Entertainment & Culture BEST OF BOULDER - EAST COUNTY LI V E JA Z Z VEN UE
LIV E THE AT E R GROUP
and professional theatrical lighting and sound, making it our readers’ pick for best live theater group in East County.
1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette, 720-535-7113
513 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-5200
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NISSI’S
Longmont Winner: The Speakeasy Louisville Winner: Gravity Brewing When it comes to experiencing the East County jazz scene in full fidelity, Nissi’s in Lafayette is the place to be. That’s the word among Best of Boulder voters, who have once again crowned Nissi’s with a bevy of honors including Best Live Jazz Venue. From local players to touring acts, this celebrated venue has got you covered. Come on their regular Wine and Jazz nights for 20% off select bottles.
LONGMONT THEATRE COMPANY Lafayette Winner: Theater Company of Lafayette Louisville Winner: CenterStage Theatre Company Entertainment and education go hand in hand at Longmont Theater Company, dazzling the community with year-round performances at the Longmont Performing Arts Center and training the next generations of thespians through its youth theater program. This downtown Art Deco gem features a 1,100-foot square foot stage, dressing rooms, limited backstage space
NISSI’S
1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette, 720-535-7113
Louisville Winner: The Waterloo Longmont Winner: The Roost Lyons Winner: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Though it took home the gold in the live jazz category, you’ll find music of all genres at Nissi’s in Lafayette. Whether you’re in the mood for highoctane rock, down-home roots music or smooth R&B, Best of Boulder voters
say Nissi’s is the place to be. That’s a big part of why this concert hotspot was crowned top music venue by our readers, who agree that it’s the best place to catch a show in East County.
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SISTER CARMEN COMMUNITY CENTER 655 Aspen Ridge Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-4342
Longmont Winner: Longmont Humane Society Louisville Winner: CenterStage Theatre Co. Doing good is the goal at Sister Carmen Community Center in Lafayette. For more than four decades, this non-religious 501(c) (3) nonprofit has provided critical assistance to the community’s most vulnerable residents. From help covering bills to accessing healthy food and putting warm clothes on people’s backs, this local lifeline offers a suite of services to help folks get on their feet and stay there.
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BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY 142 Pratt St., Longmont, 720-438-8488
Lyons Winner: Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Lafayette Winner: Cannon Mine Coffee Bootstrap Brewing Company is more than a great place to grab a pint — it’s also home to the best open mic in East County, according to Boulder Weekly readers. Hosted by Denny Driscoll every Monday night at 6 p.m., this regular showcase of local talent is the place to be when it comes to catching upand-coming acts or sharing your own creativity with the world. Bootstrap Brewing Company. Credit: Susan France
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