Thursday, May 23, 2013
News
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Long Story Short
Gold Hill Mesa is a leftover of a mining industry that didn't bother to clean up after itself.
May looks certain for making primary ballot
Also: Udall campaigning, Lamborn's closed event, KVUU and bridge work
Sympathy for the developer
Bob Willard plans a community of the future, connected with fiber optic cables, that looks and feels like the historic west side.
In troubled water
As county leaders look at how to trim nearly $9 million more, department managers might have to say, "Thanks, but no thanks."
Can stop, will stop
A police officer says it's not the shows, but the crowds they draw, that precipitate the problem.
Creature-free comfort
Also: Reviewing the recently completed session of the Colorado Legislature.
Columns
Gazette's un-funny editorialist
Wayne Laugesen is a funny guy. But not ha-ha funny.
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Advice Goddess
As total failures go, the guy's a stunning success; most men only dream of living like Hugh Hefner.
Water revelation stuns Council
The news was negative, and the magnitude came as a surprise.
Rockies return to rebuilding mode
It's as if last year never happened. No carryover, no afterglow.
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Stranger Than Fiction
All the strange news that's fit to print.
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Letters
Election integrity, same-sex ruling, indie country, loyal Democrats and more
Around town
All of us have favorite little enclaves around town sometimes specific houses where we fantasize living.
Food & Drink
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Side Dish
Thibodeaux's Bistro, Flavors on Tejon, special events
Seasonal surprise
The ambience didn't scream sunshine, but the grilled shrimp and pork appetizer was summer on a plate.
Music
Shiny happy rockers
It's a heartening turn for a band that had to reinvent its creative dynamic.
Ghoulie man
Kepi doesn't have to worry too much about people listening to his music.
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Reverb
Our homegrown psych-rock jammers, the Wheel, are doing a bit of "reinventing" as they plan to mosey west to Southern California.
George Clinton
"I still get the funk. I still get to do my thing. I still get to bust a booty or two."
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Sound Advice
Secret Chiefs 3, Black Angels, 3 Doors Down
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Big gigs
Big-name concerts around the region
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Playing Around Listings
Where to find live music in the Colorado Springs area.
Film
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Cinefiles
Tenebre, Slogan, The Queen of Black Magic
Was it good for you?
Where are they now? Pretty much where we left them.
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Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films showing on area screens.
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Opening This Week
Sex and the City, The Strangers
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Movie Times
What's playing, where, and when, on the silver screen in Colorado Springs.
Books
To be, or not
His new book is about a smart, funny and liberal-leaning girl who attends middle school in Colorado Springs.
Calendar
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Get Involved
Railroad history, Xeriscaping, Green City Summit 2
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The Run Down
Authors, young composers, city board game
Digital bouquet
Five years ago, Brenda Biondo inadvertently found artistic inspiration.
Blow!
Big Harp Blowdown to highlight best in blues harmonica
Seven Days
What's happenin' this week in the big city -- highlights from our listings.
