Join the Downtown Fort Collins Business Association as it brings Old Town’s alleyways to life with the Hidden Spaces Series! Alleyway activation events are a hot topic in downtowns around the world, and Downtown Fort Collins is proud to showcase this trendsetting series of family-friendly celebrations that feature art, music, refreshments and games amongst the bright artwork, architectural enhancements, garden patios and vibrant landscaping of Old Town’s improved alleys!
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Old Firehouse Alley – Friday, September 20th: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
friday, September 20th
Downtown Hidden Spaces Series
Join the Downtown Business Association as it brings the Old Firehouse Alley behind The Elizabeth Hotel to life with the final Hidden Spaces Series of 2019! Come experience free live music from Justin Roth on The Magic Rat’s patio as well as the Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band! The Magic Rat will be celebrating with special food and drink offerings.
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the magic rat
The Magic Rat will be hosting nationally touring singer / songwriter Justin Roth on their patio, as he brings to life Old Firehouse Alley. Additionally, The Magic Rat will have special food and beverage offerings available to downtown patrons during the Hidden Spaces Series.
grab a free beer!
September 20th’s Downtown Hidden Spaces Series event will also be a chance for the community to voice their opinion on the future of Old Town’s alleyways! Whether you have an idea for an event, new ways to activate the space, or suggestions for uses on other alleys, the DBA wants your feedback! Fill out a short survey at the event and receive a commemorative Magic Rat Guitar Pick redeemable for a free beer inside The Rat!
GUERRILLA fanfare
Catch 2 free roaming performances as Guerrilla Fanfare brings their high-energy sound to the Old Firehouse Alley!
5:45pm – 6:30pm
7:15pm – 7:45pm
The Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band (or simply Guerrilla Fanfare or GuFa) brings raw, rowdy, unadulterated New Orleans style funk to the Northern Colorado area. Their mission is always to get everyone up and grooving to our relentlessly fiery and funky sound. GuFa is composed of some of the finest and rowdiest horn players and percussionists in Northern Colorado, and performs hard-hitting funk, New Orleans Second Line style, fiery originals, and raucous arrangements of modern pop hits.
justin roth
Catch 2 free performances on The Magic Rat’s outdoor patio!
5:00pm – 5:45pm
6:30pm – 7:15pm
Justin Roth is a nationally touring singer/songwriter and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist who combines an artful blend of hooks laid on a bed of brilliantly inventive guitar technique, bridging contemporary and indie/alt folk. He has toured with John Gorka and opened for some of the finest singer/songwriters, including Shawn Colvin, Martin Sexton, Darrell Scott, and David Wilcox. His guitar playing has earned him shared stages with some of the greatest fingerstyle players of today, such as Tommy Emmanuel, Andy McKee, and Pat Donohue. Roth’s fan-funded fourth solo album, Now You Know, which he recorded, produced, played and sang every single note himself in his home studio, was voted as one of the Top 100 Folk Albums of 2011 by Roots Music Report.
interactive 3d peeta mural
Internationally renowned Italian artist Peeta combines elements of graffiti and abstract art to create eye-popping three-dimensional murals across the globe. Peeta’s latest project is located in the heart of Downtown Fort Collins in the Old Firehouse Alley next to Prost Brewing. Peeta’s latest project includes motion-sensored projection mapping overlays that cause the mural to move and transform. Learn more about Peeta and their AltEthos collaboration here, and check out the mural for yourself on September 20th!
ENJOY FREE PROGRAMMING FROM YOUR FAVORITE DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES
Event Details
When: May 31st, June 15th and September 20th
Where: Downtown Fort Collins – The September 20th event will take place in the Old Firehouse Alley behind The Elizabeth Hotel
Cost: These events are free and open to the public!
Who: The Hidden Spaces Series is proudly produced by the Downtown Fort Collins Business Association.
Downtown Fort Collins Annual Sponsors
Official Event Sponsors
Official Music Sponsor
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2019 Downtown hidden spaces series FAQs
What is the Hidden Spaces Series?
Join the Downtown Fort Collins Business Association as it brings Old Town’s alleyways to life with the Hidden Spaces Series! Alleyway activation events are a hot topic in downtowns around the world, and Downtown Fort Collins is proud to showcase this trendsetting series of family-friendly celebrations that feature art, music, refreshments and games amongst the bright artwork, architectural enhancements, garden patios and vibrant landscaping of Old Town’s improved alleys!
Is there a cost to play?
The event is free and open to the public with no admission charge or cost to participate.
What streets will be closed? Where can I park?
Old Town will be open for business, as no streets will be closed by this event! Parking is available under normal operations with all surface lots, parking garages and on-street parking spots open on a first-come first-served basis.
Both the parking structures at Mountain/Remington and Mason/Laporte are free for the first hour and only $1.00 per hour thereafter. The Old Firehouse Alley structure accessed via Chestnut Street from Jefferson Street is $1.50 per hour.
In other words, there are plenty of places to park within a 3-5 minute walk from Old Town Square! For more information on parking options, click HERE.
Where are Restrooms Located?
Public restrooms are located near Oak St. and College Ave., and in Old Town Square.
Is this event ADA accessible?
Yes, the Hidden Spaces Series complies with ADA accessibility guidelines. ADA restrooms are located in Old Town Square. If you are in need of a Sign Language Interpreter, you must contact the Downtown Business Association at least 72 hours prior to the event. To request an interpreter, please call the DBA office at (970) 484-6500.
Who produces these events?
The Hidden Spaces Series is produced by, and serves as a fundraiser for, the Downtown Fort Collins Business Association. Since 1982, the non-profit DBA has promoted and programmed the downtown Fort Collins district and remains active as a producer of signature events, community festivals and business promotions. In addition to the Hidden Spaces Series, the DBA produces 75+ days of free family friendly entertainment, including Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest, Old Town Car Show, Old Town Irish Party and Shamrock Festival, Colorado Brewers’ Festival, Fortoberfest, First Friday Art Walk and many more.
Who are this year’s sponsors?
This event would not be possible without the ongoing support of DBA Annual Sponsors: High Country Beverage/Coors Light, First National Bank, Colorado State University, The Eye Center of Northern Colorado, Dellenbach Motors, Xfinity and Odell Brewing Company.
How can my company or organization get involved as a partner or sponsor?
Please email info@downtownfortcollins.com and a member of our sponsorship team will be in touch.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Please call or email the Downtown Fort Collins Business Association for assistance: 970-484-6500; info@downtownfortcollins.com.