Like music? If you answered yes to this question, you should get to Fort Collins, Colorado this Friday and Saturday. 150 bands will play 15 venues during this musical extravaganza! A two-day pass is only $15. There’s no better deal around, so get out there and support local musicians. You are sure to find something to suit your musical tastes. To find out who is playing and where, visit www.focomx.org.
Author Sandra Dallas has been called the “quintessential American voice.” She is a New York Times Best Seller and on April 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. she will be at Reader’s Cove in Fort Collins, Colorado, speaking about her latest book, “Whiter Than Snow.” I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Dallas talk several years ago when she was the keynote speaker at the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
I have a major complaint. If a restaurant wants to get in on breakfast service they need to open at least by 7 a.m., maybe earlier. Most people work. Yep, it’s true. And most working people need to be at work by 8 a.m. My husband and I love going out for breakfast on a weekday, especially a Monday. We are business owners, so it gives us some time to
It’s official, the Celtic rock band from Kansas City, The Elders, will again be playing at this summer’s Rocky Mountain Irish Festival (formerly the Fort Collins Irish Festival). The Elders are the Mayor’s all-time favorite band. Learn more about them and hear their music at www.eldersmusic.com. For more information on the Rocky Mountain Irish Festival, and to purchase your tickets in advance, go to www.fortcollinsirishfestival.com. The festival runs August 27-29,
I discovered Monroe’s Lounge this past summer when I was invited to attend a Friday night networking group for people on Twitter.com. My husband and I were quite surprised when we found the place to be much more than just a hotel bar. Located inside the newly remodeled Best Western on the southwest corner of I25 and Eisenhower (Hwy 34), Monroe’s is a classy bar ideally located for networking groups
I recently discovered Mandolin Cafe at 210 East 4th Street in Loveland, Colorado. This relatively new addition to downtown, is a funky coffee shop with a musical soul. Last Thursday evening, Stoll Vaughan, a singer/songwriter and stellar guitarist played a free show at Mandolin Cafe. Vaughan had approached owner Alex Zoll about playing at the coffee shop after Vaughan opened for The Elders at The Rialto Theater in Loveland,
Love food? The Art of Dining is back and runs Feb. 15 – 28th. What’s the deal? Participating restaurants in the Loveland, Colorado area have signed up to offer a set price menu at $18.77. Some of my favorite restaurants on the list include Stone Ridge Grille at Mariana Butte and The Black Steer Steak and Seafood. To see a full list of participating restaurants and menus
Find out what specials are cookin’ at your favorite Northern Colorado restaurants! Click on the link above (or the one on the right hand side of this page) to discover daily discounts like buy 1 entree & 2 beverages at Island Grill and get your second entree at half-price! The deals change daily, so check ’em out frequently! Follow Today’s Dining Deals on Twitter @DiningDealsMan. Follow me @HeidiTown.com.
I first saw and heard Stoll Vaughan earlier this month when he opened for The Elders at The Soiled Dove. He hooked me with the first strum of his guitar. And now he’s coming to Colorado again! Stoll Vaughan will play the following February shows in Colorado: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 – Mandolin Cafeat 210 E. 4th Street. Loveland, Colorado. Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 – Tuft Theater at
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND IS BEING RESCEHDULED FOR 2011. STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS. The Fort Collins Irish Festival is now the Rocky Mountain Irish Festival. The festival’s name isn’t the only change. The event will now be held at The Ranch/Larimer County Fairgrounds, on August 27 – 29, 2010. As usual, there’s a stellar line up of bands, including the U2 tribute band,
