Author: April Borjon
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Star Bar Players to bring outdoor production of ‘As You Like It’ to Manitou Springs
As the sun begins to set over Manitou Springs, deer wander across the hillside, owls settle into the trees and Smokebrush Foundation’s Onaledge Historic Lodge quietly transforms into William Shakespeare’s Forest of Arden. There are no elaborate backdrops to build. Nature has already done the work. Beginning Aug. 6, Star Bar Players will turn the…
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5 streaming options to get you through the weekend
I’m sorry if you missed “Project Hail Mary” in theaters. It’s one of those dazzling space movies best viewed on the big screen. It’s also just a good, fun movie that will more than satisfy on your home screen. Now streaming on Amazon Prime, see what had critics and audiences raving in the spring, when…
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Food trucks, history and fun: Everybody Welcome Cultural Heritage Festival returns after 7-year hiatus
Typically, a trip around the world usually requires a passport, a plane ticket and a lot more than one day. But this Saturday, all Colorado Springs residents need is a free moment on their calendar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After a seven-year hiatus, the Pikes Peak Diversity Council’s Everybody Welcome Cultural Heritage Festival…
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Jelly Roll, SofaKillers and Savage Hands among this week’s performers
JELLY ROLL: Jelly Roll is rolling into Weidner Field for a night of country music with Justin Moore and special guest Ashley Cooke. The three-time Grammy winner headlines the show, presented by KCCY-FM’s Y96.9 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 111 W. Cimarron St., $115-$176; weidnerfield.com. THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS: The Kentucky Headhunters bring their blend of Southern…
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Roast battles, secret comedians and musical thrillers take the stage this week
‘SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET’: Stephen Sondheim’s thriller is coming to Colorado Springs Conservatory. Set in 19th-century London, the story follows a barber consumed by revenge and a pie shop owner whose fortunes take a turn, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $22.75;…
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Summer streaming: 5 hot options to watch this week
“Enola Holmes 3” has quickly climbed into Netflix’s top 10 movies after its recent release, bringing the young detective back for another mystery-filled adventure. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, the latest installment follows Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister as she takes on another case. Whether you’ve followed Enola from the beginning or are just jumping in, the…
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Pikes Pick: ViewHouse delivers summer vibes worth every penny
Looking for a spot that’s worth the splurge? ViewHouse Colorado Springs strikes the perfect balance between family-friendly fun and an elevated night out. With live music, lawn games for the kids, cozy outdoor booths surrounding fire pits and a lively patio, it’s the kind of place where it’s easy to lose track of time on…
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Ready, set … adopt: Cat Fest Colorado set to reach 600th adoption this year
The internet may love cat videos, but Colorado Springs prefers the real thing. From adoptable kittens and celebrity cats to fashion shows and cat bingo, Cat Fest Colorado returns this Saturday with enough feline fun to have cat lovers themselves purring. And the next cat to find a forever home at Cat Fest Colorado won’t…
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Jazz, rock and country music fill Colorado stages this week
DOTSERO: A Colorado original band, Dotsero will bring its high-energy blend of jazz, funk and instrumental groove to Stargazers Theatre for an evening of smooth and dance-ready music. The internationally touring group is known for saxophone-driven melodies that have made it a longtime name in contemporary jazz. 7 p.m. Friday, 10 S. Parkside Drive, $23;…
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Facebook Marketplace turns the local plant sale digital
Facebook Marketplace: the endless scroll of affordable used couches, coffee tables and questionable “like new” furniture. But lately, when the location is pinned to Colorado Springs and its surrounding areas, another trend has taken root. It’s not the sale of old couches or used bikes that are filling users’ feeds; it’s plants. In the Pikes…