Art, Charles, Aaron and Cyril have a long musical history, both as a sibling group and as solo artists. Embracing the new orleans sound that they grew up with, their success has spanned five decades and several musical genres, creating such memorable hits as “Africa,” “Fire on the bayou,” “tell it like it is,” “Fever,” “Everybody Plays the Fool,” and “Mardi gras Mambo.” see them tonight at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 s. Cascade Ave.Call 719-520-sho W or visit www.pikespeakcenter.org for time and ticket information. July 1-31

thE FAntAstIks AnD goDsPEll the thin Air theatre Company will present alternating weekly performances of the broadway musicals the Fantasticksand godspell, offering six performances every thursday through Monday, through september 26, 2009. At the butte theatre, 139 E. bennett Avenue inCripple Creek. For more information, call 719-235-8944 or visit www.butteoperahouse.com. July 2 FIrst thursDAys At thE FAC Wine tasting and live music in the Deco lounge. Colorado springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale st. Call 719-634-5581 or visit www.csfineartscenter.org for time and ticket information. July 4 FIrEWorks on rED MountAIn the beauty of Manitou springs can be seen in its celebration of all things. Join our eclectic neighbors to the west for a uniquely Manitou Fourth filled with friends, fun, music, fireworks, and plenty of red, white and blue. Manitou springs, Co. Call 719-685-1444 for more information.

July 4

FAbulous Fourth CElEbrAtIon! Celebrate America’s 233rd birthday with non-stop entertainment, great food, arts and crafts, and – of course – fabulous fireworks. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Memorial Park (sE corner of Pikes Peak and hancock Avenues). Call 719-930- 7851 for more information. July 4-31 ColorADo rEnAIssAnCE FEstIvAl take a trip back in time to this 16th Century village where merrymaking is a way of life. Entertainment, arts and crafts, great food and familiy fun. saturdays and sundays only. larkspur, Co. Call 303-688-6010 or visit www.coloradorenaissance.com for time and ticket information. July 16 sho WCAsE At stuDIo bEE this new venue will highlight some of the best local musicians in Colorado springs, including artists featured in CoPPer’s sounds of the Pikes Peak region. tonight featuring performances by Edith Makes A Paper Chain and Electric Illuminati. Free and open to the public. Pikes Peak Center, 190 s. Cascade Ave. Call 719-520-sho W or visit www. pikespeakcenter.org for time and ticket information. July 27 PEtEr FrAMPton he was a british teen sensation with the herd. he was a hard rock hero with humble Pie. he was an international phenomenon with a solo career that included the release of the multi-platinum 1976 album– Frampton Comes Alive, arguably the most successful live recording of all time. he’s guitar legend and grammy Award winner Peter Frampton, and he’s lighting up the Pikes Peak Center July 27.

bring the entire family to the COLORADO STATE FAIR for rodeos, monster trucks, demolition derby, food, fun, ice cream, cotton candy, carnival rides, and the midway at the state Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Co. Call 800-444-3247 or visit www. coloradostatefair.com for more information.