Wednesday, May 22, 2013
News
Ready for takeoff
Fort Carson's aviation brigade is coming, despite pending environmental study.
Latter-day candidate
Mitt Romney's neverending quest for the GOP nomination keeps local Mormons on guard.
Grave situation
Even with oil issue resolved, water worries imperil favored site of veterans cemetery.
Breaking points
Pulitzer finalist Pete Earley goes to bat for the mentally ill after son's experience.
Noted: Memorial trustees could pay execs to stay
Also: YMCA gets pools approval, citizens target cameras and more.
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Long story short
In a lousy economy, one of the first things cut from the family budget is summer camp.
Columns
Bach: up close and personal
"I don't want the next three years to be like this first one."
City snoozes and loses
Got a worthy project that will bring quantifiable economic benefits to your city or county? We don't.
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Letters
Thoughts on Santorum, the death penalty and mental health care.
Manning: right or wrong?
This is about being star-struck, and fans are dealing with that affliction. To them, this is the closest thing to bringing back John Elway for a history-defying encore.
CannaBiz: Policy thaw at the DA's office
Also: Cannabis Canvas community art auction
S'more, please
Creepy crawlies, creepier bunk mates, macaroni art — summer camp can be full of trauma.
Truth-telling warrior still getting 'nuked'
"How many more men must die in support of a mission that is not succeeding?"
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
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Advice goddess
"Sperm are cheap. Eggs are expensive."
Food & Drink
Chopstick and move
An overhauled Jun transcends the ordinary with Japanese fondue and true ramen.
The little things
Can I talk about something really obvious in this space this week?
Side dish: Tucanos Brazilian Grill to open soon
Also: New ownership at the Drive-In
Music
Steady as she grows
Underground hip-hop's Doomtree collective continues to thrive
Bloody well riot
Andrew W.K. remakes the world in his own image
Growing folk
Daniel Blue and Motopony sort it out as they go along
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Sound advice
Bruce Springsteen, Todd Snider, Dead Fingers
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
Searching for synchronicity: Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Overall this feels like — gasp — a regular ol' Hollywood movie.
Fresh recycling: 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street finds its humor in so many places that the only really appropriate word is "inspired."
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Cinefiles
Beneath the Darkness, The Skin I Live In, Battle Royale: The Complete Collection
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Movie picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
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Opening this week
21 Jump Street, Rampart, Friends With Kids and film events around town.
Visual Arts
Feast and famine
The FAC marks its milestone by remembering the pain of the past with Resilience.
Calendar
Special Section
'Happy Birthday, Woody': Springsteen live at SXSW
The late folk legend, whose centennial is being celebrated this year, was all over SXSW yesterday.
More SXSW videos: Clock Opera, Juanes, Nas & Springsteen
Unlike the cyber traffic jam that is Austin during South by Southwest, Colorado Springs is a place where you can text, tweet and upload video without interference from thousands of other folks doing the exact same thing at the exact same time. All of which makes this the perfect time to upload more shaky iPhonographic videos I captured of some of my favorite performances down there.
Summer Camp Guide 2012
Welcome to the Indy's annual round up of camps, since summer fun is one thing everyone can look forward to.
Bonus Cinefiles: Stiffed, Rabies and Bounty Hunters!
Undead wannabe wiseguys? Gyrating, Satan-worshipping strippers? A budget that wouldn’t pay for one day’s worth of catering on a major film set? Yes, yes and yes!
Batman Live to open ticket sales
Next Friday, March 23, Batman Live will begin selling tickets for its local debut.
New Chamber/EDC guy chosen
Joseph Raso, currently president and CEO of the Iowa City Area Development Group, has been hired by the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC as president and CEO.
