Author: Jennifer Mulson jen.mulson@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Longtime Colorado Springs singer-songwriter Craig Walter dies
Craig Walter, a longtime pillar and regular performer in the Colorado Springs music scene, died Sunday, said Randy Block, who played bass with Walter for three decades. The singer-songwriter was 75. He’s survived by his wife, a daughter and two grandchildren. “He was a wonderful guy and a great singer,” Block said. “He’d sing Van…
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Historic Heller Center in Colorado Springs continues humanities legacy of original owners
On a grassy hill overlooking Pikes Peak, free from sprawling strip malls, pavement and city bustle, exists a remnant of Colorado Springs history many might not know about. A winding road, snaking a mile east of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Mountain Lion Fieldhouse, brings you to the 34-acre UCCS Heller Center for…
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Four trending series and a gripping documentary to stream this weekend
Familiar faces, the same drama and a new zip code make up this season of “The Valley,” bringing former “Vanderpump Rules” stars back to reality TV. Now, the stars who made up one of Bravo’s most popular shows will navigate relationships, careers and chaos outside of the restaurant scene. Streaming on Peacock, the series keeps…
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5 trending options that are worth bingeing this week
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns as the savvy defense attorney navigating Los Angeles’ toughest cases in the tense legal drama that is “The Lincoln Lawyer.” From high-stakes courtroom cases to the personal challenges that complicate his life, Mickey Haller balances strategy, ethics and occasional risk-taking in every episode. Fans of smart, fast-paced legal storytelling will want to…
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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ reboot, Red Hot Chili Peppers doc and three more options for streaming this week
“Malcolm in the Middle” fans, your adorable little guy Malcom (Frankie Muniz) is back, and he’s all grown up in the new reboot “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.” Four half-hour episodes will air on Disney+ starting Friday. Malcolm’s now a father to a daughter, and when his parents, Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois…
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Trio of Netflix offerings plus an Oscar nomination highlight top options for streaming
A quiet and haunting sense of loss can be felt when watching “Hamnet,” the award-winning film now streaming on Peacock. The historical drama reimagines the life of William Shakespeare through the lens of his family, focusing on the emotional aftermath of losing his young son, which inspired the famous play “Hamlet.” If you’re in the…
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There’s no need to go outside with these five options for streaming
Feel like shedding a tear? “The Iron Claw” has landed on Netflix, bringing the tragic true story of the Von Erich family to your screen. Starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White and Lily James, the film shows the rise of the Von Erich brothers in professional wrestling and the devastating losses that followed. More than…
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Toastmasters lessens fear of public speaking for Colorado Springs club members
Public speaking is to many humans what sunlight is to gremlins. As in, lethal. OK, it’s not exactly deadly for humans, but for many it feels like it might kill you, what with the heart palpitations, pouring sweat and desert-like mouth. But not for the attendees at today’s 21st Century Toastmasters meeting, where public speaking…
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Five options to stream include latest chapter in ‘Bridgerton’
Want something juicy and undeniably steamy? “Bridgerton” returns with the second half of its fourth season, turning up the heat as the latest chapter in Netflix’s Regency-era romance finally unfolds. Season four continues the franchise’s signature blend of corsets, chemistry and whispered secrets behind ballroom doors. ー April Borjon Got about 20 minutes? “The Singers”…
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Season 10 of ‘Love is Blind’ leads weekend streaming options
High stakes and moral lines blur in “The Rip,” Netflix’s new crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The film follows a Miami narcotics unit that stumbles upon millions in cartel cash, triggering a dangerous unraveling of trust within the team. As greed, loyalty and survival collide, a chain reaction of paranoia and internal…