, 6pm, free

Snowy Peaks Winery Lounge 292 Moraine Ave., Estes Park • www.snowypeakswinery.com • Sept. 1: Jamesons Duo, 4-6pm, free • Sept. 8: Dahlby & Nadine, 4-6pm, free • Sept. 15: Ran Off the Rooster, 4-6pm, free • Sept. 22: Evertangled Roots, 4-6pm, free • Sept. 29: Hazel Hue, 4-6pm, free • Oct. 6: The Prairie Scholars, 4-6pm, free Stanley Hotel 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park • stanleyhotel.com

GRAND COUNTY Ullrs Tavern

78415 U.S. 40, Winter Park • www.ullrs-tavern.com • Sept. 1: Bill Smith, 9:30pm, free • Sept. 2: Live Down the River, 9:30pm, $ • Sept. 8: Josh Roberts & The Hinges, 10pm, free

• Sept. 9: The Lonesome Days, Andy Straus, The Real McCoy, 10pm, $5 • Sept. 15: Lion Heights, Pentateuch Movement, 10pm, $

SUMMIT COUNTY

• Oct. 6: Triptych Jazz Trio, 8:30pm, $25-$125 The Waterfront Grill/Estes Park Resort 1700 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park • theestesparkresort.com

• Tuesdays: Dempsey/Fox Duo, 6-9pm, free Wheel Bar 132 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park • www.thewheelbar.com

• Tuesdays: Lip Sync Battle, 10:30pm-1am, free YMCA of the Rockies Reusch Auditorium 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park • ymcarockies.org

Barkley Ballroom 610 Main St., Frisco • barkleyballroom.ticketfly.com

•Sept. 1: Extremely Dope Music Showcase, 9pm, free • Sept. 2: Foxfeather, 8pm, free • Sept. 7: The Main Squeeze, 9pm, free • Oct. 6: Mom & Dad featuring members of Dopapod, 9pm, free

Broken Compass Brewing

Buchanan Park

68 Continental Ct., Breckenridge • brokencompassbrewing.com • Sept. 3: Acoustic Sunday w/Tony Poer, 7pm, free • Sept. 10: Acoustic Sunday w/Benji West, 7pm, free • Sept. 17: Acoustic Sunday w/John Costa, 7pm, free • Sept. 24: Acoustic Sunday w/Norman & Farmer, 7pm, free

32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen • bigchili.org

Dillon Amphitheatre

• Sept. 2: 14th Annual John Denver Tribute Concert w/ Cowboy Brad & TropiCowboy Band, 6pm, $

EVERGREEN

• Sept. 9: Big Chili Cook-Off Music & Arts Festival w/Rick Lewis Project, Chris Daniels & The Kings, Austin young Band, more, Buchanan Park, 10:30am-6:30pm, free-$20 Cactus Jacks Saloon & Grill 4651 Hwy. 73, Evergreen • evergreenlivemusic.com • Thursday & Saturday: Killer Karaoke, 9pm, free

Center for the Arts 1318 C.R. 65, Evergreen • www.evergreenarts.org • Sept. 30: Rebecca Folsom, 7:30pm, $18-$20

Little Bear Saloon 28075 Hwy. 74, Evergreen • www.littlebearsaloon.com • Sept. 1: Kevin Danzig & the Buzz Drivers, 5-8pm, $ • Sept. 1: Placebo Effect, 9pm, $ • Sept. 2, 9, 17 & 23: Conrad Hayden, noon-3pm, $ • Sept. 2: Mo’ High Mo’ Lonesome, 4-8pm, $ • Sept. 2: Nate Hancock & The Declaration, 9pm, $ • Sept. 3: Mark Gerganoff, 1-5pm, $ • Sept. 4: Labor Day w/Jack Hadley, 1-5pm, $ • Sept. 5: Conrad Hayden, 7-10pm, $ • Sept. 6 & 12: Mark Gerganoff, 7-10pm, $ • Sept. 7: The Blind Spots, 7-10pm, $ • Sept. 8: CounterFit, 5-8pm, $ • Sept. 8: Rawbert & The Fright, 9pm, $ • Sept. 9: Brothers of the Son, 9pm, $ • Sept. 10 & 30: Jonathan Browning Acoustix, noon3pm, $ • Sept. 14: Shaun Peace Band, 7-10pm, $ • Sept. 15: BooDaddy Band, 5-8pm, $ • Sept. 15: Moses Jones Band, 9pm, $ • Sept. 16: David Potter, noon-3pm • Sept. 16: Stone Beat Invasion, 4-8pm, $ • Sept. 17: Jack Kerowax, 4-8pm, $ • Sept. 19 & 26: Jack Hadley, 7-10pm, $ • Sept. 22: The Substitutes, 5-8pm, $ • Sept. 22: Jakarta, 9pm, $ • Sept. 23: Johnny & The Mongrels, 4-8pm, $ • Sept. 23: Open Space, 9pm, $ • Sept. 28: Sneaky Pete & Secret Weapons, 7pm-10pm, $ • Sept. 29: Canyon Creek Band, 9pm, $ • Sept. 30: ReJuveniles, 4-8pm, $

W. Lodgepole St., Dillon

• Sept. 2: Six Million Dollar Band, 7-9pm, free Dillon Dam Brewery 100 Little Dam St., Dillon • www.dambrewery.com

• Sept. 7: Open Mic Night w/Levi Corrigan, 9:30pm, free Motherloaded Tavern 103 S. Main St., Breckenridge • motherloadedtavern.com

• Mondays: Open Mic w/Moose, 9pm, free • Wednesdays: Live Band Karaoke, 9:30pm-12:30am, free • Fridays-Saturdays: Live Music, 9pm, free • Sunday: Live Music, 4-7pm, free Snake River Saloon 23074 U.S. 6, Keystone • www.snakeriversaloon.com

• Sept. 1: Coal Town Reunion, 9:30, free • Sept. 2: Jessica Jones Project, 9:30, free • Sept. 8: Lee Rogers Band, 9:30, free • Sept. 9: Candy’s River House Band, 9:30, free • Sept. 15: Elevation Dance Band, 9:30, free • Sept. 16: Movers and Shakers, 9:30, free • Sept. 22: Zuma Road, 9:30, free • Sept. 23: Never Mind the 90s, 9:30, free • Sept. 29-30: Live Music TBA, 9:30, free The Historic Brown @ Fox’s Den 206 N Ridge St., Breckenridge • www.historicbrown.com

• Sept. 1: El Paso Lasso, 10pm, free • Sept. 2: Tenth Mountain Division, 10pm, free • Sept. 9: The Frisco Funk Collective, 10pm, free • Sept. 15: A-Mac & The Height, 8pm, free • Sept. 16: Shaky Feelin’, 10pm, free • Sept. 23: Rastasaurus at the Brown, 9pm, free • Sept. 30: Zeta June, 10pm, free Warren Station Center for the Arts 164 Ida Belle Dr., Keystone • warrenstation.com

• Sept. 2: Keystone’s Oktoberfest Celebration w/Those Austrian Guys, Summit Concert Band, 10am-6pm, $

Muddy Buck Pub 28065 Hwy. 74, Evergreen • www.muddybuckcoffee.com • Sept 1: El Javi, 6pm, free • Sept. 8: Dax Hunter Jordan, 6pm, free • Sept. 15: Petit Bleu, 6pm, free • Sept. 22: Callum McSherry, 6pm, free • Sept. 29: Tiffany Christopher, 6pm, free

Celebrating the Colorado Mountain Lifestyle

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