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Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University hosted RamFest on April 22 with Saturday Night Live host Marcello Hernandez headlining the comedy show at The Lory Student Center. The sold-out event featured other acts like comedian Matt Richards and writer Asha Ward — the performance left the audience laughing and with sore cheeks — as students enjoyed a break at the end of the spring semester. Colorado State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary data shows that traffic fatalities in Colorado are down 21% this year and Larimer County saw a drop from 11 to 5 deaths compared to last year—CDOT credits new safety laws and safer driving habits for the improvement. North Forty News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State first-year Travis Turner won his first 200-meter dash in 21.16 on April 26th at Jack Christiansen Track in Fort Collins — his third college victory and a sign that he will work to lower his time into the 20-second range ahead of the conference championships. Colorado State University
- ➤ Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round, marking the first time a CSU receiver was picked since 2019. He ran a fast 40-yard dash and impressed scouts at his pro day—despite a recent injury—showing his determination as he heads to Lumen Field. Colorado State University
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Fort Collins Montessori School Drawing Class
3:45-4:45 p.m. — Fort Collins Montessori School — Cost varies — Engage young artists in a fun adventure of drawing fundamentals and creative discovery.
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Live Music with Matt McCloskey
6-8 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with Fort Collins' own Matt McCloskey.
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