Longmont is filled with cultural treasures

Longmont is blessed with a treasure chest of talent that is hidden in plain sight. We take all this “gold” for granted. The Senior Center is the envy of the entire state — if not the country. There are countless small venues and outdoor events here where local musicians and visual artists can show off their talents. We are blessed with local breweries making names for themselves on a national level. The Longmont Public Media group offers a variety of public and private training sessions and videos for us on a wide range of topics. The trails, parks, lakes, ponds, and ball fields all provide us with space in sight of the mountains that watch over our city.

We are the beneficiaries of a symphony orchestra of high quality (since 1966), a ballet company (2012), concert band (2003), chorale (1937), barber shop group (1948) and a youth orchestra (1996). There are residents of Longmont, both old and new, unaware of the existence of these organizations. In recent years they have all made a concerted effort to correct this deficiency. For example, the Longmont Symphony has increased its donor base and the number of season ticket holders in the past few years by offering a variety of programs tailored to a wide range of patrons and their tastes.

The efforts from all these talented people will continue to move forward into the future for the benefit of all artists and audience members living in our valley. Join in this work by contributing to or becoming a member of any of these hard-working organizations. All that is required is a big heart and a love for the arts. Let us all open that treasure chest together.

— Judith Watson, Longmont