Drew Foster Goes East to Japan
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Drew Foster, a senior at Colorado College, has been awarded a Fulbright to study in Japan. Foster will be conducting sociological research on the development of institutional identity within Japanese higher education.
The Fulbright Program for U.S. Students is sponsored by the U.S. State Department. The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to “enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.”
According to Late Senator J. William Fulbright, who was instrumental in getting the program started, “Fostering leadership, learning and empathy between cultures was and remains the purpose of the international scholarship program.” The Fulbright grants provide travel and living expenses during a year of research. Past recipients of Fulbright fellowships serve in leadership positions in government, academia, business, the arts, science, media, and other professional fields. Among past Fulbright scholars are the recipients of 37 Nobel Prizes, 65 Pulitzer Prizes, 23 MacArthur Foundation Genius Awards, and 15 U.S. Presidential Medals of Freedom.
CSR+: Congratulations to you, Drew Foster, on being a student recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship. How does it feel to be a Fulbright recipient?
DF: I was very pleased to get the fellowship. The Fulbright is a tremendous opportunity, so I certainly felt like I had lucked out in a big way.
CSR+: Please tell us about the research you are going to conduct in Japan.
DF: My project will explore the development of campus cultures at Japanese universities. Specifically, I’ll be investigating how a campus “speaks about itself” to the rest of the world—that is, how components of campus life become distilled and commodified and then articulated to society at large. The research design includes content analysis of university websites and advertising literature (which I will translate), interviews of administrators and current students, and survey distribution. I’ll be traveling to a handful of universities around the country to conduct the on-site research, which also includes attending campus tours and information sessions for prospective students.
CSR+: Tell us about the Japanese higher education system in brief. How does it compare with the higher education system in the US?
DF: Tertiary education in Japan is actually in a rather unique state of flux right now, and my interest in the development of campus culture there emerged from the confluence of a couple of interesting social and political forces that are transforming the way Japanese universities work. First, the birthrate in Japan has been declining rapidly for several years, and the effects of this “population crisis”—as some term it—are finally coming to bear upon the college-age population in Japan. The 18-year-old population reached its peak in 1992 at 2.05 million, and it is expected to fall to 1.2 million by 2010. Secondly, in April 2004, as a consequence of a new deregulation initiative laid out by Japan’s Ministry of Education to change public institutions into “independent administrative corporations,” the national government began to substantially reduce its direct financial support for higher education institutions. The universities are expected to use their newly granted independence to develop more marketable curricula and to compete for students and faculty. My project will investigate how Japanese universities are attempting to bolster their appeal to a dwindling consumer base by utilizing their newfound autonomy in marketing to put forth distinct institutional identities.
CSR+: What is the reason for your interest in studying institutional identity in higher education? Are you talking about students, alumni, faculty or staff, or a community identifying with an institution? Is such identification good or bad? What purpose does such identification serve? How does such identification form?
DF: Institutional identity simply refers to the ostensible character, values, and practices of an “institution” in society, which includes entities like corporations, churches, and certainly universities. The basic theory is that individuals in society become affiliated with institutions and their own personal character, values, and practices (their “identity”) comes to be shaped by that of the institution. So, for instance, a student who becomes affiliated with a university whose identity includes high prestige is likely to take on high prestige as a part of her own identity. In short, identity—in the sociological sense of the word—comes to inform the manner in which one segments, orders, and acts upon the social world. We care about the development of an institution’s identity, then, because it tells us something about how its constituents operate in society.
CSR+: Why did you choose to conduct your research in Japan? Do you think your findings in Japan will have relevance elsewhere in the world?
DF: First and foremost, I’ve been fascinated with Japanese language and culture for several years now. I lived and studied in Tokyo for five months last year, and I’ve been itching to get back to the country for a longer period of time ever since. As for the relevance, I hope that my research will contribute to the academic community’s broader understanding of social identity in general. It’s difficult to gauge at this point where my findings will be applicable elsewhere, but I see academic research like this as the process of making small contributions to a fantastically noisy discussion about the human experience that’s been going on for centuries.
CSR+: You seem to have a lot of fascination for things Japanese, or things Asian. When did such fascination start? Why do you think you have such attraction to things Asian? Are you a fan of anime and Japanese computer games as well?
DF: The first course I took at CC was called “Japanese Language & Culture,” and I took the course largely on a whim. I’d had plenty of experience with video games from Japan up to that point but was otherwise a newbie to both the language and culture in every way. That class really changed my life, though, and I quickly found myself fascinated with the culture and inspired by the prospect of mastering the language.
CSR+: What is the application process for the Fulbright Fellowship for students like? What are the steps you had to go through?
DF: The Fulbright sends students to around 150 countries every year, so choosing the destination is one of the first steps. Some Fulbright Fellowships are for English teaching assistantships, and others, like mine, are research grants. In my case, I had to complete a lengthy application that included a personal statement and a proposal for my research project. The next step was being interviewed by a committee of CC faculty members who endorsed my application and project and sent it off for competition at the Institute of International Education’s offices in New York. A number of committees judge the applications, beginning with a group of academics from your discipline (sociology in my case) and then an admission committee in the country to which you apply. Finalists move on to the presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright committee for final selections. The whole application process lasts from October to April.
CSR+: If you had to coach or provide suggestions to a future Fulbright applicant, what would be your advice?
DF: Make sure that your project is logistically feasible. It’s easy to become fascinated by a topic and then bite off more than you can chew by designing a huge research project. Also, put a lot of thought into making a case for how you might be uniquely qualified to conduct the research. Demonstrating that you’re the “right person for the job” is key.
CSR+: You are about to graduate from Colorado College, a fine institution for higher education in the Rockies. Please tell us about some of your fond memories of Colorado Springs and Colorado College.
DF: My fondest memories are undoubtedly of the people at CC. Learning about myself in the context of friends and professors who have become something more like siblings and parents has been tremendously formative for me. Time with friends has been punctuated by activities that became rituals, from hikes through Waldo Canyon and snowboarding trips in Breckenridge to movies at the Dollar Theatre and lunches at Wooglin’s.
CSR+: A lot of Colorado College students are insulated from the surroundings. Did you have much connection with the city and the community at large?
DF: I grew up in Cañon City so have been in and out of Colorado Springs for my entire life. Southern Colorado has always been my home, so I probably came to CC with a much bigger pre-existing connection to the community than most of my peers.
CSR+: What do you like to do when you have free time?
DF: Video games are always at the top of my free time list. Hiking, running, and snowboarding are the ways that I get outside in Colorado, and reading (mostly non-fiction) and cooking (mostly non-edible) are what keep me indoors. Performance is a passion of mine, so I’ve spent the last few years performing with CC’s comedy improv team, acting in the occasional play, and making movies with my roommate. I also like keeping up with current events, so various news sites eat up much of my free time as well.
CSR+: You grew up in Cañon City. Then you moved to Colorado Springs to study at Colorado College. Now, you have a Fulbright to conduct research for a year in Japan. Many Fulbright recipients have gone on to achieve great things in life. What does the future hold for you, do you think?
DF: Hopefully as many more adventures as possible. At CC I discovered that my two favorite activities are thinking and writing, so I’m hoping to pursue a career that facilitates both of those things for me. After some time in Japan my plan is to attend graduate school in sociology.
CSR+: Good Bye!
DF: Thanks for the interview.
- J
Vivian Chow Goes East to Penn!
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Vivian Chow is a senior at the Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs. Vivian has been accepted to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She was also accepted to Amherst College in Massachusetts and Pomona College in California. She is currently on the waiting list at Harvard University. Vivian is a student-reporter for the Colorado Springs Record+. CSR+ recently interviewed her so that other outstanding and ambitious students can learn to excel as well.
CSR+: Vivian, congratulations on being accepted to several of the most prestigious colleges in the nation and the world. How do you feel?
VC: I feel exhilarated! I opted for the e-mail notification as well as the traditional letter, so as soon as I saw the Congratulations Subject title on the email, I literally let out a yell. I probably said, “I can’t believe it!” so many times. After so many hours of work and so many drafts and proof-readings of essays, here was the reward—and it felt great.
CSR+: To shat do you attribute your success? What pushes you to excel in life?
VC: Definitely my parents—they’ve always encouraged me to do all that I can, but they also know my limits and remind me to undertake an appropriate amount of activities so that I can give whatever I do my all and fully commit to it. I’m also extremely competitive with myself; I always try to surpass anything I’ve done previously. I also constantly remind myself of how lucky I am to have all the opportunities that I do, how lucky I am to have the support system that I do. Because I do have a great foundation, I want to make the most of everything I have been given and give back to my community to those who have helped me and to those who need help.
CSR+: To how many colleges did you apply? What were those colleges?
VC: I applied to about 11 colleges: Stanford (EA), University of Denver, University of Colorado at Boulder, Tufts University, Yale, University, Harvard University, Princeton University, Harvard University, Pomona College, Amherst College, and Rice University.
CSR+: How much time did each application take to fill? What was the most difficult part in filling out the applications?
VC: Because nearly all my colleges were a part of the Common Application, I used that and it definitely saved some time. Nevertheless, it took me about 3-4 weeks (a month or so) to get a school’s package completely ready since in addition to the “common app” and each individual school’s supplement, I also opted to turn in music and art supplements. I had to make CDs of my piano pieces and slides of my artwork. However, I think the most difficult part of filling in the applications was definitely trying to convey my voice and individuality through the essays and questions. Constructing a thought-provoking and memorable essay in which my voice could be heard was painstaking.
CSR+: What are some essays you had to write?
VC: Well, I wrote on traditional topics such as “describe an event or happening that has really impacted your life” or “describe a person who has positively or negatively affected you and what you have learned.” I also responded to some quotes such as Amherst College’s “Stereotyped beliefs have the power to become self-fulfilling prophesies for behavior.” Others provided very original and creative prompts such as “write a short story based on the following phrase: ‘one-way ticket’.”
CSR+: What do you think is the way to write outstanding essays for admission applications?
VC: Cliché as it is, you have to write from your heart. Remember that your essay is the best way for the admission officers to get to know you and your passions and disposition; hence, you’re telling a story about yourself. Find an intriguing, unique, and bold way to present this story. Definitely start writing and exploring yourself early. I learned much about myself through this essay process.
CSR+: What is your GPA at Cheyenne Mountain High School? How did you manage to maintain such a high GPA?
VC: I have a GPA of 4.24. As I said earlier, I am very competitive with myself and want to perform my very best. My parents have taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and self-discipline. I’ve spent many Fridays and Saturdays studying when needed rather than hang out with friends.
CSR+: Besides academics, a college application requires one to relate to people around oneself in an effective manner and be a leader in his or her own ways. What other activities were you involved in during your high school days?
VC: Community service is a huge part of my life—I’m the president of our school’s community service club, Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity (STAH). I volunteer at many places outside of school, namely Memorial Hospital and Colorado Spring Chinese Language School. I find it very rewarding and satisfying to help others who are less fortunate than me or who simply would like to chat with someone. I’ve always kept music and art in my life, especially playing piano. I’m a Yearbook Editor-in-Chief as well. I love playing tennis and was co-captain of the varsity team this year. I love a fast-paced schedule, so I kept myself pretty busy.
CSR+: Tell us about one or more memorable events in your life, either at school or outside.
VC: The first time I went to an Alzheimer’s nursing home was definitely what catapulted me into my passion for community service. It was with the STAH club, and as a freshman, I was already intimidated by the upperclassmen around me in addition to being extremely apprehensive of what I’d see at the nursing home. This feeling of dread stayed with me really until I summoned up the courage to go talk to one of the elderly ladies sitting in a wheelchair. It was her eyes and her resemblance in form and poise to my grandmother that caught my attention. Right then, I realized many things: that I am no different than she is, other than time’s destruction upon her outward appearance. I am so fortunate as to be able and to have the chance to help others that I should never take anything for granted (my health, my life), to name a few. My common application essay was about this epiphanic experience.
CSR+: If you want to give advice to an aspiring high school or middle school student in the community about getting accepted to prestigious colleges, what will your advice be?
VC: Definitely get involved with your community; not only does it allow yourself to grow, but it also provides experiences that you will be able to write passionately about in your essays. You’ll meet very passionate and interesting people and make memories that will last a lifetime. Finally, yes, it feels great to be accepted to prestigious colleges, but if you are not accepted into your college of choice, it is not the end of the world. What’s truly important is what you do to further your own education, as long as you reach out and utilize your college’s resources to the utmost.
CSR+: Thanks, Vivian! We wish you the best!!
VC: Thank you.
- J
In a Gentle Way…
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The celebration of student success seems omnipresent in May. Students celebrate their accomplishments, bid goodbye to the known, and charge ahead into the unknown. Success and excitement for what is to come color the academic scene.
Dress For Success, a center for non-profit excellence, is a community resource of the Women’s Resource Agency, working to insure that personal and professional development become available to women who have not been included within the privileged academic community. The Agency ‘s mission is to help women to help themselves by providing a core of professional and personal development services, plus youth services, that stress character building, leadership, and mentorship for youth ranging from 8th to 12th grade.
Beth Roalstad, Executive Director of Women’s Resource Agency, shared a historical perspective with CSR+ about the history of WRA. In the 33 years since its inception in Colorado Springs, the Agency has garnered resources in the form of private donations, grants, scholarships, and contracts to support much needed materials to the program. Program specialists surround their clients with support and provide multi-tiered levels of assistance for women who wish to enter the work force but require help in order know how to begin.
Beth and Christie P. Linn, Director of Adult Services, described the concept of “wrap around services” for the Agency’s clients. They estimate that the 1,000+ women who have participated in the Agency’s programs have been able to transition from disenfranchisement to career savvy self-sufficiency by making use of career coaching, interview practice, resume preparation, job club activities and “dress for success” persona via appropriate interview clothing, career apparel, and individual planning and consultation.
Beth, Christie, and the entire staff have worked to provide a safe zone within which this can occur. Located at 750 Citadel Drive East, Suite 3116 , (adjacent to J. C. Penny) the Agency’s offices provide multiple areas for clients to seek support. This locale was chosen because “it is a main bus transfer hub; it’s a safe and secure space, and our clients can be anonymous if necessary.”
The 3,000 square foot office houses individual conference room, computer modules, a workshop mini-complex, and rows of career apparel “that our program specialists assist the client to choose as their interview wardrobe.”
Clients receive the first apparel for no cost, but if they wish to purchase additional clothing “the price is right!” Clients can purchase name-brand suits from an average of $5.00. “Blouses range from 50 cents to $1.00. The public is invited to purchase as well, but the prices will be somewhat higher. “$8.00 for a suit.”
“Individual donors have been most generous,” Beth told us. “However, there is a great need for women’s undergarments and hosiery, which must be new. Some of our clients have left their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs, so you can see how much they need.”
Beth, Christie, and the WRA team have planned special events throughout the year to attract more contributions to the Agency. They are presently planning “Fashion to he Rescue” a gala event co-sponsored with Dillard’s, the Colorado Springs Fire Fighters, Zonta (international women’s organization), The El Pomar Foundation, and Pikes Peak United Way. The $60.00 ticket will provide much needed capital for ongoing activities throughout the year.
On September 24th, “Ladies Who Lunch” will celebrate women and girls who require access to community resources that interface with mental and physical health. Our readers may learn more by calling WRA at: 471-3170.
“We always welcome help,” Beth said. “We certainly could use interns to help out with staffing, and bring in their own community awareness. “ Presently Beth has intern recruits from Colorado College, but she certainly would welcome university students from other area universities as well.
WRA is a Family Empowerment Team that partners with several agencies in the Colorado Springs area. To learn more about this resource, Beth and her staff welcome your inquiries, interest, and assistance. They are only a phone call away: 471-3170.
May is, indeed, a special month of celebration. Dress for Success is very much a part of that positive picture.
- M
Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs
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June 2008
Wednesday, June 4 6:00p to 8:30p
John Stone at Hillside Gardens
Hillside Gardens, 1008 S. Institute St. Colorado Springs, CO
(719) 520-9463
My next solo performance at Hillside Gardens will be June 4th from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. This is a free concert in their summer series of live music in an indoor/outdoor setting. www.johnstonemusic.net
Saturday, June 28 8:00p
David Allan Coe
Silver Moon, 117 E. Las Vegas, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Performance by David Allan Coe. ** Estimated Start Time / Please Confirm **
Saturday, June 7 10:00a
First Cinema Latino Film Festival
Colorado College, Armstrong Quad, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 389-6606
Film: First Cinema Latino Film Festival - This festival of films represents the rich and varied Latino experience both in the United States and Latin America. To honor the missions of festival sponsors Centro de la Familia and the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival, this year’s festival focuses exclusively on films by and about Latina women. Centro de la Familia is a non-profit organization specializing in providing services to abused and neglected Latina women and their children in our community; the RMWFF, also a non-profit, is dedicated to celebrating the drive, spirit and diversity of women through film.
10 a.m., Colorado College, Armstrong Theatre, inside Armstrong Hall, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St. Tickets range from $25-$45. For more information about our program and ticket purchase visit www.rmwfilmfest.org or call 226-0450
Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 2:30 PM (Doors open 1:30 PM)
KCIC: FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL
Pikes Peak Center, 190 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 520-7469
Join Imagination Celebration at the Pikes Peak Center for our Free Family Festival Day on Sunday, June 8th at 2:30pm featuring the electrifying energy and unbridled joy of KISSIDUGU!
This is a FREE performance, however a ticket is required. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis at the Pikes Peak Center Box Office, 190 S. Cascade Ave., beginning May 23rd. Call Imagination Celebration at 597-3344 for more information. www.imaginationcelebration.org.
Tuesday, June 10 12:00p
Senior Lunch and a Movie
Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 531-6333
Bring a lunch and enjoy a free film. No registration required.
Into the Wild (R, 148 min.)
Wednesday, June 11 7:30p
USA Volleyball Women’s National Team Playing against Brazil
at Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Price: $8 - $12
Phone: (719) 228-6800
USA vs. Brazil at OTC June 11, 13 7:30 PM
USA vs. Brazil at AFA June 14 7:00 PM
To purchase tickets, please call the Air Force Falcons Box Office at 719-472-1895 or 1-800-666-8723. Tickets are also available online at www.GoAirForceFalcons.com. Tickets will go on sale on April 23, 2008.
Saturday, June 14 7:00p to 9:00p
BLACK ROSE ACOUSTIC SOCIETY SWING JAM
Benet Hill Center
2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 471-6184
www.blackroseacoustic.org/directions.htm. FREE.
Friday, June 13 7:00p
WORLD MUSIC SERIES CONCERT: LA BANDE FEUFOLLET
Colorado College, Armstrong Quad, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 389-6606
Library District presents free World Music Series concert: La Bande Feufollet
Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 15, 2008) - The World Music Series 2008 will kick off its first concert of the year with La Bande Feufollet on Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. on the Armstrong Quad at the Colorado College Campus. Website: www.feufollet.net
Wednesday, June 18 8:00p
Course of Nature, Hurt
Black Sheep
2106 East Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7625
Musical Performance featuring Course of Nature, Hurt
Thursday, June 19 7:30p
Summer Music Festival Artists Concert
Colorado College, Packard Hall
5 W. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 389-6606
Summer Music Festival Artists Concert — Colorado College Summer Music Festival faculty present a chamber music concert featuring the music of Biber, Messiaen, Chopin, Piazzolla, Ligeti and Hindemith. Sponsored by the CC Summer Music Festival and CC Summer Festival of the Arts. 7:30 p.m., Colorado College, Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St., $25, $5 for students, or $20 with a CC ID; tickets at Worner Campus Center Information Desk, 902 N. Cascade Ave. and www.TicketsWest.com
Thursday, June 19 7:00p
John DeHoyos
Oscar’s Tejon Street
333 S Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 471-8070
Come out and enjoy one of Colorado’s most exciting and entertaining acoustic guitarists for an intimate performance. For more infomation on John go to www.moli.com/johnd
Friday, June 20 6:30p
A TRIBUTE TO CHARLENE FRISCO-STOVALL - A concert to benefit Lupus research
Antlers Hilton Hotel
4 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 955-5600
With Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, Ginger on Sax, Ballet Emmanuel and Jarion Hamm and Miracle. e-mail musicforlifetribute@yahoo.com
Saturday, June 21 5:30p to 11:00p
German Fest Dinner Dance
International Dance Club, 2422 Busch Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904. (719) 386-7334
German Dinner 5:30-7pm, dancing to the Rhinelander Band 7:30-11pm. June 21. International Dance Club, 2422 Busch Ave, 80904. 633-0195 Paid reservations by June 14th.
Saturday, June 21 3:00p
A Summer Solstice Celebration: David Tovey and Friends
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Main
30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 634-5581
WHO: David Tovey, baritone and composer; Sandy Craddock, clarinet; Patti Grandel, flute; Nan Rubley, soprano; and Dan Brink, piano
David Tovey, a principal performer with the Opera Theatre of the Rockies and a music teacher for Widefield School District #3, will offer his own recital in the Music Room of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at 20 W. Dale St. on Sat., June 21 at 3 pm. Tovey has asked a number of his favorite local musicians to join him for the program which is being called A Summer Solstice Celebration: David Tovey and Friends and will include a special dedication to the coming season. Admission is free but reservations are recommended.
Admission is free but reservations are recommended as seating is limited and can be made at 719-622-0703 or david@daschaproductions.com
Saturday, June 21 4:00p to 9:00p
Community Summer Kick-Off Party & BBQ
Special Events Center
Bldg. 1829. Fort Carson, CO 80913. (719) 526-1867
Family friendly activies for all ages: Foam Pit, Giant Dual Slide, Bounce House, Game Show Mania, Fear Factor Karaoke, Dance Dance Revolution, and so much more…
Thursday, June 26 10:00a to 11:15a
Bear Creek Nature Explorers: Fun with Frogs
Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906. (719) 520-6387
Thursday, June 26, 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. Children, ages 4-5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on nature activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike. ($3.00/person, reservations required, 520-6387)
Thursday, June 26 7:30p to 9:30p
Jeff and Vida Return to Colorado Springs
Jimbo’s Take 2, 2427 N. Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Jeff & Vida, a sizzling bluegrass, lovesick blues, rockabilly and dustbowl ballads group will perform on June 26th at Jimbo’s Take 2, 2427 N. Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs.
Tickets for this event are $10 in advance and $15 the day of show and may be. www.amusiccompanyinc.com
Friday, June 27, 2008 - 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)
LISA LAMPANELLI
Pikes Peak Center, 190 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-7469
Lisa Lampanelli is Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean. Able to get away with saying anything, according to NY Friars Club Dean Freddie Roman, Lampanelli conquered the club scenes in both New York City and Los Angeles in a few short years. A cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen, she even won accolades from The King of All Media, Howard Stern, who described her as “a REAL funny broad.”
Friday, June 27 11:00a
Fountain Branch Movies Nancy Drew
Fountain Library Branch
230 S. Main St. Fountain, CO 80817. (719) 382-5347
Enjoy a free movie with refreshments at the Fountain Branch
Friday, June 27 8:00p to 10:00p
Krissy Nordhoff Coffee House Concert
Pikes Perk Coffee & Tea House
5965 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
Krissy Nordhoff sings 2 45 minute sets at Pikes Perk Coffee. Inspirational voice, inspirational lyrics. Acoustic set, keyboard and vocals.
www.krissynordhoff.com
Saturday, June 28 12:00p to 4:00p
Juneteenth
Ruth Holley Library Branch
685 N. Murray Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80915. (719) 597-5377
This celebration at Ruth Holley Branch will include African American artists, authors, and community leaders. Enjoy arts, food, activities, music and special presentations at this free event.
Saturday, June 28 8:00p
NOCTURNAL TOMATOES
Frankie’s Bar & Grill
945 N Powers Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80970. (719) 574-4881
LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHTS AT FRANKIE’S BAR & GRILL
Saturday, June 28 2:00p to 3:30p
Playboy Of The Western World
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. Colorado Springs, CO 80918. (719) 262-3000
PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD by John Millington Synge April 24 - May 3 A young man wanders into a pub on the rural coast of Ireland and tells the tale of how he killed his father with a spade. His story thrills the women of the village, especially the lovely bar-maid, Pegeen. But then his dad turns up, very much alive, and the son will have to kill him all over again.
Other dates:
Saturday, May 31 2:00p; Saturday, June 7 2:00p ; Saturday, June 14 2:00p; Saturday, June 21 2:00p; Saturday, July 5 2:00p; Saturday, July 12 2:00p
Saturday, June 28 5:00p to 8:30p
Luau, 12th Annual Pacific Pride and Island Hearts
Colorado Springs City Auditorium
221 East Kiowa, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
A night in exotic Polynesia. Authentic, lively dances from the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, and New Zealand! A traditional Hawaiian dinner plate includes kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, lumpia, lomi salmon, macaroni salad, steamed rice, and cake. Dinner and show included in ticket price. Enjoy a night in paradise for price you can’t beat! Adult pre-sale tickets are only $20. Add $5.00 to all prices at the door. Children and senior prices are available. Call Charlene at 440-6318 for tickets.
Monday, June 30 12:00p to 1:00p
Yoga
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 262-3000
A beginner class in stretch and relaxation techniques focusing on breath control, balance, and elongating the body in order to feel longer, stronger, and calm. Instructor: AmberLynn
Other dates:
Monday, June 21 2:00p; Wednesday, June 4 12:00p; Monday, June 9 12:00p; Wednesday, June 11 12:00p; Monday, June 16 12:00p; Wednesday, June 18 12:00p
Editorial: May 2008
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This is issue 10 of Volume One of Colorado Springs Record+. We join our readers in celebrating the accomplishments of our high school and university graduates who, we hope, will make the best use of their youth and enthusiasm to initiate changes that we earnestly hoped to make when we began our journey not that long ago.
We also celebrate the directors and staff of Women’s Resource Agency who are working diligently to help women to help themselves in personal and career development. We trust that our readers will respond to the article with interest and additional support in order that their work may continue to flourish.
If you know of any individual or organization that you think has made a positive and significant difference in Colorado Springs, please send an e-mail to editor@coloradosprings.or. Include name, address, and your reason for nominating this person or organization for recognition. If you wish to contribute an article to the Colorado Springs Record+, please write to us as well.
As always, we invite potential sponsors and advisers to contact CSR+ at marketing@coloradosprings.org.
We wish you all a memorable summer holiday. Be safe, keep in touch, and know we appreciate your good wishes.
Sincerely,
J and M
Jugal Kalita and Margaret Mistry
