BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chautauqua Institution - ECPv6.3.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chautauqua Institution X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.chq.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chautauqua Institution REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260225T221532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151518Z UID:97992-1786532400-1786532400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Setting the Table: CVA Members Exhibition" August 12–26 DESCRIPTION:“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 Food\, Climate Technology and the Next Agricultural Revolution. A variety of styles\, mediums\, and techniques will be shown by these talented artists with their personal thoughts on the future of food. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/setting-the-table-cva-members-exhibition-august-12-august-26/ LOCATION:Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Setting-the-Table-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T163031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201530Z UID:97296-1786543200-1786543200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions) DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust 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 days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-10/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260225T221533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151519Z UID:97993-1786546800-1786546800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Setting the Table: CVA Members Exhibition" Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“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 eight’s theme\, The Future of Food\, Climate Technology and the Next Agricultural Revolution. A variety of styles\, mediums\, and techniques will be shown by these talented artists with their personal thoughts on the future of food. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/setting-the-table-cva-members-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Setting-the-Table-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260318T161522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T161522Z UID:98161-1786548600-1786548600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:UU Cultural Ethics Series: Fish Stark\, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/uu-cultural-ethics-series-fish-stark-executive-director-of-the-american-humanist-association/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T160034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T191522Z UID:97255-1786557600-1786557600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust 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 days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-6/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260317T201538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201538Z UID:98138-1786559400-1786559400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Unity's Positive Path for Spiritual Living DESCRIPTION:Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unitys-positive-path-for-spiritual-living-16/ LOCATION:Turner Conference Room\, Turner Conference Room CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20180812_gf_chq_09227.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251205T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T171509Z UID:97060-1786564800-1786564800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Dance: Student Gala II DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua 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\,\nBonnefoux McBride Artistic Director of Chautauqua School of Dance\, the school continues its long tradition of excellence as a top-tier summer training program focused on bringing the next generation of dance stars from the studio to the stage. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-dance-student-gala-ii/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dance-Gala-Photo-for-Web-and-Announces.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211521Z UID:96969-1786612500-1786612500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Frank A. Thomas DESCRIPTION:The 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 in Memphis\, Tennessee\, and United Theological Seminary of Dayton\, Ohio. With a long history of excellence in preaching and preaching method\, Thomas was inducted into the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers of Morehouse College in 2003. Thomas also serves as a member of the International Board of Societas Homiletica\, an international society of teachers of preaching. \nThomas is the author of several books including\, The God of the Dangerous Sermon\, Surviving a Dangerous Sermon\, How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon\, and Introduction to the Practice of African American Preaching. He also co-edited the anthology Preaching with Sacred Fire: An Anthology of African American Sermons 1750 to the Present. Thomas is also the author of several other books on subjects from matters of prayer to spiritual maturity. \nPreviously\, Thomas served with distinction as the senior pastor for two remarkable congregations: New Faith Baptist Church of Matteson\, Illinois and Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church of Memphis\, Tennessee. \nThomas holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Communications from the University of Memphis\, a Doctor of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Chicago Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts from Alma College\, Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts from Northeastern Illinois University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-frank-a-thomas-4/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FrankThomas_ChaplainWk5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260330T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T201527Z UID:98478-1786617900-1786617900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Miles Yu DESCRIPTION:Miles 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 United States Naval Academy in Annapolis\, Maryland. Yu specializes in Chinese military and strategic culture\, U.S. and Chinese military and diplomatic history\, and U.S. policy toward China. He joins Chautauqua’s weeklong exploration of “Global Power and Our Evolving International Order” to offer an up-to-the-minute assessment of the global ambitions and actions of China and other East Asian countries\, and how the U.S. and the West are responding. \nPreviously\, Yu served in the first Trump administration as the China policy adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. In that capacity\, he advised the secretary on all China-related issues\, helped overhaul U.S. policy toward China\, and participated in key U.S. government interagency deliberations on major policy and government actions with regard to China and other East Asian countries\, including Japan\, South Korea and Taiwan. \nFrom 2011 to 2016\, Yu wrote the weekly column “Inside China” for The Washington Times; since 1996\, he has been an editorial consultant to Radio Free Asia\, and a contributor to various media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and “PBS News Hour.” His books include OSS in China: Prelude to Cold War and The Dragon’s War: Allied Operations and the Fate of China\, 1937–1947. Yu’s numerous awards include the U.S. Naval Academy’s top researcher award\, U.S. Navy Special Action Awards\, and U.S. Navy Meritorious Service Award. He received a doctorate in history from the University of California\, Berkeley\, a master’s degree from Swarthmore College\, and a bachelor’s degree from Nankai University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/miles-yu/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yu_Miles_CLS_081326.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260114T161521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173041Z UID:97472-1786623300-1786623300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CTC Theater Chats DESCRIPTION:Theater Chats (formerly known as Brown Bags) \n 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. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ctc-theater-chats-16/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Theater-Chat-Website-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260323T201511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151531Z UID:98226-1786624200-1786624200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Is the US losing its edge in global clean energy leadership? With Clint Wilder DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/clean-power-and-evolving-international-markets-with-clint-wilder/ LOCATION:Alumni Hall Ballroom\, Alumni Hall Ballroom CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Clint-Wilder-Week-7-Thursday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T163022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213008Z UID:97284-1786629600-1786629600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation) DESCRIPTION:As You Like It\nby William Shakespeare\nAdapted by Peter Andersen\nOriginal score by Bandits on the Run URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-new-play-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NPW_Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T160035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T171520Z UID:97256-1786644000-1786644000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust 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 days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-7/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211521Z UID:96970-1786698900-1786698900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Ecumenical Communion Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ecumenical-communion-service-5/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/hall_philosophy2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T163023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213009Z UID:97285-1786716000-1786716000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation) DESCRIPTION:As You Like It\nby William Shakespeare\nAdapted by Peter Andersen Original score by Bandits on the Run URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-new-play-workshop-3-2/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NPW_Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260113T151517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T190029Z UID:97448-1786716000-1786716000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rebecca Nagle DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land \nAn “impeccably researched” (Washington Post) work of reportage and American history that braids the story of the forced removal of Native Americans onto treaty lands in the nation’s earliest days\, and a small-town murder in the 1990s that led to a Supreme Court ruling reaffirming Native rights to that land more than a century later. \nBefore 2020\, American Indian reservations made up roughly 55 million acres of land in the United States. Nearly 200 million acres are reserved for National Forests—in the emergence of this great nation\, our government set aside more land for trees than for Indigenous peoples. \nIn the 1830s Muscogee people were rounded up by the US military at gunpoint and forced into exile halfway across the continent. At the time\, they were promised this new land would be theirs for as long as the grass grew and the waters ran. But that promise was not kept. When Oklahoma was created on top of Muscogee land\, the new state claimed their reservation no longer existed. Over a century later\, a Muscogee citizen was sentenced to death for murdering another Muscogee citizen on tribal land. His defense attorneys argued the murder occurred on the reservation of his tribe\, and therefore Oklahoma didn’t have the jurisdiction to execute him. Oklahoma asserted that the reservation no longer existed. In the summer of 2020\, the Supreme Court settled the dispute. Its ruling that would ultimately underpin multiple reservations covering almost half the land in Oklahoma\, including Nagle’s own Cherokee Nation. \nHere Rebecca Nagle recounts the generations-long fight for tribal land and sovereignty in eastern Oklahoma. By chronicling both the contemporary legal battle and historic acts of Indigenous resistance\, By the Fire We Carry stands as a landmark work of American history. The story it tells exposes both the wrongs that our nation has committed and the Native-led battle for justice that has shaped our country. \nRebecca Nagle is an award-winning journalist and a citizen of Cherokee Nation. She is the writer and host of the podcast This Land. Her writing on Native representation\, federal Indian law\, and tribal sovereignty has been featured in the Atlantic\, the Washington Post\, the Guardian\, USA Today\, Indian Country Today\, and other publications. She is a Peabody Award nominee and the recipient of the American Mosaic Journalism Prize\, Women’s Media Center’s Exceptional Journalism Award\, and numerous honors from the Native American Journalist Association. Nagle lives in Tahlequah\, Oklahoma. \nIndigenous communities deserve the same standard of journalism as the rest of the country\, but rarely receive it from non-Native media outlets. Nagle’s journalism seeks to correct this. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rebecca-nagle/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC),Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CLSC_Nagle_2026_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260317T191525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191525Z UID:98125-1786726800-1786726800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-7/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T171521Z UID:97257-1786730400-1786730400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust 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 days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-8/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251216T190039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T211508Z UID:97209-1786744800-1786744800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Bratton Late Night DESCRIPTION:CTC’s favorite late-night talent showcase! An evening of sketches and songs featuring the extraordinary talents of our 2026 conservatory. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-bratton-late-night/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Bratton-Late-Night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T163024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T213009Z UID:97286-1786802400-1786802400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 3: As You Like It by William Shakespeare (a musical adaptation) DESCRIPTION:As You Like It\nby William Shakespeare\nAdapted by Peter Andersen\nOriginal score by Bandits on the Run URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-new-play-workshop-3-4/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Seven (August 8–15),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NPW_Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T161519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171530Z UID:97272-1786816800-1786816800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned (Live Audio Descriptions & Pick-Your-Price) DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust 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 days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-9/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251104T180000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T173018Z UID:96721-1786824000-1786824000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Music of Billy Joel with Tony DeSare and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor\nTony DeSare\, piano & vocals \nTony DeSare’s signature vocal and robust piano style pay tribute to the iconic songs of Billy Joel. Generations of Billy Joel fans will experience full symphonic orchestrations with Tony DeSare’s unique take on some of his most beloved hits including “Only the Good Die Young\,” “Piano Man\,” “New York State of Mind\,” “You May Be Right\,” “Movin Out\,” “My Life\,” “Vienna\,” and many more. \nBilly Joel does not appear on this program. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-music-of-billy-joel-with-tony-desare-and-the-chautauqua-symphony-orchestra/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts,Week Eight (August 15–22),Featured Events,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CSO_MusicOfBillyJoel_2016.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260324T171520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171520Z UID:98334-1786871700-1786871700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-71/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173033Z UID:97342-1786877100-1786877100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Natalie Hanson DESCRIPTION:The 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 the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022\, crafting\, planning and evaluating worship services alongside members of the Department of Religion. \nShe is a clergy member of the United Methodist Church\, now retired after 40 years of ministry. Much of that ministry was focused in urban parishes\, with eight years serving as a District Superintendent in the Western\, then Upper New York Annual Conference. On behalf of the Conference and as an adjunct for Wesley Seminary’s Course of Study\, Hanson for several years taught classes on preaching and worship development. She was also Co-Convener and worship developer for the NE Jurisdiction’s Clergywomen’s Convocation. Hanson was educated at Wesleyan University and the Harvard Divinity School. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-natalie-hanson/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hanson_Natalie_Chaplain_photo2_WK8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260120T191529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T221511Z UID:97530-1786881600-1787428800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Week Eight: Reimagined Food Festival DESCRIPTION: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 five Bestor Plaza demos to a lively Weekly Feast of Friends. Your package also includes a Premium Chef’s Dinner\, family‑friendly Feast on Film\, a Craft Beverage Tasting and the flavor‑packed Taste Caravan featuring five lunches and two dinners. Cap your experience off with the high‑energy Battle of the Bites and the celebratory Taste of Chautauqua. \nPackage includes:\n2 Master Series Classes\nSunday Feast with Friends Ticket\n1 Premium Chef’s Dinner\nFeast on Film Event\n1 Premium Craft Beverage Tasting Event\nExperience Taste Caravan\nBattle of the Bites Tasting Event\nTaste of Chautauqua \nPlus\, a limited merch package\, $50 in food truck tickets for the taste caravan and a popcorn and soda for Feast on Film. \nPackage price: $475 \nOnly 80 packages are available each week. Purchase by calling 716-357-6250. \n*Packages available for week’s eight & nine. Packages do not provide standalone access to Chautauqua’s grounds and must be purchased in addition to your gate passes. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/week-eight-food-festival/ CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Culinary Experiences,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FoodFestival_Banner_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251216T193022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T171522Z UID:97211-1786888800-1786888800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust 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 days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-2/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251219T163032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T191523Z UID:97298-1786903200-1786903200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents How I Learned What I Learned DESCRIPTION:By August Wilson \nDirected by Jade King Carroll \nBratton Theater \nAugust 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 days to the love affair that almost got him killed\, Wilson weaves his youth into a series of deliciously compelling stories. With his trademark wit\, lyricism\, and truth-telling\, he invites audiences into the dynamic world that shaped both the man and the master storyteller he became. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-11/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260213T213015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151512Z UID:97860-1786906800-1786906800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Congregation\, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/hebrew-congregation-shirley-lazarus-sunday-evening-lecture-series-7/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/smith_wilkes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170030Z UID:97353-1786958100-1786958100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Natalie Hanson DESCRIPTION:The 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 the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022\, crafting\, planning and evaluating worship services alongside members of the Department of Religion. \nShe is a clergy member of the United Methodist Church\, now retired after 40 years of ministry. Much of that ministry was focused in urban parishes\, with eight years serving as a District Superintendent in the Western\, then Upper New York Annual Conference. On behalf of the Conference and as an adjunct for Wesley Seminary’s Course of Study\, Hanson for several years taught classes on preaching and worship development. She was also Co-Convener and worship developer for the NE Jurisdiction’s Clergywomen’s Convocation. Hanson was educated at Wesleyan University and the Harvard Divinity School. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-natalie-hanson/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hanson_Natalie_Chaplain_photo2_WK8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251217T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191527Z UID:97219-1786963500-1786963500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Danielle Nierenberg DESCRIPTION:Danielle 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\, and an expert on sustainable agriculture and food issues. She has written extensively on gender and population\, the spread of factory farming in the developing world and innovations in sustainable agriculture. \nNierenberg founded Food Tank with Bernard Pollack in 2013. It is a global convener\, thought leadership organization and unbiased creator of original research impacting the food system. Matching innovative ideas to today’s most pressing challenges\, Food Tank bridges domestic and global partners to build sustainable agriculture and food systems. Hope\, success and innovative ideas in our food system are highlighted through original daily publications\, research articles\, a chart-topping podcast\, interviews and events\, and summits in major cities around the world. Food Tank has more than 250 major institutional partners including The Rockefeller Foundation\, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs\, the Christensen Fund\, Oxfam America\, Slow Food USA\, U.N. FAO\, the Crop Trust\, the Sustainable Food Trust\, and academic institutions in all 50 states. \nPrior to starting Food Tank\, Nierenberg spent two years traveling to more than 35 countries across sub-Saharan Africa\, Asia and Latin America\, meeting with farmers\, scientists\, researchers\, policymakers\, government leaders\, students\, academics and journalists\, documenting what is working to help alleviate hunger and poverty\, while protecting the environment. She is the recipient of the 2020 Julia Child Award. She has an M.S. in Agriculture\, Food and Environment from Tufts University and spent two years volunteering for the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/danielle-nierenberg/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nierenberg_Danielle_CLS_081726.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260401T223018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T223018Z UID:98579-1786982400-1786982400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: Naeve Trio DESCRIPTION:Experience 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 and contemporary works to life with warmth and clarity. Their performances highlight deep musical connection\, refined artistry\, and a shared spirit of exploration. Join us for an inspiring concert that celebrates the beauty and versatility of the piano trio. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-naeve-trio/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/neavetrio3_byjacoblewislovendahl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170030Z UID:97354-1787044500-1787044500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Natalie Hanson DESCRIPTION:The 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 the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022\, crafting\, planning and evaluating worship services alongside members of the Department of Religion. \nShe is a clergy member of the United Methodist Church\, now retired after 40 years of ministry. Much of that ministry was focused in urban parishes\, with eight years serving as a District Superintendent in the Western\, then Upper New York Annual Conference. On behalf of the Conference and as an adjunct for Wesley Seminary’s Course of Study\, Hanson for several years taught classes on preaching and worship development. She was also Co-Convener and worship developer for the NE Jurisdiction’s Clergywomen’s Convocation. Hanson was educated at Wesleyan University and the Harvard Divinity School. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-natalie-hanson-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hanson_Natalie_Chaplain_photo2_WK8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260318T123025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T153023Z UID:98148-1787044500-1787044500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Science Group: George Carlo DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture URL:https://www.chq.org/event/george-carlo/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-George-Carlo-Week-8-Tuesday-AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260128T181514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181514Z UID:97628-1787056200-1787056200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Our Changing Menu: Climate Change and the Foods We Love and Need\, with Michael Hoffman\, Cornell University DESCRIPTION:Bird\, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series URL:https://www.chq.org/event/btg-lunch-lecture-series-8/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Michael-Hoffman-Week-8-Tuesday-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260326T161521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T180013Z UID:98397-1787083200-1787083200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Maxim Lando\, piano DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor \nMaxim Lando\, piano \nMaxim Lando joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in an evening of rhythmic fire. Lando commands the Amphitheater stage in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3\, balancing bold modern energy with moments of lyrical warmth. Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances offers nostalgia and momentum\, with the widely recognized Dies Ire making its looming presence. Together\, these works bring passion and power to the orchestra. \nProgram:\nProkofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3\nRachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-with-maxim-lando-piano/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts,Week Eight (August 15–22) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/081624_CSO_DM_05.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T061500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T061500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260305T201524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T201524Z UID:98045-1787120100-1787120100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sunrise Paddle - Kayak/SUP DESCRIPTION: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 at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sunrise-paddle-kayak-sup/ LOCATION:Sports Club\, Sports Club CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/072321_SunriseKayaking_KT_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170031Z UID:97355-1787130900-1787130900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Natalie Hanson DESCRIPTION:The 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 the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022\, crafting\, planning and evaluating worship services alongside members of the Department of Religion. \nShe is a clergy member of the United Methodist Church\, now retired after 40 years of ministry. Much of that ministry was focused in urban parishes\, with eight years serving as a District Superintendent in the Western\, then Upper New York Annual Conference. On behalf of the Conference and as an adjunct for Wesley Seminary’s Course of Study\, Hanson for several years taught classes on preaching and worship development. She was also Co-Convener and worship developer for the NE Jurisdiction’s Clergywomen’s Convocation. Hanson was educated at Wesleyan University and the Harvard Divinity School. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-natalie-hanson-3/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hanson_Natalie_Chaplain_photo2_WK8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251217T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191528Z UID:97220-1787136300-1787136300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Brian Frank DESCRIPTION:Brian 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\, Frank turned his attention to how technology can improve the lives of every person on the planet by building a better food system. He raised two early-stage funds for investments into food and agriculture technology businesses with FTW\, partnering with the leading executives and corporations in the field. \nNow at FTW\, Frank continues to build a more sustainable\, resilient\, productive and profitable food system through leveraging advanced science and technology in the $10 trillion food and agriculture sectors. He cultivates urgent\, essential technology that reshapes the global food and agriculture industries. To support the company’s three core values — preserving and amplifying nature’s offerings\, modernizing science\, and nurturing humankind — Frank and his team support the innovators who think beyond the box and have a unique perspective on improving the food system. \nPrior to founding FTW\, Frank led the creation of industry-defining products in mobile communication\, social media and AI at numerous startups and Fortune 500 Companies over his 25-year career. As an entrepreneur\, he directed three venture-backed businesses to successful exits\, returning more than $100 million in capital to investors. Frank is a graduate of Cornell University with dual degrees in computer science as well as science and technology studies with a concentration in human-computer interaction (HCI). URL:https://www.chq.org/event/brian-frank/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Frank_Brian_CLS_081926.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260318T161523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T161523Z UID:98162-1787153400-1787153400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:UU Cultural Ethics Series: Roger Doebke DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/uu-cultural-ethics-series-roger-doebke/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260317T201539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201539Z UID:98139-1787164200-1787164200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Unity's Positive Path for Spiritual Living DESCRIPTION:Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unitys-positive-path-for-spiritual-living-17/ LOCATION:Turner Conference Room\, Turner Conference Room CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20180812_gf_chq_09227.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201522Z UID:97356-1787217300-1787217300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Natalie Hanson DESCRIPTION:The 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 the United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home at Chautauqua for several years. Hanson has also served Chautauqua as interim senior pastor in 2022\, crafting\, planning and evaluating worship services alongside members of the Department of Religion. \nShe is a clergy member of the United Methodist Church\, now retired after 40 years of ministry. Much of that ministry was focused in urban parishes\, with eight years serving as a District Superintendent in the Western\, then Upper New York Annual Conference. On behalf of the Conference and as an adjunct for Wesley Seminary’s Course of Study\, Hanson for several years taught classes on preaching and worship development. She was also Co-Convener and worship developer for the NE Jurisdiction’s Clergywomen’s Convocation. Hanson was educated at Wesleyan University and the Harvard Divinity School. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-natalie-hanson-4/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Eight (August 15–22),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hanson_Natalie_Chaplain_photo2_WK8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260326T161532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T180019Z UID:98410-1787256000-1787256000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Generational Voices- An Evening with the Denyce Graves Foundation DESCRIPTION:This 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. The final concert of our orchestral season showcases rising talent from this groundbreaking program. Join maestro Rossen Milanov and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a soaring night of vocal artistry and symphonic brilliance. From beloved operatic arias to Bernstein’s enthralling Jeremiah Symphony\, this performance celebrates the future of American opera and the enduring excellence of our resident orchestra. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-generational-voices-an-evening-with-the-denyce-graves-foundation/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts,Week Eight (August 15–22) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/081624_CSO_DM_05.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T061500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T061500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260305T201525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T201525Z UID:98046-1787292900-1787292900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sunrise Paddle - Kayak/SUP DESCRIPTION: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 at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sunrise-paddle-kayak-sup-2/ LOCATION:Sports Club\, Sports Club CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/072321_SunriseKayaking_KT_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260320T160028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163012Z UID:98194-1787320800-1787320800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Aimee Nezhukumatathil DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Bite by Bite: Nourishments & Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil \nFrom the New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders\, a lyrical book of short essays about food\, offering a banquet of tastes\, smells\, memories\, associations\, and marvelous curiosities from nature. In Bite by Bite\, poet and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil explores the way food and drink evoke our associations and remembrances—a subtext or layering\, a flavor tinged with joy\, shame\, exuberance\, grief\, desire\, or nostalgia. \nNezhukumatathil restores our astonishment and wonder about food through her encounters with a range of foods and food traditions. From shave ice to lumpia\, mangoes to pecans\, rambutan to vanilla\, she investigates how food marks our experiences and identities and explores the boundaries between heritage and memory. \nBite by Bite offers a rich and textured kaleidoscope of vignettes and visions into the world of food and nature\, drawn together by intimate and humorous personal reflections\, with Fumi Nakamura’s gorgeous imagery and illustration. \nAimee Nezhukumatathil is the author of Night Owl\, a poetry collection\, the book of food essays Bite By Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees\, and the New York Times best-selling illustrated collection of nature essays\, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies\, Whale Sharks & Other Astonishments. She has also written four previous poetry collections including Oceanic and At The Drive-in Volcano. Her most recent chapbook is Lace & Pyrite\, a collaboration of epistolary garden poems with the poet Ross Gay. Honors include a poetry fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Pushcart Prize\, a Mississippi Arts Council grant\, NAAEE’s 2024 Pepe Marcos-Iga Award for Innovation in Environmental Education\, and being named a Guggenheim Fellow in poetry. For a decade\, she served as the poetry editor for Orion and Sierra magazines. A professor of English and Creative Writing for over twenty five years\, she also serves as a firefly guide for Mississippi State Parks. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/aimee-nezhukumatathil/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC),Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Aimee_Nezhukumatathil_CLSC_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260317T191526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191526Z UID:98126-1787331600-1787331600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-8/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260310T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T201523Z UID:98163-1787342400-1787342400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Renée Fleming with Béla Fleck The Fiddle and the Drum DESCRIPTION:This 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 mines a rich vein of America’s musical heritage\, weaving the expressive depth of Fleming’s voice with the brilliance of Fleck’s banjo and his all-star My Bluegrass Heart band. Through mountain songs\, haunting ballads\, and folk hymns\, The Fiddle and the Drum honors the roots and emotional power of Appalachia. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/renee-fleming-with-bela-fleck-the-fiddle-and-the-drum/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Eight (August 15–22),Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Renee-Fleming_Bela-Fleck_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20251124T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T201519Z UID:96979-1787428800-1787428800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Silkroad Ensemble featuring Rhiannon Giddens DESCRIPTION:The 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 into an unforgettable evening of boundary-crossing music that resonates long after the final note. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/silkroad-ensemble-featuring-rhiannon-giddens/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30),Featured Events,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/6SilkroadEnsemblecAdamGurczakcopy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260324T171520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171520Z UID:98335-1787476500-1787476500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-72/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20250924T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173034Z UID:96585-1787481900-1787481900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Fr. Gregory Boyle\, S.J. DESCRIPTION:Fr. 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. \nFrom 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church\, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles\, and the one with the highest concentration of gang activity. In the face of law enforcement tactics and criminal justice policies of suppression and mass incarceration as the means to end gang violence\, Boyle and parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings. \nIn 1988 they began what would eventually become Homeboy Industries\, which employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises\, and provides critical services to thousands of people who walk through its doors every year seeking a better life. \nBoyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller\, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion\, as well as Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship\, and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. Most recently\, he authored Forgive Everyone Everything\, an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora’s artwork. \nRecently\, Boyle was a recipient of the 2025 Civic Renewal Award from the Center for Christianity and Public Life. In 2024\, Boyle received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joseph Biden. Homeboy Industries was awarded the 2020 Hilton Humanitarian Prize\, and Boyle was the recipient of University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal\, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. In 2014\, President Barack Obama named him a Champion of Change. Boyle has also received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/fr-gregory-boyle-s-j/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk9_Boyle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260120T201524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T221512Z UID:97534-1787486400-1787947200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Week Nine: Reimagined Food Festival DESCRIPTION: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 five Bestor Plaza demos to a lively Weekly Feast of Friends. Your package also includes a Premium Chef’s Dinner\, family‑friendly Feast on Film\, a Craft Beverage Tasting and the flavor‑packed Taste Caravan featuring five lunches and two dinners. Cap your experience off with the high‑energy Battle of the Bites and the celebratory Taste of Chautauqua. \nPackage includes:\n2 Master Series Classes\nSunday Feast with Friends Ticket\n1 Premium Chef’s Dinner\nFeast on Film Event\n1 Premium Craft Beverage Tasting Event\nExperience Taste Caravan\nBattle of the Bites Tasting Event\nTaste of Chautauqua \nPlus\, a limited merch package\, $50 in food truck tickets for the taste caravan and a popcorn and soda for Feast on Film. \nPackage price: $475 \nOnly 80 packages are available each week. Purchase by calling 716-357-6250. \n*Packages available for week’s eight & nine. Packages do not provide standalone access to Chautauqua’s grounds and must be purchased in addition to your gate passes. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/week-nine-food-festival/ CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30),Culinary Experiences,Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FoodFestival_Banner_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260213T213015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151512Z UID:97861-1787511600-1787511600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Congregation\, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/hebrew-congregation-shirley-lazarus-sunday-evening-lecture-series-18/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/smith_wilkes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T020015Z UID:96591-1787562900-1787562900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Fr. Gregory Boyle\, S.J. DESCRIPTION:Fr. 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. \nFrom 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church\, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles\, and the one with the highest concentration of gang activity. In the face of law enforcement tactics and criminal justice policies of suppression and mass incarceration as the means to end gang violence\, Boyle and parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings. \nIn 1988 they began what would eventually become Homeboy Industries\, which employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises\, and provides critical services to thousands of people who walk through its doors every year seeking a better life. \nBoyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller\, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion\, as well as Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship\, and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. Most recently\, he authored Forgive Everyone Everything\, an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora’s artwork. \nRecently\, Boyle was a recipient of the 2025 Civic Renewal Award from the Center for Christianity and Public Life. In 2024\, Boyle received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joseph Biden. Homeboy Industries was awarded the 2020 Hilton Humanitarian Prize\, and Boyle was the recipient of University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal\, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. In 2014\, President Barack Obama named him a Champion of Change. Boyle has also received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/fr-gregory-boyle-s-j-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk9_Boyle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20250912T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191528Z UID:96320-1787568300-1787568300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Priya Parker DESCRIPTION:Priya 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 We Meet and Why it Matters\, and the host of The Art of Gathering Digital Course. She writes and teaches on Group Life\, her Substack publication aimed to make “group help” as normal as “self help.” \nDrawing from her diverse training in conflict resolution\, business management\, public policy and community-building\, her talks dive into the anatomy of gathering with purpose. Whether she is talking about gathering as a 21st-century leadership skill\, fostering belonging among remote teams\, the art of hosting meetings everyone wants to attend\, or connecting people across identities\, backgrounds and hierarchies\, Parker gives her audiences the skills they need to succeed. \nParker has helped numerous clients develop better in-person and virtual gatherings\, including tech and Fortune 500 companies\, leading non-profits\, education groups and government agencies\, among others. \nParker has spoken on the TED Main Stage and her sessions have been viewed over 3 million times. The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters was named a Best Business Book of the Year by Amazon\, Esquire Magazine\, NPR\, the Financial Times\, 1-800-CEO-READS and Bloomberg. In 2023\, The Wall Street Journal tapped Parker as their work expert for their “Future of Everything” series. Her work has been featured in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, Forbes.com\, Oprah.com\, Real Simple Magazine\, Glamour\, “The Today Show” and “Morning Joe\,” among others. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/priya-parker/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30),Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Parker_Priya_CLS_082426.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260401T223021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T223021Z UID:98580-1787587200-1787587200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: American Brass Quintet DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-american-brass-quintet/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/American-Brass-Quintet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T020015Z UID:96592-1787649300-1787649300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Fr. Gregory Boyle\, S.J. DESCRIPTION:Fr. 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. \nFrom 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church\, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles\, and the one with the highest concentration of gang activity. In the face of law enforcement tactics and criminal justice policies of suppression and mass incarceration as the means to end gang violence\, Boyle and parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings. \nIn 1988 they began what would eventually become Homeboy Industries\, which employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises\, and provides critical services to thousands of people who walk through its doors every year seeking a better life. \nBoyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller\, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion\, as well as Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship\, and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. Most recently\, he authored Forgive Everyone Everything\, an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora’s artwork. \nRecently\, Boyle was a recipient of the 2025 Civic Renewal Award from the Center for Christianity and Public Life. In 2024\, Boyle received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joseph Biden. Homeboy Industries was awarded the 2020 Hilton Humanitarian Prize\, and Boyle was the recipient of University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal\, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. In 2014\, President Barack Obama named him a Champion of Change. Boyle has also received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/fr-gregory-boyle-s-j-3/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk9_Boyle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260318T123026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T153024Z UID:98149-1787649300-1787649300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/tbd/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HurlbutChurch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260310T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T193013Z UID:98078-1787654700-1787654700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Lara Downes and John McWhorter DESCRIPTION:Visionary American pianist and scholar Lara Downes is joined by fellow American scholar and linguist John McWhorter for a musical-conversation to discuss the role of American music as a joyful noise\, even in the hardest times — the songs that have chased our cares away even in times of hardship\, crisis and wartime\, to remind us of the importance of “harmonizing together.” This program is part of Downes’ series\, “America in Pursuit\,” developed for NPR’s “All Things Considered\,” and continues Chautauqua’s weeklong exploration of “The Importance of Gathering\,” in collaboration with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. \nAt 8 p.m. the same evening\, vocalist Kurt Elling joins Downes in a special concert called “Get Happy\,” inspired by the morning’s conversation and celebrating 250 years of American music. The duo will share beloved songs that remind us that “the sun will come up tomorrow!” The performance features music by Irving Berlin\, George Gershwin\, H.T. Burleigh\, Louis Armstrong\, and more. \nLara Downes\, a visionary trailblazer and American pianist occupies a unique position of visibility through her dynamic work as a sought-after soloist\, a Billboard Chart-topping recording artist\, and a beloved NPR personality. She seeks inspiration from the legacies of history\, family and collective memory\, creating performances and recording projects that serve as gathering spaces for her listeners to find common ground and shared experiences. \nDownes has recently launched “The Declaration Project\,” a national initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States by gathering together American communities to find common ground in exploring the core essence of our founding promise: the unalienable rights of “Life\, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Engaging with multigenerational communities in the form of round-table conversations\, generative writing workshops\, and collaborative creative practice\, Downes encourages reflection and expression that actively reimagines the promise of our future\, reflecting on the magic and mystery of life\, the ongoing quest for freedom and equality\, and the radical power of joy. \nDownes is the creator and host of the NPR Music video series “Amplify with Lara Downes\,” which features intimate\, profoundly personal video conversations with visionary artists and cultural leaders who are shaping our creative present and future. Downes’ fierce commitment to citizenship and advocacy has led to her role as an Artist Ambassador for Headcount\, a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. A cultural visionary with a firm finger on the pulse of tomorrow\, Downes is increasingly active as a curator and creative partner with institutions including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts\, the Aspen Ideas Festival\, Mass MoCA\, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra\, and as Resident Artist for Classical California (formerly KDFC and KUSC). \nDownes’ uniquely insightful approach to concept and curation have created an extensive and acclaimed series of chart-topping recordings\, including her latest release “Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined\,” featured on NPR’s “Morning Edition\,” in The Wall Street Journal and Downbeat Magazine. Her 2023 release “Love at Last” was featured as an NPR Tiny Desk Concert\, and her groundbreaking 2016 release “America Again” was called “a balm for a country riven by disunion” by the Boston Globe. \nJohn McWhorter is not just a linguist — he’s a storyteller of language\, a cultural critic and a fearless commentator on the social issues of our time. As a professor in the Slavic Department at Columbia University\, McWhorter has spent his career dissecting the ways in which language evolves\, adapts and reflects the human condition. His research into creole languages\, dialects and sociolects offers a window into the everchanging tapestry of human communication. \n McWhorter’s work extends far beyond the classroom. Known for his bold\, unorthodox views on race and society\, he has become a prominent public intellectual\, challenging the status quo and encouraging us to rethink our assumptions. Through his writing\, speaking and media appearances\, McWhorter brings a fresh\, incisive perspective that is both enlightening and accessible\, making even the most complex topics approachable for all. \nMcWhorter is an author of more than 20 books\, including The Power of Babel: A Natural History of Language\, Losing the Race: Self Sabotage in Black America and Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English. In 2016 he published Words on the Move: Why English Won’t — and Can’t — Sit Still (Like\, Literally)\, while in 2021\, he published Nine Nasty Words and Woke Racism. He also writes a weekly column for The New York Times and hosts the language podcast “Lexicon Valley.” He earned his B.A. from Rutgers\, his M.A. from New York University and his Ph.D. in linguistics from Stanford. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/lara-downes-and-john-mcwhorter/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DownesMcWhorter_CLS_082526.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260128T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163016Z UID:97629-1787661000-1787661000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Bird\, Tree & Garden Club Lunchtime Lecture Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/btg-lunch-lecture-series-9/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/smith_wilkes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260318T193015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193015Z UID:98167-1787688000-1787688000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Get Happy with Lara Downes and Kurt Elling DESCRIPTION:Pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes has been called “A musical ray of hope” by NBC News. Vocalist Kurt Elling\, whom The Guardian dubbed “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers\,” joins Downes in a special concert called GET HAPPY\, celebrating 250 years of American music as a joyful noise\, even in the hardest times. The duo shares beloved songs that have chased our cares away even in times of  hardship\, crisis\, and wartime\, to remind us that “the sun will come up tomorrow!” Music by Irving Berlin\, George Gershwin\, H.T. Burleigh\, Louis Armstrong\, and more. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/get-happy-with-lara-downes-and-kurt-elling/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30),Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LaraDownes_KurtElling_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T061500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T061500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260305T201525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T201525Z UID:98047-1787724900-1787724900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sunrise Paddle - Kayak/SUP DESCRIPTION: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 at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sunrise-paddle-kayak-sup-3/ LOCATION:Sports Club\, Sports Club CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/072321_SunriseKayaking_KT_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T020015Z UID:96593-1787735700-1787735700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Fr. Gregory Boyle\, S.J. DESCRIPTION:Fr. 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. \nFrom 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church\, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles\, and the one with the highest concentration of gang activity. In the face of law enforcement tactics and criminal justice policies of suppression and mass incarceration as the means to end gang violence\, Boyle and parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings. \nIn 1988 they began what would eventually become Homeboy Industries\, which employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises\, and provides critical services to thousands of people who walk through its doors every year seeking a better life. \nBoyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller\, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion\, as well as Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship\, and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. Most recently\, he authored Forgive Everyone Everything\, an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora’s artwork. \nRecently\, Boyle was a recipient of the 2025 Civic Renewal Award from the Center for Christianity and Public Life. In 2024\, Boyle received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joseph Biden. Homeboy Industries was awarded the 2020 Hilton Humanitarian Prize\, and Boyle was the recipient of University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal\, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. In 2014\, President Barack Obama named him a Champion of Change. Boyle has also received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/fr-gregory-boyle-s-j-4/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk9_Boyle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260309T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191528Z UID:98074-1787741100-1787741100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Henry Louis Gates\, Jr. DESCRIPTION:Henry Louis Gates\, Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University professor and director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker\, literary scholar\, journalist\, cultural critic and institution builder has produced and hosted an array of documentary films and published numerous books. Gates joins the Chautauqua Lecture Series during this week on “The Importance of Gathering\,” in collaboration with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival\, to reflect on the importance of sharing collective histories and memories\, based on his extensive work and scholarship exploring the connections that bind us. \nNominated for a 2024 Primetime Emmy\, and in its 12th season this year\, is Gates’s groundbreaking genealogy and genetics series “Finding Your Roots.” His latest history series for PBS are “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History” and “Great Migrations: A People on the Move.” He also served as executive producer of PBS’ “The Black Church” and HBO’s “Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches\,” which each received Emmy nominations as well. \nGates’s latest book is The Black Box: Writing the Race. Published in 2024\, it was named one of the New York Times 100 Best Books of the Year. Other recent titles include The Black Church: This Is Our Story\, This Is Our Song and Stony the Road: Reconstruction\, White Supremacy\, and the Rise of Jim Crow. A former chair of the Pulitzer Prize board\, he is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and serves on a wide array of boards\, including the New York Public Library\, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund\, the Aspen Institute\, the Whitney Museum of American Art\, Library of America and The Studio Museum of Harlem. \nGates earned his B.A. in history from Yale University\, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in English literature from Clare College at Cambridge. He was a member of the first class awarded “genius grants” by the MacArthur Foundation in 1981\, and in 1998 he became the first African American scholar to be awarded the National Humanities Medal. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/henry-louis-gates-jr/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GatesJr_HenryLouis_CLS_082626.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260317T201540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201540Z UID:98140-1787769000-1787769000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Unity's Positive Path for Spiritual Living DESCRIPTION:Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unitys-positive-path-for-spiritual-living-18/ LOCATION:Turner Conference Room\, Turner Conference Room CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20180812_gf_chq_09227.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260209T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T203023Z UID:97709-1787774400-1787774400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Samara Joy DESCRIPTION:A native of the Bronx\, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes\, and her father\, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon\, has produced\, composed and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition\, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard\, by audiences and critics alike\, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound\, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Vaughan\, Betty Carter\, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. \nJoy released her self-titled debut on the Whirlwind label in 2021\, followed a year later by Linger Awhile\, her breakout Verve debut\, of which Down Beat said\, “With this beautiful recording\, a silky-voiced star is born.” The album earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album in addition to a headline-making win for Best New Artist. A deluxe edition of the album was released\, as well as the EP A Joyful Holiday\, which took home Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance in 2025. Her new Verve album\, Portrait\, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch\, showcases the intimate\, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band\, already earning her an NAACP Image Award this year for Best Jazz Album. Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist\, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus\, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/samara-joy/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30),Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Samara-Joy_1-credit_-ABDM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201523Z UID:96594-1787822100-1787822100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Fr. Gregory Boyle\, S.J. DESCRIPTION:Fr. 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. \nFrom 1986 to 1992 Boyle served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church\, then the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles\, and the one with the highest concentration of gang activity. In the face of law enforcement tactics and criminal justice policies of suppression and mass incarceration as the means to end gang violence\, Boyle and parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings. \nIn 1988 they began what would eventually become Homeboy Industries\, which employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises\, and provides critical services to thousands of people who walk through its doors every year seeking a better life. \nBoyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller\, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion\, as well as Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship\, and The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. Most recently\, he authored Forgive Everyone Everything\, an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora’s artwork. \nRecently\, Boyle was a recipient of the 2025 Civic Renewal Award from the Center for Christianity and Public Life. In 2024\, Boyle received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joseph Biden. Homeboy Industries was awarded the 2020 Hilton Humanitarian Prize\, and Boyle was the recipient of University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal\, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. In 2014\, President Barack Obama named him a Champion of Change. Boyle has also received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/fr-gregory-boyle-s-j-5/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk9_Boyle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T061500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T061500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260305T201526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T201526Z UID:98048-1787897700-1787897700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sunrise Paddle - Kayak/SUP DESCRIPTION: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 at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sunrise-paddle-kayak-sup-4/ LOCATION:Sports Club\, Sports Club CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/072321_SunriseKayaking_KT_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260317T191527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191527Z UID:98127-1787936400-1787936400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-9/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260106T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T204903Z UID:97235-1787947200-1787947200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Australian Pink Floyd Show DESCRIPTION:Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre\,” The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first-ever concert in Adelaide\, Australia in 1988. Since then\, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David Gilmour and Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading show of its kind in the world. \nPerforming the music of Pink Floyd with note-for-note perfection\, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences\, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show\, video animations\, state-of-the-art high-resolution LED screen technology\, and other special effects. \nIn addition\, and in true Pink Floyd fashion\, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig and their own unique Pink Kangaroo. They have worked with Pink Floyd touring musicians like Guy Pratt and Durga McBroom. Lorelei McBroom\, who was a member of the Pink Floyd touring band on both the Momentary Lapse of Reason and Delicate Sound of Thunder tours\, has been a member of TAPFS for over 15 years. \nOften described as being much more than a tribute band\, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. The band has played to sell-out audiences throughout Europe\, the UK\, America\, Canada\, and South America. \nWith over 35 years of history\, the world’s biggest\, best\, and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show continues to delight its global fan base. From its humble origins in the bars and clubs of Adelaide\, in recent years the band has become a truly international affair\, with members from Australia\, the UK\, France\, and the USA. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-australian-pink-floyd-show/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Nine (August 22–30),Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AustralianPinkFloyd_2.2.4_2.2.4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260203T211508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T211508Z UID:97677-1787997600-1787997600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:HOLD: Bob McClure Play Readers event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/hold-bob-mcclure-play-readers-event/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T091500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260324T171521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171521Z UID:98336-1788081300-1788081300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-73/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T104500 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260105T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173034Z UID:96586-1788086700-1788086700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton DESCRIPTION:The 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 at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Sutton is a frequent leader of retreats focused on spirituality\, nonviolence\, and social justice\, including multiple missions to South Africa. He co-founded Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington\, an ecumenical network of churches and individuals committed to centering prayer and renewing the contemplative gospel for daily living. \nSutton is a prolific writer\, and has contributed to multiple books\, including The Diversity of Centering Prayer and Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace: Challenging the Epidemic of Gun Violence. Bishop Sutton has been named by the Center for American Progress as one of “Fourteen Faith Leaders to Watch” for his faith-led efforts to promote nonviolent solutions to conflicts. \nSutton is a prolific writer\, and has contributed to multiple books\, including The Diversity of Centering Prayer and Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace: Challenging the Epidemic of Gun Violence. Bishop Sutton has been named by the Center for American Progress as one of “Fourteen Faith Leaders to Watch” for his faith-led efforts to promote nonviolent solutions to conflicts. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rt-rev-eugene-taylor-sutton/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Week Nine (August 22–30),Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/wk10_Sutton_Eugene_Chaplain_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260213T213016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151512Z UID:97862-1788116400-1788116400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Congregation\, Shirley Lazarus Sunday Evening Lecture Series DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/hebrew-congregation-shirley-lazarus-sunday-evening-lecture-series-19/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/smith_wilkes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160120 CREATED:20260310T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T140000Z UID:98054-1789066800-1789066800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Indigo Girls DESCRIPTION:Released in 1989\, Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta\, Georgia\, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded sixteen studio albums\, sold over 15 million records\, and built a dedicated\, enduring following across the globe. Rolling Stone describes them as the “ideal duet partners.” Committed and uncompromising activists\, they work on issues like immigration reform (El Refugio)\, LGBTQ advocacy\, education (Imagination Library)\, death penalty reform\, and Native American rights. They are co-founders of Honor the Earth\, a non-profit dedicated to the survival of sustainable Native communities\, Indigenous environmental justice\, and green energy solutions. \nTheir latest record\, Look Long is a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers reunited in the studio with their strongest backing band to date. “We joke about being old\, but what is old when it comes to music? We’re still a bar band at heart\,” says Saliers. “While our lyrics and writing approach may change\, our passion for music feels the same as it did when we were 25-years-old.” “As time has gone on\, our audience has become more expansive and diverse\, giving me a sense of joy\,” she adds. To hear those collective voices raise into one\, singing along and overpowering the band itself\, one realizes the importance Indigo Girls’ music has in this moment. In our often-terrifying present\, we are all in search of a daily refuge\, a stolen hour or two\, to engage with something that brings us joy\, perspective\, or maybe just calm. As one bar band once put it\, “We go to the doctor\, we go to the mountains…we go to the Bible\, we go through the work out.” For millions\, they go to the Indigo Girls. On Look Long they’ll find a creative partnership certain of its bearings\, forging a way forward. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/indigo-girls/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-IndigoGirls036_JeremyCowart.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR