The Foundation for Character Development has named Eagle Rock School of Estes Park the 2010 Colorado State School of Character. Sponsored nationally by the Character Education Partnership (CEP), the State Schools of Character (SSOC) Awards event will be held at the Supreme Court Chambers, in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver this summer, followed by representation at the 17th annual National Forum on Character Education in San Francisco, CA in October. Continue reading
If you can’t make it up to Estes Park right now, you can enjoy numerous free events all around the state. Colorado offers something free, fun and interesting for everyone in the family. Here is a short list of some of the most popular events or shows around the state. Continue reading
The JAZZ FEST & ART WALK mid-May event is one of the highlights of the spring season – a kind of musical kickoff for the busy summer. It’s deliberately planned to be the same weekend as Art Walk, so you can visit galleries, listen to some of the best musical talent in the region, have lunch, visit more galleries, and hear more music. Stop by just to listen briefly while you’re out on the Art Walk, or bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and camp out for the afternoon to listen to the music. The Jazz Fest is adjacent to the Silver Moon Inn at Performance Park.
Performers and specific schedules are released in March.
More info at the Town of Estes Park Colorado site
Estes Park offers a diverse selection of restaurants, cafes and coffeehouses. Local restaurant menu options range from pizza and burgers to wild game fare to the latest culinary trends. The choice is yours whether to dine in or order take out. Quick picnic lunches are easily accessible on the way to the Rocky Mountain National Park. A quick bite, a leisurely lunch or a romantic dining experience can be enjoyed al fresco enhancing fair weather dining. Enjoy riverside, lake or mountain views amid shopping, hiking or amusement activities. Continue reading
The JAZZ FEST & ART WALK mid-May event is one of the highlights of the spring season – a kind of musical kickoff for the busy summer. It’s deliberately planned to be the same weekend as Art Walk, so you can visit galleries, listen to some of the best musical talent in the region, have lunch, visit more galleries, and hear more music. Stop by just to listen briefly while you’re out on the Art Walk, or bring your own blanket or lawn chairs and camp out for the afternoon to listen to the music. The Jazz Fest is adjacent to the Silver Moon Inn at Performance Park.
Performers and specific schedules are released in March.
More info at the Town of Estes Park Colorado site
Rails in the Rockies Model Railroad Exhibition
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.