German Identity After the Holocaust: Memorials and Monuments in Today’s Germany will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, June 20, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Peter Erickson, Associate Professor of German in CSU’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, will explore Holocaust memorials in relation to German identity. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and reservations are available at globalvillagemuseum.org. The presentation is in conjunction with Deutschland Through Students’ Eyes in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The exhibit, which runs through July 22, is curated by German language students at Fort Collins High School. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Location: Fort Collins
Belong: Open House Fundraiser
We invite you to The Family Center/La Familia’s Open House event, “Belong,” on Saturday April 29, 2023. Enjoy a food truck, mobile bar, kids activities, music, and a firsthand early childhood education experience. This family-friendly event is our way to feature the important work we do to support families in Northern Colorado. Meet La Familia staff and get to know us! All net proceeds go directly to The Family Center/ La Familia. This event is indoor/outdoor and will take place in rain or shine.Food provided by our generous donors *until the caterers run out.
Alcohol provided by our generous donors *two drink tickets per adult – must RSVP.ESPAÑOLLos esperamos en el centro La Familia para un evento abierto al público el sábado 29 de abril, 2023 de 2pm a 5pm. En el evento “Belong” habrá un carro de comida, actividades para los niños, música y la experiencia sobre lo que significa la educación temprana. ¡Este evento familiar es nuestra forma de dar a conocer el trabajo tan importante que hacemos para apoyar a las familias en el norte de Colorado y para que conozca a nuestro personal! Se aceptan donativos los cuales se destinarán directamente al programa de La Familia, Este evento es en interior y exterior haya lluvia o sol.
CSU’s Architectural Virtual Library
Colorado State University’s Architectural Virtual Library will be presented Thursday, April 13, from 6-7:30 pm at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Maria Delgado, Assistant Professor in CSU’s Department of Design and Merchandising, will highlight the online library featuring architectural historic buildings across the state. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Fort Collins/ Windsor, CO Water Lantern Festival
Fort Collins/Windsor, CO Water Lantern Festival is coming up on June 17, 2023!Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA Water Lantern Festival TODAY two years in a row!Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water.As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It’s a night that you’ll never forget.Tickets are selling fast!Visit www.WaterLanternFestival.com for more details.
Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers Presents: All In Good Time
RMCS celebrates the spring with All In Good Time, a concert exploring time and all it holds — seasons and hours, meters and eras, moments of reflection and pure joy. We’ll travel the centuries from the Renaissance masters to modern-day choral composers, with pauses for musical theater, pop, and a couple of timely surprises.
Traditional Hawaiian Quilting: History, Characteristics, and Techniques
Traditional Hawaiian Quilting: History, Characteristics, and Techniques will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, February 14, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Jean Krause, a Hawaiian quilter for over 25 years, will explain the significance of various Hawaiian quilt design elements. A native of Oahu, Krause will also demonstrate the creation of a traditional Hawaiian quilt. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org/product/traditional-hawaiian-quilting-history-characteristics-and-techniques/ Light refreshments will be served, and registrants will enjoy free admission to the Museum’s four galleries prior to the program. The presentation is in conjunction with Textiles: Exploring Boundaries in the Museum’s Main Gallery. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Smart Textiles and the Evolution of Fashion
Smart Textiles and the Evolution of Fashion will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Christopher Muscato, Adjunct Professor of History at the University of Northern Colorado, will explore the future of smart textiles in terms of both function and fashion. Admission is $5 per person, and light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
International Trivia Night
John Roberts, Fort Collins native and traveler extraordinaire, will host an International Trivia Night from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. The fun and friendly event will feature some 50 questions, with teams of six competing for prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $10 per person, and advance reservations are required at globalvillagemuseum.org. Partial teams or full six-person teams are welcome with a two-step process. First, team members should make individual reservations. Second, an email with the names of team members must be sent to the Museum’s Outreach Coordinator at outreach@globalvillagemuseum.org. Individuals who register without a team will be joined with others on the night of the event. Registration will close at 5 pm Friday, Jan. 27. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Fiesta Fundraiser for Alianza NORCO
It’s time to party friends! Come celebrate our fifth anniversary with us in the Agave Room, above the Río Grande Restaurant! Dress in your favorite holiday outfit and dance the night away for a great cause! Your ticket includes delicious Mexican tapas, a free alcoholic beverage, a salsa lesson followed by salsa dancing, a silent auction, and tons of fun!
Alianza NORCO is an immigrant-led and immigrant-serving community organization that is rooted in the values of compassion, dignity, empowerment, and social justice. We provide resource guidance, immigration legal services, and driver’s license navigation to individuals and families throughout Colorado. These programs lead us to organize and advocate for immigrant-related issues at the local, state, and national level.Your ticket includes delicious Mexican tapas, a free alcoholic beverage, a salsa lesson followed by salsa dancing, a silent auction, and tons of fun!
¡Es hora de festejar amigos! ¡Ven a celebrar nuestro quinto aniversario con nosotros en el Agave Room, arriba del Restaurante Río Grande! ¡Ponte tu atuendo de fiesta favorito y baila toda la noche por una gran causa!
Alianza NORCO es una organización comunitaria dirigida por inmigrantes al servicio de inmigrantes. Nuestros valores incluyen compasión, dignidad, empoderamiento y justicia social. Brindamos navegación de recursos, servicios legales de inmigración y navegación para licencias de conducir a individuos y familias en todo Colorado. Estos programas nos llevan a organizar y abogar por asuntos relacionados con los inmigrantes a nivel local, estatal y nacional.
¡Su boleto incluye deliciosas tapas mexicanas, una bebida alcohólica gratis, una lección de salsa seguida de baile de salsa, una subasta silenciosa y mucha diversión!
Si necesita ayuda para comprar un boleto, llame a nuestra oficina al 970.703.3945
Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers Presents: Sing We Noël
Join us for our heartfelt welcome into the Christmas season with rich harmonies, exciting rhythms, and contrasting styles of carols.