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Artisan Sourdough Breadmaking Week 4
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeek 4 | Tu, W, Th | Turner 205 | Ages 13+ Week 5 | M, Tu | Turner 205 | Ages 13+Journey into the world of artisan sourdough bread making.
$75.00
Miller Cottage Tours
Miller CottageMiller Cottage Tours: Join Clara Miller for a 30-minute tour of the first floor of the historic Miller-Edison Cottage. The cottage was built in 1875 for the co-founder and first president of the Institution, Lewis Miller, an inventor and businessman from Akron, Ohio. President Ulysses S. Grant visited the property that year. Miller’s daughter, Mina,...
Free but a ticket to hold reservation is necessary
Silk Scarf Dyeing: Quick, Easy and Fun! Week 4
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeeks 1, 4 | Tues | Turner 102 | Ages 11+ Materials fee • $20 for one scarf, $20 for each additional scarfCreate unique wearable silk scarves using special tissue paper dying techniques.
$49.00
Mahan Mirza
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDr. Mahan Mirza is a Teaching Professor in the Keough School of Global Affairs and Executive Director of the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion at the University of Notre Dame. An Islamic studies scholar, Dr. Mirza previously served as lead faculty member for the Madrasa Discourses, a project to advance scientific and theological...
$19.00
Chautauqua Theater Company presents Birthday Candles (Sensory-Friendly Performance)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterThis performance of Birthday Candles has been selected to be sensory-friendly. To better accommodate neurodiverse audiences, patrons should expect dimmed house lights, creating a more calming environment with softer and less intense lighting and reduced sound levels to minimize sudden loud noises or jarring sounds. Audience members are permitted to move around, vocalize, or express...
$45 – $55
Beading Your Own Jewelry Week 4
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeeks 4, 7 | Tu, W, Th | Turner 106 | Ages 12+Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry?
$109.00
Lil’ Sprouts Cooking and Baking Class Week 4
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | T, Th | Children's School | Ages 4-6 with an accompanying adultJoin your child and professional chef, father, and longtime Chautauquan in the basics of baking and cooking.
$39.00
“Stained Glass” Fabric Wallhanging (Iris or Poppy)
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeek 4 | Tu, W, Th | Turner 104 | Ages 14+Join us to create the impression of stained glass flowers (iris or poppy) using fabric without the use of bias tape.
$115.00
Social Hour at Denominational Houses
Denominational Houses (Selected)Social hour at the Baptist House, Catholic House, Christian Church, Everett Jewish Life Center, Episcopal Cottage, Lutheran House, Unitarian House and United Methodist House
Free
Islam 101 Khalid Rehman and Sabeeha Rehman
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryWomen and Family Life
free
Heritage Lecture Series – Dr. Christina Jarvis
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAs part of the Oliver Archives Center’s 2024 Heritage Lecture Series celebrating Chautauqua’s history and its 150th anniversary, Christina Jarvis will present “Kurt Vonnegut Unstuck in Time: His Chautauqua Lectures & Planetary Citizenship.” Focusing on his July 1989 Chautauqua Institution residency, Jarvis will place Vonnegut’s key environmental, social justice, and civic engagement messages within the...
Long Day’s Journey into Night: Interpretation and Performance
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeek 4 | Tu, W, Th, F | Smith Memorial Library Classroom | Ages 15+This class is a literary and theatrical examination of one of the great masterpieces of 20th century American theater.
$125.00
School of Music Piano Guest Faculty Recital: Anna Geniushene
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallAnna Geniushene, piano Tuesday, July 16 2024, 4:00 p.m. Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Acclaimed 2022 Van Cliburn International Competition silver medalist joins the Chautauqua faculty for the first time. Accolades ensued—Musical America named her Young Artist of the Month in July 2022 and Pianist magazine featured her on the cover in June 2023—and invitations from...
California Dreaming
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeek 4 | Tu | Turner Conference Room | Ages 21+Having grown up in Northern California, instructor Sam Whitmore worked in the wine industry for 15 years before relocating to Chautauqua County.
$59.00
Introduction to Ballet Week 4
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeeks 1 to 7 | Tu, Th | Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studios | Ages 7 to 14Designed for beginning ballet students.
$29.00
Cookie Decorating for Kids 5+ Tuesday
Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's ClassroomWeek 4 | Two classes: Tuesday OR Thursday | Children's School | Ages 5+ Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Materials fee: $15Join us for some delicious fun in this mini-class as we decorate circus-themed cookies.
$39.00
Opera Conservatory: Alcina
McKnight Hall McKnight HallAlcina by G.F. Handel July 16 & 18, 2024 Marlena Malas, Director* John Matsumoto Giampietro, Associate Director Welcome to the island of illusions. Peer beyond the palms to discover the beautiful Alcina, a sorceress skilled in the art of seduction. Her passion burns red hot--until she tires of her conquests and turns them into wild...
$15
Labyrinth History and Meditation
Turner (Outside of Building)Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center
free
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...
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Grieg Piano Concerto
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano Stunningly virtuosic and internationally recognized pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in Grieg’s powerful piano concerto. Currently serving as Artist-in-Residence for Chautauqua Institution, Mr. Gavrylyuk is a First Prize and Gold Medal winner of the Horowitz, Hamamatsu and Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competitions. Program: Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto...
$49 – $59
Young Adult Dance
Golf Banquet RoomPlay CHQ invites our young adults to a Dance tickets available for purchase at all play Premium events and at the YAC for $10 tickets will be available for purchase at the door night of.
Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions.
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
What’s your story? Coffee with the StoryCorps Ambassador
Authors' AlcoveJoin Chautauqua's StoryCorps Ambassador Nancy Stanley for a cup of your favorite morning beverage to discuss the process of capturing your StoryCorps conversation for Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary StoryCorps Archive.
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
The Rev. Canon Leyla King
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Canon Leyla King is a Palestinian-American Episcopal priest and writer, an advocate of small churches, and a wife and mother. She is a founding member of both Palestinian Anglicans and Clergy Allies (www.palestiniananglicans.org) and The Small Churches Big Impact Collective (smallchurchesbigimpact.org). Currently, she serves as the Canon for Mission in Small Congregations for the...
free