🖌️ Brushes & Laughs: Experience Joy at Painting With a Twist Downtown

COS Local News & Events | Issue #077 12/27/23

27 Dec • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes

Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #077

🤣 Today’s Chuckle
🌤 COS Weather - Partly cloudy, AM blowing wind and icy roads

🔦 Spotlight: 🖌️ Brushes & Laughs: Experience Joy at Painting With a Twist Downtown

📰 Merry Millions: Christmas Luck Strikes COS Gas Station 🤑

📰 Shape Our Parks: El Paso County Needs You 🌳

🤝 Partner with us - affordable advertising options

📆 Local Events - updated daily
🎄 Holiday Light Displays

Wellness: Embracing Therapeutic Guidance 🤝 

💥 Who Should We Feature?

 

What’s a New Years resolution?
👉A to-do list for the first week of January🤣

Our hope is that we made you smile today…pass it on.

 

Roads may be icy especially North and East El Paso County. Morning, blowing wind

 

Spotlight: 🖌️ Brushes & Laughs: Experience Joy at Painting With a Twist Downtown 

🤝 A Canvas of Community and Creativity

Tucked away in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, a vibrant studio at 115 N. Tejon St, Suite 120, has been adding a splash of color to our local scene for seven years. Painting With a Twist Downtown isn't just any art studio—it's a place where laughter flows as freely as the paint, and every session is a celebration of community spirit.

🌟 Meet AJ: The Heart Behind the Art

AJ Matchette, the dynamic owner of Painting With a Twist Downtown, believes that everyone has an artist within them—no experience necessary. Since 2014, she's been guiding locals on a journey of imagination and relaxation, proving that sometimes, the best masterpieces are made amidst giggles and sips of wine. AJ's philosophy is simple and inspired by Confucius: "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." This mantra shines through every aspect of her studio, from the warm welcome you'll receive to the laughter that echoes through the halls.

🎨 A Space Where Everyone Can Paint

Worried you can't tell a brush from a palette? Fear not! Painting With a Twist Downtown is a sanctuary for the creatively timid and the artfully adventurous alike. It's not about perfect strokes or color theory; it's about unwinding with friends and enjoying a moment of reprieve from the daily grind. Whether you prefer red or white to accompany your palette, you're in for a delightful evening of discovery and joy.

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A wonderful place to have great fun! Took our daughter for her 10th birthday and it was a great time for all of us. We will definitely do it again and again for the great prices they have too."

~Marion Donahe-Likes
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"Painting with Cat and Tori was an absolute blast! We loved our class and had a great time along the way."

~Emily Bremer

❤️ Giving Back With Every Stroke

Commitment to community doesn't end on canvas. Each month, Painting With a Twist Downtown hosts a "Painting with a Purpose" event, donating up to 50% of the revenue to a local non-profit. It's a testament to AJ's dedication to giving back and fostering a circle of support that enriches our beloved town.

📅 Join the Fun

Are you ready to join the fun and paint your stress away? Whether you're coordinating a team-building event, celebrating a milestone, or just in need of a laugh, AJ and her team are ready to make your experience unforgettable.

Reach out via email at [email protected] or give them a call or text at (719) 473-8663 for a quick response. Discover more about their upcoming events and book your session on their website: Painting with a Twist Downtown.

Join AJ and her team for an event where the canvas is just the beginning of something truly special—where every stroke is a story, and every picture, a memory in the making.

 

🤑 Merry Millions: Christmas Luck Strikes COS Gas Station

A Powerball ticket worth $2 million awaits its winner, sold at a Colorado Springs gas station in the Christmas drawing. The prize remains unclaimed as of this morning so if you haven’t checked your ticket…now’s the time. 😊

🌳 Shape Our Parks: El Paso County Needs You

El Paso County Board of Commissioners invites community-oriented individuals to apply for positions on the El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee. Tasked with establishing fair park development fees, the committee, comprising five members, seeks candidates for three-year terms. Meetings occur approximately once a year. Interested citizens, not affiliated with specific industries, can apply via the county's website or by sending completed applications to the provided address, fax, or email. For full information click here.

 

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Upcoming COS Area Events

🎄 Holiday Light Displays

  1. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Electric Safari through Jan 1st:

  2. Magic of Lights at Pikes Peak International Raceway through Dec 31st:

  3. City Streets Stroll & neighborhoods:

    • Explore the festive atmosphere along Tejon Street with glowing trees and garland-wrapped light posts.

    • Acacia Park hosts downtown's proudest tree and offers ice skating

    • Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs boast charming scenes with carolers.

    • 4910 Nugent Drive, COS 80922. Lights and music turn on 5 p.m. and music stops at 9:45 p.m. until Jan. 2 - please bring donation of non perishable food item for Care and Share Food Bank

 

🤝Embracing Therapeutic Guidance

In the pursuit of emotional freedom in the new year, today we make a suggestion if you need it, to take a crucial step: embracing therapeutic support. Consider it a profound act of self-love and empowerment. While it may seem unconventional to "share the load" with a professional, their expertise provides a structured and confidential space for profound self-discovery. 

Why Professional Help?

Emotional baggage often conceals layers that are challenging to navigate alone. A therapist serves as a compassionate guide, helping you unravel complexities, offering insights, and providing tailored strategies for your unique journey. They act as a partner in your healing, offering tools to process and release the emotional weight that may be holding you back. Remember, seeking professional help is a testament to your commitment to a lighter, more fulfilling life. If it’s appropriate for you, let the therapeutic journey begin.

 

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