| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Ronnie Baker Brooks in ConcertPresented by A Music Company Inc. at Crystola Roadhouse May 31, 2012 Ronnie wowed the audience at the Trinidaddio Blues Festival in 2007 and 2009 as well as at the Crystola Roadhouse when we brought him there in 2008, 2010 and 2011” says Amy Whitesell of A Music Company Inc. “We brought in the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue in 2007 with Ronnie, Tommy Castro, Deanna Bogart and Magic Dick and it was at that show, (Ronnie’s first appearance in the area) that blues fans were introduced to this master showman. It’s not just Ronnie’s... | A Music Company Inc. | 05/31/12 | Woodland Park |
The 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist: Recital featuring Norman KriegerPresented by Amateur Pianists International at Colorado College - Packard Hall August 11, 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. This event is part of the 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist. | Amateur Pianists International | 08/11/12 | Colorado Springs |
| The 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist: Recital | Amateur Pianists International | 08/12/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Recital: Quattro Mani | Amateur Pianists International | 08/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Spotlight on Stigma: Stories of Hope | AspenPointe | 05/22/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Ass in the Grass Music Series | Ass in the Grass Music Series | 06/16/12- 08/25/12 | Woodland Park |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Steve Barta Trio Jazz Show & Dinner Presented by Colorado Coffee Merchants May 18-May 19, 2012 This night to remember is a creative culmination of chef inspired, artistically presented cuisine; innovative jazz; and audience engagement.
World famous jazz artist Steve Barta (http://stevebartamusic.com/wb/) brings his trio to the intimate space at Colorado Coffee Merchants for a five star night of live music and delectable food.
Friday night, May 18th, TV Chef Dan Bartlett (www.chefdanielbartlett.com) is creating a masterful five course tasting dinner. Saturday... | Colorado Coffee Merchants | 05/18/12- 05/19/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Music at Midday | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/11/12- 06/22/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Artists Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/07/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Artists Concert "Mostly Mozart" | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Orchestra Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/12/12 | 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 Orchestra Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/24/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Artists Concert "Shades of an English Garden" | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/14/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Student Concerto Readings | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/16/12- 06/23/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Amateur Pianists International Recital | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/11/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Orchestra Children's Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/14/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Patriot Youth Program | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/11/12 | Fort Carson |
| Festival Student Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/15/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Student/Faculty Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/15/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Student Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/15/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Student Children's Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/19/12 | 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 |
Fiddler on the RoofPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Armstrong Theater June 8-June 10, 2012 The well-loved story of Tevye and his family comes to life in Armstrong Hall! Tevye, a Jewish peasant in Tsarist Russia, attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. He must cope with both the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village. | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/08/12- 06/10/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Masakazu Ito in ConcertPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Packard Hall July 15, 2012 Ito one of today’s top guitarists on the international concert circuit, acclaimed by musicians, composers, conductors, and critics for his mastery of the instrument and its repertoire. Since his professional debut in Tokyo 1987, Ito has won top prizes in seven major international guitar competitions, including the Andres Segovia International Guitar Competition, the Tokyo International Guitar Competition, the Guitar Foundation of America International Guitar Competition. The Los... | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 07/15/12 | 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 |
| The 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist: Registration and Practice | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/08/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Seminar: Selection and Care of the Piano | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/09/12 | Colorado Springs |
| The 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist: Master Class | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/09/12 | Colorado Springs |
The 2012 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist: Professional RecitalPresented by Colorado College Summer Music Festival at Colorado College - Packard Hall August 9, 2012 Zahari Metchkov, pianist and organist, is a native of Sofia, Bulgaria. He received his musical training at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in piano and organ performance, an MM in piano performance, and a DMA in piano performance and music theory. He is an assistant professor of music at Colorado State University-Pueblo, where he teaches applied piano, piano-related courses, and music theory. Dr. Metchkov also taught at the Cleveland Institute and... | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/09/12 | 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 |
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 |
Red, White and Broadway-The EvolutionPresented by Colorado Springs Children's Chorale at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts June 3, 2012 America is a land of stories to tell, and great tale-tellers that have put those stories on Broadway! This concert will feature selections from many American stories that have found their way to the street of dreams, and have become beloved in the hearts of audiences around the world! Great music from every generation of Broadway, amazing voices, and engaging choreography and sets make this a concert not to be missed!
| Colorado Springs Children's Chorale | 06/03/12 | Colorado Springs |
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 |
Piano Classes for Adults and SeniorsPresented 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 |
Sundays with LarryPresented 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 |
| Everybody Welcome Festival | Colorado Springs Diversity Forum | 08/04/12 | 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 |
| Acacia Park Summer Concert Series | Downtown Business Improvement District | 08/18/12 | Colorado Springs |