Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs
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August 2008
Friday, Aug 1 8:00a to 12:00p
CS Police Protective Association Fallen Officers Memorial Golf Tournament
Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course
7800 Titus Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80913. (719) 526-4102
CSPPA is conducting its annual golf tournament to raise funds to benefit our local fallen officers. Have fun Golfing With The Cops while helping support your local community!
http://www.csppa.org/
Friday, Aug 1 10:30a
Guided Nature Hikes on the Silver Cascade Falls Trail
Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center
4075 N. Cheyenne Canyon Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 633-5701
Reservations not required.. Hike with a park interpreter to the top of Silver Cascade Waterfalls. Discover the wonders of the diverse ecosystems in this beautiful Cañon. The trail is 1/3 mile one way, elevation gain of 200 feet.
Saturday, Aug 2 6:00p
The Acoustic magic of Bill Wallbaum
Deb’s Coffee House
2 S. 25th St.
Colo Spgs, CO 80904
630-5100
Incredible music from such greats as Neil Diamond, John Denver, Jim Croce.
Saturday, Aug 2 6:00p to 9:30p
Double Down
Nosh at the FAC Modern
121 South Tejon
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-635-NOSH
Great Tunes (jazz, blues, and soul) and Tapas on a beautiful patio!
Saturday, Aug 2 7:30p to 11:00p
Ballroom Dance
International Dance Club
2422 Busch Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 386-7334
Price: $9. Website: www.internationaldanceclub.org
Ballroom dance with the John Turner band. Sat Aug. 2, 7:30-11pm. International Dance Club, 2422 Busch Ave. 633-0195
Beginners dance classes, Thurs,FREE. Call for more info.
Saturday, Aug 2 8:00p
MR. Dibbs (DJ For Atmosphere And El-P)/ Rob Viktum/ Tullie the Rapper/ Ancient Mith
Black Sheep
2106 East Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7625
Mr. Dibbs (dj for atmosphere and el-p)/ rob viktum/ tullie the rapper/ ancient mith at the black sheep (2106 e. Platte) all ages - 8:00- purchase advance tickets at www.ticketweb.com, by phone at 1-866-468-7621 or at the black sheep on nights there is a show.
Saturday, Aug 2 8:00p
High Windy Band
Front Range Barbeque
2330 Colorado Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 632-2596
High Windy Band - Bluegrass from North Carolina!.
Website: www.highwindyband.com
Saturday, Aug 2 9:00p to Sunday, Aug 3 1:00a
The Jake Loggins Band
Oscar’s Tejon Street
333 S Tejon St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 471-8070
Colorado Springs favorite! If you haven’t seen them yet, you don’t know what you are missing. Website: www.jakelogginsband.com
Saturday, Aug 2 9:30p to Monday, Aug 4 1:30a
Love 45
Southside Johnny’s
528 S Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 444-8487
Come dance the night away with Love 45. Hear all of your alternative favorites and few new ones from their own collection of hits.
Website: southjohnnys.biz
Sunday, Aug 3 2:00p
Orgasmic Birth movie screening
Alliance Breastfeeding Center
5664 North Academy Blvd. Colo Spgs, CO 80918
What would happen if women were taught to enjoy birth rather than endure it? In answering that question, Orgasmic Birth poses the ultimate challenge to our cultural myths.
Website: www.orgasmicbirth.com
Sunday, Aug 3 6:00p to 9:30p
Music in Moonlight
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center
3820 North 30th Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 634-0808
Enjoy 4-course gourmet dining at Glen Eyrie Castle followed by music under the stars by the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs.
Website: http://tinyurl.com/6fwpgc
Monday, Aug 4 11:00a
EDC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Pine Creek Golf Course
9850 Divot Trail, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 594-9999
Schedule of Events
Registration 11:00 a.m. Lunch 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. Hole Assignments 12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. Putting Contest after hole #9. Cocktails, dinner, awards and grand prize drawing immediately following play. Only $175 per person or $700 per team!
Monday, Aug 4 6:30p
Junior League of Colorado Springs informational party
Flying Horse
13255 Honey Run Way. Colo Spgs, CO 80921
You can be a part of the Junior League of Colorado Springs!
Founded in 1901, by New Yorker Mary Harriman, the Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntaeerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Website: www.jlcoloradosprings.org
Tuesday, Aug 5 5:30p
Book Signing - Nancy Larner & Pegi Ballenger - A Mouse in the Rabbi’s Study
Poor Richards Bookstore
320 N Tejon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-0012
Book Signing - Nancy Larner & Pegi Ballenger - A Mouse in the Rabbi’s Study - A wonderful children’s story about Mazel the Mouse who gets a guided tour through the Jewish holidays. Illustrated by Pegi Ballenger.
Wednesday, Aug 6 6:00p to 7:00p
World’s Most Dangerous Summer Band: Free Concert In The Park
Gateway Park
Northeast corner of Research Parkway and Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Rain date is Aug. 7.
Website: www.wolf-ranch.com
Thursday, Aug 7 5:30p to 7:30p
Paint the Town Blue 2008 Free Concert Series with Inman Brothers
Bancroft Park
2408 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 385-5940
Presented by The Pikes Peak Blues Community.
Food and Drink by Front Range BBQ
** Rain location - Meadow Muffins 2432 W. Colorado Ave.
Thursday, Aug 7 7:30p
Debut Concert of Cellist Theresa Anderson with Pianist Lauren Ciborowski
Colorado College, Shove Memorial Chapel
1010 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 389-6606
Join us for the debut of talented 15 year old cellist Theresa Anderson with pianist Lauren Ciborowski. Works of Albinoni, Beethoven, and Shostakovich.
Saturday, Aug 9 8:30p to 11:00p
Colorado Springs Astronomy Club (CSAS) will be hosting its public star party night
Palmer Park (Meadows Area)
3650 Maizeland DRd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
The event is free and reservations are NOT required. Join the club as its members share their telescopes with the public and give you a tour of the night sky. Galaxies, nebulas, planets, and star clusters are among some of the objects you’ll be able to see. The star party begins at 8:30PM until 11:00PM. Website: www.csastro.org
Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 6:00 PM (Doors open 5:00 PM)
TRIPLE-A FITNESS PRESENTS THE 12TH LEGACY FITNESS & BODYBUILDING INTERNATIONAL GRAND FINALS CHAMPIONSHIP
Pikes Peak Centre
190 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
(719) 520-7469
riple-A Fitnes… is one of the largest National and the third largest International competitive fitness, bodybuilding and aerobic-dance event in the United States. Athletes and competitors from around the country will be here in the Springs to compete for cash, prizes and a title in events like Ms. Fitness, BodyBuilding, SportAerobics, Hip-Hop, Jazz-Dancing, Step Fitness Male & Female, Fitness-Model and more… You too can join in the excitement because this event is open to everyone and all competitors can compete in singles, doubles and teams divisions. Additionally Triple-A Fitness… offers events for all interested including Juniors, ages 6-18, Masters, 40 years and up, and the open divisions for any age 18 and above.
As always the highlight of this the Triple-A Fitness…, 12th Legacy Grand Finals is the MS. FITNESS LEGACY competition! Be a part of the excitement as Colorado Springs cheers on to victory, some of the most fit and talented women in our country, as they compete for the title and battle it out for a spot in the USA and World Championships. 3-rounds of competition in Fitness Routines, Physique & Spokesperson will determine who the most fit, men, women, boys and girls in this country are.
For more information, visit http://www.triple-a.net/Flyer-IGF08.htm.
Sunday, Aug 10 2:00p to 5:00p
Pikes Peak Jazz And Swing Society Jazz Affair
Olympian Reception & Event Center
975 S Union Boulevard
Colo Spgs, CO 80910
The Peak Jazz And Swing Society’s Jazz Affair will be held on Sunday August 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Olympian Plaza Event Center, 975 S Union Blvd. in Colorado Springs. Website: http://ppjass.org
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM
PAT BENATAR WITH NEIL GIRALDO
Pikes Peak Centre
190 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
(719) 520-7469
Pat Benatar is a certified rock’n'roll superstar, a four-time Grammy winner with six platinum and four gold albums to her credit as well as such hit singles as “I Need A Lover,” “Heartbreaker,” “Fire and Ice,” “Treat Me Right,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Hell Is For Children,” “Shadows of the Night,” and “Love Is A Battlefield.” She has been long acknowledged as one of the leading female rock vocalists in the industry.
Friday, Aug 15 6:30p
Pikes Peak Celiac Spruce Association’s gluten-free dinner
The Warehouse Restaurant and Gallery
25 W. Cimarron St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80942
(719) 475-8880
email ma2mikayla@yahoo.com for reservations by Aug. 11
Sunday, Aug 17 5:30p to 7:30p
‘White Wine Please’
New South Wales
5905 Corporate Center Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 260-6555
Sweet, Dry, Fruity - this course takes your taste buds on a tour through several varieties of white wines. We’ll also cover refreshing wines for the summer. Course includes appetizers, 6 wines ordered especially for this event, course handouts, and discount offers from local vendors. Course Length - approximately 2 1/2 hours. Date: July 31st 5:30 to 8:00PM. Price: $45 per person. Website: www.experiencewine.net
Wednesday, Aug 20 7:30p
Venus and Adonis
Theatreworks’ Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater
3955 Cragwood Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 262-3232
The sexiest of goddesses loves the handsomest of young men. A match made in heaven? Not exactly. She badly needs a cuddle; he just has to hunt. Off he goes, and meets a tragic fate. We adapt this wonderful narrative poem for the stage, and the result is a brand new play by William Shakespeare. It stars Venus, Adonis, a lusty stallion, a terrified bunny and a savage boar. The perfect enchantment for a summer’s night.
Also on August 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 30th adn 31st.
Website: www.tinyurl.com/5lpy3j
Thursday, Aug 21 5:30p
“Let’s Cook Summer’s Bounty”
Venetucci Farm
5210 S. Highway 85, Colorado Springs, CO
Registration required by July 15. Held at Venetuccie Farm’s outdoor kitchen. Price: $200 with a 10% discount with registration by July 4. Single classes $55 on space availability.
Also on August 23rd, Septemer 18th & 20th and October 9th & 11th.
Saturday, Aug 23 10:00a to 11:00a
LIVE: Big Cats!
Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 520-6387
Big Cats of Serenity Springs will have a live mountain lion and kinkajou for you to learn about and meet. ($5.00/members, $8.00 for non-members, reservations required, 520-6387)
Saturday, Aug 23 12:00p to 5:00p
Everybody Welcome: A Celebration of Culture and Diversity
Colorado Springs City Auditorium
221 East Kiowa, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 385-5969
Enjoy a day of live performances, food, children’s activities, and informational booths celebrating our community!
Website: www.cospdiversityforum.org
Saturday, Aug 23 7:30p
Mike Park (Asian Man Records)/ Sundowner (Chris from the Lawrence Arms)/ the Quiet Ones/ Andy Tanner
Black Sheep
2106 East Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7625
Mike park (asian man records)/ sundowner (chris from the lawrence arms)/ the quiet ones/ andy tanner at the black sheep (2106 e. Platte) all ages - 7:30- purchase advance tickets at www.ticketweb.com, by phone at 1-866-468-7621 or at the black sheep on nights there is a show.
Saturday, Aug 30 12:00p
Air Force Academy Falcons Football
USAF Academy Falcon Stadium
Stadium Boulevard
United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840
Tickets at www.ticketsnow.com
Sunday, Aug 31 5:00p to 9:00p
39th Annual Fountain Fall Festival Bbq Supper And Dance
212 Sante Fe
212 Sante Fe
Fountain, CO 80911
5-7 p.m. dinner, 7-9 p.m. DJ and music. $5 for adults, $3 for children younger than 10.
Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs (July 2008)
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Tuesday, July 1 6:00p
Colorado College Summer Music Festival
Colorado College, Packard Hall
5 W. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 389-6606
Features St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony, the Ying Quartet and more through July 1.
Tuesday, July 1 6:00p to 8:00p
2nd Annual Italian Grill Fest And Wine Tasting
Fratelli-Ristorante Italiano
124 N Nevada Av
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 575-9571
Reservations required by calling Kym
Price: $20 or cash bar
Holy Cross Abbey Riesling and Apple Blossom
Moretti Italian Beer
Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers
Grilled Specialty Foods
Wednesday, July 2 7:00p
Extraordinary Dance! Informance: An Evening of Tribal Belly Dance
Colorado College, Edith Kinney Gaylord
Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Extraordinary Dance! Informance: An Evening of Tribal Belly Dance — Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. during the dance festival (June 30-July 18), a new lecture/performance series aims to examine the roots and meaning behind diverse dance forms by contextualizing them in a demonstrative performance followed by a detailed critique. This informance session features TribalTique, Kamara and Frank Farinaro. Sponsored by the CC Extraordinary Dance! Summer Festival and the CC Summer Festival of the Arts.
$5; tickets at Worner Campus Center Information Desk, 902 N. Cascade Ave. and www.TicketsWest.com
Thursday, July 3 5:30p to 7:30p (Also on July 10)
6th Annual Pikes Peak Blues Community Paint The Town Blue Summer Concert Series
Bancroft Park
2408 W. Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 385-5940
Price: FREE
Brickyard funks it up with their smokin’, swampy, high energy performance. Get infused with a little back-water, beat-the-heat, blues. Bring a lawn chair & the kids!
Dancing encouraged! Food/Drink available from Front Range BBQ. *Rain location is Meadow Muffins, 2532 Colorado Ave.
http://www.pikespeakblues.org/
Thursday, July 3 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.
Also on July 10, 17, 24
Sunday, July 6 10:30a
The Colorado Wranglers FREE Concert & BBQ
Salvation Army Corps Church
908 Yuma St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
The Salvation Army Corps (church)
Saturday, July 5 8:00p
Film: Extraordinary Dance! Festival: Dance on Camera
Colorado College, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center
825 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Film: Extraordinary Dance! Festival: Dance on Camera — Patrizia Herminjard, director of the Colorado College Extraordinary Dance! Festival, hosts “Dance on Camera” in the screening room at CC’s new Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center. Films include “Flying Lesson,” “Horizon of Exile,” “Inearthia,” “Minotaur-Ex” and “The Cost of Living.
Tuesday, July 8 7:00p to 9:00p
Living on Earth as if We Want to Stay
Gay and Lesbian Fund Building
315 E. Costilla St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 . (719) 473-4455
Canadian author Mike Nickerson will discuss how society can change its direction toward a sustainable future. Filmmaker Dave Gardner will sneak his documentary trailer.
Friday, July 11 4:00p to 10:00p (Also on 12/13 July)
Colorado Springs 10th Annual Greek Festival
Greek Festival. 2215 Paseo Rd, Colo Spgs, CO 80907
Be a Greek for a Day! Enjoy traditional Greek hospitality on the church grounds. Greek food, pastries, wines, music and dancing.
Saturday, July 12 9:00a
Lower Columbine Trail and Mesa guided hike
Starsmore Discovery Center
2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 385-6086
Children ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.
Reservations required.
North Cheyenne Cañon has some great hiking trails! Join a park interpreter for a hike on some favorite trails. Bring water, snack, hat, sunscreen, and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at Starsmore Discovery Center at 9am. Hikes completed by noon.
Saturday, July 12 4:00p to 8:00p
Stockers Cruise Nights
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
1805 N. 30th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904. 634-6666
Potluck and silent auction at Sept. 13 event.
Sunday, July 13 2:00p to 5:00p
Pikes Peak Jazz nd Swing Society July Jazz Affair
Olympian Reception & Event Center
975 S Union Boulevard, Colo Spgs, CO 80910
Price: $7 general public $5 members. Phone: (719) 685-9451
The John Turner Quartet is primarily a dance band and will be playing some of the great popular and jazz standards of the 30’s through the 70’s. Bring your dancing shoes.
Tickets are available at the door and reservations are not necessary. There will also be door prizes, a cash bar plus a cold and hot buffet and desserts available for purchase.
Sunday, July 13 3:00p
Pikes Peak Young Composers Summer Workshop Concert
Colorado College, Packard Hall
5 W. Cache La Poudre St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 389-6606
Pikes Peak Young Composers Summer Workshop Concert — Founded by Leonard Rhodes in 1995, the Pikes Peak Young Composers Summer Workshop operates in tandem with the New Music Symposium. It was created to provide an opportunity for young composers in Colorado to create music, attend workshops and classes with professional musicians and composers, and publicly perform their music. For information, call 593-1831, or go to www.pikespeakyoungcomposers.org. Sponsored by the CC Summer Music Festival and CC Summer Festival of the Arts.
3 p.m., Colorado College, Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St., free
Saturday, July 19 9:00a
Enrich Your Life: Pride and Prejudice: Austen vs. the Filmmakers
Colorado College, Armstrong Hall
14 E. Cache La Poudre St. Colorado Sprngs, CO 80903. (719) 389-6606
Enrich Your Life: Pride and Prejudice: Austen vs. the Filmmakers — Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” (1813) has been the target of adaptations for almost two centuries, from the 19th-century London stage to Hollywood and the BBC. To help define the perennial attraction of this novel, the class, taught by CC English Professor George Butte, will examine the core characters, themes and vision of the novel with the help of some historical background and a glance at a few of the literary debates about Austen. Price: $100
Saturday, July 26 10:00a
Teen Acoustic Music Jam for musicians 13-19
Benet Hill Center
2577 N. Chelton Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. (719) 471-6184
http://www.blackroseacoustic.org/
Tuesday, July 29 12:00p
Lunch and a Movie Senior Connection Program
Pikes Peak Library District, East Branch
5550 N. Union Boulevard, Colo Springs, CO 80918. (719) 531-6333
Bring a lunch and enjoy a free film. No registration required.
The Kite Runner (PG-13, 122 min.)
Wednesday, July 30 8:00p
Lucero, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Glossary
Black Sheep
2106 East Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. (719) 227-7625
Musical Performance featuring Lucero, Glossary.
http://www.jambase.com/search.asp?eventID=762871&si=3
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
Reaching for the Stars
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The Fifth Annual Colorado Springs Undergraduate Research Forum, a venue that celebrates college students’ academic work within the area of Letters Arts and Sciences, made a galactic impression on the community scene on April 12th at the United States Air Force Academy Fairchild Hall. Students from UCCS, Colorado College, and the United Stated Air Force Academy took center stage as recipients of an invitation from their mentor/professors who deemed their work worthy of a larger audience.
The journey from nominee to actual participant was not a walk in the park. The selection process began in fall, 2007, when students submitted proposals for consideration in many disciplines. A committee of university faculty reviewed the proposals and selected what they considered to be the best examples of academic research from each college. UCCS students joined their peers from Colorado College and the United States Air Force Academy exhibiting their work in poster sessions, oral sessions, and gallery entries.
Margie Teals-Davis (see Colorado Springs Record+ special article in this issue) spearheaded the UCCS involvement from start to finish. “I’m busy this month,” Margie told us. “Not too much time to sleep since we are coming down to the wire.”
Early-morning sessions ranged from political economy, terrorism and executive privilege, the functioning of the brain, to the artist and his influences on society. Undergraduate talent was palpable and visible in the halls and during the poster session from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, as students displayed and explained their studies from biology, chemistry, psychology, geography, virtual communication, physics, and kinesthetic activity.
The gallery connecting oral and poster sessions to afternoon oral sessions housed contributions in sculpture, painting, and more. Each artist in the gallery provided an overview of how s/he came to create the work, its construction, and personal as well as communal significance. The Air Force Academy’s venue provided a rich backdrop of immaculate glass windows, splendid mountain views, and a pristine blue sky to complement the art works.
United States Air Force cadets regaled the participants with song during the lunch break, and the afternoon oral sessions provided additional food for thought with topics such as waves of ideas, literary conflicts and deaths, crime and punishment, South American realities, women, the military, and society, forming leaders, and physics and chemistry.
Colorado Springs Record+ wishes to commend the undergraduate students who chose to take a risk and submit their work for public view. We also salute the mentor-faculty who took the time to shepherd these students through the process. Once again, members of the academy, wherever they teach, continue to pass the torch to those who will follow in the footsteps of scholars who have made their passion for thinking about academic+community involvement a household word in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Record+ was honored to have been a part of this most prestigious academic endeavor.
- M
Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs (May, 2008)
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GLAM ODYSSEY: 50TH ANNUAL EBONY FASHION FAIR
When: Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)
Pikes Peak Center
190 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
(719) 520-7469
Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Benefit of: Local Charities and Scholarhsips
The past 50 years of Ebony Fashion Fair has indeed been a
long glamorous journey. As if in honor of Ebony Fashion Fair, designers turned
up the glamour on the runways for the 2007/2008 fashion season.
CS YOUTH SYMPHONY: FANFARE ET FEU
Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 3:00 PM (Doors open 2:00 PM)
Ticket Info: Tickets on sale now! Purchase Tickets
Pikes Peak Center
190 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
(719) 520-7469
“Fanfare et Feu” Concert featuring Youth Symphony,
Pikes Peak Wind, Encore! Youth Orchestra and Pikes Peak Concert Band
Bellydance-Fitness Fusion
Monday, May 5 6:00p to 7:00p
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado
Springs Campus recreation center, group fitness room
A cardio class incorporating traditional bellydance moves. Instructor: Susan. Contact adark@uccs.edu
Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe
Tuesday, May 6 10:00a to 5:00p
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Main, Colorado Springs, CO
Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe, captures the beauty, sensuality and vulnerability of an American icon, who many have described as the sexiest woman of the 20th Century.
http://www.csfineartscenter.org/
Cabernet Wine Tasting - The Blue Star
Wednesday, May 7 6:30p
The Blue Star, Colorado Springs, CO
Weekly wine tasting. Multiple wines, tapa and knowledge. Join us and find a new favorite wine
Price: $20 purchase tickets day of by calling 632-1086
Phone: (719) 632-1086
WILCO
Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)
Ticket Info: Tickets on sale now! Purchase Tickets
Pikes Peak Center
190 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado
Springs, CO, 80903
(719) 520-7469
Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rock Album. This marks the fourth time Wilco has received a Grammy nomination and also the fourth different category. “A Ghost is Born” (2004) won Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Rock Album and Best Recording Package. “Mermaid Avenue” (1998) was nominated for Best Contemporary Folk Recording.
JOSH BLUE
When: Friday, May 09, 2008 - 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)
Pikes Peak Harley-Davidson
5867 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 278-2300
Since winning Season 4 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Josh has emerged as one of the hottest young comedians in the country, performing to wildly appreciative sold-out crowds across the country. Josh is bringing his groundbreaking comedy show to the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 9th at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 14th at 10AM and can be purchased at the Pikes Peak Center and World Arena Box Offices, online at TicketsWest.com or by phone at 719-520-SHOW (7469), 1-866-464-2626, 719-576-2626. Tickets are $24.50 to $27.50 plus applicable service charges.
USAFA BAND: SUMMON THE HEROES…SALUTING AMERICA’S BEST
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 7:30 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
Ticket Info: Tickets on sale now!
Pikes Peak Center
190 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado
Springs, CO, 80903
(719) 520-7469
Special Guests: The Colorado Springs Chorale
The Chorale joins the full United States Air Force Academy
Concert Band in a performance of “pops” and patriotic music as a
highlight of the annual Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce salute to the military.
Highlands Ranch Music rts Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 12:00 PM
Civic Green Park
9370 Ridgeline Boulevard
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126
Music & Arts Festival sponsored by KUVO 89.3 FM, the SCFD and Metro District Highlands Ranch. Homepage: http://www.hrmafestival.org
Born to Battle Tour: BIG B & The Dirtball
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Black Sheep
2106 E. Platte Ave. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
Headlining the Born to Battle Tour: Big B & The Dirtball
Special Guest Include: Potluck, Dogboy, & DGAF
Another great Subnoize Records tour with a full line up of
heavy hitters. The Dirball’s soon to be released “Crook County” album will definetly strick a match to this already blazing tour. The Crook County album has may guest appearances By Kottonmouth Kings, Big B, Lady Love, LaCoka Nostra ‘s CeeKay plus who would of thunk it Psychopathic Records own Boondox. With the White Trash Renegade Big B you know this tour will be off the hook
http://www.thedirtball.com
http://www.feedbigb.com http://www.suburbannoizerecords.com
WOMEN’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday, May 19, 2008
Broadmoor Mountain Course
$100 per person includes Lunch and Trunk Show and nine holes of golf
7:30 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, Driving Range Open
8:30 a.m. Shotgun start
11:00 a.m. Trunk show
11:30 lunch, awards ceremony Registration and payment due May 12, 2008
Yoga
Wednesday, May 21 12:00p to 1:00p
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
McCabe’s Tavern Pub Quiz
Wednesday, May 21 8:00p to 10:30p
McCabe’s Tavern
520 S Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 633-3300
Price: Free
Play Colorado Springs best pub trivia quiz. The only one with two rounds of music questions, celebrity guest quizmasters and Internet documented glory for the winning teams.
To receive previews of the theme rounds for each quiz and our bonus email question for a free prize sign up for our email list at www.geekswhodrink.com
Playboy Of The Western World
Saturday, May 24 2:00p to 3:30p
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. This lovely wacky play caused riots in Dublin when it first premiered in1907. Now it’s a bona fide classic, but just as fresh as ever in the exuberant and
talented hands of our UCCS students.
Sex and the City | Girl’s Night Out Benefit
Wednesday, May 28 6:00p
Antlers Hilton Hotel
4 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 955-5600
miniXcapes is hosting our Semi -Annual Benefit, “Sex and the City | Girl’s Night Out Benefit”. Experience a chic evening out filled with complimentary pampering services including manicures, pedicures, massages and makeovers. This fabulous event will benefit the Arthritis Foundation. You can even pose for your very own souvenir picture in front of the city skyline just like the ladies on the iconic HBO series posters. Indulge in an assortment of lite bites, desserts, and an ultimate martini bar as well as some specialtreats in our silent and chinese auctions.
Family Film Fun - ‘Bee Movie’
Wednesday, May 28 6:30p
Fountain Library Branch
230 S. Main St. Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-5347
Enjoy a movie for the whole family. Kids are welcome to wear pajamas at the evening programs.
Price: Free
‘BACK ON TRACK”: Urban Peak Colorado Springs’ 4th annual benefit concert
Friday, May 30 6:00p
Trestle building parking lot, 219 W.
Colorado Ave. Colo Spgs, CO 80903
Featuring Wendy Woo Trio, Last Band on Earth, Blues Bullies, free food and microbrews
Price: $30 in advance; $35 at the door
Phone: (719) 630-3223
International Women’s Day in Colorado Springs
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March 8th at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs was a Saturday to remember for students young and old, and in between. While hundreds of public-school students attended the regionally famous Science Olympiad spearheaded by Dean Ramaswami Dandapani and associates (see feature article in this issue), UCCS university women and their significant others gathered in the UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art to celebrate International Women’s Day.
This was the first time in UCCS history that “IWD” has been celebrated here, to our knowledge. Margaret Mistry, faculty member in the Department of Languages and Cultures, enlisted the help of university students and professors to create a three-hour spectacular for women throughout the university and beyond.
Professor Pavel Gregorievich Kozhevnikov, adjunct professor of Russian, led the festivities with a historical overview of the day’s importance, and regaled the crowd with tidbits of past “IWD”s from his early life as well as selections from his published poems.
Guest of Honor Cindy Aubrey, News Director of KOAA 5 & 30, provided the audience with sage advice about how best to negotiate the world of broadcasting in addition to sharing significant events in her personal journey to a most prestigious position in the world of television news.
Curtis Smith took the lead as Visual and Performing Arts representative in the program, performing his musical tribute to women with electronic pieces from his recent compositions. His fans filled the Gallery of Contemporary Art with rapt attention and enthusiastic applause.
Professors M. J. Sullivan and Kristen Ortega shared their original poetic compositions as did their students, proving that the creative spirit is being nurtured in creative classrooms throughout the university.
Thanks to Daphne Medina, graduate student of history and ombudsperson for the event, no one went hungry, thirsty, or lacking culinary stimuli. This young woman’s contributions to the day were duly noted by all.
As Professor Aditi Mitra presented closing remarks to the celebration, inviting ongoing collaboration among women in whatever phase of life they may be, the audience provided all the celebrants with a rousing round of applause. Well done, AWD celebrants! We look forward to growing the celebration even more next year.
Special thanks to all our college assistants, Iñigo, Andrea, Isabel, and Kati. Heartfelt thanks to the newly inaugurated Department of WEST, Womens/Ethnic Studies, Professors Andrea Herrera, Abby Ferber, and VAPA Chair Suzanne McCauley who contributed financially to the project. Let us not forget Gallery Director, Christopher Lynn, who provided us with most energized place to celebrate. It was, as M. J. Sullivan said, “the beginning of a major collaborative energy swell.”
Brava!
- M
Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs
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Open Studio 101: Fine Art with Ms. Page
Saturday, April 5 9:00a to 4:00p
Studio 101, Colorado Springs, CO
Parents enjoy ninety minutes of free time while your children will be engaged in non-stop fine art lessons celebrating artists like, Pollock and Rauschenberg, Explore Studio101.
Harlem Globetrotters
Sunday, April 6 8:00p
World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 477-2100
Ticket Prices: $16 to $70
To order ticket by phone call: 719-576-2626 or 866-464-2626
Tickets also available at: King Soopers
For group tickets contact: 719-477-2116
COLORADO SPRINGS PHILHARMONIC: HOW’S THE WEATHER?
Sunday, April 06, 2008 - 2:30 PM (Doors open 1:30 PM)
Pikes Peak Center
190 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Fun in the lobby starts at 1:30pm!
Thomas Wilson, Conductor
Special Guest: Mike Madson, KOAA Weatherman
KOAA’s Mike Madson joins the Philharmonic for a fun and educational afternoon. Mike tells us about Colorado’s temperamental weather and the orchestra joins in with some of music’s best storms, snows, and sunny days.
BB KING
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)
Pikes Peak Center
190 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
His reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any monarch on earth. Yet B.B. King continues to wear his crown well. At age 82, he is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues with relentless passion. Time has no apparent effect on B.B., other than to make him more popular, more cherished, more relevant than ever. Don’t look for him in some kind of semi-retirement; look for him out on the road, playing for people, popping up in a myriad of T.V. commercials, or laying down tracks for his next album. B.B. King is as alive as the music he plays, and a grateful world can’t get enough of him.
THE WORLD FAMOUS GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Friday, April 11, 2008 - 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM)
Pikes Peak Center
190 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and ’40s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts, and the drawing power at theatres, hotels, and dance pavilions built and sustained the momentum of popularity.
Glenn disbanded his musical organization in 1942, at the height of its popularity, volunteered for the Army and then organized and led the famous Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band. It went to Europe to entertain servicemen, and then, on December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single-engine plane from England to precede his band to France, never to be seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later.
The 19-member band continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements that keep exciting fans who have not heard them played for a while. Additionally, they are also playing more modern selections in the big-band style, carefully selecting only those newer tunes that lend themselves naturally to the Miller style and sound, carefully selected pieces that will stay around for a while. The entire repertoire which now exceeds 1,700 compositions keeps the band popular with both young and old.
COLORADO SPRINGS PHILHARMONIC: GLORIOUS SALUTE TO SPRING
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)
Sunday April 13 , 2008 - 2:30 PM (Doors open 1:30 PM)
Pikes Peak Center. 190 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Lawrence Leighton Smith - Conductor, Michael Hanson -Violin
Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture
Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1
Dvorák: Symphony No. 7
Concertmaster Michael Hanson performs one of the most technically challenging and incredibly brilliant works for the violin. Maestro Smith concludes our Classical Masterworks season with Dvorák’s evocative Seventh Symphony.
Colorado Springs Fork & Bottle
Saturday, April 12 6:30p to 9:00p
Smokebrush Gallery
218 W. Colorado Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 444-1012
Wines of the world, hors d’oeuvres & desserts from top caterers and restaurants, live jazz. Benefits Ruth Washburn Cooperative Nursery School. www.coloradospringsforkandbottle.org.
DevilDriver
Wednesday, April 16, 2008; 7:00 PM
The Black Sheep
2106 E. Platte Ave.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
All Ages: DEVILDRIVER headline, Napalm Death, 36 Crazyfists, In Vitro and Straight Line Stitch support. Tickets: $20.
Homepage: http://tixx1.artistarena.com/devildriver
WINE DINNER: Featuring wines of Lodi and Central Coast California from Lineshack and Peltier Station wineries
Wednesday, April 16 6:00p
The Melting Pot Restaurant
30-A East Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 385-0300
Reservations required..
THE CHORALE: MUSIC’S FIRE, GREAT WORKS VI
Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 8:00 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)
Pikes Peak Center
190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
The 6th in our “Great Works” Series, Music’s Fire, continues our commitment to perform the great choral masterworks. Music’s Fire explores music’s ability to entice, comfort, celebrate and judge. “Solomon’s Invocation to Music” an excerpt from the full oratorio, Solomon, by Handel, depicts a court entertainment designed by the King to entice the visiting Queen of Sheba. The oratorio conveys music’s passionate ability to arouse emotions in its listeners through irresistible, lavish and contrasting madrigals ranging from love’s tragic disappointment, to war, to erotic suggestion. “Denn Alles Fleish” from Brahms’ enduring Ein Deutches Requiem offers profound and radiant comfort with its gigantic fugue and serene closing coda. In “The Testament of Freedom”, by Randall Thompson, we celebrate some of man’s highest aspirations and achievements through the writings of Thomas Jefferson. The vivid overpowering, immediate, and inescapable score of “Belshazzar’s Feast,” by William Walton, alternates between a piercing beauty and raw emotive power. It narrates the mindless excesses and cruelties of King Belshazzar’s son Nebuchadnezzar, “weighed in the balance, found wanting,”
Ticket prices range from $16 to $48. Discounts are available for seniors, military, students, groups, and accompanied children. Tickets may be purchased at the Pikes Peak Center Box Office; (719) 520-SHOW (7469); at all TicketsWest outlets; or www.ticketswest.com. Surcharges may apply.
For more information on the Colorado Springs Chorale and the Music’s Fire performance, visit www.cschorale.org.
IMAGINATION CELEBRATION: IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY
Monday, April 21, 2008 - 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM)
Pikes Peak Center
190 S. Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Join the biggest party of the year that’s thrilled audiences across the country as Imagination Celebration presents “If You Give a Pig a Party,” produced by the Dallas Children’s Theater! Lobby doors open at 6pm for kid-friendly hands-on art activities related to the show.
The Mouse, the Moose, the Pig – together at last! Fans of all ages will squeal with delight when this little Piggy decides to throw a party. And of course, the small pig protagonist needs as much activity and as many supplies as ever. This time, there’s a search for friends, which leads to a street fair, a game of hide-and-seek, a sleepover, and the necessity of linens for a pillow fight. A blanket fortress needs balloons decorations. Balloons! They scream out for a party. . . . Don’t miss this marvelous musical celebration!
FREE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, April 19 9:00a to 3:00p
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO
Phone: (719) 219-0108
The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 19th, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. FREE family activities will take place rain or shine, including:
Park clean up at 9 a.m. (registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with free food and drinks for volunteers). Live wolf presentations (10 & 10:30 am), birds of prey (10 am & noon) and other animals throughout the day. Arts & crafts for kids. Guided nature walks every hour
Mr. Science Chemical Magic Show at 11:30 & 12:15.
American Indian dances throughout the day. Rock Ledge Historic Ranch open and FREE for visitors (10 – 3)
Search & Rescue demonstrations by the Peterson Air Force Base
Partners In Housing/TESSA High Tea with the Girls!
Tuesday, April 22 3:30p to 5:30p
Cheyenne Mountain Conference Resort
3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd. Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Phone: (719) 538-4000
Be our guest for a lovely afternoon sponsored by the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Enjoy High Tea with the Girls and celebrate Camp Experience, an annual luxury retreat for women.
Be our guest for a lovely afternoon sponsored by the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Enjoy High Tea with the Girls and celebrate Camp Experience, an annual luxury retreat for women.
Camp Experience benefits Partners In Housing and TESSA - Colorado Springs non-profit agencies assisting homeless women and children.
The Literati and Beyond Writers Circle
Wednesday, April 23 7:00p
Monument Public Library
1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-2370
Web: http://www.ppld.org/
Join this new group for writers led by poet Nancy Jurka, travel writer Mary K. Jones, and writer Chuck Robinove. Open to writers of all ages and experience levels. This group will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Join this new group for writers led by poet Nancy Jurka, travel writer Mary K. Jones, and writer Chuck Robinove. Open to writers of all ages and experience levels. This group will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Kite and Wind Festival
Saturday, April 26 10:00a to 3:00p
Fountain Creek Regional Park Nature Center
320 Pepper Grass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 520-6745
Bring, make, or purchase a kite at this event for all ages. Activities include kite making, exhibits, stunt kite demos, balloon animals, kid’s crafts, and presentations on wind energy and kites. Experts will be present to answer questions, demonstrate, and share their talent for harnessing and playing in the wind. ($4.00, RR for kite making workshops only, 520-6745) Cosponsors: CO Kite and Ski, Scott Skinner, John and Mary Gabby, CO State University Wind Application Center, El Paso County Parks Naturalist Docent Organization.
JUNIOR LEAGUE’S 32ND TRASH AND TREASURE (TnT) SALES
Saturday, April 26 8:00a to 12:00p
Woodmen and Union
7104 Lilac Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th mark the 32nd Annual Junior League Trash and Treasure Sale (TnT) to benefit CARE Fair (a day of free children’s healthcare) and other JLCS programs. This year the event will be going citywide and will have three local sale locations each day. Visit each site to find YOUR treasure!
Web: www.jlcoloradosprings.org
Phone: (719) 632-3855 or call 632-3855.
20TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE SPRINGS: Food, wine and silent auction, to benefit Care and Share Food Bank
Sunday, April 27 3:00p to 6:00p
Crowne Plaza, 2886 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80960
Reservations required: 528-1247, ext. 222 (Monday-Friday) or 389-0973 (Saturday and Sunday).
Price: $65
Velvet Hills Chorus Family and Friends Show
Monday, April 28 8:00p
Liberty High School
8720 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719)234-2289
Velvet Hills, an award-winning show chorus of Sweet Adelines, present their FREE Family and Friends show at Liberty High School, April 28, at 8PM.
As they prepare for their regional Sweet Adelines contest in Salt Lake City this May, the Velvet Hills Chorus proudly invites you to see them perform, along with several of their quartets, in a free show at Liberty High School, Colorado Springs, 8pm, on April 28, 2008. For more information, or a directions to the school, visit their website at www.velvethills.org
BIG BAND SERIES: Kristin Warner.
Monday, April 28 3:00p
Colorado Springs Shrine Club
6 S. 33rd Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 310-9290
Price: $10, $6 for seniors 65 and older. $2 discount with nonperishable food donation to benefit Care and Share Food Bank.
Phone: (719) 964-7977
NONPOINT
Tuesday, April 29 8:00p
Black Sheep
2106 East Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7625
Formed in Miami in 1997, Nonpoint is an interracial alternative metal/rap-metal foursome that consists of two Puerto Ricans (vocalist Elias Soriano and drummer Robb Rivera) and two whites (guitarist Andrew Goldman and bassist KB). Web: http://www.myspace.com/nonpoint
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OPERA THEATRE OF THE ROCKIES: CARMEN
March 01, 2008 - 7:30 PM
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Opera Theatre of the Rockies is proud to announce its third fully-staged production in Pikes Peak Center. Georges Bizet’s (1838-1875) Carmen, one of the most frequently performed works in the operatic repertoire, will receive a grand operatic production with professional orchestra, chorus, dancers and principal performers with complete sets and lighting. James Allbritten will be Conductor and Opera Theatre’s Founder and Artistic Director, Martile Rowland, will act as Stage Director. Mezzo-Soprano Jennifer DeDominici will perform the Opera’s title role. The performances will mark the 10th anniversary for the Colorado Springs-based opera company.
Carol Wilson: Organ Recital
March 2, 2008; 3:00 PM
First Christian Church - Colorado Springs
16 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
First Christian Church’s organist Carol Wilson will perform the works of Back, Rinck, Mendelssohn, Vierne and others.
JON REEP: WINNER OF LAST COMIC STANDING LATE SHOW
March 07, 2008 - 9:30 PM
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Jon Reep is one of the hardest working comics in America. His show is supersonic energy filled with non-stop characters and super clever writing. Most recently, you have seen him on "Last Comic Standing" where he took the country by storm and won the coveted title.
Jon has been on Comedy Central’s "Premium Blend" & the half-hour special "Comedy Central Presents." As well as TBS’s "Pit Stop Comedy," NBC’s "Late Friday," and the ABC Sitcom "Rodney" as Officer Gerald Bob the dim-witted cop. You have also seen Jon as the loveable redheaded redneck from Dodge’s popular ad campaign as the "Hemi guy."
Don’t miss your chance to catch him live and in person at Studio Bee at the Pikes Peak Center on Friday, March 7th. All ages are welcome. Please note that the show contains some adult content.
COLORADO SPRINGS PHILHARMONIC: THE MANY COLORS OF DOCTOR SEUSS
March 09, 2008 - 2:30 PM
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Fun in the lobby starts at 1:30pm!
Thomas Wilson, Conductor
Ballet Society of Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic, in collaboration with the Ballet Society of Colorado Springs, presents Dr. Seuss’s My Many Colored Days, about a child and pet dog as they share all the everyday emotions that go along with growing up. From happy Pink Days to quiet Green Days, children (and Dr. Seuss fans of all ages) will see how the arts enhance the expression of their feelings.
This will be the local premier of a new score by Richard Einhorn, specifically composed for this uplifting story. Ten lucky audience members will get to observe the concert onstage in the middle of the action.
Monday Movie - senior connection program
March 10 10:30am
Cheyenne Mountain Library, Colorado Springs, CO
Enjoy a free film and popcorn. No registration required.
Gallery of Contemporary Art
Monday, March 10 10:00p to Tuesday, March 11 4:00p
Gallery of Contemporary Art, Colorado Springs, CO
"Dario Solman: The Heart of Perspective, the Making of the Film," Feb. 2-April 5. A program in connection with the exhibit is offered at 7 p.m. Feb. 7, admission is $4, $1 UCCS students and GoCA supporters.
2008 Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 15 12:00p to 1:30p
Acacia Park, Colorado Springs, CO
The 25th Annual 2008 St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 12:00 noon, in Downtown Colorado Springs. The parade will begin at St. Vrain & Tejon and continue south down Tejon Street to Vermijo. Over 100 units comprise the Parade, including marching bands, floats, cars, motorcycles, and lots of leprechauns!
AUSTRALIAN WINE AND FOOD TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION: To benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Saturday, March 15 12:00p to 2:00p
Outback Steakhouse, Colorado Springs, CO
Reservations required..
PIKES PEAK UNITED WAY’S COMMUNITY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
Wednesday, March 19 11:30a to 1:00p
International Center at The Broadmoor hotel, Colorado Springs
Reservations and payment required by March 10.. Remit payment by March 10 to: Pikes Peak United Way, 518 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Wednesday, March 19 10:00a to 5:00p
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs
"The Simpich Story," an exhibit profiling Simpich Character Dolls from Old Colorado City’s own Simpich Co., showcasing more than 100 figurines from fairy tales, holiday traditions, literature, history and more, through spring 2008.
BILLY PILGRIMS: Special rednecks & roses concert
Friday, March 21 7:00p
Black Forest Community Center, Colorado Springs
$10 members, $15 general public.
Softball Vs. Mesa State
Friday, March 21 12:00p
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
Softball Double-header vs. Mesa State: Starts at noon and 2:00pm.
CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY
March 21, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, is a colorful dream in an enchanted forest performed on stage and in the air. An international cast of graceful aerialists, spine bending contortionists, vine swinging characters, strongmen and balancers bring this Jungle dream to life in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, inventive choreography, puppeteering and dazzling costumes. Imaginative theatrics combined with world-class acrobatics make CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY an exhilarating journey the entire family can experience together.
Semi-Annual Bake Sale at Holy Theophany Orthodox Church
Saturday, March 22 9:00a to 2:00p
Holy Theophany Orthodox Church, Colorado Springs
Homemade baked goods: Poppyseed bread, Baklava, Ethnic Breads, Cakes, Pies & Delicious Lunch w/ homemade soups, salads, breads & desserts! Buy Easter Goodies the day before!
Art Now: Open Studio 101
Saturday, March 22 9:00a to 4:00p
Studio 101, Colorado Springs
Parents enjoy ninety minutes of free time while your children will be engaged in non-stop fine art lessons celebrating artists like, Pollock and Rauschenberg. Explore Art Now.
Get Three Koffins Ready W/ Whiskey Throttle
March 22, 2008, 9:00 PM
The Rocket Room, 230 Pueblo Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Softball Vs. Mesa State
Saturday, March 22 11:00a
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
Softball Double-header vs. Mesa State: Starts at 1:00am and 1:00pm. http://calendar.uccs.edu
Murder in Green Meadows
Sunday, March 23 2:00p
Lon Chaney Theatre, Colorado Springs
Thomas Devereaux, a successful architect and local contractor, and his beautiful wife, Joan, have just moved into their dream house. http://www.starbarplayers.org/seasonschedule.htm
Spring Break Nature Camp – Discovery Week!
Monday, March 24 9:00a to 3:00p
Fountain Creek Regional Park Nature Center, Fountain
Spring Break Nature Camp – Discovery Week!
March 24-28, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A discovery filled week awaits children in 1st - 5th grades! Get your child outdoors to enjoy songs, hikes, games, special guests, crafts, and outdoor adventures in nature. BYO lunch, morning snacks included. Fills quickly, register NOW! read more
Price: $120.00, prepaid registration & health form required
Phone: (719) 520-6745
Spring Break Nature Camp – Discovery Week!
March 24-28, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A discovery filled week awaits children in 1st - 5th grades! Get your child outdoors to enjoy songs, hikes, games, special guests, crafts, and outdoor adventures in nature. BYO lunch, morning snacks included. Fills quickly, register NOW! ($120.00, prepaid registration & health form required, RR, 520-6745)
ETTA JAMES
March 28, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
"It’s Sunday night and I’m filing CDs and listening to Etta James, next record and I stop. Is she really making Prince’s "Purple Rain" over? And did I just hear Marvin Gaye’s "What’s Going On?" What, I wonder, is going on with Etta, the rock-turned-blues-turned-soul-turned-jazz-turned-you name it kind of performer who has always defied all the odds…" David Nathan, music journalist and owner, www.soulmusic.com
Etta James has seen it all: in a life lived to the full, she has experienced all the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the joy, the pain and then, rejuvenation, reinvention and renewal. Perhaps unlike any one of the dozens of albums she has recorded during a distinguished career that spans five decades, ALL THE WAY could be said to capture – if just one record could possibly do so – a miniature kaleidoscope of the emotions, feelings, expressions and sentiments that this remarkable woman has experienced.
With a range of material that would render most singers helpless, the truly legendary Etta James – a three-time Grammy award winner, NARAS Lifetime Achievement, Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer awardee and W.C. Handy Blues Foundation honoree, who rightfully has her own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame - shows that when it comes to music that speaks to the soul, she is virtually peerless. After all, who else could tackle Leonard Bernstein’s classic "Somewhere" in the space of one record and then give "Holding Back The Years" the kind of world-weary workout that makes you say, "Simply who?" in a reference to the song’s originator, Simply Red.
ART GARFUNKEL
March 29, 2008 - 7:30 PM
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Although it has been 30 years since Bridge Over Troubled Water was recorded, Art Garfunkel’s image and signature vocal remain among the most instantly recognizable in popular music. His "beautiful countertenor," as Neil Strauss described Art’s voice in The New York Times, is clear and resonant, surely one of the finest instruments in all of popular music, and a time-honored friend to a world of listeners.
IMAGINATION CELEBRATION: THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
March 30, 2008; Two shows: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM (Doors open one hour prior to each show)
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
"When a child loves you for a long, long time…then you become Real." So says the Horse to the Velveteen Rabbit in Margery Williams’ famous and much-loved literary classic presented by Imagination Celebration and produced by Enchantment Theater of Philadelphia. Doors will open one hour before each show, with kid-friendly hands-on art activities in the lobby. Kids and adults are invited to bring their very favorite stuffed animal to see the show with them!
A stuffed toy rabbit, given as a gift to a young boy, yearns for the day the boy will choose him as his special playmate, so that he can become real. Through love, devotion and a little bit of magic, he not only becomes a truly beloved toy, but is miraculously transformed into a real woodland rabbit. This innovative production combines the theatrical magic and signature style of Enchantment Theatre Company with the musical magic of Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning composer/arranger Don Sebesky. With an original musical score, extraordinary puppets, masks and magic, Enchantment Theatre Company brings to life this charming tale of love and devotion, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience for the whole family.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Sunday, March 30 4:00p
Pikes Peak Visitors Center, Colorado Springs
Part of the 2007-2008 Imagination Celebration Family Theater Season.
Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs
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(Through mid-February, 2008)
29 January: 7 PM onwards
Wyclef Jean w/ Lyfe Jennings
The Gothic Theatre
3263 S Broadway
Englewood, Colorado 80113
http://www.gothictheatre.com/show/detail/8340
30 January: 7:30 PM onwards
Fred Frith, Janet Feder, and Wu Fei First Unitarian Denver
1400 Lafayette
Denver, Colorado 80218
Creative Music Works Presents Fred Frith (guitars), Janet Feder (prepared guitar), and Wu Fei (guzheng). This will be a very special first time performance with this remarkable trio. This is also the first time Frith has played Denver since his incredible appearance with John Zorn and Mike Patton in 2006. $10-15.
Homepage: http://www.creativemusicworks.org
30 January: 9 PM onwards
U-Melt at The Fox Theatre
1135 13th
Boulder, Colorado 80302
U-Melt describes their music as organic progressive groove.
1 February: 8 PM onwards
Editors Ogden Theater
935 E Colfax Ave
Denver, Colorado 80218
Like the sound in groups like Bloc Party and Interpol, Editors filter much of yesteryear’s true post-punk (think Joy Division) through today’s reality-TV prism. Editors are riding high on the singles ‘Munich,’ ‘Bullets’ and ‘Blood.’
2 February: 7 PM onwards
Pearl Street Swing and Blues Pearl Street Studio
2126 Pearl Street,
Boulder, Colorado
Come dance with us on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month!
7–8:30pm Beginner Lindyhop Class
8:30–1am Dance
This DJed event provides a mix of swing-era jump blues, jazz, and blues music to get everyone on the dance floor. Tempos and styles tend to progress to more of a blues atmosphere after midnight. Shana and John are your house djs, with the occasional guest dj.
It’s a beautiful space, a wonderful wood floor, and the music will keep you hopping and grooving the entire night.
http://www.boulderswingdance.com/?page_id=5
2 February: 8 PM onwards
Van Halen Pepsi Center
1000 Chopper Circle
Denver, Colorado 80204
39.7473, -105.008
http://www.van-halen.com
2 February: 8 PM onwards
Hips, Hips, Hooray! Starz FIlmCenter
900 Auraria Parkway
Denver, Colorado 80204
2008 Free Classic Film Series with Howie Movshovitz
Presented by the Tattered Cover and Colorado Public Radio, join Colorado Public Radio film critic Howie Movshovitz as he introduces and leads discussions of classic films.
All screenings take place at Starz FilmCenter in Denver at 900 Auraria Parkway. Events are free and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tattered Cover Film Series 2008
Words used to describe this pre-Code comedy include “risque,” “irreverent and marvelously lewd.” It also has moments that are sublimely nuts The picture stars Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, who made up one of the great, wacky comedy teams of the 1930s. In the story, the two are cosmetics salesmen caught up in corporate shenanigans. With W.C. Fields in That Fatal Glass of Beer.
Homepage: http://www.cpr.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=118
2 February: 8 PM onwards
David Brenner
Wheeler Opera House
320 East Hyman
Aspen, Colorado
Veteran comedian David Brenner will perhaps always be remembered for his record number of ‘The Tonight Show’ appearances (over 155 and counting). ‘The Book of Lists #2’ recognized Brenner as the “Number One most frequent guest on television.”
4 February: 2 - 5 PM
How to Be Hunger Free Seminar
Sunflower Farmers Market
2880 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, Colorado 80222
Dr. Murray will discuss his newly released book, Hunger Free Forever, which teaches eating strategies to help gain appetite control and make lifelong adjustments to eating habits. Dr. Murray is known for his ability to make learning about nutrition fascinating, with historical tidbits and discoveries from the laboratory. He makes practicing nutrition easy and enjoyable, with tips on selecting, storing, and preparing all kinds of healthful foods, plus quick, inventive, and delicious recipes.
http://www.sfmarkets.com
5 February: 6:30 - 8 PM
Colorado Democratic Caucus (Louisville) Louisville Elementary School
400 Hutchinson Street
Louisville, Colorado 80027
Colorado precincts 036, 037, 046, 047, 048, 052, 055, and 057 meet in Louisville; other precincts meet elsewhere.
Check this page to find out which precinct you’re registered in, and consider caucus training to find out how it all works (I certainly will.)
http://bouldercountydems.org/Election2008/Caucus/CaucusLocs
6 February: 8 - 11 pm
Trail of Tears Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax Ave
Denver, Colorado 80206
Trail of Tears is a seven-piece metal band from Kristiansand, Norway.
7 February: 5:30 - 9 PM
Heart Art
The Mile High Station
2027 W Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204
39.7405, -105.014
The 14th Annual Heart Art auction is an event where artists and designers create original posters, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, furniture and other visual art. Works are donated and auctioned to support AIGA Colorado and Project Angel Heart.
Contributing artists and designers should submit works by 5 p.m. Fri. Feb. 1, 2008. Anyone interested in the project should register online at: http://aigacolorado.org/heartart14.aspx
http://aigacolorado.org/heartart14.aspx
7 February: 8:30 - 10 PM
Duncan Sheik
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Duncan Sheik is a Grammy-nominated, top-40 singer/songwriter who deals in pop, rock, ballads and everything in between. His recent work includes the musical ‘Spring Awakening,’ a collaboration with playwright/lyricist Stephan Sater; and a compilation from his past five albums.
8 February: 9 - 11 PM
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax Ave
Denver, Colorado 80206
Hailing from Vermont, the band’s roots rock, funky blues and soul-charged repertoire explodes with melodic crescendos, gentle lyricism and fiery youthful intensity. The Nocturnals’ driving sound and Potter’s exquisite, soaring voice have already earned comparisons to Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin and The Band.
9 February: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
The Vienna Boys Choir
Augustana Lutheran Church
5000 E Alameda Ave
Denver, Colorado 80246
For nearly five centuries, the Vienna Boys Choir have enchanted millions with their unique charm and exceptional voices.
10 February: 10 - 11 PM
Glen Phillips
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Glen Phillips has been making music for two decades now, starting as the 14-year-old frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket. His solo efforts draw inspiration from The Replacements, Talk Talk, XTC, and Peter Gabriel among others. Phillips melds his influences with the his indigenous SoCal singer-songwriter tradition, filling his music with heart and spirit.
12 February: 8 - 10 PM
Subnoize : Heavy Hitters Tour
The Gothic Theatre
3263 S Broadway
Englewood, Colorado 80113
Orange County California’s (hed)p.e. has announced the dates for their upcoming Heavy Hitters Tour featuring Kingspade, SubNoize Souljaz (featuring Big B, Dirtball), Dog Faced Gods and Insolence.
http://www.ninjatactics.net
13 February: 8 - 10 PM
Kingspade
Aggie Theater
204 S College Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Kingspade is a member of the Kottonmouth Kings. Hailing from Orange County, CA, (hed)pe fuse the local sounds of the area punk revival scene with G-funk-inflected hip-hop, a sound the band tagged “G-punk.” The group’s re-vitalized lineup currently includes vocalist Jared, guitarist Jaxson, bassist Mawk, drummer Devin and DJ Product 1969 (turntables/samples). (hed)pe has been described by Rolling Stone as “the one rare metal act willing to admit that good times actually exist.”
15 February: 7:30 - 9:30
Galactic
Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
A FAT FRIDAY MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION! Galactic featuring CHALI 2na (of Jurassic 5), GIFT OF GAB (Blackalicious) with THE COUP and special guest OHMEGA WATTS
http://www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/311531
15 February: 9 - 11 PM
North Mississippi Allstars
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th
Boulder, Colorado 80302
The Allstars’ music has been described as world boogie, a combination of bluesy rock with some alternative jams thrown into the mix.
Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs
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Tuesday, December 18th
SCORE Free “Should you start your own business” workshop
6:30pm to 8:30pm
This FREE workshop: · Provides perspective about the risks and types of activity involved in owning a small business. · Emphasizes the initial planning that should be done by anyone considering starting a small business. · Addresses issues you will want to consider before launching a business. We talk about the rewards for starting a small business, attributes of a successful entrepreneur, business planning including how to determine your cash requirements, the legal form of your business entity, and more. This workshop is NOT a detailed “how to” discussion of all the steps to take to start a business. The focus is on the processes and steps to take to see if a business idea has merit and is worth pursuing. It will identify questions and resources for you to determine the viability of your business idea. Completion of this workshop will help you prepare for subsequent business counseling at SCORE, for attending training classes at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and provide a basis to start you on your own independent research work. The Penrose Library is located at 20 North Cascade Ave. Call SCORE at 636-3074 for more information.
http://www.coloradospringsscore.org/view_calendar.html
Wednesday, December 19th
Faces in the Crowd
All day event
Faces in the Crowd: Portraiture from the Permanent Collection of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center continues the FAC MODERN’s program of dynamic exhibitions of exciting 20th – 21st century art.
http://www.csfineartscenter.org
Thursday, December 20th
Faces in the Crowd
All day event
Faces in the Crowd: Portraiture from the Permanent Collection of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center continues the FAC MODERN’s program of dynamic exhibitions of exciting 20th – 21st century art.
http://www.csfineartscenter.org
Friday, December 21st
Pack Your Burro
10:00am to 12:00pm
Pack your burro (that’s Spanish for donkey) and explore the fascinating history and geography of the Pikes Peak Region. Come and participate in a fun, interactive game that allows you to examine photographs, tell stories, illustrate posters, complete maps, and prepare for an imaginary prospecting expedition. Then, weather permitting, observe and interact safely with our 450-pound burro mascots! Sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free with paid admission,and reservations are requested. Please call 719-488-0880. Location: Just off I-25 at the Gleneagle exit, #156A. Just across from the north entrance to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Admission: $8 Adults, $7 Military/AAA, $6 Seniors & Students, $4 Children 3-12, Free to Children under 3 & Museum Members.
http://wmmi.org
Friday, December 21st
Longest Night Service
7:00pm to 8:00pm
A Longest Night Service will be held at Vista Grande UCC at 5460 N Union Blvd on Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. This service acknowledges the dark and sad places of our lives and celebrates the ever so gradual return of the light. Anyone looking for a quiet moment to reflect would benefit from this service. Call 719-599-3057 for additional information.
http://www.vgcc.org
Friday, December 21st
Friday Night Social Dance Party
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Come and join us for an evening of great music and fun dancing. We are Dance Colorado located at 612 South Tejon Street and we have the largest social dance floor in Colorado Springs. This dance is open to the public and no partner is required. All skill levels are welcome. For more information call Lori at 473-1395. Cost is $8.00 per person.
http://www.dancecolorado.net
Friday, December 21st
Suzy Bogguss
8:00p
at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
Musical Performance featuring Suzy Bogguss.
Thursday, December 27th
Faces in the Crowd
All day event
Faces in the Crowd: Portraiture from the Permanent Collection of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center continues the FAC MODERN’s program of dynamic exhibitions of exciting 20th – 21st century art.
http://www.csfineartscenter.org
Friday, December 28th
DINOSAUR RESOURCE CENTER
DON’T MISS THE 3RD ANNUAL “COLORADO KIDS FREE DAY” AT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN DINOSAUR RESOURCE CENTER ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28TH IN WOODLAND PARK. THERE WILL BE OVER 30 UNIQUE DINOSAUR EXHIBITS, ALONG WITH BREATHTAKING MARINE REPTILES.
•Contact Info: 9AM-6P MROCKY MOUNTAIN DINOSAUR RESOURCE CENTER201 S. FAIRVIEW STREETWOODLAND PARK, CO• Phone: 719-686-1820 x111 •Contact Person: CARLA DEEMER
•Web: www.coolscience.org www.rmdrc.org •Email: carla@rmdrc.org
Saturday, December 29th (also on 30th and 31st)
Faces in the Crowd
All day event
Faces in the Crowd: Portraiture from the Permanent Collection of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center continues the FAC MODERN’s program of dynamic exhibitions of exciting 20th – 21st century art.
http://www.csfineartscenter.org
Monday, December 31st
2007 New Year’s Eve Glitter Ball Drop & Fireworks Display
11:00am to 12:30pm
Colorado Springs 2007 New Year’s Eve Glitter Ball Drop & Fireworks Display! A glitter ball will descend from atop the Antlers Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs—followed by a breathtaking fireworks display! This is a free public event. Contact John O’Donnell 635.8803 or jdodonnell@qwestoffice.net for sponsor opportunities!
Thursday, January 3rd 2008
Macintosh User Group Meeting
7:00pm to 9:00pm
On Thursday, January 3, 2008, the Silicon Mountain Macintosh User Group, Inc. meets at 7 p.m. (novices meet at 6 p.m.) at the Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 North Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs. Meeting cost is FREE. If needed: For information call Roland at 719-494-8347.
http://www.smmug.org
Saturday, January 5th 2008
Macintosh Special Interest Group Meeting
10:00am to 12:00pm
The Silicon Mountain Macintosh Users Group Special Interest Group meets at 10:00 AM to 12 Noon on Saturday, January 5, 2008, in the Voelker Training Room at 5026 North Academy in Colorado Springs. We answer Macintosh related questions and provide tips related to digital photography cameras, software, etc. Attendance is free.
http://www.smmug.org
Saturday, January 5th 2008
Macintosh OS X Special Interest Group Meeting
12:00pm to 2:00pm
The Silicon Mountain Macintosh Users Group OS X Special Interest Group meets at 12 Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 5, 2008, in the Voelker Training Room at 5026 North Academy in Colorado Springs. This is an open Q&A session for any questions, comments, or tips you may have related to Macintosh OS X. Attendance is free.
http://www.smmug.org
Saturday, January 05, 2008
HAIRSPRAY
January 5, 8:00 PM
January 6, 2:00 PM
Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical-comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams—and even bigger hair!—change the world…and still have time to win the boy she loves? This mega-hit is piled bouffant high with laughter and romance—and deliriously tuneful new songs. As the New York Times says, “If life were everything it should be, it would be more like Hairspray. It’s irresistible!”
Saturday, January 12, 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS PHILHARMONIC: FIRE AND WATER
8:00 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)
Thomas Wilson, Conductor
Judeth Shay Burns, Soprano
Copland: Suite From The Tender Land Mozart Concert Arias Smetana: The Moldau Stravinsky: Firebird
Travel from America’s heartland through Mozart’s Austria, to Bohemia’s majestic Moldau and find a firebird dancing.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
IMAGINATION CELEBRATION: AESOP’S FABLES
7:00 PM (Doors open 6:00 PM)
Step into a world where tortoises outrun hares, grasshoppers play the fiddle and a little mouse proves to be a great friend to the King of Beasts. Join Imagination Celebration for the amazingly awesome world premiere of “Aesop’s Fables,” produced by the internationally-acclaimed Manitou Art Theater. Lobby doors open at 6pm for kid-friendly hands-on art activities related to the show. Kids and adults are encouraged to come as their favorite Aesop animal. Drawing upon Aesop’s classic fables and time-tested morals, the Manitou Art Theater weaves a modern Fable that introduces the hilarious characters of Mr. and Mrs. Guffaw, portrayed by award-winning clowns and actors Jim Jackson and Birgitta De Pree. This fast-paced 60-minute performance, which features physical comedy, puppetry, circus arts, and live music by Benjamin Pratt, will have audiences seeing this ancient storyteller in a whole new light.
