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Nova Dog Creations featured plush toys at Fort Collins Comic Con. Photo credit: Connor Deblieck

Fort Collins Comic Con to occur this weekend

Nate Day August 23, 2017

The Fort Collins Comic Con will be held at the Northside Aztlan Community Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 26 and 27 Every year, across the nation, various cities celebrate the geekiest fandoms...

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Painting the ‘A’ keeps a nearly century-old tradition alive

Maddie Wright August 21, 2017

The "A" was first painted on December 4, 1923 With the sun beating down, volunteers hiked up one of the most recognizable Fort Collins landmarks to paint the Aggie “A.” Located west of...

Dogs from all around Fort Collins gather at City Park Pool to participate in the Pooch Plunge. Photo credit: Miranda Moses

Don’t miss events this week: August 21-27

Ashley Potts August 21, 2017

It's the first week back at class, and there is a lot happening around town and on campus. Here are some of the events you don't want to miss:  Monday, August 21 Free classes at the Rec Center: The...

New Belgium bartender Ariel Starkweather pours a glass of Old Aggie at New Belgium Brewery on July 1, 2017 during the launch party. (Erin Douglas | Collegian)

6 things you missed over the summer

Nate Day August 21, 2017

Now that school is back in full swing, campus and Fort Collins is once again flooded with students. Believe it or not, CSU and Fort Collins both continue to exist over the summer, and there's still news...

Casual face of a punk singer: Nathaniel Valdez of punk band In the Whale performs in the heart of Old Town.

Photo story: NewWestFest brings 3 days of entertainment to FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich August 14, 2017

[new_royalslider id="615"] Collegian reporter Sarah Ehrlich can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @SarahEhrlich96. 

Mackenzie Gault, a classically trained violist and vocalist Brer Rabbit jam out.

Flobots puts on a timely performance at NewWestFest

Mack Beaulieu August 14, 2017
Always political, Flobots used the stage to speak of unity one day after Charlottesville
Michael Kirkpatrick and The Honey Rider Band were one of Friday's opening acts.

Leftover Salmon kicks off NewWestFest with energetic set

Alec Erickson August 12, 2017

“I want to see Fort Collins get carried away," said Leftover Salmon to the large crowd in Old Town. Leftover Salmon is the headlining band who performed Friday night at the most anticipated festival...

Macklemore takes the IM fields by musical storm Friday for the ASAP fall concert.

5 up-and-coming bands performing at NewWestFest

Sarah Ehrlich August 10, 2017

Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest: August 11, 12, 13 -80+ Colorado based bands -250+ art and food vendors What better way to end summer than with a music festival? Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest...

A crowd gathers for a first look at the new on-campus stadium during an open house. (Chapman Croskell | Collegian)

Fans gather to finally see what the new stadium is all about

August 5, 2017
CSU Athletics hosted an open house at the stadium on Saturday morning.
A painted piano sits by tnew wehe Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, organized by 'Pianos About Town' with the Art in Public Places program (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Art in Public Places Program decorates the city, supports local artistry

Julia Trowbridge August 1, 2017

Art in Public PlacesEstablished in 1995Location of art: Throughout the entire city of Fort CollinsCurrent Projects: Scupltures on Oak Street and Remington Street parking lotAs you walk through Fort Collins,...

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Fort Collins musical parody group The Mostlies celebrate 25-year anniversary

Colin Raunig July 28, 2017

For the past 25 years, musical parody group The Mostlies has been annual shows in Fort Collins. Their songs entail local and national topics, covering everything from politics to lifestyle issues....

Liza Claiborne shows people many disciplines of dance through her Nia class. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Wolverine Farm hosts free weekly Nia class

Sarah Ehrlich July 24, 2017

When: Every Monday at 5:30 p.m.Where: Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick HouseCost: Free, donations encouragedNon-Impact Aerobics, or Nia for short, started in the `80s and has since evolved into...

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