Good Day
Fort Collins
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local groups are joining efforts to keep unhoused neighbors safe this winter. First United Methodist Church is developing the Safe Parking program (offering legal overnight parking, restrooms, and connections to needed services) while city officials add beds at a local shelter. Colorado State University
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 7, nine local artisans filled the Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center at Old Town Square for the annual Valentine’s Market, showcasing handmade pottery, jewelry & stationery. Visitors enjoyed exploring unique gifts and connecting with creative makers in a lively community event. Colorado State University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indigenous artist Al Hubbard blends history, identity, and social themes in his multimedia work at the Duhesa Gallery in CSU’s Lory Student Center. He plans a solo exhibition in Jackson this spring — furthering dialogue on contemporary Native life. Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University earned a Platinum rating for sustainability through the STARS program for the fifth time, scoring 88.78 (valid through January 2029) and ranking second in the US and third worldwide. Colorado State University
- ➤ Beth Walker, the dean since 2015 (first woman dean in the 60-year history), announced on Jan. 27 that this semester is her last at CSU College of Business after 11 years; a national search for her replacement has been underway with interviews completed through Feb. 2. Colorado State University
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A survey of 3,004 drivers shows that many northern Colorado residents avoid Interstate 70 because of heavy snow, chain laws, and unexpected closures — drivers also tend to skip Highway 285 and Highway 550 due to steep grades and icy patches. North Forty News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins’ former high school track athlete Hunter Powell is preparing as a push athlete for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The Olympian, shaped by years of hard work and local support, credits his success to enduring determination. Colorado State University
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Paint Your Own Valentines Frog
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Petrichor Collective — Activity Fee Required — Unleash your creativity by painting cute Valentines-themed frogs for a fun-filled evening.
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An Evening with David Wilcox
6-10 p.m. — Fort Collins Armory — Tickets required — Experience the soulful storytelling and introspective music of David Wilcox, a master of American folk.
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EAZYBAKED with Digital Ethos and Moogy
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening of contemporary Bass music from EAZYBAKED.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Bas Bleu Theatre Company — Ticketed event — Experience Oscar Wilde's clever comedy that satirizes Victorian society's norms and misconceptions.
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Unified Workforce Asian Lunar New Celebration
6-10 p.m. — The Drake Centre — Suggested donation $30 — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with an evening of food, entertainment, and fun activities.
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Comedy Brewers
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Ticket info required — Experience a hilarious improv comedy show crafted entirely from audience suggestions.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing I
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost not specified — Explore the basics of drawing and learn how to visually communicate with line and shape.
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RIOT with Ridence, Klauser, Karnage
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with renowned DJs spinning Drum’n’Bass beats.
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The Devil Makes Three Concert
7-11 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of ragtime, country, folk, and punk with The Devil Makes Three.
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The Last Revel Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Sound Bar — $21.33 — Experience heartfelt melodies and survival themes from The Last Revel band with a local flair.
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