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Avogadro’s Number hosts bluegrass jam nights

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 2, 2024

The lively sound of bluegrass music fills Avogadro's Number, each instrument coming together in a flourish, with every pluck and swipe of the bow across the strings. Every week, the local restaurant...

People talk about the pieces and enjoy each other's company on Sept. 6 at The Lyric.

Launch’s All Hands on Deck combines art, music, skateboarding

Jenna Landry, Staff Reporter September 12, 2024

The sun was setting as crowds of people roamed The Lyric Sept. 6, the walls inside ornamented with skateboards — some brightly painted, some carved and one even made into a clock. Outside, the projector...

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Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show gives platform to Black cultural heritage

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter September 11, 2024

The Opera Galleria was filled with splashes of vibrant colors and vivid textures that evoke emotion and tell a unique and expansive story. Through diverse forms of art, from paintings to delicate jewelry,...

Two men stand in front of a colorful stained glass mandala.

The Atrium seeks prospective buyer for Old Town music venue

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter September 3, 2024

Nestled under the Alley Cat Coffeehouse, The Atrium At The Alleycat has provided solace for rookie and veteran musicians and artists alike for the past three years. Now it is searching for a new owner. Originally...

Viewed from the side, a performer squints as he sings passionately into a microphone and plays his electric guitar, a green stage light shining down from behind him.

5 spots to jump-start your live music addiction 

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 8, 2024

Whether you’re new to Fort Collins or have been in town for years and are looking for a change in pace, here are the top five stops we recommend checking when starting your live music addition — and...

A sign reading, the music district, in front of a short brick building with a lawn and a concrete staircase.

The Music District provides valuable space for local musicians

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter July 26, 2024

Fort Collins offers a multitude of opportunities for residents looking to explore their artistic interests, and for incoming students at CSU wanting to explore that creative side of themselves, The Music...

A stone sculpture at The Rock Garden Feb. 29. Located on North College Avenue at the south shore of Terry Lake, The Rock Garden is a landscaping supply store featuring several sculptures.

The Rock Garden shares natural beauty of Colorado

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter March 4, 2024

From beautiful natural stone veneers and displays to vastly unique rock landscapes, The Rock Garden of Northern Colorado is dedicated to helping its customers learn about the use of locally sourced stone....

Yellow Crunch is a new Colombian restaurant that serves breakfast, empanadas, pastries, and much more traditional Colombian food Jan 25.

New Yellow Crunch brings delicious Colombian eats to FoCo

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter January 30, 2024

With fresh and culturally vibrant flavors, Yellow Crunch has grown in significant popularity since its opening earlier this year. Serving Colombian food favorites, this restaurant strives to share dishes...

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2nd-chance clothing: Fort Collins Vintage Market

Jack Fillweber, Staff Reporter October 16, 2023

Shopping at vintage markets is a cheaper alternative to purchasing new clothing. Vintage shopping takes time and effort but often yields a more satisfying result than shopping at the mall or online. One...

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Bizarre Bazaar houses FoCo’s hidden treasures

Tyler Weatherwax, Staff Reporter October 4, 2023

Stacks of books tower over customers. Rows of records stretch across the store. Action figures guard the stories and wonders held within Bizarre Bazaar. Directly across from Colorado State University...

Well Fed Farmstead

Local farm stand shares fresh produce with Fox Den

Hania Nini, Staff Reporter September 17, 2023

In the heart of Fort Collins, a collaboration between the Well Fed Farmstead and The Fox Den: No Waste Cafe & Roastery brings fresh, locally sourced produce and goods to the neighborhood, all while...

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Advertising students work with NoCo business startup

Jordan Mahaffey, Staff Reporter April 26, 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...

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