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Pikes Picks: OCC Mystical Stroll series starts Friday
If you’re seeking a bit of whimsy, visit Old Colorado City on Friday night. The historic district will host its Mystical Stroll series throughout the summer on Friday evenings, making for an immersive Victorian-themed promenade with entertainers and performers along Colorado Avenue. The program starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday, and will continue July 11 and…
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Pikes Pick: Nova West is the Colorado Springs’ arcade bar
Located in Old Colorado City, Nova West is a great local spot for vintage game enthusiasts and skee-ballers alike. It makes for a fun night playing games with friends, and the drinks are creatively delicious. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Downtown authority likely to pass for Old Colorado City, but may lack mill levy
Old Colorado City voters have chosen to create a Downtown Development Authority that would mirror the one covering downtown Colorado Springs but are mixed on its funding. The early unofficial results of the election, which was run though the Spencer Fane law firm, was 102 votes in favor of creating the district and 71 against as…
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Downtown authority likely to pass for Old Colorado City, but may lack mill levy
Old Colorado City voters have chosen to create a Downtown Development Authority that would mirror the one covering downtown Colorado Springs but are mixed on its funding. The early unofficial results of the election, which was run though the Spencer Fane law firm, was 102 votes in favor of creating the district and 71 against as…
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1 arrested after causing thousands of dollars of property damage in Colorado Springs
A man was arrested Wednesday evening after alleging causing several thousands of dollars of property damage near Old Colorado City, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. Police said at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night, the department received multiple reports of a person throwing rocks at “random” windows in the area of West Colorado Avenue and…
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Colorado Springs barbershop offers more than just a trim
The Stache Spot is more than just a barbershop. While the front is home to an assortment of mirrors and classic black barber chairs, as you continue to walk through the building, you’ll learn there’s more to it. In the next room, local goods like honey and woodwork overflow, with curated artwork hanging along the…
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Pikes Pick: Grab a scoop at Colorado City Creamery
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Craving a sweet treat? Stop by Colorado City Creamery to grab a few scoops of homemade, delicious ice cream! With different flavor options every week and several specialties, I recommend the coffee ice cream. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print…
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Pikes Pick: Grab a scoop at Colorado City Creamery
Craving a sweet treat? Stop by Colorado City Creamery to grab a few scoops of homemade, delicious ice cream! With different flavor options every week and several specialties, I recommend the coffee ice cream. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Wonderland of nostalgia: Oddball Store in Old Colorado City home to the unconventional
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A singing vintage Frank Sinatra plate. A guitar-wielding, dancing Elvis telephone. A silver and gold-plated Harley Davidson chess set from 1995. Rows and rows of records. Sports memorabilia. Signed guitars. Dedicated sections to Marilyn Monroe, Betty Boop, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Harry Potter. This wonderland of nostalgia is the passion project of Manfred Burkholder,…