Katharine Lee Bates boarded a train July 1, 1893, in Chicago bound for Colorado Springs. Bates, an English professor at Wellesley College, had accepted a three-week summer assignment at Colorado College. Born and raised in New England, she had never been West, and it’s easy to imagine her mesmerized as the train rolled through the farms and fields of the heartland. Bates taught two classes at Colorado College, and in her free time, she explored the area. She was awestruck by the scenery, especially Garden of the Gods, where she was delighted to hear a coyote howling one moonlit night.…
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One of Luke Harper Prince’s first jobs was playing an elf on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s Polar Express. “My jolly spirit really wanted to be involved in that,” says Prince, who took the volunteer job while studying for a marketing degree at Fort Lewis College. “I like to make fun a priority in everything that I do.” Now Prince is bringing joy to the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. As program manager for the cultural economy, he is digging deep to define and understand the creative economy and to develop programming across the creative industries,…
When I was a kid, I dreamed of being a ballerina, twirling across a stage in a tutu and toe shoes. My parents signed me up for classes, but I soon learned that a big-boned girl with knock knees would not go far in the ballet world. If You Go The Signature Evening 7 p.m. March 13 The Family Matinee 2 p.m. March 14 Ent Center for the Arts 5225 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs Tickets entarts.org Swan Lake Odette Variation featuring Aleisha Walker 2 – photo by Erin Baiano Many young girls and boys share that desire to be…
When Scott Boyer was in his early 20s, he visited Tattoo City, a shop in San Francisco where the walls were covered in World War II-era, hand-painted flash sheets. Those flashes, which were used to display available tattoo designs, fascinated Boyer, who was drawn to tattoos from his childhood. “The graphic quality, the economy of line, the symbolism — it felt like discovering a hidden visual language,” Boyer says. Since then, his interest has evolved into deep research about the history and culture of tattooing and the lives of the people who created this unique art form. For decades, Colorado…
They like to rough it in the wilderness with a tent and backpack? Or do they enjoy a luxurious weekend in the woods? Here’s how to make everyone happy. Outdoor & Adventure Gifts Jetboil Sumo Lightweight Camping/Backpacking Stove — $200 This high-performance stove brings 1.8 liters of water to a boil in minutes. Add optional accessories like the Jetboil Java Press, pot support, skillet and FluxRing cooking pot, and that’s all they’ll need to expand meal options on the trail. Available at Mountain Chalet, Downtown Colorado Springs. mtnchalet.com Howl R1 Fire Pit — $375 No one has to worry about…
Holiday Shopping Guide – SoCo Insider Gifts for the gardener can make outdoor spaces feel new again, a…ll have your favorite gardener dreaming about balmy summer days. Inspired Gifts for Gardeners & Outdoor Spaces RHS Wisley Exotic Garden Fountain Pueblo-based offers statement water features, including this st…ltural Society for their Exotic Garden at Wisley. The two-tiered, double-lotus fountain features stylized passion flowers on its…n a range of colors and can be ordered online. Haddonstone also offers high-quality stonework and can create custom designs for …uch as balustrade and parapet screening, columns and pilasters. Visit haddonstone.com Pricing: $4,800 Fine art Fine…
Holiday Shopping Guide – SoCo Insider Tailor a gift for those who crave excitement and new experiences. Here is a sample of the extraordinary options available. Adventure & Recreation Gifts Peak Aviation Introductory Flight For the aspiring pilot on your list, why not send them to the…hour ground training session and then a full 60-minute flight. Visit: Pricing: $279 European Cycling Tour Book a cycling vacation for the two-wheeled enthusiast in your life. Whether your loved one prefers cruising on paved routes in France, Italy or Spain, riding through vineyards or rolling past medieval castles – there is a tour…
Holiday Shopping Guide – SoCo Insider Here’s a secret: want to avoid the crowds in stores and the stress over timely delivery of online orders? Book a romantic retreat for two or treat your family to an adventurous staycation at one of these options. The Gift of Memories Made The Broadmoor What could be more pleasing than a romantic winter getaway at The Broadmoor? The resort’s getaway package includes a choice of accommodations, including suites, and a dinner credit of $200 per night. Without leaving the grounds, you can enjoy a rejuvenating treatment at the spa, a swim in the…