Palestine Park Tour
Palestine Park Palestine Park"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather permitting)
Free Sunday Event
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CLSC Vigil Ceremony: Class of 2024
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Free
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose...
free
Catholic Mass
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Free
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
Bishop Michael Curry
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry is presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church. At the church’s 78th General Convention in June 2015, he was elected to a nine-year term in this role and installed in November of that year; he serves as The Episcopal Church’s chief pastor, spokesperson, and president and chief executive...
free
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
Dacher Keltner
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDacher Keltner’s research focuses on the biological and evolutionary origins of compassion, awe, love and beauty; and power, social class and inequality. A professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and director of the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab, he is a leading scholar in the study of emotion and the author of Awe:...
Play CHQ: Cardboard Fort Building
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaPlay CHQ invites families to explore together through games, crafts, STEM activities and more throughout the 2024 season. You can join the fun at pop-up locations across the grounds! In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be held at Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.
Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket
Squonk: Street Puppet Workshop
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaCome by Bestor Plaza for a street puppet-making workshop led by Squonk. Then, bring your street puppet to Squonk’s 7:30pm performance on Tuesday, August 6, and you can be a part of the parade that kicks off the show! All ages welcome; no prior experience necessary.
CLSC Book Discussion – World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchPresenters Fred Zirm and Margaret Edwards will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC selection, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments, by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy learning more about the lake and water-shed conservation efforts while paddling along during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost is for rental of single or tandem kayak plus $10 per person for the tour guide. Limited spots so please reserve one day before the...
CLSC and CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion – Mexican WhiteBoy
Alumni Hall Ballroom Alumni Hall BallroomPresenters Stephine Hunt and Anne Pekrul will lead a community discussion on our Week Seven CLSC selection, Mexican WhiteBoy, by Matt de la Peña.
Amy Butler
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyPastor Amy Butler believes deeply that courageous communities of people who live with tenacious love can change the world. She currently serves as Designated Pastor at the Community Church of Honolulu and lives in Hawai’i, where she grew up. Before that, Amy served for five years as the seventh Senior Minister and first woman at...
$19.00
Pillar Talks: Reflections on 150 Years of Chautauqua Programs, featuring Maureen Rovegno, former Director of Religion
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallPillar Talks: Reflections on 150 Years of Chautauqua Programs, featuring Maureen Rovegno, former Director of Religion
Play CHQ: Dare to Dream
Timothy's PlaygroundCelebrate Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary with the Play CHQ team. In this session, you will have the opportunity to build models showing your dreams for Chautauqua's next 150 years. Play CHQ invites families to explore together through games, crafts, STEM activities and more throughout the 2024 season. You can join the fun at pop-up locations across...
Free with a valid gate pass or single ticket
Chautauqua Chamber Music: Ivalas Quartet
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallThe Ivalas Quartet, founded in 2017 at the University of Michigan, champions BIPOC voices in classical music by spotlighting composers like Jessie Montgomery and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Notable performances include Carnegie Hall, where they premiered George Walker's Lyric for Strings, and collaborations with Lara Downes for Carlos Simon's Warmth From Other Suns. Through the Sphinx Organization,...
CHQ Mystic Heart: Suzanne Watters
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuarySound Meditation from An Artist and Poet
free
Robert Pinsky Favorite Poem Project
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyClear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallClear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut
An Evening with Kwame Alexander
Afterwords Wine BarJoin Kwame for an evening of poetry and storytelling about his time in the UK and beyond.
$45
StoryCorps Recording (Reservations Required)
Cohen Multimedia Studio150th Anniversary StoryCorps Archive: The Cohen Multimedia Studio is available for recording your StoryCorps conversation for inclusion in Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary Archive. Book your recording time online here. Available times will be highlighted on each day’s schedule with a white box. Each recording session is designed for two people to be in conversation. Think of...
Taize’ and Tea Meditation Worship
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
Palestine Park Tour
Palestine Park Palestine Park"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather permitting)
free
Music School Festival Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterComprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua including chamber music and private lessons along with their meticulous orchestral training. Alumni from the MSFO can be heard in many of the world’s top...
$25