Author: Kelly Hayes The Denver Gazette
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Pikes Pick: John Green’s ‘Everything is Tuberculosis’
For fans of nonfiction, check out John Green’s newest release, “Everything is Tuberculosis.” The book gives readers an in-depth look at the deadliest infectious disease humans have faced. Green provides a tasteful history while also vying for stronger programs to combat the illness that still devastates poorer countries. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Faith-based dance studio to perform ‘Mary Poppins’-inspired show
A Monument dance studio will reimagine the musical theater classic “Mary Poppins” through the lens of dance this weekend. Faith-based studio A Time to Dance will present “Practically Perfect” on Saturday at the Ent Center for the Arts. “It’s very much the same beloved story that everyone knows, but we infused our own kind of…
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Garden of the Gods Art Festival returns this weekend with 150 artists, food trucks, live music
One hundred and fifty artists from around the country will showcase their creativity this weekend, with Garden of the Gods serving as a scenic backdrop. Rock Ledge Ranch will host the second annual Garden of the Gods Art Festival, featuring woodwork, paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, textiles and other mediums. The success of last year’s debut…
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Portugal family circus coming to Colorado Springs for May
For five generations, the Portugal family has entertained audiences with acrobatic spectacles and amusing stunts. Starting with a small tent in Mexico during the 1950s, the family-run circus grew over the next few decades, eventually traveling to perform around the country. In 2014, the show went international, starting in El Salvador with a Central America…
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Goats, goats, goats: Nonprofit uses goats to help memory care centers around Colorado
DENVER • Opening the gate to the courtyard at Woodland Estates Senior Living, Jimmy Naron releases a parade of goats. Six bearded animals strut in, enthusiastically following a bucket loaded with alfalfa treats. It’s a sunny day outside, and about two dozen residents have been waiting in anticipation for the funny critters. As they trot…
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Pikes Pick: ‘The Last of Us’ continues to captivate in second season
Season two of HBO’s “The Last of Us” continues the captivating legacy of the first season. The series, based on the video game franchise by the same name, follows hardened characters in a post-apocalyptic America. For those who haven’t watched the first season, now is the time to catch up as new episodes roll out…
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From exam table to stage: Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald coming to Colorado Springs comedy club
You’ve got to be good with animals to be a good veterinarian. But you need to be good with people, too, said Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald. “They have to trust you and they pay the freight. So we have to be able to take care of their people as well,” Fitzgerald said. Not only can the…
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Millibo Art Theatre to host 20th annual ‘Incredible Circus Millibo’
A show for all ages — that’s how Jim Jackson describes The Incredible Circus Millibo. Jackson, co-founder of the Millibo Art Theatre, will don his big, red hat as the ringleader of the circus, which features young student performers and seasoned professionals alike. The artists will showcase their talents over the next two weekends for…
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Bathe in beer: Oakwell Beer Spa opens new location in Highlands Ranch
From the outside, it looks like a brewery. Table and chairs sit on the patio, and as you enter the building, you’ll find a row of taps with different brews. But it’s not a taproom. It’s a spa. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Damien and Jessica Zouaoui in 2021, Oakwell Beer Spa is a wellness center…
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7 Mother’s Day activities around the Springs that aren’t brunch
While brunch can be a fun Mother’s Day tradition, there are plenty of other activities going on around the Springs. For moms looking for something a little different, here’s a list of some events this Mother’s Day weekend: Mother’s Day with the Wolves at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (9-11 a.m. Sunday; May 11, 4729…