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...
Join us for an afternoon of song, featuring our 2024 Young Artists.
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Inundation District is an award-winning documentary by Boston Globe reporter David Abel about the implications of one city’s decision to ignore the threats posed by climate change and spend billions of dollars on building a new waterfront district on landfill, at sea level. Discussion with Abel to follow.
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 case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be held at Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.
Alcina by G.F. Handel July 16 & 18, 2024 Marlena Malas, Director* John Matsumoto Giampietro, Associate Director Welcome to the island of illusions. Peer beyond the palms to discover the beautiful Alcina, a sorceress skilled in the art of seduction. Her passion burns red hot--until she tires of her conquests and turns them into wild...
By Anna Ziegler Directed by David Auburn A time-shifting exploration of the life of a women’s magazine – why it starts, why it ends, and whether very much at all has changed for women over the course of the last 65 years. From underestimated faculty wives at Harvard in the 1950s who long to break...
Timothy Muffitt, conductor Bokyung Byun, guitar Experience an evening of exquisite virtuosity as prize-winning guitarist Bokyung Byun joins forces with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and conductor Timothy Muffitt in a mesmerizing symphony program. Byun's artistry shines brightly in the haunting beauty of Joaquín Rodrigo's iconic "Concierto de Aranjuez," weaving intricate melodies and evocative harmonies. Join...
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.
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...