Tag: arts
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Green Box Arts Festival to offer more than 150 events near Colorado Springs
Tucked off U.S. 24 west of Colorado Springs is a Brigadoon of sorts. But instead of the mystical Scottish village that appears one day every century in the classic Broadway musical, you’ll find the tiny, verdant town of Green Mountain Falls, which transforms into an arts multiplex for 16 days every summer. This year’s 18th…
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Dozens of new exhibits open during First Friday celebrations in Pikes Peak region
– “Margins of Mercy” by Jacqueline Viola Moulton, and “Rewilding” by Daniel Logan: Moulton’s exhibit includes poetry, installation and multidisciplinary works. Logan’s works often feature animals and landscapes. Free First Friday Downtown opening reception 5-8 p.m., runs through July 27, Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave.; cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com. – “Nate Travis – Left…
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New Colorado Springs exhibit pays homage to motherhood
The path to motherhood is a definite yes for some, a murky maybe for others and a hard no for the rest. Colorado Springs artist Jen Meyer was in the maybe column until her mid-30s, when time suddenly didn’t seem so endless, and she wanted to make a choice before it was made for her.…
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Pikes Pick: Two brothers travel U.S. in search of birds in popular documentary
This one’s for the bird lovers. The 2025 documentary “Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching” follows brothers Owen and Quentin Reiser as they attempt a Big Year. That’s the birding term for trying to observe as many species of birds as possible in a year. The brothers travel the U.S., valiantly searching for birds while…
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Opera, PrideFest, hot air balloons, Japanese culture on offer this weekend around Colorado
– Central City Opera Festival: The country’s fifth-oldest professional opera company, renowned for its shows, will embark on its annual summer-long stretch of classic productions. This year’s roster features Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro,” running Saturday through Aug. 2; “The Ballad of Baby Doe,” by Douglas Moore, July 4-Aug. 1; and “Master Class,” by Terrence McNally, July…
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Air Force Academy Band to celebrate U.S., Colorado anniversaries in Colorado Springs
The birthday candles are stocked. Just in time for America to belly up to its 250th anniversary, and Colorado to its 150th. Amid the array of celebrations is a performance by a group from a little military institution you might have heard of — the U.S. Air Force Academy. The AFA Concert Band and its…
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Moms Unhinged, melodrama, D&D improv on tap this weekend in Colorado Springs
– “Moms Unhinged”: Expect hot takes on motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating and more during a night of clean-ish comedy. Three comedians fill out the bill, including featured performer Zoe Rogers, who’s been featured on Nickmom.com and at Edinburgh Fringe, and headliner Janae Burris, who’s opened for lots of big comedians, including Michael Che…
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This weekend’s Juneteenth Festival moves to new Colorado Springs location
The celebration of freedom is moving indoors this year. For the first time, Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival attendees won’t be beaten down by the sun, rain, wind or hail, as the sixth annual event moves from last year’s outdoor location at The Citadel mall to Norris Penrose Event Center. The free festival is Saturday and…
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Grammy Award-winning country star Tim McGraw headlines America 250 event in Colorado Springs
Tim McGraw’s always had a thing for country. Both the U.S. and the music. In the 2019 book, “Songs of America,” Jon Meacham chronicled the history and stories of some of our country’s most famous songs, like “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Born in the U.S.A.,” while co-author McGraw unpacked them as an artist and performer.…