Community

Local business, art and the people behind the scene.

75 stories · Page 4 of 4

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, 2013CommunityTrichome and Crabtree Brewery Share Passion for BeerBassist and vocalist for Trichome, Dave Frediani, began homebrewing a year ago and has found a perfect blend of music and beer with the introduction of Crabtree’s new brew: Trichome Colorado Wheat.Scott Hartman · Jun 19, 2013CommunitySaturday Night of the Blues Jam @ Island Grove Park!Saturday night of the Greeley Blues Jam saw many great bands play at the Island Grove Regional Park and there was plenty of fun to be had.BandWagon Magazine · Jun 13, 2013CommunityGreeley Blues Kicks Off 9th YearOn June 7th at Island Grove, the Greeley Blues Jam will be showcasing legendary British blues musician John Mayall who will be headlining the event.Jay Wallace · Jun 5, 2013CommunityLocal Business: Bizarre BazaarVinyl lovers have a new haven in Fort Collins.Jay Wallace · May 20, 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, 2013CommunityLocal Business: The Book Rack of GreeleyLoaded with used and new books of all genres, The Book Rack a small place that much of Greeley probably is aware of, but has never stepped inside. The store has been at its current location on West 10th Street for ten years, but the Book Rack has been in Greeley since 1983.Jay Wallace · Apr 12, 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, 2013CommunityNewest Fort Collins Bar to Feature Over 250 WhiskeysA whiskey bar called William Oliver’s Publick House is opening in the predominantly beer-drinking community of Fort Collins.Allison LeCain · Mar 28, 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, 2013CommunityGrand Re-Opening of Hodi’s Half NoteHodi’s Half Note, bar and music venue in Fort Collins, is under new management and despite recent rumors is not up for sale or going under.James Garcia · Jan 23, 2013CommunityFlorio’s Shoes: A Walk-In TraditionEstablished in 1922, Florio’s shoe shop has served downtown Greeley for nine decades, becoming Greeley’s only full-service shoe store.Jay Wallace · Jan 16, 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