Daily editionWednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
Culture
After an international search with 255 candidates, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic named French conductor Chloé Dufresne as its new Music Director—she was honored at the Ent Center for the Arts on July 29 and will begin with the 2025–26 season.
Dufresne plans to blend classic works by Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky with contemporary pieces and educational concerts to bring fresh energy to the orchestra.
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Education
Some Colorado Springs students will join homeschool programs for the fall session as District 11’s Base Camp program starts on Aug. 25 at Trailblazer Elementary with mixed-grade classes, robotics, and field trips.
In Monument, the Home School Enrichment Academy in Lewis-Palmer School District 38 will offer hands-on subjects, including escape rooms and art lessons, beginning Sept. 4 — meeting the demand for socialization among homeschooling families.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Lifestyle
Ethan Welty (a longtime urban forager) co-founded the Falling Fruit website to map free edible resources in cities so residents can easily find fruit like pears and apples growing on public land.
The site compiles reviews and tree inventories to help people forage safely (with advice to seek permission on private property) and supports a vision of more edible urban landscapes.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Colorado Springs Events
The Barlow Concert
Thursday, July 31st, 2025 · 7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rugged blend of Red Dirt, Americana, and outlaw country with The Barlow.
Ute Pass Playboys Concert
Friday, August 1st, 2025 · 4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of golden-era honky-tonk and Western swing on the patio.
Majestics Colorado Springs Car Show & Hop
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 · 4-9 p.m. — Felipe's 109 — Cost varies — Indulge in giant smoked turkey legs while enjoying a classic car show.
Fusion Night
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 · 8 PM - 12 AM — 1106 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Experience a vibrant fusion of music and entertainment every Saturday night.
Baby Time at the Library
Monday, August 4th, 2025 · 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Pikes Peak Library District - East Library — Free — Interactive songs, rhymes, and stories for babies up to 12 months.
Q3 Family Promise Gathering
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 · 11:30 PM – 1:00 AM — First United Methodist Church — Free entry — Discover key updates and new initiatives from Family Promise of Colorado Springs while connecting with the community.
Hillside Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 · 5:00 – 8:30 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — Tickets $18 — Experience local talents and enjoy food and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.
Wayne Wilkinson Trio Performance
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 · 5-8 p.m. — Mining Exchange Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy crafted cocktails and live jazz from the Wayne Wilkinson Trio during Golden Hour.
Live Music at Summa
Friday, August 8th, 2025 · 7 PM - 10 PM — Summa — $10 cover — Enjoy live music and a full bar menu in a cozy upstairs space.
Summer Car Show at Mash Mechanix Brewing
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 · 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Mash Mechanix Brewing Co — $30 registration — Showcase your vehicle and support El Paso County Search and Rescue while enjoying the brewing festivities.