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FARM FRESH FOOD FROM THE FLATBED DRIVE: IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK / DAY COLORADO SHARES ITS BOUNTY WITH THOSE IN NEED

The Colorado Agriculture Council celebrated National Agriculture Week /Day today by spotlighting agriculture’s value to Colorado’s economy and sharing its bounty with those in need. Together with Co…

Tagged: bank, charity, of, the, rockies

Started by Sarah Dent 1 day ago.

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CLINICS RECEIVES $35,000 GRANT TO SERVE COLORADO CHILDREN

The Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics (The RMYC) was recently awarded a $35,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation and the Colorado Advisory Council. The grant will be used to further The RMYC’ mission to…

Tagged: Non-profits, Care, Clinics, Health, Children

Started by Derrol Moorhead 1 day ago.

LOCAL PERFORMERS DRAWING CAPACITY CROWDS

Big Jim Adam and John Stilwagen have been playing to capacity crowds everywhere they perform. Their music is of the highest caliber, but it's their show that brings in the fans night after night. W…

Tagged: concert, blues, music

Started by A Music Company Inc. 1 day ago.

National News Finally Steps to the Plate on Story Published in the Hub June 27, 2007 3 Replies

On tonight's "The Fleecing of America", with Brian Williams, our story finally made national headlines. They interviewed other people, but it's the very same story published three years ago by the Ga…

Tagged: world savings, lomr, flood zone, escrow, wachovia

Started by Jeff Lane. Last reply by Jeff Lane 1 day ago.

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Event: Celtic jam at Poor Richard's Restaurant And Bookstore, Thu, Mar 18 7:30p

Event: "The House Is Small, But The Welcome Is Big" at Coburn Gallery, Thu, Mar 18 12:30p

This exhibition explores the impact of HIV/AIDS as experienced through the eyes of women and children living in South Africa and Mozambique. Working with UNICEF and the African Millennium Foundation, Venice Arts photographers teach HIV positive women and children who have been orphaned by AIDS how to tell their stories and document their lives and communities through photography. The exhibition continues through March 27, 2010. Sponsored by the Robert and Ruby Priddy Charitable Trust. Location: Coburn Gallery, main floor of Worner Campus Center, 902 N. Cascade Ave.

Event: Conflict Resolution: AIDS Memorial Quilt at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Thu, Mar 18 10:00a

Created in 1987, The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a poignant memorial and the world's largest ongoing community arts project. Each "block" (or section) of the quilt is approximately 12 feet square and typically consists of eight individual three by six foot panels sewn together. Virtually every one of over 40,000 colorful panels in the quilt memorializes a life lost to AIDS. The quilt has been a tremendous tool in raising consciousness about the threat of AIDS, the losses we have all suffered because of this terrible disease, and the reconciliation that many have found because of this effort. The FAC joins the Southern Colorado AIDS Project and Pine Creek High School’s “Eyes Wide Open “ program in presenting the quilt for display.

Event: Fahrenheit 2010: Established Regional Ceramists at The Warehouse Restaurant And Gallery, Thu, Mar 18 11:30a

April 8-29, 2010: 15 Colorado ceramic artists unite for the third time to show their diverse earthen creations. The previous exhibitions (1994 and 2000) were hosted by Gerry Riggs and the UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art. Artists: Randy Bowen, Sharon Cupit, Mark Dillon, Marc Jenesel & Karen Pierce, Jean Jennings, Michelle Loftis, Jim Lummel, Greg Marshall, Donna Osborn, Ken & Tina Riesterer, Roger Tolzman, Clyde Tullis, Mark Wong

Event: Tijerina at SouthSide Johnny's, Thu, Mar 18 9:00p

On Thursday, March 18, Tijerina will showcase its command of a fierce brand of original blues-rock at South Side Johnny’s in Colorado Springs as the Albuquerque, NM-based group expands promotion efforts for its newest album, Walk This Road, released in 2009. Rootstime (Belgium) declares that Todd Tijerina “creates his own style and sound. His manner of guitar playing, singing and songwriting is refreshing and inspiring.” Putnay Thomas of Blues on Stage magazine states, “His music is distinctive… his guitar playing has as much power and expression as any guitarist I’ve heard…It’s just a matter of time before he gets a major label release.” The Promised Land Entertainment Magazine says, “His newest release, The Lowdown, is a perfect example of how to take the old and mix in the new to get a feeling of something very special; from the opening instrumental you can tell you’re in for a ride you won’t forget.” Todd’s unique sound is a result of his own take on songwriting. “I try to sound like me and no one else,” he says. “Generally I build around a bass line that I’ve written and try to invent a melody for the top, incorporating funk, rock and jazz ideas,“ which helps explain his contribution’s relevancy to blues as an evolving art form. Todd Tijerina‘s (tee-her-EE-na) credits include working as a guitarist for internationally revered blues veteran Byther Smith, the legendary Harmonica Hinds, and BB‘s daughter, Shirley King. Tijerina is based in Albuquerque though the band is originally from Chicago where in 1999 it won Chicagoland’s Rory’s Blues Talent Competition which included 35 blues acts from across the country. The band has shared the stage with Kansas, Head East, Canned Heat, Sonny Landreth, Coco Montoya, Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Kelley Hunt, Lucky Peterson, Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang, The Joanna Connor Band, Anders Osbourne, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, The Campbell Brothers, Richard Johnston, and Ronnie Baker Brooks, among others. Todd is accompanied by his outstanding rhythm section of Dave Heidt on bass and background vocals and Curly Castillo on drums and background vocals, both of whom have toured nationally and recorded with various blues, funk, latin, rock, blues and world beat artists. Together they are well established as a force to experience first hand. One can sample the band's distinctive sound by visitingTijerina’s website www.tijerinaband.com or www.myspace.com/tijerinaband. “We always anticipate performing in Colorado Springs.” Todd said further, “Audiences there are uninhibited when it comes to having fun and genuinely supportive of our music.” Southside Johnny’s (phone: 719/444-8487) is located at 528 S. Tejon in Colorado Springs. Tijerina’s show is scheduled from 9pm until 1am.

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Comment by Verna Holloway on March 3, 2010 at 4:14pm: Yeah, there are quite a few around town. But you fix a pothole today and it rains or snows tomorrow, the pothole comes back.

Comment by Bob Stephens on March 3, 2010 at 3:52pm: I have no idea, Verna. Sorry. But I know of a few potholes that need fixed!

Comment by Verna Holloway on March 3, 2010 at 3:49pm: I noticed at one part of Memorial Park they are in the process of building a new playground area. With all the budget cuts that the City is going through, will that project be completed or is it at a standstill? And with the new playground are in process where will the mulch pile go? Does anybody know?!?!?!

Comment by Office Administrator on November 19, 2009 at 6:41pm: Join The Colorado Academy of Music and Dance on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m. the Colorado Academy of Music and Dance at 975 Garden of the Gods Rd Ste F for a Free Beginning Tap Class and that night only, enroll in ongoing classes and receive a FREEE PAIR OF TAP SHOES!

Tap dancing is a fun style of dance that anyone can learn, regardless of previous dance experience. It's a great way to increase cardiovascular conditioning, strength, flexibility and coordination, building strength in the legs and increasing flexibility in the hips, knees and ankles. Cognitive abilities are also enhanced, as tap dancers must develop both mental and muscle memory to become proficient at tapping. Tap dancing also develops a great sense of rhythm and timing. Tap instructors help students focus on music awareness while incorporating tap steps and combinations. Best of all - it's fun!

The class is open to Adults and Teens ages 14 and up. No previous dance experience is required. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes or hard-soled street shoes. Pre-registration is recommended. For more information or to register, please call (719) 635-1004 or email office@springsdance.com. Tap shoes may be pre-ordered by contacting the Academy by November 28th.

Comment by Gibson Hazard on October 31, 2009 at 11:56am: On November 13 & 14th, 2009 Alexander Film Company will celebrate it's 90th
Anniversary by serving complimentary cookies, coffee and tea, showing old Alexander Film's, be accepting any old donated film and Alexander Film memorabilia, offering a special two day only 10% discount to anyone that mentions our 90th Anniversary Special and talking with anyone that may have been a part of our great history (or their parents/relative who were involved with the company) or would like to talk about our companies history. Our hours on Friday November 13th are 8:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday November 14th from 10am to 4pm.

Founded in Spokane, WA in 1919 the Alexander Film Company became the world's largest producer of theater film advertising. The company moved to Englewood, Colorado in 1923 and finally moved to Colorado Springs in 1928. A division of Alexander Industries, The Alexander Aircraft Company became the second largest builder of airplanes in the world with 33 distributors and 143 dealers throughout the nation in the 1930’s.

Today, Alexander Film & Video Services is a leading media services company that provides award-winning video production, streaming video services, digital media archiving, broadcast duplication, digital distribution (satellite), audio editing, CD/DVD/USB drive duplication/replication, graphic design, blank media supplies and much more! Alexander Film & Video Services is available to speak to organizations about their companies history. 1414 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909. 719-531-6311

Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 6, 2009) -- Alexander Film Company is to mark its 90th anniversary this November, 2009.

Comment by Briarhurst Castle on August 31, 2009 at 11:47am: Are you Interested in history or the paranormal? Come and take a guided tour that travels back in time to the early 1880's, learn the history of this magnificent castle, how Manitou Springs was founded, and maybe an unexplained occurrence of your own. This is the first time in almost 40 years that the public has been allowed full access to the grounds of the castle to come and experience the rich history and this incredible gothic revival architecture. We are celebrating the 138th year of this historic property. The two hour tours start every Saturday at 11:00am and 1:00pm. on the front lawn. Prices are $12.00 for adults 12 and up, children 8 to 11 are $8.00, and active military are $10.00. Cash and Checks are recommended. Please call (719) 685-1864 to reserve attendance. www.hauntedbriarhurst.com