Festivals & Events

SummerFest in the Rockies is just around the corner
Festivals, June

SummerFest in the Rockies is just around the corner

Held annually on the  second weekend in July, this year (2011) will be the  5th SummerFest celebration. Held at Civic Center Park/Foote Lagoon in Loveland, Colorado, this community event features a smorgasbord of activities, and always kicks off with ... [ Read More ]
1955 Chevy purple
Festivals, Travel

Calling all car people! It’s time for Colorado Nationals

The Mayor never used to be much of a car person, however, buying a car with a V6, along with a newly developed love affair with Top Gear on the BBC, has changed all that. I still don’t consider myself ... [ Read More ]
Bohemian Nights 2011 logo
Festivals, June

One of Fort Collins, Colorado’s greatest yearly events

Read all about one of Fort Collins, Colorado’s greatest yearly events! The lineup for this year’s Bohemian Nights headliners have been announced and I’d advise you to start breaking in your dancing shoes. My update also includes a great Tip ... [ Read More ]
cinco de mayo sombrero
Festivals, May

Cinco de Mayo Colorado

For most residents of the United States, Cinco de Mayo means heading to the nearest Mexican restaurant and indulging in multiple margaritas. However, the 5th of May celebration is much more than just tortilla chips and margs. Cinco de Mayo ... [ Read More ]
Lyons Classic Pinball machine
April, Festivals

Calling all Pinball Wizards & Groupies

A machine at Lyons Classic Pinball in Lyons, Colorado. Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer, all rights reserved. I love it when I discover a truly unique event, and the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown & Gameroom Expo definitely falls into this category ... [ Read More ]
Fort Collins Music Experiment
April, Festivals

Fort Collins Music Experience (FoCoMX) is here!

Music played a very significant role during my formative years. I come from a musical family; we have singers, guitarists, pianist, songwriters and composers. One of my fondest memories is falling asleep night after night to the sound of my ... [ Read More ]
Island Grill at the Taste of Loveland, Colorado
April, Festivals

The 6th Annual Taste of Loveland

Island Grill's owners serve up their popular fish tacos at the 5th Annual Taste of Loveland. Photo by H.M. Kerr-Schlaefer. All rights reserved. My husband and I attended this event last year and ate ourselves silly – it was so ... [ Read More ]
Top 3 places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Northern Colorado
Festivals, March

Top 3 places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Northern Colorado

This is a holiday rooted in Christianity, but today it’s better known for green beer and corn beef and cabbage. March 17 is the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death in the fifth century and the Irish have celebrated this date ... [ Read More ]
The Mayor celebrates St. Patrick's Day a top a Colorado mountain.
Festivals, March

St. Patrick’s Day in Fort Collins, Colorado

The Mayor celebrates St. Patrick's Day a top a Colorado mountain. Photo by Ryan Schlaefer. All rights rserved. St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I’m not exactly sure why. Despite having Irish roots my family never celebrated ... [ Read More ]
Denver Big Air Event
Festivals, January

Denver Big Air Event

I wanted to share these amazing pictures with you. My friend Chase Squires took these photos of the ski ramp that was constructed for the Denver Big Air Event that’s happening today and tomorrow in downtown Denver. These photos show ... [ Read More ]