The Fort Collins Senior Center hosts its’ 18th annual Visual Arts and Crafts Show.  The show draws unique and diverse arts and crafts both regionally and nationally from seniors who are 50 and older.  With more than 30 different categories of artistic expression you are sure to find something that catches your fancy.  The entire lobby and many hallways are transformed into a gallery to exhibit the local senior talent.

Meet the Artists Reception and Food:Tues, May 1- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Viewing Hours: Monday –Fri, 6:00 AM-9:00 PM, Sat, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sun, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

The Lincoln Center is accepting entries for the 30th annual "New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts" exhibition at the Lincoln Center Art Galleries. Deadline for entries is May 20, 2012. For the application and information go to http://www.lctix.com/galleries-opp.php and scroll down to find "30th Annual New Legacies Contemporary Art Quilts" exhibition.

Exhibition dates are July 3 - September 5, 2012.

Shoppers can select from a wide variety of bedding
plants, vegetable plants, herbs, ornamental grasses, perennials, hanging
baskets, and color bowls. Plants are
grown by The Gardens on Spring Creek as well as students of Colorado State
University and Front Range Community College.
Proceeds support horticulture programs at each organization.

The exhibition features the work of five artists who create art from found and recycled objects from industry, construction, and consumer waste. Participating artists are Bob Coonts, Erick C. Johnson, Susannah Mira, Lee Somers, and Les Sunde.

Each artist also created one piece for the exhibition from the parts of decommissioned pianos from the "Pianos About Town" project.

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, May 4, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Exhibition dates are from May 5 through June 2. Gallery hours are Tuesdays-Fridays, 10am-6pm, Saturdays noon-6pm, and evenings of most performances.

Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, along with world-famous Cirque Dreams entertainment, this one-of-a-kind variety show spans decades and unites generations. Re-live popular and timeless tunes with a kaleidoscope of Cirque Dreams talent, extravagant costumes and theatrical mayhem. Note: Trip includes transportation, ticket and escort.

Cost: $51