{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Springs and Things: Your Insider's Guide to Colorado Springs Culture & Community","title":"Colorado Is Turning 150: How COS Is Honoring the Past and Celebrating What's Next","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8a281c2f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1687,"description":"Colorado turns 150 on August 1st, and Colorado Springs is celebrating in a big way. In this episode of Springs and Things, Carly Ries talks with Erin Hannan of the El Pomar Foundation about the state's sesquicentennial, the region's biggest celebrations, and a film made to honor 150 years of Colorado generosity.\nYou'll hear about:\nThe Guinness World Record donut-dunking attempt on the summit of Pikes Peak\nSunrise and sunset Cog Railway trips available only on August 1st\nThe Colorado at 150 film (a rare collaboration between five statewide foundations)\nWhy the film asks \"Who have we been to one another?\"\nHow Coloradans showed up during the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires\nColorado Springs' overlooked history as an arts destination (\"Little London\")\nThe COS at 150 exhibit: 150 artifacts, 150 stories, 150 years\nA surprise cello concert at the summit of a 14er\nThe digital Colorado Springs Cultural Passport (40+ destinations across the Pikes Peak region)\nWatch the film and submit your own story of Colorado generosity at co150film.com.\nWhether you're a lifelong local or a newcomer still learning the stories, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of what makes Colorado Springs special.\nPick of the Week: Pizzeria Leopold and La Concha\nFull ChoralSong Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu11xSN005o\nWe Love Our Sponsors\nVanguard Aesthetics — Skincare treatments with real, noticeable results.\nCore Collective — Our favorite spot for pilates! Use code SPRINGSANDTHINGS for 3 classes for $30.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1R7Yk2BRj3AQ18ACrejZHCFhmF74uh4im7Mif77HaM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YTM4/MjRmYjM5NGEyMjI5/OWQ5YzI5NWUxN2Zm/ZDBjZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}