Education

The Gift of Gratitude

Pikes Peak United Way Brings Holiday Cheer to Deserving Children Article by Linden Butrym | Photography by Pikes Peak United Way When a group of young professionals supporting Pikes Peak United Way was looking for new ways to engage with Colorado Springs communities, they saw an opportunity to help bring joy to low-income families—particularly young children—during the holiday season. Six years later, the Adopt-a-School program continues to provide elementary school kids with gifts that are...

Fitness

Being Green

To Encourage Beginner Skiers and Snowboarders, Monarch Mountain Introduces Low-Cost Lessons Article by Linden Butrym | Photography by Monarch Mountain Resort “Skiing is something you don't have to learn when you're younger,” says Chris Haggerty, general manager at Monarch Mountain. “You can pick up this hobby, this sport, at any point in your life.” When Monarch opens for the winter—historically in mid-to-late November—the independently owned ski area just outside Salida will launch $49...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Letting Go

Lori DiPasquale Creates Encaustic Art to Evoke Emotion Article by Christa Hays | Photography by Lori DiPasquale Although Lori DiPasquale has been creating beautiful things around Colorado Springs for more than 30 years, for a long time she didn’t really consider herself an artist. DiPasquale originally studied psychology but took an art history class near the end of college that sparked her curiosity. She developed an interest in decorative painting, eventually studying in New York, San...

Food + Beverage

The Upper Crust

Your Guide to Finding the Pikes Peak Region’s Best Holiday Slices Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Courtesy of Those Featured Long before it became the undisputed crown jewel of the American holiday dinner table, pie served a far more utilitarian purpose. Ancient Roman and medieval bakers didn’t build golden, buttery crusts for the taste; they baked thick, inedible pastry shells called “coffins,” strictly to preserve meats and to seal in precious cooking juices. It wasn’t until the...

Life + Culture

A Turkey for Every Table

Southern Colorado's Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition Returns Article by Brandy Lovelace | Photography by Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado "Food is the centerpiece of what we do at Thanksgiving," says Nate Springer, President and CEO of Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. He means that literally. On November 20, Care and Share's annual Take a Turkey to Work Day will place thousands of turkeys on tables across southern Colorado. This year, the event is bigger than ever. ...

Style + Beauty

A Curated Classic

How Colorado Co-Op Boutique Has Endured for 30 Years Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Sean Sheridan Photography Some things are worth keeping. We call them elevated basics, when truly they are anything but basic. They are foundational, classic staples that have withstood the test of time. At Colorado Co-Op, this thoughtful approach is found in the details: the familiar shelves, the front counter dating back to the store’s early days, and the tradition of wrapping purchases in brown...

Entertainment

Vintage Market Days

A Market Worth Getting Lost In Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by BrookBay Co & Vintage Market Days of Colorado Springs Some shopping trips come with a list. Others are better when there is no plan at all. The latter is part of the appeal of Vintage Market Days, an upscale vintage-inspired market that brings a carefully curated mix of antiques, art, clothing, jewelry, home decor, handmade goods, furniture, seasonal finds and more to Colorado Springs. Rather than a traditional flea...

Arts + Culture

Dream Big

Colorado Ballet Society Celebrates Community Through Dance Article by Jessi Scoletti | Photography by Katie Kurtz Photography, Candidly Created Photography & Brayden Lark When Patricia Hoffman founded the Colorado Ballet Society in 1997, she formed a community that paired high-level dance training with meaningful performance opportunities, lifelong lessons and a distinct sense of place. Nearly 30 years later, her vision continues to evolve under Kate Walsh, the dance studio’s owner, artistic...

Travel

Escape to Palisade

How I Spent My Weekend in One of Colorado's Most Spectacular Towns Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Photography Provided As you head west on I-70, the Colorado River slips alongside the highway, catching flashes of gold in the evening light. For the first time all week, you aren't rushing to get anywhere. The De Beque Canyon releases you. The Grand Valley opens. The cliffs rise on the horizon. At first, they're just a dark line against the sky. Then, mile by mile, they grow taller...

Health + Wellness

From Mediterranean Groves to Colorado Markets

Healthy Harvest Sources Cold Pressed Olive Oil from European Family Farms Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Healthy Harvest & Peak Thyme Creative Karl Burgart initially started gardening as a means to “return to himself” after leaving a high-stress career in law enforcement. His home garden proved so prolific that he began selling organic produce at Colorado farmers markets. One day, a chance encounter changed everything: A Greek gentleman approached Karl’s booth, offering a sample of...