Instructor: Judy Scherpel Learn the art of needle-felting while you create your own little owl. Students will learn about basic tools, types of wool, techniques to create shapes and embellishments. This class is designed for beginners; intermediate students will learn additional techniques and shapes to bring these fascinating creatures to life. Great class for adult […]

Instructor Donna Bearden Monday, May 6th, 2024 from 3:30-5:30 pm Location: [NEW} Just Love Coffee Cafe (see below) Drawing and/or coloring mandalas is a relaxing and meditative practice. In this class, we'll start with simple hand-drawn mandalas. Then we'll learn to use a compass and protractor to create more complex mandalas. Some techniques of shading, […]

Before settling in to make Jazzhound, their most extravagant, ambitious, and fully realized album to date, the Buttertones had to face the hounds of real life. Prior to a headlining summer tour in support of 2018's Midnight in a Moonless Dream, a fiery blast of an album capturing the band at their purest distillation, drummer/multi-instrumentalist […]

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 Session Presenter:  Tiana Patterson is the Vice President of Social Impact and Wealth Equity for Elevation Community Land Trust, where she cultivates and oversees the creation and implementation of community engagement and partnership strategy before, during, and after project development. She also ensures that all aspects of the home sales process – from initial community […]

You are invited to join us for the Grand Opening of Woodspring Suites Hotel - Fort Collins Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 10:00am till 2:00pm Hotel Address; 847 SE Frontage Road Fort Collins, CO 80524 *Ribbon Cutting will be at 12:00 noon Snacks & drinks will be provided - We will be raffling off some […]

Joining other famous breweries in Old Town, our new Downtown taproom will have a similar feel to our original brewery and taproom, but we also want to let this century-old building speak for itself. Exposed brick on the east side gives the space a beautiful, rustic accent, and the community tables in the middle of […]

Choice Towing provides trusted 24-hour towing and fast roadside assistance in Fort Collins & Northern Colorado on US-34, US-85, US-287 & I-25. It is their goal to serve you with respect, explain the process, and always offer a clean, safe, and comfortable atmosphere. Some of their local towing and roadside services include local and long-distance towing, light […]

Connect with the Collectors of Unique Collections will be hosted from 5-7 pm Thursday, May 9, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. During the informational meet-and-greet, contributors to the Museum’s Main Gallery exhibit, Collections: Unexpected Treasures, will be present to answer questions about their unique items and the collecting process. Not only […]

Instructor Stephanie Cox Come to the Coppermuse Distillery to have a drink and learn a new acrylic pouring technique. Flip cup pour painting is fun, colorful, and a surprisingly easy way to make stunning art! We’ll talk about tools and techniques you can use to create extraordinary patterns and designs on your own canvas. No […]

Instructor Sarah Mays This two-hour class aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of color theory and its practical application in acrylic painting. Through a series of in-depth discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on color-mixing activities, students will develop a foundational knowledge of color principles, enhancing their ability to apply color effectively in their acrylic painting practice. Ages […]

Instructor Sarah Mays Writing About Your Art: Crafting Compelling Artist Statements, Elevator Pitches, and Bios This two-hour class aims to provide artists with the essential skills needed to effectively communicate and articulate their artistic practice, vision, and personal story. Through a series of interactive discussions, writing exercises, and critical analysis, students will develop the ability […]

A new venture for the Chorale, LC Jazz Choir - a subset of our full chorus - will perform jazz standards and new vocal jazz compositions with rhythm section. Repertoire will include charts by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, Swingle Singers and The Real Group (among others!) and they will perform […]

Octave Cat is a trio of Eli Winderman (Dopapod - keyboards), Jesse Miller (Lotus – bass/modular synth) and Charlie Patierno (drums). The music ranges from stripped down jazz-grooves to analog synth dance music. Influences such as Herbie Hancock jazz-funk and Four Tet electronica can be heard. Octave Cat pushes the jazz and jam boundaries by […]

"DANCE NATION" By Claire Barron Directed by Heather Ostberg Johnson Somewhere in America, an army of pre-teen competitive dancers plots to take over the world. But more is at stake than a first-place trophy: puberty, friendship, rivalry, and girls becoming women, to be exact. Fangs come out as the competition heats up, and the blood, […]

This program is a drop-in style and registration is not required. Birding walks will leave from the parking lot every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., with the last walk leaving at 10 a.m.. Up to 20 people at a time can visit the banding station for up to 30 minutes. Where: Pineridge […]

In honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, mothers and grandmothers will enjoy free admission to the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures on Saturday, May 11, from 11 am to 5 pm. The Museum has four galleries, a music room featuring international instruments, the Losel Doll House highlighting Tibetan dolls and costumes […]

The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program is hosting our Spring Open House on May 11th from 12 - 3 to mark World Migratory Bird Day and celebrate the 30th Hatch Day of their Educational Ambassador, Golden Eagle, Watson. The event will feature educational exhibits about raptors and Golden Eagles, limited edition merchandise, and a chance to […]

Donna Bearden, Instructor What’s in your old jewelry box? Do you have stuff you just can’t part with because it belonged to Mom, or dear Aunt Rose? A butterfly is a symbol of transformation, and that’s what this class is all about – transforming those old treasures into something new and fun to frame and […]

Everyone is naturally drawn to the human face. It never fails to be a fascinating subject to draw, yet it presents many challenges. In this class, Megan Ellis Salazar will walk you through a system of portraiture that is sure to quickly improve your drawing skills. She has been practicing the art of drawing people […]

A new venture for the Chorale, LC Jazz Choir - a subset of our full chorus - will perform jazz standards and new vocal jazz compositions with rhythm section. Repertoire will include charts by Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, Swingle Singers and The Real Group (among others!) and they will perform […]

Our season closes with music that has captivated audiences in concert halls, movie theaters, and figure skating arenas for 123 years: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by pianist Zhu Wang and your Fort Collins Symphony. Béla Bartók's Dance Suite continues the uplifting energy of the evening with a vibrant suite of dances pulsating with […]

The greatest 90's country band of all-time brings all those songs you love from Alan, Garth, Shania, and more, along with a full comedy show that'll have you singin', laughin', and dancin' all night long. Get your tight Wranglers on, do your hair up big, and come see why Double Wide is selling out shows […]