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This Week’s Calendar of Events:

Friday, June 23

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

Winter Park Resort presents its Friday Music Series 4-6 pm in The Village (through Aug. 25) with entertainment provided by soul / folk band Hawthorne Roots June 23. The Friday shows are followed by Coca-Cola Family Movie Nights (through Aug. 25) on the lawn, with “Minions” June 23. Both events are free.

Local singer / songwriter / guitarist Peggy Mann performs 5-8 p.m. at The Gateway Inn in Grand Lake.

Local band Tone & The Vibe performs live 6-10 p.m. at the Winter Park Pub. No cover.

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts live blues music, starting at 7 pm. No cover.

Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park kicks off its Music on the Square live music series 6-8 pm June 23 (runs through Sept. 1) in the courtyard. Enjoy a Blues All-Star Showcase with Johnny O, Bobby Walker, Jon Pleasant, and Andy Irvine June 23; Sam Osborne & Gary Key June 30, Andrew Duhon July 7, Purely Patsy July 14, The Johnny O Band July 28, Strange Byrds July 29, Adam Lopez & His Rhythm Review Aug. 4, Carter Sampson Aug. 11, Red Dirt Hill Aug. 18, Emily & Retta Yarbrough Aug. 25, and Woodshed Red Sept. 1. Free.

The Grand County Blues Society presents its Category 5 Night, a Blues From the Top tradition. Category 5 Amplification presents Jimmy Vivino & the Kate Moss 3, Dany Franchi and others at Smokin’ Moe’s, Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park. Pre-sale tickets are $20 per night. Shows usually sell out. *Artists subject to change. Ticket info: www.bluesfromthetop.org

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

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

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

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

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

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park hosts live music with “aggressive death-funk dance trio” Lespecial. Shows start at 10 pm.


Courtesy Grand County Blues Society

The 15th Annual Blues from the Top Festival takes center stage — literally — on the new
Hideaway Park stage Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25. For information, visit www.bluesfromthetop.org. Courtesy Grand County Blues Society

Saturday, June 24

Grand Park in the Fraser Valley hosts a community garage sale 8:30 am – noon in the Fraser Rec Center parking lot.

The Grand County Blues Society presents its 15th Annual Blues from the Top festival, with The Fabulous Thunderbirds feat. Kim Wilson, Little Hurricane, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Jimmy Vivino and The Kate Moss 3, and the Austin Young Band. Ticket info: www.bluesfromthetop.org

The Flying Heels Arena is host to rodeos every Saturday through July 1 (3 pm Junior Rodeo, 7 pm Open). Info: (970) 531-5465.

The Grand County Historical Association serves up a member and volunteer appreciation BBQ starting at noon at the Dean Public House (former Stagecoach Inn) in Hot Sulphur Springs. Info/RSVP: (970) 726-5488.

The Winter Park Pub presents musician Lee Rogers live 7-11 pm. No cover.

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

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts live music starting at 7 pm. No cover.

The Grand County Blues Society presents Little Hurricane, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band and more starting at 7 pm at Smokin’ Moe’s, Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park. Pre-sale tickets are $20 per night. Shows usually sell out. *Artists subject to change. Ticket info: www.bluesfromthetop.org

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake presents “Mamma Mia!” at 8 pm. Ticket info: (970) 627-3421.

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

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park features “psych-blues” band Dragondeer. Shows start at 10 pm.


Sunday, June 25

The Grand County Blues Society rounds out its 15th Annual Blues from the Top festival, with Anders Osborne, Carolyn Wonderland, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Analog Son, and Dany Franchi. Ticket info: www.bluesfromthetop.org

The Winter Park Pub presents an indoor after-Blues party is set for June 25 (6 pm). Future Sunday Fundays (usually 4-8 pm through August) include Red Dirt Hill July 2, Key & Osborne July 9, Gary Key solo July 30, and a bluegrass afternoon (1 pm) Aug. 13.

Snow Mountain Ranch hosts their first locals day of the summer. Free activities include access to hiking and biking trails, fishing, pool, mini golf and more. Check in at the Programs Building with proof of residency to receive your free pass and to register for a summer tubing hill session.

The Basement in Winter Park hosts Karaoke around 8 pm.

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


Monday, June 26

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

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

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.


Tuesday, June 27

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

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

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

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


Wednesday, June 28

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).

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

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

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.

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


Thursday, June 29

Local singer / songwriter / guitarist Peggy Mann performs 6:30-9 pm at the Sagebrush in Grand Lake.

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. This week’s feature is band Driftwood.

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

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

Host musician Adam Lynam 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.

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents the Secondhand Street Band and a “concoction of jazz, funk, and other horn-driven musical styles.” Shows usually start at 10 pm.


Friday, June 30

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

Winter Park Resort presents its Friday Music Series 4-6 pm in The Village (through Aug. 25) with entertainment provided by Weston Smith June 30. The Friday shows are followed by Coca-Cola Family Movie Nights (through Aug. 25) on the lawn, with “Secret Life of Pets” June 30. Both events are free.

Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park presents its Music on the Square live music series 6-8 pm (through Sept. 1) in the courtyard. Enjoy Sam Osborne & Gary Key June 30, Andrew Duhon July 7, Purely Patsy July 14, The Johnny O Band July 28, Strange Byrds July 29, Adam Lopez & His Rhythm Review Aug. 4, Carter Sampson Aug. 11, Red Dirt Hill Aug. 18, Emily & Retta Yarbrough Aug. 25, and Woodshed Red Sept. 1. Free.

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

The Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts live music with band Fireside Collective, starting around 8 pm. No cover.

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

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

Ullrs Tavern in Winter Park presents live music with local alternative bluegrass band Hunker Down. Shows usually start around 10 pm.


Stay tuned for exciting updates, to include Wednesdays in the Garden at Crooked Creek Eatery to benefit local charities (starts in July).

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre’s 50th anniversary summer season includes “Mama Mia!,” Disney’s “Newsies, the Broadway Musical,” “West Side Story,” and “Almost Heaven, Songs of John Denver”. The first three run on rotation throughout the summer. There’s also a Family Night July 17, and a Cabaret July 22. Ticket info: (970) 627-3421.

Fourth of July fireworks extravaganzas, on Tuesday, July 4, are scheduled once it’s dark on Grand Lake, off the cliffs in Kremmling, and at Hideaway Park in Winter Park (with band Buckstein).

Have some live entertainment to share? Let us know at cmccoy01@hotmail.com


Full Weekend of Music!

THURSDAY, JUNE 22:
6:00-8:00pm Big Head Todd & the Monsters Free Concert @ Hideaway Park brought to you by the Town of Winter Park and the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber
10:00pm Ribbon Cutting After Party at Ullrs Tavern with Secondhand Street Band

FRIDAY, JUNE 23:
6:00pm-8:00pm Keeping the Blues Alive All Star Blues Jam @ Cooper Creek Square
8:00pm-10:30pm Just Announced! Cary Morin at Deno’s Mountain Bistro
9:00pm-Midnight Official Festival Night Show: Category 5 Night featuring Jimmy Vivino & Kate Moss 3, Dani Franchi with Jimmy Carpenter & My Blue Guys @ Smokin Moe’s
10:30pm lespecial @ Ullrs Tavern

SATURDAY, JUNE 24:
11:00am Blues from the Top Festival @ Hideaway Park
9:00pm – Midnight Official Festival Night Show: Blue Star Connection Night featuring Little Hurricane and C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band @ Smokin Moe’s
10:30pm Dragondeer @ Ullrs Tavern

SUNDAY, JUNE 25:
11:00am Blues from the Top Festival @ Hideaway Park
9:00pm Andy Irvine’s Blues Collective @ Winter Park Pub

Note: All times, artists & venues are subject to change


Upcoming Weekly Summer Events

Tuesdays
Fraser’s Tuesdays in the Park series starts July 11 and runs through Aug. 29 at the Fraser Historic Park (6-8 p.m.). The lineup features Peggy Mann and Friends July 11, Andy Straus and the “The Real McCoy” July 18, Gary Key July 25, Bill McKay (former keyboardist for Leftover Salmon) Duet Aug. 1, Red Dirt Hill Aug. 8, ACME Band Aug. 15, Tight Like That Aug. 22, and, Tone and the Vibe Aug. 29. Concerts are FREE, 6-8 pm at the historical Schoolhouse Park near the Fraser Town Hall.

Wednesdays
Live music Wednesdays in the Grand Lake town park gazebo start July 5 and run through Sept. 6. (5-7 pm) The schedule includes the ACME Duo July 5, Red Dirt Hill July 12, Mojo Medicine Show July 19, Kevin Danzig July 26, Sasquatch Mtn. Project Aug. 2, Tight Like That Aug. 9, Cari Eyers Aug. 16, 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.