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.

Went to go see Merry Wives of Windsor. First time seeing a Colorado Shakespeare play. The play had…read morea 70s twist which was super fun and the play was so funny. Highly recommend!

Fall Fest has really gone down the drain. They used to have really great bandsa and good rock and…read morer&B bands but in recent years ithe bands have been horrible. It seems like they hire the cheapest bands possible. It is a real shame They have no sense of musical quality. whoever took it over ruined it. It used to be so much fun with great music

The Pearl Street mall Fall Fest was on September 14 and 15 this year. For Fall Fest, there are…read morevendors (some commercial) and a lot of artisans and craft folks lined up and down Pearl Street and 14th Street. This is in addition to all the normal Pearl Street businesses. Fun time. Lots of people and lots of activity. Parking in the city owned parking garages is free for the Fall Fest (I think it may be free every weekend but I wouldn't swear to that - check their website to be sure).

Very happy this festival was saved! We've been coming for several years. You get handed a plain…read morebowl of oatmeal...and then proceed through the largest topping buffet imaginable, with all kinds of fruit, candy, cookies, and even weird savory choices like cheese, bacon, & jalapenos. Want some carbs with those carbs? There's also pancakes and muffins! Lots of volunteers and local groups make it a great community event.

Warning, Planet Bluegrass will seep into your soul and change your life. It starts out small- you…read moredrive up for a show because your favorite band is playing, and you think- this is such a beautiful venue, I'd love to see more music here! And then the next thing you know, you're spending a week outside in a field surrounded by the most amazing humans, falling asleep to the sound of fiddles and banjos, learning about music and yourself and rediscovering your faith in humanity.

A terrific initial experience, as we visited Planet Bluegrass to see Elephant Revival and had an…read moreall-around superb night! Located in downtown Lyons (a wonderful mountain town with a great overall vibe), Planet Bluegrass uses its surroundings extremely well to cultivate a unique music environment. Their excellent customer service and the area's natural beauty provide a memorable site. Parking ($5) is located about a half-mile away on a farm, and the subsequent stroll to the venue on dirt trails meanders near a vibrant creek with incredible scenery. You arrive at a well-orchestrated entrance that sets the tone for a positive visit. Many food choices are scattered among food trucks and stands, and the overall layout allows for whatever you're into that night. They allow taller lawn chairs and portables in the back half of the venue, while the front is for blanket seating. The stage rocks, there were excellent acoustics on this night and continuous spectacular views. Elephant Revival is always exceptional live, and the venue added to that level of performance. I'm coming back.

I visited the Highlands Art Festival for the first time. This is one of the ten annual art shows…read moreorganized by Colorado Art Weekend. It uses the front lawn of the Highlands Masonic Temple at 3550 Federal Boulevard and in 2024 operated from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on June 8th (Sat) and 9th (Sun). The Temple's parking lot was full the two times I visited, but I was able to find street parking in the local neighborhood without too much trouble. I did have to walk a couple of blocks from my parking spots to the event. I found the show to have a lot of crafts and commercial vendors. The fine arts booths were limited. Publicity for the show was also limited. I'm on dozens of mailing lists for fine arts providers, but I only heard about the show because an artist I know invited me. The show was disorganized. Each vendor had been assiged a booth number, but those numbers were nowhere to be seen, so finding a specific booth was impossible. There was no show brochure. The complete list of vendors on the Web site was a PDF copy of a spreadsheet, listed in order of booth numbers. No Web site was shown for a large number of the exhibitors. The tents were not laid out in even rows and tents were mostly set up facing each other with far too narrow walkways between them. I did see some interesting artists, but this mostly seemed like a disorganized mess. The artists I spoke to said business was slow. There are now a lot of art shows and art festivals around town. This is a business and it is very competitive. These guys need to do better.

Not so much a business but an event! Bands on the Bricks is FREE live music, outdoors, in the…read morePearl Street Mall - it occurs Wednesdays, June 11- July 30, 2025, in the evening (coinciding, oddly enough, with happy hour) and it is a blast. Live bands play, and we caught a great one, and people come to dance, listen, picnic a bit, and enjoy the community atmosphere of Boulder. Bring a chair or blanket to park on and enjoy the clean, high mountain air, some wonderful food in the Mall itself, and some uplifting tunes.

Eagles tribute band was awesome! The venue is great too! They set up in the 1300 block of pearl…read morestreet mall. We got there really early and brought our own chairs. We found street parking too, you only have to pay the meter till 7. We set up our chairs on the courthouse lawn & walked around to find some dinner. The opening band was at 6 & the main band played promptly at 7...they also played non stop until 9! They have a few plastic chairs set up for people to use, first come first serve. There is a beer/margarita garden area that is fenced off if you would like an adult beverage. The band was amazing! If you like the Eagles definitely check these guys out they are called The Long Run!

Our family went in last night on a whim. We wanted to try Glizzie's Hot Dogs and Brats, check out…read morethe newish arcade setup, and of course throw some axes. We arrived around 5:30 PM on a Friday, and there were some groups throwing in the lanes, some in the arcade playing, and a few in the inside seating area enjoying a drink. We ordered our hotdogs and brats, and went to grab a few beers while waiting for them to be ready. While a limited menu, they do it well with choice of toppings added or get the pre-set toppings also. Nick did an excellent job of being the full operation of taking orders, preparing the food, and delivering within the establishment. While waiting for our food, we asked about a lane as walk ins. Isis let us know one would open in about 20 minutes if we wanted it. Our entire time there both Nick and Isis assisted us throughout from getting the lane ready to giving us throwing tips and even assessing us and helping us adapt for success. They both even let us test throwing their own knives which I fell in love with. Both of these employees do an incredible job of engaging with their customers and making them feel so welcome. This was only our second time over the years coming here, but they made us feel like regulars. The arcade is also adequate for a small space. Lizzie's has filled that space the best options like skee-ball, four person PAC Man, a few types of shooting and racing games, air hockey, pinball, and Space Invaders plus many more. If you're looking for a fun time in Brighton that treats you well, Lizzie's is definitely the place to be!

Celebrating with Lizzie's is superb! The staff is kind, patient and above everything else…read moresafe;safety was provided with care!! Us beginners were able to enjoy the entire facility and we will be back!!

Even though I have driven past this museum for over a decade, today is the first time I've visited!…read moreIt has been on my wish list to visit for a long time. I thought the Dougherty Museum just housed antique automobiles and farm equipment. However, it also has collections of vintage organs, pianos, victrolas, clothing and furniture. It is family owned and operated, and this is the family's extensive collection. All of the automobiles are labeled. The label includes the name, year, original purchase price, where the item was purchased and if possible information about its connection to the local area. It's so well organized! You can sit on a vintage fire truck and ring the bell! Free water bottles are offered. They have a clean restroom, but I didn't see a lock. There are people there who are very happy to give you information about the collection. It is a cash only establishment. The current entry fee is $10. When you sign their guest book it gives you free return entry for the rest of the summer. They are only open on Saturdays and only open during the summer. There is free parking.

This was a really great place! It only costs $5 to get in but there are hours worth of amazing…read morehistorical relics. Cars, rifles, tractors, pianos, and some of the most comfy chairs ever. LOL. The staff are very knowledgeable and are ready and willing to share their passion and experience with everyone young or old. And they let you (cautiously) experience first hand some of the musical instruments and cars!! We really enjoyed the museum and the awesome customer service. This place is a gem of Longmont!!