Any changes to the hours of venues across the grounds will be noted here. As we experience staff fluctuations or closures due to poor weather we’ll keep you apprised here. Update: Aug. 23, 2024 at 2:39 p.m. Brick Walk Cafe closes for the 2024 season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. Starting Saturday, Aug. 24, Brick Walk Cafe will only be serving drip coffee due to staffing issues. Regular coffee will be available 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Update: Aug. 21, 2024 at 12:36 p.m. 3 Taps and A Truck will be closed for Lunch service. We...
Chautauqua Institution is proud to announce an extraordinary contribution from esteemed benefactors and longtime Chautauquans Craig and Cathrine Greene. Their latest philanthropic gesture of $8 million will facilitate much needed enhancements to Bellinger Hall, ensuring its vitality for future generations. The Greene family’s unwavering commitment to Chautauqua’s legacy is underscored by this substantial donation, bringing their total contributions to $13.3 million over the past year. This recent donation of $8 million is in addition to a $5.3 million multi-faceted commitment, which included gifts to both Chautauqua Institution and the Chautauqua Foundation. That donation supported a wide range of capital projects and...
As part of our dedication to improving the health and longevity of Chautauqua Lake and its surrounding watershed, Chautauqua Institution will empower property owners to implement best practices for fertilizer use that protect water quality and the health of the Chautauqua Lake aquatic ecosystem. We will attempt to accomplish this first by educating our community about the potentially negative impacts of lawn fertilizers and herbicide use in our waterfront community. This is essential to protect water quality and the health of the Chautauqua Lake aquatic ecosystem. If you are considering using lawn care products, such as fertilizers or herbicides, have...
The New Documentary, Airing in Early 2025, Celebrates One of the Nation’s First Centers of Lifelong Learning and Features Special Performances from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis PASADENA, CA; July 15, 2024 — Today at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, PBS and Chautauqua Institution announced the production of a new one-hour documentary film, CHAUTAUQUA AT 150: WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE, to air on PBS in early 2025. Produced by the award-winning production company Black Robin Media, CHAUTAUQUA AT 150: WYNTON MARSALIS’ ALL RISE will tell the institution’s story through the voices of its current patrons and partners, including those...
Today on the Chautauqua Amphitheater stage, Chautauqua Institution Senior Pastor, The Right Reverend Eugene Taylor Sutton spoke out against violence following the attack on President Donald Trump and his supporters. Sutton, the former Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, emphasized the importance of fostering dialogue as an alternative to violence, which threatens the foundation of democracy. Bishop Sutton opened the morning worship service with a prayer for Former President Trump and all impacted by yesterday’s shooting. “My friends, we do gather this morning as we grieve over yet another spasm of political violence in our nation. Last night in butler, Pennsylvania,...
Chautauqua Institution launched a new safety campaign titled “Turn it Towards the Turtle” to remind both pedestrians and mobility device users to be extra cautious inside venues and in high traffic areas. We are hopeful that these visual reminders will help all members of our community navigate shared spaces safely and efficiently. An advance notice of this campaign was shared with the community via the CHQ Daily (see page 6, July 6 & 7, 2024 edition). As noted in that article, shared spaces are important to our community. Tips for pedestrians to enhance accessibility – Please be mindful of mobility device users by...
Unless otherwise noted here, beaches are open, and there are no known concerns with lake water quality. Update: August 19, 2024 at 10:53 a.m. Due to current and anticipated weather conditions, both Children’s Beach and Pier Beach will be closed today. Update: August 3, 2024 at 3 p.m. Pier Beach will be closed for the remainder of the day due to a staffing issue. Update: July 15, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. The lake is clear, so the Boys’ and Girls’ Club participants may be swimming today as part of the program. Update: July 14, 2024 at 2:43 p.m. Children’s and...
Due to ongoing supply issues with our distributor, aluminum water bottles will not be available at this time. As a result, you may notice plastic water bottles being used on the grounds. We strongly encourage all patrons to bring and use their own refillable water bottles. The water refill stations are fully operational and readily available for your convenience. The water refill stations are located at the following- If you need a refillable water bottle, you can purchase one at the Chautauqua Bookstore and take full advantage of the water refill stations.
Children’s and Pier Beach at Chautauqua Institution are open for swimming. Any future lake conditions affecting the beach will be posted under News and Announcements on the homepage of chq.org. As you may recall, the beaches were closed for a short time last weekend over concerns about algal blooms in Chautauqua Lake. After testing the Algal Bloom was determined to be nontoxic. We are working closely with the NYS Department of Health and Courtney Wigdalh-Perry, PhD, an associate professor of Biology at SUNY Fredonia and a leading scientist who studies algal blooms in Chautauqua Lake. Wigdahl-Perry told us the water...
June 21–Aug. 24 We are proud to share the themes shaping our discussions for the 2025 Summer Assembly. But first, a thank you to all the brilliant minds who contributed their ideas and feedback to our planning process. Your input has been invaluable, and we can’t wait to bring these themes to life. Brace yourself for an incredible lineup of concerts, classes, performances and thought-provoking lectures — it will be an unforgettable summer! Stay tuned for regular updates, available at 2025.chq.org. The excitement is just beginning! Week One June 21–28 Chautauqua Lecture Theme: Themes of Transformation: Forces Shaping Our Tomorrow Change...
