Author: Kelly Hayes
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Have you seen a Batmobile rolling around the Denver area? It’s this man’s daily driver
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Whether heading to work or running errands, Tom Ziegelbauer turns heads. “No way,” some remark. Others pull out their phones to snap a pic. But for Brighton-based Ziegelbauer, it’s just a normal day — a normal day driving the Batmobile, that is. “People are really…
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‘The reason for the season’: Pueblo Nativity collector displays over 300 scenes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lucille Stollsteimer, a resident of Pueblo, has amassed a collection of hundreds of Nativity scenes since the early 1980s. Originating from various corners of the globe, these scenes, acquired through a mix of personal travels, store finds and gifts from friends and family, are annually…
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‘A little jewel box’: Colorado Round House stuns with mid-century style
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With 360-degree views of the Cheyenne Cañon, the “Round House” takes advantage of the sights with panoramic windows and a sweeping patio. The 6,000-square-foot house is made up of three overlapping circles: the main house, the guest house and the master suite. The curves are that of a true midcentury masterpiece. But it wasn’t always…
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Colorado bakery draws a crowd with viral croissant cubes
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An Edgewater bakery has gone viral for its unique croissants, drawing crowds of customers waiting for a taste. Black Box Bakery is home to the famed croissant cubes. These block-shaped pastries are decadent inside and out, filled with an array of flavors and adorned with…
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New downtown bar is home to Colorado’s first and only Olympic-caliber ski and snowboard simulator
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Ski down the Alps or snowboard across PyeongChang — all without leaving Colorado Springs. Welcome to Lemon Lodge, a new downtown bar that’s home to Colorado’s first and only Olympic-caliber ski and snowboard simulator. “The sensation is so real, people get lost in it and they forget they’re indoors in 72 degrees,” owner Melanie Hexter…
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How is all this rain impacting Colorado lawns? Expert explains
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As Mother Nature rains down on the Front Range, you might be noticing strange things in your lawn. Colorado State University professor Tony Koski, an expert on turfgrass science, is answering common questions from Coloradans on how these downpours are impacting yards. “It’s very outside…
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What are the best perennials for the Rocky Mountain region?
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Wondering what perennials hold up the best here in Colorado? A recently released trial conducted by researchers at Colorado State University might provide some insight. After three seasons of growing in the conditions of the Rocky Mountains, researchers have narrowed down a list of “Top Performers” among perennials, which are plants, often flowers, with a…
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Colorado Renaissance Festival returns to Larkspur for 46th year
Huzzah! The Colorado Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 46th year, with festivities commencing this weekend and continuing weekends through Aug. 6. The annual summer fair held in Larkspur transports visitors back to the 1500s in a fully immersive village, complete with jousting knights, jolly music and juggling jesters. “When you walk through the gates, you…
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History Colorado examines 1680 Pueblo Revolt, Indigenous Futurism with artist Virgil Ortiz
A new exhibition at History Colorado is using science fiction to teach about the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. Pairing work dating back to 1,000 years ago with contemporary art, History Colorado’s “Revolt 1680/2180” offers a unique look into the most successful Indigenous uprising against a colonizing power in North American history. “We’re not just trying to…