Author: Kelly Hayes The Denver Gazette
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Pet psychic: Local medium wants to connect people with pets
Sitting in Rachael Ortega’s office, surrounded by crystals and crosses, is Allison McPike. Ortega is facing the young woman across from her desk, a pencil in hand and a blank notepad resting flat. A mutual friend referred McPike to Ortega, a psychic medium. But McPike isn’t here to speak to a loved one beyond the…
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Starlite Vintage Resort: An immersive time capsule of campers
CAÑON CITY • To the left of U.S. 50, on the road to the Royal Gorge, there’s a campground bursting with retro hues of blues and pinks. Pink flamingos hang out on the lawn, and checkerboard flooring trims the lobby. Classic cars are parked outside the main building, with old Pepsi-Cola vending machines and red-lipstick…
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‘Portal of imagination’: Colorado artist creates whimsical Hobbit houses
LITTLETON • After following the stone path to the storybook cottage, I step through the carved round door, as if walking into a fairy tale. A tree stands at the heart of the earthen playhouse, surrounded by caramel wooden panels embellished with paintings and mystical decorations. Light peeks through the sunroofs and porthole windows, adding…
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‘Portal of imagination’: Colorado artist creates whimsical Hobbit houses
LITTLETON • After following the stone path to the storybook cottage, I step through the carved round door, as if walking into a fairy tale. A tree stands at the heart of the earthen playhouse, surrounded by caramel wooden panels embellished with paintings and mystical decorations. Light peeks through the sunroofs and porthole windows, adding…
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Springs Ensemble Theatre presents “The Shark is Broken”
Imagine working on the set of “Jaws,” but there’s a problem: the 25-foot-long animatronic shark is down. That’s the plot for “The Shark is Broken,” which the Springs Ensemble Theatre will be presenting through Sept. 14. The play is based on the conversations among “Jaws” co-stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfus as they…
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Hotel St. Nicholas: From hospital to hotel, history to haunting
Walking into the Cripple Creek’s Hotel St. Nicholas, framed clippings of yellowing newspapers hang on the walls, along with rusted gold pans from mining pasts. Trinket dishes are scattered throughout the hotel, with little coins as offerings to those who walked the halls over the past century. Walking up the creaky stairs, there are black…
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Pikes Pick: Enjoy Labor Day with the Commonwheel Arts Festival
As is tradition, the Commonwheel Artists Co-Op will be hosting its 51st annual Labor Day Art Festival over the holiday weekend. Set in Manitou Springs’ Memorial Park, the art festival has a wide variety of artists to meet and work to browse. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette commonwheel.com/festival
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A bit more than belly rubs: Dog massage therapy brings healing, comfort to local pups
It’s a special day each month when Amy Henry comes over. Marcia Wick sets up a pillow for Viviane, who knows she’s in for a treat. With a soothing touch, the 14-year-old retired guide dog Vivi, as Wick affectionately calls her, melts into her cushion. “She earned it,” Wick said. “If anyone deserves a massage,…
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Pikes Pick: Always an interesting listen on Omnibus Podcast
The Omnibus Podcast covers just about everything. Hosted by “Jeopardy” legend Ken Jennings and musician John Roderick, the podcast features a good mix of fun banter and informative content. It’s always an interesting listen. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Hot Rod Rock and Rumble coming to PPIR this weekend
Grease your hair and tie your bandana. The Hot Rod Rock and Rumble is returning this weekend for its ninth year at Pikes Peak International Raceway. The family-friendly car show will have a display of pre-1976 classic vehicles, pinup contests, drag races, camping, tattoos, vintage vendors, food trucks and live music. In addition to showcasing…