Colorado Springs Independent

The Pentagon’s much-anticipated unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) Task Force report — a nine-page report released June 25 that neither confirmed nor denied the existence of extraterrestrials — has generated significant buzz from both mainstream media sources like The New […]

Maia Sharp has released several albums during her time in Los Angeles, but has been better known as a “songwriters’ songwriter,” penning tunes for the likes of The Chicks, Lisa Loeb and Trisha Yearwood. After moving to Nashville, Sharp looked…

This brewery, opened in early 2021, occupies a high-visibility spot opposite the Trolley Buildings on South Tejon Street, in the space from which FH Beerworks started many years ago.

Arguably one of the most maudlin songs in pop music history, Barry Manilow’s “I Write the Songs” has consistently ranked high on critics’ “Top 10 Songs That Make Us Cringe” lists. With its melodramatic vocals, orchestrated arrangement, and pretentious […]

2021 was obviously not the best of years for musicians, venues, or anyone else involved in the live music industry.

Earth Day may still be another week away, but restricted crowd sizes and other COVID caveats have made it more important than ever to get a head start on volunteer or celebration plans. Check out this roundup of events happening…

I’m not one usually sucked in by almost artificially bright food colors, but damn if Mischef’s seasonal-special Thin Mint cheesecake (worth every one of five dollars) doesn’t work some laser voodoo mind control magic on me, forcing me to order…

This may sound like an April Fool’s Day joke, but I promise you it isn’t.

Play: Mining Colony

We love this place on first sight and bite. Lolley’s recently launched in Monument and cuteness pervades, with bright colors everywhere and the fun, engaging branding artwork by area illustrator Mark Ludy — featuring Lolley, a happy anthropomorphic cow, seen…

Dionne Warwick rarely rocks.

This Springs location of the growing Dog Haus chain opened in April 2017, featuring the brand’s entertaining mix of burgers, sausages and hot dogs (with a hormone- and antibiotic-free meat guarantee), and there’s also plant-based options.

What is there to screw with when it comes to rotisserie chicken? Season it properly, keep it moist and get the skin crispy, and the long, slow cook time imbues every bite with deep, roasty flavor. And Road-Tisserie does a…

Sometimes Valentine’s Day just isn’t enough. While a recent Florida newspaper headline called it a “glorified sex holiday,” that claim has proven to be, if anything, overly generous. In fact, the market research company Statista found that less than a…

Lanna Thai opened in late 2009, and since we were last in several years ago, owner Varanya Meyer has sold the business. But she’s stayed on to run the place essentially, and takes our to-go order, joking about how she…

To encourage social distancing during the spread of COVID-19, we are altering our regular “Event Horizon” section for the foreseeable future. While many local events are on hold, we will clue you into at least one local experience — this…

On the Boulevard ran from 1999 to the fall of 2020 under original owner Conrad Thalhammer, but has been reborn as Back on the Boulevard with new business partners Charles Netzler and Mattie Gullixson joining Thalhammer. (She’s also the program…

Last winter, the Brooklyn singer-songwriter Evan Zwisler offered some seasonal advice for musicians eager to hit the road. And while his blog’s title, “Tips for Touring in the Winter (Hint: Don’t),” may have been tongue-in-cheek, its descriptions of snowbound […]

Idris Goodwin plans to be obnoxious for a few months.

Because The Simpsons was so influential on my late adolescent years, I can’t help but picture the “You don’t win friends with salad” singing conga line from the beloved “Lisa the Vegetarian” episode, circa ’95. But, Salad or Bust has…

Four years ago, the British protest singer Billy Bragg rewrote Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” to convey a less-than-optimistic take on the direction America is heading.

Chef/owner Josh Manthey opened this past July in a former Burger King that’s been overhauled into a respectable barbecue joint with an attached bar. Peak View sports a commendable all-Colorado craft beer tap list that’s likely the best in Woodland…

To encourage social distancing during the spread of COVID-19, we are altering our regular “Event Horizon” section for the foreseeable future. While many local events are on hold, we will clue you into at least one local experience — this…

Given the rapid-fire acceleration of whatever it is we’re going through at this moment in history, it’s anyone’s guess what America’s collective mood will be from hour to hour, much less week to week.

When it comes to social media, these are not the best of times for Donald Trump.

It’s a shame what COVID did to the prospect of safely visiting a Renaissance Festival this year, but those craving the primal satisfaction of eating a massive, juicy, smoky, mahogany-crusted turkey leg can scratch that itch still. TurkNStuff opened in…