Article Contributed by EmmyG Productions
Published on February 22, 2016
<p>We are excited to return to the infamous Stanley Hotel in beautiful Estes Park, CO, to bring you a weekend full of music and joy! This unique weekend kicks off on <span data-term=”goog_1276250439″ tabindex=”0″>Friday, March 11th</span>, at the site of where Stephen King’s novel, “The Shining” takes place. This historic hotel is nestled in hills of Estes Park at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park and just an hour away from Denver. Estes Park, CO features magnificent mountain views, mountain lakes, a variety of wildlife, varied climates and environments—from wooded forests to mountain tundra—and easy access to back-country trails. We have a schedule full of exciting shows and activities that we are eager to share with you!</p>
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<p><strong>ANNOUNCING SPECIAL GUESTS: JEFF COFFIN & ERIK DEUTSCH</strong><br />
We’re proud to announce that our friends Jeff Coffin, saxophonist from the Dave Matthews Band, and Erik Deutsch, keys player extraordinaire, will be joining us as special guests at The Stanley!</p>
<p><strong>LATE NIGHT POST-SALMON SHOWS</strong><br />
This year we’re keeping the party going after the show with a late night performance by Gypsy Moon on Friday, and a special aftershow on Saturday with our own Alwyn Robinson, who’ll keep you rockin’ into the night! Wrapping up the weekend with an acoustic pick hosted by Vince Herman on Sunday evening.</p>
<p><strong>”MYSTERY MATINEE SHOW”</strong><br />
<em>It’ll Freak You Out Who’s Playing</em><br />
Adding an element of surprise always makes the weekend a little more mysterious on these haunted grounds! That’s why we’re happy to announce that we will have another “Mystery Matinee Show” on <span data-term=”goog_1276250440″ tabindex=”0″>Saturday, March 12th</span>, in the Concert Hall. You won’t know who’s performing until they walk out on stage, so good luck guessing!</p>
<p><strong>CHASING THE LIGHT: THE ROCK & ROLL PHOTOGRAPHY OF JAY BLAKESBERG</strong><br />
Take a trip through Jay Blakesberg’s storied career as a rock & roll photographer with a slideshow and storytelling presentation covering everything from documenting the Grateful Dead to Jay’s latest project, “Hippie Chick: A Tale of Love, Devotion, and Surrender”, with a book signing to follow!</p>
<p><strong>JAZZ BRUNCH WITH GREG GARRISON’S JAZZ ENSEMBLE</strong><br />
Start your Sunday off right with a Bloody Mary Bar and tunes curated by our own Greg Garrison and his Jazz Ensemble in the McGregor Ballroom.</p>
<p><strong>SCRAMBLE CAMPBELL ART SHOW</strong><br />
Before you head into the show on Sunday, make sure to stop by the Billiard Room for an art show presenting the work of one of our favorite local artists, Scramble Campbell. Scramble will also be on site throughout the weekend capturing the event with his paintbrush.</p>
<p><strong>Friday - MARCH 11TH<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250442″ tabindex=”0″>3:00pm – 7:30pm</span></strong> Box Office opens – Pinion Room in main hotel<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250443″ tabindex=”0″><strong>6:00pm – 7:30PM</strong></span> '<em>Welcome to The Stanley’ </em>with Gipsy Moon (serving finger food and beer tastings) – Sponsored by Breckenridge Brewery - McGregor Ballroom<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250444″ tabindex=”0″><strong>8:00pm</strong></span> Box Office/Doors Open – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250445″ tabindex=”0″><strong>9:00pm</strong></span> Leftover Salmon with Special Guest Erik Deutsch – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250446″ tabindex=”0″><strong>12:30am</strong></span> <span data-term=”goog_1276250447″ tabindex=”0″>Midnight</span> Screening of ‘<em>The Shining’ </em>- Billiards Room<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250448″ tabindex=”0″><strong>12:30am – 2am</strong></span><strong>: </strong>Gypsy Moon – McGregor Ballroom</p>
<p><strong>Saturday - MARCH 12TH – “Formal Attire Night”<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250450″ tabindex=”0″>11:00am – 12:00pm</span> </strong>Box Office / Big Wheel Race Sign Up Opens – main hotel lobby<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250451″ tabindex=”0″><strong>12:00pm – 1:30pm</strong></span> Big Wheel Race Limited to 40 People (10 teams of 4) – Sign Up in hotel lobby – Great Prizes (event is FREE – weather permitting)<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250452″ tabindex=”0″><strong>1:00pm</strong></span> Box Office Opens – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250453″ tabindex=”0″><strong>1:30pm</strong></span> Doors Open – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250454″ tabindex=”0″><strong>2:30pm</strong></span> '<em>Mystery Matinee Show’ </em>- It’ll Freak You Out Who’s Playing!! – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250455″ tabindex=”0″><strong>4:30pm</strong></span> '<em>Chasing the Light'</em>: The rock and roll photography of Jay Blakesberg – Billiards Room in main hotel (A slide show/storytelling presentation about Jay’s 35 year journey in rock and roll photography – from documenting the Grateful Dead to his latest book Hippie Chick: A Tale of Love, Devotion & Surrender. Book signing to follow.)<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250456″ tabindex=”0″><strong>7:30pm</strong></span> Box Office Opens – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250457″ tabindex=”0″><strong>8:00pm – 8:30pm</strong></span><strong>: ‘</strong><em>Get Your Portrait taken by Jay Blakesberg'</em> - main hotel lobby (formal attire required)<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250458″ tabindex=”0″><strong>8:00pm</strong></span> Doors Open – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250459″ tabindex=”0″><strong>9:00pm</strong></span> Leftover Salmon with Special Guests Jeff Coffin & Erik Deutsch – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250460″ tabindex=”0″><strong>12:30am</strong></span> <span data-term=”goog_1276250461″ tabindex=”0″>Midnight</span> Screening of ‘<em>The Shining’ </em>- Billiards Room<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250462″ tabindex=”0”><strong>1am</strong></span> Alwyn After-hours – McGregor Ballroom</p>
<p><strong>Sunday - MARCH 13TH – “Sunday Bloody Funday”<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250464″ tabindex=”0″>11:30am – 1:30pm</span></strong> Jazz Brunch with Greg Garrison’s Jazz Ensemble & Bloody Mary Bar – McGregor Ballroom<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250465″ tabindex=”0″><strong>1:00pm – 2:00pm</strong></span> Scramble Campbell Art Show – Billiards Room in main hotel<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250466″ tabindex=”0″><strong>2:00pm</strong></span> - Box Office / Doors Open – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250467″ tabindex=”0″><strong>3:00pm– 6:00pm</strong></span> Leftover Salmon with Special Guests Jeff Coffin & Erik Deutsch – Concert Hall<br />
<span data-term=”goog_1276250468″ tabindex=”0”><strong>9:00pm</strong></span> – Acoustic Pick Hosted by Vince Herman – McGregor Ballroom</p>
