Every Boulderite knows that Chautauqua is up on 900 Baseline Road in Boulder, but how did it get there? And what is a Chautauqua anyway? The Chautauqua movement of the late 19th century was an effort to educate rural communities who lacked access to the mass culture being developed in cities. The movement lasted from the 1870s all the way into the 1920s. Rural peoples were hungry for entrainment and brain food, but lacked a way to easily travel because automobiles weren’t widely available until 1910. The “Mother Chautauqua” (which sounds a bit like a spaceship name to me) was... Read More

The grand red sign and huge white marquee of Boulder’s Fox Theatre give the building a sense of purpose and permanence. This strong identity boldly contrasts the complex and confusing history of the building itself. This nearly 90 year old space has housed vaudeville acts, a cafe, and a other interesting things in between. The building sitting at 1135 13th Street on The Hill was constructed in 1926 by Adrian G. Diez, but was first owned a Mr. William Beach. Beach sold the building to Diez in 1926, and the building changed hands no less than 8 times to become what it is today. Its first... Read More

On Thursday from 7:00 to 9:30, check out Brew and View happy hour at Neptune Mountaineering. Big City Mountaineers will be showing TGR’s Paradise Waits for $20.00. All proceeds will go to Big City Mountaineering which mentors kids in nature. If you feel like going swing dancing, head down to Caffe Sole this Thursday featuring After Midnight. Summer Camp On The Road with Flash Mountain Flood, Tenth Mountain Division, CollieRad and Punch Drunk Munky Funk will be at the Fox Theater this Thursday. Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets are going for $10. The Johnny Cash tribute band, Cash’d Out, will... Read More

For a lesson in etiquette and kicking zombie ass, Chem 140 is having an advanced screening of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies this Thursday at 7:00 pm. This is part of their Council Film Series. Admission is free and so is the popcorn. From 7:30-8:00 pm on Thursday, Boulder Book store is having Gayl Gray’s “Artscape Boulder, CO” talk and book signing. The book is filled with photographs of the public art of Boulder. Some of the artists will also appear at this event. You have to purchase a $5 voucher to attend but can use that towards a purchase the day of the event. If dance is more appealing... Read More

The weekend is near, and Boulder wants you to come out and play. Moe’s Original BBQ will have their inaugural Geeks Who Drink at 7:00 pm on Thursday January 7th. See how much useless knowledge you have retained over the years in a test of your trivial mettle. Moe’s will be having this event every Thursday night. For a delightful show in a unique setting head over to the Goorin Hat shop. The Robin Lewis Band will be performing on Friday, January 8 at 5:00 pm. Goorin Hat Shop is located off 943 Pearl Street. Listen to the melodic crooning and dreamy string accompaniment with the twang of a banjo,... Read More

It’s the last night of 2015! As the year sloughs off, anticipation shudders through the city. A milieu of parties throughout Boulder prepare to ring in the New Year. The night is brimming with potential with something happening at almost every bar. Here are a few suggestions if you are looking for someplace to celebrate. The trappings of Boardwalk empire come alive at West End Tavern’s New Years Eve Roaring 20’s Bash on Thursday, Dec 31, 2015. The evening of revelry will begin at 8 pm and go to Midnight. This evening does require a reservation so make sure to get yours! Tonight the... Read More

The weekend approaches holding promise for those looking for possibilities. The Festival of Lights reaches its fourth night as candles in menorahs are lit. Strings of lights decorate the branches and rooftops of Boulder, and the holiday season continues its embrace. Tonight at the Fox Theater, check out Gravity A’s Talking Heads Tribute. Greener Grounds and Kinetik Groove will be opening for this loving tribute to the uniquely brilliant and iconic Talking Heads. Door open at 8:30pm and the show starts at 9:00 pm. If you want something more low key for the evening, the West End Tavern is having... Read More

The long and temperate fall has passed as winter continues to touch crystalline moisture to the earth, making it feel more and more like the weather this month promises. Festivities of the season continue to stretch across Boulder this weekend, enticing Boulderites to venture into the night. If this evening finds you wanting, tonight two talented solo musicians are playing at the Laughing Goat on 1709 Pearl St. Riley Ann and Rachel Ann’s performance will run from 8 pm – 11pm. These two solo artists pair up in an evening of sirens, each musicians talented in multiple instruments. Also tonight... Read More

As we creep closer toward the holiday there are some fun and exciting possibilities to fill up your evenings this weekend. For Dead Heads that are feeling nostalgic, Dark Star Orchestra will be performing their take on the Grateful Dead at the Boulder Theater on Thursday, October15th. With over 15 years of performing, Dark Star’s critically acclaimed sound and intoxicating energy brings the music of the past alive for the listening pleasure of old fans as well as new ones. Unleashing their new album in a multimedia extravaganza, Beats Antique’s Creature Carnival will be enthralling fans and... Read More