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🌱 Conor Oberst books two Stanley Hotel nights; tickets on sale Friday

Estes Park, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Estes Park! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Conor Oberst books two Stanley Hotel nights; tickets on sale Friday
  • Judy Collins brings her farewell tour to the Stanley
  • Estes Park lands on a Thanksgiving cabin-getaway list

Also on today's calendar: Listening at the Legion Presents Grace Morrison and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 33.
  • Friday: Some sun, with a high of 61 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Conor Oberst Announces 2027 An Alleged Evening With Tour (jambase.com) — Conor Oberst will close his announced 2027 solo tour with two nights at Estes Park's Stanley Hotel on May 14 and 15. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. local time. His first solo headlining tour since 2019 promises extended performances drawing from across his career.
   

2. 31 can't-miss (indoor) concerts coming to Denver this winter (denverpost.com) — Judy Collins will bring her farewell tour to Estes Park's Stanley Hotel on Feb. 26–27, 2027, among the local highlights in a broader winter concert roundup. Squirrel Nut Zippers will also play the hotel Feb. 12–14, offering a jazz-and-blues alternative earlier that month.
   

3. Gatlinburg named a top Thanksgiving cabin getaway. See where it ranks (knoxnews.com) — Estes Park ranks eighth on HomeToGo's list of trending U.S. destinations for Thanksgiving cabin getaways. The ranking appears in coverage focused on Gatlinburg, Tennessee, which placed tenth, and reflects a broader interest in mountain towns and rural retreats rather than offering specific findings about Estes Park bookings.
   

4. The 7 Most Scenic Drives in America You Need to Take at Least Once (travelbinger.com) — Trail Ridge Road earns a spot in a seven-route scenic driving guide, with its 48-mile crossing from Estes Park to Grand Lake reaching 12,183 feet. The guide highlights its alpine tundra views and seasonal limits, advising drivers to check National Park Service road status and entry requirements before heading up.
   

5. Rare Enos Mills photographs headed for Loveland exhibit (eptrail.com) — Rare photographs by Enos Mills, who helped establish Rocky Mountain National Park and ran the Longs Peak Inn near Estes Park, are headed for a Loveland exhibit. Collector Don Pierson acquired the 20 prints after spotting an eBay listing. Unsold prints will move to Wilderness Art Quarry beginning Nov. 19.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 11
  • LYMS Open House
    Lyons Elementary School Lyons, CO 80540
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday November 12
  • MHS Fall Play
    Mead High School, 12750 County Road 7, Mead
    6:30 pm
  • Movie Night →
    The Old Gallery, 14863 CO-7, Allenspark
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday November 14
  • USA 250 & Colorado 150: Celebrating Our History →
    316 Garfield, Grand Lake
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Junk Removal/hauling
    Hello everybody, local here in Estes Park starting a new junk removal business I’m excited to start this new journey in my life. Will be working all… (Nextdoor Saint Vrain)
  • Friends and neighbors, I’m offering cleaning gift cards for the upcoming holiday season—ranging from $50 to $200—for deep or regular cleanings.
    Give the gift of special moments with your family and forget about the cleaning! For more information, send me a text or give me a call. (Nextdoor Lone Pine - Ridge)
  • Gecko Hospitality posted a job opening for Construction Bookkeeper | Mountainside Resort | Estes Park, CO in Estes Park. Apply here.
  • Town of Estes Park Colorado posted a job opening for Civil Engineer I/II (Stormwater) in Estes Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Estes Park here.

Ok Estes Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Estes Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Estes Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.