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Touches: Healing Art
Through Nov. 27Art Exhibits
Glamorous artist rumor: Renoir, when afflicted with arthritis, tied paintbrushes to his hands. The truth? He did not, but instead stuffed his palms with fabric to steady a brush he could hardly clutch. Unglamorous artist hypothesis: Some scientists believe Rembrandt had a lazy eye, and depicted its wandering gaze in some early self-portraits. For more on art and health, enjoy the five-woman show Touches: Healing Art at Pikes Peak Community College's Downtown Studio Art Gallery (100 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 502-4040), opening with a reception from 5 to 7:30 tonight featuring music by Mango fan Django. The show, up until Nov. 27, is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 to 4. — Edie Adelstein
Downtown Studio Gallery at Pikes Peak Community College
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100 W. Pikes Peak Ave.
Downtown
502-4040
100 W. Pikes Peak Ave.
Downtown
502-4040BYOB Poetry
Last Friday of every month, 8 p.m.Literary Events
Poetry and alcohol have pretty much always paired nicely. Consider how master 13th-century poet Rumi got philosophical about wine. "Drink the wine that moves you / as a camel moves when it's been untied" he wrote in "The Many Wines." And I would advise you to drink whatever pleases you at 8 tonight at the Modbo Gallery (17C E. Bijou St., 633-4240), and to consider ambling about like a humped animal. (Wait, that came out wrong ...) The new gallery is hosting its free, last Fridays (of the month) BYOB Poetry series. Enjoy sips and local poets' musings under the watchful eyes of many a portrait. (The 30-Day Portrait Experience, featuring works by Lindsay Hand and Brett Andrus continues to hang through Sept. 4.) — Matthew Schniper
Public Free Day
Third Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Art Events
Should you have any free time on this particular Tuesday (or any third Tuesday of any month), head to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (30 W. Dale St., csfineartscenter.org) for Public Free Day. Even if you aren't a member, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. access to all first floor galleries is gratis. This month showcases contemporary works, Native American artifacts and the current stars of the FAC's permanent collection: some of the newly acquired artwork from the Vogel Fifty Works for Fifty States gift. Especially buoyant is the cheerful Mexican Popular Ceramics show, while Seductive Gesture: Figurative Drawing from the American Collection is sensitive and intimate. Docent-led tours start at 10 and 11 a.m. as well as 1 and 2 p.m. — Edie Adelstein
Stand Up or Shut Up open Mic Comedy Night
Last Monday of every month, 8 p.m.Comedy & Improv
Do you remember that one joke you told with that really zany pun that captured all life's foibles? The one all your co-workers laughed at, and made you feel like a god? Well, neither do they. Because it never happened. But take that golden material you never get to use and try it out at 8 tonight at Stand Up or Shut Up Open Mic Comedy Night at Thunder & Buttons II (2415 W. Colorado Ave., 447-9888). You'll likely find an honest reaction. Don't worry if you need more time to polish your material: This 21-and-up show takes place the last Monday of every month. No joke. — Avalon Manly
Tango Lessons
Tuesdays, 7 & 8 p.m.Dance Parties & Classes
Opportunities abound every night of the week for social dancing. Tonight you've got at least two — and if you're wise with your time (and energy), you can hit both. First, tango lessons at Cucuru Gallery Café (2332 W. Colorado Ave., cucurugallerycafe.com). For $5, beginners take the floor from 7-8 p.m. More advanced? Your $10 class begins at 8. After zapping the tango bug, head to SouthSide Johnny's (528 S. Tejon St., southsidejohnnys.biz) between 8:30 and 10 for free swing lessons (which have been temporarily moved from Mondays due to NFL football). Good dance shoes are a must, particularly if you'll be playing footsie for three straight hours. — Kirsten Akens
$5-$15
2009 Festival of Trees
Through Nov. 20Auditions & Entries
is seeking performers, including musicians, dancers and other variety acts to perform at this family/community event in November. Contact Carol at 457-0061 for more.
Big Art Connection
Through Nov. 20Art Exhibits
a multimedia show featuring works by regional and national artists. Also showing: Art is My Religion, works by Rex Pillager; The Earth Died Screaming While I Lay Dreaming, works by Ryan Guillaume; an eponymous exhibit by Christian Fitzgerald and a collection of prints by Christo.
