Tag: pikes peak center
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New home for Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s Fourth of July concert, fireworks
After more than half a century the Colorado Springs Philharmonic has new digs for its annual Fourth of July concert. “Star-Spangled Symphony,” followed by a fireworks show in partnership with Colorado Springs Sports Corp, will now take place at Ford Amphitheater, the new outdoor venue on the city’s north side, with capacity for almost 10,000.…
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Brit Floyd to commemorate 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd album during tour stop in Colorado Springs
Pigs will fly, as the old saying goes, before feuding musicians Roger Waters and David Gilmour reunite to make a new Pink Floyd album. Then again, it’s worth pointing out that pigs HAVE flown — and will continue to do so — as long as Brit Floyd keeps up its nearly 25-year career playing note-by-note…
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Musical duo Air Supply still going strong after five decades; performing in Colorado Springs tonight
Early in their partnership with Air Supply, guitarist Graham Russell and singer Russell Hitchcock got a harsh lesson in how fleeting success can be in the world of music. The two met in Sydney, Australia, when they landed gigs in the chorus for a touring production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in 1975. They hit it…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic to perform works by Brahms, Dvořák, Clarice Assad
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Chances are neither the audience nor the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will be familiar with Brazilian-born composer Clarice Assad’s “Baião N’ Blues.” And that’s why award-winning guest conductor John Devlin helped program the piece for this weekend’s “Brahms 4” concerts at Pikes Peak Center. Also on…
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‘Stomp’ returns to Colorado Springs with two shows at Pikes Peak Center
Sometimes you don’t need words to communicate, you only need a broom, a shopping cart, suitcase or a kitchen sink. “Stomp,” the show that makes music out of quotidian items, returns to Pikes Peak Center on Monday and Tuesday. “It’s a really relatable show,” said longtime “Stomp” performer Andrew Patrick. “It’s an easy watch. People…
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New Year’s Eve in Colorado Springs: Parties, concerts, comedy, family events and more
Cheers to another year in the vaults of our memories and to the tabula rasa of a new year. Galas, concerts, family-friendly events and comedy are perfect ways to mark the end of 2024. • “New Year’s Eve: Rhapsody in Blue”: Join the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, conductor Thomas Wilson and guest pianist Martin James Bartlett…
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Christian singer Michael W. Smith to bring annual Christmas show to Colorado Springs
From Mariah Carey and Mannheim Steamroller to Tower of Power and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, there’s no shortage of musicians going out on Christmas tours to remind us what season this is. But when it comes to putting the holiday’s spiritual origins front and center, few can hold a candle to Michael W. Smith’s 2024 Every Christmas…
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Holiday concerts, performances, comedy, cabaret around Colorado Springs
Make a memory of this year’s holidays by attending a festive concert, performance or improv show, or indulging in a sweet treat as you unfurl your list of Christmas wishes to the man with the great white beard. • “Yule Be Naughty” by Millibo Art Theatre: Adults only, please, for the irreverent holiday cabaret hosted…
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The Illusionists bring ‘Magic of the Holidays’ to Pikes Peak Center
While every kid might dream of receiving a letter from Hogwarts, they’re often enchanted by the next best thing: a magic kit. That’s how most professional magicians, such as mentalist Chris Cox, start their careers. For Cox, having that kit meant a chance to perform, which he quickly learned was his true passion. “I always…
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Mannheim Steamroller brings annual Christmas show to Pikes Peak Center
If one were to ask who is the best-selling Christmas artist, answers would invariably range from Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby to Mariah Carey, Josh Groban and Kenny G. But the honor actually goes to Mannheim Steamroller, whose dozen Christmas albums (and counting) have racked up nearly 32 million sales to date. While Mannheim sounds…