Author: April Borjon
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The kindness after 9/11: ‘Come From Away’ offers 200 free tickets to first responders
They came carrying luggage. Initially, some were heading home. Others were traveling for business or vacation. Then the world changed. On Sept. 11, 2001, as hijacked airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., the United States shut down all airports for the first time in history. …
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Film, dance and art festivals take over Colorado this weekend
WINTER PARK FILM FESTIVAL: Independent films, filmmaker panels and keynote speakers take center stage during the Winter Park Film Festival, designed to bring high-end cinema to Grand County while creating opportunities for industry professionals to connect. Build a weekend around screenings and cinema-related activities from Thursday through Sunday, 22 Second St., Fraser, $150-$2,376.60; winterparkfilmfestival.com. GLOBAL…
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Pikes Pick: Crazy Fresita serves up sweet treats from a neighborhood pop-up
Tucked into a neighborhood near Mountain Vista Community School, Crazy Fresita is a quick stop worth making. Run by Julianna De La Rosa and her husband, the family-run dessert spot serves up sweet treats including paletas de fresa, aguas frescas, chocofresas and fresas con crema, with delicious elotes occasionally joining the menu. Open from 5…
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Start September at home with these streaming picks
“Good Will Hunting” is streaming on Peacock, making it a perfect pick for a little nostalgia, self-discovery and a reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out — my favorite type of reminder. Starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Robin Williams, the Oscar-winning drama follows a genius but troubled young man whose life…
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Country, rock, blues and benefit concerts hit Colorado Springs this week
BRANTLEY GILBERT: Country rocker Brantley Gilbert brings his hard-hitting sound to Ford Amphitheater, where fans can expect to hear hits like “Bottoms Up,” “Country Must Be Country Wide” and “One Hell of an Amen.” The singer-songwriter blends country with rock and Southern influences for a night under the stars at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 95 Spectrum…
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Labor Day weekend packed with holiday festivities, festivals and Grammy-winning artists
BEAVER CREEK OKTOBERFEST: Bavarian tradition meets Rocky Mountain scenery during the 27th annual Beaver Creek Oktoberfest, a three-day celebration featuring traditional Bavarian food, live music, costume contests, games and more. The festival will also include a drone show and classic rock music as Beaver Creek gives summer an alpine send-off Friday through Sunday, 26 Avondale…
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Coloradans get carried away: A guide to the 50th Labor Day Lift Off
If you’re looking for a Labor Day weekend activity that doesn’t involve sweating at a barbecue or arguing over who gets the last burger, may we suggest looking up? For three days, dozens of hot air balloons will inflate across the grass of Memorial Park at 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., with their bright colors…
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Pikes Pick: Allusion Speakeasy brings a fun new theme downtown
Looking for a cocktail bar that gives you more than just a drink? Allusion Speakeasy rotates its themes throughout the year, transforming the downtown bar into a completely different experience with each new concept. The 21-and-older spot requires reservations and is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to midnight…
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5 hot picks for streaming on this August weekend
Peacock’s “Married at First Sight” is exactly what the title promises: After putting their trust in professional matchmakers, strangers meet for the first time at the altar and say “I do.” Then, they have four weeks to live together, navigate their new marriages and decide whether they want to make it work or call it…
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Thunder From Down Under brings Australian male revue to Pikes Peak Center
Somewhere in a girls group chat, there’s about to be a message that starts with: “Ladies, I have an idea.” The idea? Get dressed up, grab your best friends and head to Pikes Peak Center to watch 20 chiseled Australian men dance around with very little interest in keeping their shirts on. But beware: The…