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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Free Stuff
Sushi, Burgers and Blues
This weeks Indy Blast will satisfy all tastes with Gift Certificates to Fujiyama and Bingo Burger plus, tickets to see Ronnie Baker Brooks in concert.
A family's request
Colorado's primary political season is fully upon us, and during such times many of us have grown accustomed to candidates pulling out all the stops. Historically, sound political rhetoric was an important distinguisher between candidates. Spirited back-and-forth debates were aimed at validly undressing the opposing candidate, increasing one's own position in this intellectual game of chess.
Unfortunately, one of this year's local candidates has demonstrated a stunning ignorance of the "rules" of this game. The political rhetoric by Mr. Lamborn in Colorado's 5th District race has devolved to a new low...
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Locally grown
Independent's owners announce purchase of the Colorado Springs Business Journal, effective June 1.
Summer • 2012
Welcome to the Indy's annual guide to the warm months.
More than a feeling
Whenever civil unions are passed, gay people will enjoy real change — but not yet.
Another dimension
At only 17 years old, Karissa Gonzalez-Othón shatters artistic expectations in multiple genres.
Gold dust
Made-over Mediterranean spot Golden Gyros offers some shine.
CASA 4-1-1 Night
A one-hour session on how to become "a child's voice in court" by becoming a CASA volunteer.
Wed., May 16, 5:30 p.m.
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 701 S. Cascade Ave.
Leadership Pikes Peak
Is now accepting applications for its 2012 Signature and Leadership NOW! programs. Go online for program information and to download and application.
Application deadline: June 1
Public Art Commission of the Pikes Peak Region
Seeks volunteers to join this committee that acts as an advisory board on matters of public art and culture. Applicants must be a member of the Southern Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects with other special considerations based on the current openings (one voting position, two alternate positions). Send a letter of interest and résumé to mdevine@springsgov.com or City Council, Attn. Marti Devine Sletta, P.O. Box 1575, Colorado Springs, CO, 80901.
Application deadline: June 8
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Liberty First to host Lamborn
Local liberty activist David Kelly knows how to host a fun political forum: keep the speeches short, the questions lively but civil, and the… -
Memorial scraps high-ranking position
A couple weeks ago, it was the CEO. Then it was the board. Today, it's the CSO — if that's what you can call… -
'D-U-High' bill dies in Colorado Senate
In the end, it all came down to the presence, or lack thereof, of one supporter. Sen. Nancy Spence missed the vote due to… -
Local anti-porn film faces uphill funding battle
A press release we received a little while back began with the question: "Can you tell a faith-based story with horror?" Given the biblical… -
Bonus CineFiles: Girls Just Want to Have Fun, The Witches of Oz and Sleeping Beauty!
Most weeks, I review more DVDs than the Indy can fit into print. You can look for extra write-ups here, on the IndyBlog. Girls…
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