BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chautauqua Institution - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260629T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T074500 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260512T210059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141556Z UID:99491-1782719100-1782719100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart - Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry\, Zen Buddhism DESCRIPTION:Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then\, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings\, intensive Zen meditation retreats\, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher\, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede\, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau\, the founder of the Rochester Zen Center. With her teacher’s on-going guidance and support\, Jissai began instructing others in Zen meditation in 1999. In 2022\, she was ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest and received the name “Jissai” (pronounced JEE-sigh) which means “true encounter.” Jissai is delighted to serve both the Rochester Zen Center and the Louisville Zen Center. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-sensei-ven-jissai-prince-cherry-zen-buddhism/ LOCATION:Presbyterian House\, Presbyterian House 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/2023/06/Prince-Cherry_Jissai_mysticheart_wk2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T080000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260513T163146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T190121Z UID:99861-1782720000-1782720000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Daily Word Meditation DESCRIPTION:(Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua) URL:https://www.chq.org/event/daily-word-meditation-46/ LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20170816_gf_00736.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T081500 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260513T163117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T203115Z UID:99841-1782720900-1782720900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-83/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HurlbutChurch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T083000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260513T131614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160108Z UID:99573-1782721800-1782721800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson DESCRIPTION:Monte Thompson was a professional dancer\, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired\, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose and joy. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/movement-and-meditation-with-monte-thompson/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove 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/2021/05/morningmeditation3_072015_RW_master.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T085500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T085500 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260513T163322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163129Z UID:99908-1782723300-1782723300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-prays-for-peace-though-compassion/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PeacePrayers2_072115_RW_master.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T091500 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211514Z UID:96587-1782724500-1782724500@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-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,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:20260629T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T101500 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260513T133118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T201633Z UID:99598-1782728100-1782728100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Service of Blessing and Healing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/service-of-blessing-and-healing/ LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters 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/2022/06/071819_Ambience_GF_07.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T104500 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260511T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T183058Z UID:99102-1782729900-1782729900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Norah O'Donnell and Deborah Roberts DESCRIPTION:Two of America’s most respected television journalists help launch Chautauqua’s 2026 Summer Assembly and a week on “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World” with a conversation based on their careers\, and in particular new books by each that lift up and celebrate the strength\, stories and bonds of women today as well as throughout American history. \nNorah O’Donnell is an Emmy Award-winning “60 Minutes” contributing correspondent\, with nearly 30 years of experience covering the most pivotal moments of our time. She has interviewed world leaders\, reported from conflict zones and shaped national conversations on politics\, global affairs and gender equity. As one of the most respected voices in journalism\, with an exceptional ability to connect with leaders across industries\, O’Donnell has earned a reputation for insightful\, thought-provoking conversations that clarify complex issues. She has covered eight presidential elections\, interviewed every living U.S. president\, and\, in 2024\, conducted a historic interview with Pope Francis — his first-ever with an American journalist. \nIn February 2026\, O’Donnell released We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America\, a groundbreaking book that uncovers the hidden heroines of American history — women who shaped the nation’s path but were long overlooked. \nA trailblazer in her own right\, O’Donnell is one of only three women to ever solo anchor an evening network news broadcast\, “CBS Evening News\,” from 2019 to 2025. Previously\, she co-hosted “CBS This Morning” and served as CBS News’ chief White House correspondent\, covering the Obama administration. She began her career at NBC News\, reporting from the Pentagon on 9/11 and later covering Congress and the White House. A champion for women in media\, O’Donnell serves on the board of the International Women’s Media Foundation. Raised in a military family\, she grew up across the U.S.\, Germany and South Korea. \nO’Donnell’s investigative journalism has led to significant policy changes\, particularly in her reporting on sexual assault in the U.S. military\, which earned her a duPont-Columbia Award and Scripps Howard Award. She has also received multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards\, a Sigma Delta Chi Award\, and several Gracie Awards for her work in broadcast journalism. \nDeborah Roberts is co-anchor of the venerable ABC news magazine “20/20” and an award-winning network correspondent. A media veteran who is celebrating her 30th anniversary at ABC News\, Roberts regularly reports across ABC News programs and digital platforms. She hosts a weekly podcast\, “20/20 The After Show\,” and serves as a frequent correspondent and substitute anchor for “Good Morning America” and an occasional guest co-host on “The View.” \nRoberts is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds and Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life. She also co-authored a book with her husband\, NBC anchor Al Roker\, titled Been There\, Done That: Family Wisdom for Modern Times. \nAt ABC News\, Roberts plays a significant role in the network’s coverage of breaking news events. She reported from Vatican City for the death of Pope Francis and the historic election of the first-ever American Pope Leo XIV. She also reported from London\, England for Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee and death in 2022\, the funeral of President Jimmy Carter and the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Joe Biden reporting live from Washington\, DC. \nRoberts wide-ranging newsmaker interviews include former First Lady Michelle Obama; Grammy Award-winning superstars Elton John and Celine Dion; supermodel Brooke Shields\, as well as Hollywood superstars Timotheé Chalamet\, Elle Fanning\, Amy Adams\, Colin Farrell\, Vanessa Williams\, Margot Robbie\, Ryan Gosling\, and the casts of Hulu’s popular streaming programs “Only Murders in the Buildings” and “The Bear.” \nHer reporting on “20/20” has taken her across the country investigating true crime stories where she regularly interviews the families of victims\, law enforcement officials and the individuals at the center of national headlines like Gypsy Rose Blanchard. \nPrior to joining “ABC News\,” Roberts was a correspondent at “NBC News” where she reported for various NBC broadcasts. \nHer in-depth coverage of current events has earned her a Peabody Award for the “20/20” special “Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor.” Additionally\, Roberts has been awarded multiple Emmy Awards for international and national coverage of world events\, including the AIDS crisis in Africa and maternal mortality in Bangladesh. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/norah-odonnell-and-deborah-roberts/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Roberts-ODonnell_CLS_062926_update2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260210T191527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171526Z UID:97770-1782738000-1782738000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music: Opera Conservatory Sing-In DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-opera-conservatory-sing-in/ LOCATION:Fletcher Music Hall\, Fletcher Music Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/062525_singin_VS_004.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260518T151602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T151602Z UID:100184-1782738000-1782738000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Kyle DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Conversations with Kyle”\, an open\, drop in conversation for members of the entire community. These informal gatherings offer the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with Interim President Kyle Keogh. All are welcome. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/conversations-with-kyle-6/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall 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/CHQ_2026_KyleKeogh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T131500 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260610T181558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T181558Z UID:100979-1782738000-1787922900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:English Lawn Bowling Tips DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/english-lawn-bowling-tips-2/ LOCATION:Sports Club\, Lawn Bowling Green CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/070721_EnglishLawnBowling_KT_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260326T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T201600Z UID:98382-1782741600-1782741600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Diana Butler Bass DESCRIPTION:Diana Butler Bass\, Ph.D.\, is an award-winning author\, popular speaker\, inspiring preacher\, and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Her latest book\, A Beautiful Year\, won the 2026 Wilbur Prize\, her unprecedented third.\nDiana’s passion is sharing great ideas to change lives and the world—from informing the public about spiritual trends\, challenging conventional narratives about religious practice\, and entering the fray of social media with spiritual wisdom and smart theology\, to writing books to help readers see themselves\, their place in history\, and God differently. She does this with intelligence\, joy\, and a good dose of humor as noted by Glennon Doyle\, John Fugelsang and the late Marcus Borg among other admirers.\nDiana is the author of twelve books\, and her bylines include The New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, The Atlantic\, USA Today\, Huffington Post\, Spirituality and Health\, Reader’s Digest\, Christian Century\, and Sojourners. She has been seen on CBS\, CNN\, PBS\, NPR\, CBC\, FOX\, Sirius XM\, and in TIME\, Newsweek and Rolling Stone among many international outlets. Her weekly religion column (1993-2003) was distributed nationally by The New York Times Syndicate. Diana currently co-hosts “The Convocation Unscripted\,” a podcast on religion and politics\, and writes The Cottage\, a top-five Substack newsletter in “Faith & Spirituality.”\nDiana holds a doctorate in religious studies from Duke University and her work has received numerous awards across many organizations and universities including Publishers Weekly’s Best Religion Book of the Year. She and her husband live in Alexandria\, Virginia\, with their dog\, Paddy\, and their sometimes-successful backyard garden. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/diana-butler-bass/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Interfaith Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Butler_Bass_Diana_ILS_062926_063026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260506T171556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T043056Z UID:99380-1782741600-1782741600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music: Piano Program Play-in DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-program-play-in/ LOCATION:Sherwood-Marsh 101 CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/072419_Piano_GF_01_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T153000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260513T141632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T221125Z UID:99686-1782747000-1782747000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Courageous Conversation on Death and Dying" Shahid Aziz DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/courageous-conversation-on-death-and-dying-shahid-aziz/ LOCATION:Presbyterian Chapel CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/presbyterian-house.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T153000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260513T143110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163101Z UID:99694-1782747000-1782747000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Islam 101 Khalid and Sabeeha Rehman DESCRIPTION:“The Quran and What is Says About Other Faiths” URL:https://www.chq.org/event/islam-101-khalid-and-sabeeha-rehman-20/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary 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/2022/06/hall_of_christ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260401T223011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T223011Z UID:98572-1782763200-1782763200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: ChamberFest Cleveland DESCRIPTION:Launched in 2012 by Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet emeritus Franklin Cohen and daughter Diana Cohen\, concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra\, ChamberFest Cleveland burst onto the scene with a Big Bang! Steeped in a lifetime of participation in music festivals\, the Cohens dreamt of bringing a world-class chamber music festival to the Cleveland community. ChamberFest Cleveland is now the region’s only such festival\, creating thematic programming for unique chamber music experiences in a variety of venues around town. \nSince its inaugural festival\, CFC has grown from a five-concert festival to a multifaceted concert series spanning three weeks. The festival is known not only for its musical excellence and international roster of the world’s finest players\, but also for its fun and innovative approaches to programming\, choice of venues\, and inclusion of exceptional young artists. Through its critically acclaimed performances\, pre- and post-concert activities\, and warm interactions between musicians and concertgoers\, ChamberFest Cleveland has developed an extraordinarily loyal\, enthusiastic\, supportive\, and expanding audience to its festival events. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-chamberfest-cleveland-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/070323-ChamberFest-Cleveland-directors.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T220000 DTSTAMP:20260611T034113 CREATED:20260512T203057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T211559Z UID:99482-1782770400-1782770400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Mike Thornton & The Midnight Quartet DESCRIPTION:Mike Thornton\, jazz vocalist of grit and sophistication\, takes center stage with The Midnight Quartet in a performance charged with high-octane energy and deep blues soul. Blending hard-swinging standards with electrifying improvisation\, Thornton’s commanding voice rides effortlessly over the band’s tight\, driving rhythms. Each tune ignites with hot\, explosive solos\, delivering a night where smoky storytelling meets virtuosic fire—classic jazz reborn with urgency\, swagger\, and unmistakable style. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/mike-thornton-the-midnight-quartet-2/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MikeThornton_RGTC_LateNight.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR