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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...

APACC, El Centro invite students to mingle over food

APACC, El Centro invite students to mingle over food

Emily Pisqui August 28, 2019

Although summer has ended for students, a barbecue at the park is still possible with the Welcome Back Barbecue hosted by the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center and El Centro.  The barbecue was hosted...

Customers buy produce at the Larimer County Farmers' Market in Old Town Fort Collins. (Collegian file photo)

Vendors find community at Larimer County Farmers’ Market

Sam Sedoryk August 27, 2019

As the seasons change again, Fort Collins foodies and everyday cooks can continue to enjoy farm-fresh goods. The Larimer County Farmers' Market, located just west of Old Town, gives fresh food enthusiasts the...

Students and family were able to take photos with our very own Cam the Ram at the Ram Welcome Carnival. Photo Credit: Ryan Arb

7 alternatives to Colorado State University bucket list

Elena Waldman August 24, 2019

As you take your first few steps into becoming an official Ram, it feels like there’s too much to do and not enough time. Before classes even start, Ram Welcome leaders have prepared freshmen with a...

Andrew Bird plays the violin as he headlines the final night of New West Fest, Aug. 11, 2019. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

Andrew Bird whistles goodbye to NewWestFest

Lauryn Bolz August 14, 2019

Andrew Bird closed out Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest on a high note at his show Aug. 11.  Bird, an Americana-indie artist, performed as part of his promotional tour for his new album, "My Finest Work...

Colorado State University has many classes and other oppurtunities available to students and community members over the summer. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

5 things to do in Fort Collins before classes start

Elena Waldman August 12, 2019

Whether or not you spent your summer abroad on the beaches of Fiji or working a sophisticated summer internship, the last weeks of the break shouldn’t be wasted. Classes are soon to start up again, and...

Dozens of musicians took the stage at the Larimer County Fair. (Elena Waldman | The Collegian)

Larimer County Fair wraps up summer festivities

Elena Waldman August 7, 2019

The annual and much-anticipated Larimer County Fair returned Aug. 2-6, bringing in lots of fun, food and friendly competition for families and all kinds of locals to enjoy. Held at The Ranch, the Larimer...

The Fort Collins Fringe Festival held their opening night at the Lyric Cinema in Fort Collins, Colo. July 26. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Fort Collins Fringe Festival to liven local art scene

Elena Waldman July 23, 2019

Fort Collins locals don’t have to go all the way to Edinburgh for an art festival; in fact, they may not even have to leave town. The Fort Collins Fringe Festival will be coming to town for the seventh...

Welcome tent set up at the French Nest Open Air Market in Civic Center Park on July 20. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

French Nest Open-Air Market promotes Colorado-based artisans

Elena Waldman July 21, 2019

This past Saturday, the French Nest Open-Air Market came to the Fort Collins Civic Center Park, bringing in dozens of artisans to promote their hand-made goods. The fair, which occurs every third Saturday...

Matt Mullins, co-curator of Juteback Productions and curator Randy Perkins hosted the 2018 Juteback Poetry Film Festival Friday night at the Wolverine Farm Letterpress and Publick house. Perkins is a filmmaker who began the poetry film festival in 2013 under the name Body Electric. The festival had over 200 international poetry film submissions this year. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

‘Déjà vu and other Strange Memory Experiences’ highlights psychological phenomena

Ty Davis July 15, 2019

Colorado State University professor of cognitive psychology Anne Cleary presented “Déjà vu and other Strange Memory Experiences” at the Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House Thursday afternoon,...

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