Tag: entertainment
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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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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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Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in a case that has gripped hip-hop fans for decades. The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of a single count of murder with a deadly weapon and could be…
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Longtime band Little Feat rolls into Colorado Springs for The Last Farewell Tour
By Dave Gil de RubioLast Word Features Coming off of the pandemic, Little Feat has returned to action with a pair of new members — guitarist Scott Sharrard and drummer Tony Leone. Personnel changes are nothing new to the band’s fans or the band’s keyboardist, Bill Payne. He views such changes as the price of…
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Jury picked for trial of man accused of ordering Tupac killing
LAS VEGAS • A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago in one of hip-hop’s most pivotal moments. Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Monday. Family members and fans of the…
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Free performances, fierce rockers and Dueling Pianos take the stage this week
FACE VOCAL BAND: Celebrate 25 years of Boulder-based rock as the all-vocal band brings its harmony-driven, beatbox-powered performance to Stargazers Theatre. Known for appearances on NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” the band will deliver an energetic show without using a single instrument at 7 p.m. Friday, 10 S. Parkside Drive, $33-$38; stargazerstheatre.com. UNCLE TIO: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle…
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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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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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‘This is my dream’: Pikes Peak or Bust paradegoers celebrate after near cancellation
After overcoming a funding scare, the Pikes Peak or Bust Parade strolled through downtown Colorado Springs Saturday for its 83rd year. A city summer staple, organizer John O’Donnell said the parade has been canceled only when the U.S. got involved in World War II and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade’s latest cancellation scare occurred…