July 2008         

20th - 24th: RockyGrass Academy.: Bluegrass workshop featuring some of the planet's top bluegrass musicians, including instrument building, song sessions, band scramble, and bbq's. Contact Planet Bluegrass for details. : 800-624-2422 or 303. 823 0848, e-mail planet@bluegrass.com . Web www.bluegrass.com   P.O. Box 769, Lyons, CO 80540

25th - 27th: 36th Annual RockyGrass Festival.: Traditional bluegrass festival featuring Dan Tyminski Band, Natalie MacMaster, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, JD Crowe, and many more, plus contests, workshops, and camping. Contact Planet Bluegrass for details. : 800-624-2422 or 303. 823 0848, e-mail planet@bluegrass.com . Web www.bluegrass.com   P.O. Box 769, Lyons, CO 80540

Every Saturday Night: Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dances, The Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance Club. 50th Year of summer Saturday Square Dancing at the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons, Colorado Dances will be held every Saturday night thru Labor day, with a Sunday Special Plus on August 31st, to close the season. Rounds at 7:45pm and squares at 8:15-10:30p.m. All dancers as well as spectators welcome The Saturday night dances include a square dance to a popular\professional caller each Saturday, such as: Dave Guille-Wyo; Jerry Haag-Wyo; Tom Roper-Az\Ne; Jerry Junck-Ne\AZ; Dan Nordbye-Az; Jon & Deborah Carroll-Tex; Dean Dederman-ne; Dee Dee Dougherty-Mn\Az; and Lanny Weakland-Ne. Call 303 823 6692 for information

1st: "Fastest Fingers in the West" : Flutist Performs at The Stone Cup in Lyons This one hour performance features Colorado newcomer [and Lyons resident] flutist Patricia Dominowski, performing works of Bach and Telemann. The program will also include alto flute and piccolo in pieces that have connections to mythology, folk tales and foreign lands. The concert is free and open to the public, but seating is limited at The Stone Cup. Donations accepted.
When: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 7pm, café opens at 6:30pm
Where: The Stone Cup, 442 High Street, Lyons, CO
Contact: The Stone Cup at 303-823-2345

10th - 14th: The Song School. : Week-long songwriting workshop featuring internationally known faculty of professional songwriters and musicians. Contact Planet Bluegrass - 800-624-2422 or 303. 823 0848, e-mail planet@bluegrass.com. Web - www.bluegrass.com P.O. Box 69, Lyons, CO 80540, 303.823.0848

TBA: Lyons Chamber "Business after Hours" Social

15th - 17th: 18th Annual Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. : The 3-day "summit of the song" featuring Greg Brown, KT Tunstall, Amos Lee, Jakob Dylan, Patty Griffin, and many others, plus workshops, songwriting contests, and camping. Contact Planet Bluegrass - 800-624-2422 or 303. 823 0848, e-mail planet@bluegrass.com. Web - www.bluegrass.com P.O. Box 69, Lyons, CO 80540, 303.823.0848

Open Through Sept 30:
Lyons Redstone Museum. The history of Lyons area in the town's 1881 schoolhouse. Pictures - Displays - Genealogy - Gift shop. Call 303. 823 5271 or 303. 823 6692

Saturday Nights :
Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dances, The Red Rock Ramblers Summer Square Dance Club. 50th Year of summer Saturday Square Dancing at the Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney, in Lyons, Colorado Dances will be held every Saturday night thru Labor day, with a Sunday Special Plus on August 31st, to close the season. Rounds at 7:45pm and squares at 8:15-10:30p.m. All dancers as well as spectators welcome The Saturday night dances include a square dance to a popular\professional caller each Saturday, such as: Dave Guille-Wyo; Jerry Haag-Wyo; Tom Roper-Az\Ne; Jerry Junck-Ne\AZ; Dan Nordbye-Az; Jon & Deborah Carroll-Tex; Dean Dederman-ne; Dee Dee Dougherty-Mn\Az; and Lanny Weakland-Ne. Call 303 823 6692 for information

TBA: Lyons Chamber "Business after Hours" Social
Sponsored by the Wellness Community of Lyons Colorado
Location: To be announced
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Come mix and mingle with your fellow Lyons Area Chamber Members. Refreshments provided. FREE to all Chamber members and 1st time guests. RSVP by calling 303.823.5215 or by email to admin@lyons-colorado.com

TBA: Lyons Duck Race : 5th Annual Duck Race benefiting Lyons Parks, Recreation and Cultural Department. Prizes awarded for the first ducks crossing the finish line on the St. Vrain River.

October 2008         (return to top)

TBA: High Street Concert Series

TBA: Lyons Chamber "Business after Hours" Social

25th: Lyons Spooktacular Halloween Parade and Downtown Trick-or-Treating. 4th and High Street, Lyons. Fun for the whole family! Mask Making (4-6 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall), Costume Parade (5:30 line-up, 6 p.m. start), Downtown Trick-or-Treating (6:30 p.m.), and Community Dance (7-10 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall). Brought to you by the Lyons Department of Parks, Recreations & Cultural Events (303-823-8250).

TBA: Lyons Old-Time Community Dance  For more information contact Ellen at 823-0816 or OldTimeDances@musicinlyons.com

23rd: Parade of Lights Fundraiser/ Stone Cup Pie Bake Sale New fundraiser yet to be decided and 3rd Annual pie bake off to be held at the Stone Cup. Pies for Thanksgiving with proceeds benefiting the Holiday Parade of Lights. Brought to you by the Lyons Department of Parks, Recreations & Cultural Events (303-823-8250).

TBA: Lyons Chamber "Business after Hours" Social

6th: Lyons Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks Show  - Spectacular annual event including Parade, Fireworks and Live Music in Sandstone Park. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Brought to you by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Events (303-823-8250) and a host of local sponsors.

TBA: 34th Annual Lyons Holiday Bazaar  - Handmade arts and crafts held in the Lyons Elementary School Gym benefiting the Lyons Depot Library. 303-823-5165

TBA: High Street Concert Series