Hubbuzz's Colorado Springs, CO Blogs

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis

NewSpace — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:05:48 -0600

Get an early start on your "holiday mood" when The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis brings their tour to Colorado Springs' Pikes Peak Center. Started by former adman Chip Davis, Mannheim Steamroller's signature sound is where classical and modern-day rock, acoustic and electronic music meet. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the "18th century rock band" that has become one of the most popular and best-selling acts in the last 30 years.

Buy Tickets: http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/coloradosprings/mannheimchristmas2009/?utm_source=hubbuzz_COSMannheim&utm_medium=Grassroots&utm_campaign=COSMannheim

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

NewSpace — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:46:05 -0600

More than 50 million people worldwide have seen this Irish dancing extravaganza that has performed sold out shows in over 67 countries, featuring over 40 dance champions who deliver an eloquent and stunning interpretation of one of Ireland’s most famous legends. It is also a passionate love story expressed through dance, captivating audiences with an eclectic blend of dance styles rooted in the traditional form of Celtic dance that has evolved for more than 2,000 years.

Buy Tickets: http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/coloradosprings/lordcoloradosprings/?utm_source=hubbuzz_COSLordDance&utm_medium=Grassroots&utm_campaign=COSLordDance

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capricorn — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:28:11 -0600

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How to Avoid the Swine Flu for Apartment Dwellers

CityBuzz — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:08:03 -0600

The ever-so-scary swine flu is really just an intense and elusive version of the regular flu that we have all had at some point in our lives. However, because the swine flu is more resistant to medicine and is highly contagious, it’s important for people to be aware of how to prevent any type of cold or flu—especially those living in close quarters with many other people, such as apartment renters.

Here are some tips to help you stay safe and healthy at your apartment this flu season:

1.) By far the #1 most important and effective way to prevent illness is to wash your hands. And not just after you go to the bathroom, either. Make sure you thoroughly wash your hands after working out at the community fitness center, shooting pool in the clubhouse, using the business center computers or even just pushing the elevator buttons.

2.) It’s one thing if you want to cover your own apartment in germs, but PLEASE, if you have to cough or sneeze in the hallway, laundry room or any other public areas of your apartment building, make sure you turn your head into your elbow or shoulder! No, it is not sufficient to use your hand to cover your mouth because then you will spread your germs to the next surface you touch (unless, of course, you run straight to a bathroom to scrub your hands ?)

3.) Get a regular flu shot. There is much debate about what time of the season you should have the flu shot administered, but most health professionals agree that getting a flu shot is a solid step towards preventing illness. Go one step further and work with your apartment manager to organize a flu shot clinic at the community to encourage your neighbors to get one, too.

4.) If you live with roommates, make sure you all pitch in to clean your apartment at least weekly. Wipe down kitchen and bathroom counters with an anti-bacterial cleaner and a clean sponge and/or paper towel. Also, regular vacuuming and sweeping cuts down on dirt particles that can aggravate allergies (which cause sneezing and germs).

If you still get sick this fall, do your best to stay at home so you don’t infect your neighbors and/or co-workers! Don’t use the community amenities during your down time, including the fitness center, hot tub or TV/game room, and make sure to wash your bedding and toss your toothbrush once you’re back on your feet again.

And, if you're really worried about getting H1N1, maybe you should invest in a neat face mask like the one in this picture haha.

You can find more information about swine flu on the Center for Disease Control website.

Looking for an apartment to rent in Colorado Springs? Search apartment rentals by neighborhood now on hubbuzz.com!

The Wedding Singer

NewSpace — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:37:35 -0600

Nominated for five Tony Awards, THE WEDDING SINGER brings the sweet and funny Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore movie to heart-warming life as a wonderful new Broadway musical. Three weddings, a bar mitzvah and a wild trip to a Vegas “chapel of love” keep things hopping in this affectionate look back at the 80s – big hair and all!

In THE WEDDING SINGER, it’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancé leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own.

When he meets an admiring young waitress, it’s love at first sight. Only trouble is Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. With a score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980’s, THE WEDDING SINGER takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.

Tickets $30.00 - $50.00

Buy Tickets: http://www.newspaceentertainment.com/coloradosprings/theweddingsinger/?utm_source=hubbuzz_COSWeddingSinger&utm_medium=Grassroots&utm_campaign=COSWeddingSinger

Boulder based Mix 1 is not your typical energy drink

CityBuzz — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:08:09 -0600

When the PR Rep for Mix 1 wanted to send a few cases of their all-natural protein and antioxidant shakes to Hubbuzz.com for an honest taste-test, we were stoked. Like many Colorado-based companies, our employees lead healthy, active lifestyles and are always up to try something new, exciting and nutritional—especially if it was created by locals!

That said, there isn’t one person in our office who regularly buys or drinks serious protein shakes. Although everyone was excited to hit the kitchen to try the new snacks during that evil 3 pm slump, most had doubts that Mix 1 would be something worth craving. Even if we were looking to beef up Schwarzenegger-style, the enhanced muscle tone wouldn’t be worth the abuse our taste buds would have to take from the thick, chalky taste of typical protein powders.

Luckily, and to our pleasant surprise, none of the flavors we tried (mix berry, mango, blueberry vanilla, tangerine and dark berry) had traces of the aforementioned nastiness. Not only do they taste good, but they are chock full of good-for-you ingredients:

• 15 grams of superior whey protein isolate
• 23 vitamins & minerals
• 3 servings fruits & veggies from antioxidants
• 3 grams of soluble fiber
• 2.5 grams of heart healthy fat
• antioxidants = to 4 cups of green tea
• free of lactose, gluten, soy & caffeine
• for more nutritional info visit What’s Mix 1?

The fully-balanced nutritional food-drinks were originally created to help busy, on-the-go people get a much needed shot of wellness. The handy (and recyclable!) spill-proof, screw-top containers of goodness can be enjoyed in-between meetings, halfway up the summit, in the car (yes, they will fit in your cup holders!) or while hurriedly walking the dog before work (at least that’s when I have one).

Besides being quick and easy to consume, they are designed (or mixed) to provide you with 4 hours of continuous energy. You know what that means? It means you can kiss that familiar 3 pm slump goodbye!

Some people balked at the amount of calories and sugar (most flavors have 200 calories and about 22 grams of sugar), but it is important to examine what ingredients are responsible. First of all, Mix 1 uses only all-natural cane and fruit sugars to sweeten the bevvies, which is much healthier for you than highly processed sugars such as high-fructose corn syrup used in other “nutritional” shakes.

Also, Mix 1 shakes are intended to be used as well-rounded snacks or light meals that contribute to a balanced eating plan, and therefore should provide some calories. Besides, calories measure energy, which is the whole point! Drinking zero calorie sodas will not truly get you past a slump at any time of the day (trust me!).

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, gain weight, help your heart or improve your athletic performance, just go check out the Mix 1 Website. There is a ton of great health and fitness info in the form of articles, blogs and nifty interactive graphics for you to explore.

Want a free sample of Mix 1 delivered to your doorstep? Claim your lease with hubbuzz.com in September to get your $101 cash back reward AND be entered in a drawing to win a case of Mix 1 shakes!

New map sites help you navigate your Colorado Springs neighborhood

CityBuzz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:37:40 -0600

I’ve noticed a lot of new mapping tools floating around the Web lately and a few of them seem like they would be very handy for people living in apartments and/or people who are living in a new city or neighborhood.

One is YardSaleTreasureMap.com which lets you enter an address, search radius and day of the week to generate a list and a map of local yard sales taking place around Colorado Springs that day. The listings are pulled from craigslist ads and not only show the location of the sale but also details about what sort of items will be up for grabs.

If you have recently moved into a new house or apartment in Colorado Springs and need some new furnishings this could be a very helpful tool that will save you time and money. And if you’re not familiar with Colorado Springs, don’t worry, the site helps you map a route and lets you print directions so you don’t get lost.

Another great site is MapMyFitness.com which has a ton of fitness tools, including articles from popular fitness magazines, local running paths, fitness plans, and a ton of other cool tools for fitness buffs.

This tool would be especially helpful for someone who has just moved to a new Colorado Springs neighborhood and needs to create a new fitness routine, or even for someone who travels a lot and needs to change their routine often for different locations.

You can also hook up with other members to join fitness groups in Colorado Springs on the ‘community’ tab. There are so many links and resources on this site that you could spend hours browsing and planning. Related sites include MapMyHike.com, MapMyRide.com and MapMyTri.com.

Tis the Season for Dumpster Diving

TeleGirl — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:36:09 -0600

If you've ever moved out of an apartment before you are well aware of how the daunting task of hauling boxes around makes you want to get rid of stuff that isn't absolutely necessary. Stuff that you've held on to in the past for no real reason is now rather easy to toss so you don't have to carry another #$@%^& box up the stairs.

As a result of this frustrated behavior some pretty decent stuff can be found in the dumpsters around moving time, especially in alleys behind apartment buildings and college dormitories. Behold the increase in dumpster diving.

Especially these days, it's pretty hard not to stop and have a look-see when you spot a perfectly good entertainment center or patio table discarded by the side of the road. Talk about saving money!

I remember finding a fully-functional laptop in the trash when I moved out of my college dorm after freshman year. A LAPTOP! Also, when I moved into a house off-campus my senior year I picked up a bright blue dresser and hauled it up to my room. All of it's drawers were missing, but with the addition of some cheap plywood it made a fabulous (and bright!) bookcase that could have easily been mistaken for a true vintage treasure.

Check out this article on 5280.com with some good tips from a seasoned dumpster diver journalist: "5 Reasons to Dumpster Dive This Week"

So why not pinch your nose and take a stoll/bike ride/drive around town this weekend...you never know what pieces you'll find that would make a great addition to your home. You might not need anything inparticular, but since it is free, you might as well pick something up, even if you end up putting itback in the trash outside your home for another lucky dumpster diver to discover.

FYI Here is the "official" definition of dumpster diving from wikipedia.com:

Dumpster diving is the practice of sifting through commercial or residential trash to find items that have been discarded by their owners, but which may be useful to the dumpster diver. The practice of Dumpster diving is also known variously as urban foraging, curb shopping, binning, alley surfing, aggressive recycling, Curbing, D-mart, Dumpstering, garbaging, garbage picking, garbage gleaning, dumpster-raiding, dump-weaseling, tatting, trash picking, treasure hunting, skally-wagging, skipping, or trashing.

The Buzz

Lori — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:34:49 -0600

Guest Speaker: Kent Matthews, Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging

Topic: "Tips on organizing your affairs."

Refreshments are always provided. Come and enjoy engaging conversation with some yummy treats.

www.blissfest333.com

blissbabee — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:34:26 -0600

Michael Bliss is working on Festival #5 in honor of Angel Eyes.

check out the following links...

http://blissfest333.com/

Blissfest 5
Angel Eyes
An Art, Music, and Film Festival
Aug. 1-31-2009
A Benefit to help
Angel eyes

www.nosh121.com

The Firehouse
817 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

http://www.angeleyes.org

http://www.kellygjeppesen.com

http://www.youtube.com/user/michaelbliss333

http://twitter.com/Blissfest5

Summit Brewfest & BBQ this weekend

Murphy Applegate — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:20:06 -0600

The Norris Penrose Event Center in Southwest Colorado Springs is hosting the first annual Summit Brewfest and BBQ, where you can sample beers from almost 40 different brewers and taste mouthwatering BBQ delights from 7 renowned "pitmasters" for just $20 per person!

If you need another reason to go other than the cheap brews and grub, then you'll like to know that all proceeds will benefit the Military Charities for Those that Protect our Freedom.

Event runs from 6-11pm on Friday may 15th and from 2-10pm on Saturday May 16th.

To see a complete list of vendors and for more details, visit the Summit Brewfest Website.

See a map of Southwest Colorado Springs and get directions to the Norris Penrose Event Center.

The best Mother’s Day gift, guaranteed response

TipsnTricks — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:56:45 -0600

Go to your local bookstore.

Buy a copy of a Billy Collins book of poetry – check the table of contents to make sure it includes the poem, “The Lanyard.”

Choose a nice little bookmark, something that your mother will like.

Insert the bookmark into the book at the page where the poem appears.

Have the bookstore wrap this up, if you can’t do it yourself.

Buy a card.

Sign it with love.

It’s a guaranteed win.

No kidding.

Here are some flickr photos of a lanyard, in case you don’t remember making these in Cub Scouts or Brownies or whatever group you were in when your parents were still trying to socialize you.

Rain-A Tribute to the Beatles

NewSpace — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:03:15 -0600

"The next best thing to seeing The Beatles", raves the Denver Post. Rain covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60's and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. Rain is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience, with a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960's. "Uncanny...a quartet of fine musicians in their own right...as The Beatles they triumph!" cheers the Boston Herald Tickets $27.50 - $47.50 Tickets & More Info: http://newspaceentertainment.com/coloradosprings/rain/?utm_source=hubbuzz_COSRain&utm_medium=Grassroots&utm_campaign=COSRain

Smashburger comes to Colorado Springs!

smashgrace — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:57:00 -0600

Smashburger, Colorado’s favorite hometown burger, is opening its first store in Colorado Springs March 13, 2009. Located in the heart of the Stetson Hills development in the Spring Ranch Shopping Center at Powers and North Carefree, the new Smashburger will open at 3707 Bloomington Street. Colorado Springs burger lovers now have a place to liberate their pent-up desire for a better burger.

Smashburger is a Denver-based fast-casual concept launched and funded with $15 million by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP). The newest Smashburger marks the company’s ninth Colorado location and 11th location nationwide. It is the latest location in Smashburger’s aggressive national expansion, which is expected to include several hundred new stores over the next few years.

“Colorado Springs is our first foray into the southern part of the state, and we’re excited to bring our unique burger concept to a whole new group of burger-loving Coloradoans,” said Scott Crane, president of Smashburger. “We’re a Colorado company, so Colorado Springs felt like a natural next step in our national expansion plans. At the end of the day, however, our focus is on creating a better burger, and that’s exactly what we’ll bring to the Springs.”

Named for the cooking method used to create the perfect burger, Smashburgers are either a one-third or half-pound ball of beef smashed on a flat grill to sear in the juices. To further the “better burger” experience, Smashburgers are placed on a toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of real cheeses, the freshest produce and top-quality condiments. For those seeking lighter fare, the menu includes grilled Smashchicken sandwiches and entrée salads. Because Smashburger offers wine and frosted mugs of beer, customers can make it a night out, a place to unwind or a fun place to meet friends after work.

“We believe we have the best tasting burgers anywhere and we are excited to bring our “better burger” to Colorado Springs,” said Tom Ryan, founder of Smashburger and chief concept officer of CCP. “Burger lovers in the Springs are sure to connect with our always-fresh-never-frozen 100 percent Angus beef Smashburgers, premium Haagen Dazs shakes and our unique sides like veggie frites and haystack onions. We are eager to earn our place as Colorado Springs’ favorite burger place.”

About Smashburger
Headquartered in Denver, Smashburger is an innovative fast casual restaurant concept, featuring the “best burgers you’ve ever tasted.” Developed and owned by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), Smashburger continues to pursue its national expansion plans on its way to becoming the national better burger leader. To learn more about building a better burger, visit www.mysmashburger.com.

About Consumer Capital Partners
Headquartered in Denver, Colo., Consumer Capital Partners is an innovative private investment, concept development and strategic advisory firm focused on multi-unit retail businesses, primarily in the restaurant, liquor, food and leisure industries. Consumer Capital Partners has deep experience in the fields of private equity, brand, concept and product development, and strategic consulting. To learn more about Consumer Capital Partners, please visit www.consumercp.com.

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Ain't Misbehavin' Starring Ruben Studdard

NewSpace — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:39:34 -0600

Ain't Misbehavin' is a musical revue with a book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., music by Thomas "Fats" Waller and lyrics by various writers. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930's Harlem lives on in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway's best, well-crafted revues of all time - sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry with moments of devastating beauty. Ain't Misbehavin'is simply unforgettable. Ruben Studdard, the 2003 American Idol Winner plus American Idol's Frenchie Davis join a top-notch cast with a sassy all-star band live onstage!! Tickets $30 - $50 To Purchase Tickets, Visit: http://newspaceentertainment.com/coloradosprings/aintmisbehavin/?utm_source=hubbuzz_COSAint&utm_medium=Grassroots&utm_campaign=COSAint

The Rat Pack is Back!

NewSpace — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:56:28 -0600

The spirited tribute recreates one of the famous "Summit At The Sands" hotel shows when the swingin', ring-a-ding group known as the "Rat Pack" was creating hipster legend with a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Vegas' four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. The Rat Pack features uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled humor and a hot, live big band that sends audiences straight back to the coolest time in history. Hits include "That's Amore", "Fly Me To The Moon" , "Mr. Bojangles" and many more. The Las Vegas Sun writes, "This is as close as anyone has come to capturing the feeling of the real thing." Tickets $32.50 - $52.50

Warren Miller's Children of Winter

elizabeth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:26:12 -0600

The 2008 election campaigns might have been enough action for some people, but for those of you who are hardcore know deep powder is just around the corner. It’s that time of the year again for a screening of Warren Miller's new action sport film. Children of Winter will feature footage from Japan, Iceland and other destinations around the world

Some people think Warren Miller is getting old and his movies are starting to take a back seat to some other ski production companies....but if you are not doing anything else this Friday and Saturday and want to get stoked for the season ahead, check it out (although tickets are $17.50 which is kind of prizzy.)

Children of Winter will screen at Pikes Peak Center (190 South Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903) in Downtown Colorado Springs this Friday and Saturday.

More info:
Warren Miller Entertainment
Pikes Peak Center

Showtimes:
Friday, November 7th at 6:30p and 9:30p
Saturday, November 8th at 6:00p and 9:00p

Tickets: $17.50

Things to do this Halloween in Colorado Springs

hubbuzz — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:37:38 -0600

October in Colorado Springs is always full of fun fall events to celebrate Halloween, All Hallows Eve, Day of the Dead, Dia de Los Muertes or whatever you want to call it. Here are a few picks from the Hubbuzz staff to help you narrow down your choices:

Event: Buckskin Joe's Town of Terror
Date: Thursdays through Sundays until November 1, 2008
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Location: Buckskin Joe's Frontier Town and Railway in Canon City at 1193 Fremont County Rd., Canon City, CO 81212
Details: Experience the frighteningly real spooks that haunt Buckskin Joe's frontier town for yourself to understand why it's been rated #1 haunt in Colorado for 3 years. $17 for adults, $15 kids under 11 (not recommended). Get $3 off coupons on the website.
More info: www.townofterror.com

Event: 12th Annual Pumpkin Carving Party & Jack-o-Lantern Trail
Date: Saturday October 24, 2008
Time: Pumpkin carving from 9am - 1pm, Jack-o-lantern walk from 5:30pm - 8pm.
Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center in Fountain Valley at 320 Peppergrass Ln., Fountain, CO 80817.
Details: Don your costume a few days early to carve pumpkins and help build a lighted trail that you can walk through later in the evening. Prizes awarded for best pumpking carving skills. $3 to carve, $4 to walk.
More info: www.elpasoco.com

Event: Colorado Pumpkin Patch at The Preserve at Walden
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays until November 1, 2008
Times: 10am - 6pm
Location: Pond View Place in the Preserve at Walden subdivision in Gleneagle.
Details: Bring the kiddies out for some fresh air and good country fun, including a petting zoo, tractor hay rides and a straw maze. $6 on Fridays, $8 on Saturdays. Admission ncludes 1 free pumpkin of choice.
More Info: www.coloradopumpkinpatch.com

Event: Halloween at the Bronze: A Buffy/Angel/Slayerverse party
Date: Friday October 31, 2008
Time: Starts at 8pm
Location: The Rocket Room at 230 Pueblo Aven. in Downtown Colorado Springs
Details: Join other Vampire Slayer fans for the cult event of the year where you can dress up as your favorite Buffy-Angel-Slayerverse being and get into true character.Costumer prizes awarded by Bargain Comics. $2 at the door.
More info: www.newspeakblog.com

Know of any other cool events going on in your Colorado Springs 'hood? Post a comment to this blog and tell us about it. We heart user feedback!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

NewSpace — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:32:17 -0600

If you don't want to see this show because it is "One of the liveliest, funniest, best-performed musicals in years!"(New York Post), then see it because the money helps pay for our grandmother's plastic surgery. Set on the glorious, glamorous Riviera, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a delicious comedy that follows two con artists as they take on the lifestyle of the rich and shameless - and end up with a lot more than they bargain for. Tickets $30-$50 Showtimes 7:30PM on 1/13/09 & 1/14/09.

More info here.

Jesus Christ Superstar

NewSpace — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:44:35 -0600

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs - “I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, “Hosanna”, “Everything’s Alright”, “What’s the Buzz”, “Superstar”, and “Heaven on Their Mind”, this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role is as relevant and timeless as ever. Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs November 24, 2008 7:30 PM Tickets $32.50 - $52.50 To Purchase Tickets, Visit: http://newspaceentertainment.com/coloradosprings/jesuschristsuperstar/?utm_source=hubbuzz_COSJCS&utm_medium=Grassroots&utm_campaign=COSJCS Box Office Phone: 719-520-SHOW