BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downtown Partnership - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.downtowncs.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Partnership REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20280312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20281105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20290311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20291104T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280520T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48161-1842451200-1842460200@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-05-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280602T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48160-1843574400-1843583400@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-06-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280603T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48396-1843660800-1843669800@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-06-03/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280616T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280616T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48395-1844784000-1844793000@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-06-16/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280617T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280617T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48543-1844870400-1844879400@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-06-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280630T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280630T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48542-1845993600-1846002600@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-06-30/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280701T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280701T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48701-1846080000-1846089000@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-07-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280714T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280714T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48700-1847203200-1847212200@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-07-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280715T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280715T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48845-1847289600-1847298600@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-07-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280728T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280728T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48844-1848412800-1848421800@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-07-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280729T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280729T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48945-1848499200-1848508200@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-07-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280811T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280811T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:48944-1849622400-1849631400@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-08-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280812T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280812T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:49164-1849708800-1849717800@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-08-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280825T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280825T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:49163-1850832000-1850841000@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-08-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280826T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:49273-1850918400-1850927400@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-08-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280908T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:49272-1852041600-1852050600@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-09-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280909T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280909T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:49491-1852128000-1852137000@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-09-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20280922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20280922T183000 DTSTAMP:20250710T174636Z CREATED:20250710T174636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T174636Z UID:49490-1853251200-1853260200@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley\, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city. Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs\, immersive artwork\, live music\, dancing\, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival\, cocktail hour Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District\, including Art on the Streets\, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley\, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Chefs  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood\, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine\, Bon Appetit\, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef\, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez Born and raised in Vacaville\, CA\, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento\, Mario began his culinary career in Napa\, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks Oro is an upscale\, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hospitality Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Art Lover Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AV Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wine Sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/cocktails-canapes-walking-tour/2028-09-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/81-IMG_6114-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR