Author: Loree Rider
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LOREE’S PICK: Kids Day at Falcon Stadium
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s almost football season and you can almost imagine the crisp fall weather as the little ones tear up the turf for this special preview of the the Air Force Falcon’s open practice. It’s Kids…
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The ‘Theatregasm’ short works festival highlights local, local, local
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You might want to ready your standing-o face for another round of “Theatregasm.” Now in its sixth year, “Theatregasm = 6,” is a festival featuring short plays written by local artists and produced by local…
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LOREE’S PICK: First Friday Downtown Art Walks
The downtown art scene is alive and thriving. You can see the best talent Colorado Springs has to offer with a walk through 12 shops and galleries, including GOCA 121, Marmalade at Smokebrush, Cottonwood Center for the Arts and the Modbo. The First Friday Artwalk runs from 5 -8 p.m. Call 634-5229 or visit www.gallery-113.com.…
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LOREE’S PICK: CD Release Concert for the Myth of Modern Medicine
Celebrating their new video and album, the Myth of Modern Medicine delivers a high-energy, creative brand of indie rock to a hometown crowd. 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Black Sheep, 2106 E. Platte Ave., 227-7625, blacksheeprocks.com. Photo by
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Blues Under the Bridge offers up six smokin’ acts Saturday
Wander toward the echoes of harmonicas and horns Saturday and you just might bump into a couple thousand others. Turning six years old this year, Blues Under the Bridge is expected to draw about 2,000 to the event, which last year saw about 1,200, says organizer Amy Whitesell. “Every year, the audience has grown,” she…
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LOREE’S PICK: Blues Under the Bridge
It’s the best reason to get the blues all year. A signature event of the Downtown Partnership, Blues Under the Bridge is in its sixth year offering five national acts, 30 vendors and one solid day of raw and sultry musical indulgence. 2-11:20 p.m., 218 W. Colorado Ave. It’s $30, 35 day of show, $91.50…
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LOREE’S PICK: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
There’s a whole lot of western fun going on at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days. You can bust a mutton, pan for gold, enjoy live music and take in the sights and activities of our rich heritage. Events begin 7:15 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower…
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One sweet thank you
Editor’s note: Times like these have the power to define us. Few of us will see the front lines, but many will make a difference in the lives of the firefighters, volunteers and refugees of the Waldo Canyon Fire. We tell the stories of the quiet heroes of these fires. Never before had cake batter…
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One sweet thank you
Editor’s note: Times like these have the power to define us. Few of us will see the front lines, but many will make a difference in the lives of the firefighters, volunteers and refugees of the Waldo Canyon Fire. We tell the stories of the quiet heroes of these fires. Never before had cake batter…
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LOREE’S PICK: Purple Mountain Brewfest and Billiards
Delight, indulge and cue up! More than 70 brews from all over Colorado await the most discriminating tastebuds. And if that wasn’t enough, world-renowned pool player Jeanette Lee will strut her stuff. It’s at 4-10 p.m. Saturday, the Rustic Hills Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., 637-3960, purplemountaintbrewfest.com. Photo by