Daily editionFriday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
Community
The Backyard Farmers Market in Black Forest will host a Spring Market on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Edith Wolford Elementary School (13710 Black Forest Road), featuring over 70 vendors with food trucks and artisanal local products.
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On March 25, Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescued a family of four from dangerous waters at Lake Pueblo when windy conditions pushed their kayak away from shore, with CPW & Pueblo First Responders helping them return safely as temperatures warmed but water remained cold.
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Business
Swire Coca-Cola broke ground this morning at Peak Innovation Park near the airport to build a 470 million dollar manufacturing facility.
Gov. Jared Polis and Mayor Yemi Mobalade attended the event, and the plant will create 170 jobs and produce up to 230 beverages for the community.
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Culture
Springs Scene lists local concerts and arts shows at venues such as The Black Sheep (2106 E. Platte Ave.) and Phil Long Music Hall, scheduled from March 25 through May 4.
Tony Exum Jr. performs today at Stargazers Theatre, offering diverse local cultural experiences.
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After 38 years at the Colorado Renaissance Festival, Celtic Legacy was dropped from this summer's lineup due to a fire bagpipes incident + early equipment packing.
The band owner seeks clarity as fans share surprise online.
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Concert lovers in Colorado Springs will enjoy tribute band shows at the Pikes Peak Center this weekend.
Black Jacket Symphony — performing Pink Floyd’s 'The Wall' at 7:30 p.m. today — leads the lineup with Super Diamond and Hotel California presenting Neil Diamond and Eagles hits on Saturday and Sunday.
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Local entertainment events are scheduled from March 25 to June 4, featuring theater shows, comedy performances and dance presentations at venues such as Pikes Peak Center and Loonees Comedy Corner.
Ticket prices, dates and times are provided for community members to plan their nights out.
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Education
Local leaders and Governor Polis celebrated the delivery of the three millionth free book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library yesterday at Early Connections (on Rio Grande Street), where the program reaches over 89,000 children each month.
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Environment
Colorado Parks and Wildlife collected 127 million walleye eggs at Pueblo Reservoir, mixing roe and milt with a goose feather (a gentle method) to boost local fisheries, with the spawning process that began March 16 set to stock reservoirs by the end of spring.
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Government
Swire Coca-Cola broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs on Thursday, boosting local business growth.
Governor Polis signed the HOME Act to ease building rules on underused land + transit agencies, which may speed up affordable housing projects.
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Lifestyle
KBBQ Wings offers Korean fast casual dishes at 8029 N. Academy Blvd—featuring spicy wings, bulgogi dumplings, and dosirak boxes priced $5 to $25.
Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the restaurant serves both dine-in and carryout customers.
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Accidents
A *rapid* fire broke out in a townhome on Tuesday, Mar. 24 on *Cree Drive* in Cimarron Hills, leaving a family of eight displaced as fire crews arrived around 4:00 p.m. and the American Red Cross is helping the family find new housing.
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Colorado Springs Events
Battle For Brat Fest Finale
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 · 6 PM – 12 AM — Sunshine Studios Live — $5 per ticket — Support Sabbatar at this lively music event.
Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute Band
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sound of The Eagles through an acclaimed tribute band.
Bad Self Portraits Live
Monday, March 30th, 2026 · 8-11 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — $19.90 — Experience a captivating indie-rock performance that blends raw emotion and musical depth.
Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 — Free entry — Experience a lively evening of blues music at Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam.
Shallow End Fitness
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 · 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Peterson SFB Aquatic Center — Free entry — Work out independently in the reserved shallow end of the pool.
Unplugged at the Lodge
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 · 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy acoustic performances from local musicians every Thursday evening.
LIVE at the Lodge - Kelly and Katie
Friday, April 3rd, 2026 · 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert by the fireplace while sipping on locally crafted drinks.
LIVE at the Lodge - Craig Walter
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening by the fireplace with live music and craft beverages.
Blues Review
Sunday, April 5th, 2026 · 6-10 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover — Experience an exciting evening with live blues bands on the BIG stage.
Big Band Jazz & Dance Night
Monday, April 6th, 2026 · 6-8:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover — Experience an unforgettable big band jazz show with dance lessons during intermission.