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Did You Know? The Chautauqua Auditorium was built in 54 days with derricks lifting the six 80-foot-long cross trusses weighing three tons each 56 feet in the air. The construction cost $6,700. It opened July 4, 1898. In the summer of 1898, Gulf Railway advertised a low rate to passengers within a radius of 100 miles of Ft. Worth, Texas: round trip fare, all boarding and lodging, and admission to all six weeks of programming at Chautauqua for $75. That is equivalent to about $2,000 today. The Colorado Chautauqua was named a National Historic Landmark (NHL) in 2006. There are 25 NHLs in Colorado; this is one of two in the Denver-Boulder metro area. Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA) has pledged to become the greenest NHL in the U.S. Well on their way, the association is currently renovating the cottages and buildings with innovative energy efficient modalities and already earned the prestigious EPA Energy Star Rating in five cottages. Campus-wide, CCA employs tactics to conserve energy and water, and reduce waste. CCA was awarded the 2011 State Honor Award from Colorado Preservation Inc. for its leadership in environmental sustainability and the historic preservation. The Colorado Music Festival has been a partner and has performed in the Auditorium each summer since 1976 More than 50,000 annual visitors enjoy programming at Chautauqua year-round in the Auditorium and the intimate Community House, including concerts, films and speakers. More than 4,000 guests stay in Chautauqua’s 57 rental cottages and two lodges each year. Chautauqua’s year-round overnight guests arrive from all 50 states and countries around the world, with the single largest number of guests coming from within Colorado, followed by Texas and California. More than one million hikers use the trailheads adjacent to Chautauqua each year. These trails are part of the more than 45,000 acres of land that the City of Boulder has preserved and protected as Boulder's Open Space & Mountain Parks.
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Q. What is a “chautauqua”? A. The Chautauqua Movement was America’s first truly national mass educational and cultural
movement. It takes its name from the Chautauqua Institution on Lake Chautauqua in western New York, which started in 1874 as a summer school for Sunday school teachers. Within a few years, it broadened its scope to include adult education of all kinds, as well as a correspondence course—the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, designed to bring “a college outlook” to working and middle-class people. As its members and graduates spread the chautauqua ideals of lifelong learning, love of nature, voluntary simplicity, music, oration and the arts, many towns, especially in rural areas where opportunities for secondary education were limited, established “chautauquas.” These seasonal establishments reflected the intense desire for self-improvement through education that has always marked the American striver. “Chautauqua” became shorthand for an organized gathering intended to introduce people to new ideas and issues of public concern. Theodore Roosevelt said that chautauqua was “typically American, in that it is typical of America at its best.” At the height of the Chautauqua Movement (about 1915), some 12,000 communities had hosted a chautauqua. However, the movement died out by the mid-1930s. Most historians cite the rise of the car culture, radio and movies as the causes. Several independent chautauquas (including The Colorado Chautauqua) survived, functioning today as they did in the late 19th century: offering educational, cultural and recreational programs and accommodations.
Q. What does the word “chautauqua” mean, anyway? A. “Chautauqua” is a Native American word meaning “a bag tied in the middle” or “two moccasins
tied together.” The lake on which the original Chautauqua was located in western New York is shaped this way and so named, and gave its name to the movement.
Q. How did The Colorado Chautauqua get started? A. In the late 1890s, the Texas Board of Regents was determined to establish a summer school for
teachers in a cool climate. Because the Chautauqua Movement was such a powerful and popular cultural force in the United States at the time, the Regents surmised that the best way to obtain a favorable location for the teachers’ school would be to partner with a railroad company, package the school with a chautauqua, and barter with a Colorado town for a site. Boulder city leaders wooed the Texans by offering to supply land, facilities and public utilities for the assembly. The site for what originally was called the Texas-Colorado Chautauqua was expressly chosen for its spectacular mountain setting and its health-giving environment. A promotional brochure published at the time proclaimed, “The program embraces a period of six weeks and is by all odds the most comprehensive intellectual retreat ever presented west of the Mississippi River.”
The Colorado Chautauqua continues to be a retreat experience for respite and enrichment,
still demonstrating the historic chautauqua ideals of lifelong learning, love of nature, voluntary simplicity, music, oration and the arts. Now more than 115 years after it’s founding, the
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Colorado Chautauqua continues to host a unique variety of programs for the community and destination visitors. In recent years the original summer-only amenities expanded to year-round lodging and programming.
Q. Why was The Colorado Chautauqua named a National Historic Landmark? Why is it
nationally significant? A. The Colorado Chautauqua is the only remaining Chautauqua west of the Mississippi River in
continuous operation and with its original structures intact. It is also the only Chautauqua with year-round programming and lodging. The Colorado Chautauqua is deemed to be an exceptional representative of the original Chautauqua Movement and is deemed the western expression of the Chautauqua Movement. It displays remarkable historic integrity of site, structures and setting. The Colorado Chautauqua is unique because its programming successfully assimilated popular entertainment featured at the circuit chautauquas with the educational emphasis of the independent chautauqua assemblies. Now 115 years old, The Colorado Chautauqua remains a living document of the Movement’s ideals: learning for all, uplifting entertainment and useful leisure in a natural and inspiring setting.
Q: Are there other chautauquas in the country? A. Yes, there are several communities originating from the original Chautauqua Movement across
the Eastern U.S. and even in Canada, each with their own history and season of programming. Visit The Chautauqua Trail website to learn about each one’s unique offerings at www.chautauquatrail.com.
Q. How does something become a “National Historic Landmark”? A. “National Historic Landmark” is a designation made by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, and is
given only to properties recognized as being “of national significance” and possessing “exceptional value or quality in illustrating and interpreting the heritage of the United States.” The Colorado Chautauqua Association and the Intermountain Support Office (Denver) of the National Park Service spent nearly two years crafting a persuasive 63-page nomination package, which had to be approved by two national advisory committees before a final decision was made by Secretary of the Interior, Gale Norton, on February 9, 2006.
Q. How many National Historic Landmarks are there in Colorado? A. There are 25 National Historic Landmarks in Colorado. The Colorado Chautauqua was the first
National Historic Landmark on the central Front Range and is now one of two in the Denver – Boulder metro area.
Q. So what is “Chautauqua Park” exactly? A. The Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark is a 40-acre piece of land roughly in the
shape of a triangle that stretches south from Baseline Road. It adjoins Open Space and Mountain Parks on two sides, but the open space and trails are NOT part of Chautauqua. Chautauqua Park only refers to the “front” 14 acres which is operated by the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department as a park and green space, plus the playgrounds on the east side and tennis courts. The City’s Open Space and Mountain Parks Department operates the Ranger Cottage adjacent to the Mesa Trailhead and Chautauqua Meadow open space. The “back” 26 acres of Chautauqua, containing the historic buildings, is under the stewardship of the Colorado Chautauqua Association (see detail below).
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Q. Who owns The Colorado Chautauqua? A. All of the 40 acres of land underlying Chautauqua is owned by the City of Boulder, along with
the Auditorium, the Dining Hall and the Academic Hall. Since the founding of the Chautauqua in 1898, the City has leased the land and those buildings to the Colorado Chautauqua Association on a series of 20-year leases. The Colorado Chautauqua Association (see detail below) owns 60 of the 99 cottages, the Community House, the Missions House Lodge and the Columbine Lodge. The other 39 cottages are privately owned. The private owners own the improvements on land owned by the City of Boulder and subleased to the private individuals by the Colorado Chautauqua Association.
Q. What is the Colorado Chautauqua Association (“CCA”)? A. The Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA) is a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit that preserves,
perpetuates and improves the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua, enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. CCA leases 26 acres of Chautauqua including the Auditorium, the Dining Hall and the Academic Hall from the City of Boulder and has responsibility for preservation and use of those facilities and the buildings it owns. CCA provides lodging, programming and venues for private events in the historic Chautauqua buildings and grounds.
Q. How does the Chautauqua Dining Hall fit in? A. The Chautauqua Dining Hall was built by the City of Boulder (along with the Auditorium) for
opening day of the Chautauqua – July 4, 1898. It continues to be owned by the City, and has been leased to the Colorado Chautauqua Association as part of the ground lease on a series of 20-year leases since 1898. The Dining Hall building is subleased by CCA to an independent restaurant operator, Three Leaf Concepts, who runs the facility. The Chautauqua Dining Hall is open year-round, featuring Colorado bistro cuisine. To get there, enter at the main park entrance on Baseline, pass the Ranger Cottage, and turn left at Clematis. For more information, call the Dining Hall at (303) 440-3776 or visit www.chautauquadininghall.com.
Q. Does anyone live at Chautauqua? A. Yes. Of the 39 privately-owned cottages at Chautauqua, approximately eight are year-round
residences, with the remaining privately-owned cottages used throughout the year and especially in summer. Of the 60 CCA-owned cottages, a portion is rented by CCA to students and other individuals on September-May leases, with the balance available for nightly rental. The tradition of nine-month leases coinciding with the school year dates back to post-World War II, when the University of Colorado started using Chautauqua cottages as married student housing for returning GIs.
Q. Can I stay overnight or have a special event at The Colorado Chautauqua? A. Absolutely. There are 57 cottages available for rent, ranging in size from efficiency to a three-
bedroom, each with a fully-equipped kitchen. With an effort to combine historic preservation with environmental sustainability, each cottage has been updated with energy efficient and green building innovations including the use of eco-friendly products. Five cottages have earned the EPA Energy Star Rating, which is a government-backed energy performance rating system measuring current performance, setting goals, tracking savings, and rewarding improvements through superior energy efficient products and practices. For reservations, call (303) 952-1611 or email [email protected].
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The Colorado Chautauqua also features many delightful venues for both large and small parties which can be privately rented for weddings, small receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs or memorial services, as well as for retreats, business meetings and small conferences. For information and reservations, call (303) 442-3282, ext. 18 or visit http://www.chautauqua.com/lodging.html for more information.
Q. In what other ways is Chautauqua “green”? A. In 2008 CCA committed to making the Colorado Chautauqua the country's “greenest”
National Historic Landmark marrying historic preservation with environmental sustainability. While adhering to the rigorous building regulations of preserving a National Historic Landmark, the Association implemented numerous ways to conserve water and energy, including the installation of weather stations to monitor irrigation and interior whole-house fans to cool the cottages in the summertime. Additional green initiatives are waste diversion practices toward a goal of zero waste and the use of nontoxic, earth-friendly products, all of which maintain a comfortable ambiance for visitors and lodging guests and the unique Chautauqua charm.
In 2011 CCA was recognized by Colorado Preservation Inc. with a State Honor Award for its
leadership in environmental sustainability and the historic preservation of the 115-year old Colorado Chautauqua.
Q. What is Colorado Chautauqua Learning Lab? A. The Colorado Chautauqua’s Learning Lab is a way to share CCA’s green initiatives and
experiences with owners of historic properties, developers, craftsmen and governmental entities, including the ability to renovate identical structures with different green building methods to compare results on energy efficiency. Boulder County Energy Smart auditors are now trained at Chautauqua and case studies are being prepared to share with the green building and historic preservation industry. More information can be found at http://www.chautauqua.com/greening_lab.htm.
Q. How many people visit the Colorado Chautauqua each year? A. More than half a million people visit Chautauqua annually, based on numbers of lodging guests,
auditorium show attendees, private gathering participants, Dining Hall patrons and recreationists.
Q. Who are some famous Colorado Chautauqua performers? A. Thousands of performers, from orators of the early 20th century to modern musical acts and
full symphonies, have graced the stage of Chautauqua Auditorium since its opening on July 4, 1898. The Colorado Chautauqua has hosted a number of famous performers over the decades, including “the silver-tongued orator” William Jennings Bryan, noted prohibitionist Rev. Billy Sunday, Philip Sousa, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, grandfather of bluegrass Bill Monroe, “gonzo” journalist Hunter S. Thompson, Vice President Al Gore, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, actor John Lithgow and such popular musicians as David Byrne, the Indigo Girls, John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett and Los Lobos.
Q. What is the Colorado Music Festival? A. The Colorado Music Festival (CMF) educates, entertains and challenges audiences of all ages
by presenting classical music performed by extraordinary professional musicians from around the world for six weeks every summer in the Chautauqua Auditorium. For information, tickets, special events and more, call (303) 449-1397 or visit CMF’s website at www.comusic.org.
Q. Does CCA offer any tours of the historic building?
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A. Yes, there are several options. For media tours, please contact Jen Marshall at [email protected]. For a special group tour, contact the Lodging Director, Bert Farin at [email protected]. Boulder Walking Tours offers a “Living History” tour of Chautauqua. Visit www.boulderwalkingtours.com for a schedule. A self-guided mobile phone audio tour is also available explaining the history and uniqueness of the Colorado Chautauqua. The tour features nine stops and four interpretive panels located throughout the National Historic Landmark. Whether you are at Chautauqua or at home, call 303.952.1600 from your mobile phone and press the corresponding tour stop number to listen to the narrative. You can also listen to the tour's narrative from your computer from www.chautauqua.com/tours.
Q. Where can I park my car when I visit Chautauqua? A. Established in 1898, the Colorado Chautauqua was not developed with automobile use in mind
and has very limited parking space available within the National Historic Landmark boundary. The most ample supply of parking for concert goers is available on a first-come, first-served basis along Baseline Road. Carpooling and bicycling to Chautauqua is always encouraged. A free HOP 2 Chautauqua shuttle is available for most summer concerts. Please check our website www.chautauqua.com to find which events the HOP will service and its schedule.
Q. What is the mission and values statement of the Colorado Chautauqua Association? A. Our mission is to preserve, perpetuate and improve the site and spirit of the historic
Chautauqua by enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. The chautauqua experience is based on lifelong learning, love of nature, voluntary simplicity, and music, oration and the arts. Historic significance, traditions, cultural relevance, respite and enrichment are among the community benefits provided by The Colorado Chautauqua.
Q. How can I support the mission of the Colorado Chautauqua Association? A. Colorado Chautauqua Association gratefully accepts donations to support its preservation,
cultural residency and programming missions. You also can become a member by calling (303) 952-1635 or by visiting www.chautauqua.com. Different levels of membership provide benefits including advance concert ticket purchase, discounted tickets and member-only promotions.
Q. How can I learn more about The Colorado Chautauqua? A. Visit www.chautauqua.com or followp us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/coloradochautauqua, Twitter at https://twitter.com/colochautauqua , LinkedIn and Pinterest. Look for information on guided tours, or pick up a self-guided tour brochure in our Lodging office. Come explore The Colorado Chautauqua!
A Very Brief History of the Chautauqua Movement “Chautauqua” is a Native American (Iroquois) word meaning “a bag tied in the middle” or “two moccasins tied together.” The lake on which the original chautauqua (Chautauqua Institution) was located in western New York is shaped this way and so named, and gave its name to the movement. In 1874, John Heyl Vincent and Lewis Miller rented a Methodist camp meeting site to use in the post-camp meeting season as a summer school for Sunday school teachers; this became known as the Chautauqua Institution and reflected a nation-wide interest in the professionalization of teaching. Vincent and Miller were very clear that their intent was educational, rather than revivalist. It should be stressed that the Chautauqua Institution was never affiliated with any one denomination; pretty much every faith group in the US has a chapel or building on the grounds today. Still, the sort of mild Protestantism that has informed much of American culture was an underpinning of the Chautauqua Movement. Within a few years, the scope of the Chautauqua Institution had broadened to include adult education of all kinds, as well as a correspondence course--the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, designed to bring "a college outlook" to working and middle-class people. Along with the educational (and education was broadly defined to include the arts and public affairs) offerings at Chautauqua, its thousands of summer residents attended concerts and social activities. By the last decade of the nineteenth century, the Chautauqua Institution was nationally known as a center for rather earnest, but high-minded, activities that aimed at intellectual and moral self-improvement and civic involvement. The Chautauqua Movement, with which the Chautauqua Institution has had a maternal interest but never a formal relationship, grew out of that Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. As its members and graduates spread the Chautauqua idea, many towns--especially in rural areas where opportunities for secondary education were limited--established "chautauquas." "Chautauqua" had a degree of cache and became short hand for an organized gathering intended to introduce people to the great ideas, new ideas, and issues of public concern. "Independent assemblies," those with permanent buildings and staff could be found throughout the US by 1900, with a concentration in the Midwest. After 1900, the "circuit chautauqua" became the principle expression of the movement. The independent assemblies were somewhat wary of these travelling, tented chautauquas. Still, at the height of the Chautauqua Movement, about 1915, some 12,000 communities had hosted a chautauqua. Many of the lecturers and performers were contracted by chautauqua agencies--the most notable was the Redpath Agency in Iowa--and the quality of the offerings varied from Vassar-educated lecturers and Shakespeare to animal acts and vaudeville farce. The movement pretty much died out by the mid-1930s. Most historians cite the rise of the car culture, radio, and movies as the causes. There were several other important, yet subtle, reasons for the decline. One was the sharp increase in fundamentalism and evangelical Christianity in the 20s; the bland non-denominationalism exhibited at most chautauquas couldn't accommodate these impulses. Many small independent chautauquas became essentially camp meetings or church camps. Another--seemingly contradictory influence--was the rise of the liberated, educated woman. Chautauquas functioned for many lower- and middle-class women much as the elite women's colleges did for upper-class women. They were training grounds from which women could launch "real" careers. When
professional and educational opportunities increased, interest in chautauquas dwindled. Finally, the Depression itself made chautauquas economically impossible for organizers and audiences. Today chautauqua is experiencing a renaissance. People are discovering that lifelong learning is one of the keys to living a happy, fulfilling life. Throughout North America existing chautauquas are thriving and ones from the past are being resurrected. Learn more about all the living chautauqua communities and assemblies currently in operation at www.chautauquatrail.com
History of the Colorado Chautauqua
In the late 1890s, the Texas Board of Regents determined to establish a summer school for teachers in a cool climate. Because the Chautauqua Movement was such a powerful and popular cultural force in the United States at the time, the regents surmised that the best way to obtain a favorable location for the teachers’ school would be to partner with a railroad company, package the school with a chautauqua, and barter with a Colorado town for a site. Boulder city leaders wooed the Texans by offering to supply land, facilities and public utilities for the assembly. The site for what originally was called the Texas-Colorado Chautauqua was expressly chosen for its spectacular mountain setting and its health-giving environment.
On July 4, 1898, over 4,000 people gathered for the opening day of the Colorado Chautauqua. Boulder civic leaders and Texas educators had joined together to create a cultural and educational summer retreat. A promotional brochure published at the time proclaimed, “The program embraces a period of six weeks and is by all odds the most comprehensive intellectual retreat ever presented west of the Mississippi River.”
Located at the base of Boulder's Flatirons and one of only 25 National Historic Landmarks in the state of Colorado, the Colorado Chautauqua is one of only a few remaining chautauquas in the U.S. It is considered THE western representation of the cultural movement that swept the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is the only site west of the Mississippi that has been in continuous operation since its founding and with its original structures intact and used for their original purposes. The City of Boulder owns the 40 acres of land underlying the Colorado Chautauqua, along with the Auditorium, the Dining Hall and the Academic Hall. Since its founding in 1898, the City has leased 26 acres of the land and those buildings to the Colorado Chautauqua Association - the 501 (c) (3) steward of the chautauqua. The Colorado Chautauqua Association owns the Community House, the Missions House Lodge and the Columbine Lodge as well as 60 of the 99 cottages on the premises. The other 39 cottages are privately owned - with the land subleased to the private individuals by the Colorado Chautauqua Association. All buildings are subject to Landmark Design Guidelines administered by the City of Boulder The Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA) is a 501 (c) (3) Colorado nonprofit corporation that leases 26 acres of grounds, the Auditorium, Dining Hall and Academic Hall from the City of Boulder and has responsibility for preservation and use of those facilities as well as the buildings it owns. The mission of CCA is to preserve, perpetuate and improve the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua by enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. CCA provides lodging, programming and venues for private events in the historic Chautauqua buildings and grounds. Now in its second century, the Colorado Chautauqua remains committed to its historic purpose, offering outstanding cultural and educational programs and attracting more than a million visitors each year.
History of the Colorado Chautauqua
In the late 1890s, the Texas Board of Regents determined to establish a summer school for teachers in a cool climate. Because the Chautauqua Movement was such a powerful and popular cultural force in the United States at the time, the regents surmised that the best way to obtain a favorable location for the teachers’ school would be to partner with a railroad company, package the school with a chautauqua, and barter with a Colorado town for a site. Boulder city leaders wooed the Texans by offering to supply land, facilities and public utilities for the assembly. The site for what originally was called the Texas-Colorado Chautauqua was expressly chosen for its spectacular mountain setting and its health-giving environment.
On July 4, 1898, over 4,000 people gathered for the opening day of the Colorado Chautauqua. Boulder civic leaders and Texas educators had joined together to create a cultural and educational summer retreat. A promotional brochure published at the time proclaimed, “The program embraces a period of six weeks and is by all odds the most comprehensive intellectual retreat ever presented west of the Mississippi River.”
Located at the base of Boulder's Flatirons and one of only 25 National Historic Landmarks in the state of Colorado, the Colorado Chautauqua is one of only a few remaining chautauquas in the U.S. It is considered THE western representation of the cultural movement that swept the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is the only site west of the Mississippi that has been in continuous operation since its founding and with its original structures intact and used for their original purposes. The City of Boulder owns the 40 acres of land underlying the Colorado Chautauqua, along with the Auditorium, the Dining Hall and the Academic Hall. Since its founding in 1898, the City has leased 26 acres of the land and those buildings to the Colorado Chautauqua Association - the 501 (c) (3) steward of the chautauqua. The Colorado Chautauqua Association owns the Community House, the Missions House Lodge and the Columbine Lodge as well as 60 of the 99 cottages on the premises. The other 39 cottages are privately owned - with the land subleased to the private individuals by the Colorado Chautauqua Association. All buildings are subject to Landmark Design Guidelines administered by the City of Boulder The Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA) is a 501 (c) (3) Colorado nonprofit corporation that leases 26 acres of grounds, the Auditorium, Dining Hall and Academic Hall from the City of Boulder and has responsibility for preservation and use of those facilities as well as the buildings it owns. The mission of CCA is to preserve, perpetuate and improve the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua by enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. CCA provides lodging, programming and venues for private events in the historic Chautauqua buildings and grounds. Now in its second century, the Colorado Chautauqua remains committed to its historic purpose, offering outstanding cultural and educational programs and attracting more than a million visitors each year.
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Chautauqua celebrates 115th anniversary as Boulder’s cultural gem Since 1898 nonprofit provides entertainment, education and enlightenment to community
BOULDER, Colo. (April 15, 2013) – July 4, 2013 marks the 115th anniversary of the Colorado Chautauqua, Boulder’s National Historic Landmark that sits nestled below the iconic Flatirons. Since 1898, Chautauqua has offered educational, cultural and recreational programs, dining and accommodations to the community and its visitors. Colorado Chautauqua was part of the popular “Chautauqua Movement” that swept the country during the late 19th and early 20th centuries spreading education and the arts through the developing west, rural communities and small cities. At the height of the Chautauqua Movement around 1915, some 12,000 communities had hosted a chautauqua. The Colorado Chautauqua opened in 1898 through collaboration between the City of Boulder and Texas educators and the Union Pacific Denver & Gulf Railroad. Today, the Colorado Chautauqua is one of only a few remaining chautauquas in the U.S. and it is the only site west of the Mississippi that has been in continuous operation since its founding and with its original structures intact and used for their original purposes. Current event programming speaks to modern entertainment interests with popular music concerts such as Lyle Lovett, Andrew Bird and Gillian Welch, plus thought provoking theatre performances and forums. With a nod to its historic roots, CCA hosts an annual silent film festival with live music accompaniment. The Auditorium is acoustically-renowned and revered by top performers. Distinguished speakers such as William Jennings Bryan, Al Gore and the Reverend Jesse Jackson and a diverse array of performers ranging from John Lithgow and Paula Poundstone to musicians including Wynton Marsalis, David Byrne, Joan Baez, k.d.lang, Chris Isaak, John Hiatt, and Neko Case have graced its wooden stage. In the early days, Chautauqua’s Dining Hall provided daily meals to the site's campers. Today it is a destination location for weddings and diners with an expansive wrap-around porch, cozy fireplaces, inviting lounge and a modern menu giving homage to local Colorado ingredients and flavors. Year-round lodging accommodations are available in the historic cottages which range in size from efficiency to three bedrooms each with a fully equipped kitchen and screened-in front porch facing inward to the streets to foster community interaction. Just a few steps outside the
cottages’ back doors is Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Park’s 48 miles of trails providing easy access to picnics, hiking and rock climbing. Upcoming events, Dining Hall menu and hours and lodging information can be found at www.chautauqua.com.
### The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that preserves, perpetuates and improves the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua, enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. The chautauqua experience is based on lifelong learning, love of nature, voluntary simplicity, and music, oration and the arts. Historic significance, traditions, cultural relevance, respite and enrichment are among the community benefits provided by the Colorado Chautauqua. CCA serves as the steward of historic Chautauqua. It leases from the City of Boulder and has full responsibility for preservation and use of 26 acres of Chautauqua Park, home to many public buildings, gardens and 99 cottages, 57 of which are available for rental through the Association. The Colorado Chautauqua was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier II organization. For more information about the Colorado Chautauqua and the CCA visit www.chautauqua.com or www.facebook.com/coloradochautauqua. For access to historic or event photos, or to arrange interviews with executive director Susan Connelly, contact Glenda Catron at 303-449-2108, ext. 17.
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Colorado Chautauqua announces its 115th Summer Concert Season Celebrating more than a century of performances, the historic auditorium welcomes
returning crowd favorites and artist debuts BOULDER, Colo. (April 25, 2013) – The Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA), steward of Boulder’s cultural and historical gem the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark, announces its Summer Concert Series marking its 115th anniversary of entertaining the community. With returning favorites such as Joan Baez, John Hiatt and the Indigo Girls, joining debut performances from Ryan Bingham, Umphrey's McGee and Old Crow Medicine Show, the series spans the interest of any music aficionado. The concerts will take place in the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, which was built in 54 days, just in time for opening day on July 4, 1898, when Chautauqua was founded as a cultural and educational retreat. The eco‐friendly convenience of the free HOP 2 Chautauqua shuttle will be available for all Auditorium concerts. The remainder of the concerts will be announced in waves throughout the spring and summer. CONCERT SERIES LINE UP: The Lomax Project featuring Tim O'Brien, Jayme Stone and friends* Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 (CCA members: $20) On Sale Now. *This concert will be held in the Community House* Join musicians Tim O'Brien (mandolin, fiddle), Greg Garrison (bass), Ron Miles (trumpet), Jayme Stone (banjo), Margaret Glaspy (guitar) and Moira Smiley (vocals) as they premier their newly developed music, created collaboratively over the prior week at Chautauqua, all inspired by the field recordings of Alan Lomax. This program is part of Chautauqua's Lomax Project and is made possible in part by a generous grant from Colorado Creative Industries and Boulder Arts Commission. Ryan Bingham* Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Friday, May 24, 8:00 p.m., Tickets: $22.50 ‐ $45.00 (CCA members: $19.50 ‐ $42.00) On Sale Now. Singer‐songwriter Ryan Bingham has made the unlikely journey from rodeo circuit rider to Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winner for the soundtrack to "Crazy Heart," a 2009 Jeff Bridges film featuring Bingham's original song, "The Weary Kind." He was also named the Americana Music Association’s 2010 Artist of the Year. This performance will be Bingham’s first appearance on the Chautauqua stage. Special guests The Wild Feathers will open the show. An Evening with Joan Baez* Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Saturday, June 1, 8:00 p.m., Tickets: $45.00 ‐ $60.00 (CCA members: $42.00 ‐ $57.00) On Sale Now.
Joan Baez remains a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable—marching on the front lines of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, inspiring Vaclav Havel in his fight for a Czech Republic, singing on the first Amnesty International tour, and standing alongside Nelson Mandela when the world celebrated his 90th birthday in London's Hyde Park. An Evening with Umphrey's McGee * Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) and Live Nation Tuesday, June 8, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $39.50 (CCA Members: $36.50) Sold Out. Fans who have followed Umphrey's McGee for any period of time know that there are only two guarantees: you never know what you’re going to get, and Umphrey's always delivers. Home to one of one of the band's first successful tours outside of the comforts of their Midwestern circuit in the early years, Colorado has always welcomed Umphrey's McGee with open arms. Celebrating their 15 year anniversary as a band, June 8th will mark the band's first time on the historic Chautauqua Auditorium stage. Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell* Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Tuesday, June 18, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $45.00 ‐ $75.00 (CCA members $42.00 ‐ $72.00) On Sale Now. In celebration of their new collaborative album, "Old Yellow Moon," Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell will appear for the first time together on the Chautauqua stage. A 12‐time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Harris’ contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Crowell is a multi‐Grammy Award winning songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Norah Jones, Etta James and Grateful Dead among others. Crowell’s 1988 breakthrough album, “Diamonds and Dirt,” generated five #1 singles and a Grammy Award for the song, “After All This Time.” His honors also include an ASCAP Lifetime Achievement Award and membership of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. An Evening with Richard Thompson * Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Friday, June 21, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $30.00 ‐ $50.00 (CCA members: $27.00 ‐ $47.00) On Sale Now. Richard Thompson’s latest album, "Electric," comes in what is arguably his most creatively productive period in a career that stretches back some 45 years to his emergence as a teen guitarist and songwriter with the groundbreaking Fairport Convention— the band that essentially invented the term “English folk‐rock.” With his dozens of albums consistently high on critics’ polls and guitar skills that have earned him a Top 20 spot on Rolling Stone’s list of Best Guitarists of All Time, this album and concert are sure to impress. Old Crow Medicine Show Presented by Sherpa/SPC/Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Tuesday, June 25, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $35.00 ‐ $45.00 (CCA members: $32.00 ‐ $42.00) Old Crow Medicine Show got its start busking on street corners in New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. The band has gone on to tour the world, sell over 800,000 albums, become frequent guests on A Prairie Home Companion, and play renowned festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella, and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. In 2013 Old Crow Medicine Show, along with Mumford & Sons and Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, embarked
on the historic Railroad Revival Tour creating a documentary which won the Grammy Award for "Best Long Form Music Video." Pink Martini Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Monday, July 8, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $40.00 ‐ $65.00 (CCA members: $37.00 ‐ $62.00) Featuring 10‐12 musicians, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras around the world. Their debut album, “Sympathique” was released in 1997 and quickly became an international phenomenon. In November 2010 the band released, “Joy To The World”—a festive, multi‐denominational holiday album featuring songs from around the globe. In January 2012, bandleader Thomas Lauderdale recorded the Charlie Chaplin song “Smile” with 94‐year‐old legend Phyllis Diller, which will be released on a future album.
An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter and Marc Cohn On Stage Together Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Tuesday, July 16, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $32.50 ‐ $52.50 (CCA members: $29.50 ‐ $49.50) Acclaimed songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Marc Cohn will share the stage for a very special evening of music. The duo will perform material spanning their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs. Over the course of her career, Carpenter has recorded 12 albums and has sold over 13 million records. With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards (with 15 nominations), two CMA awards and two Academy of Country Music awards for her vocals. Her songs speak to the most personal of life’s details and the most universal. With his Grammy‐award winning ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Cohn is one of his generation’s most compelling singer/songwriters. Of Cohn, Bonnie Raitt declares, “Marc is one of the most soulful, talented artists I know. I love his songs, he’s an incredible singer, and I marvel at his ability to mesmerize every audience he plays for.” Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Monday, July 22, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $32.50 ‐ $55.00 (CCA members: $29.50 ‐ $52.00) The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music, continues to add to their legendary status. With multi‐platinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits such as "Fishin' In The Dark" and "Mr. Bojangles," multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards and nominations, the band's accolades continue to accumulate. Join NGDB (Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, John McEuen) for a special evening of music as they celebrate the 40‐year anniversary and recently remastered vinyl release of the group’s landmark album, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken."
John Hiatt & The Combo Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Saturday, July 27, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $37.50 ‐ $55.00 (CCA members: $34.50 ‐ $52.00) John Hiatt’s career as a performer and songwriter has spanned more than 30 years and everyone from Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, BB King, Bonnie Raitt and Iggy Pop has covered his work. He is called “...one of rock’s most astute singer‐songwriters of the last 40 years” by the Los Angeles Times, and continues to write brilliant character studies, with entertaining storylines, cunning lyrics and wry humor in his new and 21st studio album, “Mystic Pinball.” Known for captivating crowds with his exceptional guitar performances and enthusiasm, we look forward to welcoming John Hiatt back to the Chautauqua stage. Special guest Holly Williams will open the show.
Paula Poundstone Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Saturday, August 3, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $25.00 ‐ $42.50 (CCA members: $22.00 ‐ $39.50) Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula’s ability to create humor on the spot has become the stuff of legends. Paula was recently inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame and has been recognized as one of Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Stand‐Ups of All Time. Her razor‐sharp wit makes her a perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s popular weekly news quiz show, “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me,” and her commentaries have been heard on NPR’s “Morning Edition.”
Indigo Girls Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Monday, August 5, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $35.00 ‐ $60.00 (CCA members: $32.00 ‐ $57.00) Summer at Chautauqua wouldn't be complete without the perennial crowd favorite Indigo Girls. Decades into their career, Grammy‐winning folk‐rock duo, Indigo Girls, still amaze conventional pundits with their ability to grow and thrive no matter the direction of the music industry. On their fourteenth studio album, “Beauty Queen Sister," the Indigo Girls deliver a beautifully crafted batch of songs that revel in the spirited simplicity and rich storytelling that make them crowd favorites year after year. Special guests von Grey will open the show.
Elephant Revival with members of the Colorado Festival Orchestra* Presented by Colorado Music Festival Tuesday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15.00 ‐ $45.00 (CCA members: $12.00 ‐ $42.00) On Sale Now. This Nederland, Colorado quintet are, needless to say, quite a sound to be experienced ‐ especially when they fall into the pocket of a groove containing elements of gypsy, rock, Celtic, alt‐country and folk. For the first time ever they will be performing with members of the Colorado Music Festival (CMF) Orchestra for a not‐to‐miss "Music Mash‐Up" concert – part of a new CMF series where orchestral masterworks meet indie‐rock.
Toad the Wet Sprocket Presented by Nobody in Particular Presents (NIPP) Saturday, August 10, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $27.50 ‐ $45.00 (CCA members: $24.50 ‐ $42.00) Toad the Wet Sprocket was born in 1986 when four California teens desperately needed to come up with a name for their band. Since then, they have made five studio albums which combined sold over four million copies, had five major radio hits, and won over audiences across North America and Europe. Since the release of their 2011 Greatest Hits album, “All You Want,” Toad the Wet Sprocket has been collaborating in the studio and will be sharing their newly released album with the audience.
Shawn Colvin Thursday, August 22, 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $35.00 ‐ $55.00 (CCA members: $32.00 ‐ $52.00) Shawn Colvin is one of the leading lights of the so‐called "new folk movement" that began in the late '80s. Although she grew out of the somewhat limited "woman with a guitar" school, she kept the form fresh with a diverse approach, avoiding the genre's cliched sentiments and all‐too‐often formulaic arrangements in favor of a more personal, pop‐influenced style. Colvin's debut record won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1991, but it was her 1997 single, "Sunny Came Home," that firmly catapulted her into the mainstream.
Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass Presented by KUNC
Saturday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40.00 ‐ $100.00 (CCA members: $37.00 ‐ $97.00) *$100 ticket includes pre‐performance Meet & Greet reception with Ira Glass. The creator of the public radio show "This American Life” talks about his program and how it's put together: what makes a compelling story, where they find the amazing stories for their show, how he and his staff are trying to push broadcast journalism to do things it doesn't usually do. As part of this, Glass mixes stories from the show, live onstage, combining his narration with pre‐taped quotes and music, recreating the sound of the show as the audience watches, playing funny and memorable moments from the show, and talking about what was behind their creation. TICKET INFORMATION:
All concerts take place in the Chautauqua Auditorium unless otherwise noted
* Denotes shows that are on sale now at tickets.chautauqua.com
Member Presale and General Public on sale info: o Chautauqua Member Pre Sale begins April 26 at 10:00 a.m. online only at
tickets.chautauqua.com o General Public: May 3 at 10:00 a.m. online only at tickets.chautauqua.com
Walk up and phone sales begin Monday, May 13. Chautauqua Box Office Kiosk hours: 1‐ 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 1‐8 p.m. on Auditorium event days, May 13 ‐ September 30.
Chautauqua Concert Members receive a discount on select tickets and advance purchase privileges
o The public is welcome to join as members at anytime to take advantage of early purchase privileges.
All tickets are subject to a service fee.
The free HOP 2 Chautauqua shuttle is available for all Auditorium concerts. See individual event listing at www.chautauqua.com for schedule details.
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The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that preserves, perpetuates and improves the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua, enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. The chautauqua experience is based on lifelong learning, love of nature, voluntary simplicity, and music, oration and the arts. Historic significance, traditions, cultural relevance, respite and enrichment are among the community benefits provided by the Colorado Chautauqua. CCA serves as the steward of historic Chautauqua. It leases from the City of Boulder and has full responsibility for preservation and use of 26 acres of Chautauqua Park, home to many public buildings, gardens and 99 cottages, 58 of which are available for rental through the Association. The Colorado Chautauqua was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier II organization. For more information about the Colorado Chautauqua and the CCA visit www.chautauqua.com or www.facebook.com/coloradochautauqua.
For access to historic photos, or to arrange interviews with executive director Susan Connelly, contact Glenda Catron at 303‐449‐2108, ext. 17.
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Contact: Glenda Catron, Fresh Ideas Group (303) 449-2108, ext. 17
Colorado Chautauqua Association announces 2013 family entertainment
Theatrical hikes, silent films and musical sing alongs encompass the national historic landmark’s 115th year of family programming
BOULDER, Colo. (May 14, 2013) - The Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA), steward of Boulder’s cultural and historical gem the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark, announces its family programming for the spring, summer and fall of 2013. With returning favorites such as Theatre -Hikes and the silent film series to new events such as the Musical Story Hour, the historic landmark celebrates its 115th anniversary of offering a variety of family friendly programming to the community. EVENT SCHEDULE: Musical Story Hour Tuesday(s) May 28, June 25, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets $1.00. Chautauqua Community House. On sale now. Join Boulder Public Library's Youth Services Staff for a fun story hour full of music, play and dance. The chosen books will be full of rhythm and song inviting all children and their caregivers to sing along. The presenters will incorporate movement to help youth feel the groove and joy of books, music and song. The hours are designed for ages 3 to 7 but all ages are welcomed to attend. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Snow White Presented by Theatre-Hikes Colorado Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $20.00 adults ($16.00 CCA members), $18.00 Colorado Mtn. Club members, $15.00 children 10 and under. Chautauqua Picnic Shelter. On sale now. Join Theatre-Hikes Colorado for an exciting retelling of “Snow White” by Marjorie Sokokoff. This updated version of the classic story unveils the villain's perspective, from her tragic childhood to her quest for revenge. So how did the story really go? Join all seven quirky dwarves, a tongue-tied prince, a sassy mirror, a dancing chicken, and of course Snow White, in a tale about beauty, friendship and happily-ever-afters with a twist.
City Lights Starring Charlie Chaplin and featuring the recorded Chaplin soundtrack Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10.00 ($5.00 CCA member), $5.00 children 10 and under. Chautauqua Auditorium. On sale now.
This charming simple story is of the Tramp who meets a lovely blind girl selling flowers on the sidewalk who mistakes him for a wealthy duke. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn money by befriending a wealthy man and leading him out of his drunken stupors. In a series of comic adventures that only Chaplin could pull off, he eventually succeeds although his efforts land him in jail. The tear-inducing closing scene, in which she discovers that is not a wealthy duke but only the Tramp, is one of the highest moments in movie history. The Circus Starring Charlie Chaplin and featuring the recorded Chaplin soundtrack Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium. Tickets: $10.00 ($5.00 CCA members), $5.00 Children 10 and under. On sale now. Charlie’s Tramp character finds himself at a circus where he is chased around by police who think he is a pickpocket. Running into the big top, he is an accidental sensation with his hilarious efforts to elude the police. The ringmaster/owner immediately hires him, but discovers the Tramp cannot be funny on purpose, so he makes the Tramp a janitor who is assigned to always work in the big top at show time. Unaware of this exploitation, the Tram falls for the owner’s lovely acrobatic daughter, who is abused by her father. His chances seem good, until a dashing rival comes in and Charlie feels he has to compete with him. The Navigator Starring Buster Keaton and featuring live piano accompaniment by Hank Troy Thursday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium. Tickets: $10.00 ($5.00 CCA members), $5.00 Children 10 and under. On sale now. Buster Keaton stars as Rollo Treadway, an unexperienced lad of extraordinary wealth – and surprisingly little common sense – who finds himself adrift on “The Navigator” with no one else on board except an equally naïve girl. This film brilliantly exemplifies Buster Keaton’s ability to mine rich humor from the inanimate. The Navigator is a classic of the Golden Age of Comedy, centered on and about a single extraordinary prop” an immense five hundred-foot yacht. *Plus: “The Love Nest” (1923) – A short comedy silent film in which Buster trades a sailboat for a U-boat to plumb new depths of hilarity. Sparrows Starring Mary Pickford and featuring live piano accompaniment by Hank Troy Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium. Tickets: $10.00 ($5.00 CCA members), $5.00 children 10 and under. On sale now. Mr. Grimes and his wife operate a dismal “baby farm” near an alligator- infested swamp. Molly, played by Mary Pickford who at age 34, still is youthful and gives one of her best performances in her final juvenile role. Molly is the ingenious caregiver to a band of orphans held captive on the bayou farm. The plot turns around a kidnapped baby girl brought to the farm for concealment until kidnappers receive a ransom. When Molly learns of Grimes’ plan, she plots a daring escape with her band. Yet the story goes on as Molly and her charges flee the police, the kidnapers and Mr. Grimes. Peter Pan Featuring live musical accompaniment by the Mont Alto Motion Orchestra. Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium. Tickets: $12.00 ($6.00 CCA members), $6.00 children 10 and under. On sale now. Capturing the mysteries, adventures and delight of childhood, this is the first film and perhaps the best adaptation of James M. Barrie’s timeless story. It became one of the most popular films of the twenties.
Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, who charms Wendy and her brothers to fly with him to Never-Never Land. On this distant island of dreams and magic, they struggle to rescue the Lost Boys from Captain Hook and his band of pirates, encountering along the way the delightful fairy Tinkerbell, a man-eating crocodile, and a band of valiant Indians. Virtually unseen for decades the film has been fully restored from original nitrate materials, with authentic color tint highlighting remarkable special effects and fine photography. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Presented by Theatre-Hikes Colorado Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19 at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $20.00 ($16.00 CCA members), $18.00 Colorado Mtn. Club members, $15.00 children 10 and under. Chautauqua Picnic Shelter. On sale now. Celebrate the fall season with the bone chilling tale of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” presented by Theatre Hikes Colorado. Based on the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson and adapted by local playwright, Mark Sbani, Jekyll tells the tale of a man torn between two personalities, who faces the ultimate consequence when he pushes his experiment too far. Will Jekyll be able to face his dark side before it’s too late? Just in time for Halloween, this tale will be sure to get you in the spirit! TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets are available for purchase online at www.chautauaqua.com
Walk up and phone sales are also available. Chautauqua Box Office Kiosk hours: 1- 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 1-8 p.m. on Auditorium event days.
CCA members receive discounts on select tickets. All tickets are subject to a service fee.
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The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that preserves, perpetuates and improves the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua, enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. The chautauqua experience is based on lifelong learning, love of nature, voluntary simplicity, and music, oration and the arts. Historic significance, traditions, cultural relevance, respite and enrichment are among the community benefits provided by the Colorado Chautauqua. CCA serves as the steward of historic Chautauqua. It leases from the City of Boulder and has full responsibility for preservation and use of 26 acres of Chautauqua Park, home too many public buildings, gardens and 99 cottages, 58 of which are available for rental through the Association. The Colorado Chautauqua was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier II organization. For more information about the Colorado Chautauqua and the CCA visit www.chautauqua.com or www.facebook.com/coloradochautauqua. For access to historic photos, or to arrange interviews with executive director Susan Connelly, contact Glenda Catron at 303-449-2108, ext. 17.
MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release Contact: Glenda Catron [email protected] (303) 449-2108, ext 17 office (970) 219-0924 cell
Stephen King to Discuss New Book at Chautauqua Auditorium, September 25 WHAT: Stephen King will discuss his new book, Doctor Sleep, the long awaited sequel to The Shining at Chautauqua Auditorium. WHEN: Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO DETAILS: In celebration of the release of Doctor Sleep (September 24), the long awaited sequel to The Shining, Mr. King will talk, read and answer questions about his new book in an on stage event at Chautauqua Auditorium. Presented by Boulder Bookstore, Mr. King’s return to Boulder is memorable as he resided in Boulder in 1974 when he wrote the first draft of The Shining. Though he will not be signing books at the event, a limited quantity of pre-signed, first edition copies of Doctor Sleep will be randomly distributed at the event. Tickets will go on-sale online Thursday, July 11 at 1 p.m. MST for Chautauqua and Boulder Bookstore members only at tickets.chautauqua.com. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Friday, July 12 at 1 p.m. MST online at tickets.chautauqua.com. Tickets are priced at $37.50 ($34.50 for Chautauqua Members). Ticket includes a first edition copy of Doctor Sleep. Box Office Information: Tickets.chautauqua.com (303) 440-7666; walk-up/phone sales Mon – Fri, 1-6 p.m. [email protected].
The free HOP 2 Chautauqua shuttle will be available for this event beginning at 5:30 PM.
# # # The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that preserves, perpetuates and improves the site and spirit of the historic Chautauqua, enhancing its community and values through cultural, educational, social and recreational experiences. The chautauqua experience is based on lifelong learning, love of nature, voluntary simplicity, and music, oration and the arts. Historic significance, traditions, cultural relevance, respite and enrichment are among the community benefits provided by the Colorado Chautauqua. CCA serves as the steward of historic Chautauqua. It leases from the City of Boulder and has full responsibility for preservation and use of 26 acres of Chautauqua Park, home to many public buildings, gardens and 99 cottages, 57 of which are available for rental through the Association. The Colorado Chautauqua was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. The Colorado Chautauqua Association is a Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier II organization. For more information about the Colorado Chautauqua and the CCA visit www.chautauqua.com or www.facebook.com/coloradochautauqua. For access to historic or event photos, or to arrange interviews with executive director Susan Connelly, contact Glenda Catron at 303-449-2108, ext. 17.
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“Three Leaf Concepts, which operates the Dushanbe Teahouse for the city of Boulder and owns several good restaurants in Boulder and Louisville, got rid of the carpet, only to find attractive, 1940 oak flooring; erected a pair of fireplaces made from Boulder County field stone; moved the bar and topped it with reclaimed vintage boxcar maple flooring, with foot rails from 1903 and 1905 railroad tracks (the Colorado & Southern Railroad helped create Chautauqua).” - The Denver Post: Digest: Chautauqua Dining Hall in Boulder revamped
“It's a landmark. It's a tourist venue. It's a stop for hikers. The Chautauqua Dining Hall has been all these things, and new proprietors Lenny and Sara Martinelli of Three Leaf Concepts wanted to keep it that way -- while making sure it offers a true taste of Colorado.” - Daily Camera: Revamped Chautauqua Dining Hall embraces locals and
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“When songwriters need inspiration, they may turn to old music. They might borrow a melody or a few lyrics, or even rejigger an old song completely. One of the best places to find old music is the Alan Lomax Collection. For decades, starting in the 1930s, Lomax traveled around the world recording people singing in fields, coal mines, prisons, and on front porches.” - Colorado Public Radio: In Boulder, Songwriters are Turning Old Music into
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“Some musical experiences are like gifts to all involved — the artist, subject and audience — and ‘The Lomax Project’ certainly has that potential. The project, which started earlier this week and runs through Wednesday at the Chautauqua in Boulder, will host world-class musicians to study the recorded works of legendary folk-music archivist Alan Lomax. The public will benefit from this collaboration in multiple ways.” - HeyReverb.com from The Denver Post: Folk music reinvented via “Lomax”
at Chautauqua
“I am convinced Chautauqua is Colorado’s best-kept secret and I’m amazed how few locals know about its charms. Located at the base of the Flatirons in Boulder, this National Historic Landmark has rental cottages that are surrounded on three sides with open space that includes 48 miles of hiking trails and thousands of acres of natural lands begging to be explored.” - Mile High Mamas: Colorado’s Top 13 Family Vacation Ideas for Summer
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“While the grizzlies near his Montana home hibernate, Doug Peacock retreats to southern Arizona to a town near the Mexican border where he can wander 100 miles before hitting another town. The self-described desert rat honed his wilderness affinities under legendary conservationist Edward Abbey, author of Desert Solitaire, and was the inspiration for George Hayduke, the eco-saboteur central to the The Monkey Wrench Gang.”
- Boulder Weekly: Taking a monkey wrench to climate change
“On a chilly, late spring night, the Colorado Chautauqua’s cabin porches hum with the conversation. In the dining hall, guests nosh on the nightly special, chorizo-infused crab cakes, and nearby in the Community House, six roots musicians warm up for a performance.”
- Austin-American Statesman: 115-year-old Colorado Chautauqua still a
great escape for Texans
“Summer offerings are heavy on music, with performances this year including Mary Chapin Carpenter and jam band Umphrey's McGee. There are also silent film screenings, many with live musical accompaniment, and Theatre-Hikes, in which actors stage plays on local hiking trails.”
- Wall Street Journal: Summer Destinations That Are Part Arts Colony, Part Camp, Part College
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- Wall Street Journal: Vacation Like It's 1899: A Chautauqua Revival
“I have extensively traveled throughout Colorado since moving here 10 years ago—from soaring the state’s 14,000-foot peaks to its gleaming lakes. Through it all, one of my favorite destinations is just 20 minutes from my house: Chautauqua.”
- TravelMamas.com: Colorado’s Best-kept Secret: Chautauqua in Boulder
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“Thus, CMF's season opener at Chautauqua Auditorium tonight will include the Concerto for String Orchestra by Miklos Rozsa, who is primarily known for his epic MGM scores, including ‘Ben Hur’. “
- Daily Camera: Colorado Music Festival opens with homage to film music composers
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