Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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AROUND TOWN: Brunch guests bid high for latest handbags, help Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary send kids to camp
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary added something popular and new for their spring brunch: Coach, Kate Spade and Dooney & Burke. And they sold out the annual event, now a fashion show and handbag auction, overlooking the lake at Broadmoor West. The 260 guests, many wearing spring colors on a sunny May 12, were busily…
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Weekend activities in and around Colorado Springs: whitewater fest, giant bubbles, Denver Greek Festival, Starlight Spectacular ride, Star Wars night at Sky Sox
Here’s a look at some of our favorite events and happenings around Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region the next few days, from FIBArk in Salida to the Pikes Peak Celtic Festival at Memorial Park to the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur and more. THURSDAY-SUNDAY The frothy whitewater rolling, it’s time for FIBArk (First in Boating on the…
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2018 Colorado Springs Debutantes
Twenty-one young women, graduates of seven area high schools this year, have been selected 2018 Colorado Springs Debutantes. They were chosen for school achievements, volunteer activities and contributions to their community, as well as for the community contributions of their families. The debutantes will be formally presented at the 52nd annual ball Dec. 22 at…
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AROUND TOWN: The Broadmoor’s 100 years celebrated with unforgettable glittering evening
There were smiles all around, with people picturing just how much flamboyant Spencer Penrose would have enjoyed the 100th anniversary celebration of his hotel, The Broadmoor. On the night of June 2, reportedly much like the Penrose grand opening gala on June 29, 1918, formally attired guests, many from the business, philanthropic and social worlds,…
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Weekend activities in and around Colorado Springs: punk/grind fest, Supercross, Springs Spree, beer fest, Mud Run
THURSDAY-SATURDAY Cheer on incredible athletes participating in the Warrior Games at the Air Force Academy, dodwarriorgames.com THURSDAY-SUNDAY Colorado College Summer Music Festival has a wide variety of concerts: Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St.; Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave., 389-6552, brownpapertickets.com, coloradocollege.edu/newsevents/calendar THURSDAY-SUNDAY Vail comes alive with the weekend’s GoPro Mountain…
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AROUND TOWN: NAMI grows ‘Stepping into the Light’ of mental illness
For years, people at fundraising breakfasts for the National Alliance on Mental Illness spoke about “Embracing the Light.” That light of understanding and transparency became even brighter May 3 at The Broadmoor, as 650 people moved forward, “Stepping into the Light” of mental illness on the 35th anniversary of NAMI Colorado Springs. The $180,000 goal…
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AROUND TOWN: Junior Achievement Red Carpet Gala benefits students with financial literacy
Since 1954, Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado has been preparing young people for financial success in an ever-changing global economy. To move that mission forward, 375 sponsors and supporters gathered at Cheyenne Mountain Resort for the 25th annual fundraiser, a Red Carpet & Silver Screen Gala and Auction. More than $151,000 was raised and, said…
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Pikes Pick: Rockin’ out on Easter
The ageless rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” comes to TV as a three-hour, live Easter concert on NBC. Music you’ve heard for years, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is not to be missed. And the stars? John Legend as Jesus, Alice Cooper and Sara Bareilles. What a different addition to Easter weekend with…
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AROUND TOWN: St. Patrick’s Gala surpassed glittering tradition for Catholic Charities
Live and silent auctions to beat them all. It’s the luck of the Irish – and hugely competitive – tradition at the Catholic Charities St. Patrick’s Day Gala. Coordinated by event chairs Vicki Dimond, Betsy Sobral and Judy McCarty, this year’s March 17 bright green event at Cheyenne Mountain Resort set a new gold standard,…
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AROUND TOWN: Filling hungry tummies the Care and Share Food Bank mission
The words of one little boy stunned a crowd of 1,186 adults. His words are why they were in Broadmoor Hall for the 10th annual Care and Share Food Bank Recipe for Hope Luncheon. Hunger is a part of life, children said in the luncheon video. And the bags of food that go home with…