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An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

View the Surface of the Sun
Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley invites you to come to scenic Bluff Park to view the surface of the Sun on the following Saturdays between 11:00 AM and Noon:

May 9*, 16*, 30
June 6*, 13*, 20, 27
July 4*, 18, 25
August 8*, 15*, 22
September 5*, 12*, 19

*Coincides with free, public night-time session at the Smokey Jack Observatory in Bluff Park.
Solar Observing Sessions are always free of charge and require no reservation.  Safely enjoy views of solar flares, Sun spots, and other surface detail of the Sun through our dedicated hydrogen-alpha and white-light Solar Telescopes.  Experienced solar astronomers will be on hand to answer your questions and to help you identify the surface features of the Sun. Nine of our Solar Sessions coincide with the dates of free, public night-time sessions at the Smokey Jack Observatory. This provides an opportunity to observe the Sun, nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters all on the same day!
Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley is the premier all-volunteer, non-profit organization in the Wet Mountain Valley providing opportunities for visitors and locals to view the wonders of the universe.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC View deep space wonders using a camera mounted on our Smokey Jack Observatory telescope (known as Electronic Assisted Astronomy or EAA sessions). By stacking images taken by the camera and projecting the composite images onto an outdoor 10 foot screen, we are able to present deep-space images in a public viewing setting. Seating is limited. Weather Permitting.

May 16, 9:30-11:30pm
June 6, 9:45-11:45pm
August 15, 9-11:00pm
September 12, 8:30-10:30pm

Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley is the premier all-volunteer, non-profit organization in the Wet Mountain Valley providing opportunities for visitors and locals to view our dark sky and the wonders of the Universe.

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

Join us as a vendor or a shopper at the Historic Beckwith Ranch Flea Market. If you feel the need to purge items such as dishes, clothing, furniture, tools, or collectibles, vendor spaces are available. We also welcome arts, crafts, and farm products.
BOOK SALE: For this market we will be adding tables and tables of books for sale.
Shoppers come for the market, the beautiful grounds, and tours of the mansion. Lunch service will be available for those wishing to picnic in the backyard. Funds collected from vendor rentals and lunch sales help support the preservation and educational programs of the Historic Beckwith Ranch.
For Vendor Information or Space Reservation:  friendsofbeckwithranch@gmail.com

The Memorial Weekend Parade 2026 will be held Saturday, May 23 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. It will follow the traditional route from The Country Store in Silver Cliff down Main Street to the Bluff in Westcliffe. Respect and Honor our Fallen Heroes, We Don’t Know Them All But We Owe Them All. Organized and Sponsored by Brian & Dena Woods at Bear Ridge Construction and Bear Pak N’ Ship. If you are interested in participating in the parade, please call or text Dena Woods at 719-371-5503 or email: dena@bearridgewestcliffe.com. Parade participation is free.

The KLZR Park Party will open up the summer season and take place on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend after the parade (time pending for 2026). Catch the tunes and musical performances ion the stage at Jess Price Park. The Memorial Day Parade is graciously sponsored by Bear Ridge Construction and Bear Pak n’ Ship.

Join professional local artist Kim Faiella Townsend in her gallery,K2 Gallery Arts,103 N 3rd St, on Saturday, May 23, 3-5. Participants will paint a colorful landscape on an 11”x14” canvas, in acrylic. No experience needed! INDULGE all your senses, eat, drink, create, socialize and listen to great music! Space is limited,$40 per person. RSVP to Kim @ 719-250-8886

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm

An Explosion of Color celebrates the raw energy of hue, movement, and emotion. This exhibition brings together works that burst beyond the boundaries of form, using bold palettes and dynamic contrasts to evoke joy, tension, and transformation. Each piece invites viewers to experience color not just as a visual element, but as a powerful force that ignites feeling and imagination.
3rd Street Gallery Open Thursday through Sunday 11am-4pm
Opening Reception on May 2nd from 1-4pm