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Art in the Park
May 10, 2008 to Oct 04, 2008
Durango
Purchase handmade arts and crafts at the Arts and Craft Market of Durango every Saturday from May 10 to October 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Buckley Park on Main Avenue and 12th Street in Durango. For information, contact Patty at 970-247-9242 or patty@ACMDurango.org. Durango is in southwestern Colorado at Highways 550 and 160.
Open-Air Art
May 24, 2008 to Sep 27, 2008
Lake City
Lake City DIRT invites you to the Third Street Market in downtown Lake City. Every Saturday morning, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 27 through September 27, a wide array of Lake City artwork can be found at this oen-air market. For information, visit www.lakecitydirt.com or call 970-944-DIRT.
Homestead Tours
Jun 14, 2008 to Aug 23, 2008
Salida
Take a guided tour of the historic Hutchinson Homestead June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the Homestead, 8913 West Highway 50. For information or to schedule a group tour at another time or another date, call Glenn at 719-539-4079. Sponsored by Salida-area Parks, Open Space and Trails and the Friends of the Hutchinson Homestead.
Summer Concert Series
Jul 03, 2008 to Aug 17, 2008
Littleton
The Hudson Gardens and Event Center present this year's concert series. July 3 The Nylons and Fireworks, 7 p.m.; July 4 Flash Cadillac and Fireworks, 7 p.m.; July 13 Starship starring Mickey Thomas, 6:30 p.m.; July 27 The Grass Roots, 6:30 p.m.; August 3 Air Supply, 6:30 p.m.; August 17 The Lettermen, 6:30 p.m. For information, visit www.hudsongardens.org or call 303-797-8565. Hudson Gardens is at 6115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton
Music Festival
Jul 04, 2008 to Jul 31, 2008
Crested Butte
Listen to opera, symphony, jazz, country and more in unique presentations at the Crested Butte Music Festival July 4-31 in Crested Butte. For information, visit www.crestedbuttemusicfestival.com or call 970-349-0619. Crested Butte is north of Gunnison on Highway 135.
Summer Theater
Jul 10, 2008 to Aug 02, 2008
Pagosa Springs
Enjoy Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed by Square Top Repertory Theatre July 10 through August 2 in downtown Pagosa Springs. For information, call 970-731-0017 or visit www.squaretoptheatre.com. Pagosa Springs is in southwestern Colorado, east of Durango on Highway 160.
Historic Homestead Tour
Jul 12, 2008 to Jul 26, 2008
Near Salida
Tour the historic Hutchinson Homestead July 12 and 26 and August 9 and 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on West Highway 50 between Poncha Springs and Salida. For information, call Glenn at 719-539-4079. Salida is west of Pueblo on Highway 50.
Pets and Popsicles
Jul 21, 2008 to Jul 25, 2008
Greeley
Kids will love the games, treats and farm animals July 21-22 and July 24-25, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Plumb Farm Learning Center in the Meeker Home Museum in Greeley. For information, call 970-350-9220 or visit www.greeleymuseums.com. Greeley is east of Fort Collins on Highway 34.
Theatrical Melodrama
Jul 25, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008
Beulah
See the Beulah Melodrams presented by the Hell or High Water Theatrical Association July 25-27 and August 1-3 at the Beulah Community Center in Beulah. For reservations, call 719-485-3535.
Tell Me a Story
Jul 25, 2008 to Jul 26, 2008
Castle Rock
Listen to and tell stories at the Rocky Mountain Storytelling Festival and Workshops 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., July 25 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock and July 26 at Palmer Lake Elementary School in Palmer Lake. For information, call John at 303-660-5849 or email jorcstan@juno.com. Castle Rock is south of Denver on I-25. Palmer Lake is southwest of Castle Rock.
Ute Pow Wow
Jul 25, 2008 to Jul 26, 2008
Meeker
Welcome the Ute Tribe back to the White River Valley at the Smoking River Pow Wow July 25-26 at Ute Park on Highway 13 in Meeker. Events include contest dancing and drumming. Grand entries are 7 p.m. on Friday and 1 and 7 p.m. on Saturday. For information, visit www.smokingriverpowwow.com or call Lynn at 970-878-4039. Meeker is in northwestern Colorado on Highway 13.
Mountain Art Gathering
Jul 25, 2008 to Jul 27, 2008
Keystone
A classic art show featuring 15 of America's leading artists as well as a local high school booth, "Mountain Art Gathering," returns for its 10th anniversary on July 25-27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Pavilion at Keystone in River Run. A gala dinner on Friday evening features a live auction of pieces donated by each artist. For information, call the Summit Foundation at 970-453-5970. Keystone is west of Denver off I-70 on Highway 6.
Cabin and Wildflower Tour
Jul 26, 2008
Red Feather Lakes
Tour six cabin homes in the Red Feather Ranch neighborhood July 26, noon to 4 p.m. The tour is self-guided. For information, call Shelby at 970-881-3601.
Alpine ArtAffair
Jul 26, 2008 to Jul 27, 2008
Winter Park
Come to the Winter Park Alpine ArtAffair July 26, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and July 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Winter Park. The ArtAffair is the opening event of Winter Park Arts Week and features fine arts, jewelry, photography, sculpture, pottery, painting, glass and more. The weekend will also feature plein air artist demonstrations and the HawkQuest Birds of Prey raptors booth. Free admission. Entertainment, food and fun for all ages! For information, visit www.alpineartaffair.com or email <alpineartaffair@yahoo.com>. Winter Park is west of Denver, north of I-70 off Highway 40.
Battle of the Bands
Jul 26, 2008
Mancos
Mancos Days first annual Battle of the Bands happens July 26 at 2 p.m. in Mancos. Registration and $5 fee are due by Thursday, July 24. Anyone interested can email Gina Roberts at g-roberts@earthlink.net or call at 970-533-9039.
Pancake Breakfast
Jul 27, 2008
Elbert
The Elbert Woman's Club will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall on Elbert Road. Adults $6, children $3. Proceeds are used for the restoration and maintenance of the Hall, which was built in 1906.
Hippie Nostalgia
Jul 27, 2008
Gardner
Enjoy music, a flea market, collectibles, art and food at Hippie Day, July 27, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., at the Gardner Community Center in Gardner. The No Bad Vibes Free Music Festival begins at 1 p.m. For information, call 719-746-2212. Gardner is southwest of Pueblo on Highway 69.
Mule and Donkey Show
Aug 01, 2008
Loveland
Come to the 31st annual Mule and Donkey Show at the Larimer County Fair August 1, 8:30 a.m., in Loveland. A variety of classes are offered, such as halter, gymkhana and driving. At 7 p.m., the Rocky Mountain Long Ears Association is sponsoring a draft horse pull. Anyone wishing to enter the show can do so the day of the show, although pre-entries are encouraged. Contact Judy Meyer at 303-536-4245 or jjlmpaws@aol.com">jjlmpaws@aol.com for information.
The Ranch is located directly adjacent to I-25, just north of Highway 34, in Loveland.
Free Day at Botanic Gardens
Aug 01, 2008
Littleton
Enjoy a free day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, August 1 in Littleton. Visit www.botanicgardens.org for information.
Arts, Crafts
Aug 01, 2008 to Aug 01, 2008
Westcliffe
Shop for arts and crafts August 1-2, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and August 3, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Cliff Lanes in Westcliffe. For information, email rosita3@earthlink.net. Westcliffe is west of Pueblo at Highways 69 and 96.
Gallery Tour
Aug 02, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008
La Veta
Tour studios and galleries August 2-3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in La Veta. For information, call 719-742-3074 or visit www.spanishpeakarts.org. La Veta is in southern Colorado, east of I-25 off Highway 160.
Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show
Aug 02, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008
Beulah
The 53rd annual Beulah Outdoor Arts and Crafts Show is August 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and August 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Catholic Church grounds on Maryknoll Hill in Beulah. Featured art artsits, food vendors, a beer garden and live entertainment. Beulah is southwest of Pueblo.
Paint the Town
Aug 02, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008
Avon
Celebrate the Beaver Creek Art Festival's anniversary August 2-3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Avon as the streets of Beaver Creek Village are transformed into an outdoor art showcase. For information, visit www.artfestival.com
Art Festival
Aug 08, 2008 to Aug 09, 2008
Frisco
The Main Street of the Rockies Art Festival happens August 8-9 , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Main Street in downtown Frisco. This outdoor art festival showcases 150 artists in the juried art show. For information, visit www.artfestival.com
Garden Gala
Aug 08, 2008
Colorado Springs
Support the Trails and Open Space Coalition at the Gala in the Garden dinner and silent auction August 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Rock Ledge Ranch in Colorado Springs. For information, visit http://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/Gala/Home.html or call 719-633-6884. Colorado Springs is south of Denver on I-25.
Spirits of the Past
Aug 23, 2008
Greeley
The Silent City theatre Troupe bring alive notables from Greeley's early history in "Spirit's of Greeley's Past," August 23, 10 a.m., at the Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley. Included are six presentation and lunch. For information, call 970-350-9216 or visit www.greeleymuseums.com
Junior Livestock Sale
Aug 26, 2008
Pueblo
Come to the Junior Livestock Sale, Tuesday, August 26, 4:30 p.m., at the Colorado State Fair Events Center in Pueblo. For information, call Julie Worley, 719-404-2035. Pueblo is south of Colorado Springs on I-25.
Potato Day Festival
Sep 06, 2008
Greeley
Enjoy a free baked potato with toppings at the Potato Day Festival September 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Centennial Village in Greeley. Festivities include over 35 living history stations, potato patch activities, music, dancers, a bake sale and a book sale. For information, call 970-350-9216 or visit www.greeleymuseums.com
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