Curbside Culture is back with live performances
Local band called PB & J takes part in small scale performances
and last updated 2021-05-31 09:13:35-04
COLORADO SPRINGS â There s a little bit of culture on every corner in downtown Colorado Springs, but one organization is making sure you can see it and hear it at a safe distance. Musicians are finally getting back to work, thanks to a program called Curbside Culture.
The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region created the program to help artists get back on their feet and on stage during the pandemic. It brings the performing arts to the community, by allowing musicians and artists to give small-scale performances. During the pandemic, over 60 curbside and outdoor performances were held, and now the program is back for the Summer.
As we all endure the many ripple effects from the ongoing global pandemic, the power of collaboration gives me hope for the future. The art and culture community can survive and thrive â but it will require creativity and openness to new opportunities with other likely, and not-so-likely, allies.
The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region and local performing artists realized the need to pivot in the wake of COVID-19, so art and cultural experiences could be delivered directly to community members in a safe and engaging way. As a result, we launched Curbside Culture, a new program that facilitates small-scale live performances outside of private residences, businesses, and gathering spots. The program has become a valuable resource during the pandemic, and it will continue to support and benefit our performing arts community into the foreseeable future.
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