Tag: rocky mountains
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Colorado Springs exhibit features photos made through 19th, early 20th century processes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Digital photography is a great convenience, but there’s something to be said about hand making a photo. The new exhibit at Auric Gallery, “Sal Argenti (Salt of Silver),” features more than 60 photos by Angela Crews, Richard Rinker, Dan Russell and Don Jones, who used…
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New home for Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s Fourth of July concert, fireworks
After more than half a century the Colorado Springs Philharmonic has new digs for its annual Fourth of July concert. “Star-Spangled Symphony,” followed by a fireworks show in partnership with Colorado Springs Sports Corp, will now take place at Ford Amphitheater, the new outdoor venue on the city’s north side, with capacity for almost 10,000.…
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Professional clarinetist performs highest recorded classical music concert in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains
Hikers who summited the 14,439-foot Mount Elbert on a bright-blue Monday morning in September got more than awe-inspiring views. They also got to hear the highest recorded classical music concert in the Rocky Mountains, courtesy of professional clarinetist Stephanie Zelnick, who did two five- to six-minute concerts atop the fourteener on Sept. 9. “They were…
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Pikes Pick: Now’s the time to visit RMNP
As fall quickly approaches, now is the time to make a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. With the weather getting cooler, its a great time of year to see wildlife, hike trails and even do some “leaf peeping.” If you’re planning to visit, I recommend heading into the park before 9 a.m. to really…
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Colorado Springs ministry helps those with disabilities explore nature
Within Lincoln Mountain Open Space, which sits in the eastern plains of Douglas County, is a place special to Mark Maloney. After hiking 30 minutes up the park’s small mountain, he would settle in an area atop the mesa, near the northwest corner. There, he said, you could see the entire Front Range. The 88-year-old…
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Colorado’s Legislature one of the bluest in nation
Colorado has the seventh most Democratic state legislature of the 50 states of the United States. In ranking seventh most Democratic, Colorado finds itself in the company of states on the East Coast and West Coast. The top eight most Democratic state legislatures are: Hawaii – 90.1% Democratic. Rhode Island – 87.2% Dem. Massachusetts –…
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Colorado Springs artist to exhibit abstract Asian art, Western art in two galleries through July
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Orange moons, yellow moons, inky black moons. Artist Kang Lee Sheppard is a lover of that mysterious orb that hangs like a plump white peach in our night sky. Descending into her studio, conveniently on the ground level of her home, one sees that heavenly…
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Colorado Springs artist to exhibit abstract Asian art, Western art in two galleries through July
Orange moons, yellow moons, inky black moons. Artist Kang Lee Sheppard is a lover of that mysterious orb that hangs like a plump white peach in our night sky. Descending into her studio, conveniently on the ground level of her home, one sees that heavenly body peering back at its viewer from many of her…
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Rocky Mountain Vibes set to become ‘Lloronas de Montaña Rocosa’ for homestand
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Rocky Mountain Vibes’ eerie alter ego is taking the field for its first homestand. For six games Wednesday through Monday, the Vibes will be Lloronas de Montaña Rocosa. The organization is paying homage to a famous character in Latin American folklore, La Llorona — “The…
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Rocky Mountain Vibes set to become ‘Lloronas de Montaña Rocosa’ for homestand
The Rocky Mountain Vibes’ eerie alter ego is taking the field for its first homestand. For six games Wednesday through Monday, the Vibes will be Lloronas de Montaña Rocosa. The organization is paying homage to a famous character in Latin American folklore, La Llorona — “The Weeping Woman.” There are variations on the story, but she…