...In the Community (June 21-July 4)

We're featuring a bi-monthly glance at some exciting upcoming local events — some art, some nature, some music... hopefully you'll find a little bit of everything. Share your experience of these events in the comments section, Facebook, or Twitter (use #inthecommunity) if you go to any of these!

Art of Zen Workshop

Sat., 6/23 | 3 – 6 p.m.

$25 at Smokebrush Gallery (map) — 719.444.1012

Photographer Tim Davis will assist beginning photographers in integrating the fundamentals of Zen with the ideals of photography. Bring device that takes a digital image, even mobile phones.

Amateur Comedy Night

Wed., 6/27 | 8 – 11 p.m.

at Metropolis Supper Club (map) — 719.227.9888

Two drink minimum at this open mic amateur comedy night in a 1940s art deco setting restaurant/lounge. 

Manitou Springs Free Summer Concert Series (watch)

Mon., 6/27, 7/24 | 8:30 p.m. 
Free at Soda Springs Park (map) — 719.685.5089

Enjoy Little London Winds, Colorado Springs’ premiere wind ensemble, perform free in plein-air in Manitou Springs. The Concert Series happens every Monday at Soda Springs until Aug. 13.
 

Little Wonders: Roly-polys are a Riot

Thurs., 6/28 | 9 – 10:15 a.m.

$3 (reservations required) at Bear Creek Nature Center (map) — 719.520.6387
A perfect introduction to the outdoors with your 2 or 3 year old, which includes interactive lessons and a short hike for you and your child.

World Music Series: Novalima (listen)

Mon., 7/2 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Free at Colorado College, Armstrong Quad (map) — 719.389.6607

Novalima blends soulful Afro-Peruvian style with modern electronic beats to create a original hybrid of tradition and contemporary music. 

Lost and Found: A North Sea Collaboration with Carl Reed and Thomas Claesson

Closing 7/14 | Tues. – Sat. 12:30 - 7 p.m. 
Free at Colorado College, I.D.E.A. Space (map) —719.389.6066

Thomas Claesson’s collection of “lost” objects found near his home off the west coast of Sweden are re-invented by Colorado-sculptor Carl Reed. 

One of the works featured in the I.D.E.A. Space
exhibition, Lost and Found: A North Sea
Collaboration, featuring the works of Thomas
Claesson and Carl Reed (Image source)

  

...In the Community runs on the first and third Thursdays of each month on the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Blog.