Tag: Springs Scene
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Ready to rock? Longtime band Lynyrd Skynyrd set for Ford Amphitheater date
By Alan SculleyLast Word Features When Lynyrd Skynyrd arrived at Ryman Auditorium in November 2022 for a concert that was going to be filmed and has since been shown in select theaters nationwide and released on DVD, the veteran band’s core members — guitarist Gary Rossington, singer Johnny Van Zant and guitarist Rickey Medlocke, along…
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2-Minute Review: Get to know your matcha at BrewCHA Tea Lounge
Slow down. That’s what the owner of BrewCHA Tea Lounge wants people to do when they come by her shop. The new tea spot inside COATI opened earlier this summer, serving teas inspired by Thai, English and Japanese traditions. The idea isn’t just to hand someone a cup and send them on their way. BrewCHA…
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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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Old Colorado City plant shop moves to downtown Colorado Springs
Hapke’s Hortum has outgrown its Old Colorado City storefront. After nearly four years on Colorado Avenue, owner Clay Hapke relocated the boutique houseplant and supply shop to 101 N. Tejon St., a move he said gives the business more room to grow and a better environment for its customers and collection of indoor plants. “I…
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That’s amore: The best Italian food in Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene — as determined by voters in the 2025 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Italian. Gold: Paravicini’s Italian Bistro The west side staple is the vision of chef Franco Pisani, who…
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From a capella alternative rock to folk and funk: Live music around the Springs
THE LITTLE MERCIES: Award-winning trio The Little Mercies will bring a blend of old-time roots and modern songwriting to Lulu’s at 8 p.m. Sunday. The all-female show features rich fiddle work and original songs. The group, known for weaving traditional folk with an energetic sound, is joined by singers Xanthe Alexis and Altarviolet; 32 S.…
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Colorado zoo nominated for ‘best zoo in the US’ award
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been nominated for ‘Best Zoo in the U.S.’ in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the tenth consecutive year. Readers can vote daily through Monday, March 9. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is also nominated for best zoo membership. Located on a mountainside above Colorado Springs, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating…