Springs Magazine

3 days ago | springsmag.com | Steven Hayward

When I first started writing for Springs magazine, I had no idea I was signing up for a decade-long education in how to fail spectacularly at things other people make look easy. I figured I’d write a few articles, avoid killing myself, eat at a few restaurants — maybe more than a few — get to learn a little about the place where I’d just moved, and call it good.

1 week ago | springsmag.com | Jeremy Jones

Downtown Colorado Springs’ Arts Alley is going to be filled with sin — the seven deadly sins, to be exact. SIN — yes in all caps; these are the big ones, after all, the heavy hitters that have taken down empires — is an upcoming exhibition at the Bosky Studio, featuring collaborative works by 13 of the most notable artists in the Springs and beyond. And on First Friday June 6, SIN is going full alley takeover for a festive bacchanal to open the exhibition.

2 weeks ago | springsmag.com | Jeremy Jones

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be in town soon to fly over the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation. It’s always a treat to see the F-16 Fighting Falcons of the elite flight demonstration team. And it’s a very Colorado Springs scene to see them practicing and performing overhead each spring. The U.S. Air Force Graduation is a stirring and patriotic experience of its own — especially when those jets roar overhead at just the precise moment of the ceremony as the cadets throw their caps skyward.

2 weeks ago | springsmag.com | Katy Houston

After months of anticipation, Codswallop! is opening its doors in Old Colorado City. The restaurant will primarily operate as a takeout spot with limited seating, aiming to provide an authentic British chip shop experience to the community. Originally slated for a late 2024 debut, the fast-casual eatery faced setbacks related to city approvals and inspections, pushing its opening into spring 2025.

2 weeks ago | springsmag.com | Katy Houston

Board and Brush Creative Studio is crafting a new chapter in Colorado Springs, offering locals a chance to drill, design and DIY. Guests can create personalized home decor pieces like signs, trays, porch planters and backyard games—all without the hassle of setting up a project at home. Workshops are instructor-led, beginner-friendly and designed for fun, making them a popular choice for date nights, girls’ nights out, family gatherings and corporate team-building events.