5 Ways to Spend (or Blow) $1,000 in Fort Collins

At $22 per ticket, you could buy out nearly half the seating at this wonderful, local theater. They perform a wide range of productions, and feature wonderful local talent. You'd even have $10 left to spend at their snack bar!

Take advantage of higher education in Ram Country! In-state undergrad tuition and fees for three credits at CSU, minus the discount from the College Opportunity Fund, would only cost around $977.35. You could use the leftover money to get some much-needed coffee before class!

Support your local art museum. "Benefactor" membership includes: •Personal membership card for one adult •Free admission to FCMOA exhibitions •Advance invitation to opening receptions, gallery talks, and other FCMOA events •Free entry to all juried calls-for-entry •Email newsletter •10 percent discount on FCMOA merchandise •Artwork by a Fort Collins artist

Averaging at $4 a glass, 200 glasses would cost you about $800, so you'd still have money left over to cover the outrageous tip for such a purchase. You might want to bring your friends along for this one, too!

Drive in theaters are rare these days, but the one in Fort Collins is still alive and kickin' every Summer. Only $6 per person would let you bring the whole gang, and still have a couple bucks left over for some snacks at the concession stand!