A Grand Sunday at Macky 🎻

1/9/2026 What's Happenin' Team Boulder
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🎻 A Grand Afternoon at Macky Auditorium

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Happy Friday, Boulder! 🌞

This Sunday, Boulder gets a dose of drama, beauty, and big symphonic energy as the Boulder Philharmonic takes the stage at the iconic Macky Auditorium Concert Hall. With an emotionally rich program and a meaningful Colorado homecoming baked in, this is the kind of concert that feels special before the first note even plays. If you’re looking for a refined yet deeply moving way to spend a winter afternoon, this one checks all the boxes.

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🎼 Schumann & Franck at Macky Auditorium

🎼 Schumann & Franck at Macky Auditorium

If you’re craving something rich, moving, and a little elevated this weekend, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is taking over the stunning Macky Auditorium Concert Hall this Sunday afternoon. Expect sweeping symphonies, a heartfelt homecoming, and one seriously powerful program.

🎶 Why this concert hits different

This performance weaves together emotion, legacy, and local pride. Under the direction of Michael Butterman, the orchestra opens with Jennifer Higdon’s blue cathedral — a shimmering, deeply moving piece that feels both intimate and expansive.

Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto, performed by Colorado native Rainer Eudeikis in a special homecoming moment that includes sharing the stage with his former teacher and his own family. The afternoon closes with the dramatic, full-bodied César Franck Symphony in D Minor — the kind of finale that fills the hall and stays with you long after the last note.

📍 When: Sunday, January 11, 2026

⏰ Time: 4:00 PM

📍 Where: Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder


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Friday, January 9

Scott Nice & Tone Ranger with Milk - Fox Theatre, Boulder | 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM | Ticketed
Date Night Stained Glass Class - Colorado Glassworks, Boulder | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM | Ticketed
Dawson Winter Alumni Event at Rayback - Rayback Collective, boulder | 6:00 PM | Ticketed

Saturday, January 10

Boulder Preschool Information Fair - Boulder Public Library, boulder | 6:00 PM | Ticketed
Martin Park - eTown Presents Chatham Rabbits, boulder | 6:00 PM | Ticketed
Boulder Preschool Information Fair - Boulder Creek Room, Boulder Public Library, Arapahoe Avenue, boulder | 6:00 PM | Ticketed

Sunday, January 11

Takács Quartet: January 2026 - Grusin Music Hall (C112), Imig Music Building, 1020 18th St, Boulder, CO 80302, boulder | 4:00 PM | Ticketed
Schumann at Macky Auditorium Concert Hall - CU Macky Auditorium, Boulder | 4:00 PM | Ticketed
Boulder Ecstatic Dance (BED) - Ra Ma Agua 1/11 - Avalon Ballroom, boulder | 6:00 PM | Ticketed

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👋 That’s your cultured weekend cue

Perfect for a cozy winter Sunday, a classy date idea, or anyone who loves live music done right. Forward this to your concert-going crew — and we’ll see you next week with more Boulder gems. 🎶

Answer: C) Macky Auditorium is named after Andrew J. Macky and his family, who donated the funds to build the hall in the early 1920s.

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