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The Student Art Exhibiton is the longest running annual event through the LSC Arts Program, and gives students a chance to showcase their work in a contemporary gallery, and even sell a few pieces. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

5 exhibits at CSU to see in wake of finals week

Sarah Ehrlich
November 29, 2018
Photo courtesy of Perdo Ferreria

Collegian staff picks: best Halloween movies from the past to now

Sarah Ehrlich
October 31, 2018
Ramskeller Brewery produces first ale for CSU Homecoming

Ramskeller Brewery produces first ale for CSU Homecoming

Sarah Ehrlich
October 12, 2018
Fritzler Farm Park, formerly Fritzlers Corn maze revealed their new maze design on Sept 13, 2018. The park continues its regular fall events, the Oktoberfest from Oct. 6-7 and Hometown Heroes from Oct. 13-14. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Fritzler Farm Park welcomes fall with new and classic events

Sarah Ehrlich
October 3, 2018
Stephen Brer Rabbit Brackett of the Denver based band, Flobots, performs at The MOB on August 26 ahead of the inaugural game at the new on-campus stadium. Brackets is a CSU alum. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Colorado music, football and community come together for Stadium Sessions

Sarah Ehrlich
August 20, 2018
CSU student watches performance with a Ramfest 2017 wristband. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

RamFest on hold after “internationally known performer” cancels tour plans

Sarah Ehrlich
August 20, 2018
Pictured here is some staff from the 2017-2018 school year. Each year brings new faces and backgrounds to the arts and culture desk, which helps expand coverage of different interests. (Courtesy of Randi Mattox)

About The Collegian arts and culture desk

Sarah Ehrlich and Claire Oliver
August 20, 2018
Collegian Arts and Culture Director Sarah Ehrlich (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Meet your Editors: Sarah Ehrlich, arts and culture director

Sarah Ehrlich
August 19, 2018
A volunteer raises a beer glass at the Snowbank Brewing booth at the Colorado Brewers Festival. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Colorado Brewer’s Fest had beer flowing despite rain

Sarah Ehrlich
June 26, 2018
Several bars in downtown Fort Collins, including Yeti Bar and Grill, say one of the most popular drinks of the weekend is Adios MoFo. The drink is a hefty combination of vodka, rum, tequila, gin, Blue Curacao liqueur, and a sweet soda finish likely to give anyone a strong buzz.

Aftercare after a night in Old Town

Sarah Ehrlich
May 7, 2018
Students participate in the 1983 College Days Mud Bowl, where the intramural fields were transformed into a sea of water and mud for students to drink and play football in. (Photo courtesy of University Historic Photograph Collection )

Looking back at CSU ‘College Days,’ wild springtime behaviors of past

Sarah Ehrlich
May 1, 2018
Pictured here is a closeup of Sabins latest work, Earthship. This series reflects nature and how man intervenes. Sabin felt we intervene so strongly we have even managed to do it on Mars. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Photo gallery: Earthship- a CSU art professor’s pen and ink outer space adventure

Sarah Ehrlich
April 27, 2018
Construction materials are not just made for labor, Saxon Martinez emphasizes. For his current assignment, he is using materials such as concrete, wood, and foam installation boards. These materials can be made into art, and Martinez plans to use them as such, depicting his Latino heritage and the stereotypes that come with it. Here, Martinez poses with the beginning stages of his installation set up. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

CSU art student Saxon Martinez utilizes sculptures to express experiences with racism

Sarah Ehrlich
April 25, 2018
Fort Collins cannabis culture has expanded rapidly where joints and bongs are only the beginning of a world of consuming this plant. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Changing cannabis culture: Fort Collins’ first dispensary, Choice Organics, talks evolution of recreational weed

Sarah Ehrlich
April 18, 2018
WGACs lettering is accompanied with art that welcomes student outside of their office in the LSC next to the LGBT office.

New exhibit to show stories of interpersonal abuse survivors through art

Sarah Ehrlich
April 3, 2018
Bombeere BlackBerry Gose, a seasonal beer from Odell Brewing released during Fort Collins Beer Week. (Photo credit: Skyler Leonard)

Poudre Pour to encourage water education with beer

Sarah Ehrlich
March 28, 2018
Crouch explains all the different types of blocks and set types used to create embossed images on paper. Many of these cutouts are antique. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Wolverine Farms breathes new life into letter-pressing

Sarah Ehrlich
March 20, 2018
Women taking a Home Economics class at CSU in 1932. (Photo courtesy of CSU Libraries, Archives & Special Collections)

5 monumental moments in CSU’s women’s history

Sarah Ehrlich
March 8, 2018
Lisa and Rick Keeton, stars of the documentary The Adventures of Rick and Lisa, accept the first place award and prize of $500. The Arc of Larimer County was the main sponsor of the festival, which hopes to reframe peoples thoughts on disability. (Sarah Ehrlich| Collegian)

Arc of Larimer County raises awareness with 6th Annual ReFrame Disability Film Festival, ‘The Adventures of Rick and Lisa’ wins

Sarah Ehrlich
March 3, 2018
The Latin American Students and Scholars Association performed a traditional dance in flowing white dresses and colorful flowers titled Raíces Latinas, which translates to Latin roots at the 2017 CSU World Unity Fair. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

CSU to celebrate diversity with 64th World Unity Fair this weekend

Sarah Ehrlich
February 28, 2018
Robert Millers interests in sports, film, outer space and many others have earned him a successful career as a composer, where he continually experiments with different sounds and subjects. (Photo Courtesy of Ben Fraternale)

Q&A: Composer, Robert Miller, talks music, movies and Oscar nomination

Sarah Ehrlich
February 26, 2018
Steve Mercia, Kerri Ertman and Alex Amys (not pictured) made up Colorado Team 3 at the US National Snow Sculpting Competition. Here, Mercia and Ertman pose with the clay design of their sculpture Peace Within. Parts of the sculpture ended up being hundreds of pounds and requires patience and focus to work with. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Loveland snow sculptors compete at national competition

Sarah Ehrlich
February 15, 2018
Sex shop reveals myths, magic of business

Sex shop reveals myths, magic of business

Sarah Ehrlich
February 14, 2018
Sue McNallys Maroon Bells, Colorado piece hangs in the Fort Collins Museum of Art. The piece is part of a selection of McNallys This Land is My Land show, which focuses on landscapes in the Western United States. McNally is working on making this body of work represent landscapes in all 50 states. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Sue McNally, Chuck Kimmerle capture America’s beauty in new Fort Collins Museum of Art exhibit

Sarah Ehrlich
February 10, 2018
Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405 follows artist Mindy Alper on expressing her mental illness through drawing and sculpting. She tells a narrative of her childhood, the medications she takes, and the people who have helped her along the way. (Courtesy of ShortsTV)

A glance at The Oscar’s short film category, who we think should win

Sarah Ehrlich
February 5, 2018
Crystals come in all shapes and sizes and can be worn as jewelry. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

FoCo guide to holistic healing

Sarah Ehrlich
February 1, 2018
CopperMuse creates craft cocktails from their award winning whiskeys, rums and many infused vodkas. Quarky flavors such as cracked black pepper, horseradish and bacon are popular in bloody Marys. Their black vodka is used in adding a dark side to cocktails such as strawberry fields, pictured here. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

FoCo guide to spirits…the drinking kind

Sarah Ehrlich
January 23, 2018
The Shithole Country Film festival is happening Feb 4-6 2018 to spotlight African filmmakers. Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian

The Lyric to celebrate African film with ‘Sh*thole Country Film Festival’

Sarah Ehrlich
January 22, 2018
Gorehound Playgrounds wide selection of movies offers cult classics, fantasy and sci-fi, and foreign films. Typically other countries have less restrictions on production resulting in far more terrifying flicks. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Gorehound’s Playground offers oasis for horror film lovers

Sarah Ehrlich
January 18, 2018
Eva ODonovan, pictured here in the beginning stages of her project, measures the mannequin so she can adjust her dress design. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Photo gallery: Senior Design and Merchandising students showcase semester’s work

Sarah Ehrlich
December 12, 2017
Golden Poppy Apothecary offers literature on bodily health and how to properly use essential oils. Knowledgable staff can help customize what you need. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

College student’s guide to essential oils

Sarah Ehrlich
December 5, 2017
Collegian file photo of the Lyric theater. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Lyric Cinema stops carrying Scene Magazine in show of support for sexual harassment victims

Sarah Ehrlich
November 30, 2017
Besides waking you up in the morning, coffee has many health benefits, no matter how you take it. Pictured here, a honey buzz latte from Alley Cat Cafe with a design in the steamed milk. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Beginner’s guide to coffee in FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich
November 30, 2017
The Pearsnickity martini will give you a fruity take on classic Christmas flavors. (photo courtesy of Lauren Mihalko)

Best holiday themed drinks in Fort Collins

Sarah Ehrlich
November 29, 2017
Jesse Nyander has some fun while interviewing Team EvrGlo Media about their film Strange Fun. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Weekend Warrior Film Fest expands NoCo film culture

Sarah Ehrlich
November 20, 2017
Guerrilla Fanfare is a funky marching band that do a lot of mobile gigs for various events. They led the mile long parade from Old Town Square to the new Lyric theater and were a huge hit. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

The Lyric celebrates opening with lasers, marching band

Sarah Ehrlich
November 15, 2017
The Diversity House can be found at the intersection of Shields and Laurel and has served as a pinnacle player in the culture of CSU. Built in 1923, this house has had quite a history. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

94 years of history at The Diversity House

Sarah Ehrlich
November 9, 2017
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
Different shapes of a guitar can change the sounds and aesthetic you want. There are many to choose from in the music shops that call Fort Collins home. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

CSU student Alex Blackford builds guitar from scratch

Sarah Ehrlich
November 4, 2017
The Linden Hotel, now home to retail businesses such as Natures 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
Cindy White, pictured here, is the Green Solutions most popular strain. Known for its happy and euphoric effects, this strain has won a few awards at the annual High Times Cannabis Cup. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

One of the world’s largest dispensaries opens Fort Collins location

Sarah Ehrlich
October 25, 2017
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
Students in pajamas sit in the back of a Dodge truck with the Aggie ram in the pajama parade before Homecoming 1956 game against Montana. (Photo courtesy of University Historic Photograph Collection)

136 years of homecoming history at CSU

Sarah Ehrlich
October 13, 2017
Small Acre Farm takes great care of the animals that make teir products such as soap, wool and eggs. TeDi Jansen started this company when she noticed all the goat milk her family was having to throw out, so she put it to much better use. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Check out these 3 vendors at the Fort Collins Farmer’s Market

Sarah Ehrlich
October 11, 2017
The Lyric (Sarah Ehrlich|Collegian)

Weekend Warriors Film Festival announces call for entries

Sarah Ehrlich
October 7, 2017
A Gong fu tray displays utensils and tools to prepare a warm silk oolong green tea, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Ku Cha Tea House, Fort Collins, Colorado. A tea mastered prepared tea leaves using Chadao tools directly imported from China in a traditional setting snuggled between two cushions and a low legged table. Tyler Morales | Collegian

Beginner’s guide to tea in FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich
October 5, 2017
Local dispensary sells 100 percent organic weed

Local dispensary sells 100 percent organic weed

Sarah Ehrlich
October 5, 2017
Atlas Genius, who hails from Southern Australia stopped at the Aggie Theater for their 63 Days of Love Tour. They were welcomed warmly as audience members had no problem singing and dancing along. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Atlas Genius brings positive energy to Aggie Theatre

Sarah Ehrlich
October 2, 2017
Nicole Ferreri (in red) along with her classmates dance to the final Bach variations during Ballet Bach and Beer. Bach is one composer the dancers were excited to dance to considering he is an uncommon composer in the dance world. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Ballet, Bach and Beer highlights community collaboration

Sarah Ehrlich
October 1, 2017
A house wine served at Social, a bar in Old Town. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Beginner’s guide to wine in FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich
September 20, 2017
Fortified Collaborations help bring the consumer to the farmer through unique farm dinners that include delicious food and live music. (Photo courtesy of Kristina Cash)

Fortified Collaborations unifies community with farm dinners

Sarah Ehrlich
September 19, 2017
Hangover Painover is the brain child of CSU alum Bill Halamicek, who has been researching the effects of vitamins as a cure for hangovers for over 20 years. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

CSU alum develops hangover cure

Sarah Ehrlich
September 15, 2017
Fortoberfest to close out summer festival season

Fortoberfest to close out summer festival season

Sarah Ehrlich
September 14, 2017
The Lyric (Sarah Ehrlich|Collegian)

New Lyric theatre to open late September

Sarah Ehrlich
September 8, 2017
Puppies are usually a great pairing with beer. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Beginner’s guide to beer in FoCo

Sarah Ehrlich
September 6, 2017
Otter Shop offers different coolers and dry boxes to keep your beer perfect for drinking.

OtterShop flagship store opens in Old Town

Sarah Ehrlich
September 6, 2017
The Hop Grenade encourages customers to request special brews to add to their ever changing menu. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Hop Grenade offers ever-changing beer experience at Foothills Mall

Sarah Ehrlich
August 30, 2017
This black and white painting of a whale is one of Cordells favorite creations. (Photo courtesy of Kaylee Cordell)

Local artist turns passion into a career

Sarah Ehrlich
August 24, 2017
The new on-campus stadium recently had turf installed and is expected to open in time for the 2017 season on August 26, against Oregon State. (Photo Courtesy of CSU Athletics)

CSU to host concerts before each football game

Sarah Ehrlich
August 22, 2017
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
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
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
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The buzz on the current state of bees

Sarah Ehrlich
July 20, 2017
Some local chilrden play in the water founted located in the Square of Old Town Fort Collins. Photo credit: Audrey Potter

Fort Collins’ Outdoor Movie Night to kick-off this Tuesday in Old Town Square

Sarah Ehrlich
July 8, 2017
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Fort Collins’ Bas Bleu Theatre Company brings good casting, comedy with ‘Boeing Boeing’

Sarah Ehrlich
June 13, 2017

5 of the prettiest plants blooming on CSU’s campus this spring

Sarah Ehrlich
May 2, 2017
Image of Lyric Cinema Cafe Marquis photo by Brianna Nash

Lyric Cinema Cafe turns 10 and the future is bright

Sarah Ehrlich
April 27, 2017
Red Rocks announces summer lineup for Film on the Rocks

Red Rocks announces summer lineup for Film on the Rocks

Sarah Ehrlich
April 25, 2017
The Horticulture center provides plants for many community projects, including the Annual Trial Gardens. (Collegian file photo)

Horticulture Center adds to beauty and health of Fort Collins

Sarah Ehrlich
April 20, 2017
Image of Lyric Cinema Cafe Marquis. photo by Brianna Nash

Lyric Movie Review: Horror film ‘Raw’ explores humanity’s greatest taboo

Sarah Ehrlich
April 11, 2017
A couple enjoys New Belgium beer in the tasting room on a Tuesday afternoon. (Photo: Emma Brokaw)

New Belgium to release new Fat Tire beer

Sarah Ehrlich
April 11, 2017
Photo by: Randi Mattox

Red Rocks Amphitheater to host Yoga on the Rocks

Sarah Ehrlich
April 5, 2017
The view of the movie theater experience at the temporary location of the Lyric movie theater (Hakeem Awbrey | Collegian)

The Lyric Cinema Cafe to move location

Sarah Ehrlich
April 4, 2017
The Opera Galleria transformed into a food lovers dream Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Winter Farmer’s Market give locals taste of spring

Sarah Ehrlich
March 28, 2017
Flood waters rise to about two feet below a bridge on West County Road 24 in Loveland. Earlier that day on September 13, 2013, residents said the bridge was completely submerged by the flood.

CEO of Water For People addresses water sustainability

Sarah Ehrlich
March 27, 2017
Photo courtesy of ACT Human Rights Film Festival

Odell Brewing to host kick-off party for ACT Human Rights Film Festival

Sarah Ehrlich
March 23, 2017
Two designs feature inspiration from the Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat characters from the Alice in Wonderland tales. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

CSU design students create ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired sustainable fashion

Sarah Ehrlich
March 20, 2017
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Greek organizations to fundraise with karaoke competition

Sarah Ehrlich
March 20, 2017

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources announces guided hikes for March

Sarah Ehrlich
March 8, 2017
Cheers: New Belgiums humble beginning started with the co-founder Jeff Lebesch riding fat tire bikes around Belgium and gaining inspiration to take this unique culture of beer back to the states. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

From farm to foam: Beer education at CSU thrives in Fort Collins’ brewing culture

Sarah Ehrlich
February 21, 2017
Dialogue:Peace an artwork created by blind Jewish visual artist Barbara Romain Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

‘Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate’ exhibit combats racism with art

Sarah Ehrlich
February 9, 2017
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Ways to celebrate Black History Month in Colorado

Sarah Ehrlich
February 1, 2017
Xue Yudan and Chen Yukun sing Ballet in Spring as dancers in intricate costumes help with the beauty of the performance. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Chinese Spring Festival Gala brings colorful celebration to The Lincoln Center

Sarah Ehrlich
January 22, 2017
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com

5 New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep

Sarah Ehrlich
January 17, 2017
Dancers perform their choreography in the tale of Calling the Sun. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Dance Express performs at Lincoln Center to celebrate the winter solstice

Sarah Ehrlich
December 8, 2016
Photo courtesy of lyriccinemacafe.com

Lyric Movie Review: ‘Loving’ delivers true story about the crime of marriage

Sarah Ehrlich
December 7, 2016
A wall of images that are all different but mean one thing: home. Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

Fort Collins Center for Fine Art Photography presents exhibit centered around the idea of home

Sarah Ehrlich
December 4, 2016
Despite their hard life, the homeless people of Fort Collins still manage to smile.

Poudre River Library District displays the truth of homelessness

Sarah Ehrlich
November 28, 2016
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