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lisa vonbargen: Magnificent Sunrise in Estes Park, Colorado - 03/14/11 03:46 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
This morning the sunrise was so amazing, i just had to grab my camera and head outside to capture it. The light was so pink that it made the snowcapped mountains have a rosy glow!
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lisa vonbargen: End of Winter Jazz Band Concert in Estes Park, Colorado - 03/03/11 04:14 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
The Estes Park High School Jazz Band and the Estes Park Village Big Band will present a combined concert this Monday evening at 7PM in the High School Auditorium. The kids have been rehearsing twice a week at 7AM for two months for this concert...the Village Big Band is bringing in "ringers" to keep up...
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lisa vonbargen: Estes Park High School Band awarded top ranking by Colorado Bandmaster's Association - 03/03/11 11:34 AM
Greetings from Estes Park!
The Estes Park High School Band under the direction of Chuck Varilek and UNC student teacher, Leigh Thielen, participated in the Colorado Bandmaster's Association Contest event yesterday in at Fossil Ridge High School in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
They performed three selections for the event. After judging, the band had the opportunity to have a workshop with a guest conductor on the pieces just performed. It was a great experience for the students!
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lisa vonbargen: Estes Park High School Band students attend Patriot League Honor Band and Ensembles - 01/31/11 04:39 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
Nineteen members of the Estes Park High School Band were chosen as members of the Patriot League Honor Band. In addition, nine more members of the band were chosen to the League Honor Ensembles. The Honor Band and Ensembles presented a concert on Monday, January 24 at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley. Students rehearsed all day with guest directors and presented a concert that evening.
Students were chosen by video-taped auditions, being evaluated on performance skills on scales, etudes and sight-reading.
Students selected to the band include: Kimberly Barosh and Michelle McQuinn, flute; Kimberly Hansen, … (0 comments)
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lisa vonbargen: Longs Peak - 01/20/11 11:42 AM
Greetings from Estes Park!
It's really cold here today, but sunny...and apparently a little windy at 14,000 feet above sea level! This is what Meeker and Long's Peak looked like on my way home from dropping the boys off at school this morning...
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lisa vonbargen: Estes Park High School Band Program welcomes Student Teacher! - 01/14/11 01:19 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
Chuck Varilek and the Estes Park Band program would like to welcome their student teacher, Leigh Thielen, to Estes Park.
Ms. Thielen is a senior in music education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and will be graduating in the spring after completing her student teaching requirement here in Estes Park.
Leigh grew up in Steamboat Springs. While attending school in there, she participated in basketball, softball, band, peer tutoring and was a member of the National Honor Society, graduating in the top 5% of her class. Ms. Thielens’s music education began in the clarinet … (1 comments)
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lisa vonbargen: Windy on Long's Peak today - 01/11/11 11:10 AM
Greetings from Estes Park!
After I dropped the boys off at school this morning, I couldn't resist driving out on HWY 7 to get a shot of Meeker and Long's Peaks with the clouds blowing across them...and the morning sun shining sideways across the sky. I was out of the car just long enough to take a photo or two, with the temperature right at zero and 60 mph winds...it was a little chilly!
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lisa vonbargen: Good Sam Santa Party - 01/10/11 04:55 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
The 4th annual “Santa Party”, sponsored by my company, The Yellow Mailbox Real Estate Services, took place on December 21 for the assisted living residents. This is a special event, not only for the residents that enjoy our annual Santa Party, but for my family as well...my youngest son Chase wouldn’t miss being one of Santa’s helpers for the world!
This year, Scott Anderson and Ray Young provided the musical entertainment, with their rendition of “O Holy Night” bringing thunderous applause from both the residents and staff.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived just as Scott and Ray … (1 comments)
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lisa vonbargen: John Mills Orchestra presents free holiday Jazz Concert - 12/02/10 02:42 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
We are fortunate here in the mountains to be surrounded by nearby urban areas with tons of talented musicians. The John Mills Orchestra is based in Greeley, Colorado, and has a group of professional musicians that play some pretty amazing jazz. They will be performing a free holiday concert on Sunday, December 12 in Greeley, Colorado...stop by for some holiday cheer!
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lisa vonbargen: The Oratorio Society of Estes Park presents Handel's Messiah - 12/01/10 10:13 AM
Greetings from Estes Park!
This weekend, the Oratorio Society of Estes Park will perform Handel's Messiah...Saturday night at 7PM and Sunday afternoon at 2PM. The orchestra is sounding, well, heavenly, and the vocal soloists are pretty wonderful, too! There will be a reception following the Sunday afternoon performance. Admission is FREE, and your offerings are graciously accepted and appreciated!
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lisa vonbargen: Estes Park High School Marching Band takes 4th in State Finals! - 11/02/10 10:04 AM
Greetings from Estes Park!
On Monday, October 25, the Estes Park High School Marching Band was awarded the 4th Place Trophy in the Colorado Band Master’s Association State Championship event held at the Stoker Stadium in Grand Junction. The Bobcat Band performed “Music Of Howard Hanson”, featuring“Chorale And Alleluia,” “Romantic Symphony,” and “Hanson Finale.”
Director Chuck Varilek leads the band in these annual competitions sponsored by the Colorado Bandmaster’s Association. This organization exists to promote music education through participation and performance in band by providing events that reward musical excellence. During competitions,the bands are judged by CBA officials whose scores are … (2 comments)
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lisa vonbargen: Estes Park High School Marching Band wins first in Regional Competition - 10/14/10 03:09 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
Last night in Loveland, Colorado, the Estes Park High School Marching Band under the direction of Chuck Varilek and assistant director Dan Timbrell placed first in class 1A and 2A competition with a score of 58.
The band will be traveling to Grand Junction for the State Finals on October 25. The 2010 show features the concert band music of Howard Hanson which has a high degree of difficulty. The show this year concentrates on the music and complex marching drills rather than a theme with props.
Band Director Varilek commented,"the kids have a great chance to … (0 comments)
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lisa vonbargen: Peak to Peak Highway starts in Estes Park! - 10/13/10 11:51 AM
Greetings from Estes Park!
Peak to Peak Highway, aka HWY 7, originates in Estes Park and is one of the most scenic drives between Denver and the "High Country" for viewing aspen leaves. Our aspen gawking season is an extra three weeks long this year, so you still have the opportunity to hop in the car and enjoy some spectacular golden leaves. To get to "Peak to Peak" Highway, head north from Denver or Boulder on HWY 36 to Lyons. Turn left at Lyons onto HWY 7...you will end up in Allenspark first, then Estes Park.
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lisa vonbargen: Fall colors in Estes Park, Colorado - 10/10/10 12:07 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
We are having an unusual fall here in the Rocky Mountains, with an extra three weeks of fall color! (no one is complaining...I'm thinking this is our reward for the snow in May)
I have some really tall aspen trees in my backyard, and that's what it takes to get a shot like this, plus a few filters in the digital darkroom!
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lisa vonbargen: Estes Park Aspen Leaves - 10/05/10 03:08 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
I just returned from showing property to a couple whose Realtor sister in Iowa found me on Active Rain. It's the best part of the job to be able to listen to a client's goals and then show them choices on how to make that happen.
We had another spectacular day for looking at second homes here...80 degrees, sunny and a light breeze that was blowing the golden aspen leaves onto the evergreen branches. Who wouldn't want to live here?
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lisa vonbargen: Fall leaves approach peak in Estes Park, Colorado - 10/02/10 03:39 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
Our leaves are hanging around much longer than usual this year, and no one's complaining! The peak will most likely be next weekend, about three weeks late. However, we are enjoying bright sunshine, warm temperatures and a cool breeze. I guess this is our reward for surviving the snow that wouldn't stop in May! (totally worth it)
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lisa vonbargen: We're stuck in a Rut - 09/27/10 04:43 PM
Greetings from Estes Park...where getting stuck in a rut is a good thing! We are in the middle of the Elk Rut...when the bulls bugle and the females follow in herds. It really is a hauntingly beautiful sound and not at all what you would expect from such a majestic creature. The elk are enjoying the unseasonably warm Indian Summer weather as much as we are, this big guy in my backyard was pretty relaxed this morning...
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lisa vonbargen: Fall is coming to Estes Park, Colorado! - 09/21/10 01:07 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
We are enjoying some spectacular Indian Summer weather and the leaves are starting to change. One of the best scenic drives for "aspen gawkers" is Peak to Peak Highway (HWY 7) that originates in Estes Park and winds its way past Long's and Meeker Peaks, Allenspark and Lyons.
If you are in the area, the next two weekends should be absolutely gorgeous in the mountains. I hope you have the chance to enjoy our aspen leaves!
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lisa vonbargen: Long's Peak through a smoky sky - 09/17/10 09:39 AM
Greetings from Estes Park!
We are surrounded by a few forest fires at the moment, the firefighters have them well under control where there are homes, and the National Park is letting some that are remote forest areas in the Park to burn themselves out.
One of the results of the fires is a smoky haze that makes for interesting sunrise and sunset skies. Here's what Long's Peak looked like a few nights ago...
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lisa vonbargen: Estes Park Board of REALTORS is awarded a $10K grant from Gribin Workforce Housing Initiative - 08/30/10 05:05 PM
Greetings from Estes Park!
I have the pleasure of serving as President on the Estes Park Board of REALTORS this year, and am also in charge of writing press releases to our local papers...here's the story I've been working on all year:
The Estes Park Board of REALTORS met the deadline of August 3 for matching funds from the Gribin Workforce Housing Grant. Since February, the local Board of REALTORS members and Affiliates sold Duck Race Tickets, hosted a Bowling Tournament, put on the “Down Home BBQ” and enjoyed the “Concert Under the Stars” at Performance Park. The total amount raised … (4 comments)
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