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,...
Sylvester A. Johnson is Associate Vice Provost for Public Interest Technology and Executive Director of the “Tech for Humanity” initiative advancing human-centered approaches to technology at Virginia Tech. He is the founding director of Virginia Tech’s Center for Humanities, which supports human-centered research and scholarship across disciplines in arts, humanities, and social sciences. Sylvester’s research...
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — Future Tense: How We Made Artificial Intelligence—and How it Will Change Everything, by Martha Brockenbrough Human history has always been shaped by technology, but AI is like no technology that has come before it. Unlike the wheel, combustion engines, or electricity, AI does the thing that humans do...
'Shariah'
Spencer Myer, piano Tuesday, July 23 2024, 4:00 p.m. Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall A native of Los Angeles, Norman Krieger is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation and is highly regarded as an artist of depth, sensitivity and virtuosic flair. As the Los Angeles Times put it, “Krieger owns a world of...
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Julie Reiber, vocalist Celebrate Independence Day in style with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra's July 4th concert, featuring the dynamic leadership of Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz and the sensational vocals of Julie Reiber. Join us for an evening of patriotic fervor and musical brilliance as we pay tribute to the spirit of...
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.
Theraveda Buddhism-Mindfulness Meditation
Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi was elected to the episcopacy in 2016. She serves as the resident bishop of the Pittsburgh Episcopal Area and one of the assigned bishop of the Harrisburg Episcopal Area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Loyola College in Maryland, and a Masters of Arts and advanced certification in...
The Last Bumblebee: Special Showing for Children's School.
Along with our new capabilities in genetics and biotechnology, AI will transform most every aspect of our personal and professional lives — how we live and work, our economies, our healthcare, the foods we eat, and our interactions with the world around us. To navigate these transformations, Jamie Metzl — one of the world’s leading...
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 &...
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
Matthew B. Crawford earned a degree in physics, then a PhD in the history of political thought from the University of Chicago. A Senior Fellow at the University of Virginia's Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, his writings could be called philosophically informed cultural criticism, often with an historical angle. His books include Shop Class...
Join us for an operalogue to learn more about the music, with performances by young artists.
Islam in America
Join the new Chautauqua Literary Arts Leadership Team for a Meet & Greet event at Alumni Hall. Meet Kwame Alexander, Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and Inaugural Writer-in-Residence, and Stephine Hunt, Manager of Literary Arts and come and a celebrate the publication of Kwame Alexander's This is the Honey. Bring your favorite...
A trio of chamber operas performed on the lawn of the Athenaeum Hotel, including two world premieres from The Summer Place, a new opera inspired by oral histories and true accounts of life at Chautauqua Institution across the decades. Conceived to be performed outdoors on the grounds of Chautauqua, The Summer Place is a fitting...
WILCO Don't miss Wilco's debut performance at Chautauqua, where the venerated alt-rock greats will showcase their enduring love for rock 'n' roll. With a musical journey spanning thirty years, Wilco's authenticity and fearless exploration of genres shine through, exemplified in their 13th studio album, Cousin, a collaboration with Welsh artist Cate Le Bon. The new...
By Noah Haidle Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous...
Kiddush to follow at 12:15pm
Cady Coleman is a former NASA astronaut and a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with more than 180 days in space, accumulated during two space shuttle missions and then, in 2010, when she boarded a rocket and blasted off into space for her third NASA mission, a six-month expedition to the International Space Station as...
Nicola Melville, piano Alexander Kobrin, piano Akiko Konishi, piano Juying Song, piano Olga Kaler, violin Daniel Kaler, cello Christopher Wolf, trombone Nicola Melville, Alexander Kobrin, Akiko Konishi and Juying Song of the Chautauqua Piano Program are joined by Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra members Olga Kaler on violin, Daniel Kaler on cello and Christopher Wolf on trombone...
Stuart Chafetz, conductor The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John...
By Noah Haidle Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous...
Discover the Beauty and Charm of Chautauqua Every Sunday! Experience the serene beauty and cultural richness of Chautauqua at no cost on Free Sundays! This is the perfect opportunity for families, friends, and solo adventurers to explore everything Chautauqua Institution has to offer. Parking is free until 2 p.m., every Sunday. Avoid the lines by...
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.
The Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer is the eighth Senior Pastor of the seven-thousand-member Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Richard has been a pastor for twenty-five years and has served congregations in Texas, California, and the NYC metropolitan area. He studied business at Trinity University in San Antonio before completing his master's from Princeton Seminary...
Hosted by the Friends of CVA, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community, artists-in-residence from the School of Art, and artisans from the region around Chautauqua Institution. Items for sale include ceramics, paintings, prints, Chautauqua-themed trinkets, pieces made...
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!
Programmed by Zigdon Chabad Jewish House
Children's School is open for free play! We would like to extend a special invitation to our families with children under 2 years old for this special afternoon play session but welcome all to join! Children are required to be accompanied by an adult or caregiver (16+) for this event. On Sundays from 1-2 p.m.,...
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...
Rossen Milanov, conductor Featuring students from the Chautauqua Piano Program Embark on a whimsical journey through the animal kingdom witha delightful family concert featuring Camille Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals." Students from the Chautauqua Piano Program join the CSO for an afternoon of musical enchantment as Saint-Saëns' imaginative score brings to life a delightful menagerie...
By Noah Haidle Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous...
Kriss Miller
Join us for lemonade and cookies at the Orientation for New Chautauquans, where we warmly welcome you to our vibrant community. This event is designed to acquaint you with the rich history, diverse programs, and unique experiences that Chautauqua has to offer. Meet fellow newcomers, engage with staff, and learn about the array of cultural,...
By Noah Haidle Ernestine Ashworth contemplates her cosmic insignificance on her 17th birthday, a feeling that follows her through the swift passage of time. In the blink of an eye, she reaches her 18th birthday, hurtles toward her 41st, accelerates into her 70th, and glides into her 101st. Birthday Candles is a heartfelt and humorous...
As We Forgive