family activities The Lagoon at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, www.lagoonseries.com
Pack up your blanket, picnic dinner, lawn chairs and bring your friends and families to the CSU campus for six weeks of great music. The Lagoon Concerts are dedicated to providing a local venue for bands to present a unique community opportunity. Dancing is encouraged and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Music and fresh air…
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hat could be better than hanging out in the fresh air with the family and listening to music on a cool summer evening (or noon)? Well, doing that for free! Find a show near you or check out something at a new venue. Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Concert Series Thursdays through August 8, 7pm, Old Town Square Fort Collins www.downtownfortcollins.com/events/ bohemian-nights-presents-thursday-nightlive-concert-series
Visit Old Town Square in Fort Collins Thursday evenings for free and fun entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes to discover new music. J uly 11: Jurassicasters featuring Dave Beegle (Rock Classics) July 18: Selasee and the FA FA Family (Reggae) July 25: Wasteland Hop (Hip Hop) Aug. 1: Diana Castro Band (R & B Classics) Aug. 8: The Congress (Rock)
Foote Lagoon Concert Series Thursdays through August 8, 7pm, Civic Center and Foote Lagoon Amphitheater, Loveland
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Hear great music in a beautiful venue. Sit or dance in a circular venue while watching local musicians on a round stage located inside the Foote Lagoon. Bring a picnic to enjoy before, during, or after the show. For weather cancellations, call 970-962-2770 after 5pm. July 11: Colcannon (Celtic) July 18: Buckstein (Country) July 25: Creole Stomp (Cajun) Aug. 1: Hit & Run (Bluegrass) Aug. 8: Todo Mundo (World/Latin)
Friday Fest Fridays through September 20, 5pm, 9th Street Plaza, Greeley www.greeleydowntown.com/signature-events/2013-friday-fests
Venture to downtown Greeley for a taste of local music and sense of community. Greeley’s music scene attracts talented bands from every genre. J uly 5: Halden Wofford & The Hi Beams July 12: Thomas and Tyler with local boys “Wild Nights” July 19: Chris Daniels & The Kings July 26 Greeley Arts Picnic kick-off
Lagoon Summer Concert Series Wednesdays through August 14, 6:30pm.
July 10: Mark Sloniker July 17: The Wendy Woo Band July 24: Tumbling Dice July 31: Retro 80s Aug. 7: The Blues DoGS Aug. 14: Amplified Souls
Noontime Notes Concert Series Tuesdays through August 6, 11:30am, Oak Street Plaza, Fort Collins www.downtownfortcollins.com/events/ noontime-notes-concert-series
Take a break for lunch every Tuesday and view a wide variety of performers. Pack your lunch and bring yourself, your family, and your colleagues to Oak Street Plaza to enjoy the outdoors and quality musicians.
J uly 2: Steve Eulberg (Mountain and Hammered Dulcimers) July 9: Interstate Cowboy (Western Swing & Ranch Tunes) July 16: Cary Morin (Acoustic Original Rock & Folk) July 23: The Just Jazz Quintet (Your Favorite Jazz) July 30: Mark Sloniker, Colleen Crosson & Friends (Jazz Piano) Aug. 6: Rodney James & the High Gear Daddies (Rock-n-Roll, Rockabilly)
Streetmosphere Friday-Sunday through July 27, 12:30pm, Old Town Square and Oak Street, Fort Collins www.beetstreet.org/streetmosphere
Sponsored by Beet Street, this event features up to five performers each day including musicians, magicians, storytellers, dancers, artists, and more! Take a tour of downtown Fort Collins and stop by each performer’s station to be thoroughly entertained.