Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden 2024 exhibition runs June 23–August 23. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Dan Droz, Carin Mincemoyer, and Lydia Musco.
"In the Garden" exhibition runs July 24-Aug 21. Opening Reception July 24, 3-5pm. Inspired by what we learn from the garden, this exhibition reflects the complicated histories and often tenuous...
"Nature Inspired: Open CVA Members Exhibition 2024" runs August 7–22. Opening reception August 7, 3-5pm. We are once again happy to host our annual Member exhibition. This year our members...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jeffrey 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...
Wednesdays 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...
Miller-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...
Enjoy 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...
Rabbi 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....
Nolan 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...
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.
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...
Therapeutic Gong Meditation
Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua
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...
Join 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...
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...
“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’...
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...
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...
In 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...
Play 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...
Theater 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...
Leader: Dhara Kowal (Japanese Zen Buddhism)
Don't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...