![]() ![]() Jeff Most, a longtime Lincoln resident who also works as a docent for the Museum of American Speed, is a member of one such group. Still, the fact that Nebraskans were willing to risk a once-in-a-century pandemic to gather and celebrate vintage cars is indicative of an underappreciated, robust car culture in the Cornhusker state.įor those who partake in the culture daily, serious work needs to be done to ensure that Nebraska’s car culture carries over to the next generation, according to those involved in Nebraska’s vintage car scene.ĭozens of vintage car groups exist in Nebraska as of October 2022, which allow groups of people who either own similar makes or models of a certain car brand or people with a passion for vintage cars in general to connect. Shutting down the event during the pandemic ultimately didn’t cause too much harm to the Museum of American Speed, as both the Cars & Coffee event and the museum are back up and running without restrictions. “People wanted to get together, they were willing to take the risk to be able to see each other and enjoy old cars.” “When we made the decision to cancel, there were a lot of folks calling us saying ‘Are you kidding me? We need Cars & Coffee,’” Matthews said. Participants that bring a specialty car also receive free entry to the museum.ĭue to the safety of museum employees and those that attend the event, though, Matthews said the museum made the difficult decision not to have shows in the spring of 2020. According to Matthews, the show further appeals to families and participants through no-cost participation and attendance and, of course, free coffee and donuts. Unlike traditional vintage car shows, Cars and Coffee does not have formal judging, and those that bring a unique car can come and go as they please. The event holds esteem among car enthusiasts in Nebraska, according to Matthews, for its laid-back approach. He said the event attracts car enthusiasts from across the state, and vintage cars on display line the spacious parking lots of the Museum of American Speed and the Speedway Motors building next door. to noon, the event grew from attracting about 45 cars in 2016 to upwards of 700 cars in 2022, according to Matthews. Held on the final Saturday of each month from May through October from 8 a.m. With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down most elements of day-to-day life worldwide, the museum that is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and displaying physical items significant in racing and automotive history had to weigh the pros and cons of hosting one of the museum’s most wildly popular events: the “Cars & Coffee” car show. Sunday, Callahan House, 312 Terry St., Longmont $45-$56.25 rec.ci.us.In May 2020, curator Tim Matthews and the rest of the staff at the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln were faced with a difficult decision. Bring a chair, hat, water and sunscreen 1 p.m. Garden Tea Party Paint and Sip: Paint early spring flowers in watercolor with Coy Ink at the beautiful Callahan house gardens. ![]() ![]() Upcomingħ0s rock benefit for the Denver Zoo: Enjoy a fun day filled with local performers rockin’ out to the best songs of the 70s to benefit the Denver Zoo noon Sunday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont free. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Unauthorized Absence at Bootstrap Brewing: Unauthorized Absence is a classic rock cover band that plays songs that transport listeners back to the soundtrack of their youth 6 p.m. Saturday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont free. Longmont book club: This club reads mostly historical or contemporary fiction, with an occasional mix of lighter books, nonfiction, science fiction/fantasy and classics 10:30 a.m. Learn about agrivoltaics, the combination of solar and agriculture, walk among solar panels and observe different plots dedicated to agrivoltaic research and crop prooduction 10 a.m. Public tour of Jack’s Solar Garden: Join the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center on a 75-minute tour of Jack’s Solar Garden, the largest agrivoltaic research site of its kind in the nation. Saturday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont $10. Strawberry Festival vintage and antique market: This event features an array of vintage and antique dealers in art, furniture, jewelry (fine and costume), primitives, clothing, southwest, toys, collectibles, home décor, mid-century, retro, glass and more 10 a.m. ![]()
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