Author: Kelly Hayes The Denver Gazette
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Saved in ink: Colorado Springs tattoo artist blends ministry and artistry
Remembering a dream is unusual for local tattoo artist Tony Montaña (yes, same name as the character in the movie “Scarface”). But there’s one he’ll never forget. Asleep, he recalls seeing a thousand hands reaching up in praise. On them, etched in ink, a cross. Montaña, who works out of Spellbound Tattoo, has started a…
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Pikes Picks: OCC Mystical Stroll series starts Friday
If you’re seeking a bit of whimsy, visit Old Colorado City on Friday night. The historic district will host its Mystical Stroll series throughout the summer on Friday evenings, making for an immersive Victorian-themed promenade with entertainers and performers along Colorado Avenue. The program starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday, and will continue July 11 and…
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Run burros, run: Cripple Creek to host 94th annual Donkey Derby Days this weekend
In the mountain town of Cripple Creek, about 9,500 feet high, a weekend of racing draws people from around the country. The race, completed in teams of three, isn’t really about speed or times. Often, teams struggle to get everyone across the finish line, with one member stopping for a tasty-looking patch of grass. This…
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‘It’s whatever you want it to be’: New art salon in OCC lets creativity bloom
Within a brick building on Old Colorado City’s 25th Street, green leaves soak in the sun next to a shampoo station and barber chair. It’s not just a hair salon, though. Across from the window, artist Sean Heinsman sketches a colorful, abstract piece on canvas. Plants, pots, and locally made candles line the shelves, and…
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Pikes Pick: Craving sushi? Fujiyama is the spot
Japanese restaurant Fujiyama is one of my favorite spots in Colorado Springs for good sushi. Located downtown, it has a ton of different rolls as well as a healthy selection of entree options, so there’s plenty of opportunity to taste a variety of dishes. fujiyamasushi.com — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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‘This is Ute Homeland’: New museum exhibit showcases Ute People of Pikes Peak
Within a pristine glass display case on the second floor of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, six little moccasins rest. The tiny leather shoes are fitted for children’s feet. The three on the bottom are worn by age, the color of the beads fading and the leather thinning. Above them, little moccasins no more than…
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Local flight attendant’s Tiny House Coffee is taking off in Colorado Springs
In the parking lot off North Hancock Avenue sits a tiny house. The paneled walls are painted in a rusty red and matching open shutters. On the patio, flowers hang from planters around a small bench. Inside, baristas are crafting caffeinated concoctions. Welcome to Tiny House Coffee, an aptly named cafe in Colorado Springs. Owned…
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Celebrate freedom at these Juneteenth festivals in Colorado Springs
Juneteenth is Thursday, and there are several ways to celebrate here in the Springs. Also called Jubilee Day, this federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. It’s held annually on June 19, the same day Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, back in 1865 to announce the freedom of more than…
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Pancakes and cowboys: Western Street Breakfast returns Wednesday
As the sun rises Wednesday morning, Army and Air Force cooks will fire up their grills and ovens in preparation for a beloved Colorado Springs tradition. The Western Street Breakfast will return this week, lining downtown Tejon Street with hay bales and the fragrance of pancakes and eggs. Local service members will serve breakfast at…
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Trouble winding down in the summer? Doc gives advice on how to get better sleep
Tossing and turning to the hum of the fan is a common summer bedtime experience. The days are longer, the sun is brighter and the heat can make it harder to fall asleep. For many, especially kids who are out of school, summer can disrupt sleep patterns. Dr. Chafen Hart, a pediatric sleep specialist at…