| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 15th Annual Rocky Mountain OktoberfestPlusPresented by Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce at Ute Pass Cultural Center September 22-September 23, 2012 The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce continues the tradition of bringing a bit of Germany to the Rocky Mountains for a two day event.
From the climbing wall and giant slide for kids to the authentic German brats, beer and wine you will find something for everyone at our Rocky Mountain Oktoberfest.
Live German entertainment includes: Polka Schnapps, Squeeze Play and Alan Polivka All Star Band.
Other bands include: Cari Dell Band andSteele Daniels. | Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce | 09/22/12- 09/23/12 | Woodland Park |
2012 Front Range Dance-A-Thon & ExpoPresented 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 ArtistPresented 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 |
3rd Friday Art Walk in Manitou SpringsPresented 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 |
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 |
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 |
A Midsummer Night's Music VIIPresented by Chamber Orchestra of the Springs at Hillside Gardens & Nursery June 5, 2012 The beauty of Hillside Gardens in spring, with the mountains as the backdrop, is the setting for a serenade performance of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring in its original 13-instrument orchestration. Joining the orchestra for this beautiful evening are favorite clarinet soloists Sergei Vassiliev and Ian Buckspan, premiering a new work to celebrate the occasion by local composer Daniel Gilbert.
Wander the gardens, enjoy the music, relish the food and drink while... | Chamber Orchestra of the Springs | 06/05/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Acacia Park Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 06/02/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 08/18/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 08/11/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 06/09/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 06/16/12 | 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 |
African Dance Class with Dallo FallPresented 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 |
After Midnight - Sunset Jazz SeriesPresented by Pikes Peak Jazz And Swing Society at Cheyenne Mountain Resort May 27, 2012 Award winning clarinetist Roger Campbell leads the hottest sextet since the Big Band Era! Swinging hard since 1997, this extraordinary group of musicians has performed thousands of concerts around the world for jazz festivals, clubs, weddings, summer concerts, and more. They conquer dizzying charts by the likes of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Lionel Hampton. It's tight, fun, exciting, danceable, and hugely popular among the jazz and swing crowds. It's time for After Midnight!
The... | Pikes Peak Jazz And Swing Society | 05/27/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Air National Guard Band of the Gulf Coast Concert | Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce | 07/10/12 | Manitou Springs |
Alice vs. OzzyPresented by Whitewolf Entertainment at Zodiac June 9, 2012 Metal Monster Matchup: Alice vs. Ozzy, with Dragontowndan, the World's Best Alice Cooper Imposter and Stage Show, along with: We Sold Our Souls, a Tribute to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. Special guest: Sporadic Consistency. 18 and up show. | Whitewolf Entertainment | 06/09/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Amateur Pianists International Recital | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/11/12 | Colorado Springs |
Amateur Pianists International: Panel Discussion on Playing With An OrchestraPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Packard Hall August 10, 2012 Lawrence Leighton Smith (Pianist and Music Director Emeritus, Colorado Springs Philharmonic); Norman Krieger, and Thomas Wilson (Director, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs) are the esteemed panelists who will discuss “Playing with an orchestra”. This event is part of the 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist. | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
Amateur Pianists International: Seminar on Beethoven SonatasPresented 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 |
An Evening of Song with Denise YoungPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Packard Hall July 8, 2012 Denise Young is a gifted artist whose soprano vocals bring opera, jazz, & gospel blending to her performances. Passionate about the African American experience in song, she has performed with symphonies and professional chorales, as a principal and a guest artist, featuring Gershwin, Ellington and Spirituals. She annually performs the artist series at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in San Jose, California, her home for the past 16 years. This concert also features talent from the Southern... | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 07/08/12 | Colorado Springs |
Aspen Valley Ranch House Concert Series: Big Valley String BandPresented by Pikes Peak Community Foundation at Aspen Valley Ranch June 22, 2012 Celebrate incredible local music in a down-home venue with amazing acoustics at Aspen Valley Ranch's Raven Nest House Concert Series. We continue the 2012 series with local bluegrass band Big Valley String Band. The good times start at 6:00 P.M. with a potluck (complimentary Bristol beer and other beverages provided), and music starts at 7:00 P.M. Seating is limited; reservations requested. | Pikes Peak Community Foundation | 06/22/12 | Woodland Park |
Aspen Valley Ranch House Concert Series: Brendan HanniganPresented by Pikes Peak Community Foundation June 1, 2012 Celebrate incredible local music in a down-home venue with amazing acoustics at Aspen Valley Ranch's Raven Nest House Concert Series. We kick off the 2012 series with genre-defying solo artist Brendan Hannigan. The good times start at 6:00 P.M. with a potluck (complimentary Bristol beer and other beverages provided), and music starts at 7:00 P.M. Seating is limited; reservations requested. | Pikes Peak Community Foundation | 06/01/12 | Woodland Park |
Aspen Valley Ranch House Concert Series: Ceol Ceili Presented by Pikes Peak Community Foundation at Aspen Valley Ranch July 27, 2012 Celebrate incredible local music in a down-home venue with amazing acoustics at Aspen Valley Ranch's Raven Nest House Concert Series. We continue the 2012 series with local Celtic band Ceol Ceili. The good times start at 6:00 P.M. with a potluck (complimentary Bristol beer and other beverages provided), and music starts at 7:00 P.M. Seating is limited; reservations requested. | Pikes Peak Community Foundation | 07/27/12 | Woodland Park |
Aspen Valley Ranch House Concert Series: Key of JoyPresented by Pikes Peak Community Foundation at Aspen Valley Ranch August 24, 2012 Celebrate incredible local music in a down-home venue with amazing acoustics at Aspen Valley Ranch's Raven Nest House Concert Series. We continue the 2012 series with genre-defying original duet Key of Joy. The good times start at 6:00 P.M. with a potluck (complimentary Bristol beer and other beverages provided), and music starts at 7:00 P.M. Seating is limited; reservations requested. | Pikes Peak Community Foundation | 08/24/12 | Woodland Park |
| Ass in the Grass Music Series | Ass in the Grass Music Series | 06/16/12- 08/25/12 | Woodland Park |
B-52sPresented by Pikes Peak Center at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts September 13, 2012 It is well known that the B-52s are the World’s Greatest Party Band! And thirty years and over twenty million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why The B-52s remain among the most beloved rock stars ever. Any mystery concerning the longevity and ongoing appeal of the band is immediately solved when exposed to a unique B-52s concert experience. From the timeless gems of "Rock Lobster," "Planet Claire" and "Private Idaho" to the more... | Pikes Peak Center | 09/13/12 | Colorado Springs |
BAM Adult Rock BandPresented 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 ProgramPresented 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 |
| Bhagavan Kirtan! | Marmalade at Smokebrush | 11/19/11- Ongoing | Colorado Springs |
Blackberry SmokePresented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center June 24, 2012 You can call Blackberry Smoke’s music southern rock and you wouldn’t be wrong. Or you could call it country and you wouldn’t be wrong, either. But you would be selling both the band and its legion of fans short by trying to fit them solely into one genre. With influences that run the gamut from country to bluegrass to metal to gospel and yes, southern rock, Blackberry Smoke is more than the sum of its diverse parts.
“None of us have ever said,... | Stargazers Theatre & Event Center | 06/24/12 | Colorado Springs |
Blue Moon Swamp: CCR TributePresented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center June 14, 2012 The John Fogerty Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Moving seamlessly from songs like 1968's classic Susie Q to mid-‘80s hit Centerfield, and brand new music from the much-celebrated 2007 release Revival, Blue Moon Swamp has stunned audiences from coast to coast. It’s a lifetime of unforgettable hits in a single night performance. Led by the amazing vocals of award-winning performer Dan McGuinness, Blue Moon Swamp treats audiences to a powerful, authentic musical journey... | Stargazers Theatre & Event Center | 06/14/12 | Colorado Springs |
Bob Tudor & FriendsPresented by The Margarita at PineCreek February 1-December 26, 2012 Join us every Wednesday night at The Margarita at PineCreek while Bob Tudor and Friends play an eclectic mix of world jazz.
| The Margarita at PineCreek | 02/01/12- 12/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
Bob Tudor & FriendsPresented by The Margarita at PineCreek May 23, 2012 Join us at The Margarita at PineCreek in our lounge for an evening of eclectic music with Bob Tudor and Friends.
| The Margarita at PineCreek | 05/23/12 | Colorado Springs |
Brazilian Carnival Samba WorkshopPresented by Marmalade at Smokebrush at Marmalade at Smokebrush May 27, 2012 In this workshop, you will learn the graceful dance of samba. Explore the rhythm, sensuality and joy of this exotic Brazilian dance form, but most importantly, connect with and become more comfortable in your own body.
As a continuation of our intro class, Lulu will incorporate new steps to enrich your Samba Dance Vocabulary!
A native Brazilian, Lulu has over twenty years of experience with samba rhythms, and has studied Flamenco, Latin, and Belly dance. Her effective... | Marmalade at Smokebrush | 05/27/12 | Colorado Springs |
Brazilian Percussion Workshop with Greg LaLibertePresented 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 |
Brule' In ConcertPresented by Palmer Lake Historical Society May 25, 2012 The award-winning Native American group, Brulé, will appear live in concert. Described as an experience in ‘sight, sound and soul’, this two-hour concert features a unique blend of contemporary Native American sounds and rhythms in a powerfully stunning performance. Native dancers in full, colorful regalia will provide a visual interpretation of the music as they accompany Brulé. The group has sold over a million CDs worldwide and was named Native American... | Palmer Lake Historical Society | 05/25/12 | Monument |
Celebration Metaphysical Fair's 2012 Transcendence FairPresented 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 |
Celtic Thunder: VoyagePresented by Pikes Peak Center at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts November 18, 2012 Surpassing sales of one million units combined, the musical phenomenon that is Celtic Thunder have just been hailed as BILLBOARD's Top World Music Artist, along with Top World Music Imprint and Top World Album of 2011 for their most current disc, Heritage. Celtic Thunder rang in 2012 with a new CD and DVD concert special, VOYAGE, which came out February 28.
Celtic Thunder has appeared on multiple national TV programs to date including The Today Show, CBS Early Show’s... | Pikes Peak Center | 11/18/12 | Colorado Springs |
Central City Opera/Colorado Springs Conservatory Performing Arts Intensive Song RecitalPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Cornerstone Arts Center Richard F. Celeste Theatre July 17, 2012 Up to twenty of the nation’s most talented high school students study and perform in this award winning performing arts intensive each summer for two weeks. Students from across the state and nation study drama, musical theater and opera. Nationally renowned instructors teach daily classes in dance, theater studies, opera, diction, and repertoire. | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 07/17/12 | Colorado Springs |
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 |
David WilcoxPresented by Pikes Peak Center at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts July 27, 2012 Don't miss this intimate night of music!
His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. He holds audiences rapt with nothing more than a single guitar, thoroughly written songs, a fearless ability to mine the depths of human emotions of joy, sorrow and everything in between, and all tempered by a quick and wry wit.
Wilcox says, “Music still stretches... | Pikes Peak Center | 07/27/12 | Colorado Springs |
Dotsero -Contemporary Jazz on the Edge-Presented by Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts June 9, 2012 Taking their name from a small mountain town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, DOTSERO means “Something Unique” according to Ute Native American legend to some. It means DOT-ZERO on the earliest geographical railroad maps to others, but to jazz fans worldwide, DOTSERO means Smooth Jazz at its best, full of life energy and spontaneity that few artists in the genre have been able to match. A no-nonsense sax and guitar driven thrill ride of energy and excitement. that's as much... | Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts | 06/09/12 | Palmer Lake |
| Everybody Welcome Festival | Colorado Springs Diversity Forum | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Artists Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/07/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Artists Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/23/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Artists Concert "Classical meets Jazz" | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/19/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Artists Concert "Mostly Mozart" | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/10/12 | Colorado Springs |