BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chautauqua Institution - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chautauqua Institution X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.chq.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chautauqua Institution REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T074500 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260612T201606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201606Z UID:101182-1782632700-1782632700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Episcopal Holy Eucharist DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/episcopal-holy-eucharist/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T083000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260612T201713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201713Z UID:101257-1782635400-1782635400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Song\, Prayer\, Communion & Meditation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/song-prayer-communion-meditation-11/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260527T141558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201656Z UID:100796-1782637200-1782637200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:United Church of Christ Worship Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/united-church-of-christ-worship-service/ LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260612T201655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201655Z UID:101237-1782637200-1782637200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Episcopal Holy Eucharist DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/episcopal-holy-eucharist-121/ LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260527T141559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T203131Z UID:100797-1782639000-1782639000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Quaker Worship Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/quaker-worship-service/ LOCATION:Quaker House CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260527T141602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T203210Z UID:100798-1782639000-1782639000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Unity Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unity-service/ LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260527T141604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T191608Z UID:98327-1782639000-1782639000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-64/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HurlbutChurch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260612T211718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211718Z UID:101323-1782639000-1782639000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Unitarian Universalist Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unitarian-universalist-service-2/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T104500 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260501T140058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T150059Z UID:99318-1782643500-1782643500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Opening Three Taps DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/three-taps/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/062225_OpeningTaps_Snyder_DM_03.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T160056Z UID:96584-1782644400-1782644400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde DESCRIPTION:The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role\, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position\, she also serves as the chair and president of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation\, which oversees the ministries of the Washington National Cathedral and Cathedral schools. \nBudde is committed to the spiritual vitality and public witness of the congregations in her care. She is proud to serve a diocese committed to justice and mercy. She cherishes her friendship with interfaith leaders in the Washington Metro Area and their joint endeavors in service to the common good. \nBudde was consecrated as the ninth bishop of Washington in 2011. Prior to her election\, she served for 18 years as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis. Her sermons have been published in several books and journals. Budde is the author of three books including the New York Times bestseller How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith\, which has been adapted as a Young Adult book\, We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to Be Brave in Life’s Decisive Moments as well as a picture book for young children\, I Can Learn to Be Brave\, forthcoming in July 2026. \nShe earned a Bachelor of Arts in history at the University of Rochester\, graduating magna cum laude. She earned both a Master in Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rt-rev-mariann-edgar-budde/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk1_Budde.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T121500 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260612T191601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T203138Z UID:101172-1782648900-1782648900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Twelve Step Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/twelve-step-meeting-28/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Marion Lawrance CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190020Z UID:97978-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists" Exhibition: June 28–July 22 DESCRIPTION:“Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists” exhibition runs June 28 – July 22. This exhibition is linked to Chautauqua’s week one’s lecture theme Icons and Instigators: Women who Changed the World. Six prominent artists are featured in this exhibition in the Main Gallery of Strohl Art Center: Tiffany Calvert\, Lisa Hoke\, Sarah Jacobs\, Judy Pfaff\, Patty Warashina\, and Adero Willard. Each of these accomplished artists bring a unique\, personal dynamic to their current work\, while also standing on the shoulders of other women who pushed them forward. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/here-and-now-contemporary-feminists-exhibition-june-28-july-22/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Here-and-Now-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190021Z UID:97980-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Lexie Loader" Exhibition: June 28–July 23 DESCRIPTION:“Lexie Loader: Warm Light\, Cool Shadows” exhibition runs June 28-July 23. With a soft gaze\, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces\, exploring the relationships we have with memories\, places\, and objects. Her paintings bring the mundane and ordinary to life with a glow of familiar light and melancholic undertones. These works investigate the narratives provided by quiet and forgotten scenes. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Friends of CVA. Curated by Erika Diamond. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/lexie-loader-exhibition-june-28-july-23/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lexie-Loader-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190022Z UID:97982-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Forest for the Trees" Exhibition: June 28–August 9 DESCRIPTION:“Forest for the Trees” exhibition runs June 28 – August 9. “Forest for the Trees” is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest ecosystems and the need to preserve them. Each artist focuses on different bionetworks on the forest floor or within the trees. Using paint\, textiles\, sculpture\, and light-based processes\, they also remind us to consider the bigger picture of what is at stake if we disrupt our woodlands. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation. Curated by Erika Diamond. \nArtists: Addyson Aftanas\, Colby Caldwell\, Joan Elliott\, Anna Johnson\, Colleen Toledano\, Melissa Webb\, Tali Weinberg URL:https://www.chq.org/event/forest-for-the-trees-exhibition-june-28-august-9/ LOCATION:Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Forest-for-the-Trees-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190024Z UID:97984-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Twisted" Exhibition: June 28–August 24 DESCRIPTION:“Twisted” exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving\, turning\, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is an array of beautifully designed sculptures\, ranging in sizes that cohesively exist together. See the intricate handwork\, using a variety of materials from Atticus Adams\, Vivian Chiu\, Kyle Cottier\, Andrew Hayes\, Terumi Saito and Philip Soucy. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Gary & Willow Brost. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/twisted-exhibition-june-28-august-24/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Twisted-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151519Z UID:97994-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Sculpture Garden 2026" Exhibition: June 28–August 26 DESCRIPTION:“Sculpture Garden 2026” exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sculpture-garden-2026-exhibition-june-28-august-26/ LOCATION:Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden\, Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sculpture-Garden-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T031603Z UID:97979-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:The Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries are pleased to present Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists\, on view June 28 through July 22\, 2026\, in the Main Galleries of Strohl Art Center. \nPresented in conjunction with Chautauqua Institution’s Week One theme\, Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World\, the exhibition brings together six contemporary artists: Tiffany Calvert\, Lisa Hoke\, Sarah Jacobs\, Judy Pfaff\, Patty Warashina\, and Adero Willard. \nWorking across a range of media\, these artists represent diverse perspectives within contemporary art. While each artist brings a distinct voice and personal vision to her work\, the exhibition acknowledges the generations of women who challenged conventions\, expanded opportunities\, and helped create new possibilities for artists working today. \nThe exhibition coincides with a July 1 CVA Lecture Series talk by Guerilla Girls founding member Frida Kahlo. Held from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in Smith Wilkes Hall\, the lecture complements the exhibition by exploring the impact of women on contemporary culture and society. \nHere and Now: Contemporary Feminists is generously sponsored by Betsy and Jim Vance. \nThe exhibition is curated by Judy Barie\, Susan and John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. \nFor more information\, please contact the Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries art@chq.org/exhibitions/ at Chautauqua Institution. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/here-and-now-contemporary-feminists-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Here-and-Now-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190022Z UID:97981-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Lexie Loader: Warm Light\, Cool Shadows" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Lexie Loader: Warm Light\, Cool Shadows” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 – July 23. With a soft gaze\, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces\, exploring the relationships we have with memories\, places\, and objects. Her paintings bring the mundane and ordinary to life with a glow of familiar light and melancholic undertones. These works investigate the narratives provided by quiet and forgotten scenes. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Friends of CVA. Curated by Erika Diamond. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/lexie-loader-warm-light-cool-shadows-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lexie-Loader-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190023Z UID:97983-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Forest for the Trees" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Forest for the Trees” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 – August 9. Forest for the Trees is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest ecosystems and the need to preserve them. Each artist focuses on different bionetworks on the forest floor or within the trees. Using paint\, textiles\, sculpture\, and light-based processes\, they also remind us to consider the bigger picture of what is at stake if we disrupt our woodlands. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation. Curated by Erika Diamond. \nArtists: Addyson Aftanas\, Colby Caldwell\, Joan Elliott\, Anna Johnson\, Colleen Toledano\, Melissa Webb\, Tali Weinberg URL:https://www.chq.org/event/forest-for-the-trees-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Forest-for-the-Trees-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190024Z UID:97985-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Twisted" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Twisted” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving\, turning\, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is an array of beautifully designed sculptures\, ranging in sizes that cohesively exist together. See the intricate handwork\, using a variety of materials from Atticus Adams\, Vivian Chiu\, Kyle Cottier\, Andrew Hayes\, Terumi Saito and Philip Soucy. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Gary & Willow Brost. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/twisted-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Twisted-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260225T221534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151520Z UID:97995-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Sculpture Garden 2026" Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Sculpture Garden 2026” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sculpture-garden-2026-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden\, Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden CATEGORIES:Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sculpture-Garden-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260423T141557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T171613Z UID:99180-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus DESCRIPTION:The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest performing components of The U.S. Army Field Band. Founded in 1946 and 1957\, respectively\, these premier ensembles have performed for hundreds of millions of people in all 50 states and more than 30 countries. \nThe 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus perform everywhere from world-renowned concert halls to community auditoriums\, presenting programs that span orchestral classics\, opera\, Sousa marches\, jazz\, Broadway\, and more. In addition to national tours\, concerts\, chamber recitals\, and educational outreach\, they represent the Army at major ceremonial events\, including the Presidential Inaugural Parade and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. They have also appeared alongside ensembles such as the Boston Pops\, Cincinnati Pops\, Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, and National Symphony Orchestra. \nFeatured on this performance is the world premiere of Evident Truths\, a newly commissioned work by acclaimed composer Nkeiru Okoye commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Inspired by America’s founding\, the piece reflects on the nation’s journey through a contemporary musical lens\, exploring the enduring ideals at the heart of the American story. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-united-states-army-field-band-and-soldiers-chorus/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Family Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BC-Formal-11x14-RGB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T153000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260416T191556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191556Z UID:99074-1782660600-1782660600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Stephanie Ginese and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Stephanie Ginese (Poetry) and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh (Prose) \nStephanie Ginese is an author\, instructor\, and stand-up comedian from South Lorain\, Ohio. Her literary work has been featured in Las Palabritas Journal at Harvard University\, The Pinch Journal at the University of Memphis\, Cleveland Review of Books\, and elsewhere. Her debut collection of poetry\, Unto Dogs\, was released in July of 2022 on Grieveland. She is a 2023 Cleveland Arts Prize winner and a 2024 Creative Impact Fund awardee. Currently\, she lives in Cleveland with her two children. She can be found at www.sginese.com or on Sundays at Dunlap’s Corner Bar where she co-hosts the Con Tú Variety Show. \nAnnmarie Kelly-Harbaugh is the author of Here Be Dragons\, a memoir about the wonderful misery of raising children with someone you love. She also hosts Wild Precious Life\, a literary podcast about making the most of the time we have. Annmarie teaches writing at Stanford\, Cuyahoga Community College\, and Ashland University where she works with incarcerated students trying to obtain their degrees. Her essays have appeared on NPR’s All Things Considered\, in Today Parenting\, Black Fork\, Gordon Square Review\, and The New York Observer\, among others and her work has been staged with the Cleveland Humanities Festival and Listen to Your Mother Pittsburgh. She’s received support from the Ohio Arts Council\, Martha’s Vineyard Institute\, Tin House\, and Il Monasterino della Conoscenza\, and was recently named both the Hemingway-Pfeiffer and Erma Bombeck Writer-in-Residence. In her non-writing moments\, Annmarie loves kickboxing\, karaoke\, dogs\, ping-pong\, books that make her laugh\, movies that make her cry\, and salads other people make her eat. She lives in Cleveland\, Ohio\, where she is currently writing a book with the ghost of her father. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/stephanie-ginese-and-annmarie-kelly-harbaugh/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Writers’ Center,Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WritersCenter_Wk1_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260421T161557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201602Z UID:99116-1782662400-1782662400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Church of the Wild -Family Friendly DESCRIPTION:Kriss Young Miller and her husband Gary manage the Quaker House. Kriss is a 2022 graduate of Earlham School of Religion with her Master of Arts in Peace and Social Transformation. Kriss is currently a student of Victoria Loorz in the Seminary of the Wild Earth at the Center for Wild Spirituality. She has completed Wild Church Leadership training and is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work to build connections with Chautauquans in the sacred wild. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/church-of-the-wild-with-kriss-miller/ LOCATION:Outdoor Classroom CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MysticHeart_KrissMiller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061850 CREATED:20260622T210106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T141605Z UID:101656-1782662400-1782662400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:New Visitors Orientation DESCRIPTION:Join us for lemonade and cookies at the Orientation for new Chautauquans\, where we warmly welcome you to our vibrant community. This event is designed to introduce you to the rich history\, diverse programs\, and unique experiences that Chautauqua offers. Meet fellow newcomers\, engage with staff\, and learn about the array of cultural\, educational\, and recreational opportunities available. Whether you’re here for a day\, a week\, or the entire season\, this orientation will help you make the most of your visit and feel right at home. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/new-visitors-orientation/ LOCATION:Hultquist 101\, Hultquist 101 CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061851 CREATED:20260622T210123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T210123Z UID:101665-1782666000-1782666000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Newcomers Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Newcomers Reception\, a welcoming gathering open to all first-time and new visitors to Chautauqua Institution. This lovely event is a chance to meet fellow newcomers\, connect with members of the community\, and learn more about all that Chautauqua has to offer. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while taking in the beautiful lake views\, making it a perfect way to begin your Chautauqua experience. We look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://www.chq.org/event/newcomers-reception/ LOCATION:3 Taps CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/082821_SkyBox_DM_01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T171500 DTSTAMP:20260628T061851 CREATED:20260615T211609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T211601Z UID:101351-1782666900-1782666900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals (weather permitting) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/blessing-of-the-animals-weather-permitting/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T174500 DTSTAMP:20260628T061851 CREATED:20260619T011616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T233104Z UID:101559-1782668700-1782668700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:TRAIN DREAMS DESCRIPTION:Clint Bentley’s superb adaptation of Denis Johnson’s beloved novella is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier\, (Joel Edgerton) a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 1900s. “The story of a country that’s forever marching toward the future\, rebuilding and redefining itself\, even as the voices of its past cry out to be remembered.” -Robert Levin\, Newsday “Beautiful\, moving\, and thoughtful.” -Rebecca Onion\, Slate “If you can see it in a theater you should.” -Christy Lemire\, FilmWeek “Gorgeous…to look at\, to listen to\, and to experience on an emotional level.” -Odie Henderson\, Boston Globe (PG-13\, 102m) URL:https://www.chq.org/event/train-dreams-3/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_Cinema_TrainDreams.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T190000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061851 CREATED:20260513T131618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T181601Z UID:99575-1782673200-1782673200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Palestine Park Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/palestine-park-tour/ LOCATION:Palestine Park\, Palestine Park CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/071918_Palestine_Park_DM_06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T200000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061851 CREATED:20260513T130056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T183056Z UID:99554-1782676800-1782676800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sacred Song Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sacred-song-service/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/062523_SacredSong_CL_04-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T203000 DTSTAMP:20260628T061851 CREATED:20260619T011619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T233105Z UID:101563-1782678600-1782678600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:BLUE MOON DESCRIPTION:This is the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) bravely facing the future as his professional and private life both unravel at the opening night party for his former partner Richard Rodgers’ hit show Oklahoma! “As elegantly witty and luxuriantly melancholic as one of Rogers and Hart’s toe-tapping\, heart-swelling compositions.” -Wendy Ide\, Observer “Despite the wistful tone\, it’s a bitingly funny viewing experience.” -David Sims\, The Atlantic “One of the best-directed\, best-written\, best-acted films I have seen in a while.” -Stephen Romei\, The Australian “Hawke delivers a performance for the ages in one of Richard Linklater’s best movies.” -Robert Levin\, Newsday (R\, 100m) URL:https://www.chq.org/event/blue-moon-3/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_Cinema_BlueMoon.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR