Author: Jennifer Mulson
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Ford Amphitheater tops Billboard list
The Tri-Lakes area boasts a No. 1 concert venue. Billboard recently named Ford Amphitheater to its 2026 Top Music Venues list, while also calling it the Top West Coast Amphitheater. Apologies to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. Ford Amphitheater was named alongside 27 other popular venues around the world, including the Sphere in Las Vegas,…
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Colorado Springs concert venue deemed one of world’s best
Colorado Springs might be the second-largest city in the state, but we have a No. 1 concert venue. Billboard recently named Ford Amphitheater to its 2026 Top Music Venues list, while also calling it the Top West Coast Amphitheater. Apologies to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. Our beautiful baby was named alongside 27 other popular…
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Live Well: Is romance dead in Colorado Springs?
Sleepless in Colorado Springs? Apparently, there’s a reason director and screenwriter Nora Ephron didn’t set her classic 1993 romcom in our fair city. According to a recent Consumer Affairs report on the best cities for dating in the U.S., the Springs ranked dead last of the 110 largest metropolises. Ouch. Happy almost Valentine’s Day, everyone!…
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Pikes Pick: Jackson Hole offers second annual bird festival
One of the best things about an out-of-state bird festival is the chance to see different species than the ones in the Pikes Peak region. Not that we don’t love our birds, but it’s always fun to spot something new. The Jackson Hole Birding Festival, in Jackson, Wyo., promises not only beautiful landscapes in the…
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Longtime Colorado Springs entertainer brings new dueling pianos show, other events to historic hotel
The lobby of The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel is silent as a library, save for the booming sounds of the charismatic man nestled behind the grand piano. With nary a musical scale to warm up his fingers or vocal exercises for his deep, raspy signature voice, classic tunes pour forth — ZZ Top’s “Tush” and…
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Where to watch Super Bowl in Colorado Springs
The Denver Broncos had a good run this season, but now we must make a Sophie’s, er Super Bowl, choice: New England Patriots or Seattle Seahawks. And being that the Oscars of sporting events is a nice way to get social while watching the game, or the commercials or the halftime show, here are a…
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First Friday brings new exhibits and free receptions to Colorado Springs area
“Gratitude”: Auric Gallery’s annual exhibit, featuring works by more than 100 local and regional artists, will run alongside Sarah Wright’s solo show “Earth and Water Alchemy,” and “Good Fortune,” an installation by Lindsay Goss. All three open from 4-8 p.m. Friday during a free reception and stay up through Feb. 27, 125 E. Boulder St.;…
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Thousands of yards of tulle explore feminine voice in Colorado Springs exhibit
Tulle speaks volumes to Argentine artist Ana María Hernando. Thousands of yards of the delicate netting decorate the walls and floor of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Hernando’s “El intento del agua/The Intent of Water,” a creation of tulle and velvet, cascades like a waterfall, all shades of blue, from where…
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Improv teams, funny moms and dystopian drama on stage this weekend in Colorado Springs
Moms Unhinged: Motherhood seems ripe for funny anecdotes, and these ladies come with an arsenal of ripe things to say about midlife crises, marriage, divorce, online dating and more. Pam Moore and Stacy Pederson will open for headliner Nancy Norton, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $25; 719-591-0707, looneescc.com The Stick…
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Holiday music in all genres coming to venues across Pikes Peak region
The holiday season is almost upon us. And Colorado Springs offers a bevy of venues eager to spread some cheer. Look for classic and original songs done by traditional Irish singers, harpists, New Age musicians and an electronic violinist. Nov. 12: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Pikes Peak Center — The musical group is best known for its…