Meet two exciting new leaders at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Michael Christiano, Director of Visual Arts & Museum, and Pirronne Yousefzadeh, Producing Artistic Director of the Theatre Company join host Angela Seals in this special episode.

They share how their careers led them to join the creative community of the Pikes Peak region and their visions for the future of the FAC, and enjoy a lively Q&A. Learn more about the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at https://fac.coloradocollege.edu

Watch the video of this conversation at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcN4FWX5eeQ

Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com. 

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The meaning of "comeback", resilience, and live performance in a pandemic are explored in this wide-ranging conversation ahead of the Philharmonic’s Comeback Celebration concerts on Jan. 15-16. Host Angela Seals sits down at the Pikes Peak Center in Downtown Colorado Springs with Nathan Newbrough, CEO of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Event details about all of the concerts in the orchestra’s 2022 season can be found at http://PeakRadar.com.

Watch the video of this conversation at: https://youtu.be/K4Vz2EoBH0w

Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com. 

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com

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Get a personal studio tour with Karen Mosbacher at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, and be inspired to buy gifts from local makers this holiday season. Karen's work is part of these exhibits this month, which opened on First Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. You can find it online at https://www.KarenMosbacher.com

Cottonwood Center for the Arts studios & shop, plus the exhibit "Paper Tiger"
https://www.peakradar.com/event/paper-tiger/

G44 Gallery's 10th Annual Holiday Show
https://www.peakradar.com/event/10th-annual-holiday-show/

The exhibits continue throughout the month, and additional creative holiday shopping can be found through Peak Radar's Gallery Guide: https://www.PeakRadar.com/GalleryGuide!

View video from this live December 1, 2021 broadcast at https://youtu.be/8BrbJP1m3Gc

Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com. 

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com

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In celebration of Arts Month 2021, the community of Monument is invited to Monument Lake to help paint a mural of the Front Range designed by local artist, Lawson Barney. In this episode, we meet Lawson to hear more about the project and tour his art studio. Painting will begin on Saturday, October 9 from 9AM–4PM and continue on each following Saturday throughout the month of October until completion. Details are at https://artsoctober.com/.../town-of-monument-mural-project. Follow all the exciting Arts Month happenings at https://artsoctober.com/

Watch the video of this conversation and tour at: https://youtu.be/9ocGhRCfq9s

Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com. 

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com

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In celebration of Arts Month 2021, A Music Company Inc. is producing a one day blues music festival, Blues on the Mesa, featuring national and regional artists. Live on the Street correspondent A.B. Lugo caught up with festival organizer Amy Whitesell at one of the summer concerts leading up to the Festival – to hear more about what's planned and whether this is the launch of a new annual event. Festival details are at http://PeakRadar.com!

View the video of this interview at
https://youtu.be/eaGH7v5sz1Q

Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com. 

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com

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Monument, Colorado has a lively arts community that will be showcased at two local events in the coming week - Front Range Open Studios (Sept. 11-12) and Monument Art Hop (Sept 16). We take you live to beautiful Bella Art & Frame gallery to visit with local arts leaders organizing both events. Let's learn more about these opportunities to explore the Tri-Lakes and Northern El Paso County creative scene! Event details for both are at http://www.PeakRadar.com.  This episode was originally a live streamed video on September 8, 2021. See the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-uvCefr77k

Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at http://www.PeakRadar.com. 

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com

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Come ON STAGE with us before dress rehearsal of THEATREWORKS' new production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill", running July 15-August 1 at Ent Center for the Arts. We'll see the set, hear what's inspiring the cast, and savor the warmth of those stage lights that have been dark for so long! Show details and tickets at https://www.peakradar.com/.../lady-day-at-emersons-bar-grill.

LINKS:

THEATREWORKS
https://www.facebook.com/THEATREWORKSCS/

Ent Center for the Arts
https://www.facebook.com/EntCenterArts/

Peak Radar on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/PeakRadar

Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at peakradar.com. 

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes. https://www.springshomes.com

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The newly-opened Boot Barn Hall is already wowing audiences with its impressive venue in the rapidly changing North Gate area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded by locals with world-class ambitions, the Hall now welcomes touring international, national and regional acts on the main stage, and hosts lively "Sunset Patio Sessions". We talk with Chris Phillips, President of B Entertainment, to savor the full vision for this new creative juggernaut and what it means for our local scene. View video of this interview here.

See upcoming Boot Barn Hall events here.

Peak Radar Live features live interviews, performances, behind-the-scenes access, sneak previews and personal tours highlighting the rich cultural life of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It has been hosted by Angela Seals of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region since 2016, now with production by Studio 809, alongside a rotating array of special guests from the local arts and cultural scene. (See over 70 videos of the local arts community at Peak Radar’s YouTube page.) Connect to hundreds of events, cultural guides, and creative initiatives year-round at peakradar.com. 

Special thanks to Studio 809 Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.

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