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I’m always impressed and proud at the amazing people making a difference right here in Pueblo. I have the privilege this issue of introducing you to a family friend. I’ve watched Mike grow into an incredible young man who is reaching thousands of youth with his message! I hope that you and your school age chil-dren take the opportunity to get to know him and hear this young man speak. – Amy Gasperetti, owner/

editor of InPueblo Magazine

Pueblo’s own Mike Marino has a new title: America’s Youth Speak-er. Mike started out speaking and inspiring peers with his story here in Pueblo. It wasn’t long before he was asked to speak to youth across Colorado and now? All over the United States! What is it about this 21 year old from Pueblo that people are so eager to hear? RAW TRUTH. It doesn’t have to be eloquent and it isn’t pretty but people, especially our youth, and hungry for it! Tired of advice from people who can’t relate, don’t understand their struggles and won’t come out and share the hard stuff, the youth are listening to Mike. His approach is real and refreshing. “I don’t stand in front of people and just pretend to know what they’re going through. I start talking and they KNOW I’ve been there.” Mike says he can feel the atmosphere change when he speaks, walls come down and people in the audience begin to connect. “I don’t skirt around the real issues America’s youth are faced with today, I face it head on. I think it shocks some people at first but they know quickly I’m not just here blowing smoke.”

Mike knows what it’s like to face the pressures of being a teen and college student today. He doesn’t hide the fact that he’s had per-sonal challenges with depression, suicide, rebellion, drugs and has faced plenty of tragedies in his 21 years. He doesn’t hide it be-cause being real is what reaches others who are facing it. His goal is to first connect with the people in the room who are struggling and then give them hope. His website and facebook page shows plenty of proof and I encourage you to connect with him as well.

Mike has his first book coming out this month! College Sur-vival Book will be available and this inspiring young man will be speaking at CSU-Pueblo with the book release. He will be speaking on teen suicide and more. For dates and more information go to www.AmericasYouthSpeaker.com or watch our website for announcements at inpueblo.com.You can also follow Mike Marino on Facebook or on twitter@Mike_Marino1

Quote from student: “MIKE!!! I had an unstoppable and sudden desire to sincerely thank you for how uplifting and positive you are everyday. Showing up for yourself and being the change on the daily! You are incredibly inspiring and to be frank, I never thought when first meeting you that you would produce so much positive feedback for the universe. So thanks for the inspiration.”

SPOTLIGHTMike Marino Making a Difference inPueblo

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1st Friday Art Walk First Friday of every month beginning at 5pm Union Avenue & Riverwalk Art Galleries. Enjoy a variety of Art, Entertainment, refreshments & more!

Indulge Evening: Eat, Drink & Create!Sage Art Academy203 N MainMay 17th & June 14th 6pm-8pmA special evening for adults only! Professional artist Kim Furrh will lead you through an art lesson that you create on a canvas as you drink premium wines, taste yummy hors d’oeurves and listen to lively music!Price: $45Must RSVP to: 719-696-9490

5th & Main Art Gallery: Listen at LunchHistoric Federal Building – 5th & Main Espresso Bar 12:00-1:30 - Enjoy amazing talent during lunch!Tuesdays & Thursdays: LC Houston piano & guitar, rhythm & blues. Fridays: Eunice Weatherford, piano, show tunes and classics.

Steel City Theatre CompanyFor tickets & more info, go to www.sctcpueblo.com

Murder Mystery DinnerShow Dates: May 16th & 17th

Zombeo and Juliet The MusicalOur 2014 Jr Musical!July 17, 18 & 19 at 7pmJuly 20th at 2 pm

SCTC VIP CAMP! – Sign Up Now!Full day and half day availableMusic/singing, acting/theatre, dance, audition prep. Focus on self-esteem building, leadership and acceptance

Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conference Center210 N Sante Fe719-295-7200Wonderful Wednesdays! Buell Children’s MuseumOpens early every Wednesday at 9am for pre-school age children and their grown-ups!

Pastels with Artist Leslie MyersTuesday May 27th 11am-1pmBuell Children’s Museum

Damon Runyon Theater 611 N Main Streetwww.runyontheater.orgFor season tickets call box office 719-564-0579 OR buy show tickets 2 weeks prior to opening date

You Can’t Take It With YouMay 30th – June 1stEveryone has a family they don’t want to introduce to someone important but very few families are as eccentric as….

SHREK The MusicalJuly 18th-July 27th

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Cyber Bowl!At Big Daddy’s Sunset BowlEvery Friday 10pm-12am & Saturday 8pm-11pm

Pueblo Ice Arena Lazer Light Public Session100 N Grand AveEvery Friday and Saturday 7:30pm-9:30pmWith skates, admission $4 students $5 adults

Downtown Social ShuffleEVERY WednesdayShamrock Brewing Company 108 W 3rd Street 6:30pm-7:30pm Free, friendly 3.1 mile run or 2 mile walk in downtown Pueblo around the Riverwalk to meet up, unwind, enjoy company, get out and enjoy downtown while getting some exercise!

RALLY FoR THE CURE Golf TournamentDesert Hawk Golf CourseOctober 3rd at 9amRegistration deadline: Sept 12thCall Denise at 547-0424 or call Sharon at 565-8877

Magical Mondays with The Party People and Theater of Mystery!2pm Mondays June 16th-Aug 11th685 S UnionOpen to the public - $4 per personMay call 582-1490 for reservations

Festival Fridays at Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center!July 11th – August 8thHappy hour: 7-8 pm • Bands play: 8-11pm

Tickets: $5 in advance/ $6 at the door. Call 719-295-7200 for ticket information

For line up go to inpueblo.com Calendar page or sdc-arts.org

Movies in the Park!City Park Rotary PavilionJuly 12th at 8:30 The LORAX City Park Field #4August 9th at 8:30 “42” A movie about Jackie RobinsonBring your chairs or blankets. Concessions available.

Visit inpueblo.com/calendar for Farmers Market and more events!

1st Friday Art WalkFirst Friday of every month beginning at 5pm Union Avenue & Riverwalk Art Galleries. Enjoy a variety of Art, Entertainment, refreshments & more!

5th & Main Art Gallery: Listen at LunchHistoric Federal Building – 5th & Main Espresso Bar12:00-1:30pm - Enjoy amazing talent during lunch!Tuesdays & Thursdays: LC Houston piano & guitar, rhythm & blues. Fridays: Eunice Weatherford, piano, show tunes and classics.

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