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Jazz Divas

Presented by Pillar Institute for Lifelong Learning

May 21, 2012

This one session class introduces the fabulous ladies of jazz and explores their history and songs using recorded audio and video plus live music performance.

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	Tell-a-friend Jamoral presents: West African Culture Through Rhythm and Dance Presented by Jamoral at Marmalade at Smokebrush May 18, 2012 Jamoral bring the experience of traditional West African culture home to Colorado Springs. Music and rhythm are synonymous with life in West Africa. Dancing, singing, and drumming ...More
	Tell-a-friend Bear Creek Spring Bird Count Presented by Bear Creek Nature Center at Bear Creek Nature Center May 19, 2012 Birding enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in a citizen science project counting species and populations in Bear Creek Park. Reservations are required, ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Guided Birding Hike Presented by Pikes Peak Community Foundation May 19, 2012 Join local birder Charlie Campbell at Pinello Ranch for a guided outing identifying birds during spring migration. Pinello Ranch is one of several key areas that birds use as ...More
	Tell-a-friend Airbrushing Free Demo Event! Presented by Aaron Brothers Art and Framing May 19, 2012 Have you ever wanted to learn airbrushing? We will be having a free demo event where you can not only watch how it is done but can actual play with airbrushing yourself! If you have ...More
	Tell-a-friend Randy Pijoan: From Line to Aquatint Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts May 18-May 20, 2012 Reexamine your work through the methods, materials and professional benefits of the ever advancing world of Etching. Students and professionals of printmaking will be able to push ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Blind Tasting Class Presented by Swirl Wine Emporium at Swirl Wine Emporium May 20, 2012 Classes include four wines to taste, cheese and cracker plate, and instruction from a Level 2 sommelier. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets FUNdamentals in Wine Series - Rosé Tasting & Class Presented by Soirée at Soiree May 23-November 28, 2012 Soirée and Women for WineSense are joining creative forces to present a fun educational series exploring the fundamentals of the wine world. that will provide participants ...More

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2012 Front Range Dance-A-Thon & Expo 2012 Front Range Dance-A-Thon & Expo Presented by Candice Griffin Events at Sundance Mountain Lodge September 29-September 30, 2012 The 2012 "You Gotta Feel It!" Danca-A-Thon lasts for 12 hours with at least 2 members from each team remaining on the floor at all times throughout the event. We will "dance through the decades" with costumes, events, lessons and exhibitions by local dance professionals and learn how dancing is a great way to stay in shape, while fund raising for Tri-Lakes Cares!!	Candice Griffin Events	09/29/12- 09/30/12	Monument
2012 Spring Session for the Young Performing Artist 2012 Spring Session for the Young Performing Artist Presented by Colorado Springs Conservatory at Colorado Springs Conservatory January 30-June 1, 2012 Exploration of the performing arts for children and young adults ages 4 through 19 in a safe, after school environment that embraces individuality, creativity and respect for others. From performing in the spring production of Fiddler on the Roof and jamming with friends, to an in-depth look at Chamber Music. Experience instrumental and vocal music of all genres, theater, movement, theory, music composition, college prep and interview strategies and much, much more.	Colorado Springs Conservatory	01/30/12- 06/01/12	Colorado Springs
Adventure Camp -Ages 11-13- Adventure Camp -Ages 11-13- Presented by Catamount Institute July 23-July 27, 2012 Get ready to travel for a week of adventure in the high-country with Catamount’s professional outdoor guides. The lodge at John Wesley Ranch will be your home for the week where you will find boulders to climb and fish to catch. Enjoy outdoor rock-climbing and a little geology in Red Rock Canyon with City Rock. Travel to Canon City for some of the best whitewater rafting in the state with Echo Canyon River Expeditions. Make new friends around the campfire as you complete your week...	Catamount Institute	07/23/12- 07/27/12	Divide
African Dance Class with Dallo Fall African Dance Class with Dallo Fall Presented by Jamoral- West African Arts and Culture at Casa Verde Commons House January 17, 2012-January 17, 2013 Feel the Rhythm and Move your Body! Join us for African Dance Class with Dallo Fall from Senegal, West Africa. Learn Traditional Dance and Songs with Live Drumming! This is an ongoing class and open to the public.	Jamoral- West African Arts and Culture	01/17/12- 01/17/13	Colorado Springs
Amateur Pianists International: Seminar on Beethoven Sonatas Amateur Pianists International: Seminar on Beethoven Sonatas Presented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Packard Hall August 10, 2012 A native of Los Angeles, Norman Krieger is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation, highly regarded as an artist of depth, sensitivity and virtuosic flair. In this seminar, he will discuss and perform Beethoven Sonatas. This event is part of the 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist.	Colorado College Summer Music Festival	08/10/12	Colorado Springs
Art Camp at The Classical Academy East Art Camp at The Classical Academy East Presented by Colorado Art Camps June 11-July 27, 2012 Children ages 4 - 6th grade are invited to enjoy a week long art class taught by certified art instructors. Choose a morning or afternoon session, or stay for the whole day. June 11 - 15: Red, White, and Blue (morning session): Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in this patriotic class. We’ll make wooden Americana signs, paint stars and stripes birdhouses and create star spangled banners. Rock Star (afternoon session): Ladybugs, pigs, bunnies and more! ...	Colorado Art Camps	06/11/12- 07/27/12	Colorado Springs
Backpack Beyond Camp -Ages 13-16- Backpack Beyond Camp -Ages 13-16- Presented by Catamount Institute at Beidleman Environmental Center August 6-August 10, 2012 Shoulder your backpack and join seasoned adventure guides on a 4-day backpacking trip in the high country. Explore high altitude lakes and mountain peaks. Top off your trek climbing one of the Sangre De Cristo’s rugged peaks, then relax your muscles in a hot spring pool at Mt. Princeton. Perfect for beginning backpackers interested in building backcountry camping skills including wilderness navigation and Leave No Trace skills. Become a volunteer Environmental Ambassador and learn to...	Catamount Institute	08/06/12- 08/10/12	Colorado Springs
BAM Adult Rock Band BAM Adult Rock Band Presented by Broadmoor Academy of Music February 22, 2012-February 20, 2013 BAM Adult Rock Band is open to adults ages 21 and over who would like to join a rock band that is coached by a professional musician. The group meets once a week and does a show about every 8 weeks in the community. We need lead guitar, rhythm guitar, lead vocals, backup vocals, electric bass, keyboards, drums, horns, cowbell players, etc. Amps, drums, keyboards, and PA are provided. If we have a lot of interest, we will start other bands as well. Participants should be fairly proficient...	Broadmoor Academy of Music	02/22/12- 02/20/13	Colorado Springs
BAM Summer Jazz, Rock and Funk/R&B Band Program BAM Summer Jazz, Rock and Funk/R&B Band Program Presented by Broadmoor Academy of Music June 1-August 5, 2012 Broadmoor Academy of Music will be offering various bands for youth, college, and adults for the summer. Please give BAM a call if you have questions. Rock Bands - We need vocalists, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboard, bass, drums. We have groups for ages 8-12, 13-14, and 15-18, college, and adults Jazz Combos - We need sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. High School, Middle School, and Adult Bands Funk/R&B/Motown/Jazz-Rock...	Broadmoor Academy of Music	06/01/12- 08/05/12	Colorado Springs
Basic Pottery Workshop Basic Pottery Workshop Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts April 11-June 13, 2012 Cottonwood Center for the Arts is excited to announce a 10 week Basic Clay workshop. Workshop fee includes instruction and 25 lbs of clay.	Cottonwood Center for the Arts	04/11/12- 06/13/12	Colorado Springs
Bear Creek Nature Explorers – Animals Need Habitat Bear Creek Nature Explorers – Animals Need Habitat Presented by Bear Creek Nature Center at Bear Creek Nature Center May 24, 2012 Children, ages 4 - 5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows, crafts, and a hike. Reservations required.	Bear Creek Nature Center	05/24/12	Colorado Springs
Brazilian Percussion Workshop with Greg LaLiberte Brazilian Percussion Workshop with Greg LaLiberte Presented by Marmalade at Smokebrush at Marmalade at Smokebrush June 3, 2012 Brazilian Percussion Workshop led by Boulder Samba School’s Founder Greg LaLiberte This workshop will introduce the basics of Samba Batucada, or samba drumming, to beginner and advanced musicians alike. Workshop participants will learn to play several Brazilian drums and gain experience with the technique of each instrument and the various rhythms that make samba. Jump in and learn what is so engaging and fun about samba, straight from the streets and backyards of Rio de...	Marmalade at Smokebrush	06/03/12	Colorado Springs
Camp Invention Camp Invention Presented by Skyway Park Elementary School June 4-June 8, 2012 Children entering grades 1-6 will be immersed in a week-long adventure of creative problem solving. This is a chance to enhance your child's education while they have fun this summer!	Skyway Park Elementary School	06/04/12- 06/08/12	Colorado Springs
Camp Invention Camp Invention Presented by Skyway Park Elementary School June 4-June 8, 2012 Children entering grades one through six will be immersed in a week-long adventure of creative problem solving. The is a chance to enhance your child's education while they have fun this summer!	Skyway Park Elementary School	06/04/12- 06/08/12	Colorado Springs
Celebration Metaphysical Fair's 2012 Transcendence Fair Celebration Metaphysical Fair's 2012 Transcendence Fair Presented by Celebration Productions at Colorado Springs City Auditorium October 5-October 8, 2012 We are the oldest metaphysical fair in the USA and perhaps the world. We host reputable Readers, Healers and Vendors offering a wide range of tools to help facilitate each person in their individual pursuit to attain the next level in their personal growth. We host four fairs a year; two in Denver & two in Colorado Springs. This is our 100th fair! We are adding a 4th day to this festive occasion. Come celebrate with us! Please visit our website for more information.	Celebration Productions	10/05/12- 10/08/12	Colorado Springs
Cheyenne Canon Summer Camp Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Cheyenne Canon Summer Camp Presented by Starsmore Discovery Center at Starsmore Discovery Center July 16-July 20, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Register Now for Cheyenne Canon Summer Camp Starsmore Discovery Center presents, “H20, Go! Discover the Power of Water,” a summer camp for children aged 8-12. Children will learn how water influences every aspect of life in the canon from the smallest insects to the cliffs that line the canon walls.	Starsmore Discovery Center	07/16/12- 07/20/12	Colorado Springs
Creepy Crawly Safari Day Camp -Ages 6-8- Creepy Crawly Safari Day Camp -Ages 6-8- Presented by Catamount Institute at Beidleman Environmental Center June 11-June 15, 2012 Investigate the wild world of all things that hop, wiggle, swim, and fly in this half-day camp. Explore local habitats close to your own backyard. Use magnifying glasses to see the world up close, from the grasshopper’s eye. Learn about slithery snakes and feathered falcons. Hike from creek to mesa top. Games, songs, art, and adventure will be a part of each day, helping us understand why the creepy-crawlies do what they do!	Catamount Institute	06/11/12- 06/15/12	Colorado Springs
Enrich Your Life! Introduction to Letterpress Printing Enrich Your Life! Introduction to Letterpress Printing Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College Press June 30-July 1, 2012 In this two-day workshop we will explore the fundamentals of typography and letterpress printing. The first day will cover the basics of composition and setting metal type by hand. The second day will be spent printing a collaborative, multiple color type specimen broadside. The Press at Colorado College, founded by Jim Trissel in 1978, is a fine press dedicated to the art of making limited edition books and broadsides. Under Trissel's guidance, The Press became one of the finest...	Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts	06/30/12- 07/01/12	Colorado Springs
Enrich Your Life! Psychos, Gangsters, Vampires, and Aliens: Great Movie Thrillers Enrich Your Life! Psychos, Gangsters, Vampires, and Aliens: Great Movie Thrillers Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Armstrong Hall July 7, 2012 Why are thrillers an important movie genre? Why are they controversial? This class will examine the history of the thriller, and ask some questions about its founding myths and themes. We will look at scenes from various kinds of thrillers to trace some common questions. Sample topics include serial killers (Lang’s M [1931] and The Silence of the Lambs [1991] to political thrillers (The Manchurian Candidate [1962]), vampire thrillers (Interview with The Vampire [1994] to Twilight...	Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts	07/07/12	Colorado Springs
Enrich Your Life! Religion: Help or Hindrance on the Spiritual Path Enrich Your Life! Religion: Help or Hindrance on the Spiritual Path Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Armstrong Hall June 23, 2012 Institutional religion has played an important role in society both individually and collectively throughout human history. Its worship, teachings, and values have been a source of comfort for the afflicted and an affliction for the comfortable. But in this age of spiritual renewal many people are finding that their faith community has ceased to nourish their souls. Religion: Help or Hindrance on the Spiritual Path will examine the components of both religion and spirituality in an attempt...	Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts	06/23/12	Colorado Springs
Enrich Your Life! Cosmology and the Runaway Universe Enrich Your Life! Cosmology and the Runaway Universe Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts July 21, 2012 For centuries, humans have looked up at the heavens and wondered about the origin and fate of the universe. Did the universe have a beginning? If so, how old is the universe? In the last 75 years we have learned the answers to many of these questions. The universe seems to have begun 13.7 billion years ago and has been expanding ever since. However, the answers to these questions have inspired new questions. Will the universe expand forever or will gravity someday stop the expansion and...	Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts	07/21/12	Colorado Springs
Enrich Your Life! Digital Photography Workshop Enrich Your Life! Digital Photography Workshop Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center July 14, 2012 The digital revolution has radically transformed the field of photography. As digital cameras and software have become mainstream, incredible new photographic possibilities have emerged. This workshop will examine how the fundamentals of traditional photography relate to rapidly changing digital technology. Participants will explore digital techniques, workflow, and concepts of digital distribution. Prerequisites: Interest in photography, basic computer skills,...	Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts	07/14/12	Colorado Springs
Enrich Your Life! Writing Memoir and Personal Essay: Turning True Life Stories into Art Enrich Your Life! Writing Memoir and Personal Essay: Turning True Life Stories into Art Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Armstrong Hall July 28, 2012 The paradox of writing personal narrative is this: Telling our stories is in our DNA and comes naturally, until we sit down to write them. In this class, we will look at how a wide variety of authors — from Anne Lamott to Ernest Hemingway — have approached the memoir, and how the best personal narrative works. Through discussions of exemplary samples from this burgeoning and multi-faceted genre, and warming up with in-class writing exercises, we will turn on the circuits of...	Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts	07/28/12	Colorado Springs
Extreme Adventure Camp -Ages 13-16- Extreme Adventure Camp -Ages 13-16- Presented by Catamount Institute July 9-July 13, 2012 Pack your bags and move into a mountain cabin for a week of extreme adventure with Catamount’s experienced outdoor guides. Cabins at the historic Bear Trap Ranch will be your base-camp for the week where you will boulder in the indoor climbing gym before heading outside for a geology lesson in rock-climbing granite cliffs. Meet other teens interested in living the adventure. Whitewater raft near Canon City with Echo Canyon. Finish your week with a backpacking trek overnight...	Catamount Institute	07/09/12- 07/13/12	Colorado Springs
Guitar Lesson Guitar Lesson Presented by Rarefaction Music March 3, 2011-June 13, 2012 Let's rock --- come and learn to sing and play!!	Rarefaction Music	03/03/11- 06/13/12	Colorado Springs
Introduction to the Art of Encaustics Introduction to the Art of Encaustics Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 9, 2012 This three hour class, morning or afternoon, begins with an overview of the historical background of the medium and a visual survey of contemporary encaustic art. Class is followed by demonstrations of techniques such as incising, line and edge, collage, use of oil pigments, glazing, stencils, monotypes and carving. Following the instructor demonstrations, participants will enjoy a brief (20-30 minute) hands-on encaustic painting session. This introductory class is suitable for anyone who...	Bemis School of Art	06/09/12	Colorado Springs
Little Wonders – Animal Babies Little Wonders – Animal Babies Presented by Bear Creek Nature Center at Bear Creek Nature Center May 31, 2012 Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the outdoors for your child. Reservations are required.	Bear Creek Nature Center	05/31/12	Colorado Springs
Lunch & A Look At The Garden: Paul deBerjeois Lunch & A Look At The Garden: Paul deBerjeois Presented by Garden of the Gods Park & Visitor Center at Garden of the Gods Visitors Center March 27-May 22, 2012 Local professional photographer Paul deBerjeois will address the challenge of photography at the Garden of the Gods and discuss a technique used to document the beauty of the park, "Painting with Light". All programs take place in the Red Rocks Room of the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. Following each presentation, participants are invited to lunch in our scenic cafe (at one's own expense) to continue conversation about the topic of the day.	Garden of the Gods Park & Visitor Center	03/27/12- 05/22/12	Colorado Springs
Mountain of the Sun Music Festival at Aspen Valley Ranch Mountain of the Sun Music Festival at Aspen Valley Ranch Presented by Pikes Peak Community Foundation at Aspen Valley Ranch September 8, 2012 There's nothing like listening to homegrown Americana roots music on America's mountain! Join us on for an incredible lineup of musicians, workshops, and good times. Bring your own picnic or buy food at the festival. This family-friendly event will have two stages, a beergarden hosted by Bristol Brewing Company, vendors, arts, crafts and outdoor activities for all ages, and music workshops.	Pikes Peak Community Foundation	09/08/12	Woodland Park
Open Metalsmithing Studio Open Metalsmithing Studio Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts October 8, 2011-July 27, 2012 Sandy Murphy will be hosting a facilitated open metalsmithing studio. Bring your metals and stones to this fully equipped studio at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. Advance reservations are required.	Cottonwood Center for the Arts	10/08/11- 07/27/12	Colorado Springs
Open Print Studio Open Print Studio Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts October 5, 2011-October 31, 2012 The printmaking studio at Cottonwood Center for the Arts is now be available for printmaking students, former students or those that can provide a portfolio demonstrating experience in a printmaking environment. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Wednesdays. There will not be instruction but Kay Beaubian, printmaker extraordinaire, will be available during open studio hours to help get your set up, use the press or answer technical questions. Call ahead to make reservations.	Cottonwood Center for the Arts	10/05/11- 10/31/12	Colorado Springs
Orvis 101 Fly Fishing class Orvis 101 Fly Fishing class Presented by Anglers Covey May 1-September 29, 2012 Now’s your chance to learn fly fishing basics in one of our free fly fishing 101 classes. Free lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging. This is a basic one hour class designed to give you a taste of fly fishing.	Anglers Covey	05/01/12- 09/29/12	Colorado Springs
Outdoor Explorers Day Camp -Ages 9-11- Outdoor Explorers Day Camp -Ages 9-11- Presented by Catamount Institute at Beidleman Environmental Center June 18-June 29, 2012 Hike mountain trails and navigate rushing streams with Catamount this summer. Meet hawks, owls, and falcons up close at a live raptor program before dissecting owl pellets to discover what they eat. Stretch your muscles rock climbing at City Rock, scaling the highest walls Colorado has to offer. Pack your sleeping bag Thursday for an overnight at historic John Wesley Ranch, complete with the glow of a campfire and s’mores. Explore all things outdoors, and let your love of nature...	Catamount Institute	06/18/12- 06/29/12	Colorado Springs
Painting I & II with Bob Simpich Painting I & II with Bob Simpich Presented by Sheppard Art Institute at First Presbyterian Church April 18-May 23, 2012 I will demonstrate my personal approach to oil, acrylic and pastel painting. We will focus on esthetic principles of visual composition. Drawing is an essential tool to develop ideas. Research (drawing) from nature and photography for the visual details that create interest and life into a work is vital. There will be individual evaluation, suggestions and critique for each student. There will be demos on starting a work and use of materials. During class we will consider glazing and...	Sheppard Art Institute	04/18/12- 05/23/12	Colorado Springs
Painting With Encaustics Painting With Encaustics Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 23-June 24, 2012 This hands-on painting workshop focuses primarily on overwhelming you with techniques on how to paint with pigmented beeswax (encaustics). A supremely fun and easy medium suitable for both the novice and experienced, painters and non-painters alike, the workshop provides all materials for two 8” x 8” encaustic paintings. Register for both sessions for maximum experience. There will be a $20 materials fee per class payable to the instructor on the day of class. A supply list of...	Bemis School of Art	06/23/12- 06/24/12	Colorado Springs
Photoshop Workshop with Michael Pach Photoshop Workshop with Michael Pach Presented by Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts May 9-June 6, 2012 This 5-week course begins with learning the basics of these programs from opening, saving and organizing files to utilizing the menus and customizing the workspace. Students will learn how to use a wide variety of editing tools, correct exposures, create black-and-white and colorized photos, remove unwanted objects, work with layers, perform actions, merge photos into panoramas, and prepare files for print. Students will need a laptop with Photoshop CS3 or Photoshop Elements 8 or higher. Use...	Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts	05/09/12- 06/06/12	Palmer Lake
Piano Classes for Adults and Seniors Piano Classes for Adults and Seniors Presented by Colorado Springs Conservatory at Colorado Springs Conservatory December 20, 2011-May 31, 2012 Ever wish you'd continued the piano classes you took as a child, or didn't get to take? This is your chance. Join instructor Charla McGaugh in the Yamaha Keyboard Lab at the Conservatory’s beautiful new location is 415 South Sahwatch Street, 80903 (1 block east of I-25 at Sahwatch and Cimarron). Classes are ongoing. Join in whenever you like.	Colorado Springs Conservatory	12/20/11- 05/31/12	Colorado Springs
Red Mountain Yoga Red Mountain Yoga Presented by Red Mountain Yoga January 14, 2012-January 1, 2013 Discover your healthy, happy, true self through yoga. All experience levels welcome.	Red Mountain Yoga	01/14/12- 01/01/13	Colorado Springs
Seminar: Selection and Care of the Piano Seminar: Selection and Care of the Piano Presented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Packard Hall August 9, 2012 Rick Vokt of The Piano Warehouse will share helpful tips and useful information for piano lovers about how to select and care for your treasured instrument. This event is part of the 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist.	Colorado College Summer Music Festival	08/09/12	Colorado Springs
Splash! Night: Paint, Pinot, Party Splash! Night: Paint, Pinot, Party Presented by Splash! January 1-December 31, 2012 Plain and simple, we’re a new and different night out on the town. We marry art and wine in a great atmosphere where you can tap into your creative side among friends, old and new. Not artistic you say? Don’t worry! Come spend a few hours with us and get a new perspective on art and your own creative abilities. You need only show up! We provide canvas, paints, encouragement, and instructions! And if you need a little liquid courage, you can SPLASH!...	Splash!	01/01/12- 12/31/12	Colorado Springs
Sundays with Larry Sundays with Larry Presented by Colorado Springs Conservatory at Colorado Springs Conservatory January 22-June 3, 2012 Conductor Emeritus of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Lawrence Leighton Smith, presents a series of music appreciation programs including classical music insights, performances, conversations and shared thoughts in a relaxed setting. Designed for adults and young adults. A light afternoon snack will be served. Space is limited. We encourage you to make reservations now by calling as soon as possible.	Colorado Springs Conservatory	01/22/12- 06/03/12	Colorado Springs
Sunset Wildlife Hike Sunset Wildlife Hike Presented by Fountain Creek Nature Center at Fountain Creek Nature Center May 25, 2012 Join us for a walk through the Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring. We may even see a beaver! Reservations required.	Fountain Creek Nature Center	05/25/12	Fountain
Techniques of Asian Painting I & II with Kang Lee Techniques of Asian Painting I & II with Kang Lee Presented by Sheppard Art Institute at First Presbyterian Church April 18-May 23, 2012 Learn the graceful elements and techniques of Asian painting. Using black ink on rice paper, you will practice the various brush and line strokes that are so effective in this art. Beginners will start with four Gentleman techniques and intermediate will learn advanced techniques of still life, flowers, birds, and landscapes. Beginner and Intermediate levels welcome.	Sheppard Art Institute	04/18/12- 05/23/12	Colorado Springs
The 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist: Master Class The 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist: Master Class Presented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Packard Hall August 9, 2012 A native of Los Angeles, Norman Krieger is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation, highly regarded as an artist of depth, sensitivity and virtuosic flair. Mr. Krieger will be selecting the candidates for the master class.	Colorado College Summer Music Festival	08/09/12	Colorado Springs
Yoga at the MACS Yoga at the MACS Presented by Movement Arts Community Studio July 7, 2011-July 13, 2012 The Movement Arts Community Studio is a volunteer-based studio that offers a variety of yoga classes to the public at very reasonable prices. Come visit this beautiful sanctuary of a space and gaze upon the rocky mountains while you practice.	Movement Arts Community Studio	07/07/11- 07/13/12	Colorado Springs

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