Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Lafayette city administrator Fritz Sprague, known for his passionate, hands-on leadership during the pandemic and a 2020 cyberattack, died in October after a 3½-year battle with glioblastoma—he served the community for three decades. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Gatehouse on Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and his family asks for donations to local nonprofits in lieu of flowers. Colorado Hometown Weekly
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This week several community events will take place across Erie, Lafayette, Louisville and Superior, featuring birthday-level fun such as dinosaur crafts, photography talks, storytimes, makerspace drop-ins and art workshops at local libraries, museums and theaters. Attendees can also enjoy live music concerts and historical discussions—most events are free and open to all ages. Colorado Hometown Weekly
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20th Anniversary Celebration of Message in a Bottle
6-6:30 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Reserved Seating $25, General Admission $15 — Celebrate 20 years with tributes to The Police, Missing Persons, and Depeche Mode.
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Under One Sky: Kutandara’s Annual Fundraising Concert
6-7 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Reserved: $50, Students/Seniors: $30 — Experience a night of music showcasing artists overcoming adversity through creativity.
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Donny Most’s 'Mostly Swinging' with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
6-7 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $25-30 — Enjoy an evening of big band classics sung by the iconic Donny Most in a vibrant jazz setting.
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Silent Book Club Lafayette
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Acreage by Stem Ciders — Free entry — Gather with fellow book lovers in a cozy atmosphere to enjoy reading together.
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Epic Acoustic Classic Rock with Mike Masse
6-7 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $25 reserved seating — Enjoy an intimate evening of acoustic renditions from classic rock legends.
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Face Vocal Band: Rock The Halls!
6:30 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $40-$50 — Experience holiday classics with a twist in a full-on a cappella rock party.
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Lafayette Bird Watching
1-3 p.m. — Greenlee Wildlife Preserve — Free entry — Explore the joy of bird watching with knowledgeable guides at this family-friendly event.
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Mistletoe & Melodies with the CJRO
7-9 p.m. — Muse Performance Space — Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday tunes and jazz standards performed by the CJRO Quintet.
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