Food + Beverage

Sip, Savor + Abide

Lebowski’s Taproom: Serving up House Coffee Liqueur, Scratch Recipes and Community Pride Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Lebowski's Taproom Monica and David Kowalski spent years working in the finance and healthcare sector. While they were content in their careers, they had always dreamt of one day opening a pub-style restaurant. “Monica loves to cook, we love food, and we also love to travel,” David says. “We always talked about opening a place inspired by our travels. While...

Local Services

New Year’s Eve 2024

Events In and Around Colorado Springs Article by Cara Bukacek New Year's Eve Under the Lights Old Colorado City has curated a fun, festive, and free event for all ages. Head to the west side to celebrate the New Year and bring the whole family! 6-9 pm: Children can enjoy face painting, gourmet s’mores, and sparkling apple cider to toast the New Year at 9:00pm. 9 pm-midnight: Adults are treated to live music, 360 photo booth, gourmet s’mores, and a Champagne toast at midnight. ...

Sports + Recreation

Must-Visit Ski Resorts Near Colorado Springs

Six Hand-Picked Getaways with Something for Everyone... Find your New Favorite Slope Article by By Ashley Hamershock Colorado is home to about 30 ski destinations with some of the finest slopes in the world. From sprawling resorts at the base of heated gondolas to purposefully old-school ski hills with the nearest lodging in quaint nearby towns, there is something for everyone here. Every budget. Every skill level. Every type of snow activity. Ask anyone who skis or rides and they have a...

Entertainment

Local Twist on a Holiday Classic

The Colorado Ballet Society Presents: A Colorado Nutcracker  Article by Kristian DePue | Photography by Candidly Created A Colorado Nutcracker embodies Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet The Nutcracker but with a Colorado Springs historical twist. This story takes place on Christmas Eve in 1907 at the magnificent Glen Eyrie Castle—and seamlessly includes Colorado Springs’ founder, General William J. Palmer, along with electrical genius Nikola Tesla. True to the 1892 original ballet, the Pikes...

Arts + Culture

Making the Ordinary… Extraordinary

Chris Alvarez: Slowing Things Down To See the Background Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Chris Alvarez “If I just pick up a guitar and start banging around on it–am I being free? Yes, but there exist parameters and tools to artistic vocabulary in order to adequately express oneself,” says Chris Alvarez, as he begins picking a tune on the strings of his guitar. He goes on to explain this is what he learned in his own art and this is what he hopes to impart to his students. “We put...

Food + Beverage

Sweet Holiday Nostalgia

Patsy's Candies: Peanut Brittle, Molded Chocolates, Popcorn + More Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Silas Carter Photography Christmas time is a nostalgic time for many. It is a time for traditions and treats. One taste of Patsy’s peanut brittle will transport you back to grandma’s old oak table around the holidays. The dichotomy of that silky, tactile texture yielding the perfect crunch is the only the beginning of the magic that is peanut brittle. The candy itself has a storied...

Education

Conservation, Stewardship + Accessibility

Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance: Finding Common Ground Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Smokey Bear has been encouraging us all to care for our outdoor spaces since 1944. The charge has always been a sense of responsibility toward safety for ourselves, our communities, and our resources. As the longest running public service ad in U.S. history, the message is just as important today as it was 80 years ago. Colorado Springs has long been...

Entertainment

Broadmoor Holiday Show

A Cherished December Dinner Composition at the Prestigious Springs Resort Article by By Kristian DePue | Photography by The Broadmoor & Mic Click Photography The Classic Broadmoor Holiday Show is a delightful dinner event featuring seasonal classics in a fun variety-show format, complete with a few surprises. Big Names By popular demand, this year’s event will welcome back Debby Boone—daughter of famed American singer, actor and icon Pat Boone. The Grammy Award-winning singer is also the...

Entertainment

Dancing Around the Tables

Crooked Cue Lounge: Billiards, Darts, Shuffleboard… and Living the Dream Article by By Kristian DePue | Photography by Lauren McKenzie - REN Creativ Paul Newman, Jackie Gleeson and Tom Cruise: names synonymous with the pool table. “Look at the way he moves, like a dancer… It's like he’s playing the violin or somethin’,” says Newman’s “Fast Eddie” Nelson, about Gleeson’s character in the 1961 film  The Hustler. That and its sequel, The Color of Money , were films that defined both cool and...

Travel

Ready for a Getaway?

El Monte Sagrado: A Taos Mountain Retreat Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Heritage Hotels & Resorts Looking for an easy getaway? Taos, located in the mountains of northern New Mexico, is home to a World Heritage Site, amazing art and food, world-class skiing and loads of culture. And… El Monte Sagrado is the perfect lodging from which to launch local adventures. Surrounded by ponds, waterfalls and centuries-old cottonwood trees, the 10-acre oasis is a place to relax and...