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Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS – SOLD OUT

by Rachel Herrington | Nov 8, 2023

Presented By KGNU

Door time: 7:30

Show time: 8:00

The FLEXIGRASS band is the creation of Colorado’s own “Hot Rize” bluegrass legend, Pete “Dr. Banjo” Wernick, renowned in bluegrass music worldwide, bestselling author, songwriter, teacher, and long-term President of the International Bluegrass Music Association.

What is “FLEXIGRASS”? It’s Pete’s combination of his fiery and melodic bluegrass banjo picking with clarinet, vibraphone, bass, and drums—a mix of both traditional and modern elements of American roots music. The band includes Colorado all-stars of traditional jazz and country: Greg Harris (vibraphone), Bill Pontarelli (clarinet), Kris Ditson (drums), Roger Johns (bass), and featured vocalist “Colorado Songbird” Joan Wernick, popular KGNU radio host.

Surprising listeners is nothing new to Wernick. Grounded in a deep knowledge of musical traditions, he follows the lead of groundbreaking innovators by fusing compatible sounds into a unique and appealing band style.

FLEXIGRASS has performed throughout the U.S. from its Colorado home base. Fans from Béla Fleck to George Winston have sung its praises, and the music press has described it with phrases like: “fundamentally futuristic”, “an amazing accomplishment”, “beguiling and instantly accessible”, “fantastic”, and “wildly enjoyable”. Check out the one and only FLEXIGRASS!

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Chasing the shadow of the total solar eclipse

by Rachel Herrington | Nov 8, 2023

Featuring Amir Caspi

Presented By KUNC

Door time: 7:00

Show time: 7:30

Total solar eclipses are one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena observable with the naked eye. They also provide a rare opportunity for scientists to study the Sun’s million-degree atmosphere — the solar corona — in ways and detail that are not possible at any other time. We ran two innovative experiments during the most recent U.S. total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024: flying telescopes in NASA’s WB-57 high-altitude jets at 50,000 feet, and dozens of ground-based telescopes operated by teams of amateur community participants all along the eclipse path. In this presentation, we’ll describe the surprising science of the Sun and solar corona, its influence on us here on Earth, and the wonder of experiencing a total solar eclipse. We’ll describe our two groundbreaking experiments and present their first results, including never-before-seen images of the solar corona in midwave infrared light and in polarized visible light.

Sheela Bringi – SOLD OUT

by Rachel Herrington | Nov 8, 2023

Presented By KGNU

Door time: 7:30

Show time: 8:00

Sheela Bringi, a multifaceted musician, effortlessly weaves her Indian roots with modern harmonies and deep rhythms from around the world. During her live performances, her refined skill on the harp, harmonium, and Indian bamboo flute, combined with her ethereal, Hindustani-inflected vocals, creates a captivating and transcendent experience for listeners with open ears and hearts.

Raised in the serene Colorado foothills by her Indian-origin parents, Sheela was immersed in the rich music and devotional chanting of her South Indian heritage. At the same time, she was fascinated by the harmonies and uninhibited spirit of American jazz and blues. As a teenager, she began studying jazz piano, which, alongside her strong foundation in Indian music, paved the way for her collaborations with diverse artists across many genres. She’s worked with experimental music composer Fred Frith, electronic world musician Karsh Kale, blues artist Clinton Patterson, and mantra musician Jai Uttal, among many others.

Her unique musical journey has been shaped by her studies with Indian bansuri legend GS Sachdev, imprinting her music with a spiritual depth rooted in Indian classical rāgas and their healing power. She has also had the great fortune to study with Indian maestro Aashish Khan, experimental harpist Susie Allen, as well as with creative music luminaries Cecil Taylor and Meredith Monk. She continues her study of Indian Classical music with vocal maestro Subhashish Mukhopadhay. Her broad-ranging musical learning enables her to move fluidly between and amidst worlds.

Her two solo albums, ‘Shakti Sutra’ and ‘Incantations,’ have received critical acclaim from media outlets like NBC News, NPR, and Public Radio International, highlighting her versatility and cultural impact. As an educator, Sheela Bringi is committed to sharing the transformative power of sacred sound and music. She serves as adjunct faculty at Naropa University in Boulder and is a co-founder and lead teacher in the Sacred Sound Lab, an online school educating a global community of students in sacred Indian music.

Wedding Venues

by Brianna Suazo | Oct 27, 2023

CHAUTAUQUA WEDDING VENUESFOR MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME For more than 125 years, Chautauqua has been THE choice for weddings. Choose an indoor or outdoor venue, each with its own distinctive character, history and architectural features. Our experienced staff will...