Tag: jennifer mulson
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Longtime arts center in Palmer Lake for sale
The Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts building in Palmer Lake is for sale. The almost 9,500-square foot property, which was closed by the Palmer Lake Fire Department early this year and had since reopened, is listed at $1,450,000. “We’ve had some showings,” said TLCA Executive Director Michael Maddox. “We’ve had invites to relocate the nonprofit…
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Four Colorado Springs poets on their new books, inspiration, writing process
It’s often said in vino veritas, or in wine there is truth. But perhaps it should be in poiesis veritas, or in poetry there is truth. It’s National Poetry Month, and while poetry might not make headlines too often in our social media channels, devoted fans, both those who consume and those who produce the…
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Pikes Pick: Cottonwood Center for the Arts offers open mic for writers
There are lots of open mics in town, but I’m partial to the monthly literary arts open mic at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. Every third Friday at 7 p.m. writers of all genres are invited to read their poems, essays, fiction, nonfiction, haiku, whatever sets your pen afire, out loud to a supportive group…
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6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Philharmonic, art and plant market, and more
THURSDAY Immerse yourself in other ways of life when World Music Ensemble presents music and dance from various traditions and cultures. The ensemble is directed by University of Colorado at Colorado Springs music instructor Haleh Abghari and dance professor Rosely Conz with guest pianist Shazia Ali, guest percussionist Chris Koroshetz and dance students. The free…
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UCCS student to direct all-female cast of ‘Men on Boats’ comedy in Colorado Springs
You might furrow your brow when the cast of “Men on Boats” arrives on stage. Because they’re all women. The casting decision for the show, set in 1869, is on purpose, of course, and meant to satirize the machismo of intrepid male explorers of yore who set out across our great country to discover land…
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Longtime arts center near Colorado Springs for sale
The Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts building in Palmer Lake is for sale. The almost 9,500-square foot property, which was closed by the Palmer Lake Fire Department early this year and had since reopened, is listed at $1,450,000. “We’ve had some showings,” said TLCA Executive Director Michael Maddox. “We’ve had invites to relocate the nonprofit…
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Colorado Springs theater company to stage Pulitzer Prize winning play
Math provides the framework, but at its heart, “Proof” is really about relationships. Springs Ensemble Theatre’s production of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2001 play at The Fifty-Niner, the theater company’s home base since last year and run through April 28. The four-person show follows 20-something mathematical genius Catherine (played by Ellie Hinkle), whose father, Robert…
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Pikes Peak Center announces lineup for 2024-2025 Broadway series
A Tony Award-winning musical about Motown stars The Temptations will open the new Broadway season next year at Pikes Peak Center. American Theatre Guild recently announced its 2024-2025 Broadway at Pikes Peak Center Series, which opens in February with “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations.” “Mean Girls,” “Annie,” “The Addams…
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Got back pain? Try some practitioner-assisted stretching | Live Well
My vision: laying on mats and someone guiding me through stretches. The reality: getting strapped onto a table and having someone else stretch me. Walk into the Colorado Springs location of Stretch Zone, which opened a year ago, and you’ll see five tables with dangling straps, all to hold your body in place while a…
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Pikes Pick: Desert Reef Hot Springs in Florence scenic, contemplative
I recently stole away to Florence, hoping to find an oasis of hot springs, scenery for days and a quiet, contemplative space. Nailed it. Spent a couple of hours basking in the beauty and serenity of Desert Reef Hot Springs. They renovated and reopened two years ago and I am their newest, biggest fan. Reminder:…