The Colorado Shakespeare Festival has become a Summer tradition for us. The excellent acting and…read morecreative directing keep us coming back every year. It's also fun to see some of the actors returning in new roles season after season. So far, we've seen every performance except for one at the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre: 2013 - A Midsummer Night's Dream 2014 - The Tempest 2015 - Much Ado About Nothing 2016 - The Comedy of Errors What a treat it is to sit out under the stars and enjoy a fantastic interpretation of a Shakespeare classic! Most of the time, the weather is delightful. In 2015, we saw Henry V indoors from the front row at the intimate University Theatre. I don't know why I expected this space to be like some kind of huge college lecture hall but it's a traditional indoor proscenium stage with balcony seating. At only 400 seats, tickets can sell out fast. This Shakespeare festival is one of the oldest in the country. In fact, 2017 marks its 60th anniversary and we already have our tickets to Julius Caesar and Hamlet. So, it will be a more serious celebration but one we are definitely looking forward to!

My friend and I have a tradition. It started out years ago as my birthday present to her, but it's…read moreevolved into a shared birthday event. We've seen many shows both inside and out. We've missed the outdoor amphitheater the past two years as they remodeled the buildings surrounding the outdoor venue. The other night, we saw Twelfth Night, which is a comedy. The play itself was fun. I don't understand the casting of the male twin, Sabastian, with Kenny Fedorko. He isn't either built or have any resemblance to the woman twin, Viola, played by Meg Rodgers. And, he wasn't as good an actor as she is. Ms. Rodgers was amazing. I hope to see more of her in the future. The Sabastian role is small, so perhaps the director didn't care so much about the casting. But I think it does a disservice to the play. For me, it was distracting. I'm sure they could have cast someone who at least was closer in stature. You really had to suspend disbelief to acknowledge them as twins and accept the other players' confusion. That's all I'll say. The rest of the casting was well done, and the music was also wonderful throughout, most of it by Jordan Coughtry as Feste. We saw him in a similar role in The Tempest last year. I have a couple of critiques of the new setup. First, it's a safety hazard that there is only one way in and out. It was jammed, and there was no emergency. Had there been one, it would have been a disaster, and people would have been hurt. There need to be additional doors, especially to get out. Next, I love the store they have now. That's a positive. It's not as cramped as the setup behind the amphitheater they had in the past. It's important to know that the bathrooms are now co-ed. Both men and women use the same stalls, sinks, and stand in line. It's all fine with me except that there aren't enough of the stalls! Come on! What were they thinking? The men looked confused, for sure. They're not used to our lines! But I did run into an old male friend, who was standing behind my friend. Good to catch up, and I'm not sure I would have seen him any other way. The area where you wait before the show, during intermission, and after is way too crowded. And, like I said, only one way out, or back to the amphitheater. The amphitheater itself felt smaller than it used to be. My friend didn't agree, but we also sat up closer than we had in the past, so it's hard to know for sure. There is not as much room behind the seats, I don't think. And not enough helpers to put away the stadium seats at the end, so it caused a bottleneck there, too. I hope they learn from the mistakes and make improvements.

Very small museum with just a few exhibits. I allowed one hour for our visit before our lunch…read morereservations, we only needed five minutes. The reception staff was very friendly and although admission is free, they ask for a donation up front. I gave a nice donation, expecting a good experience! It would have been hard to donate after our short visit. Most of the pieces were typical for contemporary, interesting to unusual. There were two different video graphic art pieces that were interesting. Parking is tough, street parking. It's close to the Pearl Street Mall area.

Underwhelming, I'm glad they asked for a donation at the start because I was in and out in about 5…read moremins. The 2nd floor is empty besides a few chairs in the corner and a sofa and the 1st floor you can see in the 4 second video attached. I love art and this was just odd. No details. I would recommend just a walk through waiting for your reservation at the tea house.

We always have a great time at the Rialto Theater. Have…read morebeen to a few events. It's a beautifully kept nod to the past. There are no bad seats and also has a balcony area for seating. They have a bar upstairs in the venue to buy a few select drinks, beers or seltzers. They also have a little concession area to buy popcorn and soda. The theater is decorated nicely and the seats are comfortable. The theater hosts a vast array of musical talent, comedians, plays and fun movies and different times of the year. We always look forward to our events at the Rialto and thoroughly enjoy the bit of the nostalgia that the theater offers.

Love this venue! Classic and quaint! Thanks for many…read morewonderful shows. I don't know what else to say about it.

First time here for a concert. Conveniently located just off Pearl Street, there are lots of…read moreoptions for both parking (garage/street), as well as restaurants/bars nearby. An older theater, this place is in good shape. Easy getting through security and in the door, there are good selections at the main bar, as well as the lounge there too. Also, compared to other venues, beers for ~$10 each seemed like a reasonable value. The venue itself isn't huge. We didn't realize seats weren't permanent. They're practically on top of each other, and there isn't much legroom. Luckily, we were on the aisle, so it wasn't that big of a deal, although having to leave the row so others could get in was a bit of a pain.

The Boulder Theater is absolutely lovely…read more The staff are friendly and welcoming. It was so easy to get inside. And another awesome factor, we parked for free in a free parking garage nearby. Like a free parking garage is unheard of nowadays, and I love that Boulder offers one. We were lucky enough to snag great seats in the balcony for prime viewing of the stage. The sound and lighting were on point and the bars were easily accessible. I, especially, loved how the seats moved and, in a sense, "reclined" so I didn't have to sit up super straight. However, they could've been padded a little more as I was getting a bit sore. All in all, I loved this place and would be glad to see a concert here again!

This beautifully restored, landmark fire station in downtown Longmont has been run by the…read morenonprofit, The Arts Studio, since 1987 with a major renovation to the building in 1999. Programs include twelve art exhibits annually plus two resident artist studios, a ceramics studio, and a classroom. Admission to the galleries is always free and The Arts Studio provides extensive outreach to the community plus a regular program of classes for children and adults. Exhibitions mix solo and group shows including local, regional, and national artists. I've been visiting the Center for many years. I've found the exhibits to be of mixed quality, but that's inevitable given the mission of the organization. Today's visit involved some sort of used clothing sale which was a little confusing and made it difficult to see the current art exhibit. The Art Center is a great community resource and a terrific asset to Longmont.

Ample street parking is available for this quiet, little gallery close to downtown. The service is…read moreexcellent. We were greeted upon arrival and provided with a gallery brochure about the current exhibit. The Cyanotype exhibit was outstanding! There are some objects to purchase and some really cool cards. Best value is FREE!

Whether you're a local resident or visiting the area, you're always welcome at The Old Gallery…read more You'll find artwork by 25+ local artists, unusual gifts and great events, like a summer musical, blues BBQ, Rocky Mountain High-Larity Comedy Night, quarterly Open Mics and monthly potlucks and concerts. I've always felt so welcome here, and there's something for everyone. This 1940s era log structure was remodeled in 2015, and also houses a local food bank and community closet. It's Rocky Mountain living and entertainment at its best! A real gift to the community.

From the owner: The Old Gallery in Allenspark, CO is host to 28 amazing local artists and serves as a visitor…read morecenter for travelers. As a non-profit community center we serve our local mountain communities with educational programs, entertainment, wellness classes, and the Community Cupboard Food Bank.