| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Celebrate Valentine's Day With The LoversPresented by Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center February 11, 2012 Howl with the wolves during this romantic evening featuring delicious wine and cheeses.
Make sure to call ahead for reservations, must 21+ to attend. | Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center | 02/11/12 | Divide |
Gallery 113 Grand Opening ReceptionPresented by Gallery 113 February 14, 2012 Gallery 113, a new art gallery at 113 North Tejon in Colorado Springs, invites you to come celebrate our Grand Opening at a reception on Valentine’s Day.
The United Nations has declared 2012 “The International Year of Cooperatives.” Gallery 113 is on the cutting edge of this movement. Twenty local artists own and operate the gallery, which is open Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Please join us on the 14th to meet the artists and enjoy... | Gallery 113 | 02/14/12 | Colorado Springs |
Singing Valentines from the ConservatoryPresented by Colorado Springs Conservatory at Colorado Springs Conservatory February 14, 2012 Attention Music Lovers and Romantics...
The Conservatory Delivers Singing Valentines!
Our students will serenade your sweetheart with 2 love songs, and deliver a chocolate treat and a rose to your home or the place of your choice.
Dare to be different this Valentines Day and have your sentiments delivered in this fun and memorable way. | Colorado Springs Conservatory | 02/14/12 | Colorado Springs |
Singing ValentinesPresented by America the Beautiful Chorus February 11-February 14, 2012 The America the Beautiful chorus is offering singing valentines on Feb. 11 thru 14. Four men, dressed in tuxes, will arrive at your choice of locations and sing 2 love songs, present a long stem rose and beautiful card, signed in your name. To sign up call 272-4390 or visit our web site: www.atbchorus.com | America the Beautiful Chorus | 02/11/12- 02/14/12 | Colorado Springs |
"Unmasking the Heart" with Marlene MilnerPresented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts February 15, 2012 Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch and share an interactive journey into self with Marlene Milner. Discover "Who is the real you?" in her "INNER"tainment presentation for February. Every month on the third Wednesday, Marlene presents a fascinating "INNER" experience into self-discovery at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. | Cottonwood Center for the Arts | 02/15/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off & Carnivale Parade | Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce | 02/18/12 | Manitou Springs |
Mardi Gras Party with TribePresented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center February 19, 2012 Bring the krewe to Stargazers for Colorado Springs’ own version of the biggest party in the world—Mardi Gras! “Funky Roots Music in the New Orleans tradition” played by Tribe will set the mood of carnivale, along with decorations, beads, feather masks, and food and drink of the south.
The talented musicians who call themselves Tribe are: John Wise (stand-up bass, conga, and vocals), Tim Zahn (keyboard, accordion, and vocals), Dwight Bement (sax and vocals),... | Stargazers Theatre & Event Center | 02/19/12 | Colorado Springs |
Ice FestivalPresented by Cripple Creek at Cripple Creek February 11-February 19, 2012 Don't just curl up with a good book this winter. Come up to Cripple Creek and you may just find yourself walking through one!
The 4th Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival will be featuring "Story Time," where our ice carvers can incorporate their interpretation of any piece of classic literature into their art.
Spectators that enjoy watching the ice carving are invited to join us as sculptors wield chainsaws and carving tools to create their masterpieces. This family... | Cripple Creek | 02/11/12- 02/19/12 | Cripple Creek |
Friday Night Improv at Venue 515Presented by Improv Colorado at Venue 515 February 24, 2012 Friday Night Improv, family friendly live improv comedy. If you like "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" you will love our show! Each show is new and made up on the spot based on your suggestions. Bring your family and friends for a fun evening at Venue 515. | Improv Colorado | 02/24/12 | Manitou Springs |
Cirque du Soleil DRALIONPresented by Colorado Springs World Arena at Colorado Springs World Arena February 22-February 26, 2012 Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”) draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show's name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. | Colorado Springs World Arena | 02/22/12- 02/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
René Clausen conducts The Concordia ChoirPresented by Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church February 26, 2012 Plan to hear the 72-voice a cappella Concordia Choir conducted by René Clausen. Experience one of America's finest choirs seen nationwide on public television and heard in Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center and on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion. Most recently the Choir performed and recorded with The King's Singers. | Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church | 02/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
Mid Winter BluesPresented by Academy Frame Co LLC at Academy Frame Company February 2-February 29, 2012 A photographic exhibition presented by Peak Digital Imaging society.
Opening reception at Academy Frame Co is February 17th from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Academy Frame Co LLC | 02/02/12- 02/29/12 | Colorado Springs |
88.7 KCME-FM Celebrates Black History MonthPresented by KCME 88.7 FM February 1-February 29, 2012 Classical 88.7 KCME-FM commemorates Black History Month with The Sounds and Songs of Black History in order to celebrate the achievements, culture, talents, and contributions of Black musicians throughout history. This program, The Sounds and Songs of Black History is being written and produced by Jana Lee Ross and Michael Campion of KCME.
From February 1 through February 29, KCME will be broadcasting The Sounds and Songs of Black History, Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 2:00... | KCME 88.7 FM | 02/01/12- 02/29/12 | Colorado Springs |
Opening Night Champagne Reception - Meet the StarsPresented by Pikes Peak Opera League at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts March 3, 2012 Pikes Peak Opera League invites you to Meet the Stars at a Champagne Reception to celebrate opening night of Opera Theatre of the Rockies’ production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, immediately following the Opening Night performance.
Enjoy this special evening with champagne and hors d’oeuvres!
| Pikes Peak Opera League | 03/03/12 | Colorado Springs |
Sublime with Rome and special guests EverlastPresented by City Auditorium at Colorado Springs City Auditorium March 6, 2012 The timeless ska, punk rockers of Sublime with Rome join Everlast for their 2012 concert. Don't miss their only Colorado stop! | City Auditorium | 03/06/12 | Colorado Springs |
An Evening with Rick Steves: Europe Through the Back DoorPresented by KCME 88.7 FM at Colorado College - Shove Chapel March 7, 2012 88.7 KCME-FM and Rocky Mountain PBS are partnering to bring Rick Steves to Colorado Springs!
An Evening with Rick Steves: Europe Through the Back Door
Avoid waiting in line at the event! You can also pre-purchase a discounted copy of Rick Steves’ book Europe Through the Back Door at the KCME studio for Rick to sign after the presentation. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event!
Tickets are limited, so purchase yours today! | KCME 88.7 FM | 03/07/12 | Colorado Springs |
Fashion to the RescuePresented by Women's Resource Agency at Antlers Hilton Hotel March 10, 2012 Fashion to the Rescue is a glitzy event with one-of-a-kind fashion show, featuring celebrities, community volunteers, and Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters. The event will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and incredible raffle items with proceeds supporting the Women’s Resource Agency who has been transforming lives in our community for 40 years. | Women's Resource Agency | 03/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
St. Patrick's Day ParadePresented by St. Patrick's Day Parade at Downtown Colorado Springs March 17, 2012 Join thousands of spectators cheering more than 100 units, including marching bands, floats, classic cars and lots of leprechauns! The Parade starts at Acacia Park and runs down Tejon Street. | St. Patrick's Day Parade | 03/17/12 | Colorado Springs |
| The Thorn | Colorado Springs World Arena | 03/30/12- 03/31/12 | Colorado Springs |
The Passion/Light EternalPresented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts April 6, 2012 Good Friday Special Event
Josep Caballé-Domenech, conductor
First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir
A glowing evening featuring Lauridsen's Lux Æterna, Haydn's The Passion, excerpts from Brahms' A German Requiem, and more.
Repertoire:
Lauridsen Lux Æterna (1997)
Brahms A German Requiem, to Words of the Holy Scriptures, Op. 45 (excerpts)
Haydn Symphony No. 49 in F minor: "The Passion" (Hoboken 1/49 | Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra | 04/06/12 | Colorado Springs |
| 33rd Annual ABE Awards Luncheon | Arts Business Education Consortium | 04/18/12 | Colorado Springs |
5th Annual Indie Spirit Film FestPresented by Independent Film Society of Colorado at Colorado College - Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center April 19-April 22, 2012 The Indie Spirit Film Festival (ISFF) is an annual event for filmmakers (professionals and students) and film lovers alike, with a superb program of feature films, shorts, docs, animation, and many other films from around the world. The ISFF showcases the work of independent filmmakers amidst the mountainous backdrop of Colorado Springs, Colorado, just one hour south of Denver.
ISFF is about filmmakers, audiences, distributors and film professionals establishing a relationship... | Independent Film Society of Colorado | 04/19/12- 04/22/12 | Colorado Springs |
U.S. Ultimate OpenPresented by USA Ultimate July 5-July 8, 2012 USA Ultimate, the National governing Body for the sport of Ultimate in the United States, announced today plans for the inaugural U.S. Open, a major international competition and Ultimate convention in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The U.S. Open will be an annual event held during the Fourth of July weekend every year, and invite the world’s best teams from three divisions – Open, Women’s and Mixed. The event will host 24 teams and more than 600 of the best Ultimate... | USA Ultimate | 07/05/12- 07/08/12 | Air Force Academy |
Rocky Mountain State GamesPresented by Colorado Springs Sports Corporation July 20-July 29, 2012 The Rocky Mountain State Games (RMSG) is a multi-sport festival for Colorado citizens of all ages and athletic abilities including physically disabled, visually impaired and Paralympic athletes. Recognized by the National Congress of State Games, a member of the United States Olympic Committee, the 2012 Rocky Mountain State Games will be held in July in Colorado Springs.
Organized and managed by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, the 2012 RMSG will offer competition in 32... | Colorado Springs Sports Corporation | 07/20/12- 07/29/12 | Colorado Springs |
Southern Colorado Conservation AwardsPresented by Palmer Land Trust at Cheyenne Mountain Resort October 3, 2012 Protecting the places we love. Keeping southern Colorado…Colorado. Conservation is about more than the environment. It’s about people…and communities. Our quality of life, health, and economy are rooted in Colorado’s natural landscape.
Colorado faces some of the greatest conservation challenges in the nation. And it responds with some of the greatest conservation successes—championed by people for whom protecting important places, leading by... | Palmer Land Trust | 10/03/12 | Colorado Springs |
Rocky Mountain Wild at the Cheyenne Mountain ZooPresented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo May 2, 2008 - Ongoing As America’s only mountain zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is uniquely suited to showcase Rocky Mountain wildlife in its natural setting. The Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit complex connects you with the wild heritage of the Rocky Mountain region–offering surprising, engaging and memorable encounters with moose, mountain lions, North American river otters, lynx, bald eagles and grizzly bears.
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | 05/02/08- Ongoing | Colorado Springs |