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“Stained Glass” Fabric Wallhanging (Iris or Poppy)

Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's Classroom

Week 4 | Tu, W, Th | Turner 104 | Ages 14+Join us to create the impression of stained glass flowers (iris or poppy) using fabric without the use of bias tape.

$115.00

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

Heritage Lecture Series – Dr. Christina Jarvis

Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy

As part of the Oliver Archives Center’s 2024 Heritage Lecture Series celebrating Chautauqua’s history and its 150th anniversary, Christina Jarvis will present “Kurt Vonnegut Unstuck in Time: His Chautauqua Lectures & Planetary Citizenship.” Focusing on his July 1989 Chautauqua Institution residency, Jarvis will place Vonnegut’s key environmental, social justice, and civic engagement messages within the...

Long Day’s Journey into Night: Interpretation and Performance

Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's Classroom

Week 4 | Tu, W, Th, F | Smith Memorial Library Classroom | Ages 15+This class is a literary and theatrical examination of one of the great masterpieces of 20th century American theater.

$125.00

School of Music Piano Guest Faculty Recital: Anna Geniushene

Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall

Anna Geniushene, piano Tuesday, July 16 2024, 4:00 p.m. Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Acclaimed 2022 Van Cliburn International Competition silver medalist joins the Chautauqua faculty for the first time. Accolades ensued—Musical America named her Young Artist of the Month in July 2022 and Pianist magazine featured her on the cover in June 2023—and invitations from...

California Dreaming

Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's Classroom

Week 4 | Tu | Turner Conference Room | Ages 21+Having grown up in Northern California, instructor Sam Whitmore worked in the wine industry for 15 years before relocating to Chautauqua County.

$59.00

Introduction to Ballet Week 4

Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's Classroom

Weeks 1 to 7 | Tu, Th | Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studios | Ages 7 to 14Designed for beginning ballet students.

$29.00

Cookie Decorating for Kids 5+ Tuesday

Chautauqua's Classroom Chautauqua's Classroom

Week 4 | Two classes: Tuesday OR Thursday | Children's School | Ages 5+ Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Materials fee: $15Join us for some delicious fun in this mini-class as we decorate circus-themed cookies.

$39.00

Opera Conservatory: Alcina

McKnight Hall McKnight Hall

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...

$15

StoryCorps Recording (Reservations Required)

Cohen Multimedia Studio

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...

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Grieg Piano Concerto

Amphitheater Amphitheater

Rossen Milanov, conductor Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano Stunningly virtuosic and internationally recognized pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in Grieg’s powerful piano concerto. Currently serving as Artist-in-Residence for Chautauqua Institution, Mr. Gavrylyuk is a First Prize and Gold Medal winner of the Horowitz, Hamamatsu and Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competitions. Program: Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto...

$49 – $59

Young Adult Dance

Golf Banquet Room

Play CHQ invites our young adults to a Dance tickets available for purchase at all play Premium events and at the YAC for $10 tickets will be available for purchase at the door night of.

Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP

Sports Club Sports Club

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.