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...

Arts + Culture

Fleeting Moments of Beauty

Sunshine and Laurel: Creating Snapshots of Joy To Be Cherished Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Rebekah Hayden & Trevor Hayden Surf culture can be traced back to Polynesia and other Pacific pre-modern times. It has been popular in Hawai’i for at least 1,500 years and was part of spiritual practices as well as a status symbol with the best surfing spots reserved for royalty who also rode longer boards.  In the early 1900s, surfing migrated to other coastal locations like the United...

Entertainment

Behind the DJs

Q&A with Three Longtime Local Disc Jockeys Article by Allison Daniell | Photography by Stellar Propeller Studio Nowadays, many have traded in local radio listening for the likes of Sirius XM, Spotify playlists and their favorite podcasts. The draw is understandable: It’s on demand, you have total control over what you hear, and you have the ability to skip ads (for the most part). However, there’s something missing with all of these. It’s that local personal touch that informs us about...

Food + Beverage

Two Concepts, One Location

Hammond’s Delicatessen + The Seared Steer: Offering Fresh Smoked Meats and More Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Hammond's Delicatessen After a successful and award-winning 2024, Jered and Deidre Hammond of Chuckwagon 719 saw an opportunity to expand. Their smoked pastrami and steak nights became very popular and the demand inspired two new dining concepts: Hammond’s Delicatessen and The Seared Steer. “Opening two new concepts allows us to produce even more pastrami and steak, among...

Style + Beauty

Passion for Fashion

Halo Boutique: Offering Curated, Affordable + Fashionable Looks Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Halo Boutique Fashion isn’t just the clothes we wear. It is a form of self-expression that helps us to convey confidence, culture, creativity and style. It is a visual representation of our identity and influences how others interact with us. Kristen Coover has worked in the fashion industry for thirty years. Her passion for fashion led to her working with and buying for various retail...

Education

One Giant Leap for Mankind

Polaris Dawn Mission Team Receives Prestigious Award for Exceptional Achievements in Space Exploration and Discovery Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by John Kraus, Jared Isaacman, Polaris Dawn Crew, Space X Historic. Ambitious. Innovative. Pioneering. Collaborative.  The Polaris Dawn mission rewrote the rules of space exploration and has earned its team the Space Foundation's prestigious John L. “Jack” Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration.  In a wide-ranging interview, Sarah...

Health + Wellness

What Really Matters

Story Ranch + RM Soap Market: Empowering People with Disabilities Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Story Ranch It takes a village. Bit by bit, Tony and Beth Feltman are building that village—one they hope will better the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for years to come. The Feltmans’ vision is multi-fold and includes a ranch, a boutique soap business, a social group, an opportunity for people with disabilities to own their own businesses and...