Join the Infectious Generosity Movement: start with making a Manni Award nomination
Dear editor and fellow citizens of Manitou Springs, Amid the bustling charm and mountain vistas of our beloved town lies…
A light in the dark: Racquel Garcia of HardBeauty
Inside Racquel Garcia’s office, uplifting quotes adorn almost every wall. The first quote to draw me in states: “Be fearless…
New residential parking system irks Manitou Springs residents
Manitou Springs residents spoke out about the City’s new system for managing resident parking, which does away with physical passes…
Meet the finalists in contest to design a new sculpture for Iron Springs Font
Manitou Springs is getting ready for a replacement of the Iron Springs Font, and several talented artists are in the…
January is Manitou Art Center Month in the Pikes Peak Bulletin
In the town that owns the weirdness it’s characterized by, no place quite encapsulates the creative, quirky spirit of Manitou…
Seniors have fun, build community at Moms of Wisdom’s weekly gatherings
Around Barbara Lendsey’s 70th birthday in 2023, she was approached by her son-in-law, DeAndre Smith, co-founder and executive director of…
Love in action: Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Festival warms Manitou Springs City Hall
Despite chilly temperatures and snow the night before, the community came out Jan. 18 for the 27th Annual Dr. Martin…
MAC Month: Pottist Colin Davis makes and teaches art
January is Manitou Art Center Month in the Pikes Peak Bulletin In the town that owns the weirdness it’s characterized…
2025 starts with art
Photos by Kadie Kirkpatrick
The Great Fruitcake Toss returns to the heart of Manitou Springs
The annual Great Fruitcake Toss is scheduled to return to Memorial Park in the heart of Manitou Springs on Jan.…
New homeless addiction recovery program coming to Colorado Springs
Step, a long-running, Denver-based residential addiction recovery program for homeless men, will be opening a new location in Colorado Springs…
MAC Month: Jannine Scott teaches ‘real-life magic’ through glass making
January is Manitou Art Center Month in the Pikes Peak Bulletin Manitou Arts Center. A local staple for nearly four…
MAC’s First Amendment Gallery ongoing show for January’s First Friday Art Walk
The First Amendment Gallery at the Manitou Art Center is the only non-juried art show in the Pikes Peak Region.…
Manitou Springs Real Estate warm clothing giveaway
The warm clothing drive by Manitou Springs Real Estate culminated in a streetside giveaway on Dec. 14 with hot chocolate,…
Manitou’s Flying Pig Farm gets funding for farm-to-table educational efforts
Flying Pig Farm in Manitou Springs has received substantial grant funding to support its mission of bringing farm and local…
Library supporters fight on
Despite the Nov. 30 closure of the Rockrimmon Library, activists are continuing efforts to save their local branch. During an…
Odds and Ends Emporium sources local artists for holiday gifts
Disclosure: Heidi Beedle is married to Erin Beedle. December is the busiest time of year for retail small businesses in…
Give! Nonprofit profile 12-13
Each year, the Give! team, along with local leaders in business, media, and philanthropy, makes it easy for you to…