Friday, December 15

Granby Ranch celebrates the opening of the 2017-2018 season when lifts open at 9 am. For more information, visit granbyranch.com

Today’s the deadline to submit the best lighting photo for the “Bragging Rights to Lights” holiday light contest. Upload to contest page and get friends to vote Facebook/ Granby Ace Hardware. Chance to win $300.

City Market in Granby hosts a holiday local book event with author, Penny Hamilton. A to Z: Your Grand County History Alphabet children’s picture book and Around Granby history book will be available for purchase and autographing from 11 am to 2 pm.

Vertical Bistro in the Village at Winter Park Resort hosts live music from 2 – 5 pm.

Cozens Ranch Museum in Fraser is host to its annual Christmas at Cozens holiday gathering from 5-8 pm, with live music by local Irish band Claddagh.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre opens their doors for a FREE family movie night showing of “elf”. Doors open at 6 pm and the movie starts at 7 pm.

A non-profit, 12-step, Bible-based recovery program “helping resolve life’s hurts” meets at 6 pm every Friday at 257 W. Topaz, behind Granby Elementary.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts live music (guitarist Tara Rose) and snow dance starting at 8 pm. No cover.

The Parshall Inn hosts a faux stained glass art class at 6 pm and Karaoke starting at 9 pm (every Friday night). Info: (970) 531-2635.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Karaoke starting around 9 pm.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents live electronica duo Linear Symmetry (of Nebraska) with Fluff out of Louisiana (funk, blues, jam/improv). Starts around 10 pm.

Saturday, December 16

Grand Opening celebration at R & J Liquors in Granby from 9 am – 9 pm. Giveaways and tastings offered throughout the day.

City Market in Granby hosts a holiday local book event with author, Penny Hamilton. A to Z: Your Grand County History Alphabet children’s picture book and Around Granby history book will be available for purchase and autographing from 11 am to 2 pm.

Santa visits the Village at Winter Park Resort from 3 – 5 pm. For more information, visit winterparkresort.com

Stillwater Grill in Grand Lake is hosting the Alpine Classic Duo performing “The Nutcracker” and tea 3-5 pm. Proceeds from dinner specials 5-9 pm go to the Mountain Family Center.

The Studio presents their student’s Winter Dance Recital at Middle Park High School from 5 – 6 pm.

The WP/FV Rotary presents BINGO! at Carvers Bakery in Winter Park. Proceeds benefit the Northwest Rocky Mountain CASA. Doors open at 6:15 pm, games start at 7 pm.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre alumni perform the seasonal “Home for the Holidays” at 7:30 pm in Grand Lake. Tickets available at rockymountainrep.com

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser presents live music with band Bottlerocket Hurricane (bluegrass, rock and more), starting at 8 pm. No cover.

The Parshall Inn hosts live music, starting around 6:30 pm. Info: (970) 531-2635.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park host the debut of Adam Carpenter’s (of James & the Devil) group — Tyler Imbrey’s Ghost Revue and its “genre-bending, thoughtful song-craft and intense live performances.” Shows start around 10 pm.

Sunday, December 17

Grand Nordic offers FREE nordic ski lessons at Grand Lake Nordic Center from 8:30 am – 3 pm. Visit grandnordic.org for more information.

FREE Sunday Yoga at Hill House at Winter Park Resort from 7:30-8:30 am. Some mats available. Visit winterparkresort.com for more information.

City Market in Granby hosts a holiday local book event with author, Penny Hamilton. A to Z: Your Grand County History Alphabet children’s picture book and Around Granby history book will be available for purchase and autographing from 11 am to 2 pm.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre alumni perform the seasonal “Home for the Holidays” matinee at 2 pm in Grand Lake. Tickets available at rockymountainrep.com

YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch hosts the annual Mountain Messiah (Handel) sing-a-long, starting at 2 pm in the chapel.

A Live Nativity will be presented at Polhamus Park in Granby at 5 pm. To participate, contact Paige at (970) 531-8099.

A Bistro in Grand Lake presents the “Grinch Who Stole Christmas” ugly sweater dinner, starting at 5 pm. Winner receives a gift certificate; participants receive complimentary glass of champagne. $30. (970) 627-5080.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Karaoke, starting around 8 pm.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser is hosting games of Cribbage for interested participants, starting at 7 pm.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents Kill the Keg with live “waterbed rock and roll” music by Captain Midnight out of Tennessee. Shows usually start around 10 pm.

Monday, December 18

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Trivia Night 8-10:30 pm.

Singer / songwriter Andy Straus performs with Jeff McCoy (on keyboard) at 6 pm Mondays at Hideaway Park Brewery.

It’s Open Mic Night with host musician Kenny Sciuto at Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park. All talents welcome. Starts around 9:30 pm.

Tuesday, December 19

Host musician Brian Garcia and Pancho & Lefty’s in Grand Lake regularly present Open Mic / Karaoke starting around 6 pm.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts Trivia Nights at 7:30 pm. Teams of six, or join in on another team.

It’s Taco Tuesday at the Winter Park Pub starting at 5 pm.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents Lip Sync Nights starting at 9 pm.

It’s Tune-up Tuesday at The Basement in Winter Park. Local DJ duo MONIX starts at 9 pm.

Wednesday, December 20

The Fraser Valley Creative Writers group usually meets 10:05-11:35 am mid-May through September at the Fraser Valley Library. Info: Pam Hanson: (303) 499-6273.

Idlewild Spirits (under Rudi’s Deli in Winter Park) presents weekly pick-up game nights (5-10 pm). Games on hand. People are also encouraged to bring games.

Pickup games of basketball (18+) are available 7-9 pm Wednesdays through March 28 at East Grand Middle School. $5/person/night. Info: (970) 887-3961.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Open Mic Nights and an open art session.

It’s Ladies Night at Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park, starting around 9 pm.

Thursday, December 21

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser and guest host musicians (to include Mike Utley, Cody Porche and Jed Henry) present Open Mic Night, starting at 9:30 pm. Artists of all kinds are encouraged to sign up. Acoustic guitar may be on hand to play or for backup.

Free pool and $3 you call it drinks at Ullr’s Tavern in Winter Park, starts at 6 pm.

Friday, December 22

Vertical Bistro in the Village at Winter Park Resort hosts live music from 2 – 5 pm.

FREE Community Dinner at Cranmer Memorial Chapel in downtown Winter Park from 5-7 pm, this week’s dinner sponsored by the Jewish Community. All are welcome!

A non-profit, 12-step, Bible-based recovery program “helping resolve life’s hurts” meets at 6 pm every Friday at 257 W. Topaz, behind Granby Elementary.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts live music starting around 8 pm. No cover.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Karaoke starting around 9 pm.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents live music from the Sweet Lilies, starting around 10 pm. No cover.

 

  • The Moffat Road Railroad Museum Christmas train is on display 4-7 pm Thursdays and 10 am-6 pm Friday through Sunday through Dec. 18 (then 10 am-6 pm every day through the month), next to Kaibab Park in Granby.
  • Eagle Wind Sound is hosting a contest to win a free day at the new recording studio in Winter Park. Send one song to eaglewindsound@gmail.com (Mp3, wav, soundcloud, and links are all acceptable for submissions. Contest ends Dec. 19 (winner announced Dec. 23).
  • The Fraser Valley Creative Writers group meets 10:05-11:35 am mid-May-September at the Fraser Valley Library. Info: Pam Hanson: (303) 499-6273.

 

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