Dancing not only gets us moving and exercising our neglected muscles, but it can bring us closer to one another, to connect with our dance partners as the movement awakens the spirit. The rejuvenating energy that comes from dancing was felt in...
Annual Hilltop Guild Bazaar August 2, 2025, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There is free admission and free parking. Stop in for haircuts, white elephant bargains, homemade breads, candy, jellies, a costume jewelry booth, new and vintage quilts, tea towels,...
Canyon Tavern celebrates Father’s Day John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Canyon Tavern at 32138 Highway 72, Golden, CO 80403, celebrated Father’s Day during the weekend of June 14 and 15, 2025. On Saturday, June 14, at 5 p.m., Scrapyard Izzy...
CENTRAL CITY – Central City celebrated its most infamous local figure Saturday with the 51st annual Madam Lou Bunch Day, a lively tribute that took over Main Street from noon to 10 p.m. and drew hundreds to the historic mountain town. The free...
CENTRAL CITY – A free community celebration welcomed the 2025 cast and crew of Central City Opera on Tuesday evening, June 17, while also marking a major milestone in the restoration of the historic Belvidere Theater: the Shoofly. The spirited...
CENTRAL CITY – Beneath golden-hour skies and the gentle hum of summer chatter, Washington Hall opened its doors on June 7 for the 78th Annual Juried Show hosted by the Gilpin County Arts Association. It was also a potluck, and guests made...
GILPIN COUNTY – The first-ever Gilpin County Artisans Market was held at the Gilpin County Community Center on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wind was whipping, and so were the tunes, provided by Chris Muhs. The Mountain-Ear was set up...
An uplifting Nederland Summer Concert DAVE GIBSON Nederland – Sponsored by the Nederland Downtown Development Authority, the Summer Concert Series kicked off in a big way at Chipeta Park on Saturday, June 7. Accessible to everyone, there was no...
RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER - While Memorial Day is meant to be a day of somber remembrance, the three-day weekend has also become a celebration of sorts. It typically marks the beginning of summer fun and vacations, and this past Memorial Day brought...
If you’re celebrating our nation’s independence, consider one of several events across the beautiful Peak to Peak region. Remember, socializing is good for the soul, but do it responsibly to keep our Rocky Mountains safe and...
The Silent Ride Ceremony, which takes place every year on Memorial Day, is a powerful tribute that is truly in the spirit of the Carousel of Happiness, and in the story of its creation, as its creator, Scott Harrison, imagined the magical carousel...
ROLLINSVILLE—Amid the pines and aspen of the Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, a new exhibition opened its doors on Friday, May 23. This marks a special moment for both the local arts scene and the international spiritual art community. Lotus and...
An intimate Memorial Day Music Fest DAVE GIBSON GOLD HILL – With the temperature hovering around 45 degrees and rain forecasted for the afternoon, the Memorial Day Mountain Music Fest and Barbeque at the Gold Hill Inn was moved indoors this...
The Carousel of Happiness first opened on May 29, 2010 in Nederland, 43 years after it was conceived in the mind of a young combat Marine in Vietnam, and 100 years after it first...
NEDERLAND – The Nederland Middle-Senior High School hosted an End-of-Year Choir Concert on May 7, 2025, honoring Ms. Elizabeth Evans and her 40 years of service as the Performing Arts teacher. It was a bittersweet occasion, to say the...
Bob Dylan's tribute to Pope Francis on his passing. "Pope Francis was a voice of mercy in a time of noise. He walked with humility, spoke with fire, and dared to love the unloved. He reminded the world that compassion isn't weakness, and faith...
This Ward local uses his words, especially poetry, to communicate concepts beyond words!
Meet a local poet (and carousel operator) who embraces poetry in his everyday life!
Meet a poet inspired by her connection to nature and the mountains!
