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...
The Reverend Laura Everett serves as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, focused on reconfiguring historic institutions for the inclusive, antiracist work of the 21st century. Â Ordained by the United Church of Christ, Laura is formed by many parts of the Church. She is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School and Brown...
Laurent Ballesta is a French photographer, National Geographic Explorer, trained marine biologist and photographer for National Geographic magazine. At Andromède Océanologie, which is dedicated to the study, restoration and valorization of marine ecosystems, Ballesta is co-director and leads the Gombessa Expeditions — underwater explorations that aim to discover the marine world and to unite a...
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 &...
Dr. Sam Mason's was among the first to study the prevalence and impact of plastic pollution within freshwater ecosystems, work that formed the basis for the Microbeads-Free Water Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in December 2015.
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....
Jumu'ah introduction for visitors is at 12:30 PM. Jumu'ah Service is at 1:05 PM
Erin Huber Rosen is a rural water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) expert, social entrepreneur, author, documentarian, clean water advocate, executive director and founder of the non-profit, Drink Local Drink Tap. Since 1998, she has worked in civic engagement, primarily with underserved communities, and has developed extensive environmental stewardship, leadership, and advocacy experience. In 2011, she...
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation – Lost Children Archive: A Novel (Rescheduled) In Valeria Luiselli’s fiercely imaginative follow-up to the American Book Award-winning Tell Me How It Ends, an artist couple set out with their two children on a road trip from New York to Arizona in the heat of summer. As the family...
Enjoy this performance featuring percussion students from the School of Music Instrumental Program. Donations accepted by the Chautauqua Women’s Club to benefit the School of Music Scholarship Fund.
Chautauqua’s 2024 summer concert lineup welcomes Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls to rock the Amphitheater stage! Two-time Grammy-Award winner, Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988. Her popularity grew, culminating with her six times platinum album Yes I Am and its massive hits “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window.”...
By Hilary Bettis Directed by Lily Wolff Dramaturgy by Liz Frankel This is a true story. It’s the 90s in rural Falcon, Colorado. Six teenage girls on the FFA horse judging team are determined to make it to nationals come hell or high water. But to do that, they must grapple with jealousy, rivalries, sex,...
Kiddush to follow at 12:15pm
Ring in the new reading year with Chautauqua Literary Arts and unveil the first CLSC Selections for 2025.
By Hilary Bettis Directed by Lily Wolff Dramaturgy by Liz Frankel This is a true story. It’s the 90s in rural Falcon, Colorado. Six teenage girls on the FFA horse judging team are determined to make it to nationals come hell or high water. But to do that, they must grapple with jealousy, rivalries, sex,...
Robin Radin has enjoyed a diverse career as a historian of Japan and China; an international lawyer, mainly in financial transactions and regulation; and a business entrepreneur. He is the editor, with Wang Youfen, of Mao’s Hijacked Generation, and in his presentation on “Mao's Hijacked Generation: What Can We Learn?,” Radin will discuss his partnership...
By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll 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 dozens of paintings exhibited globally alongside Rafael and Caravaggio. Artemisia, characterized by her irreverence and audacity, aspired to attain...
Rossen Milanov, conductor Cassandra Trenary, dancer Choreographer Molissa Fenley’s celebrated solo work, State of Darkness, originally commissioned by the American Dance Festival in 1988, pairs Stravinsky’s complete The Rite of Spring with an intense 35-minute solo performance of relentless fervency, technical precision, and fearless abandon, brought to the Chautauqua stage by American Ballet Theater Principal...
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Unitarian Universalist Service
Weekly Sunday School Program for Ages 3-11. Children of all faiths and no faith are welcome.
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...
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!
150th 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 Institution is proud to partner for the 31st year with Geoffrey Kemp of the Center for the National Interest to present the annual Middle East Update, a program that brings together foreign policy experts on the grounds of Chautauqua to discuss issues facing the region. The 2024 MEU program will focus on Israel’s response...
By Kate Hamill Directed by Jade King Carroll 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 dozens of paintings exhibited globally alongside Rafael and Caravaggio. Artemisia, characterized by her irreverence and audacity, aspired to attain...
Charity Nuse, a versatile artist from Warren, PA, showcases her dynamic talents in vocals and mandolin with her band, Charity Nuse & Friends. Her folk rock/country blues fusion offers a vibrant yet meaningful experience, reflecting on life's journey with sincerity and insight. With a rich history of performances alongside renowned musicians and a dedication to...
Kriss Miller
"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather premitting)
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...
Let Our Rejoicing Rise
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...
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. Sherman Irby, lead alto of the JLCO, takes you to the very heart and soul of American music by...
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...
Wynton Marsalis returns to Chautauqua to open a week on “Rising Together: Our Century of Creativity and Collaboration with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra” with a keynote address titled “Speaking a Common Language Against the Cacophony of Sectarian Opportunism” on the making — and ever-resonating themes — of his epic jazz...
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 &...
Presenters Susan Allen and Irene Cramer will lead a community discussion on our Week Nine CLSC selection, Dances: A Novel, by Nicole Cuffy
Enjoy 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...
Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, he regularly lectures around the world, and has been a leader in international interfaith dialogues and a participant...
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.
Celebrate 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...
Sound Meditation from An Artist and Poet
Chautauqua Institution presents author Tananarive Due with the 2024 Chautauqua Prize for her book The Reformatory: A Novel. Awarded annually since 2012, The Chautauqua Prize celebrates a book of fiction or literary/narrative nonfiction that provides a richly rewarding reading experience and to honor the author for a significant contribution to the literary arts. The Reformatory...
150th 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...
"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus" (weather premitting)
Celebrating their 40th Anniversary, 10,000 Maniacs has a lot in common with Jamestown, New York, the city that spawned them back in 1981. Both are honest and hardworking, a step outside the mainstream, and both possess a bit of magic. “It’s a city of blue-collar poetry,” says keyboardist Dennis Drew. “And that’s what we’re about,...