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Breckenridge Colorado is turning 150 years old! Come Celebrate!

Breckenridge ColoradoBefore Breckenridge became a world famous ski resort, it was a town. A mining town but a great quaint Victorian town. Over the past 150 years, the spirit of the town hasn't changed much. Part outcast, beautiful, frontier living, and relaxing. With Breckenridge's 150th anniversary taking place in 2009, it is important to reflect on the history, heritage and especially the characters that made this Victorian mining town what it is today.

Take a look at some of the events celebrating Breckenridge's incredible history:

Friday, July 3, 2009
National Repertory Orchestra Anniversary Bash

6:30 p.m. at Beaver Run Resort.

Celebrate the National Repertory 50th birthday, in conjunction with the Breck150. Tickets are $50/person and include light fare, music, dancing and a silent auction. Come prepared for a historic costume contest and win great prizes. For more information, visit www.nromusic.com.
Friday, July 9, 2009
Summer Speaker Series

"Breck 150: Grand Old Story, Great New Facts" by Mary Ellen Gilliland
3:00pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 150 Ski Hill Rd. The cost is free.

For more information please call 970.453.9767
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Summer Speaker Series

"A Liquid History of the Highest State" by Tom Noel.
3:00 p.m. at the Gold Pan Saloon. The cost is free.

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Friday, July 31, 2009

Gold Rush Gala

Celebrating Breckenridge's Mining Heritage To Benefit the Breckenridge Music Festival at Beaver Run Resort.

6:00 p.m. - Cocktails and silent auction.

7:30 p.m. - Dinner, live auction, and dancing to popular Denver band "Heartbeat".
$125 per person for a standard ticket.
$200 per person for a Patron ticket, which includes an invitation to a private preview party on July 17th.
Dress: Miners' finery, boots optional.

For more information contact the Breckenridge Music Festival: 970.453.9142 or www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com.

The Gold Rush Gala is presented by Applause!, the special events and fundraising committee of the Breckenridge Music Festival

Thursday, August 6, 2009
"The Golden Stories of Breckenridge: Peaks on the Past" Film Showing

See a new film that pays tribute to Breckenridge's 150 years of history. Produced and edited by local filmmaker Wendy Wolfe.
3:00pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 150 Ski Hill Rd. The cost is free.

For more information please call 970.453.9767
Saturday, August 8 & 9, 2009
Breck150 Grand Celebration

Almost 150 years to the day Breckenridge first came to life as a mining town. All the stops will be pulled out to make this weekend a truly Grand Celebration. Start the day at the 100-year-old Summit County Courthouse with a special community ceremony. During the ceremony, County and Town officials will extract and unveil the building's cornerstone time capsule and contents, which were put in place by the Masons on July 31st, 1909. Enjoy music by the Breckenridge Music Festival and the Summit Choral Society and see the new time capsule contents on display.

After the ceremony, gather on Historic Ridge and Washington Streets for a celebratory street party to include live bluegrass music, kids' activities, food and drink specials, street vendors and interactive activities with the Red White & Blue Fire Department. The evening wraps up with a Grand Fireworks display over the town.

Please check back for the complete schedule of events.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Breckenridge Music Festival Concert "Choral Fest"

7:30 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center.

Special Breckenridge celebratory birthday suite. Brahms - German Requiem, Op. 45 (sung in English). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Official Anniversary of the Founding of Breckenridge

August 10th marks the 150th anniversary date of the founding of Breckenridge. History-focused activities will take place all day to celebrate this momentous date in the town's history.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Summer Speaker Series

"Railroad Days: The Impact of Trains in Summit County History" by Ken Knapp
3:00pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 150 Ski Hill Rd. The cost is free.

For more information please call 970.453.9767
Friday, August 14, 2009
Breckenridge Music Festival Concert, "A Musical Tribute to Breckenridge and the Old West"

7:30 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center.

Waxman - Overture to 'Huck Finn'.
Copland - Rodeo.
Grofé - Mississippi Suite.
Hayman - Pops Hoedown.
Hayman - Western Medley.
E. Bernstein - Theme from 'Magnificent Seven'.
Grofé - Selections from ‘The Grand Canyon Suite'.
Williams - The Cowboys Overture.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.breckenridgemusicfestival.com.
August 15 - 16, 2009
Mining and Railroad Weekend

Railroads played a critical role in helping Breckenridge come to life during the mining era and to develop into the town it is today. This weekend will highlight the railroad relics of Breckenridge's past and showcase the historic railroad route from Breckenridge over Boreas Pass.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
"The Golden Stories of Breckenridge: Peaks on the Past" Film Showing

See a new film that pays tribute to Breckenridge's 150 years of history. Produced and edited by local filmmaker Wendy Wolfe.
3:00pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 150 Ski Hill Rd. The cost is free.

For more information please call 970.453.9767

For a complete list see http://breck150.com/

While your in town stop by and see Deanna and I at The Long Group Real Estate. And have some fun!

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Posted Sunday Jul 05