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Jewel of a Wine Tasting

Forge Evolution – Colorado Springs Teen Court, is pleased to bring you the 18th edition of our Annual Jewel of a Wine Tasting, a great way to show your support […]

Community Development Outreach Event

Join El Paso County Economic Development for an engaging in-person gathering on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10 AM at High Prairie Library in Falcon, CO.

Rhapsody in Blue + American in Paris

Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of jazz-age brilliance as The Pocket Philharmonic presents Rhapsody in Blue on November 9th at 2:30 PM, featuring our very own pianist Abigail Silverberg!
Denver area resident and food assistance recipient Dawn Washington, center, speaks with reporters
Colorado Matters

Oct. 23, 2025: What’s next in the government shutdown? ‘Make A Circle’ looks at early childhood development

The government shutdown will hit federal workers hard tomorrow as they miss their first paychecks. What will it take to find a solution? We’ll check-in with our Washington, D.C. reporter, Caitlyn Kim. Then, the cost of child care can often rival college tuition. At the same time, child care workers have traditionally been underpaid and undervalued. A new documentary, “Make A Circle,” challenges the system to change. Also, we continue the series “Wired, Wired West,” and celebrating 20 years of roller derby action in Colorado Springs!
By Chandra Thomas Whitfield
Colorado Matters

PBS film ‘Make A Circle’ examines challenges in the early childhood care system

It may seem obvious, but one of the most important things for a young child is developing his or her brain. Along with parents, this crucial stage often falls to early childhood educators. But across the country, those essential workers have traditionally been underpaid and under valued. The film, “Make a Circle,” streaming on PBS, examines early childhood education and the challenges faced by parents and care providers.
By Anthony Cotton