<\/p>\n
\u201cManga Dreams\u201d will go on display Friday, June 26, with a tour and gallery talk with the artists at 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., in the Main Gallery.<\/p>\n
Manga Dreams explores identity, media and self-perception through cyberculture and digital technology. Originating in Japan, manga \u2014 meaning \u201ccartoon\u201d \u2014 bridges popular culture and contemporary art.\u00a0 The exhibit features studio portraits of Asian youths in original, manga-inspired costumes, posing as characters they created themselves, and combines photography with digital techniques.<\/p>\n
Artists Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low have been collaborating as \u201cAnderson & Low\u201d since 1990.<\/p>\n
The exhibit tour on Saturday is free.<\/p>\n
The exhibit runs through Sept. 12.<\/p>\n
The photographers also will offer a free Photography Messaging Workshop at 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. The workshop is free, but registration is required at thelovelandmuseum.org\/guest-artist-workshops<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Cosplay Costume Reception will be held at 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, and also is free. Come in your favorite family-friendly cosplay costume, and enjoy music, mocktails and activities such as anime self-portraits, a selfie photo station and a costume catwalk.<\/p>\n An Anime Film Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, July 10-11 at the Rialto Theater Center, showing \u201cSpirited Away\u201d at 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, \u201cHowl\u2019s Moving Castle\u201d at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and \u201cEvangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon A Time\u201d at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11. All films are $5 and are in Japanese with English subtitles. For tickets, visit rialtotheatercenter.org\/anime<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also planned in conjunction with the exhibit is a Kintsugi Workshop: The Art of Broken Pottery at noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 25. Cost is $100 for museum members and $125 for nonmembers. Register at thelovelandmuseum.org\/guest-artist-workshops<\/a>.<\/p>\n Museum admission is $7 for Loveland residents, $10 for nonresidents and children 12 and younger are free when accompanied and supervised by someone 16 or older.<\/p>\n The museum is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; closed on Sunday and Monday.<\/p>\n For details, call 970-962-2410 or visit thelovelandmuseum.org\/manga-dreams<\/a>.<\/p>\n Loveland Parks and Recreation will celebrate the Dog Day of Summer at 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave.<\/p>\n The 11th annual event will celebrate dogs and their humans. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.<\/p>\n Dog owners can meet with local vendors, trainers and others at pet-friendly booths. Activities to try will include agility obstacles and canine parkour.<\/p>\n The event is free and open for drop-ins. Those who register can get Open Lands & Trails dog swag. Carpooling is encouraged.<\/p>\n Registration is requested for this event. To register visit offero.cityofloveland.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cheers to 50 Years! LHS Class of \u201976 Reunion will be held at 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26-27 at the Forge Event Center, 815 14th St. SW, Building B.<\/p>\n The Friday night meet-and-greet is free, and the dinner Saturday is $40 per person.<\/p>\n To register, visit bit.ly\/43H0zoR<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Stories We Carry: Memoir Writing for Self-Care & Meaning Making will be offered at noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., in the Gertrude Scott Meeting Room.<\/p>\n Participants will learn about trauma-informed writing practices that have proven effective for helping people cope with and recover from trauma, conflict and other stressors.<\/p>\n In the first hour, learn and practice a specific mode of personal writing, which involves writing about the emotional impact of a stressful experience and then integrating into the writer\u2019s broader life narrative. In the second hour, dive deeper into memoir writing and the importance of processing trauma and other stress through storytelling.<\/p>\n Lee Olson, an educator, writer and editor with over 15 years of experience, will lead the session.<\/p>\n For details, call Adult Services at 970-962-2402, email reference@cityofloveland.org<\/a> or visit<\/p>\n lovelandpubliclibrary.org\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n MacKinnon Royal Dance will present a show at 4:30 \u00a0p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St.<\/p>\n Tickets are $19.<\/p>\n For details, call 970-962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Plant Select Showcase Garden Tour will be held at 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 27, at Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, 5995 Sky Pond Drive.<\/p>\n Jim Tolstrup and Bryan Fischer of High Plains Environmental Center will host the tour.<\/p>\n Admission is free; donations are encouraged.<\/p>\n For details, visit eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Firework Color Run will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, starting at the Berthoud Recreation Center at Waggener Farm Park, 1000 Berthoud Parkway.<\/p>\n The run proceeds through town and ends in Berthoud\u2019s downtown.<\/p>\n Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for ages 17 and under.<\/p>\n For details or to sign up, visit berthoud.org\/1530\/Upcoming-Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Brave Warriors Hockey Foundation will hold an All-Star Event Fundraiser featuring Colorado Eagles alumni at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the NOCO Ice Center, 7900 N. Fairgrounds Ave.<\/p>\n This community event will bring together former Colorado Eagles and special guest Colorado Avalanche alumni, Brave Warriors Hockey Foundation All-Star players, hockey fans, local businesses and supporters for an afternoon of hockey, entertainment and fundraising to benefit the veterans, military members and first responders of the Brave Warriors Hockey Foundation.<\/p>\n The event will open with Kids Zone at 2:30 p.m. and the game will start at 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n There also will be a silent auction.<\/p>\n Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and free to ages 10 and under.<\/p>\n For details, visit bravewarriorshockeyfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Junior League of Fort Collins will present its 43rd annual Garden Tour at 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in the Old Fort Collins High School Neighborhood.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s Garden Tour will showcase a curated selection of outdoor spaces, from vibrant floral displays to thoughtfully designed backyard retreats.<\/p>\n In addition to the garden experiences, there will be a community block party designed for all ages, with a Kid Zone with family-friendly activities, a shopping bazaar featuring local artisans and vendors, food trucks and coffee carts and beverages.<\/p>\n Proceeds from the Garden Tour directly support the Junior League of Fort Collins\u2019 mission to advance women\u2019s leadership and improve the community through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.<\/p>\n Tickets are $30, available at fortcollins.jl.org\/events\/43rd-annual-garden-tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n World Refugee Day: Hope Shines Brighter will take place at 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St.<\/p>\n The event supports Church World Service Fort Collins\u2019 work with refugees and immigrants in Colorado, and will include a screening of the short film \u201cAlsarah: The Sonic Historian,\u201d following Sudanese musician and ethnomusicologist Alsarah as she leads a band of immigrants exploring migration\u2019s impact on culture through music; stories of hope and resilience shared by members of the Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau; a concert by Colorado singer\/songwriter Angel Corsi and catered appetizers and soft drinks.<\/p>\n Tickets are $57.<\/p>\n For details, visit lctix.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The city of Fort Collins Arts & Culture Department will launch FoCo POP (Parks and Outdoor Performances), a free series of family-friendly events that brings music, cultural experiences and live entertainment to neighborhood parks and streets across Fort Collins, on Sunday, June 28.<\/p>\n This summer\u2019s lineup features exclusively Colorado-based artists.<\/p>\n Attendees are encouraged to bike to performances, as parking may be limited, and to bring a blanket or camping chair, pack a picnic, and bring sunscreen and a water bottle.<\/p>\n The FoCo POP lineup includes:<\/p>\n \u2022 June 28 \u2013 Mike Yob Bluegrass Band, 6-7 p.m., Spring Canyon Park, 3156 S. Overland Trail.<\/p>\n \u2022 July 19 \u2013 Jeff and Paige, 6-7 p.m., Fossil Creek Park, 5821 S. Lemay Ave.<\/p>\n \u2022 July 31 \u2013 Foco Flava, 6:15-7 p.m., Twin Silo Park, 5480 Ziegler Road, in conjunction with Kids in the Park.<\/p>\n \u2022 Sept. 4 \u2013 multiple bands to be announced, 5-9 p.m., at First Friday on Linden Street.<\/p>\n For details, visit FortCollins.gov\/Activities\/Arts-and-Culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Avenir Museum Bug Party! Will be held at 10 a.m.-3 p.m. \u00a0Saturday, June 27, at the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, at the University Center for the Arts-East Building, 216 E. Lake St.<\/p>\n The event celebrates International Insect Week. Stamp print your own bug-themed handkerchief, try collage and coloring and meet an array of insect ambassadors and community organizations, such as the Butterfly Pavilion and the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center.<\/p>\n Admission is free.<\/p>\n For details, visit chhs.colostate.edu\/avenir\/programs-and-events<\/a>.<\/p>\n History Harvest with History Matters will take place at noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave.<\/p>\n It is an opportunity to share, preserve and celebrate the rich and diverse histories that shape the region, bringing community voices and personal histories into the historical record.<\/p>\n Community members are invited to bring a meaningful historical artifact from their family or personal collection. Artifacts may include letters, diaries, photographs, legal documents, pamphlets, campaign memorabilia, posters, programs, artwork, textiles, clothing, audio recordings, signage, or other objects with personal or historical significance.<\/p>\n During the event, historians and archivists will meet with participants to listen to and record the stories connected to these items. With permission, artifacts will be photographed or scanned, and the stories shared will be archived in the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Archive for future research, educational programming and community history projects.<\/p>\n Participants keep their artifacts; only digital copies and recorded stories are collected.<\/p>\n Participation is free and open to all.<\/p>\n For details, visit globalvillagemuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Christman Airfield Grand Reopening will take place at 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 27, at the airfield at 3985 Laporte Ave.<\/p>\n The event celebrates the reopening of Christman Airfield following a major runway and lighting renovation project and honors the continued aviation heritage of one of Colorado\u2019s oldest operating airfields.<\/p>\n Guests are welcome to walk, bike, drive or even fly in to attend the event.<\/p>\nDog Day of Summer<\/h4>\n
LHS Reunion<\/h4>\n
Memoir Writing<\/h4>\n
\u2018Kingdom\u2019<\/h4>\n
Garden Tour<\/h4>\n
BERTHOUD<\/h4>\n
Firework Color Run<\/h4>\n
FORT COLLINS<\/h4>\n
All-Star Hockey Benefit<\/h4>\n
Garden Tour<\/h4>\n
World Refugee Day<\/h4>\n
FoCo Pop<\/h4>\n
Bug Party<\/h4>\n
History Harvest<\/h4>\n
Airfield Reopening<\/h4>\n