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Colorado Springs
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visitors can purchase timed-entry permits and shuttle tickets Wednesday to secure spots on Pikes Peak for the 2026 season. Vehicles passing mile 7 from May 22 to Sept. 30 need a $2 permit, while shuttle service (running daily until Aug. 9) makes stops at Glen Cove, Devils Playground, and the summit. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shen Yun returns with a new show at the Pikes Peak Center this weekend — featuring Chinese dance, music, acrobatics and wordless storytelling from 5,000 years of history. Performances start Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., with tickets at $80. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs artist Shannon Mello opens her exhibit 'What I Pick Up Along the Way' at Auric Gallery (125 E. Boulder St.) tomorrow from 5-8 p.m. The show features 200 encaustic pieces from an 18-month project and exhibits works by Michele Ledoux, Sonal Kamalia, and Kristopher Orr through April. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twain Elementary School in Colorado Springs ended its lockdown Wednesday after police determined a reported threat was non-credible (officials confirmed no indication of danger). Classes resumed once the situation was cleared. 11 News
- ➤ Taylor Schreiner, 18, a senior from Discovery Canyon High School (daughter of Brig. Gen. Robert Schreiner), was named Operation Homefront’s 2026 Military Child of the Year for the U.S. Space Force after being chosen among over 1,000 nominees; she will receive $10,000, a laptop, and other gifts. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs native and Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers, who piloted a SpaceX Crew 10 mission and spent 146 days on the ISS, said the Artemis II mission is a key test bed for future lunar travel after NASA launched the deep-space journey yesterday (at Kennedy Space Center in Florida). Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado’s hands-free law reduced distracted driving—preventing nearly 600 crashes, more than 400 injuries and six deaths as drivers faced a $75 fine plus two license points, while data shows a 4.7% drop in distracted driving from 2024 to 2025 with enforcement rising 216% in 2025. Colorado Springs Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Former liver failure patient Jeremy Mares joined UCHealth staff and organ donation advocates at Memorial Hospital Central on Wednesday to launch National Donate Life Month; his recovery inspires others (he now volunteers with Donor Alliance). Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Avalanche star Cale Makar missed his first games this season starting Wednesday against the Canucks after suffering an upper-body injury in Monday’s Flames game, and coach Jared Bednar said Nick Blankenburg will replace him as the team pushes toward the playoffs. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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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LIVE at the Lodge - Craig Walter
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening by the fireplace with live music and craft beverages.
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Kid’s Closet Clothing Swap
12-1 p.m. — Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS — Free entry — Bring gently used kids' clothes to swap and support local families.
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Big Band Jazz & Dance Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover — Experience an unforgettable big band jazz show with dance lessons during intermission.
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Faculty Artists Concert at Packard Hall
3-4 p.m. — Sperry S. And Ella Graber Packard Hall of Music and Art — Free entry — Experience the diverse talents of CC Music Faculty featuring piano, strings, and gamelan.
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Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge and enjoy delicious brews and pizza with friends.
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Golden Brushes Art Class for Seniors
10 AM – 12 PM — Painting with a Twist — All supplies included — Unleash creativity in a relaxed setting while making new friends and learning from a guiding artist.
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2026 Brew Fest
6-10 p.m. — Peterson SFB Hub Community Center — $25 per person — Enjoy craft brews and live music while sampling local flavors.
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Dreamboat Annie Presents: Journey to the Heart of Zeppelin
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of rock classics as Dreamboat Annie pays tribute to Journey, Heart, and Led Zeppelin.
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Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Praxis Yoga — $20 drop-in or included in memberships — Experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation through guided meditation.
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