Tag: music
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The big, colorful life of Ted Newman, Pikes Peak region’s beloved cowboy singer
In a dirt road town west of Colorado Springs, under a lime-green canopy and beside a glistening stream, Ted Newman begins his routine. “Good morning, everybody, and welcome to Green Mountain Falls,” he says to his audience eating breakfast at the Pantry Restaurant. He’s got Aspen the yellow Lab at his feet, Pepsi at his…
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LIFE | A surprising sound sanctuary in western Colorado
In Rangely, Colo., a 65-foot tank once built to store water has been converted into a musical oasis for musicians and experimental sound artists. The tank, known as the Center for Sonic Arts, is now a recording studio and music venue. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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8 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: City’s 150th anniversary, Olympics, bawdy Girls Night, Mud Run
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s a busy weekend with several events on tap around Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. FRIDAY Continuing a weekend of celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary, a Citywide Worship Concert in the city’s first park, Acacia Park downtown, presented by one of the earliest churches,…
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8 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: City’s 150th anniversary, Olympics, bawdy Girls Night, Mud Run
It’s a busy weekend with several events on tap around Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. FRIDAY Continuing a weekend of celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary, a Citywide Worship Concert in the city’s first park, Acacia Park downtown, presented by one of the earliest churches, First Presbyterian. A concert of praise, 6:30 p.m. Bring blankets…
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8 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Whitewater festival, bed races, vintage cars and BBQ
The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival, a bed race, Vintage Market, Knob Hill street art, car shows and Beer Quest await this weekend around Colorado Springs and beyond. THIS WEEKEND through AUG.1 Beer, Theatre and Slay the Dragon. The Beer Quest portal is open in Denver. Teams of ages 21+. Drinkledore’s 2D Pixel, immersive and filled with games…
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8 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: July 4th fireworks, Renaissance Festival, Venetucci Farm
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fireworks displays are in cities and towns statewide, wherever there are no fire restrictions. Other things to do include butterflies, dog shows and a pet parade and the opening of the Renaissance Festival. THURSDAY-MONDAY A summer delight if you’re headed up north, the butterflies in a…
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8 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: July 4th fireworks, Renaissance Festival, Venetucci Farm
Fireworks displays are in cities and towns statewide, wherever there are no fire restrictions. Other things to do include butterflies, dog shows and a pet parade and the opening of the Renaissance Festival. THURSDAY-MONDAY A summer delight if you’re headed up north, the butterflies in a garden setting at Chatfield Farms, a project of the Butterfly…
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LIFE | A piano on the sidewalk brings joy to Manitou Springs
A piano on the sidewalk in Manitou Springs brings confusion, smiles and healing every day. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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6 things to do around Colorado Springs this weekend: International Female Ride Day, family fun at the park, and more
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Family fun days, motorcycle-riding women, Cañon City parade and more all around Colorado Springs this weekend. FRIDAY-SATURDAY The first of four weekends for the annual Horticultural Art Society Plant Sales. Different sales each week, 224 Mesa Road, in Monument Valley Park, the fenced backyard of the Caretaker’s Cottage.…
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6 things to do around Colorado Springs this weekend: International Female Ride Day, family fun at the park, and more
Family fun days, motorcycle-riding women, Cañon City parade and more all around Colorado Springs this weekend. FRIDAY-SATURDAY The first of four weekends for the annual Horticultural Art Society Plant Sales. Different sales each week, 224 Mesa Road, in Monument Valley Park, the fenced backyard of the Caretaker’s Cottage. Face masks and socially distanced. Grower Gulley Greenhouse from Fort…