Fine Arts Center

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
2019-09-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-09-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. It’s seven minutes after midnight and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. His detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

Busytown: The Musical
2019-09-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-09-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-09-14 10:00 - 11:00
Busytown is always buzzing with activity, but what do people do all day? That’s where Huckle Cat comes in – he’ll take us on a tour of his great neighborhood, and there is so much to see and do, and so many wonderful friends to visit. Huckle shows us how Farmer Pig and Grocer Cat work together to bring food to the town. Construction Worker and his crew build new houses, and Firechief and the gang keep them safe. Isn’t it wonderful how everyone works together to keep Busytown busy?

The Broadmoor Art Academy and Its Legacy, 1919–1970
2019-10-12 - 2020-01-12
On October 15, 1919, the Broadmoor Art Academy (BAA) was born. Through the generosity of Julie and Spencer Penrose, the art school was housed in their former residence at 30 West Dale Street. Drawn to the idea of exploring the Wild West, artists came to Colorado Springs to experience its clear blue skies, dramatic lighting, and rugged landscape. Countless influential artists came to the school through 1935, contributing to its inspiring and creative environment. From great American Impressionists and Post-Impressionists to celebrated muralists, Regionalists, and Social Realists, the Academy was concurrently rooted in tradition and responsive to the zeitgeist of the first half of the 20th century. Built on the foundation of the prestigious Broadmoor Art Academy, the Fine Arts Center opened in 1936 with a new name and new building on the same site, perpetuating the legacy of the BAA. Elevating techniques in printmaking and embracing the language of abstraction, the mid-century was a period of innovation that progressed toward the establishment of a unique regional artistic identity. In 2019, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College continues to celebrate and embody the vision of our predecessors. We honor Colorado’s arts and cultural heritage through vibrant programming in our non-profit art museum, performing arts theatre, and arts education center. Proudly looking back on 100 years, we are inspired to continue progressing boldly toward tomorrow, creating an institution in service to our local and global communities. The FAC of 2019 is testament to our storied past, and the future will be what we dream of today. This FAC Legacy Series exhibition is a confluence of hundreds of works from dozens of local, national, private, and public collections, and interpreted by some of the finest regional art historians.

Celebrate 100 Years with the FAC
2019-10-12
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (galleries open until 7:30 p.m.)
Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
FREE and open to the public
Join us as we celebrate the Broadmoor Art Academy’s official birthday and the opening of The Broadmoor Art Academy and Its Legacy, 1919-1970, an FAC Legacy Series exhibition that brings together hundreds of works from dozens of local, national, private, and public collections, interpreted by some of the finest regional art historians.
This community celebration will include FREE museum admission, artist demonstrations, informal gallery discussions in various exhibitions throughout the day, a special film screening, hands-on art activities from the Bemis School of Art, food trucks, sweet birthday treats and more!
Additional ticketed theatre events for the day include:
10 a.m. Busytown performance in Music Room
1 p.m. Busytown performance in Music Room
7:30 p.m. Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time performance on the Mainstage
Pre-theatre dining:
Taste restaurant at the FAC features vibrant flavors, sustainable ingredients, and incredible mountain views. Executive chef Edward Salazar creates special menus themed to each Main Stage theatre production. Full menu available online; call (719) 634-5583 for reservations. Details
Special Membership Offer:
For a limited time only, the FAC will offer a special 100th Anniversary Medallion Club family membership for $100, which includes a special FAC branded gift! Details
Special Theatre Subscription Offer:
The FAC is offering a special 100th anniversary theatre subscription for first-time subscribers for only $100 which includes one ticket to each of the five Mainstage productions: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Sound of Music, The Bridges of Madison County, Silent Sky and In the Heights. Details
Further details on anniversary related events and happenings can be found here
