October Social - Concrete Couch Tour & Cajun Lunch

Following up on our inspiring Friday lunch presentation by Thomas Pantoja on October 9th (“Building Community Through Creative Projects”), it’s time to go see the project and enjoy lunch!

Join your fellow Rotarians on Saturday, October 17th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM for an exclusive 30 minute guided tour by Thomas Pantoja of one of Colorado Springs’ most vibrant public art achievements: the Sam Dunlap Wall of Inspiration. Afterward, we will gather nearby for a social lunch at a new neighborhood spot by Memorial Park, Perriteaux’s Cajun Restaurant.

Event Details

• When: Saturday, October 17^th 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM+
• Where:
  • Tour Location (11:00 AM): Below the MLK Bridge (at the intersection of Fountain Blvd. and S. Circle Dr., across from Amy's Donuts)
  • Lunch Location (12:00 PM): Perriteaux's Cajun Restaurant (604 S. Union Blvd., just east of Memorial Park)
• Parking

• For the Tour: You can park directly under the bridge near the Wall of Inspiration site.
• For the Lunch: Please park in the dedicated restaurant lot at Perriteaux's.

Phase 1: The Tour (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM)

We’ll start our morning at the Sam Dunlap Wall of Inspiration (Sam Dunlap Wall of Inspiration | Concretecouch).

This community-built mosaic honors the legacy of Sam Dunlap—a trailblazing local advocate who dedicated his life to mentoring youth and championing civic leadership in Colorado Springs. Developed over several years by the team at Concrete Couch alongside local school kids and volunteers, this project showcases how hands-on art programs can transform public spaces into vibrant landmarks of community pride.

Phase 2: Cajun Lunch & Social (12:00 PM – 12:30+ PM)

After the tour we will head over to Memorial Park’s newest restaurant: Perriteaux's Cajun Restaurant.

Owned by Louisiana native Perry Sanders Jr. (owner of The Famous Steakhouse), Perriteaux's brings incredible, scratch-made Bayou flavor to the neighborhood.

• Check out the menu here: the Perriteaux's Menu and pick out your gumbo, po' boy, or beignets!
• Lunch is individual self-pay.

RSVP requested, but not required: Please let us know if you plan to attend by Thursday, October 15th so we can have a rough guess on an accurate reservation count for lunch.

Family, partners, and prospective Rotary members are more than welcome to join!

Claire Ami - Social Committee