Today
Chuck Morris at the Boulder JCC: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder. Chuck Morris is a legend in the music industry and has been a driving force in the Colorado music community for over 50 years. From starting the renowned Tulagi nightclub in Boulder in 1970 to founding Colorado State University’s new music-business program, Morris has brought the best that music has to offer. $18, boulderjcc.org.
“From Routine to Murder — Anatomy in Nazi Germany and its Legacies for Today” talk: noon Wednesday, Bruce Schroffel Auditorium, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, First Floor Conference Room, Boulder. The Program in Jewish Studies, in collaboration with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, will host Dr. Sabine Hildebrandt, co-chair of the Lancet Commission on medicine, Nazism and the Holocaust, for a discussion on the history of anatomy in Nazi Germany and its contemporary implications. Dr. Hildebrandt’s presentation will delve into her extensive research on the ethical dimensions of anatomy, particularly focusing on the history of anatomy during the Nazi era. The discussion will explore the enduring legacies of this dark chapter in medical history and its impact on anatomy education today. 303-492-1411, calendar.colorado.edu.
Boulder Wednesday Farmers Market: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder County Farmers Markets, Central Park, 13th and Canyon, Boulder. Head to the farmers market every Wednesday evening to stock up on fresh food from local farmers. Enjoy live music and plenty of produce. boulderdowntown.com.
“Wicked Little Letters” film screening: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, “Wicked Little Letters” follows two neighbors: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. $12, thedairy.org.
Upcoming
The Art of Travel Photography: 6 p.m. Thursday, Mike’s Camera Boulder, 2500 Pearl St., Boulder. Travel photography might sound simple but to master it (and really enjoy it) photographers need to understand the secret art of visual storytelling. In an illustrated talk covering dozens of assignments around the world, National Geographic photographer and travel writer Jad Davenport will explain the necessary types of images needed to create compelling visual stories. $20, eventbrite.com.
Richman Acoustic at BOCO Cider: 6 p.m. Thursday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit, #14, Boulder. Rich is a solo acoustic guitar act using both six and 12 string guitars with solid chops and strong vocals. Chill out as he plays a variety of well-loved blues and classic rock songs from the ’60s through the ’90s. Free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Etown, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. Join for a celebration of the songs and artistry of Joni Mitchell. Often referred to as the greatest contemporary songwriter, Joni Mithell has been a huge influence in music over the years. Her career has spanned over half a century, and in that time, she explored and experimented in many genres of music and made them her own. Liz Barnez, Rebecca Folsom and Celeste Krenz will be singing and providing harmony vocals, guitar and piano. Accompanying will be a group of Colorado’s finest musicians: Eric Moon on keys, Steve Ivey on drums, Eric Thorin on bass and Eric Straumanis on guitar. $28-$43, eventbrite.com.
Lionel Young Duo at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m. Thursday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Lionel Young is a high energy performer with a bent for the blues. His Lionel Young Band, winners of numerous awards for best in and around the Colorado region, have won the 2011 International Blues Challenge (IBC) band competition. Fans of the driven, classically trained Young love his distinctive brand of blues on the electric violin. His show features not only Young originals but interpretations of blues classics by Willie Dixon, Leadbelly and Stevie Ray Vaughan, along with the strength and passion of Young’s playing, his smooth vocals and unique translations. Free, 303-993-8743, etix.com.
