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Fort Collins
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Canyon Concert Ballet (a nearly 50-year local tradition) is closing due to financial struggles. Its board said it will hold performances through May 31 if $220,000 is raised, or programming may end on May 1. The Coloradoan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Education honored 20 PSD schools on April 28 at the Denver Art Museum—McGraw Elementary and Fort Collins Montessori each earning two awards while 18 additional schools were recognized for academic achievement and student growth during the 2024-25 school year. The Coloradoan
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Collins residents can drop off old computers and monitors for free at Intel, 4701 Technology Parkway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A household hazardous waste collection event will be held on May 16 at 625 Ninth St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Larimer County added 70 acres to Red-Tail Ridge Open Space along the Boulder border—this new parcel cost $650,000 and will help form a continuous conservation area while plans to open it to the public remain in progress. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Timed-entry permits for Rocky Mountain National Park open May 1 at 8 a.m. MT for reservations from May 22 through Oct. 13, with options for the Bear Lake Road Corridor or the rest of the park. Eldorado Canyon, Mount Blue Sky, and Brainard Lake also require reservations on set dates. The Coloradoan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins Utilities announced that starting May 1, peak electricity hours will be 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. on weekdays through September, when rates will be over three times higher than off-peak pricing. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Fort Collins Utilities and ELCO asked residents and businesses to reduce outdoor water use starting May 1 amid a water shortage watch declared by City Manager Kelly DiMartino (lawn watering is limited to twice a week and watering should be avoided between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.). The Coloradoan
- ➤ Colorado's Front Range Passenger Rail signed a 25-year agreement with BNSF to run three daily round trips between Fort Collins and Denver by January 2029. The project costs $333 million + will incur over $30 million annually, paving the way for efficient regional travel. The Coloradoan
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Langhorne Slim Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — $TBA — Experience the uplifting tunes of Langhorne Slim on his Dreamin' Kind Tour.
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Pert' Near Sandstone Concert
7-10 p.m. — Washington's — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a lively blend of old-time instrumentation and contemporary music from the vibrant Minnesota group.
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Cinco de Bachata Night
7:30-11 p.m. — The Neighbor — Attendance ticket required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo week with Bachata dancing and a complimentary dance lesson.
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Nick Critchlow Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Tiho's Tequila Bar and Restaurant — Check for entry details — Enjoy original acoustic tunes from local singer/songwriter Nick Critchlow.
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Candlelight Concert Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
8:30-9:30 p.m. — The Lyric — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical live tribute to Fleetwood Mac under candlelight in a stunning venue.
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Beyond Fear
7-8:30 p.m. — Bas Bleu Theatre Company — Free entry — Engage in an enlightening evening with Buddhist Nun Gen Kelsang Gomlam exploring mindfulness and spiritual growth.
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25th Anniversary Party and Walk Kickoff Party!
Home Instead of Northern Colorado is celebrating 25 years of serving older adults in our community with a public event at Odell Brewing Co. on Saturday, May 17 (noon–4 p.m.). Rather than throwing ourselves a party, we're using the milestone to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado — an organization that supports many of the families we've cared for over the past quarter century.
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TOPS Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Montreal's TOPS as they perform tracks from their ambitious new album 'Sugar At The Gate'.
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Purity Ring Live with mmj
8:00-9:30 PM — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience Purity Ring's new concept album inspired by RPG adventures.
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Grant Farm Reunion Show
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket price TBD — Celebrate Tyler Grant's 50th birthday with cosmic Americana beats from Grant Farm.
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