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Breaking the Mold with Michael Garman

05-24-2013 - 05-24-2013

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The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery

http://michaelgarman.com/cat/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=103&products_id=569

PPLD - Old Colorado City Branch Library - 2418 West Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free, seating is limited Reservations are recommended

719-471-9391

customerservice@michaelgarman.com

http://michaelgarman.com/cat/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=103&products_id=569

Start Time(s): Seating begins at 3:30 All reservations will receive priority seating At 3:50, any unclaimed priority seating will be relinquished to general admission

 Join Michael Garman for an interactive discussion about his life and work Learn how this self-proclaimed vagabond got his start sculpting in Santiago, Chile in 1959 and how, over the next 50 years, he created a unique art form: Sculptural Theater Combining sculpture, trick-lighting, electronic engineering and magical illusions, Michael Garman has built a miniature world that pays tribute to the wino districts of North and South America Discuss why this artist chose to reproduce his work, and how that decision shaped his career This Q&A Event is free to the public, but seating is limited Reservations are recommended All reservations will receive Priority Seating Call 719-471-9391 to learn more]]>

Wrap Art: Guatemalan Textiles from the Permanent Collection

01-19-2013 - 05-26-2013

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

http://www.csfineartscenter.org/exhibitions/guatemalan-Textiles.asp

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - 30 West Dale Street Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: General admission is $10; Free for FAC Members

719-634-5583

Start Time(s): The FAC galleries are open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm

The FAC houses a magnificent collection of Guatemalan costumes expressing centuries of Mayan history and tradition Guest curator Beth Olson will create an exhibition that focuses on a particular aspect of this vibrant collection This show will highlight the many ways in which hand-woven rectangles wrap the bodies, braids, and bundles of Mayan culture in a tradition stretching back thousands of years "Complex and sophisticated, this ancient tradition informs our esthetics with a modern sensibility," says Olson]]>

HO Scale Railroad at the History Center

05-25-2013 - 05-27-2013

Old Colorado City Historical Society

http://www.occhs.org

Old Colorado City History Center - 1 South 24th Street Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-636-1225

board@occhs.org

http://www.occhs.org

Start Time(s):

An HO scale modular railroad – the Colorado East Central Railway – will be operating and running from open to close during Territory Days, May 25th to 27th at the Old Colorado City History Center This portable layout is 28 feet long and will fill the main display area of the museum In the spirit of Territory Days and early Colorado City, some model Colorado Midland steam locomotives will be pulling both passenger and freight trains The display will also include freight and passenger trains of the 1920's to 1950's pulled by Santa Fe, Rio Grande, and Union Pacific steam locomotives This would include the smaller lighter steam engines of the early years to the mighty Challenger and Mountain types needed for the long freight trains of the 40's and 50's The diesel years, from the 1950’s to the present, will also be operating Like the steam engines, they were promptly put to work in both passenger and freight service Chris Fox, model railroader and chief engineer, built the CEC layout in 2010 He has been modeling trains for 53 years and has been a member of several public and private model train groups]]>

Disappointed We Can't See The T-Birds Picnic!

05-29-2013 - 05-29-2013

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Western Museum of Mining & Industry

Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80921

Admission: $5 suggested donation

719-488-0880

info@wmmi.org

http://www.wmmi.org

Start Time(s):

Congratulations to the Air Force Academy’s graduating class of 2013! WMMI is honored to be the Academy’s neighbor…and lucky too! Here is why: The Mining Museum is the perfect place to watch the amazing aerial acrobatics of the US Air Force Thunderbirds as they fly for the Air Force Academy's graduation Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our spring fed ponds and flowering meadow as you experience the mighty Thunderbirds soar over you! ]]>

Museums at Roswell Lecture Series

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

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Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation

http://www.coloradospringstrolleys.com

Pikes Peak Trolley Museum - 2333 Steel Dr Colorado Springs CO 80907

Admission: $600/Person

719-475-9508

streetcar@pphsrf.com

http://www.coloradospringstrolleys.com

Start Time(s): Free parking; light refreshments; Q&A following the lecture

Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Museum (PPHSRF) is sponsoring a lecture series The content will generally concern itself with rail transportation matters, both standard rail as well as urban rail, and both from a historical and current perspective It will feature speakers knowledgeable in those areas from the state of Colorado and local areas Today's lecture is titled: The Fun and Games of Operating a Short-Line Railroad in Northern Michigan; presented by PPHSRF's Vice President HHNoble]]>

Summer of Discovery - Oceans of the Universe

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

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Space Foundation

http://www.SpaceFoundation.org/summer-fun

Admission: Adults - $9, Seniors – FREE, Military – FREE (Military ID), College Students (Student ID) - $7, Children (4-17) - $3, Children < 3 - FREE $1 off coupon on website

719-576-8000

custserv@spacefoundation.org

http://www.spacefoundation.org/summer-fun

Start Time(s):

Come explore with us the water worlds of our known universe Using Science On a Sphere®, underwater ROVs and hands-on activities, we will investigate Earth's oceans from its deepest, darkest depths to its colorful reefs teeming with life We will probe the planets and moons of our own solar system and the exoplanets beyond that harbor oceans and the possibility of life Operate ROVs (Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles) Dissect a Squid Water World’s Art Station Practice the Art of Camouflage Rockets, Rovers & Other Cool Space Artifacts Interactive Science On a Sphere® Experience    ]]>

Outdoor Family Fun Day

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

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Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center (RMDRC)

http://www.rmdrc.com

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center - 201 S Fairview St Woodland Park CO 80863

Admission: Call for museum admission pricing

719-686-1820

Start Time(s):

Come and join DRC for a day of fun and food! Wolves, Gold Panning, Chalk Painting, Shale Splitting, Face Painting, Balloons & Kindermusik Our local Fire Department will be here with their fire truck as well as our local Police with a roll-over simulator Check our website for further details]]>

Extraterrestrials will land at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry -The 50th Annual Pikes Peak Gem & Mineral Show

06-07-2013 - 06-09-2013

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Western Museum of Mining & Industry

http://www.wmmi.org

Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80921

Admission: $5 per person Children 13 and under are free

719-488-0880

info@wmmi.org

http://www.wmmi.org

Start Time(s):

This year marks the 50th Annual Pikes Peak Gem & Mineral Show, and it will be an eventful weekend! Produced by the museum’s partners from the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, and supported by the Colorado Meteorite Society, the event centers around meteorites (extraterrestrial rocks) that have CRASHED into our planet from outer space! This event will feature the largest exhibit of meteorites ever assembled in Colorado and will include: A “Hammerstone” that traveled through space to crash through a garage roof in Canyon City, CO - terrifying the only one home on that night in 1973: Little Misty the cat! Fragments of the meteorite that created four huge explosions, and rudely interrupted a funeral in 1924 near Johnstown, CO - nearly scaring 200 mourners to death! Meteorites that have been proven to be from the Moon and event Mars! And…for the first time on exhibit in Colorado, you will see meteorite stones from the fireball that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, in February of 2013! But wait…this adventure doesn’t stop at meteorites You can also shop! We will have over 25 vendors with gemstones, jewelry, and minerals to get your rock collection stared The Gold Prospectors of Colorado will teach you how to gold pan and you can “Keep All You Find!” Finally, the Mining Museum will operate all of its spectacular equipment: steam engines, air trammers, steam shovel, and the truly unique, rumbling, thundering and shaking - 1890’s Yellow Jacket Stamp Mill Gold and Silver Refinery! Food and refreshments will be available on site]]>

Summer of Discovery - Mars, Rovers and Robots

06-15-2013 - 06-15-2013

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Space Foundation

http://www.SpaceFoundation.org/summer-fun

Admission: Admission: Adults - $9, Seniors – FREE, Military – FREE (Military ID), College Students (Student ID) - $7, Children (4-17) - $3, Children < 3 - FREE $1 off coupon available on website

719-576-8000

http://spacefoundation.org/summer-fun

Start Time(s):

What better way to spend Father's Day weekend or to just enjoy learning something new on a beautiful summer day Join us as for our fun-packed, interactive event and learn cool and interesting facts about Mars, Rovers and Robots along with other interesting space facts - Meet your favorite Star Wars characters - FREE micro robots for 1st 200 children - Create your own ROBI robot - other FREE crafts - Entertaining robot demonstrations - Don't miss the CSPD regional explosives unit robot demonstration    - Remotec's Andros F6A - a medium-sized robot platform that can perform a variety of tasks    - Applied research associates' (ARA) Pointman - a small platform, surveillance and      reconnaissance robot - Learn about Mars and Mars Curiosity Rover - Enjoy our new "Touch of Mars" interactive display - Films will be shown throughout the day - Experience space - entertaining and interactive Science On a Sphere® shows - See our many cool space artifacts - rockets, rovers, space suits and more - Snacks and beverages available for purchase]]>

1st Annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show

06-22-2013 - 06-23-2013

Southern Teller County Focus Group

http://www.victorcolorado.com

Admission: Free to the public

719-689-2675

stcfg@victorcolorado.com

http://victorcolorado.com

Start Time(s):

The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals, gems, hand-crafted jewelry, mining antiques, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, hand-crafted furniture with mineral inlays, Cripple Creek & Victor Mining District gold ore specimens, as well as gold and gem panning for the kids at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum Vendors will set up and be ready for sales by 9 am June 22 Show hours are from 9 to 5 on June 22 and 10 to 4 on June 23 The vendors will be set up on North Third Street in lots between the Post Office Building and the Victor Elks Lodge The Elks Lodge will be open and members will be grilling burgers on the porch as a fundraiser In addition to the show, the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum gift shop will be open both days from 9:30 to 5:30 with its collection of rocks, gems, minerals, rhodochrosite and aquamarine jewelry, geodes and gold panning for the kids The museum also houses a mineral collection as well as historic mining equipment, photos, and displays In addition, guided tours of the modern gold mine are available through the museum – see VictorColoradocom for reservations  ]]>

History of the Steam Excavator & Operation of the Osgood Steam Shovel!

06-29-2013 - 06-29-2013

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Western Museum of Mining & Industry

http://www.wmmi.org

Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80921

Admission: Adults $8 Military/AAA $7 Seniors/Students $6 Children 3-12 $4 FREE to Children under 3 & Museum Members

719-488-0880

info@wmmi.org

http://www.wmmi.org

Start Time(s):

Our 1928 Osgood Steam Shovel will rumble alive, and its shrill whistle will pierce the air Afterward, historian Anna Lee Frohlich will tell the riveting story of her family and you guessed it:, one of Anna’s relative’s invented the first steam excavator Join us for this unique steam shovel experience – SNORT!]]>

WINDOWS INTO HISTORY TOURS

05-04-2013 - 06-29-2013

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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

http://www.cspm.org

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum - 215 S Tejon Street Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free - donations always accepted

719-385-5990

mpoole@springsgov.com

http://www.cspm.org

Start Time(s):

Windows into History tours highlight the Museum's favorite stories and artifacts Tours occur every Saturday at noon and are 30 minutes long]]>

Outside Equipment Operations!

07-26-2013 - 07-26-2013

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Western Museum of Mining & Industry

http://www.wmmi.org

Western Museum of Mining and Industry - 225 North Gate Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80921

Admission: Adults $8 Military/AAA $7 Seniors/Students $6 Children 3-12 $4 Free to Children under 3 & Museum Members

719-488-0880

info@wmmi.org

http://www.wmmi.org

Start Time(s):

Hear the shrill whistle of the WMMI’s 1928 Osgood Steam Shovel! Learn how compressed air locomotives replaced the poor donkey in hauling mountains of ore, and then see one rumble out of the past and down the track! Afterward, pet our donkeys, Nugget & Chism Tours at 10 am and 1 pm Call the museum at 719-488-0880 for further information]]>

Free KZ@MM Class: Electronic Money

07-27-2013 - 07-27-2013

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The Money Museum

http://www.money.org/KidsZone

The Money Museum - 818 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Kids are free; parents of kids attending classes can tour the Money Museum for free Register online via the link below  

719-632-COIN

tours@money.org

http://www.money.org/KidsZone

Start Time(s): Ages 4-7: 10:30 to 12:00 am Ages 8-12: 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Electronic Money – We all know we can swipe a card to buy a toy, but what exactly is happening? Credit cards are used all around the world, and they’ve been around a lot longer than you think But they’re nothing to take lightly, and this class will teach you why Interested in collecting coins or learning more about money? The Money Museum offers free monthly KZ@MM classes in the Kids Zone @ the Money Museum for children ages 4-12 Through fun activities, children can pick up basic and advanced concepts – from how to make change to understanding monetary systems Children learn about history, geography, trade, art, world cultures and more]]>

History of Money Exhibit

04-26-2012 - 01-01-2037

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The Money Museum

http://www.money.org/communications/press-releases/archives/2012-releases/history-of-money-opens-april-26-at-the-money-museum

The Money Museum - 818 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free during opening Regular admission: $5 for adults; $4 for students, seniors and military; and free for children 12 and under

719-482-9834

Start Time(s): Opening reception April 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Museum regular hours are 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday

Let’s face it: Bartering is no picnic Once humans realized a medium of exchange might be useful in figuring out how much an ax was worth compared to a cow, money has made the world go ‘round Visitors to the American Numismatic Association’s Money Museum can see the many different forms, shapes and uses money has taken in the past 10,000 years in a new exhibit, “History of Money” “History of Money” poses the question: What qualifies as money? In essence, money is anything people will accept as payment in exchange for goods and services From there, the exhibit traces money’s earliest origins and highlights money’s evolution across the ages – from cowrie shells to credit cards and beyond See “History of Money” for free during an opening reception on April 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Money Museum One lucky visitor will win a 2,000-year-old ancient coin during the opening Visitors can take home a special National Coin Week medallette made in the museum’s Mini-Mint “History of Money” is a permanent exhibit in the museum’s lower gallery Sections of the exhibit displays will change on a regular basis to highlight historically important items from the museum’s 275,000 piece collection For more information or to schedule a tour, call 719-632-2646]]>