Upcoming events in the Loveland area include the Hearts & Horses Lucky Hearts Gala, a comedy series at the Rialto Theater Center, arts and crafts shows, music, films and more.
Lucky Hearts Gala
For 20 years, the Hearts & Horses Lucky Hearts Gala has given attendees the opportunity to roll the dice, double down and place bets during the popular casino-themed fundraising event. This year, the Loveland nonprofit is gambling on a new virtual format on Saturday, Oct. 10 and said it’s paying off as it announced the appearance of Rascal Flatts as the musical entertainment during the event.
The re-imagined Lucky Hearts Gala event will take place at 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in a livestreamed format at heartsandhorses.org.
It will feature entertainment by Rascal Flatts, a live and silent auction and a new series of inspirational videos.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rascal Flatts and be able to gather our community virtually to celebrate together and to help fund the critical work that we do through Hearts & Horses,” Jan Pollema, executive director for Hearts & Horses, said in a news release. “Despite the challenges of COVID-19, we’re even more determined to fulfill our mission of promoting the physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being of people with special needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies.”
Last year, the organization’s gala raised more than $350,000 with more than 700 attendees and in 2020, the nonprofit hopes to increase the attendance and match the funds raised at last year’s in-person event.
The livestream is free to view. The program starts at 7 p.m.
Bid in the auction by copying this URL into your browser: hah2020.ggo.bid.
The silent auction will be open for bids from noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12.
For details, visit heartsandhorses.org/lucky-hearts-gala.
Rialto Presents Comedy
The Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland, in partnership with Comedy Works Denver will offer a new series this fall titled Rialto Presents Comedy.
The comedy series will feature three nationally known comedians from across the country: Adam Cayton-Holland at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2; Drew Lynch at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; and Jackie Kashian at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2.
“While the pandemic put the brakes on presenting many of our music performances this fall, we are excited to still offer world-class comedy to the city of Loveland. We promise an evening of laughs and good fun in a safe and clean theater,” Rialto Theater Manager Steve Lemmon said in a news release.
Tickets are $28-$38, available at 970-962-2120 or rialtotheatercenter.org.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale
The annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale at Backbone Special Event Center, 1720 Glade Road, will take place at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17.
The small sale features quality hand work by local artists and crafters.
Admission and parking are free. Customers pay individual crafters at each booth.
For details, call 970-203-1023.
The Senses of Fall
Desk chair workspace will host The Senses of Fall | The Chefs Experience at 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, on the rooftop at 201 E. Fourth St.
Chefs will present six autumn-inspired pairings.
Ticket sales end Sept. 28. Tickets are $75 for one or $125 for a couple, available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-senses-of-fall-the-chefs-experience-tickets-119933244563.
A blood drive sponsored by Dave Orr at State Farm Insurance will take place at desk chair at 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Appointments are suggested and can be made by emailing or calling Jessie Rule at Jessie@deskchairworkspace.com or 970-462-9464 or online at donors.vitalant.org; use the code 5555.
Funky Business
Funky Business concerts will take place Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30, at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown.
The Northern Colorado party band plays classic funk and spirited soul to danceable disco and contemporary pop.
Tickets are $49.95.
Tickets also are on sale for “Winter Wonderettes,” to be staged Nov. 19-Jan. 3.
The seasonal celebration finds the Winter Wonderettes entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party.
The musical features ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run” and “Winter Wonderland.”
Tickets are $29.95 to $67.50.
Tickets for Nov. 2-5 Cash’d Out concerts, featuring the music of Johnny Cash, are sold out, but there is a wait list.
For details, call 970-744-3747 or visit coloradocandlelight.com.
Cemetery Crawl
The Johnstown Historical Society will present a Cemetery Crawl guided tour of the Johnstown Cemetery, sharing the secrets and stories of this hidden gem at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the cemetery at 23101 County Road 13, Johnstown.
Costumes are welcome. The event is suitable for families.
Reservations are requested.
Cost is $5 per family or $2 per person.
For this outside walking tour, emphasis is on safety. The event will be canceled if the health situation worsens. Since this is an outdoor event, mask should be worn when it is not possible to maintain proper social distancing at all times.
For reservations, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU0dn5PhwH82gHhcbqSLTqpy9otsGNZn0akvbvbiNAFZGCyg/viewform.
Storm Mountain Holiday Bazaar
The 12th annual Storm Mountain Holiday Bazaar will take place at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, next to the Big Thompson Canyon Association Building at 1479 U.S. 34, one mile east of Drake.
Local artisans will offer handmade items that could be holiday gifts. Those attending can talk to the crafters and learn about the process of creating the items. Many of the crafters also take special orders.
Items available will include small quilted items for the kitchen and home with wildlife, lodge and seasonal themes; felted wool clogs and mittens made from upcycled wool sweaters; mountain-themed dish towels, stained glass sun catchers, and Armenian baklava; local honey and related products such as lotion bars, soap, and candles; fine art prints of watercolor wax batik paintings; hand knit and crocheted items and handcrafted wooden coffee and end tables.
This year, due to COVID-19 safety concerns, the bazaar will be held outside. Vendors will be spaced apart in individual booths. Masks and social distancing will be required.
There will also be sign-in sheets, just in case there is a future need for contact tracing. Hand sanitizer will be available in every booth.
Bring cash or check as the ability to do credit card transactions is very limited in the canyon.
For details, visit facebook.com/peacefulridge or email deb@peacefulridge.com.
Fort Collins Symphony
The Fort Collins Symphony, under the baton of Maestro Wes Kenney, will kick off its Season 71 “The Sounds of Change” Signature Concert Series with “The Winds of Change” live performance at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia, Fort Collins.
Tickets for viewing the concert virtually from your own home are also available.
The season will feature 17 composers who have made and are making instrumental changes to the symphonic landscape for over 250 years.
The first program will feature the music of Ludwig van Beethoven and French composer Louise Farrenc.
Tickets to the concerts are limited to no more than 175 per concert, seats are physically distanced, masks are required, and guests will be staggered for admittance to the concert hall.
To purchase tickets and view COVID-19 regulations, visit lctix.com. For more details, visit fcsymphony.org.
Treatsylvania
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Treatsylvania with a modified, COVID-friendly event at 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 28-31 with an evening session at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 as well, at The Farm at Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood, Fort Collins.
Kids will enjoy a not-so-spooky barn, photo opportunities, Halloween-themed maze, and trick or treating.
Event reservations open Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 a.m.
Due to COVID precautions, a limited number of Treatsylvania reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Group reservations will not be accommodated.
Reservations may only be made for those in your household. Adult attendance is limited to one adult per child attendee to ensure physical distancing requirements are maintained, and to keep the event running efficiently.
For details, visit https://webtrac.fcgov.com/wbwsc/webtracrec.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=AT-33.
Veterans Movie Night
The Colorado American Legion will hold a Movie Night Sunday, Sept. 27, for veterans, first responders, firefighters and health care workers at the Holiday Twin Drive-In, 2206 S. Overland Trail, Fort Collins.
Gates open at 3:30 p.m. and movies start at dusk.
“American Graffiti” will play on one screen, followed by “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.” The second screen will offer “Field of Dreams,” followed by “Bad News Bears.”
Tickets are $10 per person, available at 970-888-0546 or holidaytwin.com.
Fly Fishing Film Festival
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival will come to Colorado virtually on Oct. 1, featuring 10 films, six to 16 minutes in length, from all corners of the globe showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing.
In addition to the films, there will be fly fishing product giveaways and other promotions.
Admission is $15 and may be accessed at https://watch.eventive.org/if4us/play/5f49149478e506005bb67cfd.
Viewers can log onto the site anytime within 48 hours of the showing. Tickets will be active for seven days.
For details or to view trailers for the films, visit flyfilmfest.com.
Aggie Theatre concerts
Three concerts postponed earlier in the year have been rescheduled at the Aggie Theatre, 204 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, starting with Heather Land on Friday Sept. 25. Tickets are $40 to $95.
William Clark Green with Austin Meade will perform Nov. 6. Tickets are $15.
The David Bromberg Quintet will perform Dec. 2. Tickets are $35.
The theater also is taking contributions toward its Aggie Theatre Recovery Fund.
For details, call 970-482-8300 or visit aggietheatre.com.
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