Springtime in the Rockies...

by Jesse Speer

by Jesse Speer

by Jesse Speer

Spring brings mild temperatures, fluffy white snows and showers to feed the wildflowers.

Runoff fills the rivers, bull elk and buck deer drop their antlers, spotted fawns, elk calves and moose calves are hidden in the new green foliage and bighorn sheep graze right along the roadsides near Estes. Renewal time!

Spring vacationers in March enjoy downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, horseback riding (east), hiking (east). It's a beautiful time of the year - big snows and mild winter temperatures make outdoor advertures particularly invigorating.

Spring Events

The Odd Couple

Female version of the original 1965 Broadway play by Neil Simon. Park Village Playhouse. Adults $14; 18 & under $8. 970-586-9203 May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance on Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m

Windows to the World

Windows to the World Exhibit: Bill Fritz - Oil. Alice Goodland - Stained glass. Sponsor: Bev & Len Taylor. May 15 - June 21

Rocky Mountain National Park Research Conference

Rocky Mountain National Parks 2008 Biennial Research Conference will be held on April 7, 8 and 9, in the Estes Park Town Board Room. More than thirty-five scientists, social scientists, and historians are expected to attend this three-day meeting to discuss a variety... [more]

Ice Age Peopling

The Ice Age Peopling of Northern Colorado: Current Research Around the Lindenmeier Folsom Site, a National Historic Landmark. Join us at 7:00 p.m. for this illustrated program by archaeologist Jason LaBelle of Colorado State University (CSU), who will detail 12,000 years worth of Native American prehistory along the... [more]

March Specials

Check out the March Specials that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month. ... [more]

Wire Wrapping Jewelry

Wire Wrapping Jewelry with Alice League. Tool sets will be available for purchase from the instructor for $2. March 14, Nov. 10 (Sat) 9AM - 1PM $20 class fee, $15 materials fee to instructor.

Native Visions

A Collection of Work by William Sitting Bull. Exhibit opening and reception. A collection of new paintings by Native American artist William Sitting Bull, great‐great grandson of Chief Sitting Bull. Also on exhibit, the exquisite hand carved wood clocks by sculptor William O.... [more]

Variety - the Spice of Life

Variety...the Spice of Life - Opening exhibit and reception featuring watercolor artist, Cynthia Price Reedy. Come enjoy an array of landscapes, portraiture and colorful abstracts. 970-586-5882, info@artcenterofestes.com, www.artcenterofestes.com, Art Center of Estes Park,... [more]

Park Movie

See the stunning 23 minute Park movie at the Beaver Meadows and Kawuneeche Visitor Centers during normal business hours. Spectacular aerial footage of the rugged high country of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as wildlife and other park resources.

Snowshoe Tours

Ranger‐Led Snowshoe Tours. Explore the natural world of a subalpine forest while learning about snowshoeing skills and winter safety. Two‐hour tour begins at 12:30 pm Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays. Reservations required. 970‐586‐1223. Reservations are necessary and may be made no more than seven days in advance. Call (970) 586-1223... [more]

Art and the Animal

Art and the Animal national exhibit. Some of the finest animal artists from the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Japan and Australia are represented in the Society's membership. May 30 - July 5. Cultural Arts Council Gallery. 970- 586-9203

Elk Exhibit

The elk population that inhabits the Rocky Mountains descends from a Eurasian species that most likely migrated across the Bering Strait twelve million years ago. Those elk claimed this portion of the Southern Rockies as their home for the past twelve thousand years and their descendents have become an... [more]

Art in Public Places

Art in Public Places is a changing exhibit series at the Estes Park Conference Center that is sponsored by the Arts Council. The exhibits feature local and Colorado visual and performing artists. Free! 970-586-9203

Cabin Fever Follies

Cabin Fever Follies - Community House 7:00 p.m. 970.627.3097

Moraine Park Evening Program

Enjoy a wide variety of informative and entertaining programs. Meet at the Moraine Park Campground outdoor amphitheater, warmly dressed. Wed - Sun at 9 PM (6/14-7/18), 8:30 PM (7/19-8/22). Mon & Tues at 7:30 pm (6/14-8/22). 8:30 pm Sun, Tues, Thurs, Sat (8/23-8/29). 45 minutes. Wheelchair access. Free.

Spirit House Workshop

Spirit House Workshop. Among the Buddhists of Asia there is a tradition that a spirit house must be built before the land is disturbed to build a home, a place for the land spirits to rest.- We will build Colorado Spirit Houses, a place for spiritual rest, both physical and... [more]

Making Mobiles for kids

Fun with Mobiles - with Vickie Mastron Cody. - Students will learn about the dynamics of weight, balance and motion.- Students will see examples of mobile art and will create a mobile of their own out of a choice of various materials. March 28 (Sat) 10:00AM-12:00noon,- Class fee $5, includes... [more]

Junior Ranger

Kids can earn a badge (similar to ones Rangers wear) in Rocky Mountain National Park's Junior Ranger program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Emphasis is placed on park preservation, flora and fauna facts, and environmental education. Go to either the Beaver Meadows or Kawuneeche Visitor Center for the... [more]

Snowshoe Kawuneeche

Take an intermediate level 2-hour snowshoe tour with a ranger. This is a more rigorous tour with altitude gains of up to 500', and requires the ability to maintain a good pace on uneven terrain. Meet at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. Please bring your own snowshoes and ski poles with... [more]

Kids Art Class

Butterflies & Flowers - with Vickie Mastron Cody. Students will create a springtime duo of a butterfly with veined gossamer wings to hang in flight, and a colorful, fun felt flower pin. April 25 (Sat) 10AM - 12 noon Class fee $5, includes materials. Ages 7 & up (younger students... [more]

Winter Snowshoe Hike for Anglers

Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar
This course is an outdoor, winter adventure that will explore favorite fishing locations in Rocky Mountain National Park. Participants will learn how winter ecology affects the hatch and will examine aquatic ecosystems. The course will also include discussion on preparing for outdoor recreation... [more]

Art and Architecture

Art and Architecture of C.F.A. Voysey and Sir Edwin Lutyens lecture. Art Center. 517 Big Thompson Ave. 7 pm. 970-586-5882 March 14

Altered Landscapes

Altered Landscapes Exhibit delves into the natural formation of the Estes Park landscape and its alteration by mankind.

2009 Lyceum Series

The theme of the 2009 Lyceum Series is "Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment." This year's series has a cultural focus. The presentations will highlight how the natural world influences and inspires artists. Artists of all types: singers, musicians, painters, sculptors, woodcarvers, performance... [more]

Estes Valley Historic Tour

Join Estes Park Historian Laureate Jim Pickering for a tour of some of the most noteworthy historic sites in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Sites range from the Estes family homestead to the English Hotel; from the Hondius homestead to Spragues Resort. Some carpooling will be... [more]

Tree Symposium

Pine beetle infestation and gardening will be the focus of the third annual tree symposium featuring Dave Leatherman, forest entomologist, and Tom Throgmorton, KUNC gardener, at the Estes Park Conference Center in the Holiday Inn on May 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.... [more]

Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day Parade 10:00 a.m. with Memorial Day observance after parade in Town Park. Military Flyover 12:00 p.m. 970.627.3372... [more]

Hands Across the Nation

Hands Across the Nation. Official Opening of Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park (determined by weather)

Free park movie

See the stunning 23 minute park movie at the Beaver Meadows (en espanol) and Kawuneeche Visitor Centers during normal business hours. Spectacular aerial footage of the rugged high country of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as wildlife and other park resources.

Saturday Night in the Park

Enjoy an evening program at 7 pm on the second Saturday of each month in the auditorium at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. For a description of topics, inquire at the front desk.

Safety Fair

Estes Park Police Department Safety Fair with safety demonstrations and more. Meet Smoky the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog, see emergency vehicles and more. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 30... [more]

Concert in the Pines

Concert in the Pines - Community House 7:30 p.m. 970.627.3097

Critters Fat and Flat

Exhibit: Pat Saunders-White - Watercolor. Louise Peterson - Sculpture. April 3 - May 10. Sponsor: Bank of Colorado

Winter Landscape Photography

Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar Winter provides landscape photographers with both unique opportunities and special challenges. This course will help photographers of all abilities understand Rocky Mountain National Park's turbulent winter weather, and it will show photographers how to plan shoots to be in the right... [more]

Estes Park Museum

Open Friday and Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm. Free. 970-586-6256

Beaver Meadows Evening Program

Enjoy a wide variety of informative and entertaining programs at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park. 7 pm. 970-586-1206. Wheelchair access. Free.

St. Baldrick's

St. Baldrick's. Shaving the Way to Conquer Kid's Cancer. Crags Lodge. 5 pm

Women's History Art Show

21st Annual Womens History Month Art Show, Random Works A Colorful Collection of Art Exhibit features the art of Colorado women in two and three-dimensional art forms in a variety of subject matter, style and techniques.... [more]

Fun with Watercolors

After the Winds-Fun with Watercolors with Charlotte Lloyd,. Learn watercolor skills and techniques from this renowned artist. Students are invited to bring photos and or sketches for inspiration to paint whatever they like. Materials list available at the Art Center. March 24, 25 & 26 (Tues, Wed &... [more]

Lyceum: author T.A. Barron

Acclaimed Writer and Conservationist T.A. Barron To Speak at Lyceum Program on Nature and Humanity: Connecting Our Lands, Our Lives, and Our Stories. Rocky Mountain National Park at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium Saturday, May 2, 7:00 p.m. Join T.A. Barron, highly acclaimed author... [more]

Comedia

Comedia produced by the Boulder Ballet. Reusch Auditorium, YMCA of the Rockies. 7:30 pm... [more]

Painting for Kids

Mixed Media Painting with Dawn Normali Using acrylics, watercolors, and pastels, students will learn the fundamentals of painting including values, composition, shapes and setting up a palette. Students are encouraged to bring a favorite picture for inspiration, with a goal to complete a painting if time allows. March 21 (Sat)... [more]

Timing Snowmelt

Spring Lyceum Series. "Changes in the Timing of Snowmelt in Colorado: A Response to Global Warming?" Research Hydrologist David Clow from the U.S. Geologic Survey's Colorado Water Center is conducting a study of changes in the timing of snowmelt and associated runoff. His preliminary results indicate that the onset of... [more]

Enos Mills: Rocky Mountain Naturalist

Enos Mills: Rocky Mountain Naturalist As a boy and as a man, Enos Mills (1870-1922) lived a remarkable mountain life. From childhood on, his bond with mountains and wilderness, especially the Estes Park area, inspired him to overcome serious illness and the lack of formal education, money,... [more]

Patchwork Stories

Have you ever taken time to get to know a quilt? Usually utilitarian in purpose, these often intricate works of art speak to us through fabrics, colors and detailed patterns. Many quilts are much more than patchwork -- they are imaginative storytellers. The Estes Park Museum... [more]

Alexander Fleming's Excellent Adventure

In 1873, Scottish gamekeeper Alexander Fleming traveled to the United States in the company of the Earl of Dunraven on a cross-country hunting expedition, spending a few weeks after Christmas in a little-known and poorly-accessible park in the Rocky Mountains. Fleming kept a daily diary of his 1873 trip, and... [more]

Flowing Colors

Exhibit: Linda Palmer, CWS,PSC - WC/pastels. February 20 - March 29. Sponsor: Alice & Larry League

Altered Landscapes

Altered Landscapes Exhibit Opening and Reception. Join us for a free reception from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Museum. Sponsored by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. and the Town of Estes Park. This exhibit delves into the natural formation of the Estes Park landscape... [more]

Talking With

Written by Jane Martin and produced by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies. "Talking With" takes a look at love and loss, desire and dysfunction through the eyes of five women. The play is engaging, enlightening and thought provoking. The audience will have an opportunity to... [more]

Concert

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series 03/02/08 Espirit, an ensemble with flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano. 03/09/08 Helen Nebeker, a 9-year-old piano prodigy. Nebeker was a... [more]

Wake up to Spring

Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar
The transition from winter to spring offers insights into the natural history of organisms and function of ecosystems that are not often appreciated in summer visits to the field. Spring Ecology is a survey of physical and biological processes as snow-covered... [more]

Reading the Landscape of Estes Park

A special geology program will be presented at 3:00 p.m. in Hempel Auditorium, Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies. by James C. Cole, U. S. Geological Survey career scientist. Sponsored by the Estes Valley Land Trust. News articles: EPNews and EPTrail

Reflections of Mary Todd Lincoln

Mary Ann Todd was ambitious, outspoken and often misunderstood. Caroline Krandell brings life to Mary Todd, who reflects upon her girlhood, her marriage to President Abraham Lincoln and their journey to Washington D.C. Beginning January 9, tickets for an 11:30 a.m. luncheon will be available for $20, which includes... [more]

Lyceum

Learning Lessons: Management Decisions of the Past and Future The Lyceum, from its beginnings with the scholar Aristotle in ancient Greece to the American Lyceums of the 1880s featured renowned speakers like Emerson, Thoreau, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, has... [more]

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert.

Sunday 2:00-3:15 pm. $5.00 at the door only, children and students are free.
Mar 7: Jenn Luo (child prodigy student of Julia Kruger): piano
Mar 14: Barbara Barber Student Recital
Mar 21: Voice of the Wood, cellos
Mar 28: Loretta Thompson Celtic Band... [more]

You Go Girl

Stories to Celebrate Women's History Month. Park Village Playhouse. 900 Moraine Ave. 12:30 pm. 970-586-8116 March 14... [more]

Handmade Journal

Making a Handmade Journal with Maria Hodkins. Learn to cut, tear and stitch a fine art quality journal with a cover of your choice. See Maria's work at WindWord.net. April 27, 9AM-4PM, brown bag lunch. Class fee $40 plus $25 materials fee to instructor.... [more]

Concert

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert Series 04/06/08
Barbara Barber Violin Students. 04/20/08
Peggy Lyon, clarinet and cello. 04/27/08
Margaret Patterson, piano.... [more]

Tophands Antique Show

A collector's treasure trove of special finds available from more than 50 vendors. Free, Barn W - Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, 1209 Manford Ave., 10 am - 5 pm, 05/24/08 - 05/25/08, 970-577-9900. 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Easter Eggstravaganza

Children up to age 10, bring your own basket to Community Church of the Rockies at 9 am on March 28th.

Duck Race

Rotary Club's annual race for charity. Win prizes, enjoy non-stop parties and entertainment at both ends of the race. Grand prizes include travel to notable vacation destinations. The Duck Race is the largest general charitable fund drive for 62 charities and non-profit organizations in the Estes Valley. Noon 'til... [more]

Train Songs and Tales

Train Songs and Tales of the Westward Rails. David Seay weaves tales of the 1880 westward expansion of the railroad. Estes Park Museum. 7 pm May 16:

Before Estes

Evidence of the Native American looks at the material culture alluding to the presence of Native Americans in the Estes Park area. At the time of Joel Estes and his family, the first white settlers to the Estes valley in the mid-nineteenth century, there were no apparent Native American inhabitants.... [more]

Elements of Outdoor Photography

"See it, compose it, and shoot it!" Those three steps would seem to imply that making great outdoor images is easy. In fact, quite the contrary is true. "Seeing it" may take a lifetime of learning to refine your creative vision. "Composing it" will dramatically change the impact and power... [more]

Photography for Kids

Photography with Larry Purdy This class will include instruction on equipment, composition, lighting and the difference between a photograph and a snapshot. The students are asked to bring a camera and 3 of their favorite photos for discussion. The class will also include a presentation of the artist's/teacher's... [more]

Blazing Guns at Roaring Fork

Perfumed Badge Western melodrama. Presbyterian Church of the Rockies. Friday and Saturday 7 pm; Sunday 3 pm. 970-586-4404... [more]

Art Market

More than 90 artisans assemble to kick off the summer season and to showcase their art in Bond Park in the center of downtown Estes Park. Fine art and crafts from local, regional and national artisans will be for sale. Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, from... [more]

Acrylic Landscape Painting

Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar
Explore the basics of painting in acrylics while having a focused and fun day. The session will begin with a demonstration. Then participants will be guided through the process of creating acrylic landscapes. By the end of the day,... [more]

Rocky's Prehistoric People

Prehistoric Peoples of the Rocky Mountains presented by Professor Jason LaBelle, archaeologist with Colorado State University. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. program. Free and open to the public.

Parade of Years

Celebrate the 24th annual Parade of the Years as Stanley Steamers and other vintage cars recreate the historical trip up the Big Thompson Canyon bringing the first tourists of the season to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The classic cars will be on exhibit. Admission is free. Sponsored... [more]

April Specials

Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month. ... [more]

Kawuneeche Evening Program

Enjoy an evening program the second Saturday of each month in the auditorium at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. For a description of topics, inquire at the front desk. 7 PM 1 hour second Saturday each month and May 24. Wheelchair Accessible.

Savor Estes Park

Sample the cuisine of Estes. For $3 at each participating restaurant you'll enjoy a small, 5-6" plate of some of their specialty foods with a small glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Visit several different restaurants to make your own great meal deal. Offered on the 4... [more]

Tracks in Time

The Museum's award-winning permanent exhibit on the history of the Estes Park area, from the ice age to today. Free. 970-586-6256 200 4th Street

Snowshoe Kawuneeche for Beginners

Join a beginner level 2-hour snowshoe tour with a ranger. Meet at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. Please bring your own snowshoes and ski poles with large baskets. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed on this activity. Sat, 9:00 AM Feb 7 - Mar 21. Sat, 1:00 PM... [more]

Featured Artist Reception

Featured Artist Reception - Grand Theatre 5-7:00 p.m.

Taste of Estes

Quota Club's annual dining extravaganza fund raiser! Featuring an edible showcase of Estes Park's finest restaurants highlighting their menu specialites! Tickets $15 in advance available at the Estes Park Visitors Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave. $18 at the door. Since tickets often sell out prior to the event,... [more]

Pioneer Music for Kids

Pioneer Music for Kids: Colorado and the West presented by musician Julie Davis. Join us at 2:00 p.m. for this multi-cultural look at Colorado and its colorful history through songs and stories from the Old West. You'll see Colorado through the eyes of the homesteaders, miners and early settlers of... [more]

Painting for Kids

Mixed Media Painting with Dawn Normali. Using acrylics, watercolors, and pastels, students will learn the fundamentals of painting including values, composition, shapes and setting up a palette. Students are encouraged to bring a favorite picture for inspiration, with a goal to complete a painting if time allows. April 18... [more]

Printmaking for Kids

Monotype Printmaking with Vickie Mastron Cody. Children will create a series of prints using basic printing techniques with plexiglass plates and water based inks. Prints made in class could be used for Valentines. Materials will be provided. February 14 (Sat) 10:00AM-12:00 noon. Class fee $5 includes materials Ages 5 &... [more]

Expression in Fiber

Artistic Expression in Fiber - Opening exhibit and reception with fabulous art quilts by Annette Kennedy, renowned for superb detail and beautiful colorations in wall creations and silk garments. Free, 5 pm, 05/16/08, Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big... [more]

Will Rogers Now!

Will Rogers Now! presented by Lance Brown. Join us for this journey into the roots of the American experience. This highly entertaining portrait of a gentle American hero honors Will Rogers in words, theater and song. After years of study, Lance Brown has at his command... [more]

Skins & Skulls

Want to pet an elk? Cuddle up to a bear? Are you crazy? That's not safe! Come to Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to safely feel skins and skulls while hearing about park wildlife 3 pm. 20-30 minute talk. Wheelchair access.

Seasons of Journaling -- Kids in RMNP

In this four-part program, discover RMNP in all its seasonal guises. Beginning in winter, the quiet season, we'll explore the Park during its winter sleep, as it awakens in spring, at the height of the summer bloom and activity, and again as fall colors the leaves and the Park prepares... [more]

Art Auction

Works by local artists will be featured Earthwood Collections. 6 pm. May 23. Art Auction for the Performing Arts.

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt - Town Park - 11:00 a.m. 970.627.8428

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert.

Sunday 2:00-3:15 pm. $5.00 at the door only, children and students are free.
Apr 11: Margie Patterson, piano Apr 18: Peggy Lyon & Jim Todd, piano & cello Apr 25: Estes Park Chamber Singers

Monitoring Climate

Spring Lyceum Series. Monitoring Climate in and Around Rocky Mountain National Park. Brent Frakes, Rocky Mountain Network Data Manager for the National Park Service, will provide an overview of the natural resources monitoring effort. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium. 7 pm

Estes Park Museum

Open Monday – Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm. Free. 970-586-6256.... [more]

Hamcon

Amateur Radio: Resilient, Relevant, Ready. This convention celebrates how Amateur Radio has stood the test of time and how it will last well into the future. The 2009 HamCon Colorado convention will feature both new and time-tested technologies.

Chamber Singers

Estes Valley Chamber Singers in Concert. The singers perform Gabriel Faure's "Requiem," A. Gretchininoff's "Only Begotten Son"; R. Thompson and R. Frost's "The Road Not Taken"; and songs by Paul Hindemith.Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. 1700 Brodie Ave. 7 p.m April 17... [more]

Herb Thompson Remembered

Exhibit examining the legacy of this noted Estes Park watercolor artist. Estes Park Museum. Through April 11:

Country Dance Night

Get your boots on for Country Dance Night at 9 pm = Bringing country to Estes Park Free dance lessons at 7 pm.

The Imaginary Invalid

The Imaginary Invalid, is a Jean-Baptiste Molere classic satire of the medical profession. The play deals with an eccentric, wealthy man who is the supreme hypochondriac. He is trying to marry his daughter off to a physician just to have a doctor around and reduce his... [more]

Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting - Water Color and Gauache
Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar
Learn to create an amazing landscape painting with simple, easy-to-apply methods. In this studio-based seminar, learn a plein-air painting method that you can take to the Park. With this method and your "kit... [more]

Concert

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert with Peggy Lyon Duo (Peggy Lyon & Jim Todd.) Stanley Hotel. 333 W Wonderview Ave. Admission: $5. No charge for children or students. 2 p.m. 970-586-9519 April 19... [more]

Show of Mark Easton's Paintings

Solo Show of Mark Easton's Paintings. Acrylics on canvas using bold colors and mythological themes. Estes Park Public Library. Monday - Thursday 10 am - 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm. Through May 31.

Bella Luna

Produced by the Boulder Ballet; Boulder County's major professional dance company and school. Sponsored by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies. $14.00 Adults / $8.00 (ages 18 & under) for tickets purchased at the door $12.00 Adults / $6.00... [more]

Leonberger Club

Leonberger Club of Americas National Specialty Show. Sanctioned events with 150 dogs from the oldest and largest breed club... [more]

Staking Her Claim

Program and book signing by Marcia Hensley, author pf Staking Her Claim. 2:00 p.m. Instead of talking about women's rights, these frontier women grabbed the opportunity to become landowners by homesteading in the wild west of the early 1900s. Staking Her Claim is a valuable historical reference and... [more]

Traveling Photographer

The Traveling Photographer From Around The World: Steven Morello, renowned wildlife photographer and award winning guide with experience on every continent will present his new book The Traveling Nature Photographer with photographs from around the world. Steve's photography work has appeared in National Geographic Magazine, National Geographic Books,... [more]

KSU Orchestra

Kansas State University Gold Orchestra in Concert Performance Park Amphitheater, 417 W Elkhorn Ave 7 pm, 05/28/08 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES... [more]

Promoting the Parks Exhibit

Exhibit in the upstairs gallery of the Estes Park Public Library: Promoting the Parks: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, a collection of rare postcards, brochures, and ephemera related to the development and promotion of the Estes Valley.... [more]

Memorial Weekend Celebration

Memorial Weekend Celebration-sidewalk sales on boardwalk... [more]

Movie

Call for current shows and times. Historic Park Theater (summer only), Estes Park. 970-;586-8904. Reel Mountain Theater, Estes Park. 970-586-4227.

Glass Beads

Lampwork Glass Beads with Vickie Mastron Cody Learn glass beadmaking techniques as well as about tools, equipment and materials. Intensive one-on-one instruction at the artist's studio. Sign up for one or multiple sessions. Instruction will be geared toward the individual's level of experience and skill. March 19, 20, 21 and... [more]

Antiques and Collectables Show

Estes Park Antiques and Collectables Show. A collector's treasure- trove of special finds available from more than 50 vendors. Barn W. Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. 1209 Manford Ave. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES May 23-24

Rocky Wilderness to be Dedicated

The dedication of Wilderness at Rocky Mountain National Park is the culmination of an effort that began in 1974 and was jump started in recent years. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will join members of the Colorado congressional delegation to dedicate Rocky Mountain National Park's new wilderness area and... [more]

Snowshoe Ecology Walk

Snowshoe Ecology Walk - Take a beginner-level snowshoe tour with a ranger and explore the natural world of a subalpine forest. No previous experience needed. Reservations are necessary and may be made no more than seven days in advance. Call (970) 586-1223 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.... [more]

Visual Journaling

Visual Journaling with Maria Hodkins. Learn how to use sketches and text to create your own personal journal. April 28 and 29, 9AM-3PM Class fee $80. WindWord.net Take all three days from Ms. Hodkins for $110.... [more]

Estes Park Sings

A musical variety program performed by an array of Estes Parks professional and semi-professional artists. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Estes Park. $20, 7:30 pm, 04/25/08 - 04/26/08, Mountain View Fellowship Church.... [more]

Flute Ensemble

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concert. Sherwood Flute Ensemble performs. Stanley Hotel. 333 W. Wonderview Ave. 2 pm. 970-586-9519 March 22

Fit Family 5 Mile Run

The 2nd annual "Fit Family 5 Mile" run is a picturesque 5-mile race with scenic views from a beautiful bicycle path around Estes Park golf courses and lakes. It combines a high-altitude race for the competitive runner with a variety of children's activities. May 16, 2009 9 am start.

Geometry!

Geometry...the Sacred and Profane - The Art Center will be hosting special guest, friend and lecturer, Chuck Benson. Benson will guide us from the time of Plato and Archimedes to the time of Einstein and modern digital fractal generation, while exploring geometry and the sacred aspects of its... [more]

Fall River Visitors Cente

Life-sized wildlife displays, kid's discovery room, and bookstore. Open Saturdays and Sundays 9 am to 4 pm.

Stanley Hotel Tour

Historic Hotel Ghost Tours. Stanley Hotel. 333 W. Wonderview Ave. Hour and a half tour between 10 am & 4 pm. Daily except holidays. Reservations required. $10. 970-577-4110

Leaving on a Jet Plane.

Featuring international wines, beers, food, and decorations. Keynote speaker is former Islamic Jihad hostage Dr. Thomas Sutherland. Benefit for Estes Valley Victim Advocates. Holiday Inn. 5:30 pm May 10:

Bingo

Bingo - Grand Lake Town Park 7:30 p.m.

Photographing Raptors

Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar
Closely observe and photograph raptors with Perry Conway, who has federal and state permits to band and use birds for educational purposes. Participants will study the biology and behaviors of raptors through illustrated lectures and interaction. They will learn how to apply this... [more]

Bridal Crawl

Group tour of Estes area wedding venues. Lake Shore Lodge. 10:30 am. 970-586-7673... [more]

Jug Band

The Estes Park Jug Band plays at the end of the Duck Race, May 2, on the Riverwalk, near the Wheel Bar between 2 and 4 p.m. Free!

Longs Peak Human History

Longs Peak, Historic Icon with Jim Disney- A colorful depiction of the human history of Longs Peak and how it has impacted human activity in Colorado. Disney has climbed 350 mountains in the Western U.S. and Mexico, including Mt. McKinley, all of Colorados fourteeners and all 126 named summits in... [more]

the 60's

Remember the days of shag carpeting, wide ties, Andy Griffith and console television sets? For baby boomers, their Generation X offspring and everyone beyond, the Estes Park Museum is preparing a new addition to "Tracks in Time", the permanent exhibit that describes the history of Estes Park. The 1960s exhibit... [more]

May Specials

Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month. ... [more]

Capturing Winter: A Weekend of Photography/Snow Shoe

Do you like to snowshoe in the woods and enjoy the quiet beauty of frosty streams and frozen waterfalls? Escape for a weekend at the Wild Basin Lodge with stunning views of towering peaks and the beauty of the St. Vrain Creek. Come join us as we capture... [more]

Spring Bird Walk

Join a local expert for birding at one of the best times of the year. Bring binoculars and a field guide. meet at the Cub Lake Trailhead. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. 8 am 1.5 hours

Women's History Month

Womens History Month Celebration Luncheon & Bess Truman Living History Program. Park Village Playhouse. 11:30 am

Open Painting

Open Painting with Dennis Reinke. Bring your paints - any medium - and work on whatever you wish. Dennis will demonstrate and help with individual issues. No reservations necessary - just show up. All ages welcome. March 3, 10, 17, 31 (no session on March 25), Tuesday mornings, 9AM... [more]

Colorful Dimensions

Whimsical and colorful ceramics of Jan Igaki and her husband, Hide, with his beautifully glazed vessels and raku pieces.... [more]

High Country Health

High Country Health & Medicine, an exhibit that examines the history of human health and medical practices in the Estes Valley, Estes Park Museum.

Sidewalk Sale

Estes Park Spring Cleaning Sidewalk Sale. Take advantage of Spring sales as the stores make room for new stock. 970-577-9900; 800-44-ESTES Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.... [more]

Tour to Loveland

Public Art Tour of Loveland displays led by Ken Jesson - Transportation from the Estes Park Museum is included; lunch is separate, 8:30 am 3 pm, call 970-586-6256 for reservations. $18 per person or $15 for members of the Estes... [more]

Learning Lessons

Spring Lyceum Series. Learning Lessons: Management Decisions of the Past and Future. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7 pm

Stone Sculpting

Stone Sculpting with Shaine Lewthwaite. Shaine is originally from South Africa and wants to introduce you to the 'wild magic' of stone sculpting. This 5 day workshop will cover stone sculpting starting with safety and tool usage and ending with polishing your completed piece. Alabaster will be used and provided,... [more]

Indian Ghost Dances

Thinking Beyond Wounded Knee: The American Indian Ghost Dances as Expressions of Identity and Survival Author Gregory E. Smoak presents information about The Ghost Dance movements of the late nineteenth century which have been interpreted as the last gasp of a... [more]

Watercolor for Kids

Beginning Watercolor with Dennis Reinke. - Kids will learn basic color theory and mixing and work on a painting. At least two parents need to participate. While this class is designed for homeschooled children, others are also welcome. April 14, 15 & 16 (Tues, Wed & Thurs) 9-11AM Class fee... [more]

Kid's Snowshoe

Join a ranger for a kid-friendly snowshoe adventure. Ages 6-12 are welcome with an adult. Dress warmly, in layers. Bring your own snowshoes and optional ski poles with large baskets. 1.5 hrs. 10:30 a.m. Kawuneeche Visitor Center

Spring On Wings: Birds

Spring brings new songs to the mountains. Join Jeff Maugans, naturalist and Park interpretive ranger, in a seminar that will focus on identifying-- by sight and sound -- sound of our lovely spring migratory and resident birds as possible. Learning to identify birds by sound rather than tracking down and... [more]

Moraine Park Nature Walk

Enjoy an easy 3/4 mile stroll through the Moraine Park landscape with a National Park Ranger.Naturalist. Encounter the dynamic forces that created this valley and discover what lives here today. Meet at the Moraine Park Visitor Center 10 am, 1 hour walk.

Jazz Fest & Art Walk

For two days the mountains are alive with the sounds of great jazz at the outdoor amphitheater at Performance Park. Hear two world-class jazz star headliners and explore unique galleries exhibiting exceptional art. Art Walk maps are available at the jazz festival in Performance Park. Stop... [more]

Oil Painting

Oil Painting for Intermediate and Advanced with Margaret Jensen. Bring photos from which to paint. You will receive individualized instruction. Materials list available at the Art Center. April 21, 22 & 23, 9:30AM - 3:30PM, hour off for lunch, Class fee $170.

Hiking Six Parks

Hiking Six National Parks: Mel Tulin will present an exciting tour of hiking 6 National Parks: Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands (Needles & Island In The Sky), Grand Canyon, Arches & Rocky Mountain National Park with her breath-taking photographs. May 18 at 7:00-8:00pm. Hondius Room, Estes Park Library.... [more]

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