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Baptist House Baptist House
free
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United Methodist House United Methodist House
free
Masters Series Masterclass: All Rise and Song with Todd Stoll and Seton Hawkins
McKnight Hall McKnight HallEach afternoon, Seton Hawkins (curator of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University program) will guide you through the movements of Wynton Marsalis’ magnum opus All Rise. Drawing on the JLCO lessons from earlier each day, Hawkins will apply those lessons to exploring the different movements of All Rise.
CHQ Dialogues
AAHH African American Heritage House
free
Play CHQ: Make your own Wind Socks
Timothy's PlaygroundPlay 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
Nicole Cuffy – CLSC Book Signing
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch
CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
free
How an Idea Becomes a Documentary: A pre-concert conversation with Sylvia Bugg, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, PBS
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallJoin us for a pre-concert conversation about the documentary in production titled: "Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise" About Sylvia Bugg Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming Before becoming Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, Bugg served as Vice President of General Audience Programming, where she oversaw...
Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterThe Light and The Dark The Life and Times of Artemisia Gentileschi By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll Previews: Aug. 10–14 Performance Dates: Aug. 15–23 Artemisia Gentileschi, a trailblazing artist, was the most successful female painter of the 17th century. Her artistic legacy endures as one of the few Baroque-era female artists, with...
$45 – $55
Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with the Music School Festival Orchestra and Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, Timothy Muffitt, conductor
Amphitheater Amphitheater“The 20th was the century of communication. The 21st will be the century of integration. Our rapidly developing global community is the most exciting modern reality.” So opens Wynton Marsalis’ notes to “All Rise,” considered the composer’s Symphony No. 1 — a work not just of music, but of life, history, and the joyous power...
$59 – $99
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
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
Masters Series Masterclass: The Ellington Saxophone Section with Ted Nash
McKnight Hall McKnight HallEach morning, members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will introduce you to a foundational concept of American music, from blues to Afro–Cuban traditions and more, and guide you through deep listening to these ideas. Master multi–instrumentalist, composer and Grammy Award–winner Ted Nash takes you into the world of orchestration. In our final morning...
The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III
Amphitheater AmphitheaterA third-generation warrior for civil and human rights, The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III, has built his ministry on community advancement and racial and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Ill., since 2008, Dr. Moss routinely preaches and practices a Black theology that unapologetically calls attention to...
free
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC Headquarters
Free
Panel Conversation: Wynton Marsalis, Kate Hamill, Otis Moss III
Amphitheater AmphitheaterWynton Marsalis returns to the Chautauqua Lecture Series to close our Summer Assembly and the week on “Rising Together: Our Century of Creativity and Collaboration” in conversation with the celebrated playwright Kate Hamill and Week Nine chaplain the Rev. Otis Moss III. An internationally acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, educator and a leading advocate of American...
Food Tents and Trucks at Bestor Plaza
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaDuring the season stop by Bestor Plaza to try something new! We won't have the Food Festival during Week Nine this year, but we have food trucks and tents throughout the season. Kosher Food Tent (bagels, lox, knishes, blintzes and more): 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sundays through Thursdays, weekly Yakisoba’s (noodles, dumplings and more): Thursdays &...
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrance
Free
Writers’ Center Community Reading
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchEach Friday at 12:15 p.m. on the Porch of the Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall, the Chautauqua Community Poem, curated by Kwame Alexander from entries by our fellow Chautauquans, will be shared and spotlight reader from each of the Chautauqua Writers' Center workshops will share their work, introduced by each week's Writers' Center Faculty....
Introduction to Jumu’ah Muslim Prayer
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryJumu'ah introduction for visitors is at 12:30 PM. Jumu'ah Service is at 1:05 PM
Free
CHQ Dialogues
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
free
CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran House
free
Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center Informal Critique
Alumni Hall Garden Room Alumni Hall Garden Room
Kerry Alys Robinson
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyKerry Alys Robinson is President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. She was the founding executive director of Leadership Roundtable and now serves as a member of its Board of Trustees. Leadership Roundtable is dedicated to promoting excellence and best practices in the management, finances, and human resource development of the Catholic Church by harnessing...
$19.00
Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterThe Light and The Dark The Life and Times of Artemisia Gentileschi By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll Previews: Aug. 10–14 Performance Dates: Aug. 15–23 Artemisia Gentileschi, a trailblazing artist, was the most successful female painter of the 17th century. Her artistic legacy endures as one of the few Baroque-era female artists, with...
$45 – $55
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottage
free
CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
free
Masters Series Masterclass: The Genius of Duke Ellington with Todd Stoll and Seton Hawkins
McKnight Hall McKnight HallEach afternoon, Seton Hawkins (curator of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University program) will guide you through the movements of Wynton Marsalis’ magnum opus All Rise. Drawing on the JLCO lessons from earlier each day, Hawkins will apply those lessons to exploring the different movements of All Rise.
Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller Park
Free
Gastropub Night with Chef Brian Barcus
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorJoin guest Chef Brian Barcus for a 4-couse chef's tasing menu. Chef Barcus is currently a Culinary Specialist with Sysco with an extensive history in fine dining restaurants including Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa, Oakmont Country Club, and the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh. The evening will begin with passed canapes at 5:30pm and seating for dinner...
$115.00
A Service of Compline
Episcopal Chapel
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Duke Ellington at 125
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDuke Ellington at 125 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Duke Ellington stands to this day as America’s greatest and most prolific composer. A master songwriter who helped define popular music of the early 20th Century, Duke was also a visionary who expanded the scope and possibilities of Jazz through ambitious and groundbreaking...
$59 – $99
Chabad Jewish House Community Shabbat Service, Rabbi Zalman Vilenkin
Chabad Jewish HouseKiddush to follow at 12:15pm
Free
Bob McClure CHQ Play Readers: Year-end Revue
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes Hall
Sabbath Morning Worship, Hebrew Congregation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuary
Free
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Concert: A Tribute To ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Many critics agree, The...
$59 – $89
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Free
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
Free
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersUnited Church of Christ Worship Service
Free
Unitarian Universalist Service
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyUnitarian Universalist Service
Free
Bishop Eugene Sutton
Amphitheater Amphitheater
free
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrance
Free
The Great Massey Sing-Along
Amphitheater AmphitheaterOn the final day of Chautauqua’s sesquicentennial season, we will come together in song. Joshua Stafford, Chautauqua’s Director of Sacred Music and Organist, will lead us in a joyful sing-along of beloved tunes from the Great American Songbook and Broadway accompanied on the Massey Organ, with lyrics projected for all to read. Join us as...
Free Sunday event
Church of the Wild
Outdoor Classroom
Chautauqua Kitchen Series
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorChautauqua Kitchen is a culinary event hosted by the Chautauqua Hotel Company, offering participants the opportunity to learn, dine and savor a diverse range of culinary experiences over two days. Attendees will engage with the talented culinary team, explore fine dining, wines, craft beverages, and cocktails, and leave with Chautauqua Kitchen branded menu cards to...
$270 – $810
CHQ Squirrel Scramble
CHQ TrailCalling all squirrels! Welcome to the thrilling world of the Squirrel Scramble! This exciting race is designed specifically for our energetic young participants, ages 5–12, who are ready to embark on a wild adventure. Picture a fun-filled course that combines agility, teamwork, and loads of fun, all while embracing the spirit of the nimble and...
$15
CHQ Trailblazer Challenge
CHQ TrailWelcome to the CHQ Trailblazer Challenge—an obstacle adventure like no other! Get ready to dive into the great outdoors and navigate a course that seamlessly combines the excitement of overcoming obstacles with the serenity of nature. This run is truly one-of-a-kind, as many of our obstacles are hand-crafted! Prepare to have an amazing time and...
$50 – $60
CHQ Travels: Literary Ireland with Kwame Alexander
Delve into Ireland’s vibrant literary arts on a journey that brings you into the worlds of some of history’s most renowned writers. In the heart of Dublin, immortalized by James Joyce, explore the city’s relationship to the many writers it has produced—and meet a prominent contemporary Irish author for a personal perspective on writing in...