Colorado Springs’ resident wonder from down under celebrated his fifth birthday with party hats, spinach and over 100 of his closest friends. Dennis the Emu has been a staple of the Springs scene since 2021. On April 4, the Springs showed up to support their favorite feathered friend. Dennis’sRead more >
Situated just off Vickers and Academy in an alley behind the beauty academy, is Soft Landing, a homey rhythm game arcade. Aside from its unconventional location, Soft Landing is something rare and worthyRead more >
In the heart of Manitou Springs, the UCCS Society of Women Engineers achieved liftoff with the support of friends and fans at the Emma Crawford Coffin Races. The UCCSRead more >
A self-proclaimed bar rat and a self-evident introvert walk into the Whiskey Rose … and leave disappointed. In January 2025, the Grizzly Rose, a prominent country bar and concert venueRead more >
Nine Colorado fashion designers drew inspiration from “Psycullesence,” the GOCA exhibit by Patrick Shearn, to create whimsical and wearable art for “House of GOCA: Psychedelic Garden.” GOCA transformed The EntRead more >
Black History Month began over 100 years ago when Carter G. Woodson laid the foundations of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Woodson’s efforts toRead more >
3.5 out of 5 stars For years, I have been driving past Il Vicino, denying myself entry. Italian restaurants are off-putting to me, since they’re usually expensive and lack gluten-freeRead more >
I have always loved browsing garage sales, thrift stores and antique shops in search of treasures at reasonable prices. Secondhand stores offer a great way to help out small businessesRead more >
As a zealous vinyl collector, I’m always looking for new record stores to check out in my free time. I’m a chronic window-shopper with a wishlist of LPs a mileRead more >
Before UCCS, Austin Bluffs Parkway, traffic signals and the Theory of Relativity, there was the Cragmor Sanatorium. Edwin Solly began its construction in 1902, and the campus officially opened inRead more >