Good morning, Colorado Springs.

The Crafts and Drafts Passport celebrates 10 years and has gone digital with its Level Up Your Beverage Game theme – offering BOGO drinks and discounts at over 22 local spots in the Springs while earning points for prizes; the free program has run since May 20 and continues until Dec. 31.

Ent continues to honor its military heritage with its original branding at the UCCS Center for the Arts (a well-known cultural landmark) and along Ent Parkway, even as the credit union merges into Wings.

The gradual conversion starts with a new digital platform launching on June 9.

Mimi’s Cafe closed its last Colorado Springs location on Wednesday afternoon at 7133 N.

Academy Blvd (near Woodmen Road) as a taped sign thanked customers and directed them to the website.

The Downtown Partnership revealed the Elevate Downtown plan to refresh downtown’s music scene by upgrading the City Auditorium — set to reopen in quarter 1 next year — and launching a summer concert series at Acacia Park (City Council vote scheduled for May 26).

A new study by COPPR shows cultural tourists spend 17% more in local venues plus boost local hotel nights, according to data from the Arts Tourism Survey and national reports.

The findings show how live music, comedy and local arts are strengthening this cultural destination.

Colorado Springs Airport launched the Art at COS exhibit (featuring quarterly themes like airline food) to showcase local artists on the second floor near TSA screening and will run until July.

Colorado Springs residents can experience the NFR Open at Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo from July 14-18 at the Norris Penrose Event Center (1045 Lower Gold Camp Road) showcasing top rodeo contestants, military support events, and family-friendly activities that celebrate local heritage.

PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure arrives at Pikes Peak Center this weekend (10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday) with a show featuring heroic pups facing a supervillain scientist; tickets range from $57 to $180 for a fun, family-friendly outing.

Graduates of Bijou School received their diplomas Thursday morning at Colorado College's Ed Robson Arena, and next year the school will join Tesla Educational Opportunity School to automatically enroll its current students.

Pine Creek High School senior Barton Li (a promising entrepreneur) has excelled in academics, business ventures and community mentoring, saying that making a difference matters more than personal success; he will study business and computer science at Carnegie Mellon while managing his family restaurant.

Fort Carson honored Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pennington during Thursday’s Memorial Day ceremony at Founders Field, launching a weekend of remembrance events for fallen service members - volunteer flag placements on Saturday, an Honor Flight on Sunday, and memorial services at local cemeteries on Monday.

Local voters ranked four top barbecue spots; BC’s Barbecue earns our nod for mixing new and old school flavors.

The Chuckwagon draws crowds on the Springs east side, Bird Dog BBQ serves smoked meat at several sites, and Front Range Barbeque is opening a new location (at Academy Blvd.).

Ross Colton helped the Avalanche in Game 1 with strong physical play and key assists despite a costly penalty.

He will return for Game 2 today at Ball Arena as coach Jared Bednar expects him to maintain his edge—pushing the team to even the series against the Golden Knights.

Turnpike Troubadours Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Ford Amphitheater — Ticketed entry — Catch the rising star Avery Anna along with the beloved Turnpike Troubadours in an evening of great music.

Summer Music Series at Goat Patch Brewing Co.

6-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy live local music and craft beer in a vibrant summer beer garden.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts for young children.

Unplugged at the Lodge

6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy local musicians playing acoustic originals and covers every Thursday night.

DJ's World Latin Rave Fest

8-11 PM — Diamante Live — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night filled with rhythm and energy featuring top DJs.

Beers and Gear Outdoor Expo

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Bristol Brewing Company — Free entry — Connect with outdoor brands and gear up for adventure this season.

Lovely Sunflowers Painting Class

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$49 per person — Enjoy a creative painting class with unlimited mimosas and step-by-step guidance from an artist.

Arts Education Symposium: United by Creativity

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Penrose House Conference Center — Registration required — Engage in a day of inspiration and collaboration for arts educators in the Pikes Peak region.

D2 Summer Food Service Program

— Family Success Center - Pikes Peak United Way — Free meal program — Aimed at enhancing food accessibility during the summer months for children and families.

Collective Groove Concert

7-10 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices not listed — Experience high-energy grooves and vibrant horns from Collective Groove and The Martini Shot.