Roots With Jooyeon Chang, Piano Monday, August 29, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Faculty artist Dr. Cayla Bellamy, bassoon, along with Dr. Jooyeon Chang, piano, presents a recital of the "roots" of instruments’ repertoire. The program opens with the earliest bassoon sonata, written in 1608, and includes works exploring the compositional roots of the bassoon […]

Directed by Noah Racey November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Sunday, Nov. 6, 13, at 2 p.m. University Theatre The annual musical is an adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play about adolescent sexuality, human emotions, and attempts at love. In this punk rock coming-of-age story set in 19th century […]

Directed by Noah Racey November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Sunday, Nov. 6, 13, at 2 p.m. University Theatre The annual musical is an adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play about adolescent sexuality, human emotions, and attempts at love. In this punk rock coming-of-age story set in 19th century […]

Directed by Noah Racey November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Sunday, Nov. 6, 13, at 2 p.m. University Theatre The annual musical is an adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play about adolescent sexuality, human emotions, and attempts at love. In this punk rock coming-of-age story set in 19th century […]

Directed by Noah Racey November 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Sunday, Nov. 6, 13, at 2 p.m. University Theatre The annual musical is an adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play about adolescent sexuality, human emotions, and attempts at love. In this punk rock coming-of-age story set in 19th century […]

Rachel Lee Priday, Violin, and Bryan Wallick, PianoThursday, October 20, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA Violinist Rachel Lee Priday is a consistently exciting artist, renowned globally for her spectacular technique, sumptuous sound, deeply probing musicianship and “irresistible panache.” (Chicago Tribune) Priday is joined by Bryan Wallick, one of the great American virtuoso pianists of […]

Saturday, October 1, 8:00 p.m., Griffin Recital Hall Jim Brickman will wow the crowd with his uplifting, family-friendly, “GREATEST HITS LIVE” CONCERT. Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation, Jim Brickman will bring his LIVE concert experience up close and personal with his hit songs like “Love of My Life,” “Destiny,” “Angel Eyes” and “Valentine.” Brickman always […]

Presented by the Ralph Opera ProgramFriday, October 21, 7:30 p.m.; matinee on Sunday, October 23, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall Enjoy a selection of opera scenes from Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, and more. As a special treat, the voice students are also writing original opera scenes!

Piano DuoWednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Enjoy a collection of works written for four hands playing on just one piano! The Lin and Chang Piano Duo featuring faculty artist Jooyeon Chang with Hsnin-Hsuan Lin, perform works by the most well-known composers for the instrument, including Wolfgang Amadeu Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn, Claude Debussy, […]

Monday, November 14, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall  Instrumental and vocal faculty artists present an evening of chamber repertoire spanning early history to today. Concert programs are available in a virtual format only and may be viewed via a QR code at the performance when available. Check the event listing at https://music.colostate.edu/events/ for potential changes […]

Friday, November 11, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall American guitarist Evan Taucher is making a statement in the classical guitar world as a performer and educator both onstage and online. Taucher is recognized worldwide not only by his international competition and concertizing career, but also his ability to reach audiences beyond just the classical community. […]

Monday, October 31, 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m., Organ Recital Hall The organ studio, with faculty artist Joel Bacon, presents the 17th annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza, with classic (and not-so-classic) works, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. If you think organ music or organists are boring, […]

Yes, No, Maybe?Monday, October 24, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Faculty artist, Dan Goble is joined by pianist Russell Hirshfield for a concert that includes music by Jennifer Higdon, Joan Tower, John Adams, James David, and others. Committed to recording and promoting contemporary works for the saxophone, Dan Goble’s critically acclaimed CD Freeway, includes significant […]

Classical SpeakingWith Michelle Stanley, Flute, and Kathryn Harms, Harp Wednesday, October 19, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall CSU’s chamber orchestra’s classical concert features Overture No. 1 by Louise Farrenc, a contemporary of Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert, and the first woman to hold a faculty position at the Paris Conservatoire. The Sinfonia, conducted by […]

Three Other B'sSunday, October 16, 4 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Everyone is familiar with the “three B's" – composers Bach, Beethoven and Brahms – but there are many great composers whose names begin with "B," and this program includes three of them. The orchestra, directed by Leslie Stewart, performs Benjamin Britten's Simple Symphony; Giovanni Bottesini's […]

Sea SongsThursday, October 13, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall The Symphonic Band takes a musical journey across the ocean and under the waves. The ensemble, conducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor, performs Francis McBeth’s Of Sailors and Whales based on Moby Dick by Herman Melville, and works by James M. David, Alex Shapiro, Ralph Vaughan Williams, […]

Troublesome Fire!Thursday, October 6, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall The Wind Symphony, conducted by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, performs world premieres of works by James M. David and Kevin Poelking, along with Jennifer Higdon's stunning Concerto for Percussion and Wind Symphony, performed by faculty artist Eric Hollenbeck. Dr. David’s new piece, Troublesome Fire, takes the audience […]

Monday, September 12, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall The trio, (Erik Peterson, violin, and faculty artists Barbara Thiem, cello, and Bryan Wallick, piano) performs Bohuslav Martinu’s Duo No. 1 for Violin and Cello, H. 157, Mary Kouyoumdjian’s Moerae (The Fates), and Felix Mendelssohn’s Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66. The trio was formed […]

Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall The Duo Francois (faculty artist Ron Francois, violin; and pianist Silvana Santinelli) premier a newly commissioned piece for violin and piano by Juno award-winning Canadian composer Andrew Paul Mac Donald. The new piece entitled Vault, Veil and Veer, Op. 95 is Mac Donald's fifth sonata for violin […]

New American Clarinet FlavorsWith Timothy Burns, Piano, and other faculty artists Thursday, September 15, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall A pinch of salt, sprinkled with spirit, and topped with a generous dash of sugar, Wesley Ferreira really cooks in a recital that’s marinated in Americana. The program features new works for clarinet by American composers, […]

RefugeWith Timothy Burns, Piano Monday, October 10, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Faculty artist John McGuire performs music that has given him refuge throughout his life. The program includes pieces that are familiar, or may be new to audience members, but have led to a place of deep understanding and meaning. Concert programs are available […]

Journey to the UKWith Timonthy Burns, Piano Monday, September 19, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Join faculty artists Margaret Miller and Tim Burns for an evening of compositions by Rebecca Clarke, Errollyn Wallen, and York Bowen. Concert programs are available in a virtual format only and may be viewed via a QR code at the […]

“A Dark and Stormy Night...”Thursday, September 22, and Friday, September 23, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall Maestro Wes Kenney’s final season at CSU opens with Florence Price’s Symphony No. 3, which is the composer’s attempt to assimilate her life’s experience into symphonic music; the piece was commissioned by the Works Progress Administration's Federal Music Project […]

Storytelling Through SoundMonday, September 26, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Storytelling in music happens through the composer's voice, inspirational musicians, or meaningful places where music takes us. Enjoy Dr. Michelle Stanley’s storytelling through flute music that explores salsa music, Paris, and inspirational compositional voices. Concert programs are available in a virtual format only and may […]

Cello and Piano DuetsTuesday, September 27, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Faculty artist Juhyun Lee, piano, is joined for the concert by Becky Kutz Osterberg, principal cello of Fort Collins Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic, and Steamboat Symphony, and member of the Cheyenne Symphony. Two great composers paid attention to the full value of each instrument and […]

Jazz Classics ConcertThursday, September 29, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall Jazz Ensembles I and II, under the direction of Wil Swindler and Shilo Stroman, perform music selected from the rich history of jazz. Join us as we explore historical styles and well-known music from the development of jazz as an art form in the 20th […]

Songs of East Asia: Art songs from Japan, China, and KoreaSaturday, October 1, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall In the early 20th century, composers in Asian countries began writing art songs in the Western classical music style but each country followed a different course. For example, art songs written in the Western style played an […]

Monday, October 3, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Nicole Asel, a devoted operatic performer and recitalist, has collaborated in new opera workshops with some of today’s most accomplished living composers. In addition to new operatic repertoire, Dr. Asel has a passion for contemporary art song, including the intersection of popular and classical music in particular. […]

Made in America: Works for viola and pianoTuesday, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Basil Vendryes has been principal violist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra since 1993. He is a former member of the San Francisco Symphony, the New York Philharmonic and the Rochester Philharmonic orchestras. As violist with the Aurora String Quartet (1986-95), […]

Wednesday, October 5, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall This solo recital given by Robert Hill is the first to feature CSU’s new harpsichord. Built this summer by Bruce Kennedy, whose workshop in Tuscany produces world-famous harpsichords, the instrument is a German double-manual (after M. Mietke, 1702-1704), capable of playing a range of keyboard music, but […]

Red Carpet featuring Change Everything9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16 2022 2720 Council Tree Ave., #142 At Change Everything, we carefully curate an ever-changing collection of furniture and home decor that is both incredibly unique and of the highest quality. Join the Red Carpet Committee for a morning of networking and learn more about […]

Red Carpet Reception featuring Body20 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 18 2022 3519 E. Harmony Rd Ste. #150 in Fort Collins Burn calories, reduce cellulite, tone up and build lean muscle with BODY 20, a boutique fitness studio that utilizes an FDA-approved wireless suit to deliver isolated muscle stimulation coordinated with your exercise program. […]

Red Carpet featuring Rush Bowls 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022 1205 W. Elizabeth St. in Fort Collins Rush Bowls was born in Boulder, Colorado, offering meals crafted from the finest fruit, topped with granola & honey, and blended with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients that taste delicious while promoting a healthy […]

Red Carpet Reception featuring Tap Truck Fort Collins 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.  Tuesday, August 30, 2022  Fort Collins Chamber, 225 S. Meldrum St.  “Getting the goodie out of life” is the motto Tap Truck operates under. Being like everyone else is overrated, so we want to add a little flare to your next celebration. Join […]

Fridays at the Chamber11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Friday, August 19, 2022  Fort Collins Area Chamber, 225 S. Meldrum St. Quick Link to Register   We will roll out the grill and provide hamburgers and hotdogs. Enjoy casual networking, connect with your community and make a new business connection! There is no cost to attend […]

To open the 2022-2023 Season, your Fort Collins Symphony presents two recently-commissioned pieces: Lyric Fanfare for the National Anthem by Fort Collins native Ethan Boxley and Ostinato Fantastico by CSU professor James David. Cesar Franck’s meditative Symphony in D Minor contrasts beautifully with living composer Samuel Zyman’s colorful and rhythmic Encuentros. Spanish folk melodies provide […]

September 29, 30, Oct. 1, at 6:00 p.m., with matinees on Oct. 1, 2, at 2 p.m.Lory Student Center West Lawn, Colorado State University We begin our season outdoors, with a play about the experiences of high school girls at their weekly Saturday morning pre-game soccer warmups. Sarah DeLappe’s play covers global politics, social gossip, […]

This family-friendly event has been designed for serious runners (with a challenging, shaded trail run along the Spring Creek Trail), casual runners, little runners and every type of runner in between. We invite you to sponsor, run or walk, volunteer or enjoy the festivities on a beautiful summer morning. Please dress the part by running […]

Red Carpet Reception featuring Frenchies9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022 2720 Council Tree Ave,. #180 There’s a revolution happening in nail care. And you’re invited to join. Join the Red Carpet Committee for a morning of networking and why Frenchies Modern Nail Care studio is beyond your typical mani-pedi experience. If you are […]

Red Carpet Committee Monthly Meeting9:00-10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Elevations Credit Union Community Room, 221 E. Mountain Ave, Fort Collins The Red Carpet monthly meeting is a time for Ambassadors to come together and receive important announcements, presentations and/or updates from the Chamber staff. The Red Carpet Committee is comprised of nearly 140 members […]

Connect@Lunch with The Taco Stop  12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022  6324 S. College Ave, Fort Collins Quick Link to Register Let's "connect at lunch!" The Taco Stop has become a staple of Fort Collins cuisine over the last few years. Originally serving authentic Mexican tacos out of our Taco Cart downtown, we […]

Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.; matinee on December 10, 2 p.m.University Dance Theatre Celebrate the riveting achievements of graduating seniors Madelyn Caviness, Grace Cooper, Kailee Davis, Thomas Grassia, and Sierra La Rue as they present their powerful choreographic creations. Concert programs are available in a virtual format only and may be […]

Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.; matinee on December 10, 2 p.m. University Dance Theatre Celebrate the riveting achievements of graduating seniors Madelyn Caviness, Grace Cooper, Kailee Davis, Thomas Grassia, and Sierra La Rue as they present their powerful choreographic creations. Concert programs are available in a virtual format only and may […]

Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.; matinee on December 10, 2 p.m. University Dance Theatre Celebrate the riveting achievements of graduating seniors Madelyn Caviness, Grace Cooper, Kailee Davis, Thomas Grassia, and Sierra La Rue as they present their powerful choreographic creations. Concert programs are available in a virtual format only and may […]

Friday, November 11, and Saturday, November 12, 7:30 p.m.; matinee on November 12, 2 p.m. University Dance Theatre The fall dance concert features the creative work of the dance faculty, Professors Grace Gallagher and Susie Garifi. Student choreographed selections are featured, as well as the creation of internationally renowned choreographer and guest artist, André Megerdichian. […]

Red Carpet Reception featuring ProSource Machinery 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022 Fort Collins Chamber, 225 S. Meldrum St With over 50 years of combined experience in the heavy equipment industry, ProSource Machinery’s mission is to provide their customers with the highest quality heavy equipment at the best value in the market and friendly customer service. […]

Stop by The Arc of Larimer County to learn more about our agency and how becoming a member benefits individuals with I/DD in Larimer County.The Arc of Larimer County has been working hard to protect the civil rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (or I/DD) since we were founded in 2007. As a […]

We’re all busy—here’s your chance to take your foot off the gas and enjoy a “brake” at the drive-in to watch Top Gun: Maverick (2022)! Join your local mortgage team for a night at the movies, with games, snacks, prizes, and other fun before the show begins! Thursday, August 11, 2022 6 pm - 10 […]

The Fort Collins Symphony escapes to new realms in a concert featuring fantastic works like "The Firebird Suite," "Isle of the Dead," and "The School for Scandal." Isle of the Dead, Sergei Rachmaninov’s dramatic tone poem was inspired by Swiss symbolist artist Arnold Böcklin’s painting of the same name. Living American composer Stacy Garrop’s impassioned […]

The Fort Collins Symphony presents a Halloween-themed Fall Pops Concert. Join the fun for a spooky and thrilling evening with live orchestral music from classical, Hollywood, and Broadway scores. Tickets: $32/ adult, $12 Student/Child Learn more at https://fcsymphony.org/events/escape-to-the-dungeon-fall-pops-concert/

This fun and whimsical live concert is for the young and the young-at-heart! Featuring Gregory Smith’s Zoo Song and Camille Saint-Saën’s Carnival of the Animals. Learn more at: https://fcsymphony.org/events/escape-to-the-zoo-family-concert/

This evening’s performance includes Guadeloupean Creole classical composer Joseph Bologne’s dance-like Symphony No. 1, Joseph Haydn’s fanciful Symphony No. 103, Drum Roll, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s precocious Piano Concerto No. 24, and American composer Amy Beach’s delightful waltz, Bal Masqué. Tickets: $25-67 adult, $10 student/child. Livestream: $25/household

This performance features Nigerian composer Chief Olufela Obafunmilayo “Fela” Sowande’s nostalgic African Suite. Living American composer Aaron Jay Kernis’ Elegy (for those we lost) was written in memory of the victims of Covid-19. In 1937, Benjamin Britten’s Variations on a theme of Frank Bridge was written as a character portrait of his revered teacher. Antonio […]