| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | BIGDOGBRAGPresented by Adventure With A Purpose at RAM Off-Road Park August 4, 2012 Let’s face it, not everyone is a warrior, spartan, or special forces, Greek-sized competitor. Maybe you’ve been thinking about running in one of these mud races but the thought of electrocution or diving into 32 degree water isn’t your idea of a good time. Then the inaugural BIGDOGBRAG is the mud run of choice. Don’t be fooled, the BIGDOGBRAG isn’t a walk in the dog park. There’s no lack of mud pits, walls to scale, cargo net or boulder climbs. The... | Adventure With A Purpose | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| Amateur Pianists International Recital | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 08/11/12 | Colorado Springs |
Everybody Welcome 50th Anniversary Fire FestivalPresented by Colorado Springs Diversity Forum and City of Colorado Springs at America the Beautiful Park August 4, 2012 As many as 100 delegates from Sister City Fujiyoshida, Japan will join us in August to produce a replication of the Yoshida Fire Festival, one of Japan’s three most unique festivals, right here at America the Beautiful Park in honor of our 50th Anniversary as Sister Cities. This international event will feature multicultural performance on two stages, an around the world cultural activity passport for children, ethnic food and booths a series of cultural drumming performances leading... | Colorado Springs Diversity Forum | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Everybody Welcome Festival | Colorado Springs Diversity Forum | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
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 |
| WWE presents Smackdown TV | Colorado Springs World Arena | 07/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
Evergreen Cemetery Memorial Day CommemorationPresented by Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society May 28, 2012 Join us in honoring our country's veterans at our annual Memorial Day Commemoration. There will be a balloon release at 12:00 noon. Military reenactors will share history and displays of military from Revolutionary War to the present.
Please check in at web site for updates | Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society | 05/28/12 | 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 |
The 3rd Annual City Wide Gaming EventPresented by Gaming Events in the Springs May 19-May 20, 2012 The Third Annual City Wide Gaming Event (CWGE) is a two day weekend community event sponsored by Gaming Events in the Springs and the local game stores in town, held once a year. It is an opportunity for all game stores in town to offer their specialties in gaming; be it miniature games, CCGs or other card games, board games or RPGs, and for everyone in the Colorado Springs gaming community to come out and game. Gamers are encouraged to both move all over town, experiencing the wide variety... | Gaming Events in the Springs | 05/19/12-
05/20/12 | Colorado Springs |
Vino & Notes, Wine-Food-Jazz FestivalPresented by Help the Needy at Memorial Park, Woodland Park August 4, 2012 Join us for the 5th Annual Vino & Notes, Wine-Food-Jazz Festival in Memorial Park at the base of Pikes Peak in beautiful Woodland Park. Each participant receives an imprinted wine glass and tastings from 20 Colorado wineries. A variety of vendors, quality entertainment and much more. Proceeds benefit Help the Needy. | Help the Needy | 08/04/12 | Woodland Park |
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 |
| Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival | Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce | 06/02/12 | Manitou Springs |
The Incredible Circus MilliboPresented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre May 5-May 20, 2012 The 9th edition of The Incredible Circus turns the MAT into a whirling, twirling carousel of acrobatic color and crazy comedy. The multi-talented cast of sixteen performers aged 8 to 58 will astound with feats of aerial dance and slapstick trapeze, precariously balancing stilts and spinning hula hoops, dangerous tightropes and break-apart bicycles. They are acrobats, jugglers, dancers and clowns bringing the world of circus to life on the intimate MAT stage. Ringmaster Jim Jackson is... | Millibo Art Theatre | 05/05/12-
05/20/12 | Colorado Springs |
The RiP Improv Presents "The Red Album"Presented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre May 4-May 26, 2012 The MAT welcomes back six of the area’s funniest Improv actors with an all new lineup of Improv, sketch, video and music comedy. “The Red Album” is their latest comedy project featuring musical Improv and some great new sketches. The RiP will perform at the MAT every first Friday and Saturday of each month through May 2012. | Millibo Art Theatre | 05/04/12-
05/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
Territory DaysPresented by Old Colorado City Associates at Old Colorado City May 26-May 28, 2012 The historic district on Colorado Avenue between 23rd Street and 27th Street will come alive with live music, food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. One of the state’s largest craft vendor fairs is highlighted with features including pony rides, kids play area, petting zoo, mechanical bull, Cowboy Church Service, toy train rides, gold panning, wild west gunfight re-enactments, live blacksmithing, period costumed characters, live birds of prey, native American dancers, quick... | Old Colorado City Associates | 05/26/12-
05/28/12 | 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 |
| PPAC Awards | Pikes Peak Arts Council | 09/21/12 | Colorado Springs |
Bill MaherPresented by Pikes Peak Center at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts July 28, 2012 Bill Maher is a well known author and stand-up comedian known for his political satire and social political commentary targeting religion, politics, political correctness, mass media and greed among people. His unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him twenty-six Emmy nominations. For the past seventeen years, Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television.
Get your tickets today and see him live at the Pikes Peak Center! | Pikes Peak Center | 07/28/12 | Colorado Springs |
Mountain of the Sun Music Festival at Aspen Valley RanchPresented by Pikes Peak Community Foundation at Aspen Valley Ranch September 8, 2012 There's nothing like listening to homegrown Americana roots music on America's mountain! Join us on for an incredible lineup of musicians, workshops, and good times. Bring your own picnic or buy food at the festival. This family-friendly event will have two stages, a beergarden hosted by Bristol Brewing Company, vendors, arts, crafts and outdoor activities for all ages, and music workshops. | Pikes Peak Community Foundation | 09/08/12 | Woodland Park |
6th Annual Purely Ponds Parade of PondsPresented by Purely Ponds June 23-June 24, 2012 This self-guided charity pond tour will be held for visitors perusing 30 tour stops throughout Colorado Springs, Monument & the surrounding area. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Tickets with tour map are $5 each. Available at all 3 Pioneer Sand locations in May: Colorado Springs, Monument & Black Forest.
| Purely Ponds | 06/23/12-
06/24/12 | Colorado Springs |
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONSPresented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® at Colorado Springs World Arena June 7-June 10, 2012 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Tickets for this amazing event go on sale Monday, May 7th. Circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth have assembled for Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS to showcase their astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism. Ringling Bros.® Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over this fantastical celebratory tournament of circus... | Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® | 06/07/12-
06/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Butterflies and Friends Preview Party | Rotary Club of Colorado Springs | 06/07/12 | Colorado Springs |
Film Screening: Runaway SlavePresented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center May 26, 2012 From the creators of Tea Party: The Documentary Film comes a new documentary about freedom. Runaway Slave exposes the economic slavery of the black community to the Progressive, big government policies of the U.S. government. The film’s heroes are black conservatives who are speaking out so that all Americans can truly be “free at last.”
The film’s central figure is Rev. C.L. Bryant, a self-professed “runaway slave. A former NAACP chapter president in... | Stargazers Theatre & Event Center | 05/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
The Amazing Acro-Cats With special guests The Rock CatsPresented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center July 17-July 18, 2012 If you’ve tried to train your cats and believe it can’t be done – you won’t want to miss two nights of shows featuring The Amazing Acro-Cats, as well as The Rock-Cats. The Amazing Acro-Cats not only perform, but also educate: trainer Samantha Martin teaches the importance of Clicker Training and how it can improve a cat’s life and even be useful in the event of an emergency situation.
The Amazing Acro-Cats -- “Circus Cats of Chicago” -- are... | Stargazers Theatre & Event Center | 07/17/12-
07/18/12 | Colorado Springs |
Pikes Peak Cycling Hill ClimbPresented by Summit Cycling Productions July 14, 2012 The 3rd Annual Bike Ride to the summit of Pikes Peak. This event is the only chance cycling enthusiasts have to ride to the summit all year long! Don't miss out on the chance to push yourself and challenge America's Mountain! | Summit Cycling Productions | 07/14/12 | Cascade |
ProCycling US Grand Prix of SprintingPresented by Summit Cycling Productions June 22-June 24, 2012 This summer the Velodrome in Memorial Park will host the world’s fastest cyclists. A field featuring Olympic and world champions is expected to compete from June 22-24 at the 2nd Annual ProCycling US Grand Prix of Sprinting. The event is again on the UCI International Calendar and will be one of the final international tune-up events before the London Olympic Games.
National teams will be in Colorado Springs for this world-class event as part of their final preparations... | Summit Cycling Productions | 06/22/12-
06/24/12 | Colorado Springs |
The Dirty Dash - Colorado SpringsPresented by The Dirty Dash August 11, 2012 The Dirty Dash - Colorado
A Carmel Brownie Factory Explosion of mud and fun.
You’ve proven by living in Colorado that you defy basic laws of biology: you don’t need oxygen to function. Now defy the basic laws of running and relationships: push your friends in the mud, drag their names through it, and sling it like your favorite Congressman. The Dirty Dash will take you and your friends to a Rocky Mountain High that doesn’t require an intervention or a visit... | The Dirty Dash | 08/11/12 | Black Forest |
The Pikes Peak Club Charity Golf TournamentPresented by The Pikes Peak Club July 17, 2012 The Pikes Peak Club presents a Charity Golf Tournament for the benefit of Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care. Includes breakfast/luncheon and fabulous awards/prizes.
| The Pikes Peak Club | 07/17/12 | Air Force Academy |
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 |
2012 Marigreen Pines ToursPresented by Ute Pass Historical Society & Pikes Peak Museum July 14-July 15, 2012 The much anticipated tours of the historic Marigreen Pines Estate in Cascade, CO have been set! The tours of the estate, currently the home of the Holy Cross Novitiate, are hosted by the Ute Pass Historical Society.
Marigreen Pines was the home of the Thomas Cusack family from 1895 until 1978. The tour includes their original home, Ellinor Cottage, as well as the elaborate Marigreen Pines mansion built in 1923. Anne Cusack Johnson donated the estate to the Order of Holy Cross in 1978.... | Ute Pass Historical Society & Pikes Peak Museum | 07/14/12-
07/15/12 | Cascade |
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