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Colorado Springs
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo, N.Y.-based Dave Matthews Tribute Band will honor the original group with a live performance Saturday at 8 p.m. at Vultures (2100 E. Platte Ave.) with tickets costing $33.72. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Carol Leonnig, a five-time Pulitzer winner, will speak and sign copies of her new book at Poor Richard’s bookstore’s Rico’s Cafe and Wine Bar Tuesday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The free event is open to the public in Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The tourism industry in the Pikes Peak region suffered a drop last year because of fewer international visitors and high gas prices linked to war (a 15% decline recorded), but local leaders expect events like America 250 and Colorado 150 to draw more road trippers this summer. KOAA News5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The CU Buffs and CSU Rams women's basketball teams reached the NCAA Tournament as the Buffs, in their 17th appearance, will play 10th-seeded Illinois at 7:30 p.m. Saturday while the Rams, making their 6th appearance since 2016 after winning the Mountain West Conference over Air Force, will face 5th-seeded Michigan State at 5:30 p.m. Friday. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Paralympians competed in the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan this weekend. Athletes earned top-10 finishes in para alpine skiing and para snowboarding while Malik Jones from Aurora led the sled hockey team to gold (6 to 2 win over Canada). Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC beat Las Vegas Lights FC three to two at Weidner Field today after key second-half plays secured their win, and they will host Azteca FC at 6 p.m. tomorrow. 11 News
- ➤ Air Force women’s basketball earned a spot in the 48-team WNIT with a surprise run in the Mountain West tournament, setting their first-round game for March 19-21 in Las Vegas. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado women's basketball team earned the No. 10 seed in Regional 1 on Sunday under coach JR Payne and will face the No. 7 Illinois team in Nashville on Saturday. The Buffs finished the season 22-11 and are making their 17th NCAA Tournament appearance. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Immerse in a lively evening of blues music at this local jam session.
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Moms Group Meeting
4-6 p.m. — Church For All Nations — Free to attend — Connect with fellow moms for support and community bonding.
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Jazz Thursdays
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — No cover charge — Enjoy live jazz as brushed-brass grooves melt away the workday.
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Sam Tallent Live Comedy Show
7:30 p.m.–12:45 a.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission and VIP seating available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Sam Tallent and special guests Nathan Lund and Russell Keller.
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Saturday Bike Ride
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy scenic routes and camaraderie with fellow cyclists on a special ride to Glen Eyrie Castle.
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Family Day Art Class
2-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $25-$27 per person — Unleash your creativity with a fun-filled class suitable for all ages.
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Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company - Northgate — Free entry — Unwind with a beer and unleash your creativity with coloring pages for all ages.
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Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a night of soulful blues performances at this spirited jam session.
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Boots & Brews Featuring Kylie Morgan
6 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cheap drinks — Enjoy great tunes with Oklahoma’s own Kylie Morgan at a lively boots and brews event.
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Ivalas Quartet Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — $ — Experience a captivating performance by the Ivalas Quartet featuring works by Haydn and Coleridge-Taylor with a unique Q&A session.
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