Author: Warren Epstein

It may seem weird to take Christmas advice with somebody whose last name is Epstein, but, hey, Irving Berlin did OK with that “White Christmas” song. At ColoradoSprings.com, you’ll find a map to the best holiday displays that you can use while your tour around town going “ooh” and “aah.”  That’s 5685 Flag Way. Thanks,…

Why just see the musical when you can add on tea with the characters? (Just don’t touch Toad — we hear you’ll get warts!) Includes food, entertainment and admission to the galleries, noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., $15-$35/$95 tea and show for one adult with one child; 634-5583 or csfineartscenter.org.…

A recent study suggests that consumers are thinking less about STUFF for the holidays and more about experiences. We’ve put our elves together to come up with a list of the top holiday experiences in the region. Here’s what those little pointy-hatted folks came up with:  1. Santa Express Train by Royal Gorge Route Railroad…

In what is certainly the biggest gig to play in the Loft, indie rock sensation Jade of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros will play the small Old Colorado City venue on New Year’s Eve. Chances are you know the band and it’s hit song, “Home,” which is among the most catchy tunes to hit…

The holidays are coming on like a runaway Polar Express, and we’re all looking for great values, right? Here’s the best one in town: The Air Force Academy Band’s annual “Holly and Ivy” concert at the Pikes Peak Center on Dec. 12 and 13. The Academy Band, which is staffed by professional musicians, not cadets,…

I first caught Wisconsin singer and songwriter Johnsmith when he was singing in the troubadour competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. He was a regular finalist. He also won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award. He’s simply one of the best musical storytellers you’ll meet. He’ll perform an intimate concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec.…

“Super 8” (2011) —  J.J. Abrams, of “Lost” fame, pays homage to Steven Spielberg (who produced the film) with an off-beat slice of sci-fi nostalgia that tries to recapture the wonder of “E.T.: The Extraterrestrial” and often succeeds. You’ll also find salutes to “The Goonies” and “Stand By Me,” as this is a movie about…

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo plans to open a temporary gallery shop downtown to sell art created by zoo residents. Yes, that means paintings by elephants, baboons, penguins, tigers, ponies and other artists will be on sale at the Zoo to You Gallery at 214 ½ N. Tejon St. (across from Acacia Park, next to CJ…