Friday – Sunday, January 18-20th ‘09, AMAHL and the Night Visitors. At Hemple Auditorium, on the grounds of the beautiful Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies. Full choral and orchestral accompaniment will be heard during this performance of singers performing in this collaborative effort between the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies and the Estes Park Oratorio Society. The one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti is in an original English libretto. 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday; 3 pm Sunday. Tickets: $12 Adults / $6 ages 18 & under. 970-586-9203
Saturday, December 13th, sponsored by the Estes Park Music Festival, its the annual Fantasy Ball, hosted at the venerable Stanley Hotel, 333 W. Wonderview Ave. Cocktails begin at 6:00 pm, with dinner at 7:30 pm. Dance the night away with the Kings of Swing. No Host Bar; Black Tie optional. Contact 970-586-9519 for tickets: $85.00/person.
Saturday, December 6th, the annual Holiday Home Tour. Showcasing unique mountain homes, from cozy and quaint to multi-million dollar luxury. Log Homes to Condos. Each home decked out in their holiday finery. The annual tour of homes is spectacular. Beginning at 11 am, ending at 4 pm. Get tickets and map at the Estes Park Visitors Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave – $12 in advance; $15 on the day of the tour. 970-586-5800
Friday, December 5th, 6th Holiday Art Exhibition – Celebrating the Season Event. This popular annual exhibition features 50 visual artist members of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park in a variety of fine art & crafts mediums. Member artists reside in Colorado and across the nation. Many are of national renown. Works include 2 and 3-dimensional forms. At the Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., downtown. Exhibit opening and reception begins at 5:00 pm. Musical entertainment by the Estes Valley Hand Bell Ensemble. All Activities are Free! 970-586-9203
Friday, November 28th, the annual CATCH THE GLOW Lighted Parade and Celebration rings in the Holiday Season! Don’t miss the fun! With carolers, hay and pony rides, costumed characters, food and drink, and visits with Santa Clause! Downtown Estes Park, beginning at noon with the parade at 5:30 pm. A truly magical way to celebrate the holidays. All Activities are Free! 800.44.ESTES, 970.577.9900
With economic hardship taking its toll around the nation, the concept of a “staycation” and/or a mini-vacation vs. a traditional vacation loaded with expensive airfares, car rentals, and accommodations looks very appealing to most families and travelers. Continue reading ‘The Advent of the Staycation and Mini-vacation’
