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Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Announces 2012 Schedule

Grand Lake, Colo. – The Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre (RMRT), located on the shores of Grand Lake, Colo., has announced its 2012 schedule.

The theater, now in its fourth decade, opens the season June 15 with Cole Porter’s Anything Goes, and closes Sept. 29 with Roger Bean’s The Marvelous Wonderettes. Each of the season’s four productions runs throughout the summer. A full schedule, along with ticket information, is available at www.rockymountainrep.com or by calling 970-627-3421.

Anything Goes – Music and lyrics by Cole Porter; book by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse

Shipboard romances and mistaken identities abound in this 1934 musical comedy from the golden age of Broadway. Anything Goes follows the lovers, liars and clowns aboard a transatlantic cruise from New York to London. The musical, with high-energy production numbers and elegant ballads, features Cole Porter favorites including “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “It’s De-Lovely,” and “Anything Goes.”

Jekyll and Hyde – Book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse; music by Frank Wildhorn

Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, the musical follows the chilling story of a doctor who, in the midst of finding a cure for his father’s mental illness, unwittingly unleashes his own inner dark side. As Dr. Jekyll continues his dangerous experiment with human nature, the struggle with his alter ego blurs the lines of his own sanity. Hits including “This is the Moment” and “Someone Like You” highlight the battle of good vs. evil.

The Drowsy Chaperone – Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison; book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

The Tony Award-winning hit is a free-spirited parody of 1920s musicals, complete with rousing dance numbers, show tunes and extensive costume collection. The tongue-in-cheek production tells the story of a pampered Broadway starlet who wants to give up show business to get married, her producer who sets out to sabotage the nuptials, her chaperone, the groom, a Latin lover and a pair of gangsters who double as pastry chefs.

The Marvelous Wonderettes – Written and created by Roger Bean

The musical takes playgoers to a 1958 high school prom where four girls with voices, hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts showcase quintessential music from the 1950s and 1960s. Classics include “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My Party,” and “It’s In His Kiss.”

“This summer has something for everyone, from classic Broadway entertainment to shows that really push the envelope,” says Michael Querio, artistic director of RMRT. Reservations are highly recommended, as the theatre historically has run at an average 96 percent capacity and routinely sells out performances.

Ticket prices for individual performances range from $15 to $30. Season tickets also are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre at www.rockymountainrep.com or 970-627-3421.

Grand Lake, Colo. (www.grandlakechamber.com)

Grand Lake, Colo., is a historic mountain town nestled beneath craggy, snow-capped mountain peaks in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Located just 100 miles west of Denver, Grand Lake sits at the edge of Colorado’s largest natural lake, and is the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Grand Lake’s extensive outdoor recreation activities include fly fishing, boating, sailing, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, camping in the summer, and snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, tubing and ice fishing in the winter. The town is home to the acclaimed Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre and its famous Old West boardwalk, lined with 60 shops, restaurants and galleries.

The proceeds from this event will be used to support this of the new 350B3E Eurocopter.

The entry fee is $5 per hand or 5 hands for $20.00.

Participants meet at the Grand Lake Community House to begin this unique event at 9 am. Included in the day is a silent auction at the Community House.  Prizes will be awarded to the top three Best
Poker Hands: $700, 1st Place, $200, 2nd Place and $100, 3rd Place.

The festivities continue into the evening with a Happy Hour
held at Grumpy’s Saloon from 4-6 p.m..  Daven Haven Lodge will host the Official Awards Ceremony and after party from 6-8 p.m.  Winner need not be present  to win.

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Whether you are a snowmobiler or not, the event has something for everyone, music, auctions, bra decorating contests and lots of incredible food. As a snowmobiler you will be offered the option of two days of snowmobiling and the scenery views of a life time.
The setting could not be more beautiful then at the Winding River Resort as the Resort is at the base of the Rocky Mountain National Park. The event will be the most unique winter wonderland experience on the Pink Ribbon Riders 2012 Snow Run Tour. This is one event not to miss.

The area offers 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails as well as deep powder riding.

The support from around the state of Colorado has been
tremendous to bring this first time event to the area which will then create funding for breast cancer patients to be eligible for the Pink Ribbon Riders Assistance Program in the future.

The 1st Annual Colorado Snow Run is a PRE-REGISTRATION only
event, and an early bird fee is $150. Per person for the two day event. If you cannot attend both days, there is a FRIDAY night only party ticket available. Early bird registration has been extended to January 30th. After January 30th the registration is $175.00 per person.

Each participant will receive a gift at the Welcome Party sponsored by Thunderstruck Films.

If you are interested in attending the event, please register online at www.pinkribbonriders.com

The event is also looking for support of auction items and donations, please email to: pinkribbonriders@yahoo.com

Supporters of the 1st Annual Colorado Snow Run:

Presenting Sponsors: Town of Grand Lake, Electronic Processing Systems of Denver (EPS)

Gold Level: Thunderstruck Films

Silver Level: Colorado State Snowmobile Association, Grand Lake Snowmobile Adventures

Bronze Level: Habervision, Winding River Resort

Host Hotel Sponsors: Western Riviera, GateWay Inn

2012 Snow Run Tour Sponsors:

Triton Trailers, HMK USA, Choko Design, Arctic Cat
Corporation, Ingles Performance

The 2012 Snow Run Tour currently runs through 6 other states (New York, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and
Wyoming) and raises funds for the Pink Ribbon Riders Assistance Program. The funds raised stay in the states in which the events are held making it possible for all breast cancer patients, both men and women, in that state to apply for financial assistance. As a 501 C (3) non-profit organization the PRR are able to distribute funds directly to both men and women breast cancer patients that apply to PRR. Each patient receives a $500.00 gift card to help with daily
financial struggles.

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We would love more Texans to come visit us here in Grand Lake, Colorado.

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“I have snowmobiled in Colorado for over forty years and the first place I snowmobiled using my 1968 Sears Snow Cruiser was at Grand Lake, Colorado.”by Jack Welch, BRC Special Projects Consultant – Blue Ribbon Coalition

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Operating Hours of the Kawuneeche Visitor Center:
Open Year-round (Closed Christmas Day)
Open daily Oct 1 through early spring 2012, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

There is free Wi-Fi in and around the Kawuneeche Visitor
Center

Ski the Wilderness in Winter.
9:30am – Saturdays 12/30-1/28
Ski a snowdraped landscape and learn about the Kawuneeche Valley. Join a park ranger for this 1.5-hour crosscountry ski tour. Children under eight years of age are not allowed on this activity. You must provide your own skis and poles with large baskets.
Call 970-627-3471 to make reservations.
Visit http://www.nps.gov for more information.

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