Pouring from the Bottle, Not the Skies
By David Josselyn
On the second day of this lovely Gilpin summer (just coming off a day of snow above nine-thousand feet), with temperatures in the forties and heavy rain forecasted for the afternoon, the filtered sun warmed the cobbles of Main Street as nineteen vendors of liquid spirits pitched their tents, setup their makeshift bars, and arranged their wares with loving care. This was the seventh-annual Stills in the Hills event for Central City which allows paying participants to have unlimited samples from local distilleries accompanied by live musicians, close friends, neighbors, and new friends. A large sound-stage decorated the north end of Main Street where Forever in Blue Jeans (A Neil Diamond Tribute Band) and The Rick Lewis Project played for all to listen and those who wanted to dance, while the Century Casino grilled up tasty burgers, brats, and dogs. A beautiful Model A Ford parked in front of Mountain Heart Gallery represented the Model A Ford Club of Colorado, while Dostal Alley and JKQ BBQ held “food court” in front of Dostal Alley with Joe Tinucci’s smoker in full gear. The imaginary event doors swung open for VIP ticket holders a couple minutes before noon and the day began with the smell of rain-washed streets and a hint of barbecue smoke in the crisp mountain air.
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