Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
💼 Business
A study by Luxury Link showed Colorado Springs hotels grew 13.5% from 2019 to 2023, reaching 168 hotels — the national growth was 7.3%.
🚨 Crime
A Colorado Springs man with outstanding warrants for domestic violence, menacing, and illegal firearm possession was taken into custody on April 16th after he fled from officers on Wood Avenue—he was caught by K—9 Kai, treated for minor bite injuries and then booked into jail.
🎭 Culture
A candy-stills installation by Felix Gonzalez-Torres titled Untitled L.A. will be on exhibit at the Project Space at Galleries of Contemporary Art at Ent Center for the Arts from Thursday through May 23—visitors can take pieces of candy as the work is replenished to reflect themes of loss and remembrance. The piece will also be featured at the free Art of Pride event at UCCS on April 24.
🏛️ Government
Construction will begin this summer on the US 24 and Peterson Interchange near Peterson Space Force Base to ease traffic along the busy road.
On April 15, six Colorado Springs City Council members—four new and two re-elected—took their oaths at a ceremony at the Pioneers Museum with local musical performances.
They gave speeches on democracy and community work, and later elected Lynette Crow-Iverson as president and Brian Risley as president pro tempore.
On April 17th, El Paso County launched a Strategic Plan Dashboard to give residents a real-time look at its progress on key goals — including improved infrastructure, stronger public trust, better service delivery and enhanced community health and safety.
Sen. John Hickenlooper fielded questions at a UCCS town hall in Colorado Springs Thursday night on issues including the potential move of Space Command and immigration enforcement, with a veteran questioning the move and an attendee raising concerns about detentions—he urged local lawmakers to oppose any bill aiding the relocation and called on citizens to pressure ICE. He will host another in-person town hall today to discuss tariffs and FEMA support while warning that current policies may slow economic growth.
📰 Lifestyle
A new guide highlights eight top spas in Colorado Springs offering locals various wellness escapes from quick treatments to full-day retreats.
The guide details offerings at locations like Strata Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club and Camino Massage Therapy—each with distinct services and seasonal specials.
🎉 Colorado Springs Events
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Paw Patrol Live!
10 AM – 2 PM — Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket required for ages 1 and up — Watch your favorite pups from Adventure Bay come to life in an exciting live show.
Spring Awakening: An Easter Sound Journey
3:30-5 p.m. — Singing Bowls of the Rockies — $0.98 ticket fee — Immerse in sacred vibrations and embrace renewal through a transformative sound bath experience.
Quick Evening Escape at the East Library
5:15-5:45 p.m. — Pikes Peak Library District - East Library — Free entry — Enjoy a calming break at the library with stories and playtime for your little ones.
Steak Night
3:30-7 p.m. — Peterson SFB Hub Community Center — $14 — Indulge in a mouthwatering hand-cut ribeye steak with loaded baked potato and fresh salad.
Pet Food Distribution Volunteer Event
7-9 a.m. — Westside Community Center — Free participation — Help local families by distributing pet food to those in need.
Wayne Wilkinson Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free show — Enjoy a cozy evening with jazzy guitar tunes and refreshing drinks in a stylish bar setting.
Blithe Spirit
7:30 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — $12 general admission — A comedic drama where a séance accidentally summons a troublesome ghost from the past.
Live Music with Frank Moore
6-9 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes and covers from a local legend at this intimate cafe.
Sunday Worship Service
4-6 a.m. — Outreach Inc. — Free entry — Participate in a weekly worship experience for community connection and spiritual enrichment.
Silversun Pickups Live Concert
9:30 p.m. — The Black Sheep — Cheap tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Silversun Pickups in Colorado Springs.
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