MMAC Monthly - April 2013 by Wideawake Media

FOOD & DRINK

Mountain Mocha Café offers community much more than coffee - Page 4

CULTURE

Celebrate our planet during Wild Bear’s Wild Earth Day - Page 8

ARTS

Wendell King: From Iowa farmer to Colorado craftsman - Page 11

MUSIC

Gipsy Moon next generation of Nederland’s musical legacy - Page 16

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Style By Jennifer Pund PEAK TO PEAK hether you live in the hills or just visiting, experiencing the weather fluctuations this time of year is all part of the fun. It is not uncommon at this altitude to feel snow and wind in the same hour as getting a sunglasses tan around your eyes. Dressing for this unpredictable environment can almost be a science. When combining fashion with the elements, rely on the experts. “Mountain fashion is very unique - since the ele-

Mountain spring attire reflects casual lifestyle

ments here are much harsher, the fashion must coincide with the weather. Layering is very important here,” says Kimba Stefane owner Blue Owl Boutique in Nederland. “I provide many basic pieces which can be layered and removed as needed, while still being stylish. I work hard to provide gorgeous, timely fashion while considering more extreme weather. When choosing items for the Blue Owl, my main criteria is that I love the clothing myself, it’s high-quality and practical while being beautiful. I am a exclusive carrier of Blue Sky clothing. I already have many new items for spring in like beauti-

ful scarves and light sweaters ” Spring in the Rocky Mountains offers the opportunity to wear winter attire far longer than other places in the country. “We carry a good range of items that customers may need for each season like hats, gloves, rain coats, Colorado T-shirts and hoodies. Since most of our customers are tourists we try to carry items that fit their needs,” Canyon Trading Company owner, Tom Eaker said. “For spring we have some fun dresses coming for the ladies and car shirts for the guys.” Continued on page 15

Peak to Peak drive continues through Rollinsville, past Moffat Tunnel This is a year-long series exploring the history By Jeffrey V. Smith found along the drive. PEAK TO PEAK The Peak to Peak Highway, for which this PART FOUR: North Gilpin County (MM 17.5) to region is named, is a designated Scenic and HisMagnolia Road (Boulder County) toric Byway. The 55-mile-long The Peak to Peak Byway continues route provides matchless views north through the Northern Gilpin Minof the Continental Divide and ing District toward Rollinsville where the its timbered approaches and scenic road crosses the railroad route that winds past a string of popular travels through the famous Moffat Tunattractions including Arapaho nel under the Continental Divide. and Roosevelt National Forests, Before getting to Rollinsville, howevGolden Gate Canyon State Park, er, travelers pass the turn off to Gamble Eldora Mountain Resort and Gulch. In the winter of 1859, A.P. Gamble Rocky Mountain National Park. located placer claims in the gulch and beThe route combines abundant Part Four fore long, word was out about gold in the recreation, scenery and mining area. An influx of prospectors and others history allowing those who drive it a chance to experience the full-range of Colorado’s offerings. Continued on page 9

People gather around a KOA radio microphone at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Moffat Tunnel at East Portal in Gilpin County, Feb. 26, 1928. Photo courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

TAKE NOTE – supporting our community

Volume 6, Issue 4 • April 2013

Kindness within community helps care for those in need PEAK TO PEAK One of the best things about living in a small town, especially at elevation where the elements are a little more harsh, is that when someone needs help, the community steps in. Resources are almost always limited, but people do what they can to pitch in. In addition to the full-time charities and social services in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties that put in

countless hours of work –and are never thanked enough – there are others who do what they can to help as well.

Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen Recently, The Deli at 8236 in Nederland launched a free “soup kitchen” night – known as the Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – twice a month for no other reason than its owner Ross Alper wanted to

do what he could to feed the hungry in his community. By being resourceful and contributing what he can out of his own pocket, Alper is inviting anyone needing a meal, or even just a little socialization, to come in for a hot meal every other Monday, including April 8 and 22. “I always wanted to feed hippies,” he said. “It’s a Deadhead thing. There is no expectation of having to pay.”

Melodrama assists Estes Park Another recent display of charity came in the form of a melodrama. Proceeds from performances of “The Great Estes Park Rodeo Caper or Anything for a Buck” in March was evenly split among Habitat for Humanity, Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley, and Crossroads Ministry. One out of every 10 people in Estes Park needs help just to get by every day. This includes the basic like food, shelter, and clothing. “It’ll go to food pantry services, primarily,” says Virgil Good, executive director of Crossroads Ministry. “We’re providing food now to 456 families over the course of a year, something under 1,200 people including 396 children.” In Estes Park, 58 percent of jobs are part time. “There are more people who work only summers than there are people who have full time jobs here year round. And then there are people who have full time jobs, but their wages are so low they’re not able to make it, Good explained. “They can’t pay the rent every month. They can’t buy the food they need all the time. And they need some assistance to make it through the year. These are people who live in the shadows. They don’t advertise themselves. They just work hard and keep hoping for something else to earn some more money.”

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Duck Race You can do your part by participating in the 25th Annual Estes Park Duck Race, May 4. The event is held annually on the first Saturday in May to support the local charities of the Estes Valley. The Duck Race is simple. You “adopt” little rubber duckies and select one of 63 different Estes Valley charities to benefit from your adoptions. These charities will receive 95 percent of the monies collected from adoptions. The more ducks adopted for a particular charity, the more money the charity makes. Due to the generosity of major sponsors and local area merchants, there are prizes galore. If your little ducky is one of the lucky winners as they cross the finish line, you might win all kinds of prizes. It’s a fun family outing with lots of music and entertainment and you might win. Estes Park Duck Race has grown to be one of the top five Duck Races in Colorado and now enjoys enormous popularity with 5-7 thousand ducks being adopted and well over 600-700 prizes for the lucky winners. Visit www.epduckrace.org to find a charity to support and adopt a duck today.

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MOUNTAIN MIX – the best of all the rest April 4

April 7

Tennessee Mountain Hut Gathering

Join Awe-Stuck Outdoors and some fun mountain folks for this end of winter celebration. Ski or snowshoe to this accessible hut and have drinks and appetizers while warming up in a cozy space. Send an e-mail to kelly@awe-struckadventures.com to sign up. Visit www.awestruckoutdoors.com for more information.

April 5-7

Stay at the YMCA in 1913

Learn what it was like to stay at the “Y” 100 years ago. Turn off the cell phone and learn to churn butter for dinner. Learn about the history of the “Y” and the unique history of the Estes Valley. Themed weekends feature a variety of special activities, along with regularly scheduled programs and activities. These activities are open to all guests; no special reservation is required. Call 888-613-9622 to make reservations for lodging. Visit www.ymcarockies.org to learn more about YMCA of the Rockies.

April 5-30

Discount Dog Days

The Town of Lyons is offering discounts on dog licenses every Friday through the month of April at Lyons Town Hall from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. starting Friday, April 5. Annual dog licenses are valid from May 1 to April 30 of each year. Discounted prices will only be available on Friday’s in April. Those who are unable to come in to Town Hall during normal business hours may visit the Town of Lyons website to download the application and may place it, along with proof of rabies vaccination and the necessary fees in the green utility drop box in front of Town Hall. The town needs proof of a dog’s current rabies vaccination, so be sure to bring an extra copy for the town to keep. Visit www. townoflyons.com for fees and more information.

April 6

Don’t Stop Skiing! Demo Day & Party

Don’t Stop Skiing with Loveland Ski Area and Skiing Magazine. Join in an amazing day of demos, BBQ, live music, beer, and giveaways. Skiing Magazine is bringing favorite ski brands to Loveland to let skiers and riders try the 2013-2014 line up of skis before they are available to the public. Packages are available and include unlimited demos, lunch, and a lift ticket if needed. After a great day of testing out skis, kick back and enjoy sampling some of Colorado’s finest brews at the beer garden and rock out to some live music on the patio. Skiing Magazine will be giving away a ski trip to Valle Nevado in Chile and an onhill poker run will give you the chance to win even more great prizes. Start the morning with your first card of your hand in the Don’t Stop Skiing Poker Run. Dealer tables will be located around the mountain for you to build your hand for the chance to win some great prizes. Turn in your best hand at the Skiing Magazine Tent by 3 p.m. to be in the running. Go to www.skiloveland.com/ to register and learn more.

Girls on Guard

The Gilpin Recreation Center offers a “Girls on Guard” course for ages 13 and over, April 7, from 1-4 p.m. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. One out of every six women and one out of 33 men in America will be a victim of attempted or completed sexual assault. Girls ages 16-19 are four times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault. Knowledge is the first step. Together we will create a plan, learn how to avoid danger and stop walking around in fear.

April 9

Coexisting with Bears

The State of Colorado Division of Wildlife offers a free course on how to coexist with bears at the Walt Self Community Building in Lyons from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. With the sighting of bears in area parks and community, citizens need to know what to do in case they encounter a bear. Other areas to be experienced during this class by John Koehler include where bears live, how to avoid conflicts and more. To register call 303-823-8250 by April 7. Visit www.townoflyons. com for more information.

April 13-28

16th Annual Student Expressions Exhibit

This annual free student art show celebrates the creative spirit of young artists in the Park Schools Grades K-12. District art teachers assembled this special collection representing two and three-dimensional visual art works throughout the school year. A opening reception takes place April 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park Fine Art Gallery, 423 W Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-586-9203, email info@estes arts.com or visit www.estesarts.com for additional information.

April 18

North with Spring: Bird Migration

Join Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar & Conference Center’s spring birding seminar as Colorado welcomes home “our” birds. Participants will explore several locations in and around Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park identifying as many species as possible by sight and sound, and learn about their natural history. Ducks, shorebirds, warblers, swallows, flycatchers, sparrows, sapsuckers, bluebirds and many others return for the nesting season or stop to refuel before heading further north. Call 970-586-3262 or visit online at www. rmna.org and click on the seminars/calendar tab to purchase tickets or learn more about this and other seminars.

April 19-21

Trappers and Explorers at the ‘Y’

Have you wanted to learn what it took to be an explorer and trapper in the 1860’s? Learn about the travels of Zebulon Pike, Major Stephen Long and others that explored

this area of the country. Themed weekends feature a variety of special activities, along with regularly scheduled programs and activities. These activities are open to all guests; no special reservation is required. Call 888-613-9622 to make lodging reservations. Visit www.ymcarockies.org to learn more about YMCA of the Rockies.

April 20

Visit the James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum The James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum, located in the historic town of Wallstreet just west of Boulder, 6352 Fourmile Canyon Drive, helps tell the story of hard rock mining in this area. The assay office was the place where prospectors would take their ore samples to find out whether or not they had potentially “struck it rich.” The determination of the assayer could, and often did, make or break a prospector. The building at this site served as both an assay office and family residence, and the museum depicts both functions. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. The site is only open one day a month, April 1 - Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so visit while you can. Visit www.bouldercountyopenspace. org to learn more.

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to steer clear of the entire treatment area and associated equipment or slash piles. Slash piles and log decks remaining on site must not be tam-

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Practical Home Composting & Verminculture

The Lyons Farmette and Town of Lyons present Practicle Home Composting & Verminculture class, April 23, from 6-9 p.m. The Colorado climate creates some unique challenges that require a few tricks for composting success. If you have attempted backyard composting with less than ideal results, or if you have heard of the value of building your soil through composting but never tried it, this class is geared toward giving participants the practical knowledge needed to successfully turn household food and yard waste into gardening gold. Home composting also happens to be one of the most effective things you can do to minimize climate change, so come get inspired. The class is led by Lyons resident Dan Matsch, manager of EcoCycle’s composting department and passionate life-long backyard composter and gardener. RSVP to betsyburton@mac.com. Payment is required to reserve a space in this class. Go to www.lyonsfarmette.com/ for more information.

April 27

12th Annual Corn Harvest Benefit

Loveland Ski Area hosts the 12th annual Corn Harvest benefit ski party for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center plays a much bigger role in your skiing safety than you might think. Not only is this organization an invaluable source for backcountry travelers, but anyone who has driven on I-70 have the CIAC to thank in part for their safe travels along this highway. Come show your support for this amazing organization. Packages that include lift ticket, lunch, New Belgium Beer, raffle and donation will be available. A great day of skiing all for a good cause. More information can be found at www.skiloveland.com.

Kelly Dahl Campground fuels reduction work under way ROLLINSVILLE Fuel reduction work is under way at the Kelly Dahl campground and surrounding area. The Boulder Ranger District campground is located just off State Hwy 72 between Nederland and Rollinsville. Cutting and hauling activities will continue throughout the spring season. The district staff hopes to have operations complete in time for Memorial Day weekend. The campground is usually closed this time of year to vehicles. During fuel reduction work, it is important to note that foot traffic is also not allowed. Forest visitors are advised

pered with, added to, or removed from for legal and safety reasons. This 172-acre Kelly Dahl fuels project is part of the U.S. Forest Service 2009 Lump Gulch Fuel Treatment Project Decision. Project documents can be viewed at, www.fs.fed.us/nepa/fs-usda-pop. php/?project=22315. While the project is designed for hazardous fuel reduction, it will also address the current mountain pine beetle presence and tree stand diversity. For other recreation information on the Boulder Ranger District this winter, please call Visitor Information at 303-541-2500.

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FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, bars and breweries

FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR April 1-30 Customer Appreciation Month – Other Side Restaurant (EP) April 4 Nederland Food Pantry Distribution – Nederland Presbyterian Church

April 5 Nederland Area Seniors visit Gilpin County Seniors Lunch – Gilpin Community Center April 7 Soup Night – The Old Gallery April 8 Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – The Deli at 8236’ April 12-24 Estes Park Restaurant Week – Estes Park (various) April 14 Cheese Making Class – Lyons Farmette April 18 Odell Beer Dinner – Lyons Fork Community Cupboard Food Distribution – The Old Gallery April 19 Dinner and a Movie – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church April 20 4/20 Barbecue –Green Grass Alternative Medicine April 21 Spring Fling Community Music Potluck w/Liz Barnez – The Old Gallery

April 22 Allenspark Seniors visit NAS Lunch – Nederland Community Center Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – The Deli at 8236’ April 25 Taste of Estes – Estes Park Convention Center Tapas Class – Lyons Farmette Nederland Food Pantry – Nederland Presbyterian Church April 26 Voter’s Select Wine & Cheese Sampling – Aspen Lodge Fish Fry – CCCIA Hall April 28 Peter Rabbit Tea Party – The Old Gallery

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MOUNTAIN MOCHA CAFÉ

Café offers community much more than coffee By Jennifer Pund BLACK HAWK ucked in the unassuming stone and siding building with the Credit Union and Post Office on the outskirts of Black Hawk sits much more than a coffee shop – and you can say the owners are completely hands-on. Mountain Mocha Café specializes in hand-made breakfast and lunch items, hand-roasted coffee, hand-blended looseleaf teas as well as hand-selected and wrapped gift baskets that can be personally sent with a hand-written card. Husband and wife team Pete and Jessica Dionne – owners since early 2012 – have over 30 combined years of experience in the restaurant industry and have been Black Hawk residents for eight. “We live here in Gilpin County and didn’t want to commute to Denver and we knew the community needed a place like this,” Pete said. “This was a natural fit for us. It’s a business that allows us to live here and work here and become a large part of our community and meet our neighbors.”

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Pete and Jessica Dionne

The Dionne’s were drawn to Colorado from Michigan because it was quiet and beautiful. They moved to Summit County first, but found it was too expensive, too cold and too far from Denver. “Black Hawk was a happy medium point where we were close enough to Denver, but still in the mountains. The weather here is perfect. Summers are not too hot and winters aren’t as bad as they were in Frisco,” Pete said. Although the Mountain Mocha is the

signature drink – made with house-made malted espresso fudge and milk piled high with chocolate, malt powder and whip cream – the offerings are so much more. Breakfast items like waffles, burritos and omelets and lunch items like chicken Cordon blue panini, Le Fromage grille, chicken caprese wrap and soups are served. The counter is lined with brownies, muffins and pastries, which sometimes sell out before they make it to the display. Coffees and espresso drinks are plentiful. Beans from Rwanda, Guatemala and Ethiopian are used as well as blends like the campfire, cigar or Big and Rich are created and roasted in house. If tea is more to your liking, loose leafs are hand-tossed into distinct blends combining just the right flavors to create mixes like Vanilla Ceylon packed with antioxidants, Romance Blend mixed with rose petals and dried strawberry, Knocked Up containing ginger root, cinnamon and blueberries along with many other ingredients and the Men’s Camo tea formulated for men’s health and well being. Continued on page 7

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Explore Estes Park’s culinary treats during Restaurant Week By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK For a mountain town, Estes Park offers an abundance of dining options. Restaurants and cafés throughout Estes Park serve everything from international cuisine and wild game to burgers and pub fare. Whether looking for a quick bite, a picnic lunch or a romantic dining experience, there is little doubt it can be found in Estes Park. Unlike other tourist destinations in the state, dining in Estes Park can actually be a vacation highlight. For area residents, the variety is simply another perk of living in the Peak to Peak region. From April 12- 24, many of the town’s dining spots are participating in the first Estes Park Restaurant Week then, on April 25, the week culminates in a night of culinary spectac-

ular, as local restaurants showcase their menu specialties at the Taste of Estes. During Restaurant Week, several restaurants in the town are offering a three course prix fixe for $20.13 all night. Plus, some restaurants offer breakfast and lunch specials, or upgraded dinner packages at $30.13 and $40.14. Whether you’ve been wanting to try some local delicacies or some classic ethnic cuisine, discover something new or return to an old favorite, you will get your chance at an affordable price. Participating restaurants include: The Aspen Lodge, Big Horn Restaurant, Cascades at The Stanley Hotel, Claire’s on the Park, The Dunraven Inn, Ed’s Cantina, The Grubsteak, Longz at Rocky Mountain Park Inn, Mama Rose’s,

Help Aspen Lodge choose its wine list ESTES PARK On April 26, help the Aspen Lodge choose its wine list at their first ever Voters Select Wine Tasting. The restaurant is offering a variety of wines from around the world, as well as several cheeses, for the event. During the tasting, a representative will be available to explain the wines,

their origin, taste and history. Voting cards will be passed out and participants can select their favorites. Winners will help the Aspen Lodge Resort and Spa, 6120 Highway 7, determine its new wine menu. Enjoy wine from the fireside dining room or sit outside with unmatched views. For more information, call 970-5868133 or visit, www.aspenlodge.net.

SIGNATURE CREATION ‘Merc Favorite’ Carrot Cake

Owner/Baker/Chef: Rainbow Shultz

Jamestown Mercantile 108 Main Street Jamestown, Colo.

hile the pies and cakes change weekly at the Jamestown Mercantile, this carrot cake is a favorite and doesn’t last long when we make it. When in the neighborhood, be sure to stop in for a slice. Merc Favorite Carrot Cake

6 c. grated carrots 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. raisins 5 eggs 1 1/2 c. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract 1 c. raisins

1 1/2 c. crushed pineapple 1 1/2 c. coconut flakes 3 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 c. crushed walnuts

1. M ix grated carrots and brown sugar. Cover and let soak refrigerated 2-48 hours 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 3. Butter/oil and flour two 10-inch cake pans 4. B eat eggs until light. Add sugar, oil and vanilla 5. Mix in raisins, pineapple and coconut 6. I n separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. 7. C ombine dry and wet mixes, add carrot mixture, mix well 8. Bake 45-55 minutes until top feels springy 9. Cool and frost with cream cheese frosting 10. Top with crushed walnuts Cream Cheese Frosting 1 lb. cream cheese 2 c. powdered sugar 1/2 c. butter 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract

The Jamestown Mercantile offer a delicious array of meals made from fresh natural ingredients including local Colorado produce. The food at the Merc is always worth making the beautiful canyon drive. Visit www.jamestown mercantile.com for more information.

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Pepper’s Mexican Grill, Poppy’s Pizza & Grill, The Rock Inn Wapiti, The Waterfront Grill at Estes Park Resort and more. Restaurants taking part in the weeklong event are offering a special menu from which to choose your meal. The Aspen Lodge offers tomato basil bruschetta, pineapple roasted red pepper crostini, watermelon fresh mozzarella & balsamic skewers, or cheesy tomato bread; chicken saltimbocca, vegetarian lasagna, pasta alo iovo, or eggplant rolls; white chocolate créme brulee, brownie sundae, or bread pudding. Mama Rose’s menu includes mini caprese or stuffed shrimp; mini house salad or mini lobster Caesar; polenta puttanesca, seafood baked pasta, or chicken saltimbocca; cannoli or tiramisu. The Grubsteak has Scotch egg, shrimp cigars, or salad; elk shepherd’s pie, eightounce New York strip, or linguini alfredo; a selection of homemade pies or a sundae. On April 25, at the Taste of Estes, area eateries bring their favorite menu items to the Estes Park Conference Center. The event is from 5-8 p.m. and tickets – $18 in advance or $20 at the door – often sell out. Visit www.dineestespark.com for more information.

Isle Casino chef, team win ‘Best in Show’ BLACK HAWK The Isle Casino’s Executive Chef Klaus Krebs and his team won “Best In Show” at the Colorado Agriculture Day Farm to Fork competition, March 19, for their MozzarAngela Salad. Colorado chefs, farmers/ranchers and legislators teamed up to compete in the second Colorado Farm to Fork cook competition. The event was designed to highlight agriculture’s value to Colorado’s economy, emphasize the importance of buying local and share agriculture’s bounty with those in need.

Learn to make cheese at home LYONS The Lyons Farmette, April 14, offers a cheese-making class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will discuss the broad spectrum of cheese from fresh to aged, stinky to mild, and bloomy to washed rind. Making cheeses that are easily made in the home specifically mozzarella and ricotta, as well as pairings for cheese will be the focus. Instructor Hilary Van Dusen made artisanal goat cheese for Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy for three years. She worked primarily with the raw milk cheeses, which have won several awards. The class is offered again, May 4, and costs $45 per person. Email betsyburton@mac.com to reserve a spot.

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Oskar Blues Brewery experiences huge growth, named ‘Craft Brewer of the Year’

Craft beer continues to brew growth BOULDER These days it seems just about everyone like a good craft beer every once in awhile. That craving for a craft brew may be even greater than first thought. The Brewers Association recently released 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing growth, and in a year when the total U.S. beer market grew by one percent, craft brewers saw a 15 percent rise in volume and a 17 percent increase in dollar growth. With production at 13,235,917 barrels in 2012, craft brewers reached 6.5 percent volume of the total U.S. beer market, up from 5.7 percent the previous year. Additionally, craft dollar share of the total U.S. beer market reached 10.2 percent in 2012, as retail dollar value from craft brewers was estimated at $10.2 billion, up from $8.7 billion in 2011. In 2012, there was an 18 percent increase in the number of U.S. operating breweries, with the total count reaching 2,403. This count includes 409 new brewery openings and only 43 closings. Small breweries created an estimated 4,857 more jobs during the year, employing 108,440 workers, compared to 103,583 the year prior. “On average, we are seeing slightly more than one craft brewery per day opening somewhere in the U.S. and we anticipate even more in the coming year. There is clearly a thirst in the marketplace for craft brewed beer, as indicated by the continued growth year after year,” said Paul Gatza, director, Brewers Association.

LYONS Oskar Blues Brewery continues to build on its 52 percent growth in 2012 by posting 42 percent increase through February 2013 and launching in the state of Michigan in the first week of March. Michigan, known as a hopsavvy state, fits Oskar Blues’ hop-centric approach well represented by Dale’s Pale Ale, Deviant IPA, G’Knight Imperial Red IPA and the recently release seasonal (March to May) GUBNA Imperial IPA. The original craft brewery in-a-can is poised to reach 125,000 cases this year in Michigan and continue to open additional markets throughout 2013. “Michigan has a great beer scene fueled by quality breweries; we’re excited to be a adding our voluminous, threedimensional craft beers-in-a-can to the Michigan mix.” said Oskar Blues’ Regional Sales Manager Nick Lensing. Last year, Oskar Blues expanded distribution to new markets for the first time in four years. The markets: Chicago, Ohio, Northern Kentucky and founder Dale Katechis’ home state of Alabama each established the largest craft beer launch in their territories history topped by 14,000+ case equivalents during the first week in Ohio. Oskar Blues’ continued growth is a result of a new Brevard, NC brewery and

taproom that began providing fresh and local beer to Oskar Blues East Coast markets in January. In addition to the Brevard, NC location the brewery invested $3.5 million in improvements to its Longmont facility in 2012. Oskar Blues has grown to become the largest American craft brewery to package beer exclusively in cans, producing 85,750 barrels of beer in 2012, and is on pace for 128,000 barrels in 2013. Oskar Blues Brewery was also recently named 2012 “Craft Brewer of the Year” by Beverage World Magazine. “With 52 percent annual growth in 2012 and a fresh capacity bump from the opening of a new brewery two time zones east of its base, Oskar Blues Brewery earns our inaugural ‘Craft Brewer of the Year’ distinction a decade after it fired the first shot in what would become a craft canning revolution,” according to the magazine. Founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 as a brewpub and grill, Oskar Blues Brewery launched its craft-brewed beer canning operations in 2002 in Lyons and became the first American craft brewery to brew and can its beer. Today there are more than 200 craft breweries canning their beers. Learn more about Oskar Blues, its history, locations, food and various live music offerings at www.oskarblues.com.

Lyons Fork dinner pairs food, Odell beers LYONS Join the Lyons Fork for another of its popular beer dinners, April 18, when five “beautiful” dishes are expertly paired with five Odell Brewing Company beers. Brewmaster and brewery founder Doug Odell will also be in the house.

The evening costs $65 with $20 paid in advance to reserve. Call the restaurant at 303-823-5014 to save a seat. The Lyons Fork is located at 450 Main Street and calls itself “a food centric, beer driven, Margarita-adoring little haunt in Lyons.” They also live up to their motto, “with better food, naturally follows better beer and wine.”

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Oskar Blues Brewery Lyons, CO GUBNA Imperial IPA celebrates its three-year anniversary as Oskar Blues’ hoppiest craft beer in a can. With a mutated overload of hops, GUBNA will be a limited seasonal release March through May 2013. GUBNA was moved from a full time offering to a three month limited-release to complement a seasonal series featuring the cyclopean Ten FIDY Imperial Stout (October through February), and a yet to be announced third seasonal slated for June through September. “We get off on challenging ourselves and our beer drinkers with hops. This year’s GUBNA comes from that fire in the belly to up the ante of GUBNA’s motley hop character,” says head brewer Dave Chichura. GUBNA was inbred from the brewery’s desire to confront 100+ IBU’s with a single hop to emphasize that complexity of character can arise from simple elements. This time around GUBNA cranks up the complexity of hops by piling Cascade hops on top of copious amounts of Summit hops and the backbone of German Dark Munich Malt and Rye Malt. North American two-row barley combines with the other grains to lay the foundation for the hop onslaught to come. Post-fermentation dry hopping allows this monstrosity to gently coax the citrus rind and grapefruit aroma while providing a rye maltinduced spicy yet round middle and finishing with a brisk, clean bitterness. Color: Golden/Amber IBU: 100+ Alcohol: 10% Hops: Cascade, Summit Malt: German Dark Munich, Rye

FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR WEEKLY FOOD & DRINK

Sunday Brunch – Aspen Lodge Brunch – Lyons Fork Champaign Brunch – The Other Side Brunch Buffet – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort Dayton’s Soup Line – Eagle Plume’s Monday NAS Lunch – Nederland Community Center Dinner Special – First Street Pub Family-Style Dinner – Lyons Fork Noon Lunch – Estes Park Senior Center Gilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community Center Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Tuesday Noon Lunch – Estes Park Senior Center

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Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Wednesday NAS Lunch – Nederland Community Center Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Noon Lunch – Estes Park Senior Center Gilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community Center Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Thursday Noon Lunch – Estes Park Senior Center Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Friday Noon Lunch – Estes Park Senior Center Gilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community Center Volunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior Center Saturday Brunch – Lyons Fork

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Coffee shop creates desire to return Continued from page 4

Jessica creates unique gift baskets that can be designed specifically for a special person and topped off by sending a handwritten card to add a personal touch. In keeping with the local feel, the walls of the café are lined with works from local artists from Black Hawk and Gilpin. The couple was attracted to the challenge of turning a small coffee shop into a thriving café. “With our restaurant background, we knew we could give this community a safe place to bring their families and have a great meal and great conversation without the hustle and bustle of the casinos,” Pete said. “We don’t have thousands of people to draw from, so we always have to make sure our food, drinks and service are better then expected. We create the desire for our guests to return and bring friends and family with them. We have to keep our prices lower than we should because we want people to be able to eat here every day. The community has been extremely

supportive of us and appreciative of what we’ve created here and they show their support by coming in every day or at least once a week to make sure we’re successful. We provide a space for eating, meeting and greeting new and old friends. We know 90 percent of the people who walk through our door. They have become our family. Tourists are really surprised when they stop in for the first time. They usually don’t expect our quality and abundant choices.” After tasting Mountain Mocha’s coffee and teas it’s inevitable the Coffee of the Month program will be appealing. Patrons can choose to receive one- or two-pound packages of ground or whole beans shipped to their door right out of the roaster. “The post office is next door, so we boast you can’t get a fresher bag of coffee, as we can have it roasted and in the mail within a half-hour of your order,” Jessica said. Also packaged and mailed to your door are Lattes for Later, which are little packages perfect for camping, picnics or hotel stays. Just add milk and you are in your own Mountain Mocha Café.

Lovin’ Cup Soup Kitchen feeds hungry NEDERLAND Ross Alper, owner of The Deli at 8236 in Nederland has always wanted to feed people. “It’s just the thing to do,” he said. “It’s a great thing that helps strengthen the community.” Every other Monday – including April 8 and 22 – The Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen opens its doors to the hungry and feeds people. The first of many free meals was served March 25 at the deli to about 35 people. Alper provided the ingredients “out of pocket,” and by being resourceful. “My food distributor reimburses me for mis-sliced bread or bacon cut too thin, so I had some to share. I got 40 pounds of potatoes and asked my friend ‘Phat’ Larry to come help make soup.” A jar is set out for those able to help, but donations are not required to enjoy wonderful food, a comfortable atmosphere and the warm hearts behind the counter.

HIGH FIVE – know your neighbors

hat brought you to the area W and why do you choose to stay? I moved to Colorado because of its similarities to areas I loved in Central New York. I landed in Idaho Springs five days later after being hired as a manager at the Buffalo Restaurant. I stay because it is now home. I met my wife here and our daughter has grown up here. The sense of community from these small towns is amazing.

Dan M. Ebert

Owner: Two Brothers Deli Manager: The Buffalo Restaurant Idaho Springs, Colo. Birthplace: Oswego, NY Current Residence: Dumont, Colo. Age: 47 Time in Peak to Peak: 19+ years Homelife: married, one daughter, one yellow lab

What do you like to do for fun when not working? Spending time with family and friends and enjoying what our back yard has to offer: Trail running, hiking, biking, mountain Bocce ball, archery and camping. I also enjoy doing outdoor projects around the house.

hat do you like most about W living in the Peak to Peak region? It’s close to everything while at the same time being away from everything.

ow did you come to be in H your position or line of work? I started working in restaurants shortly after college to supplement my income. This led to a position as a manager at a Historic Country Inn in New York. I opened Two Brothers Deli in Idaho Springs in 1999 after seeing that Idaho Springs did not offer a healthful fast dining option.

hat is the best advice W you’ve ever received? You can’t work on the past, only the future!

Cookbook author and chef “Phat” Larry Lisco created a hearty potato soup for the opening night of the Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen.

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE – high country living and activities

MOUNTAIN EVENTS CALENDAR April 1-June 30 Caribou Ranch Spring Closure – Caribou Ranch Open Space April 2 Creating a Paper Trail for Your Heirs – Estes Park Senior Center April 4 Elephants and Lions of the Namib Desert – Nederland Community Library

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Estes Park Quilt Guild, Estes Park Equestrian Club – Estes April 6 Mountain Gardening Basics, Composting & Soil Amendments – Gilpin County Fair Exhibit Building Don’t Stop Skiing! Demo Day & Party, Volunteer Ski Patrol Try-outs – Loveland Ski Area Winter Park Wipeout, So-Gnar Shred Circuit Finale – Winter Park Resort

Social Media for the Cottage Business – Lyons Farmette Meditating for Your Life Workshop – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Quirky Tales of Gilpin County – St. James United Methodist Church April 7 Ski Patrol Try-Outs – Eldora Mountain Resort Farm Fresh Skin Care – Lyons Farmette Girls on Guard – Gilpin Recreation Center April 7-28 Level One Yoga Teacher Training – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat April 8 Youth and Family Ski Trip to Eldora – EVRPD Admin Office Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop, Estes Park Garden Club – Estes Valley Library April 9 Mountain Vegetable Garden Selection & Seed Starting – Gilpin Community Center Jobs Workshops – Estes Valley Library Coexisting with Bears – Walt Self Community Building

April 11 Youth and Family Ski Trip to A-Basin – EVRPD Admin Office International Culture Club – Estes Valley Library Lyons Natural Running Clinic – Bohn Park Parking Lot April 12 Teen Game Night – Nederland Community Library Games Night at the Library – Idaho Springs Public Library Bounce House Day – Aquatic Center Gym Small Steps to Health and Wealth – Estes Valley Library Tai Chi Qigong Part I – Aspen Lodge April 13 Inversion Immersion Workshop – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Game Night – CCCIA Hall 9 Health Fair – Carlson School Idaho Springs 9 Health Fair – Nederland Community Center Tai Chi Qigong Part II – Aspen Lodge April 13-14 51st Annual Loveland Derby – Loveland Ski Area April 14 3 Little Birds : Creating Growth through Intention w/ Nancy Kate Williams – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Tai Chi Qigong Part II – Aspen Lodge April 17 “Brock” Brocklehurst teaches “Gardening at Altitude” – Nederland Community Center

Crisis Intervention Seminar – St. Paul’s Idaho Springs Parish Hall

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ild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in Nederland is once again hosting a special Earth Day celebration in 2013. This year’s Wild Earth Day event takes place in Central Park in Boulder on April 21 from 11 a.m.4 p.m. It’s free and open to everyone – who are encouraged to walk, ride a bike, take the bus or carpool to attend. Wild Earth Day is Boulder County’s largest Earth Day event. Presented annually since 2001, Wild Earth Day is a “free action packed day of entertainment and education about this magnificent planet earth.” Originally in collaboration with the National Center for Atmospheric Research, thousands of visitors of all ages and from throughout the region participate in hands-on experiential activities at booths provided by regional masters in the field of environmental education. Engage with the masters in environmental education, enjoy scientific presentations in the solar powered tent, kick your heels up to music on the Band Shell stage and celebrate Earth Day with Nederland’s Wild Bear. Since 1995, Wild Bear has been known for its high quality and creative workshops for children. With its rural location, 17 miles west of Boulder, Wild Bear provides a valuable service to families with limited activities for school age youth in their community.

Caribou Ranch spring closure begins April 1 NEDERLAND The annual spring closure of Caribou Ranch Open Space begins April 1 and lasts through June 30. The closure is to protect spring migratory birds and elk activities on the property. Migrating from lower elevations, the local elk herd arrives every spring and females calve on the property. The closure covers the entire property; no visitors are permitted. The resident caretaker, park rangers and Boulder County Sheriff’s deputies who patrol the open space property can fine violators up to $300. For additional information call 303678-6200.

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A weather balloon is launched at a previous Wild Earth Day event.

Visit the Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in the shopping center in Nederland. It’s open everyday from noon-5:30 p.m. All workshops are modestly priced or free and all programs are free to senior citizens. Call 303-258-0495 or visit www.widbear.org to learn more.

History event features ‘quirky tales’ of Gilpin County from 1860, music CENTRAL CITY Enjoy numerous stories and ads from 1860 along with music by Dick Kroeckel at Gilpin History’s “Quirky Tales of Gilpin County,” April 6, at the St. James Methodist Church in Central City. The event takes place at 4 p.m. and costs $10. Dick Kroeckel was born in Indianapolis and began playing piano professionally in Evergreen, Colo. In the mid-60s, Dick was summoned to play for Uncle Sam and

worked with entertainment tours in places like Ft. Polk, Louisiana. For the next decade he played in Georgetown, Colo. After spending almost 20 years playing in Central City, in saloons like the Tollgate and Glory Hole, Kroeckel returned as the weekly entertainment at Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel and Casino and then the Fortune Valley Hotel & Casino. He currently plays special performances and concerts, like this one.

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Numerous small mining towns existed along the current route of the Peak to Peak Continued from page 1 led to the establishment of several small mining towns including Perigo and Wideawake. Before long, the highway crosses over the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, which was originally built by David H. Moffat. Construction on the railroad grade African American teenage campers and their over the Continental counselor from Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills Divide to Middle Park hike along Denver & Rio Grande Western at Coronoa (Rollins) Railroad tracks toward Rollinsville in 1932. Pass began in 1901 and was completed in 1909. As much as 40 percent of the Denver and Salt Lake’s budget was used for snow removal, despite the use of large snowsheds and ultimately it was deemed too costly to operate. It was Denver and Salt Lake Railroad train car parked east of Corona snowused until 1927 when the Moffat Tunnel at East Portal was completed. shed next to a 30-foot snowbank on Rollins Pass, about 1910. The road to East Portal passes through Tolland, which was origiPhotos courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection nally a stage stop between Rollinsville and Middle Park and later become a railroad stop. A large hotel was in business in the early 1900s. Along the way, the road passes Baltimore, which also had a hotel as well as a social club. Where the Peak to Peak Byway and railroad cross sits the small town of Rollinsville, home to the Stage Stop, built in 1868, that is still standing today. Rollinsville was established by John Q. Rollins who was involved in mining, stage lines, farming, lumber, road-building and more. It had a stamp mill used by the many mines in surrounding gulches. Rollins did not allow saloons, gambling or dancing. A few miles to the north of Rollinsville, after crossing into Boulder County and winding past spectacular Divide views, the highway meets Coal Creek Canyon Rd. Just down the tracks from Rollinsville, or a short distance down Coal Creek Canyon off South Beaver Creek Road is Lincoln Hills, a unique community began in 1922 when two African-Americans from Denver sought to build a resort for middle-class African-Americans. At the time of its founding, Lincoln Hills was the only vacation resort west of the Mississippi River owned by and catering to African-Americans. Winks Lodge welcomed Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Lena Horne, among others following their performances in Denver. Beginning in 1927, the area was also View of the Baltimore Resort near Tolland, about 1920. home to Camp Nizhoni, a YWCA camp for African-Americans.

EVENTS CALENDAR April 18 North with the Spring: Bird Migration – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Conference Center

April 18-21 Master Within: A Transformational Weekend – Aspen Lodge

April 20 Youth Sports Equipment Exchange – Estes Park Aquatic Center Gym

Meditation Workshop – The Old Gallery Old Time Carnival – Elkhorn Lodge 9 Health Fair – Estes Park Medical Center 9 Health Fair – Lyons Middle/Sr High School April 20-21 Springtopia – Winter Park Resort Wall Street Assay Office Museum Open – Fourmile Canyon Drive

April 21 Coca-Cola Spring Splash – Winter Park Resort GCART Workshop Training – Gilpin County Fairgrounds

April 23 Practical Home Composting and Vermiculture – Lyons Farmette

Boulder County Mountain Trails update w/Gary Sanfacon – CCCIA Hall April 24 Label Reading Made Simple – Walt Self Community Building

Seedlings Workshop – United Church

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April 25 Pinball Tournament – Lyons Classic Pinball Kirtan Chanting – The Yoga Room @ Two Brothers Hike for Seniors – Heil Ranch Open Space Lyons Natural Running Clinic – Bohn Park Parking Lot Active Adult 50 + Arts & Crafts – Walt Self

Monday Yoga w/Peggy – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Steffi or Mike – The Yoga Room @ Two Brothers

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Iyengar Level 1/2 – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Matter of Balance – Walt Self Community Building Megan Vallender Yoga – Alternative Medical Supply Gentle Yoga w/Joelle, Yoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall Pilates Mat II, Hatha Yoga, Zumba, Aquacize –

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Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church Al-Anon – United Church of Idaho Springs Al Anon – Allenspark Community Church AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Tuesday RMNP Volunteer Day Rocky – Mountain National Park Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs Workshop –

High Altitude Gardening – Snetzer Building April 25-28 2013 Priest Training program – Aspen Lodge April 27 Fire Preparedness Workshop – Gilpin Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party, Ski With a Ranger Day – Loveland Ski Area Lake Estes, River & Roads Clean-Up – Lake Estes Marina April 28 Soaring Eagles 4-H Demonstration Day – Estes Valley Library

April 30 Pinball Tournament – Pioneer Inn WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday Master Chen Doaist Lecture – Aspen Lodge Family Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga

Mat Pilates w/Nicole – The Yoga Room @ Two Brothers Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City

Gilpin Community Center

Estes Valley Library

Texas Hold’em Poker Showdown – Estes Park Resort Spanish for Beginners – Gilpin Community Center Yoga w/Peggy – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Jackie – The Yoga Room @ Two Brothers Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga

Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center Pilates Mat I, Aquacize, Kickboxing, Celtic Music Ensemble – Gilpin Community Center AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland AA Meeting – Golden Gate Grange AA Meeting, Woman’s AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park

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Wednesday S’mores by the Fire – Winter Park Resort Bible Study – Gilpin Community Center Yoga with Peggy – Wild Basin Lodge Yoga with Cherie – The Yoga Room @ Two Brothers Moms and Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain Yoga

Circuit Training Elevate Conditioning – CCCIA Hall Zumba, Nia, Aquacize, Hatha Yoga, Total Tone – Gilpin Community Center

Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City

NA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) AA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power Offices AA Meeting – The Old Gallery AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Thursday Texas Hold’Em – Outlaw Saloon Long Lunch Ski/Ride Group – CCMRD Recreation Center Kids’ Night Out – Winter Park Resort Spanish for Beginners, Dog Obedience & Agility – Gilpin Community Center Yoga w/Pam – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Peggy – Wild Basin Lodge Yoga Therapy for Stress Release – CCCIA Hall Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga

Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center Hatha Yoga, Kickboxing, Aquacize – Gilpin Community Center

Eating Disorders Group – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office)

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Overeaters Anonymous – The Old Gallery NA Meeting – 701 Elm Road Clubhouse, Estes Park Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Friday Texas Hold’Em – Outlaw Saloon Discount Dog License Days – Lyons Town Hall Kids Kayak Club – Centennial Pool Friday Night Mini-Rail Jams – Winter Park Resort Yoga (beginner & intermediate) – The Old Gallery Yoga with Cherie, Meditation – The Yoga Room @ Two Brothers

Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga

Yoga with Cariann – CCCIA Hall Mindful Meditation, Zumba, Yoga – Gilpin Community Center

NA Meeting – 1600 Fish Hatchery Road, Estes Park Clear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado, Idaho Springs

AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland AA Meeting – New Covenant Church, Allenspark AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Saturday Texas Hold’Em – Outlaw Saloon Ghost Hunt – Stanley Hotel Yoga w/Pam – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Cherie or Sarah –TheYoga Room @Two Brothers Zumba, Kinder Kix – Gilpin Community Center Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

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Roy Stewart checks in with his new market in Mid-Gilpin County. It is currently open, and should be fully stocked by the beginning of April.

Last Shot opens small market in Mid-Gilpin GILPIN COUNTY Forget eggs, milk or toilet paper at the store? Need a lemon, a pound of mushrooms or tomatoes, bread, bacon or burgers? In a jam for an unexpected gathering, or just really like our meatballs? You can now pick up all of these and more at competitive prices at Roy’s Last Shot, 17268 Highway 119 in Mid-Gilpin County. While not exactly a grocery, the small

market behind the Last Shot restaurant stocks the staples found in most kitchen pantries, “back-up bulk supplies” for the restaurant (and others) and items not found in convenience stores. There is a full-size, walk-in refrigeration unit for the cold stuff. Patrons can also offer suggestions on items they would like to see in the store. Stop in 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 303642-7870 for more information.

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MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people

MOUNTAIN ARTS CALENDAR April 2 NedQuilts – Nederland Community Library Coal Creek Evening Knitters & Crocheters – Coal Creek Coffee Mountain Artisans Guild – CCCIA Hall April 3 Coal Creek Canyon Quilters, Coal Creek Morning Knitters & Crocheters – Coal Creek Coffee April 5 Myths and Allegories Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park Ladies No. 1 Literary Society – The Old Gallery April 5-May 12 Myths and Allegories Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park April 6 Early Childhood Music Workshop – Estes Valley Library Movie Matinee: “Slumdog Millionaire” – Estes Valley Library Old Time Square Dance – Smokin Dave’s Cabin, Lyons April 11 NAS visit Georgia O’Keefe Exhibit – Denver Art Museum April 13 16th Annual Student Expressions Reception – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park Fine Art Gallery

Movie Matinee: Millions – Estes Valley Library Crafting Group – Gilpin Recreation Center April 15 Movie Matinee: “Wall Street” – Estes Valley Library April 17 Coal Creek Canyon Quilters – Coal Creek Coffee April 18 Spring Play: “Alice in Wonderland” – Gilpin County School April 18-19 Ceramic Spirit House Or Shrine – Susan Anderson Studio April 19 Ladies No. 1 Literary Society – The Old Gallery Queen of the Sun Film – Lyons Farmette Trance Dance – The Yoga Room @ Two Brothers April 19-21 “The Giver” by Lois Lowry – Estes Park High School Auditorium April 20 NedKnits – Nederland Community Library Soggy Noodle Children’s Theater – Estes Valley Library April 24 Writing Class – The Old Gallery April 25 Comedy w/Joe Piscapo – Reserve Casino April 25-26 Watercolors w/Pamela England – Art Center of Estes Park April 26-28 “The Giver” by Lois Lowry – Estes Park High School Auditorium April 29 Marbling Magic w/Barbara Schneider – Art Center of Estes Park April 30 NAS visit Lafayette Flea Market – Lafayette, Colo. WEEKLY ARTS Monday NAS Movie Matinee – Backdoor Theater Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church Folk Dancing in the Mountains – Nederland Community Center Tuesday Story Time – Idaho Springs Library Soup Supper & Book Study – Nederland Presbyterian Church Planet Motion Dance – Nederland Community Center Wednesday Art Group – The Old Gallery Matinee Movie – Reel Mountain Theater Baby Story Time – Nederland Community Library Senior Art/Painting Group – Nederland Community Center NAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Presbyterian Church Children’s Story Hour – Gilpin County Library Estes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley Library Wednesday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community Center Thursday Story Time – Estes Valley Library Preschool Story Time, Toddler Story Time – Nederland Community Library

Basic Handbuilding/Throwing – Gilpin Community Center Friday Story Time – Estes Valley Library Movie – Backdoor Theater Saturday Story Time – Estes Valley Library Movie – Backdoor Theater Saturday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community Center

From Iowa farmer to Colorado craftsman By Cathy Stiers NEDERLAND rowing up on a farm in northwest Iowa, Wendell King never dreamed he would become a table maker. His family grew crops of corn and soybeans, and raised animalssheep and hogs. In college he majored in the natural sciences; after graduation from the University of South Dakota, he did what many kids of that era did – he joined the Peace Corps. For three years, he taught agriculture in Ethiopia, the 13th group of Peace Corp workers to go to the country. Returning home to Iowa in 1973, he located in the town of Spencer, worked in a greenhouse and met his future wife Diane. They moved back to the family farm in Dickens, to help out his father. Perusing a high-end garden magazine, Diane spotted a garden trellis; clipped the photo and asked Wendell if he’d make her one. He said no; she took the photo to someone else who made her one – but it wasn’t quite right. “ That was my first clue that all people do not see the same things. Diane asked me again if I’d make her the trellis – it was a husband and wife thing – so I gave it a try.” Using steel rod and the farm’s welder, Wendell mathematically figured out how to get the trellis bends right.

Wendell King at work in his studio

In the 1980s, the public’s interest in gardening was starting to ramp up. He made more garden trellises and started selling them to garden centers in Des Moines. “Gardening became ‘landscape design’ in the cities. You didn’t just plant petunias; you put them in an artistic form, in a planned out garden.” Continued on page 13

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Stanley Hotel celebrates horror cinema at inaugural film festival ESTES PARK The Stanley Hotel holds the inaugural Stanley Film Festival, May 2-5. The fourday event celebrates emerging and established horror filmmakers and showcases the best in independent horror cinema with a full slate of films, panels, student competitions, audience awards and receptions all at the beautiful and historically haunted Stanley Hotel. “The Stanley Hotel is iconic not only for being one of the great historic hotels of our country, but also for the inspiration it gives to its fans. From the making of “The Shining” to the one million people that have toured the hotel in the last three years it has inspired generations,” says Grand Heritage Hotel Group President John Cullen. “I hope to honor The Stanley Hotel and propel horror filmmakers to create and exhibit their work for a new worldwide audience.” The Stanley Film Festival is a unique destination Festival, as all events both screenings and receptions will take place throughout The Stanley Hotel. Packages to attend the Stanley Film Festival are on sale and include lodging at the Stanley Hotel. Pass levels include the Thriller, Paranormal and Slasher and are available online. “It’s an honor to join the Stanley Film Festival team in its inaugural year and

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normal activity makes it such a natural fit for an annual celebration of film.” Founded in 2013 by the Stanley Hotel to celebrate the property’s iconic Hollywood heritage, the event showcases filmmakers latest works, Q&A discussions, industry panels, the “Stanley Dean’s Cup” student film competition and special events for cinema insiders, enthusiasts and fellow artists including an awards ceremony, whiskey tasting and pre- and post-festival parties. Learn more about the Stanley Film Festival at www.stanleyfilmfest.com.

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Central City Opera Guild presents party for preservation fundraiser CENTRAL CITY Central City Opera Guild hosts a Party for Preservation – an evening with cocktails, dinner and dancing – on April 18 at the History Colorado Center in Denver to raise money for its historic properties in Central City. The evening will also feature an opportunity to buy items on the renovation wish list. Central City Opera owns and maintains 32 historic buildings, including 27 residences built in Central City between 1860 and 1900. They are part of the Central City/ Black Hawk National Landmark Historic District and require a significant amount of maintenance and upkeep. These historic properties house Central City Opera artists and staff each summer and also serve as rehearsal and performance spaces. This fundraiser will benefit the Nicholas House, built in 1875, a treasured landmark building. Each summer, apprentice artists from around the world live in Nicholas House as part of the BonfilsStanton Foundation Artists Training Program. Nicholas House is on the verge of being uninhabitable, with significant foundation damage and structural deterioration. The goal is to raise the funds needed to renovate the house to current building code. Party for Preservation offers a festive backdrop for patrons to learn about the CCO’s historic properties. The preservation of these Historic Properties is integral to the original charter of the organization from 1932, and remains a key component

of Central City Opera’s mission today. During cocktails, guests will enjoy touring History Colorado Center’s high-tech and hands-on exhibits. Mountain and sunset views will provide a magnificent twilight backdrop for party patrons to enjoy dinner, dancing and a celebration of the generous achievements of Nancy Parker and El Pomar Foundation in supporting Central City Opera. Central City Opera Guild was established in 1974 to assist Central City Opera, the fifth-oldest opera company in the United States, with historic preservation, education, cultural and social events, and fund raising. Its many programs include: Take a Child to the Opera Days, the Opera House Gardens, Victorian home preservation, Apprentice Artist support and opera preview dinners. For more information, visit www. centralcityopera.org/guild. The 2013 Party for Preservation CoChairs are Kitty Koch and Kim Morss Dehncke; Honorary Chairs are Meg and Ed Nichols; and this year’s honorees are Nancy Parker and the El Pomar Foundation. The History Colorado Center is located at 1200 Broadway in Denver. Cocktails are served beginning at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and dancing begin at 7:30 p.m. Patron tickets are $150 and Junior Patron tickets (under 40) are $75. Tickets can be purchased beginning March 4 through Alicia Holt in the Central City Opera Development Office at 303-331-7014, or e-mail aholt@centralcityopera.org. For additional information, visit www.partyforpreservation.com.

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The Nicholas House, owned by the Central City Opera Guild, was built in 1875. The Party for Preservation fundraiser, April 18, will help bring it back up to code.

Photo courtesy Central City Opera

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Children’s book inspired by true story ESTES PARK stes Park author Judy Archibald’s The Mutt & The Mustang is a true story about a little dog who rides a horse every day. It’s the author’s first children’s picture book. Set in the Colorado Rockies, a small dog, Kody is sad because he fails at tasks his large German shepherd pal can do. After making friends with a rescued mustang who lets him ride on his back every day, Kody discovers by being himself, he is special. In addition to classic illustrations, there is a page of photos showing Kody riding the mustang. This sensitive, true story about friendships between dogs and horses will help children appreciate animals and to realize everyone is special in their own way. For more than 25 years, Archibald – with more than one thousand articles published – has been a feature writer and columnist for national magazines, including Wildlife Art, Art-Talk, Equine Images and Southwest Art and

has also written nature articles for children’s magazines. Archibald lives adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park with two cats, two horses, and two dogs — Cheyenne, a 100-pound German shepherd and Kody, the Mutt who rides “his” mustang every morning. The book recently received First Place in the Children’s Picture Book category at the Next Generation INDIE Book Awards in the United States and Canada, 2012. In addition to classic illustrations by Patricia H. Greenberg, this book includes a page of photographs showing the real mutt riding “his” horse. The book is for sale online at www.petpalspublishing.com and at more than 60 Colorado stores including Rocky Mountain Gateway Gift Shop, Stanley Hotel, Aspen Lodge and Macdonald Book Shop in Estes Park; Echo Lake Lodge in Idaho Springs, Dandelion Fine Arts & Gifts in Nederland, Red Canyon Art Gallery in Lyons.

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Wendell now faced two choices – go to town and find a job or try to make a business out of a hobby. Diane had been selling her bead jewelry at local craft shows; Wendell decided to do the same. “I made a copper box and discovered that I was able to figure out how to do that. I began exploring my own unknown artistic abilities.” A friend had a slab of marble, Wendell put legs on it and it became a table. Selling at small outdoor venues in Minnesota, he quickly learned that he needed to start doing higher quality art shows to attract the needed clientele. When the first table he sold went home in a Mercedes and the second in a BMW, he knew he was on the right track. A show in Detroit Lakes, Minn. even found three ladies arguing over who saw a table first.

The tabletops were made from granite that was leftover from counter tops, but that soon changed as Wendell decided to transition to using sandstone instead. “I could build a table and put a piece of granite on it and it would often be the wrong color for the customers’ needs. When I worked with native stone, I couldn’t lose.” One type he uses is New York bluestone from the Appalachians. Commonly found on patios and walkways in the east, it is very popular with his customers. The other type he uses is Colorado redstone from garden stores in Lyons. Sandstone is readily available both here and from stone yards in upstate New York. “My criteria in choosing slabs are that they be flat, have something of interest (either in their color or geologic design ) and that I can lift them.” Once he chooses the stone for a table, the

design for the legs is determined, based on the shape of the stone. Using hammer and chisels, he cuts pieces out of the slabs. Wendell credits Frank Lloyd Wright as his inspiration, citing Wright’s stained glass designs in particular. Wendell and Diane had visited Colorado since the late 1970s, spending time with Diane’s sister who lived in Vail. They hiked Maroon Bells, backpacked in Crystal and fell in love with the Colorado Rockies. Every year when they left, they’d tell each other, “we should buy something out here.” Then a friend inherited a cabin in Pinecliffe, and for the past 20 years the Kings and four other couples gathered there each summer. In 2009, a cabin next door came up for sale – it was serendipity for Wendell and Diane and they bought it. After spending the summers here for three years, they have fallen in love with the area and are in the process of moving here to live full time. This will be the first spring that Wendell has not planted crops and is looking forward to building a shop in Pinecliffe. The only art show he will be exhibiting at this year is the 13th Annual High Peaks Art Festival in Nederland, June 22-23. He was an exhibitor at the show last year and was one of its top sellers. He welcomes custom work, tables of all kinds are possible, including corner tables and kitchen tables. Visit www.peonyfarm.com to learn more. “This has been quite an experience… if someone had told me 20 years ago I could build something and people would think enough of it to pay me for it…” __________________________________ Cathy Stiers is the Director of the High Peaks Art Festival and is contributing profiles of this year’s artists to MMAC Monthly.

‘Myths and Allegories’ exhibit opens, April 5 By George Watson ESTES PARK A new exhibit of prints and etchings by Betty Dolman and mixed-media work by guest artist Rudy Ellis, titled “Myths and Allegories,” opens at The Art Center of Estes Park, April 5, and continues through May 12. Dolman’s etchings, engravings and watercolors reflect her intense interest in the landscape. “The integrity of the land requires the same honesty on the part of the artist. This struggle for clarity of vision is one of the most demanding tasks an image maker can tackle, but one well worth the commitment,” Dolman explains. Dolman studied at the Art Student League in New York City and received her fine arts degree from Pratt Institute in New York. She has studied sculpture and print-making at the University of Oklahoma and Colorado State University. Dolman is a member of the prestigious Los Angeles Printmakers Society. She is among the 27 nationally recognized print-

makers whose work was gathered in exhibition at the National Copper Engravers Invitational at Littman Gallery in Portland, Ore. The artist moved to Estes Park in 1987 and has a print-making studio at her home

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where she creates through a variety of processes. She creates her prints using copper or zinc for her templates then prints her works of art one at a time. Visit www.artcenterofestes.com for additional information.

Pick up a copy of the MMAC Monthly all over the Peak-to-Peak region from Idaho Springs to Estes Park including these local retailers. IDAHO SPRINGS A Mountain Merc Hilldaddy’s Wildlife Restaurant Mountain Moonshine Liquor Luxury Laundromat Clear Creek Liquor Visitor’s Center Majestic Gallery Buffalo Restaurant Gold Mine Smoke Shop Westwinds Tavern Beau Jo’s Pizza Idaho Springs Treasures Fall River Botanicals Tommyknocker Brewery 2 Brothers Deli JMR Coffee Main Street Restaurant Sawtooth Gallery Grow in Peace B & J Laundromat The Soap Shop Picci’s Pizza

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GOLD HILL Gold Hill Inn Gold Hill Store & Café ALLENSPARK The Old Gallery Tapestry of Life Coffee Meadow Mountain Café Eagle Plume’s Trading Post

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Gilpin Library exhibits images of husband and wife photographers By George Watson GILPIN COUNTY A new exhibit of “impressive photographs” by J. Black hangs on the walls of the meeting room at the Gilpin County Library. All of the images are by J. Black, but the the J stands for both John and Julie Black. The pair are a husband and wife team who have called Gilpin County home since 1996, but often travel to places like France, New Zealand, Costa Rica and return with photographs. Even though the Blacks live near Black Hawk with stunning views of the Continental Divide, it isn’t enough to keep them home. They purchased their first “serious” camera in 1983 in preparation for a month-long camera safari in Africa. Once they caught the photo bug, they’ve never looked back. The world is their playground and they enjoy traveling on roads too small to have lines and capturing the moment before it is gone. Bright shiny objects easily lead them astray andrich colors, fabulous skies and “old stuff” keep them looking for more. The couple’s travel photography is matched by “equally inspiring” mountainous scenes more familiar to Colorado residents. They also create their own custom frames, which can also be seen at the library

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Group for ‘crafty people’ offered in Gilpin By Jeffrey V. Smith GILPIN COUNTY The Gilpin County Community Cneter is asking all “crafty people” if they have a project they just can’t seem to finish, if they hate working on crafts alone and if they would like to have time to work on things without distractions. To solve these dilemmas, the Gilpin County Community Center is inviting everyone to join its crafty group, April 13 and May 25, from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The group will be using a portion of the multi-purpose room and scrapbooking, card making, sewing, knitting, painting – or any other craft that can be brought to the rec center and returned back home – can be done. There are electrical outlets

and tables available, no reservations are required and participants may come and go as they wish. The drop-in fee for the center must be paid, however. Children are welcome to join participants, especially if they have their own projects. Children under 10 years have to stay with a parent at all times. Also, no supplies will be provided, so be sure to bring everything needed for the project from home. The center hopes to make the group a monthly, ongoing get together. If the group is something you are interested in, contact Imy Rich to let him know what days and times work best for future planning. Call him at 303-5825427 or e-mail imyrrich@yahoo.com.

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exhibit. One wall is exclusively dedicated to Colorado with aspen frames. Other photographs are from New Zealand and France. See several of the couples large images at the library through May and perhaps longer. Images can also be viewed online at www.jblackandco.artistwebsites.com.

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ESTES PARK The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies presents “The Giver” by Lois Lowry at the Estes Park High School Auditorium, 1600 Manford Ave., April 19-21 and 26-28. Directed by Deborah Baldwin, the play portrays when 12-year-old Jonas is chosen by the Elders to be Receiver of Memories. He soon begins to discover the disturbing truth about his utopian society. The play is based on Lois Lowry’s powerful Newbery Medal-winning novel.

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Advanced tickets can be purchased for $12 for adults, $6 for under 18 and $10 for anyone over 62 at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E Elkhorn Ave. or online at www.fineartsguild.org. Add $2 if purchased on the day of the show. The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies provides opportunities for arts education and experience for Estes Park area youth including youth theater camps.

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Mountain boutiques search for niche items not found in big stores For folks with more thin blood, The Alpaca Store in Nederland has a variety of sweaters, socks, mittens, ponchos and more all fashioned from pure elegant alpaca. Beneficial in many ways, alpaca fiber is soft and warm, stronger than wool but lighter and hypoallergenic. It wont pill like cashmere and is water and wind resistant so it is a wonderful choice for a spring evening at any altitude. Those that live and shop in the Peak to Peak region tend to be a little more daring. “I wanted to offer women the opportunity to explore their adventurous side by giving them unique clothing they wouldn’t find elsewhere,” Linette DeSano of Experience Boutique Windsong in Lyons said. “I only Fashions buy clothes from small business owners, who have an exclusive niche and who offer something different from what you will find in Target or JC Penney’s. As well, I really listen to what my customers want, and I try to find clothing to reflect their eclectic needs.” Mary Janes offers fun, hip, trendy clothing and accessories in Downtown Estes Park. They strive to carry the freshest fashion with brands that include Vera Bradly, Pandora, Billabong, Free People and Natural Life. Freshly back from Las Vegas for spring purchas-

ing, look for new lines at Windsong Fashions also in Estes Park. Stocked with beautifully made leather jackets, designer jean jackets and accessories, the store also carries items like beaded bracelets and belts to give the perfect accent to any style. When it comes to Rocky Mountain Style for men, a suit is not the answer. A pair of jeans and a Rockmount Ranchwear shirt is really all a man needs for a night out in Colorado. Stop by the Colorado Hats and company in Estes Park where they have been making fine quality custom hats for over 20 years. Using the same painstaking hand crafted labor hat makers used over 150 years ago, each hat is crafted from start to finish by one person. This means that every hat is hand-made, hand-sanded and hand-finished with pride to fit and last a lifetime. It is sure to give any man that distinguished one-of-a-kind look. If you are a resident of the Peak to Peak area, you know that a good pair of Mucks can be a great bonus when the deep spring snow comes. The Mountain Tool and Feed store – at the base of the Central City parkway – has any size and style you are looking for, as well as some great undergarments to

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ward off the early spring chill. Consumers in the Peak to Peak region also want to know they are giving back by purchasing. Many clothing makers that are represented in these small shops also contribute to Fair Trade. Fair Trade is a trading partAlpaca Store nership based on transparency and respect that seek greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to - and securing the rights of marginalized producers and workers. Jessica Andrews, owner of Hidden Treasures Family Consignment in Idaho Springs – grand opening April 9 – says, “Now is a great time for consignment because so many people are recycling reusing, and re-purposing things. There is always going to be someone who had it and someone else who wants it. Everyone enjoys a new outfit and who couldn’t use some extra money?” So even if you see a few more flakes flying, don’t hesitate to lay on the layers, handle a new handbag or tip your hat to the fresh clothing items of spring. The Yoga Room in Idaho Springs

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MOUNTAIN MUSIC CALENDAR

MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high country

April 2 Open Mic hosted by Maus, Jeremy Mohney Band – Pioneer

Gipsy Moon next generation of Nederland’s musical legacy

April 3 Some Train Yard – Gold Hill Café (GH) First Wednesday Music Club – Oskar Blues (LY) April 4 Chimney Choir – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Ryan Tipton – Pioneer Inn (NED) April 5 Wonderlic – Pioneer Inn (NED) The Wolftones – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Blue Canyon Blues – Oskar Blues (LY) The Hillbenders – Wildflower Pavilion (LY) Urban Dance Theory – Ameristar Casino April 6 Sarah Canton – Rock Inn (EP) Band in a Hat – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Cowboy Dave – Oskar Blues (LY) Lee Sims and the Platte River Band – Reserve Casino (CC) Urban Dance Theory – Ameristar Casino (BH) Rogue Sound – Pioneer Inn (NED) April 7 Giddy Up Kitty – Stanley Hotel (EP) Arthur Lee Land – Oskar Blues (LY) April 9 Open Mic hosted by Maus, Black Dog – Pioneer Inn (NED) April 11 Miss Shevenaugh and Yuma Wray – Pioneer Inn (NED) SandFlower – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Local Rock Jam – Oskar Blues (LY) April 12 Effrun the bear, Matt Spinks Band – Rock Inn (EP) Dan & Yoshi – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Delores Scott – Oskar Blues (LY) Peter Mayer, Bella Betts – Wildflower Pavilion (LY) Steve Thomas Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) Back in the Day – Isle Casino (BH) The Zydecoasters – Pioneer Inn (NED) April 13 Shaefer Welch – Rock Inn (EP) Roots & Rhythm – West Winds Tavern (IS) Time & Temp – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Paula Nelson, Jubal & Monica – Oskar Blues (LY) Steve Thomas Band – Ameristar Casino (BH) Back in the Day – Isle Casino (BH) The Pamlico Sound – Pioneer Inn (NED) Genetics – Whistler’s Café (NED) April 14 Margaret Patterson Trio – Stanley Hotel (EP) Evie Laden & Keith Terry – Oskar Blues (LY) April 16 Open Mic hosted by Maus, Kali Rea – Pioneer Inn (NED) April 17 Tribute to Merle Haggard – Oskar Blues (LY) April 18 Blue Fruit Snacks – Pioneer Inn (NED) Decker – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) The Virginia Luthiers: Wayne Hendson, Gerald Anderson, Jimmy Edmonds, and Spencer Strickland – Rogers Hall (LY) April 19 Jaden Carlson Band – Pioneer Inn (NED) Gipsy Moon – Wildflower Pavilion (LY) Andrew Wynne – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Soul Rebels – Oskar Blues (LY) Mountain Standard Time, Gipsy Moon – Wildflower Pavilion (LY) Mother Lode – Ameristar Casino (BH) Jake Holliday & Moneyshot – Isle Casino (BH) April 20 4-20 Party w/String Board Theory – Rock Inn (EP) Split Jive Broadcast – Pioneer Inn (NED) Ned Luau – TBA (NED) Smooth Money Gesture, Old Shoe – Whister’s Café (NED) Dead Set – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams – Oskar Blues (LY) 4-20 Party w/Mojomama – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) Juice Newton – Reserve Casino (CC) Mother Lode – Ameristar Casino (BH) Jake Holliday & Moneyshot – Isle Casino (BH) Rapidgrass Quintet w/Sarah Morris, Credibility Gap –

By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND new generation of music, literally, has emerged from Nederland. Gipsy Moon, which contains two children of Leftover Salmon’s Vince Herman, is giving hope to the future of music in the Boulder hills. Like its predecessors, the band has an acoustic-based sound that incorporates wide-ranging influences. Beyond any musical descriptions, however, the band is more about manifesting something positive into the world. “I think the purpose of our music is to try and spread something good,” Silas Herman explained. “Music has the power to entrance and bring everyone into the moment where all are one. It touches the source of creation, and if only for a second we can all let go and float along to a beautiful melody.” The four-piece band comprises Mackenzie Page on vocals, guitar, tenor guitar, tenor banjo and washboard; David Matters on vocals, banjo and guitar, Andrew Connley on cello and Vince’s sons Colin Huff on vocals and bass and Silas on vocals, mandolin and guitar. Music brought the group together as Gipsy Moon, but brotherhood, a girlfriend and school friends are the true glue that keeps the band connected. Being close, like most things, has its “ups and downs,” according to Herman. “I guess we all came together because we were supposed to. I think that we have a great deal to learn from each other,” he said. “It’s great having such a deep connection with everyone, which makes for a very open creative space where everyone can be fully

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honest with each other. Sometimes it can be difficult to separate personal relationships from business relationships which really are two very different things. It’s good to maintain a balance.” When it comes to the band, everyone contributes in their own way. “David, Colin and Mackenzie write most of the lyrics, and Andrew and I focus more on the instrumental side of the songs,” Herman said. “Usually someone will pose an idea and everyone else expands and brings their own perspective to the song.” Gipsy Moon plays an original style of music it calls “Gipsygrass” and describe as a “backwoods hoedown meets the smoking basement of a New York jazz club.” Their soothing harmonies, raging solos and “dirt-encrusted bass lines” bring an old-time style into a new dimension. Members say they perform with the “intention to build community and to invoke love in its wildest manifestation.” “We are not really what you might think “Gipsygrass” would be,” Herman said, “since we don’t usually play traditional gypsy or bluegrass music.” He explained that 90 percent of the music is original material that’s influenced by a wide array of genres, bluegrass and gipsy included. “It’s not always what people are expecting, but they usually like it. I think that acoustic music is making its way back into the popular music scene with bands like Mumford and Sons and The Lumineers sweeping the radio waves,” Herman said. “I feel our music plays to that genre in an original way.” The entire band lives in Nederland and its members truly Continued on page 19

Miner Pickin’ hosts high energy music of Jeff Scroggins & Colorado IDAHO SPRINGS Jeff Scroggins & Colorado brings its high energy, high mountain “bluegrass explosion” to Miner Pickin’ in Idaho Springs, April 13, at 7 p.m. The popular band features the amazing banjo playing of its namesake, Jeff Scroggins. His fiery style and lightning-fast licks have earned him many fans worldwide, and have left many a first time listener in stunned disbelief. The act also features the award winning mandolin playing of Scroggins’ son Tristan. Tristan is also an accomplished songwriter, and his and Jeff’s original instrumental tunes play a large role in the band’s unique and energetic sound. The band also features incredible bluegrass vocals, led by the powerful voice

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of front man Greg Blake. Greg has twice been nominated for SPBGMA’s “Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year” award, and his phenomenal bluegrass guitar playing has earned him nine nominations and an amazing five consecutive wins as SPBGMA’s Guitarist of the Year. Annie Savage also brings to the group strong vocals and an aggressive fiddle style that is well suited to the band’s high energy approach, and she, along with bassist KC Groves round out the band’s stellar bluegrass vocal trio. KC’s tasteful and driving bass playing is the cornerstone of the band’s sound. Miner Pickin’ is located at , 1614 Miner Street in Idaho Springs. Visit www.miner pickin.com or call 303-567-2433 for more information.

Genetics brings ‘big sound’ to Nederland NEDERLAND The five-piece prog-jazz-funk-rockelectronic experiment known as Genetics performs at Whistler’s Café, April 13, with Saturn Soul Revival. Founded in the summer of 2010, Genetics creates a unique sound that encompasses a variety of genres and influences. Using this combination of multiple genres and amazing compositions, listeners are treated to a “musical adventure to remember.” Originally from Grand Rapids, Mich., and currently Fort Collins, Genetics has a “hard-driving big sound” with “psychedelic improv jams, and intriguing melodies.” Genetics also plays the Aggie Theater as part of FoCoMX on April 19 and Shine in Boulder with Astronomix on April 20. Visit www.geneticsmusic.com to learn more.

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FoCoMX presents fifth annual music showcase FORT COLLINS The 5th Fort Collins Music Experiment is back. Join in the celebration of all of the amazing musicians who call Northern Colorado home. This epic two-day festival takes place, April 19-20, in various theaters, bars, restaurants and coffee shops all across Fort Collins. It is one of the best ways to experience a large number of talented Colorado musicians of all genres in an affordable way, and without travel. Plus, it’s a fun night out experiencing a wide range of venues as well. Experimenting every year with something different, FoCoMA is ever focused on delivering a quality experience for fans, bands, and venues alike. The premier music event is presented by the nonprofit Fort Collins Musicians Association and has nearly doubled in size year after year. It has even garnered national attention and unofficial title of “The Biggest Little Festival in America.” Instead of growing the festival even larger this year, however, organizers are focusing on the feedback they received last year and

are actually making the festival somewhat smaller. This year, they are staying to 20 venues and 200 bands for FoCoMX, with an eye towards new events, performances, and education sessions throughout the year. In previous years more than 300 bands and 30 venues were included in the festival. Some of the better known acts include Musketeer Gripweed, John Magnie from the Subdudes, Fierce Bad Rabbit, Dead Floyd, Atomic Pablo, Wendy Woo Band, Jadan Carlson Band, My Body Sings Electric, The Holler!, The Patti Fiasco, Wire Faces, The Acidophiles and Wasabi among may others. Fort Collins venues included in the event are some of the town’s favorites like Hodi’s Half Note, Aggie Theater, Avogadro’s Number, Everyday Joe’s, Road 34, Surfside 7, Mo Jeaux’s, Chipper’s Lanes and many more restaurants and bars are converted into live music venues for the weekend. One new feature being added in 2013 is having comedian emcees at the larger venues. There is also a free children’s

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program at Everyday Joe’s Coffee, 144 S Mason St., on Saturday. A cloth custom wristbands will allow patrons into all of the venues. They can be purchased after April 7 locally at Rock ‘N’ Robin’s, or online by clicking the Tickets page link on the website. Free wristbands are available to volunteers, who must attend one orientation on April 13 at 1 p.m.; April 15 at 5:30 p.m., April 17 at noon or April 19 at 8 a.m. Pre-sale wristbands will be $20 and full-price tickets are $30. Visit www.focomx.org to create a custom schedule and additional information.

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NedFest books bluegrass ‘living legend’ By Kristen McFarland NEDERALND It's going to be a very big Bluegrass Sunday this year at NedFest. The staff are excited and honored to announce that the great Dr. Ralph Stanley and his Clinch Mountain Boys will be the highlight of the evening. Ralph's career has spanned an amazing 67 years beginning with the Stanley Brothers in 1946 with his late brother Carter. Fast forward to 2011 and he is nominated for his fourth Grammy award for “A Mother's Prayer,” his newest album. He already holds three Grammys: for Best Bluegrass Album (“Lost in the Lonesome Pines”), Best Male Vocal Performance, and for Album of the Year for his contribution to the

multi-platinum selling movie soundtrack “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” At 86 he still maintains a rigorous touring schedule. The only periods of his life where he has not been on the road were a year or so in the army after WWII and the period after his brother died in 1966 when he struggled with whether to continue with his music career. The Library of Congress has named Stanley a “Living Legend” and for 43 years has held a Memorial Day Weekend Bluegrass festival near his home in southwestern Virginia. Tickets are on sale now and additional line-up announcements begin in April. One hundred percent of profits go to local kids’ music education programs. For more information visit www.nedfest.org.

Prairie Scholars blend folk, ragtime-rock LYONS Husband and wife team, Andy and Jessica Eppler join forces as the Prairie Scholars, blending Andy’s lyric-centric Texas folk with Jessica’s ragtime-inspired rock ‘n’ roll. The act performs at Oskar Blues in Lyons, April 28, and all over the region regularly. Honest, aggressive and passionate, The Prairie Scholars work with themes of disenchantment, identity and universal truth. While exploring these themes, they ventured to Colorado and after several tours through the area finally relocated from

Lubbock, Texas to Longmont in 2009. The Prairie Scholars record and produce their material through their independent label, Velvet Syntax Records. The Wasteland Ramble, released in August of 2012, is the band’s third album together. Mature and purposeful songwriting is joined with captivating and catchy melodies. Andy and Jessica also released solo albums in 2012. View a complete list of shows and learn more about the band at www.prairie scholars.com.

On April 6, The Prairie Scholars’ favorite sub shop in Longmont – Subworks Deli – is naming a sandwich after the band. Come try either the new Prairie Scholars Chicken Caprese or the Veggie Scholars Caprese between 12:30-3 p.m. on April 6 and meet Jess and Andy Eppler . The duo will be hanging out at Subworks for lunch and a little afternoon party. Everyone who tries the sub at the party will receive their choice of either a free bag of chips or large pickle or they can pick to add Bacon or Avocado to the sub-for free. Subworks is located at 1104 Francis St. in Longmont. Call 303-774-7000 for more information.

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Wherever You Are

Danny Shafer

anny Shafer, the venerable Colorado troubadour has new music out on a new label. “Wherever You Are” is his first record on Tolstar - Goathouse records. “I have been out doing over 200 shows a year for the last 10 to 12 years, and its been incredible to have the support of a small label. Tolstar has really been able to focus on this release to make it as strong as possible and make sure the songs are first. As a songwriter that was the goal,” Shafer said. The band on the record – produced by Robert Tarintino and Danny Shafer – is a who’s who of local musicians including Todd May on drums, Jubal on bass, Chris Ramey on pedal steel, Dechen Hawk on organ, Greg Schochet on mandolin and Yona Ruth on backup vocals. The outstanding songwriting coupled with top-notch talent creates a collection of songs any fan would love. Preview Shafer’s new work at www. dannyshafer.com or an upcoming live performance. Track List

1. Wherever You Are 2. Shine 3. American in Me 4. Never Be Proud 5. Sleep Tonight 6. Keeping This Family 7. Susan

8. Farming 9. I Am 10. I Belong To the Night 11. Crazy Things People Do 12. Wherever You R

Shafer releases new album at Wildflower Pavilion show LYONS Danny Shafer, known as one of the hardest working musicians in Boulder County for decades, celebrates the release of his new album “Wherever You Are” at the Wildflower Pavilion at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, April 26. Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys open the night. Shafer always puts on a powerful performance that features his acclaimed songwriting and fingerstyle guitar and reutinely proves why he’s a perennial favorite. Tickets are $12 and kids 12 and under are free. Visit. www.bluegrass.com for more information.

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MUSIC Rapidgrass Quintet returns to Idaho Springs IDAHO SPRINGS The United Center in Idaho Springs hosts a hometown act, of sorts, on April 20, when the Rapidgrass Quintet performs at 7:30 p.m. Borrowing the name from his summer bluegrass festival in Idaho Springs, Mark Morris has made official his collection of carefullyassembled talent. The Rapidgrass Quintet features the hot fiddle licks of Texas champion Coleman Smith and easily prove to listeners why they are the host

band to one of the hottest new festivals around. Credibility Gap – featuring current and former Idaho Springs residents – kick off the “hometown” bluegrass show. Featuring original tunes from several band members, as well as a few of the band’s favorites, this group’s six members have enjoyed working in some new musical territories. Tickets are $20 at the door or purchase discount tickets at Java Mountain Roasters, Two Brother’s Deli, in Idaho Springs, and Tomay Memorial Library.

FAVORITE PLACES Pete Goldberg

Keyboards: Smooth Money Gesture Nederland, CO

“[My favorite place is] definitely the Stage Stop. It has a rich musical history, it’s haunted… and when it really gets going, the whole floor bounces and shakes with the crowd.”

he Stage Stop located in Rollinsville Colorado originated as the Toll Gate Barn for the Butterfield Stage Coach Company operating across the Continental Divide over Rollins Pass providing service from Denver, Golden, Central City, Nederland, Boulder and Estes Park. Constructed in 1868, the amazing old barn is older than the state of Colorado and about as old as the Civil War. Adding to the mystique of the venue is

MUSIC CALENDAR April 21 Seicento Baroque Ensemble – Stanley Hotel (EP) Spring Fling Community Music Potluck w/Liz Barnez – The Old Gallery (AP) Felonious Smith – Oskar Blues (LY) April 23 Open Mic hosted by Maus, Josh Jaffe – Pioneer Inn (NED)

April 25 Mosey West – Pioneer Inn (NED) BLT (Buddy, Lynne Willber & Tom Williams) – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

April 26 Chain Station – Rock Inn (EP) Blues Ambassadors – Pioneer Inn (NED) Open Mic Night – The Old Gallery (AP) Danny Shafer, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys – Wildflower Pavilion (LY)

Kristina Murray – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – Oskar Blues (LY) Jazz w/Joe Piscapo – Reserve Casino (CC)

a rich musical heritage with many a late night performance in the upstairs dance hall by artists such as Stephen Stills, Dan Fogelberg, Joe Walsh, Chicago, Supertramp, Three Dog Night, America, Dave Matthews Band, Robert Plant, Carole King, Judy Collins, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, String Cheese Incident and many others. Visit www.stagestop1868.com to learn more about the historic building.

High Street Concerts season finale features The Virginia Luthiers LYONS High Street Concerts in Lyons is ending its season on a high note. For the season finale, April 18, the group presents The Virginia Luthiers, four immensely talented musicians and world-class instrument builders from the Appalachian mountains of Virginia in Rogers Hall, 4th and High streets. Wayne Henderson, Gerald Anderson, Jimmy Edmonds and Spencer Strickland have over 150 combined years of experience in hand-building some of the finest guitars, mandolins, violins, ukuleles, and banjos available today. Their clientele include Mumford and Sons, Eric Clapton, Doc Watson, Gillian Welch, instrument contest winners and everyday folks. Tickets are available online now at www. highstreetconcerts.com and in person at the Stone Cup and Kitchen in Lyons. The show is expected to sell out in advance.

Wayne Henderson

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enjoy living in the mountains and acknowledge its compelling influence on their lives and music. “I think the mountains have a powerful spirit that gets deep in you blood and influences the way you live your life,” Herman said. “Much of my music has been influenced by the world around me - the people, the beauty and the spirit.” As a working musician, Herman recognizes the opportunities he’s been given being the son of a well-known front-man of a nationally touring band. His musical intentions, however, are much more profound. “I have been very blessed to have the life I do and I am so thankful to have been given the musical opportunities I have been given,” he said. “For me music is something that goes very deep and has been very healing. I am not a musician because my dad was a musician, I’m a

musician because I love to play music and feel it has a great power to do good. In no way do I feel pressured into following my father’s footsteps – I have just been lucky enough to have an awesome dad who I can share a mutual love of music with.” Gipsy Moon is currently running a Kickstarter (online fundraising) campaign to generate the capital to record an album to be released later this summer. “We will definitely do a tour based around the release of this record,” Herman said. “We are booked for some local festivals this summer so be on the look out and come see one of our shows.” Catch the band at upcoming shows including April 13 at Shine in Boulder, April 14 with Vince Herman at the Tugboat in Steamboat Springs, April 19 at the Wildflower Pavilion in Lyons and April 27 at Quixotes True Blue in Denver. Visit www.gipsymoon.net to see an entire schedule, listen to music and learn more.

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The JV3 – Ameristar Casino (BH) Counterfeit Music Company – Isle Casino (BH) April 27 Sarah Canton – Rock Inn (EP) Racheal and the Ruckus – Pioneer Inn (NED) Rob Ickes & Jim Hurst – Wildflower Pavilion (LY) Jeremy Mohney Quartet – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Bonnie & the Clydes – Oskar Blues (LY) Dave Mason – Reserve Casino (CC) The JV3 – Ameristar Casino (BH) Counterfeit Music Company – Isle Casino (BH) April 28 Estes Valley Chamber Singers – Stanley Hotel (EP) Prairie Scholars – Oskar Blues (LY) April 30 Lyons High School Jazz Band – Oskar Blues (LY) Open Mic hosted by Maus, Ben Melius – Pioneer Inn (NED)

WEEKLY MUSIC Sunday The Big Pick Jam hosted by Family Dog – Pioneer Inn (NED)

Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works (NED) Free Beginning Guitar Class, Bluegrass Jam – Miner Pickin’ (IS)

Sunday Evening Music Series – Lyons Fork (LY) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Brunch w/Amanda Valley – Estes Park Resort (EP) Monday Open Jovan Open Mic – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Tuesday Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Wednesday Blues Jam hosted by The Firebreathers – Pioneer Inn (NED)

Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music (EP) Dennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP)

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Open Mic with Justin Faye – Lonigans (EP) Open Mic – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Thursday James Davis – Dunraven Inn (EP) Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP) Dennis Tobias Band – Waterfront Grill @ Estes Park Resort (EP)

Open Jam – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Open Mic Night – Spirit Hound Distillers (LY) Thursday Evening Music Series – Lyons Fork (LY) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Friday Karaoke – Pizza Bar 66 (LY) Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Karaoke w/Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans Saloon (EP)

Friends Of Folk Open Mic hosted by Dick Orleans – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH)

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Saturday Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) Karaoke w/Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Dennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP) Open Mic hosted by James Moellers – Ed’s Cantina (EP)

Free Beginning Banjo Class – Miner Pickin’ (IS) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) AP = Allenspark BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City EP = Estes Park GH = Gold Hill

IS = Idaho Springs JT = Jametown LY = Lyons NED = Nederland

Submit any music events for free listing in the Music Calendar to MMACeditor@gmail.com All listings/dates subject to change. Contact venues to confirm a show.

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GET AWAY – short trips & fun events

‘Sunsation’ at Copper Mountain embraces spring with weekend celebration COPPER MOUNTAIN opper Mountain closes out ski season with style and embraces spring with the famous Sunsation festival, a weekendlong celebration with live music, competitions and plenty of sunshine to go around. The event is headlined by musical acts Matt and Kim and Ozomatli. The Red Bull SlopeSoakers and CopperMan competitions highlight the weekend as well. Red Bull Slopesoakers takes place on Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m., and puts a twist on the traditional pond skim with competitors crossing floating rails surrounded by inner tubes. This event is free for competitors and spectators; pre-registration can be completed online here. Stick around for a free concert from Matt and Kim. The indie dance duo out of Brooklyn, NY, will take the stage at 4 p.m. Matt & Kim started in 2004, essentially by accident when the pair were art students at the prestigious Pratt Institute where they studied film and illustration, respectively. When Kim wanted to learn to play drums and Matt (who’d been in bands before) was learning a new keyboard, the band was born. Matt & Kim have recently appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and were awarded the 2012 MTV Video Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year. On Copper Mountain’s closing day, Sun-

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day, April 14, the 2nd Annual CopperMan Winter Adventure Race will kick off at 11 a.m. This 3k foot race throughout Copper’s Villages is complete with frozen obstacles such as a hot chocolate pit and a human luge. After the race, competitors will be greeted with a finish line celebration in Burning Stones Plaza and live music by Ozomatli. Three-time Grammy winner Ozomatli is notorious for hip-hop, salsa, funk and samba sounds. The band is the voice of their city and they are citizens of the world. Their music – a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga – has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A. Make it a weekend and take advantage of all that is Sunsation at Copper Mountain, book one night of lodging and get the second night 50 percent off. Visit www.coppercolorado.com for more information or to book a room.

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