Iyanla with Kamfield, Matt Lynn and Harbingers Lulu's Downtown on July 11th, 2025!

Iyanla, Denver’s (Colorado) daughter of music & art, organically fuses the textures of poetry, R&B, and jazz to create a classic, yet contemporary sound. For Iyanla, performance isn't all for show; she approaches her work as a steward of soul, a facilitator of futurity, and a protector of the pocket, whereby music is the medicine we make for ourselves, together. Call it heart work.

All ages, standing room only.

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Let’s play Bunco in the Nature Center!

Join us for a wonderful evening of excitement, laughs, and rolling dice. We will provide the dice, scorecards, food, and prizes! Unlike other Bunco parties, this party is for everyone(including partners, husbands, older teens, etc.).

Ages 13-120 - All player between 13 and 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult but can venture on their own during game play.

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Ages 18+

This electrifying event celebrates the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade's biggest hits across pop, hip-hop, and rock genres. Embrace the Y2K fashion and culture as you dance the night away to tunes from Britney Spears, Eminem, and more. Don't miss this chance to relive the unforgettable 2000s vibes in a night filled with music, style, and nostalgia. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable journey back to the early 2000s!

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Get ready for a summer full of great vibes and even better tunes! Red Leg Brewing Company is hosting free live music on the lawn all season long, featuring a rotating lineup of talented local and regional bands. Grab a cold craft beer, kick back with friends, and enjoy an unforgettable summer soundtrack under the Colorado sky. Whether you’re into rock, folk, funk, or blues, there’s a little something for everyone. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and good energy—music starts as the sun sets!

Free entry. Cold beer. Hot bands. All summer.

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The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is an annual hot air balloon festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend, offering a spectacular display of colorful balloons taking flight at dawn. This family-friendly event, held in Memorial Park, attracts thousands of visitors each year to witness the vibrant lift-offs, as well as enjoy various activities, including live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive experiences. Pilots from across the country gather to participate in the lift-off, creating a breathtaking spectacle as the balloons ascend into the sky against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

In addition to the balloon launches, the festival features balloon glows in the evenings, where the balloons are illuminated by their burners, creating a stunning sight as the sun sets. The event is not only a celebration of hot air ballooning but also a tribute to the community and the spirit of the holiday weekend. With its mix of breathtaking views, local culture, and family fun, the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off has become a beloved tradition that draws both locals and tourists alike to the heart of Colorado.

Celebrate summer and sunshine at Sunflower Days! Stroll through our vibrant sunflower field, hand-pick your own sunflowers, and enjoy a morning surrounded by fresh blooms. We will have local food trucks, drink vendors, craft vendors, and beautiful photo opportunities among the sunflowers—perfect for family outings, couples, or a day with friends.

Don’t miss this beautiful flower farm experience in Colorado Springs—come early and make the most of these sunny, flower-filled mornings!

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Doc Stewart will lead you one a delightful, light hearted, informative, walk in North Cheyenne Canon Park.  Doc will introduce you to the flora and fauna of this very special park.

This hikes are each Saturday beginning promptly at 9am and run for about 1.5 hours.

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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.

Forest Bathing provides an opportunities to slow down and connect with the natural world through a series of sensory experiences.. This is much more than a walk in the woods or a park. It is about being in nature rather than moving through it.

Serena offers walks on the first Monday and the last Saturday of each month. You will meet at Starsmore Visitor Center at 9 am. There is a limit of 10 participants on each walk so call Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center to reserve your spot:

Walks are two hours of soothing immersion in North Cheyenne Canon Park.

Please bring water, snack, sunscreen, sunglasses, sturdy shoes, bug spray, rain gear and what you will need to be comfortable in the weather of the day.

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We’re thrilled to welcome you to Victor, Colorado, as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Victor Celebrates the Arts (VCTA)!

This year’s event brings together plein air artists from across the country to capture the beauty and history of our charming mountain town. Both professional and emerging artists will paint on location throughout Victor and the surrounding legendary gold mining sites from the 1890s.

Live Painting Events
Don’t miss the excitement of our signature live painting competitions:

Brush Rush and Quick Draw
Sunday & Monday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

All artwork featured in the VCTA Show & Sale will be created en plein air—painted onsite, directly from life—within a 10-mile radius of Victor City Hall during the week leading up to the event.  Original works will be available for purchase in our gallery and judged by a respected professional artist. As in past years, we anticipate dozens of talented participants and will present over 20 awards, with more than $4,000 in cash prizes. Thousands of visitors from across the country attend each year to enjoy the art, meet the artists, and watch them bring Victor’s rich history and stunning landscapes to life.

We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you!  Free and Open to the Public!

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ABOUT THE HISTORY STROLL

On this half-mile guided stroll through downtown Colorado Springs, explore how Colorado Springs officials fought to remain a “dry town” in “wet times,” the captivating story of how the Colorado Springs Citizens Committee worked to run the KKK out of town in the 1920s, and an infamous murder case that would lead to a groundbreaking development in forensic science.

LOCATION & PARKING OPTIONS

This tour begins and ends at The Mining Exchange Hotel (8 S. Nevada Ave.)  Please plan to meet in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes early to check-in, or earlier if you would like to order a beverage from the hotel's coffee shop Blk Mgk.

Visit the City’s Parking System Enterprise website for information on parking options downtown: https://coloradosprings.gov/parking-system-enterprise

CANCELLATION POLICY

Tickets purchases are non-refundable. However, tickets can be exchanged for an alternate date. Exchanges must be completed at least 48 hours before your original scheduled tour. Exchanges are based on ticket availability. Please contact Meg Yevara, Program Coordinator, at (719) 385-5631 or meg.yevara@coloradosprings.gov if you need a ticket exchange.

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Get ready! You are invited.

Commonwheel Artists Co-op's Summer Market is going to knock your socks off. Local artists and members come together to bring you a Summer show similar to Holiday Market in feel, with lots of handmade creations priced under $99.00.

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Commonwheel Artists Co-Op 51st Labor Day Art Festival!

Dive into a world of creativity at the 51st Annual Commonwheel Labor Day Weekend Art Festival in Manitou Springs—an end-of-summer celebration that’s fun for the whole family! What began back in 1974 with a few passionate Colorado artists has blossomed into a spectacular gathering of talent from all across the country.

This year, we're pulling out all the stops with over 90 amazing artists (including some of your beloved Commonwheel regulars) showing off their crafts. Stroll through booths bursting with:

Dazzling glasswork

Beautifully carved wood

Captivating photography

Handcrafted jewelry

Stunning paintings (watercolor, oil, acrylic, alcohol ink, & mixed media)

Artful pottery and clay creations

Cozy and colorful fiber arts

Come join the fun, explore the art, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere!

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Metal has contributed its unique qualities to fine art for centuries, and contemporary artists continue to find surprising and inventive ways to utilize it their art practices. Of course sculpture comes to mind, from the monumental rusty steel forms of recently passed minimalist icon Richard Serra to the bright, light, and sharp kinetic works by Colorado Springs’ own Starr Kempf. 2D artists have equally inspiring materials in the form of ever-improving metallic pigments, as well as metal leaf applications.

This call invited artists to submit works that either highlight metal as a primary medium or depict subjects made of metal. All mediums were considered.

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Noli Morath, a longtime language arts teacher at Manitou Springs Middle School, will show her realistic paintings at Green Horse Gallery during August, with an opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. Her work includes local landscapes and still lifes in acrylics and oils.

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Event Details: Rent a paddleboard and enjoy the Labor Day Lift Off festivities during Labor Day weekend at Memorial Park! Head to the Boat House, located on the northwest corner of Prospect Lake, for 1-hour paddleboard rentals. All equipment included. All ages welcomed*.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ups available on a first-come, first-serve basis

Children12 years and under are recommended to have another individual accompanying them on the SUP. Children 5 years of age and under are required to have another indivudal on board.

Meeting Point: 427 Prospect Lake Dr. Meet at the Boat House, located on the northwest side of Prospect Lake at Memorial Park. Parking is limited during Labor Day Lift Off. Please account for the time to get from the parking lot to the lake.

What to Bring: Please wear moisture wicking clothes or clothes you do not mind getting wet, sun protection, and sandals. UpaDowna will provide a small dry bag for personal belongings like keys and cell phones.

Questions? Contact info@upadowna.org

Refunds: Refunds will be provided for any weather cancellations. Cancellations made prior to 24 hours may not be refunded. Reservations will be forfeited if participants show up 15-minutes past scheduled time and may be rescheduled to the next time slot pending availability.

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Margarita Cabrera: Space in Between + CARE

Artist Margarita Cabrera collaborates with local communities to encourage conversations about migration, labor, border politics, food justice, and other social issues. At the Fine Arts Center, Cabrera presents two ongoing projects that connect our local communities to broader social issues.

The Space in Between (2010–ongoing) are soft sculptures of plants native to the Southwest region, including cacti, aloe vera, and agave, made from fabric sourced from US Border Patrol uniforms. Cabrera will lead workshops with members of the local Colorado Springs community who have personal or family connection with immigration to construct and embroider the plants. The embroidery—in a style inspired in part by Indigenous Mexican folk art and craft traditions—includes phrases and symbols that hold significance for the participants. The exhibition features the newly commissioned sculptures, created during the workshop in Colorado Springs, adding local and personal experiences to the presentation.

In the adjacent gallery, Cabrera’s CARE (2021–ongoing) builds on Cabrera’s recent collaboration with Ollin Farms to explore food sustainability, justice, and access in Colorado. The installation includes a series of ceramic spoons and will culminate in a feast performance in November 2025.

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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.

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Melissa’s work is reflective of her life experiences and showcases her affinity for symbolism. Found treasures such as vintage Newspapers, emphemera, and photographs add their own character to the intimate story she narrates.Her work is greatly influenced by artists such as Joseph Cornell, Duane Michals, and the Starn Twins, as well as her travel experiences and exposure to different cultures and religions. Through her creative process, Melissa explores the concepts of permanence, boundaries, value, and connection. In 2023 along with some friends she co-founded True North Art Gallery in Colorado Springs, a contemporary fine art collective.

"This new body of work is the result of dedicated time to explore the process of collaging papers into encaustic wax and the repetition necessary to truly understand the medium I'm interested in. I wanted the freedom to choose my subjects based on my intuition and what my subconscious felt was important to express. For me, creating art has always been about listening to the dialogue I have with myself, and recently, that dialogue has been quite intense. I am processing the loss of my mother, the end of an important relationship, and the passing of the family dog, who I had come to regard as my own."

Additionally, we will be featuring an installation by JD Sell. Join us on August first for a night of art and community. This show will run from August 1st-30th during our normal business hours or by appointment.

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Our Second Annual Green Chile Kickoff is here!

We’re throwing our 2nd Annual Green Chile Kickoff Party and it’s going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever! Expect food trucks, live roasting all day, and endless green chile goodness! Join us for a fiesta of flavors and fun!

Our green chiles come from both Hatch, NM, and Pueblo, CO. The fresh roasted green chiles are available for sale in 1 and 2-pound bags, half-bushel, and full bushel sizes.

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The early dawn light on Pikes Peak soothes the soul. The charming and colorful wildflowers of Washington Gulch tickle and delight the heart. Sounds of rushing water cascading through Blue Creek in Hoosier Pass brings unexpected joy.

Laura Reilly’s August show “To the Mountains We Go” shares Colorado’s extraordinary pleasures in a series of exuberant postmodern impressionist landscapes that will take your breath away and remind you why Laura's favorite color is Colorado.

“To the Mountains We Go” opens during August First Friday Art Walk in Old Colorado City and continues through the end of August. The show can be seen in person at the Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio or online at laurareilly.com.

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