May 2010

Stoll Vaughan back in Colorado

Mark your calendars Colorado… I was first introduced to Stoll Vaughan’s music  when he opened for The Elders at The Soiled Dove back in January.    In March,  I  had  the opportunity to  meet him  personally when he played  several intimate shows in  Northern Colorado. Stoll Vaughan is a down-to-earth  singer songwriter who has been compared to Townes Van Zant and early Springsteen.    I, however, think he has developed

Some new changes in town

There’s been a bit of construction here in HeidiTown, so things might look a little different as you cruise around.   First and foremost, you can now subscribe to HeidiTown.   If you’d like to be notified via  an email from the Mayor  each time  a new and exciting post goes up, please enter your email address into the box at the right.   Second, you may notice the  Cinema

13th Colorado Nationals at The Ranch in Loveland

When I was working on branding HeidiTown, I had the good old American road trip in mind. I love the idea of setting out across this great country in an old 50s car, eating at diners and stopping to see roadside novelties such as the world’s biggest ball of string. I am not a real “car person.” I like a dependable car and I like it to be blue. Although

Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur Colorado

I love summer festivals, but there’s one in particular that I look forward to with a special sort of anticipation. I have been going to the Colorado Renaissance Festival since moving here in 2000. My husband, who grew up in Littleton, Colorado  has been attending since childhood. It’s literally the best festival in  the  state  and if you’ve never been, you’ve been missing out.   Running every weekend from June

Best of Colorado, Summer Events & Festivals - What's your favorite?

With summer fast approaching, the Mayor is excited about numerous upcoming Colorado events and festivals.    However, before I start sharing my favorites, I’d like to know what event/festival you are most looking forward to attending this summer. Please share your favorite Colorado summer event/festival with HeidiTown in the comment section below.   Tell us what makes this event  your all-time favorite.   The best description will receive a fabulous

"Iron Man 2" - Does it live up to the hype?

Rated PG13 Directed by Jon Favreau Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 2.75/5 Word of Warning: Corny, and I’m not talking about the kind that comes on a cob and is delicious with barbecue. I gave “Iron Man” a rating of 4/5, so that should tell my readers a lot about the sequel. “Iron Man 2″

Opening on Mother's Day

Babies are definitely popular these days, and now they have invaded the theater. You may be looking forward to “Iron Man 2,” but I promise your Mom would rather go to “Babies.” This new documentary, directed by Thomas Balmés, follows four babies from around the world – San Francisco, Nambia, Tokyo, Mongolia – from birth to their first steps. The cultural differences will be apparent, but so will the similarities