Voices of Change: A Civics Lesson
From the branches of government and our system of checks and balances to public service and free and fair elections, join us for a mini-refresher course on just how this whole representative democracy thing works.
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Art & Sip: Zentangle on Wood
This class blends mindfulness, creativity and nature as you learn how to transform simple wood slices into meditative works of art.
El Norte (1983, R)
A brother and sister flee political persecution in Guatemala and undertake a perilous journey to the United States in search of a better life.
Art & Sip: Spring Vegetable Watercolor
Use watercolor to create your favorite vegetables in a simple fresh style.
The Birth of American Classical Music: Dvořák, Gershwin & Copland
Antonín Dvořák’s American Quartet (1893) inspired American composers to create music that reflected their own culture. George Gershwin’s “Lullaby” (1919) represents one of the earliest attempts, while Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” stands as a quintessential expression of the country’s simplicity and optimism (1944).
Art & Sip: Fish Block Printing on Napkins
Design and create your own set of original cloth dinner napkins using hand-carved printing blocks.
Art & Sip: Floral Rock Painting
Inspired by Scandinavian folk art, we will paint stylized floral patterns on rocks.
Do The Right Thing (1989, R)
This Spike Lee landmark in American cinema depicts rising racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the summer, ultimately erupting into violence and forcing everyone to confront issues of prejudice and justice.
Art & Sip: Night Sky Watercolor
With this watercolor painting of a night sky in the woods, we’ll create a place where your mind can wander.
Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra: The General (1926)
Buster Keaton stars as hapless Southern railroad engineer Johnny Gray who faces off against Union soldiers during the American Civil War.
Art & Sip: Visible Mending
Learn the sustainable art of repairing clothes using colorful threads, patches and more!
Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Narrative
Celebrating their 25th season, Stories on Stage presents renowned actors performing dynamic and entertaining short stories written by authors who are as diverse as the people who call Colorado home.
Art & Sip: Watercolor Strawberry Doodles
Celebrate the freshness of strawberries in this custom greeting card watercolor class.
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once (2022, R)
An audit of a Chinese-American’s (Michelle Yeoh) laundromat triggers a heroic journey across the multiverse where the only constant is her complicated love for her family.
Art & Sip: Abstract Watercolor Landscapes
Explore the beauty of landscapes through the fluid, vibrant medium of watercolor with an abstract twist.
NSF NCAR Explorer Series: A Total Eclipse of the Sun
Join us for a documentary film on the Citizen CATE 2024 mission, which united communities across the U.S. to capture more than 47,000 images of our Sun’s outer atmosphere during a total solar eclipse, followed by conversation.
Art & Sip: Rocky Mountain National Park Embroidery
Capture the breathtaking beauty of the Rockies one stitch at a time.
Talk: Utopian Colorado
America has been home to a multitude of utopian and intentional communities since its founding, many of which were formed right here in Colorado, including Dearfield, Piñon, Greeley, and even our own Longmont.
Art & Sip: Needle Felted Poppies
Discover the art of sculpting with wool as you make beautiful three-dimensional needle felted poppy flowers.
Bonnie & Taylor Sims and Friends
Join Longmont’s own Bonnie & Taylor Sims as they gather singer-songwriter friends (new and old) for an intimate evening of original American roots music accompanied by some conversation on the fine art of songwriting.
