Classical Music
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Virtuoso Series: Todd Queen & Jin Cao, CSU Organ Recital Hall, Sep 8, 7:30p, $12/$7 stu/$1 kids
Suzuki Music Students, Art Lab, Sep 10, 6p, free
Virtuoso Series: Michelle Stanley, CSU Organ Recital Hall, Sep 13, 7:30p, $12/$7 stu/$1 kids
University Symphony Orchestra, CSU Griffin Concert Hall, Sep 23-24, 7:30p, $12/$7 stu/$1 kids
Arias @ Avo’s, Avogadro’s Number, Sep 26, 4p, donations accepted
Virtuoso Series: Joyce Jones, CSU Organ Recital Hall, Sep 27, 7:30p, $12/$7 stu/$1 kids
Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band, CSU Griffin Concert Hall, Sep 30, 7:30p, $12/$7 stu/$1 kids
GREELEY
Sunset Jazz Artist Series, UNC Panorama Rm, Sep 16, 7p
Faculty Recital: Jason Byrnes, Hansel Phelps Theatre @ UCCC, Sep 20, 8p, $10/$7 stu
Faculty Recital, James Hall, Milne Auditorium, Sep 21, 8p
Jazz Lab Band Run-Out Concert, UNC Garden Theatre, Sep 22, 11:15a, free
Jazz Lab Band, Lincoln Park, Sep 25,11a, free
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Monfort Concert Hall @ UCCC, Sep 25, 7:30p, $10-$34
Faculty Recital: Marian Hesse & Caleb Harris, Milne Auditorium, Sep 28, 8p
UNC Symphony Orchestra, Monfort Concert Hall @ UCCC, Sep 29, 7:30p, $10/$7 stu
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Performances
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Bleu Flame Arts Weekend, Bas Bleu, Sep 3 @ 7:30p, Sep 4 @ 1p, $35-$50, www.basblue.org
Aida, Carousel Dinner Theater, Sep 10 thru Nov 20, Thurs-Sat @ 6p, Sun @ 12p, $39-$49
Reflections of America, Canyon Concert Dance Center@ Bas Blue, Sep 29-30, 7p, $8
Kimberly Akimbo,CSU UCA Acting Lab, Sep 17-18, 8p, free
Magic in the Rockies, Marriott Hotel, Sep 11, 7:30p, $25
Native! The Musical, Nonesuch Theater, thru Sep 4, Sat @ 7:30p, Sun @ 2p, Sat $25/Sun $20
My First Time, Nonesuch Theater, Sep 11 thru Oct, Thurs @ 7:30p, Sat @ 10p, $15-$20
Brilliant Traces, OpenStage @ Nonesuch Theatre, Sep 10-Oct 10, Fri-Sat @ 8p, Sun @ 2p, $12-$20
LOVELAND
‘Improv-Ice’ Figure Skating Performance, Budweiser Events Center, Sep 25, $45-$100
The Economy: The Musical, Rialto, Sep 10-11, 7:30p, $15
GREELEY
American Voices, Monfort Concert Hall @ UCCC, Sep 10, 7:30p, $29-$75
Three Redneck Tenors, Monfort Concert Hall @ UCCC, Sep 23, 7p, $18-$45
Bright Ideas, Norton Theatre, Sep 30 thru Oct 10, Thurs-Sat @ 7:30p, Sun @ 2p
Bye Bye Birdie, Union Colony Dinner Theatre, thru Sep 19, Thurs-Sat @ 6p, Sun @ 12p, $36-$38
JOHNSTOWN
Oliver, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, thru Oct 24, Thurs-Sat @ 7:30p, Sun @ 2p, $29.50-$57.50
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Comedy
LOVELAND
Jason Resler, Out’a Bounds, Sep 5, 8p, $5
Comedy at the Café: Jeff Wozer, Mandolin Café, Sep 24, 7p, $10-$12
GREELEY
Amateur Comedy Open Mic, Shorty’s Sports Grill, Saturdays, 7:30p, free, 21+
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Poetry / Literature
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Book Group, Harmony Library, Sep 1, 6:15p
Poetry Slam, Bean Cycle, Sep 3, 8p
Reading Series: Ana Maria Spagna, CSU Art Museum, Sep 9, 7:30p
Author: Pam Houston, Main Library, Sep 16, 7p
Reading: ‘Martina La Cucarachita Linda,’ Museo de las Tres Colonias (425 10th St.), Sep 18, 2:30p
International Book Club, Old Firehouse Books, Sep 19, 5p
Author: Temple Gradin, Griffin Concert Hall @ CSU, Sep 20, 7p
Author: Connie Willis, Main Library, Sep 21, 7p
Reading Series: Kira Henehan, CSU Bookstore, Sep 30, 7:30p
LOVELAND
Poetry Reading: Rachel Dacus,Loveland Museum, Sep 2, 7p
SciFi/Fantasy Book Club,Anthology Bookstore, Sep 7, 6p
Reading: Zach Wood, Mandolin Café, Sep 8 & 22, 9a & 10a
Author: Dick Kreck, Rialto, Sep 23, 2p & 7p, $5
GREELEY
Poetry Night, Your Place Coffee Shop, Sep 4, 7p
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Learn Something
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‘Denkai Animal Sanctuary,’ Council Tree Library, Sep 1, 7p, free
‘Digestive Health - The Pathway to Pain-Free Digestion,’ Main Library, Sep 2, 7p, free
‘Perspectives of the Season,’ Kathleen Weddel, Main Library, Sep 3, 7p, free
‘Security through Peace-Building,’ Main Library, Sep 7, 7p, free
Digital Gadgets, Senior Ctr
, Sep 7, free
Beet Street Science Café, Avogadro’s Number, Sep 8, 5:30p, free
Colorado Raptors, Harmony Library, Sep 8, 6:30p
‘Zen and the Art of Racing in the Rain,’ Frank Amoroso, Main Library, Sep 11, 10:30a, free
‘Aggression in Dogs,’ Terry Jester, Council Tree Library, Sep 13, 7p, free
International Night: Benefits of Travel Abroad, Norman Fitzpatrick, Main Library, Sep 14, 7p
Colorado Lifescape Series: Mollusks, Kevin Cook, Main Library, Sep 14, 12p, free
Learn: Photoshop Level 1, Ft Collins Digital Workshop, Sep 15, 9:30a-3:30p, $189, (970) 980-8091
‘A Holistic Approach to Skin Care,’ Jacqueline Fields, M.D., Council Tree Library, Sep 15, 7p
Canning Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, and More, Gardens on Spring Creek, Sep 16, 6p, $20-$25
Learn: Excel 2007, Ft Collins Digital Workshop, Sep 16, 9:30a-3:30p, $159, (970) 980-8091
Cooking Fresh from the Garden, Gardens on Spring Creek, Sep 19, 1p, $30-$35
Tasteful Tuesdays Art Discussion, CSU Art Museum, Sep 21, 4:30p, free
Learn: Dreamweaver Level 1, Ft Collins Digital Workshop, Sep 22, 9:30a-3:30p, $189, (970) 980-8091
International Night, Harmony Library, Sep 23, 7p
Beet Street Art Café, Avogadro’s Number, Sep 29, 5:30p, free
LOVELAND
Ancestral Puebloans of the American Southwest: Colorado & Arizona, Richard Grant, Rialto
, Sep 12, 2p, $5
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Film
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For Lyric showtimes and prices, see www.lyriccinemacafe.com
Morning Cartoons, Lyric Cinema Café, Mon-Sat, 10a-12p, $5
Bike-In Movie Series, New Belgium, Sep 2, 9, & 16
TriMedia Film Festival, Sep 10-12, www.trimediafestival.org
Eracism Film & Lecture: ‘Colorblind,’ Main Library, Sep 19, 6:30p, free
The Lyric Book (and Movie) Club: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ Lyric Cinema Café, Sep 28, 6p, free
LOVELAND
‘The Messenger,’ Rialto, Sep 15, 7p, $6
‘Ragtime,’ Rialto, Sep 27, 7p, free
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Visual Arts
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First Friday Gallery Walk, Old Town, Sep 3, 6p
‘Black and White,’ Ctr for Fine Art Photography, thru Sep, Reception: Sep 3, 6-9p
‘Artists in Dreamland,’ Poudre Arts Ctr, Sep 1-25, Reception: Sep 3, 6-9p
Laura Brent: ‘New Photographs,’ Vallhall Arts (MoCA Bldg), Sep 3, 6-9p, (303)-589-7372
Middle Eastern/North Africa Exhibit, CSU Hatton Gallery, thru Sep, Reception: Sep 3, 5-7p
‘Essential Forms: Intricate Meanings & Geometric Abstraction,’ CSU Ctr for the Arts, thru Sep 24
‘Essence of Touch,’ Morgan Library @ CSU, thru Sep
‘The Romance of Lace,’ Avery House, weekends thru Sep, 1p
‘Faces of Fort Collins,’ Ctr for Fine Art Photography, thru Oct 23
‘Mystical, Mythical, Magical Animals,’ Global Village Museum (220 E. Mulberry),thru Nov
WIlliam Morris: ‘Myth, Object, & the Animal,’ MoCA, thru Nov 5
‘Where Water Meets Land: Island Arts from the South Seas,’ CSU Ctr for the Arts, thru Dec 17
LOVELAND
‘A Night on the Town’ Gallery Tour, Downtown, Sep 10, 6p
Selina Karim: Prints from Life,
Loveland Museum, thru Oct
The Legend of Bud Shark & His Indelible Ink, Loveland Museum, Sep 11 thru Nov 28
GREELEY
First Friday Art Event, Downtown, Sep 3, 5p
Castle Rock, Showcase Art Center, Sep 11-12
Women Artists, Mariani & Oak Room Galleries @ UNC, thru Oct 23, Reception: Sep 1, 4-6p
Art to Wear, Madison & Main Gallery, thru Oct 30, Reception: Sep 4, 5-7p
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Worth Your While
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Avery House Open House, 328 W. Mountain, Sep 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 1-4p, free
Brazil Fest, Rodizio Grill, Sep 4, 11a-6p, free
Tour de Fat, New Belgium, Sep 4, 9a-4p
Historic Homes Tour, Sep 11, 10a-4p , $20-$25, www.PoudreLandmarks.com
Oktoberfest & Nelsen’s Old Town Car Show, Old Town, Sep 11, 11a-6p
Chess @ the Library, Council Tree Library, Sep 11, 10a, free
Pigs ‘n’ Pits 5k Run/Walk & BBQ, Gardens on Spring Creek, Sep 11, 8:30a, register at Runner’s Roost, $15-$30
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, CSU Oval, Sep 12, 9a (check in @ 7a), donations
Tasting the Teas of the World, Happy Lucky’s Teahouse (236 Walnut St.), Sep 15, 7p, $10, call (970) 689-3417 to register
Garden Tour & High Tea, Gardens on Spring Creek, Sep 18, 2p, $30
Autumn Nights Vegas: Charity Benefit, Drake Center, Sep 18, 7p, $40-$55
Museo de las Tres Colonias Open House, 625 9th St., Sep 18, 12:30p-3p, free
Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair, Legacy Park, Sep 18-19, $8/kids free
The French Nest Open Air Market, Civic Center Park, Sep 18, 9a-3p
Japanese Tea Ceremony, 1612 West Stuart St., Sep 19, 1p & 3:30p, $15
Homelessness Prevention Fundraiser BBQ, Avogadro’s Number, Sep 19, 4p-8p, $25
Chari-Tea Event Supporting Realities for Children, Happy Lucky’s Teahouse (236 Walnut St.), Sep 22, 4-7p, donations
Cupcake Cabaret Burlesque Show, Avogadro’s Number, 8p, $12
Lamba Center Pancake Breakfast, Geller Center (629 S. Howes), Sep 25, 10a-12p
Herbal Tea Blending Class, Happy Lucky’s Teahouse (236 Walnut St.), Sep 28, 7p, call (970) 689-3417 to register
Board Game Night, Haunted Game Café, Fridays, 6p
Charity Bingo, Knights of Columbus Hall (121 N. Meldrum)
, Sun & Thurs, 6:30p
Downtown Farmer’s Market, Larimer County Courthouse, Saturdays thru Oct, 8a
Dungeons & Dragons, Haunted Game Café (3307 S. College Ave.)
, Wednesdays, 6p & 8p, free
Magic the Gathering Tournament, Haunted Game Café (3307 S. College Ave.), Saturdays, 1p, $5-$15
Streetmosphere, Old Town, Fri-Sun thru Oct, free
Walks in Old Town, Ft Collins Museum, Wednesdays thru Sep, 1p, free w/ admission
LOVELAND
WineDown, Chapungu Sculpture Garden @ Centerra, Sep 10, 6-9p, $30, www.centerracolorado.com
GREELEY
Greeley Farmer’s Market, The Depot, Saturdays thru Sep, 7:30a
Oktoberfest, Lincoln Park, Sep 25, 11a-10p
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