| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 2012 Ute Valley Pro XCTPresented by Colorado Endurance Sports at Ute Valley Park June 16-June 17, 2012 The Ute Valley Pro XCT will be a test of the 2012 mountain bike race season. This cross-country event is part of a four Race National Tour that features most of the top professional racers in the US, Canada and Latin America, most of which are training for a spot in the 2012 Olympics.
Eliminator and Short Track events will be featured on Sunday, followed by a fun but challenging Enduro Pub Crawl. Start will be Ute Valley Park at a local favorite pub. The Crawl will include:... | Colorado Endurance Sports | 06/16/12-
06/17/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Monument Valley Park Music & Craft Festival | FamilyNation, Inc. | 06/16/12-
06/17/12 | Colorado Springs |
Haunted WindchimesPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad June 17, 2012 The Summer Music Festival orchestra and Haunted Windchimes will rock the Armstrong Quad! The Haunted Windchimes sound draws from traditional folk and American roots music. The songs have a vintage quality, as if they might have been written yesterday or 75 years ago. Grounded in honeyed harmonies and spirited pickin,’ it lies in a nowhere land between distinct styles: It’s not quite bluegrass or blues or country. The Summer Music Festival orchestra will add a classical yet... | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/17/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Student Children's Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/19/12 | Colorado Springs |
The Message is the Media: "Singing in the Rain"Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center Film Screening Room June 19, 2012 The ways we obtain information, and the ways we are entertained, have changed radically over the past hundred years. From the printed page to the silver screen, from the 'talking box' to the world wide web, media has undergone a series of revolutions in presentation, in ethics, and in content. What is ‘the media,’ and how is it depicted in movies? How does the constantly-changing media landscape affect not only those who consume media, but also those who create it? This series... | Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts | 06/19/12 | Colorado Springs |
Acacia Park Summer Concert SeriesPresented by Downtown Business Improvement District at Acacia Park June 23, 2012 This installment of the Acacia Park Summer Concert Series features three local musicians and favorites. Don't miss Grant Sabin (blues), El Toro (rock), and The Flumps (indie/folk/rock) | Downtown Business Improvement District | 06/23/12 | Colorado Springs |
The Message is the Media: Network Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center Film Screening Room June 26, 2012 The ways we obtain information, and the ways we are entertained, have changed radically over the past hundred years. From the printed page to the silver screen, from the 'talking box' to the world wide web, media has undergone a series of revolutions in presentation, in ethics, and in content. What is ‘the media,’ and how is it depicted in movies? How does the constantly-changing media landscape affect not only those who consume media, but also those who create it? This series... | Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts | 06/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
Tiki-Takular Surf Party & Car ShowPresented by Retrospect Dry Goods June 30, 2012 Join us for a Tiki-Takular Good Time! Registration is now open for Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Classic Cars, Modified Vehicles and Bikes. We'll have the incredible Royal Aces Surf Band performing all day! Enter our Vintage Glamour Swimsuit Contest too! Great BBQ by Broken Bones Smokin' Pit! Lots of great Door Prizes, and FUN! A portion of the event proceeds will go toward Care Packages for our deployed US Troops. Generously Sponsored by Frog On A Limb Primitives, MonumentMotors.com, Keepsakes... | Retrospect Dry Goods | 06/30/12 | Monument |
World Music Series: NovalimaPresented by KRCC 91.5 FM at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad July 2, 2012 Novalima’s pioneering blend of soulful Afro-Peruvian rhythms and melodies with the cutting edge grooves of dub reggae, chilled out electronica and funky Latin beats creates an irresistible mesh-up of old-school traditions and modern trends. Based in Lima, Peru, Novalima’s sound appeals to fans of rootsy world music and progressive dance music in equal measure. Event also sponsored by the Pikes Peak Library District, the Colorado College Summer Programs Office, the Colorado... | KRCC 91.5 FM | 07/02/12 | Colorado Springs |
The Message is the Media: "Page One: Inside The New York Times"Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center Film Screening Room July 3, 2012 The ways we obtain information, and the ways we are entertained, have changed radically over the past hundred years. From the printed page to the silver screen, from the 'talking box' to the world wide web, media has undergone a series of revolutions in presentation, in ethics, and in content. What is ‘the media,’ and how is it depicted in movies? How does the constantly-changing media landscape affect not only those who consume media, but also those who create it? This series... | Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts | 07/03/12 | Colorado Springs |
ArtWalk in Old Colorado CityPresented by Old Colorado City Artwalk at Old Colorado City July 6, 2012 ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios each first Friday of the month. Visit West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets to explore A Call to Life, Arati Artists Gallery, Colorado Copper, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second... | Old Colorado City Artwalk | 07/06/12 | Colorado Springs |
Everybody Welcome Booth Committee MeetingPresented by Colorado Springs Diversity Forum at America the Beautiful Park May 14-July 9, 2012 Want to help out with the Everybody Welcome Diversity Fair? Come join our meeting! We need volunteers for the booth committee which is in charge of recruiting vendors and being their contact on the day of the event. We can give you a little bit of work, research, phone calls, or a lot, coordinating a village. | Colorado Springs Diversity Forum | 05/14/12-
07/09/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Air National Guard Band of the Gulf Coast Concert | Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce | 07/10/12 | Manitou Springs |
Free For All Summer Symphony: A Celebration of Charles Ansbacher and Bee VradenburgPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad July 12, 2012 The Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents a night of music under starlit Colorado skies. Enjoy food and live performances starting at 5pm at the Colorado College Armstrong Quad. Philharmonic concert begins at 7pm, conducted by music director Josep Caballé-Domenech. Presented in partnership with Bee Vradenburg Foundation and Charles Ansbacher Foundation. July 13 is the rain back-up date. | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 07/12/12 | Colorado Springs |
Jarod CharzewskiPresented by UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art at GOCA 121 May 4-July 13, 2012 Jarod Charzewski installed a similar project called Scarp at the Halsey Institute for Contemporary Art in 2008. This restaging uses similar materials (donated clothing, wood and cardboard) and explores ideas of North American consumer culture through a massive, site-specific installation.
www.jarodcharzewski.com | UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art | 05/04/12-
07/13/12 | Colorado Springs |
Lost and Found: A North Sea Collaboration: Carl Reed and Thomas ClaessonPresented by IDEA Space at IDEA Space April 24-July 14, 2012 This exhibit results from a narrative of unexpected relationships and circumstances. Thomas Claesson, who lives on an island off the west coast of Sweden, has assembled an enormous collection of “lost” objects – items that have washed up on shore, been abandoned or unearthed, or acquired through inheritance. When Claesson met Carl Reed, a sculptor who has worked for years with found objects, the two sensed the potential to realize an unusual collaborative project. The... | IDEA Space | 04/24/12-
07/14/12 | Colorado Springs |
First Presbyterian Church Art ExhibitionPresented by First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs at First Presbyterian Church April 27-July 20, 2012 The Plaza Gallery of First Presbyterian Church announces an Art Exhibition featuring artists from the church and community beginning with an opening reception on Friday, April 27 from 5:30 - 8:00 P.M. Music will be provided by members of the Peakharmonic Youth Orchestra. The exhibit will be open until July 20. | First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs | 04/27/12-
07/20/12 | Colorado Springs |
Victor Downhill Gravity Race
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Victor Downhill Gravity Race July 21, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): This will not be your normal soapbox derby. This unique non-motorized racing event challenges you to design and build outrageous, eccentric, gravity powered soapbox vehicles and compete against the clock and other teams in a downhill competition. This is a race for amateur drivers, which is fueled by creativity and competitive fun. All vehicles must be kinetic powered, meaning no engines or external energy sources are allowed. All ages are encouraged to participate. One driver per vehicle... | Victor Downhill Gravity Race | 07/21/12 | Victor |
| Musical Mondays in Monument Valley Park | Friends of Monument Valley Park | 07/09/12-
07/23/12 | Colorado Springs |
The Message is the Media: "Catifsh"Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center Film Screening Room July 24, 2012 The ways we obtain information, and the ways we are entertained, have changed radically over the past hundred years. From the printed page to the silver screen, from the 'talking box' to the world wide web, media has undergone a series of revolutions in presentation, in ethics, and in content. What is ‘the media,’ and how is it depicted in movies? How does the constantly-changing media landscape affect not only those who consume media, but also those who create it? This series... | Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts | 07/24/12 | Colorado Springs |
Geeks Who Drink Pub QuizPresented by Geeks Who Drink at McCabe's Tavern July 13, 2011-July 25, 2012 Simply, a quiz game played in a pub. It's an Anglo-Irish tradition, but our goal is the same: to foster friendly competition, and promote social drinking. A noble cause!
The quiz consists of eight rounds of eight questions each, played by teams of up to six people. Questions are read aloud by the quizmaster and teams write down the answers, turning them in at the end of each round.
Rounds 1, 4 and 6 are themed rounds – anything from “Eight Questions... | Geeks Who Drink | 07/13/11-
07/25/12 | Colorado Springs |
8th Annual First & Main Free Summer Concert SeriesPresented by First & Main Town Center at First & Main Town Center June 1-July 27, 2012 Join us at First & Main Town Center this summer for our 8th Annual First & Main Free Summer Concert Series. Every Friday, from June to July, we will feature local Colorado bands ranging from country, to blues, to rock n’ roll. These concerts are open to the public and will go from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Each concert will also feature an assortment of merchants from the First & Main Town Center who will be offering samples, coupons, giveaways, picnic dinners, etc.
Come kick... | First & Main Town Center | 06/01/12-
07/27/12 | Colorado Springs |
Geeks Who Drink Pub QuizPresented by Geeks Who Drink at Jack Quinn's July 18, 2011-July 30, 2012 Simply, a quiz game played in a pub. It's an Anglo-Irish tradition, but our goal is the same: to foster friendly competition, and promote social drinking. A noble cause!
The quiz consists of eight rounds of eight questions each, played by teams of up to six people. Questions are read aloud by the quizmaster and teams write down the answers, turning them in at the end of each round.
Rounds 1, 4 and 6 are themed rounds – anything from “Eight Questions... | Geeks Who Drink | 07/18/11-
07/30/12 | Colorado Springs |
Geeks Who Drink Pub QuizPresented by Geeks Who Drink at Meadow Muffins July 12, 2011-July 31, 2012 Simply, a quiz game played in a pub. It's an Anglo-Irish tradition, but our goal is the same: to foster friendly competition, and promote social drinking. A noble cause!
The quiz consists of eight rounds of eight questions each, played by teams of up to six people. Questions are read aloud by the quizmaster and teams write down the answers, turning them in at the end of each round.
Rounds 1, 4 and 6 are themed rounds – anything from “Eight Questions... | Geeks Who Drink | 07/12/11-
07/31/12 | Colorado Springs |
Pictures on the PromenadePresented by Promenade Shops at Briargate at Promenade Shops at Briargate June 28-August 2, 2012 Colorado Springs' favorite outdoor family-friendly movie series is back! Bring family and friends to enjoy an evening under the stars with these film favorites.
June 28: Happy Feet 2
July 5: Zookeeper
July 12: The Adventures of Tintin
July 19: The Smurfs
July 26: Cars 2
August 2: Tangled | Promenade Shops at Briargate | 06/28/12-
08/02/12 | Colorado Springs |
ArtWalk in Old Colorado CityPresented by Old Colorado City Artwalk at Old Colorado City August 3, 2012 ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios each first Friday of the month. Visit West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets to explore A Call to Life, Arati Artists Gallery, Colorado Copper, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second... | Old Colorado City Artwalk | 08/03/12 | Colorado Springs |
Framing Community, Exposing Identity
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars):Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum June 3, 2011-August 4, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): This exhibit features more than 200 photographs from the collections of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and the Pikes Peak Library District. It examines the meaning of community while inviting visitors to ponder "what is uniquely Colorado Springs?" | Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum | 06/03/11-
08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
74th Bronc Day FestivalPresented by Bronc Day Committee at Gazebo Lake Park August 4, 2012 The 74th Bronc Day Festival is free family fun for everyone! Kick off the day with the pancake breakfast at the fire station starting at 7 A.M. The big parade at 10 A.M. features the Fort Carson Color Guard, fire engines, floats, antique cars, clowns, still walkers, cowboys, gunfighters, pets, princesses, and kids on decorated bikes. The rest of the day offers lots of fun activities for the whole family, including a rubber duckie race, face painting, kid's games, gold panning, and radio... | Bronc Day Committee | 08/04/12 | Green Mountain Falls |
| Everybody Welcome Festival | Colorado Springs Diversity Forum | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
Japanese Taiko (Drum) ConcertPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Armstrong Theater August 5, 2012 The Fujisan Kaen Taiko Drummers from Fujiyoshida and the Taiko Society of Colorado Springs join together for an exhilarating performance. The concert is one of the major events taking place in Colorado Springs during the first week of August to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Sister City Relationship between Colorado Springs and Fujiyoshida, Japan. | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/05/12 | Colorado Springs |
World Music Series: Aurelio MartinezPresented by KRCC 91.5 FM at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad August 10, 2012 Acclaimed for both his preservation and modernization of the Paranda musical tradition, Aurelio's virtuosity is found in his distinctive, penetrating vocals and his talent as a composer. Aurelio was born into a family possessing a long and distinguished musical tradition in the small Garifuna community of Plaplaya in Honduras. Aurelio began playing guitar as soon as he was old enough to hold the instrument. By the age of six he was regularly playing drums at social gatherings. Inspired by... | KRCC 91.5 FM | 08/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 08/11/12 | Colorado Springs |
Manitou Springs Free Summer Concert SeriesPresented by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at Soda Springs Park June 4-August 13, 2012 Enjoy free concerts every Monday evening in Soda Springs Park Pavilion. Performances by Colorado Springs Concert Band, Colorado Springs Jazz Ensemble, and Little London Winds. | Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce | 06/04/12-
08/13/12 | Manitou Springs |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 08/18/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Fountain Creek Brass Band Concerts in Manitou Springs | Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce | 06/21/12-
08/23/12 | Manitou Springs |
| Ass in the Grass Music Series | Ass in the Grass Music Series | 06/16/12-
08/25/12 | Woodland Park |
Colorado Circus FestivalPresented by FamilyNation at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City August 25-August 26, 2012 This family-friendly event will have something for everyone. From music, street entertainment, fun competitions and an arts & crafts festival all rolled into one. Come join us for the Annual Colorado Circus Festival in Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO | FamilyNation | 08/25/12-
08/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
Colorado Circus FestivalPresented by FamilyNation, Inc. at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City August 25-August 26, 2012 Come one, come all to the annual Colorado Circus Festival. Jugglers, music, dancers, comedy and arts & crafts. It's a great event for kids and adults alike. Heck, we even have camels! Join us for this spectacular two day event! | FamilyNation, Inc. | 08/25/12-
08/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
Wolf Ranch Summer Concert SeriesPresented by Wolf Ranch Community Council at Gateway Park June 6-August 29, 2012 JUN 6 Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band - Big Band music (In conjunction with Pikes Peak Jazz & Swing Society)
JUN 13 The Jake Loggins Do-It – Rock & Blues
JUN 20 Ceol Ceili – Eclectic Celtic
JUN 27 Double McGuffin – Jazz & Swing Standards (In conjunction with Pikes Peak Jazz & Swing Society)
JUL 11 Six.8– Rock, R&B, Top 40 Cover
JUL 18 Jim Adam Band - Down-Home Funky Blues
JUL 25 Brad Eastin Quartet... | Wolf Ranch Community Council | 06/06/12-
08/29/12 | Colorado Springs |
Summer Fun Friday Free Concert SeriesPresented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center June 1-August 31, 2012 Come one, Come all! To the Colorado Springs SFFFCS at Stargazers Theatre. This event will occur every Friday night June-Aug, (excluding Aug 10) and will be boasting some of the best music bands The Springs has to offer. Just to give you a taste of the talent to perform we will be having: The Gazette's winners "Best of the best of," "Todd Tejarina," "Jacob Loggins," "Black Rose Band," and many many more! Come check it out on our website for a... | Stargazers Theatre & Event Center | 06/01/12-
08/31/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Jazz in the Garden | Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church | 05/25/12-
08/31/12 | Colorado Springs |
First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado CityPresented by Old Colorado City Artwalk at Old Colorado City September 7, 2012 ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios each first Friday of the month. Visit West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets to explore A Call to Life, Arati Artists Gallery, Colorado Copper, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second... | Old Colorado City Artwalk | 09/07/12 | Colorado Springs |
What If Festival of Innovation and Imagination Presented by Imagination Celebration at Downtown Colorado Springs September 15, 2012 The What IF! Festival of Innovation and Imagination invites inquisitive community members of all ages to join the day of interaction and creativity. The day-long Festival will feature tech-enthusiasts, art-makers, garage inventors, Do-It-Yourself-ers, scientists, culinary magicians, original musicians, robot builders, urban farmers, innovators, engineers and many other thinkers and tinkerers from the region. The Festival will include interactive booths, demonstrations, video presentations,... | Imagination Celebration | 09/15/12 | Colorado Springs |
Orvis 101 Fly Fishing classPresented 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 |
First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado CityPresented by Old Colorado City Artwalk at Old Colorado City October 5, 2012 ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios each first Friday of the month. Visit West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets to explore A Call to Life, Arati Artists Gallery, Colorado Copper, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second... | Old Colorado City Artwalk | 10/05/12 | Colorado Springs |
3rd Annual First Saturdays Car ShowPresented by First & Main Town Center at First & Main Town Center May 5-October 6, 2012 First Saturdays Car Show will be held on the first Saturday of every month from May to October, in the Dick’s Sporting Good west parking lot at the First & Main Town Center. Staging will take place between 7-8am and the show is from 8-10am. Every month will feature a different host car club, but the general show will be open to all makes, models, and years. This two hour car show is a show-n-shine so no trophies will be awarded. Whole Foods will be onsite selling their gourmet... | First & Main Town Center | 05/05/12-
10/06/12 | Colorado Springs |
Citadel Farmers MarketPresented by Citadel June 2-October 6, 2012 Find market favorites like fresh local produce, handcrafted jewelry, fudge, pasta, sauces, cooking oils, baked goods, flowers and more. Located in the northeast corner of the parking lot between Burlington Coat Factory and Dillard’s.
Rain or Shine--event is free and family friendly!
Visit shopthecitadel.com or facebook.com/citadelmall for complete details. | Citadel | 06/02/12-
10/06/12 | Colorado Springs |
Venetucci FarmstandPresented by Pikes Peak Community Foundation at Venetucci Farm June 16-October 27, 2012 Visit the Venetucci Farmstand every Saturday during the growing season to purchase fresh, locally grown, beyond-organic produce, free-range eggs, grass-fed beef, and pastured pork. Self-guided farm tours are also available during these hours. | Pikes Peak Community Foundation | 06/16/12-
10/27/12 | Colorado Springs |
First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado CityPresented by Old Colorado City Artwalk at Old Colorado City November 2, 2012 ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios each first Friday of the month. Visit West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets to explore A Call to Life, Arati Artists Gallery, Colorado Copper, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second... | Old Colorado City Artwalk | 11/02/12 | Colorado Springs |
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