Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Colorado Dragon Boat Fest and more
SATURDAY A colorful cultural celebration, the 36th Annual Friendship Powwow at the Denver Art Museum brings together the community and Native American tribes, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. The impressive Grand Entry of all tribes together is 11 a.m. and the programs include dance, drumming, vendors with fry bread and Indian tacos, jewelry and art.…
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AROUND TOWN: Evening for public radio draws music lovers supporting KCME and Jazz 93.5 FM
A variety show of jazz and classical music by local musicians made for a lively August evening in the theater at The Colorado Springs School. It was also an opportunity for the community to be entertained while supporting public classical radio station KCME, which has been operating since 1979, and sister station Jazz 93.5 FM.…
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PIKES PICK: Spend your Spencer’s Bucks by Aug. 31
Those green Spencer’s Lawn & Garden bucks were earned from flowers, Palisade peaches, Olathe corn and Rocky Fords. Now cash them in this weekend on special items through Sunday. — Linda Navarro
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13 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs: Art festivals, Monu-Palooza, Vintage Baseball and more
SATURDAY-MONDAY What a perfect time to create art in Colorado’s natural beauty. Victor Celebrates the Arts, with artists painting outdoors en plein, is in its 25th year. Visit the area and the competition: victorcelebratesthearts.org. Artists have also been out in nature creating all week during Estes Valley Plein Air Paint Out in Estes Park. See the results at the sale and exhibition Friday…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Louisville Labor Day Parade and more
SATURDAY-MONDAY In Windsor, a 103-year tradition, the Windsor Harvest Festival & Balloon Rally. Balloon launches at 6:30 a.m., pie-eating contest, vintage baseball, car show and, on Saturday, fireworks at 9 p.m. The special feature, the parade early Labor Day morning with the theme “Cheers To Our Years.” windsorharvestfest.com MONDAY Year 89 for this traditional Labor Day fun, Louisville Labor Day…
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PIKES PICK: New maestro, new season tickets for Philharmonic
New-season tickets for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and a time to meet new maestro Chloé Dufresne. All-concerts tickets, all- Pops or your choice. csphilharmonic.org — Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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12 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: VW Buses, North Cheyenne Canon at 140, Unicorn Festival, more
SATURDAY Always a summer favorite: Buses at the Brewery at Bristol Brewing Co. Spot those beloved VW hippie buses touring around the area and then on display at Ivywild School, 1604 S. Cascade Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. A theme for the Bulli, an early German VW bus name from the 1950s, is Red Baron Octoberfest…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Unicorn Fest in Aurora and more
SATURDAY-SUNDAY They’re magical creatures and youngsters can find them at the Unicorn Festival along with mermaids and princesses and others. Foam parties both days, unicorn races and a Sunday 5K run. The enchanted world fills Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: unicornfestivalcolorado.com. SUNDAY A nationally known art festival…
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PIKES PICK: Ski Passports ready for the youngsters
Snow and shredding aren’t that far off and student Ski Passports are available now for kindergarten through sixth graders. Visit 19 Colorado areas for four days each for $75. ColoradoSki.com — Linda Navarro
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9 weekend things to do in and around Colorado Springs: Palisade Peach Days, Swiftie party, POW ride and more
SATURDAY An estimated 1,500 motorcycles take to the highway with police escort at 10 a.m. Saturday from Woodland Park to Cripple Creek in the moving 38th annual POW/MIA Recognition Ride on POW/MIA Memorial Highway. Registration required. They’re on their way to the 33rd annual Veterans Rally where The Traveling Memorial Wall will be available 24 hours…