Tag: top stories
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Pikes Pick: Musical midweek tradition returning to Colorado Springs’ Hillside Gardens
In Colorado Springs, a rite of summer is found at a green expanse where people gather for live music and jubilation that breaks up the workweek. Hillside Gardens’ Summer Concert Series returns May 20, kicking off the Wednesday night tradition. From 6-8:30 p.m., the scenic wedding venue hosts three bands and pours beer, wine and…
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Clay Walker, SofaKillers and the Canyon Winds Concert Band among this week’s music lineup
CLAY WALKER: Country star Clay Walker brings his chart-topping hits and decades of experience to Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers. Known for songs like “If I Could Make a Living,” Walker continues to tour nationwide with a set that blends classic country favorites and newer releases; 8 p.m. Thursday, 13071 Bass Pro Drive,…
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Local nonprofit Mama, I See You brings comfort to NICU moms
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Sounds of wet, choking gasps replace what should be a newborn baby’s typical cry. As nurses move quickly around the room, their footsteps squeak as they rush across the hospital floor. Monitors beep steadily while doctors issue hurried instructions, and the energy begins to shift with each passing second. In the middle of it all,…
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Happy Trails: The simple joys of open space below regal peak in Colorado Springs
North Blodgett Loop In the coming weeks, expect to hear more about trails opening around the south end of Blodgett Open Space, from a new parking lot below Pikeview Quarry. Over the years, trails have steadily expanded along with preserved acreage in that direction, into more hills backdropping Colorado Springs’ north side. But as attention…
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Colorado’s darkest skies and where to camp under them
For many Coloradans, the brightest memories are of camping trips under the darkest skies. That’s how DarkSky International knows those skies ー indeed dark and unblemished by light pollution, allowing the stars to twinkle in our minds long after the sun rises. As summer approaches and we make camping plans, here’s a guide to the…
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Boulder firebomber sentenced to 2,000-plus years in prison
The man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails into a crowd of pro-Israel marchers in Boulder that killed a woman and injured 29 others pleaded guilty Thursday to more than 100 state charges and was sentenced to life in prison, plus another 2,000 years in jail. 2,128 years — to be exact. Boulder County District Court…
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Lost Canyon set to open this summer, to be next great escape on Colorado’s Front Range
Trails are coming together around a hidden canyonland between Denver and Colorado Springs, soon to be realized after much anticipation. On the southeast edge of Castle Rock, Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space is set to open this summer. That was the word at an April town council meeting, which included an update on trail construction…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents ‘Star Wars’ as part of American Soundtrack Festival
Only a few sounds are as instantly recognizable as the opening swell to the world of a galaxy far, far away: “Star Wars.” Before a single word is spoken or a lightsaber ignites, the movie that’s become part of American pop culture’s DNA blares its score, resonating across generations. From the 1977 film, “Star Wars:…
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Sushi time: Voters say these are the best spots in Colorado Springs
In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene — as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Sushi. Gold: Dozo Sushi and Bar “Dozo” is a welcoming Japanese phrase. Best of the Springs voters…
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Denver area recreation hub growing, ‘hidden in plain sight’ behind Red Rocks Amphitheatre
One of the Denver area’s most popular recreation destinations is growing. That’s after Jefferson County Parks and Open Space recently closed on 347 acres of historic ranchland adjacent to Matthews/Winters Park and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Braun Ranch has forever loomed in the near distance behind the famed venue, perhaps unbeknownst to concertgoers and…