AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Colorado Springs Colorado. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:40:06 -0600 MacKenzie's Chop House Open Thanksgiving Noon - 7pm Serving Roasted Turkey, Prime Rib and Baked Ham with all the traditional side... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/thanksgiving-at-mackenzie-s-chop-house-and-the-ritz-grill-236021 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/thanksgiving-at-mackenzie-s-chop-house-and-the-ritz-grill-236021 Restaurants Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 WHY A CONTEST: The object of this contest is to design a logo for the Colorado Balloon Classic  , the largest air show in the State of Colorado.... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/call-for-entries-2010-colorado-balloon-classic-event-logo-234612 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/call-for-entries-2010-colorado-balloon-classic-event-logo-234612 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The following winning artwork is featured on our website at www.balloonclassic.com  . 1st Place Winners: Graycen Chamberlain – 4 &... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/2009-coloring-contest-winners-annouced-231159 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/2009-coloring-contest-winners-annouced-231159 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Colorado Springs – The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company presents the contemporary musical revue, A Christmas Survival Guide This light-hearted,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/fac-theatre-company-presents-a-christmas-survival-guide-229803 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/fac-theatre-company-presents-a-christmas-survival-guide-229803 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Colorado (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/co/elbert/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-el-paso-county-226854 http://www.americantowns.com/co/elbert/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-el-paso-county-226854 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame: Congratulations to Patsy M. Buchwald, owner of the Colorado Balloon Classic, on her recent induction into the... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/colorado-balloon-classic-october-s-newsletter-225750 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/colorado-balloon-classic-october-s-newsletter-225750 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 University of Tulsa and Gilcrease Museum acquires Britzman Collection from FAC Colorado Springs – The University of Tulsa, which manages the... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/britzman-collection-the-university-of-tulsa-acquires-russell-objects-from-the-fac-223928 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/britzman-collection-the-university-of-tulsa-acquires-russell-objects-from-the-fac-223928 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tejon Street Wine Crawl - 5 Restaurants + Vintages providing lots of wine & fun! For a $40 entrance fee, 'Crawlers' receive one glass of wine... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/tejon-wine-crawl-to-benefit-mda-223929 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/tejon-wine-crawl-to-benefit-mda-223929 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Pikes Peak 99s, a local chapter of "The International Organization of Women Pilots" with a current membership on only 24 members and... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/pikes-peak-99s-awards-224055 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/pikes-peak-99s-awards-224055 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The 11th Annual Holiday Food And Gift Festival returns to Colorado Springs November 6, 7 and 8 at the Phil Long Expo Center. This festival is one of... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/holiday-food-and-gift-festival-222857 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/holiday-food-and-gift-festival-222857 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the El Paso County, CO area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for El Paso County,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/elbert/news/el-paso-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-el-paso-county-220749 http://www.americantowns.com/co/elbert/news/el-paso-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-el-paso-county-220749 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the El Paso County Colorado area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/elbert/news/el-paso-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-el-paso-county-221666 http://www.americantowns.com/co/elbert/news/el-paso-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-el-paso-county-221666 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 We encourage all spectators of the 33rd annual Colorado Balloon Classic to enter the Photo Contest which is sponsored by the Crowne Plaza Colorado... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/colorado-balloon-classic-photo-contest-217366 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/colorado-balloon-classic-photo-contest-217366 Sports and Recreation Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Colorado corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/co/denver/news/find-colorado-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-colorado-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217115 http://www.americantowns.com/co/denver/news/find-colorado-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-colorado-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217115 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Awards given at 2009 Classic 1. Pilot of the Day: Chosen by the Management Team a. Saturday Morning: Tim Taylor – the first pilot to return his... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/colorado-balloon-classic-september-s-newsletter-september-23-2009-216584 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/colorado-balloon-classic-september-s-newsletter-september-23-2009-216584 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Eclectic gallery offerings in store for FineArtsCenter patrons 09/10 Exhibition Schedule press release | 09/10 Theatre Season COLORADO... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/fine-arts-center-announces-2009-2010-exhibition-schedule-216248 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/fine-arts-center-announces-2009-2010-exhibition-schedule-216248 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Colorado Springs – The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company will open its 2009-2010 season with Broadway Bound, the third and final play in the Neil... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/neil-simon-s-broadway-bound-214676 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/neil-simon-s-broadway-bound-214676 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This series of six panoramic photographs from Peruvian artist Diego Lama were taken in Lima in 2007. The large format works featuring dramatic,... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/exhibition-bold-photography-by-diego-lama-214134 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/exhibition-bold-photography-by-diego-lama-214134 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Art from the Moffett Collection The nationally-recognized collection of Jim and Virginia Moffett is comprised of a visionary selection of 19th and... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/exhibition-at-the-foot-of-the-colorado-rockies-214137 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/exhibition-at-the-foot-of-the-colorado-rockies-214137 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in cooperation with the... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/exhibition-nasa-art-50-years-of-exploration-214139 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/exhibition-nasa-art-50-years-of-exploration-214139 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s art collection began with a gift. Beginning in the 1930s, major gifts of Hispanic and Native American art... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/exhibition-lasting-legacy-214142 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/exhibition-lasting-legacy-214142 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Fine Arts Center is proud to introduce a new element to the Gala experience. A Taste of Colorado: Enjoy a gourmet dinner in the home of Kathy... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/collector-dinner-214105 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/collector-dinner-214105 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 By Neil Simon Tony Award – Best Play Pulitzer Prize (nominee) – Drama Drama Desk Award (nominee) – Best Play Following the critically... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/broadway-bound-214114 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/broadway-bound-214114 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Musical/Revue Conceived and Written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick | Musical Arrangements by John Glaudin This intimate revue takes a wry and... http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/a-christmas-survival-guide-214120 http://www.americantowns.com/co/coloradosprings/news/a-christmas-survival-guide-214120 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500