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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:20260819T025933
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T061500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T061500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260305T201524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T181748Z
UID:98045-1787120100-1787120100@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Sunrise Paddle - Kayak/SUP
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak\, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour at sunrise.  Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sunrise-paddle-kayak-sup/
LOCATION:Sports Club\, Waterfront
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T074500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260512T210129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T171603Z
UID:99528-1787125500-1787125500@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-3/
LOCATION:Presbyterian House\, Presbyterian House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T074500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260612T201646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T201646Z
UID:101227-1787125500-1787125500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Episcopal Holy Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/episcopal-holy-eucharist-111/
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:20260819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T080000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T163220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T191627Z
UID:99898-1787126400-1787126400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Daily Word Meditation
DESCRIPTION:(Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/daily-word-meditation-83/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T081500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211612Z
UID:99935-1787127300-1787127300@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Catholic Mass
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-116/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T083000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T140124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160122Z
UID:99635-1787128200-1787128200@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-19/
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:20260819T085500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T085500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T171803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163150Z
UID:99971-1787129700-1787129700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-prays-for-peace-though-compassion-38/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T091500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260105T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T171559Z
UID:97355-1787130900-1787130900@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-3/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hanson_Natalie_Chaplain_photo2_WK8.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T101500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T140149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211708Z
UID:99659-1787134500-1787134500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Service of Blessing and Healing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/service-of-blessing-and-healing-38/
LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/071819_Ambience_GF_07.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T104500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20251217T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191601Z
UID:97220-1787136300-1787136300@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Brian Frank
DESCRIPTION:Brian Frank is the founder and general partner of FTW Ventures\, bringing decades of experience in building transformative technology that impacts the way people work\, play and live. In 2015\, Frank turned his attention to how technology can improve the lives of every person on the planet by building a better food system. He raised two early-stage funds for investments into food and agriculture technology businesses with FTW\, partnering with the leading executives and corporations in the field.  \nNow at FTW\, Frank continues to build a more sustainable\, resilient\, productive and profitable food system through leveraging advanced science and technology in the $10 trillion food and agriculture sectors. He cultivates urgent\, essential technology that reshapes the global food and agriculture industries. To support the company’s three core values — preserving and amplifying nature’s offerings\, modernizing science\, and nurturing humankind — Frank and his team support the innovators who think beyond the box and have a unique perspective on improving the food system.  \nPrior to founding FTW\, Frank led the creation of industry-defining products in mobile communication\, social media and AI at numerous startups and Fortune 500 Companies over his 25-year career. As an entrepreneur\, he directed three venture-backed businesses to successful exits\, returning more than $100 million in capital to investors. Frank is a graduate of Cornell University with dual degrees in computer science as well as science and technology studies with a concentration in human-computer interaction (HCI).
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/brian-frank/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Frank_Brian_CLS_081926.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260408T161526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T150101Z
UID:98765-1787139000-1787139000@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\nBest of Buffalo by Byron\nOver the Rainbow\nFranklins Honey and Apples\, Kettle Corn\nKosher Tent\nMystic Smoke BBQ\nChachys lemonades\nMerritt Estate Winery- Slush bus
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/taste-caravan-4/
LOCATION:Bestor Plaza\, Bestor Plaza
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Culinary Experiences,Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TasteCaravan_08XX17_food_trucks_features_mpo_02.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T121500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T160131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211715Z
UID:99794-1787141700-1787141700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Women In Ministry
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/women-in-ministry-4/
LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20180815_gf_chq_11212.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T121500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260612T203156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T203156Z
UID:101297-1787141700-1787141700@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Twelve Step Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/twelve-step-meeting-50/
LOCATION:Hurlbut Marion Lawrance
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260408T161527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T141557Z
UID:98766-1787142600-1787142600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Designing Civic Infrastructure for a Circular Food Economy: Panel Discussion
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-3/
LOCATION:Bestor Plaza\, Bestor Plaza
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Special Events,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Culinary Experiences,Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Demo_08XX17_Cheeseburger-Challenge_mpo_03.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T160137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T211733Z
UID:99798-1787142600-1787142600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-172/
LOCATION:Presbyterian House\, Presbyterian House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CHQDialogues_event.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T124500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260610T181715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T181715Z
UID:101032-1787143500-1787143500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Guided Kayak Historic Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy paddling while learning about historic sites 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-historic-tour-8/
LOCATION:Sports Club\, Waterfront
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/071318_Kayakers_Shoreline_DM_01.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260610T181651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T181651Z
UID:101016-1787144400-1787144400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:English Lawn Bowling Tips
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/english-lawn-bowling-tips-39/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260421T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T150102Z
UID:99153-1787148000-1787148000@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Karen Florini
DESCRIPTION:Karen Florini title of her talk is “Sheep May Safely Graze: Ruminations on Food and Climate Change”. Karen is a strategic advisor with C-Change Conversations\, which educate audiences throughout the country about how climate change will impact them personally\, why there is urgency to address it and how to forge consensus for action. She also serves as a senior fellow with the Climate Democracy Initiative.  \nPreviously\, she held multiple leadership roles at Climate Central\, a non-profit climate science research and communication organization that creates highly localized information on climate impacts and solutions. In 2024 with the Council on Foreign Relations\, Florini completed a residency at the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center for her project on Disenfranchised by Climate Change\, which examines impacts of extreme weather on electoral processes around the globe.  \nPrior to joining Climate Central in 2017\, Florini served as deputy special envoy for climate change at the State Department for the final two years of the Obama Administration. She led the Department’s engagement with businesses\, state and local governments\, and civil society in the climate negotiations context. She also headed the State Department’s portfolio on short-lived climate pollutants such as methane and black carbon. Previously\, she spent more than two decades at the Environmental Defense Fund\, working both on environmental health and climate change.  \nShe earned a J.D. at Harvard\, where she was editor-in-chief of the Harvard Environmental Law Review.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/karen-florini/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),CHQ Assembly,Interfaith Lecture Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Florini_Karen_ILS.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260408T161528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T121556Z
UID:98767-1787151600-1787151600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Taste of Chautauqua Featuring Mike Thornton & The Midnight Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of food\, art\, music\, and family. Taste of Chautauqua invites guests to experience the spirit of the region through an afternoon that brings together regional cuisine\, craft beverages\, live music\, and local art—all in the heart of Bestor Plaza.  \nDesigned for guests of all ages\, this vibrant community gathering showcases the incredible culinary and creative talent of Chautauqua County. Sample small bites from a variety of local restaurants\, explore and purchase products from area food manufacturers\, wineries\, distilleries\, and breweries\, and browse work from local artists sharing their craft and creativity. Live local music sets the tone\, creating a relaxed\, joyful atmosphere where flavor and culture come together.  \nTaste of Chautauqua is an opportunity to taste broadly\, meet the makers\, and celebrate the people and products that define our region. Whether you’re discovering a new favorite restaurant\, supporting local producers\, or simply enjoying an afternoon with family and friends\, this event captures the heart of the community in one joyful celebration.  \nFeaturing the band Mike Thornton & The Midnight Quartet \nVendors Include:  \nStella: A Kitchen & Bar\nCharcuterie By Carrie\nAndriaccios Resturant\nThe White Inn\nPortage Pie\nBorsari Food Company\nThe Basket Company\nSplash Dash and Drizzle\nBlue Dragonfly Designs\nPearl City Clay House\nChautauqua Art Gallery\n21 Brix\nJohnson Estates\nSparkling Ponds Winery\nMazza Winery\nMerritt Estate Winery\nSouthern Tier Brewery\nSouthern Tier Distillery
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/taste-of-chautauqua/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260810T230108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T141618Z
UID:103224-1787151600-1787151600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:I SWEAR
DESCRIPTION:Set in Scotland\, this is the true life story of John Davidson (Robert Aramayo). Diagnosed with Tourette’s at 15 and targeted as ‘insane’ by his peers\, he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. Campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition of Tourette’s as an adult\, he finds his life’s purpose and accepts an MBE from the Queen in 2019. “Aramayo is astonishing\, giving an intensely committed performance of every twitch\, shout and click.” -Kyle Smith\, Wall Street Journal  “It ultimately is feel good\, heartwarming\,” -Christy Lemire\, FilmWeek (LAist) “An absorbing\, compassionate film.” -Peter Bradshaw\, Guardian (R\, 121m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/i-swear/
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:20260819T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T151500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260413T201512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T211601Z
UID:98886-1787152500-1787152500@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Masters Series Masterclass: Good Food Belongs to People\, Not a Landfill
DESCRIPTION:At the intersection of food insecurity and climate change lies one powerful opportunity: food rescue. Food waste and food insecurity are often treated as separate crises — yet they stem from the same structural inefficiencies in our food system. In the United States\, up to 40% of food produced goes uneaten\, even as 1 in 7 households face food insecurity. Most wasted food ends up in landfills\, where it becomes a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. 412 Food Rescue in Pittsburgh is transforming how communities respond to these challenges. By mobilizing volunteers through innovative\, people-powered technology\, the organization rescues fresh\, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it directly to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. In this way\, the organization operates at the intersection of food waste and environmental sustainability\, redirecting surplus food to communities experiencing food insecurity while reducing landfill methane emissions. In this session\, leadership from 412 Food Rescue will examine how technology-enabled logistics\, volunteer mobilization\, and cross-sector partnerships can serve as civic infrastructure — addressing hunger\, advancing environmental sustainability\, and strengthening local food systems. Participants will explore how surplus food recovery functions not as charity\, but as systems-level intervention in both public health and climate resilience that has national and global impact.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/masters-series-masterclass-good-food-belongs-to-people-not-a-landfill-2/
LOCATION:Hultquist 101\, Hultquist 101
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Featured Events,Master Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260318T161523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181600Z
UID:98162-1787153400-1787153400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:UU Cultural Ethics Series: Roger Doebke
DESCRIPTION:“CERTAINTY IS NOT A VIRTUE” \nRoger Doebke holds an MA in Religion from Meadville Lombard Theological School and is the immediate past president of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Chautauqua\, a position he held for many years. In addition to leading the everyday activities of the UU Fellowship\, his warm and inviting ministerial presence at its weekly services provided a continuing inspirational and nondogmatic Sunday experience for members and visitors.  \nRoger is a devoted Chautauquan who has worked tirelessly on outreach and interfaith efforts for both the Fellowship and the wider institution. He has collaborated closely with community-group leaders and administrators across Chautauqua. For example\, he co-founded the Chautauqua Dialogues with Lynn Stahl and others. The Dialogues have become an important forum for communication at Chautauqua. As Amit Taneja wrote in a Daily article about the Dialogues\, “The principles of dialogues stand in contrast to debate. They call us to listen deeply\, to find strengths in other people’s arguments\, to ask genuinely curious questions\, and to seek commonalities amongst differences. The goal is not to win the argument\, but to seek common ground.” \nRoger also worked closely over the years with Maureen Rovegno and other members of the Department of Religion inviting prominent interfaith speakers and furthering interfaith programs. The Cultural Ethics Series is one of these programs. Having him as the final speaker of this year’s series is wonderfully appropriate.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/uu-cultural-ethics-series-roger-doebke/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UU_RogerDoebke_2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T160145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T213201Z
UID:99804-1787153400-1787153400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-178/
LOCATION:Catholic House\, Catholic House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CHQDialogues_event.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T164500
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T140113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T163109Z
UID:99625-1787157900-1787157900@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart - Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr
DESCRIPTION:Kim Hehr is a lifelong Chautauquan and a certified level 2 teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. She has been a yoga and meditation practitioner for 30 years and has been teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation for 25 years. A retired hospice nurse\, she is presently the coordinator of the CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation Program. Kim specializes in healing addictive patterns through yogic technology. Passionate about teaching meditation\, performing Gong Baths\, and pranayama (breath work)\, her objective is to help others with their anxiety and everyday stress. Her goal is to facilitate bringing more peace and self-acceptance into people’s lives.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-therapeutic-gong-meditation-with-kim-hehr-17/
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:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260811T141613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T141613Z
UID:103264-1787162400-1787162400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD
DESCRIPTION:If poetry had a pop icon\, Mary Oliver would be it. Celebrated best-selling poet\, Pulitzer Prize-winner\, lover of dogs and long walks in the woods\, openly queer but intensely private\, Oliver was America’s unlikely contemporary mystic\, stalking the ponds and forests of Cape Cod for nearly fifty years in order to open herself—and her readers­—to the known and unknowable world. “[Sacha] Waters’s documentary will set one pondering\, then reaching for the bookshelf\, or perhaps walking out into the woods.” -Zachary Barnes\, Wall Street Journal (NR\, 91m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/mary-oliver-saved-by-the-beauty-of-the-world-8/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema
CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260317T201539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201539Z
UID:98139-1787164200-1787164200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Unity's Positive Path for Spiritual Living
DESCRIPTION:Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unitys-positive-path-for-spiritual-living-17/
LOCATION:Turner Conference Room\, Turner Conference Room
CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260513T160149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T213205Z
UID:99808-1787164200-1787164200@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-182/
LOCATION:Lutheran House\, Lutheran House
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CHQDialogues_event.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260701T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T150106Z
UID:99182-1787169600-1787169600@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:Preacher Lawson
DESCRIPTION:Preacher Lawson is a stand-up comedian\, actor\, and creator known for his high-energy storytelling and physical\, joy-driven comedy. He first gained national attention as a finalist on America’s Got Talent and has since built a global fanbase through touring\, social media\, and multiple comedy specials. Preacher headlines clubs and theaters across the world\, selling out shows with material that blends sharp observations\, family stories\, and fearless honesty. \nRaised in a military family and shaped by life on the move\, Preacher’s comedy centers on resilience\, relationships\, and finding humor in chaos. Beyond stand-up\, he creates digital content\, develops film and TV projects\, and collaborates with other comedians and creators. His work has been featured on NBC\, Netflix Is a Joke\, and major comedy festivals\, and his independently released specials have reached millions online. \nWith a loyal audience and an unmistakable stage presence\, Preacher continues to expand from stand-up into storytelling across film\, documentary\, and unscripted projects—most recently chronicling life on the road with his family in his first documentary feature.
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/preacher-lawson/
LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater
CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Popular Entertainment & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T025933
CREATED:20260811T141619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T141619Z
UID:103270-1787171400-1787171400@www.chq.org
SUMMARY:I SWEAR
DESCRIPTION:Set in Scotland\, this is the true life story of John Davidson (Robert Aramayo). Diagnosed with Tourette’s at 15 and targeted as ‘insane’ by his peers\, he struggled with a condition few had witnessed. Campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition of Tourette’s as an adult\, he finds his life’s purpose and accepts an MBE from the Queen in 2019. “Aramayo is astonishing\, giving an intensely committed performance of every twitch\, shout and click.” -Kyle Smith\, Wall Street Journal  “It ultimately is feel good\, heartwarming\,” -Christy Lemire\, FilmWeek (LAist) “An absorbing\, compassionate film.” -Peter Bradshaw\, Guardian (R\, 121m)
URL:https://www.chq.org/event/i-swear-4/
LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema
CATEGORIES:Movies,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ISwear-poster.jpg
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