Fine Arts Center

Bad Dates
2019-04-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Restaurant manager and shoe connoisseur Haley Walker is finally ready to re-enter the dating world. From the privacy of her bedroom, she relates a series of hilarious tales while preparing for, and recovering from, one dreadful date after another. Theresa Rebeck’s sweet and sharp comedy promises to be a night out to remember!

Cheers to 100 Years! A First Friday Event
2019-05-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Join us for a special 100th anniversary themed First Friday Art Party at the FAC from 5-7:30 p.m. Signature events and happenings include:

Exhibit by local artist Andrea Schumacher whose work combines abstraction, craft, and narrative.
Launch of Kirsten Akens’ new book, “100 Things to Do in Colorado Springs Before You Die.” Attend this event and you will get to check off two of her recommended “100 Things!”
Enjoy live music by Jaquie Gipson, a cash bar with anniversary themed cocktails, dining options, a 100th anniversary gift basket giveaway, art demonstrations, and more!

Hop on the free First Friday Shuttle Bus provided by COPPeR to see:

Bemis School of Art instructors painting en plein air at select locations Downtown and in Old Colorado City.
Sneak peek display of “Vicarious,” by Etainia Dagda. “Vicarious” was showcased in 2017 at World of WearableArt ™ (WOW), New Zealand’s largest arts show. WOW is an international design competition that celebrates the intersection of fashion and art. Etainia lives in New Zealand but hails from Colorado Springs and is a Palmer High School and UCCS alum! Exhibit opens June 22.

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Hands on a Hardbody
2019-03-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-04-03 19:00
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody, only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name.

Ben and the Magic Paintbrush
2019-03-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-03-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-03-08 18:00 - 19:00
Megan and Ben are orphaned siblings alone in the world. She earns pennies as a human statue – painted silver – while her little brother draws marvelous portraits with only a stubby pencil. One fateful day, his artwork catches the eye of the malicious Mrs. Crawley, who has a scheme to make millions with a magic paintbrush. When she captures Ben and puts him to work, it’s up to Megan and their new friend Pierre to help him escape, discovering the value of kindness and bravery along the way. An enchanting story from olden times comes to life in this modern-day fairy tale.

Silent Disco & Laser Light Show
2019-04-06 19:00 - 23:00
Join us from 7-11 p.m. for a Laser Light Show and Silent Disco at the FAC! Grab a pair of wireless headphones (provided), tune into the channel of your choice, and dance to your own beat! Enjoy a photo booth, cash bar, and food trucks. Light-up gear encouraged!
