🌱 New Outdoor Music Venue + Energy Conscious Housing Construction

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 63 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. A new outdoor music venue in Colorado Springs called The Sunset has been announced. The venue will cost $40 million and will be able to seat 8,000 music lovers at the location near North Gate Boulevard. The new venue is expected to open next year and will be an exciting addition to the area's music culture. (CBS Denver)
2. Colorado Springs is working on a new housing project that will reportedly use 80 percent less energy than a traditional home. The project by Hyperlocal Workshop uses prefabricated panels and will reportedly take only three days to complete. The first construction begins on Monday at Columbia Court with a 2,400 square foot home. (KRDO)
3. A sudden grass fire has displaced several South Colorado Springs families. The fire started overnight and was pushed by strong winds in the Fountain Boulevard and Aeroplaza area on Sunday. Local fire crews contained the blaze after it consumed roughly three acres of land. (KKTV)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Virtual Yoga At Pikes Peak Library (9:00 AM)
• Baby Time At The East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Love to Learn At Library 21c (5:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• 48,627 fans made it to Colorado Rockies' Opening Day. The 2022 season is fully underway. (Instagram)
• The Gary Sinise Foundation provided dinner for the Colorado Springs Police Department and its families. The foundation provides support for first responders, active-duty military members, Gold Star Families, and veterans all across the country. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.