Events

Feb. 1: Traders, Soldiers, and Indians: The Road to Santa Fe. Join Dr. Robert Munkres as he describes the territorial expansion across the Santa Fe Trail. He'll also share the comments of Thomas Fitzpatrick, the near-legendary mountain man who was the first agent for the newly created Indian Agency of the Upper Platte and Arkansas. Co-sponsored by the Estes Park Public Library Foundation and the Estes Park Museum, and funded by the Xcel Energy Foundation. Estes Park Museum, 7 p.m.

Art Exhibits

New Artists and Mentor Party. Gallery artists will display their work along with the words of their mentored students who are young artists from the Estes Valley. Art Center of Estes Park through Feb. 17.

Seventh Annual Castles and Clans Fine Art Exhibition and Sale, an invitational event showcasing the artwork of Scotland. Loch Vale Vine Art through Feb. 18.

Herb Thompson Remembered, an exhbit examining the legacy of this noted Estes Park watercolor artist. Estes Park Museum through Apr. 11.

High Country Health and Medicine, an exhibit that examines the history of human health and medical practices in the Estes Valley. Estes Park Museum through Sept. 7. Opening reception Jan. 25, 5 p.m.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Spring Lyceum -- Learning Lessons: Management Decisions of the Past and Future. As Rocky Mountain National Park's centennial approaches, we feel it is a good time to look at understanding the past (as we are living in the results of decisions made previously), facing the issues of today, and looking forward to the future. We are interested in how real people make real decisions about real problems in the entire Rocky Mountain Region, as well as in the park. From climate to forests history to wildlife to water to policy to
monitoring...... many topics will be presented, looking forward or back in time, on factors affecting this landscape and our decisions about it. Saturdays through April 17, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 7 p.m.

Ranger Talk: Skins and Skulls. Want to pet an elk or cuddle up to a bear? During this half-hour talk on Saturdays and Sundays, safely feel skins and skulls while learning about park wildlife. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 3 p.m.

Snowshoe Ecology Walks with a Ranger. Take a beginner-level snowshoe tour with a ranger to explore the natural world of a subalpine forest. Treks are limited to six people per reservation for the two-hour program and are for adults and children age 9 and over. Reservations may be made not more than seven days in advance by calling 970-586-1223 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Provide your own snowshoes. Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Nightlife

Jan. 30: Jimmy Sferes. Cheese, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 30: Bill Taylor, blues. Marys Lake Lodge, 7 p.m.

Jan. 30: Karaoke. Lonigan's, 8 p.m.

Jan. 31: Ash Ganley Duo, rock, pop, folk, blues. Marys Lake Lodge, 7 p.m.

Feb. 1-2: James Davis, classical guitar. Marys Lake Lodge, 6 p.m.

Feb. 1-2: Ray Young, jazz piano. Nicky's Restaurant, 7 p.m.

Feb. 1: Scott Von Duo, acoustic roots. Rock Inn, 9 p.m.

Feb. 1: Doug Haywood. Marys Lake Lodge, 8 p.m.

At the Movies

Reel Mountain Theater: Visit www.ReelMountainTheater.com or call 970-586-4227 for movies and showtimes.