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Mountaintop Matrimony is one of ski area’s seasonal highlights - Page 6
ARTS
Allenspark artist purchases Estes Park’s Glassworks Studio - Page 9
MUSIC
Mountain Standard Time celebrates Mardi Gras in style - Page 13
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Cure Your
Cabin Fever By Jeffrey V. Smith PEAK TO PEAK eeling irritable, unmotivated and lethargic lately? Blame it on the season, and cabin fever. Short days limit exposure to sunlight, cold temperatures dissuade outdoor adventure and long nights bring about a type of seasonal affective disorder during this time of the year. Especially at elevation. One of the more popular, yet extreme, depictions of the affliction comes from Stephen King’s novel “The Shining,”
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detailing a family trapped in an isolated hotel during the middle of winter. While the novel’s outcome isn’t favorable for its main character, there are ways to prevent becoming “a dull boy.” Winter depression and its symptoms – inactivity, crankiness, sleep loss, and feeling “down in the dumps” – is real to millions of people. In some people, these symptoms are small and not noticeable, but for others they can be more severe. It’s almost like hibernation for humans. Continued on page 8
Peak to Peak Byway begins in Black Hawk surrounded by history 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 TWO: Central City/Black Hawk to Dory Hill/ region is named, is a designated Scenic and HisGolden Gate Canyon Rd. (Colo. 46) toric Byway. The 55-mile-long The Peak to Peak officially begins where route provides matchless views Hwy. 119 and Gregory Street intersect of the Continental Divide and in Black Hawk and heads north. While its timbered approaches and driving in from Idaho Springs, however, winds past a string of popular the route passes through Central City and attractions including Arapaho Mountain City on the way down to Black and Roosevelt National Forests, Hawk. The area is one of the state’s most Golden Gate Canyon State Park, historic, and provides more than a glimpse Eldora Mountain Resort and into Colorado’s mining days. Rocky Mountain National Park. On May 6, 1859, John H. Gregory loThe route combines abundant Part Two cated, staked, and began mining claims recreation, scenery and mining in what was to become known as the history allowing those who drive it a chance to Continued on page 7 experience the full-range of Colorado’s offerings.
This 1880s view of Black Hawk, looking west toward Central City, shows several buildings that remain today near (and above) the Gregory and Main intersection. Photo courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection
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Volume 6, Issue 2 • February 2013
February filled with celebrations, events, activities, holidays PEAK TO PEAK Last month was a little slow on special events and activities, as if to take a break from the holidays and New Year celebrations. But, February is filled with numerous distractions perfect for shaking off the “winter blues.” Don’t forget, Groundhog Day (2nd), the Super Bowl (3rd) Chinese New Year (10th), Mardi Gras (12th), Ash Wednes-
day (13th), Valentine’s Day (14th), President’ Day (18th) and Purim (23rd) are all celebrated during the month as is black history. So, despite being the middle of winter, it’s a rather upbeat month. In an effort to support the many unique events in our mountains and give you a few reasons to get out, MMAC Monthly lists and previews as many activities taking place at elevation along the Peak to
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Peak Region as possible. Unfortunately, not everything fits between our covers. To keep some of these special events from slipping through the cracks, a few are listed here.
West Magnolia reopens to public For starters, the West Magnolia area of the National Forest, located immediately south of Nederland, reopened to the public in January. The area had been closed since June 2012 during “major fuel mitigation work and hazardous tree cutting.” The area is popular with recreational forest users of all types throughout the year and has been missed by locals and visitors alike. The landscape has changed significantly due to clear cutting of trees, but nevertheless, the area is open again for anyone wishing to venture in. Anyone visiting is advised to stay on designated roads and trails and use caution around existing trees. Trees of all sizes remaining after treatment are susceptible to blowdown during windy weather. Stumps and logs may also be hidden under the snow. Belize fundraiser A fundraiser to help take 26 local kids on a work trip to Belize this summer takes place at the Best Western in Nederland, Feb. 9 from 7-9 p.m. Local poets Marcelo Games, Mike Parker, Joe Kinczel and others along with music from Billy Ikler, Mary Joyce and Friends, wine, food by Kim Culver and a silent auction. Tickets are $25. Central City love stories The Gilpin County Historical Society, on Feb. 11, presents “Love… or Not: Famous and Infamous Love Stories of Central City” at the historic St. James Methodist Church. Seven entertaining stories of romance-with-a-twist in the 19th century will be told. Tickets are $10. Call 303-582-5382 for more information. Disabled skiers benefit The 38th Annual Wells Fargo Ski Cup is held at Winter Park Resort, March 1-3, to benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled. The event brings together worldclass disabled ski racers, Denver celebrities, Broncos alumni along with amateur skiers and snowboarders of all abilities for a weekend of activities. The highlight of the weekend is the World Disabled Invitational, when disabled skiers compete head-to-head on parallel courses. The Celebrity Challenge is one of the most entertaining events of the weekend as celebrities and former football stars make their way down a race course. A giant silent auction attracts frivolous and frugal shoppers alike. For more information, call the NSCD at 303-293-5711 or visit www.nscd.org to learn more. No matter what you choose to do, don’t let cabin fever get you down, there is plenty to do and see without even leaving the high country – you just have to get up and decide to do it.
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MOUNTAIN MIX – the best of all the rest February 1-3
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February 16-17
Dragon Gate Qi Gong Alchemy
Tea Ceremony & Making Medicinal Wine
Rails in the Rockies
Master Yun Xiang Tseng is a 25th generation Long Men, Dragon Gate, lineage holder. On Feb. 1-3, for the first time in the U.S., he is teaching a set of qi gong movements that are based on the Dragon Gate philosophy and theory at the Aspen Lodge, 6120 Highway 7, near Estes Park. This traditional qi gong set helps to develop internal alchemy and produce internal healing. Tuition is $395 (10% discount for local residents and seniors over 62). Lodging is available. Contact Kristina for special student accommodation pricing and other questions at 970-586-8133 or visit www.wudangtao.com for more information.
February 2
Gateway Trailhead Ribbon Cutting
The U.S. Forest Service hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Brainard Lake Gateway Trailhead on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. Many aspects of Brainard Gateway Trailhead have been improved for visitors who frequent the area for hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing and sight-seeing. Recent updates include a winter recreation parking area, bathroom facilities, warming hut and newly re-routed trails. The winter recreation parking area can be found by driving to the large parking area on the right-hand side of the Brainard Lake Road when heading westbound. Visitors are encouraged to stay and check out the area after the ribbon-cutting. Visit www.fs.usda.govcom for more information.
February 3
David Newman Kirtan Chants
A component of yoga is emerging as part of the new spiritual music movement called Kirtan. A Kirtan is a group gathering where sacred mantras are sung together in a call and response style. It is a unique concert setting where music and singing are treated as meditation and the audience is as much a part of the band as the band members themselves. On Feb. 3, join David Newman, who travels extensively sharing Kirtan, devotional music and the spiritual, meditative and musical aspects of Yoga, at The Yoga Room, 1424 Miner St., in Idaho Springs. The special Kirtan Concert also features Philippo Franchini and Band. Also known as Durga Das, Newman is recognized for his artful blend of songwriting with Kirtan chants in a way that makes the experience deeply accessible and even familiar to listeners of modern music. Tickets are $20 advance at Two Brothers, $25 at the door and kids are $15.
Join Master Chen, Feb. 8 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., for an entertaining evening while experiencing the Tradition of Chinese Tea Ceremony and learning the benefits and recipes for medicinal wine for health and longevity. The event takes place at Aspen Lodge Resort and costs $50 (10% discount for local residents). For information, contact Naldjian wudang_lotus@yahoo.com or 970-586-8133.
February 9
Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball
The Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, hosts its annual Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball on Feb. 9 from 6-9 p.m. The event, which features dancing, refreshments, photo and frame, gift bag and special memory gifts, costs $18/couple ($7 for extra sweethearts). Call 303-582-1453 to register or Visit www.gilpinrecreation.com for more information
Photo Wranglin’
Learn smart ways to round-up photographs, steer them into an organizational system, and gain control of preservation practices to keep them in prime shape on Feb. 9 form 10 a.m. to noon at the Estes Park Museum. Professional Organizer of Simplicity Organizing Services Shellie Tressell and Estes Park Museum Curator Alicia Mittelman partner in offering a workshop on eliminating loose photograph clutter and preservation methods for your most cherished items. Reserve a space for $12 by calling the museum at 970-586-6256 or visit www.estesnet.com/museum for more information.
February 9, 14, 15, 16
Romantic, Candlelight Dinner
Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner as part of the Valentine’s 2013 Celebration at Peaceful Valley Ranch, Feb. 9 and 14-16, at 6 p.m. Starters include spinach salad and rolls followed by filet with sautéed mushrooms or jumbo shrimp entrées. Sides feature twice-baked potatoes and green beans with roasted garlic cherry tomatoes. Strawberry shortcake is offered for dessert along with a complimentary glass of Champagne or wine. Spend the day snowshoeing or cross country skiing followed by a romantic dinner for two. Lodging options, including use of indoor pool and hot tub, are available as well. Call ahead for reservations 303-747-2881 or visit www. peacefulvalley.com for more information.
February 10
Wildlife in Winter Hike
Join volunteer Boulder County Open Space naturalists at the Caribou Ranch Open Space near Nederland to learn ways wildlife survives winter. Hibernation, dormancy, migration, and strategies for animals that are active all winter will be discussed. Signs of wildlife activity, including tracks, scat, and browse marks on trees will also be examined. Be prepared for a moderate 2-mile hike in snowy, and windy weather. Ski or hiking poles are recommended due to icy trail conditions. All ages welcome to the free event.
Clanging bells, tooting whistles, and blaring horns will fill the Estes Park Conference Center on Feb. 16 and 17, as trains from the steam age to the present time roar along tracks of model railroad layouts at the 15th annual Rails in the Rockies exhibit. Organized by the Estes Valley Model Railroaders, these working exhibits include models of trains from many U.S. regions and selected British railroads crafted by dedicated model railroaders from all over Colorado. Children will enjoy the “Kids Layout” where they can operate model trains themselves. Exhibit hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 16 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 17. Admission is $5 per person and children under 12 get in free with an adult. Visit www.estesvalleymodelrailroaders.org/rails.htm for information.
February 23
Junior Ranger Adventure Day
Learn to be prepared for the adventures cold weather brings during the Junior Ranger Adventures on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Mud Lake Open Space. Kids ages 6-12 will complete winter challenges to become a Junior Ranger. Learn about ice safety, building a snow shelter, learning to safely start a fire and even making ice cream. Participants will also get to watch the Boulder Emergency Squad perform an ice rescue demonstration. Pre-registration is required. Contact Ranger Erin O’Leary at 720-352-7041 or eoleary@bouldercounty.org with questions.
February 23-24
Hunter Education Course
This Hunter Education Course, offered in Lyons on Feb. 23-24, is needed to qualify for a Colorado Hunter Education Certificate. Hunter education cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course including attending all class sessions and passing a written test and live fire. Rifles and ammunition are provided. Both days take place at Walter Self Center, 335 Railroad Ave., in Lyons. The course costs $10 and class time is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on the 23rd and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the 24th.
February 24
DOJoe Memorial Uphill/Downhill Race
The 12th Annual DOJoe Memorial Uphill/Downhill Race takes place at Eldora Mountain Resort, Feb. 24. Racers skin up Jolly Jug to the Lookout, the top lodge at Corona Lift, where racers transition out of their skins and descend 1,000 feet to the base of West Ridge and the finish area. The uphill portion of the race is about 1.1 miles, the downhill about .7 miles. The event is open to telemark and traditional skiers and snowboarders. The race was initiated in February 2002 in memory of Joe Despres, an avid local telemark skier who died Nov. 28 in an avalanche while backcountry skiing above Yankee Doodle Lake. Visit www.dojoe.org for more information and to register.
Adventure travel company offers ‘Chasing Snow Series’ By George Watson JAMESTOWN If you have never experienced a nighttime guided snowshoe adventure, witnessed the beauty of the snow reflecting the moonlight or the mountain tops illuminated from the glow, you just might want to start a new tradition. Awe-Struck Adventures invites you to the Nordic Moon Snowshoe, an incredible outdoor adventure paired with a “taste” of Colorado. On Feb. 17, guests will ski or snowshoe on over 1,500 acres of private land just outside of Jamestown. All skill levels are welcome and snowshoe rentals are included.
After an exhilarating hike, the limited number of guests will enjoy an Europeanstyle Aprés party featuring a farm-to-table, four-course gourmet meal consisting of ingredients grown within 200 miles in a beautiful rustic lodge. Colorado crafted wine will also be paired with the meal. The Nordic Moon Snowshoe is just one adventure in Awe-Struck Outdoors’ “Chasing the Snow Series” that began in January and will continue every Sunday until the snow melts. This series gives guests the rare opportunity to enjoy the trails and terrain of the mountains while avoiding the hustle and bustle of a busy ski resort. Each excursion is paired with
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a community style dinner prepared by a local chef. For 10 winters, Kelly Grebe, the founder of Awe-Struck Adventures, has lived in the Nederland area and scouted the most beautiful places for outdoor activities. The outdoor adventure company offers biking, hiking, paddling and skiing guided tours in the Boulder and Nederland area to visitors and residents. Each trip is paired with a culinary experience and most food served is locally sourced from small family-owned farms. Along with the bike/ski to table excursions, Awe-Struck Outdoors also offer yoga + outdoor adventure packages. The company specializes in work-
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ing with wedding parties and groups and holds several permits that grant special access to pristine, private land.
Shoshoni Mountain Yoga Escape
Awestruck Adventures offers a Shoshoni Mountain Yoga Escape at Shoshoni Yoga Retreat in Rollinsville. Guests enjoy restorative yoga sessions, vegetarian lunch prepared by Yogis and hike Buddha rocks for private, breathtaking views. Visit www.awestruckoutdoors.com, email kelly@awe-struckadventures.com or call 303-807-6634 to learn more or to sign up for an upcoming event. Page 3
FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, bars and breweries
FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR February 2 La Vie en Rose – Winter Park Lodge at Sunspot February 7 Food Pantry – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church Soup Night – The Old Gallery February 8 Tea Ceremony & Making Medicinal Wine – Aspen Lodge February 9 Pancake Breakfast – CCCIA Hall Romantic Candlelight Dinner – Peaceful Valley Ranch Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Burt Rashbaum – Blue Owl Books February 12 Fat Tuesday Hog Roast and Luau – Lyons Fork Keith’s Fat Tuesday Celebration – Tommyknocker Brewery February 14 Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Bruce Lish – Blue Owl Books February 14-16 Romantic Candlelight Dinner – Peaceful Valley Ranch February 16 Wine & Cheese Tasting (Sweetheart Saturday) – Aspen Lodge February 17 Valentine’s Day Potluck w/Craig Corona – The Old Gallery Awe-Struck Moonlit Snowshoe & Dinner – Jamestown February 21 Food Pantry – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church February 25 Dine for a Cause – Stanley Hotel February 28 Wine vs. Beer Five-Course Dinner – Lyons Fork WEEKLY EVENTS Monday NAS Lunch – Nederland Community Center Dinner Special – First Street Pub Wednesday NAS Lunch – Nederland Community Center Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church All events/dates subject to change, please call ahead to verify.
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THE JAMESTOWN MERCANTILE
Mountain-town hub offers good food, vibes and music By Jennifer Pund JAMESTOWN amestown residents are neighbors, but they’re also friends; and friends like to gather. Thankfully, the Jamestown Mercantile Café, affectionately known as “The Merc” provides a central place for townfolk to do just that. “The Merc is a special place in a special town. ‘Jimtowners’ are incredibly supportive of one another’s creativity expressed through all sorts of projects, from plays to musicals, sculptures to painting shows, through classes and recitals,” said Rainbow Schulz, owner of the Jamestown Merc since 2010. “The Merc serves as a hub for this engaging community. Just as it keeps its doors open for a place to gather any time of the year, the people of Jamestown gather often.” In continuous operation since the early 1900s, when it first opened as a post office and general store, The Merc continues to meet the town’s needs. “Music and our Colorado green chili have always put us on the map, Schulz said, “but since taking over, we’re all real-
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ly excited about making great food, all the time, with fresh and local ingredients.” Tourists and cyclists fill up the café for weekend brunch, where the eggs Benedicts are “legendary.” Locals know to ask for the “off the menu” biscuits and gravy on weekends while Thursday dinners are a set menu that changes weekly, but always features something delicious including a vegetarian option. The café fills up with kids and families and on busy nights strangers often end up sharing tables. “We serve up heaping plates of yummy homemade food for really reasonable rates. Throughout the week, we also have homemade soups, pies and cakes as well
as dinner specials.“ Schulz said. “At the Merc, we don’t call it working, we call it ‘Mercking.’ At any given time, a few regulars might be helping out, getting other customers coffee, while the ‘Mercker’ on shift tells the bar a story or goes outside to help with a flat tire. The sign on the wall says, “same day service guaranteed,” and although you have to get used to ‘mountain-time,’ you are almost sure to have a good time,” Schulz said. “The town of Jamestown and music lovers throughout the area come together on our live music nights,” Schulz said. “On Thursday night, Friday evening and Saturday nights, we have bands – both local and touring – that stop through. Musicians love to play The Merc because Jamestown is such a music-loving community. There’s a really open and appreciative vibe at The Merc, and chances are good that people will be moving tables to dance, and filling up the tip jar.” Whether looking for a hearty meal, good people and stories or quality live music, The Merc is the perfect place to seek out and return often.
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FOOD & DRINK
Five-course dinner pairs beer vs. wine LYONS The Lyons Fork restaurant was created by Wayne and Debbie Anderson, a pair of self-proclaimed beer geeks. Wayne was a long-time and integral Oskar Blues employee and his wife Debbie worked for
ON TAP Brewer: Steve Indrehus
Pine Bough Pale Ale
Tommyknocker Brewery Idaho Springs, CO This brew is a session-able pale ale with a hint of mountain pine. It’s copper in color, has a medium body and malty sweetness with a high drinkability factor. The flavors and aroma sway between fruity and citrus with up front American hops and a hint of herbal mountain pine. This special beer is inspired by and made to commemorate Loveland Ski Area’s 75th Anniversary and is only available on draft at Loveland and Tommyknocker’s Pub. It’s brewed with spruce pine needles handpicked from the ski area. Availability is to be determined, so call ahead.
Stone Brewing before they opened their restaurant in October 2009. Together they serve interesting cuisine and flavorful libations saying they, “gravitate toward the finer things in life. With better food, naturally follows better beer and wine.” The owners’ passions come together at their unique events including on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. when they host the annual “FiveCourse Beer vs. Wine Dinner: Beer vs. Wine III - The Rubber Match.” Beer geeks like to argue that ales and lagers pair with food as well as, or better, than wine does. At the event, beer expert — and reigning champion — Marty Jones and a Lyons local wine pro will battle it out. Make reservations by calling the restaurant at 303-823-5014.
Tommyknocker hosts Fat Tuesday benefit IDAHO SPRINGS Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs plays host to this year’s annual Keith’s Fat Tuesday Celebration, hosted by Keith Everitt, on Feb. 12 from 6-10 p.m. The event helps create a scholarship pool for local students in outdoor education programs through G.O.A.L.S. (Get Outside And Learn Something), a local charity with a mission to inspire exploration in youth through multi-day wilderness river trips For $20 participants receive a Tom-
my-knocker draft and a traditional Cajun buffet dinner. Only 100 tickets are available for this exclusive event and are available for purchase at Tommyknocker Brewery or online at www. fattuesday2013.eventbrite.com/ During a GOALS outdoor education program, kids learn to push themselves physically and mentally, to trust one another and to recognize growth that occurs both individually and collectively. Visit www.goals4youth.org to learn more about G.O.A.L.S.
Art Opening The Lyons Fork holds an art opening, Feb. 9 from 2-5 p.m., for local artist Jacob Leewenburgh who creates lines and shapes inspired by plants, animals, and forms that exists in nature from lacquer and acrylic to the use of glues. Fat Tuesday Hog Roast & Luau Also, on Feb. 12, the Lyons Forks holds its second annual Fat Tuesday Hog Roast and Luau including a suckling pig and all the trimmings.
Color: Copper IBU: 44 Alcohol: 5% Hops: Colorado Chinook, Summit, Mt. Hood, Nugget
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MOUNTAIN EVENTS CALENDAR February 1-3 Dragon Gate Qi Gong Alchemy – Aspen Lodge February 2 Winter Sub-alpine Ecology & Cross-country Ski Adventure – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Ski-O Orienteering Race – Eldora Mountain Resort Lovin’ Lyons Sculpture Exhibit Reception – Stone Cup Gateway Trailhead Ribbon-Cutting – Brainard Lake February 3 Kirtan Chant Artist David Newman – The Yoga Room February 5 Common Cents Counts: Goal Setting and Financial Planning – Estes Valley Library February 6 Nighthawks Race Series No. 3 – Eldora Mountain Resort February 7 NAS trip to Boulder Dinner Theater: “42nd Street” – Nederland Community Center
Outdoor Divas Demo Day – Loveland Ski Area February 8 Gold Hill Winter Adventure Days – Ned Rink Teen Game Night – Nederland Community Library February 8-10 Chinese New Year Celebration – Aspen Lodge February 9 Sweetheart Ball – Gilpin County Community Center Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Photo Wranglin’ Workshop – Estes Park Museum February 10 Wildlife in Winter Hike – Caribou Ranch Open Space February 11 Famous & Infamous Love Stories of Central City – St. James Methodist Church
February 12 Tiny Tot Ice Skating – Estes Park Ice Rink February 13 Nighthawks Race Series No. 4 – Eldora Mountain Resort February 14 Mountaintop Matrimony – Loveland Ski Area I am Going to be a Millionaire: Common Cents Counts Workshop – Estes Valley Library Trail Trekkers Slide Programs – Estes Valley Library Valentines Day Partner Yoga – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers Sweetheart Ride – Carousel of Happiness February 16 RMNP Winter Photo Workshop – Dan Ballard Photography Coyotes: The Song Dogs of the West – Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Family Race Day No. 3 – Loveland Ski Area February 16-17 Rails in the Rockies Model Train Show – Estes Park Conference Center
February 16-18 Subaru’s Master the Mountain – Loveland Ski Area February 17 Nordic Moon Snowshoe & Après Party – Awe-Struck Outdoors Valentine’s Day Partner Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat
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MOUNTAIN CULTURE – high country living and activities Mass wedding popular annual ski area event CLEAR CREEK COUNTY The Mountaintop Matrimony, held on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, is one of Loveland Ski Area’s most popular events of the season. Now in its 22nd year, the annual tradition has been a favorite for couples getting married or renewing their vows in a mountaintop winter setting. The ceremony is a “mass wedding” done for all couples at the same time at noon and lasts approximately 30 minutes. The event takes place outside the Ptarmagin Roost Cabin, elevation 12,050 feet. At the conclusion of the ceremony, all participants and guests ski or snowboard down the mountain for a casual after party with cake, music and prizes. The runs leading back to the base area from this point are beginner and intermediate. The after party begins at 1:30 p.m. at the base of Loveland Basin. Participating couples that complete an online pre-registration form are eligible for $61 two-for-one lift tickets the day of the event. Pre-registered couples will also be eligible to purchase lunch vouchers for $10. Wedding cake, raffle tickets and beer coupons are provided complimentary for preregistered couples. Pre-registration ends on Feb. 12. The Ptarmigan Roost cabin is located at the top of Chair No. 2 at Loveland Basin. Couples are required to sign-in the morning of the event and are asked to be at the Ptarmagin Roost Cabin by 11:30 a.m. the morning of the event. The chair lift ride is approximately 12 minutes, so plan ahead. Couples getting married are required to obtain a valid Colorado Marriage License and need to bring it with them to the ceremony to be signed. Couples are also encouraged to dress in appropriate “ski-wedding” attire as there will be a prize for the best dressed couple. The wedding will not be rescheduled because of snow or cold. Harry Heilman, Registered Minister with the Universal Life Church will con-
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Couples gather for Loveland’s Mountaintop Matrimony outside the Ptarmagin Roost Cabin at 12,050 feet. Photo by Dustin Schaefer/Loveland Ski Area
duct the ceremony for all couples at one time. Sponsors have provided a honeymoon prize which will be awarded to the best-dressed couple. There will also be a
raffle with prizes and each couple will receive a special gift bag as well. Visit www.skiloveland.com for more information and to pre-register.
FAVORITE PLACES
Adam Wood
Office Manager at Peaceful Valley Ranch and Conference Center
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eaceful Valley Ranch and Conference Center, located on the Peak to Peak Highway between Ward and Allenspark, is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, and one of Colorado’s oldest and largest guest ranches. Peaceful Valley Chapel, one of the property’s many premier wedding locations, is built on a mountainside at 8,800 feet
“We have a chapel perched on the side of a mountain that is a nice 15 minute hike to get to. But once you get there, it has the most amazing view of the Continental Divide and is so peaceful. All you can hear is the sound of the St. Vrain River. It just puts a smile on your face and makes any day that much better.” so guests can enjoy views of the Continental Divide, Sawtooth Peak, Mount Audobon and the area’s endless wilderness. The 85-person chapel provides a setting unlike any other featuring some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere and wildlife that roams free. Visit www.peacefulvalley.com for more information.
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MOUNTAIN CULTURE
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“Richest Square Mile on Earth.” It didn’t take long for thousands of miners to pour into the gulch, hoping to strike it rich. Mountain City was the first name given to the camp-like settlement of new miners, but as the boom subsided and the work of extracting gold began, the remaining population splintered off into towns in the gulch like Nevadaville, Central City and Black Hawk. Each of these towns has a rich history that has been documented many times. This telling only scratches the surface. The area, which once grew to as many as 20,000 residents, is part of the Central City/Black Hawk National Historic District and despite threats from casino construction, especially in Black Hawk, much of the area still recalls its mining days. Central City’s appearance is very similar to how it looked over 100 years ago. After the fire of 1874, the business district was constructed to last. Only buildings of brick and stone would be built. Highlights of Central City history are still visible today and include the Teller House, built in 1872. It was said to be the finest hotel west of the Mississippi RivCentral City still looks much like it did in the 1880s when this photo was er. In 1873, President Ulysses S. Grant visited and to impress taken. Donkeys no longer freely roam Main Street, however. him, mine owners decided to lay 26 ingots of solid silver to Photos courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection make a path to the entrance to the Teller House so the President wouldn’t have to dirty his boots. The city is also known for its opera house. The grand opening of the Central City Opera House was in 1878, and a tradition of community theatre, ranging from opera to vaudeville that continues today was started. Buffalo Bill performed there as well as Lillian Gish and P. T. Barnum’s circus. The Peak to Peak Byway officially begins upon turning north on Colo. 119 from Gregory Street in Black Hawk. The road winds its way uphill past places like Apex Valley where in the 1870s, Richard Mackey was prospecting and found gold. Shortly, the town of Apex and a mill sprang up. Today, there are some remnants of the town amongst the pines. American City, also up the Apex Valley, thrived in the late 1890s. Several companies were headquartered there and it had a sophisticated hotel named Hotel Del Monte. The Peak to Peak continues north past Missouri Lake, where in 1944 a submarine sunk in 1898 was recovered from the frozen ice. Be sure to visit the Gilpin County History Museum in Central City to learn more and see the submarine. The road soon enters the Arapaho National Forest and shortly after insects with Colo. 46 or Golden Gate Canyon Rd. On Jan. 25, 1944, a submarine built in 1896 A slight detour to the east on Colo. 46 reveals the Dory Hill Cemetery, was lifted from Missouri Lake. The sub can be The view from Dory Hill looking south toward Black Hawk in 1900. one of Colorado’s oldest. Burials began in 1860 and continued until 1937. viewed at a history museum in Central City .
EVENTS CALENDAR February 19 Common Cents Counts: Retirement Saving Vehicles – Estes Valley Library February 20 Nighthawks Race Series No. 5 – Eldora Mountain Resort
February 21 Yoga for Fertility Workshop with Darcee Mond – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers
Community Cupboard/Closet – The Old Gallery Bag It! Film Screening – Blue Owl Books February 22 Gold Hill Winter Adventure Days – Ned Rink Boulder Nordic Junior Race – Eldora Mountain Resort
February 22-24 Family Health Weekend – YMCA of Rockies Estes Park February 22-25 Ayurveda Marma Weekend – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat February 23 Trickster Tales Coyote Hike – Hall Ranch Open Space Junior Ranger Adventures – Mud Lake Open Space Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families – Rocky Mountain Nature Association New Belgium Scavenger Hunt, Boulder Nordic Junior Race – Eldora Mountain Resort February 24 DOJoe Memorial Uphill-Downhill Telemark
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Race – Eldora Mountain Resort February 23-24 Hunter Education Course – Walter Self Center February 25 Tiny Tot Ice Skating – Estes Park Ice Rink Full Moon Walks – Rocky Mountain National Park February 26 Common Cents Counts: Common Investment Types – Estes Valley Library Family Night – Estes Valley Library February 27 Active Adult 50+ Arts & Crafts – Walter Self Center
Nighthawks Race Series Finale – Eldora Mountain Resort
February 28-March 2 Ancient Taoist Healing Arts Certification – Aspen Lodge
March 1-3 Wells Fargo Ski Cup – Winter Park Resort WEEKLY EVENTS
Sunday Family Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Open Skating, Adult Drop-In Hockey – Ned Rink Mat Pilates w/Nicole – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City
Monday Yoga w/Peggy – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Steffi or Mike – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers Megan Vallender Yoga – Alternative Medical Supply Al Anon – Allenspark Community Church Gentle Yoga with Joelle – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek) Curling Club, Open Skating – Ned Rink Yoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek) Pilates Mat II, Hatha Yoga, Zumba, Aquacize
Art Group – The Old Gallery Circuit Training Conditioning – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek) Curling Club, Open Skating – Ned Rink S’mores by the Fire – Winter Park Resort Bible Study – Gilpin Community Center Zumba, Nia, Aquacize, Hatha Yoga, Total Tone – Gilpin Community Center Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City
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Narcotics Anonymous – Nederland Veterinary
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Clear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado, Al-Anon – United Church of Idaho Springs AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Tuesday Yoga w/Peggy – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Jackie – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center Adult Drop In Hockey – Ned Rink Spanish for Beginners – Gilpin 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 Woman’s AA Meeting, AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park
Wednesday Yoga w/Cherie – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers
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Eating Disorders Group – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office)
Overeaters Anonymous – The Old Gallery Narcotics Anonymous – 701 Elm Road Clubhouse, Estes Park
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AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Friday Yoga (beginner & intermediate) – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Cherie – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers Meditation – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers Open Skating, Family Stick & Puck – Ned Rink Friday Night Mini-Rail Jams – Winter Park Resort Kids Kayak Club – Centennial Pool Yoga w/Cariann – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek) 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 Yoga w/Pam – The Old Gallery Yoga w/Cherie or Sarah – The Yoga Room Curling Club, Open Skating, Family Stick & Puck – Ned Rink Zumba, Kinder Kix – Gilpin Community Center Clear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado, Idaho Springs
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Beat the winter blues by getting out, socializing Continued from page 1 There is no agreement on the precise causes – or cures – for cabin fever, but there are many things that can be done to reduce its affects. Those beset by the cold-weather blues can reduce stress and learn to relax, reach out to friends (who may be feeling the same way themselves), limit alcohol, supplement Vitamin D, exercise regularly and don’t be afraid to see a doctor if feelings interfere with day-to-day life. The best ways to combat the “winter blues,” however, is getting out of the house and socializing, like playing a game of pool, or picking up a new hobby or craft and finding likeminded neighbors to share in the fun. Go bowling, see a movie, visit a museum, head out shopping, take a class at a recreation center, stop in a local brewery, dance to live music or simply drive the Peak to Peak. Just get out of the house. The Peak to Peak Region is filled with distractions perfect for those days that are too cold to be outside and too lonely to stay at home. It’s not hard to find a new business to visit offering something to beat even the worse case of cabin fever. There are game rooms and pool tables in numerous locations in the region in both family-friendly and more adult atmospheres. From West Winds Tavern and The Buffalo in Idaho Springs to Roy’s Last Shot in Gilpin County to the Pioneer Inn and First Street Pub in Nederland to The Millsite in Ward to Lonigans and The Wheel Bar in Estes Park, there are no shortage of great places to play a game of pool. The same places are
West Winds Tavern in Idaho Springs has pool, video games and hosts live music.
Lyons Classic Pinball is a family-owned business which grew out of a love for all things pinball. The arcade hosts monthly and larger annual tournaments.
The Wheel Bar in Estes Park is a family-owned night club, lounge, sports bar and pool hall. It also hosts its 25nd Annual Wheel Open Bowling Invitational Team Tournament, Feb. 8-10.
usually good for a few other distractions as well. Arcade games are just as easy to find. Easy Street Casino in Central City, for example, features a huge game room – the only under 21 arcade in Central City or Black Hawk. While Lyons Classic Pinball in Lyons offers 37 pinball machines in its main location. It also hosts monthly pinball tournaments, like the one on Feb. 21. Stop looking at the four walls in your living room , fight the urge to hibernate and get out of the house, even if just to play a game of Pac Man.
Roy’s Last Shot in Gilpin County has a digital jukebox, pool tables and arcade games in addition to several TV screens. The restaurant has created what some refer to as “Gilpin County’s real community center.”
Lonigans in Estes Park is a great place for food, drink and a friendly, fun atmosphere with pool, darts, video games, pinball, and Foosball.
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MOUNTAIN ARTS CALENDAR February 3 Coal Creek Canyon Knit & Crochet Group – Coal Creek Coffee February 5 Ned Quilts – Nederland Community Library February 7 Coal Creek Book Club – Coal Creek Coffee February 15 Ladies No. 1 Literary Society – The Old Gallery February 16 Ned Knits – Nederland Community Library February 24-March 30 Women’s History Month Art Exhibit – CAC of Estes Park Gallery February 27 Writing Class – The Old Gallery
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 Planet Motion Dance – Nederland Community Center Wednesday 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 – Nederland Community Library Toddler Story Time – Nederland Community Library Basic Handbuilding/Throwing – Gilpin Community Center Friday-Saturday Story Time – Estes Valley Library Movie – Backdoor Theater Saturday Saturday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community Center
MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people Patterson purchases Estes Park’s Glassworks Studio By Jennifer Pund ESTES PARK hen arriving in Estes Park to spend the day shopping and strolling along Elkhorn Avenue, begin your adventure on the western end at Glassworks Studio at 323 W Elkhorn Ave. With the adjacent Performance Park parking lot, it’s an easy stop and a great place to find a beautiful, hand-blown glass gem to call your own. Founded in 1986 by Garth Mudge, Glassworks Studio was recently purchased by long-time employee Gerald “Jerry” Patterson and will soon be changing its name to Patterson Glass. “I have been blowing glass for fifteen years or so. I used to live in a cabin on Storm Mountain, off the grid. So every day, if I stood up on this rock, I could get reception on my cellphone and I’d call down to the shop to see if I could get in there for a little bit and start practicing. It kinda went from there. Seeing the process and Mudge working just grabbed me like a lot of things haven’t, so I just completely made myself available to this place.” Patterson, who started as an apprentice 15 year ago, said. The artist has the unique advantage of learning to blow glass as a solo artist in the tradition of early American Small Studio moveGerald “Jerry” Patterson creates in his newly purchased studio ment pioneers from the 1970s. Continued on page 11 on West Elkhorn in Estes Park. Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith
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Weekly folk dancing class offered in Ned NEDERLAND Folk Dancing in the Mountains, a new Monday evening class offered at the Nederland Community Center, is a wonderful way to learn great dances, experience ethnic and cultural roots, meet lots of new friends and get in shape at the same time. The class is introductory level, no partner or experience needed and the classroom features a wooden dance floor. Tom Masterson and other impressive teachers
from around the world lead the group. Everyone is invited and welcome to join in on any evening. Each weekly event costs $5 and refreshments are included. Classes are held in the Nederland Community Center on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Also, a weekly car pool leaves from Boulder at the Danceophile Studio, 250 31st St., at 6:15 p.m. Visit www. danceophile.com for more information.
Applications accepted for Caribou Ranch Open Space 2013 artist-in-residence BOULDER COUNTY Boulder County is now accepting applications for the 2013 Artist-in-Residence Program, which provides an opportunity for artists to pursue their work in the inspiring landscape and history of Caribou Ranch Open Space near Nederland. Application deadline is Feb. 15. Musicians, painters, illustrators, photographers, visual/film artists, sculptors, performers, poets, writers, composers and crafts/artisans are all welcome to apply. Each year, from July-September, selected artists stay in the historic DeLonde Barn at Caribou Ranch Open Space for up to seven days. By sharing their art with Boulder County, it is hoped it will add to residents’ enjoyment of open space lands
and create a legacy of art preserved for future generations. The open space property offers a variety of landscapes to explore including streams, waterfalls, forests, and beautiful vistas. Moose, elk, black bears, beavers, bats and nearly 90 species of birds live within or pass through the area. Also found on the property is the Blue Bird Mine complex where miners from the 1870s to the 1960s extracted silver ore. In the early 1900s, the site was a whistle stop for the Denver, Boulder & Western Railroad. Visit www.bouldercounty.org or call Boulder County Parks & Open Space at 303-678-6201 to apply or for additional information.
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Learn to ‘behave’ in the mountains By Kimba Stefane NEDERLAND he down-to-earth book Welcome to the Mountains - Now Behave! by Geno Kennedy is a must read for locals and mountain tourists alike. Using his special brand of dry wit and clever humor, Kennedy advises mountain visitors on proper, common sense etiquette, how they can make their visit more enjoyable, while offering sage advice about surviving in Colorado’s high country. He writes about a variety of topics, such as the weather, the animals, the roads and underwear. “Clear blue skies mean nothing. Forget the weatherman, he lies. Look around, if you see a storm go the other way. It’s faster than you! Hide! Get in your car! Hide under a rock! Pray!” Geno’s slanted advice is backed up by humorous stories of his
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Coal Creek Coffee offers food, drink, creative gathering spot By George Watson COAL CREEK CANYON The Canyon Coffee Shop, located in central Coal Creek Canyon across from the Kwik Mart, is more than a coffee shop. The family-owned and operated business serves as a community gathering spot and brings great coffee and food at reasonable prices to the canyon. They offer catering and speciality baking along with a Take-n-Bake menu in addition to in-house specialities. It also regularly hosts book, quilting and other groups. Jewelry, homemade jellies, books and CDs, candles, hats and scarves, mugs, T-shirts and other items crafted locally are offered as well.
Knitters and crocheters in Coal Creek Canyon are starting a group that will meet at the coffee shop on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. The group plans to meet twice a month on Wednesday mornings, but more will be determined at the initial meeting. Also, a new Quilting Group/Class is forming and will hold its initial meeting on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. The group will discuss the various types of quilting and what the group wants to do/learn. If interested in participating in the group, try to attend. A Book Club meets at the shop on the second Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. The group meets a week early in February, on Feb. 7, due to Valentines
Day, and is currently reading Vortex. Upcoming books include Swamplandia in March, Dracula in April, Marriage Plot in May and Clockwork Orange in June. Also, on the third Wenesday of each month the W-Fives meets here for dinner and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the shop is available to rent after hours for meetings or parties. The fee is only $25 for the evening. Coal Creek Coffee is open MondayFriday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.coalcreekcoffeeshop.com or call 303-642-1900 to learn more about the various groups and other offerings at Coal Creek Coffee.
and his friend’s experiences. One of my favorite chapters is The Locals. Here Kennedy describes us, his peers. “Many wouldn’t fit in anywhere else. We’re different, by choice. We don’t like facades. We’re rough around the edges. We’re long-haired rednecks and short-haired hippies.” He asks his readers “Read it like you’re a hick too. I did this book in the hopes of it being funny, informative, maybe save a life, and maybe make me some bucks.” A mountain resident for 40 years, Kennedy moved here from Poughkeepsie, NY and is proud to call Nederland home. If you don’t have a copy, get one. Heck, get several and give them to your friends and relatives and anyone visiting the area. It will make you laugh. This little treasure is available at Blue Owl books in Nederland for $10.
Long-time quilter leads new group NEDERLAND A new quilting group has formed in Nederland. NedQuilts meets at the Nederland Community Library, Feb. 5, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The quilting group is led by longtime quilt-maker Bette Ventrella and is meant for area quilters to get to know other area stitchers, teach different techniques, provide a place to share ideas and inspirations. Drop-ins, all ages and all skill levels are welcome and the group loves to share with beginners. Feel free to bring projects in process for “show and tell.”
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Patterson uses his surroundings as artistic inspiration Continued from page 9
“Most Gaffers have one or more assistants working together on each piece. This can be a huge advantage as you have many more hands available for a given task. It’s also fun to have others assisting on a piece, and faster. On the other hand, it’s good to be self-sufficient. To be able to create on your own can be rewarding. I have really liked pushing the limits of solo glass blowing. It’s been a great challenge and remains the root of my style.” Over its 22 years, Glassworks Studio solidified its place as a leading glass studio and art gallery in Colorado. Patterson, along with Amanda Brown Trevino and Jen Nauck (returning this spring), are continuing the high-quality traditions of Glassworks Studio and create innovative, artistic pieces for which the studio is known. The Estes Park studio is one of only a few “hot shops” in the region where visitors can experience demonstrations or have an artist create a custom piece on site. This open studio format gives the glass art lover, and casual shopper, the opportunity to observe and appreciate the art of glass blowing and learn about its ancient use. Each piece is individually handcrafted in off-hand style, meaning that no molds are made to create the shapes. This allows for each piece to have its own unique characteristics and each one varies slightly in size and color. Patterson starts each form by using a batch of silica-sand, soda and lime. “You can buy these individually, weigh them out and mix them, but it’s a health hazard because of free airborne silica. You don’t want to breath a lot of that, so we buy them premixed. Most of the time we get ours from the Netherlands [and] the San Francisco Bay area. It’s good stuff,” Patterson explains. ”We get our colors from Germany and New Zealand,” he said. “Colors in glass are caused by metals and metal oxides which are mixed into the glass. Some colors are inexpensive and easily made, like cobalt blue, while others are tricky and expensive, such as the red area of the spectrum. It’s difficult to get good reds and they cost a lot because they are made with gold.” Patterson uses his everyday surroundings as inspiration in his works. “ I have lived in Wild Basin and the Allenspark area for
14 years. I originally moved to the Estes Park area to explore Rocky Mountain National Park. I chose Allenspark because it’s beautiful and there’s so much wilderness. It has a remote feel, yet you can drive to places where you can get supplies or take in music. “For me the creative process is rooting in nature. Creative energy is thriving in this area. There is so much great art and music all around us all the time. Being immersed in nature continually allows one to enter that place in the mind where you can let go of your troubles and trials for a while and let that creative spirit in and see what happens.” Stop in and see Patterson create and demonstrate on weekends Friday-Sunday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., until spring.
Gerald Patterson’s original, hand-blown glass creations.
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MOUNTAIN MUSIC CALENDAR February 1 Leftfoot Green – Pioneer Inn Bradley Dargan – Jamestown Mercantile Circus of the Dead – The Rock Inn Steampowered – Mary’s Lake Lodge Hot Posse Band – Ameristar Casino Prime Time Band – Riviera Casino February 2 Smack Thompson – Pioneer Inn Trout Steak Revival – Jamestown Mercantile Joe Gallo – The Rock Inn Nolan McInnis Band – West Winds Tavern Hot Posse Band – Ameristar Casino Prime Time Band – Riviera Casino February 4 Open Jovan Open Mike – Jamestown Mercantile February 5 The Melodians – Whistlers Café February 7 Jahman Brahman – Pioneer Inn The Feral West – Jamestown Mercantile February 8 Rachel and the Ruckus – Pioneer Inn The Firing Line – Jamestown Mercantile Chain Station – The Rock Inn Tiffany Christopher – Mary’s Lake Lodge Lunatic Fringe – Ameristar Casino Bandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve Casino Alias – Riviera Casino Celtic/Fiddle-Tune Jam – Miner Pickin’ February 9 Hwy 36 – Pioneer Inn Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Burt Rashbaum – The Rock Inn Ivy Rowe (featuring Lynda Bell, Dave Emmitt, Tommy Williams, Mike Ballard, and Squid) – Jamestown Mercantile Just Jill – The Rock Inn Nightowl – Lonigans Saloon Lunatic Fringe – Ameristar Casino Alias – Riviera Casino Bandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve Casino February 10 Jerry Barlow – Stanley Hotel Alias – Riviera Casino February 11 Open Jovan Open Mike – Jamestown Mercantile February 14 Hooker’s Ball: Split Jive Broadcast – Pioneer Inn Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Bruce Lish – Blue Owl Books Steve Itterly Band – Jamestown Mercantile Gabrielle Louise & Friends – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek) February 15 Mark’s Midnight Carnival – Pioneer Inn Patrick Dethlefs – Jamestown Mercantile Gristle Gals – The Rock Inn Dick Orleans – Mary’s Lake Lodge Hit List – Ameristar Casino Saxy Lady – Riviera Casino Bandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve Casino February 16 Hotfoot – Jamestown Mercantile Neal Whitlock – The Rock Inn Kort McCumber & Beth Wilberger – Corona Bowl Bar Hit List – Ameristar Casino Saxy Lady – Riviera Casino Bandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve Casino February 17 Lark Powers – Stanley Hotel Gwen Sebastian – Reserve Casino Saxy Lady – Riviera Casino Potluck featuring Craig Corona – The Old Gallery February 18 Open Jovan Open Mike – Jamestown Mercantile February 21 The People’s Abstract – Jamestown Mercantile Big Daddy Love – Pioneer Inn February 22 Rob Roper – Jamestown Mercantile Open Mic Night – The Old Gallery Steampowered – The Rock Inn Dick Orleans – Mary’s Lake Lodge Chris Daniels & the Kings – Ameristar Casino
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MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high country Mountain Standard Time celebrates Mardi Gras in style By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND ederland’s Mountain Standard Time returned to touring in 2012 after an extended break with new members, new music and renewed spirit. The band takes the new band to the next level with the return of its annual Mardi Grass celebration in Fort Collins, Denver and Boulder, Feb. 7-9. Each of the shows feature Nederland-area musician and Yonder Mountain String Band mandolin player, Jeff Austin. As part of the Mardi Grass festivities, the band will release Sunny, a limited edition EP of its first new material in two years. The seven-song release captures the band’s evolving “Rocky Mountain Free Grass” sound. It will only be available on CD in limited quantity at the Mardi Grass shows. Several tracks will also be available for free download for a limited time only. “Many things effected our decision to reform Mountain Standard Time, founder and acoustic guitar player Stan Sutton said. “I think it all boiled down to the fact that none of us were able to fully let it go at that point of our lives.” During a performance at the 2012 Frozen Dead Guy Days, Sutton and friends
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played a bunch of new material and some tunes that were previously played by the old MST line-up. “Seeing people singing along to familiar songs, and becoming excited about the new ones, left us with a tough choice. Everything in that tent felt like an MST set” Sutton said. “You can call a cow a horse, but its still a cow. When push came to
shove, we felt that this was an opportunity the world had reopened for us.” After deciding to get the band back together, bassist Otis Lande of Smack Thompson and keyboardist Ryan “Quamy” Ebarb from Yamn joined the band. “Lande and Ebarb have positively transformed this group from the moment Continued on page 15
Band brings ‘Shred ‘N’ Flow’ sound to Ned’s Pioneer Inn NEDERLAND North Carolina-based Jahman Brahman, a four-member collaboration, emerged with the goal to achieve ultimate musical cohesion: each instrument a “facet of a single greater goal to deliver music from the heart of one.” The band, which performs a free show at the Pioneer Inn, Feb. 7, plays “Shred ‘N’ Flow,” which describes their dynamic sound that includes a wide breadth of influence, but focuses on rich and fluid progressions of energy. Each member’s intuition and influences are unique and wide-ranging allowing the band to create new sounds as their diverse styles unfold into powerful jams and creative compositions.
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Dress up for annual Hooker’s Ball NEDERLAND The Pioneer Inn hosts its annual Valentine’s Day party, known as the Hooker’s Ball, on Feb. 14 from 10 p.m.-close. The free event features Split Jive Broadcast and an outrageous costume contest. This year, the costume contest theme is Old West, cowboys, miners and the usual
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hooker and pimp motifs. Judging begins at midnight and the winner takes home a $50 gift certificate, second place gets a $25 gift certificate and third place wins a T-shirt. Split Jive Broadcast, a modern R&B collective built from “compelling songcraft and smooth urban groove,” performs throughout the evening.
Top area bands play Frozen Dead Guy Days NEDERLAND Nederland’s Frozen Dead Guy Days festival, March 8-10, is preparing for an epic year in 2013. As always, included with the coffin races, hearse parade, polar plunge and other unique events is a three-day showcase of some of the best local and regional bands. Expect another outstanding – and incrediblly fun – line-up in 2013 including Jet Edison, Hot Soup, Power Lung Rangers on Friday; Fox Street AllStars, John McKay Band, Holden Young, Hwy. 50, Acoustic Mining Company, The Zydecoasters, Jubal & Jaden Carlson, Greg Schochet & Kyle Ussery and more on Saturday; and DeadPhish Orchestra, Fat Rabbit, Stereo Giants (formerly Fried Grease), Kort McCumber & High Road, Onda, She Said String Band, Lesley Kernochan & The Flying Squirrels and Doug Brightwood & Friends on Sun-
day. Like much of FDGD, all live music during the day is free to spectators. Another festival highlight is Grandpa’s Blue Ball held March 8 from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. and features the Big Blue Ball Band, a “secret lineup, special project, one-time rockabilly jam band comprised of some of Nederland's finest nationally touring musicians and special guests.” Although the line-up is being kept quiet, Blue Ball goers can expect, “an ultra smooth killer lineup playing and shredding some of rockin' country's finest standards, in a style uniquely Nederland.” Nederland’s Gipsy Moon, featuring Vince Herman’s boys, opens the event. The popular, up-and-coming act features solid, original songwriting and acoustic instrument interplay with a “sultry” female vocalist. Tickets are $15 at the door.
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ort Collins-based bluegrass jam band WhiteWater Ramble – which includes well-known Nederland musician Patrick Latella – went into the studio with producer Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth in January. According to band members, however, it’s the act’s live shows that provide much of its inspiration and musical ideas. Get a glimpse at this live process on a recently released, limited edition concert album, Covering Some Territory: Live From the Big Sky, Vol. 2. The disc is a follow-up to its 2008 release, Live From the Big Sky. Like its live events, listeners can expect fun covers and original music spanning multiple genres along with the band’s infectious, dance-inducing energy. Described as “High-Octane Rocky Mountain Dance Grass”, WhiteWater Ramble crafts its sound with bluegrass instrumentation plus drums and a “boundary-less” approach to grassingup everything” from disco house grooves to roots and Americana. The quintet combines the mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums and vocals to explore the musical boundaries of multiple genres and fuel their own mixture of original music and innovative cover song interpretations. Whether playing an intimate encore, acoustic and unplugged in the crowd, or surfing on top of the upright bass, WhiteWater Ramble delivers a powerful and memorable live performance. Find the album at www.amazon. com or www.homegrownmusic.net Track List 1. Darlin’ Corey/Caravan/Darlin’ Corey 2. Wayside Back in Time 3. The Harder They Come 4. I’m Shipping Up to Boston 5. Going to the Races 6. Nellie Cane/The Wheel/Nellie Cane 7. Look at Miss Ohio listen 8. One Tree Hill listen
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we started playing music with them,” Sutton said. “They’re both top notch players with creative ears; influential on this band and the material. They have allowed us to reinvent songs that have fallen by the wayside, and have inspired us to work on new material, exploring genres of music we’ve never touched on. They’re an integral part of creating what our sound is at this point.” According to Sutton, original members Nick Dunbar and Zack Scott, along with himself, “feel blessed” they are able to continue the band’s work, and “are lucky to be invited back into the scene with open arms.” As a way of thanking its fans, old and new, the band has a tradition of throwing a huge a Mardi Gras party. It’s evolved over the years, but is occurring again for same original reasons. “Mardi Gras is widely regarded as a time to celebrate. We all know that the winter in Colorado can be trying, and we wanted to provide a celebration that broke up that monotony,” Sutton said. “In years past, there have been people showing up in
MUSIC CALENDAR Brian Hornbuckle Band – Riviera Casino Roots & Rhythm – West Winds Tavern Bandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve Casino February 23 Na’an Stop – Jamestown Mercantile Danny Shafer – The Rock Inn Chris Daniels & the Kings – Ameristar Casino Roots & Rhythm – West Winds Tavern Bandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve Casino Brian Hornbuckle Band – Riviera Casino February 24 Sandra Wong & The Thyme Quintet – Stanley Hotel Brian Hornbuckle Band – Riviera Casino February 25 Open Jovan Open Mike – Jamestown Mercantile February 28 Mike Finders and Ryan Drickey – Jamestown Mercantile Friday March 1 Gasoline Lollipops, Halden Wofford and The Hi-Beams – Jamestown Town Hall
WEEKLY MUSIC Sunday The Big Pick Jam hosted by Family Dog – Pioneer Inn Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works Bluegrass Gospel Church & Jam – Miner Pickin’ Sunday Evening Music Series – Lyons Fork Live Music – Riviera Casino Monday Open Jovan Open Mic – Jamestown Mercantile Tuesday Open Mic hosted by Maus – Pioneer Inn Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
costumes, throwing beads to one another, decorations in the venues, and so on. Folks have attached themselves to this theme and have brought the party every time. We realized after the first year we held Mardi Grass, we wanted to continue annually.” This time, popular musician Jeff Austin is lending a hand. “We are very honored to have Jeff sit in, and we expect to play a bunch of songs he’s bringing to the table throughout the weekend,” Sutton said. He explained how he first met Austin through another former band member, Nathaniel Haas, at The Shining Star Cafe. “When the show was over and the doors were shut, we did what any bluegrass band would do; drank a respectable amount of whiskey, and picked into the early morning hours. Since then Jeff and Yonder have been supportive of our music… they have helped out any way they could.” The limited-edition EP, Sunny, to be sold at the Mardi Gras shows was recorded in December at Scanhope Sound. “Our musical approach to this EP was based on the idea that production is consistently misused in the studio,” Sutton said. “A lot of it feels stiff, sterile, and doesn’t
justifiably represent the ‘real’ sound of most bands. We wanted a rawer, more organic sound, that captured the essence of a live MST performance. [It] consists of seven tracks that we feel flow well together.” Keeping the EP to seven songs makes the recording more affordable for everyone, including fans. There will be an “extremely limited” amount of the EP printed. After the hard copies are gone, digital tracks will be available on iTunes. According to the guitar player, the band has plans to release “more music, more often” over the next few years.
“We have more than enough material in our catalogue to record 8 to 10 original albums; it’s a matter of making more time in between touring and rehearsing to hit the studio,” he said. Sutton is thankful to Colorado’s mountain-town fans for their early and continued support, and that his band’s musical roots were grown in the Boulder hills. “No matter where I end up, I feel as if I’ll always have a home in Nederland. It has shaped me into the person I have grown to be, not only as a musician, but as an individual as well.”
Continued from page 13 Wednesday Blues Jam hosted by The Firebreathers – Pioneer Inn Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music Dennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake Lodge Open Acoustic Jam – Miner Pickin’ Thursday James Davis – Dunraven Inn Open Jam – Miner Pickin’ Thursday Evening Music Series – Lyons Fork Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn Dennis Tobias Band – Estes Park Resort Friday Karaoke – Pizza Bar 66 Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant James Davis – Twin Owl Steakhouse Karaoke with Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans Saloon Friends Of Folk Open Mic hosted by Dick Orleans – Mary’s Lake Lodge
Live Music – Riviera Casino Saturday Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant Karaoke with Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans Saloon Dennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake Lodge Live Music – Riviera Casino Open Mic – Ed’s Cantina
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GET AWAY – short trips and fun events Mardi Gras celebrated Breckenridge style BRECKENRIDGE elebrate Mardi Gras Breckenridge style at 9,600 feet during the Breckenridge Mardi Gras Festival, Feb. 9-12. Each year, New Orleans visitors and Mardi Gras lovers take over Breckenridge with masks, boas, beads, music and revelry to commemorate the carnival season. With a parade procession, bar series, live music, Cajun cuisine and beads galore, Breckenridge’s Mardi Gras celebration is Fat Tuesday is a major celebration in Breckenridge. a guaranteed good time. The Bacchus Ball, a New Orleans style masquerade ball, kicks off leans at the Taste of ’Nawlins Picnic in the festivities at Beaver Run Resort on the Plaza, catered by Harvest Catering beFeb. 9 at 6 p.m. The 21 and over event fore catching the Mardi Gras Procession features dancing, drinks, great ’Nawlins on Main Street. style cuisine and the crowning of the Rex The Rex and Queen are paraded down and Queen. Entertainment is provided Main Street as the centerpiece of the Marby Brazilian Samba dancers. Attire is di Gras Procession, which begins at 4:30 described as “Summit County Formal” p.m. on North Main Street. Purchase tickets to the Bacchus Ball at meaning anything goes. Finally, celebrate Fat Tuesday on Feb. the Breckenridge Welcome Center, 203 12 at 11 a.m. in the Blue River Plaza S. Main St., call 970-453-5055 or visit while enjoying the flavors of New Or- www.gobreck.com.
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