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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T074500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260512T210127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T171602Z
UID:99526-1786952700-1786952700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart - Larry Terkel\, Judaism/ Kabbalah Meditation
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-judaism-kabbalah-meditation/
LOCATION:Presbyterian House\, Presbyterian House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T074500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260612T201644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201644Z
UID:101225-1786952700-1786952700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Episcopal Holy Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/episcopal-holy-eucharist-44/
LOCATION:Chapel of the Good Shepherd\, Chapel of the Good Shepherd
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T080000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260513T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T191626Z
UID:99896-1786953600-1786953600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Daily Word Meditation
DESCRIPTION:(Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/daily-word-meditation-81/
LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T081500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260513T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211611Z
UID:99933-1786954500-1786954500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Catholic Mass
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-114/
LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T083000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260513T140123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160121Z
UID:99634-1786955400-1786955400@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-18/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T085500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T085500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260513T171801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163149Z
UID:99969-1786956900-1786956900@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-prays-for-peace-though-compassion-36/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T091500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260105T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T171558Z
UID:97353-1786958100-1786958100@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/the-rev-natalie-hanson/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T101500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260513T140147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211707Z
UID:99657-1786961700-1786961700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Service of Blessing and Healing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/service-of-blessing-and-healing-36/
LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T104500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20251217T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191600Z
UID:97219-1786963500-1786963500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Danielle Nierenberg
DESCRIPTION:Danielle Nierenberg is a world-renowned researcher\, speaker and advocate\, on all issues relating to our food system and agriculture. She is president of Food Tank\, the think tank for food\, and an expert on sustainable agriculture and food issues. She has written extensively on gender and population\, the spread of factory farming in the developing world and innovations in sustainable agriculture.   \nNierenberg founded Food Tank with Bernard Pollack in 2013. It is a global convener\, thought leadership organization and unbiased creator of original research impacting the food system. Matching innovative ideas to today’s most pressing challenges\, Food Tank bridges domestic and global partners to build sustainable agriculture and food systems. Hope\, success and innovative ideas in our food system are highlighted through original daily publications\, research articles\, a chart-topping podcast\, interviews and events\, and summits in major cities around the world. Food Tank has more than 250 major institutional partners including The Rockefeller Foundation\, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs\, the Christensen Fund\, Oxfam America\, Slow Food USA\, U.N. FAO\, the Crop Trust\, the Sustainable Food Trust\, and academic institutions in all 50 states.  \nPrior to starting Food Tank\, Nierenberg spent two years traveling to more than 35 countries across sub-Saharan Africa\, Asia and Latin America\, meeting with farmers\, scientists\, researchers\, policymakers\, government leaders\, students\, academics and journalists\, documenting what is working to help alleviate hunger and poverty\, while protecting the environment. She is the recipient of the 2020 Julia Child Award. She has an M.S. in Agriculture\, Food and Environment from Tufts University and spent two years volunteering for the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/danielle-nierenberg/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T113000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260408T151529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T201603Z
UID:98746-1786966200-1786966200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Taste Caravan
DESCRIPTION:A moving feast of regional flavor. Taste Caravan transforms Bestor Plaza into a rotating showcase of the area’s most exciting restaurants and food trucks\, offering guests the opportunity to sample 15–20 different regional establishments each week through thoughtfully prepared small bites.  \nFood trucks will be available:  \nMonday–Friday\, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch)  \nTuesday & Friday\, 4:30–8:00 p.m. (Dinner)  \nVendors rotate throughout the week\, and all offer small bites so guests are encouraged to return often so they can explore the wide range of cuisines\, cooking styles\, flavors and culinary voices—all in one vibrant\, walkable destination located just outside the Amphitheater in Bestor Plaza.  \nDuring each Taste Caravan lunch service\, guests can enjoy a live culinary demonstration or discussion in the plaza\, creating an immersive experience where learning\, conversation\, and flavor come together. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or lingering to sample multiple offerings\, Taste Caravan invites you to taste broadly\, learn deeply\, and celebrate the diversity of our regional food community.  \nFood/Drink Tickets:  \nAll food vendors only accept Food Festival tickets for payment. The Athenaeum Hotel Beverage Tent & Lounge will accept tickets\, cash or card. Tickets can be purchased from one of the two information and ticket tents located within steps of the food vendors.   \n5 Pack of Tickets: $10  \nFood Vendor’s\nVenus Greek and Mediterranean\nCheesy Chick\nBest of Buffalo by Byron\nArly and Izzy’s\nU Take the Cake\nKosher Tent\nMystic Smoke BBQ\nCups and Cones
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/taste-caravan/
LOCATION:Bestor Plaza\, Bestor Plaza
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Culinary Experiences,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T124500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260408T153024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T201604Z
UID:98750-1786970700-1786970700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk:  Jess the Baker- Baking with dates
DESCRIPTION:Big flavor meets big ideas in Bestor Plaza. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live culinary demonstrations and discussions featuring chefs\, artisans\, and community partners from across the region and beyond. These engaging sessions spotlight innovative techniques\, cultural traditions\, sustainability practices\, and the stories behind the food we love.  \nHeld daily during the Taste Caravan\, each demonstration or talk runs from approximately 1:00–1:45 p.m. and offers guests the chance to learn\, ask questions\, and connect directly with experts—all while enjoying small bites from the surrounding food vendors.  \nFeatured topics will include a discussion on innovative approaches to tackling food insecurity with 412 Food Rescue\, the cultural significance of matzo ball soup and challah bread—with hands on challah braiding guests can take home—live fish breakdowns showcase the preparation process for both restaurant and home chefs\, and much more. Programming will showcase something new each day\, highlighting regional chefs\, culinary professionals\, and community organizations.  \nAll demonstrations and talks are free to watch and designed to complement the vibrant flavors and energy of the Taste Caravan\, making them the perfect midday stop for inspiration\, learning\, and delicious discovery.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/bestor-plaza-demo-talk/
LOCATION:Bestor Plaza\, Bestor Plaza
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Culinary Experiences,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T124500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260610T181725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T181725Z
UID:101040-1786970700-1786970700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Guided Kayak Eco Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy paddling while learning about ecological info along the shores of Chautauqua Institution during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost is for rental of single or tandem kayak plus $12 per person for the tour guide. Limited spots so please reserve one day before the event. For more info\, please contact sportsclub@chq.org.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/guided-kayak-eco-tour-7/
LOCATION:Sports Club\, Waterfront
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260518T151600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T160059Z
UID:100182-1786971600-1786971600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with Kyle (Housing)
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. This week we will be focusing on Patron Housing. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/conversations-with-kyle-4/
LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260610T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T181648Z
UID:101014-1786971600-1786971600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:English Lawn Bowling Tips
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/english-lawn-bowling-tips-37/
LOCATION:Sports Club\, Lawn Bowling Green
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T131500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260810T180057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191612Z
UID:103207-1786972500-1786972500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Masters Series Masterclass: The Art of Listening with Maestro Rossen Milanov
DESCRIPTION:Maestro Rossen Milanov\, music director of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra\, will teach participants to develop an understanding of how to actively listen to music and answer important musical questions. Join Maestro Milanov on this musical journey\, exploring works from the CSO’s repertoire — no prior musical knowledge required.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/masters-series-masterclass-the-art-of-listening-with-maestro-rossen-milanov/
LOCATION:Alumni Hall Ballroom\, Alumni Hall Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Featured Events,Master Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T134500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260810T230103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T141611Z
UID:103221-1786974300-1786974300@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:THE INVITE
DESCRIPTION:Joe (Seth Rogen) and Angela (Olivia Wilde)’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party\, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? “As the visiting neighbors\, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton couldn’t be better.” -Mick LaSalle\, San Francisco Chronicle Director Olivia Wilde’s film is “a modern Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf\, with kink. A movie for grown-ups\, smart and sophisticated\, of a type not made much anymore. So refreshing\, and so deliciously funny.” -Nikki Gemmell\, The Australian  (R\, 107m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-invite-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:20260817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260421T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T150101Z
UID:99151-1786975200-1786975200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Adrienne Krone
DESCRIPTION:Adrienne Krone is associate professor of environmental science and sustainability and religious studies at Allegheny College in Meadville\, Pennsylvania. Her work focuses on religious food justice movements in North America.  \nShe is the author of Free-Range Religion: Alternative Food Movements and Religious Life in the United States. The book offers a critical ethnographic exploration of religious engagement in food justice work through four case studies\, which provide insight into religious food justice organizations as they complicate our understanding of American religion. Her current research project is an ethnographic and historical study of the Jewish community farming movement.  \nShe holds a Ph.D. in American religion from Duke University.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/adrienne-krone/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22),Interfaith Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260408T161521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T161557Z
UID:98760-1786978800-1786978800@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Battle of the Bites: Best Meatball
DESCRIPTION:High energy. High stakes. Incredible food. Inspired by competitive cooking shows\, Battle of the Bites brings the thrill of a culinary showdown to Bestor Plaza as talented local chefs go head‑to‑head in a fast‑paced\, flavor‑driven competition.  \nEach week features four different chefs and a guest judge. Chefs are given three hours to develop and execute a dish inspired by that week’s featured cuisine\, building a cohesive flavor profile that reflects creativity\, technique\, and personality. At the end of the challenge\, each chef presents their dish to the judge—and the community—to determine who has created the best bite of the day.  \nBattle of the Bites is free to attend\, and everyone is welcome to watch the action unfold. Guests who want to taste along with the judge can purchase a tasting ticket\, which allows them to sample the same bites being evaluated—making the audience part of the experience. (Limited Tasting Ticket Sales) \nChef’s and Judge  \nChef Devin Jones from The White Inn   \nChef Mark Morello from Andriaccios Restaurant  \nChef Ethan from Dina’s   \nChef Diane from Sandee’s Catering Bakery & Deli   \nCarrie Gifford -Judge from our very own Athenaeum Hotel
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/battle-of-the-bites/
LOCATION:Bestor Plaza\, Bestor Plaza
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Chautauqua Institution Program,Culinary Experiences,Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T153000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260513T143120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T114011Z
UID:99698-1786980600-1786980600@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-7/
LOCATION:Presbyterian Chapel
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T153000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260814T161559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181557Z
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SUMMARY:Middle East Update with Geoffrey Kemp and Molly Williamson
DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Institution is proud to partner for a 32nd year with Geoffrey Kemp of the Center for the National Interest to present the annual Middle East Update\, a program that brings together foreign policy experts on the grounds of Chautauqua to discuss issues facing the region. Kemp’s conversation partner in 2026 will be another Chautauqua favorite\, Molly Williamson of the Middle East Institute\, the leading Washington-based institution focused on the Middle East\, delivering non-partisan insights\, analysis and recommendations to thought leaders and policymakers. \nGeoffrey Kemp is senior director of Regional Security Programs at the Center for the National Interest. He served in the White House during the first Reagan administration as special assistant to the president for national security affairs and senior director for Near East and South Asian affairs on the National Security Council Staff. Prior to his current position\, he was a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, where he was director of the Middle East Arms Control Project. \nMolly Williamson speaks extensively on energy\, economic and demographic factors affecting foreign policy formulation\, U.S.-Middle East relations\, especially regional unrest\, the Israel-Palestine conflict\, Iran and nuclear challenges\, and the interagency process. She has been a frequent lecturer at Chautauqua on both the Amp stage and for the Road Scholar group travel program based at the Athenaeum Hotel\, as well as universities\, World Affairs Councils and business associations throughout the country. Williamson is a retired Foreign Service Officer\, having served six presidents\, achieving the rank of Career Minister. She is a scholar with the Middle East Institute and the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations\, adjunct professor at the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation\, a consultant\, frequent guest lecturer at Johns Hopkins University\, and the National Joint Staff College.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/middle-east-update-with-geoffrey-kemp-and-milly-williamson/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),CHQ Assembly,Special Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260701T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T131558Z
UID:98579-1786982400-1786982400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: Neave Trio
DESCRIPTION:Experience the captivating Neave Trio in a performance of expressive chamber music and dynamic collaboration. Blending violin\, cello\, and piano with remarkable sensitivity and balance\, the trio brings both classical and contemporary works to life with warmth and clarity. Their performances highlight deep musical connection\, refined artistry\, and a shared spirit of exploration. Join us for an inspiring concert that celebrates the beauty and versatility of the piano trio.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-naeve-trio/
LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260617T201608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T141602Z
UID:101460-1786984200-1786984200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:FOOD 2050
DESCRIPTION:Food 2050 is a breathtaking documentary that captures a group of global visionaries – activists\, farmers\, doctors\, and scientists – who lead extraordinary efforts to ensure a healthy\, equitable\, and sustainable food future. \nNarrated by Academy Award winner Viola Davis. Presented in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation. \nPost-film discussion with Danielle Nierenberg\, President and Founder of Food Tank and Sara Farley\, Vice President of The Rockefeller Foundation’s global food team.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/food-2050/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema
CATEGORIES:Movies,Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T164500
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260513T140156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163116Z
UID:99667-1786985100-1786985100@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart - Sound Meditation with Suzanne Watters
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Watters is a Pratt Institute MFA graduate with a concentration in painting/drawing. Her art practice centers around woven pieces made with found textiles painted with pigments and/or dyed with food waste and other organic matter. She has attended training in New York City and received a certification in sound meditation from the Sound Healing Academy. She has also done additional sound healing training at a retreat and session with Wyatt Mylius at Rooted In Sound in Pittsburgh\, PA (trained with Peter Hess) and with indigenous sound healing practitioner Moises Tort in Mandarina\, Mexico. Watters sees her sound meditation sessions as being led by an artist and guided with the relaxation tools and techniques of poetry\, breath\, and sound
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-sound-meditation-with-suzanne-water-4/
LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260618T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T153102Z
UID:101530-1786989600-1786989600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:SCHEER BEAUTY \nAn Evening with Gene Scheer and the Generational Voices Artists
DESCRIPTION:SCHEER BEAUTY\nAn Evening with Gene Scheer and the Generational Voices Artists\nThe Denyce Graves Foundation is proud to present Scheer Beauty\, a special concert celebrating the extraordinary music and artistry of acclaimed American librettist\, lyricist\, and composer Gene Scheer.\nJoin the talented artists of Generational Voices for an unforgettable evening featuring selections from Scheer’s remarkable body of work\, and avcareer that has helped shape the landscape of contemporary American opera and song. Through powerful storytelling\, lyrical elegance\, and deeply human characters\, Scheer has become one of the most influential creative voices in the performing arts today.\nKnown for his celebrated collaborations with some of the world’s leading composers\, Scheer has written the libretti for numerous groundbreaking operas\, including Moby-Dick\, Cold Mountain\, Three Decembers\, It’s a Wonderful Life\, Everest\, Intelligence\, and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. His works have graced the stages of the world’s most prestigious opera houses\, including the Metropolitan Opera\, Houston Grand Opera\, Santa Fe Opera\, and many others.\nThe past year alone has been extraordinary. The Metropolitan Opera presented the company premiere of Moby-Dick\, with The New York Times praising Scheer’s libretto as “an economical wonder.” The Met also opened its 2025–26 season with the world premiere of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay\, created with composer Mason Bates. Meanwhile\, Intelligence\, his collaboration with Jake Heggie\, received a new production and its recording recently earned the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording.\nBeyond opera\, Scheer’s songs have been championed by some of the greatest singers of our time\, including Denyce Graves\, Renée Fleming\, Joyce DiDonato\, Stephanie Blythe\, Lucas Meachem\, and Nathan Gunn. His beloved song “American Anthem\,” famously performed by Norah Jones in Ken Burns’ Emmy Award-winning documentary The War\, has become an enduring expression of hope and unity.\nAs a special highlight\, the evening will also celebrate Scheer’s continued creative legacy as he prepares for the world premiere of The Judgment of Paris\, a new opera with composer Jake Heggie debuting this summer at the Napa Music Festival before traveling to the renowned Opera de Versailles.\nScheer Beauty offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience the work of one of America’s foremost musical storytellers while witnessing the next generation of vocal artists bring his music to life.\nCome celebrate the power of storytelling\, song\, and artistic legacy through an evening that promises to be both inspiring and unforgettable.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/scheer-beauty-an-evening-with-gene-scheer-and-the-generational-voices-artists/
LOCATION:Fletcher Music Hall\, Fletcher Music Hall
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260612T211640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211640Z
UID:101321-1786993200-1786993200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Taize and Tea Meditation Worship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/taize-and-tea-meditation-worship-8/
LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260810T230100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T141606Z
UID:103219-1786995000-1786995000@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
DESCRIPTION:George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night\, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm\, the sheep realize they must become the detectives.  “Accessible enough for younger viewers without condescending to them\, yet complex enough to engage an adult audience.” -Nell Minow\, RogerEbert.com “Tickles the funnybone\, touches the heart and just may end up as the summer’s sweetest surprise.” -Peter Travers\, The Travers Take (PG\, 109m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-sheep-detectives-8/
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:20260817T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T061446
CREATED:20260409T161509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T150105Z
UID:98836-1786996800-1786996800@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Kate Kortum
DESCRIPTION:A Juilliard graduate and winner of the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition\, Kortum has become a familiar face on the most iconic stages in jazz including Birdland\, Blue Note\, Mezzrow\, Dizzy’s Club\, SXSW Festival\, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. \nKortum has toured internationally and collaborated with modern jazz leaders including Cyrille Aimée\, Bryan Carter\, Peter Bernstein\, Wynton Marsalis and the world renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.  \nHer debut album\, Good Woman\, reimagines jazz standards originally written by men\, reclaiming them through bold arrangements and a distinctly female perspective. The record and her follow-up LP Wild Woman have been met with acclaim leading to over 5.1 million streams. \nAlongside her solo career\, Kate Kortum is a member of The Sunhouse Singers\, a New York-based vocal trio with vocalists June Cavlan and Joie Bianco. Together\, the trio have been featured in projects from Bryan Carter\, Charlie Rosen\, Christian Wiggs\, and Emmet Cohen – appearing on the award winning program “Live from Emmet’s Place”.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kate-kortum/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Popular Entertainment & Concerts
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