About Fort Collins' Old Town

What could possibly be better than an evening spent watching a troupe of talented canines do amazing tricks? The answer, of course, is absolutely nothing!

And on March 24th, at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins Old Town, you can see Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience! America’s favorite canine stunt dogs soar, spin, jump and fly! These amazing “Extreme Canines", which have all been rescued from pounds and animal shelters, have performed on Animal Planet’s Pet Stars, Amazing Animal Videos and even The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. They’ll make you laugh, cry, cheer and beg for more! This is a Vegas style show that is entirely scripted, choreographed to music, has comedy antics, unique skits, and is a one-of-a-kind theater experience like nothing you've ever seen before.

Tickets are available online, by phone - 970-221-6730 - or at the Lincoln Center box office, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, CO.

Old Town Fort Collins is definitely the place to start off your celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Following the Sharin' O' the Green 5K run, walk & kids fun run, the Lucky Joe's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will kick off at 10 AM on Walnut St. adjacent to Old Town Square in downtown Fort Collins. And of course, the parade is free to the public.

And after the parade, Lucky Joe's is throwing an Irish Party in Old Town Square, from 11:30 PM to 3 PM - there will be live Irish music and green beer! As the Irish would say, "It'll be a great craic!"

Here is a link to a printable map of the parade route for this year. And here's one just to look at:

The OpenStage Theatre & Company is currently performing William Shakespeare's Othello at the Lincoln Center in Old Town Fort Collins.

In his thrilling story of Othello, the noble Moor who loved not wisely but too well, Shakespeare creates a tragedy of a love destroyed by jealousy. Provoked by the treacherous Iago’s lies, Othello begins to mistrust his loyal bride, Desdemona. As his suspicions rise, Othello collapses under the weight of his self-doubt, eventually destroying his once-happy marriage. In his most intimate tragedy, Shakespeare constructs a highly charged tale of prejudice, revenge and the destruction of innocence.

The schedule for performances is March 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th at 8 PM and March 11th & 18th at 2 PM. Tickets are available online, by phone - 970-221-6730 - or at the Lincoln Center box office, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, CO.

Since its inception in 1973, the OpenStage Theatre & Company has actively produced and promoted live performing arts in Northern Colorado, making it one of the longest-practicing and most renowned theatrical producers in the state. In addition to being the foremost local producer at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center, the city's primary performance space, OpenStage is a major figure in the statewide arts producing community. Citing productions that consistently garner critical and public acclaim, The Denver Post applauded OpenStage's work as ranking "among Colorado's best companies."

On Saturday, March 17 - which is of course St. Patrick's Day - the 14th Annual Sharin' O' the Green 5K run, walk & kids fun run will be held in Old Town Fort Collins. This year, the route will be a new one, starting and finishing at Odell Brewing Company, 800 E. Lincoln Ave. All proceeds will benefit Partners Mentoring Youth.

The race is USTAF certified, with a full range of categories, including one for teams. Registration begins at 7 AM, with the Kid's Shamrock Scurry starting at 8:15 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk kicks of at 8:30 AM, followed by the awards Ceremony at 9:30. Following the race, contestants over 21 will be able to celebrate the day with a free beverage courtesy of Odell Brewing (and I'm guessing it will be available in a suitable green color).

For further information, check out the full event announcement at Downtown Fort Collins, or call 970-484-7123. And go to Partners Mentoring Youth for more information on the event sponsor.

Here's a look at how the real estate market performed in Old Town Fort Collins CO Real Estate in 2011:

141 homes sold in the broadly-defined Old Town neighborhood area in 2011, with a Median Price of $245,000 and an Average Price of $275,106. Home values remained strong, with the Sale Price/List Price Ratio at 96.9%. Old Town home sales continue to perform very strongly, and even in the current real estate market, this lovely and unique neighborhood is very much one of Fort Collins' most desirable locations.

There are 21 homes currently offered for sale priced from $175,000 to $1,200,000, offering a very broad range of choices:

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If you'd like to take a look at what is currently available, check out Old Town Fort Collins CO Real Estate. And if you'd like to see any of these lovely homes, please give us a call - we would welcome the opportunity to show you what's inside. And since homes tend to move quickly in Old Town Fort Collins, if you want to stay on top of the market, give us a call and we'll set up an on-going search especially for you, with your own customized web site - you'll be notified as soon as a new listing is posted.

And if you're not familiar with this very special neighborhood, please chack out our blog post, Old Town Fort Collins CO Real Estate: A Brilliant Lifestyle Option, for a brief introduction.