A behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in the Colorado Springs arts and culture scene, with a focus on both in-person and virtual First Friday events. This is a replay of live coverage of the first hour of First Friday, co-hosted by Studio809 and Peak Radar on June 5, 2020.
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:
Darpino Studio Gallery (Facebook)
Video Version of this Episode’s Live Webcast
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League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region
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