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• Comedian to perform in Colorado Springs

  July 15, 2010 2:01 PM

  Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will perform in Colorado Springs Friday night at the Pikes Peak Center. He's been featured on NBC, Comedy Central, HBO and BET. Iglesias has twice been named favorite comic of the year for Comedy Central. The peformance begins at 8 pm. CLICK HERE TO... more »

• Teddy Bear Days at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  June 16, 2010 3:31 PM

  The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's popular Teddy Bear Days, usually held in July, have been moved to June this year. Children under 12 who are accompanied by a teddy bear or other stuffed animal receive Zoo admission for just $3 June 26-27. Special activities are planned both days from 10... more »

• Jewel to perform at Pikes Peak Center

  June 9, 2010 10:16 AM

  Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter Jewel will perform in Colorado Springs this month, at the Pikes Peak Center. The country star draws on real-life experiences to pen her songs. Her second album is Sweet and Wild, with songs of love and happiness, following her marriage to seven time World Champion All-around... more »

• The Philharmonic rocks!

  May 7, 2010 11:28 AM

  If you think the Colorado Springs Philharmonic is stuffy, check out their concert Saturday evening: The Music of the Eagles. The Philharmonic will play the 'Hotel California' album in its entirety. Discounts are offered for students, active military personnel, and seniors. The discounts are available at the box... more »

• Film fest brings together fans, filmmakers

  April 24, 2010 11:08 PM

  For the third year the Indie Spirit Film Festival is letting movies goers in Southern Colorado see films they wouldn't see everyday. "Word's getting out about Colorado Springs and the festival so it's pretty exciting" says festival director Chris Loud, "This really gives an opportunity for those filmmakers who have... more »

• Captain Paul Watson to give free lecture in Colorado Springs

  April 21, 2010 4:52 PM

  Captain Paul Watson, star of Animal Planet' s show "Whale Wars" and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, will speak on the importance of saving our ecosystem in a free lecture at Colorado College Thursday evening. He's described as a dynamic and passionate speaker on conservation and environmental... more »

• Vote for a Colorado Springs family in national contest

  March 22, 2010 1:44 PM

  A Colorado Springs family is a finalist in a national video contest--if they win, the sponsors will make a $30,000 donation to Denver Children's Hospital. Your online votes are needed to help catapult them to victory. Heidi Lopez, a high school choral teacher, believed creating a video for the... more »

• The Magic Flute at the Pikes Peak Center this weekend

  February 24, 2010 6:19 PM

  One of the most beloved operas ever written, Mozart's The Magic Flute, will be performed at the Pikes Peak Center this weekend. Opera Theatre of the Rockies will perform this fully-staged and costumed production that appeals to viewers of all ages. The blend of comedy, fantasy, romance and... more »

• Imagination Celebration: A Year With Frog & Toad

  February 11, 2010 12:48 PM

  The children's favorite "A Year with Frog and Toad"will be performed at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs Friday evening at 7 pm. It's partof the community's annual Imagination Celebration. A Year With Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Tickets are... more »

• Free Pikes Peak Center Show: Tom Taylor, Jason Bennett

  November 10, 2009 12:19 PM

  If you're watching your budget but craving culture, the Pikes Peak Center has a deal for you this Thursday. How about free! Tom Taylor is an internationally known guitarist, composer and recording artist, and he is the jazz guitar instructor at Colorado College. His music is a hybrid of... more »

• Veteran's Parade in Springs and Pueblo

  November 8, 2009 9:11 AM

  Here in southern Colorado, it is one of the largest veterans parades in the country. Thousands packed Tejon street in Colorado Springs on Saturday for the Veterans day parade. Every year, a new theme is chosen for the parade, and this year's theme is the unwavering force. The Colorado Springs... more »

• Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt at Pikes Peak Center Wednesday evening

  October 6, 2009 7:22 PM

  Need a midweek break? Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt will perform at the Pikes Peak Cenetr Wednesday evening at 8 pm. The performers are teaming together for a series of shows that will feature both artists performing side-by-side in an old-fashioned guitar pull. The shows will find both... more »

• Colorado Springs Balloon Classic this weekend

  September 3, 2009 4:46 PM

  The Colorado Springs Balloon Classic gets underway Saturday morning, kicking off a weekend of breathtaking photo-opportunities of hot air balloons, and sky-diving and paragliding demonstrations. From the nighttime balloon glo to Monday morning's mass ascension, Memorial Park is the place for stunning beauty this holiday weekend. Schedule of Events :... more »

• Ballon Classic will go on as planned, rumors untrue

  September 1, 2009 9:07 PM

  A popular Colorado Springs balloon event will go on as scheduled, even though you may have heard otherwise. On Monday and Tuesday the offices of the Colorado Balloon Classic were flooded with calls. A rumor was spreading that the event scheduled for this weekend had been canceled. It turns... more »