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It’s the kind of memory from someone born to be an artist. Diane Reeves was 9. Her dad took her into town to shop at the “big art supply store.” She can still visualize the aisles of craft supplies and colors. She remembers carefully picking out a tin of watercolor pencils. “It was a big deal,” she says. “It’s such a special moment in my life.” It was such a big deal that Reeves still has those pencils, or what remains of them after years of use. But that’s not the moment Reeves decided to become an artist. That would take about three decades.

wo notable Colorado writers will be recognized for their authored works during a virtual Authors Day and Silent Auction Scholarship fundraiser Saturday. Authors Pam Houston and Jeri Norgren will be recognized via Zoom by the American Association of University Women Colorado Springs Branch at the 10 a.m. fundraiser. Each author will speak for 30 minutes during which they might read passages from their latest book, talk about how they became writers and share their writing process and practices. “Because our authors are presenting remotely, we opted to feature just two this year, but made ...

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College will bring theater, dance, music and art classes to outdoor locations across Colorado Springs this summer through a new program called City as a Venue. “Making the arts accessible to everyone is an important part of our mission,” FAC Director Idris Goodwin said. “As health guidelines and restrictions are updated and more of our community gets vaccinated, we are optimistic about the prospect of gathering once again to enjoy the arts.” City as a Venue programming will begin in June and run through early Octo...

Cindy Hooton, co-owner of Stargazers Theater, works on an acrylic painting at the iconic theater in Colorado Springs on Jan. 29, 2021. Hooton turned to art during the COVID-19’s year of lockdowns and restrictions. Hooton and her husband, John Hooton, have owned the theater for 12 years. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette) Chancey Bush/ The Gazette Chancey Bush/ The Gazette