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Beginner SUP Class
Sports Club Sports Club
$55
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grove
Free
Masters Series Masterclass: Brass Bands in America with Chris Crenshaw
McKnight Hall McKnight Hall
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
Sayu Bhojwani
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFor more than three decades, Sayu Bhojwani has activated change in nonprofit and government settings, founding and leading three organizations, speaking across the country and internationally, and writing on how immigrants and women of color can shape the world we want to see. She joins the Chautauqua Lecture Series this week to lift up the...
LGBTQ+ and Friends Discussion Group. Bring your lunch.
Alumni Hall Garden Room Alumni Hall Garden Room
BTG Brownbag with Twan Leenders, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallBTG Brownbag with Twan Leenders, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center: Authors’ Hour
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall Porch
CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
Free
CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsLeader: Dhara Kowal (Japanese Zen Buddhism)
free
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
Sherman A. Jackson
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophySherman A. Jackson is the King Faisal Chair of Islamic Thought and Culture, Distinguished Professor of Religion, Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and Director of the Center for Islamic Thought, Culture and Practice (CITCAP) at the University of Southern California. He is author of Islamic Law and the State: The Constitutional Jurisprudence of Shihāb...
$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
Social Hour at Denominational Houses
Denominational Houses (Selected)Social hour at the Baptist House, Catholic House, Christian Church, Everett Jewish Life Center, Episcopal Cottage, Lutheran House, Unitarian House and United Methodist House
Free
Masters Series Masterclass: Brass Bands and All Rise 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.
Heritage Lecture Series – Gary Moore
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAs part of the Oliver Archives Center’s 2024 Heritage Lecture Series celebrating Chautauqua’s history and its 150th anniversary, Gary Moore will present “Go Ye into all the World: Stories of the Chautauqua Movement and its Legacy.” Gary Moore is a professor emeritus at North Carolina State University where he was a member of the Academy...
Prohibition Dinner with Chef Carrie Gifford
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorJoin Heirloom Executive Chef Carrie Gifford for a Prohibition Style Dinner. This event will feature modern takes on some of the most popular prohibition-era specialties. Passed canapés will begin at 5:30pm with dinner seating at 6pm in the Athenaeum Hotel Parlor. Passed Canapes: Melba Toast with Chicken Liver Pate, caramelized grapes, crispy chicken skin, and...
$115
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
Chautauqua Chamber Music: Alexa Tarantino Quartet
Amphitheater AmphitheaterIn the words of Wynton Marsalis, saxophonist and composer Alexa Tarantino is a "one-woman wrecking crew, an indomitable force for expression, education, and absolute excellence." The Alexa Tarantino Quartet engages their audience through Tarantino’s original compositions and modern takes on classic standards and favorites. With a wide range of inspiration, the Quartet's repertoire remains refreshing...
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: Jazz and Orchestral Music with Vincent Gardner
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. An instrument that reflects Europe and Africa, all woven together in the United States to create something uniquely American,...
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
Jeffrey Rosen
Amphitheater AmphitheaterJeffrey Rosen is president and chief executive officer of the National Constitution Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the U.S. Constitution. He last joined the Chautauqua Lecture Series with a virtual program on CHQ Assembly in 2020, and returns to the Amphitheater stage in-person for the first time...
Women in Ministry
Hall of Missions Hall of Missions
free
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion Lawrance
Free
CLSC Young Reader Book Discussion – Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchWednesdays at 12:15 p.m. on the Porch of the Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall will now feature the CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion, geared toward educators, librarians, parents, and children’s literature enthusiasts, immediately followed by a Play CHQ event on the lawn of Alumni Hall for kids of all ages.
CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian House
Free
CHQ Dialogues
Quaker House
Free
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
African American Heritage House Lecture: Nolan Williams
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyNolan Williams, Jr., Founder & CEO of NEWorks Productions, a leading producer of impact-arts programming and entertainment since 2003, is best described as a creative force. An award-winning producer, music director, composer/lyricist, playwright, filmmaker, musicologist, and cultural curator, the multi-hyphenate Williams, Jr. has dedicated his professional career to creating works that illuminate issues of civil...
Masters Series Masterclass: All Rise and the Classical Traditions 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.
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
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...
CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran House
free
How an Idea Becomes a Documentary: A pre-concert conversation with Christopher John Farley, Senior Director, Arts Programming & Development, 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 Christopher John Farley, Senior Director, Arts Programming & Development, PBS As senior director, Christopher oversees the development and production of a multiplatform strategy focused on arts, performance, culture, and lifestyle content. Prior to this role,...
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
Masters Series Masterclass: Choral Music in America with Damien Sneed
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. JLCO bassist Carlos Henriquez guides you through the history of Afro–Latin musical traditions, showing you their crucial history, guiding...
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
Paul Siefken
Amphitheater AmphitheaterIn his role as president and CEO, Paul Siefken ensures that Fred Rogers Productions (FRP) presents the very best in educational children’s media on broadcast and digital platforms — and beyond. Under his direction, the company has experienced tremendous growth, earning a national reputation for both innovation and storytelling. Siefken has assembled a world-class, mission-driven...
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 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
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