Rotary Bandshell

05/12/2026

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS! HURRY MAY 15TH is the deadline for design submission.

Here's the link to the "Call to Artists" for Rotary's annual Wings of Change fundraiser! Click on the link for all the dates, deadlines and rules for your butterfly submission. Please read the entire doc, there are important details in it. Inside the link, you'll also find the QR code to the application. When you're ready, please submit your application with your designs.

Deadline for designs is May 15th. We can't wait to see your ideas for this year! Maybe your design will be placed at the Rotary Bandshell in Acacia Park. 🦋

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRpGBFs_rJkT25bD9XLya4ACUBw6fNGMSBFiPXp2Yw4vBf6Qj2lMZUTzWi7ZjzNRjo826wwDMiS9zXD/pub?fbclid=IwY2xjawRvhShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFzRlNpanZPbXdHeWFwQTMwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtzBt3sBe-KGah3ZwDRzIE3O17GxaQtM9DaV-0gQ0RAibR_AAZHk8humII7B_aem_I9Y0EUmTS1N_k3bQHV-9tA

…an original art design on a Garden-sized, crafted aluminum butterfly or dragonfly. Or, you might prefer a Petite steel butterfly or a new petite Dragonfly! The Rotary Club of Colorado Springs will supply the blank sculpture, a stipend, and a commission for your work.

05/11/2026

Meet you downtown for this summer long music event!

The Downtown Summer Music Series takes place every Thursday night starting June 4th. The event is free, local, and right in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Bring a blanket, grab dinner downtown, and come hang.

New in 2026: Rain or shine, the show goes on — weather-affected performances move to Avenue 19 (19 S Tejon St).

Visit https://dizzycharlies.com/downtown-summer-music-series for the full lineup and weather updates. See you there!

05/04/2026

Here's a great way to support the Acacia Park Bandshell Project! Submit a design, become a sponsor, or join our auction this October at the Wings of Change Gala. Thank you to Jon McMichael and KOAA 5 for helping spread the word.
The Beautiful Reason You See Butterfly Sculptures All Over the City. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qDgiejeL4Q

04/21/2026

The Downtown Colorado Springs concert series is on Thursday evenings 6-8 all summer long. The schedule is here https://dizzycharlies.com/downtown-summer-music-series

04/15/2026

We’re in the news again! More details at https://rotarybandshell.com

The Rotary Club presented its case for the restoration of the bandshell in Acacia Park to the Colorado Springs City Council during a work session Monday morning.

Rotary Club President Trevor Dierdorff presented the proposal to revitalize the historic performance space along with partners from the nonprofit Downtown Ventures and the city Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. Dierdorff said the city needed a new outdoor venue for small and mid-size performances as a draw for downtown.

“What we’re building is important — a fully reactivated bandshell in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. A place where people choose to gather, not avoid. A place where strangers become neighbors and neighbors become friends,” Dierdorff said.

🔗 Read more: https://buff.ly/BUe26mo

03/13/2026

Acacia Park Bandshell Project Update:
This past Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs delivered a presentation to the board of the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority regarding the proposed Acacia Park Bandshell project and broader park improvements.

As Rotary explores ways to help revitalize Acacia Park, we want the community to know that transparency, openness, and accountability are central to this effort.

At this stage, discussions are preliminary and exploratory. The project remains in the early planning phase, and no final development plans, project scope, or cost estimates have been determined.

Our goal in sharing these conversations early is simple: to keep the public informed as ideas are explored and partnerships are considered.

The Rotary Club of Colorado Springs is excited about the possibility of helping lead a grassroots, community-driven effort to strengthen Acacia Park as a welcoming and vibrant gathering space in the heart of downtown.

As planning evolves, we are committed to open dialogue with community members, city partners, and stakeholders, ensuring that any future plans reflect both community input and responsible stewardship of resources.

More information will be shared as discussions continue and additional details become available.

03/12/2026

MEDIA ADVISORY / PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - Rotary Club Uses St. Patrick’s Day Parade to Share Vision for Revived Acacia Park

Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs will host a community outreach booth during the city’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities to share information about the Rotary Bandshell Project, an effort to restore and activate the historic bandshell in Acacia Park as a central hub for concerts, performances, and community events.

Families and parade-goers can stop by to learn about the project while enjoying festive giveaways including toy kettles, gummy rainbows, chocolate coins, and shamrock stickers.

The Rotary Bandshell Project aims to bring more than 100 days of community programming each year to Acacia Park starting the summer of 2027, transforming the historic downtown stage into a vibrant gathering place for music, culture, and civic celebrations.
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As thousands gather downtown for one of Colorado Springs’ largest annual celebrations, Rotary leaders hope the event will also spark conversation about the future of Acacia Park and the role the bandshell can play in bringing the community together.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
• 5K Race Begins – 10:00 a.m.
• Kids’ Leprechaun Fun Run – 11:00 a.m.
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Noon

WHERE:
Rotary Community Booth on the sidewalk near the Acacia Park playground on the west side of Tejon Street in Downtown Colorado Springs

VISUALS FOR MEDIA:
• St. Patrick’s Day parade with floats and costumes
• Rotary volunteers engaging with families and visitors
• Children receiving festive giveaways
• Community members learning about the historic bandshell project
• Downtown celebration atmosphere on Tejon Street

EVENT CONTEXT:
The Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day celebration, now in its 42nd year, features a 5K race, children’s fun run, and one of the region’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades with more than 100 entries marching through downtown.

MORE ON ROTARY CLUB
Founded in 1916, the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs is one of the most active Rotary clubs in southern Colorado. Part of Rotary International, the club is dedicated to service above self through projects that promote education, community development, and peacebuilding locally and globally.

03/05/2026

Thanks to Downtown Colorado Springs, Acacia Park is set to host a "Summer Concert Series" showcasing local talent starting June 2026.
Wait until you see what happens June of 2027!

12/28/2025

They need to perform at the https://rotarybandshell.com!

12/07/2025

Let's Make Music Together!
Be a part of the effort to reinvigorate the Acacia Park Bandshell.
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