Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Chautauqua Festivities, Shakespeare's Spellbinding Shows, and Babbling Babies: A Boulder Summer Delight
Published 10 months ago
Description
Good morning, this is your Boulder Local Frequency for Saturday, June 21, 2025.
It’s a gorgeous day here at the foot of the Flatirons, and Boulder’s buzzing with activity. If you’re looking for a way to soak up summer, Chautauqua Park is the place to be today. The iconic park is hosting a free, single-day festival packed with live music, food, and fun, all set against our stunning mountain backdrop. This annual event draws folks of all ages to celebrate in true Boulder style, so it’s the perfect spot to meet friends, bring the family, or just picnic on the grass with some fantastic tunes in the air.
For theater lovers, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival is in full swing. Though the beloved Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre is under construction, the shows have moved indoors to the Roe Green Theatre, and the performances are as magical as ever. From now through July 27, you can catch classic Shakespearean drama under the spell of a Boulder summer evening.
Music enthusiasts should mark their calendars for Bands on the Bricks, Boulder's premier outdoor summer concert series running through July. On Wednesdays, Pearl Street Mall transforms into an open-air dance floor, with everything from oldies to alternative rocking the bricks from 5:30 to 9pm. It’s a highlight for locals and visitors alike, and the energy is contagious.
In community and science news, a new study out of the University of Colorado Boulder is making waves today. Researchers have found that simple tests given to babies—seeing how they babble, play, and interact—can actually predict their learning and problem-solving skills decades down the road. This groundbreaking study highlights how big an impact those early years have on lifelong thinking and even points to how genetics and environment work together to shape us.
For those keeping an eye on local headlines and civic developments, Boulder Reporting Lab continues to dig into the stories shaping our community. Whether it’s the latest city council decisions, environmental initiatives, or simply what’s happening in your neighborhood, they’ve got the pulse on Boulder news and are working to keep us all connected and better informed.
And as always, Boulder’s trails and parks are open for a summer hike or bike ride, farmers’ markets are brimming with fresh Colorado produce, and plenty of local coffee shops and breweries are ready to help you wind down your day.
This has been Boulder Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
It’s a gorgeous day here at the foot of the Flatirons, and Boulder’s buzzing with activity. If you’re looking for a way to soak up summer, Chautauqua Park is the place to be today. The iconic park is hosting a free, single-day festival packed with live music, food, and fun, all set against our stunning mountain backdrop. This annual event draws folks of all ages to celebrate in true Boulder style, so it’s the perfect spot to meet friends, bring the family, or just picnic on the grass with some fantastic tunes in the air.
For theater lovers, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival is in full swing. Though the beloved Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre is under construction, the shows have moved indoors to the Roe Green Theatre, and the performances are as magical as ever. From now through July 27, you can catch classic Shakespearean drama under the spell of a Boulder summer evening.
Music enthusiasts should mark their calendars for Bands on the Bricks, Boulder's premier outdoor summer concert series running through July. On Wednesdays, Pearl Street Mall transforms into an open-air dance floor, with everything from oldies to alternative rocking the bricks from 5:30 to 9pm. It’s a highlight for locals and visitors alike, and the energy is contagious.
In community and science news, a new study out of the University of Colorado Boulder is making waves today. Researchers have found that simple tests given to babies—seeing how they babble, play, and interact—can actually predict their learning and problem-solving skills decades down the road. This groundbreaking study highlights how big an impact those early years have on lifelong thinking and even points to how genetics and environment work together to shape us.
For those keeping an eye on local headlines and civic developments, Boulder Reporting Lab continues to dig into the stories shaping our community. Whether it’s the latest city council decisions, environmental initiatives, or simply what’s happening in your neighborhood, they’ve got the pulse on Boulder news and are working to keep us all connected and better informed.
And as always, Boulder’s trails and parks are open for a summer hike or bike ride, farmers’ markets are brimming with fresh Colorado produce, and plenty of local coffee shops and breweries are ready to help you wind down your day.
This has been Boulder Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI