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Arts and Entertainment Calendar

MUSICFriday, Dec. 5Oly – Guitarist and singer/songwriter Eric Oly Olson leads audiences along an acoustic road through rock, folk and Americana at the Winter Park Pub starting around 8:30 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-4929.Straus, Travis, Krech – Andy Straus, Greg Travis and Bobby Krech of Hunker Down kick off this seasons Java Mic Nights playing live acoustic music starting at 7 p.m. at the Fraser Rocky Mountain Roastery. $5 cover. (970) 726-4400.Steve Cormey & Friends – Steve Cormey & Friends play a variety of tunes starting about 9:30 p.m. at the Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.Tim Connelly – Musician Tim Connelly plays during the Greater Granby Area Chamber of Commerce and Grand County Builders Association Holiday Gala at 5:30 p.m. at the SolVista Base Lodge. The event (tickets $40) includes a silent auction, raffles, and buffet dinner. RSVP ASAP to (970) 887-2311.John Brown – Acoustic guitar starting at 9 p.m. Friday evenings at Grumpys in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-0123.Uprights – Joan Shaw of The Uprights plays classical, show tunes, jazz and more on piano 6 to 9 p.m. Friday nights at Gasthaus Eichler restaurant in Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-5133. DJ Tanro – DJ Tanro kicks off the funky mix Fridays starting at 9 p.m. at Freestyles in Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-4297.Funky Mix Fridays – Live mixes with NefaRio until 2 a.m. at Freestyles sports bar in Winter Park. Free shuffleboard and darts all night, featuring foosball and the only dome hockey table in town. (970) 726-4297.Saturday, Dec. 6Morsoul – Band Morsoul plays danceable originals and covers at the Winter Park Pub starting around 8:30 p.m. Performance includes a laser light show. No cover. (970) 726-4929.Grand Chorale – The Grand Chorale presents its Annual Christmas Show on two dates: 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Grand Lake Community Center and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Snow Mountain Ranch/YMCA Chapel. Local quartets Fortune, PHIL and Four on the Floor join for the performances. Free, donations appreciated. http://www.grandchorale.org, (970) 726-4626 or (970) 887-3802.WhiteWater Ramble – Band WhiteWater Ramble plays high-octane, Rocky Mountain DanceGrass starting at 9 p.m. at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park for audiences ages 21 and older. No cover. (970) 726-3026.Steve Cormey & Friends – Steve Cormey & Friends (including Brad Pregeant) play a variety of tunes starting about 9:30 p.m. at the Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.DJ Social – DJ Social starts playing tunes at 9 p.m. at the R&R Bar at the Inn at SilverCreek. Theme nights and open mic. No cover. (970) 887-4951.George Clay – Variety of country and easy listening tunes starting at 9 p.m. Saturday evenings at Grumpys in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-0123.One Time – Midnight Ultra (9 p.m.) opens for One Time (11 p.m.) at Moes Original BBQ in Englewood (next to the Gothic Theater). $5 cover. (303) 781-0414.Sunday, Dec. 7Tim Connelly – 5 p.m. on the deck at Shipwreck Landing North at the old Adolphs in Old Town Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-9397.Live DJ – Sundays are fundays at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park with a live DJ for crowds ages 21 and older. Starts at 9 p.m. (970) 726-3026.Uprights – Jan Sears of The Uprights plays classical, show tunes, jazz and more on piano 6 to 9 p.m. Friday nights at Gasthaus Eichler restaurant in Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-5133. Monday, Dec. 8Tim Connelly – Solo at Shipwreck Landing in Old Town Winter Park starting around 4 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-9397.Open Mic and Locals Night – 10 p.m. at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park. Happy hour all night. Hosted by Hippie. Free. (970) 726-3026.Tuesday, Dec. 9Wednesday, Dec. 10Thursday, Dec. 11Nine-Toed Bob – Nine-Toed Bob plays a variety of rock covers about 9:30 p.m. at the Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.DJ Christyle – DJ Christyle plays hip-hop starting at 9:30 p.m. at Freestyles in Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-4297.Open Mic Night – Thursday night is Open Mic Night with new host Adam Lynam at the Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser. Starts about 9:30 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-9250.Open mic – Winter Park Winery (395 Zerex in Fraser) is hosting open mic nights 8 to 10:30 p.m. No cover, wine for purchase. (970) 726-4514.VISUAL ARTSFriday, Dec. 5Knitting for kids – The Kremmling Library presents a knitting program for school-age children starting at 3 p.m. and continuing Fridays through May. Free. (970) 724-9228.Saturday, Dec. 6Sunday, Dec. 7Monday, Dec. 8Book group – Join others for an in-depth exploration of world literature. The Fireside Chat group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month by the fireplace in the Granby Library. Pick up materials in advance. (970) 887-2149.Book group – The Hot Sulphur Springs Library sponsors a Monday night book discussion group at 7 p.m. at the library. (970) 725-3942.Tuesday, Dec. 9Wednesday, Dec. 10Thursday, Dec. 11PERFORMING ARTSFriday, Dec. 5Live theater – The Grand Theatre Co. presents sketch comedy HA-HA Holidays starting at 7:30 p.m. in Winter Park. Rated PG, some material not suitable for children. Tickets are still available to reserve for shows Dec. 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $12 for children 12 and under. Bring a can of food (for the Mountain Family Center) to the show and get $3 off one adult ticket. (970) 726-5048, http://www.grandtheatreco.com.Saturday, Dec. 6Live theater – The Grand Theatre Co. presents sketch comedy HA-HA Holidays starting at 7:30 p.m. in Winter Park. Rated PG, some material not suitable for children. Tickets are still available to reserve for shows Dec. 6, 11, 12 and 13. $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $12 for children 12 and under. Bring a can of food (for the Mountain Family Center) to the show and get $3 off one adult ticket. (970) 726-5048, http://www.grandtheatreco.com.Sunday, Dec. 7Monday, Dec. 8Tuesday, Dec. 9Wednesday, Dec. 10Thursday, Dec. 11Live theater – The Grand Theatre Co. presents sketch comedy HA-HA Holidays starting at 7:30 p.m. in Winter Park. Rated PG, some material not suitable for children. Tickets are still available to reserve for shows Dec. 11, 12 and 13. $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $12 for children 12 and under. Bring a can of food (for the Mountain Family Center) to the show and get $3 off one adult ticket. (970) 726-5048, http://www.grandtheatreco.com.Singers sought – Rehearsal starts at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 (at St. Annes) for the annual Christmas Music Festival (Dec. 13). Featured artists include the Grand Chorale, Rocky Mountain Brass and the Festival Chorus. All who would like to sing are welcome. (970) 627-3750 or (970) 223-4053. MISCELLANEOUS OTHER ENTERTAINMENTFriday, Dec. 5Holiday Gala – The Greater Granby Area Chamber of Commerce and the Grand County Builders Association announce the annual Holiday Gala at 5:30 p.m. at the SolVista Base Lodge. The event (tickets $40) includes a silent auction, raffles, live music by Tim Connelly and buffet dinner. RSVP ASAP to (970) 887-2311.Chess club – Joy’s Garden at the Stage Coach Inn in Hot Sulphur Springs is hosting a chess club 3 to 5 p.m. every Friday with instructor Jim Hildred. Call (970) 724-3324.Youth knitting – The Kremmling Library announces knitting for school-age children at 4 to 5 p.m. Free. (970) 724-9228.Karaoke – 10 p.m. at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park. Free. (970) 726-3026.Funky Mix Fridays – Live mixes with NefaRio until 2 a.m. at Freestyles sports bar in Winter Park. Free shuffleboard and darts all night, featuring foosball and the only dome hockey table in town. (970) 726-4297.Saturday, Dec. 6Holiday fair – Granby Elementary School is hosting a Holiday Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in the gymnasium. (970) 725-0058.Holiday gala – The East Grand Educational Foundation Fund’s Holiday Gala starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at C Lazy U Ranch. Seats are limited to the first 80 people. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers and holiday music, followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. (Mountain casual/ holiday attire). $150/ea., tables of 10 are available. (970) 887-3111 ext. 5.Santa paws pictures – Grand County Pet Pals announces the return of Santa Paws photo opportunities with your pet(s). Mountain Dawg in Fraser is hosting the Santa Paws photo event noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 and the Grand County Animal Shelter in Granby is hosting them noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Suggested donation: $10. (970) 887-2988.Bake sale – Bring your card table and baked goods and Country Ace Hardware will find a place in the store to set up and sell your goods 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 during an open Community Bake Sale. (970) 887-3395.Sunday, Dec. 7Santa paws pictures – Grand County Pet Pals announces the return of Santa Paws photo opportunities with your pet(s). The Grand County Animal Shelter in Granby is hosting them noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Suggested donation: $10. (970) 887-2988.Shuffleboard – The Gateway Inn in Grand Lake is hosting an open-invite shuffleboard tournament starting at 4 p.m. $1 per game, plus $1 donation toward the winning pot. (970) 627-2400.Poker tournament – Sign-up starts at 7:30 p.m., action follows suit at 7:30 p.m. at Freestyles in Winter Park. No fee. (970) 726-4297.Monday, Dec. 8Texas Hold Em – Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts Texas Hold Em tournaments starting at 8:15 p.m. The top 40 players from each set of 10 games wins a chance for a trip to Las Vegas. Free. (970) 726-9250.Tuesday, Dec. 9Delicious Dishes – The Delicious Dishes Christmas Project takes place 5 to 9 p.m. at Daven Haven Lodge in Grand Lake. The event includes a chicken and biscuit dinner, dessert and craft auction. Proceeds provide holiday food and gifts for families needing assistance through the Mountain Family Center. $10, $5 for children 12 and under. (970) 627-8580.Gingerbread activity – Youths in grades 1-12 are invited to create a gingerbread house 4 to 6 p.m. at the Extension Hall in Kremmling. $5. Reservations: (970) 724-3436.Pool tournament – Pool tournaments at 8 p.m. at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park. Cost is $5 to participate. Prize for winner. (970) 726-3026.Trivia Night – Hosted by Hulkstar starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser. Each nights top three winners receive a $25 gift certificate. (970) 726-9250.Martini Night – Freestyles in Winter Park hosts $5 Martini Night Tuesdays with happy hour 4 to 8 p.m. Call (970) 726-4297 for more info.Texas Hold Em – Every Thursday night Buckets Saloon in Winter Park is hosting free Texas Hold Em games starting at 8 p.m. Win a trip to Las Vegas. (970) 726-3026.Texas Hold Em – The Barking Dog Pub next to the County Seat Grill in Hot Sulphur Springs is hosting a 12-week series of Texas Hold Em games at 8 p.m. No entry fee. $250 grand prize. Call (970) 725-3309.Wednesday, Dec. 10Pool tournaments – The County Seat Pub in Hot Sulphur Springs is hosting pool tournaments starting at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 24. $5 entry. Prize for winner. (970) 725-3309.Trivia – Test your knowledge at 6 p.m. at the Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.Ladies Night & DJs – The first two drinks for the ladies are free starting at 9 p.m. every Wednesday during Ladies Night at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park. DJs all night. Ladies get in for free and guys pay $5. (970) 726-3026.Texas Hold Em – The Parshall Inn is hosting Texas Hold Em games at 8 p.m. No entry fee. Prizes. Call (970) 725-3215.Thursday, Dec. 11Pool tournaments – Mike Baird hosts pool tournaments at Grumpys in Grand Lake. (970) 627-0123.Texas Hold Em – Friendly card game. Sign-up at 6:15 p.m. at the Gateway Inn in Grand Lake. Game begins at 6:30 p.m. House prizes. Free. (970) 627-2400.Texas Hold Em – Buckets Saloon in Winter Park is hosting free Texas Hold Em games starting at 8 p.m. Win a trip to Las Vegas. (970) 726-3026.


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