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Laugh Track Improvised Comedy!
Come join Laugh Track for a night of fast-paced, improvised comedy similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway! Paired with a full bar and great proximity to downtown, RISE Comedy is a great place for entertaining friends and family or taking a date out for a night out on the town! Buy your tickets today!
BLOCKBUSTER: An improvised Movie
Lights! Camera! Improv! Blockbuster brings the movie-going experience to the improv stage with our improvised feature film BLOCKBUSTER! We get suggestions from the audience then proceed to make up a movie out of thin air! Perfect for date nights, entertainment for out-of-town guests or just something new to do on a Saturday night! Great drink deals at the bar and your ticket gets you in for the entire evening!
Global Sisterhood Experience
We believe that the best way to create personal change and impact in the world is through meaningful conversations with other women and girls – the lessons we can learn from one another when we bring together women of different backgrounds and ages is powerful!Please join us for a multi-generational conversation about what it means to form friendships across cultures and support women globally by learning about their struggles and their triumphs. Seeing our lives through the lens of a global citizen opens us up to new experiences and a purpose-filled life. Get ready to be inspired!Sarah Davison-Tracy’s infectious passion as a global activist, bridge-builder, and person who holds the mic up to the mouths of sisters and brothers with stories to tell around the world is sure to spark your own ideas and excitement to make a difference in the world. She’ll talk with Fatouma Ahmed of Ethiopia about her life as a child bride and eventual freedom.Our speakers:Sarah Davison-Tracy: Whether traveling the globe or nestled in the backyard of her home in Colorado with her renaissance-man of a husband and two beloved children, Sarah Davison-Tracy is an impassioned human rights advocate, author, speaker, and founder of Seeds of Exchange and Rooted and Beloved. www.SarahDavisonTracy.org.
Fatouma Ahmed: Born in Ethiopia, Fatouma is an American citizen, activist and storyteller, a devout and impassioned Muslim, a mother, wife, aunt, and beloved friend to many. She’ll share an intimate glimpse of several “chapters” of her life – when she was a twelve-year-old child bride, what life was like both in a refugee camp in Africa, her terrifying (and hilarious!) first experience on an airplane, being a Muslim in America post-9-11 (not easy!), and her new chapter of love and marriage. Get ready to learn a lot, belly laugh, and fall in love with a brand-new soul sister.
Soup for the Soul
Soup for the Soul, the Summit Community Care Clinic’s annual fundraiser, is back with a night of fun, food, wine, music, and dancing! Dance the night away to the high-energy sounds of the 9-piece band HomeSlice, back by popular demand. Visit www.SoupfortheSoulSummit.org for more information!
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at The Public House at The Alexander
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at The Public House at The Alexander.Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything.Our quizzes cover everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds.Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team! No reservations needed, just show up!Winning teams get bar cash and other prizes, depending on the venue. Bonus questions sprinkled throughout the quiz will net you additional goodies. But mostly it’s about establishing your dominance—or at least pleasantly surprising yourself. You’re into that, right?This is a Weekly Recurring Event Runs from Feb 2, 2023 to Mar 30, 2023 and happens every Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Run to the Shrine
Join us on Saturday, May 20 or Sunday, May 21, 2023 for Run to the Shrine, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual fundraiser run/walk. This 4-mile casual run/walk winds through the Zoo and up to Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, with giraffe, lions and elephants along the way. Enjoy stunning views of Colorado Springs below while ascending nearly 1,000 feet in elevation, before descending back down into the Zoo. Run to the Shrine is the ONLY time foot traffic is allowed on Shrine Road. Participants will start the ascent at their leisure, and there will be no official timing services.
The race is a great route for competitive athletes, weekend warriors, casual walkers and families of all ages. Jogging strollers equipped with tethers and automatic hand brakes are welcome!
Run to the Shrine registration includes evening Zoo admission until 8 p.m. and a commemorative performance T-shirt featuring our crowned crane mascot. All proceeds help feed and care for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s animals. Since the Zoo is a nonprofit that does not receive any tax support, community fundraisers like Run to the Shrine help keep the Zoo “running.”
To register and get all the details, visit cmzoo.org/run. Registration is open now! Military and Zoo member discounts are available.
Ski to Defeat ALS Awareness Day
Are you ready to hit the slopes for a good cause? Join us for a fun day of raising awareness and funds for ALS! The ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter will be hosting their annual Ski to Defeat ALS on April 1st, 2023, at Eldora Mountain Resort, no fooling! We will be partnering with Ignite Adaptive Ski Group who will be offering 5 people with ALS a special ski experience session from 1-3pm at no cost! Family, friends, and community members who wish to support our cause just need to register and hit a fundraising minimum to earn swag or lift tickets for an ALS awareness day on the slopes. Register early to SAVE and start fundraising! http://web.alsa.org/SkiPlease contact Tami Anderson with any questions or donations at tami@alsaco.org or 303-832-2322Sign Up Website: http://web.alsa.org/SkiRocky Mountain Website: http://webco.alsa.org/Date & Ski Times: April 1st, 2023 8:00am-3:00pmAddress & Map Info:
Eldora Mountain Resort
2861 Eldora Ski Road
Nederland, CO 80466
Traditional Hawaiian Quilting: History, Characteristics, and Techniques
Traditional Hawaiian Quilting: History, Characteristics, and Techniques will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, February 14, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Jean Krause, a Hawaiian quilter for over 25 years, will explain the significance of various Hawaiian quilt design elements. A native of Oahu, Krause will also demonstrate the creation of a traditional Hawaiian quilt. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org/product/traditional-hawaiian-quilting-history-characteristics-and-techniques/ Light refreshments will be served, and registrants will enjoy free admission to the Museum’s four galleries prior to the program. The presentation is in conjunction with Textiles: Exploring Boundaries in the Museum’s Main Gallery. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Smart Textiles and the Evolution of Fashion
Smart Textiles and the Evolution of Fashion will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Christopher Muscato, Adjunct Professor of History at the University of Northern Colorado, will explore the future of smart textiles in terms of both function and fashion. Admission is $5 per person, and light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.