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Timepieces and Other Treasures

This Family Business Carries Colorado’s Largest Selection of Watches and Clocks Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Tick Tock Shop At the Tick Tock Shop, a 52-year-old institution home to Colorado’s biggest timepiece offering, you won’t only discover thousands of watches. There are countless more interesting finds: hundreds of clocks, including musical, mantle, grandfather and miniature; dozens of Italian-inlaid musical jewelry boxes; watch boxes and winders; and a handful of...

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Room for Growth

A Community Hub for Local Makers Reopens in a Larger New Space Article by Jacey Blue Renner | Photography by Hunt & Homestead Nestled in the foothills of Woodland Park, The Marketplace & Makerspace celebrated its grand re-opening earlier this spring. The store is the brainchild of owner Andrea Connelly, who also founded sustainable home and wellness brand Hunt & Homestead with her husband, Tim. The Marketplace stocks mostly local products (think pantry items, candles, fragrance, skincare and...

Arts + Culture

A Legacy Preserved

The Historic Sharp Mansion Enters Its Next Chapter Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Spacecrafting One Colorado Springs residence has quietly witnessed more than a century of the city's evolution. Traveling through the wide boulevards and stately tree-lined streets of the city’s Old North End district, a green-tiled roof emerges beyond an ornate wrought-iron gate. It is a glimpse of another era, one marked by exceptional craftsmanship, architectural ambition and the vision of the...

Style + Beauty

Forged by the West

Mountain Mama Silver Offers a Feminine Twist on Traditional Pieces Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Olivia Danielle Photography LLC For Kendra Simco, silver and turquoise were never simply materials—they were part of her heritage. Raised in Colorado with deep roots in Western, rodeo and ranching culture, Simco grew up following her father, a team roper, to events across the region. While others watched the competition, she could often be found wandering vendor markets, searching for...

Arts + Culture

Making Space

For Artist Jon Francis, the City is His Canvas Article by Brandy Lovelace | Photography by Jon Francis Jon Francis’s artistic journey has evolved over the years. As a child growing up in Colorado Springs, his mom sent him to the Fine Arts Center to “work out his energy.” He wanted to do comic books, so he took drawing lessons, but it was painting that eventually hooked him. He later took art classes at Palmer High School, where he learned from renowned Colorado Springs artist Floyd Tunson...

Food + Beverage

The Big Cheese

How a Shared Love of Artisan Cheese Turned into a Farmers Market Fixture Article by Jessi Scoletti | Photography by The Cheese People There’s something deeply human about gathering around good food. At Colorado’s bustling farmers markets, The Cheese People have quietly become part of that ritual. What began as a love for handcrafted cheese has grown into one of the region’s most beloved specialty vendors. Origin Story The idea for The Cheese People started in Chicago, where co-owners Bleys...

Life + Culture

At Your Service

Cowboy Star Owner Ryan Murphy on His Hospitality Journey and the Restaurant’s Success Article by Linden Butrym | Photography by Zak Smith & Peakside Media Photography Colorado Springs native Ryan Murphy started his hospitality career in the late 1990s at Old Chicago pizzeria. “It was a really hopping place, a really busy restaurant,” he remembers. “I started as a server and fell in love with the fast pace and the camaraderie.” As Murphy rose through the ranks, from server to bartender to a...

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From Tree to Table

C&R Farms Brings Palisade Produce to the Front Range Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by C & R Farms Named for founders Clare and Rob Talbott, Palisade orchard C&R Farms was established in 1976 and has since blossomed into a cornerstone of the Western Slope’s agricultural heritage. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, C&R remains a family affair with a third generation now running the business. The farm grows a bounty of tree fruits, including pears, apples, cherries, apricots...

Entertainment

NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

What to Expect When the Event Returns This Month Photography by Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo & Brian Gauck A Colorado Springs tradition for nearly 90 years, the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is back Tuesday, July 14 for five days of action-packed fun. Professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls will compete in traditional Western events ranging from bareback riding and steer wrestling to barrel racing and bull riding. There will also be everyone’s favorite—mutton busting—plus a Coors...

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Cultivating a Legacy

Old Colorado City Farmers Market Celebrates 41 Years of Homegrown Excellence Article by Cara Bukacek The Old Colorado City Farmers Market is one of the longest running farmers markets in the Pikes Peak area. Established in 1985 by a small group of local farmers and organizations, the market is designed to prioritize products grown in Colorado. Over the last few decades, the market has grown to include more than 85 vendors. Nestled in the heart of Old Colorado City’s Bancroft Park with Pikes...