Tag: pioneers museum
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Who are those folks immortalized by all the city’s statues? Meet the cowboys, philanthropists, builders, miners and the ‘Pumpkin Man’
Perhaps as you’ve walked downtown or stopped at a red light while you were driving you’ve had that moment to wonder exactly who was that person memorialized with a statue in a median, outside a building, in a park or sculpted just gazing west toward Pikes Peak. What did they do? The people in the…
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PIKES PICK: Celebrate Black history at the museum
Explore the powerful local history of the local Black community since the city’s founding at the Black History Month tours and permanent exhibit at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, including the Cotton Club’s legendary Fannie Mae Duncan. Tuesdays through Saturdays. cspm.org – Linda Navarro
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Dinosaur events, Orchid Showcase, Bird Count, Swan Lake
FRIDAY-SUNDAY A dinosaur weekend for sure. On Friday a program for the mature audience will introduce the rare Theio, the Garden of the Gods Dinosaur. Park Guide Jennifer shares “more of a mystery story than in-depth science lecture.” Theio is not a famous dinosaur but he has a wonderful developing story and he was here.…
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AIDS memorial quilt on display at Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs
In observance of World AIDS Day, the Pioneers Museum and the Colorado Health Network have hosted panels of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt. Conceived in 1985, when the fear, prejudice and social stigma surrounding AIDS prevented many of its victims from receiving proper funerals, the blanket is a massive memorial celebrating the lives of people…
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8 Weekend Things to do Around Colorado Springs and beyond
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Perfect for Halloween weekend, The Vampire of Cripple Creek complete with Count Dracula, the new owner of a haunted hotel who’s enamored with a lovely young woman. Alas, she dies of something mysterious and that’s just fine with him. The Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave. Tickets $17-$29. For hours and tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/35629/production/1230506 SATURDAY…
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6 Weekend Things to do around Colorado Springs and Beyond
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Perfect for Halloween weekend, The Vampire of Cripple Creek complete with Count Dracula, the new owner of a haunted hotel who’s enamored with a lovely young woman. Alas, she dies of something mysterious and that’s just fine with him. The Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave. Tickets $17-$29. For hours and tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/35629/production/1230506 SATURDAY…
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‘This is Ute Homeland’: New museum exhibit showcases Ute People of Pikes Peak
Within a pristine glass display case on the second floor of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, six little moccasins rest. The tiny leather shoes are fitted for children’s feet. The three on the bottom are worn by age, the color of the beads fading and the leather thinning. Above them, little moccasins no more than…
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Colorado Springs tourism sector optimistic amid some troubling forecasts
With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, the summer tourism season is underway — and, according to some forecasts, it could be disappointing. Amid President Donald Trump’s ever-evolving trade war, the World Travel & Tourism Council says the U.S is on track to lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year. And with falling consumer…
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Oral history: How a Colorado Springs dentist’s discovery paved the way for nationwide water fluoridation
Dr. Frederick McKay’s work helped change dental health, and sparked a debate now revived by Trump’s appointment of anti-fluoride activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Award-winning Colorado Springs assemblage artist makes memorable pieces out of junk
Every day is a carefully organized treasure hunt in Michelle Bracewell’s art studio. Meticulously labeled glass jars of baby doll parts, lace, rhinestones, pearls and vintage lady heads line the shelves. Designated plastic bins hold medium and large dog figurines, beads, crowns, metal eyes, metal animals, plastic and resin animals, ribbons and rosaries. One look…