Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park reopens this week after a two-year renovation that added electrical hookups for RVs, improved accessibility, and modernized 244 campsites. Limited reservations start at 8 a.m. today for July 9-22—new dates will open after testing upgraded water and wastewater systems—. The Coloradoan
- ➤ Colorado offers seven waterfall hikes featuring family-friendly options at Horsetooth Falls near Fort Collins plus challenging climbs at sites like Ouzel Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Hikers can choose short trails with cool pools plus longer routes with scenic views. The Coloradoan
TRAVEL NEWS
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Foundations in Art - Painting I
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Fee applicable — Master oil painting techniques and explore the world of color in a structured class setting.
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Wesley Scott & The Silver-Dollars Live Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon — Cover charge may apply — Enjoy a lively night filled with music as Wesley Scott & The Silver-Dollars take to the stage.
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Ben Kweller Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Check website for price — Experience the captivating sounds of Ben Kweller and Ryman in a vibrant evening of alternative rock.
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Montgomery Gentry Concert
6-9 PM — The Gardens on Spring Creek — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy rowdy and heartfelt country tunes from one of the genre's most recognizable voices.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No entry fee — Experience the joy of weekly international folk dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with new and old dances from various cultures.
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Uncle Sushi
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant evening with live performance at Uncle Sushi.
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FoCo Fondo Cycling Event
10 AM – 5 PM — New Belgium Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience a thrilling gravel ride with options ranging from 12 to 118 miles, coupled with a vibrant outdoor lifestyle expo.
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Nick Critchlow Acoustic Performance
4-10 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original acoustic tunes and humorous storytelling from a beloved NoCo musician.
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Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost specified — Experience a mix of old and new international folk dances in a relaxed atmosphere every Tuesday night.
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An Evening with Gripweed
6 PM – 12 AM — Maxline Brewing — Free show — Experience the electrifying blues-fusion of Musketeer Gripweed live on stage.
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