Arts Month 2016

This October, the Pikes Peak region will be celebrating Arts Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness for the quality, diversity and value of the arts in our community. Building on the popularity of National Arts & Humanities Month …

Success Stories from August

August ushered in some big moments for our local arts community, including announcement of the merger between the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Colorado College, an inspiring visit from ArtSpace, and five ribbon cuttings in one night …

NEA Awards $10K for Arts Month 2017

The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region is pleased to announce that it has just been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help grow community engagement during the 2017 Arts Month initiative …

Success Stories from July

July was full of inspiring stories from the Pikes Peak region’s creative community, including a moving benefit concert for the victims of the Orlando shooting, the launch of our region’s new literary journal, attendance of 90,000 for Summer Symphony . . .

Success Stories from June

In June, creatives from across the Pikes Peak region deserved applause for a wide range of inspiring successes, including a record-breaking season for the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Theatre Company, new public art exhibitions in Tri-Lakes and Downtown Colorado Springs, and national accolades …

Reach Arts Month Fans this Fall

Arts Month 2016 is just around the corner, and the Cultural Office has negotiated some exciting deals and new opportunities to promote your work!

Just Released: Free Outdoor Summer Concert Guide

There are 135 free outdoor summer concerts in our region this summer, and we have your definitive PeakRadar.com guide to all of them!

Success Stories from May

In May, creatives from across the Pikes Peak region deserved applause for a wide range of inspiring successes, including a Spirit of the Springs Award, several new local murals, and one artist whose newest public art installation has transformed a bridge …

May Arts News from the Cultural Office

The new and improved PeakRadar.com has launched! The website is now easier to use, full of upgrades, and beautiful on any device! If you haven’t visited lately, check it out, and spread the word far and wide that the Pikes Peak region’s cultural calendar is better than ever before…

April Arts News from the Cultural Office

We’re proud to share our 2015 Annual Report to the Community, a colorful story of our impact and reach across the Pikes Peak region last year. Our sincere thanks to all of the inspiring partners, donors, sponsors and funders who make our unique work possible for the creative community throughout the year …

March Arts News from the Cultural Office

El Paso County is hosting a reception on Friday, March 4 from 4:00-5:30 pm to celebrate a new partnership with Cottonwood Center for the Arts to provide rotating artwork for the walls of the Centennial Hall government building. We applaud the County for their support of local arts & culture …

February Arts News from the Cultural Office

Members of Americans for the Arts, the leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America, have elected Andy Vick as a member of their Executive Committee for the United States Urban Arts Federation (USUAF), an alliance of the chief executives of local arts agencies in the nation’s 60 largest cities …

Five Year Strategic Plan

The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is pleased to share our newest strategic plan, which will guide our organizational efforts through the year 2020. We hope you’ll agree that this new strategic plan is a powerful tool that will help COPPeR to continue its important work in our community…

January Arts News from COPPeR

COPPeR will host another AIR:Shift™ Workshop over the weekend of January 22-24 at the Pikes Peak Community College Campus in Downtown Colorado Springs. A program of the Arts Incubator of the Rockies (AIR), the Shift™ Workshop is an entry point into a community of exchange, support and development fueled by a powerful curriculum …

December Arts News from COPPeR

The Pikes Peak region’s cultural scene is becoming more dynamic, more collaborative, and more visible throughout the broader community – and we can feel the momentum …

Arts Month Report to the Community

Our sincere thanks to the community for your inspiring support of the second annual Arts Month initiative! New partners and great press across the Pikes Peak region carried our call to “have one new cultural experience with friends or family during the month of October.” Our evaluation of this year’s program has revealed . . .

November Arts News from COPPeR

Our sincere thanks to the community for your inspiring support of the second annual Arts Month initiative! New partners and press across the Pikes Peak region carried our call to “have one new cultural experience with friends or family during the month of October,” and we were thrilled with the traction and engagement in this year’s program …

8th Annual Business & Arts Lunch

On Oct. 9, 2015, COPPeR and Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance co-hosted the 8th Annual Business & Arts Lunch. Almost 400 arts supporters filled the Heritage Ballroom to celebrate leaders working at the intersection of business & creativity throughout our region …

October Arts News from COPPeR

In the Pikes Peak region, our annual Arts Month initiative is designed to raise awareness for the area’s creative community and showcase the many exciting arts & cultural events taking place across the Pikes Peak region during the month of October (and all year long)!

Here are 3 highlights to get you started …

September Arts News from COPPeR

Arts Month in the Pikes Peak region is just 30 days away! Are you ready? Hundreds of cultural events and activities will be happening across our community in Theatre & Film, Visual Arts, Music & Dance, and Poetry, Prose & Comedy, plus all kinds of creative fun that doesn’t fit neatly into any category other than – Wow! …

August Arts News from COPPeR

COPPeR made the front page of the The Gazette last week when our Executive Director Andy Vick inspired the Colorado Springs Utilities Board/City Council with a proposal to creatively illuminate the stacks of the Drake Power Plant…

July Arts News from COPPeR

Curious about plans for the Pikes Peak region’s second annual Arts Month celebration this October? Join us to learn more, get inspired, and get plugged in…

COPPeR is Seeking Your Opinions and Ideas!

As part of its strategic planning process, COPPeR is reaching out to community members for input. You are invited! Whether you are “interested in the arts” or formally part of the creative community as an artist or arts organization, we want your feedback at one of the designated sessions below.

June Arts News from COPPeR

This week, Kimiko Tanabe joins COPPeR’s staff as our summer outreach coordinator and Public Interest Fellow through Colorado College. Kimiko will play a central role in our audience development programming …

May Arts News from COPPeR

Are you signed up for the weekly Peak Radar Picks emails? New subscribers to this weekly email guide to local events will be entered to win 2 free Sunday passes to MeadowGrass Music Festival 2015…

April Arts News from COPPeR

The newest Citizens Project Voter Guide asked candidates in the upcoming Colorado Springs’ election the question, “What role does a vibrant and well-funded arts & cultural sector play in the overall vitality of our local economy?” See their answers…

March Arts News from COPPeR

Dreams & Visions is about the mystery and beauty that is found when we start looking past the things we see with our eyes towards the things we can only see with our…

City for Champions Forum with the Arts

On Tuesday, February 17, the City for Champions initiative hosted a public meeting to a packed room of 250 attendees, providing updates on the four projects and exploring how the creative sector can influence and amplify the C4C initiatives’ “ripple effects” in our community…

February Arts News from COPPeR

This February, as part of its ongoing series of monthly updates, City for Champions will host a community conversation about how this exciting initiative can and should interface with the Colorado Springs’ creative community, and how we all stand to benefit…

January Arts News from COPPeR

COPPeR would like to extend our warmest appreciation to all of the outgoing members of our dedicated Board of Directors who are completing their terms of service: Kevin Johnson, Cyndi Parr, Mike Selix, Jenny Stafford and Joshua Waymire. After 6 years of service…

December Arts News from COPPeR

Join us for a casual stroll through a few of the galleries in the Downtown Colorado Springs Creative District. Meet artist Deb Komitor, whose newest series “For the Love of Trees” is currently on exhibit…

November Arts News from COPPeR

Join us for our next “Coffee with COPPeR” event, where we’ll all have a chance to review this year’s Arts Month initiative and brainstorm for next year. The gathering is open to everyone…

NEW Peak Radar Guide to Art Galleries

COPPeR is pleased to present the new Peak Radar Pages Guide to Art Galleries of the Pikes Peak Region, the first exclusively-local guide to galleries of El Paso and Teller Counties. You’ll discover…

7th Annual Business & Arts Lunch Award Winners Announced

The Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) are pleased to present the Business & Arts Lunch annually each October. Our organizations understand that a thriving and innovative business community succeeds only…

October Arts News from COPPeR

Kick Off Arts Month at the Artini! Local creatives are gathering tonight for a one-of-a-kind art party to kick off the Pikes Peak region’s first Arts Month – and YOU are invited! The Artini, a free community celebration, will be held…

October is Arts Month!

This October, the Pikes Peak region will celebrate Arts Month as a way to highlight the quality, diversity and value of arts & culture in our community. The official home-base for Arts Month is www.peakradar.com/artsmonth. Orchestrated by…

September Arts News from COPPeR

The Artini to Kickoff Arts Month Help spread the word about The Artini, a free community celebration to kickoff Arts Month in style! This “over 21 only” event will be held on Wednesday, October 1 from 6-9PM at The Mansion…

August News from COPPeR

AIR Shift Workshop Registration is now open for the Pikes Peak region’s first AIR Shift Workshop, which will be held at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center from October 24-26. Presented by COPPeR, this weekend workshop teaches new ways for art and business…

COPPeR Selected for Charity Spotlight

COPPeR is excited to announce that we have been selected as a featured organization for this year’s Charity Spotlight, a collaborative program brought together by Sky Sox and Domino’s Pizza. This program, which returns after a tremendously successful first season…

Tickets Now On Sale for Business & Arts Lunch

The Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) are pleased to present the Business & Arts Lunch annually each October. Our organizations understand that a thriving and innovative business community succeeds only …

July News from COPPeR

TA-Da! The 2014-2015 Peak Radar Pages Each year, COPPeR undertakes the creation of our region’s most comprehensive guide to arts and culture and distributes thousands of free copies to residents and visitors. This year, we’re thrilled to announce that the …

Creative Districts in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs

DENVER — June 16, 2014 — Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, and the Boettcher Foundation today announced the certification of four new Creative Districts and the acceptance of seven …

Coffee with COPPeR: October is Arts Month!

The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is excited to announce that it will be orchestrating a new Arts Month initiative this coming October. A formal announcement for the effort will take place during a “Coffee with COPPeR” …

June News from COPPeR

Coffee with COPPeR: Arts Month 2014 Tuesday, June 24 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Coffee at 8:30 am, Deco Lounge Program 9:00-10:00 am, Main Stage Coffee with COPPeR events are public gatherings to learn about and discuss major advances …

Are you an Arts Champion? Join us this summer!

On April 30, fifteen new members of our community trained to become Arts Advocates, representing the arts in their spheres of leadership and as volunteers at this summer’s outreach events for COPPeR. You can learn what they learned by visiting …

May News from COPPeR

PeakRadar.com 1st Quarter Report celebrates growth! The first quarter report of PeakRadar.com’s metrics for 2014 is out … and proud! All metrics grew over last year’s numbers and total visits grew by 24%! Click here to download the 1st Quarter …

2014 Art in Storefronts Featured in 5 Downtown Locations

The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is pleased to announce the 2014 Art in Storefronts program. Now in its third year, Art in Storefronts is designed to help re-animate Downtown Colorado Springs by inserting non-commercial art installations, …

Janice Gould selected as 2014-2016 Pikes Peak Poet Laureate

On behalf of the Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project selection committee and program organizers, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is pleased to announce that Janice Gould has been selected as the 2014-2016 Pikes Peak Poet Laureate. …

April News from COPPeR

Springing into Action! April is here, and COPPeR is “springing into action!” This week, the gallery space in our office will open a new show by printmaker Eleanor Anderson – I hope you can join us! We’ve also begun production of …

Arts Advocates Training 2014

Arts Advocates are specially-trained to speak knowledgeably about our local arts scene as volunteers at COPPeR’s festival booths, as committee members across the region, and as active citizens. The training equips Advocates with a deeper understanding of arts in the Pikes …

NEW! Ads Available for Peak Radar Pages 2014-2015

Reach culturally-engaged residents and visitors in the only comprehensive print directory to arts and culture in the Pikes Peak region! This year, 5,000 free copies will be distributed throughout El Paso and Teller counties at community centers, festivals, libraries, hotels, universities, realtors, …

March News from COPPeR

March-ing Forward Hard to believe that I’ve already been here at COPPeR for over a month! Seems like it was just yesterday that my wife Beth and I were packing up our belongings in Western Maryland for the long drive across the …

City for Champions Good for Our Creative Community

At their monthly meeting on February 27, the COPPeR Board of Directors formally voted to support the City for Champions project. “At its core, City for Champions is a tourism and economic development initiative that will bring tens of thousands of …

Creative Districts Blossoming in the Pikes Peak Region

Several business districts in the Pikes Peak region are busily preparing to apply for Creative District designation, either as candidates or full-fledged designees, through Colorado Creative Industries. Woodland Park and Manitou Springs are applying for initial candidacy in the impressive …

Pikes Peak Weavers Guild Exhibition

Pikes Peak Weavers Guild Exhibition February 7- March 30, 2014 COPPeR’s Information and Office Space, Plaza of the Rockies 121 S. Tejon, Suite 111 Currently on display in COPPeR’s office space are works by the Pikes Peak Weavers Guild. A non-profit …

COPPeR February News

  Letter from the Executive Director … Hi, my name is Andy Vick, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Executive Director here at COPPeR! My wife, Beth Piver, and I just moved to Colorado Springs from western …

Coffee with COPPeR: Northern Progress

              Coffee with COPPeR: Northern Progress Friday, January 24 Coffee at 8:00 a.m., program begins at 8:30 at the new Harmony Hall, 3815 N. Academy Blvd  Click here to RSVP  Coffee with COPPeR events are …

COPPeR Announces New Executive Director: Andrew Vick brings national experience to the region

Following a thorough regional and national search, the Board of Directors of COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew (Andy) Vick as Executive Director, starting February 1, 2014. Andy will …

24 Hours to Give Where You Live

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region is one of the newest local nonprofits to join Colorado Gives Day 2013! On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, Coloradans will come together again to raise millions of dollars for nonprofits like ours. Last year, a …

November News

“November is a festive, full month here at COPPeR, packed with exciting events. The momentum in our arts community, particularly the northern expansions we’ll explore at Coffee with COPPeR on Nov. 19, the energy at the Business and Arts Lunch last month, and the results …

Nov. 8! Hootenanny for the Arts II: Brazilian Carnivale

Don’t miss the party that everyone will be buzzing about. Hootenanny for the Arts returns transforming The Mansion nightclub into Brazilian Carnivale with daring cirque d’soleil performing artists on trapeze, Brazilian dancers, capoiera, authentic Brazilian tapas, complimentary signature cocktails and …

Quality of Life Indicators Report Released

Pikes Peak United Way spearheads an annual study that collects key data points, “quality of life indicators”, from across our region and comparable cities in the U.S. The full 2013 report was released on October 24 and includes a section …

2013 Business and Arts Lunch Award Winners Announced

Ron Brasch and Una Ng-Brasch were recognized as the Business Arts Leaders of the year at the sixth annual Business & Arts Lunch. The lunch, co-presented by the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the …

Executive Director Transition

Christina McGrath, Executive Director of COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, announced today that she will be leaving COPPeR at the end of the year and joining her fiancé, an Air Force Officer, on his next assignment …

Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+)

CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (CERF+) Artists’ emergency resources CERF+ would like to make sure that any professional craft artist seriously affected by the disaster is aware of the emergency relief assistance available from CERF+. If, as a craft artist, you …

Register Now: 6th Annual Business and Arts Lunch!

The Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) are pleased to present the Business & Arts Lunch annually each October. Our organizations understand that a thriving and innovative business community succeeds only through …

September E-Newsletter

  You are Cordially Invited Doesn’t it feel great to get a personal invitation? Here at COPPeR, one of the 3 pillars of what we do year round is INVITE residents and visitors to experience the arts. Walk with us as we explore …

Peak Arts Fund Hits $50,000 Goal for the Arts

The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) proudly announces that the 2013 Peak Arts Fund Campaign has achieved its ambitious goal to raise $50,000 for 18 local nonprofit arts organizations. The united fund for the arts distributed checks …

Peak Arts Fund on KCME FM

We’re taking to the airwaves to get the word out about Peak Arts Fund 2013! On June 15-19, tune in to KCME FM on one of these stations for local arts trivia to win a Peak Radar Pass each day at 1:30 …

Building-Wide Peak Arts Fund Event an Inspiring Show of Support for the Arts

On June 26, Peak Arts Fund presented a building-wide fundraising luncheon with 4 companies who share 6 N. Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs. Participating companies included Braxton Technologies, The Paramount Group, TechWise, Vladimir Jones and YoungWilliams Child Support Services. The companies combined their collective “giving power” …

Art in Storefronts Call for Artists Extended!

The Call for Artists for COPPeR’s Summer/Fall Art in Storefronts project has been extended! Applications will now be accepted until July 10th at 11:59 p.m. To learn more about the project and to download an application, visit our Art in …

Art in Storefronts Summer 2013

COPPeR is currently accepting submissions for the Summer 2013 season of Art in Storefronts! For more information about the project and to download an application visit our AIS page.

Bootcamp: Disaster preparedness, planning and response

We are once again saddened by the news of the fires in Southern Colorado. But have been proud of how our community continues to come together and support one another. Our arts and cultural community can be deeply impacted by …

2013 Guide to Free Outdoor Summer Concerts

It’s here! Our 2013 Guide to Free Outdoor Summer Concerts. Be sure to visit our Resources Page to find more information. Or download the Guide here today!

2013 Business & Arts Luncheon Nominations

Nominations are now being sought for businesses and business leaders to be honored at the sixth annual Business & Arts Awards Luncheon, co-sponsored by the Regional Business Alliance and COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. Award categories …

Peak Arts Party II and live concert on June 7

Join us for a free First Friday party and concert featuring music, art, food and drink and so, so many jelly beans! It all happens Friday, June 7 from 5-9 p.m. and is co-hosted by GOCA121 and COPPeR. Musician Alex Koshak will perform as part …

Beer That Keeps Giving

On May 15 from 5-7 p.m., TRiNiTY Brewing Company welcomed Peak Arts Fund for their second Giving Beer night, a new program that contributes $1 from each TRiNiTY brew sold to a local nonprofit. The COPPeR crew showed up in force with balloons, table …

Three Cheers for the Regional Business Alliance!

On Monday, May 20, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance invited Peak Arts Fund to visit their weekly staff meeting with an Arts Break and presentation about how to get involved with this spring’s campaign. The Arts Break was an elegant Bach violin …

The Impact of Peak Arts Fund

The 18 arts nonprofits that benefit from every dollar given to Peak Arts Fund 2013 are an impressive collection of leading arts organizations in the region. Together, they span artistic genres, communities and age ranges. They are historic centerpieces of the local …

The Leadership of Kirkpatrick Bank

On Friday, May 3, Kirkpatrick Bank launched its Workplace Giving Campaign for Peak Arts Fund. Already lead sponsor for the 2013 Launch Party, the Bank invited Angela to present about the campaign to its employees and pledged to match employee gifts. What …

May is Peak Arts Fund Month

This May, you’ll find an exciting spectrum of arts experiences across the region, all presented by the 18 arts organizations who benefit from Peak Arts Fund. Don’t miss the fun – and Peak Radar Pass benefits – at this month’s bonanza of …

Support from Velvet Hills Chorus

This past Monday, Angela presented about Peak Arts Fund to approx. 80 members of Velvet Hills Chorus. These inspiring women recently placed FIRST in our region and qualified for the Sweet Adelines International competition in Hawaii in November! The Chorus is …

New Partner: Colorado College

Peak Arts Fund is the 4th and newest giving option for employees of Colorado College. Last year, CC staff pledged nearly $38,000 to local charities. Isn’t that inspiring? Our thanks to Colorado College for its incredible contributions to its neighbors and its support …

Colorado Springs CVB Supports the Arts

The Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau kicked off their Workplace Giving Campaign for Peak Arts Fund this past Tuesday, April 2. COPPeR Development Officer, Angela Seals, presented about Peak Arts Fund and shared helpful talking points for the CVB staff to use …

NEW Peak Radar Pass Benefit: Ice Cream!

Regardless of today’s blizzard, it IS actually spring and ice cream season has officially returned. Our newest Peak Radar Pass benefit is 10% off at Pikes Peak Chocolate and Ice Cream! Show your pass at their location downtown or in Manitou Springs …

Art’s Economic Impact Presented to the Rotary

Last Friday, Christina McGrath presented to the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs about arts and culture in the Pikes Peak region. The 80 attendees were particularly impressed by the arts nonprofit sector as an economic engine, generating $72 million in …

Peak Arts Fund Launch Party

Celebrate the launch of the 2nd Annual Peak Arts Fund Campaign with an evening of art and live performances, plus delicious beer, wine, and sweet treats provided by Bristol Brewing and Nosh.

Coffee with COPPeR: February 26

February 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Avenue RSVP to rsvp@coppercolo.org Join COPPeR and the Downtown Development Authority for a discussion on Colorado Springs’ new state-designated Emerging Creative District. The hour-long conversation

February 8 – Ceramica: Contemporary Clay Opening at COPPeR and GOCA 121

Feb. 6th

Hootenanny for the Arts January 25

EXPERIENCE! Performances by local greats while supporting CREEP! post production and Peak Arts Fund • ADMISSION! Includes three drink tickets and a swanky spread of delicious fare • SEE! Mayhem in the Dancehall with local legends such as: The Modbo Collective • Douglas Rouse • Taiko Society Drummers • Ormao Dance Company • MORE

Ideas for sharing your Economic Impact

We’ve always known that arts and culture contributes greatly to our quality of life. Now with the release of the Arts and Economic Prosperity Study we have compelling proof that it’s also a major industry in the Pikes Peak region and contributes significantly to our local economy. Here’s a great example of how your organization can share that story:

Tree Lighting Celebration

Dec. 6th

Call for Artists – Art in Storefronts

Interested in the opportunity to showcase artistic work in an exciting, unique, new type of exhibition site? Art in Storefronts is designed to repurpose vacant store windows by filling them with non-commercial art installations, artwork, creative businesses or pop-up shops

October 2012 News

A big congratulations to our Business and Arts Lunch award winners! This Wednesday, 280 business leaders, community advocates, and artists gathered at the Antlers Hotel to celebrate the 5th Annual Business and Arts Lunch, co-presented the by the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and COPPeR.

September 2012 News

Sep. 3rd

Better Block Pikes Peak Art in Storefronts

Amy Seltzer from Roll Exhibit will be the first artist featured for COPPeR’s newest program Art in Storefronts. She has contacted several Roll Exhibit artists and gathered pieces from her past exhibits.

Business & Arts Luncheon Nominations

Nominations are now being sought for businesses and business leaders to be honored at the fifth annual Business & Arts Awards Luncheon, co-sponsored by the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.

July 2012 News

What a great week to recognize Arts and Culture in our community. At The Mining Exchange this Tuesday, COPPeR released the Arts and Economic Prosperity Report, an economic impact study for the region’s nonprofit arts and culture industry.

AE&P Release Event

The COPPeR Board of Directors invites you to join us for coffee and bagels as we release findings on the economic impact of arts and cultural groups in the Pikes Peak region.

June 2012 News

At COPPeR, we’re looking forward to a summer full of exciting arts experiences. From Free Outdoor Summer Concerts and the Arts Walk with Mayor Bach to festivals and workshops, there are tons of things to keep you busy

April 2012 News

Today we join scores of others in celebrating the 25th Annual Arts Advocacy Day. While we aren’t physically in Washington D.C. for the national event, COPPeR communicates the value of arts all year round to civic leaders, businesses, community groups, neighbors and friends in the Pikes Peak region.