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Culture and Community

Year 2 @ CSU walks in the homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 12. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Lighting of the A reveals decades-long traditions

Sam Sedoryk October 2, 2019

Colorado State University’s Aggie A, positioned prominently on the western hills of Fort Collins, stands as a symbol of CSU pride. The Homecoming tradition of lighting the A has brought excitement for...

Larry "Booger" Holgerson preforms during Slamogadro at Avogadro's Number on Sept. 29th. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Avogadro’s Number brings the beat with Slamogadro

Matt Campbell September 30, 2019

On the last Sunday of every month, Avogadro’s Number, a staple in Fort Collins culture and cuisine, hosts Slamogadro, an evening of poetry open to the entire community. Within this space, poets...

Paper lanterns decorated with celebrations of life float during the Water Lantern Festival at Boyd Lake State Park Saturday, Sept. 21st 2019. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

FoCo locals light up at Water Lantern Festival

Emily Pisqui September 23, 2019

A family-friendly festival welcomes peace, unity and good vibes to Fort Collins locals.  The Water Lantern Festival came to Boyd Lake State Park Saturday afternoon to illuminate the lake with good energy...

An international variety of thought provoking posters line the walls of Curfman Gallery in the LSC Friday evening, Sep. 20. The posters were a part of the 21st biennial Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition(CIIPE), an art collection from the world’s most distinguished poster artists and designers hosted by CSU’s Department of Art and Art History. (Alyssa Uhl | The Collegian)

CIIPE opens with international art and culture conversations

Arrion Smith September 22, 2019

The Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition opened for its 21st installation on Sept. 20, once again challenging perceptions of graphic art and how it relates to life across the globe. CIIPE...

The Downtown Artery will be closing its doors on Nov. 1, 2019. The Artery is located in old town Fort Collins and plays host to several music, comedy, and art events. The Artery has a few more events planned through October (Gregory James | Collegian)

Locals mourn closing of Downtown Artery music venue, cafe

Ty Davis September 18, 2019

The Downtown Artery, an Old Town gallery, café and music venue, announced through a Salt Magazine article on Sept. 12 that it will be closing its first-floor venue and café on Nov. 1. After nearly...

The Avery House was originally built in 1879, receiving its National Register as a historically significant landmark in 1972. It was originally built by Frank and Sara Avery for 3,000 dollars. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Historic Homes Tour unveils hidden stories in Fort Collins

Sam Sedoryk September 16, 2019

The Poudre Landmarks Foundation honored the nuances of historic Fort Collins architecture at their 35th annual Historic Homes Tour. The event, which took place on Sept. 15, emphasized the historic importance...

Cast members Hillary Menke, Maggie Hayes, Bruce Dunn and Galen Trine-McMahan during a scene of Mom’s Gift at the Lincoln Center Sept. 15. Co-director Darci Larrarte praised the cast as “creative and energetic” and described the story as “full of comedy and heartwarming tender moments.” (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

‘Mom’s Gift’ embraces traditional theatrical values

Scott Powell September 15, 2019

The atmosphere of the auditorium before the start of “Mom’s Gift” gave the audience a good sense of what they were in for with this year’s offering from the Encore! Encore! theater company at the...

Gryphon Games and Comics interior. (Skyler Pradhan | Collegian)

Gryphon Games & Comics serves community with co-op initiative

Ty Davis September 11, 2019

For over 10 years, Gryphon Games & Comics has been the prominent comic book and board game store in Fort Collins. Established in 2005, Gryphon has been a staple of the community as a destination for...

Global Village Museum Central America Exhibit, Sept. 2019. (Sam Sedoryk | Collegian)

Global Village Museum builds bridges with international exhibits

Sam Sedoryk September 11, 2019

The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures emphasizes the bridge shared between Central America and Fort Collins by showcasing extraordinary arts and artifacts of the region. Ending on Sept. 21, the...

Indie/Surf band Night Champ performs in the lawn of The Lyric during Weird Haus, making the night a culmination of different art styles. (Megan McGregor I Collegian)

Weird Haus brings multi-dimensional art to The Lyric

Elena Waldman September 8, 2019

The Downtown Fort Collins First Friday is a years-long tradition that aims to cultivate a meaningful art experience, showcase local artists and create a network of people who appreciate the impact...

Grand Opening for the new woodworking studio Board & Brush. (Sam Sedoryk | The Collegian)

Board & Brush grand opening encourages DIY art

Sam Sedoryk September 8, 2019

The grand opening of Board & Brush, a brand new DIY woodworking studio on College Avenue, set a unique milestone in the Fort Collins community this past Friday. This workshop specializes in providing...

Wolverine Farm Publishing, a non-profit literary and arts organization based in Fort Collins, hosted "Poems on the Pond" to conclude their month long "Own it!" fundraising campaign on a private pond within city limits. Community members gathered at the event who share the Wolverine vision of building a community of wild, literate and passionate spirits. Aug. 30. (Alyssa Uhl | The Collegian)

Wolverine Farm wraps up fundraising with Poems on the Pond

Elena Waldman September 2, 2019

Fort Collins is home to a wealth of small businesses and organizations that support the arts, making it a place with a thriving scene for artisans, writers and all creatives alike to thrive. One of...

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