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Reclaiming Hope

By on Friday, April 27th, 2012 | No Comments

I heard from a couple of good Loveland folks about an upcoming event called Reclaiming Hope   The Founding Fathers, Faith, and Limited Government.   The man and wife who are bringing this presentation to NoCo attend Galillee Church in Loveland.  This church is one of the sponsors for the event.

The other sponsor is Reviving America’s Legacy.  The tagline on their website is Inspired by America’s Godly heritage, we will equip and mobilize the Church to  impact the public square for God’s glory.

Appearing at the event will be David Barton, who is known as America’s Historian.

The hard-working couple (the Rehgs) who are coordinating this event searched unsuccessfully for a location in Loveland to hold it. So, the Friday, May 25 event (6:30 p.m.) will be held at teh Front Range Baptist Church, located at 625 East Harmony Road in Fort Collins.  There is no admission fee but a freewill offering will be taken.

Click here for the brochure:  Reclaiming_Hope_David_Barton

 

Loveland combines coffee and ceramics

By on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 | 1 Comment

I got a note from my good friend, fellow writers and part of Fred’s Used Websites  (Maryjo Morgan) about an event happening in Loveland.  It sounds interesting.

I like the idea because it looks like two local businesses are doing some comarketing and promotion.  We need more of this.

Here is the note she got from Tom Helm, the owner of Brewsworthy coffee.  Brewsworthy-a Loveland coffee rooster

My name is Tom Helm, and I am a Loveland coffee roaster.

Next Friday, April 27, I am partnering with a local ceramicist for a night of coffee tasting and education about pottery making, coffee roasting, and various coffee brewing methods. It is located at Q&C Studios, 115 W. 2nd St., 80537, from 6-9 pm.

This event is free to the public, and while items will be available for sale, this event is intended for education and fun.

Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Thanks,

Tom Helm

Roaster, Brewsworthy Coffee

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Loveland business sends an S.O.S.

By on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 | 1 Comment

Loveland businesses are coming and going as evidenced by the posts on bobsheartbeats.com
I ready about another Loveland downtown (I still am politicing to call it DoLo) seems to need some assistance.

Here is what is posted on Merchant Voyage Facebook page:

S.O.S.!!! Hello to all of my loyal facebook fans! Merchant Voyage is in trouble, and while it may not be the most appropriate thing to talk about, I have to. We desperately need to raise money by May 1st to pay some back rent or we may have to leave. I so don’t want to leave my shop and my friends. I love coming here everyday to be creative and interact with all of you. Please help us in any way that you can. If you can just help us get the word out or think of some fund raising ideas, small donations, anything will help! Thank you again for your love, help, and support. When you come in for a visit, come up to the counter and whisper “S.O.S.” and receive 20% off your entire purchase excluding a few things on consignment. Thank you again!
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When I talked to Mary at Merchant Voyage (246 E. 4th Street, Loveland) she said business declined last year. This caused the business to get behind in their rent.  Things have picked up, but not fast enough she says.  She credits some of the other new businesses on Fourth Street for the latest upswing.
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As she said on her Facebook page, Merchant Voyage is offering 20 percent discount on non-consignment items. Tell her wordsbybob sent  you there so she knows Lovelanders read my blog.
I hate to see any business struggle.  This is especially true of a locally-owned one.  Whenever possible, I try to go to local restaurants, coffee shops, book stores, etc.
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Stop by MERCHANT VOYAGE if  you get a chance.
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Loveland now coworks

By on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 | No Comments

Loveland has its very own coworking location.  Coworking has become more popular as people strike out on their own.  This includes telecomuters, entrepreneurs, independent contractors, the self-employed and business men and women on the go.

Coworking usually involves a shared working environment with each person working independently. The concept has led to a social gathering of a people  who normally don’t see others during their workday.  Many feel their is a synergy that can happen from working with talented people in the same space.

Fort Collins has had a coworking facility for quite some time now.  Recently, one opened in Loveland.  It is located in downtown Loveland in the old train depot building.

The location is called the Armory, and has a great wall of windows to give it a bright and open feeling.  The day I visited, three people were siitting at desks with their laptops.  An adjacent office has a conference room that coworkers can schedule if they need to meet with others.

The space also has an oversized telephone booth, so calls can be made without disturbing other coworkers.

For more information (rates,etc.) on the Armory coworking space is available here.

Loveland coworking community meetup

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Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary clubs host art show

By on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 | No Comments

A couple of days ago, I posted about the upcoming Governor’s Art Show in Loveland.  Now I have more information, thanks to Brad Shannon, about the details of the event.

Here is the press release bobsheartbeats.com received on the local art show.

Loveland & Thompson ValleyRotary Clubs

21st Annual Governor’sInvitational Art Show & Sale

Opening Night Gala Set for April 28

Show & Sale continues throughJune 10 & benefits Loveland Rotary Foundations

Loveland, Colorado– The 21st Annual Governor’sInvitational Art Show & Sale to benefit the Loveland Rotary Foundation will host its Opening Night Gala this Saturday, April 28. The event takes place from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Loveland Museum & Gallery,5th Street & Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado.

Tickets for opening night are available for $65/person. Artist demonstrations on April 27& 28, an April 28 open house and tour at Artworks, and a book signing April29 are open to the public at no charge. Art featured in the show will be on display through Sunday, June 10.

Opening weekend for the Show & Sale begins with asculpture demonstration by Daniel B. Glanz on Friday, April 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. On Saturday, April 28, Michael Ome Untiedt will present apainting demonstration from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and all artists with workin the show have been invited to a public open house and tour of ArtworksLoveland. A docent program is also available to cover expenses for arteducators who wish to bring their students to the show.

This year’s show adds, for the first time, the graphic arts,including etchings, original lithographs, and wood block prints.

Art selected for this year’s Show & Sale be on sale for the first time during the Gala. Gala attendees will be among the first to have the opportunity to purchase a painting or other work of art. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a color catalogue of selected artworks displayed and offered for sale this year. To purchase tickets, visit www.GovernorsArtShow.org,email 2012GalaGovernorsShow@gmail.com,or call 970-663-0919.

A book signing by selected artists will be held on Sunday,April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sushe Felix, Buffalo Kaplinski, Leon Loughridge, James Biggers and Jane DeDecker will all be on hand to autographtheir publications.

This year, for the first time, the artwork will be available for sale through the show’s website after the Opening Night Gala. This providesa new opportunity for those who can’t attend the show or are from outside Loveland to view and purchase a favored piece. For details, visit the show’swebsite on Sunday, April 29. Artwork that is not sold during opening night wil lbe made available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis via the web and at the gallery.

The Show & Sale continues at the Loveland Museum &Gallery from Sunday, April 29 through Sunday, June 10, 2012. It includes art from 57 Colorado artists, including Loveland sculptors George Lundeen and JaneDeDecker. Many artists have multiple pieces available through the show. For acomplete list of artists, their bios and the works to be displayed and offered for sale, see http://www.governorsartshow.org/index.php/the-artists.

Beneficiaries of Sale Proceeds

This event is the largest fundraiser of the year forLoveland’s two Rotary clubs. Funds raised through the sale of art at the show go to the Loveland Rotary Foundation. Throughout the year, funds are given to a wide variety of causes and groups, including the Thompson Valley Honor  painting Valentine hearts; shelter boxes for Haiti; medical supplies for those in need around the world; clean water projects in Nicaragua and Burma;shoes for children in Thailand; Trees, Water, People; Rotary International’s“Stamp Out Polio” project; Project Self Sufficiency; House of NeighborlyService; art scholarships for local students’ and Rotary Youth Leadership Campscholarships.

About theGovernor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale

The Governor’s Art Show & Sale is the largest fundraiserand capstone project of the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs. It stands out as one of the most prestigious exhibits of original art in the Western United States. The show is made possible by Gold-level sponsors PoudreValley Health System and Loveland Ready-Mix Concrete; Silver-level sponsors KingContracting, Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, Décor, Inc., Colorado FinancialManagement, Inc., The Nanci Garnand Group at RE/MAXAlliance, and Mueller Associates, CPA LLC; dozens of Bronze-level sponsors, andothers, including promotional sponsors Full Circle Creative and ShannonMarketing Communications. A complete list of sponsors can be found at http://www.governorsartshow.org/index.php/sponsors.For more information about the Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale,visit www.governorsartshow.org,call 970-663-0919 (voice mail), or email 2012GalaGovernorsShow@gmail.com(preferred). You can also learn more at the event’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Governors-Invitational-Art-Show-Sale/280023668747986.

 

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