Built in 1898 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the Auditorium’s lofty, open architecture is from another era and the incredible acoustics keep the music real. In Colorado’s chillier months, you will find concerts, speakers, and panels in the intimate setting of our 1918 Community House.
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Presented by KUNC Doors: 7:00 PMShowtime: 7:30 PM Much like Chautauqua itself, Than Putzig was born and raised in New York State before moving to Colorado, and he now lives in Golden. He studied geophysics at Colorado School of Mines, Rice University, and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Fascinated by the planets since childhood, […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Trombonist and singer/songwriter Natalie Cressman and Brazilian composer, guitarist, and singer Ian Faquini have created a uniquely intimate duo collaboration, drawing from impressionism, jazz, and the great Brazilian songwriting tradition. The duo’s global take on music is largely expressed through the distinct compositional voice of Faquini, with occasional lyrics penned […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Sixteen years after founding indie-folk giants Paper Bird, Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven embark on their latest collaboration, Heavy Diamond Ring. HDR harnesses their proven, signature partnership of open-hearted All-American folk-rock towards refreshing new territories. Led by Anderson’s smooth-as-honey vocals and DeHaven’s rugged guitar chops, the band […]
Presented by KUNC Doors: 7:00 PMShowtime: 7:30 PM How the best measurements are opening the way for better space science For space science to advance beyond its current frontiers, measurement science (metrology) often must lead the way. Examples of this metrology development are taking place just two miles from the Chautauqua Auditorium at the National […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Come to Allison Lorenzen and Midwife's haunted Valentine's Prom at the Chautauqua Community House, kissing booth included! They will be releasing a cover song with a music video that they recorded and produced together. Haunted prom attire encouraged! Allison Lorenzen Allison Lorenzen is a Denver based artist […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PM Showtime: 8:00 PM Stelth Ulvang Stelth Ulvang never slows down. Even on stage as the multi-instrumentalist of The Lumineers, he dashes from piano to guitar, from drums to accordion. His solo music has been described as "raw and whimsical chamber folk" though at times enveloping just a simple folk song, […]
A conversation with Pemba Sherpa and James McVey Doors: 7:00 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Bridging Worlds tells the inspiring story of a Sherpa who bridged two worlds to improve the lives of his people in Nepal. Pemba's presentation reveals his life's journey from a poor, remote Nepalese village to his becoming an accomplished mountaineer, expedition […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Patrick Dethlefs Innocent of his own haunting melodies and lyricism. Dethlefs’ music offers folk Americana with effortless sincerity at a time when many acts strive purposefully to revive the stripped-down feel of a musical history long past. “Dethlefs finds poetry in the memories and that slight pain […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM “If you are looking to be blown away by raw talent, then look no further than Griffin House.” —American Songwriter Griffin House’s new record “Stories for a Rainy Day” is a collection of 9 songs written during the pandemic and recorded in just 3 […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 PMShowtime: 8:00 PM Thom Lafond: Thom LaFond’s music is danceable, but with depth in the craft of songwriting Thom’s approach to music is to deliver pure emotion, tangled in rhythms for the dance-floor. Fans of Tom Waits, Andrew Bird, & Elliott Smith may appreciate the sonic and lyrical worlds that […]
Presented by History Colorado and Colorado Chautauqua Doors: 6:30 PM Event time: 7:00 PM Free event! Click "Get Tickets" to register and secure your spot Democratic government has been an ideal for many nations – at least in theory. But the opening decades of the twentieth century have witnessed some of the fundamental principles of […]
Doortime: 6:00 PM Showtime: 7:00 PM Supported by: About the film: In this documentary film, trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl worries about the fate of small farmers, ranchers, and chefs as they wrestle with both immediate and systemic challenges. As the pandemic takes hold, she reaches across political and social divides to discover innovators who […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Marc Cohn After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm […]
125 Birthday Bash Concert Doors: 6:00 PM Showtime: 7:00 PM Los Lobos David Hidalgo (vocals, guitars) - Louie Pérez, Jr. (vocals, guitars) - Cesar Rosas (vocals, guitars, bass, Hammond B3 organ) - Conrad Lozano (vocals, bass) - Steve Berlin (saxes, midisax, keyboards) For all the trailblazing musical acts who've emerged from Los Angeles, very few […]
JFK: The Last Speech Film Screening and Fundraiser Honoring the 125th Anniversary of the Colorado Chautauqua Help us care for Chautauqua this milestone year. Doors: 4:15 PM Showtime: 4:45 PM Auditorium concert ticket included. ABOUT THE FILM: In this era of political tension, when civic culture is fractured and when the value of the liberal arts […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Many veteran bands trade on nostalgia, on replication of past glories, and on recycled emotions from younger, more carefree days. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band trades on a mix of reimagined classics and compelling newer works. The group formed in 1966 as a Long Beach, California jug band, scored […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM The Wood Brothers have learned to trust their hearts. For the better part of two decades, they've cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters, road warriors, and community builders, creating a catalog of diverse music and a loyal audience who've grown alongside them through the years. That evolution continues with […]
Presented by: With support from Orthopedic & Spine Center of the Rockies Doors: 7:00 PM Showtime: 8:00 PM Ira Glass is the host and creator of This American Life, heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 public radio stations and via podcast. After starting his career as an intern […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Andrew Bird is an internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, whistler, and songwriter who picked up his first violin at the age of four and spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear. Since beginning his recording career in 1997, Bird has released 17 albums and performed […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Autographed Memoir Bundle Available! One Premium Reserved ticket to see Gipsy Kings ft. Nicolas Reyes live One copy of the new memoir, 'Becoming A King', autographed by Nicolas Reyes, mailed directly to you by the end of the year. In 'Becoming A King', international music great Nicolas Reyes shares […]
Door Time: 2:00 PMShowtime: 3:00 PM Presented by KUNC, Fiske Planetarium, and Ball Aerospace: Join us at the Chautauqua Auditorium on August 27th for Spaced Out 2: Explore The Cosmos, an exciting event for space and astronomy enthusiasts of all ages! Featuring multiple speakers from SWRI, NIST, and Ball Aerospace, interactive exhibits, and engaging activities. […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Over a year after Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) reintroduced themselves on their 2021 self-titled LP, the pair shared a special surprise release: Watchhouse (Duo), a self-produced recording of Marlin and Frantz performing the most elemental possible arrangements of all nine songs […]
Door Time: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Rising Appalachia As world travelers for nearly two decades, Rising Appalachia have merged multiple global music influences with their own southern roots to create the inviting new folk album, Leylines. Remarkably the band has built its legion of listeners independently -- a self-made success story that has led […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business and music. In addition to being recognized as a legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every popular music […]
Doortime: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Presented by Backpacker's Pantry and KUNC: Join us at the Chautauqua Auditorium on September 15th for an inspiring evening celebrating the accomplishments and activism of famous outdoor athletes and climate champions. Hear from some of the most influential and inspiring athletes in the outdoor world as they […]
Door time: 7:00 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Presented in partnership with: We'll open our season with a special program that celebrates connection. Personal connections are a fundamental human desire that can empower us to exceed expectations. Every work in this program amplifies that spirit, allowing both artists and patrons to enjoy a truly meaningful experience […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM What began as a casual jam session over a decade ago has become one of today’s leaders in the Americana/Bluegrass music world. The venerable Rounder Records immediately signed the band and released their eponymous debut in 2008 that scored their first GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Performance by a […]
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Snarky Puppy After over a decade of relentless touring and recording in all but complete obscurity, the Texas-bred quasi-collective suddenly found itself held up by the press and public as one of the major figures in the jazz world. But as the category names for all five of the […]
The story of ultra-runner and mom, Dreama Walton Doors: 7:00 Showtime: 7:30 Come see Dreama Walton's film, Dreama Team followed by a post-film Q&A with Dreama Walton. When you meet Dreama, in many ways she’s like any other person. Someone you could grab a burger or a beer with. She’s a mom, co-parenting her daughter. […]
Presented By KGNU Door time: 7:30 Show time: 8:00 Taylor Ashton Recorded over the course of a 4,000-mile cross-country roadtrip, Taylor Ashton’s gorgeous new album, Stranger To The Feeling, is a sonic odyssey through the heart of America, one that works its way chronologically and geographically from coast to coast as it meditates on the […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 Jake Leg Band Jake Leg is a 4-piece, new acoustic group from the Front Range of Colorado. The band consists of award-winning musicians Eric Wiggs (vocals/guitar), Dylan McCarthy (mandolin/vocals), Justin Hoffenberg (fiddle), and Troy Robey (bass). Forged in their favorite elements of the bluegrass genre, Jake Leg focuses […]
Doors: 7:00 Showtime: 7:30 Jon Waterman will present an illustrated lecture about a lifetime of travel in wild places throughout North America. Based on his new book, Atlas of Wild America (National Geographic, October 2023), the second of a thick-volumed trilogy, after his best-selling Atlas of the National Parks, Waterman will talk about the meaning of wilderness […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 Patrick Dethlefs (Pronounced “DET-Lefs”)Patrick Dethlefs’ songwriting crests like a humble Townes Van Zandt, innocent of his own haunting melodies and lyricism. Dethlefs’ music offers folk Americana with effortless sincerity at a time when many acts strive purposefully to revive the stripped-down feel of a musical history long past. https://youtu.be/GANHP7J5wck Bluebook Bluebook […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 The Cody Sisters The Cody Sisters Band is the very heart of contemporary acoustic music in Colorado, the United States and UK. Their propulsive instrumental solos and warm harmonies combine to grip the listener. Along with their bass player Will Pavilonis, Megan (guitar, mandolin, vocals) and Maddie (guitar, […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 High Lonesome puts a new spin on traditional, hard-driving bluegrass with a sound built around good pickin' and tight two and three-part vocal harmonies. This Colorado Bluegrass band consists of players from all over the US and brings decades of diverse performing experience. Band Members: Chuck Sitero on […]
Presented by KGNU Doors: 7:30 Showtime: 8:00 Viv & Riley Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno play old-soul roots music, fluidly melding a backbone of Appalachian traditional music with fresh iconic melodies and the tightly wound vocal harmonies of indie folk. A bittersweet nostalgia lies at the heart of Imaginary People, the new album from Viv […]
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Presented by KBCO Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 The first time banjo legend Béla Fleck, tabla master Zakir Hussain, and double bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer got together to make an album, it was to write, not to play. When Fleck and Meyer were looking for a third partner for a triple concerto they had […]
Low Ticket Alert! Presented by KBCO Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 The real-time exuberance Tommy Emmanuel brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of multitudes, his ability to play three parts at once, always with […]
Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 Adam Trent presents a Magic show unlike any other in the world, fusing modern illusions, music and comedy in an extremely interactive way. Not only will volunteers come onstage to experience magic throughout the show, but certain tricks even happen in the each audience member’s hands across the theatre […]
Presented by KBCO Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 VIP Package Available - Acoustic Performance and Photo Op: Join Drew for an intimate solo acoustic song performance before the main show! Also includes: One ticket to the show Early entry into the venue Photo with Drew Specially designed tour poster, autographed by Drew Holcomb This […]
