Events in Colorado Springs
Brahms scored his Schicksaslied (Song of Destiny) as a man haunted by fate and longing for divine connection. Philharmonic cellist Leah Hansen takes on Paul Moravec’s “Montserrat” concerto. Beethoven’s Egmont, the complete incidental music for Goethe’s play of the same name, is performed here with soprano and narrator to tell the complete heroic tale of …
“Eroica,” the third symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven deserves its heroic nickname. Originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, the composer angrily scratched out the inscription replacing it with “dedicated to the memory of a great man.” In this performance, Eva Vogel joins Josep Caballé-Domenech and the Philharmonic for Gustav Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder, wrapping the listener in beautiful …
Bring the Sweetwater vision to life as you paint your own "field of wildflowers" using acrylic paint and pallet knives.Painting workshops are a fun way to learn a new skill, laugh with friends, and make something personal for your home. Only, often the designs are not something you would actually hang on your walls. Let …
If you are considering removing all or part of your water-thirsty turf lawn, this class will go through various removal methods.As our drought persists and people are becoming more concerned about declining biodiversity, many homeowners are considering removing some or all of their water-thirsty Kentucky Bluegrass lawns. This class will review the important factors to …
Select beautiful fresh flowers and learn the art of making a flower crown.Celebrate yourself or a special season by learning the art of weaving flowers into a lovely flower crown. Good for portraits, dances, a night out, birthday parties, weddings, or any other occasion that you want to feel special.Cost: $42/personCost includes: A seat in …
April is for SUN and Flowers breaking through the earth. Bring springtime inside by making a pretty stained glass flower sun catcher.Have you ever wondered how Tiffany & Co. produced their breathtaking, world-famous lamps?Get hands-on, and create one 5-6 inch stained glass spring flower in this cherished method! Choose a daisy OR a tulip, and …
Learn how to make your own hand poured, soy, Moonchild candle in a brightly colored Easter Egg or Bunny-shaped dough bowl.Join Moonchild for another candle making workshop to usher in the start of spring. Custom pour your own Moonchild Candle in the shape of a bunny or egg. The vessel is hand carved from wood, …
Join Sweetwater's lead florist, Julie, to make a lovely Easter arrangement to set your table for your sweet gathering.Sip a mimosa, nibble buttery croissants with your friends while you spruce up your flower arranging skills. Julie will walk participants through creating their own seasonally-inspired table centerpiece! Instruction will include teaching participants the basics of flower …
Select beautiful fresh flowers and learn the art of making a flower crown.Celebrate yourself or a special season by learning the art of weaving flowers into a lovely flower crown. Good for portraits, dances, a night out, birthday parties, weddings, or any other occasion that you want to feel special.Cost: $42/personCost includes: A seat in …
Learn which waterwise native plant species are most likely to succeed in home landscapes in our warmer, drier climate.As temperatures rise and water becomes more restricted, many people are becoming interested in removing all or part of their lawn to reduce water use. We will discuss plants choices that are low-water and low-maintenance that can …
Learn flower pressing techniques and make an imprint with a personalized, pressed floral, reusable, canvas bag.Hammered Flower Art is an ancient Cherokee technique used to dye fabric or paper. Join us for a unique experience as you work with fresh floral to make an reusable bag reflecting the natural beauty of your favorite flowers. Bag …
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther became a global sensation, showing a new dimension of what superhero films could be. In this live-cinema event, relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger accompanied LIVE by the Philharmonic performing Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar®-winning score.
Learn flower pressing techniques and make an imprint with a personalized, pressed floral, reusable, canvas bag.Hammered Flower Art is an ancient Cherokee technique used to dye fabric or paper. Join us for a unique experience as you work with fresh floral to make an reusable bag reflecting the natural beauty of your favorite flowers. Bag …
Learn how to incorporate native plants into your landscape during this workshop where you will work to create your own landscape design.Attendees will learn elements and principles of design, how to do an analysis of your yard and how to start planning your outdoor space utilizing plants native to Colorado and other low water plants. …
We'll be painting, using stencils, and making our own natural food dyes to decorate delicious sourdough bread!Emma, Emm Co. party planner, and Kam, the Haphazard Sourdough Baker, are teaming up to bring you this unique event!During this Paint & Bake Party, you'll get to:Learn the science behind sourdough breadMake colorful paints and dyes from natural …