In this special anniversary episode, Carly and Lauren take you back to where it all began, wandering the streets of downtown Colorado Springs, visiting murals, statues, and memories that made Springs & Things what it is today.

From doomscrolling sculptures to baby-and-wolf murals, the duo explores the city’s vibrant Art on the Streets installations while reflecting on their favorite moments from year one.

Tune in for laughter, nostalgia, and a peek at what’s next as they toast to year two of friendship, community, and all things Colorado Springs.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Rocky Mountain Women's Film
• Auric Gallery
• Toodles Tearoom
• Rutledge's
• MacKenzie's Chop House
• Cheyenne Mountain Resort
• Colorado Springs Pioneer's Museum
• Fiona
• Night Ramen
• The British Pantry and Tea Room
• The Penrose Room
• The Golden Bee

PICKS OF THE WEEK

• The Brit Pub
• Totem

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Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS
October is Arts Month in the Pikes Peak region, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS! This season, the lineup is bursting with creativity, from the Artist Series bringing world-class performances like jazz innovator Mr. Sun reimagining Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker, to the swing of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Great American Crooners, and the breathtaking American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. Theatreworks keeps the excitement rolling with The Importance of Being Earnest this November and December, and the Galleries of Contemporary Art showcase Nina Elder’s newest exhibition, plus the dazzling House of GOCA: Stardust runway event this February. Dive into the theatre, the galleries, and the stage all season long at the Ent Center for the Arts. Explore the full lineup and grab your tickets at entarts.org.

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