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University Attractions
Performances College of Music Over 400 public concerts are presented annually in the Boulder-Denver area by College of Music students and faculty. World-class artists often make guest appearances on the college's stages. Most performances are free and open to the public. CU Concerts include the Artist Series, CU Opera, Takács Encore Series, and the Holiday Festival. Location: Various campus venues Phone: 303-492-8008 (information and tickets) Web site: Includes a calendar of events and ticket information. Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF) Drawing audiences of over 40,000 each season, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival is one of the few repertory groups in the nation to complete the entire Shakespeare canon in often sold-out performances. The CFS has 47 years of distinguished history, featuring advanced students from the CU-Boulder theatre and dance program, as well as visiting professional actors. The festival presents plays June through August. Location: Mary Rippon Theatre and University Theatre Phone: 303-492-0554 Web site: Includes ticket information, schedules, and history of the CSF. International Film Series Unique and unusual films, some current and others classic, from around the world are the staple of the International Film Series, presented by the Film Studies Program. Renowned and local filmmakers are often invited to accompany showings of their work. Location: Muenzinger Auditorium Phone: 303-492-1531 Web site: Includes a current calendar. Program Council This self-supporting, student-run organization is dedicated to bringing quality entertainment to the Boulder campus and community. Program Council has hosted the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney, among others. Program Council also hosts a film series, which offers titles including not-yet released movies to classics. Program Council also brought back the Trivia Bowl recently, a wacky competition where the team names are sometimes more clever than the questions and answers. Location: Various campus venues Phone: 303-492-7704 Web site: Includes a calendar of upcoming events. Theatre and Dance Students and faculty present six to eight major theatre productions and dance concerts each academic year. Location: University Theatre Phone: 303-492-8181 (information and tickets) Web site: Includes a seasonal calendar of performances. |
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