Author: Kelly Hayes The Denver Gazette
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Circus, circus: Two circuses coming to Colorado Springs this weekend
Gather ‘round, the circuses are in town. This weekend, two circuses will build their tents and put on shows in Colorado Springs. With aerialists and stunt performers, clowns and jugglers, both shows are family friendly. While one circus promises a more traditional experience, the other offers a unique water stage. The Great Benjamins Circus (4:30…
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Pikes Pick: Josh & John’s Ice Cream a treat even in winter
Josh & John’s Ice Cream is a great spot to grab a cold treat — even in winter. Along with tasty ice cream, Josh & John’s offers a fun punch card that rewards you. The colder it is outside, the more punches you get! Details: joshandjohns.com. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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‘The most precious, non-renewable resource’: The study of time is core at NIST
BOULDER • Every second in a small laboratory room in Boulder, a green light flashes. Within the webs of yellow wire and shelves of computer systems, this green light represents the passage of time. But the moment our eyes realize it, its mission has been completed. Here, time ticks precisely. Home to the National Institute…
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Irish band Téada bringing traditional music to Colorado Springs this weekend
Nearly 25 years ago, a group of post-grad musicians created Irish band Téada. The group seemed to come together naturally, and while it began informally, the band soon was brought to the international stage. “It was just one of those processes where you do one thing that leads to a few other things, and then…
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Artist Cellista merges trapeze, cello and film in ‘Élégie’ performance at Colorado Springs theater
For Los Angeles-based aerialist Cellista, the static trapeze is a great tool for storytelling. About a year and a half ago, the multimedia artist was introduced to aerial art while studying circus performance in Vermont. “I should say the static trapeze discovered me, and I just, I fell in love with it,” she said. “If…
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‘Mean Girls’ musical comes to Pikes Peak Center
This Wednesday, we wear pink. The popular “Mean Girls” musical, based on the 2004 movie of the same name, will be showing at Pikes Peak Center this week, with performances Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The movie follows new student Cady Heron as she navigates American high school after moving to Illinois from Africa. Cliques…
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Pikes Pick: Piglatin Cocina is fun with good eats
Piglatin Cocina (piglatincocina.com) serves up delicious Latin American eats and some sweet margaritas. The atmosphere makes it a great spot to enjoy with friends, especially for happy hour. I recommend the guava lava chicken tacos. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Veteran-led band to debut album at Colorado Springs music hall
When playing a show, Army veteran Tim Meegan used his 105mm artillery shell as a tips jar. So one day, when playing a gig off Colorado 105, a bandmate suggested a name for the band: The 105s. “It rolls off the tongue, and we’re, like, ‘Done, sold,’” Meegan said. Tim Meegan and the 105s will…
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Harrison District 2 art teachers to showcase work at Cottonwood Center
So often, art teachers work behind the scenes to help their students succeed. But now, these educators have been thrown into the spotlight. The Cottonwood Center for the Arts is showcasing the work of Harrison School District 2 art teachers this month. The center has partnered with District 2 for about a year now for…
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Colorado Springs hair salon teaches parents how to work with kids’ hair
With nearly 15 years of experience as a barber, Kelly Lunney wanted to find a unique way to empower clients. Looking at her own experiences as a mom, she noticed that her daughter often refused to have her father do her hair. Even though it was something he wanted to do, he just didn’t know…