Author: April Borjon
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9 sites that spotlight animals in Colorado
One doesn’t need to travel far in Colorado to feel like they’ve stepped into the wild. Across the state, you can spend mornings watching hippos, afternoons feeding giraffes and evenings surrounded by tropical fish. And no passport is required. Here are nine venues that showcase the animal kingdom: Butterfly Pavilion This tropical conservatory north of…
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22 – 22 – 9 sites that spotlight animals in Colorado
One doesn’t need to travel far in Colorado to feel like they’ve stepped into the wild. Across the state, you can spend mornings watching hippos, afternoons feeding giraffes and evenings surrounded by tropical fish. And no passport is required. Here are nine venues that showcase the animal kingdom: Butterfly Pavilion This tropical conservatory north of…
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Enjoy a night with the Tabernacle Choir at Hollywood Bowl, without leaving Colorado Springs
Not everyone can make it to the Hollywood Bowl. But for one night, Colorado Springs residents won’t have to as a massive stadium screen at Weidner Field brings one of America’s most iconic musical performances to the Pikes Peak region. This Friday, Colorado Springs residents can take part in the Tabernacle Choir at the Hollywood…
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Mush Love, Tee turns life-long mushroom fascination into Old Colorado City storefront
A curtain of vines and mushrooms hangs above the doorway. Beyond it, shelves overflow with mushroom-shaped lamps, earrings, lunchboxes, art and other fungi-inspired treasures most people never knew existed. With fungi-themed gifts stacked farther than the eye can see, there’s enough hand-foraged mushrooms, vintage finds and forest-inspired décor to make visitors forget they’re standing in…
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El Paso County Kite Festival means high-flying fun this Father’s Day weekend
Locals will turn a stretch of open sky into a sea of soaring fabric and string this Saturday, as families gather to watch kites disguised as dragons, rainbows, superheroes and more take flight during the El Paso County Kite Festival. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bright colors and creative designs, with a little help…
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Bringing the islands inland: New festival celebrates Hawaiian and Polynesian culture
The journey from Colorado Springs to Hawaii is more than 3,000 miles. For many Hawaiian or Pacific Islander families living in Colorado, home exists somewhere between the family recipes, cultural traditions and stories that have traveled thousands of miles. This Saturday, one festival organizer hopes to shrink that distance to a short walk through downtown.…
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Music festivals, art shows and wine tastings across Colorado
FLATIRON SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL: Celebrate Father’s Day with a free day of live music, food and family-friendly fun at Chautauqua Park’s Flatiron Sounds Music Festival. The event features performances by Neal Francis, Lindsay Lou, Armchair Boogie, Blessing Bled Chimanga and Pick & Howl, along with local vendors, an artisan market and craft beer from 1…
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Colorado Springs Garden Tour celebrates its 100th featured garden
For one weekend, the lawns, flower beds and hidden backyard gems that are typically reserved for a household’s usual members become a horticultural sight for locals to explore. For years, winding garden paths and pollinator-friendly landscapes have been carefully curated in homeowners’ outdoor spaces across the city. Now, with their gardens in full bloom, homes…
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5 trending options to stream on Netflix this weekend
The Duffer brothers became household names with “Stranger Things,” the hit Netflix series that explored youth in a mysterious, monster-filled world. Now the brothers are producers behind “The Boroughs,” another Netflix series featuring mysteries and monsters. But this time, old age is the theme. Our characters live in a scenic retirement community, where nothing is…
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Pikes Pick: Nothing Bundt Cakes rolls out new summer flavors
If your summer sweet tooth is already kicking in, Nothing Bundt Cakes is bringing back nostalgic favorites while adding a new flavor to the mix. The bakery’s fan-favorite, S’mores Made With Hershey’s, returned June 1, combining chocolate cake, milk chocolate chips, mini marshmallows and graham cracker flakes. The shop is also debuting its new Peach…