DAVE GIBSON GILPIN COUNTY – Established in 2019, the 4th of July Barn Dance at the Gilpin Fairgrounds Barn is now firmly entrenched as a local holiday tradition. New Family Dog with special guest Bridget Law on fiddle...

CENTRAL CITY – The spirits of long-departed miners aren’t the only ones haunting Central City these days. On June 28, a different kind of spirit took over the historic streets for the 11th annual Stills in the Hills festival, drawing crowds...

OMAYRA ACEVEDO PEAK TO PEAK - 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...

BLACK HAWK – Family fun, history, and a whole lot of hoopla filled the streets of Black Hawk on Saturday, June 28, as the city celebrated its 2025 Founders Day.  The event, hosted in the History, Appreciation, and Recreation (HARD) District,...

Monte Lobo provides an alternative DAVE GIBSON CENTRAL CITY – The mountain town of Central City just became a lot more kid-friendly with the opening of Monte Lobo Tacos y Tequila on June 14. Located in the old Doc Holiday building at 131 Main...

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the sun was high and bright as Nederland experienced the longest day and shortest night of the year, the Summer Solstice. And this year, the place to be to truly celebrate this natural phenomenon was the Nederland...

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...