Arts Longmont Gallery Exhibitions Longmont Symphony Orchestra
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Arts Longmont Gallery Exhibitions Longmont Symphony Orchestra
MAGAZINE MAY-AUGUST 2016 Arts Longmont Gallery Exhibitions Longmont Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 50 Years FRESH Art to Farm to Table 2016 Arts & Entertainment Calendar a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE ©DEBBIE ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY JOANNE KIRVES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARTS LONGMONT To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country. — George Washington PHOTOGRAPH BY KEITH BOBO, PHOTOGRAPH MAESTRO I love talking to people about what Arts Longmont does in the community, from our Arts Education programming to the Friday Afternoon Concerts & Art Shows. I often get asked the following questions. So, are you fulltime? No. How many staff do you have? Two part-time. This is usually followed by, how do you do so much with so little staff? I could say that our staff has super powers, but that just isn’t true (they’re awesome, just not supernatural). Arts Longmont is able to achieve our “Incubate, Advocate and Inspire” mantra in the community through our eight programs, thanks to our dedicated volunteers, sponsors and individual supporters. Did you know that we have over 450 volunteer opportunities a year? And over 230 volunteers who fill those jobs. We have amazing business partners and grant funders who contribute in-kind and cash donations to make our programs thrive. And, as I like to say, the last piece of this amazing pie is the individual supporter. The community member who believes in what we are doing and values the programs we offer. An individual supporter contributes at any level. No amount is too small and none too big. As we kick off our Spring Drive (hopefully the snow is gone by the time this is in print), we are asking YOU to become an individual supporter. Did you know it only takes a $10 contribution??? In a community of almost 90,000, we only need 2,700 individuals to give $10 each and we will reach our goal of raising $27,000 this Spring! Together we can Incubate, Advocate & Inspire in this great community! You can contribute online at ArtsLongmont.org, send a check to PO Box 208, Longmont, CO 80502, or visit us in person at our office in the Arts Longmont Gallery, 356 Main St in downtown Longmont’s Creative District. Help us make a real difference through the arts in our community with your 100% tax-deductible gift. Thank you for supporting Arts Longmont! EDITORS PEGGY BRUNS, JOANNE KIRVES, ANNE E. SCHMID CREATIVE DIRECTOR | DESIGNER ANNE E. SCHMID | CHRISTINA CAPPELLETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITERS PETER ALEXANDER, CHRISTINA CAPPELLETTI , SUZANNE FRAZIER, JOANNE KIRVES, KYLE KIRVES, KIMBERLEE MCKEE, ANNE E. SCHMID, VINCE WINKEL CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS KEITH BOBO, PEGGY BRUNS, ANI ESPRIELLA, ALECIA JENSEN, JOANNE KIRVES, ALAN DAMKOEHLER, VINCE WINKEL ARTS LONGMONT BOARD OF DIRECTORS PEGGY BRUNS, PRESIDENT NICOLLE PRATT, VICE PRESIDENT JASON BARNES, TREASURER MARCELO FERNANDEZ, SECRETARY ANI ESPRIELLA, SEAN GAFNER, AMY OKUBO, AREN RODRIGUEZ ARTS LONGMONT STAFF JOANNE KIRVES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHY BALAN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CHRISTINA CAPPELLETTI, PROGRAM COORDINATOR CONTACT US ARTS LONGMONT PO BOX 208, 356 MAIN ST, LONGMONT, CO 80502-0208 ARTSLONGMONT.ORG 303-678-7869 Arts longmont is published three times per year by Arts Longmont. Printed in the United States. Copyright Arts Longmont. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without publisher’s written permission. The Arts Longmont magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 ARTS LONGMONT GALLERY 3 Arts Longmont Gallery May to August Glass Works - May/June – An exhibition of eight local artists all working glass in many different styles and using seven different methods. The exhibition shines a light on the diversity of the medium and each artist's interpretation, from the well known handblown glass to the delicate art of flame working, as well as glass painting and kiln fired. The featured artists include Angelo Ambrosia, Bobbi Vischi, Tiffany Edwards, Ashton Lacy Jones, Judy Batty, Tina Davis, Beth Johnson and Erinn Diekman. CreatOVATION - July – The resident artists of the Arts Longmont Gallery take over the entire gallery to showcase their latest work, including their CreatOVATIONS. Artists were asked to infuse some innovation into their art, try something new and push their art to new limits. FRESH 2016 - August Kissed by a Cow: Collaborating + Cultivating! Late spring last year, the Firehouse Art Center and Arts Longmont boards of directors began formulating a FRESH concept: an evening of arts, music, culture and food different from any before. At the time, both organizations embraced the energy of collaboration, but neither could have predicted the success that was only a few months away. What started out as Arts Longmont’s celebration of 30 years in Longmont and a commemoration of the two organizations' longevity became an event that was the talk of the town. The boards’ inspiration rapidly turned to planning, thanks to the design efforts of Debra Heiser, coupled with the insatiable energy of the volunteers and staff of both organizations. Many of the patrons from Arts Longmont and the Firehouse found out the event was sold out before it was even publicized. To everyone’s surprise, it was the unimaginable. After listening to feedback from a successful FRESH 2015, planning for 2016 began. The vision of FRESH 2016 is to cultivate relationships between our agricultural and creative communities through FRESH exhibitions, events and programs. What will 2016 bring? For starters, FRESH reserved individual tickets for all of those who couldn’t get one last year. This year will be a fresh take on last year’s successful exhibition and fundraiser. The exhibition will be featured in the Firehouse Art Center and the entire Arts Longmont Gallery. Artists were asked to collaborate with at least one other artist to tell the story of their farm. "We are so excited to bring FRESH back in 2016. In our second year, we now have the ability to truly develop a program to cultivate relationships with farms and artists,” said Firehouse Executive Director Jessica Kooiman Parker. Fresh focuses on collaboration in every aspect. The exhibition artists have formed teams of 2-10 artists and are working with local farms to create outside of the box projects and installations. “Through this collaboration we want artists to push their boundaries, to learn from each other and to utilize their individual skills to create something large in scope and concept. As the artwork develops our farmers have the unique opportunity to tell their story and engage in our community in a new way,” said Jessica. The exhibition will run August 19-September 24 with an opening reception on Friday, September 9. The fundraiser on Saturday, August 20th will be at the Roosevelt Park Pavilion. The Art to Farm to Table event will feature art from local artists that is a Fresh take on the farm, live music by the Silver Creek Fiddlers, tastings from ten chefs, live and silent auctions. FRESH 2015 FARM TO TABLE BENEFIT, ROOSEVELT PARK PAVILION, PHOTOGRAPH BY ANI ESPRIELLA a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 4 ARTS LONGMONT ARTIST REGISTRY Artist Registry Artists’ work is displayed for sale through rotating exhibitions at area businesses. Artists interested in joining the registry, please contact Arts Longmont. NORTH VISTA MEDICAL CENTER, 100 Year Party Ct, Longmont – Cynthia Metsker, Jon Clarke, Ashton Lacy Jones LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL, 1950 Mt. View Ave, Longmont – Bruce Shaver, Linda Sole Faul, Christine Jarvis, John Goyer, Becky Everitt, Alecia Jensen, Keith Sanders, Gretel Wolniewicz, Connie Garcia, Mary E.B. Diamond BROSS STREET ASSISTED LIVING – 537 Bross St, Longmont – Ernie Groves, Jackie Young CARROLL & LEWELLEN FUNERAL HOME, 503 Terry St, Longmont – Mary E.B. Diamond ST. VRAIN COMMUNITY HUB, 515 Coffman St, Longmont – Jill Van Dyke, Trail Ridge Middle School WYATT’S WET GOODS, 1250 S. Hover Rd, Longmont – Keith Sanders ARTIST REGISTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 528 Main St, Longmont – Nancy Champion, Mathew Spencer, Nancy Hall 1ST NATIONAL BANK OF COLORADO, 915 S. Hover Rd, Longmont – Diane Wood BURLINGTON MEDICAL CENTER, 205 S. Main St, Longmont – Dot Pecina, Laura Lass, Jim Dunn, Robin Warne, Mary E.B. Diamond ArtsLongmont.org HIGH PLAINS BANK, 600 Kimbark St, Longmont – Bob Maynard Arts Longmont Artist Registry brings local art to business venues around Longmont with rotating exhibitions three times a year. NORTH VISTA BOULDER, 3601 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder – Keith Sanders, Roger Kopman, Tina Davis If you are interested in purchasing art or hanging art, please call 303.678.7869. Experience. Integrity. Artistry. Aging gracefully relies on more than genetics. It’s about diet, skin care and proactive choices you make to maintain your appearance as the years pass. Whether you choose surgical, laser or non-surgical options, surgeon and sculptor Dr. Peter Schmid has the expertise to help you look and feel your best. Call today to find out how he can help you. Institute of Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, LLC Peter M. Schmid, DO, FAACS Board Certified Fellowship Trained 1305 Sumner Street, Suite 100, Longmont 303.651.6846 TheAestheticSurgeon.com Dr. Peter Schmid with his original bronze sculpture, Transcendence. For more information, visit TheAestheticSurgeon.com/Artist. Photo by Debbie Adams. a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 ARTS LONGMONT INCUBATION PROJECT 5 The Prairie Scholars Present: The Longmont Songwriters’ Series and Music Festival By Kyle Kirves Longmont is fast developing a reputation as a great city for live music – audiences and performers alike love the music events in this gem city of the Front Range. And the Longmont Songwriter Series and Festival is a big reason the local scene is blossoming into a magnet LAURA STRATTON & CARLY SMITH OF FOXFEATHER, PHOTO BY ALAN DAMKOEHLER for musicians and fans. Building on the inaugural year’s success, the second The Series and Festival are the brainchild of Andy season of the Longmont Songwriter Series and Festival and Jessica Eppler, who fans recognize as the band, The is a collection of monthly events designed to showcase Prairie Scholars. Andy and Jessica created the annual some of the dynamic and prolific songwriters who call event to celebrate the wonderful musical community Longmont home. Between February and June, on the here in Longmont. With the help of a few generous third Sunday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m., music fans sponsors, they were able to fund the event and offer with thirsty ears descend upon 300 Suns Brewing (335 free attendance to the public. The annual series is now 1st Avenue) to be entertained by a local songwriter. co-produced by Andy and Jessica; Andy also hosts the But it’s more than the music that makes this series shows. magical. Each event focuses on one specific songwriter’s work, including stories about the songs, the creative Our hope in the beginning was to process, and the songwriter’s life. During the show, audience members can submit written questions to honor these local artists and create the featured performer for a “Q&A session.” The Q&A a way to showcase them for the sessions have become one of the hallmarks of these community at large in a purposeful shows by creating some of the most memorable and manner that facilitates relationships entertaining moments: from Denny Driscoll discussing his songwriting philosophy to Brian Rezac recounting between the artists and the audience hilarious stories regarding Green Beret medical training members,” says Andy Eppler. “We and a goat with a naughty name. think that the Songwriter Series and The Songwriter Series culminates with the July 23rd Music Festival have become useful Festival at 300 Suns Brewery from 4pm-9pm, during which all the songwriters from the Series will play full sets energizers in that process here in the for the Longmont community. Longmont scene. We hope people will continue to discover new artists to go out and see over the next year at venues all over town. Longmont songwriters featured in the series include Laura Stratton & Carly Smith of Foxfeather, Brian Rezac, Eric Adrian Gonzales, Antonio Lopez, and Sandra Jean MacDougall. For a full calendar/schedule of events, please see http://prairiescholars.com. BRIAN REZAC AND ANDY EPPLER, PHOTO BY ALAN DAMKOEHLER a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 6 ARTS EDUCATION District Art Awards 10,000 pieces of Student Art! By Joanne Kirves When you think of the fairgrounds you don’t necessarily think of an art show, but the St. Vrain Valley School District’s art show “UnFramed” changed that perception the moment you walked in the door. The burst of color is the first thing that William Ross, Front Range Community College art instructor, noticed. And with 10,000 pieces of art to see it was a bit overwhelming, but with a little time it was definitely worth it. For the second year, Arts Longmont hosted the District Art Awards to recognize and celebrate artistic excellence in our schools. The jury panel included professional artists Marc Hanson and Ani Espriella, FRCC art instructor William Ross and Crackpots owner Tamar Hendricks. From among the nearly 100 art pieces in the preliminary round, the judges selected 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each of the following grade categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Works by the 12 award winners were exhibited at the Arts Longmont Gallery from April 22nd– May 14th. Entries by the remaining preliminary round winners were exhibited at various venues in Downtown Longmont’s Creative District. The awards and downtown exhibitions are very impactful for the community and the students. The community has the opportunity to get a glimpse of the creativity in our schools, and the students are able to realize the final step in the creative process, which is their art being seen. Visit ArtsLongmont.org for the full list of winners. SUPPORT THE ARTS Your individual support ensures the future of Arts Education in St. Vrain Valley Schools Friday Afternoon Concerts & Art Shows Arts Longmont Gallery Longmont Studio Tour Arts Longmont Magazine Artist Registry Arts Incubation Grants Longmont Live If not You, then Who? Become an Individual Supporter Today! ArtsLongmont.org 303-678-7869 A non-profit supported in part by grants, businesses and YOU! Award Winners K-2ND GRADE: 1ST - JACOB ROMERO, SANBORN 2ND - THEO WILLIAMS, ALPINE 3RD - JAIDON HARDY, PRAIRIE RIDGE 3RD – 5TH GRADE: 1ST - HAYDEN KRATOCHVIL, PRAIRIE RIDGE 2ND – ELLERY HORA, FLAGSTAFF 3RD – MIRANDA NOWELL, SANBORN 6TH – 8TH GRADE: 1ST – ISABELLA ZHU, ALTONA 2ND – REBECCA PAVOT & MADISON BRAUSE, WESTVIEW 3RD – SIERRA ROGERS, APEX HOMESCHOOL 9TH -12TH GRADE: 1ST – COLTON LAIDIG, FREDERICK 2ND – LUKE WALKER, NIWOT 3RD – MICHELLE REMIAS, SILVER CREEK BUSINESSES: SUPPORT ARTS LONGMONT AND GET GREAT VISIBILITY IN OUR MAIN STREET WINDOWS WITH ONE OF OUR $500 MONTHLY SPONSORSHIPS. CALL 303.678.7869 TODAY. a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 THEATRE 7 Longmont’s Theatre Scene Attracts Patrons from Near and Far By Suzanne Frazier Theatre in Longmont is alive and well according to Tracy Cravens, Marketing Coordinator for the Longmont Theatre Company, and Scott and Mary Lou Moore, owners of Jesters Dinner Theatre. Both artistic troupes have seen interest and enthusiasm for stage productions grow over the years. Their audiences have expanded from local patrons to families driving into town from other places. Longmont Theatre Company In 2016, the Longmont Theatre Company will celebrate a landmark achievement of producing shows in Longmont for sixty years. The group started in 1957 and after several benefit projects for the Longmont Hospital, the thespians became the Potpourri Players. In 1991, the actors found a permanent home at the former Trojan Theatre at 513 Main Street. Since then, through fundraising efforts, the all-volunteer group has renovated the theatre and renamed it the Longmont Performing Arts Center, with the marquee lights ablaze once again. “What we have noticed lately is that people seem to enjoy our more “edgy” productions. We have always attracted good audiences for our musicals, but now people are traveling from other towns to attend our performances,” comments Tracy Cravens. “We are diversifying beyond our stage productions and Summer Children’s Program to include The Readers Theatre and concerts. We would like to thank all the people who have supported our performances over the years and we invite anyone who is interested in theatre, either on stage or backstage, to join us in keeping theatre alive in Longmont.” Jesters Dinner Theatre This year, theatre managers and owners, Scott and Mary Lou Moore, will celebrate 17 years presenting musical productions at the Jesters Dinner Theatre at 224 Main Street. Mary Lou is the music director, accompanist and costumer, while Scott manages the kitchen and everything else. “We call our dinner theatre ‘Jesters’ because the name implies a place where everyone enjoys themselves, has fun, and doesn’t take themselves too seriously,” Scott Moore comments. “Our musicals include children, which also draws the parents into the productions. We enjoy mentoring the kids and giving them a place to explore their creative expression.” “Our space provides an intimate setting where everyone in the room is not far from the stage and action. All our musicals are family events,” Mary Lou adds. “We have found that attendance at our performances is as good as ever. We have a steady, consistent flow of repeat patrons and new people are discovering the theatre. The online ticketing has helped, especially with people from out of the area being able to easily make a reservation.” Longmont is fortunate to have two theatre companies on the north and south ends of downtown producing shows on a regular basis. Our community and people from outside the area support these two organizations. Plan to attend performances at both venues. Jesters is presenting “The Music Man” beginning in May, and the Longmont Theater Company is staging “Cabaret.” For more information, and to purchase tickets, go to the theatre websites: JestersTheatre.com and LongmontTheatre.org. a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 8 MUSIC Live Music Scene Thrives in Longmont By Vince Winkel On a cool spring Saturday evening in Longmont, Skeye Brewing at the corner of Hover and Nelson Roads is standing room only. The band is GetUrGoat, the crowd is dancing, and the craft beer is flowing. “We have so much amazing talent coming out of Longmont, and people don’t know that. All just so talented,” said Skeye Brewing owner Kami Malanowski over the roar of the music. “Live bands Friday and Saturday, and open mic on Tuesday,” she added. There’s also music at Wibby Brewing on this particular evening, as well as 300 Suns and Grossen Bart, and on Main Street at Samples World Bistro and The Roost. Welcome to the Longmont of 2016. Kenny Peralez, guitarist for GetUrGoat and Cat Jerky, gives beer part of the credit for the growth of the music scene here. “My impression is that the Longmont music scene is thriving in large part due to the emergence of microbreweries in recent years,” he said. Also, several new restaurants and bars, such as Bin 46, Still Cellars, Rosalee's Pizzeria, Oskar Blues HMLS, Cyclehops, Chub Burger and The Roost – they are all good music venues. I moved to Longmont in April of 2000 and began playing local venues with Cat Jerky in 2001,” Kenny explained. “Back then, the music scene was more bar-oriented. Venues included Group Therapy at 17th & Main, Cheers (now the Speakeasy), and The Lefthand Tap House (now The Roost).” And of course, the City of Longmont has grown as well. Today, Longmont’s population stands at around 96,000. That’s almost double what it was in 1990 at 51,000, according to the U.S. Census. “There are a lot more people living in the area now. And it seems like there are a lot more talented musicians in the area,” Kenny added. “Although, it could be that the increase in venues has allowed more musicians to creep out of the basement or garage and into the light, so to speak. As a musician, I do hope the scene continues to grow.” “When I moved here in 2001, I had not played a gig for about 11 years and was not really looking to do so. The music scene was pretty lame,” recalls Denny Driscoll, a Longmont musician who plays all over Boulder County. “Today, most of the music scene is directly sponsored by other businesses to help draw people that support their businesses. Over the last four or five years there has been an incredible economic boom in Longmont based on, I think, the general location, access and related costs of living, doing business, natural beauty, low crime and so on,” Denny continued. “It’s a good family place. Along with that add eight other breweries and a dozen or so restaurants that sponsor local music at a living wage that encourages professionals and you get an environment that incubates the skills and talents that are required to create a viable music scene.” City leaders have also played a role in the tremendous expansion of the music and arts scene here. “When we adopted the Arts and Entertainment District plan in 2011, increased music options was the number one goal for the community,” explained Kimberlee McKee, executive director of the Longmont Downtown Development Authority. “Our downtown businesses took this to heart. Now, there are almost 15 places to choose from that offer live music. From open mic nights to recording sessions and everything in between, Downtown Longmont has a very active live music scene.” It’s a music scene that is inclusive of newcomers as well, not just the established local artists. That’s how Sandra Jean MacDougall views it. “As a transplanted singer/songwriter, I feel a great appreciation for the vibe of the local music scene,” Sandra said. “It is vibrant and expanding as a result of the open arms of fellow musicians and people who create their art albeit in music, visual or even the creation of food. As a new kid on the scene (one year of playing out) I feel an incredible amount of support. I am blessed to be a part of this burgeoning community. The BONNIE & THE CLYDES AT WIBBY BREWING, PHOTO BY VINCE WINKEL a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 9 notice and book gigs for those artists if they can. We can speak from personal experience here, actually.” The growth in music and the other arts has in turn been a boon for local restaurants, especially those in the downtown area. “I am enjoying the music scene in Longmont and the diversity with a lot of new artists coming from all parts of the front range,” said Candy Campbell, who last year opened Bin 46, a wine bar and restaurant formerly known as Modena, on Longs Peak Avenue. “We're very fortunate to have a number of venues and patios to catch some great new talent. The community is very receptive and we are quickly becoming an exciting destination for food, wine, beer and spirits GETURGOAT AT SKYE BREWING, PHOTO BY VINCE WINKEL with complementing entertainment.” Bin 46 arts community is completely supportive offers music both inside and out on their with funding for artists and musicians who patio. truly want to make an impact, ” Sandra Wibby Brewing, which also opened said. “I experience a feeling of being in just last year, is expanding their musical a Tribe in this new and upcoming artist's offerings with a new stage on their patio off community. I'm proud to be a part of it, and 2nd Avenue. They already make use of a I am grateful for the support.” pavilion left standing after the old Butterball/ Johanna Winkel, who moved back to Longmont Foods facility was razed. Longmont in 2014 after working on her “I have been incredibly impressed by craft in Nashville, agrees with Sandra’s not only the music scene here in Longmont assessment. and the multitude of talented performers, “The live music you can find in Longmont but in the way the community as a whole is one of creativity, individuality and supports said musicians,” Wibby co-owner SANDRA JEAN MACDOUGALL, personal artistic expression. It's colorful PHOTO BY VINCE WINKEL Ted Risk said. “We are thrilled to be able and passionate with a little something for to be a small part of the musical culture that continues everyone. Each artist— male or female, band or solo, to grow.” young or old—brings a continuous flow of their own Of course with growth comes risk, something that sugar and spice. A fresh flavor and catchy vibe,” Johanna Denny Driscoll watches carefully. said. The artistic and lively community of Longmont is a “The music scene—while active for a growing town— close tight knit family, inviting and accepting each and is immature, but chugging along, which is good for me every one of us.” The Left Hand Artist Group (LHAG) has played a personally. I think at the next level there comes to be role in helping new musicians get plugged in to the all kinds of favoritism and power brokering that disturbs community. The LHAG is a collection of artists, musicians, the beautiful, creative opportunity and love of all pure comedians, poets, and friends in the Longmont area. The artists, in lieu of professionalism and money. That is group works together to create community through art, good news and bad news, depending where you are on by hosting art shows and concerts, creating community the food chain,” Denny said. “I predict ultimately, there art and events, and raising money through art sales to will be a recession here. Some of the places that hire musicians will cut music as an expense, the number of support local non-profits. venues will recede, and/or they will change hands; some “The group has played a huge role in helping new professionals will move off to Austin or Nashville or L.A., musicians get plugged into a community that not only and so on. So though it will probably never return to its shows genuine interest in their music but also shows “Longtuckian” former self, it will probably cycle through genuine acceptance of new friends quickly,” explained as do most industries,” Denny added. Andy Eppler, who with his wife Jessica are The Prairie But for Kami Malanowski, owner at Skeye and herself Scholars, and are also leaders of LHAG. a singer and performer, what matters now is today. And “One thing that Longmont has over other music scenes she says today is looking pretty good. is a clear path to getting gigs in front of the community,” “It’s a great time to be a musician in Longmont. People Jessica added. “Once you come out to open mics in come out and listen to the music. It’s a great thing.” the city, the talent buyers for the venues really do take a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 10 MUSIC CALENDAR MUSIC Music Art and Youth: Celebrating SVVSD Students and Teachers FRI MAY 13 | 6-9PM SVVSD students and teachers perform live music at various businesses downtown DowntownLongmont.org Prairie Scholars Open Mic Night TUESDAYS | 6-8PM Skeye Brewery | 900 S Hover St PrairieScholars.com Longmont Songwriter Series with Don Cleason JUN 19 | 5-7PM The Songwriter Series events are showcases for artists to perform prior to the Songwriter & Music Festival. 300 Suns Brewery | 335 First Ave PrairieScholars.com Longmont Songwriter & Music Festival JUL 23 | 4-9PM 300 Suns Brewery | 335 First Ave PrairieScholars.com Live music, performances and art at Still Cellars Distillery & Art House 115 Colorado Ave 720-204-6064 | StillCellars.com from 6 - 9pm! Bring your family and enjoy an evening of music and culture. Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 400 Quail Rd | 303-651-8374 LongmontMuseum.org JUN 23 - FOXFEATHER Boulder-based Foxfeather captivates with the sounds of folk and bluegrass, featuring soulful vocals, stand-up bass, mandolin, electric guitar and percussion. JUN 30 - HOT TOMATOES Hot Tomatoes delights listeners with a diverse array of musical styles from music of the Great Jazz Age to those fabulous big band sounds from Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Harry James and Glenn Miller. JUL 7 - MARIACHI VASQUEZ Mariachi Vasquez consists of an entire family: father, mother and their five children. The group was launched in 1987 and has grown in popularity not only in Colorado, but in other states and internationally. JUL 14 - TAKE DOWN THE DOOR The Irish were once known to take the door off its hinges when it was time for a party. Lyons-based Take Down the Door Celtic band takes its name from this tradition, playing foot-stomping, heart-stopping Irish music that includes lively fiddle tunes and songs in Irish Gaelic. Bach-in-Longmont MAY 15 | 5PM The glorious music of Johannes Brahms performed on original instruments of his lifetime for the first time ever in Colorado! Featuring Mina Gajic, performing on her famous blue-and-gold Érard grand piano, built in Paris in the year 1895, and brought to Colorado just last year. Program includes Brahms Horn Trio, Brahms songs, and selected works by J.S. Bach. Associate Principal Horn of the St. Louis Symphony, Thomas Jöstlein, Front Range Soprano, Amanda Balestrieri, Boulder Bach Festival Artistic Director, Violinist Zachary Carrettin. $30 adults/$20 students/$15 seniors Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 400 Quail Rd | 303-651-8374 LongmontMuseum.org Live Music at the Dickens Longmont's most historic music venue features live music, performances, theatre, comedy and more in their second floor opera house. The Tavern features music on the patio every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9pm and Sundays enjoy Blues and BBQ on the patio with live music from 2-5pm. Dickens Opera House | 300 Main St 303-834-9384 | DickensOperaHouse.com MAY 7 - SOMETHING UNDERGROUND MAY 14 - REMEMBER BAND WITH GETURGOAT MAY 20 - DELILAH'S REVENGE WITH MAYHEM GULCH MAY 20, MAY 21 - MOJOMAMMA WITH DELORES SCOTT MAY 28 - BONNIE AND THE CLYDES JUN 11 - VERTICAL FUSION BURLESQUE JUN 24 - HAMILTON LOOMIS JUL 8 - FLATIRONS JAZZ ORCHESTRA JUL 8, JUL 29 - RETRO Open Mic Nights THURSDAY NIGHTS Dickens Opera House 300 Main St | 303-834-9384 DickensOperaHouse.com Downtown Summer Concert Series 6-9PM | FREE LIVE MUSIC AT SAMPLES RESTAURANT, PHOTO BY VINCE WINKEL Summer Concert Series THURSDAYS | 6:30-8PM Free outdoor concerts are held in the Museum's outdoor grassy courtyard. Lawn chairs and picnics are welcome, and refreshments including beer and wine will be for sale. New this year, our galleries will be open on the evenings of the concerts JUL 21 - BRINGERS OF SWING The Bringers of Swing, which features former Frank Zappa vocalist Bob Harris along with some of the Denver region's most seasoned musicians, performs the best in swing, blues and R&B music from the 30s50s, perfect for listeners and dancers alike. Dance in the street and enjoy great live music from regional artists. Children's activities and local food and drink vendors. 4th & Kimbark | DowntownLongmont.org JUN 3 JUN 10 JUN 17 JUN 24 JUL 22 MUSKETEER GRIPWEED THUNK THE SAMPLES MY BLUE SKY SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 ARTS LONGMONT VOLUNTEERS 11 VOLUNTEER PARTY -- MARY BLUE, LACY JONES (PHOTO BY ALECIA JENSEN), JUDY BATTY, TINA DAVIS, JEFF DAVIS, ALECIA JENSEN, CHRISTINA CAPPELLETTI (STAFF), AND AREN RODGRIGUEZ (BOARD) (PHOTOS BY PEGGY BRUNS) CRAFT Volunteer Cheers! BEER & BITES by Christina Cappelletti, Arts Longmont Programs Coordinator On Friday, April 15, Arts Longmont celebrated our volunteers for all the amazing ways they have assisted our organization! Arts Longmont truly is successful BECAUSE OF VOLUNTEERS! There are so many great ways to be involved. See something below you can help with? Contact Arts Longmont today to join in the fun! 303-678-7869 or [email protected] THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING!! $2 OFF purchase of $10 or more ART16 1 coupon per customer, not valid with other discounts or offers. Exp. 12/31/16. former turkey plant cheese importers Main Street ___ Gallery Docents ___ Gallery Installations & Take-downs ___ Event Receptions - Greeters, Servers, Sales ___ Facility Projects - Painting, Fixing, Building ___ Gallery Window Designs ___ Computer Input Projects ___ Envelope Stuffing and Labeling ___ Posters and Postcards Distribution ___ Artist Registry Installation Assists ___ Concerts - Tickets, Programs, Ushers, Hosts ___ Committees - Exhibitions, Planning Teams ___ Feedback - Surveys, Focus Groups ___ Festivals - Booth Set-up/Take-down, Staffing ___ Interactive Activity Guides ___ Magazine - Writing, Photography, Distribution ___ Website - Updates, Calendar Updates ___ Graphic Design ___ House Concerts ___ FRESH Art+Farm Volunteering Now serving food, hard cider and wine! 1st Avenue enterprise rental cars 335 1st Ave • Longmont, CO 300sunsbrewing.com M-Th 2-9pm • F-Sa 12-10pm • Su 12-8pm Closed first Mon of month a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 12 FEATURE 5 Longmont Symphony Celebrates 50 By Peter Alexander CONDUCTOR ROBERT OLSON, PHOTO BY KEITH BOBO, PHOTOGRAPH MAESTRO The Longmont Symphony Orchestra (LSO) has come a long way in 50 years. Now a leader among Longmont’s cultural organizations, the LSO gave its first tentative concert April 5, 1966. Musicians had been recruited locally. The price of tickets was $1.50, and Walter Birkedahl, orchestra director at Longmont High, led the players through Sibelius’ Finlandia and a suite from Bizet’s Carmen, among other works. This was an entirely amateur community orchestra, and their performance was, the Times-Call reported, a “successful adventure, well received.” The following fall, in October 1966, the orchestra launched its first full season of four concerts. Since then, the orchestra, budget, staff, volunteers, audience and repertoire have all grown. This year’s upcoming 50th anniversary season will feature a dozen performances as well as school outreach programs and a young artists’ competition. Section leaders are now paid, the orchestra has the means to bring in first-rate soloists, and the repertoire has expanded to include most classical masterworks. Today’s LSO has earned its place in the spotlight. An important milestone came in 1983 when the orchestra hired Robert Olson as music director. He replaced Leo Meyer, who had played clarinet on that first concert and was director for 12 years. 50 a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 years of Great Music and Growth Olson brought a dedication to teaching and conducting to the position, which he has now held for 33 years— more than half the orchestra’s life. Olson gave his last concert as music director in April. In the fall, he will conduct the opening concert of the anniversary season and the annual Nutcracker performances. Four other concerts will be conducted by finalists vying to take over the position of music director. “I’m very, very proud of what we’ve done over the three decades,” Olson says. “Our skill level was pretty basic in the beginning.” Early on, he scheduled Stravinsky’s Firebird, which has some real complexities for the players. “At the first rehearsal I took one measure at a time,” Olson recalls. “That’s how we worked our way very laboriously through the variation movement.” Compare that to the past few seasons, when Olson has programmed orchestral showpieces including Firebird (again), Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade—none of them requiring measure-bymeasure rehearsal. Olson’s thoughtful leadership is one thing that made such progress possible. For example, he made it a point to bring in good soloists for the orchestra to work with and learn from. “The orchestra became really proud of that, and they also learned how to accompany really well,” he says. One of the soloists that has been a regular with the orchestra has been pianist Larry Graham, a front-range legend who has played with just about every orchestra in the region. He played on Olson’s very first concert with the LSO, in October 1983, and returned as recently as Dec. 2009 to play Brahms’s First Piano Concerto. In addition to the soloists, collaborations with outstanding organizations including the Longmont Chorale and the Colorado Mormon Chorale have been part of Olson’s musical strategy. Olson says he has grown along with the orchestra. For example, one of the LSO’s milestones was a performance of Verdi’s Requiem that was presented in Longmont and Denver. Before that, he says, “I took great pride in being a real clear technical conductor." “After the performance, one of the musicians came up to me and said, ‘That was just the most inspiring experience of my life.’ And it hit me, who cares that I’m a LSO, PHOTO BY KEITH BOBO, PHOTOGRAPH MAESTRO 13 a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 14 FEATURE LSO AT ANNUAL THOMPSON PARK JULY 4TH CONCERT, PHOTO BY KEITH BOBO, PHOTOGRAPH MAESTRO clear conductor? It has nothing to do with making music. And that was a major turning point in my life.” Another reason for the orchestra’s improvement has been the number of quality musicians settling in the front range area. “There are a lot of good players who come to the area,” Olson says. “They love it, so they stay. And that has greatly helped all orchestras, and ours as well.” Not that it’s always been smooth sailing for the LSO. In the early years, there was the time that a performance of the 1812 Overture left holes in the brand new Longmont High School gym floor. Meyer recalled that he once started conducting the Russian Easter Overture when the orchestra was playing The Star Spangled Banner. Olson recalls one time he decided to program a piece just because he wanted to conduct it. “I decided to do Shostakovich’s First Symphony,” he says. “I loved the piece and I thought, ‘What the heck. It doesn’t seem too hard to me!’ But it was way too early for the development of the orchestra to do that piece. “In the only time in my 33 years with the orchestra, a member of the board said to me after the concert, ‘Please don’t do anything like that again.’ And she was right to say that, because the performance was not worthy of being on the concert.” But such stumbles have been rare, and support for the orchestra has been unflagging. “I’ve just been blessed with wonderful boards over the years,” Olson says, and a glance at the list of orchestra contributors shows the breadth of community support as well. With the next 50 years beckoning, now’s the time to keep your eyes on the orchestra. The 2016–17 season and the four music director candidates will soon be posted on LongmontSymphony.org Where will they go next? LSO WITH LONGMONT CHORALE, PHOTO BY KEITH BOBO, PHOTOGRAPH MAESTRO a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 DOWNTOWN LONGMONT CREATIVE DISTRICT 15 Festival on Main catches the CreatOVATION! By Kimberlee McKee Festival on Main is Longmont’s signature community event that marks the end of summer. Tens of thousands of people come to downtown Longmont’s Creative District to celebrate. Last year was the 15th year and start of new planning for 2016. The Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) wanted to maintain the community spirit of the event but infuse it with something fresh, and thus was born CreatOVATION! Over the past few months, the LDDA had talked a lot about creatOVATION. But what we realized is that the concept is something you need to see to believe! The new approach to Festival on Main will include a new logo, look and concept. Festival on Main (like creatOVATION) will become the place where creativity and innovation collide. This will result in the coolest popup playground around! We will invite the community to come play, create, experience and have fun, then the event will end with varied “Feats of Creativity!” Did you find your passion? Develop a new one? Are you sure you cannot be beat? All will be invited to compete in their favorite Feat of Creativity. Play won’t just be a two-day endeavor in the Creative District, either. Right now, Light On Creatives are hard at work creating “Play the Plaza.” Beginning in May, St. Stephen’s Plaza will be transformed into a play plaza for the whole community. Stroll through Candy Lane and visit all the play stations! Sit and enjoy seven new games on the tabletops. Still ready for play? Visit all three east breezeways for more fun games! Play is the universal language–come one, come all, come play! We are calling on the artists and other creatives in our community to come PLAY WITH US! How can YOU get involved? Be Original: Perform original music, recite a poem, show your latest creation in an interactive way. Calling all Street Performers: We need performances, spontaneous acts of art, comiccon- inspired performers! Create an interactive game. New to showcasing your talents? Become a “Hidden Creative Unveiled” inside a Downtown Business. Create a Feat of Creativity. Transform your car into a work of art and cruise around the district. Volunteer to make it all come to life. Come PLAY – August 26 & 27. The time to commit is NOW! Visit www.downtownlongmont.com or e-mail [email protected] to let us know you are IN. Experience: Pat has been a licensed Realtor for over 30 years. Her knowledge of neighborhoods, housing trends and the constantly changing market enables her to effectively target clients' needs. Her understanding of real estate makes her a top agent. 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Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 CALENDAR 17 LONGMONT MUSEUM Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 400 Quail Rd | Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun 1-5 303-651-8374 | LongmontMuseum.org ARTS LONGMONT GALLERY & GIFTS 356 Main St | 303-678-7869 Hours: Tues-Sat 11-5 ArtsLongmont.org Glassworks MAY 13 – JUN 25 MAY 13, 6-9PM, OPENING RECEPTION CreatOVATION - A Resident Artist Revolution! JULY 8-AUG 12 JULY 8, 6-9PM OPENING RECEPTION How People Make Things: Hands-On Exhibition MAY 21 OPENING RECEPTION 10AM - 2PM MAY 21-AUG 28. Making Things in Longmont: Longmont's Manufacturing History JUNE 1, 10AM | JUNE 2, 7PM FIREHOUSE ART CENTER Great Frame Up Locally-owned custom and DIY framing, installation and photo restoration. Featuring ongoing art shows with local and regional talent. Open late 2nd Fri. 430 Main St | 303-485-7191 TheGreatFrameup.com Impasto Art Gallery & Studio Studio and contemporary gallery featuring a variety of media. 2015 Ionosphere St, Unit 104 | Prospect 303-523-7228 | AmyMathews.com KCP Gallery Creative Powerhouse Working art studio and gallery featuring visual and community arts, mixed media arts, classes, retreats, studio rental and graphic design services for print and web. 364 Main St | Th-Sa 12-6 667 4th Ave | 303-651-2787 firehouseart.org APRIL 27-MAY 22: FORM | Liz Quan, Erica Green & Jodie Roth Cooper Art Attack | South Gallery MAY 25-JUNE 26: MATERIAL NATURE | Katie Caron JUNE 29-JULY 31: IPO | Clay Hawkley MAY-JUNE-JULY: Artist Occupied South Gallery | Heather Kegel FESTIVALS Craft brews, featured artists, art for sale ART GALLERIES SAT JUN 25 | 2-6PM Left Hand Brewing Tasting Room 1265 Boston Ave Non-profit arts gallery featuring local and regional Resident Artists as well as themed featured exhibitions. Painting, sculpture, mixed media, ceramic, textiles and handmade jewelry at affordable price points. Gift shop. 356 Main St | 303-678-7869 ArtsLongmont.org FRESH! Art+Farm AUG 19-SEP 24 FRESH! - ART TO FARM TO TABLE FUNDRAISER | AUG 20. Exhibit at both the Arts Longmont Gallery and the Firehouse Art Center. ARTS & ALES THIRD THURSDAYS, MONTHLY MAY 19 - DIANE WOOD, PASTELS JUNE 16 - MOLLY MORNING-GLORY, CERAMICS JULY 21 - CHRISTINE JARVIS, INK ART AUGUST 18 - KEITH SANDERS, WATERCOLOR Arts Longmont Gallery & Gifts Blue Fern Art Gallery Art studio, gallery and gift shop. 717 Main St | 303-818-0830 SabrinaPitman.com Darkroom Gallery ART IN PUBLIC PLACES Gallery dedicated to fine art photography with works by owner Julie Cardinal and local & national photographers. 5515 Main St, Ste A | 303-485-7191 TheDarkroomLongmont.com SHOCK ART 2016 Firehouse Art Center 6th year of Shock Art will add 5 boxes to the existing 29. The call to artists goes out in March and submissions are due May 15. Email Lauren Greenfield for more details: [email protected]. Non-profit arts organization with classes for all ages, lectures, films, events, arts exhibitions of regional and national artists. 667 Fourth Ave | 303-651-2787 FirehouseArt.org ArtWalk 4-8PM | MAY 21 | JULY 16 | SEPT 17 Free, family-friendly evening of exhibitions, music, live theatre and children’s activities. Downtown Longmont from Third Ave to Longs Peak. artwalklongmont.org Longmont Pride Annual LGBTQ & Ally celebration. Exhibitor booths, food trucks, main stage, bands including headliner Cat Jerky, jugglers, stilt walkers and a youth and family area. Smoke/drug/alcohol-free event. Juan Moreno | 303-499-5777 [email protected] Colorado Latino Festival JUN 26 12-7PM Celebrate the wide array of Latin American and Caribbean cultures. Downtown Longmont Hosted by Latino Chamber 322 Main St | 202-432-7060 LatinoChamber.wix.com/latinofestival2016 Festival on Main FRI AUG 26 6-9:30PM SAT AUG 27 2-10PM Celebrate the festival’s 16th year with music, dance, activities, artists, food booths, street performers and more! Enjoy a new second day of fun on the CreatOVATION Playground throughout the downtown Creative District. DowntownLongmont.com a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 18 CALENDAR FILM Views & Brews Summer Film Series THURDAYS 6PM MAY 19 THE BLUES BROTHERS PAIRED WITH ORANGE WHIP MAY 26 PRINCESS BRIDE PAIRED WITH POISON WINE JUN 2 THE BIG LEBOWSKI PAIRED WITH WHITE RUSSIANS JUN 9 MOULIN ROUGE PAIRED WITH ABSINTHE JUN 16 JAMES BOND, GOLDFINGER PAIRED WITH MARTINIS Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 400 Quail Rd | 303-651-8374 LongmontMuseum.org CLASSES & CAMPS No Fear Oil Painting | Dot Pecina MONDAYS 9-11AM, WEDNESDAYS 1-4PM Carriage House Art Studio 11938 Oxford Rd | 303-682-8957 [email protected] Janet Strickler’s Play Shops Adult Art Classes | Linda Sole Faul Italian Dinner & Art Discussions TUESDAYS 6-9PM Reservations required. 303-249-6921 Landscape Workshops with Featured Utah Artists Gail Denton - Contact for classes below 303-530-4014 | [email protected] NotFromTheCar.com Landscapes with Brad Holt JUN 23 - 25, 9AM-4PM Landscapes with Doug Braithwaite AUG 4-7, 9AM-4PM Classes/Camps | Trish Singelyn Inspiring your Creativity: Spending the Day with Georgia O'Keefe JUNE | JULY, MON-WED, 10AM-12PM JUL 23, 10AM-4PM Kids’ Art Camp Mixed Media Art Classes SATURDAYS OR MONDAYS | CALL. 43 Placer Ave | 928-460-0032 [email protected] Open Studio with Paula Peacock Playing with String ON-GOING 11AM-1PM Playing with Marbling 1515 Main St | [email protected] Playing with Papermaking PaulaPeacock.com Playing with Dye Janet Strickler Art Studio Night Photography Workshops in 303-776-2052 | [email protected] Utah | Bob Maynard ArtoftheOrdinary.net Contact Bob for dates. 303-547-0807 ColoradoPlateauPhotoTours.com Suzanne Frazier Creative Life Center 7520 S Boulder Rd | 303-502-0751 [email protected] CreativeLifeCenter.org Classes with Tina Davis Mosaics | MONDAYS 6-8PM Clay Handbuilding | WEDNESDAYS 6-8PM 947 Kimbark St | 303-941-3039 TinaDavisStudio.com Hanlie Wessels Art Studio Ongoing private and group classes 303-718-3416 | [email protected] Longmont Dance Theatre Academy Longmont Dance Academy open registration for summer camps and classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, stage combat and more. 1422 Nelson Rd | 303-772-1335 CentennialStateBallet.org Inspiration Art Academy Cynthia Barnes 457 Main St | 720-273-2477 [email protected] a r t s l o n g m o n t m a g a z i n e M AY- A U G 2 0 1 6 19 SECTION TITLE.... NON-PROFIT POSTAGE PAID LONGMONT, CO 80501 PERMIT #117 30 YRS 356 Main Street PO Box 208 Longmont, CO 80502-0208 ArtsLongmont.org SAVE THE DATES: LONGMONT STUDIO TOUR 2016, SEPT 24 & 25 Artist Social WED JUN 15 | 6-8PM TINKERMILL MAKERSPACE You Dine. They Donate. We All Win. Dine with us the 2nd Tuesday of every month, enjoy our community and support Arts Longmont! MAY 10 | HOUSE OF Q BBQ JUN 14 | BREAKER'S GRILL JUL 12 | FLAVOR OF INDIA AUG 9 | THE PUMPHOUSE Bring your expertise, artistic needs and a new artist or creative! This special artist social brings together the members of Arts Longmont & Tinkermill Makerspace to meet, mingle and share their expertise. BE PART OF THE MAGIC $10! If 2,700 of our arts patrons give just $10 we can hit our goal of $27,000! Go to ArtsLongmont.org or call 303.678.7869 to donate today. THANK YOU!