Harmonizing Tunes and Film Festivals Color Colorado’s LandscapeEnjoy Long Summer Days with Musical Melodies and Reel FlicksEdited by Madelyn Miller, the travelladyWith more than 300 days of pure sunshine, bright blue skies and mild temperatures, Colorado boasts warm weather concerts and distinguished film festivals set in the state’s alpine areas and eastern plains. This summer, a wide range of festivals entertain artistic souls from Telluride’s distinguished Jazz Festival to the highly regarded Aspen Filmfest – there’s always a rhythm to feel and a film to catch.
Telluride’s (www.visittelluride.com) crisp mountain air blends with sultry sounds of renowned jazz artists at the celebrated Telluride Jazz Festival (www.telluridejazz.com), Aug. 4 – 6, 2006. Enjoy mountain vistas and musical vibes at the Strings Music Festival Park in Steamboat Springs (www.steamboat-chamber.com) during the annual Strings in the Mountains (www.stringsinthemountains.com) orchestral ensemble, June 4 – Sept. 9, 2006. Across the plains, tune into musical tones in Fort Morgan (www.cityoffortmorgan.com) where country, rock, gospel and big bands fill the summer skies on Thursday nights during the Fort Morgan Summer Concert Series, June 15 – Aug. 10, 2006, at the Fort Morgan City Park. Trade in your musical ear for cinematic immersion. This year’s Aspen Flimfest 2006 (www.aspenfilm.org) is set for Sept.26 - Oct. 1 at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen (www.aspensnowmass.com), Crystal Theatre in Carbondale (www.carbondale.com) and Spring Theatre in Glenwood Springs (www.glenwoodchamber.com). The complete festival line-up will be announced in early September with tickets on sale shortly thereafter. Experience high-altitude movie watching at the Telluride Film Festival (www.telluridefilmfestival.com) held Labor Day weekend, Sept.1 – 4, 2006. The tiny mountain village of Telluride (www.visittelluride.com) swells as passionate artistic film enthusiasts flood the town. Take a seat at The 29th Annual Starz Denver International Film Festival (www.denverfilm.org) in Denver, Nov. 9 – 19, 2006. Approximately 175 films will premier in 10 short days and the event will host more than 100 film artists from around the world. This festival is a flagship program of the Denver Film Society. Information on Colorado lodging, transportation, dining, attractions and recreation is available on www.colorado.com, or call 800-COLORADO for a free state vacation guide. HOW TO FIND A HOTEL www.coloradolodging.com GREAT GUIDEBOOKS Food Lover’s Guide to Colorado Culinary Colorado Moon Handbooks Colorado SNOWSHOEING COLORADO Hidden Southwest LET’S GO ADVENTURE GUIDE SOUTHWEST USA 2003 The Guide to Colorado Wineries Oddball Colorado THE OLD WEST Madelyn Miller is a writer and web entrepreneur who writes for www.travellady.com, www.cocktailatlas.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.teaAtlas,com, www.carladynews.com |
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