• Issue Archive for
  • Aug 24-30, 2006
  • Vol. 14, No. 34
  • Bridging the gap

News

  • Mission of mercy

    Marcella Ruch and an army of volunteers throw a rope to the uninsured
  • Slim fast

    City's roadway restriping plan stalls amid county outcry
  • Army maneuvers

    Document lays out Fort Carson's Pinon Canyon plans
  • Downsizing City Hall

    Douglas Bruce ballot initiatives would lead to cuts, possible layoffs, city warns

Columns

  • Praying for victory

    There's a lot of praying going on over in House District 18.
  • Top five

    songs from the 60s that demanded a specific dance
  • Letters

    Readers of the Independent talk back to the editor
  • Good to give

    The Colorado Springs area is home to the highest concentration of nonprofits and foundations anywhere in the country outside Washington, D.C. Whether it be via Goodwill, trail maintenance, animal shelter services or domestic violence prevention, you could argue that we all benefit daily in some form from the services nonprofits provide. And studies indicate that donating time and effort to volunteer programs enhances our psychological and physical well-being.

Food & Drink

  • Cold comfort

    Stop the naysaying and try chilled Mexican melon soup

Music

  • Playing around

    Lauren Joy just played her first show outside of Colorado Springs in front of thousands at the NewWestFest music festival in Fort Collins.
  • Big gigs

    Big-name concerts from around the region
  • In their image

    Alt-metal gods Tool lift Isis out of the underground

Film

  • Movie picks

    Our reviewers' recommendations for films showing on Colorado Springs area screens.
  • Movie times

    Theaters can be fickle. Times can and do change frequently. Be sure to call the theater you plan to attend to confirm the time.

Calendar

  • Seven days to live

    What's happenin' this week in the big city highlights from our listings.
  • History matters

    What's happenin' this week in the big city highlights from our listings.
  • Say it with clay

    What's happenin' this week in the big city highlights from our listings.

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