REMINDER THIS IS NOT THE CERTIFICATION FOR COTTAGE FOODS TRAINING. This is for food service workers.REMINDER THIS IS NOT THE CERTIFICATION FOR COTTAGE FOODS TRAINING. This is for food service workers. The Food Safety Works safe food handler certificate training teaches entry-level food workers how to safely handle, prepare and store food. This certification is taught …
Colorado Cosmic Convention (CCC) is the Premier Comic & Cos-Play 2-day festival, family event for all ages to honor all genres of pop culture in Colorado. This year featuring celebrity guests from The Sopranos, Goodfellas, One Piece and more!!! Also join our Cosplay contest, card tournaments, Atashi Car Show, so much to do we need …
At the heart of the German baroque stood Georg Philipp Telemann—a prolific composer, publisher, and friend to nearly everyone in the music world. This season finale brings his music and that of his circle to center stage, with special guest Dr. Lidia Chang performing on flauto traverso. Join us for an exploration of wit, warmth, …
Our April concert continues our season exploring musical genres with “R & B”. Music by composers whose names begin with R & B ! The concert features our two winners of the youth concerto competition. Stacy Bahn will perform the 1st movement of the Dvorak Violin Concerto in A minor. Abby Nelson will perform the …
Join us for our popular Spring show at the historic Black Forest Community Center, April 29th through May 3rd. We will have many new and unique gifts, fine art, and decor for your home, all created by local Black Forest artisans. And of course, we will have a huge selection of culinary delights. Show address:BLACK …
Are you exploring school options for next year? Come learn about Colorado Springs' first Catholic classical school! Our Lady of Walsingham Academy offers a rigorous, one-of-a-kind curriculum rooted in the great works of Western Civilization. Through reading, discussion, and a close-knit community, our students grow intellectually, morally, and spiritually. Join us for an information night …
HOLY FRIT - Cottonwood First Friday Film Series Friday May 1st Choice of 4pm or 7pm screening Cottonwood Center for the Arts Tickets and more info: https://ifsoc-cottonwood.eventive.org/ Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3182257338627780 DETAILS: Join us in the Cottonwood Center 2nd floor theater downtown Colorado Springs for this award winning documentary. Popcorn and refreshments will be available. This …
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a juried exhibition for the month of May featuring works in response to an open call to the public: DREAMSCAPES Human beings spend roughly 33% of their lives sleeping, which equates to around 26 years. Accounting for the average time spent falling asleep, you will spend …
Join us for our annual Spring Membership Luncheon at a beautiful historic venue! Cast your vote for next year's Officers and Directors, then enjoy a wonderful performance by Central City Opera. Their program, "A Song for Every Heart," features opera excerpts, musical theater favorites, and jazz standards — a little something for everyone. Lunch includes: …
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Join us for the 2026 Children's Day Festival! Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center (1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs)! Celebrate Children’s Day with a joyful day of hands-on activities, cultural experiences, and family fun. This annual festival brings the spirit of Japan to Colorado …
Join us at Library 21c as we celebrate the sesquisemiquincentennial of Colorado and the United States. Enjoy a round of Pikes Peak Bingo, be a part of history as we add you into historical photos (or the new 150/250 Library card), and share your memories of PPLD in the studio. Make a button in our …
Start you own home business with the Cottage Foods Food Safety Certificate!This training provides a 3-year certificate and meets the food safety training requirement for the Colorado Cottage Foods Act established and supported by the Colorado State Dept. of Health & Environment.Participants learn food safety guidelines and the specifics for operating a small home-based cottage …
What if you could experience a concert from the inside out? An informance pulls back the curtain on the music itself, weaving live performance with real-time storytelling about the composers, themes, and moments that make each piece come alive. Performers pause to share, demonstrate, and invite you in before the full performance unfolds. The result …
This class will focus on a few haikus, and we will write our own through imitation. Dave Reynolds: MA in English, University of Washington. Location: Chapel Hills Mall, (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard's and Peak Pickleball off Jamboree Dr. and walk straight ahead) *Dates, times, location are subject to change, please check registration …
Kōun ryūsui Japanese Ikebana Flower Demonstration 行雲流水 kōun ryūsui – Drifting Clouds and Flowing Water We invite you to come and enjoy this Three-Day Celebration of Japanese Ikenobo Flower Arrangements from May 15 to 17 at the Boulder Main Library, Canyon Gallery. The Japanese yojijukugo (idiom) Kōun ryūsui teaches us to move effortlessly like a cloud to avoid chaos …
8 Seconds for Addiction Xtreme Roughstock Rodeo- Presented by Jerrod Meyer of Whitetail Properties Get ready for an unforgettable day of rodeo action and community fun at the 2026 8 Seconds for Addiction Xtreme Roughstock Rodeo! This year, we’re thrilled to bring you the Run for Recovery Barrel Race, alongside all the heart-pounding 8-second rides. …
Colorado State University Extension presents Low or No Sugar Jam Technique Workshop and Water-Bath Process.Jam Technique Workshop and Water-Bath ProcessMaking fruit spreads such as jam is fun and enjoyable! In this workshop you will learn how to make and preserve flavorful fruit into sugar jam. You will learn tested and researched based techniques to safely …
Let’s explore Shakespeare’s life, his marriage, and his rise from lowly apprentice to journeyman to poet and master playwright. Dick Fairley: PhD in Computer Science and Systems Engineering from UCLA. Location: Chapel Hills Mall, (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard's and Peak Pickleball off Jamboree Dr. and walk straight ahead) *Dates, times, location are …
Steve will cover current issues of the domestic political environment, homeland security, and use of uniformed military inside the United States. Steve Recca: MA in National Security from the Naval Postgraduate School. Steve has worked for the DOD and CIA. Location: Chapel Hills Mall, (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard's and Peak Pickleball off …
Our season, featuring various musical genres, concludes with our May concert focusing on “Rhap”. This concert features Adam Zukiewicz on piano for Rachmaninoff “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” andGershwin “Rhapsody in Blue”. We will also perform Enesco “Romanian Rhapsody No. 1”, Liszt “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2”, and Hovhaness “Armenian Rhapsody No. 1”. Our Music Director, Dr. Luciano R. Silvestri, Jr., …
On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs. The decision in the case titled Learning Resources v. Trump was made by a vote of 6-3. Eric Hall: JD from Notre Dame. He represents organizations in all legal matters with an emphasis on First Amendment Litigation. Richard Hall: JD from …
How should you interact with law enforcement when you are at home or in your car? What are your rights? What can law enforcement legitimately ask of you When can you be arrested? Daryl Kuiper: MA in Mathematics from University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Location: Chapel Hills Mall, (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard's …
Did you know that Colorado is in the top ten states with the most lightning fatalities in the US? Or that hypothermia (often mislabeled “freezing to death”) can happen even in the summer months and disproportionately affects older people? Dr. Deborah Johnson: MD from CU School of Medicine, Denver. Deb was employed for twenty-seven years …
The El Paso County Conservation District & CSU Extension aim to reintroduce heirloom apple trees and promote sustainable land stewardship.The A.P.P.L.E. Project— Apple Preservation 🍎 Planting 🍎 Land Education —Apple Tree Bugs & CrudPlant a Tree, Cultivate Knowledge, Harvest a LegacyPests and diseases can quickly undermine the health and productivity of your micro-orchard. In this …
Age Range: Foundational - Entering 6th - 8th Grade Lead Mentors: John Rot and Alex Koshak Calling all up-and-coming songwriters! Join us for the best week of your summer! Over five days, students will dive into lyric writing, storytelling, chord progressions and melodies, and learn how to combine all of these into the best song …
Age Range: Exploratory - Entering 3rd - 5th Grade Lead Mentors: Jack Branning and Dayna Cooper Does your student love making up songs, telling stories, and soaking up the limelight on stage? If so, Devised Theatre is the camp they’ve been waiting for! In this dynamic and collaborative week-long experience, your student will unleash their …
Age Range: Foundational - Entering 6th - 8th Grade & Preparatory - Entering 9th - 12th Grade Lead Mentors: Jack Branning and Bronwyn Clagett Are you ready to take your singing to the next level? Do you love listening to groups like Pentatonix, Voctave, VoicePlay or love the movie Pitch Perfect? If so, A Capella …
Arts educators, if you’re needing inspiration, resources, and connection, this is where you belong! The Cultural Office and community partners invite you to the inaugural Arts Education Symposium: United by Creativity, a focused day of collaboration and professional growth at the beautiful Penrose House. Come together in this unique and serene location and find a …
FREE FOR MILITARY AND VETERANS Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our Country with this Patriotic and Exciting Ballet! Featuring over 70 young Colorado Springs dancers with a patriotic zest that will make your own heart swell for the Stars and Stripes. Bonus pre-show to include featurette performances from The Greatest Showman. Military and Veterans are …
Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, fossils, and one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry. Browse stunning creations from talented artisans and vendors, dive into the fascinating worlds of mineralogy, fossils, jewelry making, and rockhounding, and perhaps discover the perfect treasure to add to your collection. Young prospectors will have a blast exploring hands-on activities like gold panning …
Concert pianist Andrew Staupe reunites with the EPIC Wind Quintet for the season finale of EPIC Concerts. Together as "Charlibean," this all-star ensemble performs Beethoven's Wind Quintet and Farrenc's Sextet for an intimate evening of world-class chamber music. As with all EPIC concerts, audiences are invited to engage directly with the artists during a post-concert …
Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, fossils, and one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry. Browse stunning creations from talented artisans and vendors, dive into the fascinating worlds of mineralogy, fossils, jewelry making, and rockhounding, and perhaps discover the perfect treasure to add to your collection. Young prospectors will have a blast exploring hands-on activities like gold panning …
Join the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District for an inspiring afternoon celebrating storytelling, community, and literary excellence at the annual Frank Waters and Golden Quill Literary Awards Luncheon. This signature event honors two outstanding writers—one nationally recognized and one local voice—whose work reflects the depth and impact of the written word. The 2026 …