Author: Anita Renee Langemach
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ANITA’S PICK: ‘The Bourne Legacy’
A devotee of the first three movies, I’m thrilled the storyline is expanding beyond Matt Damon’s star turn as the confused but lethal Jason Bourne and into a new strand. It is centered on the character Aaron Cross, played by Jeremy Renner. His work on previous action flicks, like the latest “Mission Impossible” and “The…
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ANITA’S PICK: “Total Recall”
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Finally, computer special effects have caught up with this mind-trip of a science-fiction story. And I’m ready to “open my mind” to Colin Farrell playing seeming super-spy Douglas Quaid. Watch the line between fantasy and…
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ANITA’S PICK: Mesa Drive-In
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save These days it’s hard to find a drive-in movie theatre where you can relax in the cool night air while munching on popcorn in the comfort of your own car. But a quick drive down to…
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Mountain Festival celebrates golden anniversary of Sister City bond
It started with an idea: To create community despite the ocean that divides us. On Saturday, the sister cities Colorado Springs and Fujiyoshida celebrate the 50-year sister city connection with “The Fire Festival,” which is one of many events sponsored by the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum’s “Everybody’s Welcome: Mountain Festival.” “The Mountain Festival is a…
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PrideFest celebrates change and LGBT selfhood
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For more than two decades, PrideFest has celebrated lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender selfhood and the hope for cultural change. That’s still true. But this year, after two seismic shifts in public policy — the…
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ANITA’S PICK Celtic Festival
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dye my hair red, slap my backside and call me MacLeod. At the Elizabeth Celtic Festival, I channel my Celtic roots. In its 20th year, this festival blends traditional Scottish highland games with medieval and…
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ANITA’S PICK: The Dark Knight Marathon
The film series that gives Batman a heart will sadly come to an end on Friday with the opening of “The Dark Knight Rises.” But caped crusader fans can relive every explosive moment with a marathon of director Christopher Nolan’s dark trilogy. You can catch it on Thursday, July 19 at Carmike 10 starting at…
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ANITA’S PICK: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save What a super summer it has been for me. This year is filled with movies that have comic book origins and on Wednesday, came “The Amazing Spider-Man.” I’m not a huge fan of the Toby…
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The cool spots and easy fun this weekend
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s hot. It’s smoky. And maybe you’d like to escape for a while — for only pocket change.“WATER WONDERS”2 p.m. FridayCan you create a cloud in a bottle? Will a balloon held over a burning…
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Independence Day Guide
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Note: These listings reflect information received by press time on Wednesday. Because of the fires, we advise calling before heading to an event. “Palmer Lake July 4th Fun Run”Palmer Lake Elementary School’s annual race…