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Voices of Mining History: Using Oral Histories to Examine the Columbine Mine Massacre

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Don’t miss Dr. Leigh Campbell-Hale discussing how oral histories (including some stored at the Lafayette Public Library!) played a key role in researching and writing her new book “Remembering Ludlow but Forgetting the Columbine.”

The book, and the exhibit based on it at the Lafayette History Museum, explore themes of workers’ rights, civil rights, justice, and power.

Compass & Cavern, Teresa Suydam, McKnight

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Compass & Cavern – Long-time friendship between Will Timbers and Chris Fruci disguised as an alternative rock band from Denver. Will & Chris have been writing and performing music together for over a decade. C&C is their current musical outlet for sharing deep thoughts, reflections, wild dreams, frustrations, strange stories, and more. The band’s sound is characterized by massive synths, riffing guitars, dynamic drums, vocal harmonies, and the occasional, but always appropriate, shaker.

Teresa Suydam – A lost bird cross-culture artist who makes explorative pop with cinematic tendencies infused with honey-like vocals. Teresa Suydam is a non-binary songwriter and producer based out of Denver, CO who chases their own culture and identity with their music. Being of Indigenous and Filipino descent, Teresa is a safe haven to other multicultural individuals who don’t feel at home in their own skin. They present a kaleidoscopic range of sounds and bold colors to paint their own unique rainbow in the music realm. Recently, Teresa Suydam’s music video for Take Me to the Water was nominated for the Native American Music Awards.

McKnight – Grass roots acoustic rock band from Denver Colorado where the band was formed. McKnight recorded an album during the pandemic and signed a publishing deal after the release of two single releases from the album. One of the singles (I Was Better) was debuted on KTCO 93.3 as a top ten for the Colorado Band competition Hometown For The Holidays. The band relies on a big sound with horns and stomp acoustic rock. McKnight will continue writing songs with similar punch with the hopes of releasing a full album in 2023.

All Ages!!
$12 presale. $18 day of show
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM

Event is possible with grant support from Lafayette Cultural Arts Collective & Boulder County Arts Alliance

Indie Rock Night – Kids Table, Specific Ocean, Oli McCracken

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Kids Table – Denver quartet playing originals and covers with soul, classic, and psychedelic rock influences.
Specific Ocean – Indie Rock and Alternative band from Denver Colorado that incorporates many varying styles into their music. Core members Alec Wenzel and Camilla Vaitaitis have managed the project and have remained active throughout. Specific Ocean’s approach to writing combines backgrounds in rock, jazz, pop, and funk to create unique, yet familiar and dynamic songs. With upbeat songwriting, thoughtful introspective lyrics, and energetic melodies

Specific Ocean effortlessly leads listeners through their arrangements. While Specific Ocean’s sound references a deep catalog of music from previous decades they continue to make music that sounds fresh.

Oli McCracken – 29-year-old singer/songwriter based in Denver. Since his first release in 2016, Oli has worked to hone in his musical and songwriting abilities to create an emotional, lyric driven sound which draws from his wide influences ranging from Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, and the Dave Matthews Band to Ray Lamontagne, Bruce Springsteen, and the Grateful Dead.

All Ages!! $10 suggested donation at the door.
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM

Event is possible with grant support from Lafayette Cultural Arts Collective & Boulder County Arts Alliance

Old Town Dinner Party

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Every year we have a lovely old town dinner party hosted by Vintrey and Butcher & the Blonde. This is a time for the community to come together, meet new friends, and eat great food. Tickets will be available for purchase through the Vintrey website.

Vintrey Maker Pop-up

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

We are so excited to be posting our summer maker pop-ups this year. Pop-ups are when makers in the area pitch a tent on our lawn for a fun day of shopping and hanging as a community.

A Moment in Wine

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

– A Legends 810 meetup, with special guest Julie DeHarty.
– Live music, by Lafayette musician Adam Golden!
– Meet new vendors, socialize, network, and relax with your booth neighbors.
– Bring in family and friends to see all the progress the Flea has made over the past year!
– Wine, refreshments, sweets, and snacks.

Youth Battle of the Bands

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

A panel of judges paired with audience participation will decide the winners! There will be an Eats and Sweets food truck and a non-alcoholic bar available. The competing bands are as follows:

Dauntlus (Rock)
The Electric Dead (Rock)
Hemlock (Rock)
Hygeia (Prog Metal & Hard Rock)
Interpretive Tyranny (Alt. Rock)
Interstellar Medium (Alt. Rock)
Ten23 (Alt Metal)

Doors at 5:00. Music starts at 5:30. This is an all-ages event. $12 presale tickets. $18 day of show. Bridgetown Lafayette (the old Nissi’s building) near 95th and Arapahoe.

Supported by Globalsound Studio, Drumbox, the Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission, and the Boulder County Arts Alliance.

Entry Fee:

$12 presale, $18 day of show

Location

2675 Northpark Drive

Bare: A Pop Opera

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Runs April 14th – April 23rd, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Bare is the dramatic and poignant story of teenagers struggling with their identities at a co-ed Catholic boarding school. As senior year comes to an end, Peter, Jason, Matt, Ivy, and Nadia must navigate the challenges of love, sexuality, and religion as they rehearse a school production of Romeo and Juliet. The consequences of their choices will be their cross to bear for the rest of their lives.

Bare will be co-hosted by a local organization dedicated to the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. Audience members will have the opportunity to join these groups for events surrounding each show, and to learn about their advocacy work. The Arts HUB is a proud “safe space” for the LGBTQ+ community, and as such we are proud to collaborate with these local organizations to advance their mission to support and protect local LGBTQ+ youth.

The Arts HUB Emerging Artists is an incubator program designed to foster new theatrical talent in the Front Range.

The Front Range Kids Film Festival at The Arts HUB!

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Celebrating the child’s point of view, The Front Range Kids Film Festival will present short works by both child and adult filmmakers who share in this spirit of innocent creativity. Kids will have the opportunity to show their work to their friends and family, as well as members of their community. Adult filmmakers will be able to reach kids in their community, experience their reactions, and answer their questions.

On the evening of the festival, there will be fun activities, photographs, food vendors, and films will be shown on the big screen in the theater. Filmmakers will introduce their works to the audience, who will vote for their favorite entries. And, of course, there will be prizes for winning filmmakers!

There are three age groups for submission, based on the age of the director:
Ages 6-9
Ages 10-15
Teen/Adult

Within each age group, 6 films will be selected for the festival and reviewed by a seven member panel. Selected films will be shown in the festival, but all submitted films will be available to view on The Arts Hub website.

Filmmakers of all ages in the Front Range are encouraged to submit their films! Go to artshub.org/film for more information and to submit your film today!

Fee:$15 to submit a film, ticketing info TBD

Asian Pacific Music and Dance at The Arts HUB!

May 13, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for an evening of music and dance from the Asian South Pacific! Featuring the hula dancing of Keaka O’Kalani and the shimmering sound of the Balinese gamelan, this evening promises to be a delightful cultural immersion!

What is hula dancing? Hula is a mimetic dance form. The dance moves are meant to represent different things, people, or places. Put together, the dance moves create a story told through dance. Originally a religious dance performed on the islands of Hawai’i, hula has spread across the world.

What is a gamelan? A gamelan is the traditional orchestra ensemble of the islands of Bali and Java, in Indonesia. It consists of various gongs, drums, and tuned metal percussive instruments, and, depending on the size of the gamelan, can be played by one or multiple players. The gamelan is used in religious ceremonies, to accompany theatrical performances, and is played on its own for entertainment.

The Arts HUB Music Series delights and inspires audiences with performances of classic and traditional music from around the world.

Tickets are $25, available at www.artshub.org/events.