Here’s the perfect ‘Colorado-themed’ summer playlist
Are you looking for the perfect Colorado-themed playlist to blast while cruising around the Centennial State this summer? We’ve got a collection of songs you won’t want to miss.
Curated by OutThere Colorado’s Sam Schoenecker, our Spotify playlist ‘COLORADO SONGS… that aren’t Rocky Mountain High‘ features a wide range of music from local artists and superstars with a Colorado connection, as well as songs written about the state.
Note: Some songs may be explicit in nature. Listener discretion is advised.
At launch, we’re including 38 of our favorites in honor of Colorado being the 38th state admitted into the Union, but we’ll be adding to it as summer continues – so make sure you save it.
Find the playlist on Spotify here.
Image created by OTC team member, Sam Schoenecker.
‘Cats’ comes to the Ent Center
Kelly Hayes
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Updated 2 years ago
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Country stars hit Colorado Springs on their ‘Roots & Boots’ tour
Ally Hall
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Updated 2 years ago
On Thursday, three of the voices who helped define country music in the 1990s are taking the stage at Boot Barn Hall. Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Collin Raye will relive history through their list of chart-topping hits on their...
Ally Hall
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40th St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Kelly Hayes
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Updated 2 years ago
John O’Donnell Role with the parade — Carol and I started this in late 1984, first parade was on St. Patricks Day “I went knocking on doors to find money to pay for expenses, might of had 16 or more...
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Jennifer Mulson
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Updated 2 years ago
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Jennifer Mulson
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Money, money, money: New exhibit, national money show to open in Colorado Springs
Jennifer Mulson
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Updated 2 years ago
This might be the best weekend of the year for those who crush on money and history. The American Numismatic Association’s free annual National Money Show will run Thursday through Saturday at The Broadmoor. Concurrently, the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum...
Jennifer Mulson
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Dining review: More than sliced bread at Toasted Bistro in Manitou
Robin Intemann
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Updated 2 years ago
Toasted Bistro in Manitou Springs has a full bar, but this isn’t only a place to raise a glass in someone’s honor — although it’s an option. Nor should the name necessarily be associated with being high. Rather, much of the...
Robin Intemann
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Colorado Springs concert features last words of Black men, boys shot, killed by authority figures
Jennifer Mulson
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Updated 2 years ago
“What are you following me for?” Those were the last words of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in 2012. “Mom, I’m going to college.” That was the last voicemail 22-year-old Amadou Diallo left on...
Jennifer Mulson
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Temporarily closed arts center near Colorado Springs to reopen for at least two months
Jennifer Mulson
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Updated 2 years ago
The show will go on, at least temporarily. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is now open and will offer a free opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday for two new exhibits: “Different Strokes,” featuring works by wildlife painter Ray Shaw...
Jennifer Mulson
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Millibo Art Theatre to host ‘The Making of a Great Moment’
Kelly Hayes
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Updated 2 years ago
What lengths will artists go to show to showcase their work? That’s the question actors Anna Faye Hunter and Michael Lee will explore in “The Making of a Great Moment”, opening at the Millibo Art Theatre on Thursday. The play...
Kelly Hayes
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Troupe Vertigo to perform with Colorado Springs Philharmonic in circus symphony
Kelly Hayes
kelly-hayes@gazette.com
Updated 2 years ago
Troupe Vertigo will perform with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic this weekend at Pikes Peak Center, showcasing captivating circus acts alongside a live symphony. “It’s a marriage between the two art forms, between the music and the circus arts,” said Aloysia...
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