Join our Summer Solstice Celebration at Big Thompson Brewery 3-8 pm Saturday June 24th, 114 E. 15th Street, Loveland.  $1 from selected pint & crowler sales will go to Alternatives To Violence, which supports the community with safe pathways away from abuse, through education, counseling, advocacy, and shelter.  The event features live music, tacos, corn hole, giveaways and two new beers!    Come show your support!

Downtown Loveland is the place to be this summer as the Loveland Downtown Partnership and Blazen Illuminations have launched the new Loveland Downtown District LIVE event series, launching June 24.

At the heart of Loveland’s thriving community is its inspired and creative core and a community of visionaries, creators, entrepreneurs and entertainers producing a vibe that can only be found in the downtown district. The NEW Loveland Downtown District LIVE event series brings together the heart and soul of Loveland for a unique block party experience. Join the action June 24, July 29 and Sept. 23 from 2 – 9 p.m. on 4^th Street from Lincoln Ave. to Cleveland Ave for music, art, shopping and the best of Loveland’s downtown vibe. Explore the businesses and meet the people who bring life and energy to downtown. Bring the kids for a fun afternoon, or make it a date night or girls night out in the evening. Dance, shop, eat and celebrate the only way we do it downtown – LIVE and full of ENERGY! Stop by the Loveland Downtown Partnership booth for information and recommendations.

The series kicks off with its first event Saturday, June 24 with a stellar lineup, great demonstrations, vendors, local businesses, galleries and breweries.

Music:

• 2 p.m.:   Mojo Medicine Show
• 4 p.m.: Dave Beegle solo acoustic performance
• 6 p.m.:   Steve Manshel duo performance
• 8 p.m.:   Dale Cisek Band

Demonstrations and Artistic Performances:

• Alice in Wonderland Character Stop: Krazy Hearts Designs Assemblage Artist GiGi Deal will be appearing as the Queen of Hearts with other Alice in Wonderland characters. A larger-than-life Alice in Wonderland Party will be hosted at the ArtSpace Discovery Zone.
• The Rocky Mountain High Flyers Guild will be sharing their adventures and part of a sculpture they have been building for the Burning Man festival.
• “Rock Music with stone sculptor Kathryn Vinson: Local artist Kathryn Vinson demonstrates her rock carving skills LIVE.
• Airbrush artist Melissa Barbee will be showing off her airbrush painting skills by the stage.

More information to be added regularly. Stay tuned to Facebook.com/LovelandDowntownDistrictLIVE for updates and more.