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Colorado Springs
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit volunteer opportunities list begins today and offers contacts for over 40 groups across healthcare, animal rescue, and education (details included). Email submissions must be sent at least two weeks in advance for review. Colorado Springs Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stix & Soul Kitchen opened at The Citadel mall’s former Hooters space on March 19 and now serves full-service soul food on Thursdays through Sundays; its grand opening will follow once the liquor license is approved. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Dad’s Donuts, a popular downtown pastry shop, announced its indefinite closure after its building was sold and a key employee took medical leave. The shop plans to find a new space and reopen as soon as possible. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs’ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was voted the second-best in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2026, tying its highest ranking ever. The zoo will celebrate 100 years and plan to open the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe later this year (according to the zoo). Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ History Colorado and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation launched a Historic Marker Program — inviting local groups to propose up to 150 markers celebrating our state’s dual anniversaries — with proposals starting April 15 and installation planned for late Summer, while experts review each submission. Colorado Springs Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Red Rock Canyon Open Space offers an easy Contemplative Trail for a pretty walk near the parking lot off U.S. 24. The park is a popular spot for new hikers exploring interconnected trails (as noted by Jennifer Mulson). Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ A wildfire burning just east of Highway 115 in Fremont and El Paso counties reached 7,408 acres on Monday and remained 0% contained, prompting an evacuation warning for Sandy Creek Ranch Heights; firefighters battled thick brush, low humidity, and breezy conditions. KVOR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso County is working on Beacon Lite Road between Wakonda Way and Bricker Road, causing traffic changes as crews excavate trenches, relocate utilities, and install storm sewers through April. Drivers should use an alternate route (Wakonda Way, Aries Drive, Indi Drive, and Palmer Divide Road) and follow signs. El Paso County
- ➤ Ramona Avenue near South Nevada closed for three days starting Monday for paving on Monday and Tuesday and striping on Wednesday morning—drivers should follow posted detour signs while business access stays open and local traffic is largely unaffected. 11 News
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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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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6-9 p.m. — Great Wolf Lodge — Ticket required — Enjoy an interactive evening of comedy and mystery in a unique dinner setting.
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