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CommunityBroken Plow BreweryGreeley is currently home to Crabtree Brewery, Wiley Roots, and Syntax, but those living near 8th Avenue might not be aware of another brewery located in town on West 10th Street.Jay Wallace · Sep 13, 2014FilmFilm Review: SnowpiercerFor the past year or so, Captain America star Chris Evans has been stating in interviews that he’ll probably retire from acting after his contract with Marvel Studios is done,…Jay Wallace · Sep 13, 2014MusicAlbum Review: Fallen Dean M. CurtisDean Curtis, a Fort Collins-based musician and singer, seemingly threw everything into Fallen, his 2014 album.Jay Wallace · Jul 18, 2014FilmMovie Review: ChefJon Favreau has had an encompassing career in the film industry.Jay Wallace · Jul 3, 2014FeaturesGreeley Stampede Spotlight – Big and RichQuite possibly the most ostentatious music duo to come out of the country music scene in decades, John Rich and Big Kenny Alphin first hit it big in 2004 with their debut album…Jay Wallace · Jun 29, 2014FilmFilm Review: The Raid 2Unlike last year, which seemed to be the year of disappointing sequels for me, (I’m looking at you, Iron Man 3 and Star Trek Into Darkness) I was enthralled in April with…Jay Wallace · May 10, 2014FilmFilm Review: Need For SpeedFor the last few years, Aaron Paul has been known for playing a character whose catchphrase is, “Something-something-something, bitch!” Now that Breaking Bad is off the air…Jay Wallace · Apr 10, 2014

FeaturesLight in the Dark a Film of Music and Dance at Kress CinemaFor those interested in dance and local filmmaking, The Kress Cinema and Lounge will be premiering a short film on Saturday, April 12th titled Light in the Dark.Jay Wallace · Apr 8, 2014FeaturesLove and Theft – From the Opry to UNC’s Spring ConcertFor Greeley-area fans, the duo’s show March 29th at the University of Northern Colorado’s Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion stands to be memorable for them. It’s the only stop on Love And Theft’s tour this year that will be in Colorado. Liles said that he and Gunderson love the state, except for possibly the horse at DIA.Jay Wallace · Mar 3, 2014FilmFilm Review: The Lego MovielegoThe Monomyth. You have seen it in action if you’ve ever watched a Star Wars movie, seen an episode of Community, or read through The Hobbit. Commonly known as The Hero’s Journey, it’s a structure that many myths and stories follow, often unintentionally. Summed up by mythologist, lecturer and writer Joseph Campbell in his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces, storytellers such as George Lucas and Dan Harmon have used it to put together their creations, and Hollywood has used it as a guide to screenwriting.Jay Wallace · Mar 3, 2014FilmFilm Review: NebraskaIt sucks getting old. It probably sucks just as much when you’re watching someone you love grow old.Jay Wallace · Feb 15, 2014FeaturesLocal Artist Profile: Rick Destree Wants You to ‘Drink Decaf’If you have been visiting the Cranford Cove Tea Tavern over on 10th Street in January, you’ve probably noticed some of the artwork of Rick Destree up on the walls.Jay Wallace · Feb 11, 2014Nerd Store Finds it’s Niche in Downtown Greeley“I’ve been a nerd all my life, and I’ve kind of ADD about it,” said Travis Parry, the 30 year old owner of The Nerd Store.Jay Wallace · Nov 13, 2013Local Filmmakers Seek to Capture Essence of Fort Collins with “Whensday”This is the story of Whensday , the first film produced by The Lyric Cinema Café, and it wears its love of Fort Collins on its sleeve.Jay Wallace · Nov 8, 2013FilmReview – “The World’s End”There is nothing inherently wrong with nostalgia, but if you’re not careful, you into one of those guys who listens to Springsteen’s “Glory Days” and utters the words, “High…Jay Wallace · Oct 7, 2013FilmReview: The To Do ListTaking place in 1993, the movie revolves around Brandy Klark, played by Parks and Recreation ’s Aubrey Plaza. Unlike her past roles where she was a malcontent or snarking hipster, Plaza’s Brandy is a tightly-wound nerd who has dominated all her classes and extracurricular activities, graduating top of her high school class.Jay Wallace · Sep 17, 2013CommunityHelp Complete “North Woods!”You might have seen the above flyer around town the past month.Jay Wallace · Aug 26, 2013FilmFilm Review: House (1977)The origin of the film is rather peculiar and makes sense, given the context. Jaws had come out two years earlier, and the bosses at Toho Studios thought that if a then-amateur like Spielberg could do that well, they could do the same.Jay Wallace · Jul 5, 2013CommunityGreeley Scooters Set Up ShopThe last time BandWagon spoke with the pair, both said they had no intention of opening up a shop. What’s changed?Jay Wallace · Jul 2, 2013Greeley Stampede Spotlight: Jerrod NiemannOriginally from Kansas, Niemann attended South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, pursuing an associate of arts degree while picking a guitar in local clubs and bars.Jay Wallace · Jun 28, 2013