With the holidays finally over, January is a month for rest, relaxation, and new beginnings. There are plenty of interesting events happening this month, so why not try something new for a change? Do something daring, like jumping into arctic waters in the name of charity. Discover the art of local cuisine or do a cleanse for the first time. Laugh off your holiday weight at a stand-up comedy show. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never done it before…just give it a try! After all, that’s what new beginnings are for, right?
Wednesday, January 1st
Boulder Polar Plunge
Where: Boulder Reservoir
When: 10:00 am
Tickets: $20-$25
Boulder’s chilliest tradition is back again for the 31st year in a row! Do you have what it takes to jump into bone chilling waters? Hey, it might be a great way to cure that New Year’s hangover. The Boulder Country AIDS Project and connectBCAP are putting on this year’s plunge. Each person who registers to jump can set up his or her own fundraising page. All donations will go to the Boulder Country AIDS project. 800 locals are expected to take the leap; will you be one of them?
Wednesday, January 8th & Wednesday January 22nd
Istituto Frasca Per Il Vino
Where: Frasca Food and Wine
When: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
If you’ve ever wanted to become more knowledgeable about wine, you’re in luck. Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine is holding a mini-series of educational wine tastings this winter. The tastings will be hosted by Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and taught in an interactive setting. Guests can expect to indulge in hand selected flights of wine as they learn all about the wines they are sampling. To learn more about these exciting, informative tastings, call or stop by Frasca.
Saturday, January 11th
Boulder Philharmonic: Three B’s
Where: Macky Auditorium
When: 7:30 pm
Tickets: $13 – $70
Rachel Barton Pine will be accompanying the Boulder Philharmonic for Berg’s unforgettable Violin Concerto written in honor of Alma Mahler’s daughter. Bach enthusiasts should definitely grab tickets while they can, as the concerto is heavily influenced by Bach chorale. Smaller pieces by Bach and Mahler will be performed both before and after the concerto. Come alone or bring the family, this is an evening that all will enjoy.
Beginning January 11th
The Conscious Cleanse
It’s a new year, full of new beginnings. What better way to begin a new year than by cleansing your mind, body, and soul? This cleanse includes support coaching, a manual, and teleseminars to guide you through the process. Through yoga, cleansing, conscious eating, and series of seminars, your body and mind will be thoroughly rejuvenated by the end of the month.
Seminar Schedule:
Teleseminar #1: Saturday, January 11th at 4pm MST
Teleseminar #2: Thursday, January 16th at 7pm MST
Teleseminar #3: Saturday, January 18th 4pm MST
Teleseminar #4: Thursday, January 23rd at 7pm MST
Teleseminar #5: Sunday, January 26th at 4pm MST
Teleseminar #6: Tuesday, January 28th at 12pm MST
Wednesday, January 15th
Wanda Sykes
Where: Boulder Theater
When: 8:00 pm
Tickets: Contact Boulder Theater
When was the last time you and your friends went to a stand-up comedy show? Emmy award-winner Wanda Sykes, one of America’s most talented and hilarious comedians will be in Boulder for one night only. Gather your friends, grab some tickets, and head over to the Boulder Theater for a once-in-a-lifetime evening of laughter that will leave your abs sore for days.
Thursday, January 16th
Local Chefs Wine and Food Pairing
Where: BookCliff Vineyards winery and Tasting Rom
When: 6:00 pm
Tickets: $65
For the sixth year in a row, the most talented and creative chefs from around Boulder are joining together to bring you an extraordinary five-course meal, paired with hand-selected wines from BookCliff Vineyards. Join in celebrating our local talent as you indulge in delicious, local fare. Whether you come alone or bring a friend, this is an event you and your taste buds simply must attend.
Friday, January 17th
Chick Corea & Bela Fleck
Where: Macky Auditorium, Boulder CO
When: 8:00 pm
Tickets: $20
Legendary artists Chick Corea and Bela Fleck will bring their musical talents to Macky Auditorium for an evening filled with jazz, bluegrass, blues, country and classical sounds. While the concert doesn’t start until 8:00pm, preconcert conversations with John Davis will be held at 6:45pm in room 102, inside the Macky Building.
January 20th through March 1st
40 Days to Personal Revolution
Get rid of that extra holiday weight once and for all at Radiance Power Yoga. Yoga masters, personal trainers, and nutrition specialists will guide you through a transformative, six-week journey. This program will include yoga, meditation, and nutritional guidance that will leave your body more toned than you’ve seen in years.
As you can see, there’s plenty to do this January, so start the year off with something fun and different. The Daily Camera and the Denver Post have even larger selections of events taking place this month, so feel free to visit their websites. The Dairy Center for the Arts also has quite a few happenings this month, visit their website as well. Happy New Year!