Author: Haley Witt
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Movie comes with rooftop pool deck view in Colorado Springs this weekend
A new apartment building is in town, and the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute will hold the first event there, a rooftop film screening. The rooftop pool deck of the newly built 333 ECO will double as a movie theater for Rooftop Cinema with an 8 p.m. showing Saturday of the Sundance Institute award-winning movie…
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‘OPA!’ Celebrating Colorado Springs and good eats at the 20th Annual Greek Festival
5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 2215 Paseo Road; free admission, tickets sold at entry for food and goods. amgoc.org “My whole life, people have asked me what ‘opa!’ means,” Iakovos Topakas said. “I tell them there is no…
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Where’s the beef? How Coloradans are getting hooked on local meat
If you’re an omnivore, you might be among the many consumers increasingly concerned about their meat, Colorado beef retailers say. Many consumers are turning their trust over to local suppliers, said Brad Buchanan, owner of the Flying B Bar Ranch, which produces grass-fed beef in Strasburg. “We’ve seen a real increase the last few years…
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Pikes Pick: Passion Planner a pupil’s pleasure
It’s back-to-school season, and nothing excites this college student more than new school supplies. I’m especially zealous about high-quality planners. Call me crazy, but picking out my planner each year feels like Christmas. Last year, I hit the jackpot when I found, swoon, the Passion Planner, my holy grail. It’s a weekly appointment planner, equipped…
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Happy Trails: Finding serenity above Green Mountain Falls
Crystal Trail If you’re looking for the quick satisfaction of conquering some steep switchbacks without spending an entire day scaling a fourteener, you’re in luck. Rising over the quaint town of Green Mountain Falls, the Crystal Trail fittingly has its share of rushing waterfalls. The sound of water cheers you on as you trek up…
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Colorado locals save big on adventures this month
You probably didn’t know your Colorado driver’s license or other state-issued ID is your ticket to hundreds of dollars in savings this month. The Visit Pikes Peak Locals Discount program, now in its third year, offers exclusive discounts from local businesses and nonprofit organizations from Wednesday to Aug. 31. Participating businesses and organizations include Cave…
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Pikes Picks: GO DUTCH ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
Seeking a free birthday pick-me-up? Look no further. On my most recent birthday, I remembered with excitement that Dutch Bros. Coffee will serve you a free drink on your special day. The choices are overwhelming. I always ask their workers to just surprise me. Browse the locations and menu at dutchbros.com. If it’s not there…
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Community and cultural tradition at 10th Annual Colorado Springs Intertribal Powwow
10th annual Colorado Springs Intertribal Powwow, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturday, Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, No. 3; $5 admission, free for children 12 and under and for Native Americans in full regalia. coloradospringspowwow.org Tiny feet touch the ground in rhythm with the pounding drums. No more than 5 years…
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Back to School Guide: 3 after-school options in Colorado Springs
For parents who work full-time, aligning hectic work schedules with in-school hours isn’t always possible. Hiring an independent babysitter or nanny can be convenient, but it can also be on the pricier end of after-school care. Even if a nanny is paid minimum wage, the cost for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week…
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13th annual Bark at Briargate could help pet owners make doggone compromise
It can be frustrating when you and your best friend don’t like to do the same things. She just wants to eat treats all day and run you in circles, but you’d rather be browsing dresses at Francesca’s and shopping for produce at the farmer’s market. If you wish you and your dog could enjoy…