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CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahyana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation
Presbyterian House Presbyterian HouseSharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good ShepherdFree Sunday Event -
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Catholic Mass
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryfree -
Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion
Hall of Philosophy Grovefree -
Rev. Robert W. Henderson
Amphitheater AmphitheaterIn 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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Dr. Michael Ackerman: The Visual Human
Hurlbut Church sanctuary Hurlbut Church sanctuaryChautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture Michael J. Ackerman, M.D., Ph.D., studies genomics and genotype-phenotype relationships in heritable cardiovascular diseases predisposing to sudden death. In the Mayo Clinic Windland Smith Rice...
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Service of Blessing and Healing
Randell Chapel, UCC HeadquartersFree -
Chuck Todd
Amphitheater AmphitheaterChuck Todd is one of America’s foremost experts on American politics. A seasoned political journalist and analyst known for his sharp insight, he is the host of “The ChuckToddCast,” a...
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Play CHQ: Marshmallow & Toothpick Building
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post Gardening Columnist: “Naturalism, Not Nativism”
Bird, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series Adrian Higgins began his career in the mid-1970s as a reporter in England for East Midlands Allied Press and its flagship daily...
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Masters Series Masterclass: The Science of Cooperation in partnership with Arizona State University
The Science of Cooperation: How Understanding Our Evolutionary History Helps Us Build a Cooperative Future. Athena Aktipis, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University, Director of...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahayana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation
Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect...
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CHQ Dialogues
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HAMNET
Staring Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mezcal as William, this is the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, Hamlet. "Impeccably directed by...
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Elizabeth Dias
Elizabeth Dias is the national religion correspondent for The New York Times. She has reported on faith and politics for 15 years, covering religion in four presidential elections and reporting...
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CHQ Dialogues
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IT’S ALL THE RAGE
Meet the Filmmaker! Free Admission! Join director/producer and seventh-generation Chautauquan Dan Karslake (For The Bible Tells Me So) to play a role in the making of his new feature documentary...
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THE BALTIMORONS
On Christmas Eve, Cliff (Michael Strassner), a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi (Liz Larsen),...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano
Rossen Milanov, conductor Alexander Gavrylyuk, piano The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra welcomes the return of Artist in Residence Alexander Gavrylyuk for an evening of symphonic passion. Tabakova’s Orpheus' Comet opens the...
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Masters Series Masterclass: Surviving AI in partnership with Arizona State University
This event is a part of Chautauqua's partnership with Arizona State University and is hosted by comedian Shane Mauss and Athena Aktipis (featuring comedy, science & music.) Surviving AI is...
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Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Enjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahyana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation
Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
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Catholic Mass
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Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able...
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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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Jason Riley
Jason Riley is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the “Upward Mobility” opinion columnist for The Wall Street Journal, where he has written about politics, economics, education, immigration...
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“Homecoming: School of Art Alumni” Exhibition: July 8–August 16
"Homecoming: School of Art Alumni" exhibition runs July 8-August 16. We welcome our School of Art residency alumni back to Chautauqua to share their talents and recent works. Co-curated by...
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Women In Ministry
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Twelve Step Meeting
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Protecting Chautauqua County Lands: The Bear Lake Story, with the Western NY Land Conservancy and Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
The Bear Lake Preserve is a key piece in a growing conservation corridor in northern Chautauqua County. Together with the nearby College Lodge Forest, protected in 2022, and Floating Fen,...
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CHQ Dialogues
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Guided Kayak Historic Tour
Enjoy paddling while learning about historic sites along the shores of Chautauqua Institution during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost...
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Naomi Riley
Naomi Schaefer Riley is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where she focuses on child welfare and foster care issues. Specifically, her work analyzes the role of faith-based...
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HAMNET
Staring Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mezcal as William, this is the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, Hamlet. "Impeccably directed by...
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“Homecoming: School of Art Alumni” Opening Reception
"Homecoming: School of Art Alumni" opening reception. Exhibition runs July 8-August 16. We welcome our School of Art residency alumni back to Chautauqua to share their talents and recent works....
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CHQ Dialogues
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CHQ Mystic Heart – Therapeutic Gong Meditation with Kim Hehr
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...
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THE BALTIMORONS
On Christmas Eve, Cliff (Michael Strassner), a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi (Liz Larsen),...
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CVA Lecture Series: Kyle Hackett, School of Art Faculty
The Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Kyle Hackett, a distinguished member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Kyle Hackett will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and...
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CHQ Dialogues
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All-Star Dance Gala
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...
$55 – $75 -
HAMNET
Staring Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mezcal as William, this is the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, Hamlet. "Impeccably directed by...
$11 – $15 -
CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahyana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation
Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
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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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Paula Kerger
Paula Kerger is president and chief executive officer of PBS, the nation’s largest non-commercial media organization representing more than 330 member stations throughout the country. She also serves as president...
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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...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahayana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation
Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect...
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CHQ Dialogues
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Duplicate Bridge ABCL Sanctioned
Don't have a partner? One will be provided. Game managed by Shelley Dahlie. $10/person.
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THE BALTIMORONS
On Christmas Eve, Cliff (Michael Strassner), a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi (Liz Larsen),...
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Rev. Nicole Martin
The Rev. Nicole Martin is the president and chief executive officer of Christianity Today. She has been with the magazine since 2023, previously holding the positions of chief operating officer...
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CHQ Dialogues
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CHQ Dialogues
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School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: HieYon Choi
Praised for her artistry and expressive depth, HieYon Choi is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation. “One of this sonata’s greatest-ever recorded interpretations… a model of intelligent...
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Film and filmmaker talk: Superbugs: The Search for the Solution to Antimicrobial Resistance
Join filmmaker Janice Overbeck for a film screening and discussion. This thought-provoking documentary exposes the alarming rise of antibiotic resistance, shedding light on the quiet war unfolding within the microbial...
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CVA Lecture Series: Susan Klein, School of Art Faculty
The Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Susan Klein, a distinguished member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Susan Klein will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series, sharing insights and...
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CHQ Dialogues
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HAMNET
Staring Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mezcal as William, this is the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, Hamlet. "Impeccably directed by...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Toward a New World
Rossen Milanov, conductor Jaren Atherholt, oboe Join the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of musical exploration. John Corigliano’s Midsummer Fanfare opens the program with brilliance and energy. The orchestra...
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Master Series Masterclass: Surviving AI in partnership with Arizona State University
This event is a part of Chautauqua's partnership with Arizona State University and is hosted by comedian Shane Mauss and Athena Aktipis (featuring comedy, science & music.) Surviving AI is...
$49.00 -
Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Enjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Sharon Wesoky, Mahyana Buddhism / Mindfulness Meditation
Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
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Catholic Mass
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Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able...
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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy
World-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy have twice joined forces to confront the twin crises of misinformation and science denial. Their documentaries — “Food...
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Twelve Step Meeting
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Introduction to Jumu’ah Muslim Prayer
Jumu'ah introduction for visitors is at 12:30 PM. Jumu'ah Service is at 1:05 PM
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CHQ Dialogues
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PRESSURE
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew...
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Stefan Fatsis
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary by Stefan Fatsis Words are the currency of culture—and never more than today. Journalist...
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Chautauqua Opera Company workshop: Sarah in the Theatre
Commissioned by Odyssey Opera, Mark Adamo’s Sarah in the Theatre is a fantasy on the life and work of pioneering opera conductor, stage director and impresario Sarah Caldwell. Chautauqua Opera...
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CHQ Dialogues
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CHQ Dialogues
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CHQ Dialogues
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Masters Series Masterclass: Meet the Filmmaker – A screening and discussion with documentary filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy
Join award-winning documentary filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy for a screening of one of his films followed by Q & A following his Amphitheater lecture earlier in the day. Learn more...
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars
Paleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope race against each other to uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world. Between them, they discover and named 136 new species of dinosaurs,...
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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the...
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Let’s Go Get ‘Em Tour
Few artists embody the heart and soul of their city like Trombone Shorty. Perhaps the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today, Shorty has spent his entire life...
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CHQ Mystic Heart: Centering Prayer with Carol McKiernan
Carol McKiernan grew up at Chautauqua and says that her love of mystical practices began here on the grounds. She was formally introduced to meditation many years ago at an off-season yoga...
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Catholic Mass
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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the...
$11 – $15 -
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars
Paleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope race against each other to uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world. Between them, they discover and named 136 new species of dinosaurs,...
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Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Troupe Vertigo
Fusing together elements of cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theater, Troupe Vertigo brings audiences on a spellbinding journey through the world of artistic movement. Consisting of world-class aerial artists,...
$55 – $75 -
PRESSURE
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
Free Sunday Event -
Song, Prayer, Communion & Meditation
Free Sunday Service -
United Church of Christ Worship Service
Free Sunday Event -
Episcopal Holy Eucharist
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Quaker Worship Service
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Unity Service
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Unitarian Universalist Service
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Michael Chan
Dr. Michael Chan joined the Concordia College community in June 2022 as the executive director for faith and learning. Prior to that, he was associate professor of Old Testament at...
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Twelve Step Meeting
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars
Paleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope race against each other to uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world. Between them, they discover and named 136 new species of dinosaurs,...
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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the...
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Sony Ton-Aime and Lauren Francis-Sharma
Chautauqua Writers' Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Sony Ton-Aime (Poetry) and Lauren Francis-Sharma (Prose) Sony Ton-Aime is a Haitian poet, essayist, translator, and Executive Director of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures....
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Church of the Wild with Kriss Miller
Kriss 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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New Visitors Orientation
Join us for lemonade and cookies at the Orientation for new Chautauquans, where we warmly welcome you to our vibrant community. This event is designed to introduce you to the...
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Newcomers Reception
Join us for the Newcomers Reception, a welcoming gathering open to all first-time and new visitors to Chautauqua Institution. This lovely event is a chance to meet fellow newcomers, connect with...
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Blessing of the Animals (weather permitting)
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Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars
Paleontologists O.C. Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope race against each other to uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world. Between them, they discover and named 136 new species of dinosaurs,...
$35 -
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the...
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Palestine Park Tour
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Sacred Song Service
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PRESSURE
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew...
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CHQ Mystic Heart- Cantor Julie Newman, Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
Cantor Julie Newman founded and serves as President of the Tiferet Project. Tiferet has been a source for Jewish spiritual practices in Pittsburgh such as twice weekly Jewish mindfulness meditation...
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Episcopal Holy Eucharist
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Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able...
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Michael Chan
Dr. Michael Chan joined the Concordia College community in June 2022 as the executive director for faith and learning. Prior to that, he was associate professor of Old Testament at...
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Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane
Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane are two of the nation’s leading experts in immigration, migration and asylum policy. The pair will present in tandem, building on the Chautauqua Lecture Series...
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Masters Series Masterclass: The Art of Listening with Rossen Milanov – Week 3
Maestro Rossen Milanov, music director of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, will teach participants to develop an understanding of how to actively listen to music and answer important musical questions. Join...
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Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Enjoy paddling while learning about ecological info along the shores of Chautauqua Institution during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost...
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Conversations with Kyle
Join us for “Conversations with Kyle”, an open, drop in conversation for members of the entire community. These informal gatherings offer the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with...
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Randall Balmer
Randall Balmer, an Episcopal priest, is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College. A prize-winning historian and Emmy Award nominee, he has published eighteen books, including Bad Faith:...
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PRESSURE
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew...
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Chautauqua Chamber Music: WindSync
Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall Elizabeth S. Lenna HallDynamic wind quintet WindSync returns to Chautauqua for an unforgettable afternoon of energetic and engaging chamber music. Celebrated for their virtuosity, warmth, and creative programming, WindSync performs everything from classical...
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Play CHQ: Vegetable Print
Heinz Beach Heinz Beach