EXPLORER

Madaleine Sorkin: Perfecting the Push – May 3

A passion for difficult big wall free climbing goals has taken Madaleine Sorkin through the American west, from Colorado to California to Alaska, and internationally to remote areas in Kyrgyzstan, Patagonia, Jordan and Canada. She has made several first or early free ascents up to 5.13+ on Grade VI rock walls, often in female teams. Join Madaleine as she brings her climbing adventures to life through imagery and shares her perceived limitations and ever-evolving relationship with climbing. Thursday, May 3. 7:00 PM. Chautauqua Community House. Buy tickets online.

AUTHOR

John Noltner: A Peace of my Mind – May 9

John Noltner’s book, “A Peace of My Mind” employs art and storytelling to rediscover the common humanity that connects us. Since 2009, Noltner has photographed and interviewed Holocaust survivors, refugees, political leaders, artists, homeless individuals and others, asking them to reveal what peace means to them. Check out a visual introduction to his book, here. Join John and hear the stories of the inspiring people he met along this personal journey of discovery. Wednesday, May 9. 7:00 PM. Chautauqua Community House. Buy tickets online.

TALK

Your Life, Your Legacy – May 14

Most people make financial plans for the future—planning college funds, vacation, retirement, healthcare—but very few like to think about death, let alone plan for it. But by pre-planning your funeral and final legacy wishes, you relieve your family of having to make important financial decisions during a period of great stress and grief.

Join Matt Fox, general manager of Crist Mortuary & Mountain View Memorial Park, for an afternoon conversation on the value of pre-arranging your final wishes as a gift to surviving family members. Coffee and cookies will be served, and admission is free. 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Click here to RSVP.

MUSIC

Boulder Concert Band on the Green – July 4

Gather your friends and family and join us on the Chautauqua Green for our 120th birthday! This family-friendly celebration features two sets of Americana music by one of the premier community bands in the state, the Boulder Concert Band.

Bring your appetite and let the staff of the Chautauqua Dining Hall take care of the rest. Serving baked goods, grab-n-go snacks and $1.20 single-scoop ice cream in the General Store, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Feeling thirsty? Stop by the Chautauqua Dining Hall for happy hour prices on beer and wine. Wednesday, July 4. 11:00 AM. Chautauqua Green. This event is free to the public.

CAMP CHAUTAUQUA

Summer camp begins July 2

Camp Chautauqua, for children ages 6 through 13, offers activities like nature hikes, games, arts and crafts, challenge courses, wilderness skills and much more! Running July 2 – 27, each week is designed to encourage campers to participate, make new friends and entice them to learn about new things. Campers team up with counselors from Watson University and Wild Bear Nature Center and set out on these specially-designed adventures!

Amazing Birds of Prey: Taking Flight – July 2 – 6; no camp on July 4
Kingdom Plantae – July 9 – 13
Water Creatures – July 16 – 20
Insectomania: Proud to be(e) me! – July 23 – 27

Click here to learn more about Camp Chautauqua. Online registration still available.

PRIVATE EVENTS

Summer bookings available

Hosting a summer reunion or get-together this summer? Consider the historic Chautauqua Community House for your special event! Originally built in 1918, the Community House has three spaces available for meetings, retreats, weddings, private parties, or other gatherings of up to 80 guests. For more information about the Community House, click here.

For pricing and reservations, please contact privateevents@chautauqua.com or 303.952.1618.

CHAUTAUQUA GENERAL STORE

General Store is now open!

Choose from a selection of hot or cold beverages, baked goods or homemade ice cream and sundaes at the Chautauqua General Store. To commemorate your visit, don’t forget to browse the selection of old fashioned candies, specialty gifts and Chautauqua merchandise! Now open daily at 8 AM. For more information, click here.