If you haven’t heard of these painting studios being opened up across the county, you really should get with it. I didn’t say “you’ve been living under a rock” because that doesn’t seem very polite, but maybe you should get these studious on your radar. These are for men and women, children, artistic folks, totally unartistic folks, married couples, dating couples, friends, and YOU. They truly are for everyone. I think the picture below helps express how individual these studios can be!
You too can be creative!
Steamboat Springs’ very own Splatz Canvas and Wine studio is located downtown and post their schedule online. They also are available for private parties.
This is a preview of Splatz Canvas and Wine, Steamboat Springs, CO. Read the full story.
Steamboat Springs Rocks! Free Summer Concert Series 2013
Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series at Howelsen Hill
Steamboat Rocks! The Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series (the Concert Series) will, as usual, be a lot of fun. The Concert Series was formed in 1990 and supports our community in lots of ways. Everyone is welcome to the free concerts set outside in the summer breeze. Originally, the concerts were on the lawn of the Routt County Court House located in the center of downtown. Now their venues change and most are located on Howelsen Hill Ski Area or Steamboat Springs Ski Area. Typically the concerts are attended by 80% locals and 20% visitors making it a great local event.
The Concert Series commitment is to our community and they list the following on the Concert Series website:
- Provide FREE ACCESS to popular music for all ages.
- Build collaborations for special causes and events.
I am continually impressed with how the Steamboat Springs community plans for the future and thinks long-term. I was reading the Steamboat Today this morning and saw that the City of Steamboat was evaluating what to do with the 1% lodging tax they collect. Annually, this tax generates between $650,000 and $800,000. What was interesting to me was how progressive and well, just neat, that my neighbors have voted in this tax and attempt to use it wisely. The projects that are up for consideration are all projects that will greatly benefit our town. And these aren’t just infrastructure or boring things like that. These projects will directly benefit the locals and visitors alike for the long-term.
Four applicants made their presentations and four more are scheduled. The four that have already made their presentations were:
Find your inspiration at Ponderosa Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Ponderosa Ranch
Calling all artists, writers, and overworked people! Looking for the ultimate retreat? Find your peace and inspiration at 33050 Ponderosa Ranch, near the ski town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Ponderosa in Snow
I’ve written other blogs on this ranch, and there are videos, and there is the MLS listing. So you can find out the technical information about this 35 acre ranch in numerous spots. But what I want to focus on today is the lifestyle it offers.
Homes have a personality and they offer a unique lifestyle. If you lived in downtown Denver, your home and daily life would be very different than on a Northwest Colorado Ranch. If you’ve always dreamed of living on a ranch, with wide open views and endless starry skies, and all you’ll hear throughout the day is the wind blowing the aspen leaves, then this home is for you.
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Steamboat Springs is a Nice Place to Play for the Elderly
Steamboat Springs, Colorado does have nice activities for the elderly. My friend was wondering what her 84 year old mother would do if she spent part of the year with her here in Steamboat Springs. I mean, it can be really scary. You love your parents but they can’t exactly play with you anymore….and they don’t like mountain biking as much as you….and they don’t like jumping off that boulder on their new fat boards on a 10-inch powder day….and, well, they just don’t have the energy they used to have. Funny how that works.
So I suggested a little internet research. Because, let’s face it, the big plan, I mean the BIG PLAN is your parents are always older than you. That’s just how it works. So after a brief look on the internet, here is what I found:
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City of Steamboat Springs Help Funds 26 Events for 2013
The City of Steamboat Springs City Council approved the annual budget for funding 26 events for the upcoming year. Steamboat Springs hosts a huge variety of events every year and this year, we will see at least six new ones. These events bring in much appreciated tourism dollars and overall increase the value of our community. It’s what makes Steamboat, Steamboat!
Flash Mob at Winter Carnival 2013
According the Steamboat Today, the committee that awards the available funds had a tough time making their selections. The usual requests for funding were almost double compared to last year. The committee likes to encourage new venues while at the same time, support the old, much loved venues. Eventually, the more established venues are encouraged to develop 100% of their own funding over time.
This year, funding for 26 events was granted. It’s pretty exciting to see six new events added to the list this year:
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Free Events and Things in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
For being a small town, Steamboat Springs offers a huge variety of free events and…well…things. And sometimes finding the free things aren’t all that easy so I’ll share some of the not-so-common ones for a town our size.
“Flash Mob USA” Replaces “Ski Town USA” in Steamboat Springs
The Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is an Amazing Tradition. In Steamboat Springs Colorado, one of the best events to take place every year is the Winter Carnival. It’s 4 days of winter celebrations. The events are for all ages but to just watch is great too. It’s one of the reason to live in Steamboat. But not only was this the 100th year anniversary, but Steamboat Springs was blessed with some awesome FLASH MOBS. I love this place. Charlie
This is a great video by Cedar Beauregard of SteamboatAerials.com. Thanks Cedar for allowing us all to see Steamboat Springs with new eyes. Steamboat Springs is often sunny and skiing in these conditions is amazing. Cedar captured Steamboat in spectacular light brings it to all.
The Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is an event not to miss. Every year I’m amazed at how cool these 5 days are. Come on up, it start today.http://youtu.be/zDeMlFsdMik
Schedule
Feb. 6
5:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies
6 to 8 p.m. Speed and flight night ski jumping (for amateur adults)
Feb. 7
4:30 p.m. Cross-country obstacle race
6 to 7 p.m. 20-, 30- and 50-meter ski jumping
6 to 9 p.m. Winter Carnival dual giant slalom and party (skiers 15 and older)
Feb. 8
10 a.m. Soda Pop Slalom (Steamboat Ski Area)
1 p.m. Vintage ski race and ski fashion show (Steamboat Ski Area)
This is a preview of 100th Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs. Read the full story.
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