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Fri, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
'Raw, Concrete'
Feb 28
'Raw, Concrete'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts
Feb 28
Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Feb 27, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
A Century of Black History Commemoration: The Groves Family and Fannie Mae Duncan
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
During the opening reception, local musician Charles Lumpkin will speak about Black History Month and play the Black National Anthem on his saxophone. John Groves (1840-1902) and Louisa Divers Groves (1861-1943) were born in Virginia and Missouri, respectively. The son of a plantation owner and an enslaved woman, John soon showed his intelligence and was educated at a time that was illegal. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Sometime between 1886 and 1891, John and Louisa relocated to Manitou Springs, where they raised their family. Among their children: Harry Augustus (1891-1978), father of Harry Edward Groves (1921-2013), who would study at Harvard and become a respected law professor at universities around the nation. Fannie Mae Duncan was renowned as the founder and owner of the Cotton Club in downtown Colorado Springs, where her motto was “everybody welcome.” Her portion of the exhibit will include photos taken at the club in 1955. Fannie Mae Bragg was born in Alabama in 1918. Her family fled Alabama after a racially motivated murder and settled briefly in Oklahoma, Eventually, the family moved to Colorado Springs and Fannie Mae found work at the Manitou Spa. She married Ed Duncan in 1939 and the couple purchased a two-story building at 25 W. Colorado Ave. that would become the Cotton Club. Performers including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Flip Wilson, Etta James and B.B. King appeared there over the years to entertain audiences of all races. The exhibit also will feature Charlotte Rickert’s short…
Get Tickets Feb 28, 2026
A Century of Black History Commemoration: The Groves Family and Fannie Mae Duncan
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
During the opening reception, local musician Charles Lumpkin will speak about Black History Month and play the Black National Anthem on his saxophone. John Groves (1840-1902) and Louisa Divers Groves (1861-1943) were born in Virginia and Missouri, respectively. The son of a plantation owner and an enslaved woman, John soon showed his intelligence and was educated at a time that was illegal. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Sometime between 1886 and 1891, John and Louisa relocated to Manitou Springs, where they raised their family. Among their children: Harry Augustus (1891-1978), father of Harry Edward Groves (1921-2013), who would study at Harvard and become a respected law professor at universities around the nation. Fannie Mae Duncan was renowned as the founder and owner of the Cotton Club in downtown Colorado Springs, where her motto was “everybody welcome.” Her portion of the exhibit will include photos taken at the club in 1955. Fannie Mae Bragg was born in Alabama in 1918. Her family fled Alabama after a racially motivated murder and settled briefly in Oklahoma, Eventually, the family moved to Colorado Springs and Fannie Mae found work at the Manitou Spa. She married Ed Duncan in 1939 and the couple purchased a two-story building at 25 W. Colorado Ave. that would become the Cotton Club. Performers including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Flip Wilson, Etta James and B.B. King appeared there over the years to entertain audiences of all races. The exhibit also will feature Charlotte Rickert’s short…
Get Tickets Feb 28, 2026
'Colorado Nick: A Legacy of Tattoo Art in Colorado Springs'
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
About The Exhibit The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) is thrilled to announce the opening of Colorado Nick: A Legacy of Tattoo Art in Colorado Springs on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Housed in the AJ Smith Gallery on the CSPM’s third floor, this fascinating exhibit was developed in partnership with Scott and Kayla Boyer, founders of Yellow Beak Press, a publishing company based in Colorado Springs focused on preserving and promoting tattoo history. “This exhibit aims to bring the hidden history forward. The early tattooers featured here were key figures who shaped the craft in Colorado Springs, but their stories were scattered, forgotten, or never recorded at all,” stated by co-curator Scott Boyer. Featuring a vibrant range of tattoo art known as flash, tools of the trade, and stories highlighting the history and legacy of Colorado Nick along with a host of others, this unique exhibit highlights the little-known but important cultural history of tattooing. The CSPM in partnership with Scott and Kayla Boyer invite the community to celebrate this special exhibit opening from 10 am – 5 pm. Opening Schedule 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Live tattooing by Scott Huttenmaier and Nate Hudak (for a fee) Both artists will be offering selected designs featured in the exhibit and book Interested guests should contact the artists in advance via their Instagram accounts: @s.huttenmaier and @nate_hda Family-Friendly Activities (end at 4:00 p.m.) 2:00 p.m. Division I Courtroom Colorado Nick Presentation, Book Sale and Signing with tattoo historian Scott Boyer (special edition bags and…
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Feb 26, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
'Lightscapes'
Presented by Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio at Laura Reilly Studio Colorado Springs, CO
Light dances across Laura Reilly’s canvases, capturing fleeting glimpses of passing moments in time. Recent paintings play with the shifting reflections of light on water and as it filters through twisting leaves and wildflowers. Her landscapes are brilliantly saturated with color, giving them luminosity and movement. Her wildflowers vibrate and sway with deep hues. 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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Feb 28, 2026
SOLD OUT: Needtobreathe
Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Legendary band, Three Dog Night, now in its 6th decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, move more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Three Dog Night hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures — songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize Three Dog Night’s continuing popularity. 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. 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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Feb 28, 2026
'Paper View'
Presented by Bridge Gallery at Bridge Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
Chris Alvarez is know for his bold and colorful paintings. He regularly meets with a group to draw and spent the last few months at music festivals drawing musicians. Chris is a master of drawing as well as painting. 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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Feb 28, 2026
Winter Concert #1
Presented by Colorado Springs Youth Symphony at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Winter Concert #1- Vivace, Allegro, & Amadeus Strings. Our Winter Concerts are more than music - they step inside the music—where young artists bring warmth, joy, and brilliance to the winter season From young emerging string players to advanced orchestral ensembles, this concert celebrates growth, artistry, and the joy of making music together. Join us for an evening that feels festive, inspiring, and deeply human—where every note tells a story of dedication, magic, and possibility. 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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Feb 28, 2026
Winter Concert #2
Presented by Colorado Springs Youth Symphony at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
CSYSA Winter Concert #2 - Pikes Peak Winds, Bravo! Winds, Ascent Big Band, Pinnacle Jazz This month, experience the power of young musicians bringing light to the season. Our Winter Concerts are more than music - they step inside the music—where young artists bring warmth, joy, and brilliance to the winter season. From young emerging string players to advanced orchestral ensembles, this concert celebrates growth, artistry, and the joy of making music together. Join us for an evening that feels festive, inspiring, and deeply human—where every note tells a story of dedication, magic, and possibility. 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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Feb 28, 2026 - Mar 01, 2026
'All in Good Humor'
Presented by Chamber Orchestra of the Springs at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Life is Better with Sprinkles On Top Sometimes you need music to help process your pain. Other times, music might help you focus or explore your inner self. And other times...well, sometimes music can just be about making you smile. A shameless, sweet slice of chocolate cake - in concert form. Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 is a delight served up by our concertmaster, Jacob Klock, in a weekend of sweet escapism. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, “Turkish” M.F. von Droste-Hülshoff — Sinfonia Concertante for Three Flutes & Orchestra Franz Joseph Haydn — Symphony No. 95 in C minor RUN TIME: 1 hour, 32 minutes (including intermission) You’ll See: Smiling Faces You’ll Hear: Lighthearted, Exuberant Music You’ll Feel: Joy 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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'All in Good Humor'
Presented by Chamber Orchestra of the Springs at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Life is Better with Sprinkles On Top Sometimes you need music to help process your pain. Other times, music might help you focus or explore your inner self. And other times...well, sometimes music can just be about making you smile. A shameless, sweet slice of chocolate cake - in concert form. Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 is a delight served up by our concertmaster, Jacob Klock, in a weekend of sweet escapism. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, “Turkish” M.F. von Droste-Hülshoff — Sinfonia Concertante for Three Flutes & Orchestra Franz Joseph Haydn — Symphony No. 95 in C minor RUN TIME: 1 hour, 32 minutes (including intermission) You’ll See: Smiling Faces You’ll Hear: Lighthearted, Exuberant Music You’ll Feel: Joy 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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'Lightscapes'
Presented by Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio at Laura Reilly Studio Colorado Springs, CO
Light dances across Laura Reilly’s canvases, capturing fleeting glimpses of passing moments in time. Recent paintings play with the shifting reflections of light on water and as it filters through twisting leaves and wildflowers. Her landscapes are brilliantly saturated with color, giving them luminosity and movement. Her wildflowers vibrate and sway with deep hues. 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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'Raw, Concrete'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
The Brutalist Movement of the 1950s-1980s got its name in part from the French phrase béton brut—”raw concrete”. It inspired artists and architects to create works that solved societal ills: income inequality, housing and food shortages, and political instability in the wake of two world wars. Their achievements still sing through the decades in the forms of public housing design, modular furniture, and bold, legible typefaces. Adornment was eschewed, but beauty was not...the woodgrain texture of plywood formwork is still visibly embedded in concrete surfaces, rust is allowed to express its nature, glass is not just a window but a portal uniting inside and outside, and paint is applied with no intention of illusion. February’s call invited artists to create works influenced by Brutalism, showing us pure materials, utility and economy, and a message—either literal or implied—that what the world needs now is authenticity, raw and concrete. 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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