“We cannot protect something we do not love, we cannot love what we do not know, and we cannot know what we do not see. Or hear. Or sense.” – Richard Louv Winter has come to the farm once again, and I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces during my daily chores, watering and […]
The Fountain Creek Watershed District’s 11th Annual Creek Week Cleanup was a resounding success! Thanks to the dedication of volunteers across the region, our watershed is cleaner, healthier and safer. Over the nine-day cleanup from September 28 to October 6, 2024, an impressive 1,750 volunteers from eight communities came together, removing more than twenty tons […]
In 1993, Karen Fallahi lost her son Erik, who suffered from bipolar disorder, when he died at age 25. “We start out in life fairly innocent,” said Fallahi, “and then we discover later on that the road has many twists and turns, and sometimes there’s a fork in the road and you are able to […]
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. Here are just a few highlights from November’s event. PHOTOS BY KADIE KIRKPATRICK
Before being accepted by the Colorado Springs-based Youth Documentary Academy for its 2024 class, 18-year-old Cristian Perez didn’t have much experience with making films. “I made a documentary about different types of mental illnesses with one of my friends,” Perez says of a project he made for a social studies class. “I got an OK […]
Elizabeth Guess knows what it is like to live unhoused. “I lived on the streets when I was 15,” she told the Bulletin, explaining that “a rough home life” led to her deciding to strike out on her own, even with nowhere to go. She camped in the public parks and on the streets of […]
Over 100 residents gathered at Rockrimmon Library on Oct. 26 to organize a campaign to prevent the library from closing. During an Oct. 16 meeting, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees voted 5-2 to not renew Rockrimmon’s lease after Nov. 30, citing a $1.2 million maintenance backlog, Rockrimmon’s proximity to other library […]
While perusing a Women of the Future arts and crafts market in 2018, Peri Bolts had an epiphany. “There were all these bad ass, empowered women, making incredible things. They sold in marketplaces, and online, but it wasn’t enough; they needed a permanent storefront,” Peri told the Pikes Peak Bulletin. After surveying artists about their […]
20th anniversary of the Chipita Park Association’s Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3 Bring your friends and family to the 20th Anniversary of this much anticipated and celebrated Arts & Crafts Fair in the Ute Pass, a perfect time to gather in beautiful Marcroft Hall with friends, local artists and crafters to […]
It’s the First Friday of October, Arts Month, and Manitou Springs is hopping. A young guy jumps off his motorized skateboard, flips up the visor on his helmet and starts playing Bach on one of the town’s outdoor pianos. Nearby, in the glowing courtyard at the Manitou Art Center, nationally acclaimed folk singer Edie Carey […]
“So long and thanks for all the fish…” -Douglas Adams The Manitou Springs Library is on the move back to the historic Carnegie Library building. The Manitou Art Center is here to stay in its storied location, 37 years strong. The Manitou Art Center Board of Directors would like to formally thank the Pikes Peak […]
Arts Month was supposed to be a triumph for True North art gallery. In the year and a half since its soft opening, the Downtown Colorado Springs contemporary art collective has continued to count its blessings. The Pikes Peak Bulletin met with three of True North’s member artists – co-founder Melissa Porter, Kevin Still and […]
The Pikes Peak Bulletin is proud to partner with the Manitou Springs High School newspaper, The Prospector, to bring you a selection of articles by student journalists. Read more at MSHSProspector.org. The role of art in our community: It tells a story Independent study students at Manitou Springs High School create lasting memories with […]
Old Colorado City may not be a “real” city, since it’s nominally part of Colorado Springs, but we Westsiders think of it as our neighborhood’s capital. It’s not a shopping mall, not a sidewalk commercial zone, not a lifeless piece of forgotten history – it’s dynamic, unique, and always full of unexpected joys. OCC isn’t […]
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Eleven years ago, Manuel Pulido moved from Texas to Manitou Springs. As a sculptor and muralist with Apache roots, he had taught as a college art professor. Coming to Colorado, he brought with him his culture and his craft, expressing his heritage through his art. For Pulido, whenever moving to a new land, it was […]
Take a stroll in Downtown Colorado Springs and you’ll find an arts community that’s growing brighter, larger and more diverse. Downtown Ventures’ Art on the Streets program is transforming blank walls into eye-catching murals while sculptures materialize on street corners and medians. If your favorite art is food, you’ll find no shortage of creative eateries […]
Forté Handbell Quartet Offers Ringing Workshops and Handbell Concert October 12 & 13 at Church in the Wildwood The Church in the Wildwood (CIW) often collaborates with area organizations to bring music and art to the mountains! During Arts Month, CIW, along with support from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, is hosting an inspiring weekend of […]
Colorado Springs is in the process of redistricting its six city council districts. According to the city charter, redistricting must take place every four years and must balance population in each district while maintaining neighborhood and geographic boundaries to the extent possible. Due to the nonpartisan nature of Colorado Springs City Council seats, redistricting does […]
