"Young Cuba" an Exhibition of Photography by Jonathan Moller

The current exhibition titled “Young Cuba” is a collection of photographs which take a comprehensive look at the diversity and dignity of young Cubans today.

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Visit the Red Rocks Room at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center to enjoy an exhibit of meditative landscape paintings.

Most of the pieces feature the ever-changing light and always stunning rocks of Garden of the Gods Park.

Open for the whole month of March.

Join the reception for a unique opportunity to meet the artist, discuss the art, and experience those famous red rocks through a new perspective.

“Water, a source of life and a symbol of constant change, has always held a profound significance, particularly in Manitou Springs with its renowned natural springs. This exhibition captures the essence of water and movement in many forms, from the gentle ebb and flow of bodies of water and the ecosystems that inhabit them.”

“I aim to evoke the captivating interplay between light, movement, and liquid, through the serenity of tranquil waters, the powerful force of rushing currents, and the interactions that beings have with these waters. Each piece reflects the ever-changing nature of water, embodying a sense of fluid motion and the perpetual cycle of transformation. Manitou Springs' natural springs have long been celebrated for their healing properties and spiritual significance. This exhibit pays homage to the town's rich history and the way water shapes both the landscape and the human experience.”

-Katie Curcio

Joining Katie for Ripples and Rhythms are fellow local Colorado artists Ken Cowdery, Deb Hager, Jeremiah Houck and Maggie Quinn.

Michelle Manquen of Evergreen will be the featured artist at Green Horse Gallery in March. Her pieces are colorful abstract and landscape designs made of kiln-formed glass mounted on aluminum and steel.

Join us for an exhibition of fine art photography by amateur and professional photographers, all members of Colorado Photography Learning Group.

The Colorado Photography Learning Group (CPLG) is a local Meet Up Group that provides an open, friendly learning environment for photographers, from beginners to experts, through classes, workshops, lectures and location shoots. CPLG was started by Colorado Springs photographer, Mike Pach, in August of 2010 and has grown to include chapters in Colorado Springs, Denver and Pueblo. The group currently has about 1,850 members and is well on its way to becoming the premier Colorado location for photography-related learning due to the quality and integrity of its organizers, instructors and members.

Membership is FREE, and members are offered discounts on various products that CPLG sponsors offer. CPLG occasionally has FREE giveaways at events. Some of the classes hosted are fee-based, but offer plenty of free workshops and photo shoots to members and guests.

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cplg1/

“The Photography of E.S. Curtis and Roland Reed-Historic and Contemporary First Nation Images” 

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum proudly announces its exhibit, “The Photography of E.S. Curtis and Roland Reed-Historic and Contemporary First Nation Images”.

Celebrate our town’s diversity and Indigenous communities during Indigenous People’s Weekend in Manitou Springs with this community-building exhibit that contrasts and compares historic and contemporary First Nation photography.

Experience the iconic photogravures of Curtis and Reed and contemporary images as seen through the camera lens of indigenous photographers, Amanda Jones, Manny Hawkwing Pulido, Kenny Frost and world-famous filmmaker, photographer and lecturer Larry Cesspooch.

Mr. Cesspooch will be leading the Opening Ceremony. These First Nation Images are representative of the photographers’ tribes, families, friends and the landscapes and depict their way of life and communities.  See our collections of kachinas, fetishes, pottery and artwork of indigenous peoples living throughout the West.

Join us for an interactive reading of Moon! Earth’s Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty in our Science on a Sphere® theater. After the story, celebrate Earth Day early with a themed craft.

Activities:

Book: Moon! Earth’s Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty

Activity: Create an Earth Buddy

Join us for a three-hour culinary adventure featuring tastings at four to five locally-owned destinations in Downtown Colorado Springs!

Each tour features a carefully planned itinerary that will make you feel (and eat!) like a local. From hand-tossed pizza, to 100% Colorado beef sliders, to creamy mountain-churned ice cream, everyone in your group will discover something they love! Along the way, your expert Tour Leader will entertain you with historical storytelling and insider tips to find the best local food and drink.

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Throughout its history, the Pikes Peak region has inspired creativity among the people who have called the area home. From the dramatic silent film performances of Lon Chaney to the contemporary beadwork of Southern Ute artist, Debra Box, guests are invited to explore the complexity, diversity, and uniqueness of the Pikes Peak region.

While all guests are welcome, this tour is designed for an adult audience.

Monthly classes are available for children ages 6 -14 at Front Range Fencing Club.

Students need only wear gym pants, gym shoes, and a t-shirt.

Note that class size is limited and usually fills early.

Intermediate and advanced on-going classes and competitive lessons are offered.

Words is an open mic for all forms of spoken word - poetry, prose, comedy, story telling, theatrical - anything that touches you.

Words happens every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. It's a comfortable and supportive venue for performers of all levels and styles.

Featuring Mike Tostanoski, Frank Perez, and Jim Sesters among other local blues luminaries.
If you have been missing the chance to play blues with musicians from all over the springs, the Blues Jam is back!

Bring your gear and be ready to play every Tuesday night at Whistle Pig Brewing. With a full bar, house-made beers and a shelf of some of the best allocated bourbons, Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam is the place to be.
This Blues Jam has history in Colorado Springs and some of the best musicians in the city. You don't want to miss this. Come play or come listen, but be there every Tuesday.
A two drink minimum is strongly encouraged by the hosts.
https://pikespkblues.org/.../sweet-ts-rude-blues-jam.../

Experience the joy of film with friends and fellow cinephiles, as we share the best in independent movies, often first run and always the quality you have come to expect from Rocky Mountain Women’s Film!

Join us each month in our “pop-up” theater at the Ivywild School.

Alisa Banks: "Unerased"
Holaday and Seagraves Galleries

Alisa Banks (American, b. 1961) is a book, fiber, and multimedia artist whose work explores the links between contemporary culture, her Louisiana Creole heritage, and the African diaspora—including those of African descent who have been torn from their homeland. Alisa Banks: Unerased looks into these histories by digging into ancestral pasts.

In her work, Banks uses textiles, fibers, and plants as ways of to record knowledge. She explores the idea of “root reading”—looking at the histories and stories of people disconnected from Western literacy. The word “root” has many meanings: the culture of one’s ancestors, the part of a plant that provides nourishment, the base of a strand of hair, the origin of a word. The artist’s books, mixed media work, and textile collages in this exhibition dig into these various roots. Her works feature handwriting, plants, hair, and other fibers, using traditional craft processes such as embroidery, sewing, and beading.

The multi-dimensional works in Unerased challenge the systemic erasure of Black American history and honor Banks’s personal and ancestral roots. They also invite the viewer to consider home, terrain, and body as forms of history, helping to foster pride, understanding, and connectedness. The exhibition honors Black American history, challenges systemic erasure, and invites reflection on identity, heritage, and connection to one’s roots.

Homeschool Day offers STEM experiments and activities for students grades K-12 and families. The spring semester is exploring different fields of engineering and related careers in the space industry.
In April, in celebration of Earth Day, create your own sustainable product using chemical engineering.

Event Details: Headlamp Hikes are community hikes and all hiker levels are welcome. Need a headlamp? UpaDowna will have headlamps available to borrow (*Limited quantity available). Explore various trails (3 mi. or less) among the red sandstone rocks!

At the end of each month, we will gather at our sponsoring brewery and restaurant, OCC Brewing for drink specials and giveaways!

Open to all ages. Please note that not all trails may be stroller/wagon friendly. If hiking with young children, a carrier is recommended. Registration is required to help us prepare for staffing needs for each hike.

The selected parking lot meeting point will be emailed to all registered participants 24-hours prior to each hike.

Check out this 16 piece Big Band!

16 piece Big Band!

Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic

Come to Lulu's Downtown for our Comedy Open Mic every Wednesday unless there's a show scheduled!

Whether you're a seasoned comic ready to test out new material or a first-timer with a story to tell, the stage is yours. Hosted by Cori Dech, a local comedian who has opened for world-renowned comedians such as Adam Conover and Conner O'Malley, it's sure to be an exciting night no matter what.

 Age Restriction: 21+

Come for the jokes, stay for the vibes. See you there!

Drag Queen HunNay Flava Hosts Bingo every Wednesday. Fast paced Bingo games with prizes from shots to churros and cookies!

Come eat dinner, have cocktails, and enjoy the family friendly game night hosted at Munchies!

Fun for Everyone!

Michael Bailey will be the featured artist for April at Green Horse Gallery.

He’ll display more than 25 examples of his sculpture, mixed media and assemblage, all with the theme of love expressed through heart symbolism