Corey H. Jones

Executive Producer

@coreyhjones_[email protected]

Corey first joined Colorado Public Radio in 2011 as a host and producer for OpenAir, now known as Indie 102.3. He later covered arts and culture across the state as a reporter for CPR News. He’s now an executive producer.

Professional background:
Corey brings well over a decade of radio experience, dating back to his time at the University of Colorado Boulder’s student-run station, Radio 1190. While pursuing his journalism degree, Corey also contributed work to publications like the Boulder Daily Camera and Denver’s 5280 Magazine.

At CPR, Corey helped launch OpenAir, for which he focused on spotlighting Colorado musicians. He then joined CPR News as an arts reporter. Corey has also worked on independent documentary film projects and as an associate producer for the weekly radio show and podcast eTown. He has since filled a range of roles for CPR News, from host to daily editor to director of live special coverage.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in news-editorial, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Where are the female magicians?

While men have historically dominated the stage magic field, women are slowly stepping into the spotlight here in Colorado.

By Corey H. Jones

Denver-based Balinese music ensemble to return to Indonesia

Gamelan Tunas Mekar celebrates 25 years of music-making by paying a return visit to Indonesia.

By Corey H. Jones

Colorado film documents Denver Post’s marijuana coverage

Watch the teaser trailer for “Rolling Papers,” which follows reporters and editors on the pot beat at the Denver Post.

By Corey H. Jones

Five Questions: ‘Sculpture Games’ curator Megan Tracy

Four teams will compete in Denver this weekend using an assortment of items and materials to create original sculptures.

By Corey H. Jones

Colorado Symphony hopes to capitalize on cannabis culture

Colorado’s only full-time professional orchestra hopes to reach new audiences and gain financially by partnering with the booming marijuana industry.

By Corey H. Jones

Upheavals lead to uncertainty at Colorado art school

The Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design moves ahead after massive changes, including losing more than 60 employees in 2013.

By Corey H. Jones

Five Questions: ‘One Day in Denver’ producer Kristin Nolan

On Saturday, April 26, filmmakers in Denver will take to the streets as part of the nationwide “Your Day. Your City. Your Future.” project that aims to explore the future of American cities.

By Corey H. Jones

eTown’s Handmade Songs teen program accents songwriting process

Listen to an exclusive acoustic performance by Avi Kolbrener, one of five aspiring musicians working with Boulder’s eTown music organization to develop original songs.

By Corey H. Jones

Five Questions: ‘Walking West’ artist Conor McGarrigle

The new media artist’s latest work will use satellite imaging to capture his 26-mile trek on foot across Denver’s Colfax Avenue on Friday.

By Corey H. Jones

Children’s Museum of Denver to expand in 2015

The $15.8 million project will more than double the museum’s program space by adding two new wings and developing a new outdoor experience area.

By Corey H. Jones

Resource aids Denver theater workers with health issues

The Denver Actors Fund helps Metro area theater professionals with medical expenses and related needs.

By Corey H. Jones

‘Gone West’ combines Colorado poetry, dance and music on stage

Read a poem by Denver poet Michael Henry, to be featured in a multimedia production presented by Wonderbound dance company.

By Corey H. Jones

Five Questions: ‘Shadowlands’ actor Graeme Malcolm

At Denver’s Space Theatre through April 27, 2014, “Shadowlands” takes a biographical took at a later period of C.S. Lewis’ life in order to explore love and loss.

By Corey H. Jones

The Colorado Symphony teams up with the Colorado Rockies

An original theme by a Colorado composer will blast across the speaker system at Coors Field to usher out the Rockies before each home game this season.

By Corey H. Jones

Five Questions: Robischon Gallery co-owner Jennifer Doran

Open through May 10, 2014, Robischon Gallery’s latest show features four concurrent solo exhibitions that collectively explore the natural world and our relation to it.

By Corey H. Jones

DeVotchKa, Ozomatli and CU-Denver stage real-life immigration stories

“Dreaming Sin Fronteras” premieres in Denver on Friday, March 21. Hear a song composed for the production by members of DeVotchKa and Ozomatli.

By Corey H. Jones

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