Tag: art
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Wanna get away? Snow geese in Lamar, chocolate in Estes Park and live music at Red Rocks among weekend options around Colorado
HIGH PLAINS SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL: One of the state’s largest birding events returns to the eastern plains, drawing visitors eager to witness thousands of snow geese and other migratory birds along the Western Central Flyway. Through Sunday, the four-day festival around Lamar offers tours, programs and prime viewing opportunities. WINE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: Come for…
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Snow sculptures in Breck, beer festival in Golden and ballet in Denver among the reasons to explore Colorado this weekend
INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE CHAMPIONSHIPS: The intricate carving is complete, and now is the best time to view the stunning art. Through Tuesday, visit Riverwalk Center at Breckenridge (150 W. Adams Ave.) to see how the 12-foot, 25-ton blocks of snow have been transformed. Viewing is free, and visitors can make a day of it with…
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Carnivale season inspires new art exhibition inside Manitou Springs gallery
Masks, puppets and bursts of color fill Gallery 515 as the Manitou Art Center celebrates more than three decades of whimsy with the new “Manitou Springs Carnivale” art exhibition, on display through Feb. 18. The show marks the first time the Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade, a tradition that dates to 1993, has been formally featured…
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Colorado Springs-based dance company marks 35th season with ‘Reflection’ concert
By O’Dell Isaac Birthdays and anniversaries – particularly those ending in a five or a zero – often serve as opportunities for reflection. So when the Ormao Dance Company put together a concert to launch its 35th season, “reflection” seemed like a natural choice for a title, according to Ormao founder Janet Johnson. “We titled…
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An open-air art gallery: Hogan Park at Highlands Creek
Welcome to Hogan Park at Highlands Creek, a 100-acre space where plans call for a disc golf course, a zip line and a climbing wall. If that sounds like any number of new parks these days, take a closer look. Just off the paved trail winding through the park stands a polished steel sculpture of…
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Día de Muertos to celebrate art, culture and departed loved ones
By O’Dell Isaac The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College offers an opportunity to celebrate life — and to remember those who have passed on — during the Día de Muertos celebration this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Fine Arts Center will be transformed into a community celebration space filled with art,…
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Long, strange drip: Colorado Springs tie-dye studio is couple’s dream come true
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When it comes to tie-dye, there are degrees of knowing and not knowing. Holly and Matty Hilts know the best kind of dye (fiber reactive procion). They know the best kind of fabric (100% cotton). They know the colors that mix well and the colors…
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Long, strange drip: Colorado Springs tie-dye studio is couple’s dream come true
When it comes to tie-dye, there are degrees of knowing and not knowing. Holly and Matty Hilts know the best kind of dye (fiber reactive procion). They know the best kind of fabric (100% cotton). They know the colors that mix well and the colors that do not (red and blue might appear more muddy…
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Hundreds of dogs kick off Halloween season at Barks and Boos fall fest in Colorado Springs
More than 500 four-footed revelers helped usher in the Halloween season on Sunday at the third annual Barks and Boos Festival at the Under the Sun dog training and day care facility in north Colorado Springs. Presented by the North Springs Veterinary Referral Center, the event was packed with dogs dressed as pumpkins, lions, sunflowers…