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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, 2026FeaturesWalking The Walk: New Greeley Murals Celebrate and Beautify the way DowntownFor her new mural on the Maddie Apartments in Downtown Greeley, Betony Coons found herself challenged with how to include Union Colony’s most famous principle: temperance. Not only is “the active moderation of libation intake” hard to paint, but ironically, one of the reasons downtown Greeley continues to thrive is the world class breweries and distilleries it inspired.Dan England · Oct 14, 2020CommunityAaron David BestOver the last few years, a culture of muralists and visual artists have emerged in Northern Colorado.Jed Murphy · Dec 5, 2016CommunityGreeley Attempts to Break World Chalk RecordOn September 6th, 2014 citizens of Greeley, Colorado will draw 3.7 miles of pavement chalk art in the parking lots surrounding UNC’s main campus in order to break the previous record made on June 5th, 2009 in Jena, Germany. Students of Jena completed the longest chalk art at 3.47 miles, made up of 6 foot by 6 foot square segments.Kendra Hamman · Sep 4, 2014CommunityBuilding Family, Not Finances: New Mural Shows Zoe’s Coffee ConnectionA cup of coffee from local café Zoe’s is not only freshly pressed but the beans travel 4,000 miles from Peru to their café.Rose Hedberg · May 13, 2014CommunityHelp Complete “North Woods!”You might have seen the above flyer around town the past month.Jay Wallace · Aug 26, 2013CommunitySaving the Chappelow Dance Program: A Mission For GreeleyAndrea Leggett is spearheading a campaign to save the dance program at Chappelow K-8 Arts Literacy Magnet School.James Garcia · Jul 1, 2013CommunityRolling 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, 2013CommunityMetal Work at Syntax with Heater Bean and Ryne ShermanBean and Ryne create functional metal work with funky industrial designs. Learning from family and friends, they have picked up bits and pieces of technical knowledge over the years, and used that to create works using skills like welding, soldering, steam fitting and steel production.Kelly Cook · Apr 24, 2013CommunityArt Space Greeley’s First Friday OpeningApril 5th saw the opening of a new art space in Greeley, adding to a blossoming art scene.Jed Murphy · Apr 11, 2013CommunityReview: “Screams from the Inside of an Cardboard Box”Screams from the Inside of an Cardboard Box was drawn by Luke Belsito over the course of two years. He possesses a rough but attractive drawing style that works well with the undeniably odd and at times fucked-up stories within the book. Screams is dark, but it also possesses a wicked sense of humor that will make you grin on occasion, even if you really shouldn’t.Jay Wallace · Mar 13, 2013CommunityKatie Mai’s “Good Intensions”In her new show, opening Friday, February 1st, University of Northern Colorado artist Katie Mai is shaking the walls of the BandWagon Studio in a whole new way.Kelly Cook · Feb 8, 2013CommunityThe Clay Center Fundraises for a Wood-Fired KilnGreeley’s art community has been growing rapidly over the past few years, guided by a few local art enthusiasts and supported by the large art department at the University of Northern Colorado.Mikey Unruh · Jan 25, 2013Community5 Reasons You Should Go to Wine & CanvasIt’s at The Crvsh Room: This art gallery/bar/restaurant is the perfect setting for a fun painting event. The space is casual, the decor clean and minimal. Artwork by local artists is displayed on the wall. Whether you are on a date, out with a few friends, or on your own for the evening, the atmosphereMelissa Jones · Sep 10, 2012