Breckenridge Events Activities August 7- 13
Thursday, August 7
(c) Backstage Theater Presents: Easy Living – An infectious screwball comedy about a poor girl living it up in a luxury hotel when she’s mistaken for a tycoon’s mistress. $18 adults/$12 children under 12. 121 South Ridge Street, 7:30pm. 970 453-0199
(h) Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Sites and Tours –Today’s available historic sites and tours include: Barney Ford House Museum (11 a.m.-4 p.m., free); Historic Walking Tour (11 a.m.; $5/adult, $3/child); Lomax Placer Mine Tour (3 p.m.; $5/adult, $3/child); Washington Mine Tour (1 p.m.; $5/person, $3/child); Rotary Snowplow Park (11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free); William H. Briggle House (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) For more information, call 800-980-1859.
(a) Breckenridge Recreation Center Classes – BodyPump 6:15am, BodyPump 8 a.m.; 50+ Strength/Stretch 9:30am; Boot Camp 9:45am; Mat Pilates 10:30 a.m.; Water Aerobics 8am, RPM 12noon Yoga Express 12noon, Body Pump 5:30, Women’s Conditioning 5:30pm; Yoga Intermediate 5:30 (Ice Arena), Swing Class 6:45pm
(k) Children’s Story Hour – Kids can gather at the Rotary Snowplow Park at Boreas Pass Road to hear stories. Complimentary drinks and pizza served. Parents and children welcome. 5:30pm. Free! 970 453-9767 for more details.
(b) The Gold Pan – Open Mic Night, locals and visitors welcome, 9pm 970-453-5499.
(a) Matisse Magic – Young artists will learn about the French painter Henri Matisse and paint interior still life influenced by his style. 2-4pm at the Robert Whyte House, 127 South Ridge Street. $25. 970 453-3364.
(a) Sunbeam Hike/Carter Park Loop: Views of Breckenridge – Meet at 10am at the Carter Park for this moderate/difficult hike. Dress for weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water and sunscreen. No dogs or children under 4 please (unless child is carried in a pack). $8 per person/$22 family of four. (or $10/$24 drop in). Call 453-1734 for more info or to register.
(a) Yoga, Qigong, T’ai Chi and Kung Fu at Abby Hall –Yoga for Athletes 7:30-8:30am; Hatha Yoga 9:00-10:30am; Shaolin Kung Fu 7:00-8:30pm; Tai Chi 5:30-7pm; Shaolin Kung Fu 7-8:30 p.m. Abby Hall is located at 136 S. Main St. $10/class. Drop in students are welcome. For more information, call 970-453-8558 or visit www.abbyhallonmain.com.
Friday, August 8
(c) Backstage Theater Presents: Easy Living – An infectious screwball comedy about a poor girl living it up in a luxury hotel when she’s mistaken for a tycoon’s mistress. $18 adults/$12 children under 12. 121 South Ridge Street, 7:30pm. 970 453-0199
(h) Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Sites and Tours –Today’s available historic sites and tours include: Barney Ford House Museum (11 a.m.-4 p.m., free); Historic Walking Tour (11 a.m.; $5/adult, $3/child); Lomax Placer Mine Tour (3 p.m.; $5/adult, $3/child); Washington Mine Tour (1 p.m.; $5/person, $3/child); Rotary Snowplow Park (11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free); William H. Briggle House (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) For more information, call 800-980-1859.
(c) Breckenridge Music Festival Presents: Love in Vienna – Featuring pianist Alex Bauer . 7:30pm at The Riverwalk Center. 970 547-3100 or townofbreckenridge.com for tickets or more info.
(a) Breckenridge Recreation Center Classes –Colorado Climbs 6:15 a.m.; Step Combo 8 a.m.; Water Aerobics 8am; Strength/Stretch 9:05 am.; Abs, Hips and Glutes 10am; Tae Kwan Do 10:00am; BodyPump 12 pm; Tae Kwan Do 7pm; 970-453-1734
(a) Far Out Friday Night Star Gaze – Meet at The Breckenridge Golf Club at 8:45pm for a tour of the night sky! Participants are invited to bring binoculars or a telescope, blankets and chairs. Program will be canceled in the event of rain or heavy clouds. $6 person/$20 family of four ($8/$22 drop in rate). Advance registration requested. Call 970 453-1734 for more info or to register.
(b) The Gold Pan – DJ Crisp spinning your favorite dance music 9pm.
(s) Golden Mean Antique Show – In the Wellington Lot. 719 576-6023 for more info.
(a) Historic Brown Bag Lunch – “Blasted by Candlelight†with Rick Hague. Bring a sack lunch for this historic presentation at Milne Park at the corner of Lincoln and Harris. Weather permitting – 12pm, free. 970 453-9767 for more info.
(e) Main Street Performances Presents: Bob Alster – Acoustic classical and jazz at The Blue River Plaza (Main and Washington). 1-3pm.  Free!
(a) Space 2 Studio – Learn to tie dye at this alternative studio for teens. 4-6pm at The Robert Whyte House, 127 South Ridge Street. First session is free, $5 studio fee afterwards. 970 453-3364 for more info.
(a) Yoga at Abby Hall – 136 S. Main St. Hatha Yoga 8:30-9:45am. $10/class. Drop in students are welcome. www.abbyhallonmain.com 970-453-8558
Saturday, August 9
(c) Backstage Theater Presents: Easy Living – An infectious screwball comedy about a poor girl living it up in a luxury hotel when she’s mistaken for a tycoon’s mistress. $18 adults/$12 children under 12. 121 South Ridge Street, 7:30pm. 970 453-0199
(a) Breckenridge Recreation Center Classes – BodyPump 8:30 a.m. Yoga All Levels 9:45 am; RPM 10am; 970-453-1734.
(h) Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Sites and Tours –Today’s available historic sites and tours include: Barney Ford House Museum (11 a.m.-4 pm free); Historic Walking Tour (11 am & 2pm $5 adult/$3 child); Lomax Placer Mine Tour (1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $5 adult/$3 child); Washington Mine Tour (1 p.m. & 3 p.m $5 person/$3 child); Rotary Snowplow Park (11am-4pm); Red White & Blue Fire Museum (11 a.m.-3 pm., free); William H. Briggle House (11 am.-3 pm free). For more information, call 800-980-1859.
(c) Breckenridge Music Festival Presents: Porgy and Besss and The American Theatre – Featuring BMF Vocalists, The Summit Chorale Society and Select Front Range Choruses. 7:30pm at The Riverwalk Center. 970 547-3100 or townofbreckenridge.com for tickets for tickets or more info.
(s) Golden Mean Antique Show – In the Wellington Lot. 719 576-6023 for more info.
(s) Lunchtime Knitters – Bring a lunch and knit with new friends! 12:00-2:00pm Free! Tea time Quilting and Stitchery. 122 South Main Street Upstairs. 547-8300 for more info.
(e) Main Street Performances Presents: Mary Beth Cross – Acoustic folk rock at The Blue River Plaza (Main and Washington Ave.) from 2-4pm. Free!
(k) Parent’s Night Out! Outdoor Exploration – Parents get a couple hours free while kids enjoy a great time at The Breck Rec Center. Activities vary but include rock climbing, swimming, crafts, movies, ping pong, games and nature education. Dinner is included. Bring swimsuit, towel, sneakers and dress for weather. Ages 3-12. Children must be potty trained. $18 members/$20 non-members. 5-8pm, call 970 453-1734 to register or for more info.
(a) Pinhole Photography – Make pinhole cameras that make fun and exciting pictures. 6-8pm at The Fuqua Livery Stable, 120 E. Washington Avenue. $75 includes all materials. 453-3364 for more info.
(h) Valley Brook Cemetery Tour – Bring your lunch and take a guided, interpretive walk. 10am – 12:30pm. $5. Reservations required, maximum of 12 people per tour. 970 453-9767 or larissa@breckheritage.com.
(a) Yoga, T’ai Chi and Kung Fu at Abby Hall – Hatha Yoga, 8:30-10am.; T’ai Chi/Kung Fu (alternating weeks) 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $10/class. Drop in students are welcome. 970-453-8558 www.abbyhallonmain.com
Sunday, August 10
(c) Backstage Theater Presents: Easy Living – An infectious screwball comedy about a poor girl living it up in a luxury hotel when she’s mistaken for a tycoon’s mistress. $18 adults/$12 children under 12. 121 South Ridge Street, 7:30pm. 970 453-0199
(c) Blue River Series Concert, Emerson Drive – Following the smash success of their 2006 countrified album, Emerson Drive is an Academy of Country Music 2008 award nominee for Top Vocal Group and song of the year. 7:30pm at The Riverwalk Center. $30 advance/$35 day of show. Buy tickets online at breckenridgemusicfestival.com or call 453-9142 for more info.
(h) Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Sites and Tours –Today’s available historic sites and tours include: Barney Ford House Museum (11am-4pm, free); Historic Walking Tour (11am $5 adult/$3child); Lomax Placer Mine Tour (3pm $5 adult/$3child); Washington Mine Tour
(s) Golden Mean Antique Show – In the Wellington Lot. 719 576-6023 for more info.
(e) Main Street Performances Presents: Summit Concert Band – Concert Band Music from 1-3pm at The Blue River Plaza (Main and Washington). Free!
(a) Timothy Faust Presents: Shutterbug Sundays – Meet at the studio at 1800 Airport Road every Sunday at 8am from June through August for a 2 hour photo tour of Summit County. Visit a different location depending on weather and fitness level of the group. Advance Reservation Required. 970 453-4538 for reservations or more info. $20 per session.
Monday, August 11
(h) Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Sites and Tours –Today’s available historic sites and tours include: Barney Ford House Museum (11 a.m.-4 p.m., free). For more information, call 800-980-1859.
(a) Breckenridge Recreation Center Classes – Colorado Climbs 6:15am; Boot Camp 6:30am; Step Combo 8 a.m.; Water Aerobics 8am; 50+ Strength/Stretch 9:05 a.m.; Muscle Power 9:30am; Tae Kwan Do 10:00am; Core Pilates 11am.; Body Pump 12 p.m.; Intermediate Yoga 5:30 (Ice Arena); 20/20/20 5:30; Tae Kwan Do 7pm; 970-453-1734
(k) Magnificent Miners and the Old West Summer Camp – The Breckenridge Rec Center and Breckenridge Heritage Alliance have partnered to bring this natural Breckenridge history experience of a lifetime! Travel back to the old days when Breckenridge was a haven for gold miners, outlaws, Native Americans and elegant ladies. Explore the land and the magnificent animals that the traders of the old west depended on. You will get a chance to pan for gold, tour the old firehouse and visit the site of a historical dredge boat. You will also make candles the old fashioned way, make cordage from natural materials, use pioneer tools and be visited by some local historical characters! Pick up and drop off will be at The Breckenridge Recreation Center to allow for seamless participation in the afternoon Breckenridge Mountain Camp. Campers (ages 6-12) should bring a water bottle, backpack, snack sturdy shoes and extra layers. Camper packet required. Contact Breck Rec Center at 970 453-1734 for more info or to register. Camp runs August 11, 12, 14 and 15.
(a) Yoga at Abby Hall – 136 S. Main St. Yoga for Athletes 7:30-8:30am; Hatha Yoga 6:00-7:30pm. Email wellness@sacredtree.com for pre-registration. www.abbyhallonmain.com
Tuesday, August 12
(a) Basic Camera Operation – This workshop is for traditional film and digital photographers. Learn all basic functions and controls for exposure, focus and image quality. 6-8pm at The Fuqua Livery Stable, 120 E. Washington Ave.. $25 includes all materials. 453-3364 for more info.
(h) Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Sites and Tours –Today’s available historic sites and tours include: Barney Ford House Museum (11 a.m.-4 p.m., free); Historic Walking Tour (11 a.m.; $5/adult, $3/child); Lomax Placer Mine Tour (3 p.m.; $5/adult, $3/child); Washington Mine Tour (1 p.m.; $5/person, $3/child); Rotary Snowplow Park (11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free). For more information, call 800-980-1859.
(a) Breckenridge Music Festival Chamber Concert – 7:30pm at The Father Dyer Church, 310 Wellington Road. $22. 970 547-3100 for more info.
(a) Breckenridge Recreation Center Classes – Muscle Power 6:15am; Mat Pilates 10:30am; Body Pump 8 am; 50+ Stretch/Strength 9:30am; Colorado Climbs 9:30am, Boot Camp 9:45am; Yoga Express 12 pm; RPM 12 pm; Tae Kwon Do 4:15; Body Pump 5:30; Yoga Intermediate 5:30 pm (Ice Arena); Yoga Basics 6:05pm.; Total Body On The Ball 6:45 pm; Women’s Conditioning 5:30pm. 970-453-1734
(h) Historic Breckenridge Sites and Tours – Visit one of Breckenridge’s well-known historic buildings, the Barney Ford House Museum (111 E. Washington Ave.) Open 11am – 3pm. Admission to museum Free. Or book an appointment for a historical walking tour of downtown Breckenridge $5 person/$10 family. 970 453-4493.
(k) Kidz Calliope Presents: SteveSongs – A unique blend of interactive song, clever stories and great melodies. This award-winning performer is the featured host on PBS. 2-3pm at The Riverwalk Center. $5. 970 547-3100 for more info.
(a) Yoga at Abby Hall – 136 S. Main St. Vinyasa Flow Yoga 8:30-9:45am; Hatha Yoga 6:30-8:00pm $10/class. Drop in students are welcome. 970-453-8558 www.abbyhallonmain.com
Wednesday, August 13
(h) Breckenridge Heritage Alliance Sites and Tours –Today’s available historic sites and tours include: Barney Ford House Museum (11 a.m.-4 p.m., free); Historic Walking Tour (11 a.m.; $5/adult, $3/child); Lomax Placer Mine Tour (3 p.m.; $5/adult, $3/child); Washington Mine Tour (1 p.m.; $5/person, $3/child); Rotary Snowplow Park (11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free); Red White and Blue Fire Museum (11 a.m.-3 p.m., free). For more information, call 800-980-1859.
(a) Breckenridge Music Festival Concert, “Cabaret Night†– 7:30pm at The Riverwalk Center. 970 547-3100 for more info.
(a) Breckenridge Recreation Center Classes – Colorado Climbs 6:15am; Boot Camp 6:30am; Yoga Basics 8am.; Strength/Stretch 9:05 a.m.; Tai Chi Gong 9:30am (Kingdom Park); Tae Kwon Do 10:00am; Total Body Pilates 11a.m.; BodyPump 12 pm; Tae Kwon Do 4:15pm; Intermediate Yoga 5:30pm; Tae Kwon Do 7:00pm; 970-453-1734
(a) Colorado Freeride Summit Mt. Challenge: Pennsylvania Gulch Grind Mountain Bike Race – 5pm. $50 pre-registered/$25 day of/$10 juniors/free to spectators. www.mavsports.com for more info.
(a) Cultural Masks – Participants will create decorative masks. 6-8pm at The Fuqua Livery Stable, 120 E. Washington Ave. $35 includes all materials. 970 453-3364 for more info.
(a) Nike Summit Trail Running Series – 5:45pm at Carter Park. Great giveaway prizes and post-event party. $15 pre-registered/$20 race day. 970 453-1734 for more info.
(s) Tea Time Quilting & Stitchery – Wonderful Wednesday Quilters and Knitters, make a small knitting project. 122 South Main Street. 1-3pm. Cost $20.  (970) 547-8300
(a) Textured Slabs – This workshop explores sculptural ceramics using slabs with texture. Several projects will be completed. 6-8pm at The Quandary Antiques Cabin, 131 South Ridge. $45 includes all materials. 453-3364 for more info.
(b) Wine Tasting at The Cellar – Cabernets and Cabernet Blends! 5:30pm at 200 South Ridge Street. 970 453-4777
(a) Yoga, T’ai Chi and Kung Fu at Abby Hall – 136 S. Main St. Hatha Yoga 8:30-9:45am; Shaolin Kung Fu 7:00-8:30pm; T’ai Chi 5:30-7:00pm $10/class. 970-453-8558 or www.abbyhallonmain.com
Upcoming Events
(i) Sacred Tree Presents: Awakening the Soul – Healing Quigong – This is a 2.5 day retreat with Master Li Jun Feng, former head coach of the Chinese national martial arts team will be in Aspen. September 26-28, $325. www.sacredtree.com or 970 389-9968 for more info.  Space is limited to 50, early registration by August 12 recommended.
Ongoing Restaurant Specials
(r) Bubba Gump Shrimp Co – Happy hour from 2-5 p.m. (until 6 p.m. if you’re a local!) in the bar & on the back deck including 2-for-1
Apps, $5 & $6 pitchers of beer, $3.75 22oz margaritas, $1 PBR’s and more!
(r) Burke & Rileys – Locals get 20% off entire bill. Kitchen open everyday from 11am – 12midnight. (970) 547-2782.
(r) The Cellar – Happy hour from 4:30-6:00 everyday enjoy bar food menu and drink specials for 50% off. Closed Tuesdays in June. 970 453-4777.
(b) The Gold Pan – Happy hour daily from 4-7pm with drink specials. 453-5499.
(b) Jake’s Dive Bar – Bar open 11:30am until close everyday. Daily drink specials; Karaoke on Fridays! 970-547-0110
(r) Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant – Daily Happy Hour in the Cantina nightly from 3-6 p.m. with free munchies. 970-453-2071
(r) Windy City Pizza – All U Can Eat Buffet $6.99 M-F. Happy Hour Daily 4-6 w/ $1.50 slices and Miller Lite and PBR Pints. $2.50 import/micros bottles and half off apps.  970 453-5570
Ongoing Sales/Promotions
(s) A Heart’s Delight – Visit the most unique gift shop in Breckenridge and get 10% off your purchase when you mention the Scoop.
Upstairs at 100 N Main St. (970) 372-5228.
(s) A List Nail Salon – Pamper yourself with a FREE mini manicure with every pedicure booked at A-List Nail Salon, located at The
Chopping Block, 118 S. Ridge Street, Breckenridge. 970-453-2660 or 970-376-2118. Mention The Scoop.
(s) Art on a Whim – Buy 3 prints at the funniest gallery in town and get the 4th free when you mention The Scoop. 240-215-5354.
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