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The new exhibit, "Windows to the Sky," will feature photos by Robin Schneider and works by 20 other Art 111 Gallery and Art Supply member artists. The show opens with
When Jake Dresback used to scream in his car, it wasn’t about road rage or having a bad day. It was about wanting to sound like the singer of Underoath, a metalcore band known for interlacing screamo with punk. “I’d be driving around in my car and listening to music,” Dresback said. “It’s just more fun when you can scream along and sing along to your favorite songs.” So he taught himself. There were no plans of screaming for other people to hear. Besides, he played music, but not music like that. Growing up in Wisconsin, Dresback’s love of music began with the country songs hi...
Not to sound like a broken record, but the music industry is broken. It’s almost been a year since the coronavirus pandemic shut down venues in Colorado Springs and shuttered so many ways of life. Most places remain closed. If they’re open, they’re struggling. Let’s not forget there are still options for lending a hand. Here are five ideas: Order from Sunshine Booze Sunshine Studios Live is branching out. The venue announced in mid-January the launch of Sunshine Booze, a to-go alcohol service that includes pick-up and delivery. Options range from a six pack of Budweiser to shots to co...
Clothing line honors crash victim Hayden Fredrickson The NHS student and athlete had a growing passion for designing clothing brands A 16-year-old Newberg High School student was among eight people killed in a July 5 plane crash over Lake Coeur d'Alene in northern Idaho, with the tragedy sending emotional shockwaves in Newberg and throughout Oregon. Now, with the help of a Portland apparel company, the memory of Hayden Fredrickson lives on. Portland Gear owner and creative director Marcus Harvey worked with the trio of Hayden Fredrickson's mother, best friend and girlfriend to create ...
We all know 2020 wreaked havoc upon those who entertain us. The musicians and actors, the music venues and theater companies. Jobs and gigs were lost. Shows were canceled. Entire seasons were slashed. But was there some gold in the rubble? For artists, the urge to create can’t be dampened. So people found other ways to perform and present their work, including creating outdoor stages and learning the skills necessary to produce virtual concerts and productions. Nobody knows the future, or when they might return to pre-pandemic performances on an indoor stage with healthy-sized audiences. It...