Author: April Borjon
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Pikes Pick: OCC Fight House builds local fighting community
Nestled within Old Town Plaza in Old Colorado City, OCC Fight House at 2501 W. Colorado Ave. is helping build the city’s Muay Thai community one punch at a time. Co-owned by Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Sam Peralta, the martial arts and fitness gym offers classes in jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai for everyone from beginners…
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From Ecuador to Colorado: An immigrant fighter makes his professional debut
Tears streamed down his mother’s cheeks, hitting the floor of a dark New York basement as she pleaded with him. “Let’s go back,” she said. “You have a good life at home. You don’t have to do this.” He was scared, too. The basement he’d found for rent was cramped and windowless, discovered after a…
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‘Around the World in 80 Toys’ brings old movie magic to Millibo Art Theatre
Before computer-generated dinosaurs came to life in “Jurassic Park” and lightsabers from “Star Wars” transitioned to CGI, the visual effects behind movie magic started with one man: Georges Méliès. Long before Hollywood became the technology-run film capital of the world, the late 19th-century French filmmaker was dubbed the “father of special effects,” with little more…
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Monster trucks, music festivals and rodeos take over Colorado
MARKET AT THE CENTER DUCKY DERBY: Hundreds of rubber ducks will race down the South Platte River during this family-friendly fundraiser. The event also features a local market and live entertainment, with the duck race kicking off at noon. It costs $5-$15 to adopt a duck. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 4797 National Western…
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Breaking up with fast fashion? Start with these 5 stores
Somewhere in the world right now, a perfectly good piece of clothing is headed for a landfill. Not because it’s torn or worn out, but simply because fashion moved on. One day, skinny jeans, chokers and paisley-print leggings were the must-have items of the season. Next, they were yesterday’s news. Welcome to the world of…
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Must-see comedy, opera and magic shows this week
“THE RETURN OF CHINAMAN!”: Comedian Mark Britten, also known as Chinaman, returns to Loonees Comedy Corner for a one-night-only performance. The comic is also known as the voice of seven characters on the anime series “Dragon Ball Z.” His stand-up performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $11-$64; looneescc.com. DON’T TELL…
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9 places that spotlight animals in Colorado
One doesn’t need to travel far in Colorado to feel like they’ve stepped into the wild. Across the state, you can spend mornings watching hippos, afternoons feeding giraffes and evenings surrounded by tropical fish. And no passport is required. Here are nine venues that showcase the animal kingdom: Butterfly Pavilion This tropical conservatory north of…
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America turns 250: Here’s where Colorado is throwing the party
Forget blowing out candles. America prefers a blowout celebration. Trading goodie bags for the gift of independence and the birthday song for the national anthem, the United States is celebrating its 250th birthday this Fourth of July. Since it’s not every day a country celebrates its semiquincentennial, when it does, apparently the proper gift is…
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Pikes Pick: Old Colorado City Farmers Market makes Saturday mornings worth waking up for
Looking for a reason to set your alarm on a Saturday? The Old Colorado City Farmers Market returns to Bancroft Park every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. until mid-October, bringing together more than 80 vendors. Whether you’re hunting for fresh produce, handmade gifts or something sweet to snack on while you browse, chances…
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Five streaming options for your three-day weekend
Like many of us still navigating the world of dating, relationships can sometimes feel like a checklist of boxes waiting to be marked off. “Materialists,” now streaming on HBO, stars Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in a romantic drama that asks whether love can outweigh the qualities we think we want. Does financial…