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Fort Collins’ Downtown Summer Sale begins July 13

Gracie Ludens July 4, 2017

Get ready to explore the streets of historic Old Town Fort Collins during the Downtown Summer Sale, an annual three-day event for businesses in downtown Fort Collins. From July 13 to July 15, 27...

Chickens at the A to Z Global Folk Art exhibit (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Global Village Museum presents folk art in new exhibit

Julia Trowbridge July 3, 2017

Video by Oliver Homan | Collegian You don't have to travel the world to see original pieces of artwork from multiple different countries; thanks to the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, you...

Justin Youngk, CSU graduate and host for the open mic event at the Bean Cycle, performs an original song at the I AM Open Mic event (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Open mic at the Bean Cycle showcases passionate, aspiring artists

Julia Trowbridge July 1, 2017

The I AM Open Mic event at the Bean Cycle is a quiet evening with aspiring artists and a comfortable environment. The event takes place on the last Friday of every month and has been going on for two years....

Jakob Mueller and Jackson Lamperes from Slow Caves perform a lively show at the Lagoon Summer Concert Series. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

Slow Caves performs energetic, 2-hour show at Lagoon Concert Series

Alec Erickson June 29, 2017

“I hope they like loud music,” said David Dugan before his band, Slow Caves, took the stage Wednesday evening at CSU's Lagoon Concert Series. Slow Caves is rock band from Fort Collins.   “We...

How to celebrate 4th of July in Fort Collins

How to celebrate 4th of July in Fort Collins

Nate Day June 27, 2017

We are deep into the summer season, and everyone's favorite opportunity to show off their patriotic side, otherwise known as 4th of July, will be here next week. With 4th of July being an America holiday,...

Colorado Brewer’s Festival brings entertainment to Fort Collins for 28th year

Julia Trowbridge June 26, 2017

The 28th Annual Colorado Brewer’s Festival, located in Washington Park and organized by the Downtown Business Association of Fort Collins, occurred June 23-25. The oldest craft beer festival in the...

Figuring Drawing at the Downtown Artery, happening again on July 3rd and 10th from 7pm to 9pm.  (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

Downtown Artery hosts figuring drawing class for participants of all abilities

Julia Trowbridge June 22, 2017

The Downtown Artery hosted a figuring drawing class Wednesday. Originally put on by the Colorado Coalition Artists, the class has been going on for around 20 years in Fort Collins.“The artery is...

Liam Kimball playing Mike Block's cello. Photo credit: Jonny Rhein

Silk Road Ensemble teach importance of culture and music at The Music District

Jonny Rhein June 22, 2017

Members of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble provided an open workshop at The Music District in Fort Collins on Tuesday. The musicians were cellist Mike Block, percussionist Shane Shanahan and flutist...

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Fort Collins Museum of Discovery presents Ziggy Stardust and the Laser Dome from Mars

Ryan Greene June 21, 2017

A little bit of David Bowie is coming to the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, and 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, the museum’s laser dome...

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Colorado Brewers’ Festival to provide three days of beer, music

Alec Erickson June 20, 2017

If there is anything that Fort Collins has plenty of it would be beer. With dozens of local breweries, you would be hard pressed to not find some local craft IPA just minutes away. There is one festival...

Sunday headliner for NewWestFest announced

Sunday headliner for NewWestFest announced

Alec Erickson June 19, 2017

If a three-day-long, free music festival does not sound like one of the best things Fort Collins has to offer, then you would be wrong. Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest is back again this year and runs from...

Jeff Stone, dressed as Antoine Janis, tells Janis's story as the citizens of Fort Collins view one of the first buildings in Fort Collins (Julia Trowbridge | Collegian)

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery presents living history with Culture in the Courtyard

Julia Trowbridge June 19, 2017

Every third Sunday of the month during the summer, the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery opens up the Heritage Courtyard on 200 Matthews St. This exhibit, called Culture in the Courtyard, features volunteers...

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