I’m featuring TEDxFrontRange on HeidiTown again this year, and while it isn’t a festival, it fits the spirit of HeidiTown. If you are unfamiliar with TEDx, it’s an afternoon of enlightenment through short presentations by a variety of folks. TEDx originated from TED, founded in 1984, by Richard Saul Wurman. He saw a powerful convergence between Technology, Entertainment and Design happening in the world. The event brings together movers and
Ryan and I have been adhering to today’s #TravelTuesday tip long before HeidiTown was founded. When we’re traveling, whether it’s somewhere close or a continent away, we always splurge on one gourmet meal. When we were first dating, one of our first weekends away was spent in Friday Harbor, Washington. Just a ferry ride from where we were both living at the time, this charming isle, part of the San
Into every life, a little rain must fall, but children shouldn’t have to bear the brunt of the storm and that’s where Realities for Children comes in. The Fort Collins based, Realities for Children is the May recipient of the HeidiTown Gives Back Campaign. The mission of RFC is to provide for the unmet needs of children who have been abused, neglected or are at-risk by uniting local businesses, youth
“Sisters of Swing” at Boulder’s Dinner Theater Most people are familiar with Andrew Sisters’ impersonators, but the actresses on stage at Boulder’s Dinner Theater become more than simple caricatures of the famous trio. The musical, “Sisters of Swing,” gives the audience a glimpse beyond the makeup and stockings and into the lives of three, real women, who lived, laughed, loved and endured heartbreak, just like the rest of us. The
Spring has sprung in Colorado and it is a lovely thing indeed. The streets of our small towns are lined with blossoming trees and purple and yellow flowers are sprouting in patches along roadsides and in fields. Everywhere you look it’s green. Despite allergies, it’s one of my favorite seasons in Colorado. In part one of May’s radio segment on KRFC 88.9 FM I chat about my upcoming trip to
For the second year in a row, the Governor’s Art Show is being featured on HeidiTown and I couldn’t be more honored. Whether you are a lifelong art collector, or just a casual art observer, this is the art show for you. Governor’s Art Show & Sale, May 4 – June 15, 2014 Gala, May 3 (purchase tickets here) My husband, Ryan Schlaefer, is one of the most talented artists
This is the second post in my #TravelTuesday, Tip of the Day series. If you’re anything like us, you get so caught up in getting to your destination that sometimes you forget to enjoy the journey. Today when I travel, I often have an itinerary, and when you’re in my line of business, it’s usually pretty full, and there’s not much time for messing about. We jump in the car,
I’m planning to write several posts about our trip to Vail, but I had to start with this one. I’ve lived in Colorado for 14 years, and while I’ve been stuck overnight in Vail due to a pass closure, I had never explored Vail properly until earlier this month. As some of you know, I was in town covering Taste of Vail, an event that should definitely be on your
For the first time since the HeidiTown segment aired on KRFC 88.9 FM, way back in August, 2011, I have missed recording a segment. I was unable to record the first show in April due to an unexpected emergency eye surgery that I wrote about previously on HeidiTown here. Anyway, I’m back and this radio segment covers a little of what’s happening this April, although I also spent some time
If you love food, and who doesn’t, you won’t want to miss the Taste of Loveland. For just $40 you’ll be able to spend hours tasting food from 30 different restaurants. Plus, you can taste beer and wine from over 40 vendors. Yes, it’s an evening of gluttony, but you’ll be indulging for a great cause, and that makes it okay. This year is the 9th Annual Taste and it
