Front Range Community College screens Missing in Brooks County
Front Range Community College is hosting a public screening of the new documentary film Missing in Brooks County from Emmy Award-winning Independent Lens before the film’s broadcast premiere. After people tune in here to watch the film starting at 11:00 a.m. on Jan. 28, they can continue the conversation locally by staying online for a live virtual discussion with local experts here. Both virtual events are free and open to the public.
“About the film: Migrants go missing in rural South Texas more than anywhere else in the U.S. For many families whose loved ones have disappeared after crossing the Mexico border, activist detective Eddie Canales is their last hope. Missing in Brooks County unlocks the mysteries—and confronts the agonizing facts of life and death—in this community 80 miles north of the border.”
If you enjoy the film—and/or it leaves you with burning questions you’d like to discuss—stay directly afterward for a special interactive live conversation with experts Dr. Krista Latham, director of the University of Indianapolis Human Identification Lab who is featured in the film; Alicia Conrad, staff attorney for Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) Children’s Program; Lisa Duran, executive director of Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition and Patricia Miller, executive director of Alianza NORCO.
January 27
Virtual Financial Study Hall with Workforce Boulder County
Remember the good old days of study hall? That place in school where we had time to review concepts we learned in class or get caught up on homework? Or wait – was study hall more of a social scene for you? Either way, Workforce Boulder County is bringing study hall back. If you attended one of our financial or home ownership workshops, Financial Study Hall is a place where you can come and talk with workshop facilitators and peers, ask questions, share successes and work through challenges. Financial Study Hall offers access to practice tools to help move forward in your financial goal setting and can serve as a setting for accountability to reach your goals. Participants determine the focus or topics of each Financial Study Hall based on their needs of the day. Leave Financial Study Hall with increased motivation, ideas and resources to keep you striving for your best financial self. This virtual event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 27. Register here.
Cheesemaking 101 Class
Kate Johnson will share the basic science behind cheese making as she covers key ingredients, basic equipment, how to choose and source the best milks, and more. She’ll even walk you through the steps to make your own homemade artisan ricotta and you’ll discover that there’s as much art involved in making artisan cheeses as there is science! This free intro online course is great for all beginners to kick off your home cheesemaking journey. Click here to register for free!
January 28
PASSWORD:COMEDY (MARSHALL FIRE BENEFIT)
This month The Speakeasy will give back with a benefit show on Jan. 28. Come enjoy Longmont's Longest Running Stand-Up showcase with proceeds going to the community impacted by the Marshall fire.
Poetry Night at the Firehouse Art Center
Join the Firehouse Art Center for poetry night on the last Friday of every month. 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 event.
January 29
Longmont Museum Opens Japanese Paper Art Exhibit: “Washi Transformed”
For more than one thousand years, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest paper. Japanese paper makers still use the skills passed down through generations to create handmade paper, known as “washi” (和紙). It is used in painting, calligraphy, origami, and other traditional art forms. Japanese contemporary artists are now using washi as the basis for their artwork. They take this supple yet sturdy natural fiber and layer, weave, dye, twist, fold, and cut it to create highly textured hanging works. Opening, Saturday, Jan. 29, the newest exhibit at the Longmont Museum brings this ancient yet innovative art form to Longmont. “Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper” showcases more than 30 expressive sculptures, dramatic installations, and two-dimensional works. “Washi Transformed” spotlights the works of nine contemporary Japanese artists: Hina Aoyama, Eriko Horiki, Kyoko Ibe, Yoshio Ikezaki, Kakuko Ishii, Yuko Kimura, Yuko Nishimura, Takaaki Tanaka, and Ayomi Yoshida. All these artists use washi to create works that are unusual in size, unexpected in texture, and do not fit typical expectations of paper art. The exhibition runs Jan. 29 through May 15, 2022. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, and veterans. Longmont Museum members and children age 3 and under are free. Gallery admission for visitors with an EBT or SNAP card is only $0.25, and the second Saturday of each month is free.
Create Your Own Terrarium Workshop - Adults
Join the Happy Day Plants staff for an in-person workshop creating your own terrarium from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 at Happy Day Plants at 501 Main Street in Longmont. Terrariums are an eco-friendly and low maintenance decorative item for your home or to give as a gift. This is a creative experience for all levels of plant lovers ages 18+. RSVP and reserve your spot for $60 per person here.
US REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM
The Longmont Republican Women present, in partnership with the Boulder County Republicans and the Boulder Republican Women, a US Republican Senate Candidate Forum. Come and hear 6 confirmed candidates running for US Senate answer questions from moderators Kim Monson, radio host of The Kim Monson Show, and Marshall Dawson, vice-chair of the Boulder County Republicans about the challenges our state and country are currently facing. Doors for this event will open at 6 p.m. and the forum will begin at 7 p.m. at Twin Peaks Charter Academy. This event is open to anyone and tickets will not be sold at the door. Please buy your tickets early here. Tickets are $35 and will include a light dinner. er.
January 30
Winter Heritage Day at Walker Ranch Homestead - Boulder County
Learn about typical winter chores and indoor games when you explore the Walker Ranch Homestead. You’ll see a working demonstration in the blacksmith shop and smell food being prepared on the wood burning stove. Be prepared for cold, windy weather and to walk in snow. Guided tours will begin at 1:15, 1:30, 2:00, and 2:15 on Jan. 30.
Onsie Sunday All-Day Happy Hour!
What's better than lounging around all day Sunday in your pajamas? Onsies and cider! At St. Vrain Cidery, we will celebrate with you every Sunday through the end of February. Pop into the taproom on Sunday in your onsie and get $1 a pour or $4 off a flight.
LOCO Ukulele Jam with Brian Rezac! | Downtown Longmont, CO
Whether you want to learn how to play the Ukulele or already do and want to join the fun, wipe off your uke and join in the LOCO Ukulele Jam every Sunday at Bootstrap Brewing - it's a blast! Host Brian Rezac has extras you can borrow. Or, just come enjoy a beer and watch. All ages and levels are welcome.
January 31
Be Informed, Borrow Smart Virtual Class
While nobody likes to be in debt, most of us will enter into debt at some point in our lives, whether to pursue homeownership, access higher education or purchase a car. In this workshop offered by Workforce Boulder County, learn how to enter into debt in the smartest, most informed way possible. Explore the Rules of Borrowing and dive into all aspects involved with acquiring debt. Knowledge truly leads to power when making decisions about where and how we borrow money. Through greater understanding of the terms and conditions associated with borrowing, we position ourselves to use borrowing to help us achieve our financial dreams without weighing us down. This online event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 31. Register for financial workshops here.
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.
Open Mic with Denny Driscoll | Downtown Longmont, CO
Come to Bootstrap Brewing at 6 p.m. every Monday night to sign up to be a part of Open Mic Night with Denny Driscoll. Performers get a complimentary beer for their performance. Email [email protected] for specific questions.
February 1
Updating and Tailoring Your Resume online course
It is recommended that you have a clear career direction before taking this class from Workforce Boulder County. Learn what the current trends are in resume writing and how to tailor your resume to the position to get your resume noticed in this workshop from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 1. To sign up for a workshop, go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.
Open Chess Night
Every Tuesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is Open Chess Night at the Longmont Public Library! We will have some tables set aside on the 2nd floor for playing with chess sets available. However, you may bring your own set. This event is open to all ages, but those 16 and younger must have an adult with them at all times. Evenings will be informal and there will be no instruction on how to play (we do have books on the subject)!
Team Roping Public Session
Team Roping takes place at the Boulder County Fairgrounds every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. from November 2, 2021, through April 26, 2022, and is open to the public. All participants must sign a Boulder County Waiver of Liability form each annual year to participate. These forms are available in the Indoor Arena. The cost is $5 per horse plus a roping fee. Contact the Fairgrounds Office at 303-678-6235 if you have further questions.
February 2
Queer & Nerdy Game Nights
Queer & Nerdy Game Night is a fun way for Longmont and BoCo LGBTQQA+ adults to make new friends and nerd out on some games! At Prideful Wellness Self Car Center, we enjoy cooperative to semi-cooperative board games like Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle and Mysterium, as well as silly and competitive games such as Exploding Kittens and Unstable Unicorns, or simple games with dice and playing cards. Whatever we play, the goal is to have fun and make new friends within our community.
February 3
Art & Sip: Painting an Origami Crane
Origami began in Japan during the 6th century when Buddhist monks from China brought paper to Japan. The crane bird has become one of the most well-known origami folds. In this Art N’ Sip class at the Museum from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 3, we will use a photo reference and graphite tracing paper to create a drawing of an origami crane on canvas and then paint it with acrylic paints. 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. This season you’ll see a special focus on art projects inspired by our current exhibit Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Register online or by calling 303-651-8374. Registration opens January 18.
The Reminders at the Longmont Museum
Join us for an intimate evening starting at 7 p.m. in Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum with Brussels-born emcee Big Samir and Queens-born emcee/vocalist Aja Black as they seamlessly blend soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics that amount to a collective creative force that’s hard to beat. A rare and remarkable musical duo with undeniably magical chemistry, The Reminders transcend the bounds of expectation to uplift and entertain. They seamlessly blend razor sharp rhythms and raw, soulful vocals with reggae-tinged hip-hop beats to highlight their relevant and inspiring messages. The couple shares a partnership in both music and life as Samir and Aja have been married for over a decade. The Reminders have been recognized and applauded for their work internationally through concerts, tours, music awards, TV and radio appearances. They’ve shared the stage with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Nas, Big Boi, and touring with Ms. Lauryn Hill. Tickets to attend are $18 for general admission, $15 for students and seniors and $12 for Museum Members.
