Tag: music
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Packed schedule of music in Colorado Springs includes AC/DC and Led Zeppelin tributes plus local musicians
MONSTERS OF ROCK: Classic rock takes over as this tribute brings together the music of AC/DC, Mötley Crüe, Van Halen and Led Zeppelin. LIVE WIRE channels the raw power and thunderous sound of AC/DC, while Kickstart My Heart delivers the metal attitude of Mötley Crüe. Van Zeppelin rounds out the lineup; 6 p.m. Saturday, Phil…
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Q&A with Danny Hutton: rock band Three Dog Night set for Friday performance in downtown Colorado Springs
Three Dog Night will bring decades of chart-topping hits to Colorado Springs for a Friday performance at Pikes Peak Center. Special guests Ambrosia and John Ford Coley will join the legendary rock band. Founded in 1968 by Danny Hutton, now the band’s lone remaining original member, Three Dog Night emerged during a period of rapid…
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Wanna get away? Snow geese in Lamar, chocolate in Estes Park and live music at Red Rocks among weekend options around Colorado
HIGH PLAINS SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL: One of the state’s largest birding events returns to the eastern plains, drawing visitors eager to witness thousands of snow geese and other migratory birds along the Western Central Flyway. Through Sunday, the four-day festival around Lamar offers tours, programs and prime viewing opportunities. WINE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: Come for…
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Snow sculptures in Breck, beer festival in Golden and ballet in Denver among the reasons to explore Colorado this weekend
INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE CHAMPIONSHIPS: The intricate carving is complete, and now is the best time to view the stunning art. Through Tuesday, visit Riverwalk Center at Breckenridge (150 W. Adams Ave.) to see how the 12-foot, 25-ton blocks of snow have been transformed. Viewing is free, and visitors can make a day of it with…
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Broadmoor holiday classic takes ‘dinner and a show’ to new levels
By O’Dell Isaac For more than two decades, The Broadmoor has elevated the concept of “dinner and a show” to soaring new heights with its annual Classic Broadmoor Holiday show, a feast for the eyes, ears and palate that regularly draws thousands of holiday revelers from across Colorado and the U.S. “We have people coming…
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Steven Curtis Chapman set for Christmas music show at Rocky Mountain Calvary in Colorado Springs
By L. Kent WolgamottLast Word Features Steven Curtis Chapman grappled with the dilemma facing every recording artist when he began to contemplate writing songs for his latest album, “Still”: in the streaming era, when little physical product is sold and most listeners choose only a song or two from any artist, is there a reason…
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Festival of Lights Parade, Family Fun Day kick off holiday festivities
Tejon Street will be transformed from a busy thoroughfare to a magical holiday wonderland on Saturday as the 41st annual Festival of Lights Parade brings brightly colored floats, marching bands and Christmas joy to downtown Colorado Springs. “It’s a long-standing Colorado Springs tradition that brings families together,” said spokeswoman Abragail Arnold. “You get to see…
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New Springsteen film worth a watch but doesn’t match level of the book it’s based on
By Steven Hayward, Special to The Gazette One of the great detours of contemporary music was made by Bruce Springsteen in the late 1970s. Fresh off a massive tour following his double album, “The River,” Springsteen eschewed a return to the studio, opting instead to move back to New Jersey where he rented a drab…
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Día de Muertos to celebrate art, culture and departed loved ones
By O’Dell Isaac The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College offers an opportunity to celebrate life — and to remember those who have passed on — during the Día de Muertos celebration this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Fine Arts Center will be transformed into a community celebration space filled with art,…