Author: April Borjon
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Local galleries welcome June with fresh First Friday exhibits
PIKES PEAK PLEIN AIR PAINTERS SUMMER EXHIBITION: Woodland Park will host the second annual Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters Summer Exhibition throughout June, showcasing landscape works inspired by the Pikes Peak area. Featuring regional artists including Michael Gault, Julie Cutting and Ken Hartman, the exhibit highlights Colorado’s scenery, with a gala reception from 6 to…
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Springs Ensemble Theatre’s ‘POTUS’ delivers a chaotic day inside the White House
A collective gasp echoes across the room in one of the most high-profile homes in the U.S., the White House. Diplomats’ jaws drop. Journalists raise their recorders. Some of the nation’s top officials begin whispering amongst themselves. “Did he really just say that?” He, being the country’s president. And just like that, the women behind…
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Colorado Bridal & Wedding Expo is a one-stop shop for local brides-to-be
Something old, something new, something borrowed and an expo for anyone ready to say “I do.” Before the dress is zipped and the seating chart sparks a family debate, hundreds of Colorado’s future brides will gather in one place searching for everything that can turn their dream wedding Pinterest board into reality. With enough exhibitors…
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Three movies, one series and one reality show to stream at home on the weekend
If you know director Sam Raimi, you know to expect campy horror (“Evil Dead”). If you’re unfamiliar, there’s your warning ahead of watching “Send Help,” streaming on Hulu. Raimi wants you to laugh, to not take things too seriously. Though, the premise is serious: Rachel McAdams plays a mocked, overlooked employee who becomes stranded on…
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Pikes Pick: This viral cleansing balm stands the test of time
Ladies, do you ever feel like taking your makeup off is harder than putting it on? For those who rely on products like waterproof mascara or long-wear foundation, the Junoco Clean 10 Cleansing Balm has remained a fan favorite long after its viral TikTok moment in 2020. The balm melts away makeup, sunscreen and other…
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Catch Pauly Shore, Lucy Darling, Wyatt Cote and other performers on stage this week
PAULY SHORE: Comedian and actor Pauly Shore brings his stand-up tour to Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers. Best known for MTV’s “Totally Pauly” and comedy films like “Encino Man” and “Bio-Dome,” Shore will include stories from his decades in entertainment in. his performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $45.70-$103.86; phillongmusichall.com. …
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Antique-lovers playground, Vintage Market Days, returns to Colorado Springs
If your dream shopping cart includes antique finds, funky retro jackets, handmade treasures and furniture with a second life, Vintage Market Days may have your weekend plans covered. From Friday through Sunday, the traveling vintage-inspired market will return to Norris Penrose Event Center, May 29-31. Vintage Market Days “Life’s a Party,” will pack antiques, clothing,…
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Unexpected finds await at these Colorado Springs boutiques
Some shopping trips end with a new outfit. But in Colorado Springs, they might end with a new plant, a candle, a glass of wine and three things you didn’t know you needed until you spotted them on a boutique shelf. Around the city, locally owned shops are turning basic retail into more of an…
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Pikes Pick: Bloom Ultra Lounge is the perfect girly spot for drinks and fun
Looking for a chic spot for a girls’ night out? Bloom Ultra Lounge has you and your Instagram feed covered. Open Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the lounge offers everything from charcuterie boards and buffalo chicken dip to a wide selection of wine,…
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3 shows set for ‘PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure’ at Pikes Peak Center
Get ready as “PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure” turns Colorado Springs into the next place to witness the action-packed world of a heroic yet adorable puppy crew. Nickelodeon’s hit series “PAW Patrol” is trading the screen for the stage as the show’s theatrical adaptation brings a weekend of tail-wagging to the Pikes Peak Center…