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Colorado State University sophomore Paris Smouse is lifted up in the air by other fans to celebrate a CSU touchdown during the Ram's first football game of the season on Saturday, Aug. 26. (Forrest Czarnecki | The Collegian)

What’s up, Fort Collins: Popular events happening Sept. 5–10

Ashley Potts • September 5, 2017

Tuesday, Sept. 5: The weekly Food Truck Rally will occur in City Park with music by TMULE. The event takes place every Tuesday until Sept. 26, from 6 p.m. to dusk.  Mishawaka Amphitheater  hosts...

Holiday Twin Drive-In had a great line-up of summer hits to close out their season this weekend. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Photo story: Summer season wraps up at Holiday Twin Drive-In

Ashley Potts • September 4, 2017

  [new_royalslider id="627"] Collegian reporter Ashley Potts can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @11smashley.

Runners cross the finish line at CSU Stadium (Maddie Wright l Collegian)

First-annual FORTitude 10k brings CSU and Fort Collins together

Maddie Wright • September 4, 2017

In a morning haze among cheering spectators and the beating sun, the first annual FORTitude 10k race took place. Created by the organizers of the BolderBoulder race, participants running in the...

Betsy Perna's collection of singing bowls.

The Music District hosts meditative class with Himalayan singing bowls

Anna Nixon • September 3, 2017

Interested in attending a session?  Visit themusicdistrict.org/music/singing-bowls for more information  Or contact Betsy at betsy.perna@comcast.net The Music District’s small upstairs attic...

Gabrielle Reeves paints Istanbul. (Photo courtesy of The Global Village Museum)

Global Village Museum to open exhibit portraying Istanbul’s culture

Maddie Wright • August 31, 2017

Exhibit: “Life in Istanbul ~ Village of Millions" Artist: Gabrielle Reeves Opening date: Sept. 1 Cost: Free Many people use art as a means for viewing, perceiving and respecting culture. The Global...

Beer sampling is a great way to try a little taste of everything a brewery has to offer on tap.

Beer improves Fort Collins culture, community

Nick Botkin • August 31, 2017

The hills are alive with the sound of....beer drinking. Beer has long been a staple of Fort Collins. With an array of breweries in the area, including New Belgium, Odells and Funkwerks, and events...

The Hop Grenade encourages customers to request special brews to add to their ever changing menu. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Hop Grenade offers ever-changing beer experience at Foothills Mall

Sarah Ehrlich • August 30, 2017

The Hop Grenade Constantly changing craft brew list Cozy and modern atmosphere  Knowledgeable and friendly staff Fort Collins is a hot spot for all things beer, and we’re not afraid...

Dressed as Posidon, Andy Thran, cheers joyfuly as he is sprayed with water during the long, hot Tour de Fat ride in 2015. All riders eagerly welcomed water and free refreshments from the yards of houses that lined the Tour de Fat bike course. (Collegian File Photo)

Tour de Fat returns this weekend with ticketed performances

Chapman W. • August 30, 2017

Video by Chapman Croskell   It is the time of year again when costumed bicyclists roam the streets of Fort Collins and live music brings people of all ages to Fort Collins' biggest brewery. Tour...

Customers buy produce from a Larimer County Farmers' Market in Old Town Fort Collins during the Fall. The reason much of the produce at these farmer's markets are superior to store bought items is the CSU Extension program, a statewide network that connects community members with research-based information gathered at CSU and other universities.

Larimer County Farmers’ Market offers free outdoor yoga class

Gracie Ludens • August 29, 2017

The Larimer County Farmers’ Market: Where: 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, Colorado. When: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon from May 20 to Oct. 28, 2017 In the midst of the bustling farmers...

Women taking a Home Economics class at CSU in 1932. (Photo courtesy of CSU Libraries, Archives & Special Collections)

100 years in the making: The evolution of women’s equality at CSU

Casey Setash • August 29, 2017
A look back at the women of CSU to commemorate Women's Equality Day
Kip, the one year old Poodle, waits for his owner to throw a tennis ball at the Pooch Plunge on August 27. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Annual pooch plunge makes a splash at City Park

Miranda Moses • August 28, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqYd5PuxKN4 Video by Ryan Crist [new_royalslider id="620"] For many, the end of summer is an inevitable mourning period for long sunny days, bare feat, non-stop watermelon,...

CSU alumni and co-organizer of Fort Collins Comic Con, Nick Armstrong throws up a Vulcan salute while holding the 2017 Fort Collins Comic Con program guide. (Cassie Alfaro | Collegian)

CSU alumni reflect on starting Fort Collins Comic Con

Kevin Avis • August 28, 2017

To find out more about the Fort Collins Comic Con, visit their website at fococomiccon.com. Fort Collins Comic Con, an endeavor that began as the brainchild of two Colorado State University alumni, celebrated...

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