CALENDAR July 1
Invitation for Hope
Support a worthy cause through this special exhibit of original fine art from breast cancer survivors at Jana L. Bussanich Art. The artwork is for sale, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 5-8 p.m. | 218 W. Colorado Ave., Suite 111 | Free | www.janalbussan ich.com | 719-644-0340
July 1, 8, 22 & 29
Summer Tea Luncheon
Savor sandwiches, scones, sweets, tea and lemonade as you learn about Edwardian history and etiquette under a tent at Rock Ledge Ranch, followed by a tour of the historic country estate. Reservations required. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 3105 Gateway Road | $25 | www.rockledgeranch. com | 719-578-6777
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Concerts in the Park
Combine live music and the outdoors with performances by students and friends of the Colorado Springs Conservatory at Acacia, Bancroft and Venezia parks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. See website for locations, dates and directions. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Free | colorado springsconservatory.org | 719-5774556
July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
First & Main Summer Concert Series
Relax and unwind every Friday in July as you enjoy live music in the park across from Cinemark off Powers and North Carefree Circle. There’s a beer garden and a variety of musical genres for every taste. 5-7 p.m. | 3305 Cinema Point | Free | www.visitcos.com/events
July 1-4
Green Box Arts Festival
Catch the last few days of this multi-disciplinary arts fest in scenic Green Mountain Falls. Experience Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” Ballet Hispanico, Puppet Palooza, Silversmithing, Sunday Sing-Along, Astronomy & S’mores and a Water
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Lantern Festival. Hikes and yoga are offered too, and there’s an art camp for kids. See website for times, tickets and locations. 6990 Lake St., Green Mountain Falls | www.greenboxarts.org | 719-465-3065
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4th of July events
July 1-4 & 8-11 CampFI
Take a break from the grind at this retreat on financial independence (“FI”) at the Franciscan Retreat Center. Gain insight and inspiration, whether you are heavily in debt or already FI, from the shared stories of students to engineers. 4 p.m. | 7740 Deer Hill Grove | $450 | www.campfi.org | 719-955-7025
July 1-3
4th of July Camping Weekend
Hey, happy campers—celebrate at the KOA Holiday! Enjoy pool parties, cookouts, socials and more. Show off your red, white and blue by decorating your campsite for the contest and your golf carts and bikes for our annual parade. 12-3 p.m. | 8100 Bandley Drive, Fountain | Variable pricing | www.koa.com | 719-382-7575
July 2
RACE the Opera workshop performance
Experience an intimate preview concert at the Pioneers Museum of this work on Kelley Dolphus Stroud, a Colorado Springs scholar-athlete of color projected to win the 5K Olympic trials in 1928. Composer João Rocha will discuss the work, along with Stroud family members. Preregistration is required. 2-3 p.m. | 215 S. Tejon St. | Free | www.cspm.org/event/race-theopera | 719-385-5990
July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Summer Music Series
Nothing beats being outside with live music and beer on a summer night! Goat Patch Brewing offers a rotating lineup of musicians on Sundays in their beer garden. 5-7 p.m. | 2727 N. Cascade Ave. #123 | Free | www.goatpatchbrew ing.com | 719-471-4628 WWW.LAFIFTY.COM
July 4
Family Fourth
Make Rock Ledge Ranch your new holiday tradition! Visit each historic site to see how the eras celebrated our nation’s independence. Play carnival games, listen to patriotic music, enjoy delicious food and shop for old-fashioned snacks and souvenirs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 3105 Gateway Road | $8 ($5 for 55+ seniors) | www.rockledgeranch.com | 719-578-6777
July 4
Wood Avenue Parade
Come to the Old North End for the annual children’s parade! See beautiful historic homes and decorated strollers, bikes and kid walkers along the flag-lined parade route. Bring a snack to share afterward at Boddington Park. 9-11 a.m. | 2050 Wood Ave. | Free | www.oldnorthend.org
July 4
Collective Groove
Catch some of Southern Colorado’s finest soul, funk and rock musicians in Monument’s Limbach Park. These party rocking specialists promise an over-the-top good time! 11:30 a.m. | 151 Front St., Monument | Free | www.collective groove.band
July 4
Old-Fashioned 4th of July
Celebrate in Woodland Park with live music, a beer garden, a food
court, arts and crafts and fire engine rides at Memorial Park. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | 200 N. Park St., Woodland Park | Free | www. wpmainstreet.org | 719-687-5218
July 4
Cripple Creek’s 4th of July Celebration
As if the scenery, casinos and attractions aren’t enough, Cripple Creek offers live music, food vendors and a beer garden. End the day with an epic fireworks display synced to music at 9:30 p.m.—one of the best in Colorado! 12-10 p.m. | 264 Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek | Free | www.visitcripplecreek.com | 719689-3461
July 4
Symphony on Your Porch
Every Springs resident can see fireworks from the comfort of their own home, with ten locations lighting up across the city. Enjoy the Colorado Springs Philharmonic patriotic concert by tuning your radio to KCME (88.7 FM). 4:30 (concert) & 9:30-10 p.m. (fireworks) | Free | www.COS4 thofjuly.org | 719-634-7333
July 4
Star-Spangled Symphony and Block Party
Join this all-American celebration with food vendors and a beer garden and enjoy the Philharmonic’s patriotic concert inside or broadcast outside on the north lawn, with favorites like “1812 Overture,”
