Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham is one of America's most prominent public intellectuals, and he returns to the Chautauqua Lecture Series to open a week dedicated to tracing “The Evolution of the Modern Presidency” and, more importantly, to launch Chautauqua’s 2024 Summer Assembly Season and the celebration of the Institution’s 150th anniversary....
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 &...
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.
Presenters Kathy Hurst and Stuart Blersch will lead a community discussion on our Week One CLSC selection, The First Ladies: A Novel, by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
Week 1 | M, Tu, W, Th | Turner 106 | Ages 16+Create a fun "friend" out of wool felt. You can create a dog, bunny, cat or any animal you can dream up! Ages 16+.
Week 1 | M, Tu, W, Th | Heinz Fitness 2 | Ages 14+ Learn a centuries-old system of movement, meditation and breathing known for its health benefits, including stress reduction, lowered blood pressure, improved flexibility, increased stamina and stability.
Week 1 | M, W, F | Smith Library Classroom | Ages 50+This three-session interactive course allows you to consider significant ways in which retirement as a clergy differs from those who retire in other fields.
Weeks 1 to 9 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Pickleball Courts at Chautauqua Tennis Center | Ages 12+Pickleball is exploding worldwide.
Week 1 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 101 | Ages 18+ Know thyself: Is that a psychological possibility?
Week 1 | M, Tu, W, Th | Turner 104 | Ages 14+If your images lack style and drama, understanding the elements of composition will allow you to create photos that possess stronger visual power.
Week 1 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Turner 105 | Ages 14+ The course will summarize where we are, analyze past failures, and consider future options with an emphasis on electric propulsion systems.
Weeks 1, 4, 6, and 9 | M, Tu, W, Th | Heinz Fitness 1 | Ages 14+Do you suffer with chronic pain of any kind?
Week 1 | M, Tu, W, Th | Pier Building Classroom | Ages 7-12 Experienced young artists will walk the grounds and discover Chautauqua in a new and exciting way.
Week 1 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 201A | Ages 18+Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison's most famous novel is her Pulitzer Prize-winning Beloved, which can be demanding even for avid readers.
Week 1 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 201B | Ages 16+ Week 6 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 201B | Ages 16+This course deconstructs and demystifies the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring writers.
Weeks 1, 2 | Mon | Turner 205 | Ages 21+ Whiskey (or "whisky" in Scottish parlance) is an amber spirit that is the pride of Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Canada and the United States.
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...
Weeks 1 to 9 | M, W, F | Sports Club | Ages 14+ This is a wonderful opportunity to learn in a friendly stress-free and supportive environment.