The Longmont Museum officially announced its summer season in the release of its Summer 2021 Newsletter.
This season marks a full, in-person reopening of the museum, which has been limited to virtual programming for most of the past year. The programming includes outdoor summer concerts, historic walking tours, summer camps and an amazing exhibit of original Impressionism art, according to the newsletter.
“We are thrilled to be cautiously opening our doors wider and can’t wait to see our members and friends in-person at the museum this summer,” Longmont Museum Director Kim Manajek said. “With the bulk of our signature programs taking place outdoors, it couldn’t be a more perfect time to welcome everyone back.”
A regular highlight of the museum’s summer programming is its popular historic Longmont walking tours, led by Curator of History Erik Mason. He will host custom Historic Third Avenue tours and Historic Downtown tours, with a special emphasis on commemorating the 150th anniversary of Longmont’s founding. Mason will lead seven tours between June 2 -16. These walks always sell out, so advance registration through the museum’s website is advised, according to the newsletter.
The museum’s free annual Summer Concert Series, held in the outdoor courtyard, also resumes in-person this June. Concerts will be held every Thursday night from June 17 to July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Performers are both up-and-coming local bands and established regional and national musicians including Tierro Band with Bridget Law of Elephant Revival, Foxfeather, the 101st Army Dixieland Band, After Midnight, Antonio Lopez, Rusty 44 Band and Tiffany Christopher.
Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome and alcohol and concessions are available, only alcohol purchased on-site is allowed. The concerts will also be available via live stream from Facebook, the museum’s website and Longmont Channel 8/880.
The children’s summer camp season is back this year, with many camp favorites. The museum will have options for every young person between the ages of 3 and 16. The camp season will run from June 7 through July 30, with offerings ranging from Dungeons & Dragons to Dino Explorers, Paper Mache Crafts to How to Survive out West. Young Longmonters can discover history, art, music, science and technology, pop culture and more, according to the newsletter.
The museum is following Boulder County Public Health standards to provide a safe and fun experience for young campers. There will be in-person camps outdoors or in large classrooms, as well as virtual camps.
Saturday, August 7 marks the opening of the museum’s special exhibit, Longmont 150. It is the celebration of the sesquicentennial anniversary of Longmont’s founding in 1871. Exhibits will showcase what makes Longmont special, from the first flag flown over the city to a customized lowrider to commemorate cruising down Main Street, according to the news release.
To celebrate the opening, the museum will hold a reception from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6 in the outdoor courtyard, complete with live music, complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Registration on the museum’s website for this fun event started on April 30for members and on May 7 for the general public, according to the newsletter.
The museum’s exhibit of original work by Impressionist painters Monet, Degas, and Pissarro, Enduring Impressions, will also continue this summer. This unique exhibit features original paintings, charcoal illustrations and prints by quintessential impressionists Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro. All three painters produced a prodigious number of stunning lithographs in collaboration with printmaker George William Thornley. The exhibit, which currently requires timed-ticket entry, is on view through July 18.
The museum also will return to normal gallery hours — Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. with additional evening hours on Thursdays from 5 - 9 p.m. — beginning June 1.
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