Colorado Balloon Classic, Labor Day Weekend 2010

What a great combination: the Colorado Balloon Classic and Labor Day Weekend! The city of Colorado Springs will definitely have it’s head in the clouds this weekend! The Colorado Balloon Classic is the largest and the longest continuously running hot air balloon festival in the Rocky Mountain Region as well as the State of Colorado, and it’s being held September 4 through 6.

The event is held in Memorial Park off Pikes Peak Avenue between Hancock Ave. and Union Blvd near Prospect Lake. There will be mass ascensions of over 100 balloons throughout the three day period, and there will be a Balloon Glo Saturday and Sunday night. A balloon glow is basically when the balloons ascend at night and the balloons resemble twinkling starts in the night sky.

Each year a variety of concessions are available and entertainment is provided during each event, so you will be fed and entertained. Balloons will lift off at 7 am (I know, it’s pretty early), and the Balloon Glo will take place at 8 pm. More people will be out for the Balloon Glo, seeing as it’s a later time, and much cooler than during the day.

The Colorado Balloon Classic is an annual family event held each Labor Day weekend, and admission for everyone is FREE!

Some of the Talon Hill Apartments residents are going, are  you?

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1st Annual March for Miracles, Aug. 28!

Hey Talon Hill Apartments! Want to support a good cause? Come out to support Starlight Children’s Foundation Colorado (organization that’s dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and life-altering injuries) at the 1st Annual March for Miracles on Saturday, August 28 at 9 am.

This is a running/walking event around a spectacular 3.1-Mile course on the USAF Academy grounds starting at the Air Force Academy’s historic Falcon Stadium.

Don’t think that the event is just for adults, there’s something for everyone! There’s a children’s fun fair and 1 mile fun walk, awards for age groups 3 deep in each division and winning team members, if participating, you’ll receive a commemorative t-shirt, overall male and female race winners will receive round trip United Airline tickets, live entertainment, and more!

This event is fun for everyone, and it’s just the right amount of exercise to get you through the end of summer. If you can, I encourage you to make it out. If not, well, there’s always next year!

What are you doing this weekend?

Directions from Talon Hill Apartment Homes (13 minutes)

Head east on Ramtron Dr toward Lily Lake Dr. Turn left at Voyager Pkwy. Turn left at Old North Gate Rd. Continue onto Northgate Blvd. Slight left to stay on Northgate Blvd. Continue onto Stadium Blvd.

Sunset Celebration Music on the Sundance Terrace

Hey everyone! Do you want to spend the evening wining, dining, and dancing with friends, all in front of a spectacular view of the mountains? Well, you’ll get all of this at the exquisite Mountain View Restaurant at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm to 8 pm. It’s the perfect spot for cocktails after work!

The Will Rogers Lounge also has live music every weekend of the summer! The Mountain View Restaurant is the resort’s signature dining establishment, featuring high ceilings with beautiful wood beams, ample natural light and an outdoor terrace with sweeping views of the mountains.

If you get hungry, there are plenty of nourishment at this great establishment. You have your choice of dozens of items!

Complimentary valet parking is available at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort main entrance. Self-parking is also available in the public lots.

Sunset Celebrations Music on the Sundance Terrace is the ultimate after work relaxation, and it’s only about 25 minutes away from the Talon Hill Apartments, so you’re always close to home!

What’s your after work relaxation?

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Want to Get Away for a Weekend? Take a Camping Trip!

Hey Talon Hill! Have you ever wanted to get away for the weekend and wanted to go somewhere different from the norm? Well, what about a weekend camping trip? Colorado Springs, and Colorado in general has plenty of lush spots, mountainous views, and glassy lakes that will fulfill your camping fancy.

Here are a few destinations that you may want to keep in mind:

• If you want to take a short hike, The Crags, Pike National Forest is a good choice. According to Out There Colorado.com, this is one of the best short hikes in the area: three miles round trip, without too much elevation gain, and with plenty of interesting rock formations and great views. You can also climb Pikes Peak from the trailhead.
• If you want to party with your fine feathered friends and get above the treeline, then you want to visit the Guanella Pass. This is a prime place to go because the road tops out at 11,669 feet, so a lot of your hiking work has been done. From the east side of the road you can hike to the top of fourteener Mount Bierstadt, and from the west side you can hike to Square Top Lakes.
• Want to go rafting? Check out East of Salida to raft the Arkansas River. It’s the place to go because the Arkansas River is Colorado’s most-rafted river, and trips like Browns Canyon, Bighorn Sheep Canyon and the Royal Gorge can thrill even in late summer when the spring runoff has long since washed to points east.

These are just a few of the great places to enjoy the great outdoors in Colorado. Visit them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.

Do you to camping/hiking often?

information provided by outtherecolorado.com

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Romp in the Park with your Pooch!

Hey Talon Hill! You love your furry family members right? Well, they love you too and want to play with you with every chance that they get. This Saturday would be the perfect time to get outside with your pet. This all takes place at Norris Penrose Events Center Indoor Arena, August 14 from 10:30 am to 4 pm.

There will be many animal related vendors, dog training demonstrations like agility, obedience and freestyle, and informational seminars. You can join contests, play in the doggie water park, and compete in the “Canine Olympics” with your own playful pup. If you don’t want to partake in the events, you can just sit back and watch with your pet, and get in some quality time.

If you have kids, you can bring the whole family along; there are even events for the kiddies too. There will be food vendors on site as well, so you and your furry family members are sure to be well fed. It’ll be a barking good time!

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Grab Your Tickets Now For The Nutcracker!

Hey Talon Hill! I know that The Nutcracker normally shows during the holiday season (which it still does), but there’s no harm in getting your tickets early in order to ensure your seat to the greatest Colorado Springs tradition!

This is all brought to you by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, and this year they’re bringing you a magical new production, performed by Ballet Idaho’s award-winning company. New this year are family friendly pricing and times; save up to 56% off children’s tickets, and evening performances start at 7:00 pm.

Right now, tickets are from $27 for adults and $12 for children. The Nutcracker can be seen at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts (190 South Cascade Avenue). Performance dates are November 26-28th.

One of my fondest childhood memories is when my parents took me to see The Nutcracker. That was a magical night for me, and I would love to go as an adult. I can personally attest that the production is just beautiful, amazing even. I highly recommend you going. You may love it as much as I do!

Josh Turner at Pikes Peak Center Tonight!

Josh Turner fans unite! Tonight at the Pikes Peak Center, Josh Turner will be performing all of his hits including “All Over Me”, “Why Don’t We Just Dance”, and “Eye Candy”.

Josh Turner is a Hannah, S.C. native who has sold more than 4 million albums and garnered two multi-week No. 1s (“Your Man” and “Would You Go With Me”). His debut album was certified platinum for more than 1 million copies sold, and his sophomore album, Your Man, was one of only four country albums to reach double-platinum status in 2006. That’s pretty big, huh? Besides, who could resist that award winning smile?

Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm. Tickets range from $22.50 to $42.00. There are available online, but you must act fast as the show is tonight.

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Pikes Peak Rocks 2010

Hey Talon Hill! Are you ready to rock? Well, if not, you’d better find the concert go-er hidden inside of you somewhere in time for the Pikes Peak Rocks 2010 concert tomorrow, July 31st on top of Pikes Peak at 1 pm. Why should you come? Well, does the fact that it’s ABSOLUTELY FREE help matters?

Chris Carrabba, lead singer of Dashboard Confessional, is set to headline this event, which is a special charity pilgrimage and concert put on by the Love Hope Strength Foundation. It will bring together cancer survivors, supporters, and other well known musicians to benefit global cancer care. There’s also a nationwide bone marrow registration campaign that helps locate matches for patients with Leukemia and other blood disorders.

So come out this weekend, hear some good music, and support a great cause!

Hooray For Colorado Day and Relaxation at Spa @ the Rockies

Colorado Day

Hey Talon Hill! Do you have pride in your city? What about the state? Well if so, you can bring the whole family out to celebrate ‘Hooray for Colorado Day‘ on August 7th at 10 am at the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum!

This event is for everyone! There will be games for kids of all ages; music featuring New Horizons Band, Black Rose Society and more; historic demonstrations about the great state of Colorado; free ice cream, lemonade, and Columbine flower seeds; food (of course); and much more!

So save the date Talon Hill, and get ready to celebrate your state!

Spa of the Rockies

If you need a little you time, then the Spa of the Rockies is the way to go. It’s exactly what you need to melt away the stresses of your day. A beautiful spa, in the mountains, in the healing mineral waters of Glenwood Hot Springs. It’s very zen centered and extremely gorgeous; in between treatments you can chill on a private balcony overlooking the pool. What could be better? Check the website for the price list and make your appointment today.

What’s Going on This Weekend in Colorado Springs?

Hey Talon Hill! Colorado Springs is often buzzing with different things to do. They range from pricey to free, hype to relaxing. The only question for you, is what do you do first?’

There are a few events that are going on this weekend, and they are at all corners of the entertainment spectrum. One weekend activity that those of legal drinking age can participate in is Wine Sampling at Swirl Wine Bar Emporeum (717 Manitou Ave. in Manitou Springs); it’s now open, and only about 20 minutes away from Talon Hill.

At the Swirl Wine Bar Emporium you can sample wines and microbrews, along with artisan-cured meats and cheeses. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, and 4 to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Now you can find a wine that you may really like.

Another event going on this weekend is the Unique Step and Dance Team Talent Show at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. This is for those that don’t really want to spend money and still have a good time. This event will be a chance for high school students, UCCS students, and members of the community to showcase their talents. There is so much talent floating around high school and college campuses, so this is sure to be a treat.

These are only a few things going on this weekend in Colorado Springs. If you want more events, check out Colorado Springs.com. They have a ton of happenings around town. I’ll be sure to keep you updated on the happenings around town.

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