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The front counter at Bizarre Bazaar, a local record and book store on College Avenue is covered in old book.
 (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Bizarre Bazaar offers Fort Collins ambiance, eclectic selections

Nick Botkin November 7, 2017

If you want both Dostoevsky and Pink Floyd, Bizarre Bazaar might be your scene. The store's offerings include books, audiobooks, vinyl records, CDs and movies. "We offer a very high quality selection,"...

Shown here is one of the three new theaters within the Lyric building. Patrons will find comfy couches and seats and a great sound system in an intimate setting. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Film lovers rejoice: New Lyric location finally open to public

Sarah Ehrlich November 5, 2017

Movie lovers can rejoice: the Lyric theater is officially open for business. After a long four-year planning and building process, the Lyric movie theater can finally call 1209 N College Ave their...

Next came another performance from McGlaun and Sutton. McGlaun specializes in songs about social justice, so he chose to sing "Heart on the Wall" by Robert Owens and "Motherless Child."McGlaun will be featured in a show titled "Songs for Social Justice" at the Music District on November 16 with several other musicians will similar goals of promoting unity. (Nate Day | Collegian)

Tale Spinners Lounge spotlights local talent

Nate Day November 4, 2017

[new_royalslider id="668"] Everyone in the entertainment industry is looking for the next big thing, and Bill Lamperes, the founder of Tale Spinners Lounge, may have found it. After hearing a story from...

Oak Street Plaza illuminated with thousands of LED lights.

Holiday Lighting Ceremony signals beginning of winter in Fort Collins

Matt Smith November 4, 2017

Video by Marlo Lundak It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but the holidays are already upon us in Fort Collins. Hundreds gathered in Old Town Friday to usher in the holiday season with the lighting...

Colorado is celebrating its fifth year of marijuana legalization. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

Weediversary: 5 years after Amendment 64, Fort Collins community reflects on marijuana legalization

Nick Botkin November 2, 2017

Rocky Mountain High took on a new meaning Nov. 6, 2012. That is when Colorado legalized recreational marijuana with the passage of Amendment 64. The amendment passed with 55.32 percent of the vote....

The Linden Hotel, now home to retail businesses such as Nature's Own, has an interesting history of guests who have decided to stick around. One such guest is Frank Miller, and an unknown woman who haunts the staircase. (Photo Illustration by Sarah Ehrlich and Tony Villalobos May)

Spooky stories of spirits lurking in Fort Collins

Sarah Ehrlich October 31, 2017

Even the town that inspired Main Street USA at Disneyland has a dark past. Ever since Fort Collins was founded as a military post in 1864, many paranormal entities have called it home. Here is a look...

Fort Collins Christian congregations celebrate the Reformation

Fort Collins Christian congregations celebrate the Reformation

Nick Botkin October 30, 2017

On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther published 95 criticisms of the Catholic Church.  The Reformation, which marked the split from the Catholic Church, was catalyzed by Martin Luther's famous 95 Theses....

The Colorado weed industry takes several precautions to ensure worker safety. (Jamie Rankin | Collegian)

Trick-or-toke: FoCo’s best Halloween weed deals

Nick Botkin October 24, 2017

Reporter's note: Be responsible. Do not drive stoned. Do not give out weed candies. It might seem funny, but good-natured pranks can go wrong. Your night will go up in smoke, and not in the good way.  To...

A family dressed as zombies attends Zombie Crawl 2017.  All proceeds from the event go towards the Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Photo gallery: The best zombies at Old Town Halloween ZombieFest

Sarah Ehrlich, Matt Tackett, and Abby Flitton October 23, 2017

[new_royalslider id="660"] Collegian photographers can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or photo@collegian.com and on Twitter @CSUCollegian.

The Fort Collins Zombie crawl does not draw out amateurs, but rather dedicated locals who masterfully create the most gruesome and authentic looking zombie costumes. Several businesses, such as Brand Spanking New thrift store in Old Town, offer professional make-up services to anyone wanting to look frighteningly undead.

Old Town Halloween Zombie Fest returns…from the dead

Ashley Potts October 18, 2017

The walking dead are returning to Fort Collins. The annual Halloween Zombie Fest  is on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Old Town Square.  Activities will include the standard Zombie Crawl, a Kidz Krawl, many...

Fireworks erupt over the CSU intramural fields to conclude Friday's homecoming events. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Photo gallery: CSU celebrates homecoming with parade, bonfire and fireworks

Tony Villalobos October 14, 2017

[new_royalslider id="652"] Collegian photographers can be reached at photo@collegian.com or entertainment@collegian.com. 

Leaves change near the CSU Mountain Campus in Pingree Park, west of Fort Collins. (Jack Starkebaum | Collegian)

Photo gallery: CSU falls for fall

Tony Villalobos October 14, 2017

[new_royalslider id="649"] Collegian photographers can be reached at photo@collegian.com or entertainment@collegian.com. 

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