Buffalo Day
Explore locally and come to Chautauqua Institution on Buffalo Day. Residents of Buffalo have free admission and parking* all day. Our Buffalo Day includes access to all events in the Amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy that day, beaches, and so much more! Please bring proof of residency for entry. Youth 12 and under are always free at Chautauqua! Events: 9:15 a.m. (Amphitheater) Morning Worship: The Rev. Kate Braestrup 10:45 a.m. (Amphitheater) Morning Lecture: Margaret Sullivan,...
The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil RightsPresented in partnership with Buffalo-Toronto Public Media as part of Buffalo Day 2024.
The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights Presented in partnership with Buffalo-Toronto Public Media as part of Buffalo Day 2024. This powerful hour-long documentary by WNED PBS, delves deep into the movement’s pivotal role in shaping the civil rights landscape. The documentary explores the Black elite and intellectual society at the turn of the 20th century and examines the heated debate and conflict W.E.B DuBois and William Monroe Trotter had with Booker T....
Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative Spring Update 2022
...relevance of Olmsted ideals to the modern movement to create landscapes that contribute to climate sustainability goals. The presentation is part of a full day of events on July 5 designated as Buffalo Day at Chautauqua. Speakers include Adam Rome and Robert Shibley of University at Buffalo and Stephanie Crockatt of Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Moderated by Mark Wenzler, director of Chautauqua’s Climate Change Initiative. Click HERE for more details. Chautauqua Cinema CHQ Documentary Series:...
Buffalo & Chautauqua: Advancing Racial Equity Panel
As part of our annual Buffalo Day tradition, we invite patrons to attend a panel focusing on important work happening in the greater Buffalo region. This year’s panel will focus on racial equity work happening in Buffalo and Chautauqua County. Panelists include: Glenn Jackson – M&T Bank/Oishei Foundation; Felicia Beard – Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo/Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable; Michael Ball – Highmark. Panel will be moderated by Amit Taneja, Senior Vice President &...
Sally Jewell, Brandon Stanton, Terry Tempest Williams, Renée Elise Goldsberry Headline Week Two of Chautauqua Institution’s 2022 Summer Assembly
...major publication Sacred Earth Sacred Soul. ADDITIONAL LECTURES 2 p.m., Saturday, July 2, Hall of Philosophy: The Chautauqua Women’s Club’s weekly Contemporary Issues Forum features the author and expert in nonprofit leadership Joan Garry. 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, Hall of Philosophy: In coordination with Olmsted 200 and part of the day’s Buffalo Day festivities, the Heritage Lecture Series convenes a panel discussion to focus on the relevance of Olmsted ideals to the modern movement to create landscapes that contribute...
Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative Winter 2022 Update
...Chautauqua that was. Part of Chautauqua Institution’s Heritage Lecture Series, and in coordination with Olmsted 200, this program will focus on the relevance of Olmsted ideals to the modern need for landscapes that contribute to climate sustainability goals. Scheduled for the Institution’s “Buffalo Day” organized by Dennis Galucki, this program will feature local experts from the Buffalo region, including: Adam Rome, Professor of Environment and Sustainability, University at Buffalo; Robert Shibley, Dean and Distinguished Professor,...
Kwame Alexander Writers’ Lab & Conference
Kwame Alexander Writers’ Lab & Conference June 18–21, 2024 The 2024 Kwame Alexander Writers’ Lab & Conference (previously the Chautauqua Writers’ Festival) will take place over the four days (Tuesday to Friday) before Week One of Chautauqua Institution’s summer season commences. In addition to opportunities to take two Master Classes with well-renown faculty writers in a selected genre track, attendees can also experience an opening and closing keynote address, featured speaker events, mix and mingle...
Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative Spring Update 2023
...Wilkes Hall Nick Lund, conservationist and author of several books and columns on birding, including the popular Birdist blog on Twitter, will discuss the birds of America’s national parks. Lund will share stories of the many birding adventures he has led and the unique birds that call our parks home. Greater Buffalo 4th Grade Cultural Park Explorer Initiative 3:30–4:45 p.m. • Tuesday, August 8 • Hall of Philosophy During this special Buffalo Day program, learn from...
Maps and Directions
...p.m. Sundays –Shuttle service suspended for 2021 on Sundays only private and share ride available. Buffalo Intl. Airport → CHQ • 1:30 p.m. CHQ → Buffalo Intl. Airport • 6:45–7:30 a.m. & 3–3:30 p.m. Private Service – Available Anytime 7 Days a week all year (Sedans, SUV’s Vans, Buses) Share Private Service – Share the cost of the Private service with another traveler-available anytime 7 Days a week during season. Also servicing airports: Toronto, Ontario,...
Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative: April 2024
...Day. As the successors to the original Earth Day say, “It’s not a day, it’s a movement.” My wish for this Earth Day is that Chautauqua becomes the premiere example in America of Earth Day Every Day thinking. While this may seem audacious, when inspirational leaders describe you as “the most American thing in America” (Theodore Roosevelt) and as “one of those places that helps define who we are and what we believe in” (David...