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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)

Green and gold out the door: New Belgium releases Old Aggie

Erin Douglas July 1, 2017

Hundreds poured through New Belgium Brewing’s doors this weekend with one goal: to try a lager. Old Aggie Superior Lager is New Belgium’s latest concoction, released with and inspired by CSU. The...

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....

Photo courtesy: New Belgium Brewing
New Belgium has crafted a new beer that is celebratory to the years of partnership between the brewery and CSU and the new stadium.

New Belgium to launch CSU beer “Old Aggie” Saturday afternoon

Erin Douglas July 1, 2017

New Belgium will host a launch party at 2 p.m. Saturday for their new CSU-inspired beer, Old Aggie.  From 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at New Belgium Brewery, located at 500 Linden St., the Colorado-based...

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,...

The 28th annual Colorado Brewer's Festival showcased several beers you won't want to miss this summer. (Mikaela Rodenbaugh | Collegian) Photo credit: Mikaela Rodenbaugh

5 beers you missed at this year’s Colorado Brewer’s Festival

Mikaela Rodenbaugh June 26, 2017
From light, summer blondes to reds and pale ales the 28th annual Colorado Brewer's festival showcased many beers to look out for on your next night out (or in).

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...

"The Shrine to Humanity" by artists Lonnie Hanzon and Paolo Wellman added a pop of color to the landscape of the Capital Building this past weekend. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Thousands attend Denver’s PrideFest

June 20, 2017

Participants flooded Downtown Denver, Colorado this past weekend to attend the 41st Annual Denver PrideFest, the third largest LGBTQ celebration in the country. Civic Center Park was transformed into a...

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