COS Town Tidings #25-124

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🌟 Local Spotlight: 🎨 Art That Sparks Joy: The Colorful World of Renee Darling

📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!

🤗 Wellness Tips you missed

🍳 Sizzle Up Your Week with Our Recipe Archives!

📆 Local Events

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🎨 Art That Sparks Joy: The Colorful World of Renee Darling

🖼 Discover What Happens When Passion Meets Paint

If you’ve ever walked into a local business and found your gaze lingering on a painting bursting with color and movement, there’s a good chance you’ve already met the work of Renee Darling. Her art is more than just paint on canvas—it’s an invitation to feel, to remember, and to celebrate the energy of life right here in our community.

Renee’s creative path began with a college degree in Photography, leading to work at a photo studio and several years of freelance projects that sharpened her eye for color and emotion. Eventually, she joined her family at Frankie’s, the Colorado Springs restaurant where she spent two decades growing from bussing tables to general manager.

One day Renee asked herself a life-changing question: Could she live without ever giving her artistic dreams a real chance? The answer was a heartfelt “no.” Drawing on the lessons learned from both art and business, she leapt into painting full time, carrying with her the spirit of connection that made Frankie’s a local favorite.

Her paintings are as lively as her personality—part realism, part playful abstraction, always full of color and texture. Renee draws inspiration from the animals she loves, the outdoors, and the country life she shares with her husband. Her pieces have a way of telling a story, sometimes bringing a smile, other times moving someone to tears.

Renee’s heart for community runs deep. Her art brightens the walls of local galleries like Bella Art and Frame, Everyday Girl Adventures and various other places. She often brings people together through welcoming, judgment-free art classes. Every painting, every shared moment, is meant to connect, uplift, and celebrate what makes each of us unique.

Curious? You can find Renee’s work locally and connect with her for commissions or classes. Visit ReneeDarling.com or Instagram and Facebook You might just find a piece that speaks straight to your heart.

🤫 Sneak Peek: May All Walks Of Life Art Event at Everyday Girl Adventures

Catch a glimpse of Renee’s latest creative adventure as the featured artist at Everyday Girl Adventures in Old Colorado City—watch the video below for a sneak peek!

📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!

Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any issues you missed.

• 🌟Real Estate Roundup 🏡 Latest Home Sales and Market Insights for Colorado Springs (Issue #25-123)
   

• 🖌 TRIVIA: The Secret Behind Colorado Springs’ Outdoor Art Gallery (Issue #25-119)

   

• 🎶 Ford Amphitheater’s Quieter Debut (Issue #25-121)

   

• 🏟️ New Place for Families to Play and Gather (Issue #25-118)

   

• 🐧 Why This Baby Penguin Matters So Much (Issue #25-122)

   

• 🤧 The Real Reason You’re Sneezing More (Issue #25-120)

• 🧘‍♀️ Could 5 Minutes a Day Change Your Balance?

• 🥾 Hike Where History Meets Nature, Homestead Ranch Regional Park

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📆 Sample Local Events

• May 4, 10am-2pm: Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild 61st Annual Spring Show @Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd FREE admission

• May 4, 11am-3pm: Mother's Day Craft Fair @Meridian Vendor Club, 10301 Angeles Rd, Falcon, CO

• May 4, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• May 4-25: Silent Sky - Theatreworks @Osborne Studio Theatre, 5225 N Nevada $21-$45

• Mondays, 10-11am: FREE music lessons with Troy @Silver Key Senior Activity Center, 1655 S Murray Blvd

• May 17, 7-9pm: Still They Ride | Tribute to Journey @Phil Long Music Hall $29-$59 (age 14+)

• May 18, 11am-3:30pm: Beginner Stained Glass Class – Tulip @Meraki Springs Studio, 2708 W Colorado Ave $250 (4 Spots Available)

• May 24, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $74.95 (13 Tickets Available)

• Jun 6-28: Four Old Broads On The High Seas @Meanwhile Block, 124 W Cimarron $22-$28

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