Castle Rock Film Festival — Thursday through Sunday (Apr 9-12) at Tealogy's Camelia's Garden. Four nights, four themes: Colorado locals, comedy/drama, horror/sci-fi, rising stars. Some nights already sold out — get yours before they're gone. Fundraiser for local first responders.
Summer Concert Series — Lineup drops Wednesday. Tickets on sale Friday. 10th anniversary of the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park. Fitz and The Tantrums confirmed for Colorado Day (Aug 1). Ticket link here.
Castle Rock Parks & Trails Foundation — Charity of the month at 105 West. Volunteer Info Night is Monday 4/13, 5:30-7:30pm at 1043 Park St — open house style, free drink. More events on their calendar.
Castle Rock Home Show — Friday through Sunday (Apr 10-12) at Douglas County Fairgrounds. Free admission. Local and national exhibitors, home improvement deals, meet the experts.
Ladies' Night Out — last call.
DougCo Social is teaming up with Blanchard Family Wines for a private guided wine tasting hosted by Shanna Blanchard, co-owner of Blanchard Family Wines — Friday, April 10 at COFF33 in Castle Rock. Sparkling welcome, charcuterie and dessert boards, four wine tastings, photos, and giveaways.
Lone Tree was a huge success, so thank you to everyone who came out. We ended up having 75 in the end, which is the largest event we’ve had so far. Next up is Parker on 4/15 with Castle Rock on 4/29. We’d love to have you join us!
Sign up here.
Pet Adoptions
Furry Scurry — Humane Colorado's two-mile dog walk is Saturday, May 2 at Washington Park. Grab your pup and join thousands of dog lovers for a morning walk benefiting shelter pets across Colorado. Check-in starts at 7am, walk kicks off at 9am. Registration is $60/adult, $35/kid. Sign up here.
Tri Arts Project
Don't miss Tri Arts Project's upcoming events! On April 15 at 6pm, join the party at their next exhibition opening called TAP Talks. They are free and open to the public. Enjoy food and refreshments, meet local artists as they explore wild things in all their forms, and immerse yourself in an evening of inspiration and community connection.
And later this month, their annual fun and creative fundraising gala "Art of Giving" with this year's colorful theme. A night of live music, incredible auction items, a plated meal and all beverages included. There will be LED art, traditional art, and a lot of fun to fit into this vibrant evening!
Sports
Broncos — New Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit is ready to go — the team's new facility opens this year and President Damani Leech says training camp will host more fans than ever. Meanwhile, leadership gave updates on the Burnham Yard stadium development, emphasizing community partnerships. Draft is April 23-26.
Nuggets — Jokic was named Western Conference Player of the Week and followed it up with 40 points in an overtime thriller against the Spurs. We're 51-28, 3rd in the West, riding a 9-game win streak. We went 3-0 this week (9 straight): beat the Jazz (130-117), the Spurs (136-134 OT), and Portland (137-132 OT). We host Memphis Wed, Apr 8, host OKC Fri, Apr 10, then head @ San Antonio Sun, Apr 12.
Avalanche — Brent Burns hit 1,000 consecutive games played Friday — an incredible ironman streak. We're 50-16-10 (110 pts), 1st in the Central. We went 1-2-0 this week: lost a wild one to Vancouver at home (8-6), shut out Dallas on the road (2-0), then dropped one to St. Louis (3-2). We head @ St. Louis Tue, Apr 7, host Calgary Thu, Apr 9, host Vegas Sat, Apr 11, and head @ Edmonton Mon, Apr 13.
Rockies — We're 4-6, 4th in the NL West. We went 3-3 this week: lost in Toronto (5-1), then won in extras (2-1 F/10), split the home series against Philly with losses (10-1, 2-1) and a win (4-1), then beat Houston (9-7) Monday. We host Houston Tue, Apr 7 and Wed, Apr 8, then head @ San Diego for a four-game series Thu-Sun.
Rapids — We're 3-0-3 (9 pts), sitting 8th in the West. We fell to Toronto on the road (3-2). Next up: we host Houston Sat, Apr 11 at 9:30pm at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Summit FC — We're 1-3-1 (6 pts), sitting 9th in the NWSL. We drew Seattle 0-0 at home Saturday. Extended break — next up is Sat, Apr 25 vs San Diego at 8:45pm.
Mammoth — We're 11-5, sitting 1st in the NLL. We rolled Las Vegas at home (13-8) on Friday. Next up: we head @ Saskatchewan Sat, Apr 11 at 7pm.
Noteworthy: Time Capsule Recording Sessions
Castle Rock is putting together a time capsule for the new Castle Rock Sports Center — to be opened in 2076. You can be part of it.
Recording sessions: April 14 and April 25
Or submit a video online: through May 1 at CRgov.com/TimeCapsule
Postcards are also available in the lobbies of Cantril School, CR Recreation Center, Miller Activity Complex, and Town Hall.
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Castle Rock Jobs
Events:
Colorado Wine Walk returns to Denver on April 26 from 3pm–6pm at the historic Dairy Block.
Hosted by our friends at Blanchard Family Wines, the Grand Tasting features unlimited wine samples, a commemorative glass and tote, live music, and gourmet bites. Guests can also purchase bottles from participating wineries during the event.
If you are looking for a good excuse to head into Denver, this one is worth the drive.
CRC readers can use code CREW10 for 10% off tickets.
Tuesday, 4/7:
Alidade Brewing - 90's Trivia Night - 6pm–8pm
105 West Brewing Company - Pints & Pours Paint Night - 6:30pm–8:30pm
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing - Geeks Who Drink Trivia - 7pm–9pm
Wednesday, 4/8:
105 West Brewing Company - Trails n' Ales Mountain Bike Club - 6pm–8pm
Alidade Brewing - Music Bingo - 6pm–8pm
Magpie Art Center - Painting Made Easy - 6pm–9pm
Hideaway Bar & Grill - DJ Trivia - 7pm–9pm
Thursday, 4/9:
The Exchange Coffee House - Coffee Klatch with Mayor Tracy - 7:30am–8:30am
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Afternoon Tea at the Castle - 1pm–3:30pm - tickets
105 West Brewing Company - Trivia Night - 6pm–8pm
Wide Open Saloon - Country Line Dancing - 6pm–10pm
Crowfoot Valley Coffee and Crowbar - Trivia Night - 6pm–8pm
Philip S. Miller Library - Castle Rock Historical Society: Castlewood Dam Personalities - 7pm–8pm
Wide Open Saloon - Logan Mize Live - 7pm–10:30pm
Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke - 9pm–12am
Friday, 4/10:
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Castle Tour - 10am–11:30am - tickets
Wide Awake Eatery - Charlie Zanichelli Live - 5:30pm–9pm
Magpie Art Center - Handbuilding Ceramics - 6pm–8pm
Stagecoach Saloon - The Band These Guys Live - 6:30pm–10:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Hugh Phillips Live - 7pm–10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Michael Reese Live at the Altar - 8pm–11pm
Saturday, 4/11:
Magpie Art Center - Painting Made Easy - 9am–12pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Castle Tour - 10am–11:30am - tickets
Wide Awake Eatery - Tony Crank Live - 10am–1pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Afternoon Tea at the Castle - 1pm–3:30pm - tickets
COFF33 - Blanchard Family Wines Pop-Up - 5pm–9pm
Wide Awake Eatery - Luke Story Live - 5:30pm–9pm
105 West Brewing Company - Steve and the Cruisers Live - 6:30pm–10:30pm
Stagecoach Saloon - Mountain Magic Band Live - 6:30pm–10:30pm
COFF33 - Wine and Chocolate Tasting - 7pm–9pm - tickets
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - John Denver 'The Tribute' - 7pm–10pm - tickets
Wide Open Saloon - Fireball Daddy Live - 7pm–10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - DJ Max in the Lounge - 9pm–12am
Sunday, 4/12:
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - John Denver 'The Tribute' - Matinee - 2pm–5pm - tickets
Monday, 4/13:
Alidade Brewing - Mah Jongg Monday - 5:30pm–8pm
105 West Brewing Company - Trails n' Ales Run Club - 6pm–7pm
Magpie Art Center - Handbuilding Ceramics - 6pm–8pm
Heads up on events that are further out:
Sinners & Saints - Spring Sparks After Fifty: Speed Dating - Thu 4/16, 6:30pm–8:30pm - tickets
Alidade Brewing - Bad Movie Good Beer: Plan 9 From Outer Space - Fri 4/17, 6pm - tickets
Stagecoach Saloon - Sarah P and the Hay Pullers Live - Fri 4/17, 6:30pm–10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - John Wise Band Live at the Altar - Fri 4/17, 8pm–11pm
Alidade Brewing - Jazz Night with The Sam Witter Trio - Sat 4/18, 6pm–9pm
105 West Brewing Company - These Guys Live - Sat 4/18, 6:30pm–10:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Ninety Percent 90's Live - Sat 4/18, 7pm–10:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Viva Flamenco - Sun 4/19, 3pm–6pm
Alidade Brewing - Puzzle Competition - Mon 4/20, 6pm - tickets
Sudden Fiction Books - Book Bedazzling - Tue 4/21, 6pm - tickets
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Sinatra Tribute Show LIVE! - Fri 4/24, 6pm–9pm - tickets
Sinners & Saints - Mike Maurer Live at the Altar - Fri 4/24, 8pm–11pm
Alidade Brewing - Adult Spelling Bee - Sat 4/25, 6pm
105 West Brewing Company - Mike Mauer Band Live - Sat 4/25, 6:30pm–10:30pm
Stagecoach Saloon - Frontline Live - Sat 4/25, 6:30pm–10:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Dueling Pianos - Sat 4/25, 7pm–10:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Princess Party at the Castle - Sun 4/26, 11am–1pm - tickets
Sinners & Saints - Boozy Book Fair with Sudden Fiction Books - Sun 4/26, 2pm–6pm
Alidade Brewing - Colorado Pint Day - Wed 4/29, 12pm - tickets
Wide Awake Eatery - Comedy Show - Thu 4/30, 6pm–9pm
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