“One Bad Apple…or…As the Worm Turns”

February 14, 2019 to August 10, 2019
6:00pm

Iron Springs Chateau

444 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Opening Valentine’s Day!

The Iron Springs Chateau is excited for its first show of 2019. “One Bad Apple…or…As the Worm Turns” opening on Thursday, February 14th. This show, written by local actor and playwright, Ms. Sallie Walker, is a hilarious classic melodrama where poor Granny Smith can’t pay the mortgage on her orchard, because the apples are infested with worms!

The melodrama is followed by a sing-along intermission and a Grand Old Opry themed Vaudeville style musical revue that will keep you laughing with songs, dances, jokes and crazy costumes! It’s a blast for the whole family! This show runs through August 10th.

Reservations can be made by phone at (719) 685-5104 or by email at info@ironspringschateau.com. A Valentine’s Day Couple’s Special is available; see ironspringschateau.com for details.

Support the Arts, Win a Car

March 1, 2019 to September 19, 2019

Sangre De Cristo Arts Center

210 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003

Only 1,000 Tickets Available for Classic Mercedes Raffle

The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center is giving the public a chance to win a classic 1995 Mercedes E320 two-door black coupe convertible. This vehicle has just over 90,000 miles on it and is in good condition. Only 1,000 raffle tickets are available for $50 each. The drawing will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 6PM in conjunction with the kickoff for the Chile & Frijole Festival held each year at the Arts Center by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. Winner is required to pay all applicable taxes for prize won including title and registration fees relating to the transaction.

The car will be on display at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center during the March 1, 2019, First Friday Art Walk as well as during the summer Festival Fridays events. The E320 was donated to the Arts Center through the generosity of Dr. Robert and Joan Hamilton. Proceeds of the raffle support Arts Center programs.

Raffle tickets may be purchased from any Board of Trustee member, as well as at the Arts Center’s Welcome Center located in the Helen T. White Gallery building on the Arts Center campus at 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo. The Welcome Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9AM – 5PM, and Sunday 12-4PM. For further information call 719-295-7200 or visit sdc-arts.org/raffle.

Christine Howard Sandoval: Channel

March 9, 2019 to October 20, 2019

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Christine Howard Sandoval creates multi-media projects that challenge the boundaries of representation, access, and habitation via an experiential and community-oriented practice. This exhibition explores the complex conversations between land use and water right, focusing on cultural continuity and fracture, featuring several projects by Sandoval. MORE

Hands on A Hardbody

March 28, 2019 to April 14, 2019

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

March 28-April 14
Inspired by true events, and infused with a “fresh roots-rock vibe,” this is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Ten contestants. Four days. One truck. TICKETS
Dine with us at Taste before the show!
Reservations: (719) 634-5583

Twos & Threes Outdoors-What Neat Feet!

April 11, 2019
9:00am to 10:15am

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

Explore nature with your 2 or 3 year old through interactive activities, a story, and a short hike.  $3 per person including siblings and adults.

Homeschool Fridays–Discover Wetlands

April 12, 2019
2:00pm to 4:00pm

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

Explore the five habitats at Fountain Creek Regional Park.  Watch a short video, do a wetland metaphor activity, and go for a hike with a pond study.  Geared towards grades 3-6.  $4 per person, 15 participants minimum; participants can join with other homeschool groups.  Prepayment required.

Mad Hatter Red Queen’s Tea Party

April 13, 2019
11:00am to 3:30pm

The Wobbly Olive - Old Colorado City

2611 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Her Royal Majesty, the Red Queen
Cordially Invites You
to a Merry Tea Party

Join us in a land of wonders, wild and new, at the OCC Wobbly Olive for a tea party complete with cookies, tea and a story from the Red Queen herself.

Don’t be late for this very important date!  Get Tickets

Urban Living Tour

April 13, 2019
10:00am to 4:00pm

Various Locations

Downtown Colorado Springs

The third annual Urban Living Tour will take place at various residential properties from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. (Stay tuned, we’ll have more details soon!)
Advertising is available in the Urban Living Tour guide, which is distributed to all attendees (approx. 750). Download advertising info, including deadline and prices.
We’re also seeking volunteers – individuals or corporate groups! Contact Claire if interested.

More Info

Fountain Creek’s Famous Visitor: Zebulon Montgomery Pike

April 13, 2019
10:00am to 11:00am

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

What brought Zeb Pike to the banks of Fountain Creek, and what happened during and after his rugged trek through the Pikes Peak Region?  Discover his 1806 southwestern expedition through this illustrated talk, and then discover more about the human history of Fountain Creek in the new cultural history exhibit, “Fountain Creek is a Pathway of History.”  Speaker bio:  For over thirty years, Carol Kennis Lopez has created experiential and traditional learning opportunities about the history of the American West at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and the Osher Institute at the University of New Mexico.  She serves on the Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Board.  Prepaid reservations required.  $3 per member, $4 per nonmember.

Museum Free Days

April 13, 2019

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Museum Free Days are an opportunity for the public to enjoy our galleries free of charge!

Offered on the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. ON VIEW

Hands on a Hardbody Film Screening

April 15, 2019
6:30pm

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Join us for a FREE public film screening of the documentary at 6:30 p.m. at Colorado College’s Cornerstone Screening Room. Q&A to follow with Scott RC Levy and faculty from the CC Film and Media Studies program. MOREJoin us for a FREE public film screening of the documentary at 6:30 p.m. at Colorado College’s Cornerstone Screening Room. Q&A to follow with Scott RC Levy and faculty from the CC Film and Media Studies program. MORE

Youth Rep Ensemble Auditions

April 15, 2019
5:00pm to 9:00pm

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

The Youth Repertory Theatre program is the only professional training program for student actors and design technicians in the Pikes Peak region. Auditions for the performance track will be held on April 15 from 5-9 p.m. (audition appointments required). Applications for the design/technical track are available on the FAC website. MORE

Museum Free Days

April 19, 2019

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Museum Free Days are an opportunity for the public to enjoy our galleries free of charge!

Offered on the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. ON VIEW

Chocolate Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt

April 20, 2019
9:00-10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-Noon & 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

Meet a live rabbit, learn about rabbits via a fun, interactive slide show, then hunt for eggs as you hike through the woods.  For children ages 2-10 with an adult.  $5 per member child, $6 per non-member child.   Prepaid reservations required.  Limit 60 children/session.

Flash Cadillac

April 20, 2019

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Traditional Rock n’ Roll since 1969 including appearances in two of the biggest impact motion pictures ever filmed “(American Graffiti,” 1973; “Apocalypse Now,” 1978).
“The group is a virtual encyclopedia of rock’s last early years…supremely entertaining.” – The Denver Post

Spring Fling & Easter Egg Hunt

April 20, 2019
2:00pm to 5:00pm

El Paso County Fairgrounds

66 10th St, Calhan, CO 80808

2PM-5PM -Free to the public. Hosted by the Calhan Lions Club and the El Paso County Fair and Events Complex. Easter Egg hunt, visit from the Easter Bunny and other fun Spring activities.

Garden Workshop

April 20, 2019
3:00pm to 5:00pm

El Paso County Fairgrounds

66 10th St, Calhan, CO 80808

Held in conjunction with Spring Fling at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center. Connie Hamblin & friends will be discussing how to Protect our Planet and our Pollinators! Celebrating Earth day!What are pollinators and why are they so important? $5/person  Swink Hall

Bull Riding

April 20, 2019
6:00pm to 7:00pm

El Paso County Fairgrounds

66 10th St, Calhan, CO 80808

The TZ Bucking Bulls action gets underway in the indoor Owens Livestock Arena. Concessions are available. Doors open at 6pm and performances begin at 7pm. Special entertainment and educational presentation at each event!
Admission is at the door. Cash or Credit Cards.  $12 adults, $7.50 Youth (6-12) Under 5 Free!

Bad Dates

April 26, 2019 to May 19, 2019

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Restaurant manager and shoe connoisseur Haley Walker is finally ready to re-enter the dating world. From the privacy of her bedroom, she relates a series of hilarious tales while preparing for, and recovering from, one dreadful date after another. Theresa Rebeck’s sweet and sharp comedy will be the hottest date night in town, and a triumphant night out for women of all ages! TICKETS

Great American Clean-up

April 27, 2019
8:30am to 11:00am

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

Join the community in this effort to complete cleanup projects at parks, trails, creeks, and roadways.  To volunteer, please visit www.gacppp.com.  All ages welcome!

Fountain Creek Family Fun Day Festival

May 4, 2019
10:00am to 2:00pm

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

Explore over 20 outdoor activity stations including puppet shows, dinosaur fossils, bug sweeps, kite making, pond critters, crafts and more. Free slice of pizza for all participants from Papa Murphy’s. $4 per member, $5 per nonmember.  FREE to active duty military families with I.D. No reservations required.

El Paso County Fair Queen Contest-9AM

May 5, 2019
8:00am to 4:00pm

El Paso County Fairgrounds

66 10th St, Calhan, CO 80808

Seeking young ladies that are residents of El Paso County, that are between 18 and 22 years of age, at least a senior in high school and never married to serve as the 2019 Fair Queen. Application must be received by 4/15/19 by 3pm in the Fair Office at: events@elpasoco.com or El Paso County Fairgrounds *366 10th Street Calhan, CO 80808    (719) 520-7880

Homeschool Fridays–Awesome Arthropods

May 10, 2019
2:00pm to 4:00pm

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

Not “bugs”—arthropods!  Learn about insects, spiders, and their relatives with a puppet show, arthropod activity, and guided hike to catch arthropods.  Geared towards grades K-2.  $4 per person, 15 participants minimum; participants can join with other homeschool groups.  Prepayment required.

Spring Bird Count

May 11, 2019
7:00am to 11:00am

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

Beginning to advanced birders count and record the numbers of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during the height of spring migration.  $5 per participant.

Territory Days in Old Colorado City

May 25, 2019 to May 27, 2019
10am to 7pm

Old Colorado City

Old Colorado City

Territory Days is held every Memorial Day weekend in historic Old Colorado City. Featuring over 180 food and craft booths, live music, a children’s area and more. Territory Days has plenty of food and entertainment for the entire family.

Event Dates: May 25-27, 2019
Time: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Colorado Avenue in Old Colorado City
Cost: FREE

Junior Docent Training

May 30, 2019
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Fountain Creek Nature Center

320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817

Seeking motivated teens who want to develop public speaking experience, learn about nature, earn community service hours and who can work at least four 3-hour shifts during the summer.  Written application, interview and training required.  Contact Nancy Bernard at nancybernard@elpasoco.com for application.

Father-Daughter Day

June 1, 2019
10:00am to 3:00pm

El Paso County Fairgrounds

66 10th St, Calhan, CO 80808

Join us for a fun and educational day celebrating Fathers & Daughters! Designed on a rotating workshop basis featuring a wide variety of subjects. “Dads” of all ages and kiddos 8-18. $10/Father & Daughter- Additional daughter $5 Register by calling 719-520-7882