Chautauqua Café Grand Opening

by Brianna Suazo | Jun 3, 2022

As part of Chautauqua’s commitment to historic preservation, the Colorado Chautauqua is reconstructing the historic 1899 Chautauqua Café. The Café, based on archival photographs, will benefit the thousands of visitors who cherish and adore the Chautauqua National Historic Landmark. Its tented seating area has prime Foothills views and will be a great place to enjoy ice cream, coffee, salads and sandwiches from the General Store.

To celebrate the opening of the 1899 Café in style, join us for holiday weekend entertainment from Mile High Brass Band, refreshments, free ice cream and activities for children under 12. Add more musical fun to your outing by combining the opening with Colorado Music Festival’s 11 AM performance of “Tubby The Tuba” at Chautauqua Auditorium.

Schedule:

12:00 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Chautauqua Café (Between Dining Hall and General Store)

12:15 PM Mile High Brass Band, ice cream social, children’s activities, adult refreshments available

Firewise Weekend – Both Days

by Brianna Suazo | Jun 2, 2022

Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Meet at the Chautauqua Picnic Shelter

Sunday 2:00 – 4:30 PM – Meet at the Chautauqua Community House 

Learn about the unique fire dangers facing Chautauqua and Colorado, while doing your part to protect this national treasure. Fire prevention has been a top priority for Chautauqua staff, residents, and the public over the past several years, and concerns only increased after the recent Marshall and NCAR fires. Over this weekend, you will perform an important service clearing wildfire fuel at Chautauqua, learn what Chautauqua is doing to prevent fires and take a deep dive into fire prevention issues and strategies. At lively Q and A sessions with documentary filmmakers, local fire experts and community leaders, you will explore practical steps to protect your home, community, and open space. Join us to make connections with other concerned citizens and get answers to your top fire questions.

This event is free, but registration is required!

Schedule – Saturday, July 23

10:00 AM – Work time – clear leaf debris and other wildfire fuel

12:00 PM – Lunch on your own

1:00 PM – Work time – clear leaf debris and other wildfire fuel

2:45 PM – Refreshments (Picnic Shelter)

3:00 PM – Firewise Townhall (Picnic Shelter)

Schedule – Sunday, July 24

2:00 PM – Message of support from Representative Joe Neguse

2:05 PM – Introduction to Film

2:15 PM – Film: Unacceptable Risk – Firefighters on the Front Lines of Climate Change

2:30 PM – Panel Discussion and Q&A

3:45 PM – Refreshments and information about Chautauqua’s Wildfire Protection Fund