A new era of music is beginning in Colorado Springs, and everyone’s talking about it. Carly sat down with Chloé Dufresne, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s new music director, just before her debut performance in the Springs, to talk about her inspiring journey from France to the foot of Pikes Peak. Hear how she’s bringing fresh energy, bold ideas, and female representation to the podium, what it feels like to command an orchestra in front of a live audience, and why the mountains are already shaping her creative vision.

PICKS OF THE WEEK

• Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival

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Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS
October is Arts Month in the Pikes Peak region, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS! This season, the lineup is bursting with creativity, from the Artist Series bringing world-class performances like jazz innovator Mr. Sun reimagining Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker, to the swing of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Great American Crooners, and the breathtaking American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. Theatreworks keeps the excitement rolling with The Importance of Being Earnest this November and December, and the Galleries of Contemporary Art showcase Nina Elder’s newest exhibition—plus the dazzling House of GOCA: Stardust runway event this February. Dive into the theatre, the galleries, and the stage all season long at the Ent Center for the Arts. Explore the full lineup and grab your tickets at entarts.org.

Core Collective
Core Collective is where Pilates meets community, and where sore muscles somehow feel like a badge of honor. It isn’t your typical workout spot. Core Collective has the nicest instructors, killer playlists, and a vibe that makes you actually want to show up. Whether you’re brand-new to Pilates or already rocking the reformer like a pro, Core Collective in downtown Colorado Springs is the place to find your strength, your balance, and maybe even your people. AND if you enter the code SPRINGSANDTHINGS at checkout, you can get 3 classes for just $30 ($10/class)!