Good morning, Springs! Hope you caught a glimpse of the Northern Lights this week, or at least got to enjoy some of the stunning pics floating around. This weekend’s looking like another great one, complete with unseasonably warm weather and plenty to do around town.
In today’s 719 Direct:
⛸️ “Skate in the Park” returns to Acacia Park
🎸 Santa Rios pays tribute to Santana
😂 Ladies Night Comedy Showcase at Vultures
🎭 PPSC brings an 80s twist to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
🎁 Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show this weekend
⛳️ Bogeys & Brews indoor golf bar opens in Falcon
🎶 Live music lineup from Beethoven to Trans-Siberian Orchestra
🏈 Air Force & Colorado College sports this weekend
🎨 Local maker spotlight: Joseph Brill
Let’s jump on in.
🗓️ Your Weekend in Colorado Springs
1. Skate in the Park
Friday, November 14 2025, 7:00 pm
Acacia Park, 115 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Price: $15 admission including skates.
The annual ice-rink event “Skate in the Park” will begin this Friday in downtown Acacia Park, Colorado Springs, featuring a festive kickoff at 5:30 p.m. with community caroling by the Soli Deo Gloria Choir at the park’s bandshell, a visit from Santa, and ice-skating demonstrations by local Olympic-level athletes.
2. Santa Rios – A Tribute to Santana
Friday, November 14 2025, 7:00 pm
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Price: $23
Faithfully recreating tunes from Santana’s 5 + decades career, Santa Rios captivates audiences from their first note. This powerful, nine-piece ensemble pays homage to Santana’s iconic music, blending Afro-Cuban rhythms, Blues and Rock with passion and precision.
More Info Here
3. Vultures Vixens – A Ladies Night Comedy Showcase
Saturday, November 15 2025, 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Vultures, 2100 E. Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Price: $13
More Info Here
4. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (by Pikes Peak State College Theatre Dept)
Thursday, November 13 2025, 7:00 pm
Studio West, 22 N. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Price: General $15; Students/Military/ Seniors $10.
Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) Theatre Department presents a nostalgic 80s romp of the classic rom-com “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” By William Shakespeare.
More Info Here
5. Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show
Friday-Sunday, November 14-16 2025
Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Hours & Price: Fri 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Admission: $12 box office / $10 advance online; children 13 & under free.
More Info Here:
🏔️ What’s New in the 719
⛳️Bogeys & Brews — An indoor golf simulator facility and bar, officially opening Saturday (Nov 15) at 11694 Bent Grass Market View, Suite 140 in Falcon. It features four golf bays, a bar with 12 local-beer taps, and a partnership with the adjacent Fox’s Pizza Den so patrons can order pizza directly.
🎶 Live Music
Thursday 11/13
Experience the Spirit of Ukraine — Kozak Siromaha | 730 Polaris Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Gentle Rain live at Rico’s Cafe, Chocolate & Wine Bar (322 N Tejon) | 5:00 PM.
Friday 11/14
The Mitguards live at Rico’s Cafe, Chocolate & Wine Bar (322 N Tejon) | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bernz | Sunshine Studios Live (3970 Clearview Frontage Rd) | 7:00 PM.
Kanales & Imperio Belico | Diamante Live, Colorado Springs | 9:00 PM
Ekoh with Arankai & Guests | Black Sheep (2106 E Platte Ave) | Doors 7:00 PM.
Gasoline Lollipops & River Arkansas | Lulu’s Downtown | 8:00 PM.
Saturday 11/15
Strawberry Fuzz x Jakobs Castle | Black Sheep (2106 E Platte Ave) | 7:00 PM.
Colorado Springs Philharmonic: “Beethoven 5” | Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts | 7:30 PM.
Sunday 11/16
Marlon Funaki | Black Sheep (2106 E Platte Ave) | 7:00 PM.
Trans‑Siberian Orchestra: “The Ghost of Christmas Eve” | Broadmoor World Arena | 2:30 PM (matinee) & 7:30 PM.
🏈 Sports
🏀 Basketball
Air Force Falcons (Men) — Saturday, Nov 15 — Men’s Basketball vs. Miami RedHawks | Clune Arena, USAFA (Colorado Springs) | 12:00 PM MT.
Air Force Falcons (Women) — Saturday, Nov 15 — Women’s Basketball vs. Manhattan Jaspers | Clune Arena, USAFA (Colorado Springs) | 3:00 PM MT.
🏒 Hockey
Colorado College Tigers (Men) — Saturday, Nov 15 — Men’s Hockey vs. Denver Pioneers | Ed Robson Arena, Colorado Springs | 6:00 PM.
⚽️ Soccer
CHSAA Boys Soccer State Finals — Saturday, Nov 15 — Boys State Soccer Championships | Weidner Field, Colorado Springs | 4:00 PM.
🎨 Local Artist Spotlight
Boreas Guitars was founded in 2023 by Joseph Brill in Colorado Springs, CO. Back in 2004, his passion for building musical instruments was sparked after seeing his older brother build violins and guitars from scratch. Since then, Joseph has been addicted to building, repairing, and modifying guitars. Since 2016, Joseph has been honing his eye for fine detail as well as his skills in fine woodworking within a production environment, and has received expert guidance on finishing with lacquer and UV-cured coatings. While he has experience and knowledge with CNC machines and other automated fabrication processes, he respectfully declines their help in his own workshop, as he finds more joy in doing meticulous work by hand with simple tools and machines. All guitars he builds are his own designs, and are made from scratch from the highest quality tonewoods.
🙏Thank you!
Thanks for tuning in everyone, hope you have a great time checking out some of these events. I’ll see you back here next week with more of Colorado Springs’ best happenings. Contact me at [email protected] if you have an event that you think would be perfect for this publication.