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iL Photo Contest

Business Profile: Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange

Happening In Longmont: Longmont Cash Mob

Non-Profit Spotlight: Realities for Children Boulder County

Historic Longmont: Kanemoto Park Tower of Compassion

In the Community: Col. Dan Straight Distinguished Citizen Dinner

Happening In Longmont: Longmont Museum Expansion Groundbreaking

Sports & Fitness: Roller Derby Junior League

Happening In Longmont: Boulder County Bombers

Music: Bonnie & The Clydes - Music For The People

Happening In Longmont: Open Mic Night at the Tasty Weasel

Arts & Entertainment: The Ridgecrest Art Gallery

Longmont Events: 12th Annual Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

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From the Editor

As I was putting together the May issue, it occurred to me that just about every article this month carries the theme of celebration, even more so than usual. In some stories, the theme is quite apparent, from the celebration of Cinco de Mayo to the release of Bonnie & The Clydes’ newest album, from the Hero Awards Luncheon to the Col. Dan Straight Distinguished Citizen Dinner. In other stories, you have to look a little deeper. The celebration of history at Chamberlain’s Gold & Silver Exchange. The celebration of community in the Tower of Compassion. The celebration of local businesses by the Longmont Cash Mob. The celebration of accomplishment by the Boulder Coun-ty Bombers. In their own way, each of these articles celebrates some-thing great in our community, big or small.

I know how easy it can be to get distracted by the negative things we see and experience, to the point where we lose sight of the positive things all around us. But it is important to remember to take the time every once in awhile to pause and reflect on all the good things that surround us every day. To appreciate the fantastic community we live in and the amazing people who live here with us. That is at the heart of what we are trying to do here at Inside Longmont, to try to show all of the things that make our community great. And in doing so, I hope we can help make your day a little brighter.

See you next month!

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One of the busiest corners in downtown Longmont is 4th and Main. There you can find coffee, food, and yes, even gold! But if you think precious metals are the only thing you’ll find at Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange, you’ve got a lot to learn and owner Mark Chamberlain is only too happy to teach you. Whether you are looking to buy a coin to add to your collection, to sell a piece of jewelry you no longer wear, or simply to spend some time exploring the unexpected, you will want to find your way to Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange. “We never know what is going to walk through the door and that’s half the enjoyment!”

Enjoyment seems to be exactly what got Mark Chamberlain into this business in the first place. When he was about thirteen years old, Mark bought a 1913 penny for 25 cents. This was the first coin he ever purchased and he has been collecting ever since. “History has always fascinated me.” Mark worked at a coin shop in Boulder for 12 years before moving to Longmont with his family and starting his own coin shop. With almost 30 years in the business and 40 years in collecting, there isn’t much that Mark hasn’t seen. “I’ve learned more about history and geography by dealing in coins than I ever did in school because when you have something in your hand from 1913 you go see what happened in that year. You think about what this money could have been spent on.” It is practically impossible not to get drawn into the world of collecting when you work in a place like Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange. Office Manager Lexi Kopitskie discovered she has a passion for currency and has been building an

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impressive collection of her own. “The boys love the coins, but I’m just fascinated by currency and paper money. There’s so much history.”

Gradually becoming a part of local history itself, Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange has been a fixture in downtown Longmont for over 17 years, with 3 of those years at their current location on the corner of 4th and Main. Though it originally started out as a coin shop, over the years Mark expanded into dealing with gold and silver, coins and currency of the United States and of nations from all over the world, and even certain collect-ibles. Historic documents, movie memorabilia, jewelry, rocks and mineral samples, antique glass bottles, if it is old or unique (or especially both) it will probably pass through Mark Chamberlain’s hands at one time or another.

In keeping with Mark’s passion for his-tory and tradition, one of the more sig-nificant features of Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange is their bid board. Essentially, the bid board is a silent auction where coins are posted along with a bid sheet and are open to bidding for two weeks. After the two weeks, the highest bidder for each item gets to buy the item for the winning price. It’s free to participate, all you have to do is sign up to get a bid number. There are cur-rently over 500 people registered with bid numbers. The bid board was com-

monly used by coin shops through the 70s, but in recent decades that trend has seemed to slip away. When Mark opened his own business 17 years ago, he knew that was something he want-ed to bring back and offer to his clients. Today, they are the only coin business in the area to offer a bid board.

To add even more excitement to the auction, you will find a “mystery bag” posted on the bid board. “The mystery bag usually gets the most bids. We now actually offer 2 mystery bags every two weeks because of the interest.” The mystery bag usually contains multiple items of various kinds, such as silver, collectibles, currency, coin sets or even

ancient coins. “People will pick up the bag to see how much it weighs and guess what’s in it. It’s a lot of fun.” The great thing about the mystery bag is that its contents are a mystery and people like winning that unknown prize.

While “history” and “tradition” are important words at Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange, so is “community”. Mark and Rose Chamberlain are tremendous advocates for a number of local non-profit organizations, routinely donate items for fundraising efforts and charitable silent auctions, and contribute to a variety of programs through-out the city. “Without the community I wouldn’t have a business. Because of them, I’m able to


The bid board at Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange.

make a living and provide for my family, so I want to give back.”

Mark has also found a way to give back to the chil-dren of the community by encouraging them to be-come interested in coin collecting and history. He makes sure that every child who comes through his door leaves with a free coin. This is usually a buffalo nickel, or an Eisenhower dollar for very young kids who might lose or swallow a smaller coin too easily. It is a wonderful way for him to introduce kids to numismatics and give them an experience they don’t soon forget. In fact, he has had adults come back to the store years later after moving away who remember getting a coin there as a child. Mark also hosts Boy Scout Troops in his store to help them work on their merit badge for coin collecting. To earn their badge, a scout must be able to recognize the different denomina-tions of coins and currency, identify the different

presidents on various coins and paper currency, and even organize and build their own coin collec-tion. Quick! Who is pictured on the 50 dollar bill? Who is pictured on the dime? Fortunately for the Boy Scouts in Longmont, they have a valuable re-source on hand.

Talking with Mark, it doesn’t take long to learn what he enjoys most about his business. “I never know what is going to walk in my door. It’s like a treasure hunt that comes to me. I get really excit-ed when there is something I haven’t seen before and I have to go look it up. It’s tough to stump me, but it’s fun when it happens.” On those rare occasions when he is stumped, Mark and Lexi like to get the community involved by asking if anyone else knows the answer. Not too long ago, a silver item with a hinge and wooden handle came into the store and no one knew exactly what purpose it served. Typically, old silver items were designed


Next time you find yourself downtown, stop on in to see the gang at Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange. Just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore. And don’t be surprised if you happen to learn a little something new, too.

Visit Chamberlain Gold & Silver Exchange online at www.chamberlaincoins.com.

with very specific purposes in mind, so Lexi took a photo and posted it on Facebook. Of course lots of guesses were made, but in the end someone recog-nized it as a silent butler (see photo below). And once they had a name to research, it turned out that is exactly what they had.

The treasures aren’t just limited to gold and silver, though. It is remarkable to see the kinds of items that have come to Chamberlain’s Gold & Silver Ex-change over the years. One item is an apprentice agreement from 1796, something a young man or woman would have signed before starting work for an employer. It was such a fascinating and well-pre-served piece of history over 200 years old that Mark had it framed. Another is a puzzle jug, made in England about 100 years ago. Not your ordinary jug, it is a puzzle to figure out how to drink out of it without spilling. The trick is that there are 30 holes spaced all around the jug!


On April 19th, Longmont Cash Mob met at 300 Suns Brewing to wait for the call from “Guido” to find out which local business the Mob was going to hit. You could just feel the excitement when the call came in and we were told to financially mob Mountain State Children’s Home Thrift Store! Every-one grabbed their homemade Cash Mob signs and headed up Main Street. MSCH Thrift Store was a great place to spend $20 because they had every-thing! Books, clothes, household good, golf balls, fishing poles, and more! Of course, mobbing takes its toll, so we headed back to 300 Suns Brewing to enjoy a tasty beverage and delicious food from the Flight Deck Grill food truck.

The next Longmont Cash Mob will meet at Joe’s Longmont on May 17th at 4pm. We hope to see you there!

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Longmont Ca$h Mob

To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/longmontcashmob


On April 24, Realities for Children Boulder County (RFCBC) held their annual Hero Awards Luncheon to celebrate local heroes who help to advance youth and this year’s ten youth honorees and scholar-ship recipients. The event honored Bright Futures Awardees Alexis Iburg and Kassidy Schmidt and Triumph Scholarship Awardees Crystal Autler, Jayneanne Finch, Michael Haptonstall, Briana Perrin, Joshua Perrin, Vanessa Silva, and Marrissa Vigil. This year, the Health Images CU Scholarship, the program’s very first four-year scholarship, was awarded to Hayley Hunt. “For six years I have worked towards giving this award,” said Executive Director Eric Schulz. Nearly 200 guests were in attendance to support the achievements of these ten determined youths from our community and encourage them as they go off to college. The event was a visible representation of the synergistic relationships that make RFCBC so successful. “I have a very big advantage,” Eric said. “I looked out into that room and knew what integral part each person played to make this possible.”

Making things possible is what RFCBC is all about. Their unique approach and “win-win” attitude is the driving force behind their success. RFCBC is more than just a non-profit, they have built a net-work of local businesses who have financially joined forces to make a difference in the lives of abused, neglected, and at-risk youth in Boulder County. RFCBC works hard to make sure their members get exposure and are recognized for the role they play in assisting the youth of Boulder County. And be-cause the businesses are able to give back to the community through their marketing dollars by joining the RFCBC network, it really is “feel good marketing”! Through their investment, the businesses un-derwrite all of the costs for the administrative programs and services provided by RFCBC. Being able to have those necessities taken care of ensures that 100% of any monies raised or donated goes right to youth agencies designed to help those in need.

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Another aspect that makes this all come together so well are the affiliate agencies RFCBC works with. RFCBC has partnered with 10 different youth ser-vice agencies and provides much-needed financial help through their Emergency Funding, Education-al Support, and Special Youth Opportunities and Youth Service Agency Sponsorship Support Fund. By working together with these affiliates, RFCBC is able to lend assistance to agencies that are already working on behalf of our youth, instead of having to start from scratch with a new program. They are able to come in when and where help is needed the most.

The driving force behind RFCBC and the person responsible for bringing all of the moving pieces together is Eric Schultz, who seems to have been made for this role. Eric has always known that he wanted to work with at-risk youths. In fact, when he was 16, it was his dream to work on behalf of kids who had unhealthy parents. He witnessed a friend’s dad be physically abusive and for him that was a life-changing experience. It was his dream at the time to have a group home for kids who didn’t have families. “When I got into trouble in my teens, my parents supported me and loved me unconditional-ly,” he said. “It made all the difference and I saw first-hand what happens when a youth doesn’t have that in their lives.”

This experience, coupled with the gratitude for the support he had that others did not, set Eric on a life-long path of giving. He started a career in so-cial work that led him to a supervisor position at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless. As time passed, he realized he wanted to transition from adult home-lessness and move into homelessness prevention. Eventually, he found himself working for the mental health center of Boulder County in adolescent treat-ment. This led him to work as a case manager for the Department of Housing and Human Services, specializing in dependency and neglect cases. He worked directly with kids that were in the system due to neglect and abuse. Finally, he left Housing and Human Services to accomplish one of his early dreams by starting his own group home, the Polaris House, which is still operating.

Always looking for a more effective and efficient way to support at-risk youth, Eric found new inspiration when he was introduced to Realities For Children of Larimer County four years ago and learned about their operating model. He was very impressed with the model of bringing together the private sector,

Eric Schulz, Executive Director

Hayley Hunt, Health Images CU Scholarship Awardee

public nonprofit sector, and governmental services on behalf of youth. He also added some of his own changes, such as adapting the existing model to better fit his vision of the needs in our community by utilizing the resources to invest more in education. Eric believes it is through education that many of the cycles of neglect and abuse are broken. In fact, many of the students who received awards during this year’s ceremony said they are grateful for the chance to go to college, earn a degree, and be a role model for other youths.

The future looks bright for RFCBC. Next year, they plan to have their first annual Boulder County conference that will bring all of the youth services entities throughout Boulder County, both governmental and non-profit, to-gether with the private sector. The idea is to have a full-day conference of the Chambers of Commerce in Boulder


County, so businesses meet for a half day while the government and nonprofit agencies meet. Then, for the second half of the day bring together to share ideas on how to create a model of best practices in order to provide services in the most efficient way. “We’re hoping to reduce duplication of effort and look for the holes that need to be filled.” The goal is to develop a plan on where they want to be, collaboratively, in 10 years and then work towards that achieving that mission every year.

Even if you do not have business of your own, there are many ways you can get involved in RFCBC. They are involved with over 25 events every year and are always in need of volunteers. They have a very broad platform that can accommodate any level of involvement, whether it’s on-going volunteering or supporting specific events. They also have programs like Bikes for Tykes, a bike collection and distribution event benefiting low-income youth, and Pigs for Kids, where community members are encouraged to “adopt” a piggy bank to collect funds for the college scholarships they offer. Another way you can help is to support the business members of RFCBC. By supporting the businesses in their network, you are also making a difference in the life of a child right here in Boulder County.

If you would like to learn more about Realities for Children Boulder County, visit their website www.rfcbc.org.


Last summer, as production began for our 2014 Historic Longmont Calendar we started photograph-ing the various historic locations for the collection. At the time, we were already aware of several his-toric sites in Longmont that we knew should be included in the project, but were still on the lookout for others. A friend mentioned the Tower of Compassion at Kanemoto Park and we were surprised that something like this could be in Longmont and we didn’t even know about it! As soon as we saw the amazing pagoda in person, there was no question that it needed to be included in our calendar as a tribute not only to the history of Longmont but to the culture of Longmont as well.

In many ways, the history of Kanemoto Park and the Tower of Compassion reflects the rich and varied history of Longmont. Goroku Kanemoto left Hiroshima, Japan in 1908, arriving first in Mexico and then traveling to the United States where he eventually arrived in LaSalle. Goroku started out work-ing on the railroads and later turned to farming. In 1919, he moved his family to Longmont, settling on a farm near Terry Lake. When Goroku was killed in an auto accident in 1935, his sons Jimmie and George took over the family business, buying 140 acres of farmland off south Main Street, expanding into large-scale truck farming, and opening the Freshway Market to sell their produce. Over time, their

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land grew to over 350 acres in the south Main Street area. Throughout the years, the Kanemoto family also gave back to the community of Longmont many times and in various ways, donating land for schools, fire stations, churches, and a Buddhist Temple.

In 1966, the Kanemoto family donated ten acres of land for what is now known as Kanemoto Park. Then, in 1972, the Kanemotos had the 60-foot Japanese-style pagoda named the Tower of Compassion built in Kanemoto Park. It was their way to give back to the city and to say “thank you” to the community of Longmont for its friendship and acceptance of their family, especially during World War II when many Japanese-Americans were sent to intern-ment camps. Jimmie visited Japan himself and became inspired by the many pagodas

Construction photos courtesy of Ed Kanemoto


The five levels of the Tower of Compassion symbolize the levels of compassion: love, empathy, understanding,

gratitude, and giving selflessly.


Ed Kanemoto, son of George Kanemoto

he saw there. He took many photographs, but had no idea how to actually build a pagoda. Jimmie eventually showed the pictures to Dean Reynolds, a contractor who had worked with the Kanemoto family on a variety of projects and basically said, “We want to build this.” Even though Dean had never built anything like a pagoda, inspiration and creativity succeeded and the Tower of Compassion was constructed.

We consider ourselves very lucky to have had the chance to photograph the Tower of Compassion when we did. It was only a couple months later that the devastating flood hit our community and came close to wiping out this beautiful structure. Events like the flood should help us see just how lucky we are to have these wonderful reminders of our history in our community.


April 30th, the 24th the annual Col. Dan Straight Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner was held here in Longmont and the list of honorees left those in attendance feeling inspired, in awe, and motivated! The first honoree to address the audience was Patrick Gibbs, who received the Distinguished Scout Award. His list of accomplishments and recognitions were matched only by his heartfelt and impas-sioned speech about what scouting has done to shape his character. “Scouting has defined me,” he told us. “It has helped me with goal setting and the achievement of those goals.”

Former Mayor Bryan Baum and his wife, Stephanie, then received the Col. Dan Straight Distinguished Citizen Award for their continued service to the Longmont community. Chase Baum stepped up to the microphone first to deliver a speech on behalf of Stephanie, who was recovering from a minor illness, and listed the many ways Stephanie has served the community. Bryan graciously thanked the council for the award and beamed with pride at his family beside him. He gave thanks to the countless lead-ers in the room and commented on how the principles learned in scouts are carried throughout each scout’s life and help to guide his decisions.

The guest speaker for the evening was Dick Hoyt. His message of perseverance, looking past naysay-ers, and achievement over countless obstacles and adversity was moving and thought-provoking. Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick Hoyt, have completed over 1000 races, including marathons, duathlons, and triathlons. As extraordinary as those accomplishments are, Rick Hoyt is a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. In every race, Dick pushes Rick in a special running chair, however when they compete in a triathlon, Dick pulls Rick in a boat for the swimming stage and rides a custom two-seater bicycle. Mr. Hoyt told the story of Team Hoyt, his “Yes, we can” philosophy and how love motivates us to do the extraordinary against all odds.

Col. Dan StraightDistinguished Citizen Dinner

In The Community



Longmont MuseumExpansion

Groundbreaking


We were so thrilled to join the Longmont Museum on April 23rd as they held the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new Stewart Auditorium. This museum expansion will include a new auditorium, atrium, and multi-purpose education spaces that will be available to community groups, businesses, and families. It will be a great place for the Longmont Museum to provide a variety of programs and activities, including concerts, lectures, symposiums, independent films, conferences, workshops, and more. We can’t wait for the first event!

If you would like to take a very cool virtual tour of the proposed space and see how the expansion will look, visit www.longmontmuseum.org/take-a-tour/


Sports & Fitness

Since the summer of 2011, the Boulder County Bombers have been working hard to bring the sport of flat-track roller derby to Longmont. In less than 3 years, the league has grown from a handful of mem-bers to over 100 and new recruits continue to join with the hope of becoming a skater, a referee, or a non-skating official. For the men and women who have already joined the Bombers, they have not only found a sport that pushes them both mentally and physically but also a community of friends who truly support and care about each other. And now they are looking to give the youths of Boulder County the same opportunity to become part of this great organization.

Last summer, the Boulder County Bombers created a Junior League for boys and girls ages 6-18. Open to any kids in the Boulder County area, they currently have skaters from Longmont, Frederick, Denver, Northglenn, and Berthoud. Much like the adult league, the number of skaters in the Junior League has started off slow, but as word spreads they hope to recruit enough players to form a team and be-gin bouting by the end of summer. Ultimately, their goal is to have the Junior League be able to skate demonstration games during halftime of the adult bouts.

Roller DerbyJunior League


The Bombers Junior League is divided into two age groups, 6-12 and 13-17, with boys and girls skating to-gether. Classes are held Saturday afternoons with each age group practicing for about 90 minutes. Because everyone in the Junior League is still relatively new to derby, classes are focused primarily on basic skills, such as learning about the equipment, how to fall safely, and how to stop properly. Students are also introduced to the rules and game-play of flat-track roller derby. They learn things like how to bout, what the different positions are, and how to do positional blocking. Miles Scher, 14, has been with the Junior League for three months and is eager to learn more of the derby skills now that he is through the basics. There are actually quite a lot of rules in roller derby to learn, so the students are introduced to the concepts a little at a time. Unlike the adult league which splits the training into two phases, the first teach-ing basic skills and the second teaching derby rules, the Junior League has a single program that incorporates both phases into the education process.

Each class is taught by a coach and an assistant coach, with volunteers available as need to work with the kids either individually or in smaller groups. This allows the instructors to work with skaters who may be at different skate levels than the rest of the group. All of the instruc-tors are members of the Boulder County Bombers and are certified skaters by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

Another way that the Junior League differs from the adult’s league is that there are currently no set start or stop dates for training. Kids can join at any time of the year without having to wait for the start of the next program. Hannah Potter, 16, moved to Longmont two months ago and joined the Junior League as soon as she found out about it. Whether they have never been on skates or are already experienced skaters, new recruits will find a place to grow in the league. New recruits


who may be new to skating will be worked with individually until they are able to participate with the rest of the group. And many of the classes are structured around working on skills that everyone in the class can do. Best of all, the Junior League is designed so that once a skater turns 18, he or she will be able to take a transfer evaluation, usually a written and physical exam, and move on directly to the adult league without having to go through the traditional Phase1/Phase 2 program.

Roller derby offers a number of great benefits for kids. It boosts their self-esteem and confidence, increases endur-ance, strengthens balance, and is a great way to get kids ac-tive. It also helps them learn to get along with others and to be team players. Roller derby is very team oriented because you can’t succeed if you can’t work with your team.

There is a registration fee to join the Boulder County Bomb-ers Junior League and then monthly dues as well. Skaters are required to bring their own equipment, including skates, pads, and helmet to class. But this is a tightly knit group and they will help anyone with concerns get all the proper equip-ment. Parents and kids are welcome to attend any Junior League practice to see the class and have any of their ques-tions answered before joining.

For more information about the Boulder County Bombers, visit their website at www.bouldercountybombers.com.


When you work hard, you get to play hard! There is no question that the skaters in the Boulder County Bombers work hard, having multiple practices and a scrimmage every week. So, usually once a month the league cuts loose by having a league scrimmage with a fun theme. If you haven’t guessed yet from the photos, the April theme was the Prom! But don’t let the dresses fool you, it was all action on the track as the Pink Team battled the Blue Team, with the ladies in pink coming out on top.



The hard work is done. The wait is over. Now it’s time to party! Bonnie & The Clydes welcomed fans to the Dickens Opera House on April 25 to celebrate the release of their brand new EP, “Music For The People, Part 1”. The band began the night with an acoustic set that immediately started toes tapping . After a short break to mingle with their fans, Bonnie & The Clydes returned to the stage, brought out the electric guitar and full drum kit, and kept the dance floor packed for the rest of the night. The performances featured a fantastic mix of new tunes, fan favorites, and even a few covers, keeping everyone in attendance happily entertained throughout the show.

“Music For The People, Part 1” is the third album from Bonnie & The Clydes, and the first featuring the current line-up of front-woman Bonnie Sims, Taylor Sims on electric guitar, Michael Schenkelberg on bass guitar, Nancy Steinberger on fiddle, and Jake Coffin on drums. This 6-song EP features their unique fusion of country, bluegrass, and Americana. It also includes one song written by fellow Longmont musician Andy Eppler of The Prairie Scholars. We’ve been waiting for this album since we first heard about it back in Jan-uary and we couldn’t be more impressed with the final results.

To find out more about Bonnie & The Clydes, you can visit their website www.bonnieandherclydes.com and read their feature story in our January 2014 issue if you missed it. Be sure to check their upcoming schedule and try to catch one of their performances. This is one band who really knows how to put on a show!

Music

Bonnie & the ClydesMusic for the People


Bonnie & The Clydes joined on stage by the producer of their latest album, Greg Schochet

Bonnie & The Clydes with their newest album, “Music For The People, Part 1”


One of the best things about going to Open Mic Night at the Tasty Weasel Tap Room is that you NEVER know what to expect, especially when The Prairie Scholars are hosting. We picked a great night to stop by, as several talented Longmont musicians stepped up to the microphone and played a few of their favorite tunes. Bonnie and Taylor Sims, from Bonnie & The Clydes, even showed up and each took the stage for a few songs. It was great to see Taylor being joined by Andy and Jessica Eppler, who gleefully sang back up! Whether it’s new artists on the rise, es-tablished musicians playing together, or just talented folks who want to play in front of a crowd, it’s always worth checking out one of the many different open mic nights around Longmont. So, the next time you’ve got the Monday blues, jaunt on over the Tasty Weasel and sing about it!


Open Mic Nightat the

Tasty Weasel


Arts & Entertainment

TheRidgecrest

Art GalleryInside Longmont’s Gallery for Local Artists

Want to be featured in an upcoming month’s Gallery?Contact us at [email protected]

for our submission guidelines.

This Month’s Featured Artist

Brian T Wolf


Longmont Events

This year, Cinco de Mayo came to Longmont a couple days early. On May 3, thousands turned out for the 12th Annual Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo held at Roosevelt Park. Just as in previous years, this family-friendly event included musical and dance entertainment, vendor and informational booths from the community, a car show, great food, and even a chihuahua contest! The event aspires to create aware-ness of the many diverse cultures within Longmont and to help develop a better understanding of the Latino community. For organizers Louie Lopez and Mary Vigil, their goal is also to make this a family-friendly event by keeping the celebration alcohol- and tobacco-free.

While the popularity of celebrating Cinco de Mayo has grown significantly in the US over the past few de-cades, there is still a general misunderstanding among many people over what the day is all about. No, May 5 is not Mexico’s independence day, which is actually celebrated on September 16. In fact, the day is hardly celebrated at all in Mexico. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, in which the outnumbered Mexican militia held off an invasion by defeating the French army on May 5, 1862. At the time, the French army was considered one of the greatest in the world, so this was seen by many as a major victory for the Mexican people. Some scholars today even believe that this victory played a significant role in the outcome of the American Civil War. In 1862, the Confederate army was going strong and it is believed that if the French had successfully invaded Mexico they would have supported the South in their attempt to secede from the Union. But thanks to the Battle of Puebla, they never got the chance. Not only was this a signifi-cant battle to preserve the Mexican culture, it may have had a major impact in preserving our American cul-ture as well. So the next time May 5 comes around, remember there are plenty of good reasons to celebrate.

12th AnnualLongmont CelebratesCinco de Mayo


Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca

Baile de Mi Tierra

If you missed this year’s celebration, here is a collection of photos from many of the events through-out the day. And be sure to mark your calendars so you can join us at this great event next year!


Nahucalli DanceGroup of

Longmont


Vencedor Band

River Dancers

Cheesez Band


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Providing services to homeless families and individuals since 1994.

Eat at Las Palmeras on June 5th and 15%* of the cost of your meal will be

donated to The Inn Between. You must present flyer when you go!

Get flyer HERE*Excludes Liquor

EAT AT

June 5th

WIN a Kindle FireFor every 10 tickets

purchased at the Inn Between for the Duck Race

you get entered in for a chance to win a Kindle Fire.

For More Information on Events call:(303) 684-0810


Bling It On!3rd Annual Fashionista

Fashion Show ExtravaganzaAugust 3, 2014

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Click HERE to purchase your tickets or become a sponsor!

The FASHIONISTA Fashion Show Extravaganza is brought to you by The Silhouettes International, The Kukich Creative Marketing Firm and Christopher Kukich’s Martinique’s. We will have a special performance by The Silhouettes from America’s Got Talent Season 6 & A Special Tribute to FRANK KAVEN. This event will be supporting Realities For Children- Boulder County bringing the BEAUTY of fashion to the BEAUTY of Charity & the Businesses that support it. Event proceeds will support Realities for Children Boulder County’s efforts to assist abused, neglected and at-risk youth including emergency funding and college scholarships. Like the Fashionista Facebook Page to receive ongoing updates.

Calling all Fashionistas!


May 2Coffee & Connections

Sweeney Todd

May 3The Tiny Tim Center’s 31st Annual Celebration

Fathers Are Forever

Sweeney Todd

May 4Sweeney Todd

May 5Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

May 7The Prairie Scholars in the Clubhouse

May 8Brews & Tunes with The Prairie Scholars

Sweeney Todd

May 9Coffee & Connections

All American Cook-Out

Storytelling with Barbara Fletcher

Sweeney Todd

May 10Sweeney Todd

Book Signing with Linda Osmundson

May 11The Prairie Scholars: Burgers, Brews, & Tunes


Wellness Yoga Classes at Izaak Walton Clubhouse

May 15The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music

May 16Coffee and Connections

May 17Brews & Tunes with The Prairie Scholars

Cash Mob

Fathers Are Forever

May 18Mac’s Place 1st Year Anniversary

Bowling For Heroes

New Realms of Classical Music



May 20The Perfect Storm

May 23The Prairie Scholars: Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes

Coffee & Connections

May 24Bombshells vs. Pueblo Derby Devil Dollz



May 27The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music

May 30Coffee and Connections

May 31ArtWalk

For details on any of these events, visit our on-line Calendar of Events at www.insidelongmont.com

May EventsUpcoming Events


For details on any of these events, visit our on-line Calendar of Events at www.insidelongmont.com

June 22014 Golf Tournament to Benefit “I Have a Dream”

Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

June 3Love Joy Women’s Circle

June 6Coffee & Connections

June 7Fathers Are Forever

June 9Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel

June 13Coffee and Connections

June 14Bach & Bling to Benefit OUR Center


June 17Summer Nights at Sandstone Ranch

with The Prairie Scholars

June 20Coffee and Connections

June 21Fathers Are Forever

June 22Burgers, Brews, & Tunes with The Prairie Scholars


June 24Dinner Music with the Prairie Scholars

June 27Tacos & Tequila with the Prairie Scholars

Coffee and Connections


June Events

Inside Longmont The Magazine May 2014

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Transcript of Inside Longmont The Magazine May 2014