Tag: arts
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Latin, Celtic, contemporary Christian, ’90s grunge hit stages in Colorado Springs this weekend
“La Vida Loca” by Colorado Springs Philharmonic: The vibe is turning hot this weekend when guest conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, guest vocalists Jackie Mendez and Ender Thomas, and guest musicians José Sibaja on trumpet and percussionist Luisito Quintero belt out hits by several popular Latin artists. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Pikes Peak…
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Tony Award-winning ‘Music Man’ to spend three nights in Colorado Springs
It’s hard to feel mad at Harold Hill, the con man who shows up in River City, Iowa, ready to scam the town into parting with their dollar bills. That’s part of the beauty of Broadway musicals. How can you loathe a character with such a great story arc and catchy songs, such as “(Ya…
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Pikes Pick: Cat fashion fever at Colorado Springs benefit show
Designers and models will strut for the benefit of purr balls. Catwalk for the Cats, a fashion show, will feature 10 designers, their models, and about 20 arts vendors from around the state, all to benefit Comfort & Joy Cat Cafe in Colorado Springs and Teller County Regional Animal Shelter in Divide. Felines will serve…
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Last model train show in Colorado Springs this weekend
The model train is leaving the station. Hop aboard, because this weekend is the last TECO Model Train Show in Colorado Springs, which means it’s the last model train show in town. A few others exist around the state, including the Rocky Mountain Train Show in Denver in April. The event is Saturday and Sunday…
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Hot Wheels-themed monster trucks to do donuts, wheelies, long jumps in Colorado Springs
Over the two decades Mike Menter worked as a corrections officer and then a U.S. Marshal, ferrying prisoners across the country, he dreamed of driving a monster truck. Five years ago, that dream came true when he bought his own truck, which he called WarHead, and started doing state fairs. Three years ago, that dream…
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Colorado Springs orchestra offers concerts featuring popular, jubilant works
In lieu of a sweet edible treat, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs will present you with an aural confection. The impetus behind the orchestra’s upcoming concerts, “All in Good Humor,” is simple: “To have some fun,” said music director and conductor Thomas Wilson. To do that, they’ve enlisted the help of three composers from the…
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Tributes to Springsteen, Prince, plus jazz, bluegrass, classical concerts this weekend in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGSTEEN: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE: The Greeley-based band got together to pay tribute to the 40th anniversary of Springsteen’s 1984 album, “Born in the U.S.A.” It went so well that it decided to keep channeling The Boss, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $25.64-$48.05; phillongmusichall.com. HENNESSY 6 IN…
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Concerts, exhibits, theater around Colorado
Bad Omens: The metalcore band brings its “Do You Feel Love” tour to Denver for a performance at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. In 2022, the group from Richmond, Va., hit big with its single “Just Pretend” off its third album, “The Death of Peace of Mind.” Tickets range from $78…
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Broadmoor Polo Classic returns for annual match in Colorado Springs
Polo is like field hockey, but perched atop a horse. And Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose loved it, despite losing an eye during a polo accident at Harvard University and wearing a glass eye for the rest of his life, according to Colorado Springs Sports Corp. Director of Sports Tourism Davis Tutt. Penrose, who is credited…
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30 seconds to pull a piece of art off the wall at fundraiser near Colorado Springs
On your marks, get set, and score a piece of art. You might show up empty-handed to the second annual Off the Wall event, but you’ll leave with a piece of art by an artist in the Pikes Peak region, such as Vicki Mynhier, John DeFrancesco, Jennifer Rausch, Walt Moore, Kathleen Seelye and Rhonda Delmolino.…