Author: Loree Rider
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‘FourPlay’ returns with new plays created in 44 hours
What do a coconut, a waffle iron and four writers have in common? You don’t have to be MacGyver to find out. The Millibo Art Theater brings you the third year of FourPlay, a festival that asks local playwrights to write a short work in 44 hours. Plays are limited to three or four characters.…
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LOREE’S PICK: Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions
Are you missing that (Olympic) loving feeling? The Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions returns to town just in time to give you a second wind. This energetic team of winning athletes brings a combination of modern dance and high-flying athleticism. Medalists include Nastia Liukin, Gabby Douglas and Jordyn Wieber. You can catch the show 7…
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FAC music director takes final bow with ‘Gypsy’
When the music rises from the pit Friday night, it will be one woman’s job to make sense of the noise. The ultimate embodiment of the show must-go-on spirit, Roberta Jacyshyn has brought harmony to chaos for 28 years as the music director of the Fine Arts Center Theatre Company. Jacyshyn will take her final…
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LOREE’S PICK: Fall Festival
Think you make the best tasting green chile in town? Enter the Fall Festival chili cook-off at for free and find out. The rules are online. Other activities include an art fair, green chile roasting, bobbing for apples, live music, barbecue and green chili tasting. Check it out from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Summerland Gardens, 124 E.…
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Peter Cetera makes you swoon and sing a long
Chances are, you’ve heard a Peter Cetera song at a wedding or two. Or a christening. Or bachelorette party. There’s “The Glory of Love” and “Feels Like Heaven.” And don’t forget “You’re My Inspiration.” An original member of the band Chicago, Cetera has crafted a solo career of anthems to the human spirit. He brings…
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B-52s to the Springs: ‘Get into it and have fun’
It’s the kind of party where big music and big hair shack up for big fun. Named for the bouffant hairdos of the Southern women they grew up around, the B-52s have been delivering their raucous brand of playful sounds to audiences for 35 years now. And they’ll be doing it for the Springs at…
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Zeppelin meets a full orchestra in philharmonic pop concert
You’ve never heard the symphony quite like this. Fans of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Led Zeppelin can come together under one roof Saturday for the “The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony.” Joining classical musicians with classic rock may seem like worlds colliding, but philharmonic President and CEO Nathan Newbrough shares that Zeppelin’s…
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LOREE’S PICK: Tab Benoit
His music sounds a little like home no matter where you’re from. Award-winning artist and guitarist Tab Benoit brings his bluesy grind to the stage, blending energetic riffs with healing soul. He’ll perform at 8 p.m. Friday in Colorado College’s Armstrong Hall, 14 E. Cache le Poudre St. Tickets are $17-$40 and you can pick…
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Mutemath evolves through turbulance and time
It wouldn’t be unfair to surmise he was an “Odd Soul” all on his own. Introspective, passionate and committed to authenticity, Mutemath drummer Darren King was as vivacious as he was open when speaking about the band’s somewhat turbulent nine-year history. You can see them live Saturday at the Black Sheep. The group was born out…
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LOREE’S PICK: The Price is Right Live
The Price Is Right Live You too could have a spin on the big wheel and try and make it to the Showcase Showdown if you get on Contestants’ Row. This touring game show features host Todd Newton and takes place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. Tickets run…