February Local Events Newsletter
Welcome to the Owens Dental local events newsletter, where we sift through the best of the upcoming month’s events roster, so you don’t have to!
For those seeking some family fun
Otterbox Digital Dome Theater
February 7th from 6-9pm
The Planets 360 – Modern version is a genuinely immersive experience, mixing mythology, music, and art to bring Holst’s Planets Suite very much up-to-date. NSC Creative have taken a much-loved classic and produced something exciting and fresh, that explores the planets in a new and engaging way.
Grand Opening of the Losel Doll House
Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures
*Free admission on February 7th at 6-9pm*
The Museum has a collection of some 50 Losel Dolls, enduring emblems of Tibetan heritage after the takeover of Tibet by Communist China in 1959.
225 W Oak Street, 123 N College Ave
2/8/2020, 2/22/2020, 3/14/2020, 3/28/2020, 4/11/2020
9am-1pm
Check out the Winter Farmers Market in its 13th year of promoting and providing access to locally grown and made food, crafts, art and more. For specifics, please visit the Facebook Page
Old Town Library
February 9th at 1pm
Families with children of all ages are invited to experience a kinesthetic-based story time. Yoga mats are provided or bring your own. Registration is required ahead of time and space is limited
Parent and Child Valentine Making Party
Fort Collins Museum of Art
February 9th at 1pm
Create your own Handmade Valentines using recycled materials. All ages are welcome for this festive event. You will also be able to create Valentines for individuals in our community experiencing homelessness to gift with a meal token from the FoCo Café.
Music, Arts & Theater
University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 5
CSU School of the Arts
February 5th 7:30-9pm
Join the CSU Symphony Orchestra for a night of lively music as they explore Dvorak’s 5th Symphony!
2020 Chinese Spring Musical Festival
CSU Center for the Arts
February 6th and 7th 7pm-9pm
This is a musical celebration featuring performers from Hunan University. Shu Nian Gong Xi Fa Cai | Wishing you good fortune and health in the year of rat!
Old Town Fort Collins
February 7th 6pm-9pm
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour that celebrates creativity, culture, and community. From fine to funky, the Art Walk showcases a spectrum of artistic styles to entertain and engage amateurs and art aficionado of all ages, interests and backgrounds.
Lincoln Center
February 11th 7:30-9pm
Grammy winner Jason Vieaux is “among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone). Going beyond the classical, Vieaux has earned a reputation for putting his expressiveness and virtuosity at the service of a remarkably wide range of music.
CSU School of the Arts
February 13th-15th 7:30-9pm
Cabaret is a powerful, dance-driven musical set in 1931 Berlin in the shadow of the Nazi rise to power. Cabaret originally opened in 1966 and ran for 1,165 performances, winning the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for best musical and eight Tony awards.
For those who love the Colorado active lifestyle
Edora Park Tortise and Hare 8k
Edora Park
Sun Feb 2 at 08:00 am
The Tortoise & Hare races are designed to bring runners of all abilities together. Everyone starts in waves based on their predicted finishing time so that all participants finish together. Click Here to register.
Know Before You Go Avalanche Awareness
REI
2/13/2020, 2/29/2020, 3/21/2020
Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard, or snowmobile, recognition of avalanche danger is an essential and potentially lifesaving skill. This class introduces and explains where and why avalanches occur and provide a basic approach to managing risk and accessing local avalanche reports.
1020 E Lincoln Ave
February 15th at 9am- 1pm
For this race all the ladies get a head start (5k-3mins, 10k-5mins). So gentleman… Do you think you can catch up? To register for this race click here
Rocky Mountain Flycasters Annual Fundraising Fly Tying Expo
Fort Collins Senior Center
February 19th 5:30-9pm
Calling all avid anglers! Two dozen professional and experienced tiers demonstrate their skills and share tips on tying and fishing their signature flies. Funds raised support conservation and education projects!
The Lincoln Center
February 21st at 7:30pm
The 14th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is hitting the road and headed to your backyard with a fresh catch of new films! Featuring exclusive shorts, we’ll tell the stories of everything from serial steelhead semantics, canyon conservation in Colorado and the audacious Aussies who explore their coastline.
Valentines and Foodie Events
Vintage Valentine’s Day Candlelight Tour at The 1879 Avery House
Block One on Linden Street
February 13th 7pm -8:30pm
Treat yourself (and your sweetie) to a candlelight Vintage Valentine’s day at the 1879 Avery House. Sip on hot chocolate while you step back in time to an earlier era via the historic artifacts, architecture and memorabilia from days gone by.
Valentines Dinner at the Mishawaka
Mishawaka Amphitheater
February 13-16th
The Mishawaka is taking reservations for very special fireside date nights on February 13 – 16. The dinner special will be available all night accompanied by the sounds of a special Valentine’s playlist.
Block One on Linden Street
February 14th 6pm -9pm
This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with the latest and greatest brews coming out of the Fort Collins beer scene! For one night only, enjoy limited-release and specialty beers including barrel-aged creations and winter seasonals. Purchase tickets for this event here
Old Town Fort Collins
Febrary 21st 5-8pm
The Fort Collins Foodie Walk is “a culinary tour of tasty proportions!” Come educate your taste buds during this monthly self-guided Old Town foodie tour featuring new and exciting taste experiences on the 3rd Friday of each month. It’s FREE and everyone is welcome!
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Are you part of an organization that’s planning something fun for March? We welcome submissions! Please e-mail info@owensdds.com with information about your event, and we’ll find a place for it in our next issue.
Wishing you and your families a wonderful February!
The Team at Owens DDS
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