Author: Kelly Hayes The Denver Gazette
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Oddity Expo to showcase all things macabre and strange this weekend in Colorado Springs
Jewelry made from bones. Shrunken heads. Vintage medical tools. Creepy dolls. Those are some of the offerings from the Oddity and Bizarre Expo coming to town this weekend, bringing all things strange and macabre to the Colorado Springs Event Center. The event has more than 150 vendors set to attend, most selling goods made by…
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Gov. Jared Polis, outdoor leaders launch plan to boost regional collaboration, outdoor preservation
Gov. Jared Polis, alongside state and local outdoor leaders, has announced a new state outdoors strategy focused on improving conservation efforts, recreational activities and regional collaboration. Standing on a terrace overlooking Cheyenne Mountain, Polis applauded the release of the Colorado Outdoors Strategy, which will serve as a framework for the state’s recreation and sustainability goals.…
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Colorado Springs stained-glass artist embodies ‘Glassy Lady’ nickname
Within Linda Willard’s backyard, amid tinted windows and whimsical sun-catchers, sits a small studio. Outside, several old wooden window frames rest on the wall. Some have distinct pointed arches, while others have smaller, circular frames. The inside is crowded with stacked rows of colorful glass sheets, scattered notes and a work desk, occupied by a…
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Carly Pearce brings ‘Hummingbird’ to Colorado Springs
Many consider hummingbirds a symbol of hope and healing, a sign of positivity in challenging times. That’s why country artist Carly Pearce named her most recent album after the resilient fluttering bird. “These songs are my way of going through and getting through a lot of heartache and a lot of disappointment,” Pearce said. “People…
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Pikes Pick: Follow the Dutton family in ‘Yellowstone 1883’
For fans of Westerns, check out “Yellowstone 1883” on Paramount+. As a prequel to “Yellowstone,” this miniseries follows the Dutton family as it travels from Texas through the Great Plains in 1883, searching for a better future out West. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Comedian Wyatt Cote to headline Loonees Comedy Corner
The only thing as addictive as stand-up for comedian Wyatt Cote is surfing. The California-based comic, who grew up catching waves on the West Coast, wil headline Loonees Comedy Corner this weekend alongside opener Chelsea Bearce and host Erin Rose. Since his start in comedy just over a decade ago, Cote’s won the 2021 World…
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New Colorado Springs nonprofit spreads passion of positive thinking
Positive thinking affects more than the mind. Changing your perception can lengthen your lifespan, improve your heart health and even reduce the risk of death from cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic. Ingrid Cortez found that out while studying psychology at George Mason University. As a science-minded student, she wanted to learn more about the…
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Iron Springs Chateau kicks off 65th season with ‘Disturbance at the Delta’
The Iron Springs Chateau in Manitou Springs is debuting its 65th season with its spring/summer show, “Disturbance at the Delta … or … Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy.” The melodrama, written by the theater’s owner Lori Adams-Miller in 2014, will play through Aug. 2. First performed by the theater about seven years ago, this time Adams-Miller…
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Pikes Pick: Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
For a blast from the (distant) past, visit the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park. The museum makes for an affordable, fun afternoon where you can see fossils and learn about the Mesozoic era from the amazing volunteers. rmdrc.com — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Where to get some trendy Dubai chocolate treats in Colorado Springs
You may have seen it online — clips of people cracking open a milk chocolate bar to reveal an ooey-gooey green filling. What is it, you may ask? Dubai chocolate. The unique treat quickly became a global sensation after going viral across social media platforms. The filling, which is the true pièce de résistance, is…