Colorado Springs Independent
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Dreams of Obama
Transformational president or another disappointment? That's up to us
Barack Obama needs a true movement to become a history-changing president.
By Tom Hayden - August 21, 2008
Now, a word from our sponsors
Check out this list of corporate donors and the financial impact of the convention.
By Kel Munger and Cosmo Garvin - August 21, 2008
Room at the inn ... here, anyway
While even Castle Rock bustles, Springs waits for a convention rush
Local hotels aren't seeing the effects, but other businesses still might.
By Anthony Lane - August 21, 2008
Select events
There will be much more going on in Denver than just the convention itself.
By Anthony Lane - August 21, 2008
Want to protest?
Local activist has advice for those hoping to make a peaceful statement.
August 21, 2008
The speech
Be careful about buying tickets for the Thursday night finale.
By Anthony Lane - August 21, 2008
Convention on the air
You'll have many choices on TV and even with live blogs.
August 21, 2008
Denver pays for local cops
Thanks to a $50 million grant, Denver's police department can have about anything it wants.
By J. Adrian Stanley - August 21, 2008
Long Story Short
Let's hope Denver's memories aren't akin to 1968 in Chicago.
By Ralph Routon - August 21, 2008
Legal torture?
Legal torture?
The famous Incline could open legally to masochistic hikers
But Manitou has to deal with the parking problem on Ruxton Avenue.
By J. Adrian Stanley - August 21, 2008
Our incredibly shrinking budget
Our incredibly shrinking budget
This year's revenues look bad, but City Council's more worried about 2009
City leaders are bracing themselves for a long, tough ride in budget season.
By J. Adrian Stanley - August 21, 2008
Filling the Gapp
Filling the Gapp
FAC names new CEO, talks up a synergetic direction for future
Sam Gappmayer already has climbed in Garden of the Gods, and now he's seeking new heights.
By Matthew Schniper - August 21, 2008
Going the distance
Going the distance
More Springs students making the costly trek to Pueblo
But commuters are frustrated by the cost — and need for a little more help.
By Amanda Lundgren - August 21, 2008

Diversity fest has everyone on board now   (Noted)
Also: No congressional debate yet, S-CAP brings back Blair, new assistant city manager.
August 21, 2008

Laughing at, not with, Focus   (Ranger Rich)
Followers apparently were confused by the infamous video's message.
By Rich Tosches - August 21, 2008

DNC: Worth it, in person or not   (Between The Lines)
Denver might be the host city, but this is bigger than most people realize.
By Ralph Routon - August 21, 2008

Dems in Denver
Dems in Denver   (IQ)
It could be a momentous few days when the nation's political spotlight shines on Denver.
By Bob Campbell - August 21, 2008

Letters
Piñon Canyon, Newsome, PPJPC, intolerance and more
August 21, 2008

Falcons, Buffs hope for smoother ride
Falcons, Buffs hope for smoother ride   (End Zone)
It seems as though Air Force and Colorado have switched storylines for 2008.
By Ralph Routon - August 21, 2008

Steel appeal
Steel appeal   (7 Days to Live)
Revamped Pueblo company opens with an ageless Neil Simon work
New managers have changed the approach for the 2008-09 season.
By Deidre Schoolcraft - August 21, 2008
Urban legend
Urban legend   (7 Days to Live)
For one local artist, graffiti and high art reach heights
Tylan Troyer has uncovered and beautified the industrial in the Springs.
By Edie Adelstein - August 21, 2008
Other 7 DAYS TO LIVE:  
Seven Days

Letterhead
Letterhead   (Page Break)
CC alum revitalizes school's printing press, and a lost art
Colin Frazer is saving a relic from the past at Colorado College.
By Frances Gomeztagle - August 21, 2008

Stranger Than Fiction
All the strange news that's fit to print.
By Roland Sweet - August 21, 2008

The Run Down
Your weekly guide to everything else
Mountain Music Festival, balloons soon, The Cho Show
August 21, 2008

You can judge a book ...
You can judge a book ...   (Fine Print)
Competition brings Idol-style script to literary world
Beth Groundwater is trying to share her luck with American Icon.
By Jill Thomas - August 21, 2008

Short Stories
Short Stories
Breaking Dawn, The Host, People of the Whale
August 21, 2008

Slice of Life
Slice of Life

August 21, 2008

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Get Involved
Diversity fest, Dreampower dog wash, mental illness advocacy

August 21, 2008
Big gigs
Upcoming concerts around the Front Range

August 21, 2008
Playing Around Listings
Where to find live music in the Colorado Springs area.

August 21, 2008
Movie Times
What's playing, where, and when, on the silver screen.

August 21, 2008
Reverb
Reverb
Music news and gossip
Friday night will show an example of how the Springs scene is coming along.
By Adam Leech - August 21, 2008

Love is a four-letter word
Love is a four-letter word   (AudioFile)
Finders and Youngberg question marital perfection
Two couples' music seeks to break up the myth of eternal bliss.
By Elliott Johnston - August 21, 2008
Mike Park's focus on family
Mike Park's focus on family   (AudioFile)
The Asian Man Records founder still tours, but domestic life is catching up
Park's visit to Colorado has nothing to do with the convention next week.
By Jason Notte - August 21, 2008
Hit man
Hit man   (AudioFile)
With a handful of country hits, Jason Aldean keeps using what he's got
Aldean has toured the past two summers with Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw.
By Alan Sculley - August 21, 2008

Playing Around Listings
Where to find live music in the Colorado Springs area.
August 21, 2008

Sound Advice
Sound Advice
Randy Travis, The Walkmen, Matthew Sweet
August 21, 2008

Secondhand Serenade
Secondhand Serenade   (Sixty Seconds)
Sixty Seconds with John Vesely
"Hearing it live every night, it's so intense because I"m playing all these different songs."
By Alan Sculley - August 21, 2008

Quaff it
Quaff it   (Reviews)
*Bottle Shock
It's hard to imagine a time when French wines were considered the complete story.
By MaryAnn Johanson - August 21, 2008
Out of the office
Out of the office   (Reviews)
The Rocker
One day, it might mean something to go to bat for this movie.
By Jonathan Kiefer - August 21, 2008

Opening This Week
Ballet Shoes, The Long Shots, The House Bunny and others
August 21, 2008

Movie Times
What's playing, where, and when, on the silver screen.
August 21, 2008

Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films showing on area screens.
August 21, 2008

Cinefiles
Cinefiles
Puppy, Virgin Territory, Surfwise
August 21, 2008

Side Dish
Culinary crumbs and gastronomic gossip
Mexican in Falcon, straight story on Metropolis and more
By Matthew Schniper - August 21, 2008

Blazing onto the scene
Blazing onto the scene   (Appetite)
Pizzeria Rustica makes a hot entrance — but perhaps you knew that
If you've been paying attention, you've heard the buzz.
By Andrea Wenker - August 21, 2008

Advice Goddess
There are ways to prevent this sort of unauthorized lust.
By Amy Alkon - August 21, 2008

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August 21, 2008

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