“History Need Not Repeat Itself” Good morning, and welcome home to Chautauqua. First, let me extend special greetings to those in this audience who are visiting or experiencing Chautauqua for the first time today. It is my sincere hope that you feel the warmth and sense of collective purpose that has drawn people to these hallowed grounds for 150 years. Many in the audience are part of generational Chautauqua families dating back to 1874, and many others have begun their journey here much more recently. All of you — all of you — are essential to the celebration and stewardship...
As Chautauqua Institution prepares to launch its 150th Summer Assembly June 24, it celebrates the installation of a historical marker at the Institution’s main entrance, located on Rt. 394 in Chautauqua, N.Y. Commemorating its founding in 1874 as the Chautauqua Sunday School Teacher Assembly, and made possible by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, the marker reads: CHAUTAUQUASUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER ASSEMBLYFIRST HELD IN AUGUST 1874 WITHCLASSES, LECTURES, RECREATIONAND WORSHIP. IN 1902 RENAMEDCHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION.WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2023 “The Pomeroy Foundation is delighted to support this historical marker commemorating the rich and enduring legacy of the Chautauqua Institution,” said...
Study shows how historic destination continues to impact, influence New York on the cusp of its sesquicentennial Chautauqua Institution, along with its patrons and property owners, generates more than $305 million in total economic impact for New York state, while serving as a key driver for the tourism industry in western New York and community development across Chautauqua County, according to a study released today. In April 2022, Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Property Owners Association (CPOA) engaged Parker Philips, Inc. to measure their economic contribution in Chautauqua County, western New York and New York state. The results show that, along...
THE DUALITY OF PRIDE Foundry United Methodist ChurchPride Sunday, June 11, 2023Dr. Michael E. Hill President, Chautauqua Institution Good morning. Will you pray with me? May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing to you, oh Lord, for you are our rock and our redeemer. Amen. I have heard Pastor Ginger and countless other pastors offer a form of that opening for as long as I have gone to church, and I confess to you today that this plea takes on new and special meaning. I stand before you as someone who has given...
Chautauqua Theater Company and Barrington Stage Company have announced full casting for their co-world premiere production of tiny father, a new play by Mike Lew (Teenage Dick) and directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God). The production will play from June 25 through July 22 at BSC’s St. Germain Stage at the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center (36 Linden Street, Pittsfield, MA). Opening night is June 30, 2023.
Full casting has been revealed for the upcoming co-world premiere production of Mike Lew (Teenage Dick)’s tiny father, set to play June 25-July 22 at Barrington Stage Company in Massachusetts (opening night June 30) and August 4-17 at New York’s Chautauqua Theater Company. Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God) is directing.
Welcome to the spring update of the Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative (CCI). This special edition details the exciting climate and environmental programs you will find at Chautauqua this summer. The Chautauqua Lake Water Quality Conference is coming up on Saturday, June 17, at the Athenaeum Hotel. To register online, click HERE. The event is free but there is a $10 online processing fee. If you wish to avoid the fee, you can register in-person at the Chautauqua Ticket Office. Please join us in October for Chautauqua Travels: Clean Energy and a Changing Climate in Iceland. We had a fabulous time...
Pulitzer Winner Will Give Public Reading at Chautauqua Institution on Aug. 23 CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — Chautauqua Institution today proudly announces The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human (Scribner) by Siddhartha Mukherjee as the 2023 winner of The Chautauqua Prize. Awarded annually since 2012, The Chautauqua Prize celebrates a book of fiction or literary/narrative nonfiction that provides a richly rewarding reading experience and to honor the author for a significant contribution to the literary arts. As author of this year’s winning book, Mukherjee receives $7,500, and will be presented with the Prize during a celebratory...
“Edu-vacations,” AKA educational vacations, are getaways with a focus on learning new things and the opportunity to be fully immersed into a destination. They provide so much more than just an escape from daily life – they offer guests a chance to improve themselves, explore different interests, and take valuable lessons with them when they head home. Chautauqua Institution is the epitome of an edu-vacation. It’s a community that will restore your soul, stimulate your thinking, and fill you with hope and gratitude. For nearly 150 years, it has been CHQ’s mission to make learning fun, with the bonus of...
Remembering an ordinary day in your childhood is hard, but you can vividly recall an unforgettable family vacation. These are some of our brightest, happiest memories — they light up young brains with new discoveries and help them to relax and enjoy life. Chautauqua has so much to offer as a unique family resort. It’s a break from routine that boosts confidence and self-esteem and introduces kids to a new world. If you want your child or teenager to experience that magic and have been asking, “where is the best place for a family vacation?” look no further than...