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Following is the Boulder County Arts Alliance monthly E-Newsletter for APRIL 2025 containing information on upcoming BCAA news, programs, and deadlines.

In This Issue
  • Upcoming Events
  • Welcome Sundance
  • BAW
  • Who's in the Limelight?
  • BCAA Acknowledgements
Upcoming Events
Board Governance 101

Presented by Nikki Rashada McCord, founder of McCord Consulting Group.

When: Wednesday, April 16 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)

Where: Zoom

$10 for Members. $15 for Nonmembers.

We are excited to welcome Nikki Rashada McCord, who will present three sessions on nonprofit board development. This session, "Board Governance 101" will cover legal roles and responsibilities for nonprofit board directors.

Nos complace dar la bienvenida a Nikki Rashada McCord, quien presentará tres sesiones sobre el desarrollo de juntas directivas de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Esta sesión, "Gobernanza de Juntas 101", abordará las funciones y responsabilidades legales de los directores de juntas directivas de organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

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Boulder Arts Week

April 4 - 12, 2025

Join us for a week in celebrating the arts in Boulder.

Acompañenos a celebrar las artes en Boulder. 

Check what's happening in the BOULDER ARTS WEEK CALENDAR

BAW Calendar
Welcome Sundance!
Sundance Film Festival will be in Boulder in 2027!
BCAA celebrates the positive result of months of intense work and collective effort to see Sundance Film Festival coming to Boulder!
 
Bruce Borowsky, BOCO Film Commissioner shared with us:
 
"The Boulder County Film Commission, along with the incredible filmmaking industry in Boulder and Boulder County, is very excited to welcome the Sundance Film Festival to Boulder, beginning in 2027. We feel there is great synergy, and the Boulder County Film Commission, along with our amazing creative community and together with the Boulder Chamber, looks forward to working with the Sundance Institute so they can continue to thrive as a global leader in independent storytelling and filmmaking.
 
We're really excited about Sundance's impact on local artists. Having a festival with that kind of worldwide influence and scope will help the artists in our community reach new audiences, as well as giving ample opportunities for community members to become involved in Sundance as volunteers, which for young people and students is an amazing chance to see the business of filmmaking from a very unique perspective. The Boulder International Film Festival has been doing this for over 20 years, so the addition of Sundance will now give young people even more options to be involved and learn the kinds of things you simply can't learn in school."
 
¡BCAA celebra el resultado positivo de meses de intenso trabajo y esfuerzo colectivo para ver el Festival de Cine de Sundance llegar a Boulder!
 

Bruce Borowsky, Comisionado de Cine de BOCO, compartió con nosotros:

"La Comisión de Cine del Condado de Boulder, junto con la increíble industria cinematográfica de Boulder y del Condado de Boulder, se complace en dar la bienvenida al Festival de Cine de Sundance en Boulder, que comienza en 2027. Creemos que existe una gran sinergia, y la Comisión de Cine del Condado de Boulder, junto con nuestra increíble comunidad creativa y la Cámara de Comercio de Boulder, esperan colaborar con el Instituto Sundance para que puedan seguir prosperando como líder mundial en la narrativa y la producción cinematográfica independiente.

Estamos muy entusiasmados con el impacto de Sundance en los artistas locales. Contar con un festival con tal influencia y alcance mundial ayudará a los artistas de nuestra comunidad a llegar a nuevos públicos, además de brindar amplias oportunidades para que los miembros de la comunidad participen en Sundance como voluntarios, lo que para los jóvenes y estudiantes es una oportunidad increíble para ver el negocio del cine desde una perspectiva única. El Festival Internacional de Cine de Boulder lleva más de 20 años haciendo esto, por lo que la incorporación de Sundance brindará a los jóvenes aún más opciones para involucrarse y aprender el tipo de cosas que simplemente no se pueden aprender en la escuela".

Learn more about Boulder County Film Commission
Who's in the Limelight?
Al's Hwy50

Al's Hwy50, the brainchild of Al Laughlin, an original founding member of the legendary Colorado Band, The Samples, is thrilled to announce upcoming show dates in Colorado and on East Coast.
Renowned for their fusion of reggae and ska rhythms, Al's Hwy50 delivers a unique musical experience that captivates audiences of all ages. With Al Laughlin at the helm, fans can expect an electrifying performance filled with soulful melodies and infectious beats that showcase his undeniable talent and passion for music. Renowned for their dynamic and captivating live performances, Al’s Hwy50 concerts are synonymous with energy and danceability.

Al Laughlin was an original member of the esteemed Colorado band, The Samples. Al’s creative influence was instrumental in crafting the iconic sound of The Samples. Al helped write some of their most popular songs featuring catchy hooks and a bubble reggae style, giving the band its signature sound. He is still collaborating with many of his old bandmates, as well as new talent from the vibrant Colorado music scene.  Al’s Hwy50 most recently played at The Full Cycle Café & Bar, which is working on bringing back some of the old Boulder vibe. Al, a torch bearer from Boulder’s storied past will perform at Full Cycle regularly as well as many other local Colorado venues.

BCAA is a fiscal sponsor of Al’s Hwy50 and Al Laughlin will begin fundraising to support his project of recording new music locally in Boulder.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Al’s Hwy50 Project:
www.bouldercountyarts.org/contribute/al-laughlin

Al's Hwy50, la creación de Al Laughlin, miembro fundador de la legendaria banda de Colorado, The Samples, se complace en anunciar sus próximos conciertos en Colorado y la Costa Este.
Conocidos por su fusión de ritmos reggae y ska, Al's Hwy50 ofrece una experiencia musical única que cautiva a públicos de todas las edades. Con Al Laughlin al mando, los fans pueden esperar una actuación electrizante llena de melodías conmovedoras y ritmos contagiosos que demuestran su innegable talento y pasión por la música. Reconocidos por sus dinámicas y cautivadoras presentaciones en vivo, los conciertos de Al's Hwy50 son sinónimo de energía y dinamismo.

Al Laughlin fue miembro original de la prestigiosa banda de Colorado, The Samples. Su influencia creativa fue fundamental en la creación del icónico sonido de The Samples. Al ayudó a componer algunas de sus canciones más populares, con estribillos pegadizos y un estilo bubble reggae, que le otorga a la banda su sonido característico. Sigue colaborando con muchos de sus antiguos compañeros de banda, así como con nuevos talentos de la vibrante escena musical de Colorado. Al’s Hwy50 tocó recientemente en The Full Cycle Café & Bar, que está trabajando para recuperar el ambiente de Boulder. Al, un referente del pasado histórico de Boulder, actuará regularmente en Full Cycle, así como en muchos otros locales de Colorado.

BCAA es patrocinador fiscal de Al’s Hwy50 y Al Laughlin comenzará a recaudar fondos para apoyar su proyecto de grabar nueva música local en Boulder.

Por favor, considere hacer una donación deducible de impuestos al Proyecto Al’s Hwy50: www.bouldercountyarts.org/contribute/al-laughlin

Al’s Hwy50 2025 Shows:
May 2 Root Kava Co - Boulder
May 3 Tilt Pinball - Louisville
May 9 Rock Garden - Lyons
May 30 License No. 1 - Boulder
June 27 21 North Medfield, MA
June 28 Naukabout - Mashpee, MA
June 29 Pilot House - Sandwich, Ma
August 15 City Winery - Boston, MA
September 30 Bittersweet Cafe - Louisville
October 11 License 1 - Boulder

For more information about Al's Hwy50 visit Hwy50.Rocks or follow Al's Hwy50 on Facebook Instagram

Grants and Opportunities

We are now accepting applications for the following opportunities:

  • BCAA Endowment Equipment Purchase (Español)
    Due by 5:00pm MDT on May 8th. Learn more
  • BCAA Endowment Project Support (Español)
    Due by 5:00pm MDT on May 8th. Learn more
  • BCAA Endowment Operating Support (Español)
    Due by 5:00pm MDT on May 8th. Learn more
  • Arts for All Children Grant
    Due by 5:00pm MDT on September 22nd. Learn more
BCAA Acknowlegements

Thank you New and Renewing Members

Cantabile Singers

Mary Wohl Haan

Jennifer Lesea-Ames

Ana Balzán

Stephanie Coffin

Laurie Dameron

D C Thoms

Luana Rubin

Reign Bowie

Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

Betsy Tobin

Risë Keller

Ars Nova Singers

Russell Davis

Marian Rothschild

ACE - Arts Culture & Education At The Boulder JCC

Flatirons Community Orchestra

Sara Swain

Society For Creative Aging Dba VIVA Theater

Camille Hook

Steve Glotzer

Devyn Price

Jennifer McCarthy

Philip Perez

Thank you to this month's Volunteers


  • Marty Wright, Information Technology
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