The Rebound Colorado: The Success Collective is helping female entrepreneurs Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Elizabeth Watts and last updated 2021-05-20 07:42:43-04 COLORADO SPRINGS â As we continue to work to rebound from the effects of the pandemic, one womenâs networking group in Colorado Springs was already working to help female entrepreneurs navigate tough times, and give back to the community at the same time. Elizabeth Watts Ashley s Attic in Colorado Springs Ashleyâs Attic on Weber Street is a womenâs resale boutique started eight years ago by Ashley Gillit, who had to make some big changes to survive the pandemic.
Restaurants prepare for Mother s Day crowd Erin Chapman and last updated 2021-05-08 22:23:50-04 COLORADO SPRINGS â Mother s Day is one of the busiest holidays for restaurants. Alike most restaurants on Mother s Day last year, Paravicini s Italian Bistro had to come up with new ways to feed their customers when indoor dining was unavailable. It was different in the fact that you would just see people in their cars and couldn t have a conversation with them, said Albert Dominguez, manager at Paravicini s Italian Bistro. However, Mother s Day this year will be a bit different! You can have a conversation with them and make them happy and see the smiles on their faces! said Dominguez.
Local entertainment venues prepare for a busy summer Concerts, plays, and recitals were all canceled, as capacity restrictions prohibited indoor gatherings. One year later, local venues are once again welcoming patrons back inside. and last updated 2021-05-02 00:45:32-04 COLORADO SPRINGS â The COVID-19 pandemic hit the live events industry hard. Concerts, plays, and recitals were all canceled, as capacity restrictions prohibited indoor gatherings. One year later, local venues are once again welcoming patrons back inside. For more than a decade, the Hooton s have brought music, laughter, and singing to Colorado Springs at Stargazers Theatre. However, this time last year, their livelihood was taken right from them.
Downtown Partnership releases 2021 State of Downtown report Erin Chapman and last updated 2021-04-29 00:34:03-04 COLORADO SPRINGS â The odds were against most businesses in 2020. It was just a real sad time, a sad time in world history, said Perry Sanders, Owner of the Mining Exchange and Antlers Hotel. Despite the pandemic, retailers in downtown Colorado Springs made it through. The Downtown Partnership released its annual State of Downtown report last week which showed some decline, but a lot of progress. According to the report, in 2020 there were 21 new store fronts in downtown, including Clay Venues. We opened this kind of mid-pandemic, we were open last year and had a couple events, called them COVID events, said Becky Nuttall, Owner of Clay Venues.
Local reactions to CDC s update on outdoor mask wearing Erin Chapman During Tuesday s COVID-19 briefing, the CDC advised masks to still be worn during crowded events like a concert or game where close contact is inevitable, or indoors. and last updated 2021-04-28 00:33:56-04 COLORADO SPRINGS â For months, both federal and state officials have been asking people to wear masks, not just inside businesses, but also while out enjoying Colorado s parks and open spaces. However, on Tuesday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people can hit those trails and leave the masks in the car. There is a pretty significant portion of the population that has been vaccinated at this point, so it seems pretty good timing, said Ryan Johnson, community member.
Colorado Ballet Society celebrates as ballerinas return to the stage Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Dez Rowe and last updated 2021-04-27 07:21:09-04 COLORADO SPRINGS â As we work to rebound from the effects of the pandemic, the Colorado Ballet Society is back in action, helping bring the arts back to Colorado Springs and performing in front of live audiences. It was a tough year for many of the ballerinas, but like so many of us, they learned a lot of lessons along the way. âIt was just definitely difficult, not being around the people I love most. Because Iâm used to being with them for 6 hours a day sometimes every single day,â senior Gabi Vidano said.
Restaurants in El Paso County operating at full capacity Erin Chapman and last updated 2021-04-17 22:28:12-04 EL PASO COUNTY â As we continue to work to rebound from the effects of the pandemic, restaurants are now able to begin serving again at full capacity. Looking out to the dining room I am just like, oh my god we are back to this, said Jason Janson, bar manager at Atomic Cowboy. Months of capacity limitations and restrictions, now over. The needle that has gone away is the needle that is going in the right direction, said Janson. These changes were announced last Tuesday when Governor Polis turned COVID-19 restrictions over to local governments.
and last updated 2021-04-15 00:11:57-04 EL PASO COUNTY â On Tuesday, Governor Polis announced a new order to end the statewide COVID-19 Dial. Starting Friday, it is up to each county to decide on rules and regulations. It has restaurant owners feeling hopeful. I am glad to see the power shift back into the local hands, said Brother Luck, chef and owner of Lucking Dumpling. I like that the county will have a little more say, said Daniel Dreyfuss, owner of Pies and Grinders. While some counties like Pubelo, have said they will continue to enforce capacity restrictions in restaurants and businesses, El Paso County will not, according to both the Mayor s office and El Paso County Public Health.