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Boulder Colorado Forums, Lectures and Workshops
BCAA continues its monthly Business of Arts workshops with programs held 6:30-9pm at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., unless otherwise noted. Visit the website for schedule; preregistration required. 303-447-2422.
, monthly
Researchers, government officials and the community meet for these monthly public forums to brainstorm solutions to environmental issues facing the Boulder Creek watershed. See website for current schedule. 303-541-3023.
Take advantage of this community resource in film, video, interactive media and the Web through classes, workshops, screenings, grant programs, community networking and a state-of-the-art digital media production center. Visit the website for schedule of upcoming classes. 303-875-0276.
See what’s brewing at hands-on workshops all about tea at Dushanbe. See website for current schedule. The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, at 1770 13th St., also serves elegant afternoon teas for special occasions, including Mother’s Day, May 10. 303-442-4993.
Founded in 1989, the Center of the American West “brings together, for meaningful conversation and interaction, people as diverse as the American West itself.” The center hosts 30 to 40 public events per year, including conferences and lectures by great western thinkers. The center has also published a number of books, including Atlas of the New West. Noted speakers for spring are listed below; please check the website for time and place, and for more events. 303-492-4879.
Armchair travelers and seasoned voyagers alike can appreciate the clinics and slide shows Tuesdays through July 14 at 7pm at the Changes In Latitude Travel Store, 2525 Arapahoe Ave. Visit the website for descriptions and a full schedule. The travel program is on summer break July-August and starts up again in the fall. 303-736-8406.
- May 19: A Peace Corp Mission in Panama
- May 26: Laos: The Hidden Gem
- June 2: Travel Tips & Packing Light Clinic
- June 9: Peru Rocks! Machu Picchu & Beyond
- June 16: Cruise the Mediterranean from Rome to Lisbon
- June 23: The Magic of the Galapagos Islands & Ecuador
- June 30: Discover Ukraine, Romania & Moldova
- July 14: Go Green / Pack Light - Travel Clinic
The Colorado Chautauqua Association hosts an eclectic assortment of forums and family programs, ranging from storytelling to a presentation on the Gaia theory and global warming. The events usually start at 7pm in the Community House, 900 Baseline Road. 303-442-3282.
Boulder’s carbon-reduction initiative offers residential and renewable energy programs, as well as local forums on going green. See the schedule online, and check out the carbon tracker, carbon coaching and community resources. 303-441-4900.
The city of Boulder’s monthly series instructs residents on affordable housing and using city programs to buy a house in Boulder. Orientations and classes are available, in day and evening sessions. 303-441-3157.
, annually in April
Originally a conference on international affairs, CWA now encompasses music, literature, environmental activism, science, journalism, visual arts, and much more during what The New York Times calls “a week-long extravaganza of discussion and debate.” Held annually in April on the University of Colorado’s Boulder campus, this free, public event features more than 200 nonacademic, cross-disciplinary panels, plenary sessions and performances. 303-492-2525.
The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History hosts year-round exhibits (see the Visual Arts section for a schedule), lectures and other activities. Events are free and take place at the museum, inside the Henderson Building on Broadway at 15th Street. See website for schedule. 303-492-3396.
From two monthly networking events to a series of “boot camps” and crash courses to inventor showcases, the institute hosts a wealth of events each month for entrepreneurs and businesspeople. See website for comprehensive schedule. The DaVinci Institute is located in Louisville, but events take place across the Front Range. 303-666-4133.
Presented by Broomfield Cultural Affairs and the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, this series features enlightening presentations by writers, teachers and healers. At 2pm in the library’s second- floor conference room (unless noted), 3 Community Park Road in Broomfield. 720-887-2300.
, ongoing
eWomenNetwork builds connections between female professionals and business owners. Events are held at A Spice of Life Event Center, 5706 Arapahoe Ave. Visit the website for schedule. 303-345-1983.
Ladies Who Launch is a nationwide networking group for women entrepreneurs. The Boulder/Denver chapter holds monthly meetings to help women connect, delegate, ask for help and get a host of things crossed off their to-do list. Members who are first-timers are admitted free. For more information, visit the website or call 303-565-9824.
The guild hosts monthly demonstrations and programs on art techniques and more at The Great Frame Up, 430 Main St., Longmont. See schedule in the Galleries section.
Local artists demonstrate art techniques throughout the year at various locations in Longmont. Some highlights below. For a complete list, call 303-678-7456 or visit the website (click on Outreach).
LAA sponsors workshops, exhibits, competitions and seminars to assist and promote the advancement of visual arts. It has about 300 members in Boulder County working in all media. 303-546-8668.
The Path Home Spiritual Healing Center & Shamanic Arts School offers workshops on topics such as “Advanced Soul Retrieval,” “Healing with the Drum” and “Medicine Pouches.” Certificate programs are available. 303-775-3431.
This Tibetan Buddhist studio offers discussions, meditation classes and workshops. Drop-in classes on Monday nights explore the Shambhala Buddhist teachings. Many events are free. 1345 Spruce St. 303-444-0190 ext. 100.
, annually in summer
Scientists and scholars from around the world gather in Boulder annually in the summer to discuss UFOs, ESP, consciousness, healing and other topics on the frontier of science. The meetings and lectures at the Millennium Harvest House, at 28th and Arapahoe, are open to the public; see website for schedule.
The Stahl Lecture Series, part of the Grillo Health Information Center at the Boulder Public Library, offers four lectures each year. The lectures are recorded and broadcast on Municipal Channel 8, and the recordings become part of the library’s collection. Call or visit the website for schedule of upcoming events. 303-441-4144.
The Transition movement is dedicated to helping communities carve out a pathway to freedom from fossil fuel dependence and to develop local resilience and self-reliance in the face of global crises. Michael Brownlee, co-founder of Transition Boulder County, and a certified Transition Trainer gives a talk May 9 from 9:30am-noon at Wild Sage Common House, 1650 Zamia Ave. Visit the website for other Transition Boulder events.
, monthly
This monthly series highlights how women have made a difference in the world. Big-name highlights for the 2009 season include Christiane Amanpour on May 18 and Kerry Kennedy with Robert Kennedy Jr. on June 1. All events are at 7:30pm at the Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, 950 13th St., Denver. 877-872-8124.
CU’s Department of Art and Art History offers the public opportunities to learn more about art through its Visiting Artist and Visiting Scholar programs. Free lectures are given at 7pm in the Fleming Law Building, Room LAW155, on the CU campus. 303-492-6504.
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