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Miller Cottage Tours

Miller Cottage

Miller 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

Ken Chitwood

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Ken Chitwood is a religion scholar, journalist, and public theologian based between Germany and the U.S. As a scholar, he primarily writes about Muslim communities in the Americas, interreligious engagement, ethnography, humanitarianism, and philanthropy, as well as manifestations of religion-beyond-religion in a global and digital age. His first book, The Muslims of Latin America and...

$19.00

CVA Open Studios

CVA: Arts Quad

We are excited to invite you to CVA Open Studios, occurring prior to the Resident Group Exhibition opening. Celebrate the work our resident artists have created during their time at Chautauqua Visual Arts as they display work in their studios. This event is free and open to the public.

Chautauqua Theater Company presents The Light and The Dark

Bratton Theater Bratton Theater

The 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

CVA Resident group exhibition

CVA: Arts Quad

We are excited to invite you to celebrate our resident artists at the CVA Resident Group Exhibition! Join us to see the work our residents have created during their time at Chautauqua Visual Arts. This event is free and open to the public.

Nicole Cuffy

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — Dances: A Novel, by Nicole Cuffy At 22 years old, Cece Cordell reaches the pinnacle of her career as a ballet dancer when she’s promoted to principal at the New York City Ballet. She’s instantly catapulted into celebrity, heralded for her “inspirational” role as the first Black ballerina...

CHQ Dialogues

United Methodist House United Methodist House
free

Masters Series Masterclass: All Rise and Song with Todd Stoll and Seton Hawkins

McKnight Hall McKnight Hall

Each 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.

Play CHQ: Make your own Wind Socks

Timothy's Playground

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 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

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 Hall

Join 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 Theater

The 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 Club

Enjoy 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.

Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson

Hall of Philosophy Grove

Monte 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

Masters Series Masterclass: The Ellington Saxophone Section with Ted Nash

McKnight Hall McKnight Hall

Each 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 Amphitheater

A 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

Panel Conversation: Wynton Marsalis, Kate Hamill, Otis Moss III

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Wynton 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 Plaza

During 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 &...

Writers’ Center Community Reading

Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch

Each 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....

CHQ Dialogues

Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
free

Kerry Alys Robinson

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Kerry 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 Theater

The 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

Masters Series Masterclass: The Genius of Duke Ellington with Todd Stoll and Seton Hawkins

McKnight Hall McKnight Hall

Each 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.

Gastropub Night with Chef Brian Barcus

Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum Parlor

Join 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

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Duke Ellington at 125

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Duke 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

Catholic Mass

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

Catholic Mass

Free

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

Amphitheater Amphitheater

The 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

Unity Service

Hall of Missions Hall of Missions

Unity Service

Free

The Great Massey Sing-Along

Amphitheater Amphitheater

On 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