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Old Firehouse’s creative writing group premieres ‘A Guide Before You Die’ zine

Maiya Kreamer, Staff Reporter November 20, 2025

On Nov. 13, the Old Firehouse Books bookstore unveiled “A Guide Before You Die:” a zine of short stories authored by the bookstore's creative writing group. The event was a chance for the group...

Five dancers in a line gaze to the right of the stage as they dance to mimic ocean waves.

CSU Fall Dance Concert showcases skill, storytelling, community connection

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter November 18, 2025

Colorado State University’s Fall Dance Concert sold out all three of its repertory-style performances at the University Center for the Arts, presenting a dynamic, engaging and graceful program in just...

On the left is a woman with short blond hair and black sunglasses, wearing a green striped shirt. On the right, a woman with short brown hair, glasses, and a purple cardigan laughs. They both look down at their fabric.

Through restricted canvas, Julie Rieken inspires creativity in Christmas stockings

Jolynn Montiel, Staff Reporter November 11, 2025

Led by local artist Julie Rieken, Fort Collins residents engaged in a stocking workshop at the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising Nov. 8. The shape of a stocking and the challenge of working...

A man in a suit plays the piano on the left of a stage, while a man in a black shirt and pants plays the soprano saxophone in the right of the stage.

‘Tapas’ concert showcases small bites of saxophone, piano at CSU

Katya Arzubi, Staff Reporter November 10, 2025

Two lifelong friends served tapas at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Organ Recital Hall. However, these weren’t your typical tapas. Dan Goble and Russell Hirshfield whipped up a whole menu of saxophone and piano...

Cody Davenport of the Meskwaki Nation sings to people gathered in The Lyric before the screening of "Red Fever" Nov. 3.

‘Red Fever’ film uncovers hidden realities of Indigenous influence on Western society

Addison Mitchell, Reporter November 9, 2025

To honor the impact and importance of "Red Fever" a film by directors Neil Diamond and Catherine Bainbridge, the ACT Human Rights Film Festival hosted a screening at The Lyric theatre in Fort Collins Nov....

No Picnic shadow cast member gets ready to perform under stage name Big Eyed Trasher Oct. 23. The shadow cast rotates roles often, giving its members the chance to explore different characters. For the Thursday evening performance, Big Eyed Trasher finished up the final touches in The Lyric's green room before performing as a Transylvanian.

No Picnic prepares for annual Halloween ‘Rocky Horror’ performance at The Lyric

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 29, 2025

“For a lot of us, this is the one place that we can be truly ourselves and don't have to hide anything,” said MX. Pixie Stix as they prepared for the annual Halloween production of "The Rocky Horror...

Maria Nguyen prepares the interactive map of local rivers during the Alpine Arts Collective event Common Ground, which was held at The Lyric Oct. 19. "We're inviting especially younger audiences or anybody who wants to come and paint with us," Nguyen said. "We have a couple different things, a lot of traditional tools. ... We also have some leaves and different plants that they can interact with different textures."

Common Ground connects sustainability to local art

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 23, 2025

Fort Collins is an environmentally strong and progressive city in many aspects. ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability said that Fort Collins is “a beacon of exemplary sustainability efforts.”...

CSU student Isaac Hermanson plays the standing bass with fellow musicians for the reception of the 50th anniversary of CSU's Visual Arts Building, which honored faculty and alumni during the anniversary exhibition's opening evening Oct. 17.

CSU Visual Arts building celebrates 50 years of creativity, education

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 22, 2025

Art's place in education is a topic that has long been a subject of controversy. In an era when education and monetization are one in the same, the question of where they fit into is a topic that continues...

Ryan Acker sings and plays banjo with band The Last Revel at the Aggie Theatre Oct. 9. “Everyone is excited that the music between the bands really do compliment each other, whether its on the front end or the back end," Acker said. "I'm excited to just see what it feels like when it switches to have the crowd already fired up."

Gallery: Raindrop River Tour intertwines audiences, genres

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 15, 2025

Guests view art on display at The Lincoln Center Gallery Oct 10. The art gallery showcases the personal artwork of six artists who are creating art to enrich local public spaces.

Art in Public Places celebrates community, activism in anniversary gallery

Addie Mitchell, Staff Reporter October 12, 2025

Fort Collins is a town abundant with art and creativity. Its many murals, painted electrical boxes, pianos and sculptures add depth and brightness to walls, the streets and structures that might otherwise...

Artist Lydia Tarleton stands next to a table featuring her colorful, custom paintings being featured at Hutch Home Co. at the First Friday Art Walk Oct. 3. “I feel like it's putting my name out there," Tarleton said. "People have contacted me at later dates, and I've sold a lot of paintings that way." The First Friday Art Walk is an event happening every month in downtown Fort Collins, when businesses feature local artists in their stores as part of a collaborative art show.

October’s First Friday Art Walk promotes local artists, businesses

Maiya Kreamer, Staff Reporter October 6, 2025

Downtown Fort Collins showcased its variety of passionate artists and hardworking business owners at this month's First Friday Art Walk. The event, held on the first Friday of each month, consists of...

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