Kristian DePue

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Contributor at Springs Magazine

Contributor at Thirst Colorado

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Articles

Medieval Fortress of the Front Range

1 month ago | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

Southwest of Pueblo—nestled within the Wet Mountains of the San Isabel Forest—is a curious Colorado oddity rising right out of the Middle Ages: Bishop Castle, constructed single-handedly over several decades by the eccentric and imaginative Jim Bishop. This stone and iron castle in Custer County began with the purchase of a parcel of land in 1959 for only $450—when Jim Bishop was only 15 years old. This is where he planned to eventually hunt and homestead.
Moving Metal Works

1 month ago | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

Towering, shiny creations stand tall on the edge of North Cheyenne Cañon Park. Made of aluminum and steel, they whimsically move in sync with the wind. These kinetic works of art are installed on the lawn of the late creator: Starr Gideon Kempf. Kempf was a visionary artist renowned for these intricate sculptures animated by air. Born in 1917, Kempf grew up on a quaint farm in Ohio, near the Swiss Mennonite village of Bluffton.
Contemporary American Cuisine with Western Flair

2 months ago | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

Five miles north of downtown Colorado Springs—within University Village Colorado—a fine-dining space with rustic touches, industrial elements, Old West accents and indoor fire pits can be found. The interior ambiance provides a refined yet laid-back atmosphere perfect for private parties and special occasions. The restaurant—rounded out with a butcher shop—serves hand cut steaks, along with an extensive wine list and much more to the locals and visitors who walk through their door.
Wild Horses of the West

2 months ago | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

Thirty years ago, Ginger Kathrens was perched on a remote spot in the Pryor Mountains, set up with a camera and a long lens that shot out like a cannon. From the corner of her eye, she noticed movement along a tree line, out of which came trotting a beautiful, feral Palomino with a newborn foal following close behind. Nearly white, Kathrens named the newborn Cloud. For years, Kathrens followed and documented Cloud, producing a film for PBS in 2001: Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies.
Broadmoor Holiday Show

Nov 28, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

The Classic Broadmoor Holiday Show is a delightful dinner event featuring seasonal classics in a fun variety-show format, complete with a few surprises. By popular demand, this year’s event will welcome back Debby Boone—daughter of famed American singer, actor and icon Pat Boone. The Grammy Award-winning singer is also the granddaughter of late Country Music Hall of Famer Red Foley as well as the daughter-in-law of Rosemary Clooney of White Christmas (1954), which also starred Bing Crosby.
Local Twist on a Holiday Classic

Nov 28, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

A Colorado Nutcracker embodies Tchaikovsky’s classical ballet The Nutcracker but with a Colorado Springs historical twist. This story takes place on Christmas Eve in 1907 at the magnificent Glen Eyrie Castle—and seamlessly includes Colorado Springs’ founder, General William J. Palmer, along with electrical genius Nikola Tesla. True to the 1892 original ballet, the Pikes Peak performance features the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, The Nutcracker Prince and other magical characters.
Food Bank Celebrates Half Century

Oct 28, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado is celebrating 50 years of fighting food insecurity in 29 counties across 47,000 square miles of both rural and urban areas. This milestone has been achieved by adapting and responding to ever-changing factors, such as economic fluctuations and rising costs of essentials. Willing to continually evolve, Care and Share announced mid-summer their backing of local farmers by sourcing produce from them directly.
Spending Quality Time Together

Oct 28, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

Arctic Spas is a seasoned, experienced hot tub company that specializes in high-quality, energy-efficient, immersive experiences. “As a Canadian hot tub industry leader for 30 years, Arctic Spas is in over 20 countries worldwide,” says Vanessa Lewis, director of marketing. “We strive to redefine wellness and relaxation in the Pikes Peak Region. The Colorado Springs locale is locally managed.”Built in Canada, these spas are designed to withstand all seasons.
Dancing Around the Tables

Oct 28, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Kristian DePue

Paul Newman, Jackie Gleeson and Tom Cruise: names synonymous with the pool table. “Look at the way he moves, like a dancer… It's like he’s playing the violin or somethin’,” says Newman’s “Fast Eddie” Nelson, about Gleeson’s character in the 1961 film The Hustler. That and its sequel, The Color of Money, were films that defined both cool and pool. Gleeson, who played Minnesota Fats in The Hustler, despite his “fat fingers,” had finesse—he could dance the table and effortlessly call a corner.
Fun Facts and Unique Things to Do in Colorado Springs

Oct 7, 2024 | springsmag.com | Kristian DePue

There’s a long history of the unique, uncanny and downright weird in Colorado Springs. The Pikes Peak region is host to plenty of legends and lore, and much of it has roots in macabre, mysterious history. Before creeping in to all the unusual things to see and do in the Pikes Peak region, let’s set the stage correctly.