Jordan Secher

The Beauty of Blackness Fine Art Show returned to the Opera Galleria to showcase original work by Black and African American artists as well as other artists of color. The show honored the legacy, power and beauty of Black creativity by featuring works that teach and awaken the senses. Throughout the weekend, attendees connected with the artists and enjoyed a variety of events, including a workshop with artist Deborah Shedrick, a fashion runway celebration and a talk with featured artist Thomas E.

The Realities Ride & Rally holds the record as the world’s largest motorcycle poker run and welcomed more than 1,200 riders this year. The event raised over $100,000 to support emergency and healing services for children in Northern Colorado who have experienced abuse, neglect or are at-risk. Participants rode from Grimm Brothers Brewing to Estes Park, with each stop offering live music, relay races, prize drawings and a skydiving presentation.

The Wednesday Night Concerts are a highlight of Loveland’s annual One Sweet Summer series, where the community gathers to enjoy live music, local food vendors and downtown craft breweries in The Foundry. Each week showcased a different artist in support of a local nonprofit. The last concert featured music from Clay Street Unit, which benefited the Loveland Historical Society and marked the first time the Loveland Downtown District dedicated a Wednesday Night Concert to an individual.