Thursday, September 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Small businesses along West Colfax are receiving grant money for safety upgrades and revitalization projects—efforts expected to boost security and business opportunities in the area. CBS Colorado
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Photographer and professor Justin Carney opens his exhibition Full of Dreams at the CSU Visual Arts Building’s Directions Gallery through Oct. 17— he uses an X-ray style to show his family history and identity and will hold his artist talk at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5. Colorado State University
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins voters will choose on Nov. 4 between two plans for the 165-acre Hughes Stadium site. One plan, proposed by City Council, offers a park, natural area and wildlife education—while the other makes the entire site a natural area. The Coloradoan
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State has beaten UNC every game since 1900 and is expected to win again even as UNC hopes to break the long-standing curse with a strong home effort; sports reporter Conlan Moe said UNC now relies on new quarterback Eric Gibson Jr. after starting quarterback (Peter Costelli) was injured, and he expects the game to be close if the team stays healthy. Colorado State University
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She's Green
7-10 p.m. — The Coast — $18.54 — Experience the dreamy soundscapes of the Minneapolis-based band, she's green, as they bring their ethereal vibes to Fort Collins.
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Black Squirrel Half Marathon
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Lory State Park — $75 registration fee — Experience the scenic trails of Lory State Park in this challenging half marathon.
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Samantha Fish Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience new music from renowned artist Samantha Fish throughout a captivating night.
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Introduction to Figure Drawing
5:30-8:00 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Course Fee — Learn essential figure drawing skills in a comprehensive six-week program.
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Daniel Rodriguez Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fort Collins Nursery — $25 ADV/$30 Door — Enjoy a night of folk melodies with Daniel Rodriguez and Nathaniel Riley while supporting a local charity.
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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Oils
8-11 a.m. — 3 Square Art — Registration required — Explore nature's light and colors through oil painting techniques in a charming outdoor setting.
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Introduction to Figure Drawing
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost TBD — Develop your figure drawing skills with this hands-on, six-week course focusing on human anatomy and dynamic motion.
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