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featuring... HEALTH
The Healing Power of Art .................................... 26
COMMUNITY
Building an Arts Hub ........... 30 Where Everyone is an Artist at Heart........................ 36
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BOOK SHELF
ENTERTAINMENT
Local Holiday Picks ....................... 8
HOPSCOTCH! The Musical......... 44
Area Book Clubs and Events ................................... 10
Longmont Holiday Events........... 54
TURNTABLE
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Local Music Scene ....................... 11
RELATIONSHIPS
Engaging with family from a distance ............................ 12
OUTDOORS
BUSINESS
COMMUNITY
Letters to Santa ........................... 62
RECREATION
Golf Courses and City Parks ....... 64
Longmont Ice Pavilion .............. 16
FAMILY
The Art of Giving ................. 40
HEALTH
Healthy Employees are Happy Employees.................................... 22
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Have an artsy holiday
This time of year always finds me hip deep in the storage closet digging out glitter and glue guns. If I’m not there, then I’m probably in the kitchen coated in flour. Cooler temperatures drive me indoors to create things from experimental cookies to coffee cup cozies stitched from old sweaters. It’s a weakness. I start with grandiose visions of wonderfully surprised faces opening my lovingly created gifts and then suddenly it’s December 21 and I’m surrounded by baskets of half-finished projects with glue in my hair. This year will be different, I swear. But just in case it’s not —and for everyone in a similar predicament— we’ve collected a few ways to get it done. In honor of Longmont’s newly acquired designation as a Colorado Creative District, try taking a class at one of the many arts-oriented businesses downtown. Having a few hours of designated time with like-minded people may help overcome your procrastinitis. And — bonus— you’ll come out of it with an object or two that just might be worthy of the big red bow. If that doesn’t work out, or perhaps you just don’t want to get embroiled in all that, you can still make it look like you put the time in. Longmont has more art and craft shows than one would expect, each with its own flair. No one ever has to know. Whatever you do this holiday season, get out there and enjoy it. There’s hot chocolate to be had, ice skating to be done, carols to be sung and don’t forget the plays, parades and lights. The holiday magic is here and gone so quickly, that you might miss it while you’re busy. - Misty Kaiser
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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang The author takes us through a century of change in China by writing about three generations of women in her family, from her grandmother to herself.
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There seem to be a remarkable amount of women tapping into the metal vein. For them, I pump my rock fist high in the air. The pitfall is that when you’re one a few bands doing something considered different, you’re probably all going to get lumped in together. Yet, they each have their own unique approach. Glass Delirium has discernible notes of jazz and doesn’t get too bogged down in the “metal” label. Michelle Huerd’s voice would sound just as at home in a classy cabaret as it does on a stage with a pounding guitar. That’s not saying they don’t rock — they do — but they keep it in perfect control and balance. The contrast of the melodic vocals and piano rather than synth, make Glass Delirium a rockin’ good time, even for those that think they hate metal. - Misty Kaiser LIVE: NOV 29 :: Dickens Opera House :: Longmont DEC 20 :: Gothic Theatre :: Englewood
I kind of stumbled upon this while surfing around looking for something else entirely and I’ll admit— his name made me look. As it turns out, I’m really glad he has an interesting name. His music is a fantastic blend of indie rock, pop hooks and just smack of country. Though there is definitely plenty of the guy and his guitar, it’s just not all the kind of singer/songwriter stuff I expected. He does travel and play solo as well as with a full band, but Pidgeon’s voice is the central instrument, whatever incarnation he brings to the stage. The Jeff Buckley influence is clear and heavy, but not horribly overpowering. Pidgeon still forges his own sound and since he’s playing dates all over Colorado in the coming months you shouldn’t have a problem checking it out for yourself. - Misty Kaiser LIVE: NOV 29 :: High Hops Brewery DEC 14 :: The Laughing Goat
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I would be willing to bet money that even if you don’t recognize the name, you’ve heard Woodkid without realizing it. Yoann Lemoine, a.k.a. Woodkid, is turning up in everything from commercials to blockbuster movies right now. And after listening through The Golden Age one time, it’s really no surprise; describing it as “cinematic” is almost an understatement. Originally a graphic designer, turned video producer for the likes of Katy Perry and Taylor Swift, Lemoine decided to take the music into his own hands and the result is pretty astounding. He’s played live with full symphonies and effects that are worthy of any arena rock show, designed to make the listener feel as if they are part of the movie in his head. His compositions are big to the point of lavish, though they actually down play his own role in them. The vocals are the most undercut part of the album and he’s the most diminutive thing on the stage. Still, I don’t think I’ve seen or heard anything of this scope since The Who’s Tommy. The album’s US debut last year went virtually unnoticed, and he has yet to really tour here, but when he does, I expect a hoopla of a spectacle. Grab the album now, so you’ll be in the know when he finally comes around. — Misty Kaiser Winter 2014-2015
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It’s wonderful to be in a phase in your life where you have these options and you are fortunate to have found a place you know you would enjoy spending your winters. There are many practical options and many ways to frame your thinking about your snowbird plans. The answers to your questions lie partly in what you do and partly in how you think about what you are doing. Although you have probably already considered some of the scenarios I’m going to mention, perhaps you will also find a new idea or two. Ease into it: if you usually spend a couple of weeks a year in Arizona, make your first winter away one month or perhaps six weeks. Or try spending a month in early winter and a month in late winter broken up by spending part of the winter at your home in Colorado. This way, both you and the family have time to adapt to
the changes. Gradually increase the amount of time each year until you find what is comfortable for you. Take (or buy) a computer and learn to use Skype. Skype is video face-to-face computer program that allows you to talk over the internet for free. Chatting with the grandchildren is probably even more important than staying in touch with your adult children. Email or mail photographs of you and your activities to them. Help them feel included in your time away, especially if it is for a longer duration. Send occasional cards or small gifts. Don’t overdo it, but if you are close to your grandchildren emotionally, this additional contact may help them feel connected and close even when you are away. Talk about the things you are going to do together when you return to Colorado and make good on those promises. Giving children something
to look forward to reassures them that you are returning and that they will get to continue spending quality time with you. If you are in Arizona for several months, invite each family to come for a week to visit. If they have the money and the ability to get time off, perhaps they can come during their spring or winter school breaks. Even if you don’t have the physical space to accommodate the family, you can help them find a motel or hotel with a pool, a nice cabin, or just a condo to rent as a vacation rental for the time they are there. It will add to the sense of adventure. It would also be great if the parents encouraged them to email you, communicate with Facebook, or send you photos of their activities. They might encourage the older ones to initiate the Skype conversations and write emails.
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Hopefully, some of these ideas will minimize the inner conflict you feel. Of course, it is important to spend the holidays together if at all possible, whether at your location or in Colorado. Have an ongoing conversation with your children about how to make this work for all of the family. Most of all, try to enjoy this time in life. I’m sure you have worked hard to create this as an option in your retirement and you deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Dear Dr. Beth, I grew up with pets my whole life. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters— we always had living things in our home. When I married my husband he was really opposed to having pets. He didn’t grow up with pets and he just considers them messy, dirty and a hassle to deal with. I agreed not to have pets at least for the early years of our marriage, but now our kids are 6 and 8 years old and they are attracted to other people’s animals as if they were magnets. I think it would be wonderful for them to have a pet or two, but how do I convince my husband to get on board with the idea? This question is tricky but not impossible. Pets are usually a wonderful addition to a family’s life. They can also be messy, dirty and a hassle, but do not let this deter you. The key to resolving this dilemma is to work gradually toward the change, understand and acknowledge your husband’s misgivings, and address his concerns. Having the children beg him to let them have a puppy also tends to help. Seriously though, families that barge over the objections of one of the adults are usually laying the groundwork for tension and continued non-acceptance of the pet. The fam14 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
ily may even find themselves having to give their pet away because the tension is so great. There are better strategies that are much more likely to lead to a happily-ever-after between you, your spouse and your hoped-for addition to the family. So let’s look at some common reasons why people may not want a pet. The non-accepting spouse may have had either too much or too little experience with animals in the past. Some people raised on farms and ranches, for example, had tremendous care responsibilities for farm animals that required daily or neardaily care. Farm cats and dogs may have been outdoor animals and were never thought of as animals to have in the house. In general, animals were functional rather than fun. Others may have grown up in highly urban areas or restrictive apartment complexes where pets were not permitted or pet ownership was rarely seen among neighbors and friends. Either way, the spouse may not have the warm, fuzzy associations with animal companions that you do. People may also object because they have allergies, most commonly to dogs or cats. This is a very real medical concern and your spouse may not be willing to take allergy shots or daily medication just so that you can have an animal. Fortunately, there are hypo-allergenic breeds of dogs, cats and other animals that don’t stir up allergies. You may have to compromise on the type of pet you get, but if that is the primary objection, it can usually be overcome. More common reasons some people object to having a pet are 1) that they are afraid that the children will lose interest in caring for the pet and the responsibility will fall onto parents; and 2) that animals which require more consistent care and attention will limit the LongmontMagazine.com
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Many pricey sports programs leave Colorado families out in the cold – especially sports that involve ice. Ultimately, when families cannot afford sports, it leaves kids with fewer options to stay active while increasing feelings of exclusion. That’s one reason why Martin says facilities like Longmont Ice Pavilion are such valuable resources to the community. From figure skating to hockey, Martin says facilities like these put sports programs in easier reach
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By Kathy Stevens, Longmont Chamber of Commerce A healthy workplace benefits both businesses and their employees. The Longmont Chamber of Commerce has embraced worksite wellness by participating in wellness programming from many sources. As a non-profit, finding programs to promote healthy choices, active living and physical safety that don’t cost a bundle is a priority. The Chamber has taken advantage of several opportunities that they are passing along to many Longmont area businesses as well. Available programs include quarterly Healthy Hour learning sessions at the Chamber, LiveWell Longmont’s quarterly Worksite Wellness media program and Pinnacol Assurance’s Health Risk Management program.
LiveWell Longmont LiveWell Longmont is a health advocacy resource available online at livewelllongmont.org. They work with the community through government, schools and business to increase the overall health of citizens and empowering them to take control of their own wellness. LiveWell Longmont has been a great resource for the Chamber and many other area businesses. HEALTHY HOURS AT THE CHAMBER The Chamber partners with LiveWell Longmont to present the quarterly Healthy Hours. These presentations focus on helping businesses start and maintain their own worksite wellness programs. Featured speakers, roundtables and demonstrations give businesses ideas to promote wellness among their employees. By encourag-
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articles for use in newsletters and email blasts. For instance, a ready-made enews article full of information and links to other great resources, comes straight to the business’ wellness coordinator who simply forwards it on to their staff. Not only do these packages benefit employees, they can also be good for the community as a whole. Colorful posters on the latest community wellness event are emailed, ready for printing and hanging on the breakroom wall. The “Food Day Healthy Food Drive” benefiting the OUR Center was the latest community outreach effort. Chamber staff along with the Ambassador committee and other Chamber members participated in the food drive. Their collaborative efforts paid off when they were able to help the community by delivering 85 pounds of healthy food items to the OUR Center in October. 24 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
The program also keeps members informed of other health related events in the area, such as health fairs, community meet-ups and walk/run events. For those that are curious to see the ways in which the program would contribute to their health or that of their employees, visit the LiveWell Colorado website’s Healthy Workplaces
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undeniably one of the most difficult emotions for humans to comprehend and learning to move on afterwards may not feel any easier. Art therapist, Amanda Hillman, LPC, ATR, works at Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins and teaches people to work through grief by creating memory boxes or collage, which is an assemblage of meaningful images, colorful papers and other “found” medium. The projects help people “contain the flooding of emotions,” she says. “It lets us put something down on paper or in the box— take it from inside of you and put it into the art, which is tangible,” she adds, unlike emotions and grief, which are intangible. After creating their artwork, Hillman says, “They can see it, open it, close it; they can talk to it,” which she
says, helps them relate to their feelings differently. Think of it as a way of experiencing emotions in smaller, more manageable doses and being given a way to dial down the intensity of the scariest, most harmful of them. “Considering the range of overwhelming feelings brought on by grief, it’s normal to want to avoid pain,” says Hillman. But you can only avoid it or distract yourself for so long. “Eventually we must confront pain,” she says, “otherwise, the body responds in other ways.” Common complaints include sleep disturbances or lack of concentration. This is where art can be a useful way to tackle the sadness. While you may want to turn away from pain, Hillman says turning towards it starts the healing process. And if you
choose artful expression to help you, it may become a bridge that carries you over the torrent of pain that’s trying to consume you.
Other ways to use art Noble also runs Art Escapes, an art-based workshop focused on stress reduction for busy professionals. Longmont resident Amy Stoehr decided to give Art Escapes a try in hopes of adding more calm into her hectic life. That’s because she runs Real Estate Masters Guild, a real estate coaching business that sometimes leaves her overscheduled and without enough downtime. “It appealed to me because I need to get out of my head,” she said. Stoehr recalls one project that started out as an ordinary shoe box, something she later transformed into
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a vessel that contained answers about the importance of scheduling in more quiet time. As her creative juices started flowing, she said the experience helped her reconnect with herself allowing unexpected feelings to bubble up to the surface. “We had access to a whole host of random supplies, from popsicle sticks, to patterned papers, it’s an emotional decision to go after things you like,” she said. As the boxes took shape, Noble guided the group along and helped them see the meaning in their art. She did this by asking insightful questions, said Stoehr. Noble says she asks people how they feel about their art, or whether it reminds
them of something specific. For Stoehr, the turquoise colors she chose helped her see a side of herself she sometimes forgets about— her quiet, introspective side. “To see how things came to-
gether in my box was fascinating. It’s a reflection of you. The colors and textures I chose say a lot about who I am,” she said. “It was a reflection about what’s going on in my life, and what’s frustrating to me.” The visual imagery of Stoehr’s box keeps reminding her to schedule in more time for nature, meditation and relaxation—things that help her indulge that quiet introspective side. ——————— To find a Colorado art therapist, go to arttherapycolorado.org and click on the locator tool. 1 arttherapycolorado.org/whatis-art-therapy.html 2 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/24817896, realestatemastersguild.com/aboutus/?doing_wp_cron
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Downtown Longmont now a Creative District Artisans, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs have long felt at home in Longmont, and over the years many have set up shop or studio downtown and gone to work. To be sure, this community’s creative energy has been stirring for generations. Now, the passion of the people has some serious backing, with Creative Colorado Industries (CCI) having, in September of this year, designated downtown Longmont a Creative District. This coveted status comes with some tremendous beneďŹ ts to downtown, not the least of which is a $10,000 grant. The Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) is tasked with spending it well, but executive director Kimberlee McKee says there’s much more to it than that.
“We have developed a sustainability plan, including stakeholder outreach, community engagement, seeking grant funding and working with artists and organizations to fulďŹ ll the Creative District plan,â€? she explains. “We will use these funds to begin implementation of these initiatives. We get additional state resources, including trainings, webinars and connections.â€? When McKee began in her post with LDDA in 2011, the Board of Directors was just adopting the Creative District plan. It was, as she says, a “vision and a roadmapâ€? for what the community wanted to see downtown. The board, volunteers, and downtown businesses and organizations have given much support – so much that most of the Creative Plan has
already been implemented and LDDA was recognized at the state level for its work. “I hope that this designation is just the one of many bursts of momentum we see in the Downtown District,� says McKee. “I hope to see the City, economic development partners and creative district stakeholders working together to raise the bar and accomplish more each year for our community. And I hope that anyone in the community that has not been supporting the businesses, the arts, the restaurants in downtown lately — come see our progress and make it a point to support local businesses in our community.� Three years of hard work toward the Creative District status were not without wrinkles. In June, the district’s
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first application was denied with a review panel stating LDDA’s sustainability plan needed work. Longmont retooled and due to a lucky internal communications glitch was, in fact, able to reapply three months later. This time Colorado Creative Industries was satisfied and granted Creative District Status. “Achieving certified district status is a rigorous process that requires high levels of community buy-in and commitment,” says CCI program manager Christy Costello. “In addition to benefits in the form of direct funding and professional assistance, training and networking with peers, Longmont stands to reap many benefits from growing their local economy and attracting new business to improving the quality of life for residents.” What does this mean, practically, for downtown’s creative tenants, residents and shoppers? LDDA will work with CCI and the state of Colorado for the next five years as a certified district. McKee and staff will continue to receive support and resources in 32 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
exchange for further implementation of their Creative District plan. “This designation is a constant reason for
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next few years we will work to show the committees how everything we do in the district we do creatively – regardless of business type.” Kay Carol Gallery & Priscila Arts Studio (KCP Gallery) at 364 Main Street is the only community arts co-working space with a gallery, art and music studios plus workshop space in the western United States. “Having the Creative District designation is a way to draw more local artists and creatives to take the risks to get their arts going as a dynamic and sustainable part of their lives,” says gallery manager Sarajane Helm. “The status is encouraging artists in business that the city is taking serious interest in developing support for artists’ individual and community efforts in this locale.” The city has of late seen craft food and beer related businesses in the Creative District. It has added more working art studios and galleries and, McKee says, will continue to focus on these synergies, as well as work on attracting more creative industries employers to the district. Winter 2014-2015
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You don’t have to be a professional artist to find inspiration in
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Tree ornaments from a glass fusing class. Photo courtesy of Crackpots.
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everyone (my dad even loves going!).” Crackpots owner Tamar Hendricks says that’s what art is all about at her open-to-all, walk-in pottery, painting, glass fusing and mosaics studio. “Crackpots revolves around the assumption that the people walking in have no experience at all,” she says. “We’ve broken down the process so that it’s not intimidating because we truly believe that everyone can be an artist.” The reward for taking a risk extends well beyond a completed work of art, says Hendricks. “Art is therapeutic in so many ways. Whether you are cutting glass or making brush strokes or squishing clay, creating with your hands is very satisfying. It builds confidence and opens the mind to new ways of problem solving.” Crackpots’ most popular class is called Creative Fix. Teachers start with a finished design and break it down to reveal the surprisingly easy tricks Winter 2014-2015
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no-judgment, fun-loving and magnetic atmosphere—keeps things lighthearted. “Our parties are all about having fun and being in good company,” says Bond, who has local airline pilots, physicists, mathematicians and folks who claim they’ve never painted as customers. “You’ll be surprised by how easy it is—and walk out with a masterpiece!” As entertaining as painting among old and new friends can be, a blank canvas, explains Bond, also has an interesting way of becoming part therapy and part personal expression. “Picasso once said that all art is a self-portrait,” she says. “Each painting is a reflection of the artist’s inner self and personality. We love that our guests end up with their own interpretation of the featured painting and that no two are exactly the same.” Expressing that kind of creativity might take a leap of faith at first, but the rewards of cultivating the inner artist we all have inside can be worth the risk. “It’s human nature to stick with what you know and what you are good at, but stepping out of your comfort zone allows you to be a more dynamic and fulfilled individual,” Bond says. “There are so many benefits from taking the time to express your creativity, whether it’s therapeutic, pushing your boundaries or just letting go.” In Longmont, clearly there’s no shortage of opportunities to create a canvas all your own.
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Longmont Theatre Company
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posed items from artists such as Brenda Berhorst of Country Home Collection, metal art from local artist Pete Lindemann, and Cozy Cuddlers fleece blankets perfect for the coldest winter nights. The Local Chapter of P.E.O (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Fresh produce at the Winter Farmer’s Market will also be selling nuts for your Photo courtesy of Boulder Farmer’s Market. holiday baking projects, at below retail price to benefit educational live music, demos, gift wrapping, opportunities for women. The Boulder Farmer’s Market 2014 cookie decorating for the kids and more. Winter Market and Holiday Gift Show is another way to keep it in town. This Cutting it close show also takes place the following Starting the day after Thanksgivweekend — December 6 and 7. ing, The Firehouse Art Center on Main Whether looking for the perfect Street, will have the works of over a complement to the upcoming holidozen artists on display and sale at day meal, or locally produced gifts, their “Affordable Art Show.” Works will the Winter Market holds a little bit of include fine art, ceramics, jewelry and everything, featuring 70 food growers more, all under $200. The show may and producers and 60 area artists and start early, but it stays open late — craftsmen. until December 21. They also aim to entertain with
Not only do you have a chance to purchase a one of kind item for someone special, you also have the chance to meet the artists behind the work at the official opening reception on December 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. “We do hope to have artists help staff the gallery during open hours, so you have an increased chance to meet the artists,” adds Jessica Kooiman, Executive Director/Curator at Firehouse Art Center. If you find yourself with unexpected guests, a forgotten friend or just out of ideas, The Last Chance Gift Festival has you covered. On Sunday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., inside the main exhibit hall at the Boulder County Fairgrounds, treat yourself to free hot chocolate and free live music while you shop over 140 vendors. With art, crafts, toys, home decor, edible treats, and much more, you won’t have to leave anyone out. While websites like Etsy (etsy.
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entertainment Writer and composer, Robbie Kudla brings hope and beauty to the story of domestic violence .
Laying Down the Sorrow: HOPSCOTCH! The Musical Skips to the Hear t of Healing from Domestic Violence Story by Jolie Breeden, Longmont Magazine, Photos by Jonathan Castner Some might think the soft, uplifting tones of a musical are an unlikely mechanism to tell a story about domestic violence. Robbie Kudla would argue it’s the perfect medium. “When we see domestic violence portrayed on the news, it’s horrible,” she said. “It’s sensationalized. If we can talk about it in a way that’s palatable; that’s beautiful, then that’s how we make an impact.” Kudla, a retired victims advocate and lifelong musician, set about to make that impact by writing HOPSCOTCH! The Musical, which is the story of several small town families learning to move on with life after a young wife is murdered by her husband, who also dies. As the wife’s parents raise their two granddaughters in the vacuum left by the parents, they wrestle with issues of how to acknowledge the 44 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
the successes of both genders. Male heroes stand alongside the female victors—good guys trying to navigate pain and grief in a society that expects a tough response. There are the murdered girl’s brothers, who were once friends with her husband and now have to figure out where they stand in the aftermath
tragedy without letting it define them. In doing so, the grandmother happens upon the game of hopscotch as a way to tell the story. With every stone dropped on the hopscotch court, the family puts down little of the pain, and jumps forward toward a healthier life. “Part of what I wanted to do was tell the story of the incredible growth that happens,” Kudla said. “What we do here is look for heroes. We want to celebrate the good.” While many Robbie Kudla and Karey Carbaugh go stories of domestic over the score during rehearsal. violence might focus on brave women overcoming abuse, of their sister’s death. Similarly, the Kudla’s tale differs in that it celebrates husband’s brother has to find his LongmontMagazine.com
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Musical arranger, Ryan Sequin.
place the family and the town while dealing with his own loss and coming to terms with his brother’s actions. The arc of these characters show that men, too, struggle with cascading impacts of acts of violence. “You can’t just put men in a box and label it “bad guys,” Kudla said. “We’re not talking about the bad guys here; we’re talking about the people who move forward.” After years of working as a victim advocate specializing in sexual assault and homicide, Kudla knows moving forward is possible—even though it’s the part of the story not often told. “In our society, we sensationalize the violence. People think there’s no solution, but women and men do leave bad relationships,” she said.
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“That’s exactly the point of my show—to celebrate what goes right. I decided to take my knowledge and the things I had learned and apply it.” In writing HOPSCOTCH!, Kudla set out to dispel two prevalent myths about domestic violence—that men are monsters and that women are willing victims. Traditional framing of abusive relationships focus on the male perpetrators of violence, giving them a starring role while the loving and supportive men are overlooked, she said. HOPSCOTCH! examines the difficulties faced by the good men in the lives of women who experience domestic violence and the propensity to overlook their positive contributions. The dynamic leads to a false belief that there are more violent men than loving ones, Kudla explained.
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“That’s why one of the themes [of the musical] is to celebrate the men who do things right,” she said. “Because there are many, many, many of them.” Another myth addressed in the musical is that those who experience domestic violence are weak women who choose to be victims. Abusers aren’t up front about who they are. If at the outset women were told that after a few months of romance, their abusers would begin to act erratically, demean them, and physically abuse them, then we could say women choose, Kudla said. Cast member Amanda Har tnan.
But instead, abusers make women feel drawn in and loved, so once the abuse begins, it’s difficult to extricate themselves from the situation. It’s easier to rationalize the negative behavior and hope for change. “There’s this idea that women choose this,” Kudla said. “There’s this myth that they keep picking these guys and that’s just not true. No one chooses domestic violence.” By dispelling these myths, Kudla aims to change common views about abusive relationships. But don’t think for a moment HOPSCOTCH! is merely a hopeful imagining of a brighter future. All the stories in the show are true, based on the real-life events of people that Kudla has worked with Winter 2014-2015
over the years. Some of the musical’s actors are even playing themselves. “When you stand them next to each other, you can’t tell who is a professional actor and who is not,” Kudla said. “There is something tangible, something very raw and beautiful in their performances. What we have here is really something special.” That special quality, along with the unusual vehicle for such somber subject matter, is bound to make HOPSCOTCH! something apart from the usual theatergoing experience. While the show offers lots of humor, laughter, and hope, it will also deliver an important message not only for those that have experienced domestic violence, but for anyone who might think that abuse—even in the most extreme cases—is the end of the story. “It always amazed me that people were able to grow from these experiences, but you see the most amazing stories of growth,” said Kudla of her years in advocacy. “It was about moving forward. About living a life in spite of what happened.”
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Bicycle Longmont’s Annual Holiday Bike Program
NOVEMBER 22 & 23 Mollie McGee’s 2014 Holiday Craft Market
Now through mid-December, Bicycle Longmont will open their volunteer-supported garage to repair used, no longer needed bikes for kids whose families have a tough time during the holiday season. You don’t need to be a bike mechanic to help. They have time slots available for simple cleaning and polishing, as well as for minor repair and tools are provided by Bicycle Longmont. Most bikes just need some polishing and a little air in the tires, but some will need minor repairs. The Bicycle Longmont Bike Garage is located at 225 Price Road, just east of Left Hand Brewery, near the spot where the railroad crosses the St. Vrain River and Greenway in Longmont. If you would like to sign up for a time slot visit signupgenius.com/go/4090e4faea629aa8bicycle.
Over 160 carefully selected fine art and craft vendors at each show. Find gourmet foods, handcrafted jewelry, bath products, home décor and more. Where: Boulder County Fairgrounds, at Hover and Nelson roads in Longmont Show Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (No strollers on Saturdays please) and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $4 covers both days (kids under 12 free)
NOVEMBER 27 Spirit of Thanksgiving Dinner
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Carolers from Jesters Dinner Theatre add to the festive atmosphere on Main St. Photo by C. Nathan Pulley Photography, City of Longmont
DECEMBER 5 Storytime With Santa
6 - 8 p.m. Santa will read Christmas stories to children of all ages. Don’t forget to bring your camera. WHERE: Used Book Emporium, 346 Main St., Longmont Cost: Free
DECEMBER 5-7 Christmas in Berthoud
NOVEMBER 28 Longmont Christmas Tree Lighting
6:45 p.m. Enjoy sounds of the holidays from the Salvation Army Band and carolers. 7 p.m. Don’t miss Santa and other magical winter characters helping to light Longmont’s Christmas Tree. Where: 6th Ave. and Main St. in Longmont. Cost: Free
NOVEMBER 28 Niwot’s Enchanted Evening
6 - 9 p.m. Artisans, vendors and musicians take up residence in the Left Hand Grange and the Banjo Billy Bus will be offering rides between Old Town and Cottonwood Square 6:15 PM Tree Lighting Ceremony in Old Town Niwot to the tunes of The Niwot Semi-Marching Free Grange Band. Be sure to look for Santa! For more information visit niwot. com/niwot-events. 56 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
NOVEMBER 28-30 The Flower Bin Holiday Open House
The Flower Bin welcomes the holidays with live entertainment, holiday gift ideas, refreshments, and a special visit from Santa Claus. Where: 1805 Nelson Rd., Longmont Cost: Free
NOVEMBER 29 Niwot Holiday Parade
11:30 a.m. Holiday Parade (2nd Ave. and Murray St.) Noon to 2 p.m. Bring a list for Santa to the Emporium (136 2nd Ave.) Don’t forget a new unwrapped toy for the Mountain View Fire Protection District Holiday Toy Drive.
NOVEMBER 30 Sugar Plum Tea Party
1 and 3 p.m. - Afternoon tea with mini Nutcracker performance and a photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Where: Xilinx Retreat Center, 3100 Logic Dr., Longmont Cost: $35 For tickets and information visit longmontdancetheatre.com. LongmontMagazine.com
Main events include a bonfire with live entertainment on Friday night and photos with Santa, a Parade of Light and Tree lighting on Saturday, as well as a craft fair over both days. For more information visit christmasinberhoud.org.
DECEMBER 5-28 Scrooge: Bah Humbug!
A musical version of the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” Don’t miss this classic. Where: Jesters Dinner Theater, 224 Main St., Longmont Cost: $16-$39 For tickets visit jesterstheatre.com.
DECEMBER 6 A Christmas Fayre with British Flair
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy traditional English foods and shop local goods and vendors. Proceeds benefit DBE British Home Inc. and local charities 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for free professional photos and to hear wishes. Where: Left Hand Grange, 2nd and Franklin, Niwot Cost: Free For more information visit niwot. com/niwot-events Winter 2014-2015
DECEMBER 6 & 7 The Tiny Tim Center 2014 Christmas Tree Festival December 6, 5:30 p.m.— Evening dinner Over 30 beautifully decorated 3-foot and taller artificial trees, plus musical entertainment, a holiday slideshow, door prizes, a gift and one book of raffle tickets for each guest. December 7, 10 a.m.—Buffet luncheon Over 80 beautifully decorated 3-foot and taller artificial trees, plus the TLC Choir and Nobility Strings, a holiday slideshow, door prizes, a gift and one book of raffle tickets for each guest. Where: The Plaza Conference Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont Cost: $65 per person. For more information visit learningwithtlc.org or call 303.776.7417.
DECEMBER 6 & 7 The Nutcracker
Dec. 6, 4 p.m. and Dec. 7, 2 p.m.‚ The Longmont Symphony Orchestra and The Boulder Ballet present this holiday favorite. Where: Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont Cost: $15-26 For tickets visit longmontsymphony.org.
DECEMBER 9 Colorado Gives Day
The idea is to “Give Where You Live.” Coloradoans donate to local or state charity of their choice raising millions of dollars for non-profits. Where: coloradogives.org Cost: Up to you
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LONGMONT LIGHTS AT ROOSEVELT PARK Friday, December 12
3rd to 8th Avenues, get there early to get a good spot! Visit ci.longmont.co.us/rec/ special/longmont_lights.htm for a map of the route.
5 TO 8 P.M. Visit with Santa Children 10 and under can visit with Santa. One free wood craft per family courtesy of Home Depot. Bring your camera!
After the parade NEW! Santa’s Hut This year bring your camera to the rose garden to capture the magical moments or your child’s visit with Santa.
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This year bring your camera to the rose garden to capture the magical moments or your child’s visit with Santa. Holiday Entertainment at Longmont Senior Center Santa greets the crowd. Photo by Lewis Geyer/Times-Call 5-5:30 p.m. Longmont Concert Band music in the center of Roos- Longs Peak Parking Lot 5:30-6:30 p.m. Longmont evelt Park. area near the park. Concert Band 6:45-7:30 p.m. Ann LinNEW! Tinkermill Lighting coln, Magician Project 7:30-8 p.m. Celtic Steps, Special holiday lights in the Irish Dance Roosevelt Activity Pool area 10 A.M. -9 P.M. Hot cocoa and cookies will Open Ice Skating be available. Public skate and skate rentHot Cocoa Carts Enjoy a complimentary cup als. Regular fees apply. 6:15 TO 7:45 P.M. of hot cocoa sponsored Holiday Ice Show 5 P.M . by Longmont Meals on featuring ice skating instruc- Wheels. tors and professionals.
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Fire Pits, Carolers Warm your hands and listen to carolers by the fire pits around Roosevelt Park as you take in the lights. Food Truck Sales Various local food truck vendors will be in the
Longmont Lights Holiday Parade
LIGHTS ON PARADE Over 60 lighted floats will make their way down Main Street. accompanied by toy soldiers, marching bands, ice castles, balloons, costumed characters and more. The parade proceeds from
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6:30 P.M. Fireworks Fireworks will take place at the north end of the St. Vrain Memorial Building following the parade.
NEW! Tinkermill Lighting
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Santa’s Special mailboxes pop up in Longmont By Misty Kaiser, Longmont Magazine Longmont shoppers may notice a peculiar sight around town this holiday season. Decorated white mailboxes from Santa are springing up in several of Longmont’s favorite retailers. Letters left in the festive mailboxes require no postage or exact address thanks to the honorary elves at Hover Senior Community. They have promised Santa and Mrs. Claus that they will
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sure to include a return address with your child’s letter so that Santa knows where to send his reply. Santa wants to say a special thank you to his friends at Longmont Public Library, Scrumptious, Ace Hardware, Ziggi’s Coffee, Lucky’s personally deliver all letters from his special mailboxes straight to the North Pole. And since they don’t want anyone to miss their chance, there will be stationery and envelopes available at each
of the boxes. Children who write their holiday wishes in a letter and drop it off by December 5 will receive a reply directly from Santa Claus! Mom and Dad, be
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CITY PARKS
offer a variety of fun and relaxing opportunities
Here’s a glimpse at the parks and some of the features they include. Affolter,, Holly Ave. and S. Judson St. 5.3 acres, basketball courts, multi-use field, softball field, tennis courts, restrooms, shelter and playground. Alta, 10th Ave. and Alta St. A halfacre, picnic area and playground. Athletic Field, 11th Ave. and Kimbark St. Basketball courts, soccer/football field and picnic area. Carr, 21st Ave. and Gay St. — 8.4 acres, basketball courts, soccer/ football fields, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field, tennis courts and roller hockey rink.
Clark Centennial, 1100 Lashley St. — 48.5 acres, baseball field, basketball court, soccer/ football field, picnic areas, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms, shelter, four softball fields, tennis courts, volleyball areas, concession stand and roller hockey rink. Recreation center/pool complex includes wading pool, indoor pool and fitness equipment. Collyer, 6th Ave. and Collyer St. — 5.2 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms, shelters, volleyball and tennis courts. Dawson, 1757 Harvard St. — 12.9 acres, volleyball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelters, barbecue pits and tennis courts.
Flanders, 2229 Breakwater Dr. — 4.1 acres, fishing, soccer/ football field, shelter, barbecue pits, restrooms, playground, volleyball court, basketball hoops, picnic area and roller hockey court.
Hover Acres, 1361 Charles Dr. — 9.2 acres, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, horseshoe pit, volleyball courts, soccer/football fields, picnic area, shelter and barbecue pit.
Garden Acres, 2058 Spencer St. — 4.1 acres, shelter, playground, picnic area, restrooms, soccer/ football fields, barbecue pit, concession stand and softball fields.
Izaak Walton, 18 S. Sunset St. — 21.5 acres, clubhouse, fishing, picnic area, barbecue pit, shelter and restrooms.The St.Vrain Greenway trail in this area is closed.
Golden Ponds, 651 3rd Ave. — 94 acres with 56 acres of water surface, nature area with shelters, restrooms, picnic areas, barbecue pits and fishing, trails on the east and south side of the east pond are closed.
Jim Hamm Nature Area, 17th Ave. and County Line Rd. — 23.9 acres, fishing, nature trail, barbecue pit, restrooms and shelter. Kanemoto, Missouri Ave. and S. Pratt Pkwy. — 8.7 acres, ball fields, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelters, soccer/football fields, and
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volleyball courts. Pool,Tower of Compassion and pedestrian bridge to Left Hand Greenway are all closed Kensington, 100 E. Longs Peak Ave. — 18.2 acres, fishing, basketball court, picnic area, playgrounds, restrooms, barbecue pits and shelters. Lanyon, 19th Avenue and Collyer St. — 7.7 acres, basketball court, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, restrooms, shelter and softball fields. Left Hand Creek, (17), 1800 Creekside Dr. — 10 acres, playground, softball field, basketball hoops, volleyball court, picnic area, barbecue pit, restrooms, shelters, soccer/football fields and roller hockey rink. Multi-use field and Discovery Trail under repair Loomiller, 11th Ave. and Sumner St. — 15.3 acres, fishing, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, disc golf, restrooms and shelters. McIntosh Lake, West of Longmont on Colo. Hwy 66 — 55 acres, fishing, basketball court, picnic area, shelter and restrooms. Pratt, Baylor Dr. and Ithaca Ct. — 4.2 acres, basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field, tennis courts and roller hockey rink. Quail Campus, 310 Quail Rd. — 8.6 acres, skate park, picnic area, horseshoes, concession stand and recreation center with basketball courts, fitness center, climbing wall and indoor pools. Raber, 24th Ave. and Sunset St. — 3.2 acres, shelter, picnic area and playground. Rogers Grove, 220 Hover St. — 10.5 acres, arboretum, outdoor learning center, picnic area, shelter/ interpretive center, outdoor amphitheater, demonstration garden, restrooms and barbecue pit. Some repairs remaining,Discovery Trail is closed.
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Roosevelt, 700 Longs Peak Ave. — 21.7 acres, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pit, picnic area, playground, horseshoe pit, recreation center, rose garden and splash pool. Rothrock Dell, 700 E. 5th Ave. — 6.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field and roller hockey rink. Sandstone Ranch, 2929 and 3001 Colo. Hwy 119. — 103 acres, baseball fields, soccer/football fields, volleyball court, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pits, picnic areas, playground, concession stands, 24,000 squarefoot skate park. District Park—180 acres, 1880’s historic home and visitor’s center, scenic overlook of the Front Range, 0.7 mile trail with connection to St. Vrain Greenway, open space and wildlife area, cultural history and natural resource programs, tours and special events. Due to wildlife no dogs are allowed in the District Park. Spangler, 200 Mountain View Ave. — 5.1 acres, picnic area, playground, restrooms, barbecue pits and shelter. Sunset, Longs Peak Ave. and Sunset St. — 7 acres, nine-hole golf course, picnic area,barbecue pits, playground, shelter, outdoor swimming pool and concession stand. Thompson, 4th Ave. and Bross St — 5.4 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms and shelter. Valley, 28 Troxell Ave. — 2.5 acres, basketball courts, barbecue pit, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, playground and shelter. Willow Farm, 901 S. Fordham St. — 9.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area, barbecue pits, restrooms, playground, roller hockey, softball field, multi-use field and shelters.
*NOTE: this listing may not reflect all closed areas; visit bit. ly/flood-info to see the current closure map and status of repairs
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