Grace Easley began her musical life as a child with a burning desire to play the violin. At the age of six she began piano and violin lessons. She studied violin continually from that point on and eventually adopted a love of playing the viola as well, performing on both instruments in ensembles across the … Read more
Jeni Kemper graduated from the University of Arizona in May 2005 with a BFA in Dance. Her early training in ballet, jazz, modern and tap came from several studios in Colorado Springs, CO. She has had the opportunity to work with Mia Michaels, Debbie Allen, Bill Hastings, Sherry Zunker and several other world-renown choreographers. Jeni received … Read more
Tony Exum, Jr. is taking 2021 to new heights musically and professionally with an unrestrained passion and impeccable work ethic that is second to none. Performances in 2021 already included the 30th Annual Berks Jazz Fest and the 2021 Jazz Legacy Foundation 8th Annual Gala Weekend with dates in Houston, Dallas, Phoenix and Florida under … Read more
Rachel Stovall aka The Event Diva is a vocalist, writer, and an interior designer. An artist since childhood she delights in connecting people through the beauty of music, prose, and décor. She works and resides in Colorado Springs inspired by its people, culture, and landscape.
Aja Black is one half of the musical duo, The Reminders! The Reminders are a rare and remarkable musical duo seamlessly blending soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics. The group consists of Brussels-born emcee Big Samir and Queens-born emcee/ vocalist Aja Black, a collective creative force that’s hard to beat. … Read more
Lesario Jose Cantu (LJ) is a twenty-one year old professional street dancer, musician, and graphic artist from Colorado Springs, CO. LJ has been dancing since he was three years old. He’s always learning and maturing in various dance styles; such as, Krump, Breakdace, Ballroom, Lyrical, and Pop N Lock. Dance bas been a big outlet … Read more
Award-winning singer-songwriter Edie Carey has been singing at festivals, colleges, and listening rooms across the US, Canada, and Europe since 1999, performing alongside Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, and Shawn Mullins. She’s also been a featured artist on PRI’s Mountain Stage. She’s appeared at Telluride Bluegrass, Rocky Mountain Folks, Newport Folk, 30A … Read more
Jenny Maloney writes dark fiction that her mother hates. She holds a BA in Creative Writing. Her work appears, or is forthcoming, in Dissections, All Worlds Wayfarer, NeoSapiens, an anthology by NewMyths.com, Shimmer, and others. When she’s not writing fiction, plays, poetry, or essays, she’s creating theater as a writer and performer in Colorado Springs.
Jennifer Eltringham is a zinester, librarian, and co-organizer of the Pikes Peak Zine Fest. She uses collage and writing to explore heartbreak, relationships, the moon, and possums, North America’s only native marsupial. She anticipates that her magnum opus will be a zine ode to chicken nuggets.
Carly Stevens’ life revolves around stories. When she was young, she fell in love with Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings, and then went to school to study literature. Now, she lives and writes in beautiful Colorado, where she drinks coffee, enjoys the mountains, and teaches high school students about Hamlet. Her immersive … Read more
