You can see jewelry created by Barbara Murray for past jewelry sales held at the Loveland Community Kitchen. The nonprofit's next jewelry sale fundraiser will be held Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4. (Special article for Herald reporters)
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Nate Bergatze
Nate Bergatze will bring his “Be the Funny” tour to the Blue Arena, 5290 Arena Circle, on May 3 at 7 p.m.
The comedian, who this year was hailed as “the greatest man in stand-up” by The Atlantic and a “rising star” by CBS Morning, has been nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award.
Tickets range from $40.75 to $100.75 and are available at treeventscomplex.com/blue-arena.
“Denim and Diamond”
The Loveland Choral Society will be presenting “Denim” at the Rialto Theater Center (228 East) on Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at 3 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. and Diamond” will be performed.Fourth Street
The cast members perform fun songs to help you get through work, training, and more, with melodies ranging from upbeat and stylish to last-minute and exciting.
Tickets are $23 to $25.
For more information, call 970-962-2120 or visit realtheatercenter.org.
jewelry fundraiser
To raise funds, the Loveland Community Kitchen, hosted by Barbara and Dr. Gavin Murray, will host two events on Friday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. A jewelry sale will be held at Mountain View Presbyterian Church until 4 p.m. , 2500 N. Garfield Ave.
All pieces are handcrafted by Barbara Murray using sterling silver, gemstones, leather and wood.
The nonprofit organization hopes to raise $10,000 to $15,000 for its efforts to feed hungry people in Loveland.
For more information about the nonprofit, visit lovelandcommunitykitchen.org.
adult prom
The Moonlight Mirage Adult Prom in support of the Winter Break Council will be held at Casa Sagrada, 404 E. Third St. on Friday, May 3 from 7:30 to 11 p.m.
DJ Brian Howe will provide music for dancing, and there will be three photo booths, food and non-alcoholic beverages, a cash bar, local artists and more.
Tickets are $30 for one or $50 for two and can be purchased at tickettailor.com/events/Winterholidaycouncil/1143061.
adult sports day
Adult Field Day will be held at Mehaffee Park, 3285 W. 22nd St. on Friday, May 3 at 2 p.m.
Teams of eight can participate in games such as ax throwing, obstacle courses, casino gambling, life-size beer pong, tug of war, and cornhole.
The event will also include tacos and beer.
Team registration costs start at $400.
For more information, visit lovgov.org/services/parks-recreation/events.
day of prayer
The National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at the House of Neighborhood Service Life Center (1511 East 11th Street).
It will be a night of prayer for the local community and the nation.
For more information, visit nationaldayofprayer.org.
kids chalk art
Chalk Around the Block will be held on Friday, May 3 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave.
Children ages 2-5 and their adults can use chalk to create art on the sidewalks around the library.
For more information, visit lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
“Spring Music”
A reception for “The Music of Spring” art show will be held at Independence Gallery, 233 E. Fourth St., on Friday, May 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Artists Lisa Nevo and Jeanne Downing are showcasing their latest spring-inspired pieces.
The show opens on May 1st.
For more information, visit facebook.com/Independentgallery.
Belsuud
nature pictures
A program on nature photography will be held at the Foothills Audubon Society's annual membership meeting on Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berthoud Community Library, 236 Welch Avenue.
Club members Beth Conley, Ron Harden, David Lawrence, Helmut Reiter, Eva Stanley, and Don Stark will exhibit samples of their nature photography.
Admission is free. Refreshments will be provided along with the program.
For more information, contact Kat Bradley-Bennett at 303-589-1832 or katpbennett@gmail.com.
johnstown
country dance
Johnstown Country Dance will be held at the Johnstown Community Center, 101 Charlotte Street, on Friday, May 3rd and every first and third Friday through August from 6:30-9:15 p.m. Will be held.
The cost is $8.
For more information, call 970-215-6855 or email thomasrj222@gmail.com.
fort collins
“James and the Giant Peach”
Debut Theater Company will present Roald Dahl's beloved fable of unlikely friendship, James and the Giant Peach, on May 3rd-4th, May 10th-11th, and May 17th. It will be performed Friday-Saturday, Sunday, May 18th at 7pm, and matinee on Sunday, May 5th at 1pm. , Saturday, May 11 and Saturday, May 18, at Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia.
Young James Henry Trotter, accompanied by a wise grasshopper, an affectionate ladybug, a troublesome centipede, a resourceful spider, a gloomy earthworm, a shy glowworm, and an exhausted silkworm, grows the world's largest peach. Embark on an epic adventure inside. . Their journey into the unknown is powered by friendship, loyalty, resourcefulness, and hope.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Lincoln Center box office, 970-221-6730 or at lctix.com.
For more information, visit debuttheater.org/upcoming-events.
soap troupe
Senior game! Theatrical performance “SOAP Style!” will be held Friday, May 3rd at 1:30pm and 6:30pm and Saturday, May 4th at 2pm at the Fort Collins Senior Building, 1200 Raintree Drive. It will be performed at the Center.
The SOAP troupe (slightly older adult players) have been hard at work writing, preparing and creating special shows for families.
Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the Fort Collins Senior Center or by calling 970-221-6644. Spaces are limited to 200.
For more information, visit fcgov.com/recreation/special-events.
Downtown Art Week
The 3rd Annual Downtown Fort Collins Art Week will be held May 3-12.
The festivities begin on Friday, May 3 with the First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Fort Collins.
The week will also feature free artist-led workshops at Petrichor Collective Studio, Visit Fort Collins Downtown Visitor Information Center, Poudre Library, Art Museum, and more. Fort Collins MoA for All Space. Registration is required and space is limited.
At Tiny Art Hide & Seek, seven talented local artists create miniature works and display them hidden away downtown for a week for art lovers to discover. Follow Downtown Fort Collins on Instagram. There, clues will be shared throughout his week to help guide the explorer.
Two Art Week postcards will be created by local artist Mallory Cash and will be available for pickup at participating Art Walk stores.
There will also be self-guided public art tours of downtown.
For more information, visit downtownfortcollins.org and downtownfortcollins.com.
Greeley
“Limina L”
A new exhibition titled “LIMINAL” will be on view at the Tointon Gallery (651 10th Ave.) in Greeley on Friday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. is held.
This collection of works is by Boulder-based figurative encaustic artist Ann Ferrer.
Encaustic pieces are created by mixing pigments with hot wax and applying them to a surface, creating texture and dimension. Ferrer's works depict people, or the remains of their existence.
The exhibit is free and open to the public and will be on display at the gallery until June 7th.
For more information, visit greeleygov.com/activities/public-art/tointon-gallery.
