2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (263+ words) Ilse Venter does it all and then some. And now she’s about to throw open the doors to her inaugural Wild West Home & Homemade Expo at Norris Penrose Event Center on Sept. 19-20. Venter, who moved with her family to the…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (384+ words) Partnership will support the historic Colorado Springs venue as it reopens as a modern 4,000+ capacity live entertainment destination LOS ANGELES & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., September 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AXS, a trusted leader in ticketing technology, and AVA Presents today announced a new…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1751+ words) A great diner does not just feed you. It makes you wonder why chrome, neon, and a spinning jukebox ever fell out of fashion. The best old-school stops still carry that mid-century spark, with counter seats, unfussy menus, and pie…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (370+ words) CENTRAL SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — More than 10 downtown Colorado Springs businesses are taking part in a new street pop-up series called the Sidewalk Soiree every Saturday this September, with sales, activities, and pop-ups aimed at drawing more shoppers to local retailers....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1705+ words) There is something deeply satisfying about ordering food without having to deliver a five-minute explanation first. Autumn outings feel easier when dairy-free choices are clear, tempting, and treated like part of the menu instead of a special request. For travelers…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (309+ words) The 2026 Labor Day Lift Off is back for Labor Day weekend. The free event is one of the biggest hot air balloon festivals in the state. This year, organizers are celebrating 50 years of the Labor Day Lift Off, and they're…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (279+ words) In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too. Up this week: Wine bars....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (371+ words) Dorothy “Dot” Heller was a connoisseur of the arts and humanities. Married to the acclaimed Colorado Springs artist Larry Heller, Dot also led a noteworthy life, becoming the city’s fifth social investigator, and essentially an officer, with the Colorado Springs…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1678+ words) A great late-summer weekend does not need a complicated itinerary, just enough reasons to keep saying, “Okay, one more stop.” That is exactly what this stretch of the season delivers, when long daylight hours make it surprisingly easy to pack…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (354+ words) SOUTHERN COLORADO (KOAA) — Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From 50 years at Bear Creek Nature Center to a Switchbacks game, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend! 50 Years at Bear Creek Nature Center Bear Creek Nature Center…...