Rev. Anna Carter Florence
The Rev. Anna Carter Florence is the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. She is also...
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Ken Burns and Jeffrey Rosen
Amphitheater AmphitheaterCelebrating the United States semiquincentennial, Chautauqua presents Week Six, “America at 250: In Partnership with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.” The milestone anniversary offers an opportunity to survey the previous quarter...
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Rosemarie Zagarri
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyRosemarie Zagarri is Distinguished University Professor and professor of history at George Mason University. A specialist in Early American political and women’s history, she is the author of a numerous...
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Masters Series Masterclass: A Conversation with Ken Burns
Norton Hall Norton HallJoin Ken Burns for an in-depth conversation about his latest work, "The American Revolution." A filmmaker for almost 50 years, Burns will expand upon his morning lecture on the Amphitheater...
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: Ruckus with Keir GoGwilt, violin
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallExperience the electrifying energy of Ruckus, a boundary-pushing baroque ensemble redefining early music performance. With virtuosic flair and a fresh, improvisatory spirit, Ruckus brings 17th- and 18th-century works vividly to...
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Chautauqua School of Dance with the Music School Festival Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterChautauqua School of Dance presents an outstanding mixed repertoire evening of new and established works, masterfully performed by the Music Student Festival Orchestra. This performance will feature the most exceptional...
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Rev. Anna Carter Florence
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Anna Carter Florence is the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. She is also...
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Judi Greewald, Former US EPA radiation effects expert
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryChautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture
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Ken Burns and Jeffrey Rosen
Amphitheater AmphitheaterCelebrating the United States semiquincentennial, Chautauqua presents Week Six, “America at 250: In Partnership with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.” The milestone anniversary offers an opportunity to survey the previous quarter...
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Sigrid Jakob: “Fruiting Bodies and Big Ideas: a Citizen Science Adventure”
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Manisha Sinha
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyManisha Sinha is the Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut and immediate Past President of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic. She received...
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Puppy Pals Live – The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show
Amphitheater AmphitheaterAs Seen on America's Got Talent, Puppy Pals Live is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as Puppy Pals...
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Rev. Anna Carter Florence
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Anna Carter Florence is the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. She is also...
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David W. Blight and Tiya Miles
Amphitheater AmphitheaterContinuing Chautauqua’s weeklong commemoration of “America at 250,” two of the country’s pre-eminent historians present a mainstage conversation about the moral foundations of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution,...
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Cliff Fleet
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyCliff Fleet has served as president and CEO of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation since 2020 and is an adjunct professor at the William and Mary Raymond A. Mason School of...
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Dance Preview: Alonzo King “LINES”
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallChautauqua Dance Circle-Anita Lin alin@chqdancecircle.org
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Unity’s Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room Turner Conference RoomProgrammed by Unity of Chautauqua
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CVA Lecture Series: Susan Lichtman, School of Art Faculty
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101The Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Susan Lichtman as a member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Susan Lichtman will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and...
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Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Amphitheater AmphitheaterAlonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company that has been guided since 1982 by the unique artistic vision of award-winning choreographer Alonzo King. Since 1982, LINES Ballet...
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Rev. Anna Carter Florence
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe Rev. Anna Carter Florence is the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. She is also...
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Melody Barnes
Amphitheater AmphitheaterMelody Barnes is the founding executive director of the University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy, where she leads the Institute on an action-oriented path to realizing the promise of...
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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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Jane Kamensky
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyJane Kamensky is president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. A leading historian of early America and the United States, she worked for three decades as a professor and higher...
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Chautauqua Opera Company Workshop: Anne of Green Gables
Fletcher Music Hall Fletcher Music HallChautauqua Opera Company will host the first workshops of a new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables by composer Danika Lorèn and librettist Royce Vavrek (Lincoln in the Bardo). In this...
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Beach-to-Beach Color Sprint
Sports Club Sports ClubAges 6+ are invited to run the color sprint. $13 fee includes white t-shirt. Powdered paint tossed at participants as they run from the children's beach to Heinz beach.Great photo opp at the end! Questions? contact sportsclub@chq.org
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Aubree Oliverson, violin
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Aubree Oliverson, violin Experience an evening of myth, melody, and modernity with The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and guest violinist Aubree Oliverson. Missy Mazzoli’s Orpheus Undone reimagines the ancient myth with driving energy and striking orchestral color. Dvořák’s beloved Violin Concerto brings lyrical warmth and Romantic sweep to the spotlight, showcasing Oliverson’s expressive...
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Ecumenical Communion Service
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Robert P. George
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRobert P. George is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Currently, he also chairs the New Jersey Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. George is general editor of New Forum Books, a Princeton University Press series of interdisciplinary works...
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Laurie Halse Anderson and Adrian Matejka
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle – Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson and Be Easy: New & Selected Poems by Adrian Matejka Laurie Halse Anderson and Adrian Matejka will join us in conversation in a joint CLSC Author Presentation on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the Hall of Philosophy. Reading Be Easy: New & Selected...
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Chautauqua Opera Company Orchestral Workshop: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Norton Hall Norton HallIn Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead Grammy award-winning composer and librettist Herschel Garfein has created the first ever operatic adaptation of a play by Tom Stoppard. Chautauqua Opera Company’s young artists will be joined by internationally heralded baritone Keith Phares and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a ten-day workshop of the complete opera, which concludes...
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Pick-Your-Price)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early...
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Alonzo King LINES Ballet with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterAlonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company that has been guided since 1982 by the unique artistic vision of award-winning choreographer Alonzo King. Since 1982, LINES Ballet has collaborated with noted composers, musicians and visual artists from around the world to create performances that alter the way we look at ballet today....
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The Rev. Frank A. Thomas
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Frank A. Thomas currently serves as the Director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative and the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, Indiana. For many years, Thomas has also taught preaching to doctoral and master’s level students at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Memphis Theological Seminary...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early...
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Bandits on the Run
Amphitheater AmphitheaterBandits on the Run are a musical trio from the Brooklyn-Queens border. Born from a chance encounter busking on the subway, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Sydney Shepherd, and Regina Strayhorn defy convention with an impressive trade-off of lead vocals and instruments. The Bandits marry acoustic, electric, and bass guitar sounds with cello, accordion, suitcases-turned-kickdrums, and (if...
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Deborah A. Miranda and A. J. Eversole
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers' Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Deborah A. Miranda (Poetry) and A. J. Eversole (Prose) Deborah A. Miranda is a writer and enrolled member of the Ohlone-Costanoan Esselen Nation in California, with Santa Ynez Chumash ancestry. Her hybrid project, Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir, won the PEN Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award; the 10th...
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Church of the Wild with Kriss Miller
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 Transformation. Kriss is currently a student of Victoria Loorz in the Seminary of the Wild Earth at the Center for Wild Spirituality. She has completed...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District — through artistic awakenings, odd jobs and heartbreaks — capturing the moments that forged his identity. From the hustle of his early...
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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
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Thr Rev. Frank A. Thomas
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Frank A. Thomas currently serves as the Director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative and the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary,...
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Nancy Youssef
Amphitheater AmphitheaterNancy Youssef is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Before that, she was a longtime national security correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and also worked at BuzzFeed News and...
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: JACK Quartet
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallJoin the groundbreaking JACK Quartet for a concert of fearless innovation and extraordinary musicianship. Renowned for their precision, passion, and adventurous programming, JACK champions new works that redefine the possibilities...
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Music School Festival Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterComprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua...
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The Rev. Frank A. Thomas
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Frank A. Thomas currently serves as the Director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative and the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary,...
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Meghan Collins: Locally specific climate projections for the Chautauqua region
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryChautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture
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Jessamine Finch, Atlanta Botanical Garden: “Wild Seeds in a Warming World”
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Jeremy Ben-Ami
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyJeremy Ben-Ami is the president of J Street, bringing to the role both deep experience in American politics and government and a passionate commitment to the state of Israel. Ben-Ami’s...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Fate and Fury
Amphitheater AmphitheaterHannah Schendel, conductor Under the baton of Hannah Schendel, The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra presents a night of symphonic drama. Wagner’s Flying Dutchman Overture surges with storm-tossed intensity, capturing the restless...
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The Rev. Frank A. Thomas
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Rev. Frank A. Thomas currently serves as the Director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative and the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary,...
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“Setting the Table: CVA Members Exhibition” August 12–26
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor"Setting the Table: CVA Members Exhibition" runs August 12-August 26. Once again, we will feature works by the 2026 CVA Members, who will interpret week eight’s theme, The Future of...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of...
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Naaborle Sackeyfio
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyNaaborle Sackeyfio is an associate professor of global and intercultural studies at Miami University of Ohio. She focuses on energy and resource politics, gender and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa...
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“Setting the Table: CVA Members Exhibition” Opening Reception
Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor"Setting the Table: CVA Members Exhibition" opening reception. Exhibition runs August 12 - August 26. Once again, we will feature works by the 2026 CVA Members, who will interpret week...
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UU Cultural Ethics Series: Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of...
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Unity’s Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room Turner Conference RoomProgrammed by Unity of Chautauqua
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School of Dance: Student Gala II
Amphitheater AmphitheaterChautauqua School of Dance presents an outstanding mixed repertoire evening of new and established works featuring the most exceptional young talent in the country. Under the leadership of Sasha Janes,...
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The Rev. Frank A. Thomas
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe Rev. Frank A. Thomas currently serves as the Director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative and the Nettie Sweeney and Hugh Th. Miller Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary,...
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Miles Yu
Amphitheater AmphitheaterMiles Yu is a senior fellow and director of the China Center at Hudson Institute. He is also a professor of East Asia and military and naval history at the...
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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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Is the US losing its edge in global clean energy leadership? With Clint Wilder
Alumni Hall Ballroom Alumni Hall BallroomClint Wilder CCI lecture
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterAs You Like It by William Shakespeare Adapted by Peter Andersen Original score by Bandits on the Run
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of...
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Ecumenical Communion Service
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyFree -
Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterAs You Like It by William Shakespeare Adapted by Peter Andersen Original score by Bandits on the Run
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Rebecca Nagle
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land An “impeccably researched” (Washington Post) work of reportage and American history...
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Bratton Late Night
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterCTC’s favorite late-night talent showcase! An evening of sketches and songs featuring the extraordinary talents of our 2026 conservatory.
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterAs You Like It by William Shakespeare Adapted by Peter Andersen Original score by Bandits on the Run
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions & Pick-Your-Price)
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of...
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The Music of Billy Joel with Tony DeSare and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Amphitheater AmphitheaterStuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano & vocals Tony DeSare's signature vocal and robust piano style pay tribute to the iconic songs of Billy Joel. Generations of Billy Joel fans...
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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...
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Week Eight: Reimagined Food Festival
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...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of...
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Masters Series Culinary Masterclass: Chef Nyesha Arrington
Norton Hall Norton HallSee culinary mastery up close as acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and television personality Nyesha Arrington — one of the most influential voices in food today — presents an exclusive Masters Series...
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Laura Marris and Nishant Batsha
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers' Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Laura Marris (Poetry) and Nishant Batsha (Prose) Laura Marris is an essayist, poet, and translator. Her work has appeared in The Kenyon Review,...
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Church of the Wild with Kriss Miller
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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Feast with Friends: Smokin Dicks Community BBQ
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaWhere food builds community. Weekly Feast with Friends invites guests to gather around the table together in Bestor Plaza and kick off each week of the Chautauqua Institution Food Festival...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned
Bratton Theater Bratton TheaterBy August Wilson Directed by Jade King Carroll Bratton Theater August Wilson’s celebrated classic solo piece is an autobiographical tour de force that follows Wilson’s journey through the streets of...
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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
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Feast on Film- Chef
Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua CinemaChef- As the evening continues, the celebration of food and community moves to the screen. Feast on Film pairs great food with great storytelling for a relaxed, movie night at...
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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...
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Danielle Nierenberg
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDanielle Nierenberg is a world-renowned researcher, speaker and advocate, on all issues relating to our food system and agriculture. She is president of Food Tank, the think tank for food,...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBig 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....
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Adrienne Krone
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyAdrienne Krone is associate professor of environmental science and sustainability and religious studies at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Her work focuses on religious food justice movements in North America....
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Battle of the Bites: Best Meatball
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaHigh energy. High stakes. Incredible food. Inspired by competitive cooking shows, Battle of the Bites brings the thrill of a culinary showdown to Bestor Plaza as talented local chefs go...
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: Naeve Trio
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallExperience the captivating Naeve Trio in a performance of expressive chamber music and dynamic collaboration. Blending violin, cello, and piano with remarkable sensitivity and balance, the trio brings both classical...
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Kate Kortum
Amphitheater AmphitheaterA Juilliard graduate and winner of the 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Kortum has become a familiar face on the most iconic stages in jazz including Birdland, Blue...
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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...
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Chautauqua Science Group: George Carlo
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryChautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture
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Nyesha Arrington
Amphitheater AmphitheaterNyesha Arrington is the dynamic co-star of FOX’s hit culinary competition series “Next Level Chef,” where she brings her signature blend of mentorship, humor and fierce expertise to millions of viewers each season. She also hosts and produces the acclaimed digital series “Plateworthy” for Eater, celebrating the craft, culture and creative spirit of cooking. Drawing...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...
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Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need, with Michael Hoffman, Cornell University
Smith Wilkes Hall Smith Wilkes HallBird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series
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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: Curtze- Hydroponics Partner
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBig 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. Held daily during the Taste Caravan, each...
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Derrick Weston
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyDerrick Weston is the Director of Theological Education and Formation, Creation Justice Ministries. Derrick is a writer, filmmaker, podcaster, speaker and educator whose most recent work has focused on the intersection of food and faith. He is the co-host of the “Food and Faith” podcast and producer of “Spoon, Spade, and Soul,” a podcast highlighting...
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Masters Series Masterclass: Good Food Belongs to People, Not a Landfill
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101At 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...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
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Premium Chefs Dinner: Nyesha Arrington
Athenaeum Hotel Athenaeum HotelGuest Chef Dinner: Nyesha Arrington 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Athenaeum Hotel Join acclaimed chef and television personality Nyesha Arrington for an unforgettable evening of elevated dining at...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Maxim Lando, piano
Amphitheater AmphitheaterRossen Milanov, conductor Maxim Lando, piano Maxim Lando joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in an evening of rhythmic fire. Lando commands the Amphitheater stage in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3,...
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Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy 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...
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe 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...
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Brian Frank
Amphitheater AmphitheaterBrian 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,...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: Carrie- X Instafarm Vertical Farming
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBig 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....
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Karen Florini
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyKaren Florini 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...
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Taste of Chautauqua
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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,...
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Masters Series Masterclass: Good Food Belongs to People, Not a Landfill
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101At 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...
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UU Cultural Ethics Series: Roger Doebke
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Unity’s Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Turner Conference Room Turner Conference RoomProgrammed by Unity of Chautauqua
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Preacher Lawson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPreacher 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...
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The Rev. Natalie Hanson
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyThe 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...
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Michael Grunwald
Amphitheater AmphitheaterMichael Grunwald is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author who has written about U.S. public policy and politics for three decades. He is best known for his coverage of climate...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk: 412 Food Rescue
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBig 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....
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Norman Wirzba
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyNorman Wirzba is Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Christian Theology & Senior Fellow at the Kenan Institute of Ethics at Duke University. His research and teaching interests are at...
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Masters Series Masterclass: Good Food Belongs to People, Not a Landfill
Hultquist 101 Hultquist 101At 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...
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Masters Series Masterclass: From Spirit to Shelf — Inside Mezcal & Whiskey Manufacturing in Mexico
Norton Hall Norton HallGo beyond the glass and into the heart of artisanal spirits production in this immersive Masters Series class presented by Laika Spirits. This special program brings two master distillers—one of...
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Premium Tasting Event
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaSip, swirl, and savor at this lively Premium Craft Beverage Tasting Event, an interactive evening designed to showcase exciting wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits you may not have encountered...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Generational Voices- An Evening with the Denyce Graves Foundation
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThis special evening marks the official launch of the Denyce Graves Foundation’s Generational Voices program, a dynamic new initiative dedicated to mentoring and elevating the next generation of vocal artists....
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Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Sports Club Sports ClubEnjoy 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...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBig 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....
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Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Bite by Bite: Nourishments & Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil From the New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders, a lyrical book of...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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...
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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Renée Fleming with Béla Fleck The Fiddle and the Drum
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThis collaboration brings together 5x Grammy winning soprano Renée Fleming and 19x Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck for a celebration of Appalachian folk music. For our country’s 250th anniversary, the program...
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Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens
Amphitheater AmphitheaterThe Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens brings an electrifying fusion of global traditions and contemporary expression to the stage. This acclaimed collective of artists creates a vibrant tapestry of sound that celebrates cultural exchange and musical curiosity. Giddens’ compelling voice and storytelling artistry add emotional depth and urgency to the performance. Audiences will be swept...
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Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFr. Greg Boyle, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries. Based in Los Angeles, the organization is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. From 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles, and the one...
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Week Nine: Reimagined Food Festival
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...
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Community Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaCommunity Gathering with Dance Theatre of Harlem Dance Theatre of Harlem invites you to “Dancing in the Streets,” a participatory dance workshop for people of all ages and abilities in Bestor Plaza. This free and fun workshop brings world-class artistry directly to our Chautauqua community. Deeply committed to building connection through the arts, company artists...
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January Gill O’Neil and Jimin Han
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyChautauqua Writers' Center Faculty Reading— Featuring January Gill O'Neil (Poetry) and Jimin Han (Prose) January Gill O’Neil is a professor at Salem State University and the author of Glitter Road (2024), Rewilding( 2018), Misery Islands (2014), and Underlife (2009), all published by CavanKerry Press. Glitter Road received the 2024 Poetry by the Sea Best Book...
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Church of the Wild with Kriss Miller
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 Transformation. Kriss is currently a student of Victoria Loorz in the Seminary of the Wild Earth at the Center for Wild Spirituality. She has completed...
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Feast With Friends: Farm to Table Dinner with 3 C’s Catering
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaWhere food builds community. Weekly Feast with Friends invites guests to gather around the table together in Bestor Plaza and kick off each week of the Chautauqua Institution Food Festival with a warm, welcoming shared meal. Designed to bring people together, this communal dining experience celebrates the joy of connection, conversation, and exceptional food. Guests...
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Hebrew Congregation, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series
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Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J.
Amphitheater AmphitheaterFr. Greg Boyle, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries. Based in Los Angeles, the organization is the largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. From 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles, and the one...
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Priya Parker
Amphitheater AmphitheaterPriya Parker opens Week Nine of the 2026 Chautauqua Lecture Series and the theme of “The Importance of Gathering” by helping us take a deeper look at how anyone can create collective meaning in modern life, one gathering at a time. She is a facilitator, strategic adviser, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How...
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Taste Caravan
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaA 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. Food trucks will be available: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch) Tuesday & Friday, 4:30–8:00...
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Bestor Plaza Demo/Talk
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaBig 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. Held daily during the Taste Caravan, each...
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Jose Arellano
Hall of Philosophy Hall of PhilosophyJose Arellano is an organizational leader and entrepreneur with a proven record of driving transformation, building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable growth. He began his career at Homeboy Industries in 2013 as a trainee and advanced to vice president of operations, where he leads organizational initiatives, workforce development, integrates departments, and implements strategies that strengthen...
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Battle of The Bites: Best Slider
Bestor Plaza Bestor PlazaHigh energy. High stakes. Incredible food. Inspired by competitive cooking shows, Battle of the Bites brings the thrill of a culinary showdown to Bestor Plaza as talented local chefs go head‑to‑head in a fast‑paced, flavor‑driven competition. Each week features four different chefs and a guest judge. Chefs are given three hours to develop and execute...
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: American Brass Quintet
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Dance Theatre of Harlem
Amphitheater AmphitheaterDance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a world-class company, a professional studio school, a leading arts education program-Dancing Through Barriers®, and community engagement activities.Each component of Dance Theatre of Harlem carries deep commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the...
$55 – $65
