CHQ Dialogues
Quaker House
Free
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Miller-Edison Cottage Shipman Garden Tour and Q&A
Miller CottageMiller-Edison Cottage Shipman Garden Tour and Q&A: Hosted by the Bird, Tree and Garden Club of Chautauqua, with support from Betsy Burgeson, Supervisor of Gardens at Chautauqua, these weekly tours of the Ellen Biddle Shipman garden at the historic Miller-Edison Cottage are a favorite summertime experience. The cottage was the home of Chautauqua co-founder Lewis...
FREE with Gate Pass
Guided Kayak Historic Tour
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy paddling while learning about historic sites along the shores of Chautauqua Institution 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...
Rabbi Mira Rivera
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyRabbi Mira Rivera, the first Filipina-American woman, ordained at The Jewish Theological Seminary, holds an M.A. in Jewish Studies and certification as a chaplain with Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains. She serves as Rabbi-in-Residence nationally with The LUNAR Collective and locally at the Jewish Community Center in Harlem. Rabbi Mira has been recognized for her...
$19.00
CHQ Dialogues
Catholic House Catholic House
free
Play CHQ: Stem by the Water
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
CHQ Mystic Heart: Kim Hehr
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryTherapeutic Gong Meditation
Free
Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room Turner Conference RoomProgrammed by Unity of Chautauqua
Free
CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran House
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 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
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Free
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
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
Play CHQ: Play Back in Time
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaPlay CHQ is stepping back in time to celebrate Chautauqua's 150th Anniversary. Join us for a session of Victorian style play with traditional games, toys, and activities! 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...
CTC Brown Bag: Sneak Peak to 2025
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallTheater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags) On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.
Alumni Association of the CLSC: Book Review
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch
CHQ Dialogues
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Center
CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsLeader: Dhara Kowal (Japanese Zen Buddhism)
free
Duplicate Bridge
Sports Club Sports ClubDon't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
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
Ken Chitwood
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyKen 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 QuadWe 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 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
CVA Resident group exhibition
CVA: Arts QuadWe 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 PhilosophyChautauqua 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
Baptist House Baptist House
free
CHQ Dialogues
United Methodist House United Methodist House
free
CHQ Dialogues
AAHH African American Heritage House
free
Nicole Cuffy – CLSC Book Signing
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch
CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ House
free
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
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
Amphitheater Amphitheater
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
Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller Park
Free
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