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Local BusinessAlright, alright: The Emporium Sports Bar slated to open in Greeley in JuneYou won’t need an invite from David Wooderson or anyone from the Dazed and Confused crew to come out to The Emporium Sports Bar in Greeley this summer. Inspired by the 1993 film, everyone and their friends are invited to check out the Emporium on June 1 for its scheduled soft opening. The Greeley EmporiumZant Reyez · May 28, 2026

Children and adults in costumes, including witch hats and a crown, pose together on a fog-lit theater stage.

CommunityLocal Theater Produces Two Spring Break Camps and Two Friday Night ShowcasesGreeley’s concert and comedy venue is producing kids showcases again this Spring Break, but this year they are doubling down… Friday March 20, 2026⏰ 5:30 PM Doors | 6:00 PM…Rowan Clark · Feb 25, 2026

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CommunityBehind the Sound Bar, The Newest Music Venue in Fort CollinsThe music venue at the corner Linden Street in Old Town Fort Collins has gone through many changes over the past several years.Zachary Visconti · Dec 8, 2025

Luna's Tacos & Tequila storefront on a downtown street, with a pink Margs To-Go sign and outdoor picnic table.

CommunityLuna’s Tacos & Tequila Pauses Operations in Downtown Greeley: A Wake-Up Call for Supporting Local BusinessesDowntown Greeley was dealt another tough blow this week as Luna’s Tacos & Tequila, one of its most beloved establishments, announced a temporary closure to “reenergize, refocus,…BandWagon Magazine · Jan 27, 2025

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CommunityFailure to launch: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application is delayed after months of anticipationFor the past three-and-a-half months, independent venue owners around the country have anxiously awaited an application for the now $16 billion in grant funds that the U.S.Gabe Allen · Apr 13, 2021 CommunityArts Funding RubricClick HERE to read the original Bill 20B-001 And Click HERE for a complete list of which entities received funding and how much each venue was awarded.BandWagon Magazine · Mar 22, 2021

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CommunityStayin’ Alive: Unconventional Venues Save The SceneWhen Ben Mozer was 14, he took a trip to Spain with his family. Across from their hotel, a theater was playing the newly released hit Pulp Fiction, which he and his brother had been unable to see in the U.S. due to its R rating. But what stuck with him after the movie was over wasn’t Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic monologue. What stuck with him was the theater. Earlier this winter, Mozer’s Fort Collins movie theater the Lyric was one of the only venues in Northern Colorado that was still producing live music. And Mozer isn’t the only one finding a creative way to amplify local sounds. This winter, Dan Mladenik has tapped local talent for the Mishawaka-produced Live on the Lanes series at Chipper’s Lanes, converting a bowling alley into a cosmic live music experience.Gabe Allen · Mar 4, 2021

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CommunityThey Saved Our Stages: Pandemic Relief saves hundreds of stages just before the deadline[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The “SOS” in Save Our Stages was a bit of a happy accident, but it also wasn’t a coincidence. The $15 billion in grants set aside for locally owned venues, movie theaters and performance halls in the stimulus act is exactly what places such as The Moxi needed to survive. “It’s literally going to saveDan England · Dec 29, 2020

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CommunityFort Collins Is a Thriving Music HubFort Collins, Colorado is a collaborative, non-competitive, startup music city without a big ego.BandWagon Magazine · Aug 1, 2017

Sepia photo of Hodi's Half Note's brick storefront, with a marquee listing bands and a bare tree out front.

CommunityNew Partnership Brings New Energy Into Fort Collins VenueHodi’s Half Note has been a long time staple of the Northern Colorado music scene.Jed Murphy · Nov 3, 2016

A bottle of 2012 Bijou Creek Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Colorado sits in a wooden wine rack.

CommunityBijou Creek Winery: A New Home for Greeley’s Wine LoversNow wine lovers in Greeley have a place to call home, and it is Bijou Creek Winery, located just off of West 10th Street. Erwin Hillman, owner of the winery and tasting room, is originally from Greeley, but got his start in Fort Morgan, making wine as a hobby and selling his product throughout the state to varying degrees of success.Jay Wallace · Feb 18, 2015

Two men in dark jackets stand beside a large black multirotor drone in a loft-style office with globe lights.

CommunityGreeley-based Company Paves the Way for Commercial UseDrone technology has become a hot button issue in American society and by and large represents the coming age of the robotics industry.Jay Wallace · Jan 14, 2015

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CommunityTo Vape or Not to Vape: New Smoking Ordinance Threatens Growing IndustryIt’s not what you’re smoking but where you’re smoking, that seems to be the consensus of Greeley’s city council as they schedule their final reading for banning public use of e-cigarettes for January 6th.Rose Hedberg · Jan 2, 2015

Red sofa, mic stands, and an acoustic guitar on a small stage facing green chairs at Good Vibe Acoustic Studio.

CommunityGood Vibe Accoustic StudioOn Saturday, September 6, Ren Merry, Lindsay Davis and Daniel Bisceglia gathered before an audience in a small studio on 8th Avenue for their first group performance.Jay Wallace · Oct 11, 2014

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, 2014

CommunityBusiness Profile: Moody’s American GrillTim Veldhuizen took a chance in opening a more casual restaurant downtown, after the great success of his cool upscale steak joint, The Chophouse on 8th street. He was inspired by the opportunity to cater a more casual burger and salad diner.Rose Hedberg · Mar 12, 2014

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CommunityThe Gambler Returns to Its RootsThe Gambler and Garden City is happily reunited with an old familiar name that has come back to retake its throne as Northern Colorado’s premier hang out for live country music.Scott Hartman · Sep 13, 2013

CommunityGreeley 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, 2013

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CommunityRolling with Rodney: 16th St. Celebrates 3rd Annual Bikes on the PatioEach year Madison and Main gallery does a members-only show. Their contributing members create art in their medium that revolves around a particular theme. Last years’ theme was motion. This years’ theme: bikes. Barns is the director of the show and has himself created pottery plates decorated with gear-like shapes.Kendra Hamman · Jun 30, 2013

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CommunityA Place to Stay: Helping the Fort Collins Youth One Punk at a TimeThere are a handful of charities that provide shelter for the homeless people of northern Colorado, but are only geared towards families, have religious affiliations, or their services are not available twenty-four hours a day.Jordan Wood · Jun 20, 2013