Chautauqua Institution Launches New Platform That Brings In-Demand Arts, Culture and Education Content To Your Home
146-year tradition will continue with launch of CHQ Assembly; 2020 summer lineup includes Ben Folds, Jon Meacham, Sir Ken Robinson, Brian Greene, and others 90-day free trial provides access to robust lineup of guest lecturers, performing and visual arts, events, and more To coincide with the commencement of the summer season, Chautauqua Institution is today announcing the official launch of a brand-new digital collective called CHQ Assembly. This collection of five digital platforms will extend...
Jeb Bush, Sir Ken Robinson, Diane Ravitch, Beloved Chautauqua Community Traditions Headline Week Six of the 2020 CHQ Assembly
...remembrance, singing of the Chautauqua Children’s School and Boys’ and Girls’ Club songs, traditional roll calls and “Happy Birthday” song. 3:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 5 • CLSC Recognition Day: The Chautauqua community celebrates the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Class of 2020, the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Class, conducting the traditional CLSC graduation ceremony on the Virtual Porch. Thursday, Aug. 6 • Library Day: Library Day is an annual celebration of The Smith Memorial Library...
CLSC Recognition Day Ceremony
Join us to celebrate the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) Class of 2024 and our 2024 Guild of Seven Seals graduates!...
Chautauqua Golf Club Announces New Foodservice Offerings, 2021 Opening Day
The Chautauqua Golf Club today announced that the Chautauqua Hotel Company has taken over responsibility for the Clubhouse restaurant, the Double Eagle Patio on the Green. The club also announced an anticipated April 15 opening date for the 2021 golf season, weather permitting. Featuring both indoor and covered outdoor seating with sweeping views of manicured fairways and the hills surrounding Chautauqua Lake, the Double Eagle Patio on the Green will be open to the public...
“Explore Chautauqua” Field Trips
“Explore Chautauqua” Field Trips Registration is open for the June 13 Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Field Trip only, registration for all other dates is closed. register here Students will enjoy a day-long field trip to explore Chautauqua Institution via experiences in the arts, education, recreation and mindfulness. Bring a sack lunch, snacks, and enjoy the beauty of the grounds during this action-packed day! Select the tabs below to view sample daily schedules and descriptions of...
Chautauqua Theater Company Embraces Spirit of Creativity, Opportunity in 2021 Season
...improv with modern-day language, Commedia dell’arte was created in the Middle Ages as theater troupes traveled from town to town, performing outdoors and entertaining people of all ages. The stock characters of young lovers, old misers and clowns who’ll do anything for a bite to eat are the basis for nearly every comedy on stage and screen today. Audiences will be gleefully surprised at the familiar yet ridiculous storylines and the references ripped from today’s headlines. “We...
CHQ Dialogues
...served as the facilitator on Jewish day for Communities in Conversation. Ultimately, Roger Doebke and Lynn Stahl expanded the program to include far more facilitators to accommodate the increased number of dialogues offered. At this time the facilitators go through a thorough training with on-going enrichment and discussions. The meaningful discussions take place each Wed., Thursday, Friday and Saturday and the focus of the Dialogues now includes discussions of all of the programs...
Mobility Devices
...Cord $40 Uncharged Device Assistance $50/occurrence Late Return Fee $25/hr (Max $100/day) Damage to Scooter/Chair Exact billed amount from repairs Cancellation Fee (15 or more days notice) No fee Cancellation Fee (less than 14 days notice) $75 or 10% of total rental cost, whichever is greater Device returned without full charge (does not apply to “daily” or “concert” rentals) $25 No Show Fee Cost of rental contract, no refund Frequently Asked Questions Can I reserve...
Civility in Discourse: The Past, Present, and Future of Adult Civic Learning, Remarks Michael E. Hill President
Civility in Discourse: The Past, Present, and Future of Adult Civic Learning Free Lecture – Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Jefferson Educational Society In a world no longer easily defined by religion, occupation or geography, can cultural institutions bridge generational divides, such as those between digital immigrants and digital natives? How can “institutions,” which by their very name are distrusted by the millennial generation, continue to be a driving force in...
Young Writers Institute
Young Writers Institute The Young Writers Institute is a five-day immersive, multi-genre creative writing day camp for students 14 to 18 years old. Through short exercises, close study of work by contemporary writers, and workshops, students will develop their command of the core elements of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Led by an exceptional faculty of published teaching artists with deep experience mentoring young writers, each student will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with them...