Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
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🏘️ Community
On Nov. 15, the Fort Collins Winter Farmers Market at Foothills Shopping Center welcomed over 200 local vendors selling food, art and handmade crafts in its 19th year—a busy day that showed the market’s role in uniting the community.
The market will run every Saturday until April 18 to give local artisans a place to share their work.
🎭 Culture
CSU BFA sculpture students will open their capstone exhibition 'The Cave' at the Fort Collins Center for Creativity from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
19, inviting residents to explore art that challenges their perception of truth—free and open to the public.
🎓 Education
CSU alumnus Patrick Suzuki visited the campus last weekend to join the Rams Live Pregame Show and discuss his appearance on Netflix's Love is Blind—he explained how his experience with bullying helped him embrace his Asian American identity.
He also credited his time at CSU with building the skills needed to speak on diversity, inclusion, and love.
🌲 Environment
Colorado Parks and Wildlife approved dual legal classification for bison so that privately owned herds remain managed as livestock while free-ranging bison become protected wildlife under CPW authority.
The new rules will take effect on January 1 and protect wild bison under the Protect Wild Bison Act—CPW will work with groups to develop special management licenses when needed.
🏛️ Government
Finland’s Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola visited CSU on Nov.
12 to explore future research ties in quantum mechanics and other fields—building on a 2022 memorandum of understanding and past joint projects with Finnish researchers.
🎉 Fort Collins Events
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Bass Drum Of Death Concert
7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — Ticket info to be announced — Experience the raw energy of Bass Drum Of Death as they return to their garage roots.
Surf Hat Concert
7-10 p.m. — Sound Bar — $18.54 — Enjoy a blend of surf, psych, folk, and indie from this innovative duo.
Latin Night at Aggie Theatre
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket range $64-$76 — Experience vibrant Latin music in a lively atmosphere at a popular local venue.
Garrison Keillor Live
2-3:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the charm and wit of one of America's greatest storytellers.
Fort Collins Thanksgiving Day Run
4-8 p.m. — 147 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO — Registration required — Participate in Northern Colorado's largest 4-mile event for runners, walkers, and kids.
Holiday Colorado Makers Market
12-5 p.m. — Northside Aztlan Community Center — Free entry — Kick off your holiday shopping with over 100 local artisan vendors.
Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No experience needed — Enjoy an evening of old and new folk dances from various cultures in a relaxed setting.
The Motet Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Washington’s — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the energetic funk vibes of The Motet with their interlocking creative performances.
Fort Collins Holiday Gift Festival
12 AM — Northside Aztlan Community Center — Visit local artisans and find unique gifts at this festive celebration.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator II Training
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Geriatric Education Center, LLC — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with comprehensive hands-on training designed for system administrators.
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