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October 21, 2024 |

Big Ideas Inspire Conversations

There are moments when an idea evolves into something greater, moments when an observation or a conversation sparks a big idea. These ideas have the potential to shift perspectives, spark action and inspire. Chautauqua Institution is embracing the power of such thoughts with the launch of a new video series called “Big Ideas.”  “Big Ideas” captures key insights from Chautauqua Institution’s collection of lectures and programs created during the nine-week Summer Assembly by CHQ Assembly, Chautauqua’s membership-based, streaming platform. Each video distills a single thought from a full-length program into a digestible 3 to 10-minute clip. Instead of watching an...

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October 18, 2024 |

Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative: October 2024

Empathy to the Rescue  How Stories Help Us Find Common Ground on Climate Change  The human suffering wrought by hurricanes Helene and Milton in the southeastern United States remind us as the climate crisis deepens, communities across the nation desperately need everyone working together toward solutions. But too often these days, political and social divisions stand in the way of understanding and collaboration — leading to stalemate, inaction and the next climate-fueled tragedy. We need only hear stories of armed militias confronting FEMA responders to understand how deeply polarized our country has become.  It’s far more difficult for divided communities to...

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October 15, 2024 |

Upcoming Fall Online Classes to Empower Your Conversations and Creativity

As we approach the end of the year, now is the perfect time to invest in your personal growth and professional skills through engaging online classes this fall. From meaningful conversations about end-of-life care to mastering the art of storytelling, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at some upcoming sessions you won’t want to miss! 1. Courageous Conversations on Death and Dying: The Time is Now! Instructor: Dr. Shahid AzizDate: Thursday, October 31, 2024Time: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ETCost: $49 Register Here In this interactive session, Dr. Shahid Aziz, a medical ethicist and hospice physician, will guide you...

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October 10, 2024 |

Celebrating Chautauqua Opera’s Former Young Artists

Every week, Chautauqua Opera is sharing the incredible work of our former Young Artists. Make sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date. Ethan DePuy This week we’re highlighting 2013 Studio Artist Ethan DePuy! As a young artist at Chautauqua, Ethan graced our mainstage in the featured role of Dr. Caius in Falstaff.  Reflecting on his time here, Ethan shares: “Chautauqua was a safe place to learn and take risks as a young professional. I will never forget important lessons taught to me by Jay Lesenger (“Ethan – Comedy is CLARITY.”) and Michael Chioldi (“Always be ready...

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October 7, 2024 | , , ,

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Announces New Appointments

Monday, October 7, 2024 Chautauqua, N.Y. – Chautauqua Institution and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra (CSO) today announced a series of new musician appointments. Sharon Roffman joins the CSO as concertmaster after a two-year audition process, Stanislav Chernyshev as Principal Clarinet, and Matthew Strauss as Principal Timpani. Additionally, six exceptional violinists — Leslie Frey Anderegg, Zhe Deng, Zhen Lui, Molly McDonald, Kurt Munstedt and Timothy Peters — have been welcomed ahead of the 2025 season. Cristina Cutts Dougherty’s appointment as Principal Tuba is historic, as she becomes the first female principal tuba player in the orchestra’s history. Led by Music Director...

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September 30, 2024 |

2024—2025 Programs Overview

Chautauqua Arts Education is gearing up for another exciting school year. It promises to be a year of growth, engaging in more schools, strengthening partnerships and impacting students more broadly and deeply than ever before.  Resident Teaching Artist Stephanie Dawson has been hard at work, scheduling the Feelin’ the Beat school residency, a drumming program. Over the course of the school year, we will be welcoming four new schools to the program, expanding to two new Little Seeds Preschool locations in Sinclairville and Fredonia, and two new schools in Dunkirk, bringing the total number of schools served to 14 this...

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September 26, 2024 |

Applications Now Open for Drama League’s 2025 Directors Project

The organization has also announced Whitney White, Schele Williams, and Tatyana Marie-Carlo will serve as mentors for this year’s Irene Gandy Directing Assistantships.

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September 24, 2024 |

Introducing the Department of Enterprise Data, Analytics and Research, Plus Other Project 360 News 

It is with great pleasure we announce news of staff promotions and transitions that stem from our strategic plan’s cross-cutting imperative to mobilize technology. That work has happened under the heading of Project 360, a multiyear project focused on modernizing and aligning Chautauqua’s technology tools to improve patron and staff experiences.   The next phase of Project 360 will focus on the implementation of a customer relationship management (CRM) system — Salesforce. This initiative will unfold over the coming years and eventually impact every department at Chautauqua. Salesforce will provide transformational tools, enhancing and replacing systems currently being used in Advancement...

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September 10, 2024 |

Chautauqua Arts Education During the 2024 Summer Assembly

This summer was brimming with creativity and excitement as Chautauqua Arts Education extended its programming into the Summer Assembly. Through a wonderful partnership with the Jamestown Summer LEAP program and the Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, fueled by the generous support of the Winifred C. Dibert Foundation and the Lenna Foundation, Chautauqua hosted approximately 320 enthusiastic students by summer’s end.  Weeks Five and Six brought a special treat: the return of teaching artists from the Young Playwrights Project (YPP) to the Jamestown Public Schools LEAP (Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress) program. This summer learning/day camp experience is open to current...

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September 5, 2024 | ,

Two Chautauqua Facilities to Honor Transformational Philanthropy

Cathrine and Craig Greene, Roe Green Foundation Gifts Celebrated   Chautauqua Institution today announced two major projects have reached critical milestones through substantial philanthropic support as part of its 150th anniversary fundraising initiative, Boundless: A Campaign for Chautauqua. In recognition of major gifts supporting these capital projects, the Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees voted to name two facilities in honor of the philanthropists whose contributions have made these essential projects a reality.  Greene Family Commons: Renaming of Bellinger Hall   Bellinger Hall, a cornerstone of Chautauqua’s residential life, will be renamed the Greene Family Commons following a transformational $10 million commitment...

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