Life + Culture

Market Season is Here!

A Sampling of Local Farmers Markets in the Pikes Peak Area Article by Cara Bukacek Did you know that Pikes Peak area is home to over a dozen farmers markets? If you live in or around Colorado Springs, you won’t have to travel far to find fresh Colorado produce, artisan made goods and products, and local culinary creations. In fact, if you love a good farmers market, you can find one to visit every day of the week! Enjoy this curated sampling of five local farmers markets that encompass...

Food + Beverage

Hand-Rolled Bagels

The Springs Bagel Company: Quality Bagels and House-Made Cream Cheese with a Colorado Twist Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by The Springs Bagel Company Why would someone with no culinary background decide to open a bagel company? Austin Johnson used to work at a nonprofit that helped entrepreneurs start their own businesses. This work inspired him to start a business of his own. Serendipitously, Johnson had a friend who mentioned that there was need for a wholesale bagel company in the...

Arts + Culture

A Vibrant Voice

Caroline Clark: Bold, Colorful, Magnetic Contemporary Art Article by Allison Daniell | Photography by Stellar Propeller Studio Caroline Clark's artwork reflects her vibrant personality and dynamic approach to life. Bold, colorful and magnetic, her pieces bring energy and warmth to any space they inhabit, evoking a sense of nostalgia for beautiful places and times. Each piece is accessible, exciting and, above all, captivating. Clark’s journey into the art world wasn't a typical one. First and...

Health + Wellness

Making Women’s Health a Priority

Dr. Jennifer Even: Shining a Light on PCOS Article by Ashley Hamershock Sometimes, life leads you in directions you had never imagined. And sometimes, where you land is exactly where you are meant to be. Dr. Jennifer Even spent 10 years on active duty with the Navy, stationed at Cherry Point Hospital in North Carolina. When the board-certified OB-GYN completed her military service, she moved to Colorado in 2000 and entered private practice. After suffering a hand injury that precluded her...