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Alisa Banks: 'Unerased'

09-06-2025

Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 9:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 9:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 9:00 am + 14 more dates and times

Fri, Feb 14 @ 9:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 9:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 9:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 9:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 9:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 9:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 9:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 9:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 9:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 9:00 am Thu, Mar 06 @ 9:00 am Fri, Mar 07 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 08 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times

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...

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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.

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Nature Hike in North Cheyenne Canon Park

02-22-2025

Presented by Starsmore Discovery Center at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 9:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 9:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 9:00 am

These nature hikes are a great way to experience winter in the woods and learn about the unique ecosystems that make up North Cheyenne Canon Park.

Please be prepared for icy trail conditions by bringing traction devices, i.e. Yak Trax, hiking...

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These nature hikes are a great way to experience winter in the woods and learn about the unique ecosystems that make up North Cheyenne Canon Park.

Please be prepared for icy trail conditions by bringing traction devices, i.e. Yak Trax, hiking poles, dress in layers and of course water and snacks.

Please preregister by calling Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center at (719) 385-6086.

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Lelia Davis and Becca Day

02-28-2025

Presented by Mining Exchange at The Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am + 15 more dates and times

Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Auric Gallery is proud to partner with the Mining Exchange!

The Vault Gallery, curated by Auric Gallery is located in the 2nd and 3rd stairwell of the Mining Exchange.

Auric Gallery is proud to partner with the Mining Exchange!

The Vault Gallery, curated by Auric Gallery is located in the 2nd and 3rd stairwell of the Mining Exchange.

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'A People’s History'

03-01-2025

Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am + 10 more dates and times

Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection is an experimental series of collection-based installations designed to explore new ways of presenting and understanding the collection. Participate in the process by contributing your response to...

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Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection is an experimental series of collection-based installations designed to explore new ways of presenting and understanding the collection. Participate in the process by contributing your response to each installment through interactive activities. New works of art will be presented throughout the series in response to questions and ideas related to the upcoming reinstallation of the collection galleries.

A People’s History of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Dec. 6, 2024–Spring 2025
A People’s History of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center invites the community to act as co-creators of this installation telling the Fine Arts Center’s story. From the 1919 founding of its precursor, the Broadmoor Art Academy, through its 1936 visionary origin as the nation’s first major multi-arts center housing a museum, performing arts, and an art school under one roof, to the present and into the future, the Fine Arts Center has been cherished by the community and is central to the cultural identity of Colorado Springs.

As part of the process of creating new exhibitions from the permanent collection, this installation welcomes stories and insights from the Colorado Springs community to help unearth lesser-known aspects of the Fine Arts Center’s complex history. Opening with a basic timeline to serve as a framework, this installation incorporates selected events, artworks, and printed ephemera which act as landmarks, highlighting past inflection points. Visitors can participate in the creation of the installation through written notes and discussion with curator Pat Musick, who will be at work in the gallery at scheduled times, adding viewers’ contributions to the timeline. The stories, themes, and insights emerging from this interactive process will serve to further inform the historical segment of the permanent collection reinstallation.

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17th Annual High School Student Ceiling Tiles Competition

02-14-2025

Presented by Academy Art & Frame Company at Academy Art & Frame Company, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am + 3 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

This exhibition is in its 17th year having been started by Kim Costello in 2008. High school students from different schools create 4 foot by 4 foot tiles with the only limitations being that it has to be the full 4'x4' size and that it hangs...

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This exhibition is in its 17th year having been started by Kim Costello in 2008. High school students from different schools create 4 foot by 4 foot tiles with the only limitations being that it has to be the full 4'x4' size and that it hangs from the ceiling. The students’ creativity has astounded us every year.

This is a judged exhibit and offers the students an opportunity to be judged not just by their peers but also by the public. Come in anytime during normal business hours to vote on your favorite tile and also vote online on our Facebook page.

Students with the most votes both in-store and online will receive gift certificates for framing or art. Voting starts at the reception and continues until February 14th, 2025.

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Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness

02-28-2025

Presented by Manitou Art Center at Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am + 18 more dates and times

Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness: Gretchen Vorderlandwehr and Jerry Rhodes.

Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness: Gretchen Vorderlandwehr and Jerry Rhodes.

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New Work by Ken Riesterer

02-28-2025

Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am + 12 more dates and times

Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Ken Riesterer, local artist, musician and co-owner of Green Horse Gallery, will display new paintings and ceramics at the gallery.

Ken Riesterer, local artist, musician and co-owner of Green Horse Gallery, will display new paintings and ceramics at the gallery.

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'Happy Little Trees'

03-03-2025

Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am + 21 more dates and times

Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 02 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Commonwheel Artists Co-op is excited to announce "Happy Little Trees", a Commonwheel Member show celebrating the magic of trees!

Featuring Commonwheel Member Artists:
Jean Cuchiaro
Lynn Lee
Helen Smithwick
Maggie Quinn
Sabine Wachs
Leti Wesolowski

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Commonwheel Artists Co-op is excited to announce "Happy Little Trees", a Commonwheel Member show celebrating the magic of trees!

Featuring Commonwheel Member Artists:
Jean Cuchiaro
Lynn Lee
Helen Smithwick
Maggie Quinn
Sabine Wachs
Leti Wesolowski

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'Just an Old Fashioned Love Song'

02-28-2025

Presented by Surface Gallery at Surface Gallery, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 11:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm + 9 more dates and times

Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 11:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 11:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Just an Old Fashioned Love Song, uses iconography that evokes tales of euphoric feelings of love had, and the desperation of love lost reflected in the human experience. Both love and hate are intricately linked in the brain and share overlapping...

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Just an Old Fashioned Love Song, uses iconography that evokes tales of euphoric feelings of love had, and the desperation of love lost reflected in the human experience. Both love and hate are intricately linked in the brain and share overlapping neural circuits despite being opposite emotions. This show is about the complex relationship between these feelings. They are both processed through the same region of the brain, the insula. This brain region helps regulate emotional experiences, such as physical and visceral reactions tied to strong emotions. The overlap may be due to the evolutionary importance of both emotions in forming and maintaining relationships. Love fosters connection and cooperation. Hate can arise, becoming a protective mechanism against perceived threats and betrayal. Both emotions require focus and motivation which is why they share some of the same neurological pathways. This proximity helps explain why strong emotions in relationships can shift her from love to hate and vice versa. The transition between the two often feels intense because the same brain systems are being engaged, just in different ways. Understanding this connection highlights the nuanced nature of human emotions and their shared foundations. Love and hate are choreographed by the same neural music. Not strangers but siblings sharing the stage, both with performances that are captivating and consuming. They act as mirrors reflecting our deepest longing and fears. To feel one, we must risk the other, and when we open our hearts to connection we are always inviting the possibility of rejection. Within this paradox lies the beauty of being human - the courage to embrace love knowing it dances hand in hand with its darker sibling, creating meaning from the exquisite tension between the two.

About the Artist: K8e Orr is a dedicated artist and community leader based in Manitou Springs, Colorado. With years of experience, she has significantly contributed to the local art scene through her creative endeavors and educational initiatives. K8e operates Jibwa Studio, located inside the Manitou Art Center, where she creates and showcases her work. The studio is known as a place "where happiness is handmade," reflecting her commitment to crafting pieces that bring joy and curiosity to others. She has always drawn inspiration from the natural beauty and vibrant spirit of her community. Known for her evocative use of color and her ability to weave stories into her work, she focuses on recurring themes of resilience, interconnectedness, and the universal need for love. She brings a depth of symbolism that deeply resonates with the viewer and provides a profound reminder of the power of art to heal, connect and inspire. Her art transcends conventional boundaries by reinterpreting cultural elements in contemporary ways, using a variety of materials and techniques. This innovation bridges the gap between honoring heritage and exploring new artistic boundaries. K8e is a storyteller and the narratives she incorporates into her larger installations invite viewers to explore and interpret these stories in their own way. K8e's work resonates because it’s personal yet universal. It reflects her joy, struggles, and commitment to uplifting others. This emotional depth, paired with her artistic skill, creates a connection that leaves a lasting impression on those who encounter her art.

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Sweet Sixteen

03-01-2025

Presented by Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio at Laura Reilly Studio, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm + 10 more dates and times

Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

It’s time to celebrate!

I wouldn’t be here without all of you stopping by on more than 190 First Fridays, sharing my love of Colorado and taking my work into your homes.

Thank you. You make my heart and my canvases sing.

It’s time to celebrate!

I wouldn’t be here without all of you stopping by on more than 190 First Fridays, sharing my love of Colorado and taking my work into your homes.

Thank you. You make my heart and my canvases sing.

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Gratitude 2025

02-28-2025

Presented by Auric Art Gallery at Auric Gallery, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm + 12 more dates and times

Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Featuring 155 local and regional artists.

 

Featuring 155 local and regional artists.

 

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Rita Salazar Dickerson - 'With Love from Lost Valley'

02-28-2025

Presented by Auric Art Gallery at Auric Gallery, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm + 12 more dates and times

Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The opportunity to express herself creatively came as soon as Rita could hold a pencil. The middle of seven children, Salazar Dickerson was born and raised in Grand Junction with her father, Joseph Salazar, as her first art teacher: a gifted...

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The opportunity to express herself creatively came as soon as Rita could hold a pencil. The middle of seven children, Salazar Dickerson was born and raised in Grand Junction with her father, Joseph Salazar, as her first art teacher: a gifted artist himself, he encouraged and supported Rita’s strong desire to draw and paint. Rita's achievements as a young artist led to her first commissioned portrait while still in high school. Her professional career began as the in-house artist for a large savings and loan, creating pen and ink illustrations and writing text for their weekly newspaper ads — but her desire to create fine art never left her.

She began painting in earnest in 1997 and has been doing commissioned work ever since. Rita’s formal art training began at Colorado State University, and more recently she has studied in workshops with Susan Lyon and Scott Burdick, Jill Soukup, Louis Carr, Tina Garrett, David Leffel and Rose Frantzen. She has completed hundreds of commissions. Her work is in private and corporate collections throughout North America as well as internationally. Rita lives in Colorado Springs and works in her studio at home. Salazar Dickerson is an Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America, a Copyist at the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., a member of the Portrait Society of America, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society and is the in-house artist at Lost Valley Ranch, painting as well as teaching weekly classes during their summer and fall season.

Artist Statement
Classically trained, I am constantly inspired by the beauty that surrounds me. I employ different methods in oil painting depending on the subject and how it speaks to me. Painting in a realistic style, I have fun using thick paint — adding impressionistic touches of color and texture.

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

05-01-2025

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Feb 10 @ 12:00 pm + 24 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Mar 02 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Mar 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Mar 05 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Mar 06 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Mar 07 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 08 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Mar 09 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Mar 10 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

“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...

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“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.

 

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3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour

03-30-2025

Presented by Rocky Mountain Food Tours at Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 1:00 pm Tue, Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm + 23 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 12 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Feb 13 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Feb 16 @ 1:00 pm Tue, Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Feb 23 @ 1:00 pm Tue, Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Mar 01 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Mar 02 @ 1:00 pm Tue, Mar 04 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Mar 05 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Mar 06 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Mar 07 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Mar 08 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Mar 09 @ 1:00 pm - less dates and times

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...

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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.

Upgrade your ticket to include three drink pairings for only $18 (ages 21+ only). Tours only accommodate 12 guests, so sign up today before it sells out! This is the perfect (and most delicious!) way to explore Colorado Springs.

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Made with LOVE 2nd Annual Valentines Makers Market

02-09-2025

Presented by COS Makers Market at The Painters Pot, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 1:10 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 1:10 pm

We are excited to present: Made with LOVE our 2nd Annual Valentines market event!

We will have an amazing line up of handmade gifts from local artisans, you can feel the love in each piece! Find something handmade crafted locally by a small...

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We are excited to present: Made with LOVE our 2nd Annual Valentines market event!

We will have an amazing line up of handmade gifts from local artisans, you can feel the love in each piece! Find something handmade crafted locally by a small business right here in your community.

  • Enjoy live music
  • Good Vibes
  • Local Artisans
  • & More

This is a 2 day (weekend) free family friendly Valentines event you won’t want to miss!

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'The Heart Sellers'

02-16-2025

Presented by Theatreworks at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Feb 08 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 4:00 pm + 5 more dates and times

Thu, Feb 13 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Feb 16 @ 4:00 pm - less dates and times

Thanksgiving dinner looms over a grocery store in 1970s America, when Luna and Jane, immigrants from The Philippines and Korea and both medical student wives, strike up a conversation over matching coats and matching challenges. With a...

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Thanksgiving dinner looms over a grocery store in 1970s America, when Luna and Jane, immigrants from The Philippines and Korea and both medical student wives, strike up a conversation over matching coats and matching challenges. With a suspiciously frozen turkey in the oven, the two women bond over disco, Disneyland, and the drive to make a home that--until tonight-- has felt so isolated. This Colorado premiere of a poignant, charming new play from Lloyd Suh, and directed by Jenna Moll Reyes (Twelfth Night) explores the longing that connects across barriers and against all odds.

UCCS students are always free. Contact the box office in person or by phone with your student ID to reserve seats. 

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'Potter', A Magical Aerial Dance Adventure

02-09-2025

Presented by Dragonfly Aerial Company Colorado at The Dragonfly Theatre, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Feb 08 @ 6:00 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 11:00 am + 1 more dates and times

Sun, Feb 09 @ 3:00 pm - less dates and times

Witness Dumbledore dance with street light on Privet Dr., watch Hedwig burst out of Diagon Alley and fly overhead. Join Malfoy and Harry as they persue the golden snitch on their brooms during at a quidditch match. This is a show the whole family...

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Witness Dumbledore dance with street light on Privet Dr., watch Hedwig burst out of Diagon Alley and fly overhead. Join Malfoy and Harry as they persue the golden snitch on their brooms during at a quidditch match. This is a show the whole family will enjoy! This show does utilize light haze and a quick scene with some strobe lights.

The Dragonfly Theatre is a 100 seat, fully equipped, aerial theatre with 28' ceilings, automated winching system and professional theatrical lighting.

 

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Valentine's Dinner and Murder Mystery

02-08-2025

Presented by Red Herring Productions at Hotel St. Cloud, Canon City
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 5:30 pm

Don't miss the "St. Valentine's Massacre" at the gorgeous Hotel St. Cloud in Canon City.

It's 1928 at the first annual North American Sons of Italy Conference! The territorial kingpins are attempting a new way to avoid the violence that has...

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Don't miss the "St. Valentine's Massacre" at the gorgeous Hotel St. Cloud in Canon City.

It's 1928 at the first annual North American Sons of Italy Conference! The territorial kingpins are attempting a new way to avoid the violence that has become so common in the profession--through fun and teambuilding! Join the festivities at the opening night gala, no weapons allowed. But just because there won't be any bloodshed doesn't mean someone can’t get whacked...

Bring your special someone, your galentines, or all your foodie friends for an evening of fun with a felony! Dress up in your best 1920s attire.

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Enchanted Princess Ball

02-08-2025

Presented by Glen Eyrie Castle and Conference Center at Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 5:30 pm

The event will be filled with a delicious banquet dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team, dancing, and story time!

Your daughters will be treated like royalty and experience exciting surprises throughout the night. Enjoy a beautiful...

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The event will be filled with a delicious banquet dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team, dancing, and story time!

Your daughters will be treated like royalty and experience exciting surprises throughout the night. Enjoy a beautiful evening together on the soul-stirring grounds of Glen Eyrie to celebrate being together as a family.

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Lecture Series: Black History Live - Harriet Tubman

02-08-2025

Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 5:30 pm

About The Program

Now in its 16th year, Colorado Humanities’ Black History Live tour is an annual recognition each February of the significant contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to art, culture, economic...

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About The Program

Now in its 16th year, Colorado Humanities’ Black History Live tour is an annual recognition each February of the significant contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to art, culture, economic development, education, human rights, medicine, public services, politics, and sports. This year’s statewide tour will feature the living-history portrayal of Harriet Tubman by nationally acclaimed scholar/actor Becky Stone.

The portrayal will be performed in a Chautauqua format, which is a first-person dramatization of a historical figure. The speaker’s monologue typically lasts 40 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of Q&A, first in character and then out of character as the scholar/performer.

About The Presenter

Becky Stone was born and raised in Philadelphia. She earned her undergraduate degree at Vassar College in Drama with a minor in French. Her M.A. is in Elementary Educational Counseling from Villanova University. Becky worked seven years for the Philadelphia School System and taught theater 10 years at a classical Christian school in NC.  Becky has been a Chautauqua scholar since 2003 when she first presented Pauli Murray. Her other characters are Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. All were premiered at the Greenville, South Carolina Chautauqua Festival. Becky also performs as a storyteller at festivals, libraries, and schools.

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Alisa Banks: 'Unerased'

09-06-2025

Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 9:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 9:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 9:00 am + 14 more dates and times

Fri, Feb 14 @ 9:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 9:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 9:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 9:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 9:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 9:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 9:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 9:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 9:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 9:00 am Thu, Mar 06 @ 9:00 am Fri, Mar 07 @ 9:00 am Sat, Mar 08 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times

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...

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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.

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Nature Hike in North Cheyenne Canon Park

02-22-2025

Presented by Starsmore Discovery Center at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 9:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 9:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 9:00 am

These nature hikes are a great way to experience winter in the woods and learn about the unique ecosystems that make up North Cheyenne Canon Park.

Please be prepared for icy trail conditions by bringing traction devices, i.e. Yak Trax, hiking...

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These nature hikes are a great way to experience winter in the woods and learn about the unique ecosystems that make up North Cheyenne Canon Park.

Please be prepared for icy trail conditions by bringing traction devices, i.e. Yak Trax, hiking poles, dress in layers and of course water and snacks.

Please preregister by calling Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center at (719) 385-6086.

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Lelia Davis and Becca Day

02-28-2025

Presented by Mining Exchange at The Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am + 15 more dates and times

Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Auric Gallery is proud to partner with the Mining Exchange!

The Vault Gallery, curated by Auric Gallery is located in the 2nd and 3rd stairwell of the Mining Exchange.

Auric Gallery is proud to partner with the Mining Exchange!

The Vault Gallery, curated by Auric Gallery is located in the 2nd and 3rd stairwell of the Mining Exchange.

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'A People’s History'

03-01-2025

Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am + 10 more dates and times

Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection is an experimental series of collection-based installations designed to explore new ways of presenting and understanding the collection. Participate in the process by contributing your response to...

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Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection is an experimental series of collection-based installations designed to explore new ways of presenting and understanding the collection. Participate in the process by contributing your response to each installment through interactive activities. New works of art will be presented throughout the series in response to questions and ideas related to the upcoming reinstallation of the collection galleries.

A People’s History of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Dec. 6, 2024–Spring 2025
A People’s History of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center invites the community to act as co-creators of this installation telling the Fine Arts Center’s story. From the 1919 founding of its precursor, the Broadmoor Art Academy, through its 1936 visionary origin as the nation’s first major multi-arts center housing a museum, performing arts, and an art school under one roof, to the present and into the future, the Fine Arts Center has been cherished by the community and is central to the cultural identity of Colorado Springs.

As part of the process of creating new exhibitions from the permanent collection, this installation welcomes stories and insights from the Colorado Springs community to help unearth lesser-known aspects of the Fine Arts Center’s complex history. Opening with a basic timeline to serve as a framework, this installation incorporates selected events, artworks, and printed ephemera which act as landmarks, highlighting past inflection points. Visitors can participate in the creation of the installation through written notes and discussion with curator Pat Musick, who will be at work in the gallery at scheduled times, adding viewers’ contributions to the timeline. The stories, themes, and insights emerging from this interactive process will serve to further inform the historical segment of the permanent collection reinstallation.

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17th Annual High School Student Ceiling Tiles Competition

02-14-2025

Presented by Academy Art & Frame Company at Academy Art & Frame Company, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am + 3 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

This exhibition is in its 17th year having been started by Kim Costello in 2008. High school students from different schools create 4 foot by 4 foot tiles with the only limitations being that it has to be the full 4'x4' size and that it hangs...

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This exhibition is in its 17th year having been started by Kim Costello in 2008. High school students from different schools create 4 foot by 4 foot tiles with the only limitations being that it has to be the full 4'x4' size and that it hangs from the ceiling. The students’ creativity has astounded us every year.

This is a judged exhibit and offers the students an opportunity to be judged not just by their peers but also by the public. Come in anytime during normal business hours to vote on your favorite tile and also vote online on our Facebook page.

Students with the most votes both in-store and online will receive gift certificates for framing or art. Voting starts at the reception and continues until February 14th, 2025.

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Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness

02-28-2025

Presented by Manitou Art Center at Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am + 18 more dates and times

Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness: Gretchen Vorderlandwehr and Jerry Rhodes.

Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness: Gretchen Vorderlandwehr and Jerry Rhodes.

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New Work by Ken Riesterer

02-28-2025

Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am + 12 more dates and times

Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Ken Riesterer, local artist, musician and co-owner of Green Horse Gallery, will display new paintings and ceramics at the gallery.

Ken Riesterer, local artist, musician and co-owner of Green Horse Gallery, will display new paintings and ceramics at the gallery.

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'Happy Little Trees'

03-03-2025

Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am + 21 more dates and times

Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am Sat, Mar 01 @ 10:00 am Sun, Mar 02 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Commonwheel Artists Co-op is excited to announce "Happy Little Trees", a Commonwheel Member show celebrating the magic of trees!

Featuring Commonwheel Member Artists:
Jean Cuchiaro
Lynn Lee
Helen Smithwick
Maggie Quinn
Sabine Wachs
Leti Wesolowski

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Commonwheel Artists Co-op is excited to announce "Happy Little Trees", a Commonwheel Member show celebrating the magic of trees!

Featuring Commonwheel Member Artists:
Jean Cuchiaro
Lynn Lee
Helen Smithwick
Maggie Quinn
Sabine Wachs
Leti Wesolowski

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'Just an Old Fashioned Love Song'

02-28-2025

Presented by Surface Gallery at Surface Gallery, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 11:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm + 9 more dates and times

Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 11:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 11:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Just an Old Fashioned Love Song, uses iconography that evokes tales of euphoric feelings of love had, and the desperation of love lost reflected in the human experience. Both love and hate are intricately linked in the brain and share overlapping...

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Just an Old Fashioned Love Song, uses iconography that evokes tales of euphoric feelings of love had, and the desperation of love lost reflected in the human experience. Both love and hate are intricately linked in the brain and share overlapping neural circuits despite being opposite emotions. This show is about the complex relationship between these feelings. They are both processed through the same region of the brain, the insula. This brain region helps regulate emotional experiences, such as physical and visceral reactions tied to strong emotions. The overlap may be due to the evolutionary importance of both emotions in forming and maintaining relationships. Love fosters connection and cooperation. Hate can arise, becoming a protective mechanism against perceived threats and betrayal. Both emotions require focus and motivation which is why they share some of the same neurological pathways. This proximity helps explain why strong emotions in relationships can shift her from love to hate and vice versa. The transition between the two often feels intense because the same brain systems are being engaged, just in different ways. Understanding this connection highlights the nuanced nature of human emotions and their shared foundations. Love and hate are choreographed by the same neural music. Not strangers but siblings sharing the stage, both with performances that are captivating and consuming. They act as mirrors reflecting our deepest longing and fears. To feel one, we must risk the other, and when we open our hearts to connection we are always inviting the possibility of rejection. Within this paradox lies the beauty of being human - the courage to embrace love knowing it dances hand in hand with its darker sibling, creating meaning from the exquisite tension between the two.

About the Artist: K8e Orr is a dedicated artist and community leader based in Manitou Springs, Colorado. With years of experience, she has significantly contributed to the local art scene through her creative endeavors and educational initiatives. K8e operates Jibwa Studio, located inside the Manitou Art Center, where she creates and showcases her work. The studio is known as a place "where happiness is handmade," reflecting her commitment to crafting pieces that bring joy and curiosity to others. She has always drawn inspiration from the natural beauty and vibrant spirit of her community. Known for her evocative use of color and her ability to weave stories into her work, she focuses on recurring themes of resilience, interconnectedness, and the universal need for love. She brings a depth of symbolism that deeply resonates with the viewer and provides a profound reminder of the power of art to heal, connect and inspire. Her art transcends conventional boundaries by reinterpreting cultural elements in contemporary ways, using a variety of materials and techniques. This innovation bridges the gap between honoring heritage and exploring new artistic boundaries. K8e is a storyteller and the narratives she incorporates into her larger installations invite viewers to explore and interpret these stories in their own way. K8e's work resonates because it’s personal yet universal. It reflects her joy, struggles, and commitment to uplifting others. This emotional depth, paired with her artistic skill, creates a connection that leaves a lasting impression on those who encounter her art.

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Sweet Sixteen

03-01-2025

Presented by Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio at Laura Reilly Studio, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm + 10 more dates and times

Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

It’s time to celebrate!

I wouldn’t be here without all of you stopping by on more than 190 First Fridays, sharing my love of Colorado and taking my work into your homes.

Thank you. You make my heart and my canvases sing.

It’s time to celebrate!

I wouldn’t be here without all of you stopping by on more than 190 First Fridays, sharing my love of Colorado and taking my work into your homes.

Thank you. You make my heart and my canvases sing.

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Gratitude 2025

02-28-2025

Presented by Auric Art Gallery at Auric Gallery, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm + 12 more dates and times

Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Featuring 155 local and regional artists.

 

Featuring 155 local and regional artists.

 

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Rita Salazar Dickerson - 'With Love from Lost Valley'

02-28-2025

Presented by Auric Art Gallery at Auric Gallery, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm + 12 more dates and times

Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 18 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The opportunity to express herself creatively came as soon as Rita could hold a pencil. The middle of seven children, Salazar Dickerson was born and raised in Grand Junction with her father, Joseph Salazar, as her first art teacher: a gifted...

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The opportunity to express herself creatively came as soon as Rita could hold a pencil. The middle of seven children, Salazar Dickerson was born and raised in Grand Junction with her father, Joseph Salazar, as her first art teacher: a gifted artist himself, he encouraged and supported Rita’s strong desire to draw and paint. Rita's achievements as a young artist led to her first commissioned portrait while still in high school. Her professional career began as the in-house artist for a large savings and loan, creating pen and ink illustrations and writing text for their weekly newspaper ads — but her desire to create fine art never left her.

She began painting in earnest in 1997 and has been doing commissioned work ever since. Rita’s formal art training began at Colorado State University, and more recently she has studied in workshops with Susan Lyon and Scott Burdick, Jill Soukup, Louis Carr, Tina Garrett, David Leffel and Rose Frantzen. She has completed hundreds of commissions. Her work is in private and corporate collections throughout North America as well as internationally. Rita lives in Colorado Springs and works in her studio at home. Salazar Dickerson is an Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America, a Copyist at the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., a member of the Portrait Society of America, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society and is the in-house artist at Lost Valley Ranch, painting as well as teaching weekly classes during their summer and fall season.

Artist Statement
Classically trained, I am constantly inspired by the beauty that surrounds me. I employ different methods in oil painting depending on the subject and how it speaks to me. Painting in a realistic style, I have fun using thick paint — adding impressionistic touches of color and texture.

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

05-01-2025

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Feb 10 @ 12:00 pm + 24 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Feb 23 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 26 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Mar 02 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Mar 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Mar 05 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Mar 06 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Mar 07 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Mar 08 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Mar 09 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Mar 10 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

“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...

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“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.

 

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3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour

03-30-2025

Presented by Rocky Mountain Food Tours at Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 1:00 pm Tue, Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm + 23 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 12 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Feb 13 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Feb 16 @ 1:00 pm Tue, Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Feb 20 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Feb 21 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Feb 23 @ 1:00 pm Tue, Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Feb 27 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Feb 28 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Mar 01 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Mar 02 @ 1:00 pm Tue, Mar 04 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Mar 05 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Mar 06 @ 1:00 pm Fri, Mar 07 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Mar 08 @ 1:00 pm Sun, Mar 09 @ 1:00 pm - less dates and times

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...

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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.

Upgrade your ticket to include three drink pairings for only $18 (ages 21+ only). Tours only accommodate 12 guests, so sign up today before it sells out! This is the perfect (and most delicious!) way to explore Colorado Springs.

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Made with LOVE 2nd Annual Valentines Makers Market

02-09-2025

Presented by COS Makers Market at The Painters Pot, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 1:10 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 1:10 pm

We are excited to present: Made with LOVE our 2nd Annual Valentines market event!

We will have an amazing line up of handmade gifts from local artisans, you can feel the love in each piece! Find something handmade crafted locally by a small...

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We are excited to present: Made with LOVE our 2nd Annual Valentines market event!

We will have an amazing line up of handmade gifts from local artisans, you can feel the love in each piece! Find something handmade crafted locally by a small business right here in your community.

  • Enjoy live music
  • Good Vibes
  • Local Artisans
  • & More

This is a 2 day (weekend) free family friendly Valentines event you won’t want to miss!

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'The Heart Sellers'

02-16-2025

Presented by Theatreworks at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Feb 08 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 4:00 pm + 5 more dates and times

Thu, Feb 13 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Feb 15 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Feb 16 @ 4:00 pm - less dates and times

Thanksgiving dinner looms over a grocery store in 1970s America, when Luna and Jane, immigrants from The Philippines and Korea and both medical student wives, strike up a conversation over matching coats and matching challenges. With a...

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Thanksgiving dinner looms over a grocery store in 1970s America, when Luna and Jane, immigrants from The Philippines and Korea and both medical student wives, strike up a conversation over matching coats and matching challenges. With a suspiciously frozen turkey in the oven, the two women bond over disco, Disneyland, and the drive to make a home that--until tonight-- has felt so isolated. This Colorado premiere of a poignant, charming new play from Lloyd Suh, and directed by Jenna Moll Reyes (Twelfth Night) explores the longing that connects across barriers and against all odds.

UCCS students are always free. Contact the box office in person or by phone with your student ID to reserve seats. 

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'Potter', A Magical Aerial Dance Adventure

02-09-2025

Presented by Dragonfly Aerial Company Colorado at The Dragonfly Theatre, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Feb 08 @ 6:00 pm Sun, Feb 09 @ 11:00 am + 1 more dates and times

Sun, Feb 09 @ 3:00 pm - less dates and times

Witness Dumbledore dance with street light on Privet Dr., watch Hedwig burst out of Diagon Alley and fly overhead. Join Malfoy and Harry as they persue the golden snitch on their brooms during at a quidditch match. This is a show the whole family...

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Witness Dumbledore dance with street light on Privet Dr., watch Hedwig burst out of Diagon Alley and fly overhead. Join Malfoy and Harry as they persue the golden snitch on their brooms during at a quidditch match. This is a show the whole family will enjoy! This show does utilize light haze and a quick scene with some strobe lights.

The Dragonfly Theatre is a 100 seat, fully equipped, aerial theatre with 28' ceilings, automated winching system and professional theatrical lighting.

 

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Valentine's Dinner and Murder Mystery

02-08-2025

Presented by Red Herring Productions at Hotel St. Cloud, Canon City
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 5:30 pm

Don't miss the "St. Valentine's Massacre" at the gorgeous Hotel St. Cloud in Canon City.

It's 1928 at the first annual North American Sons of Italy Conference! The territorial kingpins are attempting a new way to avoid the violence that has...

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Don't miss the "St. Valentine's Massacre" at the gorgeous Hotel St. Cloud in Canon City.

It's 1928 at the first annual North American Sons of Italy Conference! The territorial kingpins are attempting a new way to avoid the violence that has become so common in the profession--through fun and teambuilding! Join the festivities at the opening night gala, no weapons allowed. But just because there won't be any bloodshed doesn't mean someone can’t get whacked...

Bring your special someone, your galentines, or all your foodie friends for an evening of fun with a felony! Dress up in your best 1920s attire.

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Enchanted Princess Ball

02-08-2025

Presented by Glen Eyrie Castle and Conference Center at Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 5:30 pm

The event will be filled with a delicious banquet dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team, dancing, and story time!

Your daughters will be treated like royalty and experience exciting surprises throughout the night. Enjoy a beautiful...

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The event will be filled with a delicious banquet dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team, dancing, and story time!

Your daughters will be treated like royalty and experience exciting surprises throughout the night. Enjoy a beautiful evening together on the soul-stirring grounds of Glen Eyrie to celebrate being together as a family.

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Lecture Series: Black History Live - Harriet Tubman

02-08-2025

Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 5:30 pm

About The Program

Now in its 16th year, Colorado Humanities’ Black History Live tour is an annual recognition each February of the significant contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to art, culture, economic...

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About The Program

Now in its 16th year, Colorado Humanities’ Black History Live tour is an annual recognition each February of the significant contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to art, culture, economic development, education, human rights, medicine, public services, politics, and sports. This year’s statewide tour will feature the living-history portrayal of Harriet Tubman by nationally acclaimed scholar/actor Becky Stone.

The portrayal will be performed in a Chautauqua format, which is a first-person dramatization of a historical figure. The speaker’s monologue typically lasts 40 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of Q&A, first in character and then out of character as the scholar/performer.

About The Presenter

Becky Stone was born and raised in Philadelphia. She earned her undergraduate degree at Vassar College in Drama with a minor in French. Her M.A. is in Elementary Educational Counseling from Villanova University. Becky worked seven years for the Philadelphia School System and taught theater 10 years at a classical Christian school in NC.  Becky has been a Chautauqua scholar since 2003 when she first presented Pauli Murray. Her other characters are Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou. All were premiered at the Greenville, South Carolina Chautauqua Festival. Becky also performs as a storyteller at festivals, libraries, and schools.

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