Latest News – November 17
Independence Pass Closes for Season At High Noon

Independence Pass located south of Leadville, will close for the season at high noon today November 17, 2016.
Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show At Scarlet Saturday
Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show will be playing downtown Lead Vegas at The Scarlet Bar this Saturday, Nov. 19. This indie band from Colorado which writes, performs, and release original music is a regional touring act that draws from a diverse list of influences, that crosses over multiple genres.
In the 5 years that they have been together they have performed well over 500 shows, released two studios albums, and put together an extremely polished stage show. They have a unique sound that sets them apart from other indie bands in the Colorado music scene. Often compared to bands such as The Black Keys, Vampire Weekend, Queens of the Stoneage, and Spoon, this band is a must hear for any music lover.
Mark’s Midnight Carnival Show will take the stage on Saturday at 10 p.m.. The Scarlet bar is located in downtown Leadville at the corner of 4th & Harrison Ave.
Leadville Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Friday, Saturday
By Sue Jewell, Special to Leadville Today
Deck those halls, select unique handmade gifts, and enjoy homemade holiday cheer, when you visit the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 & 19, at Colorado Mountain College in the Climax Molybdenum Leadership Building, 901 Hwy 24, Leadville.

Shop for local handcrafted items and catch up with old friends at the Leadville arts Colaition Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Nov. 18 & 19.
The Leadville Arts Coalition (LAC) invites the regional community to this unique shopping opportunity. Holiday fun gets started Friday from 3 – 8 p.m., and Christmas cheer continues on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit the Fair to see an amazing assortment of merchandise, that local/regional vendors have prepared. This year’s fair promises handcrafted arts, crafts, holiday decor, specialty food items, jewelry and clothing for everyone’s holiday lists.
The LAC encourages shoppers to support artists, crafters and other non-profits by shopping locally at this fair. For over twenty years the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair has served as the main fund-raiser for LAC, who promote the arts and art education in Leadville and Lake County. For more info, email lac.arts.info@gmail.com– See you there!

Ring in the Christmas season at the Leadville Arts Coalition Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on Nov. 18 & 19.