Skip to content
  1. Home
  2. Arts

Things to Do in Longmont: Nov. 22-24

Stay local this weekend.
Macie May
Macie May
June 2019 summer concert2

This content was originally published by the Longmont Observer and is licensed under a Creative Commons license.

Friday, November 22

POP UP! Sweet Ada's - Longmont Candy Maker

  • Time: 1-3 p.m.
  • Location: Aloha Trading Co., 356 Main St.

We'll be hosting a few Pop-Ups this holiday season, and the first is this Friday! After we discovered Sweet Ada's and started planning to do the Pop-up, Lisa brought us a bag of treats to sample. Everything was even more delicious than I expected. We put some caramels on the counter for folks to sample, and the reviews were unanimous: "Where can I buy these!?"
The answer: This Friday at our Pop-up! Sweet Ada's will be set up in front of the wave wall from 1 till at least 3. Come by for a sample, take some home, or put in an order for Christmas.

The Soundpost Sessions: Chandler Holt CD Release Show

  • Time: 8-9:45 pm.
  • Location: La Vita Bella, 471 Main St.

Best known for his deft touch on the banjo, Chandler Holt is best known for his work with the internationally acclaimed Chatham County Line over the past 2 decades. Fans of the band are also well aware of his contributions as a singer and songwriter over that time. November 2019 will mark the release of “Cover More Ground”, Chandler’s debut solo album on North Carolina’s Robust Records label.

The twelve tracks on ‘Cover More Ground’ feature eleven original compositions penned by Chandler. Eric Wiggs recorded and engineered most of the project at Vermilion Road Studios in their hometown of Longmont, CO. Wiggs also contributes a wide array of sounds on most every track including guitars, mandolin and dobro. There are other familiar faces including John Teer and Greg Readling of Chatham Co. Line playing mandolin and piano/organ respectively. Mandolin Orange’s Andrew Marlin even adds mandolin on one track. All of the above and other great musicians contribute to a diverse spectrum of sounds but maintain a unified theme throughout the album.

‘Cover More Ground’ is an album that loosely chronicles Holt’s journey of leaving his native North Carolina to his family’s new home in Colorado. Of this Chandler says, “Colorado is a wellspring of talent and inspiration both musically and culturally. There are so many inspiring musicians and songwriters all over the state and they helped ignite something in me that needed to get out. I’ve found a great home here in so many ways and this album shares plenty of that with the listener.”

https://chandlerholtmusic.com/

Homemade (EASY!) Focaccia and Holiday Breads

  • Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Kitchen Company, 464 Main St.

There’s no time like the holidays to hone your bread making skills (or start a new bread-baking hobby).

In this class we’ll make focaccia and other simple breads that you can easily replicate at home – even if you’ve never made bread before. Forget all the complicated steps, and hours and hours of prep work. You won’t believe how quick and simple bread making can be!

Best of all, beautiful, tasty, handmade bread makes a great gift for those special friends and family in your life. Join us for some fun and tasty bread baking!

Instructor: Denise Milligan of Spanish Sunday
One Person $49
Two People $90

PIE Tour- Sweet and Savory

Take this guided tour into 3 pie destinations with all food and drink included along with the ride on the Wonder Bus. For this route we will taste the signature savory "Dickens Pie" at The Dickens Tavern, Empanadas at Abuelitas Empanadas and Dessert at The Post Brewing Co.. Did you know they make all desserts in house? Come Hungry and treat yourself for this special Friday Lunch tour or one Wednesday evening in November. Advance tickets online https://www.wondertours.com/tour/friday-pieday-lunch/ or email [email protected] to pay by cash and reserve your spot. Bring coworkers, friends or just bring yourself and meet new people. More dates and pie destinations coming in January.

Big Band Swing Dance with the Flatirons Jazz Orchestra

  • Time: 8-11 p.m.
  • Location: Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St.

Doors 6:45pm, Dance Lesson 7pm, Show 8pm.
Tickets: $15 Advance and at The Door.
All Ages.

Join us for a great night of Swing!

The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra authentically recreates the great Swing Era Big Band Jazz of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Buddy Rich, and other jazz royalty from the late 1920s though the early 1950s.

Joined by @PearlStreetJive
NOTE
Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Seats are limited - be sure to come early, when the doors open, if you would like a table. We highly recommend dinner reservations in the Tavern before the show for those guests wishing to enjoy dinner with us!

RESERVED SEATING
Dickens Tavern – Phone: (303) 834-9384
$100 VIP boxed seated areas available close to the stage – areas seat 8 comfortably - all guests must still purchase individual show tickets. This is not included in the VIP private/reserved sections. You can order off of our full tavern menu until 10 pm.

Heroclix Adventure League Days of Future Past

  • Time: 12-3 a.m.
  • Location: Smetch Rat Games, 195 S. Main St. Ste. 7

Days of future past is a heroclix adventure loosely based on the storyline of the same name. There are two storylines players will be challenged to complete. First is survival in the decimated post-sentinel world and second is the impossible time travel mission to undo the robotic horrors of our hero’s lifetime.

Players are asked to bring two characters from the following keyword list of 50 points or less. One will participate in the future timeline and the other will operate in the past.

Official Write In (Longmont)

  • Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Location: Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St.

Come join your fellow WriMos and enjoy the ability to write in a bookstore loaded with resources for our researching needs. Wifi, coffee, tea, cocoa and light snacks are available to all who join us. bring and extension cord if you have an extra! Look for your ML wearing the awesome brown top hat with steampunk goggles!

South Main Station Pays It Forward!

  • Time: 5-7 p.m.
  • Location: Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St.

Enjoy a complimentary brew or soda in a commemorative glass, on us!

We are building relationships and it's exciting! Yep, that’s right. We are excited about the partnership with our neighbor, Wibby Brewing. These are the little things that make a big difference at South Main Station.

Our crew will be hosting a pay it forward event where we will release this winter’s South Main Station Seasonal, Meat & Eggs, a hoppy IPA-style lager, aged on oak chips to promote breaking ground on our priority boarding efforts. We will be at Wibby Brewing from 5 – 7pm on Friday, November 22nd to answer your questions about luxury living in Longmont at South Main Station.

Saturday, November 23

2019 Mollie McGee's 39th Annual Holiday Craft Market

  • Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 pm.
  • Location: Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road

Mollie McGee's features 160 booths with a wonderful mix of juried quality crafts, fine art & embellished unique selections. There will be jewelry, clothing, pottery, photography, glass, metal, fiber, art, hand-turned wood, specialty foods & more. One of the most highly anticipated traditions for 39 years in Colorado. Enjoy the day shopping with family & friends finding just the right gift for everyone on your list (and yourself!). Admission $5 ($1 off coupon available in ads & online). Bring cash for admission. Door prizes drawn every hour on the hour.

Front deRanged Improv Corny-ucopia

  • Time: 7-9 p.m.
  • Location: 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave. Unit C

$10 Entry Fee, tickets available online or in the tasting room. Limited seating so reserve your space today!
It's time to fall into some funny with the hilarious comedians of Front deRanged Improv Comedy Troupe. They use audience suggestions to create scenes, situations, and clever one-liners in their delivery of unscripted, unbelievable, and unforgiving comedy. Special intro standup featuring local comedian, JoAnn McIver. Adult situations and language may occur, so leave those kids at home. 300 Suns has a full food and drink menu, so grab your friends and come early!

Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists (12 Week Course)

  • Time: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
  • Location: Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave

The Firehouse Art Center and Longmont Economic Development Partnership is pleased to present a 12 week course for emerging artists in our community! Every Saturday starting October 05, 2019 from 10am-12pm.

Developed by Springboard for the Arts, Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists is based on a series of professional development and entrepreneurship workshops that have been taught to more than 5,000 artists at arts organizations, colleges, and libraries in over 80 communities in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa since 2010.

Work of Art is a 12-part workbook and video series that guides artists of all disciplines through every facet of building a successful and sustainable career – from career planning, time management, marketing, and social media to pricing, recordkeeping, funding, and developing a business plan.

The Work of Art: Business Skills for Artist ($40 for 12 weeks) will include the following:
-Work of Art Workbook. ($20 Value)
-Facilitated group work every Saturday.
-Working Artist Facebook group.

A preview of the sessions:
Week 1: Career Planning
Week 2: Time Management
Week 3: Portfolio Kit
Week 4: Marketing
Week 5: Promotions
Week 6: Social Media Basics
Week 7: Pricing
Week 8: Record-keeping
Week 9: Legal Considerations
Week 10: Funding
Week 11: Grant-writing
Week 12: Business Plan Essentials

Bunce School Road / T-33 Crash Site / Ironclads Trail Run

  • Time: 8:30 a.m.-4p.m.
  • Location: Wal-Mart 5370 Superstore, 2514 Main St.

This weekend’s trail run will be Bunce School Road / T-33 Crash Site / Ironclads near Allenspark, CO. Should be some fun snow wheeling after the recent snow, so come ready to play in the white stuff!

We’ll depart from the Longmont Walmart parking lot (south end near Hwy 66) at 9am sharp, so be sure to get there early with your lunch, full fuel tank and the desire to have a great time.

Trail comms on 146.49 Mhz (2 meter ham).

https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/240-bunce-school-road
https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/340-ironclads
https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/475-t33-plane-crash

Sunday, November 24

Flight - 1 101 Canopy Course at Mile Hi Skydiving

  • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Location: Mile-Hi Skydiving Center, 229 Airport Rd.

Denver Broncos Thunderstorm pilot & all-around swooping extraordinaire, Jimmy Tranter will be teaching Flight-1 101 Canopy Course at Mile Hi Skydiving Center on the 24th of November 2019.

Module 100 provides the cornerstone for safety & survival skills under canopy. Throughout this module you will learn the essential skills required for consistently accurate landings, various control inputs, how to deal with emergency situations and effectively managing air traffic.

Whether this is your first canopy course or if it's been a while since you gave some love to the nylon above your head, refresh your knowledge and get reacquainted with your canopy. This course is not only for newly licensed skydivers, but it's also for the experienced skydiver who is looking to refresh and refine your canopy flying skills!

You will learn the fundamental skills needed to pilot your canopy safely, and practice drills that you will utilize throughout your skydiving life.

Cost per course is $150 plus 5 hop n pops.

Flight 101 - Sunday 24 November

To join, sign up here:
101 - https://flight-1.com/sport/certification/courses/view/4055

Macie May

About the Author: Macie May

Macie May has built her career in community journalism serving local Colorado communities since 2017.
Read more

More Arts

Building a love of art to last a lifetime
Building a love of art to last a lifetime
Walgreens art challenge empowers teens in towns across America
Walgreens art challenge empowers teens in towns across America
Imagine! student take the stage
Imagine! student take the stage
Comments