Creative Colorado | COME TO LIFE Corazón de Trinidad An influx of artists in residence and galleries have come to the heart of Trinidad. Be sure to ogle the large collection of Victorian-era houses. Crested Butte The hamlet’s Center for the Arts, artist-owned shops and performance venues delight visitors. Stroll Elk Avenue and check the calendar for arts events. Downtown Colorado Springs It’s no surprise the Springs earns marks for creativity with more than 50 pieces of public art, esteemed cultural institutions and a packed schedule of artsy events and festivals. Downtown Longmont Galleries and theaters are surrounded by an eclectic mix of shops and cafes. With its Art in Public Places, there are always delights to stumble upon. Durango Buy a locally crafted souvenir at a downtown shop. Visit for the monthly gallery walk or grab a seat for the latest theater production at the Durango Arts Center. Greeley Fort Collins Aurora Soak up the diverse culture at the 5th Element Center for Dance, Cultural Concerts on Colfax, the Aurora Symphony Orchestra, the Aurora Fox Arts Center, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, various artists’ co-ops and much more. Breckenridge This mountain downtown includes Breckenridge Backstage Theatre and National Repertory Orchestra as well as studios, galleries and other creative outfits. Carbondale Explore the Third Street Center’s grassroots galleries and performance venues; or visit during July’s Mountain Fair to celebrate the town’s creative riches. Artisans pay tribute to the area’s great outdoors with galleries, museums and innovative institutions dotting historic Old Town. GREELEY CREATIVE DISTRICT. COLORADO . COM 43
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