Education

A Bookstore… on Wheels

Roadrunner Bookshop: Rolling Soon to a Location Near You Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Tally Kerr, The Roadrunner Bookshop Tally Kerr grew up in New Mexico and moved to Colorado Springs to attend UCCS in 2002. She earned her degree in forensic science and worked for a few years in the evidence unit at the Colorado Springs Police Department. Later, she worked in circulation at East Library and most recently at Buckley’s Homestead Supply. Then, one day, she stumbled upon a...

Food + Beverage

Beauty in the Baking

Confections by Charlee: Treats for Every Occasion  Article by Jacey Blue Renner | Photography by Charlee Massey With so many celebrations, milestones, and get-togethers throughout the year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to make everything special. Confections by Charlee, with its elevated bespoke designs and attention to detail, offers both delicious and gorgeous hand-crafted sugar cookies to locals in the Colorado Springs area.  “I’m inspired by other cookie artists, nature, as well...

Entertainment

Riding in Harmony

Pikes Peak Rangerettes: Horsemanship, Charity + Sisterhood Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Brian Gauck- BQ Gauck Photography The American West is built on unique cultural practices due to a history of exploration and settlement that was not without conflict. This inevitably produced a heritage that is steeped in individualism, self-reliance and an irrefutable connection to the land. Hard work and horsemanship still stand as a symbol of the grit it took to pave the way to...

Food + Beverage

Fruit Flavor in Every Bite

Sherbeth’s Sweet Shoppe: Whipping Up Creamy Sherbert in Fun Flavors Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Beth Glazener Homemade ice cream was a staple in Beth Glazener’s childhood home. Growing up in California, it was warm most of the year and ice cream was a favorite family treat.  It started with a hand-crank ice cream maker and Glazener along with her three siblings took turns rotating the crank until the ice cream was done. She even has an old photo of herself as a toddler, taking her...