Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southern Colorado restaurant Black-Eyed Pea offered 50% off meals to first responders on March 22 — a gesture supporting those battling ongoing wildfires in the region. 11 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dad’s Donuts, a popular downtown pastry shop, announced an indefinite closure effective Sunday because its building was sold and a key employee is on medical leave, and the shop said it is working to find a new location and reopen soon. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center hosted its first-ever Bug Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, letting families see live insects like tarantulas and black widow spiders while learning about local ecosystems in partnership with community experts. KOAA News5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The wildfire along Colorado 115 between Fort Carson and Penrose has grown to 4,600 acres with 0% containment — 170 firefighters using four aircraft are responding while the road remains closed for safety. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Air Force linebacker Blake Fletcher said the team is focusing on controlled aggression as it builds on strong spring practice in Colorado Springs. Last season, Fletcher led with 108 tackles — a sign the defense is aiming for growth this season. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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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Bluegrass Night with Denson, Ramsey, and Thompson
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local bluegrass tunes with a friendly community vibe.
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Landscape Design Lecture
2-11:59 p.m. — McAllister House Museum — Free entry — Discover the art of landscaping and enhance your home environment with expert insights from Talisman Ford.
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Bunny's Breakfast Bash
9 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — $10+ — Celebrate Easter with breakfast, games, and an exciting egg hunt with the Bunny.
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Bad Self Portraits Live
8-11 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — $19.90 — Experience a captivating indie-rock performance that blends raw emotion and musical depth.
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Big Band Jazz & Dance
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover at the door — Enjoy big band jazz and learn how to dance during the set break.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts for little ones.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy acoustic performances from local musicians every Thursday evening.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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