In this episode we hear the music of The Coffis Brothers, Red Moon Rounder, Donna the Buffalo, The Commonheart, Cha Wa and Twisted Pine. Find the full lineup at rockymountainhighway.org.

MeadowGrass takes place May 26-28, 2023 at La Foret Conference & Retreat Center in Black Forest. Nicole also shares details about other music events this summer (see links below).

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

MeadowGrass info and tickets

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MeadowGrass takes place May 26-28, 2023 at La Foret Conference & Retreat Center in Black Forest. Nicole also shares details about other music events this summer (see links below).

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

MeadowGrass info and tickets
Rocky Mountain Flower Fest – July 29
La Foret Conference & Retreat Center
Root Center for Yoga and Sacred Studies
Boredom Fighters
Kids on Bikes
Millibo Art Theatre
Concrete Couch
Explore With Media

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Joe Barrera, Ph.D., has lived in Colorado Springs since 1968. Joe graduated from The Colorado College with a degree in English, earned the MA in English at Claremont Graduate School in California, and his Ph.D. in American Literature at the University of Texas at Austin. He taught at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, at Pikes Peak Community College, and The Colorado College. He was the founder of the Sister Cities Mural Art Project and coordinated mural art projects with artists from our sister cities in Mexico and Australia. Joe launched and published The Almagre Review/La Revista Almagre, a literary journal with contributors from all over the U.S. and from other countries.

George Autobee is co-founder of Pueblo Voter Registration Project Inc. and president/CEO of World Demographic Research LLC. He lives in Colorado City, CO.

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LINKS:

Arts Month – events, merchandise, and a contest

Peak Radar – the online cultural calendar of the Pikes Peak Region

Sustainability in Progress – presentations by Andy Vick of COPPeR and Natalie Johnson of the Manitou Art Center
October 19, 12 noon
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Arts Vision 2030

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

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Margolin is a guitar player and singer who tours worldwide. He delivers original songs and the spirit of Chicago Blues that he learned onstage and in the studio with Muddy Waters from 1973 to 1980. The festival directors have been bringing music to the area since 2006 through A Music Company. Blues on the Mesa debuted in 2021, and returns this year even stronger.

We hear clips from several other artists slated to appear at the festival. The festival lineup:

• Frank Sinclair, Co-Master of Ceremonies
• King Solomon Hicks
• Bob Margolin and the Delta Sonics
• Hazel Miller & The Collective
• Lionel Young Band
• Mojomama

 LINKS:

Blues on the Mesa – October 1 at Gold Hill Mesa, 11:30 am to 6pm
Tickets and Information

Bob Margolin

A Music Company 

Pinetop Perkins Foundation

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The festival’s Deborah Thornton, Curious Choreographer of Creativity, and Betsy McClenahan, Magical Maestro of Music & Movement, share the history of the festival, it’s culture and purpose, and what we can expect at this year’s event.

What If Festival of Innovation & Imagination 2022
Saturday, September 10, 2022
10 a.m. to 4 p.m
Downtown Colorado Springs (Tejon St. and Cascade Ave. between Colorado and Vermijo)

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Get to know Colorado Springs musician Ryan Flores, and hear him perform three original songs. Ryan sits down with Indy Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman in the studio at the Indy to chat – and perform a “tiny studio concert.” Learn how Ryan got his start in music, and what he is doing in terms of performing and recording. Ryan will be onstage July 27 as part of the free outdoor concert series, Music at the Indy.

Ryan Flores
July 27, 2022, 6 to 8 pm (Colorado Farm and Art Market at 3 pm)
235 S. Nevada Ave. (the Indy parking lot, across Nevada from the Pioneers Museum)
Colorado Springs

See Music at the Indy for more details.

Here’s the rest of this summer’s Music at the Indy concert lineup:

JULY 27 – RYAN FLORES
AUGUST 31 – INTERROBANG
SEPTEMBER 28 – CC WELLS

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Music at the Indy

Heart Shaped Records

Ryan Flores on Instagram

Ryan Flores Band on Facebook

Ceremony of Hands – poetry by Ryan Flores

Phil Long Dealerships (sponsor of Music at the Indy)

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Get to know Colorado Springs musicians Joe Johnson and Grant Sabin, and hear them perform three original songs.

Joe and Grant sat down with Indy Editor-in-Chief Bryan Grossman in the new in-house studio at the Indy to chat – and perform a “tiny studio concert.” Their connection and respect for each other (“eternal and inevitable”) shines throughout this conversation. Learn how Joe and Grant met and began performing together. Get their take on the blues. Joe Johnson can’t stand music snobs, but some of his best friends ARE music snobs. Learn what they’re up to, what they’re recording, and more. Joe and Grant will be onstage June 22 as part of the free outdoor concert series, Music at the Indy.

 Joe Johnson and Grant Sabin
June 22, 2022, 6 to 8 pm (Colorado Farm and Art Market at 3 pm)
235 S. Nevada Ave. (the Indy parking lot, across Nevada from the Pioneers Museum)
Colorado Springs 

Here’s this summer’s Music at the Indy concert lineup:

 JUNE 22 – JOE JOHNSON
JULY 27 – RYAN FLORES
AUGUST 31 – INTERROBANG
SEPTEMBER 28 – CC WELLS

 LINKS:

Music at the Indy
Joe Johnson
Grant Sabin

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Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director (and MeadowGrass director) Nicole Nicoletta sat down with Studio 809 Podcasts’ Dave Gardner at the MeadowGrass Music Festival to debrief on the festival and to share details of other live, local music events planned for the summer.

Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative

EVENTS DISCUSSED

Rocky Mountain FlowerFest
June 25, 2pm to 10 pm
Venetucci Farm
Music and Flowers
August 19-21

Summerfest German Festival
September 10

Mountain of the Sun

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The MeadowGrass Music Festival starts this Friday, May 27 and features live Americana Music under the sun and stars through Sunday. Festival Director Nicole Nicoletta updates us on all the attractions – the Faricy Boys KidZone, the VIP Experience, camping, great food, and more.

The MeadowGrass Music Festival is a Memorial Day Weekend outdoor tradition in Black Forest, CO. It’s brought to us by the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative, a community-focused music cooperative.

LINKS:

MeadowGrass Music Festival – information and tickets

MeadowGrass 2022 Music Lineup

MeadowGrass Music Festival 2022 Preview Episode of Peak Town Square

Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative app

Official MeadowGrass 2022 Spotify Playlist

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Music at the Indy
Harry Mo and the CRU
May 25, 2022, 6 to 8 pm (Colorado Farm and Art Market at 3 pm)
235 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs

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Here’s this summer’s Music at the Indy concert lineup:

 MAY 25 – HARRY MO & THE CRU
JUNE 22 – JOE JOHNSON
JULY 27 – RYAN FLORES
AUGUST 31 – INTERROBANG
SEPTEMBER 28 – CC WELLS

Harry Mo and the CRU

Opinion: Tiny dreams do come true – by Bryan Grossman

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LINK TO STORY:

Gone Dark: New fiber network sparks questions about transparency, vendor selection and the model chosen

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This was the third annual Superintendents Panel hosted by the Journal, and was held on March 17, 2022 at The Pinery.

News Story: School District Leaders Talk Board Politics, Workforce Prep During CSBJ Panel

Panelists:

• Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Harrison District 2
• Dr. Elizabeth Domangue, Manitou District 14
• Dr. David Peak, Cheyenne Mountain District 12
• Peter Hilt, District 49
• Dr. Keith Owen, Fountain-Fort Carson District 8
• Kevin Duren, Widefield District 3

Presenting Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente

Silver Sponsors:

Bryan Construction

Careers in Construction

RTA Architects

Bronze Sponsors:

Nunn Construction

Educating Children of Color

OfficeScapes

MTech Mechanical

BEST Health Plan

Wember

Stratus IQ

Suicide Prevention Collaborative

LINKS:

The Colorado Springs Business Journal

The Colorado Springs Business Journal events

School District Websites:

Harrison District 2

Manitou District 14

Cheyenne Mountain District 12

District 49

Fountain-Fort Carson District 8

Widefield District 3

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Learn all about the MeadowGrass Music Festival – a Memorial Day Weekend outdoor tradition in Black Forest, CO. Plus, more live music events from the Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative.

LINKS:

MeadowGrass Music Festival

Rocky Mountain Highway app
in Apple App store
in GooglePlay store

Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative on Facebook

Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative on the web

2^nd Annual Steve Harris Songwriter of the Year Contest

Official MeadowGrass 2022 Spotify Playlist

Friends House Concerts

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Peak Town Square Producer Dave Gardner invited Jill and Jan back to the studio for what could become a recurring feature. This conversation visits changes at CONO; bike lanes and the growth of PikeRide; the city’s eScooter pilot program; e-Bikes, Segways and road construction at the Garden of the Gods; creating a vision for Monument and Fountain Creeks; replacing retiring city councilor Richard Skorman; and what will come of the Martin Drake Power Plant after complete decommissioning.

A few highlights of civic engagement: Jan Martin is president of the Garden of the Gods Foundation, and formerly served on the boards of the Pioneers Museum, Rocky Mountain PBS and several other local non-profits. She served on Colorado Springs City Council from 2007 – 2015. Jill Gaebler serves on the Southwest Chief and & Front Range Passenger Rail Commission, chairs the board of Pike Ride, served on the board of Homeward Pikes Peak, and served on Colorado Springs City Council from 2013 – 2021.

MENTIONED:

Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission

Bread & Butter Market

CONO

CONO Neighborhood U

PlanCOS

PikeRide

Garden of the Gods Foundation

E-Scooter Pilot Program

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Thank you to Intergy Private Wealth for sponsoring this series.

Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit https://www.csbj.com/events.

LINKS:

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NAI Highland Commercial

Intergy Private Wealth

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Topics include how the pandemic-related supply chain challenges are impacting insurance rates, why we need insurance agents, and what to look for when choosing an agent for commercial insurance. Did you know Colorado has one of the highest property damage rates in the country due to our wind and hail? Or that the state’s laws are very favorable for litigious plaintiff’s attorneys? Michael also gives us an inside view of how insurance companies calculate rates.

Thank you to Intergy Private Wealth for sponsoring this series.

Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit https://www.csbj.com/events.

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Michael Janzen Agency – American Family Insurance

Intergy Private Wealth

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Sponsor: Intergy Private Wealth

Moderator: Brian Grossman, Editor in Chief of the Colorado Springs Business Journal

Panelists:

Teddy Rosendo of Spur Philanthropy

Lisa Amend James, Executive Director of the Give Campaign

Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Registration and information here

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This panel discussion took place on September 29, 2021.

Moderators:

• Marcus Hill of Southeast Express
• Alasyn Zimmerman of KOAA-TV

Panelists:

• Dr. Robin Johnson, El Paso County Public Health
• Dr. Elisabeth Vanse, Peak Vista Community Health Centers
• Dr. Richard Vu, Matthews-Vu Medical Group

Sponsors:

El Paso County Public Health Department

Matthews-Vu Medical Group

Peak Vista Community Health Centers

LINKS:

CDC: Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You

Southeast Express

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Presenting Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente

Sponsors:

GH Phipps Construction Company

Harrison School District 2

OfficeScapes

RTA Architects

Wember

Careers in Construction

LINKS:

Kaiser Permanente Arts Integrated Resources

Women of Influence November 4

Colorado Springs Business Journal

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This informative session covers the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act amendment, advertising and interviewing for open jobs, paid time off and paid sick leave, and more.

Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit https://www.csbj.com/events.

Sponsor:

HR Branches

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Colorado Springs Business Journal

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This conversation was recorded on July 23 and moderated by Helen Robinson, Managing Editor of the Business Journal.

Panelists:

Rachel Beck, vice president of governmental affairs at Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

Dani Barger, vice president of marketing and communication at Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

Traci Marques, executive director and CEO of Pikes Peak Workforce Center

Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit csbj.com/events.

Sponsors:

Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC

Pikes Peak Workforce Center

LINKS:

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center

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Panelists:

• Jane Newberry of Green Mountain Falls
• President Pro Tem Richard Skorman of Colorado Springs (Mayor John Suthers was unavailable)
• Nick Gradisar of Pueblo
• Gabriel Ortega of Fountain
• Don Wilson of Monument
• John Graham of Manitou

Host: Colorado Springs Business Journal

Presenting Sponsor: Nunn Construction

Sponsors:

Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments

Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center

ASL Interpretation provided by The Independence Center

#CSBJCMayorsPanel

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This is a recording of a live Community Conversation held on July 16, 2021, moderated by Bryan Grossman, Editor-in-Chief of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. Registration and information.

Sponsor:

Dunn Perrault & Associates

LINKS:

Centura Health

Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation

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Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Urbanites Leading the Pikes Peak Region

Hillside Advisory Team (HAT) – Instagram

This is one of a series of Peak Town Square episodes titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links for more information. The next episode will be the first on the new podcast, Making Democracy Work (not under the Peak Town Square banner).

The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

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LINKS:

Juneteenth Festival

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OneBodyENT

Cornerstone Movement

This is one of a series of Peak Town Square episodes titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links for more information. The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

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This is a recording of a live Community Conversation held on May 7, moderated by Amy Gillentine, Publisher and Executive Editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit csbj.com/events.

Sponsors:

5Star Bank
KeyBank
ANB Bank

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This is a recording of a live Community Conversation held on April 30, moderated by Bryan Grossman, editor-in-chief of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Community Conversations are free, live lunchtime webinars hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. For registration and information, visit csbj.com/events.

LINKS:

Magneti

Colorado Publishing House

Neon Pig Creative

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This is a recording of a live Community Conversation held on April 16, moderated by Amy Gillentine, publisher and executive editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal. It’s one of a series of community conversations about managing the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on your business. The series is hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. If you have an idea you’d like the CSBJ to explore, send it to Amy Gillentine, Publisher and Executive Editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Sponsors:

MBK Senior Living

Summation Wealth Group

Aspen Trail Retirement Resort

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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This presentation was moderated by Susan Edmondson, executive director of the Downtown Partnership, with Q&A assistance from Tilah Larson, of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services.

This is the fourth and final event in the 2021 City Center Series hosted by the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs. It was presented live, virtually, on April 14, 2021, and sponsored by the Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO).  

Presenting Sponsors:

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Health Foundation

LINKS:

City Center Series videos

City Center Series – info and reservations

Downtown Colorado Springs (Downtown Partnership)

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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This presentation was moderated by Claire Swinford, Director of Urban Engagement at the Downtown Partnership, with Q&A assistance from Dr. Stephany Rose-Spaulding, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at UCCS.

This is the third in the 2021 City Center Series hosted by the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs. It was presented live, virtually, on March 17, 2021. The final event in this year’s City Center Series, Public Space Design for Public Health Equity, takes place April 14, 2021. See information and registration here.

Sponsors:

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Health Foundation

Food to Power

LINKS:

Video of this Presentation

City Center Series – info and reservations

Downtown Colorado Springs (Downtown Partnership)

Detroit Eastern Market

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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Scott Kilbury of FOX21News moderated this forum for District 5, held on March 5, which included the following candidates:

• Nancy Henjum
• Matt Zelenok
• Karlie Van Arnam
• Justin James-Fletcher Hermes
• Mary Elizabeth Fabian

Ballots must be received by the City Clerk by 7 pm on April 6. For voting information, including ballot drop-off sites, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/voterinfo

To find out which district you’re in, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/city-clerk/page/city-council-districts

To view video of this and/or the other forums, visit https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/2021-colorado-springs-city-council-candidate-forums-begin-this-week/

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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Scott Kilbury of FOX21News moderated this forum for District 4, held on March 10, which included the following candidates:

• Yolanda Avila
• Regina English

Ballots must be received by the City Clerk by 7 pm on April 6. For voting information, including ballot drop-off sites, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/voterinfo

To find out which district you’re in, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/city-clerk/page/city-council-districts

To view video of this and/or the other forums, visit https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/2021-colorado-springs-city-council-candidate-forums-begin-this-week/

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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Scott Kilbury of FOX21News moderated this forum for District 3, held on March 3, which included the following candidates:

• Henry McCall
• Richard Skorman
• Arthur Glynn
• Olivia Lupia

Ballots must be received by the City Clerk by 7 pm on April 6. For voting information, including ballot drop-off sites, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/voterinfo

To find out which district you’re in, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/city-clerk/page/city-council-districts

To view video of this and/or the other forums, visit https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/2021-colorado-springs-city-council-candidate-forums-begin-this-week/

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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Taylor Bishop of FOX21News moderated this forum for District 2, held on March 5, which included the following candidates:

• Jay Inman
• David Noblitt
• Dave Geislinger
• Randy Helms

Ballots must be received by the City Clerk by 7 pm on April 6. For voting information, including ballot drop-off sites, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/voterinfo

To find out which district you’re in, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/city-clerk/page/city-council-districts

To view video of this and/or the other forums, visit https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/2021-colorado-springs-city-council-candidate-forums-begin-this-week/

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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Taylor Bishop of FOX21News moderated this forum for District 1, held on March 11, which included the following candidates:

• Jim Mason
• Michael Seeger
• Glenn Carlson
• Dave Donelson

Ballots must be received by the City Clerk by 7 pm on April 6. For voting information, including ballot drop-off sites, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/voterinfo 

To find out which district you’re in, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/city-clerk/page/city-council-districts

To view video of this and/or the other forums, visit https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/2021-colorado-springs-city-council-candidate-forums-begin-this-week/

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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This presentation was moderated by Claire Swinford, Director of Urban Engagement at the Downtown Partnership, with Q&A assistance from Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director of PikeRide.

This is the second in the 2021 City Center Series hosted by the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs. It was presented live, virtually, on February 17, 2021. The next event in the City Center Series, How to Retain Your Community’s Soul During Rapid Development, takes place March 17, 2021. See information and registration here.

Sponsors:

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Health Foundation

LINKS:

Video of this Presentation

City Center Series – info and reservations

Downtown Colorado Springs (Downtown Partnership)

Tamika L. Butler Consulting

ConnectCOS – citywide visionary transportation study

PikeRide

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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• Mike Crandall with Digital Beachhead
• Blake Schwank with Colorado Computer Support
• Rodney Gullatte with Firma IT and Services Key West

This session was moderated by Helen Robinson, Managing Editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

This is the fifth in a series of community conversations about managing the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on your business. The series is hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. This conversation was recorded on February 3, 2021. These conversation series occur quarterly; if you have an idea you’d like the CSBJ to explore, send it to Amy Gillentine, Publisher and Executive Editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

Sponsors:

Digital Beachhead has the expertise to provide a range of Cyber Risk Management and other Professional Services with specifically tailored solutions at competitive prices. For more information visit: digitalbeachhead.com

Colorado Computer Support proactively manages their clients’ technology to ensure they have maximum uptime and functionality, enabling them to aggressively manage and grow their businesses. You can turn to their team for solutions in: cost-efficiency, security, strategy, the cloud and mobility. Check out coloradosupport.com/ for more information.

Firma IT: Whether you’re experiencing a cyberattack, want to protect your company’s data, or need to set up remote workstations as you deal with COVID-19, Firma IT here to help. The secure future of your business is just a few clicks away! Firma IT is part of the Pikes Peak SBDC COVID-19 Core Team and is proud to help the small business community make it through this health crisis. Check them out at: firmaitss.com

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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This is the fourth in a series of community conversations about managing the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on your business. The series is hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. This conversation was recorded on January 27, 2021. These conversation series occur quarterly; if you have an idea you’d like the CSBJ to explore, send it to Amy Gillentine, Publisher and Executive Editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

LINKS:

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Four by Brother Luck

Lucky Dumpling

Pikes Peak Chapter – Colorado Restaurant Association

Luchal’s Gourmet Catering LLC

503W

Colorado Springs Bartenders’ Guild

Red Leg Brewing Company

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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This is the first in the 2021 City Center Series hosted by the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs. It was presented live, virtually, on January 20, 2021. The next event in the City Center Series, Equity in Transportation, takes place February 17, 2021. See information and registration here. https://downtowncs.com/citycenter/

Moderator:

Claire Swinford, Director of Urban Engagement, Downtown Partnership

Panelists: 

Dr. Tatiana Bailey, UCCS Economic Forum

Dr. Lance Bolton, President of Pikes Peak Community College

Traci Marques, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Workforce Center

Hon. Regina Walter, founder of Educating Children of Color

LINKS:

City Center Series – info and reservations

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

Bitwise Industries

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event:

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Colorado Springs Health Foundation

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

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Special thanks to the sponsors of this event:

Homeward Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak Continuum of Care

These six free, live lunchtime webinars run through February 10 of 2021. For registration and information, visit csbj.com/events. These conversation series occur quarterly; if you have an idea you’d like the CSBJ to explore, send it to Amy.

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado Springs Business Journal

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These six free, live lunchtime webinars run through February 10 of 2021. For registration and information, visit csbj.com/events. These conversation series occur quarterly; if you have an idea you’d like the CSBJ to explore, send it to Amy.

Special thanks to the sponsor of this event:

Gentle Shepherd Home Care

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

6035 Media

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Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins is the first African American woman to serve as President of the League of Women Voters, where she focused on increasing voter participation, campaign finance reform, and health care for underserved populations. Jefferson-Jenkins continues to be an advocate and activist for civil rights, social justice, educational excellence, and stronger citizen participation in the electoral process. She serves on numerous boards and advises community-based organizations including Howard University’s Women Ambassadors Program. She also has contributed to numerous journals and books on election reform.

LINKS:

Love the League 2021 – February 14 virtual celebration

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

This is the sixth in a series of Peak Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links for more information.

The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

6035 Media

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The panelists for this conversation include Todd Anderson, immediate past president of the HBA; Joe Clement of ReMax Properties; George Nehme of The Platinum Group and the 2021 chair of Pikes Peak Association of Realtors; and Tyson Liese of Colorado Foothills Properties.

These six free, live lunchtime webinars run through February 10 of 2021. For registration and information, visit csbj.com/events. These conversation series occur quarterly; if you have an idea you’d like the CSBJ to explore, send it to Amy. See the video recording of this session here.

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event:

Pikes Peak Association of Realtors
ReMax, Inc.
Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs
Colorado Foothills Properties

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, business, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

6035 Media

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Guests:

Rodney Gullatte, Jr – President Colorado Springs Black Business Network

Dr. Lauren N Penn – Owner and Founder of PinPoint Chiropractic & Wellness

Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding – Pastor & Community Activist, Motivational Speaker

LINKS: 

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Rodney Gullatte, Jr
Colorado Springs Black Business Network

Dr. Lauren Penn
One Million Cups – PinPoint Chiropractic & Wellness
PinPoint Chiropractic & Wellness Facebook Page

Dr. Stephany Rose
Dr. Stephany Rose
Truth And Conciliation

This is the fifth in a series of Peak Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links for more information.

The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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Anton Gunn, former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world’s leading authority on Socially Conscious Leadership, chats with us about what it really takes to be an active and engaged citizen today. Spoiler Alert: it’s more than just voting every 4 years.

This is the fourth of a series of Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links below for more information.

The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

LINKS:

Anton Gunn

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

LWVPPR Mural Project – Artists Deadline Extended

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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This is the third of a series of Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links below for more information.

The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

Links:

2B Protect Our Parks

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Register to vote, or update voter info.

Ballot issues, candidate information, voter registration

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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This is the second of a series of Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links below for more information.

The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

Links:

Yes on Proposition 113 – National Popular Vote

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Register to vote, or update voter info.

Ballot issues, candidate information, voter registration

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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This is the first of a series of Town Square episodes, titled Making Democracy Work, from the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). See links below for more information.

The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves.

Links:

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Register to vote, or update voter info.

Ballot issues, candidate information, voter registration

Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission

Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Suffrage Centennial – 2020 Proof Silver Dollar

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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Featuring live interviews with some of the personalities behind the night’s events, First Friday Live dives into the art, the energy, and personal stories. Each month’s episode is hosted by Studio 809’s Dave Gardner and Deputy Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, Angela Seals, with a revolving door of special guests. Spanning the Creative Corridor from Downtown Colorado Springs to Old Colorado City to Manitou Springs, First Friday unites galleries, artists, creative businesses, and performers once a month for an event that is always different and full of surprises that are worth exploring together!

Some of the events discussed happened that evening, or in the week following, and may no longer be available. For more information, check the links in these show notes.

First Friday Downtown features FREE monthly cultural events throughout Downtown Colorado Springs. Galleries, museums, cultural organizations, and retailers host art openings, artist receptions, performances, and more the first Friday of each month, from 5 – 8 p.m. Additional details at www.downtowncs.com/firstfriday. First Fridays now also include arts happenings in Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs, with assistance from Shop Old Colorado City and Manitou Art Center.

Virtual First Friday: Members of the public can access short videos, shopping links and more information at PeakRadar.com/VirtualFirstFriday, part of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region’s Peak Radar Virtual hub for remote access to cultural content.

Guests and Topics:

4:40 Anita Marie Fine Art – Anita Marie

14:25 Downtown Partnership – Katy Hartshorn

18:25 My Black Colorado – Ellie RedCloud

34:45 Manitou Springs Creative District – Becca Sickbert

39:00 G44 Gallery – Gundega Stevens & Lupita Carrasco

47:55 Manitou Springs Heritage Center – Michael Maio, Board President

LINKS:

Peak Radar Virtual

First Friday Downtown

Virtual First Fridays

Old Colorado City

Colorado Summer Art Market

Darpino Studio Gallery (Facebook)

Manitou Art Center

Video Version of this Episode’s Live Webcast

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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This is a replay of Studio 809’s first live webcast, from May 1 of 2020. It’s a rundown of happenings during that evening’s Virtual First Friday, and a great way to find out how the Pikes Peak Region’s arts community is responding to the COVID crisis. Some of the events discussed happened that evening, or in the week following, and may no longer be available. For more information, check the links in these show notes.

On the first Friday of every month, First Friday Downtown features FREE monthly cultural events throughout Downtown Colorado Springs. Galleries, museums, cultural organizations, and retailers host art openings, artist receptions, performances. The event has expanded to include Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, First Friday has gone virtual, so on May 1, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region and Studio 809 teamed up to co-host First Friday Live. This special episode of Peak Town Square streamed audio and video to Facebook Live, and was also webcast live on Studio 809’s new online radio station at studio809radio.com.

This episode was co-hosted by Angela Seals, deputy director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) and Dave Gardner, manager of the Studio 809 podcast collective.

While much of the conversation was about that evening’s virtual events, there was also discussion of ongoing opportunities to enjoy the arts – as well as long-term challenges and opportunities for the arts community. Shelter in place, and safer at home are creating their share of community challenges, and they are definitely challenging the arts community. So, Angela, Dave and guests also discussed how the arts community has been growing, and how artists and organizations have been “showing up,” in these troubled times.

All this means the live event recording is still relevant, so we’re sharing it with you now. This episode will also give you a sense of what you might expect at the next First Friday, on June 5.

Guests and Topics:

6:16 Bee Vradenburg Foundation: David Siegel, Executive Director

15:48 Fine Arts Center: Scott Levy, Director

Video: Q&A with Cast and Crew of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

19:22 45 Degree Gallery: Emily and Reed Fair

24:03 – Kreuser Gallery: Deb Komitor, artist whose work is showing at the gallery

Kreuser Gallery Virtual Exhibit

33:05 Downtown Partnership: Claire Swinford, First Friday organizer; Manitou Art Center: Natalie Johnson, First Friday organizer

First Friday Downtown

MAConnected Galleries Online

MAConnected First Friday May 1 Video

46:37 Old Colorado City Association: Ashley Perry; Old Colorado City Business District: Lauren Ripko, Studio Q Event

Old Colorado City

52:35 Colorado Springs Conservatory: Linda Weise

Jazz Nite Online May 1 Video

LINKS:

Peak Radar Virtual

Virtual First Fridays

Artist Recovery Fund at Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Video Version of this Episode’s Live Webcast

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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Downtown Partnership President & CEO Susan Edmondson updates us on these and other downtown issues, in this special coronavirus episode of Peak Town Square. She has a lot to share, including our “Virtual First Friday” that took place April 3 on the Internet in place of the usual First Friday downtown gathering.

This is the fourth in a special Coronavirus series of Peak Town Square podcast episodes. Find all four episodes (so far) in this special series by searching “coronavirus” at www.studio809podcasts.com

Subscribe or return often so you don’t miss the next episode in this series. If your organization would like to participate in one of these episodes, send us an email or call Studio 809 at 719-203-1660.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Downtown Colorado Springs website

Downtown CS on Facebook

Downtown CS on Instagram

DowntownCS.com/SupportLocal
(directory to help you buy local)

Downtown CS COVID-19 page

First Friday

Art on the Streets

Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center – COVID-19 Response

Subscribe to Downtown CS Weekly Update

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

City of Colorado Springs COVID-19 Information

El Paso County COVID-19 Information

 covid19.colorado.gov

cdc.gov/coronavirus

Finding Employment

Visit Colorado Springs coronavirus information

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode:

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In this episode we’re joined by Andy Vick, executive director, and Angela Seals, deputy director, of COPPeR – the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. They share what they know about the impact of the coronavirus shutdown on the arts community, how it’s adapting, what the Cultural Office is doing to help, and what area residents can do.

Two of the exciting things we learn about in this episode are Peak Radar’s new listing and gateway to virtual arts events, and the Artist Recovery Fund. Listen to get the full scoop. This conversation was recorded virtually on March 27, 2020.

This is the third in a special Coronavirus series of Peak Town Square podcast episodes. Subscribe or return often so you don’t miss the next episode in this series. If your organization would like to participate in one of these episodes, send us an email or call Studio 809 at 719-203-1660.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Peak Radar

Peak Radar Virtual

Cultural Office (COPPeR) website, including COVID-19 related resources

Artist Recovery Fund

Contact COPPeR

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

City of Colorado Springs COVID-19 Information

El Paso County COVID-19 Information

 covid19.colorado.gov

cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Finding Employment

Visit Colorado Springs coronavirus information

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode:

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This is the second of a special Coronavirus series of Peak Town Square podcast episodes. Subscribe or return often so you don’t miss the next episode in this series. If your organization would like to participate in one of these episodes, send us an email or call Studio 809 at 719-203-1660.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Care and Share

Care and Share COVID-19 Info

Silver Key

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

City of Colorado Springs COVID-19 Information

El Paso County COVID-19 Information

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode:

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This is the first in a special Coronavirus series of Peak Town Square podcast episodes. Subscribe or return often so you don’t miss the next episode in this series. If your organization would like to participate in one of these episodes, send us an email or call Studio 809 at 719-203-1660.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

COVID-19 Page on the Chamber’s Website

Pikes Peak Community Foundation Emergency Relief Fund

Support the Springs

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

City of Colorado Springs COVID-19 Information

El Paso County COVID-19 Information

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode:

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A thought-provoking interview with the cast, director and producer of Puerto Rican Nocturne, THEATREdART’s

This special episode of Peak Town Square is courtesy of Peak Radar, a program of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. Learn more about local arts & culture, and the people making it all happen, at PeakRadar.com.

About Peak Town Square:
Join us in the town square! Colorado Springs’ movers and shakers take the mic to share what’s happening in our city. Politics, art, culture, recreation, food and health – everything is on the table. These partner organizations contribute episodes:

Citizens Project

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode:

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Let us know after listening to this podcast, whether you got that warm, comfortable, safe feeling. Take the time to compare it with the other podcasts on the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19).

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An unvarnished Colorado Springs Council work session discussing the topic of the Coronavirus and whether the city administration and El Paso County Health Departments are doing an adequate job keeping the citizens informed. Are there fireworks? You bet! You be the judge on this. Let us know your thoughts. You are an important part of the process and your health is at stake.

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Earlier this month, Citizens Project cohosted a training with the ACLU of Colorado called Know Your Rights- Interactions with Law Enforcement. Jessica Howard from the ACLU came down to Colorado Springs from Denver to give a training on how people can protect themselves from police harassment and dangerous interactions, in addition to how bystanders can help de-escalate and monitor police encounters. This conversation comes at a vital time in Colorado Springs, after the police murder of De’Von Bailey this summer. This conversation is only one small piece in the work our community is doing to hold police accountable, ensure justice for communities of color, change local policies, and educate ourselves so we can protect each other when our city officials fail to do so.

Videos from presentation

ACLU Know Your Rights
Flex Your Rights
Mobile Justice app
File complaint with CSPD
Request assistance: intake@aclu-co.org

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In this episode of Civic Circle, we address what happened this election. We are joined by Citizens Project’s Executive Director Deb Walker. Deb will talk about some of the challenges to voter education and turnout in El Paso County, and will also address the election results and the impact they could have on our community.

Study cited from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities:

https://www.cbpp.org/research/state-budget-and-tax/state-higher-education-funding-cuts-have-pushed-costs-to-students

Citizens Project’s 2019 Coordinated Election Voter Guide:

http://www.citizensproject.org/2019-coordinated-election-voter-guide/

You can support this show by donating to Citizens Project:

https://indygive.com/nonprofit/citizens-project/

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We also welcomed Linda Templin from Ranked Choice Voting for Colorado, who discusses this new system and places around the country where it has been successfully implemented.

After presentations, we held roundtable discussions in which community members could share their personal perspectives on these issues. Some of the main ideas and concerns from community members are shared in this episode.

TABOR video

Proposition CC Fact Sheets

Citizens Project Voter Guide

Ranked Choice Voting for Colorado

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Plus as an added bonus, the requirements for voting in Colorado are explained. It’s really simple

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This is the follow-up to the Switchbacks Soccer Stadium presentation. The audience’s take is very interesting.

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A detailed presentation of the Switchbacks soccer stadium which includes the 8000 seat stadium, apartments and eating establishments. The events will need an additional 2400 (est.) parking spaces. This will be a multi-use facility for events other than soccer.

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In this episode, we have two guests: Senator Pete Lee from El Paso County District 11, and Siena Mann from the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, both here to talk about bills they worked on passing in the legislature.

We talk about the following bills this episode (all passed!), which Citizens Project supported:

HB 19-1124: Protect Colorado Residents from Federal Government Overreach

HB 19-1025: Limits on Job Applicant Criminal History Inquiries HB 19-1266: Restore Voting Rights Parolees

SB 19-170: Inquiry into College Applicant Criminal History

Read our Legislator Report Card in Full

This episode of Peak Town Square is courtesy of Citizens Project, a local grassroots nonprofit, 501(c)3, organization dedicated to defending and promoting equality, the separation of church and state, and respect for diversity. We educate the community through our online newsletter and nonpartisan voter guides, we monitor local government and public schools to ensure that rights and freedoms are upheld, and we mobilize residents to make their voices heard. Learn more.

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This was hosted by Richard Skorman and Yolanda Avila with state house member Terri Carver.

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Speakers:

• Carl Schueler, Comprehensive Planning Manager, City of Colorado Springs
• Conrad Olmedo, Comprehensive Senior Planner, City of Colorado Springs
• Jeff Green, Chief of Staff, City of Colorado Springs
• Jill Gaebler, Colorado Springs City Councilor

Moderator: Diane Loschen, CEO, Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO)

Panel:

• Sara Vaas, Organization of Westside Neighbors (OWN)
• Chris Orsborn, Patty Jewett
• Bruce Hutchison, Pinecliff
• Forrest Senti, Old North End
• Lauren Wade, Old North End

Business Representatives:

• Averee Davis, Goat Patch Brewing Co.
• Mara Pinell, Smørbrød

LINKS:

PlanCOS

Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO)

Lincoln Center

PikeRide

Bike Colorado Springs

Goat Patch Brewing Co.

Smørbrød

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

Don’t Miss an Episode
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Restorative Justice, Prison Reform, Recidivism, Incarceration Rate, Ban the Box, are just some of the topics that Senator Pete Lee and Robin Roberts discuss.

Normalization of the prison experience, European prisons, Pre-release programs, and expunging records are also discussed.

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Idris Goodwin’s American Prom:

Springs Mag interview
CS Indy interview
Gazette interview

Spirettes band
Instagram: @spirettes

Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute
Twitter: @RMWFF
Instagram: rmwfilm

Julissa Molina Soto:
Documentary 

Program video by Lauren Ferrara Storytelling

YOU can contribute to Citizens Project. As a grassroots nonprofit, any and all donations help us continue our work in the fight for equity, diversity, and inclusion. You can donate on our website

Legislative Report Card

This episode of Town Square is also courtesy of Citizens Project, a local grassroots nonprofit, 501(c)3, organization dedicated to defending and promoting equality, the separation of church and state, and respect for diversity. We educate the community through our online newsletter and nonpartisan voter guides, we monitor local government and public schools to ensure that rights and freedoms are upheld, and we mobilize residents to make their voices heard. Learn more.

Listen to the Creating Community Breakfast Podcast Here:

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On March 15, 2019 Governor Polis signed the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and officially added Colorado to the growing number of states committing to a National Popular Vote for the U.S. Presidency. Learn more about the National Popular Vote.

This episode of Town Square is courtesy of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The League of Women Voters has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League is a nonpartisan grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels. Learn more.

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MeadowGrass Music Director Steve Harris joins Festival Director Nicole Nicoletta and Whitney Luckett, president of the Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative, to dish on this year’s festival with Town Square host Dave Gardner.

MeadowGrass has been named “Best Music Festival” by readers of the Colorado Springs Independent year after year. It runs May 24-26, 2019, at the La Foret Conference & Retreat Center. The festival kicks off Friday afternoon at 1:30 and cranks it up to eleven with the All Colorado Beer festival from 4:30 – 7:00 pm.

LINKS:

Purchase Tickets

Volunteer

MeadowGrass on Facebook

Road to MeadowGrass Events

MeadowGrass Jam Session IPA Release Party – May 3, 2019

Edelweiss Summerfest 2019

Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative on Facebook

Learn more about Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative

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Scroll down to audio player. Here is Jay’s slide show:

This episode of Town Square is courtesy of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The League of Women Voters has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League is a nonpartisan grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels. Learn more.

LINKS:

Civic Superhero Toolbox

More Civic Superhero resources

City of Colorado Springs website

To File an Open Records Request

Bus System Info (Mountain Metro Transit)

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This is a “warts-and-all” recording without the help of microphones and an amplification system. (Episode 22, Recorded March 21, 2019)

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LINKS:

Vote YES on #1 (Firefighters for a Safer Colorado Springs)

Say NO on #1 (Citizens Against Public Employee Unions)

This episode of Town Square is courtesy of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The League of Women Voters has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. The League is a nonpartisan grassroots organization, working at the national, state and local levels. Learn more.

This episode of Town Square is also courtesy of Citizens Project, a local grassroots nonprofit, 501(c)3, organization dedicated to defending and promoting equality, the separation of church and state, and respect for diversity. We educate the community through our online newsletter and nonpartisan voter guides, we monitor local government and public schools to ensure that rights and freedoms are upheld, and we mobilize residents to make their voices heard. Learn more.

Special thanks to the staff of Pikes Peak Library District for their efforts to make this forum a success!

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Shaun King is a Brooklyn-based writer and activist who focuses on civil and human rights, racial justice, and law enforcement misconduct. TIME Magazine declared him one of the 25 most influential people on the Internet. Before joining The Intercept where he now works as a columnist, he was the senior justice writer at the New York Daily Newsand writer-in-residence at Harvard Law School’s Fair Punishment Project. With the blessing of original publisher Frederick Douglass’ family, Mr. King is also rebuilding The North Star as a contemporary, online, hard news outlet.

The presentation was sponsored by the Journalism Institute at Colorado College and the Office for Equity and Inclusion at Pikes Peak Community College, and presented by Citizens Project, Jody Alyn Consulting, Pikes Peak Women, and the Pikes Peak Library District. Some funding was provided by the Griffis Journalist-in-Residence Program.

This episode of Town Square is courtesy of Citizens Project, a local grassroots nonprofit, 501(c)3, organization dedicated to defending and promoting equality, the separation of church and state, and respect for diversity. We educate the community through our online newsletter and nonpartisan voter guides, we monitor local government and public schools to ensure that rights and freedoms are upheld, and we mobilize residents to make their voices heard. Learn more at http://www.citizensproject.org/.

LINKS:

Citizens Project

Shaun King’s website

The Intercept

Journalism Institute at Colorado College

Pikes Peak Community College

Jody Alyn Consulting

Pikes Peak Women

Pikes Peak Library District

Griffis Journalist-in-Residence Program

Town Square partner organizations include:

Citizens Project

League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

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LINKS:

PlanCOS schedule and information

Draft of the Plan

Arts Month:

Creative Corridor Photo Scavenger Hunt

Waldo Waldo 5K Grand Finale

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Learn how it works from PikeRide’s Jolie NeSmith. Colorado Springs city councilor (and occasional Town Square host and bicycle advocate) Jill Gaebler joins frequent co-host Dave Gardner for this episode. Colorado Springs’ new bike share program, Pike Ride, is a project of the Downtown Partnership’s nonprofit arm, Downtown Ventures.

LINKS:

PikeRide

Downtown Partnership

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LINKS:

Bike Colorado Springs

Bike Month Calendar

Trails and Open Space Coalition

Mayors Ride

Starlight Spectacular

Bike to Work Day

Kids on Bikes

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Links:

MeadowGrass Music Festival (info and tickets)

Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative

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Links:

SmartCOS

Colorado Springs Office of Sustainability & Innovation on Facebook

Sustainafest

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Links:

North Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan

Garden of the Gods Shuttle Study

Receive Jill Gaebler’s emails for citizens united to support connected bike and pedestrian infrastructure

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Citizens have a chance to comment on the amendment and raise questions at a town hall meeting with Colorado Springs staff and city councilors on March 22. Details on this meeting and the agreement can be found at www.coloradosprings.gov/blr. The Facebook discussion group mentioned in this episode can be found at www.facebook.com/groups/ABetterBanningLewis/.

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Links to items mentioned in this episode:

Homeward Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak Continuum of Care

City of Colorado Springs – Preventing and Ending Homelessness

Housing First approach

Community Information Systems

National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty

National Health Care for the Homeless Council

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Links mentioned in this episode:

City Faced with Changing the Rules on Banning Lewis Ranch to Spur Development
(outstanding news coverage in the Colorado Springs Independent)

City of Colorado Springs Banning Lewis Ranch information page
(includes meeting schedule, original agreement, proposed amendments, and other background)

A Better Banning Lewis – Facebook discussion group

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Then Jill updates us on the Food Policy Advisory Board, which was instrumental in allowing cottage food stands year-round, and multiple beehives for beekeepers in the city. Jill is also excited that Pikes Peak Market is open downtown. (Episode 2, Recorded 2/6/18)

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