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Fun Things To Do This Month!
It's happening in Northern Colorado! Visitors, residents and guests, here are a few fun things to do in
March...
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Hansel and Gretel ~ Loveland
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 Thursday, March 4, 7 pm
Friday, March 5, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 6, 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 7, 2:30 pm
Showing at the Rialto ~ Set to music by Engelbert Humperdinck and brought to life with outstanding singers, orchestra, costumes and sets, Hansel and Gretel is an operatic jewel for the whole family to enjoy. This magical story features Hansel and Gretel who get lost in the forest picking strawberries and encounter a witch. All ends happily as the children outsmart the witch and return safely to their home. Featuring performances by children from Northern Colorado.
Tickets: $25 adult, $18 senior/student, $12 children under 12
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2nd Friday Night on the Town ~ Loveland
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 March 12, 2010
***2nd Friday Night on the Town in Loveland***
Next Dance - August 14 (every 2nd Friday to celebrate with the town activities)
Time: 7:30p - Free Dance Class-
Dance: 8:00-9:30pm Open Dance to a variety of music
Cost: $3.00 for the dance
Place: Cherry Blossom Event Center
315 E 4th St. Loveland, CO
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Go, Go, Gershwin! ~ Loveland
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 March 28,
2010 @ 2:00pm
Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers present
Go, Go, Gershwin! 20s and 30s. From early American music, to Gershwin, to new 21st century composers, the Rocky Mountain Chamber Singer’s combination of eclectic music will be sure to contain your favorites.
Tickets: $14 adult, $7 student
Location: Rialto
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Old Town "Great Plates!" ~ Fort Collins
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 March 1-14, 2010
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Downtown Fort Collins, participating restaurants
Website: http://www.downtownfortcollins.com
During Great Plates, a dining tradition in Ft Collins, dining enthusiasts will be encouraged to celebrate the authenticity, quality and diversity found only in Downtown Ft Collins.
Over 25 restaurants will offer amazing evening dining specials for a full 2 weeks! The Coloradoan Ticket will be offering a full list of participating restaurants with their specials in their Feb 25 and Mar 4 issues.
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Winter Farmer's Market ~ Fort Collins
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 March 6, 2010
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Phone #: (970) 231-1197
Contact Name: Cindy Roberts
Contact Email: info@BeLocalNC.org
Location: Opera Galleria, 123 N. College, Downtown Fort Collins
Website: http://www.nocofoodincubator.com
The Fort Collins Winter Farmer’s Market features 40 vendors selling winter vegetables, grass-fed meats, eggs, mushrooms, cheese, wine, salsas and sauces, baked goods, jams and juices, sweets, and locally made handcrafts. Face painting for kids and live local music make it fun for the whole family!
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Lucky Joe's St Patrick's Day Parade ~ Fort Collins
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 March 13, 2010
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Phone #: 970/484-6500
Ticket Price: free
Location: Downtown Fort Collins
Website: http://www.downtownfortcollins.com
Come downtown to join in our annual parade to celebrate St Patrick's Day!
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First Friday @ History Museum: "Starting Seeds" ~ Greeley
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 March 5, 2010
5:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Greeley History Museum
Admission: Free
Contact: (970) 350-9220
Website: http://www.greeleymuseums.com
First Fridays at the Greeley History Museum welcomes you to browse the galleries until 7pm. Children can explore the hands-on Imaginarium Room. This month features "Starting Seeds" presentation by master gardeners from 6-7:30 in the Community Room.
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Le Grande Cirque ~ Greeley
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 March 6, 2010
@ 7:30 p.m.
Location: Union Colony Civic Center
Admission: $33-$42 Center Circle—$75
Contact: (970) 356-5000
Website: http://www.greeleygov.com/uccc
LE GRAND CIRQUE
Featuring a cast of 50 world champion acrobats and performers from over 15 countries, this award winning
spectacle will take your breath away. In the tradition
of Cirque de Soleic, Le Grand Cirque features beautiful
costumes, dynamic lighting, and some of the greatest
international talent ever assembled on one stage. Le
Grand Cirque is a jaw-dropping, visual feast of spectacular
group acrobatics and white-knuckle stunts that
delivers incredible feats beyond your wildest imagination
and will take you to the edge of your seat and back
again! For a show that the International Times calls "simply
unbelievable," bring your whole family to the Greeley Theater BIG TOP...the Union Colony Civic Center, to witness Le Grand Cirque.
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Cead Mile Failte! An Irish American Heritage Celebration ~ Greeley |
 March 16, 2010
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Centennial Park Library
Admission: Free
Contact: (970) 506-8622
Celebrate Irish-American heritage by puttin' on the green. Renowned Colorado bagpiper Scott Beach will perform traditional tunes and the Heritage Irish Stepdancers of Denver will raise the roof with some jigs and reels. Family fun for all.
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Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner ~ Windsor
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 March 3, 2010
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Windsor Community/Rec Center
Contact: 970-686-7189
Cost: $30 Per Person
Put Wednesday, March 3, 2010 on your calendar for our Windsor Chamber Annual Dinner. Speakers for the evening will be Larry Burkhardt - President CEO of Upstate Colorado Economic Development and Michael Masiciola - COO & Senior Vice President of the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation.
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Drive In Movie ~ Windsor
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 March 12, 2010
6:00 pm Car creation, 7:00 pm Show Time
Location: Community Recreation Center
Contact: 970-674-3500
Get your creative juices flowing and create a car for your whole family to relax in at the Community Recreation Center Drive In! You create the car, and then watch a movie on the big screen! Car creation will begin at 6:00 pm with show time at 7:00 pm.
FREE! - Paint, boxes and tape will be provided while supplies last.
Movie: UP (rated PG)
CRC Gymnasium
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Live Music @ Loodles! ~ Windsor
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 Every Friday in March!
Come and enjoy FREE live music every Friday Night at Loodles! Loodles is located at 1180 Main Street, Windsor, CO 80550. They serve handcrafted, true Italian style espresso and tasty treats.
To learn more go to: www.loodles.com.
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Dr. Seuss's Birthday Storytime! ~ Johnstown
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 March 1, 2010
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Description: Join us for the fun as we celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday! We won't forget the Green Eggs and Ham! Miss Jill will be our guest reader.
Library: Glen A Jones MD Memorial Library
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Heroes Among Us Banquet ~ Johnstown
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 March 2, 2010 @ 6:00pm
The Heroes Among Us Event will be held on March 2nd at 6 p.m. at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse. Created 8 years ago by the Healthier Community Coalition of Larimer County, this annual event is now sponsored by the Loveland Mountain View Rotary. Heroes Among Us gives Thompson Valley students a chance to honor the people, the heroes, that have made a difference in their lives.
The celebratory night will consist of dinner, a key note speaker and recognition of the kids and their heroes. This year's speaker is Steve Shoppman, nominated for National Geographic's Adventurer of the year. The event is funded by sponsorships and the Loveland Mountain View Rotary.
This year over 50 students will attend with their family and their heroes.
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Saturday Morning Book Club ~ Johnstown
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 March 20, 2010
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
For information on Book Clubs at the Glenn A Jones MD Memorial Library, please call 587-2459
Library: Glen A Jones MD Memorial Library
Presenter: Donna Derrera
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Savor Estes Park Dining Experience ~ Estes Park
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 March 4, 11, 18
& 25, 2010
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 24 Restaurant Locations
Savor Estes Park features 24 restaurants serving a 5-6-inch plate to showcase their specialty foods along with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink.
Ticket Price: $3
Website: www.enjoyestespark.com/savorestes.php
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Bridal Crawl ~ Estes Park
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 March 7, 2010 @ 9am
Location: Throughout the Estes Park area; Start at the Stanley Hotel
On an accompanied, scheduled tour, view wedding sites as if they are set up for a wedding - complete with flowers, cake, linens, photography, music and more to help wedding couples envision their big day. In addition to being able to see the vendor offerings, many of the caterers and cakes offer samples and refreshments throughout the day.
Ticket Price: $30 for bride and one guest; $20 per person
Get Tickets at: http://estesparkweddings.com/bridalcrawl/bridalcrawlform.php
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Women's History Month Celebration ~ Estes Park
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 March 20, 2010
11:30 am Luncheon; 1:00 pm Program
Location: Park Village Playhouse
Dale Evans, portayed by Kay Kuhlman along with musical entertainment by local musician Ron Ball will be featured in this program specifically designed to celebrate women. More famous for having been married to Roy Rogers, Dale was an accomplished performer in her own right. She was a songwriter, author, actress and matriarch to a large family.
She rode with and accompanied Roy on his tours and was in his shows. She composed the famous closing song which became their signature, "Happy Trails."
Costs: Adults: Luncheon & Program - $20; Program Only $5. Students: Luncheon & Program - $18; Program Only $3. 12 and Under: Luncheon & Program - $8; Program Only $3.
Phone #: 970-586-8116
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