Author: Kelly Hayes The Denver Gazette
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Tips and tricks for deterring woodpeckers from pecking at your home
As spring progresses, you may hear that ever-familiar sound: peck, peck, peck. While fun for bird watchers, woodpeckers can quickly become a nuisance when their beak’s target is the side of your home. They drill into siding for various reasons, including feeding, mating and nesting. It’s important to note that woodpeckers are protected by the…
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Denver Derby Party lives it up while giving back
For 24 years, Denver partygoers have donned their extravagant hats to celebrate and watch the Kentucky Derby — living it up for a good cause. Hosted by the Sean Ranch Lough Foundation, the Denver Derby Party is planned for Saturday at McGregor Square. The watch party is the annual fundraising event for the Colorado nonprofit,…
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Pikes Pick: Fat Sully’s burger is a hit
While known for its New York-style slices, Fat Sully’s is the spot to go for a burger. Located inside Atomic Cowboy, the restaurant’s “Lights Out” burger is one of the best I’ve had here in the Springs. And for vegetarians, you can check out the impossible burger option. theatomiccowboy.com — Kelly Hayes
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Dancers have been twisting and turning for two-plus decades at this Colorado Springs studio
Turning Pointe Dance 5540 Library Lane, turningpointeschoolofdance.com Turning Pointe Dance is a faith-based dance studio in Colorado Springs. The studio, owned by dancer Tina Cook, offers a range of classes for students ages 2 and older. “Turning Pointe Dance is dedicated to developing artistic excellence in a faith-based environment that nurtures the whole person —…
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Shopping
ANTIQUES Gold: American Classics Marketplace 1815 N. Academy Blvd. americanclassicsmarketplace.com Silver: Sweet William Antique Mall Bronze: Antique Legacy APPLIANCES Gold: Mountain High Appliance 3965 N. Academy Blvd. mountainhighappliance.com Silver: Appliance Factory Bronze: The Home Depot AUCTION Gold: Elevation Auctions 108 Widefield Blvd. elevationauctions.hibid.com Silver: Schur Success Group Bronze: Augie & Bear BABY SHOP Gold: Terra…
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Food & Drink, Part 1
AMERICAN Gold: Atmosphere Gastropub 1327 Interquest Parkway atmospheregastropub.com Silver: The Omelette Parlor Bronze: Black Forest Bistro BAGEL Gold: Bella’s Bagels 3582 Blue Horizon View Suite 148 getbellasbagels.com Silver: Olde World Bagels & Deli Bronze: Einstein Bros. Bagels BAKERY Gold: Boonzaaijer’s Dutch Bakery 610 E. Fillmore St. dutchpastry.com Silver: Marigold Cafe and Bakery Bronze (tie): The…
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Picnic Basket Catering continues to thrive with love for food and people
More than three decades ago, Kathy Dreiling and Michelle Talarico each invested $300 in a dream. “We had enough to get our first order,” Dreiling said. The vision soon came to life: Picnic Basket Catering. The Colorado Springs company has grown substantially since its humble beginnings, offering a menu of breakfast items, lunch specials, hors…
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‘The hype girls for Colorado Springs’: Podcast duo explore all things Springs
On Tuesday mornings, you can often find Carly Ries and Lauren Ferrara together. Sometimes, they’re sitting on Lauren’s bed drinking coffee and laughing into microphones. Other times, they’re hanging out at a local spot, talking with the owners and learning about the town’s history. Ries and Ferrara describe themselves as “the hype girls for Colorado…
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Pikes Pick: Some of the best thrift stores in the Springs at Arc
If you’re looking to go thrifting this weekend, try Arc Thrift Stores. The stores have a great selection of clothing and furniture at affordable prices. They also help provide help to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. arcthrift.com — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’ to bring skating, circus arts to Colorado Springs this weekend
A blend of ice skating and acrobatics, Cirque du Soleil’s “Crystal” is coming to The Broadmoor World Arena this weekend. The show follows the story of a young misfit, aptly named Crystal, who, while ice skating on a frozen pond, falls into the water. As the ice breaks and she slips into the frigid pond,…