Ringing in the new year brings not just the excitement of new beginnings and resolutions. It also ushers in an exciting line-up of live concerts, lectures and events at the beloved Colorado Chautauqua within its two stunning, distinct venues.
When the Colorado Chautauqua was originally founded at the base of Boulder’s Flatirons in 1898, the Chautauqua Auditorium was the focal venue for musical, educational and enriching happenings—and it remains a much-loved event destination today. Chautauqua’s perhaps lesser-known venue—the intimate Chautauqua Community House—was built in 1918 and continues to hold the personable warmth and charm of a historic private home today. Open year-round to host a variety of events at its 125-person capacity (compared to the Auditorium’s 1,313), it is a singular site described by public events manager, Danny Cohen, as Chautauqua’s living room.
From lively concerts to enlightening speaker series, here is a round-up of what’s currently on the schedule at Chautauqua’s two venues during the initial months of 2022.
Chautauqua Community House
February 10
Explorer Series: Sasha DiGiulian
Experience an inspiring lecture from Sasha DiGiulian, a world-renowned, awarded and lauded climbing superstar. Sasha is also an advocate for female empowerment in the adventure space, working to provide greater access and positive experiences to other women in the outdoors.
March 28
Space Series: Vicky Hamilton, “NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Mission: Saying Goodbye to Asteroid Bennu and Preparing to Say Hello to the Returned Sample”
Space enthusiasts will revel in this discussion with NASA’s Dr. Vicky Hamilton as she shares learnings gathered from recent years of data collecting from the asteroid Bennu, a highly significant celestial body.
April 8
Concert: KGNU Presents: Hunter Burnette & Heavy Diamond Ring
Hunter Burnette—a rising singing and songwriting star based in Denver—performs with collaborative indie-folk group Heavy Diamond Ring in this fantastic auditory experience.
April 11
Space Series: Tim Cichan and Marcella Yant, “Next Steps: Moon to Mars”
Join Timothy Cichan, Space Exploration Architect at Lockheed Martin, and Marcella Yant, Planetary Research Scientist at Lockheed Martin Space, as they discuss what the future could hold for lunar and Martian exploration.
April 29
Concert: Peter Bradley Adams
Enjoy the unique, insightful music of Peter Bradley Adams during this intimate concert performance. An accomplished musician and songwriter, Adams has spent his career creating introspective experiences through his songs and sounds.
May 2
Space Series: Alejandro Soto, “Storms and Seas on Titan”
Join planetary scientist and aerospace engineer Alejandro Soto as he discusses how recent discoveries about Saturn’s Titan moon are helping map the way for potential further exploration of this cold, gaseous world.
May 4
Explorer Series: Chris Weidner
Experience a one-of-a-kind discussion with Chris Weidner, an accomplished journalist, author and climbing expert with deep experience across the many disciplines of the sport.
Chautauqua Auditorium
May 21
Concert: Andrea Gibson & Zoe Keating
Partake in what promises to be a memorable evening with Andrea Gibson, a renowned, oft-awarded and captivating poet, and Zoe Keating, an accomplished cellist with a distinct technical flair.
June 4
Concert: Ólafur Arnalds
Experience the uniquely personal music of Ólafur Arnalds with an emphasis on his latest album as it’s performed for the first time live on stage.
July 9
Concert: An Evening with Kenny G
Enjoy the inimitable sounds of Kenny G—household name and massively successful contemporary jazz artist—in this exciting musical event.
Many more events will be announced for 2022 in due course. Keep an eye on the Colorado Chautauqua “Upcoming Events” page at chautauqua.com/events/ and subscribe to the newsletter, which can be found at the bottom of the chautauqua.com home page, to stay up-to-date.