Colorado Mountain Town Weekend Events: July 19 – 25, 2012

Thursday night from June 21 through August 16, 2012 – the Town of Frisco brings together great music for a great cause at the FREE Outdoor Concert in the Park Series at the Historic Park Gazebo & Lawn at 120 Main Street, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m:

Lipbone Redding & The Lipbone Orchestra     |     New Orleans Swing/Memphis Groove Brass     |    Benefiting the  Summit Nordic Ski Club

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Snowmass Culinary and Arts Fest, Snowmass
The Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival brings foodies, wine connoisseurs, and art lovers alike together in a premiere visual and delectable feast. It features celebrity chefs, a juried art exhibit with regionally and nationally recognized artists, food & presentation expert panels, and a Palette of Pairings featuring specialty foods with wines & spirits, all set in the scenic mountain splendor of Snowmass Village, Colorado. For more information please visit www.snowmassculinaryandarts.com/

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Wild About Colorado Plein Air Art Festival, Breckenridge.

Wild About Colorado is an annual celebration of wildflowers, wildlife and wild lands in Summit County, Colorado. This multi-day festival features 16 acclaimed plein-air artists painting in and around Breckenridge, Colorado, with all works available for viewing and purchase. Activities include Guided Wildflower Hikes, Historical Walk and Talks, Photo Classes, Nature Workshops, Art Workshops , and other fun events for the whole family. Details at www.WildAboutColorado.org

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Chef Christopher Rybak and his staff invite you to the Black Mountain Lodge for another Alpenglow Dinner and Wildflower Hike.  This “All Colorado Meal” will include an incredible selection of Colorado inspired dishes and treats. After dinner, take in the sunset and wildflowers as you hike along the Continental Divide back to the base area. Arapahoe Basin thanks you for your support of Colorado ranchers and farmers.

Price: $78 (includes 20% gratuity); kids under 12 – $45. Cash Bar.

Details:5:30pm – 6:00pm – Ride the Black Mountain Express to Black Mountain Lodge
5:30pm – 6:00pm – Enjoy cocktails and light hors d’eouvres with live entertainment
6:00pm – 8:00pm – Savor the elegant Colorado themed cuisine prepared by Chef Christopher Rybak
8:00pm – View the wildflowers and take in the alpenglow sunset as you hike down to the base area.  *This is a lift serviced event.

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Telluride Rotary 4×4, Telluride
Join Telluride Rotary for the 25th annual Telluride Rotary 4×4 where you will be taken on guided 4×4 tours in your own vehicle on Telluride’s most famous and beautiful 4 wheel drive roads. You’ll experience trails such as Black Bear Pass, Governor Basin, Poughkeepsie Gulch and….

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