Archive for August, 2022

After Three-year Absence, Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair Returns to Metropolitan Area

After Three-year Absence, Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair Returns to Metropolitan Area

 It’s been three years since local booklovers had a real, live book fair to enjoy, so the Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair hopes to make up for lost time.  The 38th edition of the fair will take place at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock September 9-10.  The fair draws booksellers and bibliophiles from throughout the […]

by · August 2, 2022 · 0 comments · Feature Article
What Is It? August 2022

What Is It? August 2022

 Elizabeth Puls of Boulder, Colorado guessed that these objects are hand-held musical instruments, blown by mouth and fingered on various holes drilled into the sides. They are probably made out of gourds, bone, maybe plastic or wood. I think they probably came from South America in origin—Peru, Chile, Ecuador. They could be called “pig whistles” or “whistle-pigs” or “shepherd’s flutes.” […]

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Connie’s Antiques & Treasures Has Moved to Westminster

Connie’s Antiques & Treasures Has Moved to Westminster

 Gil and Connie Rivera are excited to welcome you to their new location in Westminster, Colorado. Connie’s Antiques & Treasures is now located at 6080 W. 92nd Ave. in Westminster. It’s not far from Costco.  They would love for you to come to their eclectic paradise to find that unique treasure for your special person or for yourself.  When you […]

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The Collectibles of Labor Day

The Collectibles of Labor Day

By Robert Reed  Then hail to labor! everywhere, Honor to those who do their share.  Labor Day poem by Clara Denton, 1928  Long unnoticed, the collectibles of the Labor Day holiday are gradually gaining in recognition. After all it is an event that has been celebrated nationally since the latter part of the 19th century.  Some true treasures of the […]

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