JUNE 2009
4, 11, 18, 25 – Thursday Wilderness Hikes – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet at the Breckenridge Welcome Center, 203 S. Main St. Join our professional guides on
weekly Thursday hikes throughout the Breckenridge backcountry. From easy to difficult, these hikes will entice your senses and teach you all you ever wanted
to know about our high alpine ecosystem and history. $8 per person/$22 family. 970.453.1734, www.townofbreckenridge.com
6, 7 - Pitfiring with Sumi Von Dassow – 9 a.m.-noon at the Robert Whyte House, 127 S. Ridge St. Learn about this ancient firing process. Bisqued
ceramic ware will be fired in a pit right in the Arts District. This firing process results in beautiful organic colors. No experience necessary for
fantastic results. $7 per item. 970.453.3364
6 - 150 Years of History in Film and Print - 7 p.m. reception; 8 p.m. showing at the Breckenridge Theatre. Join us for the premiere of a new film
celebrating Breckenridge’s 150 years of history produced by local filmmaker, Wendy Wolfe. Historian Mary Ellen Gilliland will present her new
Breck150-insnpired book. Free. 970.453.9767, www.breckheritage.com
9, 11, 16, 18 - Mud Madness - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Quandary Antiques Cabin, 131 S. Ridge St. Children ages 8-12 yrs. will learn how to throw
clay on the wheel with Michelle Woods Pennisi. Centering, pulling and the basic aesthetics of a vessel will be covered in this 4 session workshop. Sessions
are Tuesdays and Thursdays June 9th – 18th. $65, includes all materials. 970.453.3364
10 - The Summit Trail Running Series sponsored by The North Face Breckenridge - 5:45 p.m. start. Flume Trails in Breckenridge. The Series consists of
6 trail running races. Each race features a short and long course, and all races are open to runners of all abilities and ages. 970-453-1734, www.townofbreckenridge.com
10 - Life Drawing Studio - 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Fuqua Livery Stable, 110 E. Washington Ave. Join us for a casual two-hour drawing workshop with a nude
model. This open format class will strengthen your mass vs. line skills with paint, pencil, or 3D mediums. No previous life drawing experience needed. $15;
please bring your own drawing materials. 970.453.3364
11-14 - Breckenridge Festival of Film - In its 29th year, the Breckenridge Festival of Film celebrates the art and craft of filmmaking. Each year, a
unique and varied array of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs and retrospectives honoring featured guests takes place high in the
Colorado Rockies. 970.453.6200, www.breckfilmfest.com
12-14 - Miners of 1859 (ages 6-12) - 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Travel back to the old days when Breckenridge was a haven for gold miners, outlaws, Native
Americans and elegant ladies. You will get a chance to pan for gold, tour the old firehouse, and visit the site of a historical dredge boat. $95 per child.
970.453.1734, www.townofbreckenridge.com
12-14 - Breckenridge NTRP Tennis Championship - 8:30 a.m. start at the Breckenridge Recreation Center Tennis Courts, 880 Airport Road. A USTA
sanctioned event. Categories include 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Sign up online at www.usta.com. $28 per player. 970.453.1734
12 - Space 2 Studio - 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Fuqua Livery Stable, 110 E. Washington Ave. An alternative studio for teens. Learn a new medium each
session. On Friday, June 12th, experiment with watercolors. First Visit is free, $5 thereafter. 970.453.3364
13-20 - Model A Ford Club - Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge. See vintage Model A Ford cars.
13 - Beading Basics - 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Fuqua Livery Stable, 110 E. Washington Ave. Beading classes are a fun and easy way to learn the basics of
jewelry making. Learn the basics of wire bending and beading. All tools and beads are included. $40. 970.453.3364
13 - Second Saturdays in the Arts District - 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Breckenridge Theatre, Fuqua Livery Stable and Tin Shop. Stroll through the Arts
District on each Second Saturday of the month and enjoy new exhibitions at the Breckenridge Theatre Gallery featuring the artwork of local artists and the
studios at the Fuqua Livery Stable and the Tin Shop. Free. 970.453.3364
15 - Storyteller Dolls - 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Quandary Antiques Cabin, 131 S. Ridge St. Learn about the myths and legends of the Southwest Storyteller
Dolls. Participants will create clay storyteller dolls and learn about Helen Cordero, a Native American who helped create this ancient Folklore art form. $50
for 3 sessions. 970.453.3364
17 - The Summit Trail Running Series sponsored by The North Face Breckenridge at 322 S. Main – 5:45 p.m. start. Little French Gulch in Breckenridge.
The Series consists of 6 trail running races. Each race features a short and long course, and all races are open to runners of all abilities and ages.
970.453.1734, www.townofbreckenridge.com
18 – Town Party - 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center, 150 West Adams Street, Join us for this free annual celebration of the beginning of
summer. Petting zoo for the kids, music for everyone (music to be announced) and much more in the Riverwalk Center and on the Riverwalk Center Lawn. This
year the Town of Breckenridge will also be celebrating our 150th anniversary. In the spirit of learning more about our past, bring a photograph of yourself
during your first year in Breckenridge (or Summit County). The more outrageous the facial hair and misguided fashion choices, the better. Food and beverages
available at a cost.
18 - Discovering Pastels - 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Fuqua Livery Stable, 110 E. Washington Ave. Participants will experiment with soft pastels and create
a beautiful composition from still-life. Mass, shape, and form will be emphasized. $35. 970.453.3364
19 - Speaker Series: “Discovering Breckenridge in 1859” - 3 p.m. at Town Hall Council Chambers, 150 Ski Hill Rd. By Bill Fountain. A pre-Kingdom Days
event. Free. 970.453.9767, www.breckheritage.com
19 - Ice Dancing Social - 5-7 p.m. at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena, 0189 Boreas Pass Road. All adult skaters are invited to attend. Instructors will
be on the ice to teach everyone the same steps to a variety of ice dances throughout the evening. Skaters of all levels are welcome. Light refreshments
provided. $15 per person. 970.547.9974
19 - NRO Orchestra Concert: First of the Fiftieth! - 7:30 p.m. at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center. Williams The Mission, Rimksy-Korsakov
Scheherazade, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 with Zsolt Bognar, piano. $22-$32. 970.547.3100, www.nromusic.com
20-21 - Kingdom Days - Breckenridge's annual heritage celebration. This event offers a robust line-up of events and activities including historic mine
tours, museum exhibits, gun fights, live music, old time arts and crafts, storytelling, historic hikes, kids' activities and the Annual Outhouse Races.
970.453.2913. www.gobreck.com
20 - Parents Night Out (ages 5-12) – 5-8 p.m. at the Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Rd. Drop the kids off for a night of climbing, gym
games, all sorts of other fun activities and dinner. $20 per child. 970.453.1734 www.townofbreckenridge.com
21, 22 - The Summit Foundation Grand Lodge on Peak 7 Annual Golf Tournament - 6/21 6 -10 p.m. Welcome Party / 6/22 4-10 p.m. Budweiser V.I.P.
Tournament Party. Join in the fun at these two exclusive gatherings featuring all inclusive top-notch food, beverages, live entertainment, party raffle,
courtesy safe rides, silent and live auction packages. $75 Welcome Party / $100 V.I.P. Tournament Party. 970.453.5970,
www.summitfoundation.org
22 - Storyteller Dolls - 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Quandary Antiques Cabin, 131 S. Ridge St. Learn about the myths and legends about the Southwest
Storyteller Dolls. Children will create clay storyteller dolls and learn about Helen Cordero, a Native American who helped create this ancient Folklore art
form. During this second session, children will glaze their clay sculptures. $50 for 3 sessions. 970.453.3364
23 - Kidz Calliope Concert - 2 p.m. at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center. Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf and Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Tickets
$5. 970.547.3100, www.nromusic.com
23 - Bike Tuning Clinic - 6-9 p.m. at the Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Road. Join the staff of Great Adventure Sports as they teach a
series of exciting and informative bike-tuning clinics. Learn everything from fixing a flat to overhauling your rear hub. $10. 970.453.1734, www.townofbreckenridge.com
23 - Blue River Series Concert: Pat Green - 7:30 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center.
Country Singer-songwriter, Pat Green appeals to traditional country music fans, folk music fans, the college radio crowd, and rock music fans. $30 advance,
$35 at the door. 970.547.3100, www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com
24-28 - MG Car Club - Beaver Run Resort, 620 Village Road, Breckenridge. Join MG car owners for some fun!
24 - Summit Mt. Challenge Mountain Bike Series #3: Gold Run Rush - 5:30 p.m. at the Country Boy Mine/The Wellington Neighborhood. Come play where the
miners toiled! Get a real feel for Breckenridge mountain biking in and around old mining sites in the Golden Horseshoe. $20 pre-registered/$25
day-of/Juniors 18 and Under $10. www.mavsports.com
24 - Writer’s Night - 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Fuqua Livery Stable, 110 E. Washington Ave. a hands-on writing workshop where writers bring their words
together in an informal round-table format to network, motivate, inspire, share, read, write, and critique works in progress. $10. 970.453.3364
24 - NRO Orchestra Concert: “Catchy Classics” - 7:30 p.m. at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center. Rossini William Tell Overture, Bruch Romance for Viola
and Orchestra, Diana Wade, viola, Bach Concerto for Two Violins with Rachele Sills and Lisa Kim, and Beethoven Symphony No. 5. Tickets: $22 - $32.
970.547.3100 www.nromusic.com
25 - Pop Art Food Sculptures - 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Robert Whyte House, 127 S. Ridge St. Students will learn about the giant Pop Art food sculptures
created by Claus Oldenburg and make their own amazing, life-like looking food sculptures from an interesting sculpting material- toilet paper! $25.
970.453.3364
25 - Textile Club - 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Fuqua Livery Stable, 110 E. Washington Ave. Drop in and try Batik, Silk Painting, and Tie-Dying. No
experience necessary for great results. $25. 970.453.3364
26-28 – Breckenridge Sidewalk Sale Weekend – All day daily in downtown Breckenridge.
26- 28 - Art on a Whim Hosts Artist Fritz Anders - 100 N. Main St. Castle Rock, Colorado Artist Fritz Anders brings pieces of wood back to life with
his pyrographics technique. Watch him work and learn how he creates his fine wood-burning art. Free. www.artonawhim.biz, 970.547.8399
26 - NRO Free Chamber Music “Porch Series” - 5:30 p.m. at Breckenridge Associates Real Estate, 229 Main St. 970.453.5825, www.nromusic.com
26, 27, 28 - The Fantasticks - 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. on the 28th) at the Backstage Theatre, 121 S. Ridge St. The Fantasticks was originally presented by
Backstage in 1978. "Try To Remember" a time when this romantic charmer wasn't enchanting audiences the world over. Adults $20, children (under 12) $14.
970.453.0199 www.backstagetheatre.org
26 – 27 – Meet the Artists – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Local and regional artist market with artist demonstrations and live entertainment in the Blue River
Plaza and along the Riverwalk Center lawn.
27 - Shibori Silks - 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Fuqua Livery Stable, 110 E. Washington Ave. Come spend three Zen hours learning SHIBORI, a traditional
Japanese tie-dying technique. In this method, dye is resisted by stitching, binding, folding, twisting, clamping, and compressing fabric. $35.
970.453.3364
27 - Parents Night Out (ages 5-12) – 5-8 p.m. at the Breckenridge Recreation Center, 880 Airport Rd. Drop the kids off for a night of climbing, gym
games, all sorts of other fun activities and dinner. $20 per child. 970.453.1734, www.townofbreckenridge.com
27 - NRO Orchestra Concert: “Legendary Characters” - 7:30 p.m. at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center. Copland Bucharoo Holiday and Hoedown from Rodeo,
Prokofiev Violin Concert #2 Oscar Soler, violin and Strauss Don Quixote Desiree Abbey, cello and Benjamin Geller, viola. Tickets: $22 - $32. 970.547.3100,
www.nromusic.com
29 - Storyteller Dolls - 2 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Quandary Antiques Cabin, 131 S. Ridge St. Learn about the myths and legends about the Southwest
Storyteller Dolls. Children will create clay storyteller dolls and learn about Helen Cordero, a Native American who helped create this ancient Folklore art
form. In this final session, participants will finish decorating dolls and discuss the stories. $50 for 3 sessions. 970.453.3364
30 - Henri Rousseau’s Jungle Paintings - 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Fuqua Livery Stable, 110 E. Washington Ave. Students will learn about the artwork of
Henri Rousseau and create a wild jungle painting of their own. $25. 970.453.3364
Additional events will be posted as schedules and details are confirmed. Please check back often for additional activities and events.
All events on this schedule are subject to change without notice. For more information on events in Breckenridge, visit gobreck.com or call the Breckenridge Welcome Center at 970.453.6018.
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