Fine Arts Center

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
2019-09-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-09-29 14:00 - 16:00, 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, 2019-09-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-21 13:00 - 14:00
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 Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Backstage Tour
2019-10-10 22:00 - 23:00
Join us for a FREE guided backstage tour following the third Thursday performance.

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

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.

Sunday Salon
2019-10-13 16:00 - 17:00
The FAC Theatre Company and Colorado College will host a conversation about themes emerging from the show following the Sunday, Oct. 13 matinee performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This will be the first of several Sunday Salon discussions throughout the season, which allow additional engagement with the production through conversation with a member of the Colorado Springs community and a member of the Colorado College faculty. Our guests for this first Sunday Salon will be Cara Woundy and Kevin Holmes.
This Sunday Salon is free and open to all ticket holders (regardless of which performance of they attend during the run).
Cara Woundy is a school psychologist and occupational therapist who for 15 years has supported students with autism spectrum disorder. She has trained teachers as an autism specialist with the Colorado Department of Education; delivered social-communication intervention to twice exceptional students at a Colorado Springs charter school; and provided in-home services for young children and their families. Today she works as a school psychologist in Widefield School District 3. Cara is dedicated to educating individuals and their families about autism and the incredible gifts each person brings.
Kevin J. Holmes is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Colorado College. He earned a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology at Emory University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley before arriving at CC in 2014. His research explores the structure of human knowledge, focusing on how language reflects and shapes the way we think and on how people understand numerical concepts. A lifelong theater lover, he is integrating the FAC’s production of Curious Incident into his current First Year Experience course in psychology, which includes a unit on thought and language in people with autism spectrum disorder.

Hidden Heritage: The Broadmoor Art Academy
2019-10-15 17:00 - 18:00
FAC Member-Only Lecture
In honor of the FAC’s centennial milestone, we are pleased to host a very special member-only lecture featuring Dr. Jim Raughton. Drawing from his research on the topic, his personal knowledge, and appreciation as an avid collector of works by artists of the Academy, Jim will provide insights about the BAA practitioners, their personalities, and memorable moments central to the early days of our 100-year history. No RSVP required, check-in at front desk.
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Costume Shop Sale
2019-10-19 10:00 - 15:00
The FAC Theatre Company Costume Shop is bursting at the seams, time to make room on the racks and shelves for new creations!
Just in time for Halloween!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Think of it as a Costume Department Yard Sale, i.e. there won’t be dressing rooms available (dress accordingly if you anticipate trying things on).

– VARIETY: This sale will include items built and decorated for specific shows, lots of vintage clothes, and plenty of interesting pieces that with a little imagination could become something wonderful.
We do not have an inventory of every item in our extensive stock (over 2,000 individual pieces!), like a yard sale, you’ll just have to come down and see what treasures await!
– SIZES: all sizes available, mostly adult, some kids items, some plus-size items
– A few choice props will also be on offer
– The Fine Arts Center opens at 10 a.m., no early birds please!
– Due to time and space constraints, no early sales can be accommodated.
PRICING: Items from $1 – $100. One-of-a-kind costumes styled by FAC Costume Staff for $10-$20.
PAYMENT: We will accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
