EDUCATION

How Children Learn Math & Science – February 18

What if new approaches to math and science empowered students and appealed to their curiosity rather than intimidated them?

CU professors Edd Taylor and Valerie Otero will discuss how these new methods naturally cater to students’ problem solving instincts. They will also discuss the rationale for changes in math and science classrooms and parents’ shifting roles in a somewhat unfamiliar space. Wednesday, February 18. 7:00 PM. Chautauqua Community House. Buy tickets online.

DOCUMENTARY FILM

K2: Siren of the Himalayas – February 20

“K2: Siren of the Himalayas” follows a group of world class alpinists as they attempt to summit the world’s most challenging peak on the 100-year anniversary of the Duke of Abruzzi’s landmark 1909 expedition.

The documentary also examines the history and geography of the Karakoram Mountains, and the adventure, peril, teamwork and serenity of high altitude mountaineering. Lead climber Fabrizio Zangrilli will lead a post-screening discussion. Friday, February 20. 7:30 PM. Chautauqua Community House. Buy tickets online.

MUSIC

Jake Schepps Quintet featuring Matt Flinner – February 27

The Jake Schepps Quintet teams up with Matt Flinner for a rewired, rebooted and re-contextualized approach to the quintessential bluegrass combination of banjo, mandolin, guitar, violin and bass on their new album, “Entwined.”

This special CD release concert will include selections of the newly commissioned long-form works by contemporary classical composers featured on the album, as well as bluegrass, Béla Bartók and more. Friday, February 27. 7:30 PM. Chautauqua Community House. Buy tickets online.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

New full time year-round positions available!

We’re looking for eager, dedicated people to join our team! These full and part time year-round positions are based on site at the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark:

• Production Manager
• Assistant Production Manager
• Administrative Assistant
• Technical Manager
• Housekeeper I
• Box Office Assistant Manager I

Click here to learn more about these positions.

CHAUTAUQUA DINING HALL

Valentine’s Day special price fixe dinner

There’s still time to make Valentine’s Day reservations for you and your loved ones at the Chautauqua Dining Hall!

The Dining Hall is featuring a special four course price fixe dinner, which includes items like pumpkin veloute with cinnamon crème and chives, hickory smoked prime rib with sweet potato au gratin and braised winter greens, and chocolate molten cake. Price is $50 per person. Click here to view the full menu.

Reservations are filling up fast! To make a reservation, call 303.440.3776 or click here.

ACCESS & SAFETY PROJECTS

Phase I of West Garden Walk continues

Phase I of the West Garden Walk project – the installation of a comprehensive, below ground, storm water drainage management system – is expected to be completed this week. A temporary walkway will be set up to the west of the Dining Hall, in front of Cottage 200, to provide access through this area to the Dining Hall as work progresses on the ADA accessible restroom project and the associated excavation.

Phase II of the project will include grading and stone work as an ADA accessible walkway with associated landscaping is constructed. This phase of the project is expected to be completed in spring 2015.

Please use caution when using this walkway and obey all signage in the area. Thank you for your cooperation.

For more information, please contact CCA’s Facilities and Preservation Manager Jeff Medanich at 303.952.1676.

Auditorium ADA accessible restroom project continues

Excavation on the west side of the Auditorium continues this week in preparation for the construction of an ADA accessible restroom structure to service Auditorium patrons. The first phase of this project includes the relocation of an electrical transformer which serves the Auditorium, and is expected to be completed by the end of the week.

The project, managed and funded by the City of Boulder, will feature a six stall restroom with ADA accessible accommodations for both men and women. The restroom will be completed in mid-May for the start of the 2015 Chautauqua Auditorium season.

For more information about this project, contact the City of Boulder Facilities Asset Management Department, or call 303.952.1676.

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