Stories for December 29, 2006

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Steamboat freestyle skiers earn NorAm starts

It wasn't the start Erik Skinner was hoping for.

'The coolest moment'

CU's Joel Adams gives up skiing for football

Joel Adams always knew he'd have to make a decision.

Midnight masquerade

Hayden to ring in the new year early with costume party

Hayden residents will welcome the new year a night early at a masquerade party on Saturday night.

Coyote causes, survives slide

Despite a trio of avalanches, danger rated moderate

Even wily coyotes would be wise to pay attention to avalanche conditions.

Fall injures photographer

Accident paralyzes local Powdercats guide

Dave Genchi lived to ride powder.

New Year's Eve a big to-do

Ski area plans parties abound for adults, children

Few places ring in the New Year like the Steamboat Ski Area.

Freshen up and brighten up

Adding aroma and color to your home through the use of houseplants is a wonderful way to freshen your interior spaces, especially during these gray days of winter.

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Weathering flights

Some try connecting through Nashville instead

Flights between Denver International Airport and Steamboat Springs have been canceled again as the Denver area suffers through another major winter storm. Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden was open Thursday night and flights coming from outside Colorado were running on schedule. The United flights headed to and coming from Denver were a different story.

Happy Hours

Happy Hours at area Steamboat Springs restaurants and bars.

Tattoo of the week: Daniel Ossen

The tattoo is a traditional Japanese dragon with four symbols. The top one represents life, the bottom is death, the one on the left means Samurai and the one on the right is Zen.

From the turn of the century

Steamboat Art Museum showcases artistic diversity of region

The artwork displayed in the new Steamboat Art Museum is representative both of the history of Northwest Colorado and the generations of artists who have called the region home.

On Scene

Notes from around town

An Acoustic Christmas, Johnny O. and the Community Dinner.

CD reviews

Reviews of "Love" (The Beatles), "Eminem Presents the Re-Up" (various artists) and "The Intention EP" (One Year Yesterday).

One Year Yesterday one year old

Two members of L.A. band play homecoming show

Everyone and their mother is in a band in Los Angeles, says Nate Lotz, drummer for One Year Yesterday.

Fusing formality with funk

Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes use classical training to rock 'n' roll

Marc Paradis - aka Johnny Sketch - admits to dropping his tuxedo pants during a performance and continuing to play in his boxers.

Allison Plean: For auld lang syne

I lost my cell phone this week. I'm now officially ready for this year to end.

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Blow on the dice

Opera hosts Monte Carlo-themed Gambler's Ball on New Year's Eve

Keri Rusthoi has been waiting four years to use a Monte Carlo theme for the Emerald City Opera's annual New Year's Eve Gambler's Ball. Sunday's event will feature roulette, craps, blackjack and Texas hold 'em poker. There also will be a costume contest.