Friday, April 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University will host a Spring Fly-In on April 26 to celebrate the launch of the new Rams Aviation student club—an event expected to draw 35 to 50 aircraft to its historic airstrip, Christman Field. The free event will offer food trucks, vintage cars and drone demonstrations from 8 a.m. to noon. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Colorado mega den of rattlesnakes will be livestreamed by Project RattleCam in May as the reptiles emerge from hibernation. The stream will let viewers watch the snakes bask on a rocky hillside—an effort to study their unique scale patterns and raise awareness about their ecological role. The Coloradoan
TRAVEL NEWS
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Trail Head Tavern — Tickets required — Relive the raddest decade with contests, prizes, and gnarly fun at this themed pub crawl.
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Paint Your Own Flower Frog
5-7 p.m. — Petrichor Collective — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity by painting your own charming Flower Frog to celebrate spring.
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Steve Hofstetter Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Tickets available — Experience unfiltered comedy from one of YouTube’s most popular comics.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost mentioned — Experience the joy of weekly international folk dances in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Composer Talks with Friends of the Symphony
12-1 p.m. — Old Town Library — Light refreshments — An entertaining lecture exploring featured composers before signature concerts.
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Third Ward Live Performance
7 PM - 1 AM — The Atrium Music Lounge — Check for ticket info — Experience Third Ward's unique blend of styles and emotions in their latest single 'Alleluia'.
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Free Live Jazz at Global Village Museum
5:30-7 p.m. — Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance by Lorna’s Swingset, Colorado’s popular gypsy jazz band.
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Clementine with Joe Suburb and Lofi Hohum
7 PM – 1 AM — The Coast — Price not specified — Experience vibrant guitar riffs from this five-piece alternative rock band straight out of Fort Collins.
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Master Classical Painting Course
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Check website for pricing — Create a Baroque masterpiece in a four-class oil painting course inspired by the works of Caravaggio and Rembrandt.
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Introduction to Watercolors Art Class
1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not specified — Master watercolor techniques in a beginner-friendly, hands-on course.
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Where Art Meets Medicine: How a Comedian-Turned-Veterinarian is Transforming Emergency Pet Care in Fort Collins
Inkwell Veterinary Emergency Clinic is now open in Fort Collins, offering a fresh, compassionate approach to emergency pet care that blends medical expertise with the creativity of its founder. Independently owned and open late on weekdays and weekends, Inkwell brings accessible, high-quality care to the community with heart, humor, and artistry.
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