Live classical music. Poetry.
Good Eats.
Summer 2026 Season
Returning to the Outdoor Patio
3 pm shows
2nd Sundays
at Avogadro's Number Restaurant
605 S. Mason St.
Fort Collins, CO
Why Church of Beethoven is supporting CPR Classical with a monthly donation:
READ the statement HERE.
The Church of Beethoven is "...a 'church' with no preaching, just gorgeous music, poetry and two minutes of silence in an all-too-busy world." The goal of the Church of Beethoven is to build a sense of community around the arts, by removing the typically formal atmosphere of classical music, and breaking down the proverbial "fourth wall" between the audience and the performers.
Dates:
• Sunday, June 14 3 p.m. Craig Winston, Classical Guitar with poet TBD
• Sunday, July 12, 3 p.m. Lorentz/Lopez Duo (Guitar/Flute) with poet TBD
• Sunday, August 9, 3 p.m. TBD
• Sunday September 13, TBD
• Sunday, October 11, 3 p.m. Zephyr Brass Collective with poet TBD
Show begins at 3 p.m. outside on the patio at Avogadro's Number Bar and Grill, Fort Collins. Food and beverages available for purchase.
No refunds and all sales are final unless performance is cancelled.
Season Tickets Available $70 for all 5 performances
READ the statement HERE.
The Church of Beethoven is "...a 'church' with no preaching, just gorgeous music, poetry and two minutes of silence in an all-too-busy world." The goal of the Church of Beethoven is to build a sense of community around the arts, by removing the typically formal atmosphere of classical music, and breaking down the proverbial "fourth wall" between the audience and the performers.
Dates:
• Sunday, June 14 3 p.m. Craig Winston, Classical Guitar with poet TBD
• Sunday, July 12, 3 p.m. Lorentz/Lopez Duo (Guitar/Flute) with poet TBD
• Sunday, August 9, 3 p.m. TBD
• Sunday September 13, TBD
• Sunday, October 11, 3 p.m. Zephyr Brass Collective with poet TBD
Show begins at 3 p.m. outside on the patio at Avogadro's Number Bar and Grill, Fort Collins. Food and beverages available for purchase.
No refunds and all sales are final unless performance is cancelled.
Season Tickets Available $70 for all 5 performances
Sunday June 14, 3 pm - Craig Winston, Classical Guitar with poet Michael P. Hill
$15.00
Craig Winston is a classical guitarist and teacher in Denver, CO. He holds a Master of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.
His classical guitar performances offer a range of music, from upbeat Latin American music, to the virtuosity of the Baroque, and intimate, emotive modern compositions.
Poet Michael P. Hill is the author of three collections of poetry, Where That Leaves Us (Kelsay Books, 2024) Not Just Passing Through (Main Street Rag Publishing, 2022) and Junk Drawer (Kelsay Books, 2021), which was named an Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist. His poems have also appeared in Midwestern Gothic, Briar Cliff Review, Spillway, Gray’s Sporting Journal, Barstow & Grand, Opossum, Plainsongs, Jelly Bucket and Talking River Review, among others. Michael has worked as a journalist, toured and recorded with rock’n’roll bands, earned a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, and wet a line in more rivers, lakes and streams than he can possibly remember. A near-native Midwesterner, he grew up in Wisconsin near the Minnesota border and spent a number of years in both Texas and Washington before settling in Colorado, where he lives with his wife, their two children and their dogs Harold and River.
Food and drink available for purchase.
All sales are final and no refunds will be issued unless performance is cancelled.
His classical guitar performances offer a range of music, from upbeat Latin American music, to the virtuosity of the Baroque, and intimate, emotive modern compositions.
Poet Michael P. Hill is the author of three collections of poetry, Where That Leaves Us (Kelsay Books, 2024) Not Just Passing Through (Main Street Rag Publishing, 2022) and Junk Drawer (Kelsay Books, 2021), which was named an Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist. His poems have also appeared in Midwestern Gothic, Briar Cliff Review, Spillway, Gray’s Sporting Journal, Barstow & Grand, Opossum, Plainsongs, Jelly Bucket and Talking River Review, among others. Michael has worked as a journalist, toured and recorded with rock’n’roll bands, earned a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, and wet a line in more rivers, lakes and streams than he can possibly remember. A near-native Midwesterner, he grew up in Wisconsin near the Minnesota border and spent a number of years in both Texas and Washington before settling in Colorado, where he lives with his wife, their two children and their dogs Harold and River.
Food and drink available for purchase.
All sales are final and no refunds will be issued unless performance is cancelled.
Sunday July 12 - 3 p.m. Lorentz/Lopez Duo with Poet TBD
$15.00
The Lorentz/Lopez duo is a Colorado based flute and guitar duo with a passion for creating new and exciting concert programs. Ethan Lorentz plays guitar while Kassandra Lopez plays flute. The duo strives to expand classical chamber music by playing modern works, creating new arrangements, and collaborating with composers. They also draw on influences from outside the classical sphere. Programs often fuse classical, jazz, Latin American, and pop influences, in unique arrangements of music ranging from Bach to Amy Winehouse. Between the two of them, Lorentz/Lopez hold six degrees from the Lamont School of Music, University of Northern Colorado, and University of Colorado Boulder, and have received multiple grants and awards for outstanding musicianship and academics.
Food and drink available for purchase. All sales are final with no refunds unless show is cancelled.
Oct. 11 3 pm - Zephyr Brass Collective with Poet TBD
$15.00
Based in Denver, Colorado, the Zephyr Brass Collective is a bold new voice in brass chamber music, uniting technical mastery with a fresh, genre-blurring approach. This dynamic quintet thrives on reinvention—breathing new life into classical favorites, championing cutting-edge contemporary works, and reimagining modern pop and jazz with brass-driven ingenuity.
Collaboration lies at the heart of Zephyr’s mission. The ensemble works closely with composers to expand the brass quintet repertoire while engaging audiences through performances that radiate spontaneity and virtuosity. Deeply rooted in Colorado’s creative community, they balance artistic ambition with approachability, pairing riveting musicianship with workshops and outreach initiatives that inspire budding musicians and listeners alike.
From fiery premieres to inventive arrangements of today’s hits, the Zephyr Brass Collective crafts experiences that are both intimate and electrifying. With a commitment to originality and connection, they invite audiences to discover brass chamber music reimagined: vibrant, daring, and irresistibly alive.
Featuring
- Ben Fausch
- Amanda Hernandez
- John Pirillo
- Ryan Sargent
- Joe Smith
Food and Drink Available for Purchase
All sales final. Non refundable tickets unless concert is cancelled.
The Church of Beethoven is a ‘church’ with no preaching, just a one-hour-long program presenting classical music (45 min), spoken word art (10 min), and a two-minute celebration of silence. We'll begin at 3 PM sharp, and end by around 4:15 PM. Book signings will be available by featured spoken word artists and Avogadro's delicious menu is available for dining.
Not just a concert, not quite a church, the Church of Beethoven was originally founded by American cellist Felix Wurman, in Albuquerque in 2007. Wurman started this organization “to create a new concept in classical music… to get rid of the ‘fourth wall’ between the players and the audience and create a more familial feel… a community.” The Church of Beethoven aims to nurture community through culture, and elevate the soul through art: “Really, the idea is to find spirituality through culture, through the cultural gifts that so many people have suffered for and created over so many generations. There’s so much information there that’s useful.”
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Tickets under age 30: $9 in advance, $10 at the door
Volunteers Needed: Would you like to help organize and run Church of Beethoven? Volunteers receive free tickets and a drink of choice at concerts. Email: churchofbeethovennoco.com with subject line: "Volunteer"
Not just a concert, not quite a church, the Church of Beethoven was originally founded by American cellist Felix Wurman, in Albuquerque in 2007. Wurman started this organization “to create a new concept in classical music… to get rid of the ‘fourth wall’ between the players and the audience and create a more familial feel… a community.” The Church of Beethoven aims to nurture community through culture, and elevate the soul through art: “Really, the idea is to find spirituality through culture, through the cultural gifts that so many people have suffered for and created over so many generations. There’s so much information there that’s useful.”
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Tickets under age 30: $9 in advance, $10 at the door
Volunteers Needed: Would you like to help organize and run Church of Beethoven? Volunteers receive free tickets and a drink of choice at concerts. Email: churchofbeethovennoco.com with subject line: "Volunteer"
