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CHQ Travels: Cannes Film Festival
Through special accreditation granted to the Chautauqua Institution by the Cannes Film Festival, enjoy access to dozens of screenings of some of the most daring, promising, and topical films of the year. Stay at a hotel just a short walk from the Palais des Festivals and enjoy seven days to attend as many screenings as you wish. With your Festival badge, you’ll have access to restricted areas and hear from film professionals about their craft.


Gallim Preview
Join celebrated interdisciplinary dance company GALLIM for an intimate glimpse of the culmination of their 3-week residency at Chautauqua. Artistic Director and choreographer Andrea Miller is creating a new work entitled MOTHER, premiering this fall. Mark your calendars to see the completed work at the Joyce Theater in New York City, November 5-9, 2025! Miller is a Guggenheim Fellow, the first Artist in Residence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and part of the first female choreographer/composer team commissioned to create for New York City Ballet. Recent commissions include English National Ballet and Abraham in Motion.
Following the performance, join the artists for a meet and greet and moderated conversation at the Athenaeum Hotel Parlor, which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres with beverages available for purchase. Tickets are available for either the preview performance only, or for the preview performance plus reception.
*Inclement Weather Location: Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studios
About MOTHER
“The work reflects the heartbeat and pulses that connect us to Mother, home center for continuity of life, the profound meeting point of past, present and future. The work sets the stage for a visceral, shared experience in which the dancers are conduits for an intense and exhilarating imagined gestation of a new life.” – Andrea Miller
About GALLIM
GALLIM serves as a dynamic home for the exchange of movement wisdom through the three pillars of art-making, dance education, and community-building. Founded in 2007 by groundbreaking choreographer Andrea Miller, GALLIM is a New York City based nonprofit dance company and interdisciplinary arts organization that nurtures creative careers and stimulates the imagination of audiences worldwide through performance, the School of Movement, and innovation in dance. GALLIM’s critically acclaimed performance history of national and international seasons includes interdisciplinary dance theater and site-specific works as well as collaborations in film, theater, fashion, music, and brands. GALLIM envisions an equitable, inclusive dance landscape, where creativity and movement are accessible to all, deeply valued, and serve their timeless role as a reflection of our shared human experience.


Preview Performance of Yue Yin Dance Company (YYDC)
Join us for an exclusive preview performance by YYDC, offering a sneak peek of ELSEWHERE, an evening-length dance piece that marks the third part of Yue Yin’s trilogy and which will have its world premiere in October at 92NY. The trilogy commenced with NOWHERE, which was previewed at Chautauqua and performed at Chelsea Factory in NYC in 2023, and SOMEWHERE, which was previewed at Chautauqua and performed at New York Live Arts in 2024. This upcoming work highlights Yue’s unique dance vocabulary and trademarked FoCo Technique, which focuses on generating, guiding, and transforming energy within bodies and space. Witness ELSEWHERE as a work in progress at Chautauqua!
Following the performance, join the artists for a meet and greet and moderated conversation at the Athenaeum Hotel Parlor, which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres with beverages available for purchase. Tickets are available for either the preview performance only, or for the preview performance plus reception.
*Inclement Weather Location: Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studios
About YYDC
YYDC is a NY-based non-profit contemporary dance company dedicated to the performance, producing and teaching of original choreographic works by founder and artistic director, Yue Yin. Over the past decade, Yin has refined and expanded an original movement vocabulary called FOCO Technique™, a unique contemporary form of dance movement rooted in Chinese classical and folk dance melded with the complexity and diverse influences of the immigrant experience. The overall vision for YYDC is to showcase this signature, diverse movement style in original, emotionally charged and culturally influential performances nationally and internationally.


Smokey Robinson: Legacy Tour
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over four decades of hits. He has received numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Robinson founded The Miracles while still in high school. The group was Berry Gordy’s first vocal group, and it was at Robinson’s suggestion that Gordy started the Motown Record dynasty. Their single of Robinson’s “Shop Around” became Motown’s first #1 hit on the R&B singles chart. In the years following, Robinson continued to
pen hits for the group, including “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby,” “The Tracks of My Tears,” “Going to a Go-Go,” “More Love,” “Tears of a Clown” (co-written with
Stevie Wonder), and “I Second That Emotion.”
The Miracles dominated the R&B scene throughout the 1960s and early 70s, and Robinson became Vice President of Motown Records, serving as in-house producer, talent scout, and
songwriter.
In addition to writing hits for the Miracles, Robinson wrote and produced hits for other Motown greats, including The Temptations, Mary Wells, Brenda Holloway, Marvin Gaye, and others.
“The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “My Girl,” “Get Ready,” “You Beat Me to the Punch,” “Don’t Mess with Bill,” “Ain’t That Peculiar,” and “My Guy” are just a few of his songwriting
triumphs during those years. He later turned to a solo career where he continued his tradition of chart-topping hits with “Just to See Her,” “Quiet Storm,” “Cruisin’,” and “Being with You,”
among others.

Chautauqua Lake Conference


Counting Crows: The Complete Sweets! Tour
For more than two decades, the GRAMMY and Academy Award-nominated rock band Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide, and is revered as one of the world’s most pre-eminent live touring rock bands.
In October 1996, the band’s double-platinum sophomore studio album, Recovering the Satellites, debuted at number one and further solidified their growing reputation as one of the leading American alternative rock bands in the world. A follow-up to their early success, Counting Crows went on to release This Desert Life (1999), Hard Candy (2002), Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings (2008), Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation) (2012), Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow (2013) and Somewhere Under Wonderland (2014.) In 2004, Counting Crows recorded the chart-topping “Accidentally in Love” for the animated motion picture Shrek 2. The instant success of the track earned them an Academy Award nomination for “Best Original Song” at the 2005 Academy Awards, a Golden Globe nomination for “Best Original Song” and a GRAMMY Award nomination for “Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.”
In September 2014, Counting Crows released their critically acclaimed seventh studio album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, which debuted at No. 10 on the charts and was heralded by The Daily Telegraph as “… the best collection of songs since their debut.” The album consisted of nine sprawling tracks around rich sonic tapestries, which yielded some of the most grandiose yet intimate songs Counting Crows had recorded to date. 2018 marked 25 years since the band’s inception and sent Adam Duritz, Jim Bogios, David Bryson, Charlie Gillingham, David Immergluck, Millard Powers, and Dan Vickrey back on the road for the “25 YEARS AND COUNTING” tour. In 2021, Counting Crows ranked #8 on Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time: Adult Alternative Artists” 25th-anniversary chart.
After seven years, Adam Duritz and Counting Crows released Butter Miracle: Suite One in May 2021 to rave reviews. The band also kicked off their first tour since 2018, “The Butter Miracle Tour,” from 2021 through 2023, with sell-out performances across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
June 22 @ 10:45 am Week One (June 21–28)
Opening Three Taps; The Rev. Jim Wallis
Amphitheater | CHQ Assembly


Opening Three Taps; The Rev. Jim Wallis
Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be emancipated from its cultural and political captivities. He is a New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, preacher and commentator on ethics and public life.
He is the inaugural holder of the Chair in Faith and Justice and the founding Director of the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice. He is the founder of Sojourners, and is the author of 12 books, including America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege and the Bridge to America; God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get it; The Great Awakening; The Call to Conversion; and Christ in Crisis: Reclaiming Jesus in a Time of Fear, Hate, and Violence; and host of the popular podcast The Soul of the Nation. His latest book is the New York Times bestseller The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy.
He served on President Obama’s White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and has taught faith and public life courses at Harvard and Georgetown University. He also serves as a Research Fellow at the Georgetown University Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. Wallis has previously taught at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Georgetown University in 2007 when he gave the college commencement address.

CFD Annual Chicken BBQ
June 22 @ 1:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Fields of Color" Exhibition - June 22-July 20
Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries


“Fields of Color” Exhibition – June 22-July 20
“Fields of Color” exhibition runs June 22–July 20. Balancing color with paint, glass, spices, patterns and shapes, this exhibition features abstract works in several different mediums. They have all mastered their techniques and personal styles resulting in a series of beautiful, intelligent works that play well together in this large space. Three of the artists were residents in the two-week residency program at the School of Art in 2024. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Willow & Gary Brost. Curated by Judy Barie.
Artists: Yura Adams, Greg Chan, Sarika Goulatia, James Harvey, Adam Kenney, Mia Tarducci and Paige Tibbe.
June 22 @ 1:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Tree Portraits" Exhibition - June 22-July 17
Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor


“Tree Portraits” Exhibition – June 22-July 17
“Tree Portraits” exhibition runs June 22–July 17. Peter Hoffer’s stunning landscape paintings of trees, hills, and sky recall classically romantic paintings using traditional varnishing techniques popularized in the 19th century. The images feature nondescript views of landscapes, to which he applies many coats of reflective varnishes, sometimes between layers of paint. Over time, the surfaces show natural wear such as discoloration and cracks. so that they become rough terrain like landscapes themselves. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Friends of CVA. Curated by Judy Barie.
June 22 @ 1:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Crafting Home" Exhibition - June 22–August 3
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor


“Crafting Home” Exhibition – June 22–August 3
“Crafting Home” exhibition runs June 22–August 3. Beyond brick and mortar, what does it take to craft a home? The interior spaces of the home set the stage for acts of gathering, nourishing, resting, and contemplating. Every object plays its part and has its own history. From quilts to dishware to custom furniture, Crafting Home includes over thirty artists from around the country – including several from our own Chautauqua community – who craft the creature comforts that make a house a home. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation. Curated by Erika Diamond.
Exhibition related programming will include: an artist lecture by U.S. Army veteran and furniture maker, Alicia Dietz, and a ceramics workshop at the School of Art with ceramic artist Yoko Sekino-Bove.
June 22 @ 1:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Sculpture Garden" Exhibition - June 22–August 21
Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden


“Sculpture Garden” Exhibition – June 22–August 21
Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden exhibition runs June 22–August 21. Featuring artists Sean Glover, Paul Higham, and Coral Lambert.
June 22 @ 1:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Likeness" Exhibition - June 22–August 19
Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor


“Likeness” Exhibition – June 22–August 19
“Likeness” exhibition runs June 22–August 19. This exhibition focuses on the ability of portraiture to exalt, empower, and elevate the subject. Through painting, thread, and found materials, each likeness reveals both the individual and the community to which they are connected. Embellished and meticulous, these portraits show us how to uplift and care for one another. Exhibition related programing includes an artist lecture by exhibiting artist Luis Sahagun on August 6. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Brenda and Larry Thompson. Curated by Erika Diamond.
Artists: Beizar Aradini, Ashley Cecil, Gregory Climer, Marcus Dunn, Beth Lo, Luis Sahagun Nuño, Nastassja Swift
June 22 @ 3:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
Sunday Afternoon Entertainment: Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band
Amphitheater


Sunday Afternoon Entertainment: Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band
The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the band. The Jazz Ambassadors’ rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence has earned it the title “America’s Big Band.”
June 22 @ 3:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Fields of Color" Exhibition Opening Reception
Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries


“Fields of Color” Exhibition Opening Reception
Exhibition runs June 22–July 20. Balancing color with paint, glass, spices, patterns and shapes, this exhibition features abstract works in several different mediums. They have all mastered their techniques and personal styles resulting in a series of beautiful, intelligent works that play well together in this large space. Three of the artists were residents in the two-week residency program at the School of Art in 2024. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Willow & Gary Brost. Curated by Judy Barie.
Artists: Yura Adams, Greg Chan, Sarika Goulatia, James Harvey, Adam Kenney, Mia Tarducci and Paige Tibbe.
June 22 @ 3:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Tree Portraits" Exhibition Opening Reception
Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor


“Tree Portraits” Exhibition Opening Reception
Exhibition runs June 22–July 17. Peter Hoffer’s stunning landscape paintings of trees, hills, and sky recall classically romantic paintings using traditional varnishing techniques popularized in the 19th century. The images feature nondescript views of landscapes, to which he applies many coats of reflective varnishes, sometimes between layers of paint. Over time, the surfaces show natural wear such as discoloration and cracks. so that they become rough terrain like landscapes themselves. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Friends of CVA. Curated by Judy Barie.
June 22 @ 3:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Crafting Home" Exhibition Opening Reception
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor


“Crafting Home” Exhibition Opening Reception
Exhibition runs June 22–Aug 3. Beyond brick and mortar, what does it take to craft a home? The interior spaces of the home set the stage for acts of gathering, nourishing, resting, and contemplating. Every object plays its part and has its own history. From quilts to dishware to custom furniture, Crafting Home includes over thirty artists from around the country – including several from our own Chautauqua community – who craft the creature comforts that make a house a home. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation. Curated by Erika Diamond.
Exhibition related programming will include: an artist lecture by U.S. Army veteran and furniture maker, Alicia Dietz, and a ceramics workshop at the School of Art with ceramic artist Yoko Sekino-Bove.
June 22 @ 3:00 pm Week One (June 21–28)
"Likeness" Exhibition Opening Reception
Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor


“Likeness” Exhibition Opening Reception
Exhibition runs June 22–August 19. This exhibition focuses on the ability of portraiture to exalt, empower, and elevate the subject. Through painting, thread, and found materials, each likeness reveals both the individual and the community to which they are connected. Embellished and meticulous, these portraits show us how to uplift and care for one another. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Brenda and Larry Thompson. Curated by Erika Diamond.
Artists: Beizar Aradini, Ashley Cecil, Gregory Climer, Marcus Dunn, Beth Lo, Luis Sahagun Nuño, Nastassja Swift