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Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Javier Corrales
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Dwight W. Morrow 1895 Professor of Political Science at Amherst College, Javier Corrales’ research focuses on democratization, presidential powers, ruling parties, democratic backsliding, populism, political economy of development, oil...
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BTG Brownbag. Richard Piacentini: Green Innovation by Botanical Gardens
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallPhipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a world leader in sustainable practices among gardens, zoos and aquariums. Its Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) hosts one of the world’s greenest buildings,...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: David Gluck
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsDavid Gluck began his study of meditation and yoga in 2001, with Jivamukti Yoga. He received accreditation as a certified yoga teacher in 2003, directly from Jivamukti founders, Sharon Gannon...
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
Justus Baird
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyRabbi Justus Baird is Senior Vice President at the Shalom Hartman Institute, a pluralistic Jewish think tank and educational institute. He directs the North American Kogod Research Center, oversees the...
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Chautauqua Opera Company presents An Afternoon of Song
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorJoin us for an afternoon of song, featuring our 2025 Young Artists.
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Social Hour at Denominational Houses
Denominational Houses (Selected)Social hour at the Baptist House, Catholic House, Christian Church, Everett Jewish Life Center, Episcopal Cottage, Lutheran House, Unitarian House and United Methodist House
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Heritage Lecture Series: Jonathan D. Schmitz
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAs part of the Oliver Archives Center's Heritage Lecture Series, Chautauqua Institution Archives and Historian, Jonathan D. Schmitz will present "Science and Religion (and Art) at Chautauqua".
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Piano Program Faculty Recital: HaeSun Paik. Music of Beethoven, Schumann, and Bartok.
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallPianist HaeSun Paik has been hailed as a “sensitive and thinking musician first and an awesome technician second” (Los Angeles Times) with a “big and individual personality” (New York Times),...
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Play CHQ: Crafting by the Water
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout...
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BTG: Masterclass
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallBiophelia
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I’M STILL HERE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAs Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), a mother of five, must reinvent herself and her family when authorities abduct her husband. "Director...
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Labyrinth History and Meditation
Turner (Outside of Building)Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: A Beethoven Evening
Amphitheater AmphitheaterTeddy Abrams, conductor Alexander Kobrin, piano Musical America’s 2022 Conductor of the Year and Louisville Orchestra music director Teddy Abrams returns to the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for an all-Beethoven evening...
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EVERY LITTLE THING
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAuthor and rehabber Terry Masear wants to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. Over the course of Sally Aitken's intimate and moving documentary, we become invested in Terry's hummingbird...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: David Gluck
Presbyterian ChapelDavid Gluck began his study of meditation and yoga in 2001, with Jivamukti Yoga. He received accreditation as a certified yoga teacher in 2003, directly from Jivamukti founders, Sharon Gannon...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte 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...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
Rabbi Peter Berg
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPeter Berg became the fifth senior rabbi of The Temple since 1895 in July of 2008. Rabbi Berg is passionate about Jewish learning and meaningful worship, and he is an...
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Cultural Ethics Series – Larry Rizzolo
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy"Science and Ethics at the Beginning and End of Life"
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School of Music: Chamber Concert #1
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall -
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Joan Donovan
Amphitheater AmphitheaterJoan Donovan is an assistant professor of journalism and emerging media studies in the College of Communications at Boston University. She is also the founder of The Critical Internet Studies...
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Organ Recitals
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryFree -
Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Women in Ministry
Hall of Missions Hall of Missionsfree -
CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchPresenters Stephaine Dawson and Mary Pat McFarland will lead a community discussion on our Week Six CLSC Young Readers selection Squire: A Graphic Novel by Nadia Shamas and Sara Alfageeh
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CHQ Dialogues
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseFree -
CHQ Dialogue
Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
Anantanand Rambachan
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAnantanand Rambachan is of Professor Emeritus of Religion at Saint Olaf College, Minnesota, USA (1985-2021). He was also Forum Humanum Visiting Professor at the Academy for the Study of World...
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African American Heritage House Lecture: Paige Alexander
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyPaige Alexander serves as chief executive officer of The Carter Center, a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to...
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CHQ Dialogues
Catholic House Catholic Housefree -
Piano Faculty Masterclass: Alexander Kobrin
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Play CHQ: STEM by the Water
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout...
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School of Music: Chamber Concert #3
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall -
CHQ Mystic Heart: Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryKim 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...
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Men’s Softball League
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.
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Party on the Art Quad
CVA: Arts QuadThe Friends of CVA and Chautauqaua Visual Arts will once again host our annual ticketed fundraising event in the heart of the CVA Arts Quad. The proceeds benefit CVA School...
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EVERY LITTLE THING
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAuthor and rehabber Terry Masear wants to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. Over the course of Sally Aitken's intimate and moving documentary, we become invested in Terry's hummingbird...
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Chautauqua Opera Conservatory 2025 Scenes Program with Kensho Watanabe
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music HallJoin celebrated conductor Kensho Watanabe as he leads us on a captivating journey through some of opera’s most cherished moments. The program features eleven unforgettable scenes from classics including La...
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Miko Marks
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFinding freedom through music is something that Miko Marks knows all too well. But it’s more than just freedom. It’s liberation. Deliverance. After living what seems to be multiple lives...
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I’M STILL HERE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAs Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), a mother of five, must reinvent herself and her family when authorities abduct her husband. "Director...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: David Gluck
Presbyterian ChapelDavid Gluck began his study of meditation and yoga in 2001, with Jivamukti Yoga. He received accreditation as a certified yoga teacher in 2003, directly from Jivamukti founders, Sharon Gannon...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
Rabbi Peter Berg
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPeter Berg became the fifth senior rabbi of The Temple since 1895 in July of 2008. Rabbi Berg is passionate about Jewish learning and meaningful worship, and he is an...
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School of Music: Chamber Concert #4
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall -
Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Paige Alexander
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPaige Alexander serves as chief executive officer of The Carter Center, a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to...
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CTC Theater Chats
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallTheater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags) On selected Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., bring lunch to Smith Wilkes Hall and join special guests, including actors, designers, playwrights and more, for...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: David Gluck
Hall of Missions Hall of MissionsDavid Gluck began his study of meditation and yoga in 2001, with Jivamukti Yoga. He received accreditation as a certified yoga teacher in 2003, directly from Jivamukti founders, Sharon Gannon...
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CHQ Dialogue
Everett Jewish Life Center Everett Jewish Life Centerfree -
Duplicate Bridge
Sports Club Sports ClubDon't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
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School of Music: Chamber Concert #5
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall -
A Showcase of One Acts – Drama League Directing Fellow’s Presentation
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterThe Drama League’s FutureNow Stage Directing Fellows take over Bratton Stage for an evening of one-act plays featuring the talents of our 2025 design fellows and acting conservatory.
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Brendan Murphy
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyBrendan Murphy is the founding director of the Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue at Marist School. He has taught history at Marist since 1994 and is actively...
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EVERY LITTLE THING
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAuthor and rehabber Terry Masear wants to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. Over the course of Sally Aitken's intimate and moving documentary, we become invested in Terry's hummingbird...
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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Loretta Thurwar and Hamara “Hurricane Staxxx” Stacker are the stars of the Chain-Gang All-Stars, the cornerstone of...
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CHQ Dialogues
United Methodist House United Methodist Housefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Baptist House Baptist Housefree -
CHQ Dialogues
AAHH African American Heritage HouseThe Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm
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Play CHQ: Get your Game On!
Miller Park Miller ParkPlay CHQ invites families to discover, create, and play together all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities including games, crafts, STEM experiments, and more at pop-up locations throughout...
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School of Music: Chamber Concert #6
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall -
Air Band
Amphitheater AmphitheaterBoys' and Girls' Club Groupers return to the Amphitheater for our annual Air Band competition!
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TIANANMEN TONIGHT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaMeet the Filmmakers! Free Admission! In these perilous times for American journalism comes a story of truth telling in service to democracy. Tiananmen Tonight reveals the powerful human drama of...
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CHQ Dialogues
Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ Housefree -
A Showcase of One Acts – Drama League Directing Fellow’s Presentation
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterThe Drama League’s FutureNow Stage Directing Fellows take over Bratton Stage for an evening of one-act plays featuring the talents of our 2025 design fellows and acting conservatory.
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I’M STILL HERE
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaAs Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), a mother of five, must reinvent herself and her family when authorities abduct her husband. "Director...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Sharon Roffman, violin Experience an evening of passion and virtuosity as the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra's new concertmaster Sharon Roffman takes the stage for Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking Violin Concerto,...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: David Gluck
Presbyterian ChapelDavid Gluck began his study of meditation and yoga in 2001, with Jivamukti Yoga. He received accreditation as a certified yoga teacher in 2003, directly from Jivamukti founders, Sharon Gannon...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Hall of Philosophy GroveMonte 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...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
Rabbi Peter Berg
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPeter Berg became the fifth senior rabbi of The Temple since 1895 in July of 2008. Rabbi Berg is passionate about Jewish learning and meaningful worship, and he is an...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Alsu Kurmasheva, Roger Carstens & Almar Latour
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPress freedom advocate and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty editor Alsu Kurmasheva and U.S. hostage negotiator Roger D. Carstens join Almar Latour, the CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of The...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Summer on the Steps with Chautauqua Literary Arts
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchSummer on the Steps with Chautauqua Literary Arts: A Reading and Open Mic featuring Chautauqua Literary Arts Staff
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Introduction to Jumu’ah Muslim Prayer
Hall of Christ: SanctuaryJumu'ah introduction for visitors is at 12:30 PM. Jumu'ah Service is at 1:05 PM
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Opera Conservatory: Sing-Out
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music Hall -
Matthew D. Taylor
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyMatthew D. Taylor is senior scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Baltimore, where he specializes in American Christianity, American Islam, Christian extremism, and religious politics....
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CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottagefree -
CHQ Dialogues
Alumni Hall Ballroom Alumni Hall Ballroom -
Piano Program Play-Out
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Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller ParkFree -
Men’s Softball League
Sharpe Field Sharpe FieldInterested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Wes Delancey at markernalt21@gmail.com to be added to a team roster. Fee per team for league play.
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents All the Little Boxes
Bratton Theater Bratton Theaterby Vichet Chum, Directed by Mei Ann Teo, Bratton Theater Chan finds an unexpected way to care for the strangers around him: He organizes their closets and unpacks their skeletons,...
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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis Latvian Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird,...
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A Service of Compline
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The Avett Brothers
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFour-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on...
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SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaUnited Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State...
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CHQ Mystic Heart Meditation: Carol McKiernan
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyCarol McKiernan grew up at Chautauqua and says that her love of mystical practices began here on the grounds. She was formally introduced to meditation many years ago at an off-season yoga...
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Old First Night Race
Sports Club Sports ClubThe Sports Club is hosting the popular 49th Annual Old First Night Run/Walk Race and Kids Fun Runs. The OFN 2.75 mile chip-timed race follows the perimeter of Chautauqua's beautiful...
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Chabad Jewish House, Community Shabbat Service, Rabbi Zalman Vilenken
Chabad Jewish HouseFree -
Sabbath Morning Worship, Hebrew Congregation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryFree -
Kiddish Luncheon
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Contemporary Issues Forum: Arthur S. Levine, M.D.
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyArthur S. Levine is a Distinguished University Professor; a professor of medicine, molecular genetics, and neurobiology; senior vice chancellor emeritus of health sciences; and dean emeritus of the University of...
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SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaUnited Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State...
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Chautauqua Theater Company presents All the Little Boxes
Bratton Theater Bratton Theaterby Vichet Chum, Directed by Mei Ann Teo, Bratton Theater Chan finds an unexpected way to care for the strangers around him: He organizes their closets and unpacks their skeletons,...
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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis Latvian Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird,...
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Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater Amphitheater"As a musician, my goal is to bring jazz and classical music to my generation through a more accessible road," declares the composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey (pronounced lay-vay)....
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
Song, Prayer, Communion & Meditation
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryFree Sunday Event -
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersUnited Church of Christ Worship Service
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdEpiscopal Holy Eucharist
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Unitarian Universalist Service
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyUnitarian Universalist Service
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Sister Teresa Maya
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSister Teresa Maya is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio. She has served as teacher, history professor, administrator, leader, facilitator...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree Sunday Event -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents All the Little Boxes
Bratton Theater Bratton Theaterby Vichet Chum, Directed by Mei Ann Teo, Bratton Theater Chan finds an unexpected way to care for the strangers around him: He organizes their closets and unpacks their skeletons,...
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CLSC Vigil Ceremony Rehearsal
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Austin Walkin’ Cane
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallAustin Walkin' Cane is not your typical bluesman-he's a storytelling troubadour with a guitar in one hand and a slide in the other, roaming the backroads of the blues with...
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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis Latvian Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird,...
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Marita Golden and Valerie C. Woods
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Week Seven — Featuring Marita Golden (Prose) and Valerie C. Woods (Writing for TV/Film) Marita Golden is an award-winning author of over twenty works...
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Church of the Wild
Outdoor ClassroomKriss 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...
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Orientation for New Chautauquans
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101Join us for lemonade and cookies at the Orientation for New Chautauquans, where we warmly welcome you to our vibrant community. This event is designed to acquaint you with the...
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Palestine Park Tour
Palestine Park Palestine Park"A Journey Through the Holy Land in the times of Jesus"
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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallFree -
SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaUnited Nations, 1960: the Global South ignites a political earthquake, jazz musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach crash the Security Council, Nikita Khrushchev bangs his shoe, and the U.S. State...
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Sacred Song Service – Celebrating the CLSC
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyFree Sunday Event -
Laufey: A Night at the Symphony with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater Amphitheater"As a musician, my goal is to bring jazz and classical music to my generation through a more accessible road," declares the composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey (pronounced lay-vay)....
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FLOW
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaThis Latvian Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird,...
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CLSC Vigil Ceremony
Hall of Philosophy Hall of Philosophy