Top of the Town 2012

Typically, our vote doesn’t go to Red Rocks. Every year, people ask: How do you not pick it? Our usual response: We absolutely can’t argue with its spectacular-ness for four months of the year…but what about when we’re craving a good show in January? Well, this year, Red Rocks proved it can pack the seats in spite of the season. The first-ever winter show, Winter on the Rocks, sold out in advance—snow in the forecast and all. Denver ski company Icelantic devised the show, headlined by hip-hop favorite Atmosphere, to coincide with January’s SnowSports Industries America trade show in Denver. It was an epic success despite the chilly temps. Kudos. 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 720-865-2494, redrocksonline.com