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High Plains Chautauqua Brings History to Life this Week

High Plains Chautauqua

High Plains Chautauqua is a unique blend of history, theatre and the humanities brought to life under a Chautauqua tent, giving audiences the opportunity to meet and engage with personalities from the past.  This year’s theme is ‘Visionaries at Home and Abroad. ’The High Plains Chautauqua program is free, and runs August 2 - 6, 2011 on the campus of AIMS Community College in Greeley.  KUNC’s Erin O’Toole spoke with Brian ‘Fox’ Ellis, who portrays Charles Darwin and Walt Whitman, about what makes Chautauqua such a draw for audiences, and why it continues to be relevant.

For a schedule of events you can visit the schedule page at High Plains Chautauqua.

As the host of KUNC’s new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation. I love finding the stories and voices that reflect what makes NoCo such an extraordinary place to live.