Tuesday, May 21, 2013
- Issue Archive for
- Apr 27 - May 3, 2000
- Vol. 8, No. 17
- Caught Red-Handed
News
Red Handed
An effort to rope the developers of Woodmen Commons into paying impact fees has dissolved in a firestorm of controversy, with top city managers standing accused of manipulating the numbers.
Beedy convert drops bid; Rodriguez vanishes
A Republican candidate who recently lambasted County Commissioner Betty Beedy for her divisiveness and irresponsible comments has pulled out of the race and thrown her support behind her one-time nemesis. Meanwhile, the Democrats have apparently lost their lone candidate running in the District 2 race.
Shooter tries to torpedo gun show loopholes law
Sponsors of a statewide initiative to close a loophole in gun show laws were stymied, but not particularly surprised, this week after a Colorado Springs gun advocate claimed their proposal violates the states single-subject law.
Citizens groups vow to reform D-11
Concerned about the future of Colorado Springs largest school district, no fewer than three separate citizens groups have sprung up to bore into the problems facing the district.
Columns
Rise Up Singing
Local gospel vocalists and the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble offer programs this weekend which will leave you singing the praises of their powerful talents.
Marc Horowitz
Marc Horowitz and his wife, Barbara, are devotees of garden railroading, a hobby that combines model railroads with gardening strategies. They will be speaking this weekend at the Business of Art Center.
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Public Eye
Sallie Clark gets booted out of a press briefing by City Manager Jim Mullen; the G names Thomas Mullen as new publisher; and Happy Tax Day roll around.
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Outsider
One of the enduring mysteries of Colorado Springs politics is the disconnect between our elected representatives and the people that they supposedly represent.
A child of Earth Day finds optimism
A child of Earth Day finds optimism
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Letters
Readers of the CS Independent talk back to the editor.
Instrusive Social Science
A Secret Service study is motivating civil libertarians and children's advocates who condemn blanket profiling such as Mosaic 2000, a student-profiling software program invented by a Hollywood celebrity bodyguard.
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Domestic Bliss
In the spring of 1972, my best friend David and I believed the world was on the brink of change. Perhaps that's why we did what we did the afternoon George Wallace was shot.
IQ: Who runs this town?
It's the classic Colorado Springs debate: Do the developers wag the government's tail?
Food & Drink
The Green Grill
Cooking instructor Jill Nussinow shows you how to light a fire under your favorite veggies and fruits to make them even easier on the tongue.
Drive-thru aromatherapy
Colorado Springs' choice of outstanding drive-thru Mexican joints just got better. In fact, I'd argue that the arrival of Taco Express will make the generic, soft taco wrapped in a thick, gummy, store-bought flour tortilla a thing of the past.
Music
The Talented Ms. DiFranco
Political activist, rhythm master, guitar guru and poet, Ani DiFranco talks about her righteous music making and primes us for her May Day performance at the Pikes Peak Center.
Playing Around: Terry Everett Quiett
This week we highlight Terry Everett Quiett, an acoustic guitarist and singer who will be performing at the Citadel Barnes and Nobel on Sunday.
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Playing Around Listings
Where to find live music in the Colorado Springs area.
Film
Ladies' Night
Director Matt Williams has a solid handle on the rough-hewn, working class sensibility of white middle America, but shows in Where the Heart Is that he knows far less about structuring a movie whose story spans almost six years.
Slam Dunk
Even though Ive had a miserable personal experience with basketball, this did not diminish my enthusiasm for Love and Basketball.
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Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films showing on Colorado Springs area screens.
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Movie Times
What's playing, where, and when, on the silver screen in Colorado Springs.
Calendar
Event Listings
If there's something going on, we've got it listed here.
Seven Days
What's happenin' this week in the big city -- highlights from our listings.
Special Section
Seen About Town
News on the gardening front
Lessons from the Edge
When you visit ForestEdge Gardens, what comes through is not only the Spears' gardening expertise and the spectacle of so many luxurious plants, but the deep spiritual satisfaction that comes from cultivating and continually caring for the land.
More Lessons from the Edge
Classes, tours, open gardens, private consultations and custom garden structures offered by Tim and Laura Spear of ForestEdge Gardens.
It's Not Easy Building Green
Green building technology is on the rise, but its still not widely practiced.
Free seeds from award-winning pumpkins
Pick em up at the Independent.
