In preparation for the April 10 Lantern Parade, Concrete Couch will be hosting Lantern building workshops this week at the Manitou Arts Center. The workshops are open to all, and run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 24, 25, and 26. “This is our 15th annual Lantern Parade,” said Thomas Pantoja, Concrete Couch’s community […]
NOV. 7-DEC. 14 Shop Local, Win Local Spend a total of $50 or more at Downtown Colorado Springs retail shops and be entered to win a weekly gift basket valued at $250 or the Grand Prize, a $1,000 Visa gift card. More info at downtowncs.com/event/shop-local-win-local/. NOV. 7-DEC. 27 Commonwheel Artists Co-op Holiday Market Find the […]
Fox and Shrew was a company that provided hand-made, vintage-inspired dresses and skirts — with pockets — using eco-friendly and ethical labor practices. For owner Jocelyn Redfern, the goal of Fox and Shrew was to make inclusive, ethical clothing for the modern consumer. Following Redfern’s untimely death from cancer in 2024, her friends and family […]
Sign up because if Manitou Springs could be an idea, it’d be the Manitou 5K on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. at Fields Park. It’s for everyone, and I mean everyone. Last year finishers ranged from 4 to 82, school kiddos to super seniors. Each and every Manitoid, and all the other Manitoids at heart. […]
Bronc Day Festival July 26 in Green Mountain Falls The Bronc Day Festival is an annual celebration in Green Mountain Falls that honors the town’s rich western heritage. Bronc Day began in 1939 and remains a beloved family-friendly event that draws visitors to the picturesque mountain town. The best part is that most events – […]
[The Pikes Peak Bulletin is a sponsor of this event. – ed.] What if new development around Colorado Springs and across the nation was focused on people instead of cars? That is one question the community organizers of People Centered Colorado Springs want us all to consider at their first-ever People Centered Film Festival with […]
Murals are part of the soul of Manitou Springs. They’re along the Avenue, at the tops of buildings, on brick walls, in parking lots, in shop windows – and this summer, Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts is offering emerging and established artists the chance to add their brushstrokes of creativity to the city by taking […]
COURTESY OF THE MINERAL SPRINGS FOUNDATION Enjoy hors d’oeuvres , a specialty cocktail crafted with Manitou’s spring water and live music by singer-songwriter Eliot Bronson – whose style is notably reminiscent of the legendary Bob Dylan – all while supporting the work of the Mineral Springs Foundation to preserve and promote this vital piece of […]
The Manni Awards honor Manitou Springs outstanding citizens and organizations, who volunteer their time and energy to support our town. They are generous and helpful spirits, who make Manitou a great place to live, work and play. Many of the people, who deserve to be recognized for their helpfulness, volunteerism and community involvement are selfless, […]
Carnivale season kicks off on Jan. 6, and the Manitou Springs Carnivale board of directors and ManiKrewe committee are ready to make it a great one! In its first year as a nonprofit, Carnivale in Manitou Springs is a beloved community event that is uniquely for the community and by the community. “There’s so much […]
Sweet Summer Nights Concert Series Monday concerts by the Little London Winds. Come join your neighbors and friends for an evening of fun. Co-sponsored by the Manitou Music Foundation ([email protected]) and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce (685-5089). Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage fund. 7 p.m. Soda Springs Park, 1016 […]
Courtesy of the Manitou Music Foundation Wednesday, July 5 Buffalo Lodge, Acoustic Hour, 6 p.m. Front Range Barbeque, Red Mountain Boys, 6:30 p.m. Kinfolks, Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. Manitou Library Lawn, The Mitguards, 6 p.m. Thursday, July 6 Armadillo Ranch, Dylan Kishner Band, 8 p.m. Bancroft Park, Vince Converse & Big Brother, 5:30 p.m. Kinfolks, Josh the Hitman, 8 […]
Congratulations to all the winners in this year’s Pie-Baking Contest! Hordes of people flocked to the Bud Ford Pavilion in Soda Springs Park on Monday, July 3, to partake of the pies and ice cream from the Colorado City Creamery while listening to patriotic music from the Little London Winds. The winners, kids division: First […]
ONGOING EVENTS 9-10 a.m. Saturdays. Yoga in the Garden Class accessible for beginners to experienced yogis. Meet at Chuck Wagon Pavilion in Garden of the Gods. $10 per person. For directions, information and to register go here and click on the date. 3-4 p.m. Mondays. Reading Rocks Young explorers age 2-6 years old and accompanied […]
The Manitou Springs Fire Department is asking residents and visitors to refrain from shooting off fireworks before, during and after the holiday. That’s for our safety — think missing fingers and burning hillsides. Even though we’ve had a lot of moisture lately, we still need to be careful. Plus, they’re illegal. However, opportunities for family-friendly […]
The Bulletin is delighted to announce this event hosted by one of our partners in this year’s Give! Campaign. The community is invited to join Ahavah Farm, LLC, Ahavah Farm Nursery & Garden Center and Ahavah Community Initiative for SummerFest 2023, a free night of fun on Sunday, July 2. Come out to the farm […]
Tenderfoot Bluegrass performs for an appreciative audience (and one little girl) on the Carnegie Library lawn on Wednesday, June 28. The next lawn concert, 6-7:30 p.m. July 5, will feature The Mitguards. Music lovers are urged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of rain, concerts move to the Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee […]
ONGOING EVENTS 9-10 a.m. Saturdays. Yoga in the Garden Class accessible for beginners to experienced yogis. Meet at Chuck Wagon Pavilion in Garden of the Gods. $10 per person. For directions, information and to register go here and click on the date. 3-4 p.m. Mondays. Reading Rocks Young explorers age 2-6 years old and accompanied […]
Listing courtesy of the Manitou Music Foundation Wednesday, June 28 Bancroft Park, Springs Contemporary Big Band Jazz, 6 p.m. Buffalo Lodge, Acoustic Hour, 6 p.m. Front Range Barbeque, Gary Hudson, 6:30 p.m. Kinfolks, Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. Manitou Library Lawn, Tenderfoot Bluegrass, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 29 Alchemy, Rawbert, 8 p.m. Armadillo Ranch, Mike Maddux […]
