The Chautauqua School of Music Faculty Showcase celebrates the exceptional artistry of the School's distinguished faculty artists. Join us for an afternoon of inspiring performances featuring renowned musicians and educators whose talent, experience, and dedication shape the next generation of performers. This concert offers a unique opportunity to hear faculty members share their artistry on...
Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Noah Falck (Poetry) and Sunita Puri (Prose) Noah Falck is the author of Exclusions (Tupelo Press, 2020) which was a finalist for the Believer Book Award and the co-authored collection Prerecorded Weather (SurVision Books, 2022) winner of the James Tate Poetry Prize. He released a limited-edition record Fatigue...
Kriss Young Miller and her husband Gary manage the Quaker House. Kriss is a 2022 graduate of Earlham School of Religion with her Master of Arts in Peace and Social Transformation. Kriss is currently a student of Victoria Loorz in the Seminary of the Wild Earth at the Center for Wild Spirituality. She has completed...
Join us for lemonade and cookies at the Orientation for new Chautauquans, where we warmly welcome you to our vibrant community. This event is designed to introduce you to the rich history, diverse programs, and unique experiences that Chautauqua offers. Meet fellow newcomers, engage with staff, and learn about the array of cultural, educational, and...
Join us for the Newcomers Reception, a welcoming gathering open to all first-time and new visitors to Chautauqua Institution. This lovely event is a chance to meet fellow newcomers, connect with members of the community, and learn more about all that Chautauqua has to offer. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while taking in the beautiful lake...
When science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up alone on a spaceship light years from home he has no recollection of how he got there. As his memory returns he uncovers his mission to save the Earth's sun from a mysterious threat, and discovers that an unexpected alien friendship may be the key. "One...
A happily engaged couple played by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli. "The craft of the picture is impressive. But the film’s wit, daring and overall success is largely owed to the formidable performances by...
Sharon R. Wesoky, Ph.D has been practicing Buddhist meditation for over 15 years. Born and raised in a Reform Jewish tradition, she regards Buddhist practice as a way to connect with an open heart as well as to consider how spiritual practice can help address questions of daily meaning as well as social and political...
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose...