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Boulder Colorado Forums, Lectures and Workshops
Bauman College for Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts hosts monthly gatherings that include a discussion of course material and curriculum, followed by informative lectures. Call 303-835-8960 or see schedule at the website. The school is at 1128 Pine St.
The Boulder County Business Alliance hosts this new series that brings together local business owners for lunchtime networking through the “Local Lunch and Learn” series. See the website for event details.
Presented by the Boulder History Museum, this forum series at Chautauqua features local success stories of remarkable personal journeys. Each presentation begins at 5:30pm with complimentary wine and cheese. The schedule is below; see the Chautauqua website for more information. Chautauqua is at 900 Baseline Road. 303-442-3282.
- Jan. 20: Jim Balog, one of the world’s most celebrated nature photographers
- Feb. 9: Jim Palmer, Jane Butcher and Juli Steinhauer from the Conference on World Affairs
- March 9: Tom Cech, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
- April 7: Nick and Helen Forster, hosts of e-Town
- May 4: Frank Shorter, Olympic runner
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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.
BGBG is an association of building professionals dedicated to promoting healthier, resource-efficient homes and workplaces. The group hosts monthly lunch presentations, roundtable discussions, house tours and other resources, for professionals, homeowners and students. 303-447-0901.
The Boulder County Arts Alliance provides information and resources for and about the artists and cultural organizations in the area. Held monthly, Business of Arts workshops for artists include topics like insurance concerns, grant writing and audience development. See website for schedule; preregistration is required. 303-447-2422.
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. Please check the website for time and place, and for more events. 303-492-4879.
The Changes in Latitude Travel Store offers free travel films, slide shows and photo presentations most Tuesday nights at 7pm. Check the website for the spring schedule. The store is at 2525 Arapahoe Ave.
Monthly orientations sponsored by the city of Boulder instruct residents on affordable housing and using city programs to buy a house in Boulder. Brown Bag Lunch Series is the first Tuesday of the month, 11:30am-12:45pm; Evening Series is the third Thursday, 6:15-7:30pm. At Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. 303-441-3157.
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Each year in April, more than 100 speakers representing a wide range of backgrounds gather in Boulder for “a week-long extravaganza of discussion and debate.” The Conference on World Affairs features more than 200 panels, plenaries and performances, with “whole new ways of looking at old questions.” All events are free and open to the public at CU from April 5-9. Check the website for a full schedule with times and venues.
The CU Museum of Natural History offers periodic lectures, films, demonstrations and workshops, in the Henderson Building on the CU campus. Listed events are at 6pm; see the website for more.
- Feb. 5: Lecture: Morris Muskett, Navajo weaver and jeweler
- March 16: Lights Out! Movie Series: Miss Navajo
The DaVinci Institute is a nonprofit think tank serving the needs of businesses and entrepreneurs. The institute hosts a wealth of events each month, from “boot camps” and crash courses to inventor showcases, networking nights and lectures. The institute is located in Louisville, but events take place across the Front Range. 303-666-4133; see the website for a comprehensive schedule.
Presented by Broomfield Cultural Affairs and the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, this series features enlightening presentations by writers, teachers and healers. All events are at 7pm in the library’s second- floor conference room (unless noted), 3 Community Park Road in Broomfield. 720-887-2300.
- January 7: Naomi Horii
- February 4: Larry and Norah Henderson
- March 4: LaToya Lucas
- April 1: Michael Franklin
Healthy Learning Paths provides educational programs for children, parents, childcare providers and educators that inspire a balanced healthy lifestyle and nurtures the whole child. Most programs are 10:30am-noon at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road in Broomfield. 303-464-7191.
Ladies Who Launch offers resources and networking for women in business. The Denver/Boulder chapter hosts monthly networking events called Linc Ups and four-session intensives. Learn more at the website.
This Tibetan Buddhist studio offers discussions, meditation classes and workshops. Many events are free. 303-444-0190 ext. 100.
Grillo Center's Stahl Health Lecture Series has free informative lectures held at the Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater Auditorium, usually at 7pm. Call or visit the website for schedule of upcoming events. 303-441-4144.
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This annual lecture series brings witty and insightful speakers to Colorado. At the Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, 950 13th St., Denver; look online for the 2010 schedule. 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.
2010 Visiting Artist Schedule:
- February 2: Deborah Haynes - faculty
- February 16 : Joel Peter Witkin - Photographer
- March 2: John Leanos - Social Artist
- March 16: Dario Robleto - Sculpture/Sound Artist
- March 30: Garrison Roots - faculty
- April 13: Rosalie Favell - Mixed Media
- April 16: Lucky Dragons - Electronic Sound
- April 27: Dennis Oppenheim - Sculpture
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