Author: By Linda Navarro
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Study: Nonprofit arts had $72 million local economic impact
“These results send a strong signal that when we invest in the arts, we not only enhance our quality of life, we also invest in our region’s economic well-being,” said Christina McGrath, director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, which is commonly known as COPPeR. The Arts & Economic Prosperity study was…
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LINDA’S PICK: Black Forest picnic at the Monastery
This is a rare opportunity for families to enjoy the peace of Benet Hill Monastery and Benedictine Spirituality Center in the Pines, a secluded Black Forest setting. “Picnic in the Pines,” 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at 3190 Benet Lane, features music by New Horizons Combo Band, football toss with former Denver Bronco Randy Gradishar, basketball hoops with former Denver…
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Nonprofit arts had $72 million local economic impact
“These results send a strong signal that when we invest in the arts, we not only enhance our quality of life, we also invest in our region’s economic well-being,” said Christina McGrath, director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, which is commonly known as COPPeR. The Arts & Economic Prosperity study was…
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EVER WONDER: Why does our power plant pollute?
Martin Drake “pollution” Now they’re talking about taking the Martin Drake Power Plant out of the downtown area. That seems like an especially good idea because on cold days the coal pollution is pouring out of that plant in huge clouds. How has this been tolerated for all these years? – Amanda J. ANSWER: What…
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EVER WONDER: Who in the world was Waldo Canyon’s Waldo?
During the Waldo Canyon Fire we started wondering who Waldo was or is. We know where Waldo is, but not who. Can you help? – the Moore family ANSWER: We didn’t find a particularly romantic answer for you. The Forest Service says that two miles from the start of the trail there is a meadow near a…
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AROUND TOWN: Citizens Project breakfast creates community
For 20 years Citizens Project has marched forward, a volunteer effort “fighting the extremism” of 1992’s Amendment 2 denying rights to gay, lesbian and transsexual citizens. Fast forward to 2012 and Citizens Project drew 550 people from throughout the community to a Creating Community Breakfast on June 7 at Freedom Financial Event & Expo Center. As…
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WALDO CANYON FIRE: Rock Ledge Ranch’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July is on
Rock Ledge Ranch will be open on July 4 for an old-fashioned celebration. The site had been closed as a precaution during the nearby wildfire. Bring the family and time travel the day away from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., say the ranchhands. Rock Ledge Ranch is located south of the main entrance to Garden of the Gods. Bring…
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WALDO CANYON FIRE: Community to celebrate July 4 together
After the wildfire swept through on Tuesday, several groups brainstormed to plan something major to help and to bring the community together on July 4. “A Community Rises” will be the result, a free benefit concert at 7 p.m. at the World Arena featuring the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Flying W Wranglers, Michael Martin Murphey and Flash Cadillac.…
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WALDO CANYON FIRE: Community to celebrate July 4 together
After the wildfire swept through on Tuesday, several groups brainstormed to plan something major to help and to bring the community together on July 4. “A Community Rises” will be the result, a free benefit concert at 7 p.m. at the World Arena featuring the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Flying W Wranglers, Michael Martin Murphey and Flash Cadillac.…