Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Colorado history told through poetry, spoken word by poets laureate
Young poet and social justice activist Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate, was just 22 when her “The Hill We Climb” launched the literary art back into a major worldwide spotlight with her 2021 Joe Biden inaugural poem. Her now famous words: “If only we’re brave enough to be it. For there is…
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PIKES PICK: Celebrate Black history at the museum
Explore the powerful local history of the local Black community since the city’s founding at the Black History Month tours and permanent exhibit at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, including the Cotton Club’s legendary Fannie Mae Duncan. Tuesdays through Saturdays. cspm.org – Linda Navarro
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PIKES PICK: A new home for the Children’s Museum
A new location is being set up for the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum with a grand opening to come in the Pikes Peak Family Success Center, 1520 S. Verde Drive. Activities will be planned for children, ages up to 10. @pikespeakchildren’s museum on Facebook or Instagram. – Linda Navarro
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Yes, indeed, Piggly Wiggly grocery stores once had a home in Colorado Springs
Gazette readers have been wondering about stories passed down by family members about shopping at their neighborhood Piggly Wiggly stores “way back when” in Colorado Springs. True or not? Piggly Wiggly was, and still is, a familiar grocery name in the South, with a history dating 100-plus years. And, indeed, the local connection goes back…
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AROUND TOWN: Legacy Race grants support those “on a breast cancer journey”
For two years, a team of local volunteers has created a special Legacy Race Battling Breast Cancer, supporting those in our community with breast cancer and those at risk. The goal was to bring the community together to bring back a local race – and they made it happen. As the organizers say, “We believe…
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PIKES PICK: Super Bowl snacks delivered from theaters
No Broncos this year, but the buffalo wings and pizza have been ordered for Super Bowl day. How about some movie theater snacks from Cinemark, too? A 50% sale on orders of $25 or more. DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats deliver goodies like buttery popcorn, boxes of candy and nachos straight from theaters. – Linda…
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It’s all about Olympic sports now at training center site with a local military history
As athletes travel to Milan, Italy, to represent America in the Winter Games, there are interesting local memories around the Olympics, the athletes and their connections to Colorado Springs, now Olympic City USA. Of course, there’s the history at the impressive U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, plus the Olympic & Paralympic Committee is headquartered right…
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PIKES PICK: Share a Valentine with a policeman
Kids ages 3 to 10, create something special for police during the annual Valentine’s Day Contest and maybe win fuzzy Officer Barry Custard. All entries go to police officers. Send homemade cards to Community Relations Unit, drop off by Feb. 10 at or mail to Police Operations Center, 705 S. Nevada Ave., 80903., with child’s…
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10 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond
SATURDAY All the little ghosts and goblins can go BOO at the Bridge for a family costume contest and trick-or-treating, as they walk along the spectacular Royal Gorge Bridge in Cañon City. Free carousel rides, lots of treats and the Skycoaster and Zipline will be open. 4:30–8 p.m. Saturday, tickets $10-15. tinyurl.com/4x8vezr8 FRIDAY-SATURDAY Time for the quintessential Halloween adult melodrama live…
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15 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Aurora Borealis Festival, Pedal Pikes Peak, Salida Art Walk
FRIDAY-SATURDAY Memories of the spectacular Northern Lights are recreated with a full immersive festival, the Aurora Borealis, at High Prairie Park at Painted Prairie. There’s a full lighted night experience and festival activities including silent disco, aerial performances, a Flavors of Aurora Food Court, gift bazaar and more. From 4-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, out east…