Colorado and the Pikes Peak region are home to many talented Latinas. Some of them will be showcased at the 7th annual Latina Voices event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive. The event is FREE and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Doors […]
Arts & Culture
FAC Lowers Prices, Increases Hours
At a time when funding and access to the arts are being reduced at both local and national levels, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) is proud to announce reduced admission prices, special discounts, and extended hours – creating greater access for the Colorado Springs community. These changes are the first […]
Manitou Galleries Host Third Friday ArtWalks Monthly
Manitou Springs is famous for its multitude of fine art galleries. Nearly a dozen of them join forces to present Third Friday ArtWalks, serving FREE light refreshments. It’s a lovely way to spend a summer evening, and you might even find a piece of sculpture or a paintng you just can’t live without! Participating galleries include […]
Explore Pioneers Museum with History Tours
It’s one thing to walk into a museum and wander around on your own; it’s an entirely different experience to have someone put into context what you are seeing with a little explanation. That’s the idea behind the new Windows on History Tours at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Join a tour guide every Saturday to learn more about […]
Golden Makes a Great Day Trip with Free Fun for All
Tour FAC Galleries the Third Saturday of Each Month
Want to know more about art? Take a family-oriented tour of the galleries of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 20 W. Dale St. Integrating art and learning you will explore Native American, Hispanic, Latin American, and Modern American Art.Explore the Tactile Gallery for a hands-on art experience and see the newly installed John James […]
Check Out Library 21c’s Maker Spaces for Creative Activities
Library 21c has two makerspaces available for public use at no cost, Make and Make II. In order to use any machine in either space, you must first take the Makerspace Safety Class and then contact them to make an appointment. Due to popularity and demand, they have a queue for appointments with staff for use of […]
If the Play’s the Thing for You, Join This Reading Group
You Can Learn a New Language in Just Three Months, for Free
Studying foreign languages is a great hobby. But it can be expensive and time-consuming to take classes or buy language tapes. Now there’s a website, Fluent in 3 Months, that claims you can learn the basics of your desired language in just 90 days. If you are a willing student, and take advantage of several FREE resources each day, fluency can […]
Plan a Cheap Date Night that Also Brings You Closer
A date night is a way to reconnect as a couple. But you don’t have to have the typical dinner and drinks to make the experience romantic. With a little bit of planning and imagination, your date nights can be memorable and cheap. Cook dinner together as a couple, making your favorite restaurant dish. Plan […]