Lafayette Festival Plaza

Fashion Show is coming right up!

2010-07-13T08:32:00.007-06:00

Come check out Lafayette's style! DAC and LOTA are co-producing a fashion show presentation of hairstyles, jewelry, clothing and outdoor gear. All the styles come directly from Lafayette's own designers and shops. The show will be held at Festival Plaza at 3 p.m. on July 25.

Here's a list of the fabulous participants:
Miss Magoo
La Orquidea
Emeny
Salon Eclipse
Premier Designs Jewelry by Dana Doner
Elizabeth's Embellishments
The Purple Poppy
Soul Tree Studio
Lafayette Flea Market
Sister Carmen Thrift Store
Noble Treasures
JAX

Come join us for music this Wednesday

2010-07-12T15:14:00.001-06:00

This week's Picnic on the Plaza will feature SCTLS (Small Circle Tune Learning Session) Traditional Irish Session directed by Jennifer Pauley. Hope to see you at Festival Plaza on Wednesday! It's supposed to be warm - 93 degrees - so remember your sunscreen.

Great lunch deal for Wednesday music

2010-06-28T10:24:00.002-06:00

The L-Town Strummer dulcimer group will play Festival Plaza on Wednesday! Thinking about coming to the Picnic on the Plaza music hour? You can order a gourmet picnic lunch catered by Hanna's, which will be delivered to the Starkey Building on Wednesday. Lunch will be served at noon. For folks 59 and younger, lunch is $6. For those 60 and older, lunch is provided for the suggested donation of $2.75.

Orders need to be in on Tuesday by 2 p.m. To order, call Lori at 303-665-9052 ext. 1.

Thanks to Lafayette Senior Services for providing this lunch opportunity!

Lots happening Wednesday

2010-06-21T11:31:00.001-06:00

Don't forget that Wednesday is Bike to Work Day. The City of Lafayette is sponsoring two breakfast stations that will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. One is at Festival Plaza. The other is at Thomas Open Space on Baseline. Come get snacks, water and bike maps! For more information about Bike to Work Day and for tips on bike safety, go to: http://www3.drcog.org/biketowork

This week's featured musician for the Wednesday music lunch hour is June Joseph. To check out her music, go to: http://junejosephmusic.blogspot.com/.

Art, food, fun, music - Tonight!

2010-06-18T09:04:00.003-06:00

Tonight, the Lafayette Public Art Committee is celebrating 12 pieces of public art that have recently been installed on Public Road. Here's some information about the event that starts at 6 p.m. from the Cultural Arts page on the city website:

The Public Art Committee will unveil 12 new sculptures selected for the Art on the Street program on June 18, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m., during a Meet the Artists Reception at Festival Plaza. Enjoy music, wine, a mini “Taste of Lafayette” featuring eight Lafayette restaurants and the free monthly Art Night Out festivities, including Jonny Woodrose & the Broken-Hearted Woodpeckers band.

It's going to be a fabulous event. We can't wait!

Oh, and don't forget yoga practice at 4:30 p.m.

Leafy greens and more

2010-06-17T11:50:00.000-06:00

Don't forget about today's Farmer's Market, where you can get leafy greens such as Swiss chard and lettuce. There might even be some strawberries and rhubarb for sale. Come down to Festival Plaza today for greens and much, much more.

Yoga and Peanut Butter Players

2010-06-11T09:40:00.000-06:00

There will be FREE yoga practice on the Festival Plaza lawn this evening, followed by a musical performance from the Peanut Butter Players!

Dave Camp plays Festival Plaza on Wednesday

2010-06-07T14:00:00.000-06:00

Dave Camp, Cool Jazz musician, will be the featured artist at Festival Plaza on Wednesday. The Picnic on the Plaza series is every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.

Yoga starts today!

2010-06-04T09:51:00.000-06:00

The very first Poses on the Plaza practice starts today at 4:30 p.m.
Bring your mat and take part in free yoga practice on the grass.

Picnic on the Plaza Lineup

2010-06-02T16:52:00.002-06:00

Picnic on the Plaza
WEDNESDAYS NOON TO 1 P.M.

June 9 — Dave Camp — Saxophone & flute Cool Jazz
June 16 — Tim Merkel — Guitar
June 23 — "June Joseph" Micha Frayne & Nita Davanzo — Violin and vocals, banjo and guitar
June 30 — The L-Town Strummers — Dulcimer Group
July 7 — Bryan Connolly
July 14 — SCTLS (Small Circle Tune Learning Session)
Traditional Irish Session directed by Jennifer Pauley
July 21 — Glenn Gizzi
July 28 — Rocky Mountain Concert Band (Chamber Groups)
Directed by Jennifer Dunn
August 4 — Robby Layton & Friends
August 11 — Steve Christopher Jazz Duo — Trumpet and guitar
August 18 — Kimmerjae Johnson
August 25 — Faye Nepon & Michael Quam — Vocal and guitar
Including jazz standards and musical theater selections

Picnic on the Plaza on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month is sponsored by the following companies:
Colorado Music Festival and Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts,
A+ Imaging Supplies, American Family Insurance - Dan Heredia,
Anspach's Jewelry, Colorado Hometown Weekly, Morrell Printing Solutions, TUTTI, Van Matre Construction, Walnut Realty, Wilder Architecture and Planning

A special thanks to LOTA for organizing the Picnic on the Plaza for the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Picnic on the Plaza music series

2010-04-23T11:02:00.003-06:00

“Picnic on the Plaza" will be held every Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the music provided by Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts and by the Lafayette Old Town Association.

When: every Wednesday this summer
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Festival Plaza

A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
American Family Insurance - Daniel Heredia
Anspach's Jewelry
Morrell Printing Solutions
Colorado Hometown Weekly
Walnut Realty
A+Imaging Supplies
Wilder Architecture & Planning
Van Matre Construction
Tutti

Farmer's Market to begin May 20

2010-04-21T13:55:00.000-06:00

The Farmer's Market returns to Festival Plaza on May 20 and will be open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Thursday through October 14. This year, in addition to Colorado fruits and veggies, bread, honey and cheese, the Farmer's Market has also added a community business booth for local businesses to show off their wares. The intent is for a different local business to occupy the booth each week.

Vendors at the Farmer's Market accept market bucks and food stamps.

For additional information about the Farmer's Market, click here.

Easter Egg Hunt and Downtown EGGstravaganza

2010-03-24T16:19:00.007-06:00

**** Due to the lingering snow on the ground, the Easter Egg Hunt is RESCHEDULED for Saturday, April 3 *****
Join the City of Lafayette Recreation Department for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 8 years and under. This is a free event, please arrive early and get your spot before the start time.

Saturday, March 27, 2010
Rain/Snow Date: Saturday, April 3
10:00 am at Waneka Lake Park for Ages 3-8
11:00 am at Festival Plaza for Ages 1-2

Visit downtown shops after the egg hunt for more goodies! Click here for information about this weekend's EGGstravaganza!

Music Lunch Hour: July 22

2009-07-21T12:14:00.006-06:00

Musicians Ysmael Reyes, flute & Gina Vega, Venezuelan music
July 22 12pm to 1pm - Free to the Public

Be sure to check out Lunch Specials on Public Rd:
El Mercado Grocier and Butcher, 503 S. Public Rd
Casa Alvarez 502 S. Public Rd
Cannon Mine Coffee, 210 S. Public Rd
Mojo's Coffeehouse, 211 N. Public Rd Suite 100
Asian Garden Grill, 802 S. Public Rd
Inspired Cottage, 401 S. Public Rd

Music is presented by The Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts

Sponsored by Casa Alvarez, Metro Brokers, Brown Civil Engineers, Rosenthal Associates, A+ Imaging, VanMatre Construction

Passion for Fashion

2009-07-16T14:16:00.011-06:00

The Businesses of Old Town Present
Passionate About You Fashion Show
From Wearable Art to Playful Fashions and Entertainment.

Sunday July 19th,
3pm - 5pm

Musical Interludes by The Peanut Butter Players
Emcee and PHP Director Joanne Lamun

Art and Fashionables Brought to You by the Following Sponsors:
Elizabeth’s Embellishments
611 South Public Rd., 303-926-7133
Goldie’s
111A South Public Rd., 303-665-4547
Independence Bead Designs
bkurcab@yahoo.com 720-890-6010
LaPau Purses
1724 Majestic Dr. #107, 303-665-5835
LA ORQUIDEA
laorquideallc@live.com 100 A Public Rd., 720-890-2648
Sister Carmen Thrift Store
701 W. Baseline Rd., 303-665-4342
pARTiculars, The Lafayette Art Market
401 S. Public Rd., Unit 1, 720-890-7888
Silpada Designs Jewelry
400 W. Simpson St., 303-926-4458
Uniquely Natural – Healing Arts & Gifts
705 South Public Rd., 303-666-6192

Photos from Art Night Out: June 19

2009-07-06T15:06:00.003-06:00

Find a Health Snack at the Farmer's Market!

2009-07-06T15:04:00.000-06:00

Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Farmers Market http://www.lafayette-farmers-market.com/

Check out the Farmer's Market!

Every Thursday 4pm- 9pm
July 9th - October 15th

Photos from Music Lunch Hour: June 24

2009-07-06T14:29:00.007-06:00

Music Lunch Hour: July 8

2009-07-06T13:46:00.004-06:00

July 8 12pm - 1pm. Listen to the sounds of saxophonist Dave Camp. Listen to his song

Be sure to check out Lunch Specials on Public Rd:
El Mercado Grocier and Butcher, 503 S. Public Rd
Casa Alvarez 502 S. Public Rd
Cannon Mine Coffee, 210 S. Public Rd
Mojo's Coffeehouse, 211 N. Public Rd Suite 100
Asian Garden Grill, 802 S. Public Rd
Inspired Cottage, 401 S. Public Rd

Music is presented by The Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts

Sponsored by Casa Alvarez, Metro Brokers, Brown Civil Engineers, Rosenthal Associates, A+ Imaging, VanMatre Construction

Music Lunch Hour: June 24

2009-06-18T15:29:00.008-06:00

June 24 Noon to 1pm, Guitarist James Cline will be at the plaza. Listen to a Sample here

Be sure to check out Lunch Specials on Public Rd:
El Mercado Grocier and Butcher, 503 S. Public Rd
Casa Alvarez 502 S. Public Rd
Cannon Mine Coffee, 210 S. Public Rd
Mojo's Coffeehouse, 211 N. Public Rd Suite 100
Asian Garden Grill, 802 S. Public Rd
Inspired Cottage, 401 S. Public Rd

Music is presented by The Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts

Sponsored by Casa Alvarez, Metro Brokers, Brown Civil Engineers, Rosenthal Associates, A+ Imaging, VanMatre Construction

Country Dance Demo and Lessons

2009-06-18T15:22:00.004-06:00

Tuesday June 23 6:30-8:30 pm, Calico and Boots presents Community Social Dance Night

Come watch and participate!

Art on the Street

2009-06-18T13:23:00.009-06:00

Photo courtesy of Lafayette News http://www.coloradohometownnews.com/news-story-lafayette.asp?=ID=3631

Great articles in the Daily Camera and the Lafayette News.

Come downtown to check out the new installations!

Art Night Out: Friday June 19th!

2009-06-14T23:26:00.007-06:00

Come explore downtown Lafayette this Friday: 6:00pm – 10:00pm

SEE local artists displaying there art

HEAR local musicians playing at different locations

TASTE great food and drink

Also be sure to check out Art on the Street!

In conjunction with Lafayette's Art Night Out, the Public Art Committee is hosting a reception for the public to meet the artists of the 8 sculptures which will be installed in Lafayette's new Art on the Street, public art outdoor gallery. Live music, appetizers and beverages, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm; meet the artists and see the sculptures.
Suggested donation $10

Stay for Art Night Out! Enjoy additional art receptions, live music, food, drink, and discounts at participating business along Public Road.

For more details visit:
www.cityoflafayette.com/culturalarts

Fun in the Sun at Festival Plaza

2009-06-14T22:56:00.000-06:00

Photo Courtesy City of Lafayette http://www.cityoflafayette.com/Page.asp?NavID=2128

Photo Courtesy City of Lafayette http://www.cityoflafayette.com/Page.asp?NavID=2128

Photo courtesy Lafayette News http://www.coloradohometownnews.com/index-lafayette.asp

Farmer's Market and Blue Grass Public Participation Music Jam

2009-05-17T21:47:00.002-06:00

Photo Courtesy of Lafayette Farmers Market http://www.lafayette-farmers-market.com/

Check out the Farmer's Market!

Every Thursday 4pm- 9pm
May 14th - October 15th

Music on the Plaza

2009-05-17T21:43:00.007-06:00

Music Lunch Hour
featuring musicians from the Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts

May - September Noon -1pm

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday

Look for Great Lunch Specials in Old Town!

Sponsored by Casa Alvarez, Brown Civil Engineering, A+ Imaging & Van Matre Construction, and Metro Brokers

Dancin' in the Plaza

2009-05-17T21:11:00.002-06:00

Community Social Dance Nights
Bring the whole family and put on your dancing shoes!

May-Sept 6:30 - 8:30pm.

2nd Tuesday: Salsa Dance
3rd Tuesday: Swing Dance
4th Tuesday: Country Dance

Plaza Grand Opening

2009-05-17T21:09:00.004-06:00

Saturday May 9, 2009
10-2pm.

Join us for our grand opening! Free food, drinks, and entertainment.

Updated: Check out pictures below!

Photo Courtesy City of Lafayette http://www.cityoflafayette.com/Page.asp?NavID=2128

Photo Courtesy City of Lafayette http://www.cityoflafayette.com/Page.asp?NavID=2128

Photo Courtesy City of Lafayette http://www.cityoflafayette.com/Page.asp?NavID=2128