Activities and Events in Steamboat Springs for the week of April 30- May 6, 2010!

The spring Colorado weather is at its craziest with snowy days then sunshine with a few tough daffodils emerging. But in between the strange weather Steamboat is rocking with activities and events you shouldn’t miss. To see a full schedule see the Steamboat Pilot.

These are the activities we think you should check out!

Friday April 30, 2010

• Lunafest — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 8 p.m.
  Featuring short films created by and focusing on women, Lunafest is a collection of 10 independent films covering various cultures and topics. The traveling film festival presents more than 140 screenings each year. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. The bulk of the proceeds — 85 percent — will go to local causes, the Bust of Steamboat and the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project. Remaining proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Fund. Learn more about the event at www.steamboatlibrary.org. Call 879-0240. 1289 Lincoln Ave.
  

• Peace Officer — Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill, 10 p.m.
  Peace Officer is a Fort Collins-based dub and hip-hop band. Read an interview with a member of the band on page at www.exploresteamboat.com. Cover charge to be determined. 435 Lincoln Ave.
  

Saturday May 1, 2010

• Kentucky Derby Party — The Powder Room at St. Cloud Mountain Club, 12:30 p.m.
  A Kentucky Derby party to benefit the Humble Ranch Education and Therapy Center begins at 12:30 p.m. in The Powder Room at St. Cloud Mountain Club on Ski Time Square Drive. The event includes mint juleps, live music and dancing. Tickets cost $20 for the plaza and $60 for the VIP area. Visit www.thepowderroomlounge.com to buy tickets online or call the club at 970-879-6839.
  

Sunday May 2, 2010

• Eighth annual Great North Routt Chili Cook-off — Glen Eden Family Restaurant & Tavern, 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $40 for families and free for children younger than 7. Registration for competitors is $10. Dishes should be at the Glen Eden by 1 p.m. Sunday. The Glen Eden is at 54737 Routt County Road 129 in Clark. For more information about the cook-off, call the Clark Store at 879-3849.

Monday May 3, 2010

• Poker night — The Tap House Sports Grill, 7 p.m.
  Steamboat Recreational Poker League hosts a weekly poker tournament. Players must be at least 18 years old. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Tuesday May 4, 2010

• Writer’s lecture series — Epilogue Book Co., noon
  Author Jill Murphy Long hosts a writer’s lecture series. This week’s topic is breaking into the children’s book market. The cost is $10 per class. Call 846-1428. 837 Lincoln Ave.
  

Wednesday May 5, 2010

• Live trivia — The Tap House Sports Grill, 6:30 p.m.
  Answer questions on a variety of topics for a chance at Tap House gift cards. FREE. Call 879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Thursday May 6, 2010

• Cabaret, “No Strings Attached” — Strings Music Pavilion, 7:30 p.m.
  Cabaret is the annual variety show fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. This year’s show, titled “No Strings Attached,” is sure to feature the uproarious, locally focused jokes Cabaret does best. The Cabaret band starts at 7 p.m. Shows continue May 7 and 8. Tickets are $30 and are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Depot Art Center. Call 879-9008 for more information. Strings Music Pavilion is at Mount Werner and Pine Grove roads.
  

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Strings Kitchen and Garden Tour 2010 Sneak Peak and Lodging Packages Announced!

Steamboat Springs summers are filled with gorgeous weather and great events and the Steamboat Strings Festival is recognizing the grandeur of summer with their Kitchen and Garden Tour on Saturday July 17, 2010.

There are three options this year for how you would like to view the tour! Choose from VIP with a private or shared van, bike the tour or self guided. After a day of seeing Steamboat’s finer things with a master gardener in your company, head to the Strings Concert that evening to see Bearfoot as they play a beautiful mix of Americana bluegrass with light harmonizing vocals, stand up bass, twin fiddles, and fast picking mandolin and guitar.

ResortQuest Steamboat is an official lodging partner and we have some great tour packages that include tickets and lodging that matches your preference for the tour. Pick from VIP Gold package, Silver, and Bronze packages! Don’t miss out on getting the best tour and lodging deal in Steamboat for the Strings Kitchen and Garden Tour.

Steamboat Wine Festival 2010 Preview and Lodging Deals!

The Steamboat Wine Festival has announced the Summer 2010 Steamboat dates!

This August 5-8, 2010 over 100 wineries and 3,000 attendees will be coming to Steamboat to sip, swirl and sniff their way through the copious amounts of fabulous wine and food with the spectacular backdrop of Steamboat’s summer! See the great lodging and ticket packages we are offering for this year’s festival!

A little sneak peak of the Wine Festival events include:

• Thursday Aug. 5 Grand Tasting Wine on the Mountain Kick Off Party. This is a favorite amount previous year’s attendees and takes place on top of the Gondola- there is a limited amount of attendees!
• Friday Aug. 6 is the Stroll of Steamboat. Enjoy your glass of wine as you stroll around Steamboat. The walk takes you around the beautiful Yampa where wine is shared along with stories told!
• Saturday Night Aug.7 is the Toast of Steamboat where domestic and international vineyards, gourmet food purveyors, live entertainment, and an array of luxury-related vendors are featured at this annual event. Learn something new at the cooking demonstrations and dance to live music!
  

More event information will be released soon.

If you are planning to come to the Steamboat Wine Festival get amazing lodging and ticket packages that will have you staying close to the festival action and saving you money on lodging so you can spend more time and money at the wine festival!

Weekly Activities in Steamboat Springs, CO Week of April 16-22, 2010

The Ski Season has ended for this year and despite town being rather quiet there are still lots to be done! Note that there are a few business closed temporarily including the Ghost Ranch Saloon. Here are the events for this week that we think you shouldn’t miss out on! See more details and event at the Steamboat Pilot. photo from Steamboat Pilot.

Friday, April 16, 2010

• Colorado Mountain College Annual Art Show Reception: Center for Visual Arts and Azteca Taqueria, 5 to 8 p.m. Free.
  About 40 students who have participated in art classes this year at the CMC Alpine Campus showcase their work in painting, photography, fiber art, design art and ceramic art. Work is on display at Center for Visual Arts and Azteca Taqueria.
  

• Jazzercise Dance Party: Mambo Italiano, 10:30 p.m. Free.
  Celebrate the end of ski season with your favorite 1980s-style aerobics costume. A dance-off for a bar tab is at midnight. The party is open to ages 21 and older. 521 Lincoln Ave.
  

Saturday, April 17, 2010

• Record Store Day: All That Jazz, Live Music starts at Noon: Free
  Independent record stores across the country celebrate the culture and music that drive their business. All That Jazz has picked its favorites out of the vast array of Record Store Day limited releases and will host live music starting at noon. Randy Kelley and Jon Gibbs play at noon, Trevor G. Potter plays at 1 p.m., 3Wire plays at 2 p.m., Neil Marchman plays at 3 p.m. and String Board Theory plays at 4 p.m. 601 Lincoln Ave.
  

Sunday, April 18, 2010

• Live Trivia: Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. Free
  Test your nonessential knowledge in four rounds of questions, with categories including sports, history, food and music. 628 Lincoln Ave
  

Monday, April 19, 2010

• Poker Night: The Tap House Sports Grill, 7 p.m.
  Steamboat Recreational Poker League hosts a weekly poker tourn¬¬¬ament. Players must be at least 18 years old. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Wednesday April 21, 2010

• Live Trivia: The Tap House Sports Grill, 6:30 p.m. Free
  Answer questions on a variety of topics for a chance at Tap House gift cards. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Thusday April 22, 2010

• Karaoke : The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m. Free
  The Tap House hosts karaoke every Thursday. 729 Lincoln Ave.

Get out and enjoy Steamboat in the off-season. If you are planning to come to Steamboat this Summer get ready for all kinds of summer events, and great lodging deals to go with them!

Events and Activities To Do in Steamboat Week April 9-15, 2010

Steamboat Springs has a busy weekend coming up with the close of the ski season and lots of theatre, après parties, live music and more. Don’t miss going out on Saturday Night- all of Steamboat will be a party! Check out all the fantastic events for April 9-15, 2010 we think you shouldn't miss this weekend and the week coming up! See a full calendar of events or the Steamboat Pilot.
Friday, April 9, 2010:

• Pirate Theatre presents “Elementary School Musical”: The Steamboat Grand, 8 p.m.No local, national or international issue is off limits in this original comedy put on by local spoof group Pirate Theatre. The show features music, dancing, a celebrity appearance and more. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at All That Jazz. Shows continue at 8 p.m. Saturday. Call 879-4422 for ticket information.

• The Acoustic Mining Company w/ Missed the Boat :Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. FREE.The Denver bluegrass quartet takes steps toward a new brand of bluegrass, putting its brand on a style with traditional roots. Local folk rock and bluegrass group Missed the Boat is set to play at 11 p.m. 56 Seventh St.
  

Saturday, April 10, 2010

• 30th annual Cardboard Classic: Base of the Steamboat Ski Area, 11 a.m.
  Teams in children’s and adult categories showcase their creativity in this annual event featuring crafts made from cardboard, string, glue, tape and paint. Check-in for registered teams is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday; racing starts at 11 a.m. Registration closes today. Go to www.steamboat.com/spring, call 871-5472 or stop by the ski area information center for registration information. There is a $10 fee to enter; the event is FREE to watch.
  

• Pirate Theatre presents “Elementary School Musical”: The Steamboat Grand, 8 p.m.No local, national or international issue is off limits in this original comedy put on by local spoof group Pirate Theatre. The show features music, dancing, a celebrity appearance and more. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at All That Jazz. Call 879-4422 for ticket information. 2300 Mount Werner Circle.
  

• Ghetdown Network :Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.
  Local DJs join guest musicians for an end-of-season party. Call 879-9898 or to go www.ghetdown.net for more information. 56 Seventh St.
  

• The Hillbenders: Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.
  Winners of the 2009 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest, acoustic quintet The Hillbenders take bluegrass instrumentation and themes and add high-energy updates and occasional, diverse covers. 600 Lincoln Ave.
  

Sunday April 11, 2010 (closing day)

• Third annual Splashdown Pond Skim: Base of the Steamboat Ski Area, 1 p.m.
  Competitors sport costumes and attempt to cross an icy pond on skis or a snowboard. Check-in for registered skimmers is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Registration for the event closes Saturday. Go to www.steamboat.com/spring, call 871-5472 or stop by the ski area information center for registration information. There is a $10 fee to enter; the event is FREE to watch.
• Donavon Frankenreiter :Gondola Square, 3 p.m. FREE.
  Pop-conscious singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter shares his honest-minded and soul-steeped original songs, with his infectious melodies and this-will-make-you-feel-better lyrics.
  

Monday April 12, 2010

• Poker night :The Tap House Sports Grill, 7 p.m.
  Steamboat Recreational Poker League hosts a weekly poker tournament. Players must be at least 18. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Wednesday April 14, 2010

• Live trivia : The Tap House Sports Grill, 6:30 p.m. FREE.
  Answer questions about a variety of topics for a chance at Tap House gift cards. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Thursday April 15, 2010

• Karaoke: The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m. FREE
  The Tap House hosts karaoke every Thursday. 729 Lincoln Ave.

Spring is still kicking in Steamboat and if you are headed up for the weekend stay with ResortQuest and we will get you the best Spring Lodging deals!

Steamboat Activities and Event for Week of April 2nd-9th

Steamboat’s Ski Season is almost through but the town is still hopping with end of season free concerts, springalicious events, great eats, and more. Check out what is going on this week. See our full calendar or the calendar from the Steamboat Pilot. Any guest staying with ResortQuest also receives insider tips for the events not to miss from our concierges.

Week of April 2- April 9th 2010

Friday April 2, 2010

• First Friday Art Walk: Downtown Steamboat 5-8pm Free!
  Galleries, Museums and alternative venues showcase work by local artists in the monthly event celebrating the arts.
• Hometown Heroes Celebration: Downtown Steamboat: Free!
  Watch the parade on Lincoln Ave at 6:30pm and then gather on the Courthouse Lawn at 7:00 pm- Welcome home our Olympic Athletes
  

Saturday April 3, 2010

• 35th Annual Assets Easter Egg Hunt: Howelsen Hill: 11am
  The City of Steamboat Springs and Grand Futures of Routt County host this Easter egg hunt. Bring your own baskets and wear boots!
• Dirty Heads & Rail Rodeo, Steamboat Rocks the Boat Free Concert: 3pm at Gondola Square.Come out for the Free Concert featuring the Dirty Heads, a band from California rocking skater attitude, roots of reggae, rock and hip hop. Rail Rodeo will be happening simultaneously at the base of the mountain.
  

Sunday April 4, 2010

• Easter- Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt: Steamboat Lake Visitors Center: 8-11am
  Easter egg hunts are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. for children 8 and younger; bring a basket. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 2 to 12 and free for children younger than 2. Call Hillary at 871-4559.
  

Monday April 5, 2010

• Poker Night : The Tap House Sports Grill, 7 p.m.
  Steamboat Recreational Poker League hosts a weekly poker tournament. Players must be at least 18. Call 879-2431 for more information. 729 Lincoln Ave.
• Writing Workshop : Epilogue Book Co., 7 p.m.
  Author Jill Murphy Long offers a workshop, “Nonfiction Books: Proposal to Published,” at 7 p.m. Mondays through April 26. The class is $25. To sign up, call 846-1428. 837 Lincoln Ave.
  

Tuesday April 6, 2010

• Fireside sessions: One Steamboat Place, 3 to 5 p.m. FREE.
  Yampa Valley Boys provide entertainment, Dori McNeill teaches roping and Yampatika naturalists offer interpretive programs at this semi-weekly event running through April 8.. The programs are at the fire pit in front of One Steamboat Place in Gondola Square.
  

Wednesday April 7, 2010

• Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad : Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.
  Formerly a six-piece, roots reggae act Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad has pared its lineup to four, distilling a reggae and dub sound. Tickets are $10 at the door.
  

Thursday April 8, 2010

• Pirate Theatre presents “Elementary School Musical” :The Steamboat Grand, 8 p.m.
  No local, national or international issue is off-limits in this original comedy put on by local spoof group Pirate Theatre. The show features music, dancing, a celebrity appearance and more. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at All That Jazz. Shows continue April 9 and 10.
• Karaoke:The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m. FREE.
  The Tap House hosts karaoke every Thursday. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Friday April 9, 2010

• Missed the Boat, w/Acoustic Mining Co.: Ghost Ranch Saloon: 9pm $TBA

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