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Save The Dates
Celebrating Our Youth
Honoring 5 graduating students!
The Student Incentive Program (SIP) provides homeless and emancipating youth the opportunity to achieve their education goals by making it possible for them to stay in school in an affordable and supportive environment. They are also provided resources and guidance necessary to keep them in school, influence healthy lifestyle choices and learn the skills needed to live independently and self-sufficiently. To qualify, a student must carry a full-time schedule composed of some combination of school enrollment, employment, or school/community related activities.
When: Thursday, May 22nd 3:30-5pm
CLICK HERE for more information on the SIP Program.
The Sweet Taste
Where: The Inn Between 250 Kimbark Street Longmont, CO 80501
Cost: FREE Included: Drinks, appetizers and cake!
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The Sweet Taste is an evening of delicious dessert tasting showcased by local restaurants and caterers. This year will be the first ever Sweet Taste Cupcake Challenge along with live entertainment, music, fundraising auctions, appetizers, sweets, and more! CLICK HERE for more information.
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Our March Photo Contest
WINNER
Congratulations Jim Stennette!
Enter our April Photo Contest at www.insidelongmont.com for the chance to have your photo featured on this page in next month’s issue. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite photo and help choose the next winner!
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insideLONGMONT THE MAGAZINE
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Business Profile: La Momo Maes
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Non-Profit Spotlight: Happiness Through Horses
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Outside Longmont: Mrs. Colorado Pageant
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Sports & Fitness Boulder County Bombers
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Artist Showcase: Christina Cappelletti
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Music: Longmont Live
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Fashion: Apparel Valley
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Arts & Entertainment: LTC Youth Theatre
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Upcoming Events
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From the Editor This month marks one year since the official re-launch of Inside Longmont, and what an amazing year it has been! When we started last April, this magazine was little more than a vague idea in the back of my mind. But over the months that followed, it slowly took shape until the idea finally became a reality. In the coming weeks and months, we plan to add even more features to Inside Longmont, so stay tuned for some big updates in the not-too-distant future! While I am reflecting on this past year, I would like to thank everyone for the growing support we have continued to receive throughout this past year, and especially within just the past few months. We have received a tremendous response to the first three issues of our magazine and we are so grateful for it. It makes the long days and sleepless nights every month now totally worth it! I also want to say how much we appreciate the Longmont businesses who advertise within our pages. We could not bring all these stories and photos of Longmont to you without them. Please show your appreciation and support for these amazing local businesses and let them know you saw them in Inside Longmont! Finally, as a reminder, we are always looking for new stories about Longmont to share, so if you have any suggestions please contact us at insidelongmontthemagazine@gmail.com. If you know a nonprofit, musician, member of the community, piece of history, organization, etc. that deserves to have their story told, feel free to let us know! See you next month!
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Business Profile
Tradition is just one of the words that comes to mind when talking about La Momo Maes Bakery.
Like many family businesses, where skills are passed down from generation to generation, the tradition of baking seems to be in the blood of the ladies at La Momo Maes Bakery. “My mom learned this from her mom,” said co-owner Michelle Brietzke, “I learned this from my mom, and my youngest is anxious to learn now.” La Momo Maes first opened it’s doors in October 2011 by mother and daughter team, Michelle Brietzke and Cathy Fiegenschuh. They began by specializing in cakes since Cathy, who has been in the baking industry for over 35 years, had already built a successful cake business back in Omaha, Nebraska. Whether wedding cakes, birthday cakes, or graduation cakes, Cathy has a unique ability to give the client exactly what he or she wants. “She is an amazing artist and can take any idea and some frosting and just create it,” Michelle said of her mother. And by also offering fresh, made-from-scratch whip cream, frostings, fillings, pies, and cookies, it didn’t take long for the community to take notice of their shop. While Cathy brought her artistic skills to the kitchen, Michelle put her years of marketing training to use by building up community awareness. They started by taking their homemade cupcakes out to local businesses as a way to introduce themselves. Offering such sweet treats insured they would not be forgotten. They also held a monthly contest where the winners would receive a dozen free cupcakes. 10
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Naturally, winners would share the cupcakes with friends and co-workers, which led to more even more people being able to taste their delicious treats. Michelle reached out to wedding planners and attended the Rocky Mountain Bridal Show in Denver to let people in the wedding industry know that La Momo Maes had arrived. The marketing worked and soon cake orders started coming in by the dozen. In their first year, they created 43 wedding cakes for customers who were gained primarily through word of mouth and by the second year they baked 92 wedding cakes! One thing that many people may not know that distinguishes La Momo Maes from others in their industry is that they deliver cakes all over Colorado. Because many bakeries do not deliver, this was a service they wanted to provide to their clients. Michelle currently makes all the deliveries, driving as far as Colorado Springs, Vail, Breckenridge, Winter Park, and Estes Park. “Our cakes go even further. Some customers will meet me halfway and take the cakes 6 hours into Wyoming,” Michelle said. Two years ago, local businesses began reaching out to Michelle and Cathy for wholesale baked goods. Ziggi’s Coffee approached them saying, “We want to carry your products, what can you do?” That wasn’t a part of their original business plan, but the opportunity presented itself and they jumped at the chance to showcase a wider variety of the sweet snacks they offer. You can now find La Momo Maes baked goods in Ziggi’s Coffee, The Dickens, Georgia Boys BBQ, and Perky’s Coffee. The wholesale side of their business continues to grow even today as more coffee and wine shops approach them about providing baked goods for their clientele. The growing success of La Momo Maes did not go unnoticed, as that same year they were presented with the Rookie Business of the Year Award by the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. It is not surprising to see La Momo Maes baked goods all over Longmont when you take into consideration just how community-minded they are as a business and as individuals. Prior to opening a bakery, Michelle and Cathy spent a lot of their time volunteering in their community. Whether
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it was helping out a local food bank or visiting people in nursing homes, they have always been very hands-on and involved in giving back to the community. Since running a business is extremely time consuming, they don’t have as much free time now so their way of giving back is donating cookies, cakes, and even gift certificates to a variety of local nonprofits. Still wanting to give back more, Michelle and Cathy have created a very unique program to help their clients help others in their community. For every purchase made, La Momo Maes will donate 10% of that purchase to any non-profit or organization requested by the customer. “We keep a tally of donations to the various organization and then write them a check at the end of the month” Michelle said. “It’s funny because I’ll get a call from people confused by our check. Once we explain what we’re doing, they think it’s awesome.” Always open to trying new things, Michelle and Cathy never back away from a challenge. “We’ve had people come in and say that their grandmother passed away and then ask if we could bake something for them if they brought in one of her recipes,” Michelle told us. It’s not surprising that they did take grandma’s recipe and helped to keep someone else’s family tradition alive. To hear “that tastes just like grandma’s” can be so rewarding! Of course, some requests come without the recipe. “We had one customer come in and ask for a specific pastry she had while on vacation.” Though the customer didn’t know what was in it, she did know what it was called and she was desperate to find a local bakery who carried it. After doing a little research, Michelle found a recipe for the pastry and La Momo Maes made it especially for that customer. “She was very happy and bought three of them!” Michelle is always keeping her attention focused on what their customers are wanting, so a few changes are in the works for La Momo Maes. There is a plan to convert the front room of the bakery into a small gift shop to compliment the event cakes they make. Often customers come in and ask for things like balloons or coffee mugs to go with their purchase. Some even go as far as asking to buy the decorations adorning the walls! “They are already here to pick up a birthday cake and need a birthday card or gift to go with it, so let’s make it easy for them to get everything they need right here.” Now for the answer to the most asked question...what does La Momo Maes mean? “People always ask if it’s Spanish or Portuguese or French and we just shake our heads.” Keeping in line with the family business aspect of everything they do, each letter in the name represents a different family member. La represents LeAnn, Michelle’s sister, and her daughter Amelia. Early on, Michelle’s oldest daughter called Cathy, Momo instead of Grandma and the name stuck. And Maes stands for Michelle, and her daughters Alexis and Emily. They are such a family business it is even in the name. The next time you’re driving up Kimbark and you see the bright pink sign in front of the yellow house, stop on in and grab yourself a treat. Just be forewarned that walking through that once you walk through that door, you will be engulfed in a hug of aromas that will take you back to grandma’s house! You can also find them online at www.longmontbakery.com.
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Non Profit Spotlight
Many children today suffer from a lack of direction in their lives, low self-esteem, and poor de-
cision-making skills. All too often these attributes lead them down a path of poor performance in school or a detachment from society. Imagine how all that could be avoided if they had a life changing experience that would show them how strong they really are and how their actions directly affect those around them. Having increased access and interaction with horses is a huge benefit to help these kids get back on a positive life path. Working with horses offers positive psychological benefits mainly because of their uncanny ability to offer immediate feedback through mirroring the actions and feelings of those around them. Horses follow leaders and if they sense a leader, they will do what you want them to do. The catch is that the leader must lead through confidence and respect, not force or aggression. When a child has the opportunity to work and control such a large animal, it helps build confidence and trust, which leads to higher self-esteem, better decision-making, and increased respect for oneself as well as respect for others. Creating these opportunities is the driving force behind Happiness Through Horses. Happiness Through Horses is a program designed to provide children with the resources and access to horses to help enrich their lives. When you think about working with horses, most people will immediately think of riding, but there is so much more that goes into the care of horses before you ever saddle up. Happiness Through Horses knows how powerful taking care of a horse can be on the psyche. Working directly with horses in any capacity, be it riding, grooming, mucking stalls, learning how the horses move, and how to communicate with them, 14
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has the ability to build self-respect and self-esteem. Learning what it means to take care of a horse, to get inside the mind of a horse, makes actually getting to ride a horse that much more of a meaningful experience. Last summer, while her daughter, Emma, was attending a horse camp at the ranch where her horse was bordered, Happiness Through Horses co-founder Kim Swaney saw first-hand the positive effects working with the horses was having on her. It was then that she thought back to her own childhood, when she first became spellbound by her knew she had found her purpose. When the summer ended, Kim took her big idea with her with the desire to expand the concept and form Happiness Through Horses. As Kim put together her ideas for Happiness Through Horses, she knew she wanted to be surrounded by others who have been directly influenced by horses or have experienced major life changes through their interaction with horses. When she was in the seventh grade, Happiness Through Horses co-founder Shauna White experienced bullying in school to the point where she began avoiding school, sports, and other students. One day she visited a horse rescue ranch and immediately felt at home. “Here were all these horses who needed rescue, and they were in the same spot I was because I needed rescue.” Shauna began volunteering every morning and on the weekends. “The horses didn’t make fun of me or judge me.” They knew, instinctively, that she was there to help them. It didn’t matter to her whether she was filling water troughs, mucking stalls, or grooming, the horse rescue gave her a place to be-
neighbor’s horse. Her neighbor took notice of Kim’s interest and offered to let Kim help take care of, and even ride, her horse. “That was the best summer of my life,” Kim has said. She wanted to give other, less fortunate, kids that same experience so they could have the best summer of their lives! She had a great idea to sell T-Shirts in order to raise money to be able to offer scholarships to the horse camp. During the summer of 2013, she raised enough money to send five kids to the horse camp. Seeing the transformation in these scholarship kids made Kim realize that she was on the right track and she
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the scenarios Happiness Through Horses will be facilitating on behalf of those who reach out to them for help.
long. Though she was only there for six months, it changed her life by giving her confidence back and building respect for herself and others. Shauna has gone from skipping school to now attending college and working to give children this same opportunity. Though raising money for under-served kids to attend summer horse camps was the catalyst for the forming her nonprofit organization, Kim wanted to create a foundation that also offers kids an opportunity to go to any horse ranch for anything related to horses, not just the camps. She wanted to ensure that kids wanting to work with horses in any capacity have the financial resources and support to do so. Happiness Through Horses is a program where kids can come to say, “I want to be around horses, but I don’t know where to go, can you help me?” or “I know where I want to go, I just cannot afford it, can you help me?” or “I’m in 4H and I don’t have horse, so I need to lease one for my practical, can you help me?” If a child has a strong desire to be around horses, but doesn’t know where to start or how to pay for it, she will find a way for make that happen. For the 4H student who needs to lease a horse in order to fulfill their practical, Happiness Through Horses will help connect them with horse owners who would love to participate and have their horse looked after. She also wants to build funding through tack shops for saddles, bridles, or other equipment. These are just a few of
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Candidacy for assistance is partially based on income, but each candidate is evaluated on a case by case basis depending on the needs and wants of the child. Yes, some kids need help paying for camp or lessons, but there are those kids who just want to go to a barn and groom horses, or feed them, anything to make a connection with these magnificent animals. During the application process, kids can choose a specific program or Happiness Through Horses will help find the right program and facility to meet their needs. On May 3rd, Happiness Through Horses is holding its first fundraising event to be able to fulfill all the needs of their candidates and send kids to camp this summer. In staying with the “happiness” theme of the organization, Kim created an event to make attendees feel good. The event will feature motivational comedian, Karyn Ruth White to keep the audience smiling! There will also be a silent auction during the evening. For ticket information, or to contact Happiness Through Horses about their programs, visit their website www.happinesshorses.org.
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Outside Longmont
2014 Mrs. Colorado Pageant
Photography by Lisa Patchem
There probably isn’t anyone who has not heard of the Miss America Pageant, where young ladies from
all 50 states compete for the coveted crown and title. But not many people are also aware of the Mrs. America Pageant, the oldest and largest pageant to honor married women. And here in Colorado, the path to Mrs. America begins with the Mrs. Colorado Pageant. The mission of the Mrs. Colorado Pageant is to encourage and inspire married women to embark on a journey of personal discovery and accomplishment through preparation and competition. In the Mrs. Colorado Pageant, judges look for a beautiful, well-rounded, articulate woman who can stand as an inspiration for other women of all ages. Contestants are judged not only on beauty and physical fitness, but are also encouraged to voice their opinions on marriage, community, and important issues that are front and center in our daily lives. The winner of the Mrs. Colorado Pageant goes on to compete to become Mrs. America, with that winner moving on to compete for the title of Mrs. World. Every year the popularity of the Mrs. Colorado Pageant seems to grow, drawing a large number of women of all ages and from various backgrounds and vocations. In fact, women who have taken the stage have been
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everything from auto mechanics and airline pilots to doctors and dentists to mothers and wives. And in the 2010 Mrs. Colorado Pageant the state finalists ranged in ages from 22 to 70. The only things that bring them all together are that they are all married and have a desire to compete. On April 12th, the 38th annual Mrs. Colorado Pageant will be held at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the downtown Denver Performing Arts Complex. And this year we have not one but two ladies from Longmont who have stepped up to put in the hard work and discipline to compete in the Mrs. Colorado Pageant! A veteran of previous years’ pageants, Shelly Moorehead, the current Mrs. North Central Colorado, will be competing again this year for the title of Mrs. Colorado. Joining her for the first time will be Rose Chamberlain, a driving force in our community and the current Mrs. Longmont. Make no mistake, these two women take this opportunity very seriously and have been working tirelessly to prepare for the big night. Shelly Moorhead’s journey started at age 18 when she came in as the second runner-up in the Miss Oregon Trail Pageant in Gary, NE. While she enjoyed competing in the pageant, Shelly married young and was no longer eligible to participate in the “Miss” pageants. However, she soon learned about the “Mrs.” pageants and jumped back in by entering the Mrs. Nebraska pageant. She competed in that pageant twice and has been competing in pageants across the country ever since. She likens it to sports in that the pageants are competition-driven and place a focus on preparation. One of the most important aspects for Shelly is the preparation and self-empowerment. “You really get to know yourself when you are preparing.” It is also important for her to be a role
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model for her children and grandchild. “I hope that when my children see me doing something like this, it inspires them to dream bigger.” Rose Chamberlain’s journey started ten years ago, when she turned 40 and first looked into the Mrs. Colorado Pageant. In the end she decided not to enter, but the idea of competing stayed with her. Two years ago Rose was invited to be a judge at a Miss Nebraska America preliminary pageant in Scottsbluff. Sitting on the other end of the table as a judge changed her perspective, her thoughts about pageantry, and her life. By the end of the competition she realized that the term “beauty pageant” did not do justice to the women who were standing on stage. “When I saw fifteen and sixteen year-olds walk into a room and own it, I knew right then and there that these pageants are really about self-esteem and confidence.” For Rose, the most important aspect of the pageant has been her ability to touch other people’s lives. Whether visiting wounded veterans in the hospital and seeing their appreciation or being approached on the street and inspiring women to lose weight, this process has shown her how one person can make a difference changing the lives of others. Even though Rose and Shelly have approached their preparation for the pageant as a team, supporting each other throughout the process, in the end they will be competing with each other for the crown. If she wins, Shelly hopes to use her title to travel the state and encourage everyone to become an organ donor by checking the box on their driver’s license. And if Rose wins, she wants to use her title to help empower women to be the best that they can be. Who will win? You’ll have to wait until the 12th to find out!
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Sports & Fitness
Boulder County Bombers Jam On! The Boulder County Bombers kicked off their 2014 season on March 29 with a home opener pitting the Bombshells against the Pikes Peak Derby Dames Slamazons. This was their first time competing against the team from Colorado Springs and the Bombshells ended up winning the bout with a score of 211-100. For the Bombshells, the MVP Jammer of the night was Smashalotapus and the MVP Blocker was Muscle Leanie. In addition to the headliner bout, the night also featured a Back to the Future themed mixup bout with the Biffs taking on the McFlys. The final score for the opening bout was 180170 with the McFlys coming out on top. The MVP Jammer for the McFlys was Mz Erie Business and their MVP Blocker was Kish of Death. Your next chance to see the Bombshells in action will be Saturday, April 12th as the Boulder County Bombers host a spring tournament. Multiple teams will compete, but only one will be victorious. Come to the Exhibit Building of the Boulder County Fairgrounds to cheer on the Bombshells! 22
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Bombshells vs. Pikes Peak Derby Dames Slamazons Following their bout at the end of last month, we sat down with four members of the Bombshells to get an inside look at what roller derby is all about. Over the next few pages, read what Pistal WhipHer, AquariCRUSH, Smashalotapus, and Skinny DipHer had to say about skating in a roller derby league and being members of the Boulder County Bombers. To see the Boulder County Bombers’ full schedule and learn more about the team, you can always visit www.bouldercountybombers.com.
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This is the up and coming league. Much more competitive than I was used to, but something I wanted. This is the place to be. Roller derby is something to do to get out of the house and work out at the same time and have fun. We train hard, we work hard. It’s a tough sport but very rewarding. There are so many ways to be involved in the league. We are a huge family. If you are a derby girl, we love each other.
AquariCRUSH Last year I saw an article in the Times-Call and saw that the new recruit night was the day after my birthday. I said to myself, “That’s what I want for my birthday. I want to find out how to play roller derby.” I haven’t even been at it a year and made it onto the Bombshells after working hard. If I can do it, anyone can do it. This league is tight knit, everybody gets along and pulls their weight. It’s amazing to see this diverse of a group get along so well. If you knew how fun it was, you wouldn’t worry about the injuries. I could get hurt anywhere, but at least I’m having fun doing this.
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I had been looking for a competitive atmosphere and a group of women who liked to work hard and be health and fitness conscious. I had been looking for an opportunity to get out of the standard workout routine and do something fun and active. The women are extremely supportive no matter what level you are at, they are supportive as you gain new skills. Even if you stumble, we try to pick each other up and pat each other on the back for our own personal accomplishments. I was apprehensive walking into Phase 1, but the first practice everyone puts you at ease and you realize that you are here to learn. People are sometimes surprised that I play roller derby. I work 40 hours a week and I am a mom of two. I’ve introduced many people to roller derby and they are always excited to come and watch.
Skinny DipHer The first time I saw roller derby I fell in love with it. I knew this was something I totally wanted to try. A couple of my moms friends were skating in the bout, so it was cool to know them outside and then see how they acted on the track. It was so entertaining to watch that I knew I wanted to be part of it. It’s amazing to see the training process. To go from having no experience to less than a year later being on the Bombshells team is awesome for me. Like any other sport, you have good days and bad days. Definitely days where it is harder to be on the track. It is easy to get frustrated with yourself, but as long as you can keep a positive attitude and push through, it is so rewarding. Just come watch and you’ll see. It’s a real sport. We’re all real athletes. We work hard for everything.
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Artist Showcase
Christina Cappelletti As Longmont’s art community continues to blossom and grow, it can be interesting to learn about an artist’s
creative process and the twists which led them down the path of self-expression. Christina Cappelletti grew up in rural Ohio among the Appalachian Mountains and had a tremendous amount of freedom, with hills, valleys, and creeks to explore. “As a child, I always thought of myself as an artist. I was a very creative being.” When she was 10, her family moved to the city and she lost her country stomping grounds. The loss of that freedom changed her life, but the free-spirited artist never went away completely, though it did get pushed into the background. As many of us do, she felt the pressure to choose a career, and art was clearly not an option for her because her parents believed that one does not make a living as an artists. So the creative spirit continued to be buried. Christina had always had an interest in social justice and the need to protect people’s rights, so she ended up choosing a career in social work. While she had a very full career as a social worker, the artist in her still found a way to appear. She was always the one to volunteer to create the marketing materials. “My art was the newsletter.” The desire to do something artistic continued to grow stronger, which led Christina to get a degree in graphic design and start her own graphic design business. The skills she honed as a counselor and advocate, listening to people and then reflecting back their ideas and helping them manifest their dreams, all went into this art for her. It was when Christina saw a call for artists for an art show for women 40 and up that things took a major turn. She managed to pull together pieces she had made for fun to create a portfolio she could submit and, based on
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that portfolio, was invited to participate in the show. She was sent a canvas with guidance to create a piece that answers the question, how do you articulate who you are at 40 plus? For Christina it became a tapestry of the things that led up to that point in her life as well as a snapshot of that time. (You can see this piece on page 31.) Having an original and personal piece of art alongside other artists’ work in the gallery and answering questions from people coming into the gallery was a powerful moment for her. At that point she began having a “mid-life awakening” and realized that this experience made her as happy as she had been as a kid. This awakening enabled her to start her “second life” at age 45. Christina made a conscious decision to take a year off for a creative sabbatical to design her own art education curriculum for herself. She decided to leave Ohio and follow her heart, which was telling her “big sky country”. A friend in Longmont offered her a place to live so she could focus on her artistic needs, and that is what finally brought her here. Christina found Longmont to be a really easygoing community, both friendly and welcoming. “The art community was very open to new ideas and new artists. I felt like there was room for expansion for me and I just wanted to live here.” In her first two years here, she reached out and volunteered at Firehouse Art Center, went to the art museum, and started
finding people who were involved in the community arts. “Wow, this is really happening to me, and I like it!” As early as 2007, Christina was creating pieces under the moniker of SoulStudio Arts, but didn’t consider it a business, just something she did out of her home studio. In the fall of 2013, she decided to look for a brick-and-mortar location for SoulStudio Arts. That’s when Christina met Marcelo Fernandez and was drawn into Kay Carol Gallery & Priscila Working Art Studio. “Marcelo, Sarajane Helm, and I are an amazing team. The way our talents come together is perfect. The space is gorgeous, it has great lighting, it feels good, right downtown in the arts district. Ultimately, I’m right where I need to be.” Having the creative space to work and thrive has given Christina the freedom to bring out what is just under the surface in a safe and encouraging environment. When she is working on a piece, it is about trusting her inner self. “I consent to what is emerging through and as me. Through that consent, I end up with these fantastical creatures and extraordinary colors. The strokes that happen, the marks that happen, it’s all on purpose and meant to be.” For some artists, there is a fear that the piece is never “done”, but Christina uses the concept of “delight” to guide her works of art to fruition. A piece is done for her when she feels there is a sense of delight emanating from it, “when it takes me back to that same awe as
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a child experiencing the thrill of life, that’s when I know it’s done.” The creative process for the watercolors series she calls The Imagicals relies on trust. “I say to myself you’re going to create, let go.” The process is simple, yet yields some fascinating results. She starts by taking three colors and makes marks on the paper almost at random. The next step is to look at every angle of the whole paper until something starts to emerge. It might start with an eye or a face. The next step is to sketch in what has appeared. She doesn’t dictate how it should look, but trusts that it is what it is meant to be. This is a fun exercise, letting herself have two hours just to play around and allowing something emerge. Having been through her own ups and downs in her journey of artistic expression, Christina is determined to help guide others to find the artist in themselves and trust that something amazing will appear. She hold classes at KCP to help people do just that. “This is what I want to do for people. I want to create art experiences. I want to create a space where people can be themselves.” “It’s not only about creating a better world for all of us, but also about a better life experience for each of us.”
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Stop by the Kay Carol Gallery and Priscila Working Art Studio at 364 Main Street to see these beautiful pieces by Christina Cappelletti in person!
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It was a great night of music, art, and celebration when The Kay Carol Gallery and Priscila Working Studio hosted the first Longmont Live event of 2014 on March 22nd. This installment of Longmont Live featured performances by Bella Musser, Foxfeather, and The Prairie Scholars in a show that entertained the crowd for over three hours! The energy level in the gallery reached its peak as all three acts took to the stage to close the show with an awesome rendition of one of The Prairie Scholars’ most popular songs, “The Road Home.” Longmont Live is a unique music series that was developed in order to bring up-and-coming musicians together with established musicians for one night of live performances. The evening consists of three musical acts, each taking the stage and performing a 45-minute set of original music in front of a live audience in an intimate setting. It is a great opportunity for rising talents who are new to the music scene to gain more exposure and learn from working with more experienced musicians. And for the more established artists, it is a great way for them to showcase their music while also supporting those artists who may be just starting out. Longmont Live events are free to attend, however the audience is encouraged to “pass the hat” for contributions during the show, which get split at the end of the night between the first and second acts who perform. 32
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Starting in college, the duo began by playing covers together and eventually grew into writing their own original songs. Foxfeather is currently working on their very first album which includes songs written throughout their nearly decade-long musical career.
The opening act for the night was Bella Musser, a 16 year-old singer/songwriter whose talents far exceed her years. A self-taught musician, she writes songs on the guitar, keyboard, and ukulele and she split her set between playing acoustic guitar and keyboards. Throughout her performance, Bella entertained and amazed the crowd with her mature voice, introspective lyrics, and playful melodies. Though only still in high school, Bella has already achieved a number of accomplishments. At the age of 12, she wrote her first original song and went on to win the 2010 Longmont Idol competition. She has also played at a number of festivals including Boulder Creek Fest, Longmont Art Walk, and Rhythm on the River. The new-folk duo Foxfeather were the next to take the stage. Together, singer Carly Ricks Smith and guitarist Laura Stratton blended powerful vocals, strong guitar, and soulful harmonies that hypnotized the crowd. Carly and Laura have been playing together for almost nine years and their connection both with the audience and each other really showed their performing experience.
The final set of the night was performed by the husband and wife team, The Prairie Scholars. With Andy Eppler on guitar and Jessica Eppler on keyboards, they rocked the crowd with their original brand of West Texas Soul Music. Not only exceptional musicians and songwriters, Andy and Jessica are known for being two of the biggest supporters and mentors for the growing Longmont music scene. Even from the stage, they called attention to the many fellow musicians who were out in the audience! And they regularly help bring more exposure to fellow musicians by hosting
Open Mic Nights at the Tasty Weasel. Be sure to take a look back at the March issue of Inside Longmont The Magazine, where The Prairie Scholars were featured in our “Center Stage” article. If you happened to have missed out on last month’s Longmont Live, there are still two more events scheduled for 2014. The next Longmont Live will be on Saturday, July 26 at 7pm and the Kay Carol Gallery & Priscila Working Studio will again play host to the event. The final Longmont Live for the year is scheduled for November 8 at The Dickens Tavern. These are great opportunities to support the Longmont music and arts communities, so mark your calendars and come out for these wonderful events!
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Ken Keusenkothen
Kathleen McGoey
Tim Ellis
Longmont Live was designed to celebrate all the arts, not just music. For the March event, local photographer and owner of French Quarter Photography, Tim Ellis, was invited to photograph all the performances and activities of the evening. In addition, local artist and author, Kathleen McGoey, was in the audience creating live art throughout the show. And, of course, the Kay Carol Gallery & Priscila Working Studio was the perfect location for an event filled with music and art. Owners Tony Camp and Marcelo Fernandez have created a true community art space that celebrates all forms of art and artists.
Tony Camp and Marcelo Fernandez with The Prairie Scholars
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Find out more about Bella Musser on her website www.bellamusser.com.
Visit www.foxfeathermusic.com to learn more about Foxfeather.
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Keep up with The Prairie Scholars by visiting their website www.prairiescholars.com to see all of their upcoming events.
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Apparel Valley
Springtime in Colorado! Even though warmer temperatures are just around the corner, anyone
who has lived here more than a year knows very well how unpredictable the weather can be this time of year. Now is the perfect time for light jackets, sweaters, and scarves. So, to celebrate the change in seasons we took to the streets with a few of our favorite models to explore some spring fashion! As the constant progression of fashion takes new turns and inspires new themes, it is not always about buying a new wardrobe for each season. It can be easy to turn one season into another by simply taking the trends for the season and layering with a jacket or cardigan, adding a pop of color, or adding an accessory to your outfit like a scarf or shawl to complete the trend. Apparel Valley is a women’s boutique in Downtown Longmont that specializes in helping women find statement pieces without having to search all over town. They pride themselves on carrying definitive designs inspired by the world we live in - from the hills of Iceland, to the mountains of Colorado, to even the bustling streets of Paris, Milan, New York and LA. They carry renowned designers that you can’t find just anywhere, such as Icelandic Design, Wooly Bully, Neon Buddha, Renuar, Katherine Barclay, Jana, Jag Jeans, Lisette, Prairie Underground, Caite and more. Shop online at www.ApparelValley.com or stop in at 471 Main Street.
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Wardrobe Provided By Apparel Valley www.ApparelValley.com
Hair and Make-Up provided by Ciao Bella Special thanks to our stylists: Danielle Lancaster Christina Rodela Tori Coonts www.CiaoBellaStudio.com
Huge “Thank You� to all of the lovely ladies who modeled for us in this issue! Amy Figliola Lindsay Willard Karrah Bunjes Kristen Accountius Camille Accountius Cheryl Lucas Jackie Hardy Cara Martin
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Arts & Entertainment
LTC Youth Theatre presents
Snow Angel
For three nights last month, the Longmont Theatre’s stage was transformed by the Longmont Youth
Theatre into snowy Deerpoint, Vermont, the setting for David Lindsay-Abaire’s Snow Angel. When the small town is hit by a huge blizzard that cancels school, a mysterious young girl emerges from the snow and appears to the students of Deerpoint. Is she an angel, a ghost, or a figment of the imagination? This is just one of the themes covered in the play, which also explores the concepts of isolation and friendship among teens. Under the guidance of Director Chris Parr and Assistant Director Emma Cavcey, the cast of 14 youths brought the story of Snow Angel to life in a performance beyond their ages and experience. The group featured middle school, high school, and college students from the Longmont area. And for a few of the actors, this was even their first full production with the Youth Theatre. The many weeks of rehearsal certainly paid off in great performances that were enjoyed by everyone in attendance. In addition to the performances themselves, some of the most impressive aspects of the Youth Theatre have to be how much they are able to accomplish on such a small time schedule and tight budget as well as how the cast and crew work together throughout the entire production. While many full productions at the theatre have several weeks to design and build their set, the Youth Theatre only had a few 46
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days to construct a large set made up of a complete pretzel shop, an open forest, and a wooden shed large enough to house nearly the entire cast in one scene. In addition to the fantastic set, designed by Ryan Dohoney, the cast and crew also recorded a series of radio segments and commercials that were played throughout the show. As Technical Directors, Dohoney and Kevin Dehner created some amazing effects for the end of the play that included fog rising from the stage and snow falling from above. And while it took days to build and paint the fantastic set, within hours of the final performance the theatre was once again returned to an empty stage awaiting its next performance. Following Snow Angel, the next performance by the Youth Theatre will be You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown in June. During June and July, the Youth Theatre also offers summer workshops for young actors wanting to perform on stage. There is an Elementary Program for students who are entering grades 1-6 as well as a Teen Program for students who are entering grades 6-12. You can visit www.longmonttheatre.org in order to get more information on these programs.
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Cast of Snow Angel Katy Jo Anderson Mackenzie Dennis Elijah Donovan Michael Greenlee Chantal King Chase Link Bryan Lucchesi Connor Monticello Annika Nelson Austin Nissen Sam Roberts Amber Stark Justin Thompson Sierra West
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more scenes from
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Happening In Longmont Our Center’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser On March 22nd, OUR Center held its 11th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. This fun-filled event is a wonderful way to raise both funds and awareness for the OUR Center’s food program. As a ticket holder, you have the nearly impossible task of selecting your favorite unique, hand-made bowl from an assortment of bowls created by local artists and various community members! Next, you head over to the cafeteria where you get to select two types of soups from Longmont area restaurants and caterers! And the best part is that you get to keep your bowl!
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Longmont Farmers Market Opening weekend of the Longmont Farmers Market on April 6th could not have been met by a more beautiful day. Vendors from all over Boulder County and beyond converged to offer locally grown vegetables, meats, fruits, flowers & plants, delicious baked goods, salsas, jams, and more! There was plenty to see, eat, and hear! The Left Hand Market Boys were on stage to entertain the crowd with their unique brand of “Tasteful Acoustic Music�, while Marco The Magician wowed all the boys and girls with his balloon animal skills! Longmont Farmers Market is held every Saturday until November from 8am-1pm at the Boulder County Fairgrounds (corner of Hover & Boston).
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Longmont Cash Mob On March 15, Longmont Cash Mob met at Front Range Indoor Golf & Tap before going to mob Magic Fairy Candles. If you’ve never attended a Cash Mob, you are missing out on a great opportunity to connect with others in the community and support local businesses! The plan is simple. Arrive at the designated time with homemade Cash Mob signs where we wait, anxiously, for a call from “Guido”.
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Guido’s call informs us which local business we are going to mob! We then all head over to the locally-owned business and proceed to financially mob the business by spending at least $20 each! Afterwards, we all head back to the starting location and talk about our fun adventure. The next Longmont Cash Mob will meet at 300 Suns Brewing on April 19th at 4pm. We hope to see you there!
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Broadway Performing Academy Anniversary Party Broadway Performing Academy celebrated its 1 Year Anniversary on March 22nd! Owner and Artistic Director, Kimberleigh Spencer, was kind enough to invite the community to the studio to help dancers and their families celebrate. We were treated to delicious cake and great performances from their performing dance company, which consists of kids ages 6-18. Congratulations and we look forward to watching you grow over the next year!
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Upcoming Events
April Events April 4 The Prairie Scholars: Burgers, Brews, & Tunes
April 19 Fathers Are Forever
Coffee & Connections
April 21 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel
April 5 The Prairie Scholars: Brews & Tunes
April 22 The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music
Fathers Are Forever
April 24 Hero Award Luncheon
April 7 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel
April 25 Coffee & Connections
April 11 Coffee & Connections
Sweeney Todd
April 12 The Prairie Scholars Trio
Bonnie & The Clydes EP Release Party
April 13 An Afternoon of Harp Duets
April 26 Dream Kitchens Are Cooking
April 14 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel
Sweeney Todd April 27 Dream Kitchens Are Cooking
April 17 The Prairie Scholars: Brews & Tunes
The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music
April 18 Friday Afternoon Concert & Art Show
Sweeney Todd April 28 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel
Coffee & Connections
For details on any of these events, visit our on-line Calendar of Events at www.insidelongmont.com
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May Events May 2 Coffee & Connections
May 12 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel
Sweeney Todd
May 15 The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music
May 3 The Tiny Tim Center’s 31st Annual Celebration
May 16 Coffee and Connections
Fathers Are Forever
May 17 Brews & Tunes with The Prairie Scholars
Sweeney Todd May 4 Sweeney Todd
Fathers Are Forever May 18 Mac’s Place 1st Year Anniversary
May 5 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel
New Realms of Classical Music
May 7 The Prairie Scholars in the Clubhouse
May 19 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel
May 8 Brews & Tunes with The Prairie Scholars
May 23 The Prairie Scholars: Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes
May 9 Coffee & Connections
Coffee & Connections May 26 Open Mic at the Tasty Weasel
Sweeney Todd May 10 Sweeney Todd
May 27 The Prairie Scholars: Dinner Music
May 11 The Prairie Scholars: Burgers, Brews, & Tunes
May 30 Coffee and Connections
For details on any of these events, visit our on-line Calendar of Events at www.insidelongmont.com
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