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Campus & Local Arts

Artists Chris Kannen and Lauren Lipinski Eisen’s art on display at the Curfman Gallery in the Lory Student Center Aug. 22. Both artists create work highlighting organic objects observed in their natural environments as a response to their own memories.

‘The Object of Memory’ art exhibit opens at Curfman Gallery

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter August 30, 2023

Until Sept. 15, "The Object of Memory" art exhibit by Lauren Lipinski Eisen and Chris Kannen will be shown in the Lory Student Center’s Curfman Gallery at Colorado State University. "The Object of...

Josh Hart performs at The Atrium in Fort Collins with his band Ash Redhorse & The Midnight Suns on the first night of Endless fest

Psychedelic wonderland: Endless Fest returns

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter August 23, 2023

In just a few days, music enthusiasts and artists alike will gather for a highly anticipated psychedelic art and music festival. This is the third year Endless Fest returns to Fort Collins with both new...

A guide to the artsy side of CSU clubs

A guide to the artsy side of CSU clubs

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts and Entertainment Editor July 28, 2023

Fitting in with a new crowd can be an intimidating task, which is why many seek comfort in joining clubs, where they have the freedom to find their own groove with a like-minded group of students.  If...

The Nancy Richardson Design center, completed and opened in only January of 2019, is a space to enhance design programs at Colorado State University.

CSU Fashion Show brings city style to the runway

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter May 4, 2023

The Department of Design and Merchandising Fashion Show at Colorado State University is just around the corner, and attendees are eagerly awaiting the showcase of student designers' collections. Elise...

Wesley Kenney, professor and conductor at the Colorado State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance prepares his students for an upcoming concert to be held in the Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall September 23 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Kenney spoke to the upcoming concert stating that "It has been almost twenty months since we have performed in front of a live audience. We are so excited. ... It is who we are."

‘Music chooses us’: Director Wes Kenney to retire this semester

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter May 2, 2023

After over 20 years as a resident instructor at Colorado State University, Wes Kenney, the director of orchestras at the University Center for the Arts, looks to retire from his role as a full-time professor...

Photo courtesy of Stagg Electric

Advertising students work with NoCo business startup

Jordan Mahaffey, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Students in Colorado State University Assistant Professor Christina Minihan’s JTC 355 advertising class gained real-life experience this semester as they assisted business owner Logan Stagg with promoting...

The draft beer on tap at Black Bottle Brewery April 24. There are 30 different drafts the brewery always have on hand, one of their famous stouts this month came out to be the golden grahams.

Craft breweries are a defining FoCo characteristic

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter April 27, 2023

Fort Collins has become a hub for craft breweries. With over 20 breweries, the city has earned the nickname the “Brewmuda Triangle." The city's breweries are very popular among travelers and tourists,...

Interior of Repeat Boutique on the corner of South College Avenue and East Lake Street in Fort Collins April 20. Repeat Boutique is a consignment that is packed full of clothing and various items.

Repeat Boutique: Affordable, sustainable shopping

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter April 25, 2023

Right off the corner of College Avenue and East Lake Street is a small old house. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but on the inside, it's full of stories and history. According to their...

Owners David and Jessica Zumbrun cut the ribbon for the grand opening with supporters outside of Chicken Salad Chick in Greeley, Colorado April 5.

Chicken Salad Chick brings joy, community to NoCo

Daryn Whitmoyer, Staff Reporter April 18, 2023

Four years ago, Jessica and David Zumbrun tried Chicken Salad Chick for the first time on a golf vacation in Auburn, Alabama, and they became hooked, according to an International Franchise Association...

Holly Wong speaks about her art installation, "Guardian of the Spirits," at the Curfman Gallery at Colorado State University April 4. “Some people ask me how I pick colors,” Wong said. “These are complementary colors. They are inspired from Chinese lion dance. You personify the animal. These are a personified, larger-than-life, female force. The colors are energizing and boundless. I’m interested in getting beyond gender.”

‘Guardian of the Spirits’ gallery embraces femininity

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

At 2 a.m., most people are fast asleep — but not Holly Wong. In fact, she just woke up. She is ready to start her day creating art while it is quiet and then, after a few hours, head out to her day...

Colorado State University Drag Show co-host Krisa Gonna performs her routine "Krisa Goes to Therapy" April 9.

‘Drag Through the Decades’ raises money for queer resources

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

Drag is a form of self-expression, and it gives those within the queer community a space to explore sexual identity and defy gender norms. The art of drag has been a huge topic of conversation in the news...

“Sustainable Gardens” by Lisa Cameron Russell in Old Town Fort Collins March 1. “Sustainable Gardens" was a gift from the Downtown Development Authority through the Art in Action project.

Art in Public Places program enriches FoCo community

Christian Arndt, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

Stunning painted murals and electrical boxes adorn the streets of Fort Collins, but where do they come from? The Art in Public Places program has been operating since 1995 with the sole intent of providing...

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