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Places:
Area maps
Those with websites have local maps & detailed information.
Pinon Truckstop - great homemade pie & coffee. Pinon exit, I-25 between Colorado Springs
and Pueblo.
Pueblo Arts and Conference Center/Buell Children's Museum: -
this is a hidden gem! Home of the Francis E. King collection of Western art & usually 2 other
changing art exhibits. The Children's Museum is rated as one of the formost in the West with
delightful with hi-tech, hand's on things to do. Also housed there is the new Ryals Family
Library: 800+ art resouce books, including the
personal library of Western art collector Francis E. King and Taos printmaker Gene Kloss.
Union Avenue
Historic District - still in partial transition from the very old days... a varied &
fun mixture from pawn shops, buildings with tales to tell, wonderful little shops & a variety of
places to eat. Often in summer there are evening street dances and events. Across from the restored
Train Depot are shops that can show you the remains of tunnels from bootlegging days.
Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, a new addition
to Pueblo's numerous tourist attractions. It meanders through town between the Historic District, plaza, and convention center.
The brick sculpture on the flood wall was designed by local artists and potters, Ken and Judy Williams.
Rosemont Museum - Victorian era mansion with lunch available at the carraige house.
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum - a memorial to the B-24 training base of W.W.II which was in operation from 1942 to 1946. It is unique in that it is the only
known museum dedicated to a specific airport.
Pueblo Zoo - located in City Park.
It's not huge, but new & a nice family evening outing.
Annual Events Calendar -
Check here to find an important community events.
Colorado State Fairgrounds - There are events every month at the fairgrounds and at the Events Center... major entertainment events, etc. Monthly
calendar and tickets can be obtained at this link.
Pueblo Parks and Recreation information - sports, parks, band concerts, summer musical, ice arena, etc.
Colorado State Parks - locally, Lake Pueblo and Lathrop State Park
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Events:
This month's Community Events
- at the Art's Center, El Pueblo History Museum, plays, lectures, and more. Times, dates, locations included.
Colorado State Fair - This year the Fair is August 21 to
September 5 - calendar and tickets can be obtained at this link.
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Gallerys and Artists:
John Mendoza &
Dorothy Mendoza Contemporary & sweeping
Southwestern landscapes in bold watercolors. Dorothy is the master of "pizazz", John makes
the prairie "sing".
Ed Posa - known for his
striking stylized visions of Native Americans - watercolors, oils, giclee prints
Painted Horse Gallery -
Steve Larsen, artist, painter, printmaker. 111 Abriendo Ave.
Williams Pottery - 2918 N. Elizabeth St.: open 10-5 Thursday & Friday, 11-4 Saturdays, & by
appt. Features handcrafted pottery, ceramic artwork, architectural tile & lighting. Contact:
545-7517 or 406-8610.
Latka Pottery - 229 Midway Ave.: open daily 10-5. Contemporary pottery, ceramic art. Contact:
543-0720.
Art and Soul Pueblo Street Gallery - outdoor gallery featuring works by regional sculptors,
stretches from 1st to 6th Streets on Main St. and
Santa Fe Ave. Contact: Peggy Williams - 586-1104.
The Mezzanine Arts and Antiques - 127 W. Main St., Florence, Co., open: 10-5 Mon-Sat.,
& 12-4 Sundays. Features works by Pueblo artist Georgia Gray and others.
* Most other galleries can be found in the Union Avenue
Historic District.
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"Textiles, Fiber & Art related:
Pueblo Weaver's Guild
Pride City Quilt Guild - meets on Mondays at 9am, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2561 Vinewood.
Contact: Donna Bosley - 561-3960. Guests are welcome.
Pueblo Artists Guild & Gallery - 1500 N. Santa Fe Ave. (Mineral Palace Park) is open
12 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Meetings monthly. Contact: 543-2455.
Anderson's Carpets & Exotic Fabrics
- great selection upholstery & drapery fabrics, often fun and
strange items. 110 S. Union Ave.
DJ's FiberCrafts
- Supplies for Knitters, Crocheters, Spinners and Weavers: directory to things to see in
the area, classes & events, custom yarns, weaving & knitting yarns, teas.
(45 miles west of Pueblo) 106 West Main Street Florence, CO.
Avanyu Southwest Art - a "must see!" Chili pottery, jewelry, unusual patio & indoor items &
collectibles. 313 S. Union Ave.
Stitcher's Garden - Quilt fabrics, threads & more threads, beads, books, classes, embroidery. 319 S. Union Ave
Erma's Beads & Things - Beads in hanks, drawers & small quantities. A great selection
that includes tools, findings, stone beads & festish figures. 404 W. 24th St. (pay no attention to the sign - you're in the
right place!) Hours: 12-6pm. M-Sat. Owners: Bill and Carmen Pacheco.
Manitou Jack's - Native American jewelry, southwestern gifts, gear, decorations, Black
Hills gold. Location: (North side) 975 Hwy. 50 West, Hours: 10-6 M-Sat.
Golden M Southwestern and Indian Art - Not to be missed! Turquoise & silver jewelry, Western
and Southwestern art, collector dolls. (South side) 1644 Hwy.50 West. Hours: 9-6 M-F, 9-4 Sat.
The Bargain Box - another "must see!" Vintage clothing, hats, jewelry, dishes, baskets, oddments & possibilites. Closed Mondays. 331 E. 4th Street.
Ben Franklin Store - a dime store straight from the 50's & 60's. Hard-to-find items... when was the
last time you saw a "real" metal flyswatter? a Grandma hairnet? Delighful surprises.
615 W. 29th St. (next to Safeway.) Hours: 10-6 M-Sat.
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