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Disciples of Christ House Disciples of Christ Housefree -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the...
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The Band Perry
Amphitheater AmphitheaterKimberly Perry (lead vocals, guitar), Reid Perry (bass guitar), Johnny Costello (mandolin, guitar) Grammy® Award-winning The Band Perry burst onto the scene as an unstoppable presence in modern Country music,...
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SORRY, BABY
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaSomething bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on... for everyone around her, at least. "Writer-director-star Eva Victor has made a movie that’s at once approachable, incredibly perceptive, and subtly...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Sharon Wesoky
Presbyterian ChapelMahanaya Buddhism-Mindfulness Meditation
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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 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...
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Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy GroveFree -
Brian McLaren
Amphitheater AmphitheaterBrian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for "a new kind of Christianity" - just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. Brian is Dean of Faculty for the Center for Action and Contemplation....
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Ella Al-Shamahi
Amphitheater AmphitheaterElla Al-Shamahi is a National Geographic Explorer, palaeoanthropologist, evolutionary biologist (and stand-up comic) who specializes in Neanderthals, caves, and expeditions in hostile, disputed, and unstable territories. In closing a week dedicated to the ways that past informs present — and the 2025 Chautauqua Lecture Series season — Al-Shamahi will take the audience on a transformative...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
Summer on the Steps with Chautauqua Literary Arts: A Tribute to Nikki Giovanni
Alumni Hall Porch Alumni Hall PorchJoin Chautauqua Literary Arts for an open mic tribute to the late poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator, Nikki Giovanni.
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CHQ Dialogues
Lutheran House Lutheran Housefree -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...
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Russell Moore
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyRussell Moore is Editor in Chief of Christianity Today. Moore is the author of several books, including Losing Our Religion: An Alter Call for Evangelical America; The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear Without Losing Your Soul; Onward: Engaging the Culture without Losing the Gospel and The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home....
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CHQ Dialogues
Unitarian Universalist Fellowshipfree -
CHQ Dialogues
Episcopal Cottage Episcopal Cottagefree -
Heritage Lecture Series: Jon Schmitz
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Hebrew Congregation Evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Miller Park Miller ParkFree -
Guest Chef Dinner – Joe Bucci & Brian Baccus
Athenaeum Parlor Athenaeum ParlorJoin Sysco Chefs Brian Barcus & Joe Bucci for a tasting dinner. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with passed hors d’oeuvres with dinner seating at 6 p.m. Brian Barcus is an enthusiastic and driven chef who loves all aspects of the food service industry. His two decades of experience in various food service outlets...
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PERFECT DAYS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaHirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....
$10 – $14 -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...
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A Service of Compline
Episcopal Chapel -
O.A.R.: Lost Weekend Tour
Amphitheater AmphitheaterO.A.R. might just be music’s biggest, best kept secret. The platinum-certified Rockville, MD band has quietly sold out multiple shows at Madison Square Garden, filled Red Rocks Amphitheater a dozen times, earned platinum and gold plaques, lit up the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, and built one of the most committed fanbases in the...
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EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaBuddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....
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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 and meditation retreat led by Subagh Singh Khalsa and has been practicing Centering Prayer daily ever since. She has attended many seminars, workshops, and retreats...
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Torah Study
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree -
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
Hurlbut Truesdale -
Chautauqua Theater Company presents the world premiere of The Witnesses (formerly titled Tell Me You’re Dying)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy C.A. Johnson Directed by Jade King Carroll The Witnesses compels us to question not only if we can change but if we have time to do so while the world appears to be ending. Infused with C.A. Johnson’s brutal honesty, exacting humor, and heartfelt exploration of human relationships, the story pulses with urgency, vulnerability...
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EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaBuddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....
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Sweet Honey in the Rock® “Celebrating 50 Years”
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® marks its 50TH ANNIVERSARY in November 2023 with a powerful three-year celebration that will honor its storied past and set the course for the future of the group, which has been described as, “one of the most dynamic, versatile and still relevant musical collectives...
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PERFECT DAYS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaHirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....
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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 -
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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Bishop Eugene Sutton
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton is the senior pastor of Chautauqua Institution. Formerly the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland and Canon Pastor of Washington National Cathedral, where he directed the Cathedral’s Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage. Sutton has also served as a college chaplain, parish priest, and professor of homiletics and liturgy...
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Twelve Step Meeting
Hurlbut Marion LawranceFree Sunday Event -
The Great Massey Movie: “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”
Amphitheater AmphitheaterIn this beloved annual event, come hear the mighty Massey Memorial Organ accompany classic silent film, played by Joshua Stafford, prize-winning organist and Director of Sacred Music at Chautauqua Institution. This summer’s selection for screening, 1920’s "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari", will delight film buffs and new fans alike.
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PERFECT DAYS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaHirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....
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Closing Sacred Song and Three Taps
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFree Sunday Event -
EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaBuddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....
$10 – $14 -
EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaBuddy Smart (Bryan Cranston) wrestles with his over-sized showbiz dreams. His wife Macy (Allison Janney) struggles to keep their family afloat. As they grapple with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight no matter what stage of life you're in. Director "Jon S....
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PERFECT DAYS
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaHirayama (Kôji Yakusho) seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of Tokyo public toilets in director Wim Wenders' deeply moving and poetic reflection on finding beauty in the everyday world around us. "It's all about finding the simple joys in your daily existence." -Christy Lemire, Breakfast All Day "Jonathan Livingston Lavatory Cleaner....
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Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band
Amphitheater AmphitheaterChautauqua Institution is thrilled to welcome the iconic Bonnie Raitt to our Amphitheater! A singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop, after 20 years as a cult favorite, Raitt broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award-winning albums, Nick of Time and Luck of the...
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The Colors of India
Join Chautauqua Travels and Chautauqua Institution’s Chief IDEA Officer Amit Taneja on a colorful 9-day journey through northern India and experience a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and scents unlike anywhere else in the world. Begin in the bustling metropolis of Delhi, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly into everyday modern life, with visits to classic landmarks...
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Preview Performance of the feath3r theory
Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/Verdy Carnahan-Jackson: McBride/VerdyExperience one of New York City’s most daring dance-theatre ensembles as they share a work-in-progress showing of their latest creation. Join the New York City–based dance-theatre-media collective the feath3r theory (TF3T) for an exclusive preview of their bold new work A Body of Dangerous Ideas. Conceived by Artistic Director Raja Feather Kelly, the piece investigates...
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Oktoberfest
Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum HotelExperience a night of German splendor at the Athenaeum Hotel! Savor an indulgent German feast while being serenaded by The Bergholz German Band, direct from Niagara Falls (NY). Clad in vibrant, traditional garb, this band brings the essence of German Folk tradition to life with their infectious oom-pah rhythms and joyful melodies. Their full wind...
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CHQ Travels: London Theater: Page to Stage
Join Chautauqua Theater Company’s producing artistic director Jade King Carroll on an immersive journey into the heart of London’s theater scene. Unravel the mysteries of storied theaters and delve into the play development and writing processes. You will have the opportunity to go backstage literally and figuratively as you meet with theater professionals who all...
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Jaquira Díaz
Zoom ZoomChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Unbound Selection – This is the Only Kingdom: A Novel by Jaquira Díaz This Fall, Chautauqua Literary Arts invites you to join us for the second CLSC Unbound program via Zoom Webinar to discuss Jaquira Díaz’s debut novel, This is the Only Kingdom, to take place November 20, 2025. Register...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
$3 – $5 -
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
$3 – $5 -
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
$3 – $5 -
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
$3 – $5 -
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
$3 – $5 -
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
$3 – $5 -
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
$3 – $5 -
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28. The rides will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Chautauqua Bookstore, with prices as follows: $5 for...
$3 – $5 -
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaThe Stateline Horseman's Association will provide sleigh and wagon rides around the grounds every weekend starting Saturday, Jan. 4 and continuing every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) until Feb. 28....
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Mother’s Day Brunch
$62.00 per person, plus tax, plus gratuity (1) Free Mimosa for mom $22.00 per person (Ages 5-11) Free (Under 4 years old)
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CLSC Unbound: Jimin Han
Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (CLSC) Unbound – Dreamt I Found You: A Novel by Jimin Han From the critically acclaimed author of The Apology comes a contemporary retelling of...
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An Evening with Wilco
For 30 years, Wilco has been a pioneering force in independent music. The Chicago rock band has released 13 studio albums and won multiple Grammy Awards. They have founded their own record label, dBpm Records, and the renowned Solid Sound Festival. The sextet — comprised of Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glenn Kotche, Pat Sansone, Nels...
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Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge: Raised On Radio
Grammy Award winning icons, Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd, have just announced dates for their co-headlining Raised On Radio Tour. These two musical trailblazers are teaming up for an unforgettable tour, bringing fans their chart- topping hits and signature sounds that made them two of the most celebrated artists of all time. “I’ve spent my...
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Catholic Mass
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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves...
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“Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists” Exhibition: June 28–July 22
"Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists" exhibition runs June 28 - July 22. This exhibition is linked to Chautauqua’s week one’s lecture theme Icons and Instigators: Women who Changed the World. Six prominent artists are featured in this exhibition in the Main Gallery of Strohl Art Center: Tiffany Calvert, Lisa Hoke, Sarah Jacobs, Judy Pfaff, Patty...
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“Lexie Loader” Exhibition: June 28–July 23
"Lexie Loader: Warm Light, Cool Shadows" exhibition runs June 28-July 23. With a soft gaze, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces, exploring the relationships we have with memories, places, and objects. Her paintings bring the mundane and ordinary to life with a glow of familiar light and melancholic undertones. These works investigate the narratives...
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“Forest for the Trees” Exhibition: June 28–August 9
"Forest for the Trees" exhibition runs June 28 - August 9. "Forest for the Trees" is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest ecosystems and the need to preserve them. Each artist focuses on different bionetworks on the forest floor or within the trees. Using paint, textiles, sculpture, and light-based...
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“Twisted” Exhibition: June 28–August 24
"Twisted" exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving, turning, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is an array of beautifully designed sculptures, ranging in sizes that cohesively exist together. See the intricate handwork, using a variety of materials from Atticus Adams,...
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“Sculpture Garden 2026” Exhibition: June 28–August 26
"Sculpture Garden 2026" exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie.
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“Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists” Exhibition Opening Reception
"Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 - July 22. This exhibition is linked to Chautauqua’s week one’s lecture theme Icons and Instigators: Women who Changed the World. Six prominent artists are featured in this exhibition in the Main Gallery of Strohl Art Center: Tiffany Calvert, Lisa Hoke, Sarah Jacobs, Judy...
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“Lexie Loader: Warm Light, Cool Shadows” Exhibition Opening Reception
"Lexie Loader: Warm Light, Cool Shadows" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 - July 23. With a soft gaze, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces, exploring the relationships we have with memories, places, and objects. Her paintings bring the mundane and ordinary to life with a glow of familiar light and melancholic undertones. These...
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“Forest for the Trees” Exhibition Opening Reception
"Forest for the Trees" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 - August 9. Forest for the Trees is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest ecosystems and the need to preserve them. Each artist focuses on different bionetworks on the forest floor or within the trees. Using paint, textiles, sculpture,...
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“Twisted” Exhibition Opening Reception
"Twisted" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving, turning, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is an array of beautifully designed sculptures, ranging in sizes that cohesively exist together. See the intricate handwork, using a variety of materials from...
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“Sculpture Garden 2026” Opening Reception
"Sculpture Garden 2026" opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie.
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Stephanie Ginese and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh
Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Stephanie Ginese (Poetry) and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh (Prose) Stephanie Ginese is an author, instructor, and stand-up comedian from South Lorain, Ohio. Her literary work has been featured in Las Palabritas Journal at Harvard University, The Pinch Journal at the University of Memphis, Cleveland Review of Books, and elsewhere. Her...
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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves...
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Diana Butler Bass
Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Her latest book, A Beautiful Year, won the 2026 Wilbur Prize, her unprecedented third. Diana’s passion is sharing great ideas to change lives and the world—from informing the public about spiritual trends, challenging conventional narratives about...
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: ChamberFest Cleveland
Launched in 2012 by Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet emeritus Franklin Cohen and daughter Diana Cohen, concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, ChamberFest Cleveland burst onto the scene with a Big Bang! Steeped in a lifetime of participation in music festivals, the Cohens dreamt of bringing a world-class chamber music festival to the Cleveland community. ChamberFest...
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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves...
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Terry Gordon on Synthetic Polymers: Are we becoming plastic people?
Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture
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Alyse Nelson
Alyse Nelson is president and CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership. As the co-founder, she has been with the organization for more than 28 years, also serving as vice president and senior director of programs before assuming her current role in 2009. Under Nelson's leadership, Vital Voices has directly served nearly 50,000 women leaders across...
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Gretchen Goldman CEO Union of Concerned Scientists: On Stepping Up and Being Bold: Defending Science and Making Progress in the Current Climate
Bird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series
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School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Jon Nakamatsu
Now in his third decade of touring worldwide, American pianist Jon Nakamatsu continues to draw critical and public acclaim for his intensity, elegance and electrifying solo, concerto and chamber music performances. Catapulted to international attention in 1997 as the Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—the only American to achieve this distinction since...
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Alicia Olatuja: “Dear Lisa”
When St. Louis native vocalist, composer, educator Alicia Olatuja sings, the world listens. Her aural artistry is a wondrous weave of jazz, blues, gospel, classical, pop and Afropop musical genres. Olatuja’s embrace of those sonic stylings have enabled her to work with a wide variety of musicians - from jazz superstars Chris Botti, Christian McBride...
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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves...
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Kerri Walsh Jennings and Tara VanDerveer
Continuing a weeklong celebration of “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change History,” Chautauqua welcomes two Olympic gold medalists for a conversation on the state of women’s sports, and the outlook for emerging generations of women and girls in amateur and professional athletics. Kerri Walsh Jennings is a five-time Olympian, three-time gold medalist, and one of...
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Yolanda Pierce
Yolanda Pierce is a scholar, writer, womanist theologian and accomplished administrator in higher education. She currently serves as University Distinguished Professor of Religion and Literature and dean of the Vanderbilt Divinity School. Pierce’s newest book is The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and Healing, which explores how Black faith traditions...
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Masters Series Masterclass: Raleigh Ringers
Join the Raleigh Ringers for an engaging session that explores the artistry, teamwork, and joy behind one of the world’s premier handbell ensembles. Through discussion and live demonstration, discover how handbells create a powerful, collective musical experience that connects performers and listeners alike.
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CVA Lecture Series: Guerrilla Girls
For 40 years, the Guerrilla Girls are anonymous artist activists who use disruptive headlines, outrageous visuals and killer statistics to expose gender and ethnic bias and corruption in art, film, politics and pop culture. They believe in an intersectional feminism that fights for human rights for all people of all genders. They work to undermine...
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The Raleigh Ringers
The Raleigh Ringers return to Chautauqua for another dazzling performance by one of America’s premier handbell ensembles. Renowned for their virtuosity and showmanship, The Raleigh Ringers bring an extraordinary range of musical styles to life—from classical masterpieces to rock favorites—on hundreds of bronze bells. Their precision, artistry, and infectious energy transform handbell ringing into a...
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The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves...
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Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara
Amphitheater AmphitheaterContinuing a weeklong conversation dedicated to “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World,” the Chautauqua Lecture Series is proud to welcome Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara, two legendary stars...
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CTC Theater Chats
Theater 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 a look at our upcoming productions and discussions on the craft of theater-making. Free and open to the public.
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Susannah Heschel
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophySusannah Heschel serves as the Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor and chair of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College and the Gerard Weinstock Visiting Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University....
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 1: Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford
Bratton Theater Bratton Theater$20 -
Chautauqua Opera Company’s 2026 Sing-In
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallMeet the 2026 Chautauqua Opera Company Young Artists! Join us and hear their voices here first!
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One Night Only: An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara
Amphitheater AmphitheaterEnjoy a night with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara inspired by the 1962 CBS special “Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall”— a tribute to Broadway and beyond. Together with Principal...
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Sylvia Earle
Amphitheater AmphitheaterSylvia Earle is the president and chairman of Mission Blue, an explorer at large at the National Geographic Society, founder of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research Inc. (DOER), chair of...
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Anna North
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Bog Queen: A Novel by Anna North The latest from New York Times bestselling novelist Anna North—a monumental discovery sets off a clash of worlds, past and present, over the fate of the land that holds us. When a body is found in a bog in northwest England, Agnes,...
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School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Alexander Kobrin
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallCalled the “Van Cliburn of today” by the BBC, pianist Alexander Kobrin has placed himself at the forefront of today's performing musicians. His prize-winning performances have been praised for their...
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly...
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Catholic Mass
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Independence Day Celebration
Amphitheater AmphitheaterStuart Chafetz, conductor Aubrey Logan, vocals/trombone John Manzari, dancer/vocals Celebrate America’s 250th year with The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra’s annual Independence Day Celebration. The orchestra is joined by guests Aubrey Logan...
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Art in the Park
Hosted by the Friends of CVA, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community,...
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Catholic Mass
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Rev. Robert W. Henderson
In 2008, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C. A respected pastor, preacher, and...
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Noah Falck and Sunita Puri
Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Noah Falck (Poetry) and Sunita Puri (Prose) Noah Falck is the author of Exclusions (Tupelo Press, 2020) which was a finalist for the...
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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
Free Sunday Event