Mountain Almanac for the week of July 27

Wednesday, July 28

Wellness Walk. Scheduled for July 28 at the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center at 9 a.m. Meet at the lower level and choose a one, two or three-mile hike. Maps are available. Healthy living tips and mindfulness exercises to enhance your walk. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. Free admission.

Lawn Concert Series. Scheduled for July 28 and featuring Roma Ransom at 6 p.m. at the Manitou Springs Library Carnegie Building, 701 Manitou Ave. Free and open to the public. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

El Paso County Summer Concert Series, featuring All In Jazz is scheduled for July 28 at 6 p.m. at the  Bear Creek Park Terrace, 21st Street at Argus Blvd. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Thursday, July 29

Manitou Springs Summer Concert Series.  Featuring Academy Jazz Ensemble on July 29 at 7 p.m. at Bud Ford Pavilion in Soda Springs Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free and open to the public.

Gallop in the Garden. This is a 5K Fun Run/Jog/Walk in Garden of the Gods Park on July 29 at 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Free admission.

  Friday, July 30

Tee-off Time.  The Shining Mountain Golf Course is open for daily play for the 2021 season, and the course is in great condition. Check out some of the prime charity events and tournaments. In addition, the clubhouse bar is open, along with the driving range and chipping area. In addition, the restaurant is now open on a limited basis from Thursday through Sunday. Driving carts are now available.  Call 719-687-7587 for more information.

Manitou Day of Friendship, Friendship Bracelet Make and Take. Scheduled on July 30 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For multiple skill levels and all ages. Learn some techniques to make a friendship bracelet. Held at the Manitou Springs Library, 515 Manitou Ave.

Farmers Market. Scheduled every Friday from now through September at N. Center Street near Memorial Park in Woodland Park from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Our Vendors come from all over Colorado and provide a variety of products to choose from.

Under the Colorado Moon and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Live performances have returned to the Butte Theater in Cripple Creek, with their summer melodrama show, Under the Colorado Moon and the Golden Age Musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Both shows extend through the summer until mid-August. For reservations, call 719-689-6402 or visit ButteTheater.com.

Live Music and Performances.  Held every Friday evening in the patio area of the Painted Bear gift shop in Green Mountain Falls.

Saturday, July 31

Bronc Day. The 83rd Bronc Day will occur on Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Green Mountain Falls. It is one of the longest historical events running in Southern Colorado. It began in 1939 to welcome cowhands, tourists and families who were coming to the Ute Pass area to rodeo, vacation or work the summer trades. It led to some fun times and Bronc Day became an annual day that people set aside to attend as part of their summer experience and family memories!

Over the years, it has expanded with kids’ games, gold panning. lots of vendors selling their wares and fabulous food from our local merchants. All this along with live entertainment: singing, Victorian dance lessons, western costumes, rubber ducky races on the creek and much more.

The Ute Pass Cultural Center is hosting an outdoor cornhole tournament on July 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a 32 team limit, and any 2 person team can register to play in the double elimination tournament for a $100 entry fee. Cash prizes will be given to the top 4 teams. Call 719-687-5284 for more information.

Gold Camp Trolley Tours. The Gold Camp Victorian Society will present again the Original Historical Gold Camp Trolley Tours. The tours  continue every Saturday through Labor Day weekend. Each tour starts at 1 p.m. from the District Museum in Cripple Creek. These 90-minute tours are led by our Victorian hostesses and feature many of the characters from Cripple Creek’s storied history, as depicted by members of the Gold Camp Victorian Society. Please join us for the only historical trolley tour in Cripple Creek. A donation of $10 is requested. These tours are fun for the whole family. Space is limited, so arrive early to reserve your seat.

 

Upcoming

Mountain Arts Festival.  The 36th annual Mountain Arts Festival will be held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8, starting at 10 a.m. both days. The renowned festival will feature art work from local and national artists, jewelry, woodwork, photographs, paintings, pottery, fiberworks and more. Participants can bid on items in a silent auction. Free admission.