Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 15th, 2010
I recently discovered Mandolin Cafe at 210 East 4th Street in Loveland, Colorado. This relatively new addition to downtown, is a funky coffee shop with a musical soul.
Last Thursday evening, Stoll Vaughan, a singer/songwriter and stellar guitarist played a free show at Mandolin Cafe. Vaughan had approached owner Alex Zoll about playing at the coffee shop after Vaughan opened for The Elders [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 14th, 2010
This morning, Loveland, Colorado was featured on one of the Mayor’s favorite television shows. “Sunday Morning” on CBS, based today’s entire program on love, ending the show with a special feature on Loveland’s Valentine card re-mailing program.
Loveland, known as the “Sweetheart City,” has been re-mailing Valentine’s Day cards since 1946. The cards arrive in Loveland [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 12th, 2010
Love food?
The Art of Dining is back and runs Feb. 15 – 28th. What’s the deal? Participating restaurants in the Loveland, Colorado area have signed up to offer a set price menu at $18.77.
Some of my favorite restaurants on the list include Stone Ridge Grille at Mariana Butte and The Black Steer Steak and Seafood.
To [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 10th, 2010
Find out what specials are cookin’ at your favorite Northern Colorado restaurants!
Click on the link above (or the one on the right hand side of this page) to discover daily discounts like buy 1 entree & 2 beverages at Island Grill and get your second entree at half-price!
The deals change daily, so check ‘em out frequently!
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Posted in Events & Festivals, music on Feb 10th, 2010
I first saw and heard Stoll Vaughan earlier this month when he opened for The Elders at The Soiled Dove. He hooked me with the first strum of his guitar. And now he’s coming to Colorado again!
Stoll Vaughan will play the following February shows in Colorado:
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 - Mandolin Cafeat 210 E. 4th Street. Loveland, [...]
Posted in Events & Festivals on Feb 4th, 2010
The Fort Collins Irish Festival is now the Rocky Mountain Irish Festival. The festival’s name isn’t the only change.
The event will now be held at The Ranch/Larimer County Fairgrounds, on August 27 - 29, 2010.
As usual, there’s a stellar line up of bands, including the U2 tribute band, Under the Blood Red Sky, and headliners Gaelic [...]
Posted in Events & Festivals, music on Jan 5th, 2010
The Mayor’s all-time favorite band is coming to Colorado this week! The Elders are a arse-kickin’ Celtic rock band from Kansas City. I’ve been following this band for years and have seen them live more times than I can count. I’ve also written multiple articles about them for HeidiTown and the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor. I’m a pusher [...]
Posted in Photo of the Day on Dec 17th, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 12th, 2009
I am going to come clean. I am not much of a shopper. In fact, I rarely shop unless it is a necessity. So when Christmas comes around, I enjoy shopping in historic downtowns, because the stores are locally owned, and they are entertaining.
Downtown retail business owners have to be creative in order to compete with the [...]
Posted in Dining on Dec 9th, 2009
Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer.
This Saturday, December 12, 2009, Colorado Coffee Company will be holding an official Grand Opening. Owners Mike and Carole Thorsrud’s first store, Colorado Coffee Exchange, has been open for fifteen years at the Fort Collins mall.
I am a big fan of this coffee shop, located in the 1st National Bank building on [...]
