Ford Amphitheater kicks off its first-ever concert season this weekend: Here's a look at the inaugural lineup

Have 5 minutes? Catch up on today's stories in Colorado Springs [View In Browser]( [Share with Friends]( Springs Midday Update [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( Curated by Brenna McGowan. This is a 5 minute read. [Ford Amphitheater kicks off its first-ever concert season this weekend: Here's a look at the inaugural lineup]( The highly-anticipated public debut of the Ford Amphitheater as arrived. OneRepublic will kick off the very first weekend of concerts at the 8,000-seat, open-air venue in north Colorado Springs. [>> READ MORE]( [Other Trending Stories Here]( LOCAL NEWS Avalanche sign forward Matthew Phillips to 1-year contract [READ MORE]( Unique anti-bullying backpack giveaway in Colorado Springs promotes messages of support, kindness, unity [READ MORE]( Crime timeline: A look at recent smash-and-grabs in Colorado Springs [READ MORE]( [Vibrant flavor, colorful entrees at this family-owned Chinese spot in north Colorado Springs | Dining review]( Is it better to try something new or stick with the familiar when dining out? For me, ideally it’s both, but most often it’s the latter. This is because even that with which I’m most acquainted is rarely made the same way from one place to another. While Lanshing Cafe offered a lot of items I’ve never tried, let alone considered, I was drawn to the fare I know. This family-owned Chinese restaurant features a lot of options to lure culinary explorers as well as food aficionados. [Read More]( [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [Instagram]( [Become a member of our E-Edition to get access to your local news straight to your phone, tablet, or desktop!]( [Subscribe]( The Gazette, 30 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA [Gazette.com]( [Unsubscribe.](