When most of the houses of the some 240 residents of Fountain Colony, later known as Colorado Springs, were little more than temporary timber shelters, Major Henry McAllister and his wife Elizabeth Couper McAllister built a house of bricks. The house plans were prepared by the Philadelphia architect, George Summers, who also designed General Palmer’s Glen Eyrie residence and […]
Treasure hunters are eagerly anticipating the Rocky Mountain Antique Festival, slated for July 9 & 10 at the Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Circle in Loveland, Colorado. Produced by Heritage Event Company, the show is billed as one of the most diverse antiquing events this year, featuring dealers from sixteen states who are joining the event from as far away […]
The fun starts at 7:30 a.m. on the 11th of June. It is the 29th annual Rhubarb Festival in Pine Grove, Colorado. From 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., the day begins with an all you can eat pancake breakfast. Last year, over 700 people were served. At 11:30 there is Bake-off where Rhubarb Recipes are judged. A parade starts after the […]
Genna Morrow has been at Hampden Street Antique Market now for 3 years. She has two booths. One is very “girlie” with linen designs that she makes and a lot of white furniture. It’s kind of romantic shabby. The other booth represents her “darker side” as she calls it with suitcases, office stuff, receipt spindles, tables and cupboards. Doing antiques […]
120 East Main Street, Florence The Geometry of Viewing June 4 through July 24 Please join us for a reception for the artist on Saturday, June 11 from 5 to 8 pm Often referred to as the most important painter in Colorado, Clark Richert speculates about the nature of reality through his large paintings and digital prints. He is inspired […]
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