Author: Linda Navarro
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PIKES PICK: Artists, create the poster for Race to the Clouds
Yours could be the poster for the June 21 104th Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with art for the 250-150 anniversary year of the country and state: “The World’s Race America’s Mountain – A Colorado Legacy.” Winning submissions from artists will be featured. ppihc.org – Linda Navarro
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: PBS Kids Day, Genealogy, Skate with Olympians, Rockies Fest
SATURDAY Such fun family times. Saturday is Be My Neighbor Day! in Southeast Colorado Springs with story time, a dance party and fun activities with Daniel Tiger of PBS. WeeCycle and Pikes Peak Library District will be part of the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. free activities at Family Event Center – Pikes Peak United…
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AROUND TOWN: Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce starts with fun before a busy new year
Upending national trends and negative business news, last year had been a very good year for the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and major strategic plans are in place. With that announcement, SCWCC planned its first Holiday Evening Gala in December to usher out 2025 as they announced expansive plans in place for 2026.…
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Arts Uprise Festival, Wicked-A Drag Musical, MLK Jr. Day
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Some people carry protest signs or march about issues. Local creatives express their feelings in one-act plays and powerful song this weekend in Arts Uprise Festival at Millibo Art Theatre. A return of Arts Uprise Resistance Theatre and it could make you cheer or gasp, shake your head or do a major thumbs up.…
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AROUND TOWN: Holiday Debutante Ball has 58-year tradition
Ten young women in traditional formal white gowns, long gloves and pearls were presented as the 2025 Colorado Springs Debutantes in a sparkling December ball in Broadmoor International Center. The evening’s floral theme was “Velvet and Vines” and special flowers and colors were red Venturoso Rose and white O’Hara Garden. The debutantes and those serving…
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PIKES PICK: See favorite local art at the airport
Some of the public art enjoyed throughout downtown can now be seen at the Colorado Springs Airport. Sculptures from previous Art on the Streets will be near airport entrances, and see if you can spot new, rotating indoor terminal exhibits. – Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Dinosaur events, Orchid Showcase, Bird Count, Swan Lake
FRIDAY-SUNDAY A dinosaur weekend for sure. On Friday a program for the mature audience will introduce the rare Theio, the Garden of the Gods Dinosaur. Park Guide Jennifer shares “more of a mystery story than in-depth science lecture.” Theio is not a famous dinosaur but he has a wonderful developing story and he was here.…
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PIKES PICK: Try out pickleball at this festival
Ready to learn something new or just go to play this popular sport at the free pickleball festival Jan. 17 at Springs Pickleball East, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2975 New Center Point. Open play, paddles and balls provided, 11 courts. springspickleball.com – Linda Navarro
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs including Free Zoo Day
THURSDAY New Year’s Day is all about heading outdoors, running and walking. This year add celebrations about 2026 being the country’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th. Norris Penrose Event Center lower parking lot by Bear Creek trail is headquarters for the 48th El Paso County Search & Rescue Rescue Run. A 5K and 10K start…
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AROUND TOWN: Afternoon Teas a tradition at McAllister House, City’s oldest house
Delicate formal settings were in place, dainty antique teacups at the ready. It could be the daily London tradition but instead the Afternoon Cream Tea was shared by guests at a sold-out holiday event Dec. 13 in the Carriage House at McAllister House, the stately oldest house in Colorado Springs. It was an unhurried time…