Tonight the Longmont Museum hosts skilled printmaker Molly Medakovich of the Denver Art Museum to explore printmaking and impressionism. The museum is featuring a special exhibit on impressionism which features works from Degas, Monet, Pissarro and collaborative work with George William Thornley through July 18.
Tonight's featured talk will begin at 7:30 p.m. and can be viewed on the following platforms:
Longmont Museum's Facebook LIVE
Longmont Museum's livestream webpage
Local Comcast Channel 8/880
April 12-26
Sales begin for Pony Provisions Boxes for the Sixth Annual TLC Kentucky Derby Party. Each box is a locally-sourced party-for-two complete with mint julep kits, snacks, Derby-themed favors, cigars, gift cards to local restaurants and more! Boxes cost $99, can be picked up at TLC in the days leading up to the event, and are everything you need to enjoy the 2021 Kentucky Derby in style. Kick back, relax, and let us plan the party for you!
Here's what you need to stay in the know:
1. Purchase your Pony Provisions boxes April 12-26 here.
2. Pick up your box at the Center Wednesday, April 28-Saturday, April 30.
3. Our Silent Auction will open on Saturday, April 17 and close at 7pm on Saturday, May 1, following the Kentucky Derby races. Bid on themed-baskets, Bourbon-related goodies, a variety of vacation packages--all sorts of enticing options!
4. Tune into our virtual event at 3:30pm on Saturday, May 1! We'll share stories of our kids' successes, updates on all things TLC, and plenty of cute kid cameos to make you smile.
Matching Donations This Year! One of our longtime supporters has generously offered to match all donations during this year's Kentucky Derby event up to $8,000! Take advantage of this opportunity and your donation dollars can do TWICE as much good!
Still have questions about this year's event? Visit our website for everything you need to be a part of this year's Kentucky Derby celebration!
April 15
Comedy Night at Grossen Bart Brewery
6:30 p.m. at Grossen Bart Brewery
A night of Stand-up comedy at Grossen Bart Brewery. Presented by DeadRoom Comedy.
April 17
Dicken's Farm Nature Area Clean Up
8 a.m. at Dickens Farm Nature Area
Meet at the new shelter at Martin and Boston streets. Wear gloves and a mask. Bring water. Thanks.
Books and Big Ideas Storytimes Online
9 a.m. online
Saturdays at 9:00 AM, Grey Havens Philosophy will share a different picture book designed to get kids thinking about big questions! Books and Big Ideas Storytimes are lots of fun and very interactive!
We hope you will join the fun on Zoom! It is okay to take part via audio and video or audio only.
Longmont - Colorado Concealed Carry Class - $65
9 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder Longmont
Colorado Concealed Carry class in Longmont, CO on Saturday Morning at 9AM, April 17th, at the Courtyard By Marriott Boulder Longmont 1410 Dry Creek Dr. $65 is the course fee, this is the only class required for the Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. Questions? Visit our website: https://trainasdi.com/cou.../colorado-concealed-carry-permit or call (801) 613-2734
Jack's Solar Garden Groundbreaking Ceremony
10 a.m. at Jack’s Solar Garden
Celebrate our new farm site with us! Sprout City Farms is breaking ground on about 3 acres of land alongside our site partners, Jack's Solar Garden, Colorado State University, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, University of Arizona, and the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center. The event will be held at Jack’s Solar Garden, and feature speeches from partners, socially distanced activities, and tours for all ages to enjoy.
Moustache Ride
1 p.m. at Grossen Bart Brewery
Ready for the Moustache Ride?? 
On Saturday, April 17, meet at the Grossen Bart Taproom at 12:45pm for beers, and then we will take off at 1:30pm to check out Oskar Blues, Left Hand Brewing, Bootstrap Brewing, Longs Peak Pub, 300 Suns, and Shoes & Brews
Then, we will ride back to the taproom for an After Ride Party!
The Sweet Lillies at Wibby Brewing
5 p.m. at Wibby Brewing
High energy, progressive, original Americana music, Colorado style.
The Sweet Lillies are bringing String-Americana to our open-air pavilion stage. Combining folk, blues, bluegrass and classical music of String sounds and harmonic vocals, with memorable, evocative, conscious raising lyrics and danceable uplifting melodies.
Shows are socially and responsibly distanced with a limited number of first come, first served tickets available.
FEEDING THE HUNGRY: Our shows are always food drive events! Please bring two non-perishable food items per person for entry.
DOORS: 4PM | SHOW 5PM
SPACE: Everyone is in a different place with this pandemic. Be respectful. Be kind. We want you all to feel safe. If you feel you do not have enough space, come talk to staff and security personally so we may find you more space. Masks will be required at all times when not in your space (even if you're vaccinated) until Boulder County restrictions lift.
DANCING: will be allowed at your seat. However, all guests must respect their neighbors personal space and give each other 6' while doing so. Always remain within arms-length of your table. Wandering or congregating in front of the stage is currently not allowed. No exceptions. Warning to the butterflies and hummingbirds: you may be required to take a seat in your assigned space altogether.
SEATING/SPECIAL REQUESTS: Please come early. Only complete parties will be sat (in order of arrival) and we can no longer "hold tables". Per-covid guidelines, we may not exceed the maximum 10 person/per table threshold. Larger parties with adjacent tables must agree to maintain 6' distance and avoid table-hopping.
We will always do our best to accommodate email reservations @ wibbybrewing.com questions so that we may do our best to accommodate you on this very special afternoon. Please come early to aid in this effort.
Live in Prospect!
5:30 p.m. at 1920 S. Coffman St
Storytelling songs, classic rock, country, folk, and original music.
April 22
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Bobby LeFebre
Thursday, April 22
6:30 - 8pm via WebEx
April is National Poetry Month, and this year is extra special because we're celebrating the 25th anniversary of that designation. To help us give poetry its due is Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre! Join LeFebre for a special program honoring poetry's place in the human experience. This unique program will start with a virtual "Open House" at 6:30, followed by an introductory guest reader, then a reading performance by LeFebre, and concluding with a Q & A period.
