Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs
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NOVEMBER 2008
Saturday, Nov 1 9:00a to 8:00p
Mountaineer Sky Ride Grand opening
AAZK of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 633-9925 x134
At 10 a.m. this Friday morning, May 23, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will offer a new way to experience the Zoo: on the Mountaineer Sky Ride; a chairlift-style, open-air ride. Price: Adults $5; Children 3-11 yrs. $4.
Also on Sunday, Nov 2, Monday, Nov 3; same time.
Website: http://www.cmzoo.org
Saturday, Nov 1 10:00a to 11:30a
Chemical Magic Show
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 520-6387
Back by popular demand! Get ready to be amazed and surprised by science as experts from Cool Science play with chemicals, blow things up, and much more! Price: $4 Reservations required.
Saturday, Nov 1 10:45a
League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region The Importance of Your Vote A film festival
Ruth Holley Library Branch, 685 N. Murray Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80915, (719) 597-5377
On three Saturdays, two in October and one in November, the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region will present a series of documentary films on the importance of voting and the disenfranchisement of the vote.
Three films will be shown on each of the three Saturdays.
Unprecedented will be shown at 10:45 a.m., 80 minutes;
Uncounted will be shown at 1:00 p.m., 80 minutes, and
Is this Anyway to Elect a President? will be shown at 2:45 p.m., 18 minutes
The first two films cover the concerns about voting machine use and misuse. The electoral college film discusses whether this method is useful and fair to voters today. Being aware of these issues means fewer disenfranchised voters attempting to exercise their rights.
Website: http://www.lwvppr.org
Saturday, Nov 1 7:00p
Larry D Lafferty and Bill Emery’s Rockin’ Swingin’ Jazzy Bluesy Great Times Great Music Band
Solos Restaurant
1665 N. Newport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 570-7656
Autumn Maze, Murder Mystery theatre, Special dinner menu, and dance rolled up into a fabulous package.
Saturday, November 1 – Larry D Lafferty and Bill Emery’s Rockin’ Swingin’ Jazzy Bluesy Great Times Great Music Band
Autumn Maze, Murder Mystery theatre, Special dinner menu, and dance rolled up into a fabulous package.
7:00 PM – Solo’s restaurant, 1665 N. Newport Rd. (One block east of Powers on Fountain Blvd.)
Call 570-7656 or 217-8008 for more information
Saturday, Nov 1 7:30p
Brad Eastin, Live Jazz
Coffee Exchange & Winebar
526 S. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 635-0277
Saturday, Nov 1 8:00p
College Night at Bravino’s
Bravino’s Trattoria & Pizzeria
3536 N. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 596-6223
Saturday night is College Night at Bravino’s! Food and Drink Specials ALL NIGHT LONG! Kareoke contest every week! No cover! Bring school id for great deals. 18+. Also on Nov 8, 15.
Saturday, Nov 1 8:00p
Michael Zapruder
Rocket Room, 230 Pueblo Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Musical Performance featuring Michael Zapruder
www.michaelzapruder.com
Tel: 719-447-4990
Saturday, Nov 1 8:00p
Concert: Rock for Melghat
Gaylord Hall
902 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 389-6606
Concert: Rock for Melghat — This is a fundraiser for this year’s International Service Project to India. Rock out with some of campus’s all-time greatest bands, including Fruit of the Loomis, Sort of Ambiguous, Sexy and Funktionals and Legend of the West. Sponsored by the Center for Service and Learning, Sigma Chi and LiveSounds.
Sunday, Nov 2 2:00p
Colorado Springs Conservatory: With guest artists, Lenore Raphael, Ken Walker and Paul Romaine
Colorado Springs Conservatory
1600 N. Union Blvd. Colo Spgs, CO 80909
Guest Artist- Award winning NYC based jazz pianist, Lenore Raphael with Denver artists Ken Walker on bass and Paul Romaine on drums. Price: $10
Monday, Nov 3 6:15p
Gallery talk: Lida Abdul: The Architecture of Desire Part II
Colorado College, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Gallery talk: Lida Abdul: The Architecture of Desire Part II — Jessica Hunter Larsen, curator of the InterDisciplinary Experimental Arts Program, will give an informal gallery talk on Afghani artist Lida Abdul, whose work is featured in the exhibition “The Architecture of Desire Part II,” which opens Nov. 4. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Robert & Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust.
Friday, Nov 7 3:00p to 8:00p
Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale
Beth-El Mennonite Church
4625 Ranch Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918-2928
TTV provides vital, fair income to Third World artisans by marketing their handicrafts.
Friday, Nov 7 4:00p to 7:00p
Friday Wine Tastings
Swirl Wine Emporium
717 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2294
Swing by after work and try new wines every Friday at Swirl. Complimentary gourmet cheeses and spreads are offered.
Also on Nov 14th, 21th, 28th.
Friday, Nov 7 5:00p
Me & Julio live at Tres Hermanos
Tres Hermanos Restaurant
16 E Bijou St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Me & Julio the premier Latin Band in Colorado Springs will be playing its blend of Cuban Music at Tres Hermanos Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. www.meandjulio.com
Friday, Nov 7 5:00p to 9:00p
Kids Night Out: Fun in the Fall
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 520-6387
Children ages 6-12 will learn about natural changes in fall, eat pizza, take a night hike, make a craft, and more. ($12.00/Nature Center Members, $15.00/Non-Members, Reservations required.
Saturday, Nov 8 4:00p
Ballet Emmanuel presents: Finally Free
Sunrise United Methodist Church
2655 Briargate Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO
Come join Ballet Emmanuel for this special season premiere! Ballet Emmanuel is a professional, ballet company, committed to sharing the gospel through excellence in dance. www.balletemmanuel.org.
Saturday, Nov 8 4:00p
Air Force Academy Falcons Football vs. Colorado State Rams
USAF Academy Falcon Stadium
Stadium Boulevard
United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840
Also on Nov 15th.
Saturday, Nov 8 7:30p
The Jim Adam Blues Band
Jimbo’s Take 2
2427 N. Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80909
The Jim Adam Blues Band will be in concert at Jimbo’s Take 2
Friday, Nov 14 9:00p to Saturday, Nov 15 1:00p
The Jake Loggins Band
Oscar’s Tejon Street
333 S. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 471-8070
Colorado Springs best blues band. Not to mention one the favorites. If you have never seen them you don’t know what you are missing! www.oscarstejonstreet.com
Saturday, Nov 15 9:00a to 4:00p
Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar
Trinity United Methodist Church
701 N. 20th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80934
Hosted by United Methodist Women. Crafter booths; homemade noodles and candy; baked goods; jellies and relishes; Christmas and greeting cards. Morning coffee bar. Lunch served 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Free Admission.
Saturday, Nov 15, 16 8:00p
The Magic of Mozart-CS Philharmonic
Pikes Peak Center
190 S. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-7469
Lawrence Leighton Smith conducts the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and guest artist, Pianist Hsing-Ay-Hsu. Ms. Hsu shines in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor.
www.csphilharmonic.org
Saturday, Nov 15 9:00p
Tracy Byrd
Cowboys
25 N. Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 596-1212
Country Music Legend Tracy Byrd will be playing at the World Famous Cowboys. Purchase tickets at Cowboys or either Western Warehouse Location! www.csnightclubs.com
Sunday, Nov 16 2:00p
“Stories for Heart and Soul”: Presented by the Ute Pass Family Theatre
The Church in the Wildwood
10585 Ute Pass Ave. Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819
(719) 684-9427
Produced/Directed by Gwen Duncan Green, this program is made up of six mini-plays, all with a common theme of celebrating Mothers. Bill Emery is the music director.
Friday, Nov 21 6:30p
Festival of Trees Jingle Bell Ball
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
101 ProRodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, dancing and surprises. Preview and purchase the beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and tablescapes.
Saturday, Nov 22 9:00a to 2:00p
5th annual Holiday Bazaar
Ascension Church
2505 N. Circle Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Your one stop shopping experience. Come shop from many crafters and home businesses. Food, books, kitchen items, crafts and much more! Lunch will be offered.
Come get your holiday shopping done at this one stop shopping experience. Many crafters and home businesses will be represented for all your needs. Food, kitchen items, books, art, crafts, pampering items and so much more! Lunch will be offered and door prizes.
Sunday, Nov 23 3:00p to 5:00p
BIG BAND SUNDAY
Colorado Springs Shrine Club
6 S. 33rd St. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 310-9290
Join the NEW CENTURY Big Band at this monthly big band concert/dance. Support Care and Share. Bring a non-perishable food donation and receive $2 off admission price. Price: $10/regular, $6/senior 65+, Free for 18 and under. www.billemerymusic.com
Friday, Nov 28 7:00p to 9:00p
Black Rose Acoustic Society Presents Open Stage Wtith Headliner The Bill Hearne Trio
Black Forest Community Center
12530 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Come in for a great night of Western Swing, Honky Tonk,and classic 50’s & 60’s Country. Bill,Bob Goldstein,and Cathy Faber recreate their Santa Fe performances at La Fonda.
Saturday, Nov 29 5:00p to 8:30p
Palmer Lake Annual Chili Supper & Star-Lighting
Palmer Lake Town Hall
28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake, CO
The Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Dept hosts the Annual Chili Supper & Star-Lighting. All you can eat chili, hot dogs, potato soup,cinnamon rolls. Win a chance to light the Star.
Door prizes & bucket raffles, including a chance to light the Star on Sundance Mountain. Proceeds go towards maintenance of the Star. Join us for this fun family event!
Price: Adults - $6.00; Children under 12 - $3.00
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