Join the Director of Galleries at Chautauqua Institution Judy Barie to explore one of America’s most charming art destinations. Immerse yourself in the heart of Santa Fe with four nights at the only hotel located on the Plaza. Learn about the history of indigenous art with special access to the School for Advanced Research and...
Indulge in a German feast at the Athenaeum Hotel with music by The Bergholz German Band. Dinner seating is from 5–8:30 p.m., the band plays from 5:30–9 p.m., and the cash bar, with many German beer options, stays open until 11 p.m. Single tickets to this event are sold out. You can still reserve the...
Step into the world of dance and music as we bring back the Malpaso Dance Company and introduce the talented choreographer Ronald K. Brown for a unique residency and preview performance. They will craft choreography to the mesmerizing jazz beats of Max Roach, the renowned drummer and composer. This project was ignited when Max Roach's...
Step into the world of dance and music as we bring back the Malpaso Dance Company and introduce the talented choreographer Ronald K. Brown for a unique residency and preview performance. They will craft choreography to the mesmerizing jazz beats of Max Roach, the renowned drummer and composer. After the preview performance, you're invited to...
Since Christopher Columbus declared Cuba part of the Spanish Empire in 1492, the island has served as a way station of New World wealth on its way across the Atlantic, a playground of American mob bosses and literati, and a tropical outpost of communism. The story of its past is told in the streets of...
Witness our annual tradition of lighting of the menorah in Bestor Plaza, occurring this year on December 7 at sunset. Please gather at 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a morning with family, friends and Santa. Write your perfect holiday wish list, fill up on your favorite breakfast foods and enjoy time with Old Saint Nick. He can’t wait to meet you! Adults: $20 Children ages 5-12: $9.99 Children ages 4 & under: Free Proceeds to benefit the Mayville Food Pantry.
Join us for our annual Winter Village at Chautauqua celebration that welcomes friends from the regional community and beyond to enjoy the beauty of Chautauqua's grounds during the winter holiday season. Breakfast with Santa, holiday choir performances, shopping, snacks and horse-drawn carriage rides make for a perfect day at Chautauqua. Breakfast with Santa - seatings...
In between Winter Village festivities, stop by the Plaza Market for some last-minute holiday shopping. Find the perfect gift as you browse and buy homemade goods at the CHQ Staff Craft Bazaar. From decor and home goods to apparel and accessories, every item for sale has been individually crafted by one of Chautauqua's many talented...
Enjoy sacred vocal selections, spirituals and holiday songs provided by local student vocal ensembles. 10:15–10:45 a.m.: Fredonia 11:00–11:30 a.m.: Chautauqua Lake 1–1:30 p.m.: Jamestown High School Madrigal Singers
Enjoy a morning with family, friends and Santa. Write your perfect holiday wish list, fill up on your favorite breakfast foods and enjoy time with Old Saint Nick. He can’t wait to meet you! Adults: $20 Children ages 5-12: $9.99 Children ages 4 & under: Free Proceeds to benefit the Mayville Food Pantry.
Experience a bit of old-time holiday charm in a horse-drawn carriage through the picturesque streets of Chautauqua. Each carriage holds 8 people and departs every half hour starting at Noon from the parking lot next to the Chautauqua Bookstore. Tickets are available for purchase at the Bookstore ($6 for adults; $4 for children). Each ride...
Join us at The Smith Memorial Library for a discussion of Eric Gansworth's memoir "Apple : Skin to the Core," a 2024 CLSC Selection. Chautauqua's new Manager of Literary Arts, Stephine Hunt, will lead the discussion. All are welcome.
Following the March 26 webinar with Atiya Aftab and Roberta Elliot, attendees can sign up for an optional two-session discussion series on Tuesday, April 2 and Tuesday, April 16 from 3-4 pm ET. This discussion series will be led by The Department of Religion’s Vice-President, Melissa Spas, and Director of Religion Programs, Rafia Khader, who...
How do we talk about what’s going on in Israel and Palestine? Five months into the current war, is Israel’s response to Hamas’ attacks on October 7 still considered a defense after more than 31,000 Palestinians have been killed and the vast majority of hostages have not been released? How do we see what is...
CHQ Common Grounds is an off-season, volunteerrun community center, serving coffee, tea, cocoa and snacks. During Eclipse weekend, breakfast bagels will be available Saturday through Monday, with soup available at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Everything is free, with donations gratefully accepted. Enjoy meeting fellow Chautauquans on the grounds for the eclipse!