Clear Creek County is Real Colorado

A Politician’s Ladder, or Wrong by Wrong to Success

by George Downing

After a pandemic sized shutdown, and challenging reboot, The Silver Plume Melodrama is returning to the George Downing Playhouse. This year we reprise A politician’s Ladder, or Wrong by Wrong to Success, forty years after the original 1985 production. This is a celebration of the largest community-based, volunteer fundraising initiative for the preservation of Silver Plume’s historical structures. Over 500 volunteer hours are donated by the community to make this production come to life.  We are excited to have a Clear Creek County based cast and crew, directed by Silver Plume local, and George Downing’s protégé, Nicholas Regester. Please join us for this dinner theater and support the preservation of this unique historic community.

“It is the turn of the century in a town nestled in the foothills from whence its livelihood has come. It is not a boomtown but instead grew at a measured pace because of natural geographic factors.

Situated at the confluence of two valleys, it was the natural location for stores and services to both, and the streams from each tumbled together creating a sizeable river of spectacular beauty. Far enough from the mining and logging in one direction and the dusty trail herds in the other to avoid the dirt and grime, yet close enough to gain sustenance from all.

Though the mutterings about the shaky economics of precious metals have reached the town, most people believe the diversity of the area will pull them through. Only a few are taking steps to find-untapped resources that will guarantee a bountiful future.

These very steps create our drama. The subtle forces that guide municipal growth are not walking in unison.”

When: Saturdays 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. and Sundays 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., April 26^th – 27^th May 3^rd – 4^th, with and encore performance July 3rd

How: Tickets $50, Kids $35 (12 and under), Seniors $40 (Sunday Only). Ticket includes dinner and ice cream sundae bar.
To make reservations (pay cash or check) please call (303) 569-2023 or email events@peopleforsilverplume.org,.
To purchase online visit https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZN3EHNWQR69NU

July 4 - 4th of July Celebration in Clear Creek County

Come spend the day with Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume! Stroll through unique shops, art galleries, visit historic landmarks, tour museums, pan for gold, or experience a little adventure on Clear Creek’s rapids, atv tours, train rides, adventure park, sky trek, or zipline! Follow us:  www.facebook.com/VisitClearCreek

Georgetown

Silver Plume

Enjoy a free ice cream social complete with homemade cakes, pies, refreshments, and of course ice cream at Dinger Park, located at 310 Main Street in Silver Plume, Colorado. Please drop in from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. If you wish to make a donation all proceeds will benefit People for Silver Plume.

The George Rowe Museum is located across the street and is open daily from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Take a tour of the original schoolhouse and learn about the history of Silver Plume and unique mining past. There is a small entrance fee to help support People for Silver Plume and ongoing historic preservation. Learn more at peopleforsilverplume.org

Idaho Springs

July 12th - Annual Triple Bypass Cycling Event

The Triple Bypass Bicycle Ride is recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the nation, taking you on a gorgeous tour through the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains from Evergreen to Avon Colorado. There’s something in it for everyone from a 40-mile single pass to 240 miles over 2 days. Course on Ride with GPS

120 miles from Evergreen to Avon or the Double Bypass and meet us in Georgetown and ride a challenging 75 miles to the finish in Avon. Looking to do a toe dip? Try the Single Bypass and cruise in for a ride with friends and family over 35 miles. No matter which course you choose, everyone is a winner

The Classic ride is 120 miles from Evergreen (Bergen Park) to Avon over Juniper Pass (11,140 ft.), Loveland Pass (11,990 ft.), Swan Mountain and Vail Pass (10,560 ft.), with over 10,000 ft. of challenging elevation gain. The roads on all the passes have limited vehicular access, so your ascent is relaxed and descent is thrilling, safe and fun.

For more information please visit: www.triplebypass.org

YOUR RIDE INCLUDES:

The coveted Triple Bypass jersey – unique to each distance

Double riders receive a limited edition wind vest

4 aid stations and a light lunch at Loveland ski area

Closed roads and trails – or if not closed, limited to vehicular traffic (we close westbound Juniper and Loveland Pass!)

Free beer, food and high fives at the finish

All support, including SAGs to the next aid, medical, and adoring fans