March 9th, 2010
Events:
- Thursday & next 2 Thursday Nights (4:30pm to 7:30pm) — Savor Estes Park features 24+ restaurants serving a 5-6-inch plate to showcase their specialty foods along with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. The cost for each restaurant is $3.00 per person. Restaurants include: Smokin’ Dave’s, Peak to Peak, Poppy’s Pizza, Mama Rose’s (not first Thursday), Pura Vida, Casa Grande, Local’s Grill, Cisco’s, Ed’s Cantina, Lonigan’s, Hunter’s Chophouse, Estes Park Pie Shop and Bakery, The Grubsteak, LongZ, Claire’s, The Chocolate Factory & Malt Shop – Downtown, Grandma’s Mountain Cookies, Twin Owls Steak House, Chelito’s, Deleo’s Deli, Chicago’s Best, Wild Rose, Penelope’s, Wapiti Pub, The Wild Rose, Grumpy Gringo’s, Village Pizza, Estes Park Brewery, Wine & Cheese, Big Horn Restaurant and Wapiti, and Stanley Hotel. This will also be on the next 2 Thursday Nights: 03/18/10 & 03/25/10.
- Sunday (1pm to 4pm)— Sunday Tea at the Cultural Arts Council is a celebration of Women’s History Month where attendees wear fun hats, heirloom jewels or treasures from the closet. Bring you favorite tea cup or mug. Tea, savories, sweets and music provided. Ticket Price: FREE.
Rocky Mountain National Park:
- Saturday( 7 pm – Wilderness: Of What Avail Are Forty Freedoms Without A Blank Spot On The Map?) — In our ancient past, we were at one with nature, and nature was at one with us. As we progressed, we discovered we had the capacity for developing a human-centric world, filled with its own awes, wonders, amusements, and challenges. Today we stand at a predictable precipice, with one foot outside nature, and one foot still inside. Which way should we go? Thankfully, our hearts and our common sense tell us to keep a goodly portion of ourselves in contact with nature. Yet, there is another, perhaps more subtle but equally important need, the need to allow nature to be in communication with us. Join this special presentation and learn how.
Mike Whatley is currently the Chief of the National Park Service’s Office of Education and Outreach, which is a part of the Service-wide Natural Resource Program Center. Although Mike’s program is a part of the Washington Office operation, he works in Fort Collins, along with some 200 other natural resource specialists. Mike has close to 40 years of experience with the National Park Service, and has had field ranger positions at Lake Meade, Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Grand Canyon, Morristown, and Cape Cod. He has also had a variety of international experiences including National Park Service assignments in Canada, Jordan, and Israel.
Live Entertainment:
- Tuesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dennis-Tobias Band – Rock, Pop, Funk, Classics
- Wednesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Kort McCumber – Bluegrass, Blues, Rock
- Thursday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge)— Ash Ganley Duo – Rock, Pop, Folk, Blues
- Thursday (7pm Rock Inn Tavern) — Bluegrass Circle led by Garth Lewis and Tom Nugent or Lynn
- Friday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dick Orleans hosts Friends of Folk Open Mic w/ Special Guest Performer
- Friday (8:30 pm Rock Inn Tavern) — Gary Hall’s Rock and Roll Circus - timeless classics
- Saturday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Justin Faye Duo- Funk, Rock, Pop
- Saturday (5:30 – 8:30 pm Rock Inn Tavern) — Mostly Joe Hawkins - Acoustic Rock, Country, Folk, and Blues
- Sunday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dick Orleans - Folk Rock
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March 4th, 2010
Events:
- Thursday & next 3 Thursday Nights (4:30pm to 7:30pm) —Savor Estes Park features 24+ restaurants serving a 5-6-inch plate to showcase their specialty foods along with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. The cost for each restaurant is $3.00 per person. Restaurants include: Smokin’ Dave’s, Peak to Peak, Poppy’s Pizza, Mama Rose’s (not first Thursday), Pura Vida, Casa Grande, Local’s Grill, Cisco’s, Ed’s Cantina, Lonigan’s, Hunter’s Chophouse, Estes Park Pie Shop and Bakery, The Grubsteak, LongZ, Claire’s, The Chocolate Factory & Malt Shop – Downtown, Grandma’s Mountain Cookies, Twin Owls Steak House, Chelito’s, Deleo’s Deli, Chicago’s Best, Wild Rose, Penelope’s, Wapiti Pub, The Wild Rose, Grumpy Gringo’s, Village Pizza, Estes Park Brewery, Wine & Cheese, Big Horn Restaurant and Wapiti, and Stanley Hotel. This will also be on the next 3 Thursday Nights: 03/11/10, 03/18/10, and 03/25/10.
Rocky Mountain National Park:
- Saturday( 7 pm – Wilderness: Of What Avail Are Forty Freedoms Without A Blank Spot On The Map?) — Just two decades after the creation of the National Park Service in 1916, a small group of conservationists – among them Aldo Leopold, Bob Marshall, Robert Sterling Yard, and Benton MacKaye – came together to form The Wilderness Society and to advocate for a new preservationist ideal that they called “wilderness.” In his lecture, author Paul Sutter will examine the interwar origins of modern American wilderness advocacy, arguing that it was the automobile and the threats that it posed to the nation’s remaining wild lands that prompted these advocates to argue for a system of wilderness areas – a system that eventually came to fruition with the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964.Dr. Sutter is a professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder Department of History. Dr. Sutter is also the editor of the “Environmental History and the American South” book series, published by the University of Georgia Press, and he has received fellowships from the Smithsonian Institution, the Huntington Library, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. His new book, “Driven Wild” will be available for purchase and signing.
Live Entertainment:
- Tuesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dennis-Tobias Band – Rock, Pop, Funk, Classics
- Wednesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Pete Kartsounes – Rock, Folk
- Thursday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge)— James Moellers – Accoustic Rock
- Friday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dick Orleans hosts Friends of Folk Open Mic w/ Special Guest Performer
- Saturday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Mad Dog & Johnny Johnson - Blues Rock
- Saturday (5:30 – 8:30 pm Rock Inn Tavern) — Neal Whitlock - timeless classics
- Sunday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dick Orleans - Folk Rock
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January 19th, 2010
Events:
- Saturday (5pm Stanley Museum) —Colorful Characters of Estes Park talk -In the 150 years of Estes Park history, several people jump out as memorable personalities. Some of these include Enos Mills, FO Stanley, Isabella Bird, Lord Dunraven, Joel Estes, Charlie Eagle Plume and others. The talk will highlight some of the contributions these people made to the history and colorful charm of Estes Park. Location: 517 Big Thompson Avenue. Tickets: $5.
Rocky Mountain National Park:
- Saturday( 7 pm – Rocky Mountain Research Fellows Present Two Part Program ) — What’s Happening to the Willows?
Willows are a critical component of Rocky Mountain wetlands. Yet these important shrubs are seeing a decline in many areas, due in part to fungal infections. Come hear about research being done in Colorado River willow communities to determine what stressors interact and lead to infections.
Cheatgrass – The Spread of an Exotic Threat
One of the most widely distributed nonnative grasses in North America, cheatgrass has the potential to alter natural plant communities in Rocky Mountain National Park. Learn about research examining how cheatgrass spreads and which areas of the park are most threatened by this exotic invader.
Live Entertainment:
- Tuesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dennis-Tobias Band – Rock, Pop, Funk, Classics.
- Wednesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) – John McKay -Blues, Rock.
- Thursday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) – Hal Mortensen - Rock, Folk.
- Friday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) Dick Orleans hosts Friends of Folk Open Mic w/ Special Guest Performer
- Saturday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) – Kevin Dooley - Blues, Rock
- Saturday (5:30 – 8:30 pm Rock Inn Tavern) -Tom Nugent & Alex Thoele - sweet music, acoustic guitar & fiddle
- Sunday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) Dick Orleans - Folk Rock
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January 3rd, 2010
Events:
- Friday (5pm Art Center of Estes Park) — Reception noting the opening of the exhibit featuring new artists and their mentors. Location: 517 Big Thompson Avenue. Tickets: Free.
Rocky Mountain National Park:
- Saturday( 7 pm – Hotshots – Experiences in Wildland Firefighting ) — Ever wonder what it’s like to be a wildland firefighter? The Alpine Interagency Hotshot Crew, based at Rocky Mountain National Park, is a group of men and women who are highly trained and skilled at fighting wildland fires. Get a glimpse into “a day in the life” of a crew member, hear about their challenging and often humorous experiences in 2009, and see some of the equipment that they use to accomplish work in our national parks, forests, and public lands. The program is held at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and is free and open to the public..
Live Entertainment:
- Tuesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) — Dennis-Tobias Band - Rock, Pop, Funk, Classics.
- Wednesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) – Dennis-Tobias Band -Rock, Pop, Funk, Classics.
- Thursday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) – Pete Kartsounes - Rock, Blues.
- Friday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) Dick Orleans hosts Friends of Folk Open Mic w/ Special Guest Performer
- Saturday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) Justin Faye Duo – Rock, Pop, Funk
- Saturday (5:30 – 8:30 pm Rock Inn Tavern) Carrie Minor and Ray Smith Duo - Rock, Pop
- Sunday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) Dick Orleans - Folk Rock
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December 29th, 2009
Events:
Rocky Mountain National Park:
- Saturday(7 pm January 2, 2010) – The Great Smoky Mountains are among the oldest mountains in the world, 200 to 300 million years old. In contrast, the Grand Teton Range began rising 10 to 13 million years ago. Spend the evening exploring Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Teton National Parks and learn of the many treasures preserved in these beautiful mountains. All programs are free and open to the public.
Live Entertainment:
- Wednesday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) – Ash Ganley Duo – Rock, Pop, Folk, Blues.
- New Years Eve ( Mary’s Lake Lodge) Wendy Woo Band-New Year’s Eve Party – Wendy Woo Band-New Year’s Eve Party in The Grand Room. $25 advance tickets includes admission, champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.
- New Years Eve (10 pm til ? – Mary’s Lake Lodge) – Whitewater Ramble (New Year’s Eve Rock! Jam Band/Bluegrass/Disco House)
- New Years Eve (Aspen Lodge) – Join the Aspen Lodge for a New Years Eve celebration. $65 for Prime Rib dinner, Dance, Late night snack and champagne toast. $20 for Dance, Late night snack and champagne toast.
- New Years Eve (9:00 pm – Lonigan’s Bar & Grill) – Evening of DJ Music & Dancing. Limo service available to and/or from Lonigans. Champange toast at Midnight and breakfast served afterwards.
- New Years Eve (7:30 pm to 12:30 am – Stanley Hotel) – New Year’s Eve at the Stanley Hotel. Featuring performances by The Steve Manshel Band. Must be 21 to attend. Reservations requested. Ticket Price: $125 per person. Location: 333 Wonderview Ave.
- Friday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) Dick Orleans hosts Friends of Folk Open Mic w/ Special Guest Performer
- Saturday (7 – 10 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) Justin Faye Duo – Rock, Pop, Funk
- Saturday (5:30 – 8:30 pm Rock Inn Tavern) Neal Whitlock -Acoustic/Folk Classics
- Sunday (6 – 9 pm Mary’s Lake Lodge) Dick Orleans - Folk Rock
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