across our community.

The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (a.k.a. COPPR) is the nonprofit local arts agency that serves the City of Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller Counties) in Colorado. We work to ensure that the creative sector grows in economic vitality and depth of impact, that creative workers can thrive in our community, and that the arts are leveraged to positively address regional economic development, education, cultural tourism, and quality of life.
Beyond the Cultural Office's regional leadership & advocacy,
our programs focus on:
Our Mission
We champion our diverse creative community as a vital part of the region’s identity and economy through service, connection, and advocacy.
RECENT NEWS
Celebrate Arts Month 2025
ARTS MONTH IS HERE! This October marks 12 years of Arts Month in our community! It has grown into a tradition that invites everyone to explore, connect, and celebrate our shared creativity. Each October, hundreds of local events remind us that the arts aren’t just
COPPR is on the move!
On behalf of the Board and Staff of The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, I am pleased to finally share with you some of our nonprofit’s biggest news in our 19-year history: we have purchased a permanent home for the Cultural Office! Our new, vibrant space at the
Congratulations & Best Wishes to Staff Member, Dylan Craddock
The Cultural Office’s Program Manager of Creative Economy, Dylan Craddock, has been accepted to the prestigious London School of Economics’ Masters program in Local Economic Development. Her last full day on staff at the Cultural Office will be August 29th. Since June 2023, Dylan has
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS








PPW Write Brain: Embracing Brevity: Drabbles, Micro Fiction, and Flash Fiction with Angela Sylvaine
10-21-2025 - 10-21-2025
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'Creased'
Nov 01 - Nov 03
Mon, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am
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'Between the Land and Sky'
Nov 01 - Dec 13
Thu, Oct 23 @ 3:30 pm
Fri, Oct 24 @ 3:30 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 3:30 pm
Mon, Oct 27 @ 3:30 pm
Wed, Oct 29 @ 3:30 pm
Thu, Oct 30 @ 3:30 pm
Fri, Oct 31 @ 3:30 pm
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'Macbeth'
Nov 01 - Nov 02
Fri, Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm

Dia de los Muertos
Nov 01 - Nov 02
Mon, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am
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Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Night Improv with Improv Colorado
Presented by Improv Colorado at Peak Improv Theater Colorado Springs, CO
If you like "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" you will love our show! Improv Colorado is guaranteed to bring laughter to any date night, girls’ night out, Meetup event or solo outing! These seasoned improv artists will amaze you with their wit and imagination! Every show is completely different than the last because it is all made up on the spot! Join us for giggles, grins and even a belly laugh or two! Fast paced improv comedy, you help with suggestions and we then create the fun. Bring the family or make it a date, it will be a fun night out.
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Nov 01, 2025
Tony Exum Jr.
Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrated Springs native Tony Exum, Jr. returns to the stage that started it all. Fifteen years as a solo artist, community icon, radio host, Billboard, Radiowave, Urban Influencer Radio charting performer who since kicking off his solo career in late ’09 has graced stages, clubs, festivals throughout the country. Sharing the stage with the likes of Gerald Albright, Najee, Kirk Whalum, Boney James, Pieces of a Dream, Nathan Mitchell, Julian Vaughn, Surface, and many many more. Introducing to the Colorado Springs fans, EJ Holmes, a recording artist and guitarist with a brand new hot single “Dallas Vibes” that also features Tony Exum, Jr. with a new album to boot. Hosted by Denver’s own Jus Chris this promises to be another unforgettable night of smooth/contemporary jazz at Stargazers Theater. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Nov 01, 2025
All Souls' Day Sacred Harp Cemetary Sing
Presented by Pikes Peak Sacred Harp Singers at Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, CO
Come participate in the community joy that is sacred harp singing! Beginners welcome. Loaner books available. Grave rubbings led by Brave Irene's.A singing school lead by Sam Ellenberger. Picnic supper on the grounds (please bring a dish to share). Dress in layers and for the weather as this historic building is unheated, though we tend to make it warm! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Nov 01, 2025
The Wallens
Presented by Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for a FREE TO THE PUBLIC concert by our historic fireplace! Enjoy Colorado crafted beers, wines and spirits* - come in early for Happy Hour pricing from 4 - 6 pm. The Wallens have brought their close-knit harmony vocals and storytelling from Marquette, MI to Australia, Europe, and across the US. Originally hailing from Kentucky, Molly is a classically-trained vocalist with experience in opera and bluegrass alike. Guitarist/vocalist Brian Keith Wallen won 2nd place in the 2015 International Blues Challenge and was also named "Artist of the Year" by the Starr-Gennett Foundation.They are proudly based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and have performed at numerous festivals and events, including the Telluride Blues Fest, Durango Blues Train, Cedar Point, Hiawatha Music Festival, and many others. A fun and inclusive folk duo, their music is heavily influenced by bluegrass. Featuring both originals and covers, you'll hear everything from jamgrass by Billy Strings and the Dead to singer/songwriter favorites by the likes of John Prine, Nathaniel Rateliff, Sierra Ferrell, and more. Video and audio at https://thewallensmusic.com/epk. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025
'Creased'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op Manitou Springs, CO
Creased is a group show featuring art made on and from paper. Featuring artwork by Amy Kerr, Paige Carley, Carrie Dunlap and Summit Scribes. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Nov 01, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
'Between the Land and Sky'
Presented by UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Between the Land and Sky Karla García 2025 F.E.A.R.S Artist Reflecting on past works, García reimagine a landscape composed of recycled ceramic grasses, concrete blocks, and terra cotta cacti sculptures. The glazed surfaces of the cacti evoke a starry night sky embedded in their forms, drawing connections between the cosmos and sacred land. This body of work merges myth and material. García continue her reflections on the exiled desert goddess Malinalxochitl and the poetry of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz—voices that shape stories across time and space. In this terrain, the cacti become sacred beings, and the grasses act as connective tissue: linking the land beneath to ourselves, to the sky above. García’s process remains grounded in traditional hand-building techniques, yet the forms appear to shrink, expand, and shift like breath or memory. Through these gestures, she invite viewers to pause and consider the landscape not as backdrop, but as a living record of resilience, transformation, and sacred connection. VACS: Karla García 2025 F.E.A.R.S. Artist Description Karla García is the 2025 Female Emerging Artists Residency Series (F.E.A.R.S.) artist. This residency series is an experimental program that invites artists early in their professional careers to UCCS to participate in a residency, solo-exhibition, and academic classes. F.E.A.R.S. is now a collaborative initiative between the UCCS Visual Arts Department (VAPA) and GOCA. Karla García (1977, Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico) is a Texas-based artist originally from Mexico. Her ceramic sculptural installations are rooted in her Mexican heritage and informed by personal and cultural memory, historical…
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Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
'Macbeth'
Presented by UCCS Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre and Dance Program at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
UCCS Theatre Company Presents: "Macbeth" This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
Día de Muertos Celebration
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Día de Muertos Celebration Watch live music and performances Engage with hands-on art activities Installation by artist Cal Duran See ofrendas created by local school and community groups Food and drink available for purchase Shop at a mercado with food vendors and artisans A children’s costume parade will be held on both days If you don’t feel comfortable celebrating with us this year, we understand. We will see you next year! At the Celebration Performances Saturday, Nov. 1 TBD Saturday, Nov. 2 TBD Food & Drink TBD Bar provided by Bon Appétit (credit card only) Activities Sugar skull (calaveras) decorating Button making Mercado Artisan creations available for purchase, artisans TBD. Community Ofrenda Participate in the construction of a community ofrenda in Taste throughout both days of Día de Muertos. Ofrendas (or offerings) are altars created to honor those who have died and are traditionally filled with photographs, food, flowers, and candles. All are welcome to bring these elements or others that celebrate someone special in your life who has passed. A digital printer will be available for those who wish to print a photo during the celebration. Please refrain from bringing alcohol, tobacco, or anything flammable and note that we are unable to return any items left on the ofrenda. Contributing to the community ofrenda is free and will be open on Nov. 1 and 2. At the conclusion of Día de Muertos, messages and memories will be placed in a sacred fire with love and care to commit them…
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Nov 01, 2025
It's A 2000's (Halloween) Party
Presented by Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers Colorado Springs, CO
This electrifying, spooktacular event celebrates the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade's biggest hits across pop, hip-hop, and rock genres. Dress up in your favorite Y2K-inspired costumes and embrace the spirit of the season as you dance the night away to tunes from Britney Spears, Eminem, and more. Don't miss this chance to relive the unforgettable 2000s vibes with a frightfully fun twist - a night filled with music, style, nostalgia, and plenty of Halloween fun. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable journey back to the early 2000s! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
Dia de los Muertos
Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery Manitou Springs, CO
Green Horse Gallery in Manitou Springs will host a Dia de los Muertos-themed exhibit in October. Local artists have come together to celebrate the beautiful Mexican holiday that honors our loved ones who have passed. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Nov 02, 2025
Día de Muertos Celebration
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Día de Muertos Celebration Watch live music and performances Engage with hands-on art activities Installation by artist Cal Duran See ofrendas created by local school and community groups Food and drink available for purchase Shop at a mercado with food vendors and artisans A children’s costume parade will be held on both days If you don’t feel comfortable celebrating with us this year, we understand. We will see you next year! At the Celebration Performances Saturday, Nov. 1 TBD Saturday, Nov. 2 TBD Food & Drink TBD Bar provided by Bon Appétit (credit card only) Activities Sugar skull (calaveras) decorating Button making Mercado Artisan creations available for purchase, artisans TBD. Community Ofrenda Participate in the construction of a community ofrenda in Taste throughout both days of Día de Muertos. Ofrendas (or offerings) are altars created to honor those who have died and are traditionally filled with photographs, food, flowers, and candles. All are welcome to bring these elements or others that celebrate someone special in your life who has passed. A digital printer will be available for those who wish to print a photo during the celebration. Please refrain from bringing alcohol, tobacco, or anything flammable and note that we are unable to return any items left on the ofrenda. Contributing to the community ofrenda is free and will be open on Nov. 1 and 2. At the conclusion of Día de Muertos, messages and memories will be placed in a sacred fire with love and care to commit them…
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Nov 02, 2025
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Fall Concert
Presented by Colorado Springs Youth Symphony at Roy J. Wasson Academic Campus Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Winds – performing dynamic and challenging wind ensemble literature Ovation Youth Orchestra – a full orchestra preparing young musicians for symphonic repertoire Youth Symphony – the flagship orchestra of CSYSA, showcasing the region’s finest young musicians Your Impact: Outreach & Partnerships Serving our community is a top priority of the CSYSA. We offer over 60 performances a year in our community and online, 20 of which are part of performance tours for each of our ensembles to area schools. The CSYSA actively seeks to strengthen our community offerings by also partnering with other local artistic and service groups. Your support makes a difference in the community. Your generous donation will be doubled by our matching donors, allowing students from all communities to participate in our programs and its partnerships with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado Springs School District 11, and the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale. Through Music, We are One We are the most comprehensive instrumental music program for youth in this part of the country. Our mission compels us to provide for artistic development through high quality, diverse music experiences that enrich the cultural environment of local, national and international communities. The Mozart Strings Project, an outreach program for beginning string players, is offered in school districts where there are no string programs. The Youth Symphony plays for thousands of children and adults yearly, focusing on audiences that have limited exposure to live orchestral music. Our ten youth ensembles connect families to the life-altering power of musical…
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