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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The Aspens Show
Oct 26 - Oct 31
Sun, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm

'Brigadoon'
Oct 26
Sun, Oct 19 @ 2:30 pm
Fri, Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 2:30 pm
Sun, Oct 26 @ 2:30 pm

Make & Take Day
Oct 26
Make & Take Day
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Oct 26
Sun, Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm

Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Oct 26 - Dec 31
Sun, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm
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'Creased'
Oct 27 - Nov 03
Sun, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am
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
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'Between the Land and Sky'
Oct 27 - 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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Oct 26, 2025
Writers' Night COS
Presented by Pikes Peak Writers at Storybook Brewing Colorado Springs, CO
Two hours of fun, camaraderie, and laughter, an event where attendees set the agenda, and the host keeps it organized. Want to talk about query letters? Let’s do it! How to get an agent? An excellent topic, let’s discuss it. You’ll get to share your accomplishments, and maybe meet some new authors to stay in touch with. These are your people. This is your team. Come out and be a part of it. 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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Oct 26, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
The Aspens Show
Presented by Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio at Laura Reilly Studio Colorado Springs, CO
Leaves glitter and dance, the weather starts to slip into winter in chilly bursts as it always does and you look forward to hearing your feet crunch through fading foliage. Laura Reilly’s October show “The Aspens Show” captures both those feelings with crisp colors, familiar landscapes and tumbling clouds. Mountains stand tall while bristlecone pines flank the green-gold aspen. Creeks froth and burble as fallen leaves swirl in lazy eddies. Laura’s paintings will make your heart beat in the well-known rhythm of the High Country. “The Aspen Show” opens on First Friday Art Walk in Old Colorado City on October 3rd and continues through end of the month. 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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Oct 26, 2025
Fool House: The Ultimate 90's Party
Presented by Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers Colorado Springs, CO
Ages 21+ Get ready to relive the glory days of frosted tips, flip phones, and fire playlists. Grab your crew and get down with Fool House for The Millennium Tour - the ULTIMATE 90s & Y2K - themed live show experience that’ll have you partying like it’s 1999! The Millennium Tour includes: • VIP red carpet photo op (Y2K fashion STRONGLY encouraged) • Pre-show pop culture trivia to test your retro knowledge • Pre-show party with curated playlist and video to get you HYPE• Full band taking you from the 90s into the early 2000s with ALL THE HITS • Massive balloon drop finale to blow the roof offFrom *NSYNC to Nirvana, Britney to Blink-182, Missy Elliott to Nelly - we’re covering every iconic jam you blasted on your boombox or burned onto your mix CD. This isn't just a concert—it’s a full-blown time warp party! 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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Oct 26, 2025
'Brigadoon'
Presented by First Company Theatre at First United Methodist Church Colorado Springs, CO
First Company Theatre proudly presents, “Brigadoon!” An intriguing musical where two American men accidentally stumble upon a small Scottish town. The iconic musical team of Lerner and Lowe, (My Fair Lady), created the score which has enchanted audiences for over seventy-five years. “Waitin’ For My Dearie” and “Almost Like Being in Love,” are just two of the delightful numbers that weave this magical story, complete with beautiful singing and poetic choreography. We can’t wait to share this phenomenal show with you! 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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Oct 26, 2025
Make & Take Day
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
SPOOKY’WOOD! Decorate cat masks and pumpkins in the Main Gallery—you’ll MAKE something awesome and TAKE it home! Enjoy a snack or dinner with Grilled Cheese YO! Straight-up classics, adventurous twists, and gluten-free and vegan options are all on the menu. Ecto-lemonade for kids and beer/wine for the adults are available at the bar. Trick-or-Treat for art supplies & more at open studios throughout the building! FREE to the public, donations gratefully appreciated. 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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Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Night Frights: 'The Black Castle'
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
The Manitou Springs Heritage Museum will present movies just right for the lead up to Halloween. Admission is free, and traditional movie concessions will be available. “The Black Castle” (1952) This moody gothic horror film from Universal Pictures is steeped in revenge, mystery and shadowy intrigue. Set in 18th century Austria, it follows British noble Sir Ronald Burton as he infiltrates the estate of the sinister Count von Bruno to investigate the disappearance of two friends. What he uncovers is a web of vengeance, torture chambers and a crocodile pit. Starring Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney Jr. 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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Oct 26, 2025
Magic On My Mind
Presented by Stick Horses in Pants at Peak Improv Theater Colorado Springs, CO
A night of magical moments and mind-reading with Trenton Gunsolley: The most honest cheat you'll ever meet! 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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Oct 26, 2025
Craft Fair and Holiday Bazaar
Presented by Colorado Springs School District 11 Fine Arts Department at Coronado High School Auditorium Colorado Springs, CO
Craft Fair and Holiday Bazaar - Benefits music program at Coronado High School! Come enjoy a fun-filled community craft fair featuring unique handmade gifts from local vendors. All proceeds support our high school’s band and orchestra program, helping students keep the music alive. With live music, a silent auction, delicious food trucks, and a festive atmosphere, it’s an event the whole community can enjoy together! 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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Oct 26, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
Known as “America’s Ultimate Challenge” the Pikes Peak Marathon is a race like no other. With a 7,800-foot vertical climb, the course takes runners from Manitou Springs, Colorado, along Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet —and back— for a total of 26.2 grueling mountain miles. For seven decades, dedicated runners have competed in this Ultimate Challenge, meaning that September 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Marathon. In partnership with the Pikes Pike Marathon & Ascent organization, the Manitou Springs Heritage Museum is hosting “Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary,” an informative exhibit that will provide historical highlights of each decade as the race evolved and will feature some legendary runners throughout the years. 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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Oct 26, 2025
Van Cliburn Champions: Mozart/Bizet
Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Mel Bonis—silenced in her day—opens with waltzes full of elegance and quiet rebellion. Evren Ozel, Van Cliburn medalist, takes on Mozart’s Concerto No. 25, delivering fire and brilliance in every phrase. And then there’s Bizet, unleashing a Symphony so full of joy it’s almost reckless. 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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Oct 27, 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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Oct 27, 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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