Explore Sterling’s LOCAL Creative District to see…
Summer concerts on the courthouse lawn allow local musicians to showcase their talents and celebrate genres ranging from country to jazz. Both Jamz are great family entertainment and celebrations of live music!
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315 Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751
Photo By: Loretta Davidson Photography
Explore the diverse artworks at the galleries located at Northeastern Jr. College including the William Sanderson Collection, Peter L. Youngers Fine Arts Gallery and Tennant Art Gallery.
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Corsberg Theatre, 100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751
Photo by: Loretta Davidson Photography
Lunchtime entertainment… First Fridays showcase vocalists and musicians during the lunch hour on the first Friday of each month beginning in September through June. Sterling Concert Series provides a variety of concerts and shows featuring fun entertainment. Northeastern Jr. College: Large scale, fully produced concerts feature students, often collaborating with outside entities like The Air Force Falconaires and The Colorado Ballet for fantastic interaction with the community. Information about upcoming performances is available at www.njc.edu/program/music and don’t forget to check out the Sterling High School Band for local high school productions.
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Downtown Sterling, CO 80751
Photo by: Loretta Davidson Photography
Downtown Sterling has been placed on the U.S. historical register. A walking tour through the district will showcase many picturesque buildings, including the local courthouse. The town was founded in 1873 and incorporated in 1884 . The first house being built by William Hadfield in 1871 near the South Platte River. A rich, varied history covers time when Native Americans moved across the Plains to early settlers homesteading in what was once part of Weld County, cattle drives, oil booms and so much more as the county has grown
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Downtown Sterling, CO 80751
Photo by: Loretta Davidson Photography
Sculpture comes in all forms! Explore Brad Rhea’s iconic carved tree sculptures, Dream Redeemer and Skygrazers, and bronze sculptures along West Main Street telling the rich history of this western town.
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Throughout Sterling, CO 80751
Skygrazers by Brad Rhea - Photo by Loretta Davidson Photography
Built in 1936, this museum offers a look at the past with a 14-building historical village, exhibits about the history of the oil/gas industry and The Overland Trail, and heritage events to experience early settlers’ life.
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110 Overland Trail, Sterling, CO 80751
Photo by: Loretta Davidson Photography
Local artists have produced over twenty-three murals gracing exterior walls in Logan County with 13 of the murals located in the City of Sterling. Check out the most recent “Sterling Riverwalk” mural on your way into town from Highway I-76. (“Sterling Riverwalk” mural: Painted by Some Girls and a Mural.)
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Downtown Sterling, CO 80751
Photo by: Riverwalk Mural - Photo Credit: LOCAL
This premier destination for spices/specialty foods with hand-mixed seasonings, blended in-house including coffee, tea, and popcorn. And shop the delicious cocktail salts, stuffed olives, and local sauces, pickles, jellies, and honey.
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312 Main Street, Sterling, Co 80751
Photo: High Plains Spice Shop
Open since 1935, the Jones and Lane Diner serves up grand champion beef and delicious meals! In town during Veterans’ Day, Mothers’ Day, and Fathers’ Day? Stop at the iconic J & L Café for a free honoree meal!
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423 N 3rd Street, Sterling, CO 80751
Photo - Historic Menu J & L Cafe
An artist cooperative located on Third Street, this gallery hosts First Friday Gallery events showcasing local artists’ hand crafted stained glass, paintings, jewelry, photography, and ceramics.
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120 N 4th Street, Sterling CO 80751
Photo by: Loretta Davidson Photography
Visit the Logan County Courthouse to see Gene Carara Oils, Sterling Creatives with new exhibits monthly, and the Overland Trail Museum's Downtown Historic Photo Exhibits.
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Downtown Sterling Galleries
Photo Courtesy: Sterling Creative District
Get a sense of Sterling culture! Art, crafts, photography and wine tasting at the Logan County Fair, The Art of BBQ featuring 35 professional BBQ and 15 backyard teams, the area's rich agricultural heritage is celebrated at Sugar Beet Days annual art and craft show, and the Zombie Crawl releases your inner zombie with dancing, costumes, music and an artists market.
http://www.lcfair.org/ https://www.logancountyartsleague.com/artofbbq https://www.sugarbeetdays.com/ https://www.logancountyartsleague.com
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Photo by Sarah L. Davis- Art of BBQ Awards