Celebrate National Coin Week, April 16-22! Observed every third week of April, National Coin Week was established to attract the general public to the enjoyable hobby of coin collecting. This year’s theme, “Our Money, Our Heritage, Our America” focuses on how our money tells the story of our country and helps form our national identity.The Money Museum in Colorado Springs is celebrating National Coin Week all week long with free museum admission April 18-22, with an open house event on Saturday (10:30 am-5 pm). Open house activities include:• Mini-Mint demonstrations throughout the day. Guests can receive a freshly-minted National Coin Week medalette.
• The “Plinko” prize drop, where every child can drop a plinko chip to win a prize.
• A raffle drrawing to win 30 seconds in the Cash Tornado, where the winner gets to keep all the cash they can grab.
• Numismatic door prizes and trivia questions for a chance to win a silver coin.There are also educational resources, live webinars, youth activities and more throughout the week available at NationalCoinWeek.org.
Location: Colorado Springs
Skyscapes
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is proud to present a juried exhibition for the month of April, composed of artists from across the Pikes Peak region and beyond.SKYSCAPES asked artists to consider the delight that is our sky, and it’s ever-changing constant presence that mirrors any mood. Heavy gray mornings may crumble to snow, or crack into warmth at noon. It may be shrouded by fire, clouded by smoke, or clear as a church bell at noon.For this call we are asked artists for their interpretation of our sky in any form or size.
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.
Atelier
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to present a Cottonwood studio artist showcase for the
month of February.“Atelier” is a collection of works created by in house Cottonwood studio artists during the
years of 2021 and 2022. Mediums will range across ceramics, metalworking, fiber, painting, drawing,
poetry, photography, mixed media assemblage and beyond, incorporating a broad variety of styles
and subject matter.We invite you to come share and experience the vision and talent of our studio artists this February.
Opening reception February 3rd 5-8 pm, show on display during normal business hours through February 25th. Enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries on First Friday and all month long during normal business hours at Cottonwood Center for the Arts.Photo credit: Jaqueline Viola Moulton
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HUGE
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to present an invitational exhibition for the month of January. This installation is composed of works by local artists Shanah Leaf, Rachel Gardner, and Steve Wells.HUGE asked for just that – art that dominates a room and fills a wall, both with impact of content as well as with scale. With styles ranging from hyper-detailed draughtsmanship, vibrant abstractions in every color, to daring conceptualism, HUGE is sure to catch you from across the room and draw you all the way in.Enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries on First Friday from 5-8pm and all month long during normal business hours at Cottonwood Center for the Arts.Photo credit: Rachel Gardner
EDIFY
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is proud to present a collaborative show for the month of January composed of recent works from our arts educators.With mediums ranging across painting, ceramics, illustration, digital art, stained glass, mixed media, poetry and beyond – this collection showcases the diverse talent of our many Cottonwood arts instructors. The opening reception will include opportunities to enjoy and engage in demonstrations presented to you by the artists.Enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries on First Friday and all month long during normal business hours at Cottonwood Center for the Arts.Photo credit: Ben Bires
JUMBO SHRIMP
ottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to present a juried exhibition for the month of December. This installation is composed of works by local artists working in all mediums, and will feature artworks depicting large objects in tiny scale, and small objects in oversized dimensions.How big can an artist push the impression of a colossal sized chess piece? Can they shrink massive mountains down to pocket sized representation?Join us at Cottonwood on an adventure through the proverbial looking glass, challenge your interpretation, question perception and get imaginative with the rules of scale to view your references, symbols, or subjects anew.Enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries on First Friday and all month long during normal business hours at Cottonwood Center for the Arts.Photo credit: Jessica Jones
Electric Safari
Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures and enjoy photos with our larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals while celebrating the season with our animals at the same time! Electric Safari was voted 3rd Best Zoo Lights in the U.S. in 2021 and 2020 by USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice. This year’s event will celebrate 32 years of holiday cheer, and Santa Claus will be listening to wishes December 2-4 and 9-23. Come celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, animals and fun for the whole family! For all the details, visit cmzoo.org/electric.Advance timed tickets are required for both members and non-members. Zoo member tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. Due to the popularity of Electric Safari, times and nights may sell out in advance. Everyone visiting the Zoo must have their own advance e-ticket, including children age 2 and under. Discounted tickets (senior and military) will be validated at the front gate with the appropriate ID.