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Catalyst: Exploring the Intersection of the Arts and Social Justice

May 18, 2012

Art, music, dance: experience a multi-sensory display of the arts with a focus on issues of social justice. The key note speaker will be Brad Riley of iEmpathize.

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	Tell-a-friend Early Life on the Palmer Divide Presented by Palmer Lake Historical Society at Palmer Lake Town Hall May 17, 2012 Don Ellis will present an illustrated program on some of the early settlers in the Tri-Lakes area. He will give an overview with old photographs of agriculture and ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Historic Evergreen Cemetery "Hidden Gems" Tour Presented by City of Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board at Evergreen Cemetery May 17, 2012 Tour the historic chapel on Evergreen Cemetery grounds and learn about the renovations. Cemetery Director Will DeBoer will regale you with chapel and cemetery history and will ...More
	Tell-a-friend Nadine Kent Drummond Art Exhibit Presented by Teller Historic & Environmental Coalition May 18, 2012 The Teller Historic and Environmental Coalition (T.H.E.) will host a special art exhibit of Colorado artist Nadine Kent Drummond (1912-1966) at Park State Bank & Trust in ...More
	Tell-a-friend One Worship Community Concert Presented by First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs at First Presbyterian Church May 18, 2012 Join the community for a free worship concert: The Body of Christ, lifting the Name of Jesus…together as one. This is a city-wide concert event that will be uniting ...More
	Tell-a-friend Also Known As . . . Presented by Business of Art Center at Business of Art Center May 18, 2012 This free performance by The Poet Spiel will include explicit language and adult content. No one under 18 will be admitted, even with parental permission. Seating is limited, so ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Opening Reception with "The Mountain Artists" of Woodland Park and Rhonda Depalma Photography Presented by Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts May 18, 2012 Join the TLCA in a free art opening reception for two exciting new exhibitions! We’ll also be serving up some drinks and nibbles, and music and good vibes. In the ...More
	Tell-a-friend 3rd Friday Art Walk: Beginnings Presented by Mountain Living Studio at Mountain Living Studio May 18, 2012 Join us for 3rd Friday Art Walk in Manitou Springs as we showcase this year's new artists in our gallery. The show will hang through the month of May. ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Airbrushing Free Demo Event! 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 any questions please don't hesitate to call and we look forward to seeing you there!	Aaron Brothers Art and Framing	05/19/12	Colorado Springs
Inspirati Terra Mater Inspirati Terra Mater Presented by Academy Frame Co LLC at Academy Frame Company May 18, 2012 Stop by Academy Frame Company, which is currently displaying ‘Inspirati Terra Mater (Inspired by the Earth Mother)’ photography show by Cas Foste. The opening reception will be fun for any art lover.	Academy Frame Co LLC	05/18/12	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
The Potter & The Painter The Potter & The Painter Presented by Arati Artists Gallery at Arati Artists Gallery April 6-May 29, 2012 Here we are again another year for Art Walk to begin. This month it is "The Potter and The Painter" starring Dan Masimer as The Potter and Reveille Kennedy as The Painter. The public is invited to come and view their new works of art! Refreshments will be served.	Arati Artists Gallery	04/06/12- 05/29/12	Colorado Springs
Ass in the Grass Music Series Ass in the Grass Music Series Presented by Ass in the Grass Music Series at Bergstrom Park, Woodland Park June 16-August 25, 2012 Music from two musicians or bands each Saturday in Bergstrom Park overlooking Pikes Peak. Located in Downtown Woodland Park, the music is fun for everyone.	Ass in the Grass Music Series	06/16/12- 08/25/12	Woodland Park
Reading and Book Signing for 'Shaping Destiny: A Quest For Meaning In Art and Life' Reading and Book Signing for 'Shaping Destiny: A Quest For Meaning In Art and Life' Presented by Back to the Books at Back to the Books May 19, 2012 At a time when artists are pulling their work out of galleries and loudly proclaiming their frustration with the art establishment; when women are still struggling for equality and independence; and people are searching for their own relevance in a world gone crazy with tweets, posts, and reality TV; artist and business woman Destiny Allison releases her new book, 'Shaping Destiny: A Quest For Meaning In Art and Life'.	Back to the Books	05/19/12	Manitou Springs
74th Bronc Day Festival 74th Bronc Day Festival Presented 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
Fuss & Fret Fuss & Fret Presented by Business of Art Center at Business of Art Center May 11-June 16, 2012 Paintings by Sarah Milteer and Amy Seltzer, celebrating women as both nurturers and strangers. Opening reception is 5-8 p.m. on May 11.	Business of Art Center	05/11/12- 06/16/12	Manitou Springs
Mixed Metaphors Mixed Metaphors Presented by Business of Art Center at Business of Art Center June 14, 2012 Paintings, drawings and sculpture by students at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. This exhibit is up May 11-June 16 in Spencer Hall, Venue 515 at 515 Manitou Ave., and a reception will be held 5-8 p.m. June 14. The students are: Randi Batt, Patrick Bohnen, T.J. Goldcamp, Aaron Graves, Meagan Huber, Kate Landers, Kale Lobasco, Charlene Lucero, Amber Lytle, Margaret Rick, Natalie Rojas, Julia Sauget, Senjin Shioshita, Stacey Sprewer, Kirstie Valkonen, Stormie Vialpando,...	Business of Art Center	06/14/12	Manitou Springs
For Dying Out Loud For Dying Out Loud Presented by Business of Art Center at Business of Art Center May 11-June 9, 2012 An exhibit of paintings and installations by The Poet Spiel which runs through June 9 in the BAC's Hagnauer Gallery.	Business of Art Center	05/11/12- 06/09/12	Manitou Springs
Citadel Farmers Market Citadel Farmers Market Presented 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
Citizens Project 8th Annual Creating Community Breakfast Citizens Project 8th Annual Creating Community Breakfast Presented by Citizens Project June 7, 2012 Join Citizens Project at the 8th annual Creating Community Breakfast! This fun and free fundraising breakfast will feature speakers, musical entertainment and a few surprises. Learn more about the work Citizens Project is doing in the Pikes Peak region to promote equal rights, diversity, religious freedom through separation of church and state and civic engagement.	Citizens Project	06/07/12	Colorado Springs
Wood Avenue Historic Walking Tour Wood Avenue Historic Walking Tour Presented by City of Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board May 27, 2012 Meet at the corner of Wood Avenue and Uintah Street to join local author Jennifer Wendler Lovell for a 1.5-mile walking tour of the historic Old North End Neighborhood, featured in the book, 'Exploring the Old North End Neighborhood of Colorado Springs'. Since it is May in Colorado, wear layers and comfortable walking shoes. There will be a chance to purchase your own copy of the book and both authors will be on-hand to sign copies.	City of Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board	05/27/12	Colorado Springs
Pioneers Museum Preservation Tour Pioneers Museum Preservation Tour Presented by City of Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum May 24, 2012 Visit the Pioneers Museum after normal business hours and hear a lecture from Museum Director Matt Mayberry. Please RSVP for this event - space is limited.	City of Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board	05/24/12	Colorado Springs
NAACP Juneteenth Celebration NAACP Juneteenth Celebration Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad June 16, 2012 While Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, slaves in Galveston, Texas, did not find out until almost three years later. The jubilation that followed on that day, June 19, inspired a nationwide event that honors this important day in history. Enjoy soul food, ethnic cuisine, cultural performances, and booths from various local organizations.	Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts	06/16/12	Colorado Springs
The Message is the Media: Network 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
The Message is the Media: "Singing in the Rain" 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
The Message is the Media: "Page One: Inside The New York Times" 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
The Message is the Media: "Catifsh" 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
Patriot Youth Program Patriot Youth Program Presented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Fort Carson June 11, 2012 One of the Summer Music Festival Outreach Concerts.	Colorado College Summer Music Festival	06/11/12	Fort Carson
Festival Student Concert Festival Student Concert Presented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival June 15, 2012 One of the Summer Music Festival Outreach Concerts.	Colorado College Summer Music Festival	06/15/12	Colorado Springs
Festival Student/Faculty Concert Festival Student/Faculty Concert Presented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at GOCA 121 June 15, 2012 One of the Summer Music Festival Outreach Concerts.	Colorado College Summer Music Festival	06/15/12	Colorado Springs
Festival Student Concert Festival Student Concert Presented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at The Modbo June 15, 2012 One of the Summer Music Festival Outreach Concerts.	Colorado College Summer Music Festival	06/15/12	Colorado Springs
Festival Student Children's Concert Festival Student Children's Concert Presented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Hillside Community Center June 19, 2012 One of the Summer Music Festival Outreach Concerts.	Colorado College Summer Music Festival	06/19/12	Colorado Springs
Haunted Windchimes Haunted Windchimes Presented 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
Free For All Summer Symphony: A Celebration of Charles Ansbacher and Bee Vradenburg Free For All Summer Symphony: A Celebration of Charles Ansbacher and Bee Vradenburg Presented 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
Japanese Taiko (Drum) Concert Japanese Taiko (Drum) Concert Presented 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
2012 Ute Valley Pro XCT 2012 Ute Valley Pro XCT Presented 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
Everybody Welcome Booth Committee Meeting Everybody Welcome Booth Committee Meeting Presented 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
Everybody Welcome Festival Everybody Welcome Festival Presented by Colorado Springs Diversity Forum at America the Beautiful Park August 4, 2012 A celebration of Culture and Diversity will take place during the 50th Anniversary Fire Festival.	Colorado Springs Diversity Forum	08/04/12	Colorado Springs
Historic Building Restaurant and Pub Crawl Historic Building Restaurant and Pub Crawl Presented by Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board May 1-May 31, 2012 May is Preservation Month! Check out some of Colorado Springs most iconic buildings while having a bite to eat or a drink, and enter for a chance to win a downtown gift card, or a gift card to participating restaurants/pubs. Visit 6 of 10 participating locations during the month of May and recieve a visitor's stamp to be elligible for the drawing. No purchase necessary. Print your guide at www.springsgov.com/preservationmonth.	Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board	05/01/12- 05/31/12
Framing Community, Exposing Identity Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Framing Community, Exposing Identity 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
Artifacts Artifacts Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op May 18-June 11, 2012 Enjoy this gallery opening as part of Third Friday in Manitou Springs. Featuring: Deborah Hager Jerry Rhodes Lisa Messinger From undiscovered civilizations of prehistory to ruins of future post apocalyptic empires, Artifacts brings together an exquisite, mythical collection that transcends time, space, and reality. Some pieces blend science with antiquity, while others may represent a cultural fusion. Overall, the show guarantees the keen observers a...	Commonwheel Artists Co-op	05/18/12- 06/11/12	Manitou Springs
3rd Friday Art Walk in Manitou Springs 3rd Friday Art Walk in Manitou Springs Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Downtown Manitou Springs May 18-December 21, 2012 Looking for a new way to spend a Friday night? Come to Manitou Springs for 3rd Friday Art Walk. Twelve Art Galleries and other businesses are participating in this fun, free event. Perfect for a date, a night out with the girls, or a much-needed gallery hop. 12 participants will welcome you with open arms and special events such as art openings, book signings, music, food, and lots of socializing...even a chance to make new friends. Read more on...	Commonwheel Artists Co-op	05/18/12- 12/21/12	Manitou Springs
Glass Artists of the Pikes Peak Region and Jay Curtis Opening Reception Glass Artists of the Pikes Peak Region and Jay Curtis Opening Reception Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts May 25, 2012 Cottonwood Center for the Arts will host Glass Artists of the Pikes Peak Region and photographer Jay Curtis' exhibit 'The Thing In Itself'.	Cottonwood Center for the Arts	05/25/12	Colorado Springs
Book signing for The Bill Hyer Story Book signing for The Bill Hyer Story Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts May 23, 2012 Book Signing and release for "The Long Road Home" The Bill Hyer Story. Signing is by Margaret Hyer, Widow of Bill Hyer Sr.	Cottonwood Center for the Arts	05/23/12	Colorado Springs
Step into Summer Craft Fair and Yard Sale Step into Summer Craft Fair and Yard Sale Presented by Crossfire Ministries June 8-June 9, 2012 Craft Fair and Yard Sale on June 8 and June 9. Crafts, Quilts, Treasures, Gifts, Baked Goods, Kids Items, Collectibles and great yard sale finds!	Crossfire Ministries	06/08/12- 06/09/12	Colorado Springs
Acacia Park Summer Concert Series Acacia Park Summer Concert Series Presented by Downtown Business Improvement District at Acacia Park August 18, 2012 For this installment of the free series, Burn the Maps performs theif folk and indie stylings, followed by The Bottesini Project, who perform original jazz.	Downtown Business Improvement District	08/18/12	Colorado Springs
Acacia Park Summer Concert Series Acacia Park Summer Concert Series Presented by Downtown Business Improvement District at Acacia Park August 4, 2012 The Haunted Windchimes (folk) take the stage to perform another of their crowd-pleasing shows.	Downtown Business Improvement District	08/04/12	Colorado Springs
Acacia Park Summer Concert Series Acacia Park Summer Concert Series Presented by Downtown Business Improvement District at Acacia Park August 11, 2012 Local musicians Lindsay Weidman and Jeremy Facknitz perform their work as a duo (folk/indie). Then, Joe Uveges (interactive folk folk/rock) will take the stage.	Downtown Business Improvement District	08/11/12	Colorado Springs

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