Author: Jennifer Mulson
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Latin, Celtic, contemporary Christian, ’90s grunge hit stages in Colorado Springs this weekend
“La Vida Loca” by Colorado Springs Philharmonic: The vibe is turning hot this weekend when guest conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, guest vocalists Jackie Mendez and Ender Thomas, and guest musicians José Sibaja on trumpet and percussionist Luisito Quintero belt out hits by several popular Latin artists. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Pikes Peak…
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Tony Award-winning ‘Music Man’ to spend three nights in Colorado Springs
It’s hard to feel mad at Harold Hill, the con man who shows up in River City, Iowa, ready to scam the town into parting with their dollar bills. That’s part of the beauty of Broadway musicals. How can you loathe a character with such a great story arc and catchy songs, such as “(Ya…
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Pikes Pick: Cat fashion fever at Colorado Springs benefit show
Designers and models will strut for the benefit of purr balls. Catwalk for the Cats, a fashion show, will feature 10 designers, their models, and about 20 arts vendors from around the state, all to benefit Comfort & Joy Cat Cafe in Colorado Springs and Teller County Regional Animal Shelter in Divide. Felines will serve…
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Last model train show in Colorado Springs this weekend
The model train is leaving the station. Hop aboard, because this weekend is the last TECO Model Train Show in Colorado Springs, which means it’s the last model train show in town. A few others exist around the state, including the Rocky Mountain Train Show in Denver in April. The event is Saturday and Sunday…
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Hot Wheels-themed monster trucks to do donuts, wheelies, long jumps in Colorado Springs
Over the two decades Mike Menter worked as a corrections officer and then a U.S. Marshal, ferrying prisoners across the country, he dreamed of driving a monster truck. Five years ago, that dream came true when he bought his own truck, which he called WarHead, and started doing state fairs. Three years ago, that dream…
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Colorado Springs orchestra offers concerts featuring popular, jubilant works
In lieu of a sweet edible treat, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs will present you with an aural confection. The impetus behind the orchestra’s upcoming concerts, “All in Good Humor,” is simple: “To have some fun,” said music director and conductor Thomas Wilson. To do that, they’ve enlisted the help of three composers from the…
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Tributes to Springsteen, Prince, plus jazz, bluegrass, classical concerts this weekend in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGSTEEN: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE: The Greeley-based band got together to pay tribute to the 40th anniversary of Springsteen’s 1984 album, “Born in the U.S.A.” It went so well that it decided to keep channeling The Boss, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $25.64-$48.05; phillongmusichall.com. HENNESSY 6 IN…
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Live Well: Fall back in love with your ticker this month
Well, well, well, you thought you were going to get away without me mentioning your heart health this month, didn’t you? I don’t mean to be a downer, but the stats are sobering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men, women and…
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Pikes Pick: Sound baths at Cave of the Winds
If you’ve never been to the Cave of the Winds, a sound bath inside the dark, enclosed space with its natural acoustics is an ideal introduction. Singing Bowls of the Rockies will offer three 90-minute New Moon Cave of the Winds Sound Bath experiences from April 17-19. Tickets are $65; singingbowlsoftherockies.com. Singing Bowls owner Gigi…
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Concerts, exhibits, theater around Colorado
Bad Omens: The metalcore band brings its “Do You Feel Love” tour to Denver for a performance at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. In 2022, the group from Richmond, Va., hit big with its single “Just Pretend” off its third album, “The Death of Peace of Mind.” Tickets range from $78…