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  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Colorado filmmakers to watch for at Mountainfilm in Telluride this weekend

    Mountainfilm in Telluride is celebrating its 34th anniversary this weekend, through May 28, and we're duly impressed by the the list of Colorado-based filmmakers in the mix. Here's a preview: Telluride-based filmmaker Beth Gage is the current Board President of Mountainfilm in Telluride and is brin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    James Lee back at the Bitter Bar full time

    A year and a half ago, award-winning bartender James Lee gave up his post as bar manager of the Bitter Bar and beverage director of the Big Red F restaurants to embark on a journey that took him first to Salida and then Denver, where he's worked with Troy Guard, Leigh Sullivan, Robert Thompson and H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    Elevation Beer Company, opening this weekend, compares itself to a winery

    Elevation Beer Company may be located in Poncha Springs, but the brewery's four co-founders don't think of their place as a local hangout. "We are more like a winery than a typical brewpub," says Xandy Bustamante. "We could have done this from anywhere in country, so we figured, why not pick a place ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Beer calendar: Stout Month; Twisted Pine Canis Lupulus

    Colorado will get a new specialty brewer later this month when Elevation Beer Company near Salida opens, crafting seasonal barrel-aged beers on a fifteen-barrel system. We're not talking about your classic, blondes, reds, browns and IPAs here. Elevation's first two beers will be a Belgian-style Quad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2012

    Artist Jimmy Descant use crutches to talk war and the Occupy movement

    "Jesus Loves the Lil Children, All..."​Many speculated that winter would end the Occupy movement, but Salida artist Jimmy Descant says he thinks the movement will stay strong and he has decided to show his support by staging his own protest, Crutches As A Sign Of The Times Of Occupation, openi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    Swayback set to release new album on March 3 at the hi-dive with new drummer Carl Sorenson

    ​The Swayback dudes have got to be way stoked this morning. Last night around the time that they were announced as one of the twelve finalists in KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays, the guys were at Silo Sound Studios (formerly Macy Sound Studios) putting the wraps on their brand new album with ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 16, 2011

    Get Wet in Salida

    ​The Swayback dudes have got to be way stoked this morning. Last night around the time that they were announced as one of the twelve finalists in KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays, the guys were at Silo Sound Studios (formerly Macy Sound Studios) putting the wraps on their brand new album with ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 9, 2011

    A River Runs Through It

    ​The Swayback dudes have got to be way stoked this morning. Last night around the time that they were announced as one of the twelve finalists in KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays, the guys were at Silo Sound Studios (formerly Macy Sound Studios) putting the wraps on their brand new album with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Christo's "Over the River" project: Will the Colorado Wildlife Commission sink it?

    ​The acclaimed artist Christo (rendered here by Kenny Be) has a talent for subduing vast landscapes, charming financial backers and reassuring locals about the economic and aesthetic value of his unique projects. But he hasn't managed to friend anybody over at the Colorado Wildlife Commission ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Today in Stoke: Last chance to register for the Adventure Xstream Series

    ​Regular old marathons, triathlons and century rides not grueling enough for you? The Adventure Xstream Series comes to Colorado on May 14 for AXS Buena Vista, and registration ($135-$235 depending on the race option) is still open through May 11. The event will send competitors whitewater kay ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    TAG lands top bar talents James Lee and Bryan Dayton

    James LeeJames Lee behind the stick at the Bitter Bar, his former home​It's been a busy spring for Troy Guard and Leigh Sullivan-Guard, who opened TAG | RAW BAR in a below-ground spot in Larimer Square just before they became operating partners at Madison Street, the Larimer Associates project ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Today in Stoke: Quiznos Pro Challenge rebrands as USA Pro Cycling Challenge

    ​Organizers for the seven-day cycling race formerly promoted as the Quiznos Pro Challenge announced big news yesterday: They've rebranded as the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and inked a major broadcast deal for 23 hours of race coverage on Versus August 22-28 and two hours of live coverage on NBC ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2011

    You’ll Melt At Monarch

    ​Organizers for the seven-day cycling race formerly promoted as the Quiznos Pro Challenge announced big news yesterday: They've rebranded as the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and inked a major broadcast deal for 23 hours of race coverage on Versus August 22-28 and two hours of live coverage on NBC ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Colorado Music Gear Swap Meet takes over Cervantes

    Bree Davies​By all accounts, the first installment of the Colorado Music Gear Swap Meet at Cervantes yesterday was a success. The two-level venue was buzzing with activity through most of the afternoon as vendors and gearheads alike made conversation, purchases and trades of everything from ke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Inaugural Colorado Music Gear Swap Meet at Cervantes' over the weekend a success

    Bree DaviesSound engineer and instrument repair specialist Scooter Barnes​ By all accounts, the first installment of the Colorado Music Gear Swap Meet at Cervantes' yesterday was a success. The two-level venue was buzzing with activity through most of the afternoon as vendors and gearheads al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    James Lee leaves the Bitter Bar and Big Red F for a restaurant in Salida

    James Lee and Dave Query​The explosion of cocktail culture in Colorado was ignited by a legion of talented bartenders working to prove that their craft is more than mixing rum and Cokes; it's creating drinks that reflect their deep understanding of spirits. And few bartenders have done more t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2010

    Oskar Blues adds another award to its laundry list of recognition

    ​If Oskar Blues Brewery was a Girl Scout, we'd all be rolling our eyes out of our heads at the merit badges crowding her sash. Fortunately, the brewery's accolades derive not from rescuing kittens from trees or helping grandma cross the street, but from the conscientiousness of the company and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    And Colorado's prettiest town is... you must be joking

    ​It's been at least a week since our fair state made it on any Most Livable, Charming, Fittest or Drunkest list. So thank heavens for the folks at ForbesTraveler, the "luxury travel authority from inspiration to reservation." Its latest ingenious and largely predictable compilation of "America ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Praise Be

    Lannie’s rocks the house with the After Church Sunday Social.

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2009

    Down by the River

    Salida introduces a new arts festival.

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2009

    Face the State Radio expands

    Face the State's Brad Jones.​Face the State is best known for its right-leaning website, which churns out new and typically credible content on a daily basis. For instance, among FTS' latest posts is an item about state rep Cory Gardner, a possible rival to Congresswoman Betsy Markey, who's ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Doing the math on Christo's Arkansas River wrap

    Wolfgang Volz, copyright Christo 2007 "Over the River," the plan by husband-and-wife artists Christo and Jeanne Claude to stretch almost six miles of silvery fabric over the Arkansas River between Canon City and Salida at a cost of around $50 million, has plenty of supporters. Congressmen, college ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Denver Post ends daily delivery in outlying parts of Colorado

    Ed Quillen. Betcha Ed Quillen is pissed. Last month, Quillen, a Salida-based contributor to the Denver Post, offered what I saw as a dubious reason for why the Rocky Mountain News had gone under: The tabloid had focused its circulation efforts on the Denver metro area, as opposed to energetically ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Soul'd Roots supports justice for all

    www.soul-droots.orgAt 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, "Soul'd Roots: A Food & Media Justice Institute," hosts a Community Eat-in and Food Politics Talkback with an impressive roster of panelists, including Oakland-based eco-chef, food justice activist and author Bryant Terry, who'll be on hand to sign ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2009

    Another dubious explanation for why the Rocky Mountain News died

    Ed Quillen. The Denver Post may not have ordered all of its columnists and contributors to opine on the closure of the Rocky Mountain News, but it might as well have, since few scribes with access to a working keyboard have resisted the urge thus far. The latest to weigh in is op-ed regular Ed Quil ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 3, 2008

    Snow Boat

    Ed Quillen. The Denver Post may not have ordered all of its columnists and contributors to opine on the closure of the Rocky Mountain News, but it might as well have, since few scribes with access to a working keyboard have resisted the urge thus far. The latest to weigh in is op-ed regular Ed Quil ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 21, 2008

    Prefab Pitfalls

    A new seminar teaches everything you need to know about prefab houses.

  • Calendar

    November 1, 2007

    Skyrockets in Flight

    Jimmy Descant explores optimism and corruption in a new show.

  • Calendar

    May 24, 2007

    From the Ranch

    Salida hosts an art party like no other.

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2006

    More Messages: Death Be Not Loud

    Salida hosts an art party like no other.

  • Summer Guide

    June 2, 2005

    How to Survive...A Summer Road Trip

    Pack the sunscreen, hitch up the Impala, and just go for it.

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2004

    Hop-Heads Unite

    The Great American Beer Festival flows again

  • Music

    June 24, 2004

    Stephen Scott

    Paisajes Audibles/Sounding Landscapes (Albany Records)

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2004

    Splash Down

    FIBArk Whitewater churns up thrills

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2004

    Galloping Gals

    Op Girls tour gives Bettys a chance to skate

  • News

    September 25, 2003

    The Message

    Power Up

  • Calendar

    June 26, 2003

    Feel Like Roamin'?

    Sargent show displays amore

  • Calendar

    June 12, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Sargent show displays amore

  • News

    April 3, 2003

    Pop Quiz

    Pray Ball!
    April 3, 2003

  • Sports & Recreation

    April 4, 2002

    Best Bicycle-Built-for-Two Club

    Tandem Club of Colorado

  • News

    June 28, 2001

    Unlucky Strike

    Gary Rudd got zapped one day, and life has never been the same.

  • Summer Guide

    June 14, 2001

    You Gotta Have Art

    Ninth Annual Salida Art Walk

  • Calendar

    March 29, 2001

    Best Annual Festival Dedicated to Art

    Salida Art Walk

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best arts festival

    Salida ArtWalk

  • News

    February 3, 2000

    Trap Sheet

    Why was it so hard for these upstanding, law-abiding citizens to get arrested?

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