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Jason Frazier addresses the crowd at the opening of the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition. Frazier is the co-director of the event and a graphic design professor in the Department of Art and Art History. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Human rights activists discuss poster art at CSU panel

Abby Currie September 22, 2017

Video by Marlo Lundak Colorado State University hosted a panel featuring two artists who start social conversations with their art. The panel was held Sept. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m....

The University Symphony Orchestra and CSU Theatre perform Every Good Boy Deserves Favor at the University Center for the Arts Thursday night. The performance was directed by professor Eric Prince and conducted by Music Director of the Fort Collins Symphony Wes Kenney (center). (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

CSU theatre, orchestra collaborate for political performance

Maddie Wright September 22, 2017
"Every Good Boy Deserves Favor" dealt with issues of free speech while showcasing the talent of the CSU Orchestra.
The members of the UCA faculty performance stand on stage as the audience applauds an outstanding final concert. (Mckenzie Moore | Collegian)

What’s up, Fort Collins: Popular events happening Sept. 18-24

Ashley Potts September 18, 2017

Monday, Sept. 18: There will be another installment of the Virtuoso Concert Series at the UCA. This installment will feature percussionist Shilo Stroman and violist Margaret Miller. Stroman,...

The Bas Bleu Theatre Company rehearses its production of "Elephant's Graveyard," September 6, 2017. (Courtesy William A. Cotton Photography.)

Local production of ‘Elephant’s Graveyard’ modernizes historic tale

Maddie Wright September 18, 2017
The eerily intense Bas Bleu theater production of “Elephant’s Graveyard”presents a conversation evoking performance. Based on the true story of The Sparks World Circus, the town of Erwin, Tennessee, and a 5 ton elephant named Mary, this show displays a chunk of history in a way that strays from traditional theater.
Write Minded debuted their new song with a working title at Fortoberfest. (Megan Daly | Collegian)

FORToberfest welcomes the fall season with local beer, music

Nate Day September 17, 2017

[new_royalslider id="634"] Fort Collins is known for several things: being a model for downtown Disney, the biking community, and of course, Colorado State University, but all of those pale in comparison...

Rob Novak, CSU Warner College of Natural Resources Director of Communications welcomes the audience to the Wild and Scenic Film Fetival on Septmeber 15. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

Wild and Scenic Film Festival highlights conservation with Yvon Chouinard

Casey Setash September 16, 2017
Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, spoke about conservation and viewed films about environmental activism and recreation.
Fortoberfest to close out summer festival season

Fortoberfest to close out summer festival season

Sarah Ehrlich September 14, 2017

What better way to end a summer full of beer and music festivals than with beer and a music festival? Fortoberfest will end the summer music festival season German style this Saturday. This free music...

Autumn approaches in Fort Collins Photo credit: Benjamin D. Esham | Wikimedia Commons

Gardens on Spring Creek to host family-friendly fall festival

Casey Setash September 14, 2017

Gather up a pumpkin spice latte, some cozy fall boots and a sense of adventure. The Gardens on Spring Creek is offering an interactive look at all that fall has to offer this weekend during its annual...

Zulu music inspires small audience at Music in the Museum Concert Series

Zulu music inspires small audience at Music in the Museum Concert Series

Emma Turner September 13, 2017
John Seesholtz and a small student-ensemble sang South African music at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art Tuesday night. The music was a mixture of praise and protest songs from the Zulu culture. Each piece was related in someway to the art which surrounded the audience. The performance left the room in a state of inspiration and rejoicing.
The Fort Collins community gathers to enjoy FORToberfest. Photo credit: Connor Deblieck

What’s up, Fort Collins: Popular events happening Sept. 11-16

Ashley Potts September 11, 2017

From the last festival of the season, FORTtoberfest, to concerts from different genres, this week presents the community with plenty of popular events to attend.  Monday, Sept. 11: The School...

Odell's Brewery Company is a microbrewery industry pioneer. Photo by Cam Bumsted.

Mainline Ale’s Odell Beer Dinner highlights community collaboration

Nick Botkin September 9, 2017

  Beer. Exquisite dishes. Release. Community. These all describe the impacts of  Mainline Ale's Odell Beer Dinner, which is a collaborative effort between the Mainline Ale House and Odells...

The Lyric (Sarah Ehrlich|Collegian)

New Lyric theatre to open late September

Sarah Ehrlich September 8, 2017
After a short hibernation, the new and revamped Lyric  is nearly ready for its grand opening. Formally known as the Lyric Cinema Café and now shortened to the Lyric, this theater has been working all summer on a brand new building and restaurant to be opened in late September.
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