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A wall of records decorates the Ace Gilletts bar along with a neon sign and chandeliers over the booths.

Ace Gillett’s Lounge: Where Music and Community Flow From Underground

Sasha Beran-Hughes, Visual Editor February 22, 2023

As one descends the stairs into the basement of The Armstrong Hotel, they begin to hear the swell of music in their ears. They then enter a dimly-lit lounge filled with ornate furniture, chandeliers, vinyl...

The crowd at The Comedy Fort waits for the show to start.

Funny You Mention That: A Closer Look at the FoCo Comedy Scene

Cassidy DuFore Payne, Contributor February 22, 2023

After walking through the door of The Comedy Fort, the warm air almost immediately takes the edge off the cold, crisp Fort Collins night. The moody lighting of the lobby shines on laughing faces sipping...

Maddie Engeman inside the Costume Design Shop at Colorado State University.

Behind the Curtain: The Dedication and Passion That Transforms the Theater

Kailey Pickering, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2023

The auditorium fills with excitement as audience members trickle in. Conversations brew as anticipation for the show builds. Soon the lights go down and chatter in the auditorium ceases as all attention...

Geneva Hein performs Party in the U.S.A. at The Lyrics weekly Karaoke Club while Alex Forbes hosts.

Karaoke Club: Belting Lyrics at The Lyric

Macy Taylor, Contributor February 22, 2023

There are three rules at Karaoke Club. One, you don't talk about Karaoke Club. Two, always tip your bartenders double. And three, if it's your first time at Karaoke Club, you must sing.   Every...

A skeeball machine lit up in Pinball Jones

Best of CSU Entertainment

Best of CSU Staff February 24, 2021

Best Live Concert Venue: Aggie Theatre The Aggie Theatre is a historic, classic site in Fort Collins. Adored by many, the Aggie has been in business for over 100 years, going from a furniture store,...

Nostalgia at Risk: How COVID-19 Has Affected Local Roller Rink Rollerland

Nostalgia at Risk: How COVID-19 Has Affected Local Roller Rink Rollerland

Anna Dunn May 4, 2020

Social isolation has introduced many problems for small business owners across the nation. Stores struggle to find creative solutions that can follow health and safety guidelines while also getting some...

The Mystic Counterculture of Fort Collins: Tarot, Divination, and More

The Mystic Counterculture of Fort Collins: Tarot, Divination, and More

Kevin Dwyer March 13, 2020

The occult, divination and ancient Egyptian knowledge all play a part in the history of the tarot. This mysterious and often misunderstood deck of cards was originally used to play a game like Bridge or...

Let the Music Play: DIY Venues in Fort Collins

Let the Music Play: DIY Venues in Fort Collins

Arlee Walls March 4, 2020

Everyone has a first day. Playing a sport to eventually play professionally, picking up a brush to begin painting a masterpiece, or writing down a storm of thoughts to create a timeless song. Everyone...

CSU Stadium Sessions Bring Together Two Loves: Live Music and Football

CSU Stadium Sessions Bring Together Two Loves: Live Music and Football

Taylor Sandal November 6, 2018

Fierce, genuine and unabashedly expressive. Alysia Kraft is all of these things and more when she performs. Any audience member can feel passion radiating wholeheartedly through every smile, air-kick...

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Essential Video Games for College Students

Tyler Duncan September 26, 2018

The college experience has changed quite a bit since our parents' day. With all our technical doo-dads and portable witchcraft at our fingertips, having free time has irreversibly changed. However, every...

Impulse Dance and Fitness logo

‘Join the Beat’ at Impulse Dance and Fitness

Kelly Peterson September 10, 2018

National Dance Day grandly opened an adult dance and fitness studio only a couple of blocks away from Colorado State University. Dancers shook the ground as they danced the day away, a vibrant recognition...

A patron playing one of the many pinball games offered at the bar-cade. There is both vintage and brand new pinball games to be played, and many of them for under a dollar. Photo credit: Erik Fideor

Pinball Jones Is an Arcade Bar Friendly for All Ages

EFideor April 3, 2018
Students and long-time residents alike will find something to do at this Fort Collins' original.
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