mmac monthly - may 2013

FOOD & DRINKRestaurateur just wants to

be Cosmic Cowboy - Page 4

CULTURELyons Outdoor Games like

party for mountain sports - Page 8

ARTSCreating functional ceramics passion

of Peak to Peak potter - 6

MUSICWagner an Estes Park, modern

jazz institution - Page 20

MAY

Nederland, Eldora, Caribou highlight of this portion of Peak to Peak drive

Continued on page 9The McRae Hotel and Mint Pool Hall on First Street in Nederland in 1938.

Photo courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

By Jeffrey V. SmithPEAK TO PEAK The Peak to Peak Highway, for which this region is named, is a designated Scenic and His-toric Byway. The 55-mile-long route provides matchless views of the Continental Divide and its timbered approaches and winds past a string of popular attractions including Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Eldora Mountain Resort and Rocky Mountain National Park. The route combines abundant recreation, scenery and mining history allowing those who drive it a chance to experience the full-range of Colorado’s offerings.

This is a year-long series exploring the history found along the drive. PART FIVE: Magnolia Road to Boulder County

Road 103/Colo. 72 Mile Marker 37 This section of the Peak to Peak Byway continues north from Magnolia Road, part of a wagon road from Boulder to Central City built in 1865 to the turnoff to Eldora, through Nederland, past the road to Cari-bou and ends at County Road 103. The point where Magnolia Road meets the Peak to Peak is the top portion of a route Boulder investors built to link to the Enterprise Road from Golden that led to Central City. The route followed an old Ute trail that was used before the

Part Five

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By Jeffrey V. SmithPEAK TO PEAK

T he Peak to Peak Region of Colorado is a destination wedding location many people around the world can only dream of ex-periencing. Local residents and visitors in

the know, however, have been making their Rocky Mountain dream weddings come true in the area

for more than a century. The views, natural settings, unique scenic cer-emony sites and a robust local wedding industry makes planning a wedding, or other special event, in the region a more relaxed experience and a favorite choice for many brides and grooms to be. Numer-ous outstanding and sought-after venues from Estes Park to Idaho Springs can assist with every detail,

but ultimately provide the most sought-after wed-ding amenity: an astonishing mountain location. Best of all, choices range from the most extravagant to downright rustic with all levels of affordability, even no-cost options, obtainable. One of the region’s biggest draws for ceremonies is Rocky Mountain National Park, as a destination,

The Twin Owls Pavilion at Back Canyon Inn, Estes Park • Photo by Dave Russell/RockyMountainAperture.com

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Volume 6, Issue 5 • May 2013TAKE NOTE – supporting our community

PEAK TO PEAK After a long, snow-filledApril,May isfinallyherealongwithother sure signsofSpring in the mountains. There are numer-ous reasons to rejoice this month in addition to warmer weather. Cinco de Mayo, celebrated by Latinos and non-Latinos across the country, com-memorates a victory of the Mexican army and a struggle for freedom. The day has evolved into a celebration of Mexican cul-

ture and heritage by all nationalities. Mother’s Day, celebrated on May 12, is an obvious reason for revelry. Find one of the many outstanding mountain restau-rants you’ve never visited and take mom out for a new, high-altitude culinary expe-rience. If a gift is in order, patronize one of several mountain-based retail locations that sells the handiwork of Peak to Peak artisans. Better yet, get a gift certificateand go shopping together.

Finally, Memorial Day, on May 27, is day of remembering the men and wom-en who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. These days, there is little else that deserves our reverence and respect more.

Health & Human Services Guide The Nederland Mayor’s Task Force on Health and Human Services recently pre-pared a services guide covering Boulder and Gilpin counties. It provides informa-tion about low-cost or free resources for addictions, childcare, clothing, dental, do-mestic violence, food banks, housing, le-gal, medical, mental health, seniors, utility assistance, veterans, youth, emergency ser-vices and much more. Download a digital version at nederlandco.org/helpful-links. Hard copies will be available in the future. One resource that can be found in nu-merous locations in the mountains are ad-diction recovery groups. Here’s a list of some of the groups that meet regularly in the Peak to Peak.

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Addiction Recovery GroupsSundayGilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central CityNA Meeting – Clubhouse (701 Elm Road, Estes Park)MondayClear Creek Road Runners AA, Al-Anon – United Church of Idaho SpringsAl Anon – Allenspark Community ChurchAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes ParkAA Meeting – IOOF Hall, LyonsTuesdayAA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, NederlandAA Meeting – Golden Gate GrangeAA Meeting, Woman’s AA – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal, Estes ParkWednesdayGilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central CityNA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office)AA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power OfficesAA Meeting – The Old GalleryAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes ParkThursdayEating Disorders Group – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office)Overeaters Anonymous – The Old GalleryNA Meeting – Clubhouse (701 Elm Road, Estes Park)Clear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho SpringsAA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office)AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes ParkFridayNA Meeting – Harmony Foundation of Estes ParkClear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho SpringsAA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, NederlandAA Meeting – New Covenant Church, AllensparkAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes ParkSaturdayClear Creek Road Runners AA – United Church of Idaho SpringsAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park

Visit www.aa.org; www.na.org or www.oa.org to find other regional meetings and resources.

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2013 Peak to Peak Health & Human Services Guide

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MOUNTAIN MIX – the best of all the rest

May 1 Safety Expo for family fun and education The annual Estes Park Public Safety Expo takes place, May 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds, 1209 Manford Avenue. The free public event includes more than 20 regional public safety and emergency services agencies from across Colorado. Each will bring equipment and provide demonstrations and activities for kids and adults. “This event offers a great opportunity to learn about the services of our public safety agencies,” Police Chief Wes Kufeld said. For more information, call Officer Monty Allenat at 970-577-3864.

May 4 25th Annual Estes Park Duck Race Thousands of little yellow rubber ducks are ceremoniously dropped into Fall River at Nicky’s Resort where they begin their journey to Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park.

It’s all part of the benefit Estes Park Duck Race where people “adopt” little rubber duckies and select one of nearly 70 different Estes Valley charities to benefit from your adop-tions. These charities will receive 95% of the money collected from adoptions. The more ducks adopted for a particular charity, the more money that individual charity receives. There are also prizes for hundreds of entries. If your little ducky is one of the lucky winners as it crosses the finish line, you might win a prize. It’s a fun family outing with lots of mu-sic and entertainment as well. Race festivities get underway at Nicky’s Resort at 11 a.m. on race day. Ducks go into the water at 1 p.m.

and activities continue in Riverside Plaza until the last duck swims past the finish line. As a bonus for the Duck Race weekend, merchants in downtown Estes Park set up tables outside their businesses for the annual spring sidewalk sale.

“Capturing the Light” Exhibit The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park holds its first juried fine art photography exhibition, “Capturing the Light,“ in the CAC Fine Art Gallery’s facility in Estes Park in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Jazz Fest and Art Walk in Estes Park, May 18-19. “Capturing the Light,” opens on May 4 and continues through May 26, was created to showcase a diverse approach to photography, and is open to artists who reside in Larimer and Boulder counties; and the Denver Metro area.

May 5 12th Annual Wild Earth Day 2013 The rescheduled Wild Earth Day takes place May 5, in Central Park, 13th & Canyon, in Downtown Boulder. The event is free to the public from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and is an action-packed day of learning about and celebrating planet earth. Delve into experi-ential activities with masters in the field of environmental education from University of Colorado. Join the Climate Control Forum with keynote speakers from “Chasing Ice,” National Center for Atmospheric Research, and Colorado Ocean Coalition in the solar-powered presentation tent. Meet live raptors – bald eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons – and engage in hands-on activities about water, local flora and fauna, energy, nature crafting, and more. Enjoy the Mud Lake exhibit by exploring habitats with live cray-fish and other arthropods. Witness real weather balloon launches with NCAR and learn state-of-the-art methods to interpret and predict our changing weather patterns. Bring a picnic to enjoy while listening to live music at the Band Shell. Visit www.wildbear.rog for more information and a complete schedule of events.

May 10 Behind the Scenes at the RMNP Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a park like Rocky Mountain National Park? Here is your chance to learn the secrets of how the employees of the Park do their jobs to keep park operations running smoothly for visitors. Stroll along paved pathways to experience the “behind the scenes” functions of the backcountry office, fire manage-ment building, ranger operations station, park greenhouse and museum storage facil-ity. Meet at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 1000 US Highway 36 at 9 a.m. and end your journey at the Rocky Mountain Nature Association building for lunch. Call 970-586-3262, e-mail [email protected] or visit online at www.rmna.org and click on the seminars/calendar tab to purchase tickets.

May 11 Canine on the Creek 5k Run/Walk Bring your “best friend” to a 5k run along Clear Creek, May 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, to benefit the Clear Creek Recreation District and Charlie’s Place: The Clear Creek and Gilpin County Animal Shelter. Pre-Registration fees are $25 for adults, $15 for youth and dogs are free. $5 additional fee on race day. Registration includes T-shirt for humans and goodies for dogs. Register in person at Clear Creek Rec Center, 1130 Idaho St., Idaho Springs or Two Brothers Deli, 1424 Miner St., Idaho Springs. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations, non-aggressive and leashed at all times. For more information please call 303-567-4822 or visit www.clearcreekrecreation.com.

May 12 Helen Hunt Jackson re-enactment The Lyons Redstone Museum, 340 High Street, on May 12 presents a re-enactment performance of Helen Hunt Jackson, an advocate for American Indians in the1800s,

performed by Bonnie Kohl. The $15 event, 2-3:30 p.m., includes lunch at the log cabin at Dave’s Smokin BBQ. Helen Hunt Jackson wrote the highly-successful, controversial novel “Ramona” about an Indian man and a white woman’s romance, and “A Cen-tury of Dishonor” about mistreatment of Indians and was appointed head of

the Bureau for Indian Affairs. Tickets are available at Reruns, 436 Main, Lyons, or Lyons Historical Society Office. Proceeds benefit the 2013 restoration work on the Lyons Red-stone Museum, formerly a 1881 schoolhouse.

May 22 Almost Summer! Community Music Potluck The Old Gallery, 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark, on May 22 hosts the Almost Sum-mer! Community Music Potluck, 6-8 p.m. The event features the music of the Ash Ganley Band, a high-energy Americana/Rock/Soul act. Ganley is a master of audi-ence-performer energy transference and taps into the “natural communion” effort-lessly. The artist is able to distil down his myriad musical experiences into a potent,

well-honed mix of roots rock, timeless acoustic pop, and edgy Americana Soul music in a way that sounds seam-less, comfortably familiar and totally signature. Bring a dish/beverage to share and a requested donation of $5-10 for the musician. Table hosts are needed. Call Betsy Skinner, 303-747-1013, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.allensparkoldgallery.com for more information.

May 26 12th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs Spend the day sampling beer from a variety of Summit County brewpubs for one low price per mug (must be 21) at Arapahoe Basin, May 26. Breweries include Pug Ryan’s, Breckenridge Brewery, Dillon Dam Brewery, and more. Enjoy live music, spring-time skiing and much more. The $30 ticket includes unlimited beer sampling from 10 breweries from noon-4 p.m., a commemorative mug and a ticket for sliders at the BBQ. Skip the food and save $5. Live music from bluegrass band Hardscrabble in the Base Area from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.arapahoebasin.com to learn more.

May 31-June 2 “Seascape” Play With a cast of two men and two women the Estes Park Repertoire Theatre on May 31-June 2 and June 7-9, presents, “Seascape,” an Edward Albee Pulitzer Prize-winning play about the encounter on a beach between a human couple and an evolving lizard couple who ask about being human. The play will be performed in the “round at the Masonic Lodge, 1820 S St Vraine Ave. Tickets are $15 per person at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, and the door. E-mail [email protected] with questions.

June 1 Lake Estes Marina Fishing Derby The 27th Annual Fishing Derby is held at Lake Estes Marina, 1770 Big Thompson Ave, on June 1. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. and the event begins at 8 a.m. The day prior to the event the lake is stocked with rainbow trout and other fish by the Colo-rado Division of Wildlife. The Fishing Derby is for fishermen of all ages and is attended

by approximately 250 – 300 people each year. There will be a contest for “largest fish” in men’s and women’s categories in four age groups with prizes donated by Estes Park merchants. Catego-ries include ages 9 years and under; 10–15 years; 16–59 years, and 60 years and over. A grand prize will be awarded for

the biggest catch overall. The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District in conjunc-tion with the CDOW sponsors the event to benefit EVRPD youth athletic programs. The event costs $4 or $3 with pre-registration. Call 970-586-2011 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

PEAK TO PEAK The Boulder County Forest Health Initiative’s Com-munity Forestry Sort Yards near Allenspark and Nederlnad open for the season in May. The two sort yard locations are open each summer to provide residents a free of charge location to dispose of logs and slash cut from their land. “The spring is a great time of year to get out on your land and begin preparing your property for wildfires,”Boulder County Outreach Forester Ryan Ludlow said. To learnmoreaboutimplementingeffectivewildfiremitiga-tion on your land, the county is offering a half-day work-shopon“FirewiseLandscaping”attheNederlandCom-munity Center, May 11. Volunteers are also being sought to assist in running the locations. Sort Yard Hosts greet people as they enter, collect data on the material they deliver and provide in-formationaboutforestecology,barkbeetlesandwildfiremitigation. Volunteers are not responsible for unloading

materials, but should commit to four-hour shifts and 15 hours per month. Contact Shane Milne at [email protected] or call 303-678-6089 if interested. The Allenspark/Meeker Park Sort Yard, 8200 Hwy 7, Allenspark, is open Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 24 to June 15 and Tuesday through Satur-day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 30 through Oct. 19. The Nederland Area Sort Yard, 291 Ridge Road, is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 to July 6 (closed July 4) and Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Sept. 20 through Oct. 12. The Community Forestry Sort Yards may have additional closures during the open season. To check the status of a sort yard, call 303-678-6368. For more information about the sort yardprogramorhowtoimplementproactivewildfiremiti-gation on your land, contact Ryan Ludlow, Boulder County Forest Health Initiative’s outreach forester, at 720-564-2641 or [email protected].

Community Forestry Sort Yards open in May


COSMIC COWBOY CAFÉ

FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, bars and breweries

By Jennifer PundNEDERALND

Rob Vigil has big dreams, and after a year serving fresh, authentic South-western cuisine in Nederland, he has

a lot to celebrate this Cinco De Mayo – a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. This May marks the one-year anni-versary of the opening of his restaurant, Cosmic Cowboy, named for Vigil’s fa-vorite Michael Martin Murphy song and recorded nearby at Caribou Ranch. He wasgivenofficialpermissiontousethename and even told by Murphy’s wife to “haveaguitarready”becausehe’llwantto play, if he comes to town. May also marks the end of a particu-larly long winter. Vigil was informed ear-lier this year two outside investors were leaving to start other endeavors. He was determined to make the restaurant work, however, and pushed on through the lean wintermonthswithoutfinancialhelp. Although he could be doing other work to survive, he’s inspired by his mother. “My mother would feed any and everyone in the yard – and we had a pretty big yard.

She would always have huge amounts of food and people knew her for that, and lovedherfood,”hesaid. Recipes like Cosmic Coyboy’s green chili is based on his mother’s homemade version. “It’s a great recipe. I got it as closeasIcan,”Vigilsaid.“Iloveitandmy customers love it; and mom would be impressed.” Vigil, along with his nephew Nate Vig-il,feelthatlittlebylittlethe“bigdream”is happening. “I couldn’t have done any of this with out Nate,” Vigil said. “Hehas been so dedicated, and we are stand-

ing back-to-back to make it happen. It feels good to know that the products are good… it’s just a matter of time until the word gets out. The community has shown greatsupport;Ican’tthankthemenough.” Having family in Nederland through-out his life, Vigil moved to the area four years ago. “It’s beautiful here and a small community is excellent because you get to meetalotofdifferentpeople,”hesaid. Recently he has seen more families quickly become regulars at Cosmic Cow-boy and plans to expand seating to ac-commodate larger groups. The additions ofboothsandaliquorlicensearethefirsttwo things on Vigil’s to do list. “People work hard… and deserve to be served. Booths will allow us to seat guests andwait on them,” he said. “I’d like tomakegreatmargaritastoo.” Many patrons enjoy the Grande Bur-rito, stuffed with chicken or beef, rice and beans wrapped in a large tortilla, smoth-ered in green or veggie red chili and topped with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes and home-made guacamole. Also, on Tues-days,$1tacosflyoutthedoor.

Restaurateur just wants to be Cosmic Cowboy

May 2Food Pantry – Nederland Community CenterMay 3Seafood Buffet – The Other SideMay 4Cheese Making Class – Lyons FarmetteMay 5One-Year Anniversary Party – Salto Coffee WorksMay 6Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236’May 7Soup Night – The Old GalleryMay 9Grimm Brothers 3-Course Beer Dinner – Lyons ForkMay 11Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast – CCCIA HallMay 12Mother’s Day Brunch – Peaceful Valley RanchMother’s Day Brunch – Aspen LodgeMother’s Day Tea w/”Isabella Bird” – Idaho Springs Visitors CenterMay 16Community Cupboard Food Distribution – The Old GalleryMay 17Arugula Restaurant Wine Dinner – Salto Coffee WorksMay 19Almost Summer Community Music Potluck w/Ash Ganley

– The Old GalleryMay 20Lovin’ Cup Community Kitchen – Deli at 8236May 23Food Pantry – Nederland Community CenterMay 26Community Potluck – Nederland Community Presbyterian ChurchMay 27Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest & BBQ – Gold Hill InnMay 31Idaho Springs Farmers Market – Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park

Rob Vigil

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FOOD & DRINK

NEDERLAND Pizza Night returns to Nederland’s Salto Coffee Works starting May 7, as weather allows. The popular Tuesday night event features Dawn Dennison’s Crust Wood-Fired Pizza. Most nights will also include local musicians. On May 17, Salto hosts a wine-tasting dinner with Arugula Restaurant and Chef Alec Schuler. Five wines were carefully chosen to create the adeptly paired seasonal menu. The evening explores three Malbec production areas of Argentina. Seating is limited, call 303-258-3537 for reservations.

LYONS The Lyons Fork, 450 Main Street in Lyons, and Grimm Brothers Brewhouse in Fort Collins team-up, May 9, at the re-stuarnt for three courses and award-win-ning brews. The event costs $40 and is

limited to 20 people. Call 303-823-5014 to make reservations – the dinner will sell out quickly. Visit www.lyonsfork.com to learn about this and future events.

SIGNATURE CREATION

6 lb. leg of lambtarragon vinegarbuttermilk3 cloves of mashed garlic1 thinly sliced onion1 thinly sliced carrot10 whole cracked peppercorns6 whole cloves3 large bay leaves

10 sprigs fresh parsley6 sprigs green celery leaves3 crushed juniper berries½ tsp. ground mace½ tsp. ground marjoram½ tsp. ground allspiceSalt and Pepper¾ cup dry white wine½ cup red currant jelly1 tbsp. grated lemon zest

Owner/Chef: Chris Finn

Lyons Fork offers three-course beer dinner

Pizza night, guest chef return to Salto

NEDERLAND Beginning in May, Nederland’s Very Nice Brewing will be utilizing its new 3.5 BBL brewing system to make 126 impe-rial gallons of beer at a time. The increased production means more open hours, too. Starting this month, the tasting room opens Thursdays from 3-8 p.m. in addition to normal hours of Fridays and Saturdays, 3-9 p.m. and Sundays 2-7 p.m. More days and hours are expected soon.

Very Nice extends hours, increases brewing capacity

Crust Wood-Fired Pizza’s wood-burning cop-per oven is featured at Pizza Night.

Gold Hill Inn’s Leg of Lamb

VenisonGold Hill Inn

401 Main StreetGold Hill, Colo.

Chosen by Gourmet Magazine along with only seven others in the entire country as

an “American Beauty,” the Gold Hill Inn is re-mote from the city lights and city noise and things haven’t changed much since Frank and Barbara Finn opened it in 1962. Sons Chris and Brian Finn are now serving six- and three-course meals featuring seasonal offer-ings of local markets.

Gold Hill Inn Leg of Lamb Venison

1. Rub lamb leg with tarragon vinegar and place into large non reactive container (if you or your butcher debone the leg it takes up less room).

2. Cover with buttermilk and add garlic, onion, carrot, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, parsley, celery leaves, juniper berries, mace, marjoram, and allspice.

3. Cover and keep under refrigeration, turning two times each day, making sure the meat is always covered with buttermilk.

4. After the fourth day, remove lamb from but-termilk mixture, but be sure to save it. Wipe the lam dry and rub completely with a salt and pepper mixture.

5. Place the lamb in a roasting pan.(tie leg with butchers string if you used a boneless leg) Roast in a hot oven at 450º for 20 minutes. Lower heat to 350º and allow 18 minutes for each pound cook to at least 130°. Baste frequently with strained buttermilk.

6. When lamb is done, place on serving platter. Strain the liquid into a saucepan. Skim off all fat add to some of the marinade bring to a boil. Add currant jelly and thicken. Pour part of sauce over lamb and serve hot.

The Gold Hill Inn begins its 51st season on May 3 and remains open through the end of the year. Visit www.goldhillinn.com or call 303-443-6461 for more information or to make reservations.


FOOD & DRINK

Spring welcomes new additions, changes to local menusBy Jennifer PundPEAK TO PEAK

From fine dining to pub fair, varietyis what keeps visitors and residents coming back and numerous local res-

taurants are updating their offerings for spring. Here is a small taste of new culi-nary adventures available this spring from Estes Park to Idaho Springs. The Lyons Fork, 450 Main Street, Lyons, takes advantage of seasonal offerings and is serving up a Frybread appetizer with house made ricotta, asparagus, baby beets and ba-sil. Other spring items include a pea shoot salad and a potato/parsnip/leek soup. “As far as summer items, you’ll have to wait and see. The only thing I can guarantee isColoradocornsoup,”saysChefIanRube-noff. Diners can expect the use of a bounty of local produce, meats and other vegetables available in the spring and summer as well as a unique beer list that shares Lyons Fork owners’ passion for hand-made products. The Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main Street in Jamestown, is more than a res-taurant; it also functions as a community meeting place, a mountain hangout and a stop for cyclists. In the warmer months, “TheMerc”usesmorelocalingredients. “We make a lot of specials with things found at the boulder farmers market- espe-cially the Thursday night dinner. When the

cute little Jamestown Farmers Market gets going,weusethoseingredients,too,”Rain-bow Shultz, owner of the Mercantile, said. With all the great suppliers, Shultz says, “we end up with some great fruit pies and tarts and at the end of summer. We make all kinds of things with Western Colorado peaches and James-towncherries.” The Millsite Inn, 44365 Hwy. 72 in Ward, brought back its popular chicken parmesan sandwich for spring. “People kept ask-ing about it, so we decided to bring it back permanently,”explains Co-owner Carol Beyers. Also new to diners this season are sloppy Joes and Millsite’s ‘hot legs.’ I always want to shake up some change and customer feedback on the legs has been fun and a lot less hassletoeat.” Stop by the Deli @ 8236, 34 E. First Street, Nederland, where it’s all about the bread. Its new breakfast sandwich uses custom made poppyseed kaisers rolls baked daily at the local B&F grocery store. The rolls are stuffed with two eggs fried to order with a choice of cheese and either ba-con, pancetta, Taylor ham porkroll or ham. “Being from Jersey, [the rolls] are the closest thing to an authentic Jersey Hard Roll we are going to get around here, and thehamporkroll ismyabsolute favorite,”Owner Ross Alper said. “We offer tomato and pesto on any of them for no extra charge. Theyareawesome.” Also new is the Cuban sandwich made with slow cooked and hand rubbed pork. “I get the Cuban bread sent from a Cuban bakery in Tampa that has been in business since 1915. The bread is amazing and it’s theperfectsandwich,” Wild Mountain Smokehouse and Brew-

ery, 70 E. First Street, Nederland, has add-ed to their extensive barbecued cuisine and house brewed beers with the homemade “Stinking Hippie Veggie Burger” madewith quinoa, sun-dried tomato and black bean. For meat-eaters, the Gameburger should be on your list. Prepared in-house

with a mix of buffalo elk and venison, this burger is not for the faint at heart. “Boyaretheygood,”Co-owner Cori Boori-gard said. “We also have a Russian Impe-rial Stout being fer-mented called the Bal-tic Bald that will be on tapsoon.” Mountain Mocha Cafe, 135 Clear Creek Street in Black Hawk, is putting a twist on traditional lemonade. Jessica Dionne, co-owner with her husband Pete, uses loose leaf

tea and soaks it in lemonade for the most original twist on your childhood favorite. Earl Gray/Lavender and Orange Spice are some of her newest creations. “Customers really liked the Hibiscus/Lavender I tried theotherday,”Dionnesaid.Checkbackallseasontotrynewflavors. The Buffalo Restaurant and Bar, 1617 Miner Street in Idaho Springs, offers a smaller and leaner summer menu. Diners can still enjoy the popular buffalo burgers, steaks or spicy pork green chili and buffalo black bean chili. Always a hit are the hand-dipped onion rings andmushrooms,hand-dippedcodforthefishand chips and sandwiches as well as a unique selections of quality locally brewed beers. At Two Brothers Deli, 1424 Miner Street in Idaho Springs, spring and summer brings out different specials and soups. Daily spe-cials include fresh egg salad sandwiches from cage-free chickens, a variety of chef and cobb salads, the ever popular Green Forest sandwich with roasted red peppers and dill cucumber sauce and an organic

baked tofu Reubens. “We still offer cream and broth soups, but tend to focus on lighter versions like Veggie Quinoa, Butternut Squash Bisque, Crab Claw Bisque and our 24-ounce smoothies are available with a variety of fruit, body balance, agave nectar and soy proteinpowder,”ownerDanEbertsaid.

Head Brewer: Jeffrey Green

Logical FallacyVery Nice Brewing

Nederland, CO “An IBA (India Black Ale) with four hop additions during the boil giving it an estimated 70 IBU (International Bit-tering Unit). Each hop addition includes a generous portion of Summit and Northern Brewer hops. It’s as black as oil due to the black patent malt which gives it a smoky character as well as a bit of coffee character from the choco-late malt. The heavy malt bill gives this beer an estimated ABV of a bit over 7%. We round it off with four lbs of Madha-va wildflower honey. The honey helps to avoid a strong bitter after taste. The name ‘Logical Fallacy’ references the common belief that a stout should not be hoppy. We vehemently disagree!”

Color: blackIBU: 70+Alcohol: 7%+Hops: Summit, Northern BrewerMalt: Black patent, chocolate

ON TAP


FOOD & DRINK

June 1Burning CAN Beer Festival – Bohn Park

WEEKLY FOOD EVENTSSundayBrunch – Aspen LodgeBrunch – Lyons ForkChampaign Brunch – The Other SideSunday Brunch Buffet – Waterfront Grille @ Estes Park ResortDayton’s Soup Line – Eagle Plume’sMondayNAS Lunch – Nederland Community CenterDinner Special – First Street PubFamily-Style Dinner – Lyons ForkNoon Lunch – Estes Park Senior CenterGilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community CenterVolunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior CenterTuesdayNoon Lunch – Estes Park Senior CenterVolunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior CenterPizza on the Patio (begins May 21) – Salto Coffee Works

Soup Supper/Book Study – Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

WednesdayNAS Lunch – Nederland Community CenterPastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines ChurchNoon Lunch – Estes Park Senior CenterGilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community CenterVolunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior CenterThursdayNoon Lunch – Estes Park Senior CenterVolunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior CenterItalian Night w/Live Jazz – Savory Café FridayNoon Lunch – Estes Park Senior CenterIdaho Springs Farmer’s Market (begins May 31) – Courtney-

Ryley-Cooper ParkGilpin County Senior Lunch – Gilpin County Community CenterVolunteers of America Lunch – Project Support Senior CenterSaturdayBrunch – Lyons Fork

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By George WatsonPEACEFUL VALLEY Give mom a day off and spoil her with our delectable menu, wonderful staff and gorgeous scenery at Peaceful Valley Ranch with the Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12. The ranch’s friendly, expert kitchen staff can satisfy even the biggest appetite. Seatings are 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The extensive and tasty Mother’s Day Brunch begins with home-made, freshly baked corn muffins, cinnamon-Craisin rolls, herbed French bread and whole wheat butter-horns. This is followed by crispy waffles,made from scratch and topped any way with items like sliced strawberries, pine-apple, syrup or whipped topping; fresh fruit tray; raspberry spinach salad or pea salad; fresh seasonal vegetables with a ranch dipping sauce, deviled eggs and omelets to order prepared with fresh in-gredients including bacon, broccoli, on-ions, sausage, peppers, ham, mushrooms and sharp cheddar cheese. Entrées include hand-carved prime rib

of beef with au jus and seasoned with a house-made garlic rub, slow-roasted and served with rich au jus and mild horserad-ish sauce; grilled Parmesan-crusted chick-en breast or grilled sea bass topped with a tangy pineapple-mango salsa. Sides of the day include Southwestern black bean stuffed peppers; marinated chicken breast strips deep fried to a golden

brown; fresh toma-to half topped with Parmesan cheese; a colorful blend of seasoned rus-set, sweet, purple, and red potatoes; glazed carrots and homestyle cheddar cheese sauce. Featured desserts

includeflourlesschocolatecake,peachtartand strawberry/rhubarb cobbler. Enjoy a unique Mother’s Day setting, surrounded by 13,000 foot peaks, “where wildlife still roams free, and genuine west-ernhospitalityisawayoflife.” Mother’s Day Brunch is $24.95 for adults (ages 13-55), $18.95 for seniors (age 55+): $12.95 for kids (ages 4-12) and free for children 3 and under. Advanced reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 303-747-2881.

IDAHO SPRINGS The annual Farmers Market returns to Idaho Springs’ Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park, May 31, and every Friday through Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a large selection of locally grown produce and hand-crafted edibles. The Idaho Springs Chamber of Com-merce sponsors the weekly market. If you are a vendor interested in a space, contact Debbie Lamberti at 303-567-4447 or [email protected] to receive an application packet.

Idaho Springs Farmers Market season begins

LYONS The Burning CAN Beer Festival, Satur-day, June 1, in Bohn Park in Lyons, is a cel-ebration of craft beer in a can. Sponsored by the Colorado Brewers Guild and held in conjunction with the Lyons Outdoor Games – a celebration of mountain sports – the event features over 30 craft breweries that can their brews. An outdoor competi-tion takes place adjacent to the festival. General admission is $25 advance and $35 at the door. VIP costs $30 in advance and includes a commemorative glass and early entry.

Burning CAN Beer Festival celebrates craft beer in a can

Take mom to Peaceful Valley

PEAK TO PEAK From May 13-19, craft beer con-noisseurs and beginners alike all along the Peak to Peak and across the county come together for the 8th annual cel-ebration of American Craft Beer Week. The event is an opportunity to toast the more than 2,400 small and independent American craft brewers who continue to make the U.S. the world’s most di-verse brewing destination. “The popularity of American Craft Beer Week is indicative of the craft beer renaissance that continues to captivate theU.S.,”saidJuliaHerz,publisherofCraftBeer.com and craft beer program director at the Brewers Association. “This week is about uniting for a com-mon cause: support and celebration of our nation’s small and independent brewers and the millions of beer lovers who have helped evolve an industry and puttheU.S.onthebrewingmap.” New for 2013 is the American Craft Beer Week Coast to Coast Toast. The week will be commemorated on May 16 by a simultaneous toast to craft beer at 6 p.m. (MST). Visit www.craftbeer.com to learn more.

Brewers, beer lovers toast Craft Beer Week


May 1 Estes Valley Model Railroaders – Estes Valley LibraryMay 1-4Vinyasa Flow Training – Shoshoni Yoga RetreatMay 2Estes Park Equestrian Club, Estes Valley Quilt Guild –

Estes Valley LibraryRegional Mountain Trails Meeting – Gold Hill Fire BarnMay 3Quickbooks Three-Part Series – Estes Valley LibraryMay 4Living with Wildlife – Gilpin Community CenterEstes Park Duck Race – Nicky’s/Riverside ParkMysterious Owls of Rocky – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Parenting Class – Gilpin Community CenterCore Rejuv –Shohoni Yoga RetreatMay 4-5Surprise Sidewalk Sale – Estes Park DowntownMay 5Loveland Closing Day Celebration – Loveland Ski AreaVaccination Clinic – Charlie’s Place Animal ShelterWild Earth Day – Central Park, BoulderCanine on the Creek 5K – Charlie’s Place Animal ShelterMay 5-11Level 2 Yoga Teacher Training – Shoshoni Yoga RetreatMay 6Healthy Living by Master Chen – Estes Valley LibraryMay 7Vegetable Planting Techniques & Season Extension –

Gilpin Community CenterCommon Cents Counts: Investments – Estes Valley LibraryMay 8Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs Workshop – Estes Valley LibraryMay 9Hawks in Flight: Birds of Prey – Rocky Mountain Nature Association

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Kayak events, including the Adam Barron Memorial Creek Race, are a highlight of Lyons Outdoor Games, May 31-June 2.

Lyons Outdoor Games like party for mountain sports

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ons Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Events. The event has evolved from an excuse for paddling buddies from around the country to come together for a day of play in the famed Lyons Whitewater Park, into a world-class celebration of mountain sports. In addition to a full complimentofkayaking,biking,flyfishing and dog events, the 2013 Games feature numerousclinics and exhibitions put on by some of the world’s most elite professional athletes. Look for these as well as several exciting new events that are in the works for 2013. With such myriad activities, organizers promise the 2013 Lyons Outdoor Games will be the best event yet. Since Lyons is nationally recognized as a music desti-nation, it’s a given music is included in the Lyons Outdoor Games. The event showcases the local music scene with a mix of bands that include Lyons own musicians as well as some of the best bands from across the state of Colorado. Music begins on Friday night in Bohn Park with national-ly-touring Dumpstaphunk, featuring Ivan Neville, offers fans an unforgettable live experience steeped in the Big Easy tra-dition of a good time. Live tunes from bands like Petals of Spain, Fingers of the Sun, Rob Drabkin, DJ Chonz and more,

run through late afternoon on Sunday in Bohn Park. For event information, visit www.lyonsoutdoorgames.com or email [email protected].

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE

Histories of Eldora, Nederland, Caribou add to historic Peak to Peak drive

Photos courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride their horses at the L.W. Van Vleet, Lazy V V Ranch, near Nederland in 1949.

Caribou, pictured here in the 1870s, was established to house miners from the Caribou silver mine. The town had one church, three saloons, a brewery, and its own newspaper, the Caribou Post.

A coach stands in front of the Eldora Stage Office of the Talmage & Lilly Company in 1899.

road in Boulder Canyon was built. As the Peak to Peak continues north, the route goes past the turn-off to both the town and ski area named El-dora. The town was promoted in 1897 as “another Crip-pleCreek,”althoughtheareaproducedlittlegold.ItwasfirstcalledHappyValley, thenCampEldorado.Due toroutine issues with mail being mis-delivered to Eldorado, Calif., the town changed its name to Eldora. Eldroa did become a tourist destination, however. Vis-itors from Boulder took the train on the Eldora Line of the Switzerland Trail of America, and later automobiles, tocomeseetheviewsandabundantwildflowers. In 1961, four men purchased a 400-acre parcel of land from the Forest Service, and in 1962 opened a ski area above the town which still operates today. It is the closest ski area to Denver and boasts 300 inches of annual snow-fall and 680 acres of skiable terrain. Once past Eldora Road, the Peak to Peak leads you into the town of Nederland. The town, which has seen the booms and busts of three different types of mining, began as a hand-fulofcabinscalledDayton.NathanalBrown,thearea’sfirsthomesteader, however, built an inn and the area was also referredtoasBrownsville.In1871,apostofficewasbuiltand the area was renamed, again, to Middle Boulder. By the time the town was incorporated in 1875, however, it had earned the name Nederland – meaning lower land – from Dutch miners working in the mines in the elevations above town. Abel Breed acquired ownership of the nearby Caribou silver mine and built a mill in the town in 1871, which is said to be the only reason for the exis-tenceofNederland.Thisledtoanassayoffice,weighingoffice,companyoffice,residence hall, storage buildings, outhouses and a stable. Many homes were also built in this time. The Boulder Canyon was competed in 1871, but by 1876 the mineandmillhadfallenintofinancialcollapseandpopulationdwindleduntilgold was discovered in Eldora in 1897. The boom lasted only a few years and, ultimately, Nederland survived as a shipping and distribution point. In 1900, it was discovered an unknown substance in local ore was actually Tungsten used as a hardening agent in steel. By 1910, tungsten mined from the region was known around the world and the needs of World War I only increased the demand. Eventually the boom died and the town assumed its role as a gateway to outdoor recreation in nearby wilderness areas. As the Peak to Peak heads out of town to the north on Colo. Hwy. 72, the routepassestheturn-offtoCaribou,hometoColorado’sfirstmajorsilverrush. The town, at close to 10,000 ft., was laid out in 1870 and grew fast. Population peaked at 3,000, but dwindled to 51 by 1910 and is uninhabited today. Further up the road, the Peak to Peak passes Mud Lake Open Space and Caribou Ranch Open Space, popular for their easy accesstothebackcountry.Inthe1870s,minersflockedtoworkattheBlueBird,locatedontoday’sCaribouRanchOpenSpace. In 1905, Blue Bird became a tourist destination on the newly completed Eldora Line. Soon after, the Peak to Peak goes by the Caribou Ranch itself. In 1936, Lynn W. Van Vleet purchased the ranch and estab-lishedthefirstArabianhorsebreedingoperationinColorado.Portionsofthe1966filmStagecoachwerefilmedatCaribouRanch and featured Ann-Margret, Red Buttons and Bing Crosby. In 1971 a barn was converted to a recording studio on private property near the open space. The studio, called Caribou Ranch, attracted artists such as U2, Billy Joel, Chicago, Elton John, Rod Stewart and many others. The studio closed after a March1985firedestroyedthecontrolroom. Just past the ranch, this section of the route ends after passing Sugarload Road where County Road 103 meets Colo. 72.


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Estes Park Genealogical Society – Estes Valley Library

Spring Detox Mini Intensive – Yoga Room Idaho Springs

May 10Teen Game Night – Nederland Com-

munity LibraryBehind the Scenes at RMNP – Beaver

Meadows Visitor Center

May 10-12Pinball Spring Classic – Lyons Classic Pinball

May 11Fire-wise Landscaping – Nederland

Community CenterWu Dang Square Foot Tai Chi –Aspen LodgeGame Night – CCCIA HallCanine on the Creek 5K – DumontKids Be Wild Wise – Gilpin County Library

May 12Gardening with Master Gardener

Tina Ligon – CCCIA Hall

May 12-18Level 3 Yoga Teacher Training – Sho-

shoni Yoga Retreat

May 13Healthy Living by Master Chen – Estes

Valley Library

May 14Common Cents Counts: Managing

Your Money During Retirement – Estes Valley Library

Aviation Club – Estes Valley LibraryTales the Rocks Tell: Geology with Dr.

Lon Abbott – Estes Park Museum

May 15Life Signs: Tracking the Invisible – Rocky

Mountain Nature Association

May 18Pooch Plunge – Estes Valley Aquatic Center Estes Park Public Safety Expo – Stanley

Park FairgroundsFamily Medical Clinic Fit Family

5-Mile Run – Stanley Park Fairgrounds Parade of Years Car Show – Bond ParkMigratory Bird Day – Estes Valley LibraryJames F. Bailey Assay Office Museum

Open – Fourmile Canyon

May 19-June 9Level 1 Yoga Teacher Training –

Shoshoni Yoga RetreatMay 20Healthy Living by Master Chen, Red

Cross Disaster Preparedness Party – Estes Valley Library

May 22Wildlife Story Hour – Gilpin County LibraryMay 23Birds at Twilight – Rocky Mountain Nature

Association

May 25Nature’s Engineers: Beavers – Rocky

Mountain Nature AssociationRest and Renew Restorative Yoga

Workshop –Shohoni Yoga RetreatWildflower Hike – Heil Valley RanchMay 25-26Community Yard Sale – The Old GalleryMay 25-27Western Heritage Antique Show –

Fairgrounds at Stanley Park May 26Gardening with Master Gardener Tina

Ligon – CCCIA HallMay 28Pinball Tournament – Pioneer InnMay 29Drought Tolerant Hardy Flowers –

Gilpin County Fairgrounds Exhibit BuildingMay 31- June 2Lyons Outdoor Games – Lyons (various)May 31Idaho Springs Farmer’s Market Opens

for Season – Courtney-Ryley-Cooper ParkJune 1Fishing Derby – Lake Estes MarinaOrienteering for Beginners: Map

& Compass Basics in RMNP – Rocky Mountain Nature Association

Birds of Prey Day – Estes Park MuseumJune 1-2Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park

WEEKLY EVENTSSundayMaster Chen Doaist Lecture – Aspen

LodgeFamily Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga RetreatMaya Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga –

Tadasana Mountain YogaMat Pilates w/Nicole – Yoga Room

Idaho SpringsMondayIyengar Level 1/2 – Tadasana Mountain

YogaMatter of Balance – Walt Self Community

BuildingMegan Vallender Yoga – Alternative

Medical Supply Gentle Yoga with Joelle, Yoga w/Abby

– CCCIA HallYoga w/Peggy – The Old GalleryYoga w/Steffi or Mike – Yoga Room Idaho

SpringsPilates Mat II, Hatha Yoga, Zumba,

Aquacize – Gilpin Community CenterTuesdayRMNP Volunteer Day – Rocky Mountain

National ParkTexas Hold’em Poker Series Showdown

– Estes Park Resort

Yoga w/Peggy – The Old GalleryYoga w/Jackie – Yoga Room Idaho SpringsVinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga –

Tadasana Mountain YogaMom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga

RetreatTai Chi – Nederland Community CenterPilates Mat I, Aquacize, Kickboxing,

Celtic Music Ensemble – Gilpin Community Center

WednesdayS’mores by the Fire – Winter Park ResortBible Study – Gilpin Community CenterYoga w/Peggy – Wild Basin LodgeYoga w/Cherie – Yoga Room Idaho

SpringsMoms and Babies Yoga, Vinyasa Flow

– Tadasana Mountain YogaCircuit Training Elevate Conditioning

– CCCIA HallZumba, Nia, Aquacize, Hatha Yoga,

Total Tone – Gilpin Community CenterThursdayTexas Hold’Em – Outlaw SaloonLong Lunch Ski/Ride Group – CCMRD

Recreation CenterKids’ Night Out – Winter Park ResortSpanish for Beginners – Gilpin Com-

munity CenterYoga w/Pam – The Old GalleryYoga w/Peggy – Wild Basin LodgeYoga Therapy for Stress Release –

CCCIA HallGentle Yoga, Yoga/Pilates Fusion –

Tadasana Mountain YogaTai Chi – Nederland Community CenterHatha Yoga, Kickboxing, Aquacize –

Gilpin Community Center

FridayTexas Hold’Em – Outlaw SaloonKids Kayak Club – Centennial PoolFriday Night Mini-Rail Jams – Winter

Park ResortYoga (beginner & intermediate) –

The Old GalleryYoga w/Cherie, Meditation – Yoga

Room Idaho SpringsHatha Yoga, Happy Hour Yoga –

Tadasana Mountain YogaYoga with Cariann – CCCIA HallMindful Meditation, Zumba, Yoga –

Gilpin Community Center

SaturdayTexas Hold’Em – Outlaw SaloonGhost Hunt – Stanley HotelYoga w/Pam – The Old GalleryYoga w/Cherie or Sarah – Yoga Room

Idaho SpringsZumba, Kinder Kix – Gilpin Community

CenterCommunity Clothing Closet – Nederland

Community Center

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IDAHO SPRINGS Idaho Springs resident Jessica Andrews opened Hidden Treasures Family Consignment Store, 1612 Miner St., in Idaho Springs at the end of April. The welcoming shop features new and gently-used merchandise from both local residents and tourists, giving the store

the ability to carry a variety ofstylesandsizestofititsentire customer base. The store is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.hiddentreasures family.com, call 720-583-2542 or find the store onFacebook to learn more about its consignment agreement.

Hidden Treasures Family Consignment opens

ESTES PARK The route for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge professional cycling stage race, taking place Aug. 19-25 in Colo-rado, takes riders on a heart-pounding journey through the breathtaking Colo-rado Rockies including a stage that goes through Estes Park. The largest specta-tor event in the history of the state, the race continues to set records in profes-sional cycling history by taking the rid-ers to unprecedented elevations. The Stage 6 route goes from Loveland to Ft. Collins on Saturday, Aug. 24. The outskirts of Loveland will see the racers off as they spend some early miles on the flat windswept plains passing throughWindsor and back to Loveland. Then it’s

up Big Thompson Canyon where things will heat up. Split north onto Devils Gultch, the race’s last King of the Moun-tains competition, before hitting Estes Park and back down Big Thompson. Visit www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com to learn more about the complete race.

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2-5 Stanley Film Festival – Stanley Hotel, Estes Park4 25th Annual Estes Park Duck Race – Riverside Plaza, Estes Park4-5 Surprise Sidewalk Sale – Downtown Estes Park5 Wild Earth Day – Central Park, Boulder

5 Canine on the Creek 5K – Charlie’s Place Animal Shelter, DumontBring your “best friend” to a 5k run along Clear Creek to benefit the Clear Creek Recreation District and Charlie’s Place: The Clear Creek and Gilpin County Animal Shelter. www.charliesplaceshelter.org

5 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark17 Color My World Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park17-18 Oratorio Society of Estes Park – Estes Park High School Auditorium18 Family Medical Clinic Fit Family 5-Mile Run – Stanley Park, Estes Park18 Classic Auto Parade of Years – Bond Park, Estes Park

18-19 Estes Park Jazz Fest & Art Walk – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park

Take in the beauty of Estes Park, the art in numerous galleries and listen to the sounds of jazz. Estes Park’s free annual Jazz Fest/Art Walk weekend kicks of the season in style. Enjoy a self-guided art walk to sev-eral of Estes Park’s many galleries and studio. www. estesparkcvb.com

19 Almost Summer Community Music Potluck w/Ash Ganley – The Old Gallery, Allenspark

25-27 Estes Park Art Market – Downtown Estes Park

25-27 Western Heritage Antique Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

26 Gilpin History Museum, Washington Hall Open – Central City

The Gilpin Hisotry Museum, Historic Washington Hall and the Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House, all located in Central City, open for summer hours. A new exhibit, Gilpin County: From Mining Camp to Home, is on display in the history museum this season. www.gilpinhistory.org

27 Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest & BBQ – Gold Hill Inn31 “Seascape Play” – Masonic Lodge, Estes Park31 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs

31 Lyons Outdoor Games – LyonsThe Lyons Outdoor Games have evolved into a world‐class celebration of mountain sports. Kayaking, biking, fly fishing, dog events, a beer festival, clinics and more are included in 2013. www.lyonsoutdoorgames.com

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The Peak to Peak Region has an abundance of sum-mer recreation that can keep the most avid outdoors-person occupied for decades. If you are looking for more to do in Colorado this summer aside from

checking off another summit or discovering a new trail, there are more than enough events and activities to keep all ages andinterestsengageduntilthesnowfliesagain. The Peak-to-Peak Region has some of the most interesting, diverse, exciting and unique events in the state, and, perhaps, theentirecountry.Whereelsecanyouwatchhorrorfilminahaunted hotel, raise charity funds walking your dog among world-class scenery, peruse internationally-acclaimed artists’ works, see kayakers navigate extreme water obstacles, and listen to nationally popular musicians in intimate, hometown venues? And, that’s just a sample from May! Take some time and look through the numerous events listed here, pick a few you’ve never experienced, mark your calendar and plan on taking part in as many of our moun-tain-based events as possible. By supporting local events you invest in your community, in your neighbors and ultimately

in yourselves. When residents have an emotional investment in their community, they are more likely to care about, and in turn devote time and effort in improving it. This reduces crime, pollution and ethnic disparities because its members know and care about each other. Who knew simply attending an art fair could be so important? Plan to experience events this summer as wide-ranging as rodeos,afibermarket,bedracescommemoratingamadam,art markets and exhibits, horse shows, music festivals, run-ning events, holiday celebrations, dining events, beer festi-vals, bicycling competitions, farmers markets, magic shows mining exhibitions, wildlife viewing and much more without leaving the higher elevations. For those even more inspired to lend a hand locally, think about donating your time at one of these many events. Most mountain community events are planned and executed entire-ly by passionate volunteers. Help create memorable experi-ences for the entire community by helping however you can. Whatever you do, be sure to work a hometown mountain festival or two into your summer plans.

Fill your calendar

with a wide range of

Peak to Peak activities

SUMMER EVENTS

A Guide to Summertime Fun From Idaho Springs to Estes Park

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1 Idaho Springs Summer Kick Off Parade & BBQ – Citizen’s Park, Idaho Springs1 Art of the Parks 2013 Reception – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park1 Burning CAN Beer Festival – Lyons1 Fishing Derby – Lake Estes Marina, Estes Park 1-2 Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park1-2 “Seascape” Play – Masonic Lodge, Estes Park1-2 Lyons Outdoor Games – Lyons2 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark5 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette6 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 7 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs7-8 Gilpin County Flea Market – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk8 High Tea – Stroehle House, Black Hawk8 Camp Eden 5K – Camp Eden, Wondervu8 Opening Reception and Awards – Gilpin County Arts Association8 Trail Ridge Quilters Summer Sale – Estes Park Masonic Lodge

8-9 Wool Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes ParkEstes Park is home to one of the largest all-natural fiber markets in North America. Wool Market features demonstrations, contests, a children’s tent, exhibits and the sale of fiber animals and products from their wool. Now in its 23rd year, the market draws more than 10,000 spectators. www.estesparkcvb.com

8-9 FACE of Fiber in the Rockies 2013 Exhibit – Elkhorn Lodge, Estes Park 8-9 Rocky Mountain Bazaar – Bond Park, Estes Park 9 11th Annual Westmuttster Dog Day – Ballfield, Idaho Springs9 GCART Gymkhana Series – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk9 Community Music Potluck w/Thom Sandrock – The Old Gallery, Allenspark9-11 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 11 Chuck Pyle, Giddyup Kitty – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium,

Estes Park 12 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Ron Ball – Perfor-

mance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park13 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

13 Gary Randall – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park 14 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs14 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park14 Choice City Singers – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park14-16 Sounds of Lyons Classical Music Festival – Lyons (various) 15 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park15 Altitude Cup – Empire

15 Madam Lou Bunch Day – Main Street, Central CityLou Bunch day is an annual reminder of the rowdy gold-mining days of Central City, held to honor the town’s last madam. The event features bed races, a Madams and Miners Ball, and the selection of a Madam of the Year. www.centralcitycolorado.us

15 Mt. Evans Ascent – Echo Lake, Idaho Springs15 Star Edwards & Kingbeat – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium,

Estes Park15-16 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 16 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park16-18 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 18 Opera Inside Out – Central City Opera House18 The Flyin As – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park19 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Vic Anderson – Perfor-

mance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park19 Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park19 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette20 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 20 Thursday Night Live w/Brad Fitch – Performance Park Amphitheater,

Estes Park 21 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs21 VIP Opera Patrons’ Reception – Gilpin County Arts Association21 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park21 Skanson & Hanson – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park

21-24 Sonic Bloom – Shadows Ranch, GeorgetownSonic Bloom is a four-day camping festival that will bring electronic mu-sic, dance, art and human performance together in an atmosphere that inspires open channels of creativity for everyone involved, especially the audience. www.sonicbloomfestival.com

22 Slacker ½ Marathon – Loveland Ski Area 22 Frog Rodeo – Empire

22 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park22 Estes Trail Ascent – Ravencrest Chalet and Conference Center, Estes Park 22 Strangebyrds – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park

22-23 13th Annual High Peaks Art Festival – NederlandJuried art show with 48 artists that has developed a reputation for the high-est caliber of fine art and craft. Artwork includes pottery, sterling silver jew-elry, watercolors, woodworking, metal, stained glass, batik clothing,mixed media, glass jewelry and more. www.highpeaksartfestival.com

23-25 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 25 Queen City Jazz Band – YMCA of the Rockies/Walter Ruesch Audito-

rium, Estes Park 26 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Gladden Celtic – Perfor-

mance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park26-27 Miniature Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park27 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 27 Thursday Night Live w/Brad Fitch – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park28 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs28 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park28 “Sweet” Opening Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park28-29 Westernaires – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 28-29 Seven Keys to Baldpate Radio Play – Baldpate Inn, Estes Park28-30 Lyons Good Old Days – Sandstone Park, Lyons29 Season Opening and Flower Girl Presentation – Central City Opera House29 “Barber of Seville” Opening Night – Central City Opera House

29 2nd Annual Rollinsville Rail Run – Tolland Road, RollinsvilleThe 2nd annual Rollinsville Rail Run offers scenic races through the beau-tiful mountain community of Rollinsville. Your choice of a 5k,10 mile, or 1-mile course will start you at 9,000 feet and follow dirt roads along the beautiful and scenic Continental Divide. www.rrrun.org

29 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park29 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 29 Sid Hausman – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park29-30 Estes Park Arabian Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 29-30 Miniature Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park30 Big Band Bash – Performance Park, Estes Park 30 River Run 5k – Lyons30 “Barber of Seville” – Central City Opera House

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1-2 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 1-27 “Barber of Seville” – Central City Opera House2 Cool Shooz – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park3 Red, White, and Cool – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 3 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette4 Fireworks over the Waterfall – Idaho Springs4 Fireworks – Black Hawk4 Community Fourth of July Celebration – Jamestown4 Town Photo and Picnic – Ward4 Independence Day Cookout & Concert – Gold Hill Inn

4 Fourth of July Parade, Picnic and Light Show – NederlandNew Energy Independence Day featuring the traditional 4th of July Pa-rade occurs at noon followed by a community-wide picnic at Guercio Park with local acoustic music. At dusk, a parade of LED lights is scheduled to avoid inevitable fire issues with fireworks. www. nederlandco.org

4 July Fourth Celebration – CCCIA Hall4 Fireworks, Village Band, Coolest Car Show in Colorado – Estes Park4 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 5 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs5 Mary D’Ambra – YMCA of the Rockies/Outdoor Amphitheater, Estes Park5 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park

6 Clear Creek Rapid Grass Festival – Ballfield, Idaho SpringsClear Creek RapidGrass is a non-profit, locally grown, locally supported music festival to showcase acoustic talent including, games, food, con-tests, vendors and great local music. www.clearcreekrapidgrass.com

5-6 Seven Keys to Baldpate Radio Play– Baldpate Inn, Estes Park6 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park6 “Our Town” Opening Night – Central City Opera House6 Central City Days – Central City7 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark7 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park7-9 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park 7-28 “Our Town” – Central City Opera House

9 Rooftop Rodeo Parade – Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park 9-14 Rooftop Rodeo – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

There’s non-stop, rip-roarin’ cowboy action in store for rodeo fans at Estes Park’s annual Rooftop Rodeo, a PRCA sanctioned event and recognized as the best small rodeo in the nation. www.rooftoprodeo.com

11 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 11 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 12 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs12 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park13 Run Like the Wind 5k/10k – The Old Gallery, Allenspark13 5280 A Cappella – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park13 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park13 Stills in the Hills Distillers Tasting w/Dave Alvin and The Guilty

One’s – Main Street, Central City13 Hotrods in the High Country – Kwik Mart, Nederland13-14 Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride – Miner Street, Idaho Springs14 Rocky Ridge Music Center Orchestra – Performance Park, Estes Park 14 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park14 Central City Days – Central City14 GCART Gymkhana Series – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk14-16 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park15 CMF Chamber Orchestra – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall15 Rollinsville Independence Day Celebration – Rollinsvile17 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Max Wagner Quartet

– Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park17 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette17-18 Half Penny Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park18 Take a Child to the Opera – Central City Opera House18 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons18 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 18 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 19 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs19 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park19 Greg Trooper – United Center, Idaho Springs19-21 Estes Park Mid-Summer Festival – Bond Park, Estes Park 19-21 Copper Penny Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley

Park, Estes Park 20 48th Annual Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb – Clear

Creek Middle School, Idaho Springs

20 80s Festival w/Regunomics, Tres Equis– Main Street, Central City20 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park20 Queen City Jazz Band – Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park 20 Steel Pennies – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park20 Canyon Cares Fundraiser – CCCIA Hall21 5th Annual Gala – The Old Gallery, Allenspark21 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park21-23 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park22 Chamber Music – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall23 Girlfriends’ Day in Central City – Central City Opera House23-28 Estes Park Festival I Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at

Stanley Park, Estes Park 24 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Denis-Tobias Band –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park25 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 25 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 25 Windy Peak – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park25-28 “Fiddler on the Roof” – The Old Gallery, Allenspark26 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs26 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park

26-28 RockyGrass – Planet Bluegrass Ranch, LyonsEvery July generations of legends and future-legends converge on the red rock cliffs of the St. Vrain River. Founded by Bill Monroe and members of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, today’s event is known internationally as one of the great traditional bluegrass festivals. www.bluegrass.com

26-27 Unify Festival – Shadows Ranch, Georgetown27 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park27 Block Party, $25,000 Grand Prix – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 27 Summer Harmony Barbership Kids Concert – YMCA of the Rockies/

Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park27-28 Miner’s Days – Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Park, Nederland28 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park28-30 Cowboy Brad Sing-along – Bond Park, Estes Park29 CMF Chamber Orchestra – Estes Park High School Auditorium30 Mike Blakely – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park30-31 Estes Park Festival II Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at

Stanley Park, Estes Park 31 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Elk Hollow – Perfor-

mance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park

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1 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons1 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park 1 Richard Geppinger – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park1 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 2 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs2 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Nancy Cook – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park2-4 “Fiddler on the Roof” – The Old Gallery, Allenspark3 Glacier-Fest – St. Mary’s Glacier

3 Blues, Brews and BBQ w/Shemekia Copeland, more – Main Street, Central CityEnjoy the best in BBQ, including Kansas City, Texas and Southern styles, while sampling some of Colorado’s best craft and regional beers with free live entertainment. www.centralcitycolorado.us

3 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park3 Lee Murdock – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park3 Band and BBQ Dinner – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park3 Hilltop Guild Festival and Bazaar/Quilt Raffle – Hilltop Guild, Estes Park3 Run Like the Wind – The Old Gallery, Allenspark3-22 Plein Air Rockies Prelude Show – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park4 Artist of Month Opening Reception – The Old Gallery, Allenspark4 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park5 CMF Orchestra – Stanley Hotel Concert Hall6 Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour – Evergreen/Idaho Springs6-9 Estes Park Festival III Hunter/Jumper Show – Fairgrounds at

Stanley Park, Estes Park7 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Eric J. Anderson –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park7 Locavore Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette8 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

8 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 8 RJ Cowdery – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park9 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs9 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Jack and Gary – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park9 Wildlife and Vistas Opening Reception – Art Center Of Estes Park9-10 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park10 Georgetown to Idaho Springs 1/2 Marathon – Clear Creek County10 Chili Cook-off and Heritage Festival – Main Street, Central City10 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park10 Draft Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park10 The Vibe Tribe – YMCA of the Rockies/Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park10-11 Heritage Festival – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park10-22 Plein Air Rockies Paint Out – Estes Park Valley11 Magician Bradley Mayhew – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park11 2nd Annual Allenspark Chautauqua – The Old Gallery, Allenspark14 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Small Potatoes –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park14 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette14-18 Arise Music Festival – Sunrise Ranch, Loveland15 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons15 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park15 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 16 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs16 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park16-17 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park16-18 Dressage Horse Show – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park16-18 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival – Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons17 Foghat – Reserve Casino, Central City17 Members Show Opening – Gilpin County Arts Association17 Central City Bacon Tour w/Chris Daniels & the Kings, Erica Brown

– Main Street, Central City17 Barlow Plaza Concerts w/Dick Orleans – Barlow Plaza, Estes Park17-18 Gilpin County Fair – Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk21 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Dick Orleans –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park

22 Plein Air Rockies Paint Our Town – Downtown Estes Park22 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park22 Thursday Night Live – Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park 23 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs23-24 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park

23-25 NedFest – Jeff Guercio Memorial Baseball Park, NederlandThe 15th Annual NedFest is an annual three-day music, arts and micro-brew festival featuring bluegrass, jazz, jamband, jamgrass and world mu-sic genres. This year, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Drew Emmitt Band, Funky Meters and Mountain Standard Time are joined by many more. www.nedfest.org

24 25th Annual Cemetery Crawl – Russell Gulch Cemetery, Russell Gulch24 Dynamite Days – Downtown Idaho Springs24 Plein Air Rockies Quick Draw & Auction – Riverside Plaza, Estes Park 24 Plein Air Rockies Gala Opening – Cultural Arts Council Gallery, Estes Park24 2013 USA Pro Cycle Challenge – Estes Park 24 2nd Great Central City Beer Festival w/The Young Dubliners,

Marty Jones Band – Main Street, Central City24-25 Senior Pro Charity Rodeo – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park25 OMG Hill Climb – Virginia Canyon, Idaho Springs 28 Wednesday Night at Performance Park w/Kim Lankford –

Performance Park Amphitheater, Estes Park28 Blackbelly’s Farm Dinner – Lyons Farmette29 Sandstone Concert Series – Sandstone Park, Lyons29 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park30 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs

30 John Denver Tribute Concert – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

Keeping icon John Denver’s legacy very much alive, Brad Fitch performs Den-ver’s most beloved songs in this crowd pleasing tenth annual tribute concert sponsored by the Estes Park Lions Club. www.estesparklionsclub.org

30-31 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park31 Community Yard Sale – The Old Gallery, Allenspark31 Estes Park Alpaca Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park31 Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show & Sale – Downtown Estes Park

1 Estes Park Alpaca Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park1-2 Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show & Sale – Downtown Estes Park2 Labor Day Cookout & Concert – Gold Hill Inn4 Pizza Night on the Farm – Lyons Farmette5 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

5-8 Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park

For more than three decades, Estes Park has been the backdrop for one of the nation’s largest gatherings for those of Scottish heritage, those inter-ested in Scottish heritage, those who like the sound of Scottish brogues, those who enjoy a Scottish malt beverage, those who enjoy the rhythmic sound of Scottish footsteps on a dance floor and more. www.scotfest.com

6 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs6-7 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park6-16 Heartland Poker Tour – Gold Gates Casino, Black Hawk6-8 Plain Air Rockies Highland Festival Paint Out – Stanley Park,

Estes Park

7 Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – United Center, Idaho Springs

8 32nd Annual Neder-Nederland – Chipeta Park, NederlandBeginning in Chipeta Park, embark on your 5k or 10k journey by winding through Old Town Nederland, the epitome of Colorado mountain towns, and out along a fall-colored, wildflower-strewn, paved county road towards the town of Eldora. www.neder-nederlandrace.org

8 Buffalo Bicycle Classic – Nederland/Ward/Lyons8 Artist of Month Opening Reception, Community Yard Sale – The

Old Gallery, Allenspark

11 Memorial Stair Climb – Ameristar Casino, Black HawkBlack Hawk fire and police personnel and personnel from the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, Gilpin Ambulance Authority, Colorado State Forest Service, Rural Metro/Pridemark and GCSO climb 116-stories, 8,234 feet above sea level, at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk on the anniversary of 9/11.

12 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park12 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 13 Farmer’s Market – Courtney Ryley Cooper Park, Idaho Springs13 Flaming Foliage Relay – Idaho Springs/Georgetown13-14 “Marriage is Murder” – Baldpate Key-thedral Theater, Estes Park13-20 Plein Air Rockies Fall Color Paint Out – Estes Park Valley14 Mexican Independence Day w/Manuel Molina – Main Street, Central City14 High Tea – Stroehle House, Black Hawk

14 Oktoberfest Mountain Bike Race – Nederland14-15 Barrel Racing – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park14-15 Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Show – Bond Park, Estes Park 19 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park19 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 21 Oktoberfest – Main Street, Central City21 Ghost Town and Aspen Gold Tour – Central City21 Clear Creek Watershed Festival – Courtney Ryley Cooper

Park, Idaho SpringsFamily-oriented event to learn about the Clear Creek Watershed. Lots of fun and entry is free. Includes fishing, gold panning, face painting, food, live music and 30 environmental education “passport station” with engag-ing activities. www.clearcreekwater.org

21 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off – Idaho Mall, Idaho Springs21 9th Annual Allenspark Golden Glow Festival – Distant Harbors, Allenspark22-29 18th Annual Yoga Journal Conference – YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park26 Estes Valley Farmers Market – Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park26 Elk Expeditions – Fall River Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park 27 “Sandzén in Estes Park” Opening – Estes Park Museum

28-29 Elk Fest – Downtown Estes Park The free festival features bugling contests, educational areas, Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, elk seminars, Mountain Man Rendezvous, Native American music, dancing and storytelling and elk-viewing. www.estesparkcvb.com


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or more commonly, as a backdrop. Locations to tie the knot in the park are only limited by your backcountry skills when it comes to intimate affairs. Larger groups are more restrict-ed, but still have numerous options to consider and all come with the prerequisite scenery and views that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Estes Park is home to a majority of the larger venues in the region and hosts the most ceremonies, by far. Several planners, stores, caterers,musicians, officiants, photogra-phers,floristsandbakersintownworkexclusivelyforwed-dings. The Stanley Hotel, Black Canyon Inn, Della Terra Mountain Chateau, Mary’s Lake Lodge, Wild Basin Lodge, Estes Park Resort, St. Malo Retreat, the Historic Crags Res-taurant and others are internationally-known destination wedding locations. The town also offers one the best op-portunities for turning a wedding into a mini-vacation. Just outside of Estes Park is The Baldpate Inn, one of the more historic and unique venues to host a wedding. Its proximity to Lily Lake and unique key collection provide outstanding photo settings as well. “The Baldpate Inn is a very special place for a wedding, not only for our outstanding view, but just the relaxed character of our historical setting,”Innkeeper Lois Smith said. “The rus-tic mountain lodge feel, the caring staff and intimate getaway, out of the ‘touristy’ busyness are all features that set us apart. Brides especially likethefactthattheycan“takeover”our lodge and have it as their own. Recent wedding trends also make the inn a perfect set-ting. “We are seeing smaller, more casual weddings. Brides don’t necessary want the formal, lavish event, but the more of a best-friends-and-closest-family gathering. Celebrations tend to last several days and often include morning-after

brunchasafinale,”Smithsaid. For a more remote location, but no less spectacular, Peace-ful Valley Ranch, which cele-brates its 60th anniversary this year,fitsthebill.TheirAustri-an-style chapel, with a distinc-tive onion domed bell tower, is a well known landmark that is also a favorite venue. “Peaceful Valley Ranch weddings are spectacular with our uninterrupted panoramic views of the Continental Di-vide,”WeddingCoordinatorKrisBhattisaid.“Whenwed-ding guests stay here at the ranch, they have the opportu-nity to actually spend some time with each other and the wedding couple rather than just a brief visit at the reception. Our friendly staff does an outstanding job of catering to the needsandspecialrequestsofeverygroupthatwehost.” Lyons is another town with its own built-in mini wedding

industry. Many local vendors work with weddings all year and the town offers several amazing wedding lo-cations like Stone Mountain Lodge and Lionscrest Manor, with its views of surrounding peaks. Planet Bluegrass Ranch, annual host to RockyGrass and Folks Fest music festivals, is yet another venue that accommodates weddings of all siz-es in a spectacular, natural setting. Another unique location in the

Peak to Peak Region includes the Gold Hill Inn. Weddings at the Gold Hill Inn are a special mountain experience at a location steeped in tradition and history. After 50 years of hosting weddings, the venue still only accepts a small number each season to ensure each is special.

Also in Gold Hill, the Colorado Mountain Ranch serves as another historic lo-cation. “Our outdoor amphi-theater nestles into the pine andfirforestonthesideofamountain overlooking Long’s Peak. Lovely and rustic, our historic ponderosa log Lodge is perfect for an exquisite reception,” Co-owner LynnWalker said. “In this relaxed environment, surrounded by the incredible beauty of the Rockies, panoramic vistas and loving family and friends, the spaceisyoursalonetocreatethedayofyourdreams.” Heading south, the Black Forest Restaurant in Neder-land, Roy’s Last Shot in Rollinsville and larger casinos, like the Ameristar in Black Hawk and Reserve in Central City, regularly host weddings. In Idaho Springs, Colorado Mountain Weddings has a beautiful location to host ceremonies. The former B&B is now a complete wedding venue with a private event coordi-nator, chef and hostess to guarantee events go as planned.

Lionscrest Manor is a picturesque mountain wedding venue, on a luxurious and private 50-acre Victorian estate near Lyons.

Colorado Mountain Weddings provides a beautiful location near Idaho Springs.

Colorado Mountain Ranch is a unique, historic venue.

The chapel at Pleasant Valley Ranch is a popular venue.

Peak to Peak home to abundance of unique wedding locations


MOUNTAIN ARTS CALENDAR

May 1Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek CoffeeMay 1-12“Myths and Allegories” Exhibit – Art Center of Estes Park GalleryMay 2-5Stanley Film Festival – Stanley HotelMay 3Ladies No. 1 Literacy Society – The Old GalleryFirst Friday Art Walk – Nederland (various)Peak to Peak Chorale – Black Forest RestaurantH.S. Band Benefit Concert for Cason Turkaly – Gilpin

School AuditoriumMay 4Capturing the Light Opening Reception – Cultural Arts

Council of Estes Park GallerySoggy Noodle Children’s Theatre – Estes Valley LibraryAndre Mellenger Piano Recital – Nederland Presbyterian ChurchPeruvian Textiles w/Chris Switzer – Art Center of Estes Park GalleryMay 5Artist of the Month Opening Reception – The Old GalleryPeak to Peak Chorale – CCCIA HallMay 7NedQuilts – Nederland Community LibraryMay 9Elementary Spring Arts Festival – Gilpin School May 10Peak to Peak Chorale – Gilpin Recreation CenterMay 15Coal Creek Quilters – Coal Creek CoffeeMay 17Color My World by Pam England Opening Reception –

Art Center Of Estes ParkDinner and a Movie – St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchMay 17-18Oratorio Society of Estes Park Spring Concert – Estes

Park High School Auditorium

MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people

Dorothy Connors creates in her Gilpin County studio.


Creating functional ceramics passion of Peak to Peak potterBy Cathy StiersNEDERLAND

A nyone visiting juried art shows during the summer is familiar with a booth of pottery called

“Dot’s Pots.”DorothyConnors hasbeen exhibiting her functional ce-ramics at outdoor shows for nearly 20 years. A resident of the Peak-to-Peak area since 1980, her life has been a fascinating one. She grew up in El Paso,Texas; raised by parents who were Colo-rado natives, her family visited Denver often. Attending the University of Texas at El Paso, she started out as a journalism major, but decided she was not hard nosed enough for a journalism career. “I switched my major to art because I didn’t know how to pick anything else. Started out doing oil painting, but didn’t havethepassionforitsoItookaceramicsclass.Thatwasit!” She worked hard and completed college in three and a half years, just as she had accomplished in high school. Graduate studies brought her to Alfred University in Alfred, New York – a premier university specializing in the study of ceramics. She

was president of dorm clubs, the sweetheart of her sorority and apassionatestudentofceramics.Herfirstpiecewasahandle-less pitcher creamer. It held four ounces and is a piece she still makes today. “Time disappeared when I was in the pottery lab –itdidn’tmatterwhatelsewasgoingonintheworld,”shesaid. After obtaining a graduate degree in art, Dorothy married



ARTS

ALLENSPARK The Allenspark Performing Arts Group presents a full-scale production of “Fid-dlerOnTheRoof,”July25-28andAug.2-4 on its outdoor stage. Larry Pierce will play lead in the cast. Auditions for all other roles and chorus are Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. and Sun-day, May 19, at 2 p.m. Anyone wanting to audition should bring a song to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Auditions and performances are at The Old Gallery Arts and Commu-nity Center, 14863 Hwy. 7.

Anyone interested in being part of the production in other capacities are also in-vited to participate. Many back-stage and production roles are available. The Allenspark Performing Arts Group was formed to provide quality musical the-ater opportunities for the residents and visi-tors in the Peak-To-Peak mountain corridor and nearby cities. For more information, request advance copiesofscriptexcerptsorfindoutaboutoth-er opportunities to participate, call producer/director Betsy Skinner at 303-747-1013 or e-mail [email protected].

HIGH FIVE – know your neighbors

2 What brought you to the area and why do you choose to stay?

I moved to Colorado for the mountains, music, art, and sunshine and I choose to stay because it has become home. I’ve met a lot of great people and I never seem to get enough of the great things this area has to offer. Its still really fun!

3 What do you like most about living in the Peak to Peak region?

What I like most about the Freak to Freak region is balance and creative energy. There so many different places to go and things to do. People seem to enjoy life, they want to be here and are excited about what’s going on.

4 How did you come to be in your position or line of work?

I started to blowing glass shortly after moving to Estes Park. Without realizing it, I moved next door to the Glassworks Studio. After watching Garth, I was so in-trigued by the glass blowing process, I offered to keep the shop open later, so I could hang out in the studio and practice.

5 What is the best advice you’ve received?

Take care

Gerald (Jerry)

PattersonGlass Artist/

Owner: Patterson

GlassEstes Park,

Colo.

Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, IACurrent Residence: Allenspark, Colo.Age: 40Time in Peak to Peak: The last 14 years in Wild Basin and Allenspark area plus several years in the Estes Park areaHomelife: single, free-rambling man

1 What do you like to do for fun when not working?

In my free time I like to spend my days outside in nature as much as possible. I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding and camping. I also love live music and see a lot of local music. I go to Rocky Grass every year and see a lot of shows in Lyons. I like going to the smaller music venues like Gold Hill Inn and the Stage Stop.

ESTES PARK Shoppers, purveyors of arts and crafts and an-tique and Western art enthusiasts delight in Me-morial Day in Estes Park thanks to the annual Art Market and Antique Show. On May 25-27, Bond Park hosts more than 90 local and national artisans showcasing their tal-ents in the annual, juried Art Market. Live music and food are featured as well. Hours are Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Barn W at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park is home to the Western Heritage Antiques Show. Each year, about 2,000 people check out vendor boothsfilledwithjewelry,rareglass,books,fineantique furniture and wood burning stoves. Hours are Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Mon-day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open auditions for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Events feature art, antiques

IDAHO SPRINGS Merchants on Miner Street in downtown Idaho Springs hosts its de-but Second Saturday event, May 11. Shops on Miner Street stay open until 9 p.m. and Sawtooth Gallery, 1634 Miner, hosts an open house featuring wine, coffee, snacks and live music by organist Tracy Stokes. The monthly event takes place each second Saturday through Oct. and will feature a variety of enter-tainment.

Second Saturday keeps Idaho Springs merchants open late


ARTS

FILM

By Doug FoxESTES PARK Take a musical journey through Ger-many and Austria on May 17 and 18 as the Oratorio Society of Estes Park and the Estes Park Chamber Orchestra celebrate their 25th anniversary with a free concert in the Estes Park High School auditorium. “What I’m doing with this concert is taking us back to the core of the classical repertoire,”explainsmusicdirectorKathyBowers. “It focuses on baroque, classical, andromanticGerman-Austrianmusic.” On the program are J.S. Bach’s Dou-

ble Violin Concerto in D Minor, a beau-tiful cantata for choir and orchestra by Felix Mendelssohn called Lauda Sion, Michael Haydn’s Turkish March, Bruck-ner’s Locusiste for a cappella choir, and Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy. This concert will be a mix of music and remembrance. The featured violin-ists for Bach’s Double Violin Concerto in D Minor are the chamber orchestra’s current concertmaster and a former con-certmaster. For more information, visit www.OSEP.info.

BOULDER The filmmakers of Lickskillet Filmsscreen PACKED and Heart of Gold Hill, a pair of short films featuring Gold Hill,May 20 at 6:30 p.m., at the Boulder Public Library Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. PACKED is a short documentary that fo-cuses on what the evacuees of the Fourmile Canyonfiretookwiththem. Heart of Gold Hill is a short documen-tary on the social and architectural history of the Gold Hill Inn and the Bluebird Lodge. In the shortfilm,visual andoral accountsdocument the social and cultural history – as well as the physical and architectural history – of the Gold Hill Inn and Bluebird Lodge. The Bluebird Lodge, originally called the Wentworth Hotel, was built in 1873 to

attract tourists to the growing mining town of Gold Hill. The Gold Hill Inn is a cher-ished restaurant completed in 1926 and originally used as the dining hall for the Bluebird Lodge, and remains the heartbeat of the town. In August 1989, the Gold Hill Inn and Bluebird Lodge were entered into the National Registry of Historic Places. The film features interviews with theFinn siblings (whose parents bought the two buildings in 1962), several longtime Gold Hill residents, local history experts and many of the musicians – local and national – who have played an important role in the life and spirit of the Gold Hill Inn. Thisisanon-profitlocalefforttohonor,document and help preserve two important historic buildings in Boulder, Colorado, the Gold Hill Inn and the Bluebird Lodge.

Oratorio Society celebrates 25 years with music, memories

ESTES PARK The Stanley Film Festival, May 2-5, showcases classic and contemporary hor-ror cinema all screened at the haunted and historic Stanley Hotel. The four-day event was founded this year by The Stanley Ho-tel to celebrate the property’s iconic Hol-lywood heritage. The festival fea-turesfilmmakers’latestworks, Q&A discus-sions, industry panels, the “Stanley Dean’s Cup” student filmcompetition, and spe-cial events for cinema insiders, enthusiasts, and film artists. TheStanley Film Festival aims to compile the most imaginative tales of fright from around the globe, present-ingshortandfeaturefilmsthatofferavastspectrum of tantalizing thrills and ghastly delights. The hotel’s history as one of Estes Park’s eeriest landmarks, and its inspiration forsomeoffilm’smostunnervingspecta-cles, make it an ideal location for showcas-ing cinematic haunts.

The Stanley Film Festival opens Thurs-day, May 2, with a Gala Presentation of Universal Pictures’ The Purge, a speculative thriller directed by James DeMonaco and starring Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Ad-elaide Kane and Max Burkholder. DeMona-co and producer Jason Blum will be avail-

able for a post-filmQ&A, followed by the “Opening Night Party: AShiningGala.”TheFestival Centerpiece film, Sightseers, di-rected by Ben Wheat-ley, will make its Colorado premiere on Friday, May 3. Adding to the 2013 Stanley Film Festival

officialselectionoffeaturefilms,Program-ming Director Landon Zakheim carefully curated22shortfilmsfrom8countriesthatwill be highlighted in two shorts programs and preceding select features. All tickets, passes and packages can be purchased online or at the Festival Box Office in the Stanley Tours Office. Visitwww.stanleyfilmfest.comforinformation.

Films featuring Gold Hill screen at Boulder Library

Unique festival showcases horror cinema

The Purge, directed by James DeMonaco

NEDERLAND Art at the Center and the Community Center Foundation of Nederland hosts First Friday from May to August present-ing artwork and food in and around the town. The debut First Friday is May 3 from 5-7 p.m. Local restaurants and busi-nesses host different artists and their work each month. Maps will be available. In May, Blue Owl Books hosts Mack-enziePage,oneofthefirstwomentolivepaint at concerts; Dandelion Fine Arts & Gifts hosts works by Annie Thayer,

Melodia Roach, Wandering Blue Pottery Studios, Giga, Gail Watson, Eric Turner and more; Kait DeMent shows her metal sculptures at Happy Trails; Salto Coffee Works displays Nicole Morrish’s newest Encaustic works; the Pioneer Inn hosts lo-cal artist Dennis W. Quinn who will un-veil a new theme each First Friday; The Savory Cafe hosts various artists such as Al Hart and Very Nice Brewing Company has works from the late Jim Velnosky. E-mail [email protected] to learn more or to participate.

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these local retailers.and moved to Durango, Colorado. She was a mom of three kids, joined an arts group and sold drawings and paintings on wood in a co-op gallery. When her marriage didn’t work out, she took the three kids – ages two through ten – and ran away to Den-ver. Needing to support her family, she an-swered an ad in the paper for a geological draftsman. That job led to her own business called “Drafting Ink “ which she had during the years 1966-1975. All throughout these years, Dorothy took classes at Red Rocks, UC Denver, Front Range Community Col-lege and the Colorado School of Mines, in everything from geology to ceramics. She says, “ I went to UC Denver because I needed to earn a living. An aptitude test suggested I be an architect. That did not ap-pealtome,soIdecidedtobeateacher.”Shereceived a master’s degree in elementary education and Spanish and taught in Denver Public Schools for eight years. They were stressful years; she got fed up with the ad-ministration and got very sick. She moved to the mountains in 1980, living at the top of Coal Creek Canyon. After meeting Roland at a drafting job, they married and he built their home, located between Nederland and Blackhawk. Being sick gave her the chance to assess what she wanted to do next. “I asked my-self: am I ever going to be at peace? Then

I remembered the one thing that made me feelpeaceful–workingwithclay.”Coursesand seminars in ceramics followed, includ-ing studying with renowned ceramicist Jim Lorio. 1995 found Dorothy studying clay at Anderson Ranch in Snowmass, the Arvada Center for the Arts and just about anywhere that had classes where she could learn more about clay, throwing clay on a wheel and soda firing. She soldher first pieces inCentral City at the Gilpin County Arts Association sale and then out-door art shows followed- Louis-ville, Winter Park, and Estes Park. “ I have always done shows by myself. It is time constraining, the setting up and taking down, learning what you need to do to weight your tent down. But I love talking to people- repeat custom-ers, new customers, anyone that is interest-ed. I enjoy talking with the public and some-times I get way too engaged with them-like a coffee klatch! “ Her most favorite pieces to make are her teapots because they are such fun to make; throwing the pieces and then putting them together. Her handles feature caning, a

technique she learned from Connie Chris-tensen at the Arvada Center. Caned handles feature round reeds and split reeds of dif-ferent sizes that she gets from California, as they are not available locally. When not creating pottery, Dorothy can be found training for Ride the Rockies (a 450 mile ride held annually during the

second week of June) that she has participated in since 2005. She loves riding bikes and started doing the race for the challenge of it. Starting in Janu-ary each year, she rides the hills of Highway 119, and trains in-doors on a Pilates

Reformer and a Nordic-Trak recumbent bike. She also participates in Cycle Or-egon each September. Her work is available year-round at the Sawtooth Gallery in Idaho Springs. She likes to sell in cooperative art galleries, rather than commercial type stores. Dorothy has exhibited her pottery at the High Peaks Art Festival in Nederland for the past seven years and will be there again this year. She received Best of Ceramics there in 2010. Stop by her booth – “ Dot’s Pots “ – she’ll have new pieces and new glazes both.__________________________________Cathy Stiers is the Director of the High Peaks Art Festival and is contributing profiles of this year’s artists to MMAC Monthly.

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May 18Ned Knits – Nederland Community LibraryMay 18-19Estes Park Jazz Fest & Art Walk – Estes Park (various)May 20“Heart of Gold Hill” and “PACKED” Screening – Boulder

Library AuditoriumMay 22Active 50+ Arts & Crafts – Walt Self Community BuildingMay 23Estes Park Area Weavers Guild – Estes Valley LibraryMay 23Kirtan Sacred Chanting – Yoga Room Idaho SpringsMay 24Soggy Noodle Children’s Theatre – Estes Valley LibraryTrance Dance – Yoga Room Idaho SpringsMay 25Crafting Group – Gilpin Community CenterMay 25-27Estes Park Art Market – Bond ParkMay 26Gilpin History Museum/Washington Hall Open for

Season – Central CityMay 28-30Soggy Noodle Children’s Theatre – Estes Valley LibraryMay 31-June 2“Seascape” Play – Masonic LodgeMay 31-June 1Art at the Center Submissions Accepted – Nederland

Community CenterJune 1Art of the Parks Opening Reception – Cultural Arts Council

of Estes Park GalleryWEEKLY ARTS

MondayNAS Movie Matinee – Backdoor TheaterStitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant ChurchFolk Dancing in the Mountains – Nederland Community CenterTuesdayPlanet Motion Dance – Nederland Community Center

WednesdayArt Group – The Old GalleryBaby Story Time – Nederland Community LibrarySenior Art/Painting Group – Nederland Community CenterNAS Watercolor Painting – Nederland Presbyterian ChurchChildren’s Story Hour – Gilpin County LibraryEstes Park Anime Club, Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs

Workshop – Estes Valley LibraryWednesday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community CenterThursdayStory Time – Estes Valley LibraryPreschool Story Time – Nederland Community LibraryToddler Story Time – Nederland Community LibraryBasic Handbuilding/Throwing – Gilpin Community CenterFridayStory Time – Estes Valley LibraryMovie – Backdoor Theater SaturdayStory Time – Estes Valley Library Movie – Backdoor Theater Saturday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community Center

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May 1Alex Thoele Live – Rock Inn (EP)First Wednesday Music Club – Oskar Blues (LY)May 2Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP)Neptune’s Only Daughter – Pioneer Inn (NED)Billy the Mountain – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)May 3Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – Rock Inn (EP) Riff Raff – Pioneer Inn (NED)Laurie Dameron – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Mojomana – Ameristar Casino (BH)Bonnie & the Clydes – Gold Hill Inn (GH)Blue Canyon Boys – CCCIA Hall (CCC)Hymn for Her – Oskar Blues (LY)May 4Neal Whitlock – Rock Inn (EP)The Big Motif – Pioneer Inn (NED)Tacos ‘n’ Tunes – Blue Owl Books (NED)Bonnie and the Clydes – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Mojomana – Ameristar Casino (BH)Two-Hearted Jones – Oskar Blues (LY)May 5Country Dog – Gold Hill Inn (GH)Jeff Scroggins & Colorado – Oskar Blues (LY)Eric Lambert – Whistler’s Café (NED)May 6Jami Lunde & Kate Groves – Oskar Blues (LY)May 7Eric the Viking – Oskar Blues (LY)Open Mic hosted by Maus featuring Chris James Band –

Pioneer Inn (NED)May 8Alex Thoele Live – Rock Inn (EP)May 9Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP)Mark Rayburn – Pioneer Inn (NED)Left Coast Country – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high countryMOUNTAIN MUSICCALENDAR

Wagner an Estes Park, modern jazz institution


By Jeffrey V. SmithESTES PARK

Max Wagner is an eloquent, dynamic and accomplished saxophonist and has appeared on more than 50 albums. He’sisalsoan“unrepentant”EstesParkresident.

The Capri Records recording artist has been called a vibrantly expressive and lyrical player who draws pri-marily from his own vocabulary, and has de-veloped an individual sound and approach to modern jazz. As a jazz vocalist, his singing and scatting is said to recall Jon Hendricks, Mark Murphy, and Ella Fitzgerald. Wagner, who was raised in Estes Park, has performed and toured extensively across the country and appeared four nights a week with his quartet for over three years at Denver’s venerable and historic Jazz club, El Chapulte-pec. He also founded, and has directed for 23 years, the Estes Park Jazz Festival. “I’ve always been irresistibly attracted to music and drawn to music ever since I was a littlekid,andamjustinlovewithjazz,”Wag-ner said. “I consider it a real privilege to be a musician and play music for people. Especially under the circumstances these days. People have plenty of other things they could be doing, and that theywouldcomeandspendanytimeatalllistening,thrillsme.” The musician has also been drawn to Estes Park his entire life. Despite being on the road traveling from 1976 to ’93 and playing festivals all over, he always returns to Estes Park. He also doesn’t feel its isolation is any kind of handicap to his professional career.

“I love living in the mountains, and you have to drive some-whereanyway,”hesaid.“Musiciansinthispartofthecountryjusthavetofacethefactsthateverythingisfurtherapart.” He explained that being a working musician in Colorado is a “blessing”thankstoyear-roundtourism,abundantuniversities,legal gambling and numerous resorts that all foster employment

opportunities. “This is a wonderful place to be a musi-cian,”Wagner said. “Theblessingofhavingthat much work around is incredible. Even with the economic downturn I have been able tokeepdoingreallywell.” Another thing Wagner likes about being a jazz musician in Colorado is that the level of musicianshipis“insane.” “These guys are amazing. There are a number of world-class jazz artist living and working in the front range,” Wagner ex-plained. “These guys are as good as anybody anywhere and they are right here to work with, to play music with, to record with and play gigs with. It’s amazing. The cats are awesome

andwonderfulandavailableandthere’satonof‘em.” The musician is currently working on a new album featuring altosaxophoneandvocalsthatisaboutone-thirdfinished. Catch Wagner live this summer at numerous jazz festival aroundthestateandDazzleJazzinDenverorthefirstThursdayof every month at Treppeda’s in Loveland. Visit www.maxwagnerjazz.com to learn more about Wagner and his jazz ensembles.


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IDAHO SPRINGS Giddyup Kitty is a four-piece, high-energy, all-female bluegrass band that performs their original material along with carefully selected bluegrass, country and Americana music. The act performs at Miner Pickin’ in Idaho Springs, May 18, and Oskar Blues in Lyons, May 26. Weavingfinemelodieswithrichhar-mony, these award-winning musicians create a show that leaves an audience joyful, and asking for more. They call themselves Giddyup Kitty because the name captures the enthu-siasm, excitement and energy they feel about their music. The group brings a “wagon full of tal-ent” to the table. Sharing many musicawards and accolades between them, they aremastermusicians,weavingthefinestmelodies and harmonies into a sweet, sassy mix of tunes.

Members include Kerry Claxton, who was inspired to play the mandolin after shefirstheardDavidGrismanwhilelivingin Steamboat Springs in the late 80s. Her father,abassplayer, tookher toherfirstbluegrass jam in Denver where she was in-troduced to Colorasdo’s bluegrass culture. Adrienne Yauk, a Colorado native and ex-pig farmer, she is an accomplished vo-calist who plays dobro, guitar, banjo, piano and the occasional snare drum. She’s won accolades at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas and Boulder’s KBCO songwriters’ competition. Marni Pickens is a little bit country, a lit-tle bit rock and roll, and a lot of bass player. Rise Pacacha started singing before she could walk. Classically trained on violin from age 8, with intense studies at Georgia State University, Rise heard her first bluegrass concert andwas lost for-ever to the world of acoustic music.

Giddyup Kitty enthusiastic about bluegrass

Jazz Festival offers free, world-class musicBy Jeffrey V. SmithESTES PARK

The Estes Park Jazz Festival, May 18-19, is a labor of love for Max Wagner. After 23 years, the local jazz musi-

cian is still producing the free, intimate event with his wife and no staff. “It’s a privilege to do this festival and present these people,”Wagner said. “It’ssuchawonderfulfestival.” This year’s festival features two days of world-class musicians – including a New York septet com-prised of legend-ary Jazz artists and a festival-first“JazzGuitarSummit” – per-forming for free in front of the beautiful rock backdrop of Per-formance Park outdoor amphi-theater. The Estes Park Jazz Festival began be-cause Wagner wanted there to be a local jazz fesitval. He explained that a local pup-peteer had $200 and asked him to do a “lit-tlemusicthing”beforehisperformance. “I immediately said, ‘oh boy’ lets make a jazz festival! We put on a three-band jazz festival by utilizing the same five musi-cians,firstasaquartet,thenatrio,thenaquintet,”Wagnersaid.“KUVOradiopro-motedheckoutofitforfreethatfirstyear,andoffthegroundwewere.” After that first “festival,” Wagner ex-plained that he was able to get the town be-hind it, and with the help of a “tremendous-lygeneroussponsor,”wasoffandrunning.He said, Rob and Julie Peiper of Mama Ro-sa’s Italian Restaurant and Poppy’s Pizza andGrill,“reallykickin.”Asathankyouof sorts, there is a performance of The Max Wagner Quartet on May 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Mama Rose’s. The quartet features Wagner on saxophone and jazz vocals, Jeff Jenkins at the piano, Ken Walker on bass and Alwyn Robinson at the drums. “A ton of the cats from the festival come andsit inwithmyquartet,”Wagnersaid.“It is a bash. It’s intimate, it’s cozy after a dayofoutdoorjazz.Yougettobefivefeetaway from these wonderful jazz artists, it’s justtremendous.” Wagner also pointed out that the other “key” element to making the Estes ParkJazz 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 howwelltheygettreated.” Highlights of this year’s event include a Jazz Guitar Summit on May 18. Top jazz guitarists Steve Kovalcheck, Dave Corbus and Marcus Firillo join bassist Ken Walker

and drummer Alwyn Robinson. “It’s a first for us.We’re going to getinto this jazz guitar thing and really ex-ploreit,”Wagnersaid.“It’sjustsuchaneatgenre of jazz. The guitar guys have their own concepts. They often have different repertoires. We haven’t done much with jazz guitar over the years so this is going to beaneatfirst.” Also on May 18 is the OTones New Or-leans Brass Band. “They’resofun,”hesaid.“Theydothat

New Orleans thing so well and have an amazing Sousa-phone player. I lovethatband.” The music on May 18 begins with the Estes Park Jazz Big Band featur-ing local retired high school

band directors and several retired military band members. The act always opens on Saturdays, as “it’s kind of neat local thing todo,”Wagnersaid.Ginga,a“reallyfun,really colorful” Boulder-based Brazilianband, also performs. The festival’s headlining act, world-

class New York septet The Cookers, per-forms May 19. “The Cookers is a New York aggrega-tion composed of seven of the living leg-endsofjazz,”Wagnerexplained.“It’sjustanamazingthingtobeabletopresent.” The band is comprised of Cecil McGee, one of post-bop’s most advanced and ver-satilebassistsanda“completeimmortal;”George Cables, who Wagner says “is in thenationaltreasurecategory,”isaskilledand in-demand sideman for such jazz gi-ants as Art Blake, Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson and widely regarded as one of the preeminent tenor saxophonists on the scene today; saxophonist Craig Handy who’s worked with Art Blakey’s Jazz Mes-sengers, Wynton Marsalis and Roy Haynes and recorded with Elvin Jones among oth-ers; Eddie Henderson on trumpet who’s worked with the Herbie Hancock Septet during the early ‘70s; and David Weiss who came up in the mid-’80s playing with pianist Jaki Byard, saxophonists Frank Foster and Jimmy Heath while also study-ing with trumpeters Tommy Turrentine and Bill Hardman. Also performing on May 19 is a “won-derfuljazzvocalist”MyraWarrenwiththeEllyn Rucker Quartet and “great, great sax-ophoneplayerandlocalinstitution,”LauraNewman and her band AOA.


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Roots & GrooveWhitewater Ramble

Lyons-based Whitewater Ramble has welcomed back Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth as producer

for a studio album for the second time. Carbone also worked with the band on their genre-bending debut release All Night Drive in 2010. “This release marks significant growth as a band from our debut al-bum,” mandolin player Patrick Sites said. “Everything from songwriting, to vocal and harmonies to instrumenta-tion have taken major leaps ahead. Our roots in bluegrass and Americana are still very strong… but the grooves are also a key element of these songs and necessary to keep feet moving and the dance party aspect, it’s a great blend.” The album, recorded in eight days, features the work of band members Patrick Sites (mandolin), Patrick Latella (acoustic guitar), Howard Montgom-ery (bass), Zebulon Bowles (fiddle) and Paul Kemp (drums) along with Gram-my-winner John Macy on pedal steel, Andy Hall of Infamous Stringdusters on Dobro, Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon on banjo and Bill McKay on piano. Visit www.whitewaterramble.com for purchase information.

Track List1. One Tree Hill2. Fast As Lightning3. Dear Mr. Bankman4. Guilty As Charged5. Paradise listen6. Beyer’s Canyon

7. Standard Deviation8. Long Dusty

Highway9. Family Tree10. Oh Jameson11. Polaris

ESTES PARK The 25th Annual Estes Park Duck Race, May 4, has a full day of entertainment scheduled in addition to the main event. Kick things off with the Riverside Ramblers from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and

Estes Park Singers at noon at Nicky’s Steakhouse, the starting line for the race. Downtown at Riverside Plaza where thefishishlineisloctaed,enjoytheDen-nis Tobias Band from 12:30-2 p.m. and Dick Orleans from 2-4 p.m. Other entertainment in Riverside Plaza includes The EP Band Boosters from 1-4 p.m., Local Herd Caricatures from 1-4 p.m. and Bruiser the Big Dog from 1-2:30 p.m.

NEDERLAND Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show, on May 31, performs a free show at the Pio-neer Inn in Nederland. The act started in the summer of 2009 and since has played more than 400 shows, released two live albums and a full-length studio album. Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show is a rock band that writes, performs, records,

and releases its own original music. Band members say it can be called college rock, indie rock, power pop and other names, but in the end it is all rock. Playing live, the band likes to mix in unexpected cover songs with our its own twist, but the core of the band’s material is original music. Catch the act and feel its full power in theintimateconfinesofthePioneerInn.

Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show

Estes Park Duck Race hosts live bands


May 10Brethren of the Flip Flops – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Potcheen – Pioneer Inn (NED)Dotsero – Ameristar Casino (BH)The Samples – Reserve Casino (CC)Blue Mountain Ranchhands – Oskar Blues (LY)May 11KC Groves – Rock Inn (EP)New Family Dog – Pioneer Inn (NED)Tacos ‘n’ Tunes – Blue Owl Books (NED)Craig Cornett, Phast and Wreckless – Very Nice

Brewing (NED)Marlo, C-Bob, and Snake Oil – Jamestown

Mercantile (JT)Dotsero – Ameristar Casino (BH)Rebecca Folsom – Lyons Farmette (LY)Taarka – Oskar Blues (LY)May 12Village Band Spring Concert – Estes Park High

School Auditorium (EP)Mother’s Day Invention Frank Zappa Tribute –

Pioneer Inn (NED)Andrew Bonnis – Blue Owl Books (NED)Ginger Roots Trio – Oskar Blues (LY)May 14Open Mic hosted by Maus featuring Mark Rose

– Pioneer Inn (NED)May 15Alex Thoele Live – Rock Inn (EP)Tribute to Bob Dylan – Oskar Blues (LY)May 16Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP) Idlewhile – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Gipsy Moon – Pioneer Inn (NED)May 17John McKay Band – Rock Inn (EP)Matty Graziano, Sarah Farmer and Mike –

Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Hot Posse Band – Ameristar Casino (BH)The Railsplitters – Gold Hill Inn (GH)Left Foot Green – Pioneer Inn (NED)

May 18Gipsy Moon – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Giddyup Kitty – Miner Pickin’ (IS)Pete Stein – Rock Inn (EP)Psychedelic Sausage – Pioneer Inn (NED)Tacos ‘n’ Tunes w/Jeremy Mohney Band – Blue

Owl Books (NED)Hot Posse Band – Ameristar Casino (BH)Crashopper – West Wind Tavern

May 18-19Estes Park Jazz Fest & Art Walk – Estes Park (various)

May 19Community Music Potluck w/Ash Ganley – The

Old Gallery (IS)Ostevetto – Gold Hill Inn (GH)May 21Open Mic hosted by Maus featuring Bobby

Davis – Pioneer Inn (NED)May 22Alex Thoele Live – Rock Inn (EP)

May 23Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP) Phil Beckett & Friends – Pioneer Inn (NED)Helicopterbearshark – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)

May 24Effrun the bear-Matt Spinks Band – Rock Inn (EP)Hank Smith – Pioneer Inn (NED)Fast Eddy – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Chris Daniels & the Kings – Ameristar Casino (BH)Open Mic Night – The Old Gallery (AP)

May 25Joe Gallo Acoustic – Rock Inn (EP)Vin de Glo – Pioneer Inn (NED)Tacos ‘n’ Tunes – Blue Owl Books (NED)The Alcapones – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Chris Daniels & the Kings – Ameristar Casino (BH)Nolan McInnis Band – West Winds Tavern (IS)May 26Little Texas – Reserve Casino (CC)Cahalen Morrison & Eli West – Gold Hill Inn (GH)

May 27Mountain Music Fest w/The Yapers, SHEL ,

The Strangebyrds – Gold Hill Inn (GH)May 28Open Mic hosted by Maus featuring Glo Duo –

Pioneer Inn (NED) May 29Alex Thoele Live – Rock Inn (EP)May 30Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP) Funky Fresh Trio – Pioneer Inn (NED)As the Crow Flies – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Mary Russell Band – Gold Hill Inn (GH)May 31Crazy Mountain Billies – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)Mark’s Midnight Carnival – Pioneer Inn (NED)Delta Sonics – Ameristar Casino (BH)The Mile Markers – Gold Hill Inn (GH)Dumpstafunk – Bohn Park (LY)June 1Delta Sonics – Ameristar Casino (BH)SoulaBilly SwampBoogie Band – Millsite Inn (WD)Petals of Spain, DJ Chonz – Bohn Park (LY)Chad Zygoat – Jamestown Mercantile (JT)June 2Danny Shafer – Gold Hill Inn (GH)Fingers of the Sun, Rob Drabkin – Bohn Park (LY)

WEEKLY MUSICSundayThe Big Pick Jam w/Family Dog – Pioneer Inn (NED)Open Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee Works (NED)Free Beginning Guitar Class, Bluegrass Jam –

Miner Pickin’ (IS)Sunday Evening Music Series – Lyons Fork (LY)Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH)Brunch w/Amanda Valley – Estes Park Resort (EP)MondayLive Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH)TuesdayBluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew (LY)

Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH)Celtic Music Class – Gilpin Community CenterWednesdayBlues Jam w/The Firebreathers – Pioneer Inn (NED)Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music (EP)Dennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP)Open Mic w/Justin Faye – Lonigans (EP)Open Mic – Miner Pickin’ (IS)Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH)

ThursdayJames Davis – Dunraven Inn (EP)Open Bluegrass Jam – Rock Inn (EP)Dennis Tobias Band – Waterfront Grill @ Estes Park

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

Friends Of Folk Open Mic hosted by Dick Orleans – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP)

Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH)SaturdayRay Young – Nicky’s Restaurant (EP)Karaoke w/Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans Saloon (EP)Dennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake Lodge (EP)Open Mic w/James Moellers – Ed’s Cantina (EP)Saturday Bluegrass Jam – Millsite Inn (WD)Free Beginning Banjo Class – Miner Pickin’ (IS)Live Music – Lady Luck Casino (BH)Karaoke – First Street Pub (NED)

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AP = AllensparkBH = Black HawkCC = Central CityCCC= Coal Creek CanyonEP = Estes ParkGH = Gold Hill

IS = Idaho SpringsJT = JametownLY = LyonsNED = NederlandWD = Ward

WARD Songwriter and banjo player Kane Hollins is hosting a revival of the long-time favorite Saturday night Millsite Bluegrass Jam. “I started playing there in the 1980s, learned much, had fun and I hope to keep the music scene in Wardgoingstrong,”Hollinssaid. The musician is a member of Backwoods Galaxy, which plays

authentic Bluegrass plus many originals telling stories of the American experience. The jam was once one of the most established in Boulder County and included players like Buck Buckner, Danny Elmore and Drew Emmitt. Visit www.millsiteinn.com or call 303-459-3308 for infor-mation.

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