Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Poudre Fire Authority quickly controlled a residential fire in Fort Collins caused by an overheated bathroom fan, urging residents to practice electrical safety. North Forty News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University researchers develop a new photocatalytic method to degrade harmful PFAS, offering hope for environmental cleanup. Colorado State University
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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Heart Healing Herbs and Flower Essences Workshop
This workshop explores the impact of energy blockages in the heart space and offers herbal and floral remedies to restore balance and connection.
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Magnolia Sessions Featuring Graham Good
Graham Good, known for his dynamic presence and modern rock sound, will perform at The Lyric during the Magnolia Sessions.
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Shakedown Street Concert
Shakedown Street will take place at the Aggie Theatre, welcoming guests under 18 with an accompanying adult.
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Latin Night featuring Jimmy Tronix
This event celebrates authentic Latin culture with music by Jimmy Tronix at Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins.
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Master Class in Landscape Painting with Craig A. McKee
This four-week master class in landscape painting, led by professional artist Craig A. McKee, focuses on essential oil painting techniques and encourages the creation of a personal landscape masterpiece.
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Virtuoso Series Concert: Peter Sommer on Saxophone with Juhyun Lee on Piano
Peter Sommer and Juhyun Lee perform a concert featuring works commissioned for prominent saxophonist Elise Hall, including compositions by Claude Debussy and Florent Schmitt.
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The Mendelssohn Trio: A Concert Featuring Beethoven and Dvořák
The Mendelssohn Trio performs Beethoven's 'Archduke' Piano Trio and Dvořák's 'Dumky' Piano Trio, showcasing essential works in the piano trio repertoire.
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Herbal Cooking Class: Wild Spices with Kat MacKinnon
This class explores the use of Rocky Mountain herbs to enhance culinary dishes and medicinal preparations.
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University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Stirrings, Airs, and Virtuosities
The CSU University Symphony performs under guest conductor Adam Torres, featuring clarinetist Peter Hansen and a program including works by Crusell, Schubert, Galbraith, and Haydn.
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Nick Critchlow Live Performance
Local singer/songwriter Nick Critchlow will perform original acoustic music at Peculier Ales in Fort Collins.
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