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DOWNTOWN EVENTS CALENDAR
Downtown is hopping! From summer arts and community festivals to outdoor concerts and activities, parades and more. Keep tabs on what’s going on by checking back often. Groups and organizations can submit event info (limited to those occurring downtown) to deniseschall@downtowncs.com.
JUNE
U.S. Boxing Championships
Friday, June 01-08, 2007
Antler's Hilton, 4 S. Cascade Ave. 11 amateur men's title bouts for berths in the 2008 Olympic trials.
www.usaboxing.org
Gettin' Down - Downtown Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
6th annual FREE outdoor summer concert series. Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m., June 6 through August 29th., America the Beautiful Park (126 Cimino Drive, just east of I-25 and south of Colorado Avenue Bridge).
June concerts include:
June 6 - Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band Band (PPJASS)
June 13 - Phat Daddy and the Phat Horn Doctors - Funky R & B, Soul
June 20 – The Infamous Stringdusters - Bluegrass from Nashville
June 27 – Dakota Blonde - Acoustic Folk
www.gettindowndowntown.com
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Season Openning
Farm & Art Market every Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. America the Beautiful Park (just east of I-25 and south off Colorado Avenue Bridge). June 6 through October 3.
www.farmandartmarket.com
Breakfast & Bike to Work Day
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Breakfast & Bike to Work Day, celebrates bicycle commuting. Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m., Pioneers' Museum. No cost, but donations are welcome! Please call to register and for breakfast reservations; limited to first 650 registrants. For additional information on "Bike Week" activities call 385-7431.
www.trailsandopenspaces.org/bikemonth
"Coins, Crown and Conflict: An Exploration of Cromwell's England"
Thursday, June 07, 2007
The American Numismatic Association 818 N. Cascade Ave. - Free public reception from 5:00PM-7:00PM
www.money.org
Pikes Peak Arts Fest
Friday, June 08, 2007
Friday, June 8, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 9, 10 - 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 10, 10 - 6 p.m.
Grounds of the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade. More than 80 artists showcased, live music, kids art activities, food and more. FREE
For more information call 719.290.1981
Colorado College Summer Music Festival
Saturday, June 09-July 04, 2007
Colorado College's Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St.
For Information, please call 389-6098
Free Family Festival Day: Mariachi Connection
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascsde Ave. - Music, dance, art activities and the Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, a rare all-women group.
www.imaginationclebration.org
All American Soap Box Derby- Practice Session
Sunday, June 10, 2007
8:30 a.m. to finish, on Costilla Street between El Paso and Wahsatch. Come watch boys and girls ages 8 - 17 practice for the June 24th actual race! For more information call 488.8808
www.ppsbd.com
Festival Orchestra Children's Concert
Thursday, June 14, 2007
CC's Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St. - Scott Yoo conducting.
www.coloradocollege.edu
3rd Annual Back on Track Benefit Concert
Friday, June 15, 2007
219 W. Colorado Ave. 6:00PM-10:00PM, 3 Great Bands only $35.00 at the door.
To purchase advance tickets call Urban Peak at 630-3223
Sailin Shoes 10K Run
Saturday, June 16, 2007
7:00AM Adult 10K & 5K, 8:30AM Kid's 1 Mile. Start/ Finish at Tejon and Boulder.
Registration at Runner's Roost or at the web site below.
www.active.com
SpringSpree
Saturday, June 16, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Downtown. Food, fun, booths, family activities, the rubber ducky race,
www.springspree.com
Starlight Spectacular
Saturday, June 16, 2007
A starlight to sunrise bicycle ride benefiting the Trails and Open Space Coalition. 10 p.m. registration; ride begins at midnight. Start and finish at Garden of the Gods with routes ranging 13.4 to 20 miles. For details:
www.starlightspectacular.org
Rodeo Pancake Breakfast
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Breakfast takes place at Pikes Peak and Tejon. 6-8:30 a.m. For more information please call 635-3547.
coloradospringsrodeo.com
7th Annual Tejon Street Bike Fest
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Tejon Street. Featuring motorcycle-only street parking, motorcycle rodeo, poker run, live music on three stages and more. For more information call pro-promotions, 719.487.8005.
www.pro-promotions.com
Sixth annual VIBeS (Visually Impaired and Blind Skiers) Poker Bike Ride
Sunday, June 24,2007
America the Beautiful Park - For details please call 593-1982
All American Soap Box Derby
Sunday, June 24, 2007
8:30 a.m. to finish, on Costilla Street between El Paso and Wahsatch. Come watch boys and girls ages 8 - 17 compete! For more information call 488.8808
www.ppsbd.com
JULY
City Parks 100th Anniversary Celebration
Saturdays in July - Events at Monument Valley, Palmer Park, Rock Ledge Ranch, and Helen Hunt Falls. For more information call 385-5940.
Fabulous Fourth Celebration
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
(Fireworks can be seen from Downtown)
Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. 8:00PM - The Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture complete with Fort Carson cannons.
www.csphilharmonic.org
Gettin' Down - Downtown Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
6th annual FREE outdoor summer concert series. Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m., June 6 through August 29th., America the Beautiful Park (126 Cimino Drive, just east of I-25 and south of Colorado Avenue Bridge).
July concerts include:
July 4 – NO CONCERT
July 11 – Joe Uveges - Acoustic Folk
July 18 – Jim Adam Blue Band - Blues
July 25 – The Swing Connection (PPJASS)
www.gettindowndowntown.com
First Fridays
Friday, July 06, 2007
Happens the FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Gallery openings and open studios at Cottonwood, and gallery openings at Bridge Gallery, and Smokebrush Foundation. For more information please call the Cottonwood office at 719.520.1899.
www.cottonwoodartistsschool.com
High Noon Longhorn Cattle Drive
Friday, July 06, 2007
This noon time longhorn cattle drive down Tejon St. in downtown Colorado Springs kicks off the Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo. For more information call 719.635.7776
www.rideforthebrandrodeo
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade
Saturday, July 07, 2007
67th Annual-One of the oldest continuing rodeo parades in the U.S., the Pikes Peak or Bust rodeo parade begins at North Tejon and St. Vrain at 10:00 a.m. and travels south along Tejon street. Street Festival starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information call 719.262.7160
www.coloradospringsrodeo.com
Colorado Springs Garden Exploration Tours
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Tour local gardens.
www.coloradogardenclubs.com
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
HealthFair Farm & Art Market every Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. America the Beautiful Park (just east of I-25 and south off Colorado Avenue Bridge). June 6 through October 3.
www.farmandartmarket.com
Colorado College New Music Symposium
Thursday, July 12-15
For information, please call 389-6098
2nd Annual Hotrod Ho-Down
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Southside Johnny's - 528 S. Tejon St. - Hotrod and custom car and Rockabilly show
11:00AM-2:00AM - Free to the public
www.hotrodhodown.com
17th annual Pridefest 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
In Acacia Park from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Parade starts at 12 noon. For more information call 471-4429.
www.ppglcc.org
5th Annual 2007 Volkswagen Fan Fest
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Tejon street between Kiowa and Colorado, 5:00PM-10:00PM
Chili Cook-off, Music, Food, Beer Garden, Red Bull Moto X Demos, Bronco Cheerleaders, Miss Colorado, Car Demos and more.
www.ppihc.com
Colorado College Vocal Arts Symposium
Friday, July 20-August 05, 2007
For information, please call 389-6098
85th Running of The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Saturday, July 21, 2007
(I know...not actually Downtown)
This famous race is recognized around the world drawing many participants and spectators. Fort more information contact 460-5661
www.ppihc.com
AUGUST
Gettin' Down - Downtown Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
5th annual FREE outdoor summer concert series. Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m., June 6 through August 29th., America the Beautiful Park (126 Cimino Drive, just east of I-25 and south of Colorado Avenue Bridge).
August Concerts include:
August 1 - NO CONCERT
August 8 – The Nostalgics – Doo Wop
August 15 – George Whitesell and his All Stars featuring Jill Watkins – Jump, Swing, R & B, and Blues
August 22 – Changing Times Big Band featuring Laura Davis – Big Band
August 29 – The Jigheads - Celtic
www.gettindowndowntown.com
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Extremely Grand Openning
Thursday, August 02, 2007
30 W. Dale St. - Unveiling the $28.4 million, 48,000-square-foot transformation of the historic building.
www.csfineartscenter.org
2007 State Games of America
Thusday, August 02-05, 2007
More than 10,000 athletes from across the nation are expected to compete in the 29-sport event for amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels staged in the home of the United States Olympic Committee and some 50 national and international sports organizations and National Governing Bodies. For all the details, tickets, registration etc...please visit their web site.
www.stategames.org
Colorado Farm and Art Market Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Celebrate the Arts
Farm & Art Market every Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. America the Beautiful Park (just east of I-25 and south off Colorado Avenue Bridge). June 6 through October 3.
www.farmandartmarket.com
2007 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist and Rocky Mountain Piano Competition
Wednesday, August 08-12, 2007
Three rounds of competition with recitals, classes and seminars.
For information, please call 389-6098
"Everybody Welcome" A Celebration of Culture & Diversity
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Multi-Cultural Festival - 10:00AM-6:00PM Downtown, Acacia Park
Cultural Performances, Music at the bandstand, Showmobile & City Auditorium, Cultural food, Crafts, and Kid's activities.
www.cospdiversityforum.org
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SEPTEMBER
Colorado Farm & Art MarketWednesday, September 19, 2007
Harvest Festival
Farm & Art Market every Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. America the Beautiful Park (just east of I-25 and south off Colorado Avenue Bridge). June 6 through October 3.
www.farmandartmarket.com
The Colorado Festival of World Theatre
Thusday, September 20-30, 2007
The festival is planning a remarkable season with musical theatre as its theme this year. For a list of shows, ticket sales and details about the multiple venues contact their web site.
www.coloradofestival.org
Flaunt: Fashion Under the Bridge
Saturday, September 22, 2007 6:00PM
Fashion, Music, Performance and Arts event to benefit Futureself (a non-profit helping at-risk youth through art programs). Sponsored by Idoru and Samuel Adams, VIP tickets include after party at Blondies. For more information call 667-0965
www.flauntfashionunderthebridge.com
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Downtown Partnership 111 S. Tejon, Ste 309/Colorado Springs/CO/80903/719-886-0088 area information for residents, relocation, and business
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