Tag: jennifer mulson
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Retrospective of Colorado Springs artists Eric Bransby, Mary Ann Bransby, film installation, First Friday openings this weekend
“Bransby Retrospective”: Eric Bransby, who died in 2020, has 30-plus murals in prominent buildings across the U.S. His wife, Mary Ann Bransby, who died in 2011, was a longtime painter who founded Pikes Peak Watercolor Society. A collection of their works is up through March 13 at Pikes Peak State College Gallery at Studio West.…
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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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Toastmasters lessens fear of public speaking for Colorado Springs club members
Public speaking is to many humans what sunlight is to gremlins. As in, lethal. OK, it’s not exactly deadly for humans, but for many it feels like it might kill you, what with the heart palpitations, pouring sweat and desert-like mouth. But not for the attendees at today’s 21st Century Toastmasters meeting, where public speaking…
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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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Live Well: Fall back in love with your ticker this month
Well, well, well, you thought you were going to get away without me mentioning your heart health this month, didn’t you? I don’t mean to be a downer, but the stats are sobering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men, women and…