Abel Gustafson is a social scientist doing work that figures out how people behave, why they do it, and how to change it. As a professor at University of Cincinnati, an affiliate of the Yale Program on Climate Communication, and a founder of X&Y Analytics, Abel works to understand the science behind effective climate communications...
Uma Viswanathan is a mission-driven leader dedicated to fostering belonging in communities, institutions, and culture. With over two decades of experience in philanthropy, leadership development, and social change, she has opened new perspectives and mobilized significant philanthropic resources to support human-centered, culturally rooted leadership and civic engagement. As the former Executive Director of New Pluralists,...
Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musical group, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy becomes reality when they accept his invitation to play a private show. "Full of sincerity and earnestness" -Candice McMillan, Seattle Refined "It’s something...
Bivian "Sonny" Lee III is the founder and CEO of Son of a Saint, a New Orleans organization that provides mentorship and opportunities to young boys who have lost their father. Inspired by the loss of his own father, an NFL defensive back for the New Orleans Saints, Lee began Son of a Saint in...
Shia-Sunni Divide and Religious Hierarchy
Play 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 the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.
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...
Interested 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.
Sean Baker's five time Oscar winner is an audacious, thrilling and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Best Actress winner Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. "It’s a...
CVA Lecture Series: sean glover, School of Art Faculty "Milk from a Stone" n. sean glover is an artist and educator who uses a wide range of materials and processes (both new and old) to investigate the histories of violence, labor, and technology. He has been included in group exhibitions at the ICA Boston, ICA...
Curated by Sasha Janes, Bonnefoux McBride Artistic Director of Chautauqua School of Dance, the annual All-Star Dance Gala serves as a celebration of the exceptional talent consistently produced by the Chautauqua School of Dance. Artists from top-tier national companies join forces for an exciting mixed repertoire evening of contemporary and classical dance. In addition to...
Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musical group, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy becomes reality when they accept his invitation to play a private show. "Full of sincerity and earnestness" -Candice McMillan, Seattle Refined "It’s something...
Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder...
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Jim Wallis is a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be emancipated from its cultural and political captivities. He is a New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, preacher and commentator on ethics and public life. He is the inaugural holder of the Chair in Faith and Justice...
Mathy Vathanaraj Stanislaus is vice provost and director of The Environmental Collaboratory at Drexel University. Established by the university and its Academy of Natural Sciences, TEC seeks to foster climate and environmentally just solutions that are actionable in the near term, with an initial focus on climate mitigation and adaptation, the scaleup of clean energy...
Play CHQ invites families Tie Dye apparel and wearables throughout the 2025 season. Apparel and wearables very in price.
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.
Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings, intensive Zen meditation retreats, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder...
Don't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
Rabbi Joshua Stanton puts Jewish learning, pastoral care, and social justice first. He loves connecting with people individually and supporting their spiritual journeys and pursuit of meaning. Rabbi Stanton’s passion for religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue has led to his involvement and leadership internationally. He serves as an Associate Vice President for Interfaith and Intergroup...
Sean Baker's five time Oscar winner is an audacious, thrilling and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Best Actress winner Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. "It’s a...
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Presentation — King: A Life by Jonathan Eig Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life is the first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.—and the first to include recently declassified FBI files. In this revelatory new portrait of the preacher...
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The Dialogue is devoted to the AAHH Lecture on Wednesday at 3:30pm
Play 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 the Chautauqua grounds. In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be relocated to Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.
Interested in playing slow pitch softball? Contact co-commissioner Carrie Zachry at carriezachry@gmail.com
Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner, lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musical group, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy becomes reality when they accept his invitation to play a private show. "Full of sincerity and earnestness" -Candice McMillan, Seattle Refined "It’s something...
Rossen Milanov, conductor Christine Goerke, soprano Experience the electrifying power of world-renowned soprano Christine Goerke as she joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for opening night under the baton of music director Rossen Milanov. With her commanding voice and dramatic intensity, Goerke brings these works to life, from the deep passion of Tristan und Isolde to...
Sean Baker's five time Oscar winner is an audacious, thrilling and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Best Actress winner Mikey Madison captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. "It’s a...