Hello everyone. Congratulations to all of you for making it to the end of the semester.听Though your schooling may be over for now (unless you're taking summer classes), may your education听always continue to grow.
I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, Boulder native听and event connoisseur听writing to you from the comfort of beautiful CU Boulder on all of your summer opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot and supreme fun. Happy summer to everyone; enjoy it thoroughly!
Swim in the Buff pool
It鈥檚 been closed all year but now it鈥檚 finally warm enough to use the 听at your leisure. Come and engage in that age-old tradition of whiling away the warm months by the nice, refreshing pool! All summer long you can come sunbathe, swim听and play volleyball at our coolest pool, which will be open from 7听a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.
Hike beautiful Colorado鈥檚 many trails
We live in the听most beautiful state for walking in bountiful and breath-taking natural scenery, so get out and take advantage of one of the endless hiking trails all around us. Hike to the top of the second Flatiron for stunning 360-degree views or hike up to Lake Isabel and cross the continental divide. There are tons of options for undertaking听a long-distance backpacking trip听and even more short day trips. There are trails for everyone, no matter what level of difficulty or distance you鈥檙e looking for. Whatever you鈥檙e looking for, go hike and remember why it鈥檚 great to live in Colorado!
Boulder Creek Festival,听May 27鈥�29听
Perhaps the largest event for Boulder all year long, the is the annual celebration of imminent summer, spanning a fun three days. It features food and drink, live music and dancing, art, local vendors, and carnival rides and covers ground along the Boulder Creek from 9th Street to 13th听Street. Do not attempt to park your car around here during the festival however; I recommend biking instead!
Bolder Boulder,听May 29
As one of the nation鈥檚 largest races, the is every Boulderite鈥檚 favorite Memorial Day activity. Whether you choose to run, jog, walk听or simply spectate, the popular 10K race is a ton of fun. The course snakes all over Boulder and finishes in Folsom Stadium. Register soon if you want to race, otherwise find a shady street corner to watch the most impressive pros and the goofiest, costumed amateurs alike.
Band on the Bricks,听June 7鈥揂ug.听9
For as long as I can remember, Wednesday nights have meant at Pearl Street Mall. You can come watch听some incredible local bands play live music for free with a huge crowd of locals celebrating together. Six o'clock听in front of the Boulder Court House heralds the openers, followed by the main performance at 7 p.m., so bring your dancing shoes and don鈥檛 miss these local favorites.
Dead and Company at Folsom Field,听June 9鈥�10
Back again this year for another super fun concert,听 will be at Folsom Field on both Friday and Saturday night. Grab some tickets soon if you haven鈥檛 yet, and, if you鈥檙e a student,听use the promo code DCSTUDENT provided by the trusty Program Council for discounted rates. They play a rocking party show, and you won鈥檛 want to miss it if you鈥檙e in town!
Colorado Shakespeare Festival, June 11鈥揂ug.听13
If you鈥檙e a Shakespeare aficionado, then this is the event you鈥檝e been waiting for all year. The is a huge annual celebration and performance of some of your favorite Shakespeare plays, including Hamlet, Taming of the Shrew听and Julius Caesar.听Many are performed outside in the Mary Rippon Theater, which is a fantastic venue on a beautiful midsummer night鈥檚 eve to view a theatrical production. College students can get tickets as cheaply as $15.
Colorado Music Festival,听June 29鈥揂ug.听4
If you live for music, then come and take advantage of this fantastic collection of live musical performances in the famous Chautauqua Music Hall at the foot of the Flatirons. All summer long 听will feature a plethora of talented musicians,听wowing you with their beautiful tunes.
Ralphie鈥檚 Independence Day Blast,听July 4
Folsom Field is the place to be on the night of July 4.听As soon as it gets dark, you鈥檒l witness the to celebrate Independence Day, as well as some great live music and performances. Admission is free of charge, and whether you sit inside the stadium itself or camp out on the Norlin Quad or Rec Center field, you won鈥檛 be disappointed.听
Boulder International Fringe Festival,听Aug.16鈥�27
Combining all of the best aspects of theater and the experimental arts, the is a jewel in this town. Featuring artists from Boulder and beyond, the festival boasts an awesome and extensive lineup this year, so get in on the action and check out Fringe Festival听site for the schedule. Don鈥檛 miss these amazing performances coming to you from all over the country.
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