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This Week’s Calendar of Events:

Friday, August 18

Winter Park Resort presents its Friday Music Series 4-6 pm in The Village with live music provided by ‘80s band Final Eyes. The Friday shows are followed by Coca-Cola Family Movie Nights on the lawn, with “Finding Dory” August 18th. Both events are free and feature a different band and movie every Friday through Aug. 25th.

Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park presents its Music on the Square live music series 6-8 pm in the courtyard. Enjoy “toe-tapping” rock, pop and country with local band Red Dirt Hill Aug. 18, Emily & Retta Yarbrough Aug. 25, and Woodshed Red Sept. 1. Head to the courtyard for Free live music every Friday through Sept. 1st.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents live music with Dead Floyd playing the music of Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead.  Show starts around 10 pm.

The Winter Park Pub presents live music with local band Tone and The Vibe starting around 6 pm. No cover.

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

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts live music with local singer / songwriter Weston Smith starting around 8 pm. No cover.

Granby Farmers Market is 2-7 pm in the parking lot next to Brickhouse 40. This week is the Bark Park fundraiser BBQ and Sept. 1st includes local band Red Dirt Hill performing. Usually the first 50 shoppers receive a thank-you gift.

Granby Ranch Grill hosts live music (Gary Key, Matt Brown, Kenny Lee Young, JP Hodge, or Wyatt Lowe) 4-7 pm Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The Grand Lake Rotary hosts BINGO games in the Louie Heckert Pavilion in the Grand Lake town square starting at 7:30 pm. Info: (970) 627-3402, glinfo@grandlakechamber.com

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents “West Side Story” at 8 pm. Ticket info: (970) 627-3421.

The Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake has live music or DJs, starting around 9 pm.

The Parshall Inn hosts live music with the 25 South trio and “country that rocks” starting at 9 pm. Info: (970) 531-2635.

The Rough-Writers INK writing group usually meets at Big Shooter Coffee in Kremmling at 8 am.


Saturday, August 19

High Altitude Flamethrower’s Chili Cook Off starts at 12 pm at Winter Park Resort.  The entire Village heats up when the Chili Cook Off comes to the resort! There is no shortage of competition when cooks are competing for a chance to cook at the International Chili Society’s World Championships in Reno, so come enjoy the best chili cooks in all of Colorado. Buy taste tickets to enjoy red chili, chili verde, and salsa. Vote for your favorite in each category. While you’re sampling away, enjoy live music and entertainment for the whole family throughout the day.

Join us at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park for another wonderful Winter Park Uncorked wine event from 12 – 5 pm with wine tasting, food samples, live music by the Pelta-Tiller Trio and Andy Hackbarth, champagne cork-off and more!

The Winter Park Pub presents live music with former local singer / songwriter Eric “Oly” Olson (Americana, rock and more – originals and covers), starting around 7 pm.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents live music with The Wiedl Brothers and special guest musician Kenny Sciuto. Shows usually start around 10 pm.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser presents Wyatt Lowe live starting at 8 pm. No cover.

Granby Ranch Grill hosts live music (Gary Key, Matt Brown, Kenny Lee Young, JP Hodge, or Wyatt Lowe) 4-7 pm Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Kawuneeche Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park hosts Saturday Night in the Park through the summer, a free weekly series on varied subjects (historical figures, local characters, wildlife and natural history) led by rangers and experts. Info: (970) 627-3471, www.nps.gov/romo

The Grand Lake Rotary hosts BINGO games in the Louie Heckert Pavilion in the Grand Lake town square starting at 7:30 pm. Info: (970) 627-3402, glinfo@grandlakechamber.com

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents “Newsies” at 8pm. Get info: (970) 627-3421.

The Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake has live music or DJs, starting around 9 pm.

The Parshall Inn hosts live music with Dru Griffin and High Country Colorado playing “mountain music, bluegrass and rugged hits” starting at 9 pm. Info: (970) 531-2635.

“Get smashed in KTown” during the annual family-friendly Demolition Derby in Kremmling. $15/adult, $25 pit pass. $25,000 purse. Best-themed car contest. Fireworks to follow the derby.


Sunday, August 20

Fitness in the Park features a FREE Bootcamp class with Jackie Wright at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park at 9am.

High Altitude Flamethrower’s Chili Cook Off starts at 12 pm at Winter Park Resort.  The entire Village heats up when the Chili Cook Off comes to the resort! There is no shortage of competition when cooks are competing for a chance to cook at the International Chili Society’s World Championships in Reno, so come enjoy the best chili cooks in all of Colorado. Buy taste tickets to enjoy red chili, chili verde, and salsa. Vote for your favorite in each category. While you’re sampling away, enjoy live music and entertainment for the whole family throughout the day.

Byers Peak Family Medicine Open House from 5 – 8 pm at Adolf’s Event Center & Tavern in Old Town Winter Park.  Come toast Dr. Jim Kennedy into retirement and meet and welcome Dr. Dunne to the practice!  RSVP to byerspeakfm@gmail.com

Ullrs Tavern presents Kill the Keg featuring beer specials and live music or DJs starting around 9 pm.

The Winter Park Pub presents its summer Sunday Fundays (4-8 pm) on the outside stage (weather permitting) through August.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Karaoke around 8 pm.

The Colorado Headwaters Land Trust presents its annual fundraiser (plus dinner and games) 2:30-5:30 pm at B Lazy 2 Ranch (454 CR5) in Fraser. $60/adult, $30/child (12 and under). www.cohlt.org

Sundays are for “Game of Thrones” viewing at The Parshall Inn. Info: (970) 531-2635.


Monday, August 21

Local musicians Andy Straus and “The Real McCoy” perform live 5-8 pm at Hideaway Park Brewery in Winter Park.

Kenny Sciuto hosts Open Mic at Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park, starting around 9:30 pm.

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

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents “Newsies” at 6 pm. Ticket info: (970) 627-3421.


Tuesday, August 22

Introduction to Meditation with Casey at Mountain Moon Yoga in Winter Park from 6:45 – 7:30 pm. Donation class benefits Grand County Historical Association.

The Winter Park Pub presents Open Mic Nights with host musician Andy Straus 5-9 pm and Taco Tuesdays through Sept. 5.

Host Chris Siewak and Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park present Lip Sync Nights starting at 9 pm.

Fraser Picnic in the Park runs every Tuesday through Aug. 29th. The lineup features local jazz band Tight Like That Aug. 22, and Tone and the Vibe Aug. 29. Shows are 6-8 pm at the Old School House Park near the Fraser Town Hall and are free.

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

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

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents “West Side Story” at 7:30 pm. Ticket info: (970) 627-3421.


Wednesday, August 23

Winter Park Resort hosts free Campfire Sing-a-longs 4-6 pm in The Village gazebo Wednesdays through Aug. 23.

Local musicians Brian Wiedl and Kenny Sciuto perform 6-9 pm at Leo’s Kitchen upstairs at Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park.

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 they might have.

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

The Fraser Valley Creative Writers group usually meets 10:05-11:35 am at the Fraser Valley Library. Pam Cornett leads the group. Info: (303) 548-4031.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser presents Wednesdays in the Garden 6-8 pm to benefit a different local charity each week. The schedule includes former local musician Oly Aug. 23 (benefits the FV Library).

Granby Ranch Grill hosts live music (Gary Key, Matt Brown, Kenny Lee Young, JP Hodge, or Wyatt Lowe) 4-7 pm Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents Mamma Mia! at 7:30 pm. Ticket info: (970) 627-3421.

Live music Wednesdays in the Grand Lake town park gazebo run through Sept. 6th, 5-7 pm. The schedule includes “harmony-driven duo” Jubilant Bridge Aug. 23, Matt Brown Aug. 30, and Laurie Dameron Sept. 6. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. Sponsors include the Town of Grand Lake, Grand Lake Chocolates, the Grand Arts Council, and Mountain Lake Properties.


Thursday, August 24

The Winter Park / Fraser Chamber of Commerce presents its High Note Thursday free summer concert series 4-6 pm through Aug. 24 on the new permanent stage at Hideaway Park in Winter Park with Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts (“modern outlaw country”).

Local musicians Kevin, Brian and Mike Wiedl, and Kenny Sciuto perform live 8-10 p.m. at The Peak in Winter Park.

Host musician Craig Pierce and the Crooked Creek Saloon presents Open Mic Night starting at 9:30 pm in Fraser. Artists of all kinds are encouraged to sign up. Acoustic guitar may be on hand to play.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents “Mama Mia!” at 7:30 pm. Ticket info: (970) 627-3421.


Friday, August 25

Winter Park Resort presents its Friday Music Series 4-6 pm in The Village with live musicThe Friday shows are followed by Coca-Cola Family Movie Nights on the lawn, with “Beauty and the Beast” August 25th. Both events are free and this is the final Friday Music Series of the summer.

Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park presents its Music on the Square live music series 6-8 pm in the courtyard. Enjoy local musicians Emily & Retta Yarbrough Aug. 25, and Woodshed Red Sept. 1. Head to the courtyard for Free live music every Friday through Sept. 1st.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents live music with Pink Floyd tribute band Wish You Were Pink. Show starts around 10 pm.

The Winter Park Pub presents live music with Ryan Chrys starting around 7 pm. No cover.

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

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts live music with Matt Holliday & Friends starting around 8 pm. No cover.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents “West Side Story” at 8 pm. Ticket info: (970) 627-3421.

The Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake has live music or DJs, starting around 9 pm.

The Parshall Inn hosts Karaoke starting at 9 pm every Friday night. Info: (970) 531-2635.

The Rough-Writers INK writing group usually meets at Big Shooter Coffee in Kremmling at 8 am.


The Grand Foundation needs volunteers for summer events (which help fund local charities): Aug. 19 for WP Uncorked, and Aug. 26 for the WP Music Festival. They need to secure 30 volunteers each day to staff the beer and liquor booths with bartenders, crowd vendors, stockers, and cashiers. Contact Megan Ledin at 970.887.3111 ext.3, 970.531.0519. Community service hours may apply.

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