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A ‘victory garden’ for Dad: Former judge and attorney plants a legacy for the community
With his 90th birthday almost at hand and a pandemic at his back, Bill Carew easily could have taken the windfall, sold his vacant lots a block from the new Weidner Field to developers, and called it a win. But that’s not how the longtime Colorado Springs attorney was raised. That’s not how he and…
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Jazz pop-ups organized by Colorado Springs woman inspired by grandfather
It started with handwritten original big band music and a love of jazz. Sara Vaas went home to Ohio in 2021 and came back with a handful of compositions by her grandfather, a jazz musician who played saxophone, clarinet and flute and was a band director. He toured from 1949 to 1951 and even played…
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Ford Amphitheater addition the latest in Colorado Springs’ ever-shifting musical landscape
Taylor Swift, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Johnny Cash, Tina Turner, Sting, Billie Holiday, Imagine Dragons, Weezer. What do they have in common? They’ve performed in Colorado Springs. With the addition of Ford Amphitheater to the city’s musical landscape, we can expect to see more big names take advantage of the new 8,000-seat, open-air…
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From Cher to NSYNC: A look back at some of the biggest musical acts to take the stage in Colorado Springs
With a 2024 lineup packed with popular musicians, including OneRepublic and the Beach Boys, the Sunset Amphitheater has Colorado Springs music fans excited about catching a big show in their very own backyard. Did you know that even before Sunset Amphitheater landed on the scene, local venues, including the Broadmoor World Arena and the now-defunct…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Historical Colorado Springs buildings lost and saved
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This month, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on July 31, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Historical Colorado Springs buildings lost and saved
Editor’s note: This month, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on July 31, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. Iconic and historical buildings…