Local film 'Land Made from Water' makes its premiere at the Dairy and other Boulder events for today
Jul. 24—Today
'A Land Made from Water' screening: Celebrate Boulder's amazing ditches with the new local film "A Land Made from Water," by Boulder's Len Aitken. The film is based on Boulder author Robert Crifasi's book of the same name (pictured). Together they reveal that the beauty and bounty of Boulder Valley is surprisingly created and supported by human-built irrigation ditches; 6 p.m. Monday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; Free; dairyarts.org.
Teen Maker Hangout: Teens in grades sixth through 12th grade can drop in to use and explore the library's makerspace. Learn about the equipment on hand, the programs and tools available for making designs; 4 p.m. Monday, July 24, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.
Boulder Concert Band at Martin Park: What better way to connect with your neighbors than a community band concert at one of your favorite parks? Bring a picnic and your friends and relax to the sounds of summer music. This concert is sponsored by Boulder Parks & Recreation; 7 p.m. Monday, Martin Park, 36th Street & Eastman Avenue, Boulder; Free; boulderband.org.
Roots Music Open Mic: Local singers and songwriters can take over the stage at this open mic that offers each musician 15 minute slots. The show is hosted by local musician Steve Koppe, who has been a part of the Boulder music community since 1980; 6:30 p.m. Monday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl Suite V3A, Boulder; bit.ly/3DryapA.
Upcoming
Transit Day Rider Recognition: Boulder Transportation Connections (BTC) is celebrating summer with an appreciation event for transit riders and operators. As a part of RTD's Zero Fare for Better Air (free transit rides in July and August), there will be a team at the Downtown Boulder Station handing out snacks, cold drinks and prizes. Look for the BTC tent on the Walnut Street side of the station — the crew will be there for a morning shift and an afternoon shift; 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, Downtown Boulder Bus Station, 14th and Walnut, Boulder; bit.ly/3pTUyoy.
The Balvenie Whisky Tasting: Head to William Oliver's in Lafayette for an evening with The Balvenie. There will be five tastings of different expressions of the legendary Balvenie, including the 12-year doublewood, 12-year American sweet toast, 14-year Caribbean cask, 16-year French oak, and 21-year portwood; 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, William Oliver's Lafayette, 201 N. Public Road, Lafayette; bit.ly/3DJMbPL.
Jill Carnahan book signing at Boulder Book Store: Jill Carnahan will speak about and sign her new book, "Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Medicine, Science and Faith," at Boulder Book Store; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
Artist Talk with Brooke Connor: Join us at R Gallery to meet Boulder artist Brooke Connor, who uses alcohol markers and digital tools to create colorful images of wildlife. Her illustrations are "slightly twisted by an overactive imagination and need for color," according to Connor. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how this artist works and thinks; 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder; Free; rgallery.art.
Colorado Music Festival: Brahms, Britten & Poulenc: The Robert Mann Chamber Music Series continues by highlighting musicians from the Colorado Music Festival's own ranks. Benjamin Britten's "Phantasy Quartet" begins with a march and proceeds with lively pastoral charm. Francis Poulenc is a composer known for his aesthetic of irrepressible good humor and Johannes Brahms' sophisticated "Second String Sextet" is rich with nostalgia, but sweeps all sadness away in its warm, bright finale; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder; $18; cli.re/36629-brahms-britten — poulenc.
