mmac monthly - febraury 2013

FOOD & DRINKJamestown Mercantile offers good,

food, vibes and music - Page 4

CULTUREMountaintop Matrimony is one of ski area’s seasonal highlights - Page 6

ARTSAllenspark artist purchases Estes

Park’s Glassworks Studio - Page 9

MUSICMountain Standard Time celebrates

Mardi Gras in style - 3

FEBRUARY

Peak to Peak Byway begins in Black Hawk surrounded by history

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This 1880s view of Black Hawk, looking west toward Central City, shows several buildings that remain today near (and above) the Gregory and Main intersection.

Photo courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

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 TWO: Central City/Black Hawk to Dory Hill/

Golden Gate Canyon Rd. (Colo. 46) The Peak to Peak officially begins where Hwy. 119 and Gregory Street intersect in Black Hawk and heads north. While driving in from Idaho Springs, however, the route passes through Central City and Mountain City on the way down to Black Hawk. The area is one of the state’s most historic, and provides more than a glimpse into Colorado’s mining days. On May 6, 1859, John H. Gregory lo-cated, staked, and began mining claims in what was to become known as the

Part Two

Cure Your Cabin Fever

Cure Your Cabin Fever

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By Jeffrey V. SmithPEAK TO PEAK

Feeling irritable, unmotivated and le-thargic lately? Blame it on the season, and cabin fever. Short days limit ex-

posure to sunlight, cold temperatures dis-suade outdoor adventure and long nights bring about a type of seasonal affective disorder during this time of the year. Espe-cially at elevation. One of the more popular, yet extreme, depictions of the affliction comes from Stephen King’s novel “The Shining,”

detailing a family trapped in an isolated hotel during the middle of winter. While the novel’s outcome isn’t favorable for its main character, there are ways to prevent becoming “a dull boy.” Winter depression and its symptoms – inactivity, crankiness, sleep loss, and feeling “down in the dumps” – is real to millions of people. In some people, these symptoms are small and not noticeable, but for others they can be more severe. It’s almost like hibernation for humans.

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Volume 6, Issue 2 • February 2013TAKE NOTE – supporting our community

PEAK TO PEAK Last month was a little slow on special events and activities, as if to take a break from the holidays and New Year celebra-tions. But, February is filled with numer-ous distractions perfect for shaking off the “winter blues.” Don’t forget, Groundhog Day (2nd), the Super Bowl (3rd) Chinese New Year (10th), Mardi Gras (12th), Ash Wednes-

day (13th), Valentine’s Day (14th), Presi-dent’ Day (18th) and Purim (23rd) are all celebrated during the month as is black history. So, despite being the middle of winter, it’s a rather upbeat month. In an effort to support the many unique events in our mountains and give you a few reasons to get out, MMAC Monthly lists and previews as many activities tak-ing place at elevation along the Peak to

Peak Region as possible. Unfortunately, not everything fits between our covers. To keep some of these special events from slipping through the cracks, a few are listed here. West Magnolia reopens to public For starters, the West Magnolia area of the National Forest, located immediately south of Nederland, reopened to the pub-lic in January. The area had been closed since June 2012 during “major fuel miti-gation work and hazardous tree cutting.” The area is popular with recreational forest users of all types throughout the year and has been missed by locals and visitors alike. The landscape has changed significantly due to clear cutting of trees, but nevertheless, the area is open again for anyone wishing to venture in. Anyone visiting is advised to stay on designated roads and trails and use caution around existing trees. Trees of all sizes remaining after treatment are susceptible to blow-down during windy weather. Stumps and logs may also be hidden under the snow.Belize fundraiser A fundraiser to help take 26 local kids on a work trip to Belize this summer takes place at the Best Western in Nederland, Feb. 9 from 7-9 p.m. Local poets Marcelo Games, Mike Parker, Joe Kinczel and oth-ers along with music from Billy Ikler, Mary Joyce and Friends, wine, food by Kim Cul-ver and a silent auction. Tickets are $25. Central City love stories The Gilpin County Historical Society, on Feb. 11, presents “Love… or Not: Fa-mous and Infamous Love Stories of Cen-tral City” at the historic St. James Meth-odist Church. Seven entertaining stories of romance-with-a-twist in the 19th cen-tury will be told. Tickets are $10. Call 303-582-5382 for more information.Disabled skiers benefit The 38th Annual Wells Fargo Ski Cup is held at Winter Park Resort, March 1-3, to benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled. The event brings together world-class disabled ski racers, Denver celebri-ties, Broncos alumni along with amateur skiers and snowboarders of all abilities for a weekend of activities. The highlight of the weekend is the World Disabled Invitational, when dis-abled skiers compete head-to-head on parallel courses. The Celebrity Challenge is one of the most entertaining events of the weekend as celebrities and former football stars make their way down a race course. A giant silent auction attracts frivolous and frugal shoppers alike. For more infor-mation, call the NSCD at 303-293-5711 or visit www.nscd.org to learn more. No matter what you choose to do, don’t let cabin fever get you down, there is plen-ty to do and see without even leaving the high country – you just have to get up and decide to do it.

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MOUNTAIN MIX – the best of all the rest

February 1-3 Dragon Gate Qi Gong Alchemy Master Yun Xiang Tseng is a 25th generation Long Men, Dragon Gate, lin-eage holder. On Feb. 1-3, for the first time in the U.S., he is teaching a set of

qi gong movements that are based on the Dragon Gate philosophy and theory at the Aspen Lodge, 6120 Highway 7, near Estes Park. This traditional qi gong set helps to develop internal alchemy and produce internal healing. Tuition is $395 (10% discount for local residents and seniors over 62). Lodging

is available. Contact Kristina for special student accommodation pricing and other questions at 970-586-8133 or visit www.wudangtao.com for more information.

February 2 Gateway Trailhead Ribbon Cutting The U.S. Forest Service hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Brainard Lake Gateway Trailhead on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. Many aspects of Brainard Gateway Trailhead have been improved for visitors who frequent the area for hiking, biking, skiing, snow-shoeing and sight-seeing. Recent up-dates include a winter recreation park-ing area, bathroom facilities, warming hut and newly re-routed trails. The winter recreation parking area can be found by driving to the large parking area on the right-hand side of the Brainard Lake Road when heading westbound. Visitors are encouraged to stay and check out the area after the ribbon-cutting. Visit www.fs.usda.govcom for more information.

February 3 David Newman Kirtan Chants A component of yoga is emerging as part of the new spiritual music move-ment called Kirtan. A Kirtan is a group gathering where sacred mantras are sung together in a call and response style. It is a unique concert setting where

music and singing are treated as meditation and the audience is as much a part of the band as the band members themselves. On Feb. 3, join David Newman, who travels ex-tensively sharing Kirtan, devotional music and the spiritual, meditative and musical aspects of Yoga, at The Yoga Room, 1424 Miner St., in Idaho Springs. The special Kirtan Concert also features Philippo Franchini and Band. Also known as Durga Das, Newman is recog-

nized for his artful blend of songwriting with Kirtan chants in a way that makes the experience deeply accessible and even familiar to listeners of modern mu-sic. Tickets are $20 advance at Two Brothers, $25 at the door and kids are $15.

February 8 Tea Ceremony & Making Medicinal Wine Join Master Chen, Feb. 8 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., for an entertaining evening while experiencing the Tradition of Chinese Tea Ceremony and learning the ben-efits and recipes for medicinal wine for health and longevity. The event takes place at Aspen Lodge Resort and costs $50 (10% discount for local residents). For information, contact Naldjian [email protected] or 970-586-8133.

February 9 Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball The Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, hosts its annual Father and Daughter Sweetheart Ball on Feb. 9 from 6-9 p.m. The event, which features dancing, refreshments, photo and frame, gift bag and special memory gifts, costs $18/couple ($7 for extra sweethearts). Call 303-582-1453 to regis-ter or Visit www.gilpinrecreation.com for more information

Photo Wranglin’ Learn smart ways to round-up photographs, steer them into an organi-zational system, and gain control of preservation practices to keep them in prime shape on Feb. 9 form 10 a.m. to noon at the Estes Park Museum. Profes-sional Organizer of Simplicity Organizing Services Shellie Tressell and Estes Park Museum Curator Alicia Mittelman partner in offering a workshop on eliminat-ing loose photograph clutter and preservation methods for your most cherished items. Reserve a space for $12 by calling the museum at 970-586-6256 or visit www.estesnet.com/museum for more information.

February 9, 14, 15, 16 Romantic, Candlelight Dinner Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner as part of the Valentine’s 2013 Cel-ebration at Peaceful Valley Ranch, Feb. 9 and 14-16, at 6 p.m. Starters include spinach salad and rolls followed by filet with sautéed mushrooms or jumbo shrimp entrées. Sides feature twice-baked potatoes and green beans with roasted garlic cherry tomatoes. Strawberry shortcake is offered for dessert along with a complimentary glass of Champagne or wine. Spend the day snowshoeing or cross country skiing followed by a roman-tic dinner for two. Lodging options, including use of indoor pool and hot tub, are available as well. Call ahead for reservations 303-747-2881 or visit www.peacefulvalley.com for more information.

February 10 Wildlife in Winter Hike Join volunteer Boulder County Open Space naturalists at the Caribou Ranch Open Space near Nederland to learn ways wildlife survives winter. Hibernation, dormancy, migration, and strategies for animals that are active all winter will be dis-cussed. Signs of wildlife activity, including tracks, scat, and browse marks on trees will also be ex-amined. Be prepared for a moderate 2-mile hike in snowy, and windy weather. Ski or hiking poles are recommended due to icy trail conditions. All ages welcome to the free event.

February 16-17 Rails in the Rockies Clanging bells, tooting whistles, and blaring horns will fill the Estes Park Con-ference Center on Feb. 16 and 17, as trains from the steam age to the present time roar along tracks of model railroad layouts at the 15th annual Rails in the

Rockies exhibit. Organized by the Estes Valley Model Railroaders, these working exhibits include models of trains from many U.S. regions and selected British railroads crafted by dedicated model railroaders from all over Colorado. Chil-dren will enjoy the “Kids Layout” where they can operate model trains them-

selves. Exhibit hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 16 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 17. Admission is $5 per person and children under 12 get in free with an adult. Visit www.estesvalleymodelrailroaders.org/rails.htm for information. February 23 Junior Ranger Adventure Day Learn to be prepared for the adventures cold weather brings during the Junior Ranger Adventures on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Mud Lake Open Space. Kids ages 6-12 will complete winter challenges to become a Junior Ranger. Learn about ice safety, building a snow shelter, learning to safely start a fire and even making ice cream. Participants will also get to watch the Boulder Emergency Squad perform an ice rescue demonstration. Pre-registration is required. Contact Ranger Erin O’Leary at 720-352-7041 or [email protected] with questions.

February 23-24 Hunter Education Course This Hunter Education Course, offered in Lyons on Feb. 23-24, is needed to qualify for a Colorado Hunter Education Certificate. Hunter education cards will be awarded to students upon successful completion of the course includ-ing attending all class sessions and passing a written test and live fire. Rifles and ammunition are provided. Both days take place at Walter Self Center, 335 Railroad Ave., in Lyons. The course costs $10 and class time is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on the 23rd and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the 24th.

February 24 DOJoe Memorial Uphill/Downhill Race The 12th Annual DOJoe Memorial Uphill/Downhill Race takes place at Eldora Mountain Resort, Feb. 24. Racers skin up Jolly Jug to the Lookout, the top lodge at Corona Lift, where racers transition out of their skins and descend 1,000 feet to the base of West Ridge and the finish area. The uphill portion of the race is about 1.1 miles, the downhill about .7 miles. The event is open to telemark and tra-ditional skiers and snowboarders. The race was initiated in Febru-ary 2002 in memory of Joe Despres, an avid local telemark skier who died Nov. 28 in an avalanche while backcountry skiing above Yankee Doodle Lake. Visit www.dojoe.org for more information and to register.

By George WatsonJAMESTOWN If you have never experienced a night-time guided snowshoe adventure, wit-nessed the beauty of the snow reflecting the moonlight or the mountain tops il-luminated from the glow, you just might want to start a new tradition. Awe-Struck Adventures invites you to the Nordic Moon Snowshoe, an incredible outdoor adventure paired with a “taste” of Colo-rado. On Feb. 17, guests will ski or snow-shoe on over 1,500 acres of private land just outside of Jamestown. All skill levels are welcome and snowshoe rentals are in-cluded.

After an exhilarating hike, the limited number of guests will enjoy an European-style Aprés party featuring a farm-to-table, four-course gourmet meal consisting of ingredients grown within 200 miles in a beautiful rustic lodge. Colorado crafted wine will also be paired with the meal. The Nordic Moon Snowshoe is just one adventure in Awe-Struck Outdoors’ “Chasing the Snow Series” that began in January and will continue every Sunday until the snow melts. This series gives guests the rare opportunity to enjoy the trails and terrain of the mountains while avoiding the hustle and bustle of a busy ski resort. Each excursion is paired with

a community style dinner prepared by a local chef. For 10 winters, Kelly Grebe, the found-er of Awe-Struck Adventures, has lived in the Nederland area and scouted the most beautiful places for outdoor activities. The outdoor adventure company offers biking, hiking, paddling and skiing guided tours in the Boulder and Nederland area to visitors and residents. Each trip is paired with a culinary experience and most food served is locally sourced from small fam-ily-owned farms. Along with the bike/ski to table excursions, Awe-Struck Outdoors also offer yoga + outdoor adventure pack-ages. The company specializes in work-

ing with wedding parties and groups and holds several permits that grant special access to pristine, private land.

Shoshoni Mountain Yoga Escape Awestruck Adventures offers a Sho-shoni Mountain Yoga Escape at Shosho-ni Yoga Retreat in Rollinsville. Guests enjoy restorative yoga sessions, vegetar-ian lunch prepared by Yogis and hike Buddha rocks for private, breathtaking views. Visit www.awestruckoutdoors.com, email [email protected] or call 303-807-6634 to learn more or to sign up for an upcoming event.

Adventure travel company offers ‘Chasing Snow Series’


THE JAMESTOWN MERCANTILE

FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, bars and breweries FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR

By Jennifer PundJAMESTOWN

Jamestown residents are neighbors, but they’re also friends; and friends like to gather. Thankfully, the

Jamestown Mercantile Café, affection-ately known as “The Merc” provides a central place for townfolk to do just that. “The Merc is a special place in a spe-cial town. ‘Jimtowners’ are incredibly supportive of one another’s creativity ex-pressed through all sorts of projects, from plays to musicals, sculptures to painting shows, through classes and recitals,” said Rainbow Schulz, owner of the Jamestown Merc since 2010. “The Merc serves as a hub for this engaging community. Just as it keeps its doors open for a place to gather any time of the year, the people of James-town gather often.” In continuous operation since the early 1900s, when it first opened as a post office and general store, The Merc continues to meet the town’s needs. “Music and our Colorado green chili have always put us on the map, Schulz said, “but since taking over, we’re all real-

ly excited about making great food, all the time, with fresh and local ingredients.” Tourists and cyclists fill up the café for weekend brunch, where the eggs Bene-dicts are “legendary.” Locals know to ask for the “off the menu” biscuits and gravy on weekends while Thursday dinners are a set menu that changes weekly, but al-ways features something delicious includ-ing a vegetarian option. The café fills up with kids and families and on busy nights strangers often end up sharing tables. “We serve up heaping plates of yum-my homemade food for really reasonable rates. Throughout the week, we also have homemade soups, pies and cakes as well

as dinner specials.“ Schulz said. “At the Merc, we don’t call it working, we call it ‘Mercking.’ At any given time, a few regulars might be helping out, getting other customers coffee, while the ‘Mer-cker’ on shift tells the bar a story or goes outside to help with a flat tire. The sign on the wall says, “same day service guaran-teed,” and although you have to get used to ‘mountain-time,’ you are almost sure to have a good time,” Schulz said. “The town of Jamestown and music lovers throughout the area come together on our live music nights,” Schulz said. “On Thursday night, Friday evening and Saturday nights, we have bands – both local and touring – that stop through. Musicians love to play The Merc because Jamestown is such a music-loving com-munity. There’s a really open and appre-ciative vibe at The Merc, and chances are good that people will be moving tables to dance, and filling up the tip jar.” Whether looking for a hearty meal, good people and stories or quality live music, The Merc is the perfect place to seek out and return often.

Mountain-town hub offers good food, vibes and music

February 2La Vie en Rose – Winter Park Lodge at SunspotFebruary 7Food Pantry – Nederland Community Presbyterian ChurchSoup Night – The Old GalleryFebruary 8Tea Ceremony & Making Medicinal Wine – Aspen LodgeFebruary 9Pancake Breakfast – CCCIA HallRomantic Candlelight Dinner – Peaceful Valley RanchTacos ‘n’ Tunes: Burt Rashbaum – Blue Owl BooksFebruary 12Fat Tuesday Hog Roast and Luau – Lyons ForkKeith’s Fat Tuesday Celebration – Tommyknocker BreweryFebruary 14Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Bruce Lish – Blue Owl BooksFebruary 14-16Romantic Candlelight Dinner – Peaceful Valley RanchFebruary 16Wine & Cheese Tasting (Sweetheart Saturday) – Aspen LodgeFebruary 17Valentine’s Day Potluck w/Craig Corona – The Old GalleryAwe-Struck Moonlit Snowshoe & Dinner – JamestownFebruary 21Food Pantry – Nederland Community Presbyterian ChurchFebruary 25Dine for a Cause – Stanley HotelFebruary 28Wine vs. Beer Five-Course Dinner – Lyons Fork

WEEKLY EVENTSMondayNAS Lunch – Nederland Community CenterDinner Special – First Street PubWednesdayNAS Lunch – Nederland Community CenterPastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering Pines Church

All events/dates subject to change, please call ahead to verify.


FOOD & DRINK

Pine Bough Pale Ale Tommyknocker Brewery

Idaho Springs, CO This brew is a session-able pale ale with a hint of mountain pine. It’s copper in color, has a medium body and malty sweetness with a high drinkability fac-tor. The flavors and aroma sway between fruity and citrus with up front American hops and a hint of herbal mountain pine. This special beer is inspired by and made to commemorate Loveland Ski Area’s 75th Anniversary and is only available on draft at Loveland and Tommyknocker’s Pub. It’s brewed with spruce pine needles handpicked from the ski area. Availability is to be deter-mined, so call ahead.

Color: CopperIBU: 44Alcohol: 5%Hops: Colorado Chinook, Summit, Mt. Hood, Nugget

Brewer: Steve

Indrehus

ON TAP

IDAHO SPRINGS Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs plays host to this year’s annual Keith’s Fat Tuesday Celebration, hosted by Keith Everitt, on Feb. 12 from 6-10 p.m. The event helps create a scholar-ship pool for local students in outdoor education programs through G.O.A.L.S. (Get Outside And Learn Something), a local charity with a mission to inspire exploration in youth through multi-day wilderness river trips For $20 participants receive a Tom-

my-knocker draft and a traditional Cajun buffet dinner. Only 100 tickets are available for this exclusive event and are available for purchase at Tom-myknocker Brewery or online at www. fattuesday2013.eventbrite.com/ During a GOALS outdoor education program, kids learn to push themselves physically and mentally, to trust one an-other and to recognize growth that oc-curs both individually and collectively. Visit www.goals4youth.org to learn more about G.O.A.L.S.

LYONS The Lyons Fork restaurant was created by Wayne and Debbie Anderson, a pair of self-proclaimed beer geeks. Wayne was a long-time and integral Oskar Blues em-ployee and his wife Debbie worked for

Stone Brewing before they opened their restaurant in October 2009. Together they serve interesting cuisine and flavorful liba-tions saying they, “gravitate toward the fin-er things in life. With better food, naturally follows better beer and wine.” The owners’ passions come together at their unique events including on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. when they host the annual “Five-Course Beer vs. Wine Dinner: Beer vs. Wine III - The Rubber Match.” Beer geeks like to argue that ales and lagers pair with food as well as, or better, than wine does. At the event, beer expert — and reigning champion — Marty Jones and a Lyons local wine pro will battle it out. Make reservations by calling the res-taurant at 303-823-5014.

Art Opening The Lyons Fork holds an art opening, Feb. 9 from 2-5 p.m., for local artist Ja-cob Leewenburgh who creates lines and shapes inspired by plants, animals, and forms that exists in nature from lacquer and acrylic to the use of glues.

Fat Tuesday Hog Roast & Luau Also, on Feb. 12, the Lyons Forks holds its second annual Fat Tuesday Hog Roast and Luau including a suckling pig and all the trimmings.

Tommyknocker hosts Fat Tuesday benefitFive-course dinner pairs beer vs. wine


February 1-3Dragon Gate Qi Gong Alchemy – Aspen LodgeFebruary 2Winter Sub-alpine Ecology & Cross-country Ski

Adventure – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Ski-O Orienteering Race – Eldora Mountain ResortLovin’ Lyons Sculpture Exhibit Reception – Stone CupGateway Trailhead Ribbon-Cutting – Brainard LakeFebruary 3Kirtan Chant Artist David Newman – The Yoga RoomFebruary 5Common Cents Counts: Goal Setting and Financial

Planning – Estes Valley LibraryFebruary 6Nighthawks Race Series No. 3 – Eldora Mountain ResortFebruary 7NAS trip to Boulder Dinner Theater: “42nd Street” –

Nederland Community CenterOutdoor Divas Demo Day – Loveland Ski AreaFebruary 8Gold Hill Winter Adventure Days – Ned RinkTeen Game Night – Nederland Community LibraryFebruary 8-10Chinese New Year Celebration – Aspen LodgeFebruary 9Sweetheart Ball – Gilpin County Community CenterWinter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids

& Families – Rocky Mountain Nature Association Photo Wranglin’ Workshop – Estes Park MuseumFebruary 10Wildlife in Winter Hike – Caribou Ranch Open SpaceFebruary 11Famous & Infamous Love Stories of Central City –

St. James Methodist ChurchFebruary 12Tiny Tot Ice Skating – Estes Park Ice RinkFebruary 13Nighthawks Race Series No. 4 – Eldora Mountain ResortFebruary 14Mountaintop Matrimony – Loveland Ski AreaI am Going to be a Millionaire: Common Cents Counts

Workshop – Estes Valley LibraryTrail Trekkers Slide Programs – Estes Valley LibraryValentines Day Partner Yoga – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers Sweetheart Ride – Carousel of HappinessFebruary 16RMNP Winter Photo Workshop – Dan Ballard PhotographyCoyotes: The Song Dogs of the West – Rocky Mountain

Nature AssociationFamily Race Day No. 3 – Loveland Ski AreaFebruary 16-17Rails in the Rockies Model Train Show – Estes Park

Conference CenterFebruary 16-18Subaru’s Master the Mountain – Loveland Ski AreaFebruary 17Nordic Moon Snowshoe & Après Party – Awe-Struck OutdoorsValentine’s Day Partner Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga Retreat

MOUNTAIN CULTURE – high country living and activitiesMOUNTAIN EVENTSCALENDAR

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY The Mountaintop Matrimony, held on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, is one of Love-land Ski Area’s most popular events of the season. Now in its 22nd year, the annual tradition has been a favorite for couples getting married or renewing their vows in a mountaintop winter setting. The ceremony is a “mass wedding” done for all couples at the same time at noon and lasts approximately 30 minutes. The event takes place outside the Ptarmagin Roost Cabin, elevation 12,050 feet. At the conclu-sion of the ceremony, all participants and guests ski or snowboard down the mountain for a casual after party with cake, music and prizes. The runs leading back to the base area from this point are beginner and inter-mediate. The after party begins at 1:30 p.m. at the base of Loveland Basin. Participating couples that complete an online pre-registration form are eligible for $61 two-for-one lift tickets the day of the event. Pre-registered couples will also be eligible to purchase lunch vouchers for $10. Wedding cake, raffle tickets and beer cou-pons are provided complimentary for pre-registered couples. Pre-registration ends on Feb. 12. The Ptarmigan Roost cabin is located at the top of Chair No. 2 at Loveland Basin. Couples are required to sign-in the morn-ing of the event and are asked to be at the Ptarmagin Roost Cabin by 11:30 a.m. the morning of the event. The chair lift ride is approximately 12 minutes, so plan ahead. Couples getting married are required to obtain a valid Colorado Marriage License and need to bring it with them to the cer-emony to be signed. Couples are also en-couraged to dress in appropriate “ski-wed-ding” attire as there will be a prize for the best dressed couple. The wedding will not be rescheduled because of snow or cold. Harry Heilman, Registered Minister with the Universal Life Church will con-

duct the ceremony for all couples at one time. Sponsors have provided a honey-moon prize which will be awarded to the best-dressed couple. There will also be a

raffle with prizes and each couple will re-ceive a special gift bag as well. Visit www.skiloveland.com for more information and to pre-register.

Mass wedding popular annual ski area event

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Couples gather for Loveland’s Mountaintop Matrimony outside the Ptarmagin Roost Cabin at 12,050 feet. Photo by Dustin Schaefer/Loveland Ski Area

Adam WoodOffice Manager at Peaceful Valley

Ranch and Conference Center

FAVORITE PLACES

Peaceful Valley Ranch and Confer-ence Center, located on the Peak to Peak Highway between Ward and

Allenspark, is one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, and one of Colo-rado’s oldest and largest guest ranches. Peaceful Valley Chapel, one of the prop-erty’s many premier wedding locations, is built on a mountainside at 8,800 feet

so guests can enjoy views of the Con-tinental Divide, Sawtooth Peak, Mount Audobon and the area’s endless wilder-ness. The 85-person chapel provides a setting unlike any other featuring some of the most spectacular scenery any-where and wildlife that roams free. Visit www.peacefulvalley.com for more information.

“We have a chapel perched on the side of a mountain that is a nice 15 minute hike to get to. But once you get there, it has the most amazing view of the Continental Divide and is so peaceful. All you can hear is the sound of the St. Vrain River. It just puts a smile on your face and makes any day that much better.”


February 19Common Cents Counts: Retirement Saving

Vehicles – Estes Valley LibraryFebruary 20Nighthawks Race Series No. 5 – Eldora

Mountain ResortFebruary 21Yoga for Fertility Workshop with Darcee Mond

– The Yoga Room/Two BrothersCommunity Cupboard/Closet – The Old GalleryBag It! Film Screening – Blue Owl BooksFebruary 22Gold Hill Winter Adventure Days – Ned RinkBoulder Nordic Junior Race – Eldora Mountain

ResortFebruary 22-24Family Health Weekend – YMCA of Rockies Estes ParkFebruary 22-25Ayurveda Marma Weekend – Shoshoni Yoga RetreatFebruary 23Trickster Tales Coyote Hike – Hall Ranch Open SpaceJunior Ranger Adventures – Mud Lake Open SpaceWinter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids

& Families – Rocky Mountain Nature Association New Belgium Scavenger Hunt, Boulder

Nordic Junior Race – Eldora Mountain ResortFebruary 24DOJoe Memorial Uphill-Downhill Telemark

Race – Eldora Mountain ResortFebruary 23-24Hunter Education Course – Walter Self CenterFebruary 25Tiny Tot Ice Skating – Estes Park Ice RinkFull Moon Walks – Rocky Mountain National ParkFebruary 26Common Cents Counts: Common Investment

Types – Estes Valley Library Family Night – Estes Valley Library February 27Active Adult 50+ Arts & Crafts – Walter Self

CenterNighthawks Race Series Finale – Eldora

Mountain ResortFebruary 28-March 2Ancient Taoist Healing Arts Certification –

Aspen LodgeMarch 1-3Wells Fargo Ski Cup – Winter Park Resort

WEEKLY EVENTSSundayFamily Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga RetreatOpen Skating, Adult Drop-In Hockey – Ned RinkMat Pilates w/Nicole – The Yoga Room/Two BrothersGilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal

Church, Central City

MondayYoga w/Peggy – The Old GalleryYoga w/Steffi or Mike – The Yoga Room/Two BrothersMegan Vallender Yoga – Alternative Medical Supply Al Anon – Allenspark Community ChurchGentle Yoga with Joelle – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek)Curling Club, Open Skating – Ned RinkYoga w/Abby – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek)Pilates Mat II, Hatha Yoga, Zumba, Aquacize

– Gilpin Community CenterClear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado,

Idaho SpringsAl-Anon – United Church of Idaho SpringsAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal ChurchTuesdayYoga w/Peggy – The Old GalleryYoga w/Jackie – The Yoga Room/Two BrothersMom & Tot Yoga – Shoshoni Yoga RetreatTai Chi – Nederland Community CenterAdult Drop In Hockey – Ned RinkSpanish for Beginners – Gilpin Community CenterPilates Mat I, Aquacize, Kickboxing, Celtic

Music Ensemble – Gilpin Community CenterAA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, NederlandAA Meeting – Golden Gate GrangeWoman’s AA Meeting, AA Meeting – St.

Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park

WednesdayYoga w/Cherie – The Yoga Room/Two Brothers

Art Group – The Old GalleryCircuit Training Conditioning – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek)Curling Club, Open Skating – Ned RinkS’mores by the Fire – Winter Park ResortBible Study – Gilpin Community CenterZumba, Nia, Aquacize, Hatha Yoga, Total

Tone – Gilpin Community CenterGilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal

Church, Central CityNarcotics Anonymous – Nederland Veterinary

Hospital (Back Office)AA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power OfficesAA Meeting – The Old GalleryAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church,

Estes ParkThursdayYoga w/Pam – The Old GalleryYoga Therapy for Stress Release – CCCIA HallTai Chi – Nederland Community CenterLong Lunch Ski Group – CCMRD Recreation CenterCurling Club, Open Skating – Ned RinkKids’ Night Out – Winter Park ResortSpanish for Beginners – Gilpin Community CenterHatha Yoga, Kickboxing, Aquacize – Gilpin

Community CenterEating Disorders Group – Nederland Veterinary

Hospital (Back Office)Overeaters Anonymous – The Old GalleryNarcotics Anonymous – 701 Elm Road Club-

house, Estes Park

Clear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado, Idaho Springs

AA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back Office)AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal ChurchFridayYoga (beginner & intermediate) – The Old GalleryYoga w/Cherie – The Yoga Room/Two BrothersMeditation – The Yoga Room/Two BrothersOpen Skating, Family Stick & Puck – Ned RinkFriday Night Mini-Rail Jams – Winter Park ResortKids Kayak Club – Centennial PoolYoga w/Cariann – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek)Mindful Meditation, Zumba, Yoga – Gilpin

Community CenterNA Meeting – 1600 Fish Hatchery Road, Estes ParkClear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado,

Idaho SpringsAA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic Church, NederlandAA Meeting – New Covenant Church, AllensparkAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

SaturdayYoga w/Pam – The Old GalleryYoga w/Cherie or Sarah – The Yoga RoomCurling Club, Open Skating, Family Stick &

Puck – Ned RinkZumba, Kinder Kix – Gilpin Community CenterClear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado,

Idaho SpringsAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

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MOUNTAIN CULTURE

EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from page 6

Peak to Peak winds past Apex Valley, Missouri Lake on journey north to Dory Hill

Photos courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

Central City still looks much like it did in the 1880s when this photo was taken. Donkeys no longer freely roam Main Street, however.

On Jan. 25, 1944, a submarine built in 1896 was lifted from Missouri Lake. The sub can be viewed at a history museum in Central City .

The view from Dory Hill looking south toward Black Hawk in 1900.

“Richest Square Mile on Earth.” It didn’t take long for thou-sands of miners to pour into the gulch, hoping to strike it rich. Mountain City was the first name given to the camp-like settlement of new miners, but as the boom subsided and the work of extracting gold began, the remaining population splintered off into towns in the gulch like Nevadaville, Cen-tral City and Black Hawk. Each of these towns has a rich history that has been docu-mented many times. This telling only scratches the surface. The area, which once grew to as many as 20,000 residents, is part of the Central City/Black Hawk National Historic District and despite threats from casino construction, especially in Black Hawk, much of the area still recalls its mining days. Central City’s appearance is very similar to how it looked over 100 years ago. After the fire of 1874, the business dis-trict was constructed to last. Only buildings of brick and stone would be built. Highlights of Central City history are still visible today and include the Teller House, built in 1872. It was said to be the finest hotel west of the Mississippi Riv-er. In 1873, President Ulysses S. Grant visited and to impress him, mine owners decided to lay 26 ingots of solid silver to make a path to the entrance to the Teller House so the Presi-dent wouldn’t have to dirty his boots. The city is also known for its opera house. The grand opening of the Central City Opera House was in 1878, and a tradition of community the-atre, ranging from opera to vaudeville that continues today was started. Buf-falo Bill performed there as well as Lillian Gish and P. T. Barnum’s circus. The Peak to Peak Byway officially begins upon turning north on Colo. 119 from Gregory Street in Black Hawk. The road winds its way uphill past places like Apex Valley where in the 1870s, Richard Mackey was prospect-ing and found gold. Shortly, the town of Apex and a mill sprang up. Today, there are some remnants of the town amongst the pines. American City, also up the Apex Valley, thrived in the late 1890s. Several companies were head-quartered there and it had a sophisticated hotel named Hotel Del Monte. The Peak to Peak continues north past Missouri Lake, where in 1944 a submarine sunk in 1898 was recovered from the frozen ice. Be sure to visit the Gilpin County History Museum in Central City to learn more and see the submarine. The road soon enters the Arapaho National Forest and shortly after insects with Colo. 46 or Golden Gate Canyon Rd. A slight detour to the east on Colo. 46 reveals the Dory Hill Cemetery, one of Colorado’s oldest. Burials began in 1860 and continued until 1937.



Beat the winter blues by getting out, socializing There is no agreement on the precise causes – or cures – for cabin fever, but there are many things that can be done to reduce its affects. Those beset by the cold-weather blues can reduce stress and learn to relax, reach out to friends (who may be feeling the same way themselves), limit alcohol, supplement Vitamin D, exercise regularly and don’t be afraid to see a doc-tor if feelings interfere with day-to-day life. The best ways to combat the “winter blues,” however, is getting out of the house and socializing, like playing a game of pool, or picking up a new hobby or craft and finding like-minded neighbors to share in the fun. Go bowling, see a movie, visit a museum, head out shopping, take a class at a recreation center, stop in a local brewery, dance to live music or simply drive the Peak to Peak. Just get out of the house. The Peak to Peak Region is filled with distractions perfect for those days that are too cold to be outside and too lonely to stay at home. It’s not hard to find a new business to visit offer-ing something to beat even the worse case of cabin fever. There are game rooms and pool tables in numerous loca-tions in the region in both family-friendly and more adult at-mospheres. From West Winds Tavern and The Buffalo in Idaho Springs to Roy’s Last Shot in Gilpin County to the Pioneer Inn and First Street Pub in Nederland to The Millsite in Ward to Lonigans and The Wheel Bar in Estes Park, there are no short-age of great places to play a game of pool. The same places are

usually good for a few other distractions as well. Arcade games are just as easy to find. Easy Street Casino in Central City, for example, features a huge game room – the only under 21 arcade in Central City or Black Hawk. While Lyons Classic Pinball in Lyons offers 37 pinball ma-chines in its main location. It also hosts monthly pinball tournaments, like the one on Feb. 21.

Stop looking at the four walls in your living room , fight the urge to hi-bernate and get out of the house, even if just to play a game of Pac Man.

The Wheel Bar in Estes Park is a family-owned night club, lounge, sports bar and pool hall. It also hosts its 25nd Annual Wheel Open Bowling Invitational Team Tournament, Feb. 8-10.

Roy’s Last Shot in Gilpin County has a digital juke-box, pool tables and arcade games in addition to several TV screens. The restaurant has created what some refer to as “Gilpin County’s real community center.”

Lyons Classic Pinball is a family-owned business which grew out of a love for all things pinball. The ar-cade hosts monthly and larger annual tournaments.

West Winds Tavern in Idaho Springs has pool, video games and hosts live music.

Lonigans in Estes Park is a great place for food, drink and a friendly, fun atmosphere with pool, darts, video games, pinball, and Foosball.


MOUNTAIN ARTS CALENDAR

February 3Coal Creek Canyon Knit & Crochet Group – Coal Creek CoffeeFebruary 5Ned Quilts – Nederland Community LibraryFebruary 7Coal Creek Book Club – Coal Creek CoffeeFebruary 15Ladies No. 1 Literary Society – The Old GalleryFebruary 16Ned Knits – Nederland Community LibraryFebruary 24-March 30Women’s History Month Art Exhibit – CAC of Estes Park GalleryFebruary 27Writing Class – The Old Gallery

WEEKLY ARTS MondayNAS Movie Matinee – Backdoor TheaterStitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant ChurchFolk Dancing in the Mountains – Nederland Community CenterTuesdayStory Time – Idaho Springs LibraryPlanet Motion Dance – Nederland Community CenterWednesdayBaby 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 – 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 CenterFriday-SaturdayStory Time – Estes Valley LibraryMovie – Backdoor Theater SaturdaySaturday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community Center

MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people

Gerald “Jerry” Patterson creates in his newly purchased studio on West Elkhorn in Estes Park.

Photo by Jeffrey V. SmithContinued on page 11

Patterson purchases Estes Park’s Glassworks StudioBy Jennifer PundESTES PARK

When arriving in Estes Park to spend the day shopping and strolling along Elkhorn Avenue, begin your

adventure on the western end at Glassworks Studio at 323 W Elkhorn Ave. With the ad-jacent Performance Park parking lot, it’s an easy stop and a great place to find a beauti-ful, hand-blown glass gem to call your own. Founded in 1986 by Garth Mudge, Glassworks Studio was recently purchased by long-time employee Gerald “Jerry” Pat-terson and will soon be changing its name to Patterson Glass. “I have been blowing glass for fifteen years or so. I used to live in a cabin on Storm Mountain, off the grid. So every day, if I stood up on this rock, I could get reception on my cellphone and I’d call down to the shop to see if I could get in there for a little bit and start practicing. It kinda went from there. Seeing the process and Mudge working just grabbed me like a lot of things haven’t, so I just com-pletely made myself available to this place.” Patterson, who started as an apprentice 15 year ago, said. The artist has the unique advantage of learning to blow glass as a solo artist in the tradition of early American Small Studio move-ment pioneers from the 1970s.


ARTS

LOCAL AUTHORS

By Kimba StefaneNEDERLAND

The down-to-earth book Welcome to the Mountains - Now Behave! by Geno Kennedy is a must read for

locals and mountain tourists alike. Us-ing his special brand of dry wit and clever humor, Kennedy ad-vises mountain visi-tors on proper, com-mon sense etiquette, how they can make their visit more en-joyable, while offer-ing sage advice about surviving in Colora-do’s high country. He writes about a variety of topics, such as the weather, the animals, the roads and under-wear. “Clear blue skies mean nothing. Forget the weatherman, he lies. Look around, if you see a storm go the other way. It’s faster than you! Hide! Get in your car! Hide under a rock! Pray!” Geno’s slanted advice is backed up by humorous stories of his

and his friend’s experiences. One of my favorite chapters is The Locals. Here Kennedy describes us, his peers. “Many wouldn’t fit in anywhere else. We’re different, by choice. We don’t like facades. We’re rough around

the edges. We’re long-haired rednecks and short-haired hip-pies.” He asks his readers “Read it like you’re a hick too. I did this book in the hopes of it being funny, informative, maybe save a life, and maybe make me some bucks.” A mountain resident for 40 years, Kenne-dy moved here from Poughkeepsie, NY and is proud to call Nederland home.

If you don’t have a copy, get one. Heck, get several and give them to your friends and relatives and anyone visit-ing the area. It will make you laugh. This little treasure is available at Blue Owl books in Nederland for $10.

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BOULDER COUNTY Boulder County is now accepting ap-plications for the 2013 Artist-in-Resi-dence Program, which provides an op-portunity for artists to pursue their work in the inspiring landscape and history of Caribou Ranch Open Space near Neder-land. Application deadline is Feb. 15. Musicians, painters, illustrators, pho-tographers, visual/film artists, sculptors, performers, poets, writers, composers and crafts/artisans are all welcome to apply. Each year, from July-September, se-lected artists stay in the historic DeLonde Barn at Caribou Ranch Open Space for up to seven days. By sharing their art with Boulder County, it is hoped it will add to residents’ enjoyment of open space lands

and create a legacy of art preserved for fu-ture generations. The open space property offers a va-riety of landscapes to explore including streams, waterfalls, forests, and beautiful vistas. Moose, elk, black bears, beavers, bats and nearly 90 species of birds live within or pass through the area. Also found on the property is the Blue Bird Mine complex where miners from the 1870s to the 1960s extracted silver ore. In the early 1900s, the site was a whistle stop for the Denver, Boulder & Western Railroad. Visit www.bouldercounty.org or call Boulder County Parks & Open Space at 303-678-6201 to apply or for additional information.

By George WatsonCOAL CREEK CANYON The Canyon Coffee Shop, located in central Coal Creek Canyon across from the Kwik Mart, is more than a coffee shop. The family-owned and operated busi-ness serves as a community gathering spot and brings great coffee and food at reason-able prices to the canyon. They offer ca-tering and speciality baking along with a Take-n-Bake menu in addition to in-house specialities. It also regularly hosts book, quilting and other groups. Jewelry, home-made jellies, books and CDs, candles, hats and scarves, mugs, T-shirts and other items crafted locally are offered as well.

Knitters and crocheters in Coal Creek Canyon are starting a group that will meet at the coffee shop on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. The group plans to meet twice a month on Wednesday mornings, but more will be determined at the initial meeting. Also, a new Quilting Group/Class is forming and will hold its initial meeting on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. The group will discuss the various types of quilting and what the group wants to do/learn. If interested in participating in the group, try to attend. A Book Club meets at the shop on the second Thursday of each month at 7:15 p.m. The group meets a week early in February, on Feb. 7, due to Valentines

Day, and is currently reading Vortex. Up-coming books include Swamplandia in March, Dracula in April, Marriage Plot in May and Clockwork Orange in June. Also, on the third Wenesday of each month the W-Fives meets here for dinner and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Additionally, the shop is available to rent after hours for meetings or parties. The fee is only $25 for the evening. Coal Creek Coffee is open Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.coalcreekcoffeeshop.com or call 303-642-1900 to learn more about the various groups and other offerings at Coal Creek Coffee.

NEDERLAND Folk Dancing in the Mountains, a new Monday evening class offered at the Ned-erland Community Center, is a wonder-ful way to learn great dances, experience ethnic and cultural roots, meet lots of new friends and get in shape at the same time. The class is introductory level, no part-ner or experience needed and the class-room features a wooden dance floor. Tom Masterson and other impressive teachers

from around the world lead the group. Ev-eryone is invited and welcome to join in on any evening. Each weekly event costs $5 and re-freshments are included. Classes are held in the Nederland Community Center on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Also, a weekly car pool leaves from Boulder at the Danceophile Studio, 250 31st St., at 6:15 p.m. Visit www. danceophile.com for more information.

NEDERLAND A new quilting group has formed in Nederland. NedQuilts meets at the Nederland Community Library, Feb. 5, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The quilting group is led by long-time quilt-maker Bette Ventrella and is meant for area quilters to get to know other area stitchers, teach different techniques, provide a place to share ideas and inspirations. Drop-ins, all ages and all skill lev-els are welcome and the group loves to share with beginners. Feel free to bring projects in process for “show and tell.”

Long-time quilter leads new group

Coal Creek Coffee offers food, drink, creative gathering spot

Weekly folk dancing class offered in Ned

Applications accepted for Caribou Ranch Open Space 2013 artist-in-residence


HIGH FIVE – know your neighbors

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Pund at [email protected]

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RestaurantMountain Moonshine

LiquorLuxury LaundromatClear Creek LiquorVisitor’s CenterMajestic GalleryBuffalo RestaurantGold Mine Smoke ShopWestwinds TavernFlipper McGill’s PinballBeaujo’sIdaho Springs TreasuresFall River BotanicalsTommyknocker Brewery2 Brothers DeliHappy TailsJMR CoffeeMain Street RestaurantSawtooth GalleryGrow in PeaceB & J LaundromatThe Soap ShopArika’s Mountain FlowersPicci’s Pizza

BLACK HAWKMountain Mocha CoffeeshopBobtail Corner StoreCoyote Liquor

CENTRAL CITYVisitor’s CenterAnnie OakliesKOA Kampground

MID-GILPINGilpin County LibraryTaggarts Gas Dory Hill CampgroundGilpin County Recreation Center

ROLLINSVILLEStage Stop Rollinsville General StoreRoy’s Last ShotStage Stop Market

PINECLIFFEPost Office

WONDERVUWondervu CaféWondervu Gift Shop

COAL CREEK CANYONKwik-Mart/SinclairCoal Creek Coffee

NEDERLANDSundance CaféBack Country PizzaSunnyside Barber ShopTrail’s End CoffeeSundance Café Savory CaféBlue Owl Books and

BoutiqueNederland LaundryDam LiquorPioneer InnGreener Mountain

First Street Pub & GrillDeli at 8236’Cosmic CowboyWild Mountain Buffalo Bill’s CoffeeSalto CoffeeB&F Mountain MarketPeople’s Co-opNederland LibraryPeak Wine & SpiritsKathmandu RestaurantNew Moon BakeryKwik MartVisitor’s CenterWhistler’s Café Very Nice Brewing

GOLD HILLGold Hill InnGold Hill Store & Café

ALLENSPARKThe Old GalleryTapestry of LIfe CoffeeMeadow Mountain CaféEagle Plume’s Trading Post

WARDMillsite InnWard General Store

JAMESTOWNJamestown Mercantile

LYONSOscar BluesPizza Bar 66Stone CupSmokin’ Daves BBQBarking Dog CaféLyons ForkSt. Vrain MarketBigfoot Liquor

ESTES PARKOld Church ShoppesPenelope’s Old Time

BurgersElkhorn LodgeMocha Angelo’s EspressoLocal’s GrillCaffe’ CollageHighland Music CenterCourtyard ShopsLongs Peak Coffee Sgt. Pepper’s MusicLonigan’s SaloonKelli’s LoungeChicago’s Best RestaurantBob & Tony’s PizzaPark Place ShopsAspen LodgeRambo’s Longhorn LiquorCountry MarketRocky Mountain OpryMary’s Lake LodgeStanley Hotel - Steamer Café Rock InnSpur LiquorEstes Park KOAThe Wheel BarGlassworks StudioTesora BellaEstes Park Brewery Picadilly Square LiquorWapiti Restaurant

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ARTSPatterson uses his surroundings as artistic inspiration

Gerald Patterson’s original, hand-blown glass creations.


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

I’m a graphite artist and do wire wrap-ping in my spare time. I also like to play with my dogs, do a little backpacking and go scuba diving when I can.

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

A ’67 firebird brought me here! I wish I still had it. I decided I was moving here when I was a 12-year-old Girl Scout and fell in love with backpacking

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

It’s so pure and clean and beautiful. Plus, we really care about each other. It’s a wonderful community to be a part of.

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

I stopped for a summer job, then I married it.

5 What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

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“Most Gaffers have one or more assis-tants working together on each piece. This can be a huge advantage as you have many more hands available for a given task. It’s also fun to have others assisting on a piece, and faster. On the other hand, it’s good to be self-sufficient. To be able to create on your own can be rewarding. I have really liked pushing the limits of solo glass blow-ing. It’s been a great challenge and remains the root of my style.” Over its 22 years, Glassworks Studio solidified its place as a leading glass stu-dio and art gallery in Colorado. Patterson, along with Amanda Brown Trevino and Jen Nauck (returning this spring), are con-tinuing the high-quality traditions of Glass-works Studio and create innovative, artistic pieces for which the studio is known. The Estes Park studio is one of only a few “hot shops” in the region where visi-tors can experience demonstrations or have an artist create a custom piece on site. This open studio format gives the glass art lover, and casual shopper, the opportunity to ob-serve and appreciate the art of glass blow-ing and learn about its ancient use. Each piece is individually handcrafted in off-hand style, meaning that no molds are made to create the shapes. This allows for each piece to have its own unique character-istics and each one varies slightly in size and color. Patterson starts each form by using a batch of silica-sand, soda and lime. “You can buy these individually, weigh them out and mix them, but it’s a health hazard because of free airborne silica. You don’t want to breath a lot of that, so we buy them premixed. Most of the time we get ours from the Netherlands [and] the San Francisco Bay area. It’s good stuff,” Patterson explains. ”We get our colors from Germany and New Zealand,” he said. “Colors in glass are caused by metals and metal oxides which are mixed into the glass. Some colors are in-expensive and easily made, like cobalt blue, while others are tricky and expensive, such as the red area of the spectrum. It’s difficult to get good reds and they cost a lot because they are made with gold.” Patterson uses his everyday surroundings as inspiration in his works. “ I have lived in Wild Basin and the Allenspark area for

14 years. I originally moved to the Estes Park area to explore Rocky Mountain Na-tional Park. I chose Allenspark because it’s beautiful and there’s so much wilderness. It has a remote feel, yet you can drive to places where you can get supplies or take in music. “For me the creative process is rooting in nature. Creative energy is thriving in this area. There is so much great art and music all around us all the time. Being immersed in nature continually allows one to enter that place in the mind where you can let go of your troubles and trials for a while and let that creative spirit in and see what happens.” Stop in and see Patterson create and dem-onstrate on weekends Friday-Sunday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., until spring.

Carol ByersCo-Owner: Millsite Inn

Owner: Hey Carrieann Jewelry Ward, CO

Birthplace: Oakland, CACurrent Residence: Ward (CR 100)Time in Peak to Peak: 25 yearsHomelife: married/step-mom with two “ridiculous” dogs and a box of fish


February 1Leftfoot Green – Pioneer InnBradley Dargan – Jamestown MercantileCircus of the Dead – The Rock InnSteampowered – Mary’s Lake LodgeHot Posse Band – Ameristar CasinoPrime Time Band – Riviera CasinoFebruary 2 Smack Thompson – Pioneer InnTrout Steak Revival – Jamestown MercantileJoe Gallo – The Rock InnNolan McInnis Band – West Winds TavernHot Posse Band – Ameristar CasinoPrime Time Band – Riviera CasinoFebruary 4 Open Jovan Open Mike – Jamestown MercantileFebruary 5The Melodians – Whistlers Café February 7 Jahman Brahman – Pioneer InnThe Feral West – Jamestown MercantileFebruary 8 Rachel and the Ruckus – Pioneer InnThe Firing Line – Jamestown MercantileChain Station – The Rock InnTiffany Christopher – Mary’s Lake LodgeLunatic Fringe – Ameristar CasinoBandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve CasinoAlias – Riviera Casino Celtic/Fiddle-Tune Jam – Miner Pickin’February 9 Hwy 36 – Pioneer InnTacos ‘n’ Tunes: Burt Rashbaum – The Rock InnIvy Rowe (featuring Lynda Bell, Dave Emmitt, Tommy Wil-

liams, Mike Ballard, and Squid) – Jamestown MercantileJust Jill – The Rock InnNightowl – Lonigans SaloonLunatic Fringe – Ameristar CasinoAlias – Riviera Casino Bandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve CasinoFebruary 10Jerry Barlow – Stanley HotelAlias – Riviera Casino February 11 Open Jovan Open Mike – Jamestown MercantileFebruary 14 Hooker’s Ball: Split Jive Broadcast – Pioneer InnTacos ‘n’ Tunes: Bruce Lish – Blue Owl BooksSteve Itterly Band – Jamestown MercantileGabrielle Louise & Friends – CCCIA Hall (Coal Creek)February 15 Mark’s Midnight Carnival – Pioneer InnPatrick Dethlefs – Jamestown MercantileGristle Gals – The Rock InnDick Orleans – Mary’s Lake LodgeHit List – Ameristar CasinoSaxy Lady – Riviera CasinoBandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve CasinoFebruary 16 Hotfoot – Jamestown MercantileNeal Whitlock – The Rock InnKort McCumber & Beth Wilberger – Corona Bowl BarHit List – Ameristar CasinoSaxy Lady – Riviera CasinoBandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve CasinoFebruary 17Lark Powers – Stanley HotelGwen Sebastian – Reserve CasinoSaxy Lady – Riviera CasinoPotluck featuring Craig Corona – The Old GalleryFebruary 18 Open Jovan Open Mike – Jamestown MercantileFebruary 21 The People’s Abstract – Jamestown MercantileBig Daddy Love – Pioneer InnFebruary 22 Rob Roper – Jamestown MercantileOpen Mic Night – The Old GallerySteampowered – The Rock InnDick Orleans – Mary’s Lake LodgeChris Daniels & the Kings – Ameristar Casino

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MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high countryMOUNTAIN MUSICCALENDAR

Continued on page 15

The current members of Mountain Standard Time consist of three original members and two recent additions. The band recently returned to touring with a new line-up and music.

NEDERLAND North Carolina-based Jahman Brahman, a four-member collaboration, emerged with the goal to achieve ultimate musical cohe-sion: each instrument a “facet of a single greater goal to deliver music from the heart of one.” The band, which performs a free show at the Pioneer Inn, Feb. 7, plays “Shred ‘N’ Flow,” which describes their dynamic sound that includes a wide breadth of influence, but focuses on rich and fluid progressions of energy. Each member’s intuition and influ-ences are unique and wide-ranging allowing the band to create new sounds as their di-verse styles unfold into powerful jams and creative compositions.

Band brings ‘Shred ‘N’ Flow’ sound to Ned’s Pioneer Inn

Mountain Standard Time celebrates Mardi Gras in styleBy Jeffrey V. SmithNEDERLAND

Nederland’s Mountain Standard Time returned to touring in 2012 after an extended break with new

members, new music and renewed spirit. The band takes the new band to the next level with the return of its annual Mardi Grass celebration in Fort Collins, Denver and Boulder, Feb. 7-9. Each of the shows feature Nederland-area musician and Yonder Mountain String Band mandolin player, Jeff Austin. As part of the Mardi Grass festivities, the band will release Sunny, a limited edition EP of its first new material in two years. The seven-song release captures the band’s evolving “Rocky Mountain Free Grass” sound. It will only be avail-able on CD in limited quantity at the Mardi Grass shows. Several tracks will also be available for free download for a limited time only. “Many things effected our decision to reform Mountain Standard Time, founder and acoustic guitar player Stan Sutton said. “I think it all boiled down to the fact that none of us were able to fully let it go at that point of our lives.” During a performance at the 2012 Fro-zen Dead Guy Days, Sutton and friends

played a bunch of new material and some tunes that were previously played by the old MST line-up. “Seeing people singing along to famil-iar songs, and becoming excited about the new ones, left us with a tough choice. Ev-erything in that tent felt like an MST set” Sutton said. “You can call a cow a horse, but its still a cow. When push came to

shove, we felt that this was an opportunity the world had reopened for us.” After deciding to get the band back together, bassist Otis Lande of Smack Thompson and keyboardist Ryan “Qua-my” Ebarb from Yamn joined the band. “Lande and Ebarb have positively transformed this group from the moment


MUSIC

NOTEWORTHY.

Covering Some Territory: Live from

the Big Sky, Vol 2 (Limited Edition)WhiteWater Ramble

Fort Collins-based bluegrass jam band WhiteWater Ramble – which includes well-known Nederland

musician Patrick Latella – went into the studio with producer Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth in January. According to band members, however, it’s the act’s live shows that provide much of its inspiration and musical ideas. Get a glimpse at this live process on a recently released, limited edition concert album, Covering Some Territory: Live From the Big Sky, Vol. 2. The disc is a follow-up to its 2008 release, Live From the Big Sky. Like its live events, listeners can expect fun covers and original music spanning multiple genres along with the band’s infectious, dance-inducing energy. Described as “High-Octane Rocky Mountain Dance Grass”, WhiteWater Ramble crafts its sound with bluegrass instrumentation plus drums and a “boundary-less” approach to grassing-up everything” from disco house grooves to roots and Americana. The quintet combines the mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums and vocals to explore the musical boundaries of multiple genres and fuel their own mixture of original music and innovative cover song interpretations. Whether playing an intimate encore, acoustic and unplugged in the crowd, or surfing on top of the upright bass, WhiteWater Ramble delivers a powerful and memorable live performance. Find the album at www.amazon.com or www.homegrownmusic.net

Track List1. Darlin’ Corey/Caravan/Darlin’ Corey2. Wayside Back in Time3. The Harder They Come4. I’m Shipping Up to Boston5. Going to the Races6. Nellie Cane/The Wheel/Nellie Cane 7. Look at Miss Ohio listen8. One Tree Hill listen

Dress up for annual Hooker’s BallNEDERLAND The Pioneer Inn hosts its annual Valen-tine’s Day party, known as the Hooker’s Ball, on Feb. 14 from 10 p.m.-close. The free event features Split Jive Broadcast and an outrageous costume contest. This year, the costume contest theme is Old West, cowboys, miners and the usual

hooker and pimp motifs. Judging begins at midnight and the winner takes home a $50 gift certificate, second place gets a $25 gift certificate and third place wins a T-shirt. Split Jive Broadcast, a modern R&B collective built from “compelling song-craft and smooth urban groove,” performs throughout the evening.

NEDERLAND Nederland’s Frozen Dead Guy Days fes-tival, March 8-10, is preparing for an epic year in 2013. As always, included with the coffin races, hearse parade, polar plunge and other unique events is a three-day showcase of some of the best local and regional bands. Expect another outstanding – and in-crediblly fun – line-up in 2013 including Jet Edison, Hot Soup, Power Lung Rangers on Friday; Fox Street AllStars, John McK-ay Band, Holden Young, Hwy. 50, Acoustic Mining Company, The Zydecoasters, Jubal & Jaden Carlson, Greg Schochet & Kyle Ussery and more on Saturday; and Dead-Phish Orchestra, Fat Rabbit, Stereo Giants (formerly Fried Grease), Kort McCumber & High Road, Onda, She Said String Band, Lesley Kernochan & The Flying Squirrels and Doug Brightwood & Friends on Sun-

day. Like much of FDGD, all live music during the day is free to spectators. Another festival highlight is Grandpa’s Blue Ball held March 8 from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. and features the Big Blue Ball Band, a “secret lineup, special project, one-time rockabilly jam band comprised of some of Nederland's finest nationally touring musicians and special guests.” Although the line-up is being kept quiet, Blue Ball goers can expect, “an ultra smooth killer lineup playing and shredding some of rockin' country's finest standards, in a style uniquely Nederland.” Nederland’s Gipsy Moon, featuring Vince Herman’s boys, opens the event. The popular, up-and-coming act features solid, original songwriting and acoustic instru-ment interplay with a “sultry” female vocal-ist. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Top area bands play Frozen Dead Guy Days


Brian Hornbuckle Band – Riviera CasinoRoots & Rhythm – West Winds TavernBandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve CasinoFebruary 23Na’an Stop – Jamestown MercantileDanny Shafer – The Rock InnChris Daniels & the Kings – Ameristar CasinoRoots & Rhythm – West Winds TavernBandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Reserve CasinoBrian Hornbuckle Band – Riviera CasinoFebruary 24Sandra Wong & The Thyme Quintet – Stanley HotelBrian Hornbuckle Band – Riviera CasinoFebruary 25 Open Jovan Open Mike – Jamestown MercantileFebruary 28 Mike Finders and Ryan Drickey – Jamestown MercantileFriday March 1Gasoline Lollipops, Halden Wofford and The Hi-Beams –

Jamestown Town Hall

WEEKLY MUSIC SundayThe Big Pick Jam hosted by Family Dog – Pioneer InnOpen Bluegrass Pick – Salto Coffee WorksBluegrass Gospel Church & Jam – Miner Pickin’Sunday Evening Music Series – Lyons ForkLive Music – Riviera CasinoMondayOpen Jovan Open Mic – Jamestown MercantileTuesdayOpen Mic hosted by Maus – Pioneer Inn Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

WednesdayBlues Jam hosted by The Firebreathers – Pioneer InnBrown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland MusicDennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake LodgeOpen Acoustic Jam – Miner Pickin’ThursdayJames Davis – Dunraven InnOpen Jam – Miner Pickin’Thursday Evening Music Series – Lyons ForkOpen Bluegrass Jam – Rock InnDennis Tobias Band – Estes Park ResortFridayKaraoke – Pizza Bar 66Ray Young – Nicky’s RestaurantJames Davis – Twin Owl SteakhouseKaraoke with Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans SaloonFriends Of Folk Open Mic hosted by Dick Orleans – Mary’s

Lake LodgeLive Music – Riviera CasinoSaturdayRay Young – Nicky’s RestaurantKaraoke with Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans SaloonDennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake LodgeLive Music – Riviera CasinoOpen Mic – Ed’s Cantina

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we started playing music with them,” Sut-ton said. “They’re both top notch players with creative ears; influential on this band and the material. They have allowed us to re-invent songs that have fallen by the wayside, and have inspired us to work on new mate-rial, exploring genres of music we’ve never touched on. They’re an integral part of cre-ating what our sound is at this point.” According to Sut-ton, original mem-bers Nick Dunbar and Zack Scott, along with himself, “feel blessed” they are able to continue the band’s work, and “are lucky to be invited back into the scene with open arms.” As a way of thanking its fans, old and new, the band has a tradition of throwing a huge a Mardi Gras party. It’s evolved over the years, but is occurring again for same original reasons. “Mardi Gras is widely regarded as a time to celebrate. We all know that the winter in Colorado can be trying, and we wanted to provide a celebration that broke up that monotony,” Sutton said. “In years past, there have been people showing up in

costumes, throwing beads to one another, decorations in the venues, and so on. Folks have attached themselves to this theme and have brought the party every time. We re-alized after the first year we held Mardi

Grass, we wanted to continue annually.” This time, popular musician Jeff Austin is lending a hand. “We are very hon-ored to have Jeff sit in, and we expect to play a bunch of songs he’s bringing to the table throughout the week-end,” Sutton said. He explained how he first met Austin through another former band member, Nathaniel Haas, at The Shining Star Cafe. “When the show was over and the doors were shut, we did what any bluegrass

band would do; drank a respectable amount of whiskey, and picked into the early morn-ing hours. Since then Jeff and Yonder have been supportive of our music… they have helped out any way they could.” The limited-edition EP, Sunny, to be sold at the Mardi Gras shows was recorded in December at Scanhope Sound. “Our musical approach to this EP was based on the idea that production is consis-tently misused in the studio,” Sutton said. “A lot of it feels stiff, sterile, and doesn’t

justifiably represent the ‘real’ sound of most bands. We wanted a rawer, more organic sound, that captured the essence of a live MST performance. [It] consists of seven tracks that we feel flow well together.” Keeping the EP to seven songs makes the recording more affordable for every-one, including fans. There will be an “ex-tremely limited” amount of the EP printed. After the hard copies are gone, digital tracks will be available on iTunes. According to the guitar player, the band has plans to release “more music, more of-ten” over the next few years.

“We have more than enough material in our catalogue to record 8 to 10 original al-bums; it’s a matter of making more time in between touring and rehearsing to hit the studio,” he said. Sutton is thankful to Colorado’s moun-tain-town fans for their early and continued support, and that his band’s musical roots were grown in the Boulder hills. “No matter where I end up, I feel as if I’ll always have a home in Nederland. It has shaped me into the person I have grown to be, not only as a musician, but as an individual as well.”

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