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Photo story: Fort Collins' Fourth of July parade

Photo story: Fort Collins’ Fourth of July parade

camayak July 5, 2017

Consisting of dancing, honoring veterans and a plethora of candy, the Fourth of July Parade was the highlight of the holiday in Fort Collins.   [new_royalslider id="610"]   The day of events,...

Photo story: Fourth of July fireworks in Fort Collins

Photo story: Fourth of July fireworks in Fort Collins

Julia Trowbridge July 5, 2017

Concluding Fort Collins' Fourth of July celebration was the amazing and bright firework show at City Park.   [new_royalslider id="609"]   The fireworks were shot over Sheldon Lake at dusk...

Try shopping for layers at Cira Limited. Photo credit: Katie Mitchell

Fort Collins’ Downtown Summer Sale begins July 13

Gracie Ludens July 4, 2017

Get ready to explore the streets of historic Old Town Fort Collins during the Downtown Summer Sale, an annual three-day event for businesses in downtown Fort Collins. From July 13 to July 15, 27...

Cosplayers gather in the Buelle Theater to attempt breaking the Guinness World Record for most costumed people in the same place during Denver's Comic Con.  (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Photo Story: Denver Comic Con

Chapman W. and Davis Bonner July 3, 2017

[new_royalslider id="607"] This weekend was the sixth annual Denver Comic Con, run by Pop Culture Classroom. The convention invited fans of all things movies, shows, video games and of course, comics,...

Justin Youngk, CSU graduate and host for the open mic event at the Bean Cycle, performs an original song at the I AM Open Mic event (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Open mic at the Bean Cycle showcases passionate, aspiring artists

Julia Trowbridge July 1, 2017

The I AM Open Mic event at the Bean Cycle is a quiet evening with aspiring artists and a comfortable environment. The event takes place on the last Friday of every month and has been going on for two years....

Paul Simon at Red Rocks Amphitheater Photo credit: Jonny Rhein

Paul Simon performs timeless set at Red Rocks

Jonny Rhein June 29, 2017

Paul Simon performed at Red Rocks Amphitheater Wednesday night, and it is safe to say he has still got it. The night could not have been better for an outdoor show at one the country’s most renowned...

Jakob Mueller and Jackson Lamperes from Slow Caves perform a lively show at the Lagoon Summer Concert Series. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

Slow Caves performs energetic, 2-hour show at Lagoon Concert Series

Alec Erickson June 29, 2017

“I hope they like loud music,” said David Dugan before his band, Slow Caves, took the stage Wednesday evening at CSU's Lagoon Concert Series. Slow Caves is rock band from Fort Collins.   “We...

The Denver Comic Con Logo (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Denver Comic Con comes to Colorado this weekend with increased security

June 28, 2017
The biggest pop culture event comes to Denver this weekend, with increased security and celebrity guests.
Manic Focus played on Feb. 25, 2017 at Aggie Theater. (Photo courtesy of Audrey Potter)

This weekend’s events you don’t want to miss

Colin Raunig June 27, 2017
Dope Events in Fort Collins the Weekend Before July 4
How to celebrate 4th of July in Fort Collins

How to celebrate 4th of July in Fort Collins

Nate Day June 27, 2017

We are deep into the summer season, and everyone's favorite opportunity to show off their patriotic side, otherwise known as 4th of July, will be here next week. With 4th of July being an America holiday,...

Colorado Brewer’s Festival brings entertainment to Fort Collins for 28th year

Julia Trowbridge June 26, 2017

The 28th Annual Colorado Brewer’s Festival, located in Washington Park and organized by the Downtown Business Association of Fort Collins, occurred June 23-25. The oldest craft beer festival in the...

Figuring Drawing at the Downtown Artery, happening again on July 3rd and 10th from 7pm to 9pm.  (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Downtown Artery hosts figuring drawing class for participants of all abilities

Julia Trowbridge June 22, 2017

The Downtown Artery hosted a figuring drawing class Wednesday. Originally put on by the Colorado Coalition Artists, the class has been going on for around 20 years in Fort Collins.“The artery is...

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