Tag: colorado springs event center
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Journey back in time at the Totally Rad Vintage Fest
If you ever feel nostalgia for the fashion, music and games of the ’80s or ’90s, you can indulge that yearning on Saturday at the Totally Rad Vintage Fest at the Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. Colorado Springs will the third stop for the traveling event, which kicked off in Bloomington, Minn.,…
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The Springs Home Show connects local homeowners with experts
It usually starts with something small: a leaky roof, an outdated kitchen or a backyard that never quite feels finished. Then come the questions: Who do I call? How much will it cost? Where do I even begin? For homeowners in Colorado Springs, that process doesn’t have to stretch over weeks of research and DIY…
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Villain Arts Tattoo Festival this weekend to feature hundreds of artists
Colorado Springs will host its first Villain Arts Tattoo Festival this weekend with 350 artists from all over the world. The three-day tattoo show at Colorado Springs Event Center will include tattoo contests, live entertainment and special guests. While this is Villain Arts’ debut in the Springs, the touring festival is going on its 27th…
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From geology to the metaphysical: Crystal Festival heads to Colorado Springs to celebrate rocks, gems and minerals
Toothpaste. A Frosty. Aluminum foil. Ceramic toilets. Eyeshadow. There’s something these items have in common — they contain minerals. Showing people how much they rely on rocks and minerals in day-to-day life is one of the main goals of the Crystal Festival, said curator Adrienne McElwain. The Crystal Festival will be coming to the Colorado…
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Reptile expo gives Colorado Springs residents an up-close look at exotic pets
During an exhibition at the Colorado Springs Event Center on Sunday, a man began to inquire about the price of a particular display item when his wife placed a restraining hand on his shoulder and said, “We don’t need another one.” “I know,” he replied. “Besides, we don’t have the space.” But he couldn’t take…
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Deaf cattle dog, trainer to perform at Colorado Springs Pet Expo
The temptation is strong. But Maddie is stronger. The Australian cattle dog lays in the grass at Monument Valley Park, a pink heart tag dangling from her collar with the words: “I’m deaf.” She patiently waits for her owner, Eric Melvin, to give her the hand cue to eat the square piece of kibble resting…
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6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Shen Yun, Women’s History Month, Junkin’ Market Days, Atlanta Rhythm Section
Colorado actor Seth Palmer Harris channels the long gone writer and humorist Mark Twain in “An Evening with Mark Twain.” Harris will take on the historical figure’s persona as he reads some of his works and interacts with the audience. It’s at 7 p.m. Thursday at Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs. Tickets…
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Colorado Springs shopping center might be transformed into industrial uses
Rustic Hills North, a 1970s-era shopping center whose mostly empty storefronts underscore Colorado Springs’ shifting demographics and changing retail patterns, would be redeveloped into industrial uses by a suburban Chicago company under plans submitted to the city. Brennan Investment Group, a privately owned firm that acquires, develops and operates industrial facilities nationwide, has contracted to…
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20 great ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve around Colorado Springs
A new decade is upon us. Where you kick it off could mean everything. Perhaps the love of your life will race to find you before midnight at the fancy gala your friends drag you to. Hey, it happened for Sally in “When Harry Met Sally,” so it could happen to you, too. Or maybe…