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Downtown Block Party this Saturday, August 26th from 1-6 p.m

Downtown Block Party this Saturday, August 26th from 1-6 p.m

By Colin Argys at the Longmont Downtown Development Authority Longmont’s Downtown Creative District will be hosting the all-new Downtown Block Party on Saturday, August 26 th from 1-6 p.m.
Sunday August 20, 2017 - The Next Storm/Eclipse/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

Sunday August 20, 2017 - The Next Storm/Eclipse/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

By John Ensworth Special “Programming” note: I’ve traveled up into the path of totality on Saturday, returning Monday PM. I don’t know if the cell tower connections or if hotel/restaurant internet will still work as the rest of the nation joins me.
Saturday August 19, 2017 - The Next Storm/Next Snow/Eclipse Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

Saturday August 19, 2017 - The Next Storm/Next Snow/Eclipse Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

By John Ensworth Special “Programming” note: I’ll be heading up into the path of totality on Saturday , returning Monday PM.
A Celebration Of Patsy Cline Opens Tonight in Longmont

A Celebration Of Patsy Cline Opens Tonight in Longmont

The Longmont Observer was kindly invited to a sneak peek at the first show of the Longmont Theatre Companies 60th season, “Today, Tomorrow, & Future – A Celebration of Patsy Cline” starring and directed by Melissa Swift-Sawyer.
Friday August 18, 2017 - The Next Storm/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

Friday August 18, 2017 - The Next Storm/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

By John Ensworth Discussion: We have westerly and northwesterly flow aloft and drying occurring across Colorado. Even with less moisture, the mountains can still get daily storms, but values of precipitatable water were around 1.
See It Before It's Gone

See It Before It's Gone

By: Brandy Coons The Firehouse Art Center in Longmont is currently hosting an exhibition by Denver artist Jessica Forrestal, who has occupied the South Gallery as an Artist-In-Residence since May 26th.
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 - The Next Storm/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 - The Next Storm/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

By John Ensworth Discussion: Thunderstorms were widespread Tuesday night with many examples of severe weather. Longmont received about 0.10-0.20” on average (higher out at the eastern edge of town) of rain.
Eclipse Forecast Special

Eclipse Forecast Special

by John Ensworth We continue to build a trend chart here for a sampling of eclipse viewing locations.
Tuesday August 15, 2017 - The Next Storm/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

Tuesday August 15, 2017 - The Next Storm/Next Snow Forecast Discussion from the Cherrywood Observatory

By John Ensworth Discussion: Just as we get our first 90+F temperature since the early days of the month, a cold front is coming in and knocking the temperatures down and bringing rain.
Boulder County Farm Tours Offer Glimpse At Local Agriculture And Support Farmers

Boulder County Farm Tours Offer Glimpse At Local Agriculture And Support Farmers

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