Free Annual Earth Day Celebration | Longmont Museum Presents
Celebrate Earth Day at a free community event at the Longmont Museum on April 23. This all-day event will feature more than 20 environmental education booths, hands-on activities for kids and special events for all ages, all of which will highlight sustainability and environmental issues.
The Longmont Museum will open at 10 a.m. for Earth Day. The events throughout the day will include a seedling station with the Kiva Center, a concert from Jeff & Paige, a visit from Longmont’s Mayor Joan Peck, an Environmental Film Fest, the chance for kids to feed and interact with baby goats and more. From 1:15 to 2 p.m., community members are invited to “Sustainable Policy and Local Actions You Can Take,” a talk where adults and kids will learn how to get involved in sustainability policy, with information from former State Senator Mike Foote, City Sustainability staff, and Colorado State Representative Tracey Bernett. Individuals are invited to make a sign and march for Mother Earth during a Climate Rally, which will leave the museum at 2 p.m. Interactive educational booths at the event will include booths from BoCo Pollinators/PPAN, City of Longmont, Drive Electric Colorado, Eco-Cycle, Environmental Protection Agency and more.
Do Momma Earth proud – and help the Longmont Museum with their limited parking space – by riding bikes, carpooling, or using Longmont's free bus lines while traveling to the museum on Saturday. To encourage more people to bike, walk and use public transit, the first 25 kids who bike to the Museum for Earth Day will receive a free bicycle bell. See Sustainable Resilient Longmont for more information about the event.
April 21
Art & Sip: Cherry Blossom Stationary Making
Each spring in Japan, delicate pink cherry blossoms known as sakura begin to bloom. Take inspiration from these lovely flowers to make whimsical stationery by carving rubber block stamps and printing the designs onto paper during this Art & Sip class at the Longmont Museum from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on April 21. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes for adults. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be available for purchase in the Atrium Bar. Register online or by calling 303-651-8374.
Denver Taiko: Live in Concert
Performing traditional Japanese Taiko, drumming, as well as their own original compositions, Denver Taiko's repertoire of rhythmic grooves and heart-pounding beats make for a dynamic and high-energy show you won't soon forget. Denver Taiko will perform live in the Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum starting at 7 p.m. on April 21. Purchase tickets to the show here.
April 22
Letters to Nature: A Promise Made - Boulder County
This Earth Day-themed program, “Letters to Nature: A Promise Made,” will lead participants through conversations and activities that help us become better protectors of the wildlife and natural resources we've come to appreciate. A short walk and all materials will be included. This event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 22. The location of this event is near Boulder. Exact location provided when registering. Registration required here.
Longmont Museum Presents Seicento Baroque Ensemble
Seicento Baroque Ensemble returns to the Longmont Museum on April 22 to showcase J.S. Bach’s glorious Magnificat, and two other regal and joyful pieces. Seicento Baroque Ensemble will showcase J.S. Bach’s glorious Magnificat in E♭, the rarely performed original version of his beloved Magnificat in D, in a celebratory concert of Magnificat settings from the Baroque era. The program will open with a delightful setting once attributed to Buxtehude, followed by a truly beautiful setting by Charpentier. These three regal and joyful pieces will bring back the full Seicento ensemble, with vocal soloists and a baroque orchestra of strings, three baroque trumpets, baroque oboes, baroque recorders, organ, and timpani. We will present our audiences with a full panoply of baroque sound, in gratitude for all their support during the trials of the pandemic! This event will begin at 7 p.m. on April 22. Purchase tickets to the show here.
Earth Day Silent Retreat With Nature, Horses & Goats
Earth Day is a special time and it's worth taking a pause to go within and connect to nature and yourself. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and/or exhausted lately, this is your chance for some personal rejuvenation, realignment, and to reconnect with your intuition. Earth Day silent retreats with nature, horses and goats will take place starting at 2 p.m. on April 22 and 11 a.m. on April 24 at a private ranch. The exact location is provided upon registration for a session here. During each session, there will be at least four stations set up around the 15 acre ranch for you to explore and each will have guided exercises you can partake in at your own pace. Each station builds on the previous one and is designed to help you release/clear the past, become more grounded in the present, and begin to dream about the year to come. You will feel like you have your own ranch for the day! It's a perfect escape from city life!
April 23
Basketweaving with Gourds
Use pine needles, a gourd and waxed linen to accent baskets using step-by-step instructions and demonstration provided by instructors during a workshop from 12 to 3 p.m. on April 23 at the Firehouse Art Center. We will paint the gourds with alcohol ink. Rachel Courtney will lead the class. All materials will be provided and the class is $40. Register for this event here.
Clean and Green 2022
Please join The Downtown Longmont Development Authority as it holds its annual Clean & Green event from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on April 23, where volunteers help spruce up Downtown Longmont on a variety of deep-cleaning projects. Break in those work gloves and help cleanup around breezeways, alleys, parking lots and more. Volunteers will be provided with breakfast from Moe's Broadway Bagels, lunch to go from Smokin' Bowls and Clean & Green t-shirts. Cleaning includes shoveling, raking, or sweeping up debris, pulling weeds and more. The volunteer work is physical as it requires bending, twisting, lifting and standing for 2-3 hours. Be prepared to get a little dirty and have some fun outdoors. For more information, contact Del Rae Heiser at 303-651-8586.
East Boulder County Artists Spring Studio Tour and Sale
Several East Boulder County artists will be demonstrating their techniques so tour-goers can observe them at work on April 23 and 24 at the Great Frame Up in Longmont. Media represented in the tour includes ceramics, painting, glass, jewelry, mixed media, metal and sculpture.
April 24
And Then They Came For Us | (2017) NR
Eighty years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, paving the way for the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. This important documentary film “And Then They Came For Us” illuminates the profound constitutional damage done in the name of national security. Featuring actor George Takei and others who were incarcerated, as well as rediscovered photos by Dorothea Lange, the film brings history into the present and follows Japanese Americans as they work to protect us all from history repeating itself. A screening of “And Then They Came For Us” will be featured at the Longmont Museum starting at 3 p.m. on April 24. The film will be followed by an audience Q&A. Purchase tickets to the event here.
Not One More Soul
The Alana Faith Chen Foundation, Born Perfect (a program of NCLR), and Out Boulder County invite you to join us on Sunday, April 24 as we honor the life of Alana Chen and commit to do all we can to end conversion therapy. The event starts at 3 p.m. with a reception, followed by a panel of LGBTQ+ community members who have undergone conversion therapy who will share their stories and their efforts to put an end to conversion therapy. This event will begin at Out Boulder County’s office at 3340 Mitchell Ln. in Boulder, 80301.
April 25
Nature Detectives: Black Bears Rule - Boulder County
Black bears are found throughout Boulder County. Discover more about these furry mammals and explore their lives from newborn cubs in spring to winter hibernation through stories and activities at this event from 1:30 to 2:30 on April 25. This event is for ages 5-10 with an accompanying adult. The location for this event is near Boulder and will be disclosed upon registration.
Ignition Dance Fitness - Zumba Class at the Elks Lodge
Join Liliana and Katie, licensed Zumba instructors, for a high energy dance fitness class in the Elks ballroom every Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Livestream is also available.
Outdoor Bilingual Storytime
Join us from the City of Longmont Public Library for stories and songs in Spanish and English for children of all ages with Librarian Valerie every Monday from 10-10:30 a.m.! All aged children with a grown-up are welcome, but this storytime is best for 3 years and older. Registration is required each week. Registration for Outdoor Bilingual Storytime will open one week before at 9 a.m. Storytimes are limited to 15 participants at this time, and there is no waitlist.
April 26
Art & Creative Business Workshop
Meet with other art and creative businesses to discuss struggles, successes, tips and resources during a workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Firehouse Art Center on April 26. Professional advice and feedback will be provided from Coy Ink Studio in Longmont during the event. For more information and to register, click here.
Speakeasy Open Mic | Downtown Longmont, CO
The Speakeasy Open Mic Night in Longmont is *the* place to take the stage in Longmont. Every Tuesday night, sign-up starts at 7 p.m. and the first performer starts at 8 p.m. Singers, instrumentalists, comedians, poets, hip-hop, and more... all are welcome! Come see the premiere acts in the area, from brand new artists to seasoned performers.
April 27
Hike for Seniors: Spring Migration - Boulder County
Spring migration is in full swing, and the wetlands and new vegetative growth make for perfect pit stops. Follow volunteer naturalists on a walk through the ponds as you look for familiar springtime flyers and listen to the songs that let us know warmer weather is on the way. This easy hike will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 27. The location for this event is near Longmont and will be disclosed upon registration.
April 28
Art & Sip: Shibori Tie Dye
Learn a variety of folding, twisting and binding techniques inspired by a Japanese fabric dyeing technique known as shibori. Choose your favorite patterns, and make a set of cloth napkins to take home during this Art & Sip class at the Longmont Museum from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on April 28. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes for adults. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be available for purchase in the Atrium Bar. Register online or by calling 303-651-8374.
Community Screening of Godzilla (1954) NR
Godzilla (a.k.a. Gojira) is the roaring granddaddy of all monster movies. It’s also a remarkably humane and melancholy drama, made in Japan at a time when the country was reeling from nuclear attack and H-bomb testing in the Pacific. Its rampaging radioactive beast, the poignant embodiment of an entire population’s fears, became a beloved international icon of destruction, spawning almost thirty sequels. On April 28, there will be a community screening of Godzilla starting at 7 p.m. in the Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum. Purchase tickets here.
Play with Clay Night at the Firehouse Ceramics Studio
Join us every last Thursday of the month at the Firehouse Ceramics Studio for a casual gathering to play with clay and meet fellow clay lovers. Open to folks of all levels, demos will be shown for construction for beginners or just come and do your own thing! Purchase your ticket for only $12 and the class covers your clay and for your pieces to get bisque fired. You can then pick up your fired work to paint at home or bring to our next Play with Clay night to glaze the work. Handbuilding projects only.
HEI Public Open House
HEI Energy is funding independent research on whether people living in the North Front Range community might be exposed to both chemical emissions to the air and to noise from unconventional oil and gas development. The research will be getting underway this year in the North Front Range region. On April 28, HEI Energy is hosting an in-person open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Times Collaborative at 338 Main Street in Longmont for community members to learn more about this research.
April 29
Poetry Night at the Firehouse Art Center
Starting at 7 p.m. on every last Friday of the month, the Firehouse Art Center hosts an evening dedicated to poetry. Poetry is an opportunity, it gives us the chance to celebrate and commemorate all the wonderful moments in our lives from the simplest smiles to the most momentous victories. It also enables us to cope in challenging times. With poetry, we can address our problems, come to terms with them and work to grow past them. It has the potential to move across the spectrum of human experience in a cathartic and often beautiful way. Please only read your original work at the Firehouse Art Center’s poetry nights.
Seniors Fish-off - Boulder County
The trout have fattened up and are biting! Prizes at the Senior Fish-Off on April 29 will be awarded for heaviest rainbow trout, most experienced (oldest) angler, best fishing hat, and first to catch the limit. This competition is open to seniors 65 years and older and all anglers must sign in — no fishing before 6:30 a.m. at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat. A valid 2022 Colorado fishing license is required for all participants. Live bait and artificial flies/lures will be permitted; bring your own fishing gear. A wheelchair-accessible fishing pier will be available at the event.
