West African Drum Clinic

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Pikes Peak Community College

http://www.badrumcircuit.com

Pikes Peak Community College - Centennial Campus - 5675 S Academy Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: <p>Admission is one non-perishable food item for the PPCC Food Pantry</p>

719-351-7074

Start Time(s): <p>2 pm</p>

Valerie Naranjo, of Broadway's The Lion King & the Saturday Night Live Band, will give a clinic on West African Rhythms for hand drums Also, the PPCC Percussion Ensemble will perform as well as the Bruce Anderson Drum Circuit Community Groups This terrific musical event is sponsored by Vic Firth and Zildjian

2010 EGGsperience Springtime Family Celebration

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

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Ft Carson DFMWR

http://www.mwrfortcarson.com/

Fort Carson - Fort Carson CO 80913

Admission: <p>There is no admission fee Bunny photos and food are available for a small fee The event is open to the public</p>

719-526-1867

Start Time(s): <p>9 am-3 pm</p>

Don't be late for this very important date! It is time for the 2010 EGGsperience, Fort Carson's annual springtime celebration with a magical Alice in Wonderland theme for this year! Come meet Alice, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts Wander around the amazing land of talking playing cards, flamingos and giant flowers! There will be a giant egg hunt for children of all ages, festive food, live stage entertainment, and pictures with the bunny!

Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Teens

03-22-2010 - 03-22-2010

Michael Garman Productions, Inc

http://www.michaelgarman.com

Admission: <p>$60 All tickets must be purchased in advance Parental consent forms must be signed and returned no less than 48 hours prior to the tour date</p>

719-471-9391

sales@michaelgarman.com

http://www.michaelgarman.com

Start Time(s): <p>10 am-4 pm</p>

Michael Garman Productions, Inc invites students, ages 15-19, for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of the Michael Garman Museum, Magic Town and the sculpture production facilities Event includes lunch with professional artists & the opportunity to hand-paint a Michael Garman sculpture This program is designed for mature art students who are interested in making a career in the visual arts Space is limited

Spring Break Art Camp

03-22-2010 - 03-22-2010

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Colorado Art Camps

www.coloradoartcamps.com

Admission: <p>$85 half day/$150 full day</p>

719-964-2927

julie@coloradoartcamps.com

Start Time(s): <p>9:00 am to 12:00 pm (half day) 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (half day) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (full day)</p>

An art camp for age 4 through grade 6 Students will be instructed by certified art instructors Various art projects include piggy banks, boomerangs, hackeysacks etc Games like dodgeball and scooter races will be played as well For more details please see the website

Giving up 1/2 for AIDS Orphans in Mozambique

03-24-2010 - 03-24-2010

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Colorado College

www.theIDEAspace.com

Coburn Gallery - 14 E Cache La Poudre St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>Suggested donation of $5 (no tickets required)</p>

Start Time(s): <p>4:30 pm</p>

What if instead of buying your usual latte every morning, you spent ½ on a regular cup of coffee and donated the rest to a child orphaned by AIDS in Africa? What if instead of eating out twice a week, you dined out only once and donated the rest to another child orphaned by AIDS in Africa? A small personal luxury cut in 1/2 could make a big difference for one of the thousands of children who have lost their parents to the HIV/AIDS epidemic In conjunction with "The House is Small But the Welcome Is Big" exhibit: A Fundraiser for Reencontro, Mozambique-based NGO devoted to bettering the lives of thousands of children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic You can contribute you ‘morning latte money’ or ‘dinner out money’ through a $5+ suggested donation All proceeds will go to Reencontro, a Mozambique-based NGO providing life-saving support to children orphaned by AIDS Reencontro, meaning "reunion", is a non-profit organization created in 1998 by a group of women of good-will that decided to join efforts and support the many children left without their parents because of the HIV/AIDS pandemic Sponsored by CC Students for Global Health and IDEA @ Colorado College

Junior Ranger Base Camp

03-23-2010 - 03-25-2010

Starsmore Discovery Center

www.cheyennecanon.org

Starsmore Discovery Center - 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Road Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: <p>$65 per child/$55 Military Dependent and Friends of Cheyenne Canon Members</p>

719-385-6086

Start Time(s): <p>9 am-12 pm</p>

Your kids will love gaining the knowledge and tools to discover the trees, rocks and wild animals of North Cheyenne Cañon Park Each camper receives a Junior Ranger Booklet, pencil, certificate, and colorful patch For ages 7-12 years old

FutureSelf: Spring Break at Bemis School of Art

03-22-2010 - 03-25-2010

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FutureSelf: Youth Discovering Success through Art

www.futureself.org

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art - 818 Pelham Place Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>There is no fee for this workshop Your investment is your time and open-mindedness = commitment to attend, willingness to get to know new people, try new things and have fun</p>

719-233-4143

amber@futureself.org

www.futureself.org

Start Time(s): <p>10 am-4 pm</p>

As part of the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center's Conflict Resolution exhibition, FutureSelf and Bemis School of Art come together to find out what unfolds through the creative process on the topic of conflict and resolution Our exploration will include visual interpretations, the written word, music and film

Our new media class will film pieces of the four day workshop, and the whole process will culminate in an art opening at the Fine Art Center in June 2010

Who: Youth, ages 12 to 24, who are interested in making art of all kinds, painting, poetry, music & mural
When: March 22 – 25, 2010 10am to 4pm every day
Where: Bemis, School of Art, 818 Pelham Place (off of Cache La Poudre, behind the Fine Arts Center Main)
Cost: There is no fee for this workshop Your investment is your time and open-mindedness = commitment to attend, willingness to get to know new people, try new things and have fun
Lunch: Provided However, if you have any special dietary needs, please bring a lunch
Attire: Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy

The max to attend this workshop is 15 people, so it will fill up fast If you are interested in registering and getting more involved with FutureSelf, please e-mail Amber Cote at amber@futureselforg to hold a spot in the workshop for you and have an application e-mailed to you If you don't have access to the internet, call 719-233-4143 to have one mailed Registration will be confirmed when applications are received back to FutureSelf

For more information on FutureSelf check out our web site at: wwwfutureselforg and our Facebook Fan Page FutureSelf Invites Transformation through the Arts!

Spring Fling Creativity Thing

03-22-2010 - 03-26-2010

Business of Art Center

www.thebac.org

Business of Art Center - 513 Manitou Avenue PO Box 88034 Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission: <p>Prices vary To register, drop by the BAC Front Desk, Tuesday-Saturdays from 11 am-6 pm, email</p> <a href="javascript:locationhref='mailto:'+StringfromCharCode(100,115,109,105,116,104,64,116,104,101,98,97,99,46,111,114,103)+'?'">Dale Mueller Smith</a> <p>or call 719-685-1861 Payment for each class is due the day before the class</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

719-685-1861

dsmith@thebac.org

Start Time(s): <p>10 am-12 pm</p>

The BAC hosts the Spring Fling Creativity Thing—three amazing educational opportunities for your school age children

All Things Green
Monday, March 22nd, 10 am-12 pm
Ages 6-12, $20 + $5 supplies fee We will create collages using all things green! This class will give you an opportunity to translate what green means to you, by using recycled materials and art supplies that are environmentally safe Miss this class and you’ll be green with envy!

Create Your Own Business
• Wednesday, March 24th, 10 am-12 pm
Ages 6-12, $20 + $5 supplies fee
• Friday, March 26th, 10 am-12 pm
Ages 13-17, $20 + $5 supplies fee
We will start by doing an exercise to stretch your imagination using an array of “do dah” abstract objects to invent a new “thingy-ma-jig” This will springboard you into creating an idea for your own imaginary business Ideas will fly as we share art materials and ideas to get you going with your own entrepreneurial company!

Fountain Creek Spring Break Nature Camp: Marsh Madness

03-22-2010 - 03-26-2010

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Fountain Creek Nature Center

www.elpasocountyparks.com

Fountain Creek Nature Center - 320 Peppergrass Lane Fountain CO 80817

Admission: <p>$120 per nature center member; $130 nonmember</p> <p>Register by e-mailing <a href="javascript:locationhref='mailto:'+StringfromCharCode(110,97,110,99,121,98,101,114,110,97,114,100,64,101,108,112,97,115,111,99,111,46,99,111,109)+'?'">nancybernard@elpasococom</a> or by phone at 719-520-6745 Now accepting VISA, MC, &amp; Discover for easy pay Scholarships available (Prepaid registration due by March 19 with required health form filled out)</p>

719-520-6745

nancybernard@elpasoco.com

Start Time(s): <p>9 am-3 pm each day</p> <br />

From Bird Nerds to Roots and Shoots, this week long nature camp in the heart of the Cattail Marsh will connect your child to nature in a fun and hands-on way! Everyday will include songs, hikes, crafts, snacks, and outdoor adventures in nature Bring your own lunch

Spring Break with the Burros!

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

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Western Museum of Mining & Industry

www.wmmi.org

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

Admission: <p>$4 children, $8 adults, $6 seniors</p>

719-488-0880

Start Time(s): <p>Daily tours begin at 10 am &amp; 1 pm</p>

Come down to the Western Museum of Mining & Industry to meet our two burro mascots “Oro & Nugget” Learn about the important role burros played in our mining history Take a tour of the museum, then venture outside to feed Oro & Nugget some carrots or apples Visit

for more information Customary admissions apply

Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

03-25-2010 - 03-28-2010

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Colorado Springs World Arena

www.worldarena.com

Colorado Springs World Arena - 3185 Venetucci Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: $11-$53

719576-2626

www.ticketswest.com

Start Time(s): March 25-26 at 7pm; March 27 at 11am, 3 & 7pm; March 28 at 1pm

Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life as Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and all the Disney Princesses Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King, Mulan, and Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever

Victorian Easter Egg Hunt and High Tea

04-03-2010 - 04-03-2010

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Miramont Castle

http://www.MiramontCastle.org

Miramont Castle - 9 Capitol Hill Avenue Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission: $32 for one adult accompanying one child

719-685-1011

Start Time(s): 10 am, 12 & 2 pm

Join us for our annual Victorian Easter Egg Hunt and delightful "High Tea" for children ages 2-10 accompanied by an adult Credit Card reservations required for all sessions: 10 am, 12 & 2 pm Seating limited

Success of the Springs II

04-03-2010 - 04-03-2010

Colorado Springs Dance Theatre

http://www.csdance.org

Colorado College - Armstrong Theater - 14 E Cache La Poudre St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission:

719-630-7434

www.csdance.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Don't miss the return of this exciting dance performance featuring local Colorado Springs dancers currently performing professionally around the world! Presented by the Colorado Springs Dance Theatre

Easter Eggstravaganza

04-03-2010 - 04-03-2010

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First Southern Baptist Church

www.fsbc.org

Boulder Park - 1400 E Boulder Street Colorado Springs CO 80909

Admission: <p>Free Event!</p>

Start Time(s): <p>10 am-12 pm</p>

Easter Eggstravaganza features an Easter Egg hunt for children, refreshments, and prizes

Easter Egg Hunt and crafts-making session

04-03-2010 - 04-03-2010

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McAllister House Museum

www.mcallisterhouse.org

McAllister House Museum - 423 N Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>$3 per child</p>

719-635-7925

Start Time(s): <p>Easter Egg Hunts: ages 2-5 at 11 am; ages 6-10 at 11:45 am Crafts to follow</p>

Join the fun in the center of town at the McAllister House Museum! We'll be having an Easter Egg Hunt for the smallest ones at 11 am and one for the slightly older ones at 11:45 Hot tea and cider for the kids and parents, a baked goodie or two and age-appropriate crafts to follow in the carriage house Reservations not necessary but calling to confirm helps in the planning! Don't forget your basket and your egg hunting strategy!

The Way I See It

03-11-2010 - 04-03-2010

Business of Art Center

Business of Art Center - 513 Manitou Avenue PO Box 88034 Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

719-685-1861

Start Time(s): <p>Opening reception from 5-7:30 pm, Thursday, March 11</p> <p>BAC Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 am-6 pm</p>

The Business of Art Center hosts work by Lilian Critchlow’s photography class, comprised of students 9-13 years of age

Wunderkind 2010

03-11-2010 - 04-03-2010

Business of Art Center

Business of Art Center - 513 Manitou Avenue PO Box 88034 Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

719-685-1861

Start Time(s): <p>Opening reception, Thursday, March 11 at 5 pm</p> <p>BAC Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm</p>

This esteemed exhibition spotlights a baker's dozen of the best junior and senior high school students in the Pikes Peak region This annual show combines a competitive, juried exhibition with an exceptional educational program to assist these talented and promising high school students with developing their artistic passions and future careers

The MAT Kids First: Big Little Mermaid

04-03-2010 - 04-04-2010

Manitou Art Theater

http://www.themat.org/kidsfirst.html

Manitou Art Theatre - 1367 Pecan Street Colorado Springs Colorado 80904

Admission: $10 Single Ticket - $85 Flex 10 Pass (Save 15%)

719-465-6321

http://www.themat.org/tickets.html

Start Time(s): Showtimes: 11am & 2pm Saturdays - 1 & 3pm Sundays

HC Anderson’s classic story is turned on its tail when a young girl discovers an emergency message from a mysterious mermaid in distress Will she be able to save the day? Featuring Birgitta De Pree

Easter Pancake Extravaganza

04-04-2010 - 04-04-2010

Ft Carson DFMWR

www.mwrfortcarson.com

Admission: <p>6 years and up: $500 5 yrs and under: FREE</p>

(719) 576-6646

Start Time(s): <p>10:00 am 12:00 pm</p>

Bring the family and enjoy homemade pancakes and your choice of dozens of delicious toppings & fillings Advance reservations required Ticket sales start March 17 Kiddo Activities include an "Egg Roll," and FREE pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Nate the Great: Over the Moon Family Theater

04-12-2010 - 04-12-2010

Imagination Celebration

http://www.imaginationcelebration.org

Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts - 190 South Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $8-$15

719-520-7469

http://www.ticketswest.com

Start Time(s): 6 pm Lobby Activities! 7 pm Show!

Looking to enhance your child's learning? You've found the ticket! Imagination Celebration presents the Over the Moon Family Theater Season's third literacy-based musical: Nate the Great!

This pint-size young detective has found lost balloons, books, slippers, and goldfish When his neighbor needs help finding a lost painting, it takes all of Nate's derring-do to solve this tough case! Nate believes that great detectives work alone but he finds that unraveling mysteries is fun with a partner–and a plate of pancakes This Theaterworks USA performance about teamwork and friendship is based on the first volume in Marjorie Weinman Sharmat's classic series Arrive early in your jammies for hands-on activities, meet special guests, experience live theater, celebrate with free cookies & milk, and bring the experience home with an Imagination Celebration Playbook with activities that reach Education Content Standards

Cowboy Music and Poetry

04-21-2010 - 04-21-2010

Rampart Library District

Woodland Park Public Library - 218 E Midland Avenue Woodland Park CO 80866

Admission: Free

719-687-9281 x132

Start Time(s): 6 pm

Back for the 4th year, Duke Davis, award winning singer/songwriter/poet will be performing his unique blend of cowboy music and poetry Duke performs around the US and in Europe and is beloved for his sometimes funny and often poignant prose and song

Kids Crafts and Cards For Mothers Day!

04-24-2010 - 04-24-2010

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McAllister House Museum

www.mcallisterhouse.org

McAllister House Museum - 423 N Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>$10 per child, includes lunch</p>

Start Time(s): <p>10:30 am-1:30 pm</p> <br />

Come and make a special gift and card for the mother, grandmother or special family friend who celebrates Mother's Day This is a perfect opportunity for the young craft enthusiast to learn or perfect a new skillWe will be doing embroidery, a little sewing and maybe even a little painting and decoupage This is most appropriate for girls ages 9-14 Craft class is small, reserve your spot early Lunch is included!

Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead

04-25-2010 - 04-25-2010

Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra

http://www.csphilharmonic.org/concerts/lemony-snicketphilharmonic-kids-eventapril-25-2010/

Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts - 190 South Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission:

719-520-SHOW

Start Time(s): 2:30 pm

Conducted by Thomas Wilson In a classic "whodunit" kids will join the orchestra to find out who killed the composer Only a thorough examination of the entire orchestra will tell!

Black Rose Thursday Night Acoustic Jams

03-04-2010 - 04-29-2010

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Black Rose Acoustic Society

blackroseacoustic.org

Colorado Springs Charter Academy - 2577 N Chelton Rd Colorado Springs CO

Admission: <p>Free, but donations accepted</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Start Time(s): <p>Thursdays at 7 pm through April 29</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

A beginner-friendly environment that provides an opportunity to make music with others and improve skills

The MAT Kids First: Incredible Circus MAT

05-01-2010 - 05-16-2010

Manitou Art Theater

http://www.themat.org/kidsfirst.html

Manitou Art Theatre - 1367 Pecan Street Colorado Springs Colorado 80904

Admission: $10 Single Ticket - $85 Flex 10 Pass (Save 15%)

719-465-6321

http://www.themat.org/tickets.html

Start Time(s): Fridays-Sundays from May 1-16 Showtimes: 7pm Fridays - 11am & 2pm Saturdays - 1 & 3pm Sundays

Acrobats, jugglers, clowns, magicians, stilt dancers and aerialists create circus thrills and laughter beneath the littlest Big Top in town Get your tickets early!

Meet Author & Performer Mark Gardner

05-20-2010 - 05-20-2010

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Rampart Library District

Woodland Park Public Library - 218 E Midland Avenue Woodland Park CO 80866

Admission: <p>Free!</p>

719-687-9281

Start Time(s): <p>6:30 pm</p>

Meet acclaimed author and performer Mark Gardner, author of To Hell on a Fast Horse about Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and the epic chase to justice in the Old West Gardner will also perform the music of Billy the Kid!

Taylor Memorial Concert Series

01-17-2010 - 05-23-2010

Taylor Memorial Concert Series

Grace and St Stephen's Episcopal Church - 601 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free & open to the public

719-328-1125

deke.polifka@graceststephensepiscopal.org

Start Time(s): 3 pm

Sun Jan 17 organ recital by Deke Polifka, organist/choirmaster of Grace & St Stephen's Episcopal Church
Sun March 7 concert by the choirs of Grace & St Stephen's Episcopal Church with chamber orchestra, Deke Polifka, director
Sun May 23 concert by the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble, Deborah Teske, director

It's Only Rock -n- Roll But I Like It

01-30-2010 - 05-29-2010

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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1478

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

Admission: Admission to the museum is always free

719-385-5990

COSMuseum@Springsgov.com

http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1478

Start Time(s): Open Tues-Sat from 10a-4p

After ten years on the road, "It's Only Rock -n- Roll But I Like It" has returned to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum We are pleased to bring you this exhibit for a limited engagement Beginning January 29th and running until May 29th, "It's Only Rock -n- Roll But I Like It" brings you photos of rock legends from Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin All the photos were taken by accomplished local photographer Larry Hulst Please come and enjoy this entertaining look back on the history of rock Remember, admission to the museum is FREE, unlike most concerts!

11th Annual Art on the Streets Exhibition

06-26-2009 - 06-15-2010

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Community Ventures, Inc

http://Downtown80903.com

Downtown Colorado Springs - 1 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free admission

7198860088

info@downtowncs.com

http://www.downtown80903.com

Start Time(s): The Art on the Streets selections are available to view anytime A reception announcing the winners and selections will be June 26 at 5:30 pm at the Pikes Peak Center

In its eleventh year, Art on the Streets is a yearlong public art exhibition to showcase the works of new as well as celebrated artists from across the country while enlivening the downtown Colorado Springs cityscape and urban experience Art on the Streets has influenced purchase and permanent installation of many of the nearly 50 works of public art in downtown Colorado Springs More than 150 works of art have adorned downtown Colorado Springs since Art on the Streets began in 1999

Download a Walking Tour Map of all the Art on the Streets entries here

Marty Wayne

10-16-2009 - 12-31-2010

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http://martywaynemagic.com

Pizza Madness - 509 Main Street Canon City CO 81212

Admission: Free to customers

719-250-5037

Start Time(s): 6-8 pm

Every Friday night Marty Wayne amazes the patrons at Pizza Madness with Comedy and Magical Entertainment at their Table Marty has been the house magician at Pizza Madness for the last 12 years Come and eat the pizza that has been voted the last 5 years as the best in Fremont County and enjoy the magic of Marty Wayne To learn more, go to wwwmartywaynemagiccom

Artist Trading Card Sessions

01-17-2009 - 12-15-2012

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Business of Art Center

http://www.thebac.org

Venue 515 - 515 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission:

Start Time(s): 10 am-2 pm

Artist Trading Cards, known as ATC's, are masterpieces in miniature that artists around the globe are creating and trading with each other ATC's are 25"x35" original works of art in any media The cards are traded and not sold You don't have to be an artist or artistically inclined to participate All you need is some card stock and a little creativity A few supplies will be provided

The sessions are held on the third Saturday of each month only
Creating Session: 10 am-1 pm
Trading Session immediately following the creating session at 1 pm

Ranger Guided Programs at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

06-13-2009 - 01-01-2037

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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

http://www.nps.gov/flfo

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument - Florrisant Fossil Beds National Monument Florissant CO

Admission: The fee to enter the park is $3 per person for anyone 16 years or older (15 years or younger are free)

719-748-3253

jeff_wolin@nps.gov

Start Time(s): Park hours are 8 am-6 pm in summer and 9 am-5 pm otherwise

A variety of ranger guided programs will be offered throughout the summer which includes ranger talks, guided walks, science demonstrations at an excavation site, a fossil discovery lab and much more Please call ahead for times and schedules The junior ranger program, park film and exhibits, two self-guided trails, and 14 miles of hiking trails are available to visitors throughout the year Please contact the Monument at (719) 748-3253 for further information about hours and the schedule for programs

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

01-01-2008 - 01-01-2037

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

http://www.cmzoo.org/

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: Adults: $1425 Seniors: $1225 Children 3-11: $725 Children 2 and under: Free

(719) 633-9925

info@cmzoo.org

Start Time(s): Extended summer hours: 9 am-6 pm All other times: 9 am-5 pm

An opportunity to get in tune with the animal in us all is always available at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Featuring unique exhibit spaces including the new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibition, the zoo is a showcase for perennial family favorites like giraffe feeding, peacock plumage preening, wallaby wonderment, monkey madness and let's not forget the spectacular views of the city offered by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's unique position as the nation's only mountain zoo!

A little background information: The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals In 1938, after substantial development, Mr Penrose incorporated the Zoo as a non-profit public trust for the people of Colorado Springs “for the sole purpose of establishing and maintaining a zoological park to provide recreation, education, conservation, and scientific facilities in the field of zoology and related subjects, and to preserve the Zoo in perpetuity for the people of the Pikes Peak region”

Rocky Mountain Wild at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

05-02-2008 - 01-01-2037

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: Adults: $1425 Seniors: $1225 Children 3-11: $725 Children 2 and under: Free

Start Time(s): Extended summer hours: 9 am-6 pm All other times: 9 am-5 pm

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