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Honoring Black History Month
February is Black History Month and in Summit County, the community honors and recognizes Barney Ford, an important businessman in Summit County history. You can learn more about Barney Ford and his legacy by visiting the nearby Barney Ford House Museum.
Community members can also honor Black History Month by attending a variety of events happening this month across Colorado. These educational celebrations honor Black History Month through dance, art, music, lectures and more. Find a virtual or in-person event here.
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Outside of the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center, you’ll find a new sculpture by artist Reven Swanson, a talented Denver-based creator who specializes in colorful metal sculptures. The “Dancing Aspens” piece is part of a series that started with a 2001 sculpture in Huntington, New York and includes sculptures in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Grand Junction, Fort Collins and Greeley.
Winter is in full swing, and along with it comes all the fun winter activities Silverthorne has to offer. Whether you’re looking for adventure sports, exciting family outings or something warmer indoors, Silverthorne is a one-stop destination for all.
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Starting his artistic career in photography, Miguel Edwards has become a well-known name in the sculpture community. He has been a sculptor for the past 20 years and one of his favorite pieces, Heron, is now on display outside the Art Spot Silverthorne Makerspace. Built in 2015, Heron is made of steel that has been powder-coated blue and stands more than six feet tall.
Have you seen all of the new art exhibits around Silverthorne? From contemporary murals to abstract sculpture and mixed media installations, Silverthorne strives to present works that are multicultural, welcoming, creative and adventurous. Spend a winter's day following the walking art tour map to discover where art meets adventure in Silverthorne.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Join the Town of Silverthorne for a night of laughs at the annual Valentine's Day Comedy Show. Head to the Silverthorne Pavilion on Tuesday, Feb. 14 for a comedy show featuring Josh Blue and Janae Burris. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and show begins at 7:30 p.m. and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Purchase tickets here.
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Friday, Feb. 16 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Enjoy an evening of guided lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by open dancing and cash bar until 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., admission is $10.
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Silverthorne News
Mountain Lion Activity
There have been several reported mountain lion encounters in our community in recent weeks. Please follow the tips from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for living in mountain lion territory:
- Keep a close eye on your pets when outside and bring them in at night.
- Use a leash to keep your pet close and under control when recreating or walking outside.
- Make noise when coming and going during dusk and dawn when mountain lions are most active.
- Install dark-sky compatible motion-sensor lighting (keep your close neighbors in mind!).
- Landscape to eliminate hiding spots.
- Avoid planting vegetation that attracts deer and avoid feeding wildlife or using bird feeders - feeding one species will bring the entire food chain.
- Talk to children about mountain lions and teach them what to do if they meet one.
If you have questions or concerns about mountain lions, or would like to report a mountain lion sighting or encounter, please contact the local CPW Office at 970-725-6200. It is important that CPW is notified of a mountain lion sighting or conflict immediately. The sooner a wildlife officer knows of a sighting, the sooner they can start monitoring the lion and their behavior.
The 2024 Business Grant cycle is open! Town of Silverthorne Business Grant Program provides site enhancement grants and economic development grants to businesses via a competitive application review process.
- Grants are awarded in amounts up to $10,000
- Applications in excess of $10,000 may be considered for projects that provide exceptional benefit
- $50,000 has been allocated for 2024 grants
- Grant requests that include matching funds from a business will generally be given preference in the review process
- Projects which provide a business-specific benefit that would not benefit the community beyond the life of the business (business signage or industry specific equipment) may receive grant funds in installments over a period up to four years
Applications for the 2024 Business Grant program are due Wednesday, Feb. 28.
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The Silverthorne Art Board is pleased to announce the 2024 Public Art Grant Program. Businesses and artists can apply to receive funding for projects that provide opportunities for the extended community to come together to share common and diverse histories, traditions and customs as well as enjoy permanent, temporary and spontaneous expressions of art and culture. Applications for the 2024 Public Art Grant Program are due Thursday, March 21 at 5 p.m.
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The Town of Silverthorne is seeking an aspiring local artist to work with high school students and a lead artist to install an outdoor mural at Bluebird Market. The Town of Silverthorne has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund a collaborative mural project led by The Worst Crew - Jaime Molina and Pedro Barrios. This call is seeking a local aspiring artist from Summit County, Colorado to assist and learn from the lead artists on the project. The selected artist must be excited to collaborate and learn from the lead artists and also engage with high school art students to install the project together. The local artist will be selected by the Silverthorne Art Board and the lead artist. Applications are due Monday, Feb. 19 at noon.
The I-70 Coalition is conducting a survey to better understand how people use the I-70 mountain corridor. The survey results will help the I-70 Coalition and the Colorado Department of Transportation learn about travel habits and the likelihood of travelers to use transit options, like Bustang, Pegasus or Snowstang. The results of the survey will help the I-70 Coalition focus their efforts in advocating for better travel options along the I-70 mountain corridor.
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Loving the Colorado Outdoors Responsibly
Pack in the beautiful views by packing out the trash and leaving a place better than you found it. And make sure to not forget the peels and cores. Just because it’s good for you, doesn’t mean it’s good for the wildlife
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