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The Strongest Arm on Earth, presented by The Shaw Classic, is bringing the world\u2019s strongest athletes at 1 p.m. Aug. 15 to Blue Arena, 5290 Arena Circle.<\/p>\n
Get ready for a head-to-head showdown featuring the world\u2019s strongest athletes\u200b\u00a0\u2014\u200b\u00a0including Brian Shaw, Eddie Hall, Robert Oberst and Brandon Allen.<\/p>\n
\u200bTickets are\u00a0\u00a0\u200b$44-$304.<\/p>\n
\u200b\u200bThe Shaw Classic\u200b also will present\u00a0The Strongest Man on Earth, \u200b\u00a0a competition of ultimate strength\u200b, at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17, at Blue Arena\u200b.<\/p>\n
The competition is crafted to test the top strongest men on the planet to their utmost boundaries, scrutinizing not just their physical capabilities but also their agility and mental fortitude.<\/p>\n
Tickets are $100-$700.<\/p>\n
For details\u200b or tickets, call 877-544-8499 or visit treventscomplex.com\/blue-arena<\/a>.<\/p>\n High Country Dance will present its Summer Showcase at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St.<\/p>\n Additional showtimes are 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.<\/p>\n Tickets are $14-$18.<\/p>\n For details, call 970-962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Wild Elderberries will perform at 7-9 pm. Friday, Aug. 15, in the sanctuary at Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E. Fifth St.<\/p>\n The concert is a special NUUC Fundraiser.<\/p>\n The Front Range-based band from Colorado is known for their all-original music and will present a blend of Americana, folk, rock, country, blues and jazz.<\/p>\n The members are: Bill Aspinwall, guitars and vocals; Bob Jefferies, mandolin and vocals; Sam Fuqua, bass; Jack Lainson, guitar, harmonica and vocals; and Steven Jackson, percussion.<\/p>\n Each member brings extensive experience from performing in various bands across Colorado and beyond.<\/p>\n Suggested donation is \u00a0$20 ($5 for those under 18 years).<\/p>\n For details, visit namaquauu.org\/event\/wild-elderberries-concert-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Southern Gospel concert with The Lighthouse Boys and New Life Quartet will be offered at 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at LifeSpring Covenant Church, 743 S. Dotsero Drive.<\/p>\n The Lighthouse Boys received the 2016 \u201cGospel\u201d Award by The Bakersfield Country Music Awards as a \u201cLife time Achievement Presentation.\u201d They are known for their songs \u201cMidnight Cry,\u201d \u201cFrom Heaven\u2019s Point of View,\u201d \u201cWhen The Saints of God Are Called T\u2019ward Heaven\u201d and their newest single \u201cHe\u2019ll Carry You.\u201d<\/p>\n New Life Quartet, from Loveland, was formed in 1980 as a Southern Gospel Quartet. They have performed at hundreds of venues, mostly along the Front Range of Colorado. They sing traditional Southern Gospel accompanied by piano.<\/p>\n The show is free to attend; a free-will love offering will be taken.<\/p>\n For details, visit bandsintown.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson will hold a Military Appreciation Bike Night at 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the dealership at 4250 Byrd Drive.<\/p>\n The night dedicated to honoring heroes will feature live music by Ghost Town Blues, food trucks, local vendors and a military appreciation ceremony.<\/p>\n Admission is free and all are welcome.<\/p>\n For details, visit thundermountainharley.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Loveland Historical Society will hear a program on \u201cThe Story of Miles Maryott\u201d at 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n Maryott was an American baseball player, skilled artist, nationally acclaimed marksman and \u00a0a Fort Collins\u2019 celebrity \u2014 until he shot his best friend.<\/p>\n Learn about Maryott, his fame and acclaim, his downfall, his rise again to prominence, and his final demise in the well-illustrated talk by Meg Dunn.<\/p>\n The program is free and open to the public; donations are accepted.<\/p>\n For details, call Sue Turner, 970-988-3951.<\/p>\n Find Your Light Mental Wellness will present \u201cJesus Christ Superstar\u201d at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Drive.<\/p>\n The rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber is a classic, integrating 1970\u2019s rock, gospel, folk and funk. The themes that appear throughout Superstar are fame, separation of class, humility and revolution.<\/p>\n Tickets are $15-$20, available at findyourlightnoco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n An Introduction to Your Free Loveland Natural Areas will be offered at 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park, 1211 W. U.S. 34, in the Big Thompson Canyon.<\/p>\n A Loveland Open Lands & Trails naturalist will \u00a0introduce attendees to the local natural areas you can use for free.<\/p>\n The program will include an informational walk through Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park to view native plants and signs of wildlife to highlight the biodiversity present. A visit to the Environmental Education cabin is included.<\/p>\n Prepare for the weather (appropriate clothing, good walking shoes and water). There are vault restrooms available (no running water available in the park). The one-mile walk will be on level gravel and paved trail.<\/p>\n To park in the lower parking lot, west end, turn to the left after entering the main driveway and head down the hill. Then walk across the bridge to meet the naturalist in the stone picnic shelter area (look for the green flag).<\/p>\n For details, contact Michele Van Hare at 970-962-2643 or michele.vanhare@cityofloveland.org, or visit offero.cityofloveland.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Loveland Open Lands and Trails will offer a Summer Family Program on River Waders (What\u2019s in the Water?) at 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Rivers Edge Natural Area, 960 W. First St.<\/p>\n The final, summer family program will look at the small creatures that share the Big Thompson River.<\/p>\n Organizers will use a kick net to collect samples of macroinvertebrates (small critters like stone fly and caddis fly nymphs) to look at and identify using field microscopes. It is a great way to see what is sharing the water when enjoying wading or tubing. They will also talk about how what we see tells us how healthy the river is.<\/p>\n Parents or guardians must attend with their children. The program is recommended for children age 5 and up. Materials are provided.<\/p>\n Dress for the weather, shorts and river shoes (not sandals) highly recommended. You may also want to bring a towel.<\/p>\n Meet at the Open Lands flag by the main kiosk and be prepared to walk 1\/4 mile to the northeast side of Bass Pond. The trail is stroller friendly, and the field lab is in the shade.<\/p>\n For details, contact Michele Van Hare at 970-962-2643 or michele.vanhare@cityofloveland.org, or visit offero.cityofloveland.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public Star Night will be held at 7 p.m. \u00a0Friday, Aug. 15, at the Little Thompson Observatory, 850 Spartan Ave.<\/p>\n At 7:30 p.m. guest speaker Victoria Hamilton will discuss \u201cInsights from OSIRIS-REx and Asteroid Bennu: What Sample Return Has Revealed and Implications for Remote Measurements of Primitive Asteroids.\u201d<\/p>\n At 8:30-10 p.m., the observatory will be open for public viewing through its telescopes, weather permitting.<\/p>\n For details, visit starkids.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Colorado TINTS (theater in non traditional spaces) will present \u201cAn Echoing Spring\u201d at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia.<\/p>\n The two-person show focuses on the relationship between Matthew Shepard and his mother, and offers a powerful call to action and a vehicle for social change.<\/p>\n Rather than focusing solely on Matthew\u2019s killing, \u201cAn Echoing Spring\u201d weaves together moments from his life to create a fuller picture of the young man whose death became a catalyst for change. The play\u2019s title speaks to the enduring nature of Matthew\u2019s impact \u2014 like spring, his story continues to emerge anew, fostering growth and transformation in its wake.<\/p>\n Tickets are $35, available at 970-221-6730 or lctix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Guided Tours of the 1879 Avery House are offered at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. \u00a0Sundays, at the historic home at 328 W. Mountain Ave.<\/p>\n The Victorian home transports visitors back to the late 1800s, where the Avery family\u2019s story unfolded.<\/p>\n Learn about Franklin Avery, a prominent banker and entrepreneur, and his wife, Sara, a pillar of the community, and their children Edgar, Ethel and Mettie. See the meticulously preserved rooms, fashion of the late 19th century and tools and utensils used for cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home<\/p>\n Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children.<\/p>\n Learn more at poudrelandmarks.org\/avery-house-tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Washington\u2019s, 132 Laporte Ave.<\/p>\n ARS recorded classic songs of the \u201870s including \u201cSo into You\u201d and \u00a0\u201cImaginary Lover.\u201d<\/p>\n The band is known for its smooth, soulful sound filled with catchy hooks and memorable melodies, but they also incorporate jazz and blues licks into their repertoire.<\/p>\n Tickets are $32.19, available at bohemianlivemusic.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n For band details, visit \u00a0atlantarhythmsection.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Garden a\u2019Fare will take place at 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave.<\/p>\n The soiree and fundraiser offers a chance to sip handcrafted cocktails as you stroll 12 acres of beautiful gardens, enjoy live local music from Fancy Bits and The Canyon Echoes and a dinner buffet and watch talented artists create masterpieces.<\/p>\n The event is for ages 21 and older.<\/p>\n Early bird tickets, available through Aug. 11, are $85, or $76.50 for members. After Aug. 11 the price rises to $95\/$85.50.<\/p>\n For tickets or details, visit friendsgosc.org\/garden-afare<\/a>.<\/p>\n Colorado Artists in Recovery will hold It\u2019s Giving! A Drag Fundraiser at 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave.<\/p>\n The event will include a drag show, mocktail bar and resource hall.<\/p>\n Tickets are $23.18. Proceeds will go toward Northern Colorado arts programming for individuals in recovery.<\/p>\n For details, visit bit.ly\/4lzs5ex<\/a>.<\/p>\n A program on \u201cMariupol: Stories of Survival and Occupation\u201d will be offered at 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave.<\/p>\n Join Fort Collins resident Stephen Connacher for a deeply personal update on Mariupol, Ukraine. As a former resident, Connacher will center his talk on his mother\u2019s harrowing 10 weeks trapped during the 2022 attack and siege. The program offers a holistic understanding of the conflict, from the city\u2019s transformation and the prelude to war, to Connacher\u2019s mother\u2019s escape and the grim realities of life under occupation.<\/p>\n Admission is $10 per person, and reservations are required.<\/p>\n For details, visit globalvillagemuseum.org\/product\/revisit-mariupol<\/a>.<\/p>\n Docomomo US\/Colorado will offer a walking tour of Fort Collins Mid-Century Modern Architecture at 10 a.m-noon Sunday, Aug. 10, in downtown Fort Collins.<\/p>\n Ron Sladek, co-founder and president of Historic Larimer County, \u00a0will lead the tour.<\/p>\n Tickets are $25, available at eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Windsor Museums will hold a grand opening of the newly preserved Eaton House at 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. Eaton House is located at 100 Fifth St.<\/p>\n This free, family-friendly event offers a chance to explore the inside of the Eaton House, originally built in 1902 by Windsor resident, Benjamin Eaton, who played a pivotal role in Colorado\u2019s irrigation history and agricultural heritage.<\/p>\n Highlights of the event include interactive exhibits, hands-on learning stations and water- themed activities with local partners the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, West Greeley Conservation District, Clearview Library District and more.<\/p>\n Originally the residence of irrigation ditch riders, the Eaton House now serves as a hub for learning and community engagement.<\/p>\n For details, visit recreationliveshere.com\/Culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n Originally Published: Dance Showcase<\/h4>\n
Wild Elderberries Concert<\/h4>\n
Lighthouse Boys<\/h4>\n
Military Appreciation Night<\/h4>\n
History Talk<\/h4>\n
\u2018Superstar\u2019<\/h4>\n
Free Natural Areas<\/h4>\n
River Waders<\/h4>\n
BERTHOUD<\/h4>\n
Public Star Night<\/h4>\n
FORT COLLINS<\/h4>\n
\u2018An Echoing Spring\u2019<\/h4>\n
Avery House Tours<\/h4>\n
Atlanta Rhythm Section<\/h4>\n
Garden a\u2019Fare<\/h4>\n
Drag Fundraiser<\/h4>\n
Mariupol Stories<\/h4>\n
Architecture Tour<\/h4>\n
WINDSOR<\/h4>\n
Eaton House<\/h4>\n