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Q&A with musician Samuel James

Flying in from Maine, musician Samuel James comes to Colorado Springs to prepare for his concert at the FAC on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Perhaps you’ve already read about the […]

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Director Spotlight: Alfred Hitchcock, Master of Suspense

Alfred Hitchcock, Los Angeles, 1969. Photo by Harry Benson. Alfred Hitchcock first began making films during the silent film era, and so he had to find ways to tell the […]

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The Musical Muses of Samuel James

Not too many people in Colorado Springs may be familiar with Maine blues musician Samuel James, but this will change after his concert at the FAC. There are a few […]

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Hollywood in the Depression

Paramount Pictures studios at the beginning of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Image Source. The Depression left a lasting impression on American history. Despite the economic downfall and budget cuts made […]

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NEW Acquisition: Esteban Blanco’s “Spy Plane”

Esteban Blanco, Spy Plane, wood, fiberglass, automotive lacquer and lenticular images Cuban-born artist Esteban Blanco crafted one of the FAC’s most interesting new acquisitions. We featured this piece in last […]

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“Of Mice and Men” Director Q&A

Scott RC Levy (top) reviews notes with lead carpenter Brantley Haines. Photo by Moxie Photography Although most widely known and read as a novella (a short novel), John Steinbeck wrote Of Mice […]

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Jawbreaker as Art — just don’t lick it.

When you hear the word jawbreaker, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? If it’s Willy Wonka’s everlasting gobstopper, you’re not alone. However, if you’ve see the latest exhibit […]

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Yesterday’s BIG installation

Chris Weed’s “Portal” includes three large blue chairs and giant door, all made of steel.   Wondering about that big crane out front of the FAC yesterday? We’re installing a new […]

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A True Hysterical Myth

  LEFT TO RIGHT: Vibrator ad from 1913. Vibrator ads fro the Sears catalog, 1915. Vibrators weren’t originally used for sex—physicians used them to treat hysteria during the Victorian Era. […]

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Playwright Spotlight: Sarah Ruhl

The premiere of In The Next Room, or the vibrator play (Feb. 2–19, 2012) is but a day away here at the FAC, and as we eagerly await it’s Colorado […]

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