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Estes Park Golf Course
Hawks in Flight: Birds of Prey
Event Location Name: Rocky Mountain Nature Association Field Seminar & Conference Center Event Location Street Address: 1895 Fall River Road Event Beginning time(s): 9 am to Event Ending time(s): 1 pm Event Date(s): 05/09/13 Event Description: The diversity of birds of prey in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park during spring is quite impressive. In a few hours of field time, we may locate turkey vulture, osprey, golden eagle, bald eagle, Cooper’s Hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, northern goshawk, red-tailed hawk, prairie falcon, peregrine falcon and possibly other raptors. We will concentrate on this group of diurnal hunters but will also have the opportunity to see other spring migrants and year-round resident species as well. We will discuss natural history as we watch and enjoy these magnificent predators. Ticket Price: $35 per adult Get Tickets at: Call 970-586-3262 or visit online at www.rmna.org and click on the seminars/calendar tab to purchase tickets. Event Contact Phone #: 970-586-3262 Email for this event: [email protected] Website: www.rmna.org
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou
The mountains look amazing this morning with a beautiful blue sky as their backdrop!!!
Horror film festival makes its debut at Stanley Hotel
The first ever Stanley Film festival is happening now and for horror fans there is still time to check in, it's the checking out that you should be worried about.
The famous Stanley Hotel is the choice location for the four day independent horror film extravaganza, with guests from around the world coming to get their goosebump and adrenaline fix.
"We are fortunate to have had the town of Estes Park and the residents truly embrace our new event. Our hope is that the Stanley Film Fest can continue to bring people from around the world to this really special place in Colorado," said Jenny Bloom, festival director.
Thursday was the festival's opening night, complete with a screening of "The Purge," a film about an innocent family's survival in a society where one day a year any and all crime is legal (with live appearance by director James DeMonaco and actor Rhys Wakefield), and the Shining Gala, a cocktail party where guests drank cocktails with filmmakers and fellow horror enthusiasts.
"We are all united in our love of horror movies, and are excited to share it with welcoming audiences and our knowledge that we are at the beginning of something special," said Landon Zakheim, the festival's program director. "The Stanley Hotel has existed since 1909 where it has been scaring people for decades and decades. We hope that this ghastly location will enhance all the screams and pleasures."
It's no wonder why Stephen King chose Estes Park's Stanley Hotel for one of the most iconic horror stories ever told, "The Shining," as the hotel has seen its share of history since its opening more than a century ago. Plenty of paranormal investigators and average guests believe the hotel to be truly haunted.
"As soon as I got here, my phone started dying and my phone was locked and I went upstairs and one of the app games came on. I was kind of skeptical, but when that happened I was kind of freaked out. It's definitely haunted," said Nancy Powers, a horror fan from Oklahoma.
Other exciting events to catch are: the screening of the 1920 silent German expressionist classic, "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" with live piano accompaniment; a Colorado whiskey tasting from the Hotel's "notorious collection"; and Stanley Film Festival Visionary award recipient, producer, director, screenwriter and actor, Eli Roth's (Hostel) directorial debut, "Cabin Fever" (2002); and a zombie crawl on Sunday through Estes.
"I think it's the most beautiful place I've ever been. The location is just amazing," said Aharon Keshales, co-director and writer of the Israeli film, "Big Bad Wolves," which is making its first screening since its premiere only a week ago. "So far, Stanley Film rocks."
Friday, if you're in the mood to test the spirits that roam the haunted hotel and see its startling role in "The Shining," it is being screened for free on the hotel's front lawn at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for certain individual films are available for purchase, many of them starting at $10 and a Saturday pass is available for $40.
"It's mostly the venue, the fact that they're having it at the hotel that inspired one of the better horror films ever made. And with the weather the way it is, it all fell into place. I wish them a lot of luck as an ongoing festival," said film festival enthusiast, Mike Spegoli, from Denver.
You can still get tickets to see Roth introduce a screening of the film he stars in, "Aftershock," followed by the closing night Masquerade Ball on Saturday for $35. You won't regret it... or will you?
The Estes Park Duck Race 2013 Celebrates 25 Years
The Estes Park Duck Race launchs a variety of summer activities in this charming mountain community at the east entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Many Estes area accommodations, restaurants, shops and activities are offering specials to encourage visitors to enjoy springtime in the Rockies
Ducks are dropped in Fall River at Nicky’s Resort located at 1350 Fall River Road. The race can be viewed along the way from several properties including: Aspen Winds, Inn on Fall River, Deer Crest Resort, and more (to be added). “Adopt” your race duck from an Estes Park organization, receive a duck with your lodging package or purchase one online (link here)
As the ducks reach Downtown Estes the race can be seen from many area businesses such as Riverspointe Spa.
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Estes Park as a benefit for more than 67 nonprofit community organizations in the Estes Area and crowds from all over Colorado and many other states., Ducks can be “adopted” until noon on Saturday May 4th and could win one many great prizes.
Last spring, the Race raised over $100,000 for community organizations in the Estes Valley and is the largest charity fundraiser in the area. Over 95% of the money raised actually goes to benefit the participating organizations.
Visit www.epduckrace.org for the official Rotary race site
Estes Park Happenings
EVENTS
May 2-5:
Stanley Film Festival. Stanley
Hotel & Reel Mountain Theater. 7:30 pm
Thursday, Noon - Midnight Friday. 10 am-
Midnight Saturday, Noon-8 pm Sunday
May 4:
25th Annual Estes Park Duck
Race
. Activities start at Noon at Nicky’s
Restaurant and end at Riverside Plaza in
the heart of downtown Estes Park.
May 4-5:
Sidewalk Sale. Throughout the
village. 10 am
May 18:
Classic Auto Parade of Years.
Cars tour the North St. Vrain Canyon
from Longmont to Estes Park. they’re on
view at Bond Park from 1-3 pm.
May 18 & 19:
Jazz Fest & Art Walk.
Enjoy jazz concerts and tour the
galleries. Performance Park Amphitheater.
Artwalk at 10 am, Jazz at noon.
ON THE CALENDAR
Horror at the Library
. Horror movies to get
us ready for the Stanley Film Festival. Estes
Valley Library.
April 26: Young Frankenstein. 7 pm
April 29: The Undying Monster. 3 pm
May 1: Hangover Square. 3 pm
April 27:
Healthy Kids Day 2013. Fun exercise
activities for kids. YMCA of the Rockies.
8 am-8 pm.
May 18:
Family Medical Clinic Fit Family 5
mile
. 5 mile run and age appropriate track
and field activities for the children. Stanley
Park. 9 am-1 pm.
MUSIC
April 28 :
Estes Park Music Festival
Winter Series presents the Estes Valley
Chamber Singers
. Stanley Hotel. 2 pm
May 1, 8, 15 & 22:
Brown Bag Jam.
Highland Music & Minstrel’s Gifts.
11:30 am
May 3:
Broadway In Estes. Musical
variety show. Presbyterian Community
Church of the Rockies. 7 pm
May 12:
Village Band Spring Concert.
Estes Park High School Auditorium. 7 pm
May 17:
Oratorio Society of Estes Park
Spring Concert
. Estes Park High School
Auditorium. Fri at 7 pm, Sat at 2 pm
THEATER
April 26-28:
The Giver. Estes Park High
School Auditorium. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm,
Sun. 2 pm
SEMINARS & CLASSES
Art Center of Estes Park
Classes. Pre
register at 970-586-5882:
April 27:
Having Fun With
Animals
. Youth Art Class. 1:30 pm
April 29:
Marbling Magic. Adult Art
Class. 10 am
May 4:
Peruvian Textiles. Adult Art
Class. 1 pm
May 11:
Painted Ceramic Bird
Planters
. Youth Art Class. 1:30 pm
Tues. – Sat.:
Tai Chi. Aspen Lodge.
5:30 pm
Every Sunday:
Tai Chi. Aspen Lodge.
9:30 am
Rocky Mountain Nature Association
Seminars. Contact the Association for
details and registration at 970-586-3262.
May 4: Mysterious Owls of Rocky
May
9: Hawks in Flight: Birds of Prey May
10: Behind the Scenes at RMNP May
15: Life Signs: Tracking the
Invisible
23: Birds at Twilight
EXHIBITS
Closing April 28:
16th Annual Student Expressions.
Cultural Arts Council of Estes
Park Fine Art Gallery. Art from Estes Park
Schools.
Closing May 12:
Myths and Allegories.
Exhibit. Art Center of Estes Park.
Opening May 4:
Capturing the Light. Exhibit.
Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park
Fine Art Gallery. Opening reception May 4
from 5 to 8 pm. Exhibit continues through
May 26.
Opening May 17:
Color My World. Art
Center of Estes Park. Opening reception
May 17 from 5 to 7 pm. Exhibit continues
through June 23.
Beyond the Baldpate: The Photographic
Works of Charles Mace
. Professional photographer
and co-founder of the Baldpate
Inn. Estes Park Museum. Exhibit continues
through Sept. 8.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK
Stop at the
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
or
Fall River Visitor Center to learn
more about wildlife, the junior ranger program,
recreational opportunities and more.
For more specifics about program dates and
times call 970-586-1206.
Sun., Wed., Fri. & Sat.:
Spring Bird
Walk
. 1.5 hour. Alluvial Fan West
Parking Lot. 8 am
Sun., Fri. & Sat.:
Bear Necessities.
20-30 minute talk. Beaver Meadows
Visitor Center. 10:30 am
Daily:
Skins and Skulls. 20-30 minute
talk. Fall River Visitor Center.
3 pm
Starting May 18. Daily:
Big Horn
Basics
. 30 minute talk. Sheep
Lakes. 10:30 am
Starting May 18. Daily:
Horseshoe
Park Wildlife
. 30 minute talk.
Sheep Lakes. 2 pm
NIGHTLIFE
April 26:
Chain Station. Rock Inn. 9 pm
April 27:
Sarah Canton. Rock Inn. 6 pm
May 1:
Alex Thoele. Rock Inn. 6:30 pm
May 3:
Jeff Scroggins & Colorado. Rock
Inn. 8:30 pm
May 4:
Neal Whitlock. Rock Inn. 6 pm
May 8:
Alex Thoele. Rock Inn. 6:30 pm
May 11:
KC Groves. Rock Inn. 7 pm
May 15:
Alex Thoele. Rock Inn. 6:30 pm
May 17:
John McKay Band. Rock Inn.
10 pm.
May 18:
Pete Stein. Rock Inn. 7 pm
May 22:
Alex Thoele. Rock Inn. 6:30 pm
May 24:
Effrun the Bear – Matt Spinks
Band
. Rock Inn. 10 pm
WEEKLY NIGHTLIFE
Tues.:
Texas Hold ‘em. Wheel Bar. 7 pm
Wed.:
Open Mic with Justin Faye.
Lonigans. 8 pm
Thurs.:
Dennis-Tobias Band. The Estes
Park Resort. 7 pm
Thurs:
Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm
Fri.:
James Davis. Twin Owls Steakhouse.
6 pm.
Fri.:
Dick Orleans. Marys Lake Lodge.
7 pm
Fri. & Sat.:
Ray Young. Jazz piano. Nicky's
Restaurant. 6 pm
Fri & Sat.:
Karaoke. Lonigans. 8 pm
Sat.:
Dennis-Tobias Band. Marys Lake
Lodge. 7 pm
AT THE MOVIES
Reel Mountain Theater
. Call 970-586-4227
for current shows and times.