Media

Press Kit (PDF)

For general media inquiries please contact:
Liza Purvis
Director, Marketing and Communications
(303) 952-1638
liza.purvis@chautauqua.com

For membership inquiries please contact:
Shelly Benford
Executive Director
(303) 952-1617
shelly.benford@chautauqua.com

Colorado Chautauqua Association in the News

“…Thus, I discovered that the city’s – and my – favorite recreational spot is far greater than the sum of its parts. … In 2008, the Colorado Chautauqua Association vowed to make the grounds the country’s “greenest” National Historic Landmark. Changes in operation include water and energy conservation, and expanding methods of diverting waste from landfills. Even the (adorable) cottages have recycling bins, water-saving shower heads, faucets, and toilets, eco-friendly soaps and hair products, and alternative cooling systems.”

Gadling.com from AOL Travel: Boulder’s Chautauqua Park: more than just hiking and climbing

“To describe Boulder’s Chautauqua Park as simply a park is to slight it somehow. That’s because it offers more than a place to feed and exercise your body. It will take care of your mind and spirit as well, with everything from folk concerts to films to “conversations with extraordinary people” throughout the year.”

The Denver Post: Chautauqua a balm for mind, body

“The Colorado Chautauqua in Boulder is a National Historic Landmark that presents a wealth of lectures, concerts and educational and cultural activities throughout the year.”

Chicago Tribune: In the News

“‘I was inspired by the unique character of the historic barn,’ (said Pesha Rudnick theatre director) ‘the sunlight drifting through the rafters, moonlight eventually peeking through, and the sense that people have been telling stories and sharing culture here for over 100 years.'”

The Daily Camera: Lithgow at Chautauqua

“Silents’ Nights: The Chautauqua Silent Film series. …you needn’t travel to partake in one of cinema’s still-startling pleasures. Chautauqua opens its version with Buster Keaton’s Civil War classic ‘The General.'”

The Denver Post: 20 reasons to love summer’s films

“Boulder’s Chautauqua Auditorium has seen a lot of musicians and distinguished speakers over the years. But theater has been absent from the stage for decades. That changes this weekend, when John Lithgow brings his one-man show, “Stories By Heart” to Colorado.”

Colorado Public Radio: Theater Returns to Chautauqua Stage with John Lithgow

“Once upon a time, a mother and her children set out for an adventure. They got into their magic carriage and headed to the enchanted land of Chautauqua in the kingdom of Boulder. … The group set out on its quest for nature, beauty, entertainment and mild exertion in the Chautauquan wilderness.”

Mile High Mamas: Theatre-Hikes Colorado: Into the woods with Hansel and Gretel

“The Colorado Chautauqua Association will be recognized by Colorado Preservation Inc for leadership in environmental sustainability and historic preservation. … including the installation of weather stations to monitor irrigation, tankless water heaters and interior whole-house fans to cool the cottages in the summer.”

The Daily Camera: Chautauqua will receive environmental and preservation award

“(Josh) Ritter is one of today’s best songwriters, and Blind Pilot’s Israel Nebeker is right up there with him… at Chautauqua Auditorium”

The Denver Post: Critics Picks: Summer 2011’s don’t-miss concerts in Colorado

“In 1898, a gathering of 4,000-some Colorado and Texas residents met to kick off the western start of a cultural movement that had its beginnings in the east. Today Colorado Chautauqua still embodies that mission. …. In the summer, Chautauqua blossoms with music …. Live music accompanies silent films. Talks by speakers such as Colorado Poet Laureate David Mason, actor John Lithgow, and clean-food farmer Joel Salatin round out Chautauqua’s summer event schedule.”

Colorado Springs Independent: Head north, dear friend

“Throughout most of their show at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder Sunday night, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt seemed to be filled with as much admiration for each other’s talents as the audience was.”

HeyReverb.com from The Denver Post: Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt at Chautauqua in Boulder

“In the midst of Chautauqua’s 26 acres sits the Chautauqua Dining Hall. With seating on an old-fashioned, covered, wrap-around porch and surrounding views of the Rockies, you wouldn’t blame them if the food was just so-so. However, it’s anything but.

Chautauqua proudly states on its menu that it acquires produce from local farmers as much as possible, and sources natural beef and chicken. With so many tasty-sounding choices, we had a list of questions, none of which daunted our knowledgeable server.”

Colorado Springs Independent: Head north, dear friend