Tag: holidays
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‘Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain’ in Cripple Creek comes with a clear inspiration
“Very, very, very loosely based on ‘It’s A Wonderful Life.’” That’s the tagline of Chris Sorensen’s new play, “Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain,” which Thin Air Theatre Company will be performing through Dec. 29 at Butte Theater. With themes of friendship, goodwill and an angel looking to earn its wings, the inspiration is clear. The Christmas…
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‘Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain’ in Cripple Creek comes with a clear inspiration
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Very, very, very loosely based on ‘It’s A Wonderful Life.’” That’s the tagline of Chris Sorensen’s new play, “Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain,” which Thin Air Theatre Company will be performing through Dec. 29 at Butte Theater. With themes of friendship, goodwill and an angel looking…
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Iron Springs Chateau to debut 2024 holiday melodrama
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The first step in writing a melodrama: coming up with the conflict, said Lori Adams-Miller. Everything else will follow, said Adams-Miller, who wrote the Iron Springs Chateau’s 2024 holiday show, “Christmas Magic … or … Where in the World is Santa?” “It’s basically coming up…
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Iron Springs Chateau to debut 2024 holiday melodrama
The first step in writing a melodrama: coming up with the conflict, said Lori Adams-Miller. Everything else will follow, said Adams-Miller, who wrote the Iron Springs Chateau’s 2024 holiday show, “Christmas Magic … or … Where in the World is Santa?” “It’s basically coming up with a conflict and then a solution — making sure…
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Wine Guy: Affordable options to light up your holidays
Drink them yourself. Share them with family and friends. Use them for a nightly meal or holiday gatherings. Give them as gifts. Or all of the above. These wines will save you money you can use for other holiday purchases (or more wine), all while delivering good drinking quality. Make the holidays bubble with prosecco.…
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Wine Guy: Affordable options to light up your holidays
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Drink them yourself. Share them with family and friends. Use them for a nightly meal or holiday gatherings. Give them as gifts. Or all of the above. These wines will save you money you can…
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Year-round gardening: Add color around your Colorado home with holiday cactus
Once gardens become dormant, Coloradans could long for flowers to brighten their homes during the holiday season. Holiday cactus (Schlumbergera sp.) is a great choice. These natives of Brazil grow in the crotches of trees but are not parasitic. Because they’re understory rain forest plants, they will get enough light near a sunny window. Holiday…
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Galentine’s Day: Celebrate with your gals at these events around Colorado Springs
Share the love this February with all the special women in your life in celebrating “Galentine’s Day.” The holiday, popularized by the TV sitcom “Parks & Recreation,” which precedes Valentine’s Day celebrations on Feb. 14, is meant to show love to your gals: best friends, sisters, moms alike. While not an official holiday (just yet),…
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New Year’s fireworks will mark Colorado Springs 150th birthday and many celebrations to come
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The sparkle of fireworks on New Year’s Eve will herald the end of the toughest year in modern memory and the first of many celebrations marking the city’s 150th anniversary. Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers will be with the members of the AdAmAn club in…