Author: Kelly Hayes The Denver Gazette
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Porch Geese: Local artisan busy as people flock to Midwest lawn ornament
With some extra time at home back in 2020, Lisa Mannion decided to learn a new skill (like many of us during COVID). The Colorado Springs resident chose to learn about concrete: mixing, molding, finishing. So, she dove in, completing large projects such as benches, as well as smaller decorations like garden bunnies and kittens.…
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Colorado Springs fabric store celebrates 60 years — and new legacy
Solid linens, ornate buttons, lace trims and terry cloth. Scuba fabric, bright boas, warm furs and golden appliqués. The 12,000-square-foot sales floor of Mill Outlet Fabric Shop overflows with unique textiles. Just about anything you can imagine, they’ve got. This month, the Colorado Springs fabric shop is celebrating its 60th year selling fun patterned fabrics…
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Pikes Pick: Yellowjackets is a hit
If you’re looking for a new show to binge, check out “Yellowjackets.” It follows a high school soccer team that gets stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. The show just released its third season, available on Showtime. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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‘All About Love’ kickstarts new chamber opera initiatve in Colorado Springs
A new Colorado Springs cultural initiative will debut Saturday night with the opera “All About Love.” The performance at Broadmoor Community Church is produced by Art Song Colorado, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs and Opera Theatre of the Rockies. It will be the first production for the Opera 2030 Initiative, a partnership among the three…
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Bring out your apres ski wear: The Broadmoor Winter Polo Classic returns this weekend
Enjoy a close-up view this weekend of a sport that first enthralled Springs residents and visitors a century ago. The Broadmoor Winter Polo Classic will be held at the Norris Penrose Event Center on Saturday. At the event, eight polo players from around the country will play the equestrian sport, which involves two teams on…
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Colorado food truck delivers treats, thanks to first responders around Front Range
It started with some burnt kettle corn on the front lawn. About four years ago, husband-wife duo Ryan and Angela King were looking for a way to earn a little extra cash. So the couple, located in Fort Lupton, bought a kettle and some ingredients with the hopes of selling homemade popcorn. After some trial…
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‘Eclectic, magical, funky’: Super Junk Vintage connects creatives and collectors in Monument
Within the bright yellow walls of Super Junk Vintage, shelves overflow with fun from another time. Step inside and you’ll be greeted by store manager Quinn, a small, fluffy white pup usually sporting a bow. The store is flooded with pastels and Care Bears, Hawaiian shirts and troll dolls, Littlest Pet Shop figurines and Blythe…
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‘Eclectic, magical, funky’: Super Junk Vintage connects creatives and collectors in Monument
Within the bright yellow walls of Super Junk Vintage, shelves overflow with fun from another time. Step inside and you’ll be greeted by store manager, Quinn, a small, fluffy white pup usually sporting a bow. The store is flooded with pastels and Care Bears, Hawaiian shirts and troll dolls, Littlest Pet Shop figurines and Blythe…
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Polis continues promotion of Pikes Peak management collaboration agreement
Gov. Jared Polis continued his show of support new management of recreation over Pikes Peak. Polis met with local and federal officials Feb. 10 to discuss the progression of a potential partnership by several entities with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The goal: expand recreational activities on America’s Mountain. Movement toward a partnership agreement comes after…
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Polis continues promotion of Pikes Peak management collaboration agreement
Gov. Jared Polis continued his show of support new management of recreation over Pikes Peak. Polis met with local and federal officials Feb. 10 to discuss the progression of a potential partnership by several entities with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The goal: expand recreational activities on America’s Mountain. Movement toward a partnership agreement comes after…