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:20260816T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T091500 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260324T171520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171520Z UID:98334-1786871700-1786871700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-71/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T104500 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173033Z UID:97342-1786877100-1786877100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Natalie Hanson DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Natalie Hanson has been a longtime presence at Chautauqua; with her husband\, the Rev. James Paul Womack\, pastor of Hurlbut Memorial Community United Methodist Church\, she has co-hosted the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022\, crafting\, planning and evaluating worship services alongside members of the Department of Religion. \nShe is a clergy member of the United Methodist Church\, now retired after 40 years of ministry. Much of that ministry was focused in urban parishes\, with eight years serving as a District Superintendent in the Western\, then Upper New York Annual Conference. On behalf of the Conference and as an adjunct for Wesley Seminary’s Course of Study\, Hanson for several years taught classes on preaching and worship development. She was also Co-Convener and worship developer for the NE Jurisdiction’s Clergywomen’s Convocation. Hanson was educated at Wesleyan University and the Harvard Divinity School. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-natalie-hanson/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hanson_Natalie_Chaplain_photo2_WK8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260120T191529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T151525Z UID:97530-1786881600-1787428800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Week Eight: Reimagined Food Festival DESCRIPTION:Savor a week of elevated culinary experiences with our reimagined Food Festival. With only 80 packages per week\, enjoy intimate moments across the grounds\, from two Masters Series classes and five Bestor Plaza demos to a lively Weekly Feast of Friends. Your package also includes a Premium Chef’s Dinner\, family‑friendly Feast on Film\, a Craft Beverage Tasting and the flavor‑packed Taste Caravan featuring five lunches and two dinners. Cap your experience off with the high‑energy Battle of the Bites and the celebratory Taste of Chautauqua. \nPackage includes:\n2 Master Series Classes\nSunday Feast with Friends Ticket\n1 Premium Chef’s Dinner\nFeast on Film Event\n1 Premium Craft Beverage Tasting Event\nExperience Taste Caravan\nBattle of the Bites Tasting Event\nTaste of Chautauqua \nPlus\, a limited merch package\, $50 in food truck tickets for the taste caravan and a popcorn and soda for Feast on Film. \nPackage price: $505 \nOnly 80 packages are available each week. Purchase by calling 716-357-6250. \n*Packages available for week’s eight & nine. Packages do not provide standalone access to Chautauqua’s grounds and must be purchased in addition to your gate passes. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/week-eight-food-festival/ CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Culinary Experiences,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FoodFestival_Banner_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20251216T193022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T151527Z UID:97211-1786888800-1786888800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings\, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-2/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260415T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T173100Z UID:98880-1786894200-1786894200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Masters Series Culinary Masterclass: Chef Nyesha Arrington DESCRIPTION:See culinary mastery up close as acclaimed chef\, restaurateur\, and television personality Nyesha Arrington — one of the most influential voices in food today — presents an exclusive Masters Series experience that blends refined techniques\, creative storytelling\, and soulful flavor. \nDesigned for curious cooks and serious food lovers alike\, this intimate Masters Series program offers live demonstration\, real-time Q&A\, and rare insight into the techniques\, mindset\, and creative process of a chef shaping modern cuisine. The unforgettable experience kicks off Arrington’s multiday Chautauqua residency during Week Eight\, “The Future of Food: Climate\, Technology and the Next Agricultural Revolution.” \nFor a greater look into the role of food in telling our personal and collective stories\, Arrington joins the Chautauqua Lecture Series on Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026. Later that evening\, she hosts an exclusive Guest Chef’s Dinner\, providing patrons an elevated dining experience at the historic Athenaeum Hotel. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/masters-series-culinary-masterclass-chef-nyesha-arrington/ LOCATION:Norton Hall\, Norton Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Featured Events,Festivals,Master Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Master-Series_2026_Nyesha-Arrington.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260416T191603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191603Z UID:99081-1786894200-1786894200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Laura Marris and Nishant Batsha DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Laura Marris (Poetry) and Nishant Batsha (Prose) \nLaura Marris is an essayist\, poet\, and translator. Her work has appeared in The Kenyon Review\, The Believer\, Harper’s\, The New York Times\, The Paris Review Daily\, The Yale Review\, Words Without Borders\, and elsewhere. She has received fellowships and grants from MacDowell\, a Katharine Bakeless Fellowship from the Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference\, and the Robert B. Silvers Foundation. Her translations include Albert Camus’s The Plague\, Paol Keineg’s Triste Tristan (co-translated with Rosmarie Waldrop)\, and To Live Is to Resist\, a biography of Antonio Gramsci. Her work has been shortlisted for the Oxford-Weidenfeld Translation Prize\, the Scott Moncrieff Prize\, and the French-American Foundation Translation Prize. Her first book\, The Age of Loneliness\, was published by Graywolf 2024. She teaches creative writing at the University at Buffalo. \nNishant Batsha is the author of the novels A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart (Ecco/HarperCollins\, 2025) and Mother Ocean Father Nation (Ecco/HarperCollins\, 2022). He holds a doctorate in history from Columbia University\, where he was a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellow. Originally from Northern California\, he now lives in Buffalo\, NY with his family. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/laura-marris-and-nishant-batsha/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Writers’ Center,Week Eight (August 15–22),Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WritersCenter_Wk8_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260421T161607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T161607Z UID:99123-1786896000-1786896000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Church of the Wild with Kriss Miller 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-8/ LOCATION:Outdoor Classroom CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260408T151528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T201601Z UID:98744-1786899600-1786899600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Feast with Friends: Smokin Dicks Community BBQ DESCRIPTION:Where food builds community. Weekly Feast with Friends invites guests to gather around the table together in Bestor Plaza and kick off each week of the Chautauqua Institution Food Festival with a warm\, welcoming shared meal. Designed to bring people together\, this communal dining experience celebrates the joy of connection\, conversation\, and exceptional food.\nGuests will delight in thoughtfully prepared dishes from some of the region’s best caterers\, showcasing the flavors\, care\, and creativity that define our local food community. On Sunday\, August 16\, the evening will feature Smoking Dick’s BBQ\, a beloved regional catering company known for bold flavors and generous hospitality.\nMore than a meal\, Weekly Feast with Friends is an opportunity to slow down\, share space\, and connect with our community\, fellow guests\, chefs\, and community partners. Whether you arrive with friends or sit down with someone new\, the experience reflects a simple truth at the heart of the Food Festival: food is one of the most powerful ways we come together. \nSmokin Dicks BBQ\nStandard:\nPulled pork sandwich\nSmoked mac and cheese\nColeslaw\nEar of corn \nDietary Restriction Menu:\nPulled BBQ Jackfruit with gluten free bun\nColeslaw (Vegan)\nBang Bang Cauliflower\nEar of corn URL:https://www.chq.org/event/feast-with-friends/ LOCATION:Bestor Plaza\, Bestor Plaza CATEGORIES:Special Events,Community Group Event,Chautauqua Institution Program,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Culinary Experiences,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/081719_FoodFestival_FILE_DM_01_crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20251219T163032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T151527Z UID:97298-1786903200-1786903200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings\, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-11/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260213T213015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T161615Z UID:97860-1786906800-1786906800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Congregation\, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/hebrew-congregation-shirley-lazarus-sunday-evening-lecture-series-7/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/smith_wilkes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T132817 CREATED:20260407T181517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T140057Z UID:98723-1786915800-1786915800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Feast on Film- Chef DESCRIPTION:Chef- As the evening continues\, the celebration of food and community moves to the screen. Feast on Film pairs great food with great storytelling for a relaxed\, movie night at the CHQ Cinema. \nGuests are invited to join us for a free movie\, grab a snack\, and settle in for a film screening connected to food—whether through culture\, memory\, creativity\, or the shared human experience of gathering around the table. These films are thoughtfully selected to complement the spirit of the Food Festival and extend the evening’s sense of connection. Films will be announced in the coming weeks\, but tickets will be available starting April 15th. \nTogether\, Weekly Feast with Friends and Feast on Film create a meaningful way to open each week of the festival—bringing the community together through flavor\, story\, and the simple joy of sharing an experience. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/feast-on-film/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Movies,Special Events,Community Group Event,Chautauqua Institution Program,Community Group Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/031621_Cinema_License_DM_08.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR