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ARTS & EVENTS NEWS <br />ei <br />2019'S ZERO WASTE EVENTS <br />Special Events, such as festivals and concerts, can <br />produce a lot of trash that gets sent to the landfill. The <br />goal of making an event"Zero Waste" is to send no <br />waste to the landfill, but instead to divert it to compost <br />and recycling. <br />In 2019, the City partnered with EcoCycle to reduce <br />waste at 11 different special events and tracked the <br />results. The events included: Labor Day, Senior Din- <br />ner, Taste of Louisville and eight Street Faire Concerts. <br />During the events, attendees diverted 8,508.52 lbs of <br />waste to compost and recycling out of 9,347.53 total <br />Ibs - that's an approximate 91 % diversion rate! <br />At 2019 City special events, <br />8,508 lbs <br />of waste was diverted to compost & recycling. <br />Zero Waste events begin by working with vendors like <br />food trucks to be sure that they only distribute ma- <br />terials that can be locally recycled or composted. You <br />will see vendors selling drinks in compostable cups or <br />recyclable aluminum cans, but not single use plastic <br />cups that end up in the landfill. <br />Zero Waste events work with attendees to ensure <br />that everything that can be composted or recycled is <br />properly sorted. This can be challenging when at- <br />tendees come from outside Boulder County and are <br />unfamiliar with local guidelines. You can help by being <br />knowledgeable about Boulder County recycling and <br />compost guidelines, taking the time to sort your waste <br />properly when attending events, and helping others to <br />do the same. <br />FILM SCREENING: THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM <br />Join us for a free film screening of the award -winning <br />documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, on Thursday, <br />April 2 at the Louisville Center for the Arts. Tickets <br />available March 1 - visit LouisvilleCO.gov/Calendar for <br />details. <br />The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight -year quest <br />of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for <br />200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in <br />harmony with nature.Through dogged perseverance <br />and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's <br />conflicts, the Chester's unlock and uncover a biodi- <br />verse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, <br />its seasons, and our wildest imagination. <br />SPRING EVENTS AT THE LOUISVILLE CENTER <br />FOR THE ARTS <br />The Louisville Cultural Council will present a full lineup <br />of spring events at the historic Louisville Center for the <br />Arts, at 801 Grant Ave in Louisville. Visit <br />LouisvilleCO.gov/Calendar for details. <br />Skean Dubh: Celtic Music <br />7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18 <br />Skean Dubh is one of the most highly sought after <br />acoustic Celtic bands in the Rocky Mountain region. <br />Unforgettable vocals, hauntingly beautiful piping, <br />sophisticated fiddle, and engaging rhythms give the <br />group its distinct voice in modern and traditional <br />Celtic music. Free. <br />Opera Colorado presents Arias and Ensembles <br />7:30 pm, Friday, March 20 <br />Performed by Opera Colorado's Artists in Residence, <br />this delightful program features highlights from oper- <br />atic and musical theater repertoire. Selections are per- <br />formed as they would be on stage, but without the use <br />of sets and costumes, creating an intimate and engag- <br />ing experience. Tickets $10 at the door or in advance at <br />operacolorado.brownpapertickets.com. <br />Tornado Chasing Drones <br />3:00 pm, Sunday, April 5 <br />Learn about designing and using flying robots to <br />study tornados, nature's most violent storms. Pre- <br />sented by Eric Frew, University of Colorado Professor, <br />Ann and H.J. Smeed Aerospace Engineering Sciences <br />Department. Free. <br />Silent Movie with Live Piano Accompaniment <br />7:30 pm, Friday, April 24 <br />Join local pianist and silent movie aficionado Rodney <br />Sauer for a delightful evening watching two classic <br />silent films along with live accompaniment. Ticket $10. <br />2020 FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERTS <br />Save the date for 2020 free outdoor summer concerts! <br />The Thursday Night Summer Concerts in the Park at <br />Community Park run June 18-July 23.The Downtown <br />Louisville Friday Night Street Faires at Steinbaugh <br />Pavilion run June 19-August 14.There are no concerts <br />July 2 and 3. <br />Check the next Community Update in June for the full <br />list of bands or LouisvilleCO.gov/Calendar in April. <br />Spring 2020 • Page 7 <br />