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Pikes Peak Center Goes Country

Josh Turner, one of country music‘s most recognizable hit-makers is coming to town. And you could win tickets to see the CMA, ACM and GRAMMY nominated artist live!

Enter to win!

Stop telling lies

I have heard all kinds of talk that recent gun-related legislation is taking away "my constitutional, God-given right" to bear arms under the Second Amendment. If your Second Amendment constitutional right is to sell an AR-15 assault rifle with a bump stock, a 7-power scope and 10 30-round magazines filled with hollow-point bullets to a restraining-ordered, wife-assaulting convicted felon, out of the trunk of your car, then maybe your rights are being trampled. Otherwise, all of this rhetoric about Second Amendment rights is a big steaming, stinking pile of male bovine excrement.

The Second Amendment is the only one with a stated purpose. "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." A well regulated militia is today the state National Guard. You have a duty to join it, if you are able-bodied.

"[B]eing necessary to the security of a free state" means the country, not individual states, to be defended from foreign invasion. "[T]he right of the people to keep and bear arms" means you can possess a musket, sword, bayonet (optional if mounted on the musket), knife, shot and powder. "[S]hall not be infringed."

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Johnny Smith's last bow

The guitar legend is remembered by his fellow musicians

Line of fire

Local musicians find solace among the ashes

 Film

Joss Whedon hosts a brilliant update of Much Ado About Nothing

It is a pure, unalloyed, rollicking cinematic joy.

From the scorched landscape, images of creativity and hope

Brush fire

Including a list of fire-related exhibits.

Move to Amend: Plot Against Corporate Personhood

A discussion of corporate personhood and what can be done to reverse it.
Wed., June 19, 7 p.m.
Ruth Holley Branch Library, 685 N. Murray Blvd.

Memories in the Making

A gala event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Features silent and live auction of over 50 pieces of art created by people with Alzheimer's, paired with a number of professional works on the theme The Secret Garden. Semi-formal attire, especially in purple, is encouraged.
Fri., June 21, 5:30 p.m.
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road

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  We've got the goods! Up to 75% off gift certificates for restaurants, salons, tattoos and more, from your friends at the Indy. Featured this week:
new Holiday Inn - $50 off a one-night stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - AFA
new Caribbean Blend - $5 off $10 on any menu item
  Prince of Blades - Half off $10 sharpening on everything from knives to gardening tools.
new Century Casino - 40% Off An Overnight Stay PLUS Dinner for Two in Cripple Creek

Recent Comments

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Helene – Bach needs to go. He is destroying our city. Companies are not going to relocate...

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Reader Reviews

  • Re: Kairos Coffee and Tea

    • Wonderful atmosphere, quiet and a good place for a meeting or to study. Serving some…

    • on June 19, 2013
  • Re: JP Wellness

    • Jp Wellness Center is my first and last choice in town hands down. Huge selection…

    • on June 18, 2013
  • Re: Christal's - Austin Bluffs

    • All the fun of going there is gone, gone, gone. They immediately get your name…

    • on June 15, 2013
  • Re: Royale Tea House

    • Awesome new place! The teas are wonderful, the staff is open and friendly and the…

    • on June 7, 2013
  • Re: Royale Tea House

    • I love this place! The staff is very friendly, the food is great and the…

    • on June 7, 2013
  • Re: Christal's - Austin Bluffs

    • same manager as the one I had as a sales lady down south. Didnt remember…

    • on June 7, 2013
  • Re: Christal's - Academy

    • This store could be great.. but it is not!!! The staff is a bunch of…

    • on June 7, 2013
  • Re: Orchard Ovens Bakery

    • Sandwiches to Die for!! big and chunky and grrrreat! Was gonna go to Pita Pit,…

    • on June 5, 2013

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