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LIVE JAZZ VENUE NISSI’S

1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette, 720-535-7113

Longmont Winner: The Speakeasy Louisville Winner: Gravity Brewing

When it comes to experiencing the East County jazz scene in full fidelity, Nissi’s in Lafayette is the place to be. That’s the word among Best of Boulder voters, who have once again crowned Nissi’s with a bevy of honors including Best Live Jazz Venue. From local players to touring acts, this celebrated venue has got you covered. Come on their regular Wine and Jazz nights for 20% off select bottles.

Live Theater Group Longmont Theatre Company

513 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-5200

Lafayette Winner: Theater Company of Lafayette Louisville Winner: CenterStage Theatre Company

Entertainment and education go hand in hand at Longmont Theater Company, dazzling the community with year-round performances at the Longmont Performing Arts Center and training the next generations of thespians through its youth theater program. This downtown Art Deco gem features a 1,100-foot square foot stage, dressing rooms, limited backstage space

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and professional theatrical lighting and sound, making it our readers’ pick for best live theater group in East County.

MUSIC VENUE NISSI’S

1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette, 720-535-7113

Louisville Winner: The Waterloo Longmont Winner: The Roost Lyons Winner: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

Though it took home the gold in the live jazz category, you’ll find music of all genres at Nissi’s in Lafayette. Whether you’re in the mood for highoctane rock, down-home roots music or smooth R&B, Best of Boulder voters say Nissi’s is the place to be. That’s a big part of why this concert hotspot was crowned top music venue by our readers, who agree that it’s the best place to catch a show in East County.

Nonprofit Sister Carmen Community Center

655 Aspen Ridge Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-4342

Longmont Winner: Longmont Humane Society

Louisville Winner: CenterStage Theatre Co.

Doing good is the goal at Sister Carmen Community Center in Lafayette. For more than four decades, this non-religious 501(c) (3) nonprofit has provided critical assistance to the community’s most vulnerable residents. From help covering bills to accessing healthy food and putting warm clothes on people’s backs, this local lifeline offers a suite of services to help folks get on their feet and stay there.

Open Mic Bootstrap Brewing Company

142 Pratt St., Longmont, 720-438-8488

Lyons Winner: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

Lafayette Winner: Cannon Mine Coffee

Bootstrap Brewing Company is more than a great place to grab a pint — it’s also home to the best open mic in East County, according to Boulder Weekly readers. Hosted by Denny Driscoll every Monday night at 6 p.m., this regular showcase of local talent is the place to be when it comes to catching upand-coming acts or sharing your own creativity with the world.