It's Movie Week! Check out the lineup at Breck Film Festival's Eclipse Theatre. Building Hope is also hosting a free day at the movies for the kids on Friday.
The 5th Annual Frisco Freeze Fat Bike Race is happening this Saturday at the Frisco Nordic Center. This is your one chance this winter to ride your fat bike on the Frisco Nordic trails. You will need to register in advance. Registration fee includes a well-marked course, a pair of Merino Wool socks, finisher mug, soup, and beer from Outer Range Brewing.
Here's what's happening in Summit County this week...
Wednesday, February 16th
The Meta Real: Bridging Poetry and Art | Breckenridge | 6 pm
Join Artist-in-Residence Adrian H Molina, aka Molina Speaks, for evenings of poetic and artistic exploration. This workshop is free and open to all ages 15+.
Adrian H Molina is a Master of Ceremonies, artist, poet, musician, and educator. His residency includes a series of experiential workshops across Summit County with members of the local community. Participants devise topics collaboratively to create a place-based, collective artwork. Activities include creative writing, painting, and collage using found objects.
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Wine & True Crime Book Club | Breckenridge | 6.30 pm
A book club and meetup hosted by a fan of true crime, for fans of true crime. Join Genevieve to discuss your favorite episodes from true crime podcasts, tell hometown crime stories, and read fiction and non-fiction mysteries, murders, and thrillers.
This month's meet-up is at The Crown coffee shop in Breckenridge.
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Thursday, February 17th
Movie Night: Sing 2 | Breckenridge | 3 pm
Enjoy this one-night showing of the hit movie Sing 2. Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.
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Friday, February 18th
FREE Kids Day at the Movies | Dillon | 1.30 pm
In collaboration with YESS and UpRise, the kids can enjoy a free day at the movies with your friends! Building Hope is renting out a theater and for the kids to watch a movie with their friends in a physically distance-friendly environment. The movie starts at 1:30 pm, so arrive before 1:30, masks are required.
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Full Moon Snowshoe | Breckenridge | 5 pm
Experience the great outdoors under the full moon! Let our experienced guides lead you on a wild adventure, with guidance from the moon, while they share stories of our historical and natural environment. The fee includes snowshoes and headlamps. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment.
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Country Western Dance | Silverthorne | 7 pm
Enjoy an evening of guided lessons from 7-8 p.m. followed by open dancing and cash bar until 11 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door.
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New Belgium Beer Maker Dinner | Arapahoe Basin | 7 pm
A-basin beer-pairing dinners are back! These special, one-night-only events introduce you to a wide range of beers from an individual brewery. A brewery representative will guide you through the tasting, complemented by a special tasting menu prepared by our chefs.
Beermaker's Dinners have one seating and reservations are required. Come join us in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill for a special evening.
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Saturday, February 19th
Copper Live | Copper Mountain | 3 pm
Copper Live, presented by 10 Barrel Brewing is our flagship free live music series that returns for the winter. Get your laps in early and be ready to party with us.
On Saturday, February 19th we will rock out to The Altitones; a 5-piece band, playing an array of soul-awaking, body-shaking, mind-blowing tunes, from Rock n'Roll, HonkyTonk, Jam Bands, Blues & Reggae!
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Frisco Freeze Fat Bike Race | Frisco | 3 pm
The 5th Annual Frisco Freeze Fat Bike Race is happening this Saturday at the Frisco Nordic Center. This is your one chance this winter to ride your fat bike on the Frisco Nordic trails. You will need to register in advance. Registration fee includes a well-marked course, a pair of Merino Wool socks, finisher mug, soup, and beer from Outer Range Brewing.
Click here for more information.
Sunday, February 20th
Toyota Days! | Loveland Ski Area | 9 am
Visit the Toyota tent and enter to win great prizes like a Toyota, a Never Summer Snowboard, and walk away with some awesome Loveland/Toyota goodies. This event is open to all guests and there is no cost to participate.
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Watercolor Splash | Breckenridge | 1 pm
These classes are for beginner and intermediate painters. Each class will have a specific focus on how to paint Fall Colors. The first two classes will be painted outdoors and the last two indoors.
The instructor will provide reference materials or students are welcome to bring their own.
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Have a wonderful week Living the Mountain Life!
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