Tuesday, May 21, 2013
News
Ari Berman: Fighting suppression
One high-profile reporter and pundit cries foul over the Republicans' 'war on voting.'
Rainbow disconnection
A void will remain when the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado leaves the Springs.
We can do it!
How five determined local women are paving the way to a greener future.
MMJ: Take it or leave it
Local defense attorneys say the DA's going too hard on marijuana cases.
Furniture fetish
For the second time in five years, Bob Balink spends $10,000-plus on office furnishings.
Dicey proposition
District 11 board candidates disagree on state tax increase for education.
Tough choices in D-11
We vote for Jan Tanner, Elaine Naleski, Nora Brown and Jim Mason.
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Long story short
Rarely do we use this space for a PSA, but this week we're sending out a heads-up about a weird scam apparently being run in town.
Noted: Pro Cycling Challenge brings over $80 million
Also: Memorial bidders sought, Giuseppe's to be event center, I-25 to widen and more.
Columns
Wrong signal from Gill
One has to wonder whether the Gill Foundation board and staff in Denver fully grasped how much the Gay & Lesbian Fund was achieving here. It wasn't just about the money. It was about being here.
Locals take right turn in D.C.
Judging from the talk of a few attendees, the trip had a certain partisan tinge this year.
CannaBiz: Research, legalization petitions for MMJ
Also: Rally for Bob Crouse.
Could Sox leave the Springs?
The Rockies are telling Colorado Springs that the team's presence here might not be certain anymore, with one season remaining on their current contract.
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Letters
Your endorsements, suggestions on solar power, information on Food Day and gift ideas for local politicians.
It's great ... but could be better
No matter how good the relationship, job, neighborhood or overall situation, you can bet that most of us will wish that something were different.
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
Sarah Palin paved the way for more crazy
Palin would probably give credit to God for opening the door for Bachmann, Perry & Company — but I don't think God hates America that much.
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Advice Goddess
What you and a whole lot of people need to hear is "If you pity something, set it free."
Food & Drink
Meet pure joy
Briargate's Rakkyo may dish the best sushi in town.
Side dish: A cupcake shop with "personality"
Also: The Villa opens in Palmer Lake.
Old-school eats
We like to think that the age of a restaurant says something about its quality.
Music
Meeting of the minds
Adapting past to present, hip-hop's Blue Scholars take their best shots at home, history and myth
Night of the living creep
The Voodoo Organist brings his ghost town to your town
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Sound advice
DJ Shadow, Ghost Knife, Jason Boland and the Stragglers
Playing around
Who's playing where, and when, at area venues this week.
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Big gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.
Film
More like Three Stooges: The Three Musketeers
The epitome of empty, soulless corporate filmmaking.
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Cinefiles
The Trip, Baarìa, The Last Circus
Cat powers: The Future
So, we've got a talking cat and enormous lifestyle changes. But that's not where things get really weird.
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Opening this week
The Three Musketeers, Paranormal Activity 3, The Future and other film events around town.
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Movie picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
Visual Arts
Black sand & pinatas
With striking imagery, two-gallery art show Ways of Knowing digs into ideas about places & spaces.
House art
Artist co-op Mothma outgrows its beginnings.
Hanging untethered
Juel Grant looks at our discontented species.
Calendar
Special Section
A safe and savvy Halloween
From the listings desk: If you're planning on a rager to enjoy Halloween, keep in mind that your intoxicated self may now enjoy a safe ride home thanks to McDivitt Law Firm.
Best Of
Best of Colorado Springs 2011, Part II: Welcome
Welcome to the second installment of our 18th annual Best of Colorado Springs coverage.
Best Of 2011, Part II: Winners Index
The top finishers in every category from news makers to favorite places.
Best Of 2011: Services
The best doctors, lawyers and caregivers to the top caterers, tattoo parlors and salons.
Best Of 2011: Shopping
Where you like to spend your hard-earned cash.
Best Of 2011: Daylife
Your favorites spots to work out, catch a movie, buy art, take a blind date and more.
Best Of 2011: Personalities
Who's making news, for the better or the worse.
