President Michael E. Hill’s Sermon on Pride Sunday at Foundry United Methodist Church
...more pleased that it comes at the convergence of two moments: it is Pride Sunday. As a gay man, I’m honored to be here to share thoughts and reflections under the sermon series we begin today of “Lessons from the Journey.” And, perhaps more importantly, Pastor Ginger comes back in two weeks, so if this really bombs, hang tight: the pros will be back in the pulpit soon! I confess to you that as a...
Headline Week Five of Chautauqua Institution’s 2021 Season
...improvisation and playing like a Shakespeare improv with modern day language, Chautauqua Theater Company’s Commedia will delight with familiar yet ridiculous storylines and references ripped from today’s headlines. CTC will stage additional performances at 4 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday of this week. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24, Amphitheater: Disney’s animated film classic “Beauty and the Beast” will be projected on the big screen and accompanied by the score, played live by the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25, Amphitheater: The heartwarming silent...
Smokey Robinson, The Roots, Trombone Shorty, Jason Isbell, Old Crow Medicine Show, Evan Osnos, Diana Butler Bass Headline Final Week of Chautauqua Institution’s 2021 Season
...pair will present an evening of Brazilian jazz vocals, samba, and guitar. 8:15 p.m. Thursday, August 26, Amphitheater: The Grammy Award-winning and platinum selling American roots band Old Crow Medicine Show join us for their Chautauqua debut. 8:15 p.m. Friday, August 27, Amphitheater: Four-time Grammy winner and widely acclaimed songwriter Jason Isbell is joined by The 400 Unit to share music from their newest album Reunions. 8:15 p.m. Saturday, August 28, Amphitheater: For the final evening performance of the Chautauqua 2021 season, the legendary singer-songwriter Smokey...
The Miller Bell Tower
...Visitors are welcome during performance times. Birthday, anniversary and tune requests are often on the agenda, but with only 14 bells, there is a limit of range. General History Bells have always played an important role at Chautauqua in signaling activities of the day. In the summer of 1874, the Meneely & Kimberly Company of Troy, New York, provided a bell for use to signal the activities of the very first Chautauqua Assembly. The Assembly...
Sailing
...Bic, Sunfish, Laser, Vanguard Club 420, Flying Scot, and American 18s. Our staff is drawn from experienced high school and collegiate sailors as well as from seasoned professionals, the majority of whom are experienced competitive racers and US Sailing Certified Instructors. Picturesque Chautauqua Institution and the splendid waters of Chautauqua Lake assure a memorable setting for your sailing experience with us. June 22–August 35 Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: By appointment only Contact...
Sacred Music
Sacred Music For nine generations Chautauquans have been gathering in the Amphitheater on Sunday mornings and evenings to join the Chautauqua Community Choir for Sunday Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. and the evening Sacred Song Services. Cast in a vesper format at the close of the day and bookended by the beloved hymns “Day Is Dying in the West” and “Now the Day Is Over,” the Sacred Song Services combine the musical gifts of Chautauqua’s...
President Michael E. Hill Opens 146th Chautauqua Assembly with ‘Three Taps’ Address
Following an introduction to Chautauqua Institution’s new strategic plan, 150 Forward, President Michael E. Hill on Sunday morning tapped a historic gavel three times to officially open the Institution’s 146th Assembly. Hill’s “Three Taps” address, marking the traditional and formal start to a Chautauqua season, was titled “Walking the Tightrope Between History and Innovation,” and gave Chautauqua community members gathered a synopsis of the recently approved strategic plan, including a strong rebuke of hatred and...
Board of Directors
Chautauqua Foundation Board of Directors Timothy Renjilian, Chair Atlanta, Georgia Director since: 2017 Committee membership: Audit, Development Council, Executive Committee (Chair), Finance, Investment, Nominating & Governance, Personnel, Strategic Planning Brett Altman Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania Director since: 2022 Committee membership: Audit Committee, Finance Committee David Anderson Hingham, Massachusetts Director since: 2015 Committee membership: Development Council, Executive Committee, Investment, Nominating & Governance (Chair) Betsy Bechtolt-Magley Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Director since: 2021 Committee membership: Development Council, Personnel Stacey M. Berger...
Atom Atkinson to Step Down as Director of Literary Arts
...and pursuing partnerships to further enliven and elevate the experience of learning through reading and writing for participants of all ages and experience. During Atkinson’s tenure, new partnerships and collaborations have been formed with The Paris Review, Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center, The American Academy of Poets, Just Buffalo and Catapult, among others. They also oversaw the creation of a new literary arts prize, the Chautauqua Janus Prize, established to recognize “an emerging writer’s...
Timothy Muffitt
...Columbus Ohio’s Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Virginia Symphony, the Grant Park Music Festival Orchestra in Chicago and the Harrisburg (PA) Symphony among others. Along with continued growth in artistic excellence, Muffitt’s work has been marked by innovative, imaginative programming. A strong proponent of community arts education, Muffitt has been very active in the venues of radio and lecture, presenting arts-enrichment programs through a variety of formats for diverse audiences. Prominent performers...