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Life and Culture

Paper lanterns decorated with celebrations of life float during the Water Lantern Festival at Boyd Lake State Park Saturday, Sept. 21st 2019. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

FoCo locals light up at Water Lantern Festival

Emily Pisqui September 23, 2019

A family-friendly festival welcomes peace, unity and good vibes to Fort Collins locals.  The Water Lantern Festival came to Boyd Lake State Park Saturday afternoon to illuminate the lake with good energy...

The Downtown Artery will be closing its doors on Nov. 1, 2019. The Artery is located in old town Fort Collins and plays host to several music, comedy, and art events. The Artery has a few more events planned through October (Gregory James | Collegian)

Locals mourn closing of Downtown Artery music venue, cafe

Ty Davis September 18, 2019

The Downtown Artery, an Old Town gallery, café and music venue, announced through a Salt Magazine article on Sept. 12 that it will be closing its first-floor venue and café on Nov. 1. After nearly...

The Avery House was originally built in 1879, receiving its National Register as a historically significant landmark in 1972. It was originally built by Frank and Sara Avery for 3,000 dollars. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Historic Homes Tour unveils hidden stories in Fort Collins

Sam Sedoryk September 16, 2019

The Poudre Landmarks Foundation honored the nuances of historic Fort Collins architecture at their 35th annual Historic Homes Tour. The event, which took place on Sept. 15, emphasized the historic importance...

Cast members Hillary Menke, Maggie Hayes, Bruce Dunn and Galen Trine-McMahan during a scene of Mom’s Gift at the Lincoln Center Sept. 15. Co-director Darci Larrarte praised the cast as “creative and energetic” and described the story as “full of comedy and heartwarming tender moments.” (Ryan Schmidt | Collegian)

‘Mom’s Gift’ embraces traditional theatrical values

Scott Powell September 15, 2019

The atmosphere of the auditorium before the start of “Mom’s Gift” gave the audience a good sense of what they were in for with this year’s offering from the Encore! Encore! theater company at the...

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...

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...

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