Black-and-white photos, from five different protest sites across the country, are featured in "Will the U.S. Ever Be Us," a new exhibit by Fountain photographer Rachel Cubi-Riley at Cottonwood Center for the Arts. The free show is up through Feb. 27. 

October is Arts Month in Colorado Springs and around the country. Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region encourages people to get out and try one new cultural experience this month.

Comedian Carlos Mencia, known for his former Comedy Central show "Mind of Mencia," will headline Friday and Saturday during the grand opening weekend of 3E's, the new downtown comedy club.