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The Prettiest Drive in Colorado: Denver to Durango
The Prettiest Drive in Colorado: Denver to Durango

April 22, 2024

Affordable Snowmass? Yes, You Can
Affordable Snowmass? Yes, You Can

April 8, 2024

Nostalgia & Education: Orcas at the Denver Museum of Science & Nature
Nostalgia & Education: Orcas at the Denver Museum of Science & Nature

April 1, 2024

Tell Me What Makes Your Town Great: Let’s Talk Assets
Tell Me What Makes Your Town Great: Let’s Talk Assets

March 25, 2024

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The World's Best French Fries may have the help of divine intervention
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The World’s Best French Fries may have the help of divine intervention

If you give me the choice between a banana split and a plate of fries, I’ll take the fries every time. I love French fries. I know it is not  the most healthy food choice, but when consumed in ... [ Read More ]
2nd Annual Ft. Collins Music Experiment is THIS weekend
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2nd Annual Ft. Collins Music Experiment is THIS weekend

Like music? If you answered yes to this question, you should get to Fort Collins, Colorado  this Friday and Saturday. 150 bands will play 15 venues  during this  musical extravaganza! A two-day pass is  only $15. There’s no better deal ... [ Read More ]
"Clash of the Titans" - I'll admit it, I was highly entertained
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“Clash of the Titans” – I’ll admit it, I was highly entertained

Sam Worthington as Perseus from Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' epic action adventure 'The Clash of the Titans,' distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Photo by Jay Maidment Rated PG13 Directed by Louis Leterrier Starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph ... [ Read More ]
Author Sandra Dallas coming to Reader's Cove
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Author Sandra Dallas coming to Reader’s Cove

Author Sandra Dallas  has been called the “quintessential American voice.”     She is a New York Times Best Seller and on April 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.  she will be at Reader’s Cove in Fort Collins, Colorado, ... [ Read More ]
HeidiTown Rant: Serving breakfast, open at 8 a.m.?
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HeidiTown Rant: Serving breakfast, open at 8 a.m.?

Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961). I have a major complaint. If a restaurant wants to get in on breakfast service they need to open at least by 7 a.m., maybe earlier. Most people work. Yep, it’s true. And ... [ Read More ]
The cast of "Hot Tub Time Machine" is a group of pretty funny guys, too bad the writers weren't quite as funny.
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“Hot Tub Time Machine” ““ I may never get in a hot tub again

The cast of "Hot Tub Time Machine" is a group of pretty funny guys, too bad the writers weren't quite as funny. Rated R Directed by Steve Pink Starring John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Chris Robinson, Clark Duke, Lizzy Caplan, Chevy ... [ Read More ]
Photo by Malonda Hutson, courtesy of The Elders
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The Elders to play all 3 days of the Rocky Mountain Irish Festival

Photo by Malonda Hutson, courtesy of The Elders. It’s official, the Celtic rock band from Kansas City, The Elders, will again be  playing at this summer’s Rocky Mountain Irish Festival (formerly the Fort Collins Irish Festival). The Elders are the ... [ Read More ]
Photo by H. M. Kerr-Schlaefer.
Dining

Monroe’s Lounge in Loveland, a Mayor favorite

Monroe's Lounge has a circular bar, great for watching game or chatting with friends. Photo by H. M. Kerr-Schlaefer. I discovered Monroe’s Lounge this past summer when I was invited to attend a Friday night networking group for people on ... [ Read More ]
Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor in Polanski's not-so-thrilling thriller, "The Ghost Writer."
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“The Ghost Writer” – bring a pillow (for either sleeping or smothering purposes)

Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor in Polanski's not-so-thrilling thriller, "The Ghost Writer." Rated PG13 Directed by Roman Polanski Starring Ewan McGregor, Kim Catrall, Olivia Williams, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Hutton Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 2.5/5 Word of Warning: I’d recommend being well ... [ Read More ]
Green Zone
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“Green Zone” – just might turn you green

Rated R Directed by Paul Greengrass Starring Matt Damon, Amy Ryan, Greg Kinnear and a handful of real-life military men Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 2.5/5 Word of Warning: The viewer may suffer from “Greengrass sickness” (a.k.a. motion sickness). This Saturday, March ... [ Read More ]