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SUMMARY:"How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer" Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:“How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer” exhibition runs August 4–15. Charly Palmer’s illustrations are featured in the book “How Sweet the Sound\,” written by Kwame Alexander\, Chautauqua’s Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and Writer in Residence. \nCharly Palmer is a renowned award-winning fine artist and illustrator known for his compelling artwork that reflects African ancestry and contemporary experiences. Through his paintings\, Palmer creates rhythmic visual narratives that challenge viewers’ perceptions. His innate ability to capture the nuances of Blackness is expressed through rich depth\, intricate patterns\, symbols\, and textures. Notable achievements include designing the Black Heritage Stamp honoring Judge Constance Baker Motley\, creating the album cover for John Legend’s “Bigger Love\,” and illustrating the cover for TIME Magazine’s “America Must Change.” He also co-authored the award-winning “New Brownies Book: A Love Letter To Black Families.”
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/how-sweet-the-sound-a-visual-interpretation-by-charly-palmer-exhibition/
LOCATION:CVA: Arts Quad
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T074500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250410T221527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T221527Z
UID:91811-1755157500-1755157500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart: Larry Terkel
DESCRIPTION:Larry Terkel\, along with his wife Susan\, founded The Spiritual Life Society\, an inter-denominational center for spiritual and holistic studies\, where he teaches yoga and meditation and gives weekly talks. As its licensed minister\, Larry has officiated at over 2\,000 weddings for couples of all faiths. He is also the founder of Temple Beth Shalom\, in Hudson\, Ohio. Larry and Susan are co-authors of the book\, Small Change: It’s the LITTLE Things in Life That Make a BIG Difference! (Tarcher/Penguin) a finalist for the 2004 National Books for a Better Life Award.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-larry-terkel-4/
LOCATION:Presbyterian Chapel
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T074500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T131523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T131523Z
UID:93725-1755157500-1755157500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Episcopal Holy Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:Episcopal Holy Eucharist
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/episcopal-holy-eucharist-104/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T080000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T131539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T131539Z
UID:93736-1755158400-1755158400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Daily Word Meditation
DESCRIPTION:(Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/daily-word-meditation-40/
LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T084500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T131555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T131555Z
UID:93746-1755161100-1755161100@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Catholic Mass
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Mass
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-57/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T085500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T085500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T131601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T160528Z
UID:93753-1755161700-1755161700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-prays-for-peace-though-compassion-85/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T091500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250304T143700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T181517Z
UID:90881-1755162900-1755162900@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes has served since 2001 as the Minister of the Congregation of the historic Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in the heart of Toronto. During this time the congregation has grown into an increasingly diverse and multi-cultural family. While the church has a long history of excellence in music\, liturgy and preaching\, it has also become a community centre for culture and the arts as well as many missional endeavours focussed on relieving food insecurity\, providing shelter and offering housing for those who are homeless and support for refugees. \nWhile Peter’s family roots are in Ontario\, as a child of the manse he spent most of his formative years in Victoria\, British Columbia where he graduated from the University of Victoria and served as Ombudsman of the university. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto\, and a Doctor of Ministry from Acadia University in Nova Scotia. Prior to his call to Yorkminster Park\, he served churches in Toronto and Montreal. \nPeter approaches the pulpit as a gifted story teller with a pastoral heart. He has often led pilgrimages of sacred spaces in both Canada and the USA and is the host of Yorkminster Park’s Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship which attracts clergy from far and wide. Peter has contributed to Biblical commentaries and preached in churches in Europe\, the Middle East and in both Canada and the United States. \nIn recognition of Peter’s leadership in ecumenical and interfaith endeavours in the city and beyond\, the Toronto Commandery of the Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem named him as the recipient of their 2022 Marjorie McKinnon Ecumenical Lifetime Achievement Award. Peter was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond Jubilee medal and the King Charles Coronation medal\, both awarded to “honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.” In 2016 Peter was named an Honorary Lifetime Fellow of Acadia Divinity College and in 2024 awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from the same school. He serves as Chaplain to the Royal Commonwealth Society\, and a board member of the House of Compassion \nPeter is married to Janet and they have two daughters\, a son and one delightful granddaughter. In his spare time Peter loves to garden\, cycle\, walk and cheer for the Leafs\, Blue Jays and Buffalo Bills.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-dr-j-peter-holmes-5/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T131614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T154635Z
UID:93758-1755166500-1755166500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Service of Blessing and Healing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/service-of-blessing-and-healing-85/
LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T104500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250313T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T151523Z
UID:91208-1755168300-1755168300@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Suzi Mirgani
DESCRIPTION:Suzi Mirgani is editor and assistant director for publications at Georgetown University in Qatar’s Center for International and Regional Studies\, where her research lies at the intersection of politics and popular culture. She joins the Chautauqua Lecture Series in a week exploring “The Middle East: The Gulf States’ Emerging Influences” to discuss art\, culture and identity in the region\, and her work as both a scholar and an artist in this field.  \nMirgani is the author of Target Markets: International Terrorism Meets Global Capitalism in the Mall; editor of both Informal Politics in the Middle East\, and Art and Cultural Production in the Gulf Cooperation Council; and co-editor of Bullets and Bulletins: Media and Politics in the Wake of the Arab Uprisings\, and Food Security in the Middle East. Recent publications include “Peeking behind the Curtain: Gulf Filmmakers Imagine the Lives of Female Migrant Domestic Workers in the Arabian Peninsula\,” in Reorienting the Middle East: Film and Digital Media Where the Persian Gulf\, Arabian Sea\, and Indian Ocean Meet and “Consumer Citizenship: National Identity and Museum Merchandise in Qatar” in Middle East Journal.  \nMirgani served as book review editor for the Journal of Arabian Studies from 2015 to 2022\, and she publishes short stories and poetry\, some of which have appeared in Mizna; International Feminist Journal of Politics; and Journeys Home: An Anthology of Contemporary African Diasporic Experience.  \nAs a complement to her academic work\, Mirgani is an award-winning filmmaker whose works include “Kamala Ishag: States of Oneness\,” “Virtual Voice\,” “Al-Sit\,” “Caravan” and “Hind’s Dream.” She holds degrees in media studies and museum studies from University College London Qatar\, and her Ph.D. in communication and media studies from Eastern Mediterranean University.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/suzi-mirgani/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),CHQ Assembly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T121500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250210T231519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151521Z
UID:90108-1755173700-1755173700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CTC Theater Chats
DESCRIPTION:Theater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags)  \n On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.\, bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests\, including actors\, designers\, playwrights and more\, for a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ctc-theater-chats-8/
LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250410T223107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T223107Z
UID:91937-1755174600-1755174600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart: Larry Terkel
DESCRIPTION:Larry Terkel\, along with his wife Susan\, founded The Spiritual Life Society\, an inter-denominational center for spiritual and holistic studies\, where he teaches yoga and meditation and gives weekly talks. As its licensed minister\, Larry has officiated at over 2\,000 weddings for couples of all faiths. He is also the founder of Temple Beth Shalom\, in Hudson\, Ohio. Larry and Susan are co-authors of the book\, Small Change: It’s the LITTLE Things in Life That Make a BIG Difference! (Tarcher/Penguin) a finalist for the 2004 National Books for a Better Life Award.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-larry-terkel-7/
LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T133225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T141543Z
UID:93816-1755174600-1755174600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogue-17/
LOCATION:Everett Jewish Life Center\, Everett Jewish Life Center
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250628T191520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T191520Z
UID:94636-1755175500-1755175500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Duplicate Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Don’t have a partner?  One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/duplicate-bridge-8/
LOCATION:Sports Club\, Sports Club
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250211T231530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T140033Z
UID:90212-1755180000-1755180000@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
DESCRIPTION:By C.A. Johnson\nDirected by Jade King Carroll  \nThe Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the world appears to be ending.\nInfused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty\, exacting humor\, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships\, the story pulses with urgency\, vulnerability and unexpected warmth. \nWhile an apocalyptic plague rages\, five individuals unite in their weekly support group to forge a sanctuary of care and companionship. Centering on the darkly funny and wildly magnetic Millicent and her chosen family of misfits\, this play explores the undeniable physical urge for human connection. \nThis production is recommended for audiences ages 13 and older.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-the-world-premiere-of-tell-me-youre-dying-3/
LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250506T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173019Z
UID:92624-1755180000-1755180000@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Tamara Gray
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tamara Gray is a founder of Rabata\, an organization dedicated to promoting positive\ncultural change through creative educational experiences. As President and CEO\, she focuses on\nuplifting Muslim women within community and without. She has a special interest in digital\nspaces in faith communities.\nDr. Gray holds a doctorate in leadership from the University of St. Thomas\, a master’s degree in\nCurriculum Theory and Instruction from Temple University and spent twenty years in traditional\nlearning spaces studying Islamic sciences\, Quran\, and Arabic in Damascus\, Syria.\nDr. Gray is also an author and translator. Her publications range from several culturally\nappropriate English language curriculum programs to translations of sacred texts. She has\nauthored two books: Joy Jots: Exercises for a happy heart & Project Lina: Bringing our whole\nselves to Islam and co-translated the Mukhtasir al-Jami’ fi al-Sīra al-Nabawiyya by Shaykha\nSamīra Zayid [Compendium of the Collection of Sources on al-Sīra al-Nabawiyya]. She is\ncurrently working on a third book about theology and creed.\nIn addition to her work at Rabata\, Dr. Gray also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Yaqeen Institute\nand is a member of the Fiqh Council of North America. She has recently taken on the position of\nBoard Chair for the Minnesota Multifaith Network. Dr. Gray is Full Focus Certified Pro\nexemplifying her commitment to productivity and impactful leadership.\nShe is a mother of three\, grandmother of two\, an avid reader and a lover of cultures\, coffee\, and road trips.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/dr-tamara-gray/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),CHQ Assembly,Interfaith Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250806T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T171523Z
UID:95750-1755180000-1755180000@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:SECRET MALL APARTMENT
DESCRIPTION:In 2003\, eight Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment inside the busy Providence Place Mall and kept it going for four years\, filming everything along the way. Far more than just a wild prank\, the secret mall apartment became an incredibly meaningful act for all the participants\, at once an act of defiance against local gentrification\, a boundary-pushing work of public/private art\, and a 750 square foot space that sticks it to the man. “A profoundly humane portrait of creativity and community.” -Ann Hornaday\, Washington Post  (NR\, 91m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/secret-mall-apartment-2/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema
CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20241113T201516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T200021Z
UID:88489-1755185400-1755185400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Naomi Shihab Nye and E. Ethelbert Miller
DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — The Tiny Journalist by Naomi Shihab Nye and the little book of e by E. Ethelbert Miller  \nThe Tiny Journalist  \nInternationally beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye places her Palestinian American identity center stage in her latest full-length poetry collection inspired by the story of Janna Jihad Ayyad\, the “Youngest Journalist in Palestine\,” who at age 7 began capturing videos of anti-occupation protests using her mother’s smartphone. Nye draws upon her own family’s roots in a West Bank village near Janna’s hometown to offer empathy and insight to the young girl’s reporting. Long an advocate for peaceful communication across all boundaries\, Nye’s poems in The Tiny Journalist put a human face on war and the violence that divides us from each other.  \nAward-winning Palestinian American poet\, essayist\, and educator\, Naomi Shihab Nye\, describes herself as a “wandering poet.” She has spent more than 40 years traveling the country and the world to lead writing workshops and inspiring students of all ages. Nye was born to a Palestinian father and an American mother and grew up in St. Louis\, Jerusalem\, and San Antonio. Drawing on her Palestinian American heritage\, the cultural diversity of her home in Texas\, and her experiences traveling in Asia\, Europe\, Canada\, Mexico\, and the Middle East\, Nye uses her writing to attest to our shared humanity.  \nNaomi Shihab Nye is the author and/or editor of more than 30 volumes of poetry\, essays\, and fiction for adults and children. Naomi Shihab Nye was a Lannan Fellow\, a Guggenheim Fellow\, and a Witter Bynner Fellow (Library of Congress). She has also been the recipient of many awards and prizes including a Lavan Award\, Isabella Gardner Poetry Award\, four Pushcart Prizes\, Robert Creeley Prize\, NSK Neustadt Award for Children’s Literature\, May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award\, Lon Tinkle Award for Lifetime Achievement\, two Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards\, the Ivan Sandrof Award for Lifetime Achievement\, the 2024 Texas Writer Award and the 2024 Wallace Stevens Award. In 2021 she was voted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.   \nNye was affiliated with The Michener Center for writers at the University of Texas at Austin for 20 years and was also poetry editor at The Texas Observer for 20 years. In 2019-2020 she was the editor for New York Times Magazine poems. She is Chancellor Emeritus for the Academy of American Poets and is Professor of Creative Writing – Poetry at Texas State University.  \nthe little book of e  \nIn the little book of e poet E. Ethelbert Miller embraces the Japanese poetic form of haiku to comment on our contemporary world in a collaboration with translator Rafi Ellenson. Haiku presented in English and Hebrew is symbolic of how language can bring people together. Miller and Ellenson have given us a book that shows how Black and Jewish relations can continue to be a beacon of hope. This book is filled with words that blossom like flowers.  \nE. Ethelbert Miller is a literary activist and author of two memoirs and several poetry collections. He hosts the WPFW morning radio show On the Margin with E. Ethelbert Miller and hosts and produces The Scholars on UDC-TV which received a 2020 Telly Award. Miller is Associate Editor and a columnist for The American Book Review. He was given a 2020 congressional award from Congressman Jamie Raskin in recognition of his literary activism\, awarded the 2022 Howard Zinn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Peace and Justice Studies Association\, and named a 2023 Grammy Nominee Finalist for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album. Miller’s latest book is the little book of e published by City Point Press. Recently Miller was awarded the Furious Flower Lifetime Achievement Award.  \nExploring the various ways in which language and story bring us together\, Naomi Shihab Nye and E. Ethelbert Miller will be featured together in conversation during our Week Eight CLSC lecture on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, in the Hall of Philosophy.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/naomi-shihab-nye-and-e-ethelbert-miller/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC),Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250610T233124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T233124Z
UID:93429-1755185400-1755185400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-9/
LOCATION:United Methodist House\, United Methodist House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T131729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T131729Z
UID:93790-1755185400-1755185400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-250/
LOCATION:Baptist House\, Baptist House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T131734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T230018Z
UID:93792-1755187200-1755187200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:The Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-252/
LOCATION:AAHH African American Heritage House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250620T171534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T171534Z
UID:94291-1755187200-1755187200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Play CHQ: Get your Game On!
DESCRIPTION:Play CHQ invites families to discover\, create\, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games\, crafts\, STEM experiments\, and more at pop-up locations throughout the Chautauqua grounds.  \nIn case of inclement weather\, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education\, Room 202.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/play-chq-get-your-game-on-8/
LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Youth Programs and Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250806T193023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T161512Z
UID:95761-1755189000-1755189000@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:GARLAND JEFFREYS: THE KING OF IN BETWEEN
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Filmmaker Special Event! Free Admission! Hubris\, anger\, prejudice…doo-wop\, reggae\, rock…expectations\, heartbreak\, transformation… An enigmatic performer since his start in the Greenwich Village clubs\, Garland Jeffreys never quite reached the success predicted for him. Director Claire Jeffreys film asks why\, and explores how his commitment to writing about race in America is more relevant now than ever. Claire will host the screening and discussion following the film. (NR\, 70m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/garland-jefferies-the-king-of-inbetween/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema
CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250611T131738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T131738Z
UID:93794-1755196200-1755196200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-254/
LOCATION:Disciples of Christ House\, Disciples of Christ House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T191500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250806T150028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T171522Z
UID:95747-1755198900-1755198900@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:SOULEYMANE'S STORY
DESCRIPTION:Souleymane a Paris food delivery cyclist and asylum seeker\, has two days to prepare his story for a make-or-break interview to secure his legal residency. “Abou Sangaré is magnificent as Souleymane…He is on screen for virtually every second\, and he holds your attention without fail.” -Karl Quinn\, Sydney Morning Herald “If the hero’s dire situation is a ticking clock\, Boris Lojkine’s intelligent and empathetic film places us right alongside him\, with each cog of circumstance and each gear of good fortune grinding against him at every turn.” -Jessica Kiang\, Variety  “Refreshingly human.” -Robert Daniels\, RogerEbert.com (NR\, In French with subtitles. 92m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/souleymanes-story-2/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema
CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250211T231534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T140035Z
UID:90217-1755199800-1755199800@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
DESCRIPTION:By C.A. Johnson\nDirected by Jade King Carroll  \nThe Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the world appears to be ending.\nInfused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty\, exacting humor\, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships\, the story pulses with urgency\, vulnerability and unexpected warmth. \nWhile an apocalyptic plague rages\, five individuals unite in their weekly support group to forge a sanctuary of care and companionship. Centering on the darkly funny and wildly magnetic Millicent and her chosen family of misfits\, this play explores the undeniable physical urge for human connection. \nThis production is recommended for audiences ages 13 and older. \nThis performance offers:  \nPick Your Price (PYP)\nCTC’s PYP program ensures theater remains accessible to all by allowing patrons to choose ticket prices based on their budget. This flexible pricing model fosters inclusivity and encourages greater community participation. \nLive Audio Descriptions (LAD)\nLAD provides narrated descriptions of key visual elements during pauses in dialogue\, enhancing accessibility for blind and visually impaired audiences. This complimentary service also benefits neurodiverse patrons and those with attention or processing challenges.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-the-world-premiere-of-tell-me-youre-dying-7/
LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T201500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T201500
DTSTAMP:20260421T083045
CREATED:20250317T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T201523Z
UID:91255-1755202500-1755202500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Symphonie fantastique
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor \nEmbark on a thrilling musical journey through Berlioz’s groundbreaking Symphonie fantastique. This dramatic\, five-movement masterpiece will take you through the fevered imagination of an artist\, filled with sweeping romance\, dark fantasies\, and powerful orchestral colors. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the most vivid and exhilarating works in the classical repertoire! \nProgram:\nHector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique\, Op. 14
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-symphonie-fantastique/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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