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Oscar Party at The Kress in 2011. Photo by Matthew Gale

Win a pair of tickets to the Oscar Party at The Kress Cinema & Lounge in Greeley, Colorado. Here’s a little HeidiTown trivia for newer citizens. Back in 2007, when the town was incorporated, I wrote reviews. I reviewed books, restaurants and movies. I continue to write the occasional film review for the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor where I”ve been a contributing writer since 2006. I love the movies. They represent

Featured Festival: Great Plates, Fort Collins, Colorado

Good food for a great price with proceeds going to a worthy cause, that’s what Great Plates is all about. The two-week long culinary event features 30 plus restaurants and raises money for the Food Bank of Larimer County – a substantial amount of money. Last year’s event raised $35,000 and the organizers hope to beat that amount by raising $40,000 this year. It works like this, the participating restaurants

Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort VIP Pool. HeidiTown.com

I was recently contacted via email by a woman from Arkansas who is planning a trip to Colorado this July. She wanted to know about some off-the-beaten path locations that would be ideal for a multi-generational family trip that included ages ranging from 6 to 60. I gave her four recommendations, including Grand Lake and Glenwood Springs, two destinations I’ve written extensively about here on HeidiTown. However, there were two

Burro Days Fairplay Colorado HeidiTown.com

I was recently contacted via email by a woman from Arkansas who is planning a trip to Colorado this July. She wanted to know about some off-the-beaten path locations that would be ideal for a multi-generational family trip that included ages ranging from 6 to 60. I gave her four recommendations, including Grand Lake and Glenwood Springs, two destinations I’ve written extensively about here on HeidiTown. However, there were two

Barney Ford Museum in Breckenridge, Colorado. HeidiTown.com

February is Black History Month, so I thought this was the perfect opportunity to write about the Barney Ford Museum in Breckenridge, Colorado. The story behind this charming house museum is like something straight out of Hollywood, and a story you probably wouldn’t normally associate with a mining town in Colorado. Barney L. Ford was born into slavery in 1822. His father, who never recognized Barney as a son, was

HeidiTown on the Radio: February in Colorado, Part Two

Staying warm? I hope so. This has been a rather interesting February. Tons of snow and cold temperatures may have you planning to snuggling up at home this Valentine’s Day, but throw off those blankets! You’re tough and there’s lots of wonderful activities to experience over the next two weekends in Colorado. In this week’s segment on KRFC 88.9 FM I talk about various festivals and events happening from Fort

star available at Front Range German Shepherd Rescue

As I write this post my 75 pound German Shepherd, Xena, is curled up next to me on the couch. I’ve always love German Shepherds. We had many rescue German Shepherds while I was growing up. That’s why I’m excited to announce the Front Range German Shepherd Rescue (FRGSR) is the recipient of HeidiTown Gives Back this February. FRGSR incorporated as a nonprofit charity in 2006, although they had been

Featured Festival: Loveland Snow Sculpture in the Dark, 2014

I’ve been attending and writing about Snow Sculpture in the Dark since it’s conception in 2010. A grassroots event, it has grown into a sanction snow sculpting competition where the winners go on to represent the State of Colorado at the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championships. It’s a pretty darn big deal, and the artists who participate take it very seriously. Loveland Snow Sculpture in the Dark This is as

Lorelei private hot spring at the Wiesbaden in Ouray, Colorado. HeidiTown.com

Planning to travel this Valentine’s Day, or want to surprise your love with a romantic winter trip? If so, then this is the post for you. Colorado has no shortage of romantic destinations, in fact, nearly every town is a special place if you experience it with your one true love, however, I have a few recommendations of towns that are sure to turn up the romance in your relationship.

Steamboat Winter Carnival HeidiTown

I’ve recorded nearly 150 radio shows at KRFC 88.9 FM since August 2011, and that boggles my mind. I’ve literally shared 100s of festivals and lots of my own personal anecdotes. It’s really fun having this additional outlet for sharing the joys of HeidiTown, and I appreciate Brian Hughes and the rest of the KRFC staff for letting me have a segment. Also, I’d like to thank my producers, Dianne