Major Estes Park Events for 2001
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January 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Sunday Afternoon Concert Series  Louis Colaiannia, 1/7; Amadeus Trio, 1/14; Peggy Lyon, 1/21; Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, piano 1/28. All performances, $2 at 2 p.m., presented by the Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel.
All Month Ni'iihi: In a Good Way - Photographs of the Wind River Arapaho 1976-1996. By Sarah Wiles
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Art in Public Places - Closing the Shutter Cultural Arts Council exhibit in the Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby - changing exhibit series in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
Weekends Ice Skating at Trout Haven Pond, weekends
Weekends Guided Snowshoe Tours - by Tubbs, a 90 minute tour of  Rocky Mountain National Park. Weekends. Call 1-800-44-ESTES.
13 Arapaho Language and Storytelling  program featuring Andrew Colwell at the museum
15 Ni'iihi Youth Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum
19 - Feb 18 Vast Horizons - Landscape images featuring the photography of Mel Wilson at the Art Center of Estes Park, upper Stanley Village
21 The 22nd Annual Frost Giant 5K and 10K race
21 Free Day at the Estes Park Historical Museum!


February 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Sunday Afternoon Concert Series The New Wizard Oil Combination, 2/4; Steve Ehrhardt, 2/11; piano, flute, clarinet trio, 2/18.  All performances $2, at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel.
To Feb 11 Ni'iihi: In a Good Way - Photographs of the Wind River Arapaho 1976-1996. By Sarah Wiles
To Feb 18 Vast Horizons - Landscape images featuring the photography of Mel Wilson at the Art Center of Estes Park, upper Stanley Village
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby - changing exhibit series in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
Weekends Guided Snowshoe Tours - by Tubbs, a 90 minute tour of  Rocky Mountain National Park. Weekends. Call 1-800-44-ESTES.
Weekends Ice Skating at Trout Haven Pond, weekends
3 Discovery Snowshoe Festival benefit for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - snowshoe activities for the entire family all day long. Call 1-800-44-ESTES for more information.
11 Renewal of Marriage Vows - at the Stanley Hotel, in the Music Room, 4:00 pm. $5 per couple. 970-586-3371. 
17 9th Annual Imagine This - 2001 An Arts Odyssey annual family arts festival at the High School 
17-18 Winter Trails Weekend - Free! test drive a variety of name brand snowshoes, expert advice on selection and fitting, fun activities for all ages and abilities. 1-800-44-ESTES 
23-March 25 Nature's Gallery Original Inspirations featuring wood carvings of Jim Yenter and Audie Yenter. 
23-July 9 Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum
24 History of Glen Haven a presentation by David Tavel at the Museum.
24 & 25 Chamber Music Society Student Concert - featuring adult and young students. Free. Hempel Auditorium, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center. 2-5 pm each day. 


March 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Composition and Design annual Women's History month exhibit at the Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby - changing exhibit series in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
All Month Sunday Afternoon Concert Series - Dr. Kristine Armstrong, 3/4; Upsidasian, 3/11; young artists, 3/18; Note-ables, 3/25. All performances $2, at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel.
Weekends Guided Snowshoe Tours - by Tubbs, a 90 minute tour of  Rocky Mountain National Park. Weekends. Call 1-800-44-ESTES.
1 - 25 Nature's Gallery Original Inspirations featuring wood carvings of Jim Yenter and Audie Yenter. 
2-4, 8-11 "Music Man" music theater by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies
3 Calamity Jane presentation by the Historical Museum
3 Snowshoeing in the Rockies free all day event with guided tours and kids activities, demo snowshoes and more.
17 A Walk in the Park - Free Event! in Rocky Mountain National Park, sponsored by snowshoe & outdoor gear companies. Free test drive of snowshoes, plus fun activities for kids and families 1-800-44-ESTES
17 St. Patrick's Day "Pub Night" - benefit for the Chamber Music Festival - live music by Gladden, a Celtic group at the Timberline Restaurant, 7 - 9 pm, $7.50/person. 
23 Lucy Stone Chautauqua - Free presentation about the women’s rights activist presented by Estes Park Historical Museum. 7:00 pm at the Municipal Building. 586-6256
30 Crystal Lights - Reflections of Spring featuring stained glass of Adeline Pyrzynski, at the Art Center 
30 Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum


April 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum
All Month Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Composition and Design annual Women's History month exhibit at the Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Sunday Afternoon Concert Series  Sherwood Flute Ensemble, 4/1; Jordan Oliver, 4/8; Vox Renatus, 4/22; Perpetual Motion, 4/29. All performances $2, at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel.
All Month Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum
1 - 29 Crystal Lights - Reflections of Spring featuring stained glass of Adeline Pyrzynski, at the Art Center 
8 Oratorio Society of Estes Park Spring Concert: Brahms: a German Requiem - Community Church of the Rockies. 3:30 pm
20 The Income Tax Brawl music and dancing featuring the New Orleans Jazz Gathering. 7:30 pm at the Timberline Restaurant
20-22 Dance Fest 2001- jazz, ballet, ballroom, tap, and more!
21 Talks on Aviation - presentation at the Museum
26 Taste of Estes Quota Club's dining extravaganza fund raiser!
27-28 Estes Park Festival of Wine - featuring seminars and wine tastings at the Stanley Hotel, wine dinners at area restaurants. 586-3371.
29 Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum


May 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum
All Month Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Student Expressions '01 - Annual  K-12 art show featuring over 180 works, all media - Conference Center
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby -  in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
All Month Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum 
5 Ducky Derby - Duckfest 2001 for charity, non-stop parties at both ends of the race!
4-June 10 Timeless Art - Artist's impressions for all seasons featuring the work of Marj Dunmire.
6 Quilts and the Underground Railroad presentation at the Museum.
19-20 Parade of Years - annual old time car rally from Loveland to Estes Park, Display 21st.
18 International Museum Day - free admission at the Museum
19 Quilt History & Trunk Show - a presentation of the Estes Park Area Historical Museum.
19 - 20 Jazz Fest & Art Walk - FREE self guided gallery tour, FREE downtown jazz concerts in Bond Park
26 - 27 Estes Park Antique & Collectibles Show - a great two-day show to support Rooftop Rodeo and the Historical Museum in Barn W at the Fairgrounds
26 - 28 Art Market in Bond Park - presented by the Estes Park Art Center, 970-586-5882
27 Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum.


June 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum
All Month Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum 
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby -  in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
Mid June Evening Cowboy Sing-along - free, in Bond Park 7:30 pm Thursdays - Sundays
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza - Free musical performances weekends through Labor Day
All Month Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Thursday Night Live - free concert series in the Cultural Arts Council parking lot, 300 E. Elkhorn Ave. 7pm, Thursday evenings.
All Month Music in the Mountains - chamber music at Rocky Ridge Music Center. Call for Schedule or see below.
1 - 10 Timeless Art - Artist's impressions for all seasons featuring the work of Marj Dunmire.
2 Lake Estes Fishing Derby contests, prizes, tee shirts and family fun at Lake Estes.
9 Caring for your Heritage - presentation about textile care at the Museum
15-July 22 Remembered Scenes - "places we have been" featuring work by painter Mary Jo McGullivary.
16 - 17 Annual Wool Market - largest natural fiber show in the country; demonstrations, contests, children's tents. exhibits. sale of fiber & fiber products. Fairgrounds. 1-800-44-ESTES
17 16th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Estes Ark 970-586-6483
20 - 24 Miniature Horse Show - free to spectators Stanley Park Fairgrounds
22-24 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - 9 pm Friday through Sunday afternoon! Scandinavian music, food, and folklore. 303-772-6700.
23 Caring for your Heritage - archiving photos, at the Museum
23-24 Estes Park High School Reunion - Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the "New" High School - All school reunion hosted by the classes of 75-81 open to all classes. Contact Todd McIntyre, '78 at 970-482-0941 or e-mail him at todd_mcintyre@hotmail.com 
23 - 24 Estes Cycling Challenge - Three stages in two days, with two road races on two different 8 mile circuit courses and one individual time trial of approximately three miles. An ACA permitted Road Stage Race. 586-5877, estescycling@aol.com
24 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)
26 Music in the Mountains, concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 7:30 p.m. at The Stanley Hotel Music Room. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)


July 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Music in the Mountains - chamber music at Rocky Ridge Music Center - call for schedule or see below
All Month Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum
All Month Estes Park Music Festival - Monday Concert Series, 8 pm. High School Auditorium, Monday nights. Tickets at Macdonald Book Shop, 970-586-9203
All Month Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza - Free musical performances weekends through Labor Day
All Month Cowboy Sing-Along - free, Thursdays - Sundays in Bond Park, 7:30 pm
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby -  in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
All Month Thursday Night Live - free concert series in the Cultural Arts Council parking lot, 300 E. Elkhorn Ave. 7pm, Thursday evenings.
All Month Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center
1 Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum.
1 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)
1 - 9 Beginnings: Creating Community in Glen Haven, Drake, Allenspark and Pinewood Springs. At the Museum
1 - 22 Remembered Scenes - "places we have been" featuring work by painter Mary Jo McGullivary.
4 Coolest Car Show in Colorado - Collectible Car Show display of antique, classic, collectibles E. P. Power station lot
4 The Sounds of Sousa - and other patriotic music performed by The Estes Village Band on the lawn of the Stanley Hotel; 7:30 pm.
4 Fireworks over Lake Estes - 9:30 p.m. A truly spectacular sight! 9:30 pm
 4 - 8 Arabian Horse Show - free to spectators Stanley Park Fairgrounds
6 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the Young Artists Seminar Orchestra of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 7:30  p.m. at the Estes Park High School. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)
8 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)
10 75th Rooftop Rodeo Parade - downtown Lots of fun for the whole family - 10:30 am along Elkhorn Avenue.
10 - 15 75th Rooftop Rodeo - evening performances Mountain States PRCA Rodeo of the Year, every night Tuesday - Sunday at 7:00 pm, Stanley Park Fairgrounds.
15 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)
18 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 7:30 p.m. at tje Stanley Hotel Music Room. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)
20 - 22 Western & Wildlife Art Show - juried show and sale SIZE="4"> at the historic Elkhorn Lodge
22 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)
24 - 8/12 Hunter Jumper Horse Shows - free to spectators Stanley Park Fairgrounds
27 - 8/2 The Art of Form Texture and Forms featuring bronze sculpture of Bill Vielehr. At the Art Center.
28 Riverside Ballroom Reunion Dance VIII - a benefit for the Museum, at the Conference Center
29 Praise In the Rockies Christian Artists Music Seminar with nightly concerts at the Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies. 1-800-755-7464 or 303-247-9901
29 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)


August 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the Museum
All Month Music in the Mountains - chamber music at Rocky Ridge Music Center 3 pm Sundays
All Month Thursday Night Live - free concert series in the Cultural Arts Council parking lot, 300 E. Elkhorn Ave. 7pm, Thursday evenings.
All Month Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza - Free musical performances weekends through Labor Day
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby - in  the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
to mid month Cowboy Sing-Along - free, Thursdays - Sundays in Bond Park, 7:30 pm
1 Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. FACE="Times" SIZE="3"> 125th anniversary of Colorado Day.
1 - 3 Praise In the Rockies Christian Artists Music Seminar with nightly concerts at the Estes Park Center, YMCA of the Rockies. 1-800-755-7464 or 303-247-9901
1 - 12 Hunter Jumper Horse Show - free to spectators at SIZE="4"> Stanley Park Fairgrounds
1, 2 The Art of Form Texture and Forms featuring bronze sculpture of Bill Vielehr. At the Art Center.
4 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale at the Estes Park Conference Center
4 Storyteller Katy Little, a presentation of the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. 586-6256
to Mid August Estes Park Music Festival Concert Series - 8 pm. High School Auditorium, Monday nights. Tickets at Macdonald Book Shop, 970-586-9203
12 Music in the Mountains - concert series performed by the professional faculty of the Rocky Ridge Music Center. 3:00 p.m. at Rocky Ridge. 586-4031 (June 1-August 31 only)
31 - 9/3 Labor Day Crafts Show In Bond Park, the first of many fall festivals! Sponsored by the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department to benefit Muscular Dystrophy


September 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby -  in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
All Month Art in Public Places - changing exhibit series in the Estes Park Conference Center
1, 2 Alpaca Market - at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds
1 - 3 Summer of Music in Barlow Plaza - Free musical performances weekends through Labor Day
1 - 3 Labor Day Crafts Show - In Bond Park, the first of many fall festivals! Sponsored by the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department to benefit Muscular Dystrophy
1-30 Around the Campfire Gathered Summer camps in the Estes Park area. At the museum
6 - 9 25th Annual Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival - Always a favorite, mostly at the Fairgrounds and Stanley Park just off US 36 adjacent to Lake Estes. Check the web site for more details at http://www.scotfest.com/ or call 800-90-ESTES.
8 Longs Peak Scottish Irish Parade - downtown - Great entertainment and preview of bands at the festival.
7 - 10/14 Lines Into Shapes - The Art Center's fifth annual juried show
14 Chamber Music Festival  - Colorado Piano Trio, 7:30 pm, Stanley Concert Hall, $20 ea. ($35 for the series, 9/14 & 9/21)
15 - 16 Fine Arts & Crafts Show - Juried Arts & Crafts Show in Bond Park
15-16 5th Annual Art Walk - self guided tours of galleries, studios.
21 Chamber Music Festival SIZE="3"> - Takacs String Quartet, 7:30 pm, Stanley Concert Hall, $20 ea. ($35 for the series, 9/14 & 9/21)
22 - 23 Autumn Gold - A Festival of Brats & Bands - Downtown - the third festival of an Estes Park fall.
27-28 Autumn Art Walk Self guided walking tour of Estes Park galleries and art studios
27-28 Rails in the Rockies V- model train show most impressive layouts in the region. 
30 Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum.


October 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Art in Public Places - Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby - "Fiber Art - Wood, Warps & Paper" in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
1 - 14 Lines into Shapes - The Art Center's fifth annual juried show
6 & 7 Merchants Surprise Sale - A great October weekend shopping event, and the fourth in a series of Festivals
12 - 13 "Moonlighting Teachers" comedy variety spoof presented by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies
13 & 14 Elk Fest 2001 - Elk viewing, photography seminars, archery demo's and lots, lots more! Fifth in a series of weekend festivals.
19 - April 2002 Our Olympic Athletes - exhibit at the Historical Museum
19 Transitions interpretations featuring fine prints by Betty Dorman
28 Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum.


November 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Sunday Afternoon Concert Series  at the Historic Stanley Hotel -  $2, 2 p.m. Presented by The Estes Park Music Festival
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Art in Public Places - Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby -  in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
All Month 2002 Our Olympic Athletes - exhibit at the Historical Museum
13 Biodiversity of the Estes Park Area, a presentation by the Estes Park Area Historical Museum by Rocky Mountain National Park ranger Terri Terrel.
2,3; 9-10 "Lend Me a Tenor" - Theater presented by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies. At  Park Village Playhouse.
22 - 12/18  Miniature Christmas Tree Exhibit - in the Lobby of the Stanley Hotel. Sponsored by the Estes Park Women's Club to benefit local non-profit organizations. You can buy tickets ($1) to win your favorite tree! 970-586-9203
23 Catch the Glow Christmas Parade - 5:30 p.m. An annual favorite, come early!
24 Annual Holiday House - a Christmas Bazaar at the Estes Park Conference Center
27 on The Art of Form Texture and Forms featuring bronze sculpture of Bill Vielehr. At the Art Center.


December 2001

Date(s)
Description
All Month Sunday Afternoon Concert Series  at the Historic Stanley Hotel -  $2, 2 p.m. Presented by The Estes Park Music Festival
All Month Our Olympic Athletes - exhibit at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum.
All Month Art in Public Places - Estes Park Conference Center
All Month Stanley Museum of Colorado - Life & work of F.O. Stanley
All Month Exhibits in the Lobby -  in the Cultural Art Council's 304 E. Elkhorn Ave. office lobby
2 Free Day at the Estes Park Area Historical Museum.
1-18 Miniature Christmas Tree Exhibit - in the Lobby of the Stanley Hotel. Sponsored by the Estes Park Women's Club to benefit local non-profit organizations. You can buy tickets ($1) to win your favorite tree! 970-586-9203.
1 Friend's Holiday Arts, Collectibles & Gift Show, 8th annual juried  art show and sale with live holiday music. At Estes Park High School, Community Drive and Manford
1-2 Fifth Holiday Art Walk self -guided gallery, studio and exhibit tours
1 Annual Holiday Home Tour - sponsored by Quota Club of Estes Park.
1 Fantasy Ball Dinner-Dance to benefit the Estes Park Music Festival at the Conference Center, 970-586-9442.
1 - 1/11 The Art of Form, Texture and Forms featuring bronze sculpture of Bill Vielehr, Art Center of Estes Park.
8-9 Celebrate in Estes Park® - Carriage rides, Santa & elves, carolers, pony rides, more


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