GEORGETOWN • EMPIRE • IDAHO SPRINGS • CENTRAL CITY • BLACK HAWK • GOLDEN GATE • ROLLINSVILLE • COAL CREEK • NEDERLAND • GOLD HILL • WARD • JAMESTOWN • ALLENSPARK • LYONS • ESTES PARK
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Outdoor Games provides recovery, fun for Lyons Page 9
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Shafer anchors Boulder singer-songwriter scene Page 17
The High-Altitude
By Jeffrey V. Smith
High-altitude horticulture can be difficult, but many mountain residents find overcoming the issues is a rewarding pursuit. Page 8
Silverdale Interpretive Site
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Trail Features: Easy access from Georgetown to historically significant area including former town site of Silverdale, ruins of the Colorado Central Mill and other mining era remnants. Trail Location: From I-70, take the Georgetown exit, No. 228, and follow the signs for Guanella Pass through town. Take Guanella Pass Road for 2.0 miles and park at the trailhead on the left just past Georgetown Reservoir. Round-trip Length: 2 miles Trailhead Elevation: 9,276 feet Trail Difficulty Rating: Easy
Georgetown mining history found on easy Guanella Pass trails By Jeffrey V. Smith GEORGETOWN Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season. The Silverdale Trailhead offers a series of hikes located on Guanella Pass Scenic Byway near Georgetown. The area features a creek, open views of the valley, large stands of aspens, towering mountains and a scenic drive.
The handful of trails in the area are located on former BLM lands transferred to the Georgetown and the U.S. Forest Service. It is easily accessed from the Guanella Pass Road over property held for conservation purposes by Historic Georgetown Inc. The network of pathways, which includes an old railroad grade, has been used for numerous years by hikers, mountain bikers, snowshoers and cross county skiers. It is ideal for short walks in the forest over relatively level terrain. Parking is available on the west side of Continued on page 8
Ruins of the Colorado Central Mill near the former mining town of Silverdale.
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Prepare for fire season with defensible space, mitigation work PEAK TO PEAK One day we’re concerned about too much precipitation and flooding, the next we’re staring fire season in the face. Scientists estimate that the fire season in Colorado now lasts 75 days longer than it did 40 years ago. By May, fire is a real danger and residents should prepare themselves. Wildfires have always been a natural occurrence in Colorado’s foothills, but various land management practices, including fire
suppression, over the last 100 years has resulted in a forest with vegetation densities 10 to 100 times their natural state. Combine this with factors like steep terrain, drought, high summer temperatures, seasonal high winds and an increased human presence in the form of development and recreational use, and the result is an environment prone to extreme wildfire behavior. These very dangerous conditions have lead to fires which are more numerous and
devastating than ever before, challenging the abilities and resources of agencies that fight fire. Additionally, the response to a fire by emergency organizations faced with these conditions is also limited by factors such as the amount of equipment and personnel available, number and location of water sources, difficulty or ease of access, and number and types of structures present. Everyone can do their part by doing wildfire mitigation work, creating defensible space, and performing routine maintenance around their homes. Landscaping with “firewise” plants is also an option. Defensible space is the area around a home or structure that has been modified to reduce fire hazard. Natural and manmade fuels are treated, cleared or reduced to slow the spread of wildfire. Creating defensible space also works in the reverse, and reduces the chance of a structure fire spreading to neighboring homes or the surrounding forest. Defensible space gives your home a fighting chance against an approaching wildfire. Check out the free Wildfire Mitigation and Landscaping Workshop at the Gilpin Recreation Center, 230 Norton Drive, May 10, for a great way to learn how to protect your property, possessions and life.
Addiction Recovery Groups Sunday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Monday Clear Creek Road Runners AA, Al-Anon – United Church of Idaho Springs
Al-Anon – Allenspark Fire Station AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park AA Meeting – IOOF Hall, Lyons Tuesday AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland AA Meeting – Rogers Hall, Lyons AA Meeting – Golden Gate Grange AA Meeting, Woman’s AA – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes Park AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Wednesday Gilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central City Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs NA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) AA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power Offices AA Meeting – Allenspark Fire Station AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Thursday Eating Disorders Group – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office) AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park AA Meeting, NA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Friday NA Meeting – Harmony Foundation of Estes Park Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Nederland AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Saturday Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho Springs AA Meeting – 701 Elm, Estes Park Call Boulder 24-hour AA Answering Service at 303-682-8032 for assistance any time of day. Visit www.bouldercountyaa.org, www.daccaa. org or www.northcoloradoaa.org for information in Boulder, Denver and Northern Colorado regions or visit www.aa.org; www.na.org or www.oa.org to find other regional meetings and resources.
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Nicholas Saucier photography exhibit
Nicholas Saucier is showing his photography in an exhibit titled, “Northern Colorado Landscapes,” during May and June at the Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Bistro, 442 High Street, in Lyons. Saucier, a Colorado native, is a Boulderbased fine art and assignment photographer who is drawn to capturing compelling images of the natural and urban world. The depth of his image-making experience and skill set is diverse, and ranges from having worked as a full-time staff photojournalist for The Aspen Times, being a contributor to Aspen Magazine, The Denver Post and Boulder’s Daily Camera, as well as holding a position as a Resident Artist at John Fielder’s Denver Photo Art Gallery in the heart of Denver’s Santa Fe Art District. The Stone Cup is open every day from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.thestonecup.com to learn more.
May 3-4
Peak to Peak Flea Market
The new Peak to Peak Flea Market holds its first weekend event at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds, May 3-4, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Come find bargains or sell your own items. Booths are $20 a day and while reservations are encouraged, they are not required. Just show up the morning you want to sell before opening time and pay $20 for the day. Pick a space, set up canopies, tables, items and sell. Vendors do not have to come for the whole weekend or all weekends. Come for one day, one weekend or every day. The Peak to Peak Flea Market also takes place June 28-29, July 19-20, Aug. 23-24 and Sept. 20-21. Call 303-582-3062 or visit www.facebook.com/peaktopeakfleamarket for more information.
May 3-4, 10-11
Silver Plume Musical Melodrama
The 37th Annual George Downing Original Musical Melodrama, “Sing for Your Supper,” with dinner at the Big Town Hall in Silver Plume runs Saturday and Sunday evenings, May 3-4 and May 10-11. Dinner is complete with a salad and sandwich bar, ice cream sundaes, brownies, coffee and lemonade. According to Downing, this year’s melodrama “concerns three restaurant owners vying for business and publicity through a music contest. Each has enlisted the services of a musical group to this end.”Seating is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 303-569-2023 in the late afternoon or early evening. On performance days, doors open at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Adults are $30, kids are $15 and seniors pay $25 on Sundays. Visit www.silverplumemelodrama.org for more information.
May 9-10
Crossroads Annual Spring Sale
A much loved and anticipated rite of spring is the Crossroads Annual Spring Sale, the biggest garage sale in Estes Park. Furniture, clothing, seasonal decorations, antiques, housewares, jewelry, toys and more are sold, May 9-10, beginning at 9 a.m., to benefit the Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool and Crossroads Ministry. The sale will be held in Building W at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. Donations and volunteers are always welcome. If you have anything you would like to donate, call Crossroads at 970-577-0610.
May 10
Wildfire Mitigation and Firewise Landscaping Workshop
A free Wildfire Mitigation and Firewise landscaping workshop takes place at the Gilpin County Community Center, 230 Norton Drive, May 10, from 9 a.m to noon. Learn top tips
on making your house less likely to burn in a wildfire, while still making it attractive. Workshop highlights include: newest science available on home ignition in fire, lessons learned about why homes burned (and didn’t burn) from Four Mile, High Park, Black Forest, and Waldo Canyon fires; retrofitting older homes; simple spring maintenance tips to better prepare your home for wildfires; attractive examples of d-space incorporating patio design and pathways; learn how to use fire-resistant native and adapted plants to add color and beauty to the mitigated area and to attract birds to your land and a firefighter’s perspective on saving your house. Call 303-582-9106 to reserve space.
May 20
When the SHAPE Diva Dash women’s obstacle run returns to Lyons, May 10, “The community will be ready for the excitement of it’s first big event after the flood,” says Dave Cosgrove, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Events for the Town of Lyons. “We are very ready to move forward with the rebuilding of our community.” Event producers have re-configured the course and found creative solutions to avoid areas damaged by flooding. The 3-mile loop will include at least 12 obstacles. Thousands of women are expected to participate in the 5K trail run filled with fun and adventurous obstacles like an oversized teeter totter, fireman pole slide, and rock climb walls. Event proceeds will support rebuilding parks and trails. Visit www.divadash.com for more information.
May 24
Diva Dash women’s obstacle run
May 10-11
Mother’s Day Tea
Silver Plume Tea Shop, Tea Room and Antique Shop, 940 Main Street, is housed in what was originally a mercantile and later “The Miner’s Saloon.”The building was built in 1889 of Silver Plume granite after the fire of 1884. The interior captures the original atmosphere with an ambiance of the past and the outdoor tea garden offers the opportunity to take in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. Reservations are now being taken for Mother’s Day Tea on May 10 and 11 at 1:30 p.m. The Mother’s Day menu includes famous blueberry soup and sandwiches including cucumber on dill bread, egg salad, curried chicken salad. There is also cream scones, lemon bread, fruit tarts, cream puffs, lavender short bread and, of course, tea or coffee. The event is $32 including tax and gratuity. The shop opens on weekends through June 15, except for private parties of 15 or more. The rest of the season, it will be open Thursday through Sunday beginning June 21. Visit www.silverplumetearoom.com for more information.
May 17
Workshop: Turning Memories into Memoir
Dr. Kayann Short reads selections from her new book, A Bushel’s Worth: an Ecobiography, and discusses techniques for writing personal and family stories of important life experiences, May 17 at 3 p.m., at the Estes Valley Library. She invites participants to write about the recent flood, sharing ideas from her own flood story. A retired faculty member from the University of Colorado, Dr. Short teaches ecobiography workshops at her farm in Colorado. Visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org to learn more or register online.
Olde Time Carnival
Venture Crew 10 of Estes Park, CO hosts its second Olde Time Carnival fundraiser, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the historic Elkhorn Lodge, 600 W Elkhorn Ave., in Estes Park Filled with live music and entertainment, games, prizes, sweet treats, and more, the night is sure to be a fun one for the whole family. Dakota Blu, a high school start-up band will be performing, as well as ArtLife, a local duo. The Bodean Roadshow will be providing the crowd lots of laughs as they perform their famous juggling tricks and stunts. Popcorn will be complimentary and cotton candy will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to Venture Crew 10, a local co-ed scouting group for youth ages 14-20. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Call 970-402-8814 for more information.
Reading is Doctor Recommended
The “Reading is Doctor Recommended” book discussion is held every other month at the Estes Valley Library and focuses on the best in health-related reading. On May 20 at 7 p.m., the book discussion focuses on Fat Chance by Robert Lustig. The author presents strategies for regulating hunger for a healthier lifestyle, arguing for societal changes to improve the health of the next generation. Books are provided for a limited number of early registrants by the Salud Family Health Center Foundation. Register online at estesvalleylibrary.org.
Grass Quintet and founding Clear Creek RapidGrass Festival. Mark graduated from the University of Colorado in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in music, and has been a fulltime touring musician and teacher since. His music has taken him all across the US, Europe, and Asia, teaching camps and workshops. The Historical Society of Idaho Springs operates the Heritage Museum & Visitor Center, which is “second to none and an invaluable tool for you to use in exploring our unique town.” A stroll through the center is a step into the past. Friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist with planning a visit to historic Idaho Springs.
The Heritage Visitor Center features a fun and informative free museum full of unique exhibits of mining history, early life and the important role it played in establishing not only Idaho Springs, but the state of Colorado itself. The group also operates the Underhill Museum, 1416 Miner St. , museum, commemorating the life and work of the Underhills. Built in 1911, James F. Underhill used the front part of the house for his offices and the back part was a home for him and his wife. Call 303-567-4382 with questions about the anniversary event and to RSVP or visit www.historicidahosprings.com to learn more.
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Nature’s Engineers: Beavers
Beavers play an extremely important part in the Rocky Mountain ecosystem. Learn all about them, May 24, from 3-8 p.m., at the “Nature’s Engineers: Beavers” course at the Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar & Conference Center, 1895 Fall River Road, in Estes Park. Delve into their daily lives, social structure, building of dams and lodges, and follow in the footsteps of Enos Mills around Estes Park as participants visit beaver colonies described in his book In Beaver World. Participants will also explore the interplay of the beaver with other species like aspens, willows, elk, trout, birds, and even wolves. Visit www.rmna.org or call 970-586-3262 to learn more or sign up for the course.
Georgetown Pack Burro Race
Pack Burro Racing is the only sport indigenous to the state of Colorado and has its roots in the state’s mining heritage. The annual Georgetown Pack Burro Race, May 24, begins and ends in Downtown Georgetown on 6th Street. The race is approximately 8 miles long and begins around 11 a.m. Weigh-in’s begin at 10 a.m. and awards ceremonies will be around 2 p.m. The public is welcome to come and watch for free. In a typical burro race, a runner and a burro race to complete a prescribed course together, with the runner leading the burro on a rope. Cruelty to the burro is prohibited and racing officials have the right to hold any burro for 30 minutes following the race for an inspection by a veterinarian. Visit www.packburroracing.com to learn more.
May 30-August 29
Idaho Springs Farmers Market
The Farmer’s Market will be held every Friday, May 30 to Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Idaho Springs at the Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park on Colorado Boulevard. Come enjoy wonderful, fresh produce and gourmet foods along with a variety of unique merchandise sponsored by the Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.idahospringschambercommerce.com to learn more or call Lisa Highley at 303-589-2388 or Debbie Lamberti at 303-567-0880 for vendor information.
May 31
Gold Mining Days at the Georgetown Loop
All Aboard! Join us for a fun-filled day of mining adventure and education – Including; a train ride, gold panning for real gold, sluicing, mine tours, mine burro packing demonstrations, along with the staff from the Colorado Front Range Mine Rescue Team who will be discussing mine safety and will also be demonstrating mining techniques! Also – Drawings each day for 2 gold nuggets (one for adults and one for children) You definitely don’t want to miss this event! Please visit www.georgetownlooprr.com for more information.
Did You Know?
Idaho Springs Historical Society celebrates 50 years IDAHO SPRINGS The Historical Society of Idaho Springs is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1964 with a mission of conservation and presentation of the history of Idaho Springs and the surrounding area. The group celebrates 50 years and invites the public to share in area history at its Fifty Twenty Celebration, May 3, at the Heritage Museum & Visitor Center, 2060 Miner St. The event features entertinament, food, drink, fun and prizes. The celebration features special music by Mark and Sarah Morris, a brother and sister ensemble known locally for their work with Rapid-
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Seafood Buffet – The Other Side Restaurant May 3 Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits May 4 Impromptu Harvest to Table in 20 Minutes – Lyons Farmette
May 9 Sparkling Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits May 10 Tony-Man’s Taste of Caribbean Night – Stage Stop Tea & Tunes w/Silas & Mackenzie – Blue Owl Books Mother’s Day Tea – Silver Plume Tea Room Pancake Breakfast – CCCIA Hall Beer Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits May 11 Mother’s Day Tea – Silver Plume Tea Room Mother’s Day Brunch – Stanley Hotel Pancake Breakfast – Golden Gate Grange Community Center May 12 Loving Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8260’ May 15 Community Cupboard – Old Gallery Liquor Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits May 16 Mexican Buffet – The Other Side Restaurant May 17 Tacos & Tunes w/Silent Bear – Blue Owl Books May 23 Memorial Steak Dinner – Idaho Springs Elks Club Soup & Salad Buffet Open for Season – Baldpate Inn Wine Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits
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FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries and more
Spirit Hound recuperates, recovers, rebuilds distillery
Wayne Anderson was more than happy to give a tour of the By Ryan Lappi LYONS distillery to anyone who asked. t almost felt like summer when I walked into Spirit Hound “The tanks inside were all pretty salvageable because Distillery. It was early afternoon, the sun just emerging vic- they’re all up on legs,” he explained, pointing at a fermentation torious from the meteorological tug of war that character- tank. “We were very fortunate to have flood insurance. I can’t izes spring in Colorado. The mountain runoff had just begun describe how extensive the cleanup was. There was literally to organize its lazy trickles into a a semi truck full of equipment— fledgling mob, the hum of the rivevery type of construction, cleaner reasserting itself just an earshot ing, pressure wash, Sawzall, anyfrom the newly developed patio. thing you can think of. And they From the vantage point of the were parked outside for six weeks. bar, things seemed quite alright, They must have had 20 guys, in until the bartender reminded us hazmat suits. It was incredible.” that after the devastating flood Now that everything is up and of September 2013, the entire running again, with new floors, a place had been newly renovated, new tasting room, bar and outdoor and after only being open for patio, Spirit Hound has focused less than a year prior. Through on what it does best, the art of the lens of federally recognized small batch distilling. The space whiskey aging requirements, the serves as a kind of laboratory for distillery has been built and redistiller and co-founder Craig built in less time than it takes for Engelhorn, who has not only crea batch of their moonshine, held ated the homemade recipes for the in white oak barrels, to have at- Spirit Hound Distillery Co-Owners Wayne Anderson and various spirits—including gin, Photo courtesy of Spirit Hound Distillery tained legal status as a bona fide Craig Engelhorn whiskey, rum and vodka—but has whiskey. also hand-built many of the stills they use. Engelhorn, who Nevertheless, that has not deterred the owners of Spirit previously worked as the original brewer at the Lyons-founded Hound from creating a truly delectable environment for any micro-brewery Oskar Blues, has in many ways served as the enthusiast of the quickly emerging micro-distillery movement. inspiration for Spirit Hound. On this particular day, the bartenders were stocking the tast- “Some people have asked what drove me to start a distillery. ing room in preparation for a party that night, and co-founder Continued on page 7
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Newly opened Stage Stop Market & Café nourishes its community By Jennifer Pund ROLLINSVILLE “There is something special about Rollinsville,” Megan Riley said. The owner of the newly-opened Stage Stop Market & Café, 41 Main Street, “jumped at the opportunity” when the offer of renting the space was presented to her. “In the first three weeks I’ve been so inspired and grateful for the help making things for the store and grateful to be meeting so many extraordinary people. It has made me appreciate this area even more,” she explains. Having always dreamed of opening a cafe, Riley says the women in her family inspire her to feed the community. “From my great grandmother, grandmothers, my mom and great aunt, they have all taught me that feeding people is loving and nourishing not only their belly, but their heart,” she said. Open weekdays, except Mondays, for breakfast from 6-9 a.m., Riley offers locals and travelers coffee from The Coffee Roasters brewed through a special filter making it “even better,” “bigger than expected” baked goods and breakfast sandwiches for all eaters, including gluten free options. Thursday through Sunday, the Stage Stop Market and Café is open until the afternoon and, after a mid-day siesta, reopens at 3:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. carrying items you may have forgotten at the store, like milk, soups, and other staples including dog and cat food. For the sweet tooth, Riley offers a variety of muffins, scones, cookies, “divine” carrot cake and cheesecake made with goat cheese, all made in-house and with a “splash of love.” Although she has always loved to bake and cook, she is “really looking forward to the opportunity to have the time to create even more great recipes and find those that are local favorites,” she said. Stop in often to see what new items Riley has created. “Every once in a while I find inspiration and try something new, like Easter weekend I made chocolate peanut butter cups,” she said. Aside from the market items, Riley is creating a space for locals to enjoy. “My
vision is that the Market and Cafe is a place locals want to come, stay a while for the coffee, baked goods or internet,” she said, “and, while tourism season will be busy and the tourists are certainly welcome, I envision this to be a place locals want to be.” As a gathering spot for Rollinsville and the surrounding community, Riley offers the space for boot camps and dog trainers to hold classes as well as local artists to paint and musicians to have weekend picks. Currently, tea baths and soaps from Lara Mastro, incredible photography by Shara Johnson and paintings on glass and wood by Jesiica Cass are also available for purchase. Make a point to visit Riley at the Stage Stop Market, “where the folks are friendly and the coffee is hot.”
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Megan Riley recently opened the Stage Stop Market & Café in Rollinsville.
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venue back at its Season Opening Party, May 2, featuring music from Gasoline Lollipops. The band’s all-American roots rock will “keep your eyes open and your foot stomping holes through the floorboards.” The free party starts at 8 p.m. The Inn’s annual Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest and Barbecue, May 26, is one of Gold Hill Inn’s must-attend events. This year’s musical highlight is Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band featuring Erica Brown. Smoked salmon, apple cider brisket and “all the fixings” will be also be served. The Gold Hill Inn also features local and nationally touring bands weekly, including a free acoustic music night most every Sunday at 5 p.m. in the front room. A special “Gold Hill Inn style” bar menu is available for small plate options. Visit www.goldhillinn.com for more information on music, Murder Mystery Dinners, private events or to learn more about the adjacent Bluebird Lodge. Call 303-443-6461 to make dinner reservations. Spring hours are WednesdaySaturday from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 5-8 p.m.
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and siblings. After moving to the United By Jennifer Pund States in 1979, he worked his way through ROLLINSVILLE Caribbean chef Tony-Man—well- high end restaurants, to open four successknown and loved locally for his authentic ful cafes and coffee shops in Minneapolis, Caribbean catering and the I and I Caribbe- Boulder and Nederland. Today Tony-Man’s an Cafe he opened in Nederland in 1996— old authentic family spices, gourmet sauces returns to the kitchen to host a “Taste of and Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee can be the Caribbean” dinner, May 10, with his purchased online at www.iandiexoticcoffee. daughter Wellington Bullings at the Stage com or at select locations. Tony-Man is also available for catering. Stop in Rollinsville. The Bullings, Tony-Man’s evening includes a fouroldest daughter of three, is course meal, wine, beer and a multifaceted songwriter coffee and live music. and vocalist from Boulder. Diners will start the eveShe grew up with a unique ning with Jamaican jerk cultural background exchicken wings and vegposing her to the sounds etable fritters. A second of Calypso, Jamaican ska, course consists of “All Isreggae, and Afro-Cuban lands” West Indian vegan music from a very young pumpkin soup followed by age, which sparked her a Saint Lucia tropical salad passion for singing. with a gluten free, cho cho Spending years refining and pomegranate dressing. her signature sound at the The main course includes prestigious Berklee ColBarbados mango chutney Wellington Bullings lege of Music in Boston, chicken or mango chutney vegetable with coconut rice and beans for Bullings captures the essence of jazz, soul vegetarian or gluten-free options. Dessert and Latin in her sultry voice and style. of Trinidad plantain banana spiced cake— She can only be described as sophistialso gluten free—topped with homemade cated, introspective and having a “fierce” whipped cream will be served with Tony- presence. With her first EP of original music just released, Bullings is working on Man’s Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. Tony-Man was raised on a small farm in a full-length album to be available someJamaica, cultivating coffee, exotic spices, time this year. fruits and vegetables that were harvested To make reservations for this experience, for sale at local markets to support his father contact the Stage Stop at 303-258-0649.
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Distillery finds success, perseverance through collaboration Continued from page 4 For me it was about facilitating Craig,” Anderson says. “He’s the mad scientist, the Willy Wonka of craft distilling. A brilliant scientific mind, very creative and very artistic, easily one of the smartest guys, from a technical standpoint, I’ve ever been around.” As with any venture, though, Spirit Hound’s success is born through the collaboration of many individual talents, and the ability to persevere after catastrophe is in many ways tied to their deep community roots. Anderson was in sales and distribution at Oskar Blues, where he played a large part in overseeing the production of the first canned craft beer in the country. His wife, Debbie, runs the Lyons Fork on Main Street. Matthew Rooney, president, is a practicing veterinarian and animal surgeon in Longmont, and Neil Sullivan, vice president, is the founder of the St. Vrain
Wayne Anderson working a mash barrel Photo courtesy of Spirit Hound Distillery
Market in Lyons. Rick “Richardo” England, who created “Richardo’s Decaf Coffee Liqueur,” was also hired as a partner.
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Loving Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8260’ Memorial Day Celebration – Wild Mountain Smokehouse May 30 Deschutes Brewery Beer Tasting – Peak Wine & Spirits WEEKLY FOOD Sunday Service Industry Sunday – Stage Stop Champagne Brunch – The Other Side Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar – Oskar Blues Brunch – Sweet Basilico Brunch Buffet w/Amanda Valley – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park Resort
Monday Dinner Special – First Street Pub Monday Night Supper – Coal Creek Coffee Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Tuesday Taco Tuesday – Mothers Saloon Wednesday Burger Madness – Sundance Café
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Whiskey Wednesday – Pizza Bar 66 Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Thursday Breakfast for Dinner – Sundance Café Gyro Thursdays – Troia’s Café & Marketplace Open Mic Potluck w/Taylor Radio – Spirit Hounds Distillery Friday Idaho Springs Farmers Market – Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park Friday Night Supper – Coal Creek Coffee Community Corner Café – Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church
“Locals” Night Out” Dinner Specials w/Dick Orleans – Sweet Basilico
Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church Burger Madness – Lyons Dairy Bar Saturday Food Pantry – Nederland Community Center
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In addition to their various skill sets, the co-founders are each aficionados and “mixologists” in their own right. With over 45 distilleries in Colorado to date, it takes a lot of hard work, and experimentation, to stand out. Locality is key. Like wine, a distilled spirit has its own terroir, or “flavor of the land” where its ingredients are grown. Many of the ingredients used in their spirits—including coriander, anise, and fennel—come from nearby farms like the Lyons Farmette, and the wild juniper berries found in “Spirit Hound Gin” are picked locally. “That’s one of the things that’s really cool about [distilling], historically, is using things in your backyard,” says Anderson. “That’s why we selected gin to be our premiere, featured spirit, because the juniper berry is growing all over Lyons. You’re picking, wild foraging the juniper. It’s that backyard element that was appealing.” Like a neighborhood pub, the Spirit Hound tasting room also serves as a gathering space, as much a reflection of the Lyons community as it is a place to find inspired cocktails. Directly above the bar is the “birds nest,” where bands play regularly. Memorabilia lines the walls, as well as a plaque explaining the many reasons for their choice of spelling “whisky” without the “e.” As I was settling my tab for a “White Dog Moonshine” version of a Moscow Mule, a man and his girlfriend stopped off at the bar to sample the fare. He tried a shot of gin, smiled, and said to me, “I’m a big a fan of gin, and this is a great gin. I think I’ll try a bottle.” Then he tried a shot of “Richardo’s Coffee Liqueur,” sighed, and said “That gin was great, but this liqueur is amazing.” Richardo’s daughter, who happened to be the bartender that day, handed him a bottle. “This will be great for parties,” she said. The man held the bottle up in admiration, as if it were a newborn child, and quipped, “No, I think I’ll keep this one for myself.” Spirit Hound Distillery is located at 4196 Ute Highway (66) in Lyons. It’s open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday; 3-10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Visit www. spirithounds.com to learn more.
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Enjoy Peck House history, hospitality one last time at book fundraiser EMPIRE The oldest hotel in Colorado will close it’s doors this May when owners Sally and Gary St. Clair retire after 33 years of running the establishment. Thanks to Historic Georgetown, however, there is still a chance to walk in the footsteps of P.T. Barnum, Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman by attending a Farewell to the Peck House fundraiser, May 21, from 5-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit a new book about notable guests at Hotel de Paris. The event, which is limited to 50 people, is $40 per person with hors d’oeuvres and tours included. A cash bar will also be available. For reservations, mail a check to the Hotel de Paris Museum; PO Box 746, Georgetown Colorado 80444. Call (303) 569-2311 for more information. The St. Clairs, who came to the hotel on their honeymoon, are now both 70 and plan to continue to live in the historic hotel and preserve the unique collection of antiques that came with the property when they purchased it 33 years ago.
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Difficulties of high-altitude gardening can be easily overcome By Jeffrey V. Smith FRONT RANGE ong-time mountain gardeners are a dedicated and persistent bunch. Bad soil, tenacious wildlife, stunted growing seasons, low humidity, water-rights issues, inconsistent temperatures, powerful winds and limited choices are not seen as limitations, but simply elements needing “adjustment.” The Front Range communities above 7,500 feet are home to a high number of successful, active gardeners who reap the physical, mental and, in some cases, edible benefits of mountain horticultural. And, there is always room for more. “I don’t think the joy of gardening changes significantly based on geographical location,” Clear Creek County Master Gardener Kathy Fiebig said. “If you’re a gardener, you garden, wherever you are. There are challenges everywhere. In Texas, I fought the heat, humidity, insects and disease. In Colorado, I fight the lack of humidity, cold and heat, critters and poor soil. It’s still the best therapy on earth and you get tomatoes.” Anyone new to gardening in the mountains, especially if they’ve had abundant gardens at lower elevations, usually try for a couple of seasons then abandon the attempt when their old techniques fail. Getting vegetables or ornamental plants to survive in the unique mountains conditions, however, only requires a bit of patience, planning and going native. According to the Gilpin CSU Extension Program Director Irene Shonle one of the main differences a new mountain gardener will find is the growing season. “The cooler nights and long cold winters mean that a lot of garden plants won’t grow well in the mountains. This means you have to pick your plants wisely. Gardens in the moun-
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said. She suggests raised beds with a quarter-inch hardware cloth (wire mesh) on the bottom to deter most burrowing critters. They can be used for both ornamental gardens and vegetables. Rabbits can be kept out with a two-foot high fence buried six inches underground, she says. “Deer will always prefer plants that are not native to the region,” Fiebig explained. “Many things deter them for a period of time, but nothing other than a 12-foot fence or a large dog deters them forever. And if they’re hungry enough, they’ll eat whatever you’ve got.” Some temporary solutions include pepper sprays, coyote urine, human hair and slivers of highly scented soaps. You can outwit vole and squirrels, according to Fiebig, with hardware wire under beds and chicken wire around bulbs. “As with everything up here it’s all just trial and error,” Nealon said. “What works for some may not work for others. I always ask someone nearby what they are doing.” Another issue the mountain gardener must get past is a lack of precipitation in the summer. Most mountain residents have well water and need to be aware of their water rights. “Many people are surprised to learn that their well permit does not allow for any outdoor water rights,” Shonle explained. “If you have no outdoor watering rights, you can either plant during our monsoon seasons, when mother nature is likely to water for you or sow wildflower seeds in the fall.” “We can’t store any natural rainfall in cisterns or barrels. We can, however divert water coming off the roof to our plants,” Fiebig said. To get past these issues she suggests planting xeric, native plants and amend soil with organic materials. Contouring the landscape to funnel rainfall to the garden is another solution. Soil problems can be fixed with “amendments” like compost, manure, shredded leaves, grass clippings and other organic materials. “We build raised beds, which allows us to fine tune the planting medium. We work at it year after year after year after year,” Fiebig said.
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the creek and Historic Georgetown has provided a footbridge to the trails. Once across the creek there is trail information and a map to several trail options. All of them are considered relatively easy terrain including an old railroad bed and logging road. Most of the routes offer fantastic views. The Sporting Time Trail is wide and easy as it goes across rolling hills. Scenery includes Page 8
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glimpses of towering mountains both close by and in the distance. All of the trails are short and provide views along with remnants of mining, railroads and other local history that are abundant. Parking is even easy in a modern lot with toilets. Clear Creek County will reopenGuanella Pass Road in its entirety by May 23. Check the Information Line at 303-679-2422 x.2 for updates.
If you use native plants, however, “they mostly don’t need any soil amendments,” Shonle explained. “Around new construction, or for use in raised beds it can be helpful to add compost. I don’t usually recommend top soil, because it can often be of poor quality in Colorado, and can be full of weed seeds.” CSU Extension offices offer soil kits for testing what your soil may be lacking. “So before you add anything, get a soil test,” Nealon said. “It will save you loads of money in the long run.” Ultimately, making wise choices or plating native plants makes things much easier. “Native plants will always do best in our challenging conditions, although there are a number of well-adapted plants that can also thrive at altitude,” Fiebig said. “When first planted, they need the same attention any new plant needs, and watering is critical the first year or two. Once established, most of them will thrive on natural rainfall, and won’t require fertilization or pruning.” Native plants will do the best in the mountains, Shonle says, but there are many good non-native choices as well. “Plants should be hardy to at least zone 4, and should be spring or summer blooming,” she said. A great way to discover what works in high altitude gardens is to visit a neighbor who’s had success and ask for clippings or check out the demonstration gardens at the Gilpin County Community Center or the demo garden in Georgetown, which will debut in July. There are also local classes and knowledgeable individuals at CSU Extension offices in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties. The county extension offices Websites, as well as CSU Extension’s main site, offer wide-ranging, detailed information from Master Gardeners who garden in the counties for which they contribute advice. The best advice is to be patient and adaptable. “Seek out experienced mountain gardeners and pick their brains,” Fiebig said. “Don’t try to grow what you grew back home, unless you were already at altitude. It just won’t work. You’ll find another plant to fall in love with that will.”
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CSU EXTENSION - GILPIN 230 Norton Dr., Black Hawk, CO 80422 303-582-9106 Irene.shonle@colostate.edu www.extension.colostate.edu/gilpin/ CSU EXTENSION - CLEAR CREEK 1111 Rose Street, Georgetown, CO 80444 303-679-2424 • christine.crouse@colostate.edu www.clearcreek.colostate.edu/ CSU EXTENSION - BOULDER 9595 Nelson Road, Box B, Longmont, CO 80501 303-678-6238 www.extension.colostate.edu/boulder/ CSU EXTENSION - LARIMER 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-498-6000 • lkubin@larimer.org www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/LARIMER/ Master Gardeners are available to answer gardening questions Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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May 3-4 Peak to Peak Flea Market – Gilpin County Fairgrounds Surprise Sidewalk Sale – Downtown Estes Park May 4 Animal Vaccinations – Coal Creek Animal Clinic Closing Day Celebration – Loveland Ski Area 9th Annual Red Ball Beach Bash – Arapahoe Basin May 5 Money Management Workshop: Retirement Savings Vehicles, Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Meeting – Estes Valley Library May 7 Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce Meeting – Majestic Building
Estes Valley Model Railroaders, Financial Health Equals Physical Well-Being, Visit Estes Park: Customer Service Training – Estes Valley Library May 8 Estes Park Genealogical Society, Estes Park Equestrian Club – Estes Valley Library Hawks in Flight: Birds of Prey – Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Spring Detox – Yoga Room, Idaho Springs May 9 Comedy Night w/Wayne Faust – Jamestown Mercantile Behind the Scenes in Rocky Mountain National Park – Rocky Mountain Nature Association May 9-10 Crossroads Ministry Spring Sale – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park
May 10 Diva Dash – Bohn Park Pints & Poses – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Wildfire Mitigation Workshop – Gilpin Recreation Center Grange Meeting, Xeriscape Program – Golden Gate Grange Community Center
May 11 Saws & Slaws: Coal Creek Canyon Neighborhood Fire Mitigation – Location TBA May 12 Sacred Sound Gong Bath – The StarHouse Garden Club, Money Management Workshop: Common Investment Types, Healthy Snacking Ideas – Estes Valley Library
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Blues, Kelty, Deuter, Osprey, Jackson Kayaks, Organic Valley, By Jeffrey V. Smith A Spice of Life, Mountain Buzz, Elevation Outdoors, and Julbo LYONS espite floodwaters damaging most of its parkland, trails, USA, have “joined the team.” and waterways, the town of Lyons is holding its signa- Scully explained the event can’t have as “robust” a river proture Lyons Outdoor Games multi-sport festival and the gram this year. “No one is exactly sure what the spring runoff is going to bring,” she said. “As well, accompanying Burning Can Beer most of our whitewater park feaFestival, May 31. tures were destroyed in the floods. “The Lyons Outdoor Games is So, for the kayak events we have one of the premier events on the to have a lot of extra security, and Front Range, showcasing some the we can operate in a limited space. country’s finest canned beer, most She also said the town lost a huge exciting extreme sports, and this portion of its parks and trails. year, Anders Osborne,” Parks & “Luckily, we didn’t lose the dirt Rec Director Dave Cosgrove said. jumps and pump track in Bohn “The Games are a Lyons tradition. Park, so we will hold 90 percent We have a long history of offerof the event there,” Scully said. ing world-class opportunities to The event will include the both expert and aspiring extreme Outlaws of Dirt BMX series, a athletes in kayaking, mountain rugby tournament, limited pro biking, and rock climbing, among kayaking events—including slaothers. The floods devastated our lom, freestyle, and BoaterX— town, but not our adventurous The Lyons Outdoor Games hosts several extreme sports. along with a family-friendly area spirit.” Photo by Eddie Clark Media courtesy of Lyons Outdoor Games with slacklining, a climbing wall, According to spokesperson Lizzy Scully the biggest issues this year are time and space. and a strider bike area for kids. New Orleans national touring “We just finished our town recovery planning process mid act Anders Osborne will headline Saturday night’s concert, and March, at which time we decided we still wanted to run the the Burning Can Beerfest will bring more than 40 national canGames. So finding sponsors is definitely a more difficult pro- ning breweries to Lyons. Continued on page 12 cess this year,” she said. A number of sponsors, including Oskar
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Hotel de Paris celebrates diamond anniversary season GEORGETOWN It’s officially Hotel de Paris Museum day, May 24, declared by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to commemorate the museum’s 60th anniversary. The historic site’s staff will read a proclamation at 9 a.m. from the steps of the building, 409 6th Street, in Georgetown. The Diamond Anniversary celebration is also opening day for the museum’s tour season, which runs through Dec. 14. Louis Dupuy’s legendary Hotel de Paris dates back to the silver mining boom, when it served as a first-class French restaurant, showroom for traveling salesmen, and luxurious accommodation during the Gilded Age. The National Society of The Colonial
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Dames of America in the State of Colorado has restored and preserved this site and, over the years, collected and shared rare manuscripts, traditions, and mementos of the past. On site tours allows visitors to imagine the daily activities of the hotel by viewing a significant collection of objects from the hotel’s past. In the 7,000 square feet of restored period rooms, visitors can view the library, salesmen rooms, private quarters, kitchen, dining room and more. Furniture, lithographs, etchings, photography and culinary items decorate the rooms as they would have been in the hotel’s heyday and honestly tell the life stories of the hotel’s proprietors, staff, and guests. Interactive experiences, including ringing a cow bell, running a tablecloth
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general admission is $5 with discounts for youth, seniors, active military and members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Other events to watch for this season at the Hotel de Paris is the Diamond Jubilee/Annual Bastille Day Celebration on July 12, Colorado Day with $1 admissions on Aug. 1 and Smithsonian Museum Day on Sept. 27 offering free admissions with online or smartphone vouchers. Visit www.hoteldeparismuseum.org for more information.
Eldora’s Naudain named ‘Snowmaker of Year’ By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Eldora Mountain Resort’s Ian Naudain was recently named “Snowmaker of the Year” by Colorado Ski Country USA. Every year the organization recognizes the top achievers in the Colorado ski industry through its Snowmaker, Groomer, and Terrain Master of the Year awards. Naudain has worked four seasons making snow for Eldora. “He Ian Naudain quickly learned the business and thanks to a great attitude, strong work ethic and exceptional leader-
ship qualities, he rose to become a supervisor in just his second season,” Snow Surfaces Manager Chris Cipolletti said. “No matter how tough the weather or how difficult situations are, Ian always meets and exceeds expectations and keeps a level head. He is a valuable employee who continues to dive into as many aspects of the mountain’s operations as he can.” According to the resort, Eldora boasts Colorado’s best snow making system. Coverage includes 100 percent of groomed terrain, more than any other resort in Colorado.
Historic railroad begins new season GEORGETOWN The Georgetown Loop Railroad, completed in 1884, opens for the 2014 season on May 3. Guests will once again be given the chance to experience Colorado mining and railroad history on a spectacular stretch of narrow gauge track considered an engineering marvel when built. Numerous special train rides also occur throughout the season. Bring mom to the Georgetown Loop this Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11, and she will receive a fresh red rose and a hand-decorated box of chocolates “in recognition of that special place she holds in the hearts of loved ones.” Plan ahead for the Father’s Day evening steak and lobster train ride to honor fathers “both current and times past.” The “Fourth of July Cowboy BBQ” evening train is always a hit, so be sure to reserve your place early. Fireworks can be seen from the high bridge, weather dependent, and live music are highlights. From mid-June through October, special dinner trains are offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. Dinners feature Rocky Mountain trout, ribeye steak and steak and lobster meals served in the firstclass parlor cars high above Clear Creek.
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Vegetarian and child meals are also available on certain trains. Craft beer lovers will seek out the “Ales on the Rails” trains that are offered throughout the summer and fall months, while wine enthusiasts will rave about enjoying a glass of selected new and exciting wines from across the world, seated in enclosed coaches cresting Devil’s Gate High Bridge. Later in the season watch for Pumpkin Festival and Oktoberfest trains and special Big Horn Sheep festival rides on Nov. 8. The Holiday Lights train also starts in November and runs through the end of December on Friday and Saturday evenings. This ride allows patrons to relax from the “hustle and bustle and enjoy the beautiful synchronized holiday music and light show in the forest above Georgetown.” This wintertime experience is a great way to see the snow covered Rocky Mountains in this unique setting. Look for historic re-enactors in period dress to help honor the mission of educating the guests in a fun and interactive way while heightening the experience for new and returning visitors. Visit www.georgetownlooprr.com for reservations and more information.
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and wildlands in the Rockies. Cash sponsorships are greatly appreciated as well. In addition to free carousel rides, enjoy an endangered species scavenger hunt, “cocktails to save tails,” face painting, adopt a species change jars, animal print fashion show, food, soda, beer and wine. “Sometimes conservation efforts can become contentious and politicized,” Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Wild Tehri Parker said. “We want to help people step
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May 13 Clear Creek County Child Advocates Free Community Awareness Class – Parish Hall Aviation Club – Estes Valley Library May 14 Idaho Springs Chamber Mixer – Majestic Building Estes Park Woman’s Club Build-a-Salad Luncheon w/ Mountainaires – Shepherd of the Mountains Church Full Moon Meditation – The StarHouse Life Signs: Tracking the Invisible – Rocky Mountain Nature Association
May 15 The Way of Qigong: Healing from Ancient China – Nederland Community Library
Idaho Springs Lions Club Meeting – Buffalo Restaurant May 15-17 Dressage Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park May 16 1st Annual Critter Carnival – Carousel of Happiness May 17 Clear Creek Raft Race – Lawson Whitewater Park Open to Public – James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum Grand Re-opening – Nederland Community Center Turning Memories into Memoir – Estes Valley Library Lake Estes Run – Lake Estes Marina Parade of Years Car Show – Estes Park Senior Center Olde Time Carnival – Elkhorn Lodge May 17-18 Jazz Fest & Art Walk – Performance Park Amphitheater May 18 Coal Creek Canyon Volunteer Fire Department Benefit – CCCIA Hall
“Bowling for Heros” Lyons Fire Flood Relief Fundraiser – Centennial Lanes
Downward Dog Evolved w/Nancy Kate – Tadasana Mountain Yoga
May 18-25 Art of Living Retreat – Sunrise Ranch May 19 Sacred Sound Gong Bath Grande Finale – The StarHouse Money Management Workshop: Managing Money During Retirement – Estes Valley Library May 20 Book Discussion: Fat Chance, Great Decisions: Islamic Awakening – Estes Valley Library May 21 Euchre Night – Very Nice Brewing
back from that and just enjoy the incredible biodiversity of our region. Often it helps to look at things through a child’s eyes.” Parker brings everyone who visits her from out of state to the Carousel. “I love the sense of joy and wonder it evokes in everyone, no matter what their age,” she said. “We wanted to create an event that brought that same feeling to our work, to help people appreciate the amazing animals and plants we are working to protect.”
Doors open at 6 p.m. Come dressed in a favorite animal print clothing for the Animal Print Fashion Show and group photo at 7 p.m. Prizes will be given out for participation. Adopt-a-Species Change Jar winners will be announced at 8 p.m., a raffle drawing is at 8:30 and the last carousel ride in scheduled for 8:45 p.m. The event is $20 per person and children 12 and under are free. Any donations are 100 percent tax-deductible.
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Internet & Computer Users Group – Estes Valley Library Farewell to the Peck House – Peck House May 22 Birds at Twilight – Rocky Mountain Nature Association May 23 Burlesque Show – Stage Stop Season Opening – Mount Evans Road and Scenic Byway Season Opening – Guanella Pass Road May 24 Museum State Recognition Day – Hotel de Paris Pack Burro Race – Downtown Georgetown Job Hunting Strategies – Idaho Springs Library Season Opening – Gilpin History Museum/Washington Hall Season Opening – Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House Charlie’s Place Picnic & Pet Adoption – Georgetown City Park Wildflower Hike – Betasso Preserve Nederland Neighborhood Fire Mitigation – Location TBA Nature’s Engineers: Beavers – Rocky Mountain Nature Association May 24-25 Rummage & Bake Sale – Golden Gate Grange Community Center May 24-26 Friends Book Sale – John Tomay Memorial Library May 25 Participating in Mysteries of StarHouse – The StarHouse May 26 Memorial Day Ceremony and Wreath Laying – Library Park Memorial Day Ceremony and Wreath Laying – Citizen’s Park Open for Season – Georgetown Firefighting Museum May 28 Random Acts of Culture: Healthy Snacking Ideas – Estes Valley Library
May 29 Hike for Seniors – Mud Lake Open Space May 30 Understory Plants & Their Response to the Bark Beetle Epidemic – Rocky Mountain Nature Association May 31 Lyons Outdoor Games – Bohn Park Annual Town Clean-Up – Nederland (various) Orienteering for Beginners: Map & Compass Basics in RMNP – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Gold Mining Days – Georgetown Loop Rail Road May 31-June 1 Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park June 1 Grand Re-Opening – Aspen Lodge
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WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday Master Chen Sermon on Daoism, Community Tai Chi, Qigong Instruction – Aspen Lodge Ecstatic Dance w/Lisa Samoy and DJ – Nederland
Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Beginning Yoga, Continuing Yoga – Clear Creek Rec. Center Moms & Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Spanish for Beginners, Give Me A Break, Nia, Aquacize, Adult Strengthen Stretch & Balance, Hatha Yoga –
Sunday Community Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Maya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mat Pilates w/Nicole – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Ashtanga Yoga w/Christi – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Monday Iyengar Level 1/2 – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Free Flow Yoga w/Lisa Ezra, Cardio Sculpt, Pickleball, International Folkdance – Nederland Community Center Poker Tournament – Westwinds Tavern Gentle Yoga w/Joelle, Yoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall Yoga – Golden Gate Grange Community Center Institute of Noetic Sciences – Estes Valley Library Continuing Yoga – Clear Creek Recreation Center Yoga w/Peggy – Old Gallery Vinyasa Yoga w/Melissa – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Hatha Yoga, Aquacize, Yoga Dance, Wrestling, Train & Tone, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin Community Center Run ‘n’ Meditate, Slow Flow Yoga – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Tuesday Texas Hold’em Poker Series Showdown – Wheel Bar Pool Tournament – Mother’s Saloon Trivia – 1860 Tavern Yoga – Old Gallery Tai Chi Class – CCCIA Hall Tech Tuesday – Nederland Community Library Hot Jammin’ Yoga – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Mom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Tai Chi – Nederland Community Center Choose Your Life – Clear Creek Recreation Center Pilates: Mat I, Cardio Burn, Kickboxing, Aquacize, Womens Volleyball League – Gilpin Community Center Yoga for Conditioning w/Alana, Gentle Yoga w/Rebecca
Run n Meditate, Quiet Refuge Hour, Gentle Yoga w/ Rebecca, Restorative Yoga w/Christi – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Thursday Local’s Night – Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park Meditation & Relaxation, Give Me A Break, Hatha Yoga, Kickboxing, Aquacize, Tae Kwon Do – Gilpin
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Wednesday Wednesday Road Ride – Tin Shed Sports Trivia Night – Longz Mountain Grill Mindful Meditation – Coal Creek Canyon Location: 303-642-0428 Pickelball, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Cardio Sculpt, Community, Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center Circuit Training Elevate Conditioning, Therapeutic Yoga w/Cariann – CCCIA Hall
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Texas Hold’em Poker Night – Outlaw Saloon Thursday Locals Night – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Hula Hoop, Yoga Sculpt – Clear Creek Recreation Center Peak to Peak Rotary – Farraday’s @ Isle Casino Gentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Tai Chi, Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center Yoga for Conditioning w/Alana – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Friday Parent & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Tai Chi, Cardio Sculpt – Nederland Community Center Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Hatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga – Tadasana Mountain Yoga Yoga w/Cariann – CCCIA Hall Aquacize, Adult Strengthen, Stretch & Balance, Yoga – Gilpin Community Center
Run n Meditate, Quiet Refuge Hour, Gentle Yoga w/ Rebecca – Lyons Yoga & Wellness Saturday Pickleball, Clothing Closet – Nederland Community Center Texas Hold’em Poker Night – Outlaw Saloon Vinyasa Yoga w/Cherie or Sarah, Guided Chakra Meditation – Yoga Room Idaho Springs Zumba, Kinder Kix – Gilpin Community Center
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Outdoor Games created to bring world-class athletes to Lyons
Continued from page 9 Bringing the Games back is an important way to revitalize Lyons according to Oskar Blues’ Marketing Director and Director of CAN’d AID Chad Melis. “The Games brings together many aspects that create the social fabric of this creative and outdoors centric community. We have celebrated the Games under views of Steamboat Mountain and Rocky Mountain National Park for 13 years, and this year it means even more to come together and continue to raise funds following the flood,” he said. Local kayakers created the Lyons Outdoor Games in 2001 to bring world class athletes to its famed White Water Park to compete in freestyle, downriver, and slalom events. Since its inception, it has steadily expanded to include dozens of other events, from dog events and running races to BMX biking, dirt jumping and the
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We want to let people know that our comOskar Blues Burning Can Beer Festival. Holding the event this year is extremely munity and businesses are still viable, and important to the Lyons community, accord- that despite the setbacks from the floods, ing to Scully. “Not only are the Games a we can still offer excellent service and resignificant fundraiser for the town—we ally good food and drinks.” need about $20 million to rebuild the parks The event is unique since spectators can & trails—but it’s also important for us to enjoy performances by world-class athletes retain a bit of normalcy,” she said. “We and musicians in a “fantastic environment live in a disaster area, 15 percent of our for families and children.” Attendees ofcommunity is still displaced, and we have ten get to meet and greet the athletes since they mingle with the crowds. “Really, it’s whole sections of town that are in ruin.” a great place for Being able children to get to come togetha taste of what er as a commuthese extreme nity and consports are all tinue to share about,” Scully their “advensaid. The Burnturous experiing Can Beer ence with othFestival, during ers on the Front which Oskar Range” is reBlues brings in ally important 40 microbrewto the town’s eries and their residents. “Our canned beer for town was Burning Can Beer Festival Front Range crushed, but our adventurous spirit is still strong,” folks to taste, further adds a local flavor to Scully said. “Plus, we really just need to the event. have some fun. Flood recovery has been This year, food vendors, beer festival an intense and painful process; many peo- booths and sponsor booths will be inple still suffer from PTSD. These kinds of termingled and surround the dirt jumps, events really bring the entire community where a lot of the action will take place. Following the beer fest, one of New Ortogether for some fun.” Lyons benefits from the Outdoor Games leans’ “most rockin’” acts, Anders Osin many ways, both economically and borne, headlines the event. psychologically. According to Scully, the “With the lineup of events and music event typically brings 2000 to 3000 people that we have, this will be the Town’s finto town. “This event could really give our est Lyons Outdoor Games yet,” Cosgrove stores and restaurants a boost,” she said. said. “Lyons is thrilled to be able to of“More than likely people will camp out for fer one of its flagship events as it works the weekend, and so end up dining in town. through its recovery efforts. We are excited As well, many of this year’s food vendors to invite visitors to join us as we celebrate will be local, along with many sponsors. the outdoors and our dynamic small town.” All proceeds from this fundraising event will be donated to Lyons’ Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Events’ rebuilding efforts. The Town needs approximately $18 million to rebuild its St. Vrain Corridor Trail, which was completely destroyed, as well as significant portions of its kayaking features and its two main parks. For more information visit, www.lyonsoutdoorgames.com.
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Gold Hill School celebrates 140th anniversary GOLD HILL Alumni, families and community members are invited to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Gold Hill School with several reunion events planned over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. Organizers are expecting “an incredible fun-filled reunion weekend to reconnect with old friends and celebrate our little mountain school.” In 1890 the town’s original one-room school was replaced by a larger one-room frame structure, which continues to be used for grades 3-5 today. Around 1898, a smaller room was added on the back of the school to serve the growing population which is the present day library. Kick off the celebration with a free Gathering and Cocktail Party featuring a photo slide show of historic photos at the Gold Hill School, May 24, from 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The Reunion Dinner at the Gold Hill Inn is from 7-10 p.m. On May 25, gather at the school to help do some needed work on the grounds by participating in a work party from 1-3 p.m. and join in a mountain hike somewhere around Gold Hill from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Finally, enjoy a Gold Hill School Open House and Tour, May 26, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Tours of the school are open to the community and general public. For more information, contact Devin Hibbard at 303-554-5901 x124 or devin@beadforlife.org.
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Reading and Book Signing w/Don Moore – Lyons Love Capturing the Light Art Exhibit Opening Reception – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park May 3-4 Silver Plume Melodrama Dinner Theatre – Silver Plume Large Town Hall/George Downing Playhouse
May 5 Folk Dancing in the Mountains – Nederland Community Center
Wool Day with Fancy Tiger – Lyons Farmette May 6 Quirky Quilters – Nederland Community Library May 8 Estes Valley Quilt Guild – Estes Valley Library May 9 Ladies No. 1 Literary Society – Old Gallery May 10-11 Silver Plume Melodrama Dinner Theatre – Silver Plume Large Town Hall/George Downing Playhouse
May 12 Folk Dancing in the Mountains – Nederland Community Center
May 15 Stitchers Get-Together – Gilpin Community Center May 16 Clay, Color and Word – The StarHouse May 16-June 22 “Color Gone Wild” Art Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park Gallery
May 17 Show Opening – Gilpin Arts Visitor Center Gallery Brushes and Booze – Coal Creek Coffee Ned Knits – Nederland Community Library Father & Sons Film Series: “The Royal Tenenbaums” – Gilpin County Library May 21 Monthly Financial Book Discussion – Estes Valley Library
May 22 Estes Park Area Weavers Guild – Estes Valley Library May 24 Father & Sons Film Series: “The Return” – Gilpin County Library
“Taking Chance” Screening – Georgetown Community Center
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New Gilpin Arts manager prepares for season
ner Harv Mastalir, a master furniture designer and maker. “I’m By Jeffrey V. Smith in the gallery about three days a week in the summer months CENTRAL CITY stablished in 1947, the Gilpin County Arts Association and promote the galleries wherever I go,” Cannon said. “As serves the Rocky Mountain arts community through its a member of the GCAA board, I have taken on the additional non-profit galleries in Central City. At the historic Wash- responsibilities of being their graphic artist, making ads and ington Hall Gallery, which opens for the season May 24, the announcements for both galleries, something I also love to do.” group will host its 68th annual juried exhibition, June 7 through The new manager’s background in the arts includes a degree from the University of Michigan, where Aug. 10 and a member’s show, Aug. 13 she studied photography, ceramics and through Sept. 28. The Visitor Center graphic arts. “I owned a gallery which Gallery is open daily, all year. hosted group shows and juried exhibi The group, now known as Gilpin tions in my Michigan hometown after Arts, hired Sherrill Cannon as gallery graduation,” she said. “For 20 years I manager to replace interim Gallery worked for a daily newspaper as a phoManager Curt Halsted near the end of tography stringer and full time graphic last year’s season. She is responsible artist. I added in art fairs to the mix, for hiring and managing gallery staff, with my ceramic sculpture, doing art managing the acquisition of art and the fairs in Michigan, New York, Chicago, maintenance of art in the gallery. The Indianapolis, and Ohio. I have taught gallery manager also hangs shows, photography, graphic arts and pottery, manages inventories for two galleries and am now—in addition to managing and sells art. Cannon also manages the Gilpin Arts’ main gallery is located in the galleries—teaching at the Gilpin operations budget for the galleries. County Community Center part time.” “Gilpin Arts is an amazing orga- historic Washington Hall in Central City. According to Cannon, Central City nization with a lot of very dedicated folks working to make it what it is” Cannon said. “The board is well-positioned to reestablish itself as a cultural and artisof directors is a fabulous group of people with very different tic district. “There’s so much potential there, she said, “and backgrounds who make up a unique team of decision makers. there’s a genuine excitement building, centering around posWe also are blessed with a cadre of volunteers who share their sible changes afoot.” precious time and energy to keep the galleries working well.” A gallery on the front range poses some unique opportunities Cannon moved to Gilpin County in 2013 to be with her partContinued on page 14
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Soap Shop creates soap from pure ingredients, love By Jennifer Pund IDAHO SPRINGS Shonna Mangeris loves soap. She started making it as a hobby for gifts and to use for her kids after reading about the craft in a library book. When a local store was for sale five years ago, Mangeris turned her hobby into a full time career. Her work— which is a treat for the eyes and nose—can be found at The Soap Shop, 1542 Miner Street, in Idaho Springs. One stroll down Miner Street and an intoxicating aroma, and bubbles, come flowing from the store. Everything from soaps, body butters and lotions to bath bomb fizzes and aroma therapy beads can be found in-
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until the end of the season, Sept. 27. as well as challenges, Cannon explained. The Showcase Gallery upstairs in the Gilpin Arts has two galleries in Central Visitors Center has an opening reception City, the main gallery, Washington Hall for “My Color Rojo” on May 17 from 2 Gallery is in the old courthouse which to 4 p.m. featuring the work of three lowas built in 1864 and does not have heat. cal master artists exploring the theme of “We would love to be open year around, My Colorado. Steve Briggs, potter; Josh and even have art classes in our space, Trefethen, photographer; and Tom Cowbut as it is, we close the gallery at the end herd, silversmith are all featured. Also this of September and then open again Me- year the group plans a unique Showcase morial Day weekend,” she said. “This is Gallery show in July and August and a Holiday Artists’ Marpartly why we opened ket in November and the Showcase gallery— December. which hosts small shows Cannon said Gilby invitation only—in pin Arts is lucky in the Central City Visitors that they get a lot of Center. With this gallery traffic from tourists, we can have a presence “the ones who gamall year.” ble and ones looking Gilpin Arts hosts its for something else,” regional juried exhibiand get “interested tion that brings in artists from an eight-state Gilpin Arts’ Washington Hall gallery folks from the flatlands coming up on area to compete in four categories, which is juried by well-re- summer weekends.” She said the “leaf spected master artists. The jury process peeper” season is also good for the galis going on now and the accepted art- leries. With the Central City Opera right ists’ work will hang in the gallery from across the street, Gilpin Arts has a lot of May 26 through Aug. 10. The opening art supporters who are opera patrons as reception and awards ceremony is June well. “I like to think of Gilpin Arts as 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Following the juried part of the cultural ‘glue,’ if you will, exhibition, is the Member’s show, with that helps hold the community together; bodies of work from the Gilpin Arts helps the community stay healthy and membership, which runs from Aug. 16 grow,” Cannon said. Continued from page 13
Store offers locally-made, inspired products
County is a natural inspiration for some the skin according to Beane. “Throughout of the soap and lotion scents and product history, soaps were made at home with names like Colorado Breeze, Rocky Mounminimal ingredients. The oils we use are tain Mint and Aspen Leaves. More often, organic, non-drying, effective and, more however, it’s the beneficial properties of an importantly, you can easily say them,” she essential oil that inspires a new mixture usexplained. “It is becoming clear that some ing a base, middle and top notes of scents to create the smell of of the synthetic infinal products. gredients found in “We love the Rocky commercial soaps Mountains and our can be harmful to products reflect our your health over relaxed and outdoor time.” lifestyle,” Mangeris Visitors to the said. “Our last glycIdaho Springs store erin soap creation is instantly fall in love called Mother Earth with the products and is a swirl of difand become customferent earthy-colored ers from their own more than soap. clays.” homes using the The Soap Shop offers muchPhoto by Jennifer Pund For springtime, online ordering system on the Soap Shop’s Website at www. three new glycerin soaps—Spring Bouquet, sudsorama.com. “Many tourists come Cherry Blossom, and Cool Citrus Basil— through Idaho Springs and we usually end with matching hand creams and body loup shipping to them after their initial pur- tions are available. Other seasonal favorites chase,” Beane said. “Several customers tell like Ginger Peach, Violet, Rain Forest, and us about their healed skin conditions and Mango Papaya as well as pure-cut Colorado local customers have found our creams can Lavender sprigs are also stocked for spring. Visitors can bring in any favorite skinhelp their skin survive the dry climate.” The Bamboo Charcoal soap is very pop- care or scented product and the knowlular because it has a fresh scent but the acti- edgeable staff will do their best to match vated charcoal it contains pulls toxins out of the smell and custom mix a batch of lotion, the skin helping conditions like acne, poison body butter or other item. The Soap Shop ivy or body odor. “Parents like to buy that also makes unique, custom gift baskets for particular bar for their teenagers,” Beane ex- all occasions including mother’s day, wedplains. Other soaps designed for a specific dings, birthdays and more. purpose, like one for hunters to remove the Regardless of what you purchase and human smell and a special soap for dogs, why, if it’s from the Soap Shop it was made with the world’s most important and can also be found. The surrounding beauty of Clear Creek healing ingredient: love.
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Nederland First Friday returns in May NEDERLAND Following up on a successful first year, Nederland businesses are once again hosting First Friday events in 2014 beginning in May and running through September and possibly longer. The event is changing this year to go beyond art and will include any businesses wanting to take part while the monthly
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event map will include all of the town’s businesses. The Website www.nederlandfirstfriday.com will be updated to include what individual businesses are doing, whether it is a special artist, live music or discounts and store specials. To list events for First Friday on the site, e-mail information to Sarah Simon at sarah.bonnay.simon@gmail.com.
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Oratorio Society preps for spring concerts
sic director Kathy Bowers. “Yes, there are By Doug Fox some sad tales being told by the performers, ESTES PARK The Oratorio Society of Estes Park is but both the English Baroque and French in the midst of rehearsals for its spring Romantic scores are suffused with beautiful concerts on Friday, May 30 at 7:00pm and music reflecting all sorts of moods: nobilSaturday, May 31 at 2:00pm in the Estes ity, cheerfulness, deception, sadness, a complete gamut of emotions to tickle your ears.” Park High School Auditorium. On the program are Henry Purcell’s Soloists for the Purcell include Valerie English baroque opera Dido & Aeneas Dascoli as Dido, Scott Anderson as Aein a concert version and Georges Bizet’s neas, Sandi Engelhorn as Belinda, Anna Baker as the Second Woman, Denise L’Arlesienne Suites 1 & 2. These two masterworks are linked to- Stookesberry, Melissa Westover, and Jane gether in several ways, primarily by their Stuart as the Sorceress and two Witches, tragic storylines. In the Purcell—the first Bob Gunn as the Spirit, and Steve Pearson as the Sailor. In true famous English opGreek chorus fashera—the story is ion, the choir takes based on Greek myon the role of friends, thology. Dido, the bystanders, evildoQueen of Carthage, ers, and sailors. The falls in love with the Bizet shows off many Trojan prince Aeof the orchestra’s finneas. Just as everyest players, includthing is turning out ing flautist Lynette splendidly, a wicked Oratorio Society of Estes Park rehearses Johnson and our four sorceress and her for its spring concerts, May 30-31. French horn players. witch friends conjure up a disaster to spoil the wedded bliss. In Admission to the Oratorio Society’s performances are free. A free-will offering the end, Dido decides she must die. Bizet’s two L’Arlesienne Suites are will be taken and all donations are greatly arranged from incidental music he com- appreciated. A reception takes place in the posed to accompany the French play commons area after the Saturday concert. L’Arlesienne. In this story a young man For information, visit www.osep.info falls in love with a fallen woman. His or call Kathy Bowers at 970-586-5193. wealthy parents naturally discourage the OSEP is funded in part by grants from liaison and he ends his life by throwing the Estes Park Rotary Club Foundation, Town of Estes Park, Estes Park Commuhimself off a balcony. “No one is diving off a balcony or dying nity Thrift Shop and Northern Colorado at the Oratorio’s performances,” says mu- Community Foundation.
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Peak to Peak Chorale show transports patrons to 19th century Colorado PEAK TO PEAK The Peak to Peak Chorale, a choral group based in Gilpin County, presents “The Langrishe & Dougherty Theatre Company Show” in three performances, May 9, 14 and 17, for this year’s spring show. The Langrishe & Dougherty Theatre Company was a popular theatrical company in the 19th century in Colorado and throughout the West, according to longtime chorale member Cora Jean Leenheer. “The Chorale will transport their 21st century patrons to that era, with a performance reminiscent of those of the Langrishe & Dougherty Theatre Company,” Leenheer said. During the “delightful romp through a 19th century variety programme,” audience will hear stories associated with the ‘entertainment industry’ of that time including the wild Irishman Pat Casey and of the tragic death of actor Clive Hersee at the Forks of Clear Creek. A lecture on “The American Gentleman” by the famous British playwright Oscar Wilde and more is also included in the production.
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May 31 Gold Mining Days – Georgetown Loop Railroad May 31-June 4 Adult Piano Seminar – Rocky Ridge Music Center May 31-June 22 “Long May They Run:” A Tribute to the American Horse – Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park WEEKLY ARTS Monday NAS Movie Matinee – Backdoor Theater Stitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant Church Swing Dancing Lessons – Appenzell Inn Tuesday Beginner Clay – Gilpin County Community Center Wednesday Art Group – Old Gallery Nederland Seniors Art & Painting – Location: 303-2589392
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The Peak to Peak Chorale will perform a variety of musical pieces, from spirituals to show tunes and folk music, with a variety of instrumental accompaniments. Following each performance, guests will be served that classic Victorian dessert, strawberries and ice cream. The first two performance take place, May 9, at 7 p.m. at the Gilpin County Community Center community room, 250 Norton Drive, and the Black Forest Restaurant, 24 Big Springs Drive in Nederland, May 14, at 7 p.m. A matinee show takes place, May 17, at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall, 31528 Colo. 72, at 1 p.m. Guests who wish to attend the May 14 performance at the Black Forest are encouraged to come early to enjoy dinner. The restaurant is offering pre-performance dinners at lunch-menu prices. Reservations are requested. Tickets to the family-friendly, fun, comic, musical show can be purchased from any chorale member for $15 for each performance in advance or $18 at the door the day of the performance.
Continued from page 13 Drop In Artists – Eco-Arts Lounge @ Wild Bear NAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church
Thursday Pottery: Basic Throwing and Hand-Building – Gilpin County Community Center
Friday Movie – Backdoor Theater Movie Night – Lyons Cinema & Photography Arts Center Saturday Movie – Backdoor Theater Pottery: Saturday Morning Clay – Gilpin County Community Center
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Tacos N Tunes w/Hattie Bakke – Blue Owl Books (NED) “Cinco de Merco” w/Swamp Koolers – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)
DJ NME – Loveland Ski Area (GT) Sarah Caton and Mark Risius – Rock Inn (EP) The Long Run – Reserve Casino (CC) Lori Flynn – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Café (LY) Shakin’ at the Basin: Euforquestra – Arapahoe Basin (GT)
May 4 Danny Shafer – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Teddy Carr Fiddling Star – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Café (LY) Estes Valley Chamber Singers – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP)
Red Ball Beach Bash w/Oakhurst – Arapahoe Basin (GT) May 6 Open Mic w/Pine Dwellers members – Pioneer Inn (NED)
May 8 The Wolftones – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Ragged Union w/Bruce Hays – Pioneer Inn (NED) Open Mic Night – Very Nice Brewing (NED) May 9 Split Jive Broadcast – Stage Stop (RV) Miss Shevaughn & Yum Wray – Pioneer Inn (NED) Circus of the Dead – Rock Inn (EP)
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Shafer anchors Boulder’s singer-songwriter scene
ing,” he said. “I have long-term relationships with music lovBy Jeffrey V. Smith ers, musicians I play with and venues. I show up, start on time GOLD HILL oulder’s vibrant music scene has always been a nurturing, and try to give the music and the people the respect deserved. I supportive home for singer-songwriters. Over the years, don’t take a musical life for granted. It’s had its ups and downs, acts, venues and audiences have flourished and faded. For but all and all, night after night, I try to follow my gut and make sure it feels right. I want to do right by the the past 25 years, however, local troubadour song, the audience and the venue.” Danny Shafer has been a mainstay on the The people that come out to support Shascene serving as its backbone and an examfer over the years are mostly people he has ple of how to do it right. Catch Shafer solo been “lucky enough” to get to know either at the Gold Hill Inn, May 4, and with his personally or through music. “They may full band Danny Shafer and the 21st Cenhave seen me play in front of three people tury, May 31, at Boulder’s Fox Theater. or a large audience,” he explained. “I talk The popular singer-songwriter, and someto them over a night, they talk to me. I hope times band leader, loves being a part of the that I have earned their trust that we can Boulder scene and says it means “everyhave a good time and still make it meanthing” to him. “The Boulder music scene has ingful. I try to keep it simple, changing and been a place that has supported original muenergetic. I hope the audience knows they sic. It seems that if a band is good and honest can count on me to give my best.” in approach they have a good chance to build According to Shafer, his relationship a following.” Shafer said. “I figure if you with songwriting is “chaotic” but he says want to be part of something its important he tries to “keep a loose hold on it.” Eito get involved and stay involved. It’s been a ther way, people seem to love it. In many wonderful place to make a life and a living.” cases, it’s the connection audience mem The artist, who works harder than most Boulder musician Danny Shafer keeps audiences entertained 200 bers make with Shafer’s songwriting that to get his music out there, plays 200 gigs a keeps them coming back for more. “I truly nights a year. year on his “beat up” 1966 Gibson J-45. His never know what song will really hit home honest songwriting, unique country-blues fingerstyle, powerful voice and engaging performances keep with a crowd until I play it live. I keep writing and playing conaudiences coming to see the artist repeatedly. Shafer, with his stantly. I don’t think a song should be a mystery. I like to write straight forward and simple,” he said. teeming talents and steadfast professionalism, always delivers. “I have been working hard for years to keep the music comContinued on page 22
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resistible and dynamic energy that has IDAHO SPRINGS Jaden Carlson blows minds. Possess- their audiences begging for more. ing an amazing ear and an insatiable Carlson has shared the stage with passion for playing and performing, her many artists including Umphrey’s Mcabilities as a guitarist, singer and song- Gee, Michael Franti and Spearhead, writer are truly astounding—never mind John Popper and Blues Traveler, Trevor she’s only 13 years old. Catch the rising Hall, Groundation and many others. She also has the honor of star at a special show, being the youngest May 17, at Tommykartist to legitimately nocker Brewery & perform at Red Rocks Pub in Idaho Springs. Ampitheater. The Jaden Carlson The Jaden Carlson Band is a high-energy Band’s repertoire is power trio based out sure to include someof Boulder that melds thing for any music funk, soul, jazz, fusion lover. From her stunand rock. Led by the ning originals to a vast young guitar phenom, and varied collection they expertly perform of covers, encompassa unique and expansive ing many genres and repertoire of infectious artists, anyone is sure originals and carefully to enjoy their original selected covers. Its brand of fun, engaging sound consists of a mu- Jaden Carlson Band and inspiring music. sical soulfulness mixed Carlson has played some the nation’s with rockin’ funk and jazz jams, inspirabiggest festvials along with the 1stBank tional lyrics and a mastery of the guitar. The band features Carlson on lead Center, Fox, Boulder Theater, Odgen, guitar and vocals, Will Trask on drums, Fillmore, Gothic, Bluebird and San Diego percussion and backing vocals and Eric House of Blues among many others across Luba on left-hand bass, keys and back- the country giving her more stage experiing vocals. Together they bring a wealth ence than artists many times her age. of musical knowledge, experience and Visit www.jadensound.com for more prowess to each performance, and an ir- information.
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Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band featuring Erica Brown
Music, food featured at Memorial Day fest GOLD HILL The Gold Hill Inn, now open for its 52nd season, hosts its annual Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest & Barbecue, May 26, from noon-5 p.m. The popular event features the music of 2013 International Blues Challenge finalists Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band featuring Erica Brown plus Whale Tales, Steve Itterly Band and Russ Chapman. The Gold Hill Inn’s famous food is also highlighted. The Memorial Day menu features smoked salmon and apple cider brisket “with all the fixings.” Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band featuring Erica Brown deliver an incendiary mixture of blues, roots and soul. Showcasing Brown’s powerhouse, emotionally-charged vocals and Treanor’s Africanbased grooves and searing harp, the band covers a wide swath of the blues landscape. Entry is $15 to enjoy the music and $14 more for the barbecue. Organizers ask that dogs and coolers be left at home and, if possible, attendees carpool and park responsibly in town. Visit www.goldhillinn.com to learn more or get directions.
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Estes Park Jazz Fest returns with more world-class players By George Watson ESTES PARK The 24th annual Estes Park Jazz Festival present seven jazz groups over two days, May 17-18, from noon to 5 p.m. at Performance Park. For those two days the mountains are alive with the sounds of great jazz at the outdoor amphitheater at Performance Park. Visitors will also enjoy exploring unique galleries exhibiting exceptional art during the Art Walk. The festival is presented free to the public courtesy of the Town of Estes Park and sponsors. The Estes Park Jazz Festival has grown from its humble beginnings over two decades ago, into a two-day event featuring the finest national and regional jazz artists. The festival has a stellar line-up of performers presenting the music from its New Orleans roots to its thriving and diverse present, and venturing into its exciting future. The event was created by Estes Park alto sax player and vocalist Max Wagner who pointed out a “key” element to making the Estes Park Jazz Festival special is his own personal connections with these musicians and that he can call them at home, in their kitchen. “We’ve been booking way above our level since the very beginning,” he said. “We’ve been booking cats that are pretty heavy for doing this kind of thing, and its been so cool. They love coming out and how well they get treated.” New this year, Estes Park’s Snowy Peaks Winery will be featured at the festival to offer guests wines made by a num-
ber of Colorado’s finest wineries, including award-winning wines handcrafted on-site. A variety of wines will be available for purchase both Saturday and Sunday. Performers on May 17 include the Estes Park Jazz Big Band, Manuel Lopez and The Latin Jazz Trio featuring Maria Lopez, The Max Wagner Quartet and the United States Air Force Falconaires. “Evening Jazz” takes place downtown at Mama Rose’s Italian Restaurant, 338 E. Elkhorn Ave., from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with The Max Wagner Quartet featuring Wagner on saxophone, Myra Warren on vocals, Eric Gunnison on piano and Ken Walker on bass. “It is a bash. It’s intimate, it’s cozy after a day of outdoor jazz,” Wagner said. Max Wagner “You get to be five feet away from these wonderful jazz artists, it’s just tremendous.” Reservations, which are recommended, can be made by calling 970-586-3330. Artists taking the stage from noon to 5
p.m., May 18, include Myra Warren with The Ellyn Rucker Quartet and Scott Martin with Dedicated To The Standard. This year’s headlining act, Sax Appeal, performs from 1:45-3:15 p.m. The group features New York saxophone legends Javon Jackson, Jimmy Heath, Gary Bartz, and Donald Harrison backed by The Ken Walker Trio. Walker is instructor of jazz bass within the Jazz Studies and Commerical Music program at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. On both days, browse the Estes Park Art Galleries during the spring Art Walk. Maps will be available at the Jazz Festival and the Cultural Arts Council, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. Take the self guided tour and explore 12 gallery locations with the diverse offerings that make the Estes Park area’s art scene so unique. Parking is available at no extra charge, however space is limited. Visit www.visitestespark.com to learn more about all activities in Estes Park.
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gral part of Faulk’s life from an early age. LYONS After spending much of his life as a He received the highest awards for men’s working musician, James Faulk spent a solo high voice, men’s quartet and mixed quartet and was named to the “number of years” away from 1970 Louisiana All State Chothe performance scene. He’s rus. He has performed in a vasince gotten back in the game, riety of musical endeavors and recently releasing his first solo bands playing rock, R&B, folk, album, “The Journey.” pop, jazz, opera and musical The musician performs from theater as a vocalist, acoustic 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Stone and electric guitarist, drummer Mug/Rise & Shine Café porch James Faulk and percussionist. He has also in Lyons, May 10 and 24. Faulk “weaves a heartfelt tapestry of sound that worked as a live and studio engineer. goes well beyond run of the mill themes.” Visit www.jamesfaulk.com for more Music and singing have been an inte- information.
Female-fronted indie band pops up in Nederland NEDERLAND The Pioneer Inn welcomes AdrienneO, a female-fronted indie-pop trio from Denver, for a free show on May 16. The act is influenced by artists like Florence + the Machine and OneRepublic. The unique band is fronted by vocalist and bassist Adrienne Osborn, a vocal coach and former worldranked, national-champion waterskier and software deAdrienneO veloper. The band also includes guitarist, producer and engineer Justin Long, who is
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the former guitarist for Atlantic Records band No Address and drummer and multi-instrumentalist Craig DeLeone. AdrienneO’s first fivesong EP, “Superchromatic,” was released last summer. A single from the release, “Two and Two,” won the Colorado Music Business Organization’s songwriting contest in the Pop category and was featured on KBCO’s BolderBoulder Bootlegs Vol. 10. Visit www.adrienneo.com for more information.
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‘Reinvented’ Taxi returns to Gold Hill
Founding member Chad Staehly and By George Watson Taxi veterans Jim Lewin, Chris Sheldon, GOLD HILL When Great American Taxi and Vince and Brian Adams will continue with the Herman, who moved from Nederland to band as they have the past five years by Oregon last year, parted ways, the band’s playing their trademark rock that “covers future was unclear. Its remaining mem- a wide swath of the Americana, jam-band bers, however, regrouped and have been and traditional roots scenes.” in the studio “reinventing” the act with a Taxi still has a driving rhythm section, new member, and getting excited about a telecaster, piano and harmony-vocal-powered jams that echo icons like the Band, “batch of killer new songs.” Catch the new Great American Taxi Gram Parsons and the Grateful Dead, while line-up at the Gold Hill Inn, May 23, and reflecting current artists like Wilco and Ryan Adams. They Boulder Creek call themselves, a Festival, May 24. “good old Ameri Wanting to play can, country-rock, more and follow up hippie band for on the success of the people.” the band’s last two Band members albums—which are excited to oflanded them in fer fans a chance the Top 10 on the to check out their Americana radio Great American Taxi’s latest line-up new songs and charts—remaining members began a search for a new addition. sounds. Two new tracks have been released After about five months they found Tay- as a special advance preview on the band’s lor Sims, known locally for his work with Website. According to members, “other songs are coming fast.” Spring Creek and Bonnie & the Clydes. The band’s new guitarist and vocalist The new album, the fourth under the grew up singing Western swing, country name Great American Taxi, features the and gospel music and began playing guitar new line-up and “some tunes and tracks” at 16. He studied under Texas legends Joe contributed by Todd Snider, who is reCarr and Alan Munde in college where he leasing the music on his label. He also was also named “Best Male Vocalist.” His produced the band’s third record and has approach to electric guitar and “unique worked with them often in the past. arrangement ideas” create a “powerful Visit www.greatamericantaxi.com to and tasteful blend of classic and modern hear the new music and learn more about the band and its latest member. country guitar.”
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‘Junkies’ bring classic covers, originals to Westwinds Tavern IDAHO SPRINGS One’s of Denver’s premier original and cover rock bands, the Denver Rhythm Junkies, perform, May 24, at the Westwinds Tavern, 1633 Miner Street, in Idaho Springs. The band “keeps a crowd singing and dancing along all night” by utilizing two strong lead singers and blending three- and four-part harmonies while playing a wide range of “tasty” covers and originals. Denver Rhythm Junkies perform music ranging from ’70s classic rock and ’80s big hair bands to contemporary hits and originals. It’s music made to fill a dance floor. “This band is a force on stage,” guitarist Curtis Chianese said. “The Junkies swing from exploding crescendo to a tasty whisper and everywhere in between.” Other members include Ryan Waller on bass, Todd Kirkpatrick on drums and Tracy Stokes on keyboard. Each person is an integral part of the act’s sound and vibe, according to members who are committed to having “a rehearsed and tight sound” as well as keeping an “open jam band style.” Visit www.denverrhythmjunkies.com to learn more.
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Br’er Rabbit ‘stomps’ into Jamestown JAMESTOWN Voted “Best Band” in Bellingham, Washington, Br’er Rabbit’s folk-stomp Americana will lift spirits at the Jamestown Mercantile, May 17, as part of its national tour. The band’s only other Colorado appearance is at Cervantes’ Other Side in Denver, May 15. Brothers Zach and Nathan Hamer have been playing music and “reading each other’s minds” since their earliest days growing up on their family’s farm. On the other side of the same small town, Miranda Zickler was playing Radiohead and Jackson 5 covers at her high school’s lunchtime concerts. It wasn’t till they had all spent time in New York City—Zach and Nathan for filmmaking and an Eng-
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lish degree, respectively, and Miranda for musical theatre and busking on the L train subway platform—that they ended up making music together. They moved back to the Northwest in 2012 and have since “dedicated their lives wholly to playing, writing, touring, and stomping.” Jillian Walker was added on cello at the end of 2013 making the group into a “very unique breed” of string band. Combining each member’s unique influences ranging from Beethoven to Beirut, blending three distinct vocal styles, and adding copious amounts of footstomping, Br’er Rabbit has discovered a sound and a presence that’s at once original and familiar, appealing to audiences of all generations and genres.
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has been the toughest and the best of times. I was married in July and we lost our house in the flood in September,” he said. “Recovery takes a long time. It’s ongoing. Emotionally, financially and more. He explained the towns and people affected by the flood have a long way to go. “We still have a lot of support to give. The towns are still in pretty bad shape. People are still not all back home. Home has changed,” Shafer said. “I hope that we can keep an eye on the places that have been affected. The folks in these areas are so resilient and amazing, but I know from personal experience there is a lot of loss and pain still. We will be okay in the long run. It’s a long and crazy life. I count on my family, music and the community that I take part in everyday. I am a grateful man to be here after all everyone has been through this year.” Watch for new music from Shafer soon. He’s currently working on a new album with Tolstar Productions who put out his current recording, “Wherever You Are.” He is also helping produce a CD with Robert Tarantino of songs written by the children of Jamestown “It’s going to be another very musical year,” Shafer said.
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Century features other well-known, gifted Boulder audiences seem to expect more artists from the Boulder scene including and push musicians to stay on top of their Dechen Hawk on organ, Chris Ramey on game to stay relevant. “Audiences here ex- pedal steel, Todd May on drums and Jim pect to hear bands play their own music. Sullivan on bass. That makes musicians here very fortunate. “These guys have played all kinds of muAlso, it should make us work harder to be sic and on nights when they aren’t playing better at what we do.” with me it may be hard to tell we would ever Shafer’s talents don’t end with his solo, play together,” Shafer said. “I am proud of singer-songwriter performances, his musi- this band and the way they approach the mucal skills are also on display sic. At any time, one person in his full-band experimay be hearing something ences. In face, its musicians in a very different way then like Guy Clark, Neil Young, me. They let me lead the Bruce Springsteen and Wilband, but still I need to follie Nelson, “who can delivlow them musically. They er a song with just a guitar, know what they are doing but can also bring it to a and do it very well.” full band sound,” that have Anyone familiar with influenced him the most. Shafer’s music from his While he doesn’t have a solo show will find somepreference, the best perforthing to enjoy with his full mance night for Shafer is band. He says most of the when he can play some solo setlist includes the same and some with the band. songs in either setting, but In May, music lovers Danny Shafer the “very strong players” Photo by Jeffrey V. Smith can experience Shafer’s in the 21st Century have solo performance, May 4, at the Gold HIll “a whole lot of music to bring to a stage.” Inn, and his full-band act, Danny Shafer As made evident in his success, songand the 21st Century, at the Fox Theater, writing and style, Shafer is an optimist and May 31. The Boulder show also features keeps his eye on the future even though Bob Dylan tribute band The Zimmermans the flood in Lyons this past September and Nederland’s Gipsy Moon. The 21st totally rearranged his life. “This last year Continued from page 17
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TRACKS 1) Pickin and Sippin 6) To Caribou And 2) Yellow Mountain Back To You Home 7) Old Mule 3) If You Would’ve Heard 8) Beanstalk Blues Me Calling 9) The Ballad Of Percy 4) Lady Jane Flowers 5) Fire Of ‘53 10) Sand Creek Massacre
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Concert series, beer fest keep late season lively at A-Basin festivities start at noon in the Base Area GEORGETOWN Arapahoe Basin presents live music with beer specials. The Red Balls roll every Saturday, and some Sundays, in at 3:45 p.m. Oakhurst spikes traditional May. The music is always family friend- bluegrass with rock ‘n’ roll and a “kamily in the base area from 1-4 p.m. Bring kaze rhythmic sensibility.” skis or a board, sunscreen, friends and The following weekend, Denver origenjoy a fantastic spring day at Arapahoe inal rock band The Congress takes the Shakin’ at the Basin for free. Basin stage, The ShaMay 10. kin’ at the The next Basin May event, May Concert Se17, features ries kicks off, Funky JohnMay 3, with son, a Summit EuforquesCounty funk tra and its band with high-energy “tasty vocals, funk. The virtuosic guiband has an tar grooves, ever-evolving solid bass and sound influ- Shakin’ at the Basin Concert Series events are a fun tight drum enced by mu- way to end a late-season day on the slopes. beats.” sic from all over the world with an emphasis on funk On May 24, High Five, another Summit County band take over. Elements of and groove. On Sunday, May 4, bluesy Americana bluegrass, reggae, folk, Americana, jam, act, Oakhurst, perform at the Red Ball trance, Afro-Cuban and rock “combine Beach Bash, a family-fun event where among the group of artists and are ampligiant red balls roll down the High Noon fied into a full room of sonic wealth.” run to determine the lucky winners. The White Water Ramble performs, May
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May 10 Caribbean Night w/Wellington Bullings – Stage Stop (RV) Tea & Tunes w/Silas & Mackenzie – Blue Owl Books (NED) Two Fish One Bowl – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Son Profundo – Pioneer Inn (NED) Slaid Cleaves – United Center (IS) Jay Roemer – Rock Inn (EP) James Faulk – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Café (LY) Andrew Wynne – Alpine Restaurant and Bar (GT) Shakin’ at the Basin: The Congress – Arapahoe Basin (GT) May 11 Mother’s Day Invention: Frank Zappa Tribute – Pioneer Inn (NED)
Caribou Mountain Collective – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Bella Musser – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Café (LY) Neal Whitlock Acoustic – Rock Inn (EP) May 13 Open Mic w/Jeremy Mohney – Pioneer Inn (NED) May 15 Banshee Tree – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Celtic Session w/The Gael – Very Nice Brewing (NED) May 16 The Railsplitters – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Joe Johnson – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) AdrienneO – Pioneer Inn (NED) Lyons High School 20th Reunion Show – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY)
May 17 Chris Smith y Los Funbags – Stage Stop (RV) Tacos & Tunes w/Silent Bear – Blue Owl Books (NED) Br’er Rabbit – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Peak to Peak Chorale’s Spring Chorale, Neal Smart – CCCIA Hall (CCC)
Halden Wofford & The Hi*Beams – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY)
Sarah Caton – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Café (LY) Keith Stennestvedt – Alpine Restaurant and Bar (GT) Shakin’ at the Basin: Funky Johnson – Arapahoe Basin (GT) May 17-18 Jazz Fest & Art Walk – Performance Park Amphitheater (EP) May 18 Kevin Dooley – Gold Hill Inn (GH)
25, at one of the ski area’s largest parties of the year, the Festival of the Brewpubs. The Colorado-bred quintet combines the elements of mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums and vocals to explore the musical boundaries of multiple genres and to fuel their own mixture of original music and innovative cover song interpretations. The beer festival itself requires a ticket and comes with a sampling of beer from 10 breweries from Summit County and Colorado along with a commemorative mug and a slider at the BBQ. The music is free. Ending the concert series, May 31, are The Champions, a band that covers hits from the ’80s and ensures everyone is dancing. The band features current and former members of Funkiphino. The talented vocals of Amber Hutchings and Greg Jacyszyn will rock you back to the ’80s with stadium rock anthems from Journey, Heart, Boston, Deep Purple, Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi and many more. Visit www.arapahoebasin.com for more information about these and other event along with deals on lift tickets, lessons and rentals.
Stage Stop celebrates anniversary with free pig roast, live bands ROLLINSVILLE The Stage Stop and its owner Heather Hatwan celebrates the restaurant’s one year anniversary, May 25, with a free pig roast and music from five bands starting at 4 p.m. The line-up includes The Wendy Clark Band, a new Denver-based original rock act that has evolved from the band Tequila Mockingbird. Clark is a singer, composer, guitarist, independent-recording artist, manager and promoter. The Saturn Cowboys, a self-described whiskey-drinking, punk-rocking, country bluegrassers, also perform along with Sugar Skulls & Marigolds, a new instrumental “stoner metal punk rock band” from Denver with influences including Torche, Stallone, Mastadon and Nirvana. Also on the bill are Miles to Mountains, a powerful three-piece punk band from Denver that combines “punch you in the face guitar riffs with emotional roars and memorable melodies.” Members of Old Hickory will take the stage as well. Visit www.stagestoprollinsville.com to learn more.
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Jay Scott – Stone Cup/Rise and Shine Café (LY) Jeremy Steding Band – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) Miroslava Mintcheva & David McArthur – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall (EP)
May 20 Open Mic w/Josh Jaffee – Pioneer Inn (NED) May 21 Tribute to Bob Dylan – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) May 22 Matty Graziano and the River Session Concord – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)
Third Stream – Pioneer Inn (NED) New Artist Showcase w/Lucas Swafford – Very Nice Brewing (NED)
May 23 Great American Taxi – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Rob Roper – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Wonderlic – Pioneer Inn (NED) Open Mic Night “Variety Show” – Old Gallery (AP) The No-Brainers – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) May 24 Firefall – Reserve Casino (CC) Dames – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) The Nom de Guerres – Pioneer Inn (NED) Ethyl and the Regulars – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) James Faulk – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Café (LY) Summer Concert Series – Performance Park (EP) Denver Rhythm Junkies – West Winds Tavern (IS) Shakin’ at the Basin: High Five – Arapahoe Basin (GT) May 25 Country Dog – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Caribou Mountain Collective – Very Nice Brewing (NED) Neal Whitlock Acoustic – Rock Inn (EP) One Year Anniversary Pig Roast w/Saturn Cowboys, Wendy Clark Band, Sugar Skulls & Marigolds Music, Miles to Mountains, members of Old Hickery – Stage Stop (RV) Aural Elixir – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Café (LY) Festival of the Brewpubs w/White Water Ramble – Arapahoe Basin (GT)
May 26 Memorial Day Mountain Music Festival & Barbeque – Gold Hill Inn (GH)
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May 27 Open Mic w/Jon Ridnell – Pioneer Inn (NED) May 29 Andrew Bonnis and Jeremy Mohney – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)
May 30 Gipsy Moon – Gold Hill Inn (GH) Dan Levine and Nancy Farmer – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Taarka – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY) May 31 Elegant Survival w/members of Elephant Revival and Special Guests – Stage Stop (RV) Live Music – Jamestown Mercantile (JT) Anders Osborne, Interstate Stash Express – Bohn Park (LY) Pine Dwellers – Pioneer Inn (NED) Tacos N Tunes w/Kevin Watson – Blue Owl Blue (NED) Meraki – Stone Cup/Rise & Shine Café (LY) Just Jill. Just Acoustic. – Rock Inn (EP) Open Mic – Old Gallery (AP) Shakin’ at the Basin: The Champions – Arapahoe Basin (GT) June 1 Ostevetto, Larry Worster & Friends – Gold Hill Inn (GH) WEEKY MUSIC Sunday Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works (NED) Grumpy Jam – Alpine Restaurant & Bar (GT) Live Music – Monarch Casino (BH) Brunch w/Amanda Valley – Estes Park Resort (EP) Monday Karaoke – Flipper McGills (IS) Open Jovie (Open Mic Jimtown Style) – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)
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Friday Open Mic – Flipper McGills (IS) Steve Smersh – Mountain Strong Restaurant (EP) Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) James Davis – Twin Owls Steakhouse (EP) Karaoke – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Saturday Open Pick – Millsite Inn (WD) Karaoke – Lonigans Saloon (EP) Ray Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP) Dennis-Tobias Band – Cheesy Lee’s Pizza (EP) AP = Allenspark BH = Black Hawk CC = Central City CCC= Coal Creek Canyon EM = Empire EP = Estes Park GGC = Golden Gate Canyon
GH = Gold Hill GT = Georgetown IS = Idaho Springs JT = Jamestown LY = Lyons NED = Nederland RV = Rollinsvile WD = Ward
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Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Tuesday Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues (LY) Wednesday Blues Jam – Pioneer Inn (NED) Karaoke – West Winds Tavern (IS) Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH) Open Mic Night – Outlaw Saloon (LY)
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Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music (EP) Open Mic w/Justin Faye – Lonigans (EP) Dennis-Tobias Band – The View @ Historic Crags (EP) Thursday Bluegrass Pick – First Street Pub (NED) Karaoke – 1860 Tavern (EM) Karaoke – Outlaw Saloon (LY) Dance Party w/Arthur Lee Land & gogoLab – Ferg’s Inn (LY) Open Mic: Taylor Radio + Potluck – Spirit Hound Distillery (LY) Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP) Ladies Nights w/Dennis Tobias Band – Waterfront Grille @
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