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The COVER
The character Hank was created in 1939 artist Stanley Reed at the request of entrepreneur Spencer Penrose and donated to the city in 1997. He resides in the median on Pikes Peak Avenue between Tejon Street and Cascade Avenue with the Holly Sugar Building (now FirstBank Building) in the background as he reads the now defunct Gazette-Telegraph.
A Brief History of COLORADO SPRINGS
By NOEL BLACK
125 million years ago: Theiophytalia kerri, an objectively boring looking dinosaur with a big booty, dies in what will become Garden of the Gods.
65.5 million years ago: Militocodon Lydae — the objectively cute ancestor of all hooved animals — lives at what is now Corral Bluffs.
Thousands of years ago: Ancestral Puebloans, and then the Ute, Arapaho and Cheyenne call Colorado Springs home. The peak that rises above it is call Ta’wa, or Te’wa, or Mountain of the Sun.
1806: Colonel Zebulon Pike takes the southern route west after Lewis and Clark take the north. After a failed attempt to scale the mountain that would later bear his name, he declares it “unclimbable.”
1820: Botanist Edwin James summits Pikes Peak.
1848: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican American War and opens the west to the tidal wave of Anglo settlement that will wash over everything.
1858: Julia Archibald Holmes summits Pikes Peak in a pair of “bloomers.”
1859: Though the first Colorado territory gold rush did not lead to the discovery of gold in the Pikes Peak region, it did lead to the discovery of coal. Old Colorado City, which is filled with the brothels and saloons of western lore, becomes the first territorial capital for a brief period.
1864: Colonel John Chivington massacres hundreds of Cheyenne and Arapaho at Sand Creek.
1871: Union General William Jackson Palmer and William Bell arrive on their
narrow gauge DNSF railroad, which they’re trying to build south before their competition does. Stunned by the scenery, they decide to buy up the land for pennies on the dollar, subdivide it, and sell lots to pay for their railroad enterprise. They call it “Fountain Colony” at first, and, yes, there were many fountains in the region at that time that have since dried up and been lost.
1891: Cripple Creek Gold rush brings millions in capital to Colorado Springs. Winfield Scott Stratton, a carpenter, becomes the first millionaire in the area. He and his partner in the Portland Mine, Jimmie Burns, work with the labor unions in Cripple Creek and Victor for more than a decade.
1890s: Stratton invests his enormous wealth in services and amenities for the poor and working classes. He installs a trolley system, builds what is now the post office at the corner of Pikes Peak and Nevada Avenues and the courthouse, which is now Pioneers Museum.
1902: Stratton dies and Burns is sidelined by the other mine and mill owners. Led by Spencer Penrose, the consortium of owners quickly crushed the unions and the union culture.
1902 – 1936: With the wealth from Cripple Creek and a massive copper mining operation in Bingham, Utah, Penrose builds The Broadmoor Hotel, a polo grounds, and a casino. In 1916, he completes construction of a road to the top of Pikes Peak and holds the first race to the top. He begins amassing an exotic animal collection that will eventually become the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
1918: Julie Penrose establishes The Broadmoor Art Academy, a summer residency and art school at her home
Prehistoric Militoconodon, the earliest known ancestor of hooved mammals.
Copyright Pikes Peak Library District.
Streetcar with Burns Theater in background.
Credit: Harry L. Standley. Courtesy of Pikes Peak Library District.)
where the museum now stands. Classes were taught by renowned modern painters of the time, including Birger Sandzen and Boardman Robinson.
1936: Designed by architect John Gaw Meem, The Fine Arts Center opens its doors. Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne, Picasso and Van Gogh hang on the walls. Martha Graham dances barefoot on the stage in the theater beneath a “mobile” set designed by Alexander Calder.
1939: Spencer Penrose dies. He’s interred at the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun above the zoo.
1944: After years of economic stagnation, city leaders see the eve of World War II as an opportunity to bring a stable economic base to Colorado Springs, and offer thousands of acres of land to the Army, which eventually becomes Fort Carson.
1946: Raymond Cyrus “R.C.” Hoiles buys the Colorado Springs Gazette and Evening Telegraph and adds it to his growing Freedom Communications empire. He uses the editorial page to promote his libertarian economic philosophy which places individual freedom above all communal concerns.
1954: With the successful integration of Fort Carson and the tens of thousands of soldiers it brought to Colorado Springs, the city offers more land in the north to the Pentagon, which establishes the Air Force Academy.
1956: R.C. Hoiles and Gazette Editor Robert LeFevre establish The Freedom School — a libertarian retreat and summer academy in a box canyon just outside of Larkspur. They bring renowned libertarian economics Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Ludwig von Mises to lecture. Charles Koch of Koch Industries is among their most illustrious graduates.
1958: With growing Cold War fears about nuclear Armageddon on the rise, drilling and construction begin inside Cheyenne Mountain to create the Air Force base now commonly known as NORAD.
1961: Colorado Springs Utilities delivers its first water from the Blue River on the Western Slope of Colorado. Colorado Springs will eventually get 80% of its water needs met with engineered diversion systems coming from the far side of the Rockies.
1973: The Burns Theatre, which was built as an opera house by mining magnate Jimmie Burns in 1912, and was widely considered to be as close to acoustically perfect as a performance space can be, is torn down as part of widespread urban renewal efforts in the 1970s, which also include the demolition of the 2nd Antler’s Hotel. The Burns is replaced with a bank drive-through and parking lot.
Freedom School Credit: by Stalney L. Payne, copyright Pikes Peak Library District.
Palmer Statue with Helen Hunt Jackson. Credit: Myron Wood, 1921-1999. Copyright Pikes Peak Library District.
1978: US Olympic training center built on the campus of the former Ent Air Force base at Boulder Street and Union Boulevard.
1984: Ted Haggard establishes New Life Church in the living room of his home.
1990: After a decade of economic doldrums, the Colorado Springs City Council offers evangelical parachurch ministry Focus on the Family a massive tax break to move its headquarters from Orange County, CA to Colorado Springs.
1992: As dozens of other religious nonprofit organizations followed Focus on the Family, a local group called Colorado for Family Values launches a successful ballot initiative that would prevent any legislative body in Colorado from enacting laws to protect gay, lesbian or bisexual people. Colorado, and Colorado Springs in particular, are labeled as the “hate state” and “hate city” respectively. The state is widely boycotted. Voters also pass Douglas Bruce’s TABOR, or Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights — a Colorado constitutional amendment that restricts tax revenues at all levels of government within the state.
1993: Though Amendment 2 passes, The Colorado Supreme Court Strikes it down as unconstitutional.
1997: After years of culture war divisions in the community, Colorado Springs finally finds something voters can agree upon as they pass TOPS — the Trails, Open Space and Parks sales tax of 1 cent for every 10 dollars that goes toward the purchase of and preservation of open space. Mary Lou Makepeace becomes first woman to be elected Mayor of Colorado Springs.
2001: President George W. Bush invites Pastor Ted Haggard of New Life Church to be on his Monday “prayer team.” Haggard’s church has since grown from his living room into an octagonal mega-church on Colorado Springs’ northern edge.
2004: Harper’s publishes an article by religion writer Jeff Sharlet in which he describes Colorado Springs as “The Evangelical Vatican.”
2006: Pastor Ted Haggard of New Life Church is caught soliciting sex and methamphetamine from male prostitute Mike Jones in Denver.
2008: Colorado Springs shuts off its streetlights and stops watering and mowing its parks during the sub-prime mortgage financial meltdown.
2011: Colorado Springs shifts from a “council-governor” form of government where the mayor isn’t much more than a
glorified city council member to a “strong mayor” form of government where the mayor functions with more executive power and the city council oversees legislation.
2012: Colorado and Washington become the first states to legalize marijuana. Colorado Springs, as a “home rule” city only allows medicinal marijuana dispensaries. The Waldo Canyon fire destroys much of the Mountain Shadows neighborhood.
2013: Thousand-year flooding compounded by the fire damage wreaks havoc across the region.
2014: The Black Forest Fire highlights how vulnerable the city and surrounds are to fires that start in the Urban-Wildland Interface (UWE) as climate disasters intensify.
2021: Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, UCCS Professor of Geography John Harner publishes “Profiting from the Peak,” the book you should read if you really want to understand local history.
2023: Nigerian-born Yemi Mobolade becomes first Black man elected Mayor of Colorado Springs.
2024: Martin Drake coal-fired power plant in downtown Colorado Springs is torn down. On the same day Donald Trump is elected President for the second time, voters in Colorado Springs approve the sale of recreational marijuana despite city council and mayoral opposition.
Waldo Canyon Fire Credit: Cody Borst, courtesy of Pikes Peak Library District.
Ted Haggard, 1991 Courtesy of Pikes Peak Library District.
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
Must-See, Must-Do
Destinations in the Pikes Peak Region
By ANDREW ROGERS
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
cmzoo.org
The Cheyenne Mountain is a perennial favorite of both locals and visitors alike. The zoo, nestled along the side of Cheyenne Mountain., has been voted the second-best zoo in North America in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice. The zoo’s picturesque 146 acres play home to a wide variety of animals in areas uniquely mirroring their natural habitats. Take your time traveling the world all without leaving the Pikes Peak region! Bonus Tip: admission to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun is also included in admission to the zoo.
Pikes Peak Summit House
coloradosprings.gov/summit-visitor-center
Nothing screams Colorado Springs more than Pikes Peak. America’s Mountain not only provides the city’s scenic background but also the best views of the region by far. The summit house and visitor’s center, scenically located at 14,115 feet above sea level, is an engineering and architectural marvel. The 38,400-square-foot Pikes Peak Summit Visitors Center, reopened to the public in 2021, was designed to seamlessly coexist with the natural terrain with unmatched views and exhibits to learn the history of the region. The Summit House also sells the famed, made-from-scratch donuts, which alone is worth the trip!
Pikes Peak Highway
coloradosprings.gov/drivepikespeak
One of the best ways to enjoy your trip to the top of America’s Mountain is the Pikes Peak Highway. The toll road is a 19-mile highway taking you through at least 156 corners while making an overall elevation gain of 4,725 feet. Drive through all of the various terrain conditions surrounded by panoramic views along the way. If you’re not up for the drive yourself, there is a shuttle
bus that will let a professional driver do the hard work for you while you enjoy the ride!
Cog Railway
cograilway.com
All aboard! The historic Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is the world’s highest and longest cog railway along with the highest rail line — not just in the U.S. — but the entire Northern Hemisphere. No need for the stress of traversing the corners and the lack of guard rails along the Pikes Peak Highway and travel among the natural beauty of Pikes Peak via train!
Just outside of the city’s eastern border lays the 750-acre Paint Mines Interpretive Park, one of the most captivating open spaces in the area. The Paint Mines were named for the colorful clays used by American Indians to make paint. The park’s sprawling trail system will help you weave in and out of the brightly colored formations caused by millennia of iron oxidization.
Garden of the Gods gardenofgods.com
The iconic red sandstone rock formations are nearly as iconic to Colorado Springs as Pikes Peak is. Spend
hours along the numerous hiking and walking trails soaking up the natural beauty. If you’re headed to Garden of the Gods, along with your water and sunscreen, pack your patience as finding space in the main parking lots will leave you feeling like a frustrated prospector in the 1800s trying to strike gold! Across the street is the Garden of the Gods Visitors Center and Nature Center where you can learn more about how the towering structures came to be and how they are preserved for generations to come.
Cave of the Winds caveofthewinds.com
Discover what’s beneath the surface with tours deep within the heart of the Manitou Grand Caverns. Hidden inside the mountain, you’ll get an up-close look at the ancient rock formations and stalactites. The adventures only ramp up on the surface, as Cave of the Winds also has a bevy of ways to explore the area — from the leisurely to extreme. If you dare, opt for the Terror-dactyl, the first-of-its-kind swing that launches you off the edge of a 200-foot cliff and 150 feet into the canyon, reaching speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour.
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
wmmi.org
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry will allow you to learn about the mining industry that shaped not only the Pikes Peak region but the American West as well. The sprawling 27-acre campus features working mining machinery, a model mining drift along with gold panning stations and a 12,200-square-foot exhibit hall. Spend the day envisioning the days of the gold bust as you tour various historic buildings and machinery.
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Rock formations at Paint Mines Interpretive Park.
Courtesy: El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department Pikes Peak Library District.
Olympic/Paralympic Museum
usopm.org
What would a trip to Olympic City, USA be without a visit to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum? Celebrate the legacy of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes throughout history. The museum opened to critical acclaim in 2020 and features 60,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, innovative displays and a comprehensive collection of Olympic artifacts.
Pioneers Museum cspm.org
Learn about the history of the Pikes Peak region at the Pioneers Museum, housed within the historic walls of the 1903 El Paso County Courthouse. One of the best ways to learn about how Colorado Springs developed is with the museum’s COS@150 exhibit. The collection was put together in 2012 to celebrate the city’s sesquicentennial, with objects that show how the Fountain Colony, founded in July 1871, blossomed into the city it is today.
Flying W Ranch
flyingw.com
Nothing screams Colorado like a chuckwagon supper and authentic Western music under the stars. The Flying W Ranch is a working cattle ranch that has given generations across the Pikes Peak region a true taste of the area’s Western heritage. The ranch’s “cookie” will feed you the same way he would on a cattle drive on the trail — with BBQ brisket, chicken, baked potato, beans, apple sauce, Dutch-oven biscuits and old-fashioned spice cake all served on a tin plate — before the Flying W Wranglers, the second-oldest Western performance band, take the stage and showcase their world-class instrumentation, three-part harmonies and bunkhouse humor.
Are you tired of convincing your kids to get outside and away from video games and screens? How about taking them outside for some … video games and screens … at the Manitou Penny Arcade? Get transported to a simpler time with unique games ranging from the 1930s to some modern favorites. Officially named the Arcade Amusements in Manitou Springs at 930 Manitou Ave, the attraction is a perfect way to spend the afternoon. There are also plenty of small electronic rides for younger travelers to enjoy. Whether your game of choice is Skee ball, vintage racing games or a multiplayer horse race, there are plenty of ways to compete for bragging rights and to determine once and for all the true Pinball Wizard!
Day Trippin’
The North Pole-Santa’s Workshop northpolecolorado.com It’s a festive atmosphere, no matter when you visit! One of the oldest amusement parks in the Pikes Peak Region allows you to celebrate Christmas all year long! Find thrill rides for all ages, including the highestelevation Ferris Wheel in the world at 7,600 feet above sea level. The North Pole-Santa’s Workshop is open May 17October 27 for the young — and young at heart — to soak up the spirit of Christmas or provide jolly old St. Nick with an update on your progress to get back onto the nice list.
Space Foundation Discovery Center discoverspace.org
Are you ready to make sure your time in Colorado Springs is out of this world? The Space Foundation Discover Center lets visitors explore interactive exhibits and labs designed to ignite curiosity for would-be space cadets of all ages. Explore the ways that scientific ingenuity helped to bridge the gap between our Earthbound reality and the celestial.
Want to explore more of the area? If you’re headed to Pueblo, check out the riverwalk where there are tons of great local shops and restaurants. While in the Steel City, get a true taste of Pueblo with the city’s famous Slopper (an openfaced cheeseburger smothered in Green Chile) at a number of local eateries — among the best are from Gray’s Coors Tavern or the Sunset Grill.
Enjoy a trip above the clouds and spend a day in Woodland Park Explore the unique shops in this quaint mountain town. Don’t miss out on the Donut Mill, one of the best ways around to satiate your sweet tooth!
Mount Princeton Hot Springs is a few hours to the west of Colorado Springs and allows you to enjoy the natural beauty and wonder of Mother Nature. Just outside of Buena Vista (say it like a local Buoo-na VIS-tuh) you can enjoy the natural hot springs in either a pool or by sitting in the adjacent streams with natural hot spring outlets. Head over to Salida for some of the best pizza in Southern Colorado at Moonlight Pizza.
Celebrate the Arkansas River from multiple angles in Cañon City. Quench your thirst for adrenaline with one of the many rafting outfitters, with trips for all skill levels and adventure tolerances. You can also head to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and explore the river’s beauty from one of the highest-elevation suspension bridges.
Credit: Andrew Rogers
All the Summer Fun Happening in the Pikes Peak Region save the dates
By CANNON TAYLOR
MAY
“Silent Sky”
May 1-25 | Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., entcenterforthearts.org
The oft-untold story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, whose discoveries fundamentally changed our understanding of the vastness of the universe, comes to the stage.
“Sister Act”
May 1-25 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., fac.coloradocollege.edu
Witness protection in a convent turns out to be surprisingly humorous in this musical adaptation of the Whoopi Goldberg film.
CC Mobile Arts Birthday Bash
May 2 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., coloradocollege.edu/other/mobile-arts
The fourth anniversary celebration of a Colorado Springs arts organization on wheels.
“Incredible Circus Millibo”
May 2-11 | Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., themat.org
The 20th iteration of a circus featuring student performers and their mentors. This year’s theme is outer space.
Monster Jam
May 2-4 | Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., broadmoorworldarena.com
Watch 12,000-pound monster trucks defy gravity in an event that is as highenergy as it is dirty.
MeadowGrass Music Festival
May 23-25 | La Foret Conference & Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road, meadowgrass.org
A music festival to kick off the summer featuring 22 bands, camping, hikes, yoga, workshops and a beer festival.
Territory Days
May 24-26 | Old Colorado City,
shopoldcoloradocity.com/territory-days
A Memorial Day celebration in Old Colorado City featuring over 30 bands, food and drink vendors and games, activities and rides for young and old.
JUNE
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
June 7 | Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., coloradospringseventcenter.com
Bask in nostalgia from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s with vintage vendors, an arcade, photo ops and a “rewind museum.”
Pikes Peak Pride
June 14-15 | Alamo Square Park, 215 S. Tejon St., pikespeakpride.org
An LGBTQ+ festival featuring a parade, vendors, music, youth activities and educational resources.
Colorado Springs Western Street
Breakfast
June 18 | Downtown Colorado Springs, cswesternstreetbreakfast.org
Pancakes and cowboys collide in this early morning celebration in downtown Colorado Springs.
Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival
June 20-22 | Citadel Mall, 750 Citadel Drive E., csjuneteenthfestival.com
A celebration of culture, heritage and
inclusion featuring live music, comedians, vendors, a car show and more.
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and Fan Fest
June 22 | Pikes Peak Highway, ppihc.org
A car and motorcycle race to the summit of Pikes Peak preceded by a fan fest in downtown on June 20.
Donkey Derby Days
June 27-29 | Downtown Cripple Creek, visitcripplecreek.com
Donkey races are the real crowdpleaser, but there will also be a parade and live music.
Green Box Arts Festival
June 27 – July 12 | Green Box Arts, 6990 Lake Street, greenboxarts.org
Celebrate arts in the Pikes Peak region through a multi-week festival featuring installations, workshops and performances.
JULY
Family Fourth
July 4 | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, rockledgeranch.com
An old-timey family celebration featuring food, games, music and lots of history.
Star Spangled Symphony & Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4 | Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., csphilharmonic.org
A free community concert by Colorado Springs Philharmonic at the Pikes Peak Center and fireworks across the city.
NFR Open at Pikes Peak or Bust
Rodeo
July 8-12 | Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, pikespeakorbust.org
Rodeo championships featuring broncos and bulls, family activities, live music and dancing.
Courtesy: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
“Flyin’ West”
July 10-27 | Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., entcenterforthearts.org
In 1890, three sisters defend their hometown of Nicodemus, Kansas, which was established by Black Americans after the Civil War.
El Paso County Fair
July 12-19 | El Paso County Fair and Events Complex, 355 10th St., elpasocountyfair.com
El Paso County Fair features carnival rides and games, rodeo, ventriloquists, animals and more. The fair’s mascot, a cute little potato, promises a “spud-tacular time.”
Taste of Pikes Peak
July 17 | Downtown Colorado Springs, tasteofpikespeak.com
Savor a sample platter of downtown Colorado Springs’ restaurants, breweries and distilleries while listening to live music.
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival
July 18-19 | Centennial Park, 221 Griffin Ave., royalgorgewhitewaterfestival.com Whitewater rafting competitions, with live music, trail events and even a “Weenie Dog Race.”
719 Day Music Festival
July 19 | The Black Sheep, Vultures and What’s Left Records, Platte Ave., blacksheeprocks.com
A multi-genre, multi-venue music festival featuring only local bands.
Bronc Day Festival
July 26 | Green Mountain Falls, 100 Lake St., broncdayfestival.org
A family celebration featuring a parade, pie contest, swimming, painting, games, vendors and even dinosaurs.
AUGUST
Indian Food Festival
Aug. 2 | Location TBD, polkadotsandcurry.com
An Indian food festival featuring local vendors, dance performances, culinary talks, cooking contests and a fashion show.
Mountain Arts Festival
Aug. 9-10 | Woodland Park
Memorial Park, 200 N. Park St., themountainartists.org
The 40th annual festival held by the Mountain Artists, featuring 125 art vendors. The 2024 festival raised over $12,000 for art education.
Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb
Aug. 9 | Pikes Peak Highway, coloradospringssports.org/events/ cycletothesummit
A competitive bicycle race up Pikes Peak that will surely leave the competitors’ legs filled with burning jelly.
Colorado Springs Comic Con
Aug. 15-17 | Broadmoor World Arena, cscomiccon.com
A celebration of fandom attended by roughly 30,000 fans annually. You’ll see cosplays, comics, celebrities and maybe even a geeky marriage proposal.
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WHERE THE CITY MEETS THE SCENE
Courtesy:
Bronc Day Festival Planning Committee
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 | Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., coloradospringslaborday liftoff.com
A three-day hot air balloon show featuring morning lift-offs, Balloon Glows in the evenings, live music and activities.
Commonwheel Artists Co-op Labor Day Arts Festival
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 | Manitou Springs Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave., commonwheel.com
A juried arts festival featuring over 100
artists, run since 1974 by the hippies at Commonwheel Artists Co-op.
SEPTEMBER
Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival
Sept. 5-7 | Ivywild School, 1604 S. Cascade Ave., indiespiritfilmfestival.org/csc
A short film festival featuring only Colorado filmmakers in genres ranging from animation to horror to documentary.
Food to Power Harvest Celebration
Sept. 13 | Food to Power, 1090 S. Institute St., foodtopowerco.org
A celebration of food in the Pikes Peak Region held by nonprofit Food to Power.
What’s Left Fest 2025
Sept. 13-14 | The Black Sheep, Vultures and What’s Left Records, Platte Ave., blacksheeprocks.com
A two-day, multi-genre, multi-venue music festival.
Fiestas Patrias
Sept. 14 | Downtown Colorado Springs,
fiestaspatriascolorado.com
A free family festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring artists, dancers, musicians, food vendors and luchadores.
“Cabaret”
Sept. 18 – Oct. 12 | Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., entcenterforthearts.org
Return to the Kit Kat Klub in 1930s Berlin for Theatreworks’ production of the iconic musical.
“Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B”
Sept. 18 – Oct. 5 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., fac.coloradocollege.edu
A gender swapped version of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery series that takes place in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blues on the Mesa
Sept. 27 | Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S. Raven Mine Drive, bluesonthemesa.org
A blues festival with a wealth of food and drink options, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Children’s Literacy Center.
Get out of town Colorado Springs is a Mecca for the Outdoor Adventures
By BOB FALCONE
The Pikes Peak region is renowned for its outdoor recreation opportunities, and it draws people from all over the country. Whether you want to hike, mountain bike, climb a 14,000foot peak, do some trail running or horseback riding, you can do it here.
There are a few key things you need to know and do to make sure you have an enjoyable, drama-free time while engaging in your favorite form of outdoor recreation in and around Colorado Springs and the region. It’s important to know that other than someone breaking a record of some type, the only outdoor activities that make the news are the ones that go wrong. Here are some tips on how to make your adventures here fun, but not newsworthy.
First, recognize that you are at a higher elevation — it’s not “altitude,” unless you’re levitating — than you may be accustomed to, and you need to acclimatize yourself to it. Colorado Springs is more than 6,000 feet above sea-level, and the percentage of oxygen in the air here is about 16.6 percent, as opposed to 20.9 percent at sealevel. And it’s likely that your outdoor
activities will take you even higher in elevation, with a corresponding decrease in oxygen — only about 12 percent atop Pikes Peak compared to about 21 percent at sea level. You need to know this, because if your body is used to the oxygen-rich atmosphere at sea-level, you will likely struggle to some degree while exercising here. This could be as minor as just getting winded a bit quicker than normal, but it could also mean something more serious in the form of altitude sickness. While the symptoms of altitude sickness vary depending on severity, generally speaking if you have a headache that won’t go away, become nauseated, light-headed, confused or otherwise are not feeling well, get to lower elevations as quickly as possible and seek medical help. Long story short: Take your time at these elevations, and don’t overextend yourself.
Second, if despite everything I noted above, you decide you want to climb one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks, then choose wisely. While Pikes Peak is certainly the most popular peak, and thousands climb it every year, the dirty secret is that it’s a poor
choice as your first “fourteener.” First, at more than 12 miles — one way — it’s the longest hike to the summit of any fourteener in the state. Not only is it the longest, but there’s 7,400+ feet of elevation difference between the start of Barr Trail in Manitou Springs and the summit. And, once — if — you get there, you’ve got to have a way back down. Think you’re going to hike back down? Not so fast… it’s harder than you assume, especially on your knees. You’ll need to arrange to have someone ready to pick your tired feet, knees and lungs up at the summit to drive you back down, and you’ll need to be there when the Pikes Peak Highway is open, so they can actually get to you. If you still want to climb to the top of America’s Mountain, here’s the best tip you’re going to get: Spend the night at Barr Camp, which is about halfway up Barr Trail. Get a good night’s sleep, and then get an early start to the summit, and a ride home. If you want to hike back down, then consider spending a second night at Barr Camp, before heading down to Manitou Springs.
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Mountain goats on Quandary Peak.
Credit: Bob Falcone
You’ll have to make reservations in advance to stay overnight and for dinner (barrcamp.com). Still want to do a fourteener? Then try Quandary Peak near Breckenridge, or Mount Bierstadt near Georgetown. Both have round trips that are much shorter than just one way on Barr Trail, and with less than half the elevation gain. And, both peaks are so busy, you’ll have plenty of company to either cheer you on or question your choices in life. In fact, Quandary is so popular and parking so limited that during the summer months you will need to either reserve a parking space in advance or arrange for a shuttle ride from nearby Breckinridge. Seriously … don’t even think of going to the trailhead without doing one or the other. Get more information at hikequandary.com.
The third thing you need to know is that our weather is some of the most outdoor-recreationfriendly you’ll find anywhere. It’s up for debate as to whether or not we really get “300 days of sunshine,” which was an advertising gimmick started long ago by tourism promoters and not meteorologists, but we really do have more nice days than bad here. One thing is certain, however: The weather
can — and will — change at a moment’s notice. And yes, every city says that, but they’re all just posers. It really is true here. Not only can the weather change here at a moment’s notice, we often experience weather changes on any given day that makes you wonder which season it is. Seventy-degrees in December? It’s happened. Snow on Mother’s Day? That’s not uncommon. Locals know all this and are prepared for any weather, any time. In the summer, rainstorms, usually accompanied by lightning — and not infrequently, hail — are a common occurrence. You always want to have rain gear nearby, or in your pack. Locals know to plan their hikes so that they are either off-trail, or at the very least, below tree line, by mid-afternoon so they don’t become human lightning rods. Also, locals always carry multiple layers of clothing with them. If you’re camping or hiking in the mountains, you’ll quickly discover that it gets downright chilly when the sun goes down, no matter how warm it was during the day. You don’t need to carry your heavy winter-weight parka with you in the summer, but a couple of lightweight layers is a darned good idea.
THE CHECKLIST
First, follow the Seven Leave No Trace Principles:
1. Plan ahead and prepare
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
3. Dispose of waste properly
4. Leave what you find
5. Minimize campfire impacts
6. Respect wildlife
7. Be considerate of others
Second, know the basic etiquette of the trails:
1. If you’re going downhill, yield to those going uphill
2. Cyclists yield to people on foot
3. Everyone yields to horses
4. Clean up your messes
5. Be nice to others
6. Obey the rules
7. Say “hi”
Third, carry these “10 Essentials”:
1. Appropriate footwear
2. Map/compass and/or GPS (and learn how to use them)
3. Water
4. Food
5. Rain Gear and additional layers
6. Safety Items, such as a flashlight, whistle, a way to start a fire
7. First aid kit
8. Knife and/or multi-tool
9. Sun protection, such as sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses
10. Shelter, such as a space blanket or a compact tent
My own additional “essentials”:
1. Shoelaces, or parachute cord
2. Personal locator beacon, because your cell phone will fail you
3. Portable power, because those rechargeable things will go dead
4. Medications, especially those needing to be taken at very specific times
When you go hiking or cycling, do these things:
1. Research where you’re going, so you know what to expect
2. Our most popular parks, trails and trailheads fill up on weekends. Have a “plan B” in case you can’t make your first choice.
3. Tell someone where you’re going:
• What trail you’ll be on
• Where you will be parking
• Description of your car
• When you expect to return
• Who to contact if you don’t return as planned, such as the local police or sheriff
Credit: Bob Falcone
Places for Pups & Their Owners Bark Parks
Colorado Springs is a dog-friendly city full of places for pups to play. The local favorites are all here, from Bear Creek Dog Park on the west side of the city to Eastridge Dog Park on the east side. Dogs are allowed to run freely off-leash in all of these parks as long as they are kept under control. The city requires all dog owners to pick up after their pets. Many dog parks provide stocked waste-bag dispensers and water bowls, but park visitors should bring their own because these resources aren’t always available.
Bear Creek Dog Park
1704 S. 21st Street
This 25-acre fenced-in space, with a 2-acre play area for senior dogs and dogs under 25 pounds, has over 100,000 annual visitors. Amenities include creek access, walking trails, an agility course, dog drinking fountains, bag dispensers, trash cans, and a dogwashing station. Visitors can enter the park’s parking lot near the intersection of W. Rio Grande Street and W. 21st Street.
Cheyenne Meadows Dog Park
3868 Glen Meadow Drive
A fenced-in area on the south end of Cheyenne Meadows Park. A bench, bag dispensers, and a trash can are available. Visitors must bring their own water. Off-street parking is available on Charmwood Drive.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W. High Street
Dogs are allowed off-leash on two unfenced loop trails, the 1-mile Upper Dog Loop and the half-mile Lower Dog Loop. Trash cans and bag dispensers are available. Dogs must be leashed in all other areas of the open space.
Eastridge Dog Park
2324 Shawnee Drive
2.5 fenced-in acres located in Cimarron Eastridge Park. Amenities include yearround drinking water, bag dispensers, trash cans, benches, and a loop trail.
Vista Dog Park
9841 Vista Del Pico Boulevard
A small fenced-in area in the Banning Lewis Ranch community. Visitors can park nearby and must bring their own water and waste clean-up supplies.
Rampart Dog Park
8270 Lexington Drive
A fenced-in park on the city’s Northside. The park provides bag dispensers, trash cans, an agility course, benches, and a community water bowl. Visitors must bring their own water.
Fox Run Dog Park
2110 Stella Drive
A fenced-in, 5-acre space, with a 1.5acre area for dogs that weigh less than 25 pounds, in the southeast corner of Fox Run Regional Park. Park amenities
include benches, a half-mile loop trail, bag dispensers, trash cans, and a dog obstacle course.
Fountain Creek Dog Park
2010 Duckwood Road
This 3-acre fenced-in dog park is located on the west side of Fountain Creek Regional Park, between Colorado Springs and Fountain. It has a dogfriendly trail, companion seating under a shaded canopy, pet waste stations, trash cans, and its own parking lot.
Antlers Dog Park
31 Pikes Peak Avenue
Located in Antlers Park, the fencedin space has areas for small and large dogs. The park offers a dog water station, a sitting area, and play amenities. ADA Parking is available for visitors, and the park is accessible by sidewalk.
Palmer Park Dog Park
3650 Maizeland Road
A former baseball field with a water dispenser in the summertime, bag dispensers, trash cans, and tree trunk seats. Palmer Park also has a separate off-leash trail area.
More information on Colorado Springs-wide dog park rules can be found on the city’s website (coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/ dog-parks). Each park listed may have additional rules in place.
STAGE ADVICE
These local troupes and venues offer several opportunities for enthusiastic audience members and passionate performers to engage in Colorado’s theater scene.
Theatreworks at Ent Center for the Arts entcenterforthearts.org/theatreworks
Led by their newly named artistic director Max Shulman, Theatreworks will celebrate their 50th anniversary with the arrival of their new season this fall. The upcoming season’s lineup of five productions will begin with Cabaret and The Importance of Being Earnest. Their current season has two productions left. Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky will run Thursdays-Sundays from May 2-25. Pearl Cleage’s Flyin’ West performances will run ThursdaysSundays from July 10-27.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre
From musicals to dramatic plays, The Fine Arts Center’s show lineup has productions for all ages. Their 20252026 season features shows across genres, with titles like The Roommate, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B, and Jagged Little Pill. The final production of their 2024-2025 season is Sister Act, which runs Wednesdays-Sundays from May 1-25.
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
pikespeakcenter.com
The Pikes Peak Center’s event calendar features shows and performances that highlight a mix of performing arts, including theatrical performances. Their Broadway at Pikes Peak Center series brings musical theater productions to Colorado Springs. The final production in their 2024-2025 season is The Addams Family, taking place April 29-May 1. The venue also hosts opera performances throughout the year. Their next one is a Colorado Springs Philharmonic “theatricalized concert” of Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, running May 17-18.
Opera Theatre of the Rockies operatheatreoftherockies.org
Launched by Martile Rowland in 1998, Opera Theatre of the Rockies offers professional training and performance opportunities and strives to create a diverse audience. Their list of past performances, many of which took place in Colorado Springs, features opera and musical titles like Aida, The Music Man, and Trouble in Tahiti.
Opera Theatre of the Rockies is also collaborating with Colorado College for this year’s Vocal Arts Festival, happening July 12-August 2. The students selected to participate in this event will take part in three public performances at the end of their training, two on July 27 and one on August 1. An exhibition performance and reception will also take place during the festival at a currently unannounced date and time.
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Millibo Art Theatre themat.org
Founded in 2001 by professional performers Jim Jackson and Birgitta De Pree, Millibo Art Theatre (MAT) gives new artists chances to produce and perform work that encourages community engagement. MAT has shows for all age groups, and they offer summer classes and camps for kids throughout June and July. RiP Improv troupe will perform at the theater on May 3. Performances from the Incredible Circus Millibo, celebrating its 20th anniversary, will happen Fridays-Sundays from May 2-11.
Theatre d’Art theatredart.org
Named after a 17th-century French avant-garde theater that defied theatrical norms, Theatre d’Art prioritizes “introducing new audiences to provocative works of alternative and immersive theater.” From May 29-31, the group will host a short play festival titled Hex Your Ex, which explores everything that comes with love and loss. They also have haunted history tours annually, which will take place later this year.
Funky Little Theater Company funkylittletheater.org
Operating out of The Meanwhile Block, this “little theatre with a big heart” brings performances to venues across the Front Range, encouraging community participation in their projects along the way. The theater company welcomes artists with all levels of experience to audition, submit work, attend DramaLab events and volunteer with productions. The company’s next show is Four Old Broads on the High Seas by Leslie Kimbell, a comedic, drag-filled murder mystery sequel to their production of Four Old Broads. Performances will run Fridays-Sundays from June 6-28.
Located on West Colorado Avenue, Springs Ensemble Theatre (SET) focuses on creating community connections through thoughtprovoking storytelling. They strive to produce “intimate, live theatre in collaboration with artists throughout the Colorado Springs area.” The final show of their fifteenth season, The Revlon Girl by Neil Anthony Docking, will run from June 5-22.
Peak Improv Theater peakimprov.com
A local improv troupe opened this venue in 2024, giving performers and community members a place to practice, learn, and perform improvised theater. Peak Improv offers workshops focused on specific styles and techniques, eight-week adult improv classes for all skill levels, and a single-class drop-in option. Weekly Free Event Thursdays, which include Improv Jams and Bring Your Own Improv Team Nights, open the stage to anyone looking to perform. The venue also hosts frequent performances from improv troupes across the city.
Dragonfly Aerial Company dragonflyaerialco.com
Dragonfly Aerial Company has classes and programs for anyone interested in aerial dance and acrobatics. Their course offerings range from silks and trapeze courses to performance work. Children ages 9-15 can register to join their summer camp, which still has spaces available on June 30 and July 14. Dragonfly Aerial Company also hosts theatrical productions year-round featuring performers of all ages. Past performances include Potter, Dragonfly Hook, Dragonfly Junglebook and Elevate.
Art in the Right Place A Guide to Colorado Springs’ Diverse Displays Across Styles & Media
By ANDREW ROGERS
The Springs is home to many gallery spaces, with works from artists of all skill levels and backgrounds on display. This list only highlights a handful of the galleries available to explore, spanning from the Westside to The Knob Hill Urban Arts District.
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com
This downtown complex encourages community arts and cultural exploration. The Cottonwood Center for the Arts has galleries, theater spaces, and more than 120 studio member artists. They hold everything from educational opportunities for all ages to artist presentations. They host opening receptions on First Fridays, where new gallery installations and glimpses of work in progress take place on the first Friday of each month. The arts complex will also have an art and plant market on May 10 called Florafest, which will focus on plants and spring growth.
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College csfineartscenter.org
A Springs arts staple with a permanent collection containing more than 17,000 cultural objects and a full list of longrunning exhibitions. The Fine Arts Center’s website lists eight exhibitions on display, seven of which are available to view until or beyond May 17. Their next exhibition, The Many Travels of Mary Chenoweth, will open on June 25. The FAC’s Bemis School of Art also offers creative opportunities, providing classes for all ages.
Gallery of Contemporary Art gocadigital.org
Through their locations downtown and within the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS, GOCA works to spark
conversations about contemporary arts and culture through public events and exhibitions. From April 17 to May 13, the Ent Center location will feature “Untitled” (L.A.) (1991), one of Félix González-Torres’ interactive sculptural pieces. The Ent Center’s gallery also hosts community Wellness Wednesday events, which are weekly free hours of mindful movement.
Gallery 113 gallery113cos.com
An artist-owned and operated gallery in Downtown Colorado Springs that features collectible work from awardwinning artists. Gallery 113 displays a diverse range of 2D and 3D pieces, and visitors can see member artists working when they walk in and attend First Friday events.
galleries. Since February of 2024, the gallery has hosted several artists, displayed exhibits that rotate monthly, provided programming and offered classes all in one space. Their new exhibits are welcomed with an opening reception each month on First Fridays. They also host artist talks on the third Wednesday of every month.
Hunter-Wolff Gallery hunterwolffgallery.com
An almost 20-year-old fine art gallery in Old Colorado City that displays 2D and 3D collectible artwork, showcasing pieces that span genres and media. The woman-founded and -owned gallery also hosts workshops and events. Their First Friday ArtWalks introduce attendees to Colorado artists and often feature live music, demonstrations and
45 Degree Gallery
45degreegallery.com
This gallery showcases work from more than 30 local creators. Their curated collection includes paintings, glasswork, jewelry, sculpted pieces and more. In addition to First Friday events, the gallery participates in Old Colorado City events throughout the year.
SURFACE Gallery surfacegallerycos.com
This gallery hosts monthly modern and contemporary exhibitions that they work to curate with care. Their group of artists frequently contributes work to rotating exhibits. SURFACE visitors can also find classes, attend artist talks, and pick up goods ranging from art supplies to candles and home décor.
Platte Collections Art Gallery facebook.com/plattecollections
Platte Furniture employees can guide their visitors to a downstairs art gallery, where collections of artwork from local creatives are on display. The gallery is open to the public during store hours and for events, like First Friday Cocktail Hours and occasional featured artists talks.
Shutter & Strum shutterandstrum.org
Brian Tryon established this community art center to provide Colorado Springs Youth with access to local creative and educational opportunities. Shutter & Strum offers classes in photography, music production, art gallery curation and more. The center also contains a rentable community darkroom and Disruptor Gallery, a space where artists can showcase their work. The gallery hosts openings on First Fridays.
ARTS & SHOPPING
Sounding off A Guide to the Springs Music Scene
By CANNON TAYLOR
My back hurts. There’s nowhere to sit. My brain is thudding against my skull. The stage lights are burning my retinas. These are some of the complaints that have flitted through my mind during less-than-favorable live shows.
Any concertgoer knows that it’s not just the quality of the band, but the quality of the venue that can make or break the experience. It’s important to be informed about your local venues: both the kinds of acts they book and what it’s like once you’re inside.
Platte Punks
Platte Ave. is a thriving ecosystem of music venues that began with the opening of the Black Sheep (blacksheeprocks.com) in 2005.
The venue’s exterior is adorned with rams painted in striking whites, blacks and reds. Inside, you’ll find benches on the sides and a crowd pushed up against the stage. If you need a breather, you can head towards the bar in the back, where you’ll still have a good view.
Since its opening, the Black Sheep has been the go-to spot for many of the largest acts that have come to town, from Imagine Dragons to Wiz Khalifa. Some of the bigger names coming to the Black Sheep in the coming months include Silversun Pickups (April 29), Bad Suns (June 1), Sheppard (June 22) and Fever 333 (Aug. 6).
Beyond booking big gigs, the Black Sheep has acted as the bleating heart of our local scene for two decades.
That ecosystem has expanded with the opening of sister venue Vultures (vulturesrocks.com) in 2021. The venue sits a mere hundred feet from the Black Sheep but offers an entirely different experience. While the Black Sheep is made for high-energy movement, Vultures is a bit more laid back, with a wider variety of seating options, a decked-out bar and the cozy ambiance of a scene kid’s bedroom.
And across the street lies What’s Left Records (whatsleftrec.com). Of the three venues on Platte Ave., What’s Left Records is the most hyper-local in its booking. The interior is half-record store, half-mosh pit, with a skew towards alternative and scene music.
The three venues will be joining forces for the 719 Day Festival on July 19 and What’s Left Fest on Sept. 13-14. These multi-genre, venue-hopping festivals are the perfect sample platter of our local scene.
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The Black Sheep Credit: Jacki Vitetta, courtesy The Black Sheep
The Black Sheep Credit: Jacki Vitetta, courtesy The Black Sheep
Vultures
Credit: Corey Smith, courtesy Vultures
Bryan Ostrow, co-owner, at What’s Left Records Credit: Ben Trollinger
Downstairs to Downtown
Lulu’s Downtown (lulusmusic.co) hasn’t skipped a beat since its move from Manitou Springs to Tejon St. in 2024, in no small part thanks to talent buyer and production manager Jeremy Quentin, who took the role last year. Unlike some venues, which seem to be open exclusively on weekends, Lulu’s hosts music and comedy shows, trivia, open mics, matinees and record clubs six nights a week, and operates as a bar if there’s nothing else scheduled.
The interior is spacious, allowing you to push up against the rafters or quietly enjoy the tunes on the upper level, where you can enjoy a wealth of seating options without sacrificing your view of the stage.
Outdoor Amphitheater
On April 30, Ford Amphitheater (fordamphitheater.live) begins its second season with a concert by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The season is packed with intergenerational household names, including Leon Bridges (May 22), Glass Animals (Aug. 7), Chicago (Aug. 23), Train (Sept. 6) and The Red Clay Strays (Sept. 12).
My personal recommendations would be the genre-spanning Beck (July 26) and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (Aug. 8), who will each be playing with the Colorado Symphony. And, of course, the onstage antics “Weird Al” Yankovic (Sept. 4) can’t be missed.
The venue itself has the aesthetics, seating and concessions of a sports arena (whether that’s a good thing comes down to personal preference). However, the sunset views of the city are breathtaking.
Tickets can be pricey. The lawn section is your best option if you can’t afford a closer seat, though you’ll want to bring a blanket.
OneRepublic at Ford Amphitheater in 2024
Credit: Krys Fakir with Chief Creative, courtesy VENU
Credit: Krys Fakir with Chief Creative, courtesy VENU
Credit: Kate Thomas Photography, courtesy Hillside Gardens
Hillside Gardens’ Summer Concert Series
Credit: Kate Thomas Photography, courtesy Hillside Gardens
The Secret Garden
Hillside Gardens is the place to go for an affordable, enchanting experience that’s less about the music and more about the venue itself. Their summer concert series features a mix of about three acts every Wednesday May through October, providing a mix of energizing covers, soothing jazz and intimate acoustics.
The venue, which typically hosts weddings, is covered in knick-knacks that would make even a garden gnome scratch its head in confusion. You’ll glance at the out-of-place water tower and basin of bowling balls and think you’ve found everything there is to see; then, you’ll spot a giant lizard sculpture hanging out on the roof of one of the buildings.
Even through the mouthwatering smells coming from the food trucks and pop-up bars set up throughout the venue, the scent of flowers is inescapable.
Ordering off the Venue
While far from a massive venue, The Basement at Oskar Blues (bandwagonpresents.com/ venues/the-basement) has consistently showcased best kept secret acts that are easy to fall in love with. Concert promoters BandWagon Presents book across genres, so chances are you’ll find something you’re drawn to on the calendar. My personal recommendation is the Renee concert on May 10,
which will feature a stacked lineup of Colorado’s upand-coming R&B, rap and hip-hop acts.
Meanwhile, Sunshine Studios Live (sunshinestudioslive.com) is the place to go for niche yet lovingly handpicked metal and hip-hop acts.
For something more laid-back, check out Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort (bicycleresort.com), which hosts regular bluegrass and acoustic showcases, jams and open mics. One of their regular shows features the Black Rose Acoustic Society (blackroseacoustic.org), which also performs twice a month at the Black Forest Community Center.
The historic Pikes Peak Center (pikespeakcenter. com) has always hosted a somewhat eclectic mix of live music. In the coming months, you can expect trumpeters, trombonists and cellists; singersongwriters like A. J. Croce, Keb’ Mo’ and Mary Chapin Carpenter; Motown and doowop; and tribute acts ranging from Neil Diamond to Pink Floyd.
Fans of tribute acts should also check out Phil Long Music Hall (phillongmusichall.com) and Stargazers Theatre (stargazerstheatre.com), which also tend to host country and variety bands, respectively.
No matter the venue, there’s plenty of live music to discover in Colorado Springs. So, grab your noise-cancelling headphones, practice your moshing and get out there and jam!
Five Local Acts to Look Out For
Moon Veil
Manitou Springs’ Moon Veil blend psychedelic rock and synth pop into a nostalgically groovy sound that pulls from influences ranging from pop punk to rap. Their debut album, “The Unknown,” was recorded at the prestigious Colorado Sound Studios and is a conceptual journey both in its lyrics and genre experimentation.
Bryse Taylor
There’s no experience more intimate than listening to Bryse Taylor’s honeyed voice over finger-picked folk. It’s a kind of music for romantics, and you’ll get goosebumps as you softly sing and sway along in the crowd. Taylor’s debut album, “1,000 Pretty Things,” releases this summer.
Glitter Porn
If you thought the name was strange, just wait until you get to the concert. Glitter Porn’s latest album, “Polari,” is circus-inspired, so you’ll see plenty of clowns both onand off-stage. The sound is driven by bass guitar, piano, synth and Marlowe Doll’s one-of-a-kind, modulating vocal performance. The band’s unhinged stage presence draws you in and makes you feel comfortable getting weird.
Box State Rootz
The sound of island reggae band Box State Rootz is equal parts soothing and lively. The band includes seven members, three of them singers creating rich vocal harmonies. R&B covers are Box State Rootz’s jam, but that doesn’t mean their original tracks get lost in the shuffle.
Moth Season
Any scene kids out there? Moth Season is right there with you. Stormy Wilkinson’s vocals have the soggy melancholy of a teddy bear abandoned in the rain. The backing guitars are ethereal yet rooted in rock. It’s the soundtrack of a moth struggling to survive in a mossy forest. The band’s debut EP will be out this summer.
International cuisine is the centerpiece of the Colorado Springs food scene. Every area of the city has a spread of global eateries that take diners all over the world. Here’s a list of local spots to explore, covering every kind of eatery but food trucks.
WEST
Starting on Centennial Boulevard, one of Heart of Jerusalem’s (heartofjerusalemcafe.com) locations serves authentic Middle Eastern dishes like shawarma and kabobs. Old Colorado City’s dining options alone span the globe, with several restaurants lining West Colorado Avenue that serve international fare. Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna (jakeandtellys. com) has served family dishes here since 1997. Paravicini’s Italian Bistro (paravicinis.com) serves authentic Italian dishes made from family recipes. Paravicini’s owner and chef Franco Pisani also owns Ristorante Di Sopra (ristorantedisopra.com), an upscale restaurant located on top of
Paravicini’s that serves Italian cuisine in the evenings. TAPAteria (tapateria. com) serves gluten-free Spanish tapas and has monthly Paella on the Patio events. Alchemy (alchemypub.com) is an Irish gastropub that pairs specialty drinks and microbrew options with “Irish-inspired” dishes. Wild Ginger Thai Restaurant’s menu (facebook. com/WildGingerThaiRestaurant) is full of curries, noodle dishes, and entrée options with and without meat. Yellow Mountain Tea House (yellowmountain-organic-tea.com) offers traditional Chinese tea ceremonies and a menu of homemade dim sum options, which include dumplings, buns, and other small food items. Uchenna Ethiopian Restaurant (uchennaalive. com) serves gluten-free dishes “inspired by the traditions and history of Ethiopia.” Customers are encouraged to eat with their hands, using injera bread as a utensil. Visit the restaurant’s website to learn more about the country behind the cuisine. European Café & Restaurant (europeancafeocc. com) offers breakfast and lunch menus full of from-scratch European dishes, and they specialize in Polish cuisine.
Heart of Jerusalem
Paravicini’s Italian Bistro
All photos courtesy of the restaurants featured.
La Baguette (labaguette-co.com) is a casual French bakery and café with an upstairs wine bar in the evenings Thursdays-Saturdays. Monse’s Pupuseria (monsestasteofelsalvador. online) offers El Salvadoran food, and their menu is full of pupusa options, tacos, and other authentic dishes. In addition to selling British groceries and other goods, The British Pantry and Tea Room (thebritishpantry.net) hosts afternoon tea every weekend with a tiered menu full of pastries and finger sandwiches. Further down West Colorado Avenue is Sherpa Garden and Bar (sherpagarden.com), a Tibetan and Nepalese restaurant with menu items like naan, curry, and tikka masala. 503W (503W.co) serves contemporary American food and beverages with Asian influences, offering noodle dishes and appetizers like egg rolls and edamame.
EAST
This section starts with Schnitzel Fritz (facebook.com/ SchnitzelFritzRestaurant), a combined deli, restaurant, and bakery that sells traditional German goods. Arharn Thai (arharnthai.net) sells authentic Thai dishes like Pad Thai and a selection of curries. K Bop Korean Fusion Cafe (kbopfusioncafes.com) serves a variety of eccentric Korean delicacies. Sarap! (sarapcs.com) shares Filipino dishes and baked goods, as well as Filipino groceries and ingredients sold through their website. PhoNomenal (phonomenalrestaurant. com) in Stetson Hills offers pho noodle bowls, buns, bubble teas, and other Vietnamese dishes. Nearby is Jasmine Cafe (jasminecafecs.com), which serves fresh Chinese food favorites. Familyowned Pueblo Viejo’s Stetson Hills location (puebloviejomexrest.com/
Mexican dishes and daily specials on meals and margarita pitchers. Over on Dublin Boulevard is Kanpai Japanese Restaurant & Sushi (kanpaisprings. com), offering specialty sushi rolls and other Japanese entrées. Nearby Korean Garden (koreangardennorth. com) has a range of authentic Korean foods, including vegetarian dishes and kids’ menu items. Jun Japanese Restaurant (jun-japanese.com) serves sushi, ramen noodles, and several entrée options at their Dublin location. Salsa Brava (salsabravacolorado.com) leans more toward Mexican favorites, offering tacos, fajitas, burritos, and more. Vaqueros at Prominent Point (prominent.vaquerosmexican.net) serves meals made from traditional Mexican recipes and has a bar full of mixed drink options.
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Paravicini’s Italian Bistro
Schnitzel Fritz
Sarap!
Abby’s Irish Pub (abbysirishpub. com) pairs live music with pub food and beverages. Indian and Nepalese eatery Shri Ganesh (shriganeshco.com) offers authentic delicacies ranging from samosas to tandoori chicken. Zesty Thai on Voyager Parkway (zestythaicuisine.com) offers a Thai lunch and dinner menu, with options like drunken noodles and chicken wings. Heading down I-25, stop at Seoul BBQ Korean Cuisine (seoulbbqco. com) for family recipes and grill-at-thetable specials. La Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano (labellavitaristorante.net) has upscale lunch and dinner menus full of Italian cuisine. Zaika Indian Cuisine (zaikacosprings.com) aims for sophisticated and modern Indian dishes, and part of their menu is dedicated to traditional staples. On Garden of the Gods Road, Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli (mollicas.com) sells authentic Italian dishes, from lasagna and pasta items to deli staples. Taste of Brasil (thetasteofbrasil.com) offers a full menu of entrées and Brazilian-style options like pot pies and pancakes. Finally, La Baguette French Bistro (labaguettefrenchbistro.com) takes a fine-dining approach to French and European food, offering breakfast and lunch dishes.
NORTH
In the northeastern part of the city, Spill The Tea Springs (instagram. com/spilltheteasprings) sells Asian fusion foods and bubble tea. Curry
Culture (curryculturecos.com) is a fast-casual spot with modernized Indian cuisine staples. Pig Latin Cocina (piglatincocina.com) serves Latin American fare, creating fusion dishes using delicacies like elote. Gurkhas Kitchen (gurkhaskitchenco.com) has an Indian cuisine-filled menu with curries, tandoori options, samosas, and more. Mirch Masala (mirchmasalaa. com) offers a similar menu of authentic items. Area visitors will also find another Little Nepal location (lnepal.com) nearby. Urban Tandoor (theurbantandoor.com) offers an upscale dining experience and a diverse selection of Indian dishes. San Chang House (sanchanghouse.com) serves Korean lunch and dinner entrées, soups, noodle dishes, and more. On Austin Bluffs Parkway, Pho Luu Vietnamese’s menu (skiplinow.com/ shop/949486o) features rolls, noodle dishes, meat-based meals, boba, and more. Elephant Thai (elephantthaicos. com) serves authentic Thai street foods, offering dietary restriction-friendly dishes. Nom Nom Thai (nomnomthaics. com) takes a more traditional approach, serving stir fry, ramen, curries, and more. EURO Market & Deli (facebook. com/euromarketdeliCO) sells authentic European foods, even offering Ukrainian items. Rumba Latin Cuisine (facebook.com/rumbaCOS) serves fusion dishes inspired by cuisine from Puerto Rico to Cuba to Columbia. The French Kitchen (tfkcc.com) is adjacent to Rumba and serves authentic French pastries, sandwiches, desserts, and a substantial list of hot and cold drinks.
Pig Latin Cocina
Curry Culture
Elephant Thai
Another street down, Arabian Nights Cafe (arabiannightscafe.com) has Middle Eastern platters, appetizers, Turkish coffee, smoothies and more. Thai Taste Cuisine (thaitastecuisineco. com) offers authentic Thai food, highlighting staples and a couple of fruit-based dishes on their website’s main page. Overseas 101 (overseas101co. com) has Chinese specialties and staple dishes. Haru Ramen (haruramenco. com) specializes in cooking traditional Japanese ramen, offering a limited menu of appetizers and desserts. Milagros Cocina Mexicana (milagroscocinamx.com) presents a higher-end approach to Mexican food. Chaang Thai (chaangthaicos. com) offers a substantial menu full of dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options. Thai Mint (thai-mint.com) in Briargate serves a mix of traditional and modern Thai fare. Momo Korean Restaurant (momokoreanrestaurant. net) has traditional Korean food with American influences, offering a limited all-day menu and a lineup of soups. Basil & Barley Pizzeria Napoletana (basilandbarley.com) serves authentic Neapolitan pizza, fried appetizers, and more. Finally, located in Rockrimmon, one of three Zapata’s Taco Shop (zapatamexicantaco-shop.com) locations serves authentic Mexican tacos, tortas, burritos, and more.
SOUTH
Southern Colorado Springs has a large concentration of Korean spots. Angry Chicken & Juicy 88 Hot Dog (angrychickencsco.com) does Korean street food, specializing in Korean fried chicken, corndogs, and smoothies. The upscale fusion lounge Tokki (tokkicolorado.com) serves Korean tapas and specialty items, including Soju Fresca and Poke options. Tasty Korean (facebook.com/tastykorean) serves authentic dishes, including hot pot entrées, bulgogi, and japchae glass noodles. Area visitors will also find another Korean Garden (koreangard- enco.com) location here. Tong Tong (tong-tong.res-menu.com) sells beer and wine alongside a menu full of traditional and barbeque dishes. They highlight their tteokbokki and
japchae. Sura Korean Restaurant (yelp. com/biz/sura-korean-restaurantcolorado-springs-2) serves staple Korean options, and Yong’s Korean (yongskoreankitchen.com) features fried delicacies, Korean staples, and diverse entrée options. Shin Sa Dong’s lineup (facebook.com/pages/Shinsadong/156124981086138/#) mixes fried street foods with traditional fare. Kang Nam (kangnamrestaurantcos.com) on Galley Road offers simple Korean dishes in a strip mall setting. On Astrozon Boulevard, Julie’s Kitchen (facebook.com/people/Julies-KitchenColorado-Springs/100057719267309) serves traditional Filipino and Hawaiian cuisine. El Taco & La Arepa (eltacolaarepa.com) serves Venezuelan and Mexican dishes as well as combined cuisine plates. Nearby, Don Guillo (facebook.com/p/ Don-Guillo-100010763050822) serves authentic Puerto Rican fare. 2 Luchos (yelp.com/biz/2-luchos-coloradosprings) also offers Peruvian and Mexican menu items. Uri Sushi & Grill (yelp.com/biz/uri-sushi-andgrill-colorado-springs) sells authentic sushi plates and modern-style rolls, and Bada Japanese Restaurant (badajapaneserestaurant.com) offers a spread of Japanese options and
a full sushi menu. Pho Hancock (phohancock.com) serves Vietnamese meals, including noodle bowls, milk tea, and rice plates. Pho Buddy Togo Restaurant (orderphobuddy.com/ order) offers pho, soup bowls, and fried delicacies. Saigon Tapioca (saigontapioca.res-menu.com/menu) provides foodies with a diverse range of Vietnamese menu items. Quijotes Mexican Grill (quijotesmexicangrillcos. com) has a casual setting with a bar and authentic Mexican meals. La Carreta (lacarretamexican- restaurantcoco. com) and La Sinaloense Bakery & Restaurant (yelp.com/biz/lasinaloense-colorado-springs) both offer substantial menus with authentic and familiar Mexican favorites. Tlaquepaque (tlaquepaque.co) highlights their breakfast items, and they serve several Birria dishes and proteinrich entrées. Juanita’s Best Mexican Food (juanitasbestmexicanfood.com) is a traditional Mexican spot serving comforting favorites, while Sofia’s Antojitos (facebook.com/sofiasantojitos) spotlights the more Birria-centric side of their menu.
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Angry Chicken & Juicy 88 Hot Dog
CENTRAL
Thai Lily Cuisine (mobile. thailily.comcastbiz.net) offers a lineup of curries, noodle dishes, specialties, and more. One Love Island Grill (1luvislandbargrill. com) serves up authentic Jamaican dishes, offering a lunch and dinner menu. Dainty’s Jamaican Kitchen (facebook. com/DaintysKitchen/menu) features menu items like jerk chicken and eggrolls, in addition to their “best oxtails in town.”
High-Grade Foods Jamaican Restaurant (highgradefoods.com) also sells authentic Jamaican cuisine, with a menu full of jerk entrées and curry options. This area of the city is home to two longstanding German and European options: Uwe’s (uwesgermanrestaurant.com) and Edelweiss (edelweissrest.com), which offers more “Old World” menu items. Roman Villa Pizza (romanvillaonline.weebly.com) provides a Chicago-inspired pizza-eating experience while also serving pasta dishes, salads, and other Italian delicacies. The family-owned P74 Downtown (paninosdowntown.com) also offers comforting and diverse Italian favorites, while Red Gravy (redgravyco.com) showcases a range of pasta dishes and elevated appetizers. Rasta Pasta (realrastapasta.com) is an Italian Jamaican fusion spot specializing in Caribbeaninspired pasta dishes. Stellina Pizza Cafe (stellinapizza.co) strays from the Americanized pizza with a Roman-style pie, as well as other Italian fare. Duca’s Neapolitan Pizza (ducaspizza. com) offers classic and specialty pies inspired by Italian village practices. Anju Korean Eats (facebook.com/anjukoreaneats) serves modern bulgogi dishes and wings inside COATI, and Dozo’s (dozosushico.com) specialty
is sushi with an elegant flair. Pho-N-Thai (phonthai.top) near Fillmore Street serves a lineup of Thai favorites, and Saigon Cafe (saigoncafe.online) is a downtown staple serving a diverse menu of Vietnamese dishes. Chiba Bar (chibabar.co) is a cyberpunk izakaya, a Japanese-style gastropub serving Japanese meals and drinks. Nearby is Yoo Mae (yoomae.com), with a lineup of “50 State Rolls” inspired by each U.S. state and a full menu of Japanese delicacies. Fujiyama Sushi (fujiyamasushi.com) also offers a range of Japanese dishes, with a large spread of sushi roll options to choose from. Mediterranean Café (medcafe-co.com) features fresh salads and authentic platters. Azada Mexican Grill (azadamexican.com) serves staples like tacos and burritos on freshly made tortillas, and Dos Santos (dossantostacos.com) specializes in tacos and fresh food with Yucatan flair. More taco options include Dos Dos Tacos (dosdostacos.com) and T-Byrd’s Tacos and Tequila (tbyrdstacos. org), both crafting tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-inspired eats. For French food, La Baguette’s downtown café and espresso bar (facebook.com/LabaguetteCS) offers beloved French onion soup, pastries, and coffee drinks; Paris Crepe (pariscrepefun.com) cooks up crepes with creative fillings for every meal. Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (jackquinnspub. com) is a community staple that has on-tap drinks, authentic Irish pub food, and American fusion dishes. Hafa Adai Fiesta Food (hafaadaifiestafood.com) is a Guamanian restaurant serving authentic lunch plates, meals, desserts, and other add-ons. This international food fest wraps up with Zocalo Colorado (zocalocolorado.com), a downtown restaurant that serves tacos, handcrafted margaritas, and a variety of fusion dishes.
High-Grade Foods Jamaican Restaurant
Red Gravy
Chiba Bar
Paris Crepe
Rec and roll
Twelve Years After Legalization, Recreational Cannabis Becomes a Reality in the Springs
By ANDREW ROGERS
Twelve years after the passage of Amendment 64, which made Colorado the first state in the union to approve legal adult use of marijuana in the state — and a decade after the first legal purchases began in participating cities across the Centennial State — recreational sales for adults 21 and over began in mid-April within Colorado Springs city limits.
City voters approved Question 300 in November 2024. The measure allowed recreational pot sales by existing medical marijuana dispensaries. There are a total of 187 medical businesses that are eligible to apply for recreational licenses in the city. Colorado Springs has a total of 85 medical marijuana stores, 58 grow operations and 24 medical marijuanainfused product manufacturers.
“[Colorado Springs] is going to be the second biggest market in the state, and so, the effects are going to be very large,” said Liz Zukowski, director of public relations for Native Roots Cannabis Co.
Zukowski also said that adding recreational sales will lead to new jobs for their stores in the city, along with an overall needed influx in revenue to the state. Industry insiders expect recreational sales in Colorado Springs to account for approximately $150 million in additional sales revenue. It’s welcome news as Colorado’s marijuana industry has seen a decline in revenue over the past years, hitting a pandemic-fueled peak of $2.2 billion in 2021, and then dropping approximately $200 million in each subsequent year — $1.7 billion in 2022, $1.5 billion in 2023 and $1.3 billion in 2024.
Native Root’s operates four locations in Colorado Springs, one
stand-alone dispensary and three combination dispensaries and gas stations — dubbed Gas and Grass. The company had its recreational sales permits approved by both the city of Colorado Springs and State of Colorado.
“We couldn’t be more grateful to the people of Colorado Springs for making their voices heard,” said Jon Boord, CEO of Native Roots. “The road to recreational legalization hasn’t been easy, but this community believes in progress and in the benefits cannabis can bring. We’re honored to serve and grow alongside this incredible city.”
Many in the cannabis industry have been prepared for the addition of recreational sales since the passage of Amendment 64, despite the delay in allowing rec sales in the city.
Bill Conkling, owner of Maggie’s Farm, said when the Colorado Springs location was designed and built in 2012, they did so with the additional recreational sales in mind.
“[It has] two active ingress/egress points, as well as two large budtender rooms and two separate customer/ patient sit-down spaces. We’ve been waiting for this day since the store was built,” Conkling said.
Locations with both medical and recreational sales will still require that medical products be different and remain limited to those with a medical card. That has required companies to design separate points of sale and other ways to keep the two separated.
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Native Roots’ other locations across the state that sell both recreational and medicinal products see roughly 75% of their sales from recreational customers. Buck Dutton, the company’s vice president of marketing, believes that Colorado Springs may buck that trend.
“We have such a strong medical patient base in the Springs. We feel like the sales for medical are going to outpace the sales for recreational as a company as a whole,” he said.
Despite projecting the higher ratio of medicinal sales in the Colorado Springs market, Native Roots believes that there is still plenty of room to expand recreational sales into what they believe will quickly become the state’s second-largest market.
“The biggest supporters of passing rec sales in Colorado Springs were several veterans groups. Veterans have a long history of benefiting from the use of cannabis, but currently, if you are a veteran with an active [concealed] carry permit, you cannot have a medical license. Even though we have medical in Colorado Springs, veterans are very unserved,” Dutton said.
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Gold Hill Mesa
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Old Colorado City
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