Good morning, Fort Collins.

On Sept. 18, community members gathered at Canvas Stadium—CSU to share their reasons for attending a vigil held for Charlie Kirk, and many expressed their personal views at the event—reflecting a range of responses from the local audience.

The Colorado Symphony opens its season this weekend — Peter Oundjian, the new music director, said the orchestra performed Respighi’s Pines of Rome on Friday night and will hold another concert tonight and a performance on Sunday at Boettcher Concert Hall.

He added the season will feature special guests including Pinchas Zukerman, Michelle Cann and Lang Lang.

Colorado's fall color season is underway as Dan West from the State Forest Service said northern areas will show peak aspen colors from today through Sept.

27 while central and southern regions peak later. Drivers are told to follow safe travel tips because high weekend traffic is expected on National Public Lands Day on Sept. 27—travelers should plan trips carefully.

A new state task force will convene this fall to study funding alternatives for water projects and energy grants as severance tax revenues decline.

The 11-member group — including Karen Schlatter from the Colorado Water Center at CSU — will deliver a draft report to the DNR by January 15.

On September 19, CSU volleyball won the Golden Spike trophy with a 3-1 win against University of Colorado at the CU Events Center — ending the Buffs’ 9-0 run and setting the team up to face Wyoming next week.

Master Classical Painting Workshop

1-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Class fees apply — Create a stunning oil painting inspired by the masters of Baroque artistry.

Free Play Monday

12 p.m. - 12 a.m. — Pinball Jones — $8 for all-day free play — Enjoy unlimited pinball action every Monday.

ivri Live Performance

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Coast — $24.21 — Enjoy an enchanting evening with rising star ivri as she showcases her captivating music.

John Brown's Body Live

8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ages: Guests Under 18 Require Accompanying Adult — Experience the vibrant energy of John Brown's Body with support from The Syrup.

The Fracas in Fort Collins Pickleball Tournament

2 PM - 2 PM — 4401 Innovation Dr, Fort Collins, CO — Competition entry available — Play pickleball at one of the premier tournaments in Fort Collins with local players.

Master Classical Painting Workshop

1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — $ — Create a Baroque masterpiece inspired by the techniques of Caravaggio and Rembrandt in this immersive art class.

Introduction to Figure Drawing Course

5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Class fee applicable — Master the art of figure drawing through essential techniques and hands-on practice.

Foco Dead Night with Tumbledown Shack

6:30-9:30 p.m. — 830 North - Live Music, Bowling, Arcade — Free entry — Experience an evening of Grateful Dead tunes and vibrant community spirit.

The Oh Hellos Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Washington's — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with The Oh Hellos featuring Rabbitology at a beloved local venue.

Mo Lowda & The Humble with French Cassettes Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating live music featuring Mo Lowda & The Humble alongside French Cassettes.

Roberts Ranch Public Tour

Tucked into the foothills near Livermore, Roberts Ranch has been home to Native peoples, a stop along the Overland Trail, and since 1874 a working cattle ranch. On Saturday, October 4, the gates will open for a rare guided tour, inviting you to experience how history and modern stewardship meet on this protected land.