Manitou Made LaunchPad Grand Opening

 Official Launch & Ribbon Cutting

First Friday, June 6th | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Let’s make it official! Celebrate with us as these new shops open their doors to the world. Community and inspiration await — you won’t want to miss it!

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We’re Ready to Launch — Let’s Celebrate Together!

Join us in welcoming the incredible Manitou Made LaunchPad businesses as they open their doors to the community!

These passionate entrepreneurs have poured their creativity, heart, and soul into building beautiful, one-of-a-kind retail spaces — and we know you’re going to love what they’ve created.

Soft Opening | Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Come get a sneak peek! This special preview offers friends, family, and community members an early taste of each business’s unique style and offerings.

Official Launch & Ribbon Cutting | First Friday, June 6th | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Let’s make it official! Celebrate with us as these new shops open their doors to the world. Community and inspiration await — you won’t want to miss it!

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Meet the LaunchPad Businesses

Hart & Horn

with Angela Hartshorn

At Hart & Horn, we offer witch-inspired aesthetics and handmade metaphysical products that help you express your magic every day. With 20+ years of experience, we create witch hats, hair slides, poppets, candles, and tea, all infused with natural elements and spiritual intention to empower you to wear your magic with confidence.

https://www.manitouartcenter.org/MMLP-Hart-and-Horn

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Mythical Bird Boutique LLC

with Clarice Backus

Mythical Bird Boutique is a curated collection of vintage and retro southwest and Colorado inspired, classic clothing, handmade accessories from upcycled and vintage fabrics, and succulents/cactus babies. My motto is "change into something more you" - supporting every human's capacity for meaningful and beautiful change through the rebirth of bygone things to bring fresh joy now.

https://www.manitouartcenter.org/MMLP-Mythical-Bird-LLC

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Obaid Afghan Treasures LLC

with Obaidulla & Mursal Akhundzada

Obaid Afghan Treasures is a Colorado Springs-based cultural brand founded by master tailor Ubaidullah Akhundzada and his wife. We specialize in Afghan American fusion fashion, handmade silver jewelry with gemstones, high-quality saffron, Afghan carpets, and unique traditional crafts created by Afghan women. Our mission is to preserve and promote Afghan culture while creating economic opportunities for refugees and immigrants. Through each product, we aim to build a cultural bridge between Afghanistan and America

https://www.manitouartcenter.org/MMLP-Obaid-Aghan-Treasures

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https://www.manitouartcenter.org/ready2launch