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Anyone else overindulge a bit over the holidays? Prime rib. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Charcuterie boards. Chocolate. Eggnog. Champagne. Those unexpected tins of cookies dropped off by beloved friends and neighbors. Parties. Gatherings. Late nights. Lack of exercise. It all catches up with us in January. But with each new year comes new opportunities for health and wellness – whether that means actually eating those veggies languishing in the refrigerator drawer, taking a walk, or finding a hobby that’s just good for the soul. Health comes in many forms and often changes over the course of our lives. What we considered “healthy” in our 20s may look different from what we consider “healthy” in our 40s, 50s or 60s. Take sleep. When I was younger, I never thought about it. I just did it. I went to bed, I slept, I woke up. Simple. These days, sleep is harder to come by. It’s rare that I fall asleep quickly or that I sleep through the night. That means I appreciate it more. And... I have realized in recent years that sleep isn’t just something we do – it’s a huge part of our overall health. Personally, I’ll be focusing on it more in the new year. What issues big or small affect your overall wellness? Whatever they are, maybe 2023 is the time to tackle them – one at a time. We have lots of ideas for slowing down and taking a breath in the January issue. Read about a business that makes rucksacks for humans and dogs and a nonprofit bringing food to those in need. We have all the details on Colorado Springs' Chinese New Year Festival and Manitou Springs' annual fruitcake toss. We talk about getting organized and trying a new restaurant that doesn't offer chicken or steak (gasp!). And finally, we tell you about an elite group of ski soldiers and a local perfume company with roots 157 years deep. Read on. And Happy New Year from all of us at Colorado Springs Lifestyle! ASHLEY HAMERSHOCK, EDITOR @COLOR ADOSPRINGSLIFEST YLEMAG

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26 Rucksacks for Pets and their Humans MuttRuk: Inspiring Confidence on the Trail

28 Serving History, Skiing and Scaling The 10th Mountain Division and their Steep Colorado Legacy

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With another busy year behind us, you owe it to yourself to take a breath, a break, and reset your physical, mental and emotional being. Enjoy these relaxing and rejuvenating local experiences to get you set for the year ahead.

Our Picks to Rest & Recharge STR ATA WELLNESS AT GAR DEN OF THE GODS R ESOR T: With European whites and marbles, the 10,000-square-foot STRATA Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort provides an inviting, comfortable, and luxurious aesthetic. 3314 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, CO LUNA FLOAT SPA: Luna Float Spa & Salt Cave offers floatation therapy for the ultimate relaxation, allowing body and mind to enjoy deep rest and recovery. 202 E Cheyenne Mountain B, Colorado Springs, CO PAINT NAIL BAR : PAINT Nail Bar doesn't look, feel, or smell like a traditional nail salon. From custom-built furniture to an odorless environment, it's all about client experience. 10855 Hidden Pool Heights, Suite 130, Colorado Springs, CO FACE FOUNDR IÉ - COLOR ADO SPR INGS: Facials, lashes, brows and skincare. FACE FOUNDRIÉ is an all-inclusive, focused facial bar with cutting-edge services, accessible pricing, and extensively trained skin experts. 1645 Briargate Parkway, #231, Colorado Springs, CO SWEETWATER A FLOWER MAR KET: In the Sweet Studio, Sweetwater florists host workshops for making your own bouquet or wreath. The studio also hosts other artists for workshops. 2419 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO

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Increasing health equity and cultivating stronger communities

Since being founded in 2013, Food to Power — a local organization addressing issues of food insecurity and lack of accessible nutrition — has grown into a multifaceted operation with increasing opportunities and offerings. “When we started, we were called Colorado Springs Food Rescue,” says Food to Power’s director of communications, Jessi Bustamante. “At the time, our work was focused around the just-in-time food rescue model — and food recovery is still a large and really important part of our mission.”

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However, Food to Power’s work has expanded through different types of food access programs, with an increased focus on education, teaching people to both grow and cook food — along with advocacy elements and research into systematic inequities across Colorado Springs. “As our work grew, the name Colorado Springs Food Rescue no longer represented everything we are working on and endeavoring towards,” explains Bustamante. “It was time to change it to better reflect the breadth of what we do, and we arrived at: Food to Power.”

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Along with a new name, Food to Power has also recently opened the city’s first-ever neighborhood food center called Hillside Hub, located on over three acres of land in southeast Colorado Springs. The innovative food facility includes fresh food, grocery distribution, education workshops and extensive urban farming of tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, collards, carrots, squash and more. Additionally, Food to Power offers monthly tours of its facilities and grounds. “A good chunk of work goes towards creating compost from food scraps to enrich the soil and create a closed loop: we grow food from the ground and then when the food scraps are ready, it goes back to the ground rather than a landfill,” says Bustamante.

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Much of what Food to Power does is powered by local, generous volunteers. “As I continue to get to know our community and its residents better, it’s interesting to see what different groups bond over,” says Bustamante. “I’ve done a lot of grassroots-level work, and I definitely see a lot of bonding around causes. There’s a lot of positive activism here, and I am proud to say that.” Website: foodtopowerco.org Facebook and Instagram: @foodtopower JANUARY 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/C OLORA D O S P R I N G S

ARTICLE BY ROCHELLE REEDER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BLACK FOREST BISTRO

Expanding the Springs' Food Offerings BLACK FOREST BISTRO: NO CHICKEN, NO STEAK

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“I can make vegetarian options, I can accommodate gluten-free options and I can generally be diet friendly – but please don’t ask for the duck or the ahi to be well done. That I cannot accommodate.” Deanna Johnson is a local food truck owner turned restaurateur adding her talent to north Colorado Springs with her restaurant Black Forest Bistro. She is the chef and shopper so she knows what she has and what she can do with it. She grew up in the restaurant business and

spent time around French chefs. What she didn’t glean from their kitchens, she learned during her travels. Her accolades are many and include regular local awards as well as being recognized by The Food Network. The restaurant is cozy. Local artists provide live background music while patrons enjoy their bone marrow butter amuse bouche with bread. They offer dinner Thursday through Saturday from 5-8 pm and reservations are encouraged. Deanna is used to working in a food truck kitchen; the kitchen in Black Forest Bistro is larger, but perhaps not by much. The all-female band working the backof-house operates like a well-oiled machine to provide guests with a one-of-a-kind experience. The menu (which changes every week with new options seasonally) regularly offers seafood. As a land-locked state, finding consistently good seafood is a rare treat. “You can eat chicken at home,” she states, explaining that her seafood is sourced sustainably from the wild, never farmed, and flown in fresh weekly. Having spent time on the Pacific and Gulf Coasts, seafood is one of her favorite things to cook. Steak is another menu item that does not appear at Black Forest Bistro. “Steak is offered at so many other restaurants,” Deanna quips in a playful and yet matter-of-fact tone. She is here to expand the Colorado food offerings. Recently, Kim Bruso has joined the team as the new bartender. He has thirty years of experience and is doing amazing things with craft cocktails and mocktails. Those who are pregnant, sober, or simply choose not to partake in alcoholic offerings still have fun options. In addition to catering, Deanna is looking at crafted dinners on the last Wednesday of each month. Keep an eye on their Facebook page or website for more details and to secure your seat. It truly is a fine dining experience in a casual Colorado cabin-like atmosphere offering unique and well-thought-out dishes.

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Ready to get organized in the 2023? The Simple Sort is ready to help. We caught up with owner Jenn Campo for all the details:

WHERE DO YOU RECOMMEND MOST PEOPLE START? Organizing can be an overwhelming task. I think where many people fail is in the lack of planning. Instead of impulsively pulling everything out of your closet in a frustrated fury, we recommend making a plan and allowing yourself time to complete the project. It takes longer than most people realize, and before too long, they have a pile of stuff that they have to "deal with," then quickly run out of time, energy and patience for the task, become overwhelmed and give up.

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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON AREAS IN A HOME OR BUSINESS THAT NEED ORGANIZATION?

WHAT ARE THE TOUGHEST THINGS FOR PEOPLE TO PART WITH?

We organize all spaces big and small. The two spaces we find people request the most assistance from us, though, are in the kitchen/pantry, and primary bedroom/closet/bathroom spaces. These are typically the most utilized spaces in the house, so naturally, it's where families prioritize.

We never push the client to part with items they are not ready to part with, but we find that many clients are ready and willing to edit their space with a little support and encouragement. Every single person we meet with fears they have the worst-case scenario when it comes to clutter, but we haven't seen anything that scares us yet. When it comes to collections, we find most people have items they are attached to for many different reasons. Whether coffee mugs, designer jeans or shoes, toys or craft supplies, our ultimate goal is to create space our clients love to live in. When they are ready to pare down, we make it easier by taking the donations at the end of our day and donating them in our community.

WHAT ARE THE HIGHEST IMPACT AREAS? We want our systems to be sustainable and simple for the client to maintain, so we do this by learning a lot about the client first. The biggest impact can vary from client to client. It could be the drop zone for a busy family with school-aged kids who have busy afternoons, or the home office for the work-from-home professional who needs to be productive without distractions, or the military family who moves every few years and needs to settle into their space quickly and easily. We really listen to their individual needs and transform a space that is tailored to them.

TELL US HOW THE PROCESS WORKS. Our services are all-inclusive and done for you, so our client doesn't have to stress about anything. When they hire us, they can be assured that we will transform their space, and their lives to be honest, from scattered and chaotic to streamlined and simplified. We create calm spaces with style and function that our clients can be proud to share and are happy to unwind in after a busy day. We bring them in when we have questions and walk them through the decision-making process. We take care of every detail. We believe that simplicity is the ultimate luxury, and we strive to make the entire process as simple and luxurious as possible for our clients.

DO YOU USUALLY TACKLE ONE SPACE AT A TIME, OR CAN YOU BRING IN MULTIPLE CREWS FOR MULTIPLE SPACES? We have a team of 10 organizers, so no project is too small or too large for our team. We strive to complete the project fast and efficiently so the client can enjoy their new space quicker, so we will bring as many team members as we need to facilitate the job in a timely manner.

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OK, SO YOU HELP A CLIENT GET A HOME ORGANIZED, THEN WHAT? WON’T THEY RETURN TO THE SAME OLD HABITS WITH THE SAME OLD PILES OF STUFF? When the right systems are carefully thought out and implemented, anyone can maintain them. Organizing is not rocket science, really. We walk our clients through every space and offer support after the project. We also offer a maintenance program should they need further resets of the systems, but honestly, our systems are so sustainable, most clients maintain them without our ongoing help. Even small children can sustain our systems!

WHAT DO PEOPLE GAIN FROM HAVING AN ORGANIZED HOME? The most valuable resource we have as humans is time, right? We can never make more time; but we CAN give our clients their time back, to enable them to do more of what they love. We also give them back their sanity and peace of mind. Many of the clients we have worked with have testified that we have saved their marriages or relationships or reduced arguments over clutter in their homes. We've even found valuable items the client may have been looking for or didn't even know they have. I can't tell you how many times we have found cash and gift cards hiding in clients’ piles or clutter, and also how many times a client has exclaimed: "I have been looking for that!" Website: thesimplesort.com Facebook + Instagram: @TheSimpleSort

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FUNCTIONAL + DURABLE In a truly creative fashion, Gretchen got to work designing a rucksack that would meet the needs of both humans and dogs. A product that was convenient, functional, durable, and that would encourage people to get outdoors with their furry friends. “It was our goal in designing the MuttRuk backpack, to inspire confidence on the trail, and enable ease and quickness of getting

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MUTTRUK PRODUCTS The MuttRuk Phoenix 14L Backpack is a sleek design that features a water bladder, waist pockets for treats and waste bags, washable liners, a carabiner leash loop for loose-leash walking and patent-pending shoulder straps featuring pockets for easy access to items you may need on the fly. But Gretchen didn’t stop there. She also designed a Sidekick Hip Pack for quick outings to the park or the store, and she has visions for more products to come. “It’s our ultimate goal to encourage dog lovers to get out and adventure with their pups," she said. "We aspire to be the lifestyle brand for dog lovers.” So, before you head off on your next adventure, grab a Phoenix 14L, and with a pack on your back and a dog at your feet, you'll be ready to #takeamuttruk. Website: muttruk.com Facebook + Instagram: @muttruk

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Taking in the fresh mountain air and sunshine on a hike through the Rockies with your best friend wagging alongside you is a joy many Coloradans can relate to. What better companion to tackle a fourteener with than your furry pal? And no one would agree more than the founder and owner of MuttRuk Adventure Packs, Gretchen Dill. “As a Colorado Native, the outdoors has always been a part of my life,” Gretchen explains. “When I rescued my dog Phoenix and later Lander and Penny, it became even more so. We would hike, camp, climb 14ers, and adventure together, yet I began to realize a simple hiking backpack never seemed to entirely meet our needs.”

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THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION AND THEIR STEEP COLORADO LEGACY

In November 1939, two months after World War II broke, a small group of Finnish fighters frustrated a massive Soviet invasion into a standstill. This battle, known as the “Winter War,” was the inspiration for the United States Army’s innovative 10th Mountain Division, with a designated site constructed in Colorado to train for monumental warfare tactics. “Charles Minot ‘Minnie’ Dole, the founder of the National Ski Patrol, was tracking the war in Europe closely and was impressed by the Finland fighters,” says Flint Whitlock – veteran, author and historian.

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The Finns had a very small army but handed the Soviets their lunch.” “Dole felt that if we ever got involved in the European war, there'd be fighting in cold and mountainous regions and that the U.S. was not prepared for such fighting,” continues Whitlock. “He began writing petitioning letters to the War Department, pointing out this deficiency.”

SKI SOLDIERS “Based on ‘Minnie’ Dole’s letters, the U.S. Army began dabbling with ski soldiers — but more as cross-country skiers rather than true mountain soldiers,” adds historian David Little of the 10th Mountain Division Foundation. “However, in 1941, the Army stood up what would become the 10th Mountain Division.” Construction began in a remote Rocky Mountain valley 9,000 feet above sea level. At this site — completed in late ‘42 and named after Brigadier General Irving Hale, entombed in Denver — soldiers were trained in climbing, Alpine and Nordic skiing, coldweather survival and various weaponry. For over two years, these soldiers used the Rocky Mountain environment surrounding Camp Hale to become elite military mountaineers. “One of my favorite stories is about a young soldier from central Georgia,” continues Little. “Wet behind the ears and wearing his best, he spent four days by rail going cross-country to his first assignment. He arrived in February of ‘43 at 20-below, and marched three miles in eight feet of snow to his barracks. Many called Camp Hale Camp Hell. Despite that, this soldier became a life-long skier.”

FROM COLORADO TO ITALY TO COLORADO After these specialized soldiers were fully competent and equipped, they were called to the Apennine Mountains in Italy to fight Axis forces. In February of ‘45, heroic Americans achieved a strategic victory at the Battle of Riva Ridge in the European theatre, aiding the end of World War II. When these American troops returned stateside, many became highly involved in developing skiing as a sport in Colorado — and the outdoor recreational industry, nationwide. Vail Ski Resort was co-founded by Pete Seibert, who trained at Camp Hale and was wounded in the Battle of Riva Ridge. An iconic ski run at Vail is named Riva Ridge, after that victory. A steep and deep history of the 10th Mountain Division and the Camp Hale site can be explored at the Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame in Vail. CONTINUED >

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HISTORIC ARTIFACTS “Currently, we have the most comprehensive 10th Mountain Division collection of historic artifacts accessible to the public,” says Jennifer Mason, executive director of the Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame. “Yes, there are a couple of larger assemblies — but not like ours, which is so easily appreciated by the public.” The impressive exhibit ends with a documentary, Climb to Glory, which tells the story of the 10th Mountain Division and how they were pioneers in the ski industry. In very recent history, in October 2022, the training terrain of Camp Hale was presidentially honored as a national monument, designated the Camp Hale– Continental Divide National Monument. It comprises 54,000 acres, managed by the U.S. Forest Service and

will continue to support a wide range of ongoing, outdoor opportunities. In this historic Colorado valley, where thousands trained, there remain only remnants — most notably, the concrete ruins of Camp Hale’s field house. The structure is quietly cemented as an unsuspecting, unmarked tombstone to the brave 10th Mountain Division veterans. Colorado achieved statehood one hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It's home to Pikes Peak, known as “America’s Mountain” — whose “purple mountain majesties” inspired the patriotic poem-turnedsong “America the Beautiful.” Fittingly, Colorado is the ground upon which pioneering soldiers faced the “undiscovered country” of innovation, trained and, in-turn, fought for that historic victory in the mountains of Italy and transformed the world.

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Imagine having personalized, exclusively devoted care from your doctor. Imagine gaining access to your own personal health coach, as well as the best medical minds through your doctor's network. And the cost? No more than the equivalent of a latte a day. Meet Dr. Robert Vogt. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Dr. Vogt is a board-certified family physician with 37 years of patient-focused quality care as both a physician in the U.S. Air Force and in Colorado Springs after establishing The Family Practice in 2004. Dr. Vogt has collaborated with Castle Connolly Private Health Partners to create Eagles Peak Concierge Care, a new concierge medical care program. Eagles Peak CC offers you and your family convenient, effective, and affordable executive healthcare. Dr. Vogt takes a whole-person approach to patient care, offering you and your loved one's high-quality medical evaluation, diagnostics, follow-up care, and wellness support.

extended time office visits, the program provides my patients with a wide variety of member amenities to enhance their care experience, such as access to the innovative SENS Solution® Wellness Program, which includes a personal health coach who collaborates with me to optimize their wellbeing. SENS Solution® is designed to enhance members’ overall health by supporting the four wellness pillars of: sleep, exercise, nutrition and stress management.

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I will continue to refer patients to specialists in the area whom I know and trust – in many cases for decades. I will also now be able to facilitate connectivity to more than 60,000 Castle Connolly Top Doctors nationwide, should the need arise. The patient-physician relationship is what I value the most as a practitioner. My greatest satisfaction is derived from working closely and comprehensively with my patients in an unhurried environment so that I can be my patients’ advocate and advisor regarding longevity and quality of life.

There is a growing concern about current healthcare trends that are negatively affecting doctor-patient relationships and the way care is delivered. My goal through a concierge, or membership practice model, is to provide a more optimized healthcare experience for my patients. This allows me to have enough time to provide every patient with personalized, unhurried care. Members pay an affordable annual fee to take advantage of a wide array of member benefits and enjoy a more convenient, connected, and compassionate approach to healthcare and wellness.

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Perfume with a Past

ARTICLE BY ROCHELLE REEDER PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAUREN JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY

BLOCKI: MODERN FINE FR AGR ANCES WITH A 1 5 7 -Y E A R H I S TO R Y

The olfactory system is a remarkable thing. Serving as the body’s sense of smell, it is considered one of the oldest sensory systems with strong ties to the hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus. The hypothalamus manages hormones, working to maintain balance. The amygdala is the overall emotional processing center. Lastly, the hippocampus is considered the body’s memory bank. In short, these parts of the brain (called the limbic system) translate body temperature, heart rate, and hunger as well as processing stimuli allowing perception of emotion, learning, and memory. More to the point, the olfactory system reports directly to the limbic system. Because of this, and unlike alternative senses, smell can elicit emotional responses or solidify memories. Prior to modern hygiene regimens, odor was prevalent, and scent was used to convey wealth, status or to punctuate a special occasion. Legend tells of Cleopatra dousing the sails of her ship in perfume prior to sailing to Rome to meet with Mark Antony. The history of perfume is rich in places like Egypt and France, and it didn’t take long for perfumers to establish themselves in the US.

FROM CHEMIST TO PIONEER PERFUMER John Blocki emigrated with his household from Prussia in 1850 at the age of five years old. They eventually settled in Chicago. Blocki apprenticed as a chemist when he was a teen and within about five years, he had established his own drug firm. Among other things, Blocki stocked chemicals, perfumes and essential oils.

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Blocki established a reputation for his development of perfumes and soon he and his son opened the first retail perfume store in Chicago. Blocki was officially one of the country’s pioneer perfumers and an advocate of the industry, even establishing patents on perfume packaging. When Blocki and his son passed away, the business was operated by Blocki’s daughter for a few years. Eventually the business was sold and faded into the background.

BRINGING BACK THE BASE NOTES When Tammy met Tyler Kraemer in grad school, she noticed one small, endearing quirk. Tyler was always smelling things – and he would often say his nose got bored. She started ordering Demeter fragrances as gifts in order to keep his nose occupied. She eventually asked his mother about the origin of this quirk, and discovered the family had a perfumer in its lineage. Tammy started researching. She soon found Tyler’s family members were not only perfumers, but premiere fine fragrance perfumers. It was not difficult to find information on Blocki; when she looked up fine fragrance in the country, Blocki was usually there. Tyler and Tammy are established in Colorado Springs and had full-time jobs at this point, but resurrecting family heritage in the form of fine fragrance became too alluring to pass up. The original fragrances were researched and in 2015, on the 150th anniversary of the original perfumery, Tyler and Tammy launched three modernized fragrances under the Blocki brand. These paid homage to the vintage nature of the original formulas, honoring the history and the story behind the inspiration of these fragrances, while modernizing them for a current clientele. They work with a top fragrance house to create the perfumes and ensure extraordinary quality, and are mindful in formulating the foundations of their fragrances with scents that echo their conservationist spirit. Blocki fragrances are pyramidal in structure. The top, mid, and base notes allow the fragrance to evolve over the duration of the wear. Blocki released the most

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Year of the Rabbit Annual Chinese New Year Celebration Returning to Colorado Springs ARTICLE BY ASHLEY HAMERSHOCK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RHONDA MAEHARA

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It’s back! The Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute will host its 24th Annual Chinese New Year Festival on Jan. 21, after a two-year hiatus from the traditional in-person event. All are welcome. “This is an event that is so unique,” said Rhonda Maehara, marketing chairwoman for the Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute. “You’re never going to experience this anywhere else.” Activities at the City Auditorium will feature the traditional lion dance, Taiko drums, kung fu demonstrations, traditional Chinese dances, and Chinese musical performances. “Chinatown” will offer food vendors and an assortment of Asian-themed merchants. Cultural performances will take place on the main stage. The “Tea House” will feature more intimate musical performances, as well as opportunities to learn calligraphy or how to play the card game mahjong or the checkers game Go. Asian short films will play in the Lon Chaney Theater. In other words, there’s something for everyone, Maehara said. “There’s something to see all day long,” she said. “There’s a lot of history.”

CHINESE NEW YEAR HISTORY It’s the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac, which is based on a lunar calendar that assigns an animal to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle. Rabbits were born in 1939, 1951, 1963 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023. Famous Rabbits include Albert Einstein, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Kate Winslet and David Beckham. The official lunar calendar begins on January 22, 2023. Its origins predate the advent of written language. “It’s thousands and thousands of years old,” Maehara said. “It’s the largest celebration in China. … It’s based on a myth. There was an ogre. He went through the countryside. If you didn’t have the signage

around your house, he would take your children. All the clanging noise is to ward off the bad spirits.” The Chinese New Year festival happens the day before the new lunar calendar begins. Lunar New Year is among the most important annual celebrations among East and Southeast Asian cultures. Each celebrates a bit differently with various foods and traditions, and houses often are cleaned to rid them of bad spirits and to make space for good luck. Foods made from glutinous rice represent togetherness; other foods symbolize good luck, prosperity, and abundance. Some households offer paper icons and food to ancestors. Others post banners and red paper inscribed with messages of fortune and good health. And sometimes, elders hand out envelopes containing money to kids. Historians trace the Chinese New Year activities as far back as the Shang Dynasty (1600-1050 BCE).

COLORADO SPRINGS CHINESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE The Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for greater appreciation of Chinese culture through education and social interaction. The organization was the idea of Mali Hsu, a Taiwan-born nurse who immigrated to Los Angeles in 1984 and moved to Colorado Springs in 1997. She gathered support for an organization broadly focused on Chinese culture and heritage. On February 3, 2001, the Mayor of Colorado Springs issued a proclamation establishing the Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute (CSCCI). Admission for the CSCCI New Year Festival is $6 for adults, $5 for Military, students, seniors and CSCCI members. Children under 5 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Website: cscci.org

“It’s thousands and thousands of years old. It’s the largest celebration in China. … It’s based on a myth. There was an ogre. He went through the countryside. If you didn’t have the signage around your house, he would take your children. All the clanging noise is to ward off the bad spirits.”

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Flying Fruitcakes! Why Waste a Stale Fruitcake? Enter the Great Manitou Fruitcake Toss

ARTICLE BY SYDNEY SCHARDT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MANITOU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Have you ever had a leftover fruitcake after a holiday meal? Somehow, they always seem to be a staple… the one that no one ever finishes. Chances are you probably tossed whatever was left of the colorful round cake right into the trashcan. But if anyone knows what to do with an uneaten fruitcake, it’s the folks in Manitou Springs. “Why waste a stale fruitcake? Why not use them to bring our community together?” they thought, and in 1996 the Great Manitou Fruitcake Toss was born. Every year, people come from far and wide to throw fruit cakes–large and small, stale and fresh–as far as they can muster, vying for prizes and the grand title of Fruitcake King and Queen. For the price of $1 or a can of fruit that is donated to the St. Andrews Food Pantry, you can participate in each

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fruity competition. You can bring your own or rent a fruitcake to participate in one of the several competition categories: distance, accuracy and balance. Manitou also holds the Great Fruitcake Bakeoff where you, too, can prove that not all fruitcakes should be tossed. But those that are? Leftover fruitcakes from the competition go to a local biodynamic farm and are fed to its piggies because no fruitcake goes to waste on Manitou’s watch. So, how far can you toss a fruitcake? Find out this year, when the fruitcakes fly again, January 28, from 1-3 pm at Memorial Park. Website: manitousprings.org/events/fruitcake-toss Facebook: @ManitouSpringsGreatFruitcakeToss Instagram: @visitmanitousprings

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INGREDIENTS: • 6 tablespoons aquafaba (it’s the liquid from a can of chickpeas; just make sure the chickpeas are unsalted) • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar • ½ cup sugar • ½ teaspoon vanilla or flavoring • Gel food coloring, if desired (be very careful as the quantity and weight can make the meringue fall)

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shiny and meringue-like and the sugar starts to dissolve.

02. Prepare a piping bag with tip and have ready.

05. When it is thick and shiny, add the vanilla, flavoring and food coloring. Let continue to whip (on high) until fully incorporated.

03. With a hand or stand mixer, add aquafaba and cream of tartar. Whip together, making sure cream of tartar incorporates, scraping if needed. Start low, but progress to high (all… the…way!) as soon as it gets foamy. Let it whip on high until stiff peaks form. 04. Once you have stiff peaks, while the mixer is going (on high), add the sugar in four separate increments. Wait between each addition until you see it start to get

06. Place meringue into the pastry bag. Pipe into stars or your favorite shape directly on the parchment. 07. Bake for 45 minutes. When done, turn off the oven, leaving the meringues in the oven. Let rest for 20-30 minutes, then prop open the oven door and let cool the rest of the way. Remove from parchment and enjoy!

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

PIKES PEAK CEN TER | 8 :00 PM If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute, don't miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four pays precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' classics, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. broadmoorworldarena.com/ events/detail/fabfour23

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First Friday Art Walk

O L D COLOR ADO CITY | 5:00 P M Browse the local art galleries, open artist studios, shops and eateries with this free self-guided tour in Old Colorado City. Meet local artists. Enjoy live demonstrations! Best of all, the beautiful art pieces are available for purchase! Make it a night out in Old Colorado City. Between 17th and 31st Streets. shopoldcoloradocity.com/ events/first-friday-artwalk-1-6-2023

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Walking Tour: Art on the Streets

WILD G OOS E MEETIN G HOUS E | 1 0 :0 0 A M The annual Art on the Streets program transforms Downtown streets into an outdoor gallery. Sample the currently installed pieces and get firsthand insight into the artists who created them. downtowncs.com/event/ walking-tour-art-on-the-streets

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The Long Run - Alter Eagles

BOOT BAR N HALL | 5:00 PM A special night with The Long Run, but this time not for an Eagles tribute! This exclusive show, performed at only a select few venues every year, could feature artist selections ranging from Ambrosia, The Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, Doobie Bros, Huey Lewis, John Mayer, or others. In other words, anyone BUT the Eagles. showclix.com/event/alter-eagles-the-long-run-1-7

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Date Night Starlight Safari

CHEYEN N E MOUN TAIN ZOO | 6 :30 P M Want a change of scenery? Come join us under the stars for a private tour of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. We will enjoy a beverage to start off the night, then stroll under the stars to see what our animals do at night. Adults only. Registration is required. Jan. 7, 21. A family safari will be Jan. 5. cmzoo.org/events

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25 Years of Razzle Dazzle: Chicago

PIKES PEAK CEN TER | 8 :00 PM After 25 years, CHICAGO still makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. On this 25th anniversary, come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still…CHICAGO. broadmoorworldarena.com/ events/detail/broadway-chicago

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