Author: Kelly Hayes
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Hương Ngô to unveil “Ungrafting” at Fine Arts Center
The Fine Arts Center will be welcoming the new exhibition “Ungrafting” on Friday, featuring the art of Huong Ngô. The exhibition, set in the museum’s El Pomar Galleries, will be Ngô’s first solo showing in Colorado.” Ungrafting” will provide a look into how the natural world can serve as an archive of colonial history using…
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Jeff Dunham to bring his cast of characters to Colorado Springs this week
Jeff Dunham is not like a traditional stand-up comedian — he likes to have a conversation on stage. And it helps to have a host of characters to work with. The ventriloquist comedian is coming to The Broadmoor World Arena on Thursday night, bringing his iconic puppets with him as part of his “Still Not…
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Pikes Pick: Cheyenne Mountain State Park is great for a weekend hike
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a great spot for a weekend hike, especially as the weather warms up! With great views and little foot traffic, its a relaxing time. Just be sure to leave Fido at home unless you know which trail you’re heading to, since most of the trails are restricted to people only.…
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Pikes Pick: It’s a ‘Barbie World’ at Allusion Speakeasy
Allusion Speakeasy is celebrating all things Barbie through April, transforming their space into a Barbie Dream House. With drinks to match, like “Dying… To Dance,” as well as a selection of mocktails, there’s something for all Barbie fans out there. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette Allusion Speakeasy, 323 N. Tejon St., is open from 4-10…
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‘Fun, artsy, crazy and weird’: Manitou Springs to celebrate 31st annual Carnivale parade this weekend
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Manitou Springs will celebrate its 31st annual Carnivale parade this weekend. Set to kick off Saturday afternoon, the Carnivale parade will march down Manitou Avenue, from Memorial Park to Soda Springs Park. This year’s parade was rescheduled from Feb. 10 to March 2 because of…
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Colorado Springs’ Omelette Parlor still overflows with diners after 40 years
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s a Tuesday morning at the Omelette Parlor. Dishes clink and silverware clank. It smells of bacon and eggs and pancakes and butter. Servers bustle from kitchen to table. Hungry guests crowd at the hostess station, while stuffed diners exit holding white to-go boxes. Outside,…
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Fine Arts Center to showcase works of former Tuskegee Airman, artist Clarence Shivers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Fine Arts Center will be showcasing the works of late artist Clarence Shivers, a Tuskegee Airman and Colorado Springs luminary. The exhibit will run through July 6 in the Holaday and Seagraves Galleries. “For us, this was an exciting opportunity to feature work by…
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Pikes Pick: Great local artwork at Heartshake Studios
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Heartshake Studios in Old Colorado City is a great store for local art and fun items. From home goods to jewelry to plants, this cute shop is perfect for handmade and fair trade goods. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic to celebrate nature with Beethoven
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Listen to the music of Beethoven this weekend as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents one of his most famous works — his “Pastoral” symphony. Guest conductor Carolyn Kuan will lead the philharmonic through three unique pieces, concluding with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral.” The pieces…
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Wonderland of nostalgia: Oddball Store in Old Colorado City home to the unconventional
A singing vintage Frank Sinatra plate. A guitar-wielding, dancing Elvis telephone. A silver and gold-plated Harley Davidson chess set from 1995. Rows and rows of records. Sports memorabilia. Signed guitars. Dedicated sections to Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Harry Potter. This wonderland of nostalgia is the passion project of Manfred Burkholder,…