BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chautauqua Institution - ECPv6.15.20//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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T163000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260324T161509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T161558Z UID:98317-1781454600-1781454600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Wilco Concert Buffet Dinner DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxed yet refined dining experience featuring comforting classics\, seasonal ingredients\, and creative nods to Wilco’s iconic catalog. Guests will enjoy a prime rib carving station\, maple-mustard glazed salmon\, herb-roasted chicken\, stuffed portobello caps\, along with a variety of hearty sides and fresh salads — each dish prepared to be both familiar and unexpected\, much like the music itself. From rich\, soulful flavors to bright\, vibrant accompaniments\, the menu offers something for every palate. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/wilco-concert-buffet-dinner/ LOCATION:Heirloom (at Athenaeum) CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Culinary Experiences,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Wilco-by-Peter-Crosby_1_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260303T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T181606Z UID:98015-1781463600-1781463600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Wilco DESCRIPTION:For 30 years\, Wilco has been a pioneering force in independent music. The Chicago rock band has released 13 studio albums and won multiple Grammy Awards. They have founded their own record label\, dBpm Records\, and the renowned Solid Sound Festival. \nThe sextet — comprised of Jeff Tweedy\, John Stirratt\, Glenn Kotche\, Pat Sansone\, Nels Cline and Mikael Jorgensen — continues to be regarded as a live powerhouse. As described by NPR\, “To see Wilco on stage is to hear the best of the best.” \nThe band’s newest album\, Cousin\, was released in 2023\, followed by 2024’s Hot Sun Cool Shroud EP. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/wilco/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Wilco-by-Peter-Crosby_1_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260518T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T023107Z UID:100741-1781985600-1781985600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet Spring Gala DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet\, under the direction of Monika Alch\, presents their 2026 Spring Gala performance.  \nThis performance will celebrate the retirement of Artistic Director Monika Alch this June. After 30 years under her leadership\, CRYB became a premier classical training program in the region\, with students going on to professional careers\, top summer intensives\, and teaching positions across the country. CRYB is thrilled that she will continue as Faculty Emeritus\, sharing her expertise through coaching and master classes.  \nRepertoire will include modern dance and classical ballet featuring all ages of students\, including highlighted works from across Monica Alch’s career. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-regional-youth-ballet-spring-gala/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CRYB-2026-1-preferred.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260309T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T161600Z UID:98053-1782585000-1782585000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge: Raised On Radio DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award winning icons\, Melissa Etheridge and Wynonna Judd\, have just announced dates for their co-headlining Raised On Radio Tour. These two musical trailblazers are teaming up for an unforgettable tour\, bringing fans their chart-topping hits and signature sounds that made them two of the most celebrated artists of all time. \n“I’ve spent my entire adult life onstage\, but before any of that\, I was just a girl sitting close to a radio speaker\, hanging on every word. That’s where it all started for me\,” says Judd. She continues\, “Raised On Radio isn’t just a tour name—it’s my roots and wings. It’s late nights with the dial turned low\, chasing distant stations through the static. It’s songs that felt like they understood me before I understood myself. The radio was my teacher\, my comfort\, my escape. The songs playing through that radio shaped me as a dreamer and an artist. This tour is about going back to that feeling and sharing it with you.” Etheridge adds\, “I was literally raised on the radio\, growing up in Leavenworth I listened to WHB. They played every kind of music from rock and soul to R&B and country music. It helped shape me to become the versatile writer and musician that I am today.” \nRock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee\, Etheridge stormed the rock scene with her confessional lyrics and signature vocal rasp on “Bring Me Some Water\,” “Come to My Window\,” “Bein’ Alive” and “The Other Side of Blue” with Chris Stapleton from her new album Rise (2026). \nJudd\, a five-time Grammy winner and Country Music Hall of Fame Member\, first rose to fame as one-half of the legendary Country music duo\, The Judds. She cemented her stardom through countless chart-topping solo hits in the ‘90s and 2000s\, including “No One Else on Earth\,” “I Saw The Light\,” and “She Is His Only Need.” \nFans can sign up for early access to tickets for the Raised On Radio Tour\, including exclusive VIP packages\, by visiting Wynonna.com and MelissaEtheridge.com. Artist presales start Tuesday\, March 10th at 10:00am local time\, with public on-sale to follow on Friday\, March 13th at 10:00am local. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/wynonna-judd-and-melissa-etheridge-raised-on-radio/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CHQ_WynonnaJudd_MelissaEtheridge_2026_MR_HORZ_update_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T090000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260527T141558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141558Z UID:100796-1782637200-1782637200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:United Church of Christ Worship Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/united-church-of-christ-worship-service/ LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260527T141559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141559Z UID:100797-1782639000-1782639000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Quaker Worship Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/quaker-worship-service/ LOCATION:Quaker House CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260527T141602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141602Z UID:100798-1782639000-1782639000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Unity Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/unity-service/ LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T093000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260527T141604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T171558Z UID:98327-1782639000-1782639000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-64/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HurlbutChurch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T104500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260501T140058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T191556Z UID:99318-1782643500-1782643500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Opening Three Taps DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/three-taps/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/062225_OpeningTaps_Snyder_DM_03.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T140057Z UID:96584-1782644400-1782644400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde DESCRIPTION:The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role\, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position\, she also serves as the chair and president of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation\, which oversees the ministries of the Washington National Cathedral and Cathedral schools. \nBudde is committed to the spiritual vitality and public witness of the congregations in her care. She is proud to serve a diocese committed to justice and mercy. She cherishes her friendship with interfaith leaders in the Washington Metro Area and their joint endeavors in service to the common good. \nBudde was consecrated as the ninth bishop of Washington in 2011. Prior to her election\, she served for 18 years as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis. Her sermons have been published in several books and journals. Budde is the author of three books including the New York Times bestseller How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith\, which has been adapted as a Young Adult book\, We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to Be Brave in Life’s Decisive Moments as well as a picture book for young children\, I Can Learn to Be Brave\, forthcoming in July 2026. \nShe earned a Bachelor of Arts in history at the University of Rochester\, graduating magna cum laude. She earned both a Master in Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rt-rev-mariann-edgar-budde/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk1_Budde.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190020Z UID:97978-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists" Exhibition: June 28–July 22 DESCRIPTION:“Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists” exhibition runs June 28 – July 22. This exhibition is linked to Chautauqua’s week one’s lecture theme Icons and Instigators: Women who Changed the World. Six prominent artists are featured in this exhibition in the Main Gallery of Strohl Art Center: Tiffany Calvert\, Lisa Hoke\, Sarah Jacobs\, Judy Pfaff\, Patty Warashina\, and Adero Willard. Each of these accomplished artists bring a unique\, personal dynamic to their current work\, while also standing on the shoulders of other women who pushed them forward. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/here-and-now-contemporary-feminists-exhibition-june-28-july-22/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries CATEGORIES:Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Here-and-Now-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190021Z UID:97980-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Lexie Loader" Exhibition: June 28–July 23 DESCRIPTION:“Lexie Loader: Warm Light\, Cool Shadows” exhibition runs June 28-July 23. With a soft gaze\, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces\, exploring the relationships we have with memories\, places\, and objects. Her paintings bring the mundane and ordinary to life with a glow of familiar light and melancholic undertones. These works investigate the narratives provided by quiet and forgotten scenes. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Friends of CVA. Curated by Erika Diamond. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/lexie-loader-exhibition-june-28-july-23/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lexie-Loader-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190022Z UID:97982-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Forest for the Trees" Exhibition: June 28–August 9 DESCRIPTION:“Forest for the Trees” exhibition runs June 28 – August 9. “Forest for the Trees” is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest ecosystems and the need to preserve them. Each artist focuses on different bionetworks on the forest floor or within the trees. Using paint\, textiles\, sculpture\, and light-based processes\, they also remind us to consider the bigger picture of what is at stake if we disrupt our woodlands. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation. Curated by Erika Diamond. \nArtists: Addyson Aftanas\, Colby Caldwell\, Joan Elliott\, Anna Johnson\, Colleen Toledano\, Melissa Webb\, Tali Weinberg URL:https://www.chq.org/event/forest-for-the-trees-exhibition-june-28-august-9/ LOCATION:Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Forest-for-the-Trees-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190024Z UID:97984-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Twisted" Exhibition: June 28–August 24 DESCRIPTION:“Twisted” exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving\, turning\, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is an array of beautifully designed sculptures\, ranging in sizes that cohesively exist together. See the intricate handwork\, using a variety of materials from Atticus Adams\, Vivian Chiu\, Kyle Cottier\, Andrew Hayes\, Terumi Saito and Philip Soucy. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Gary & Willow Brost. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/twisted-exhibition-june-28-august-24/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Twisted-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151519Z UID:97994-1782651600-1782651600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Sculpture Garden 2026" Exhibition: June 28–August 26 DESCRIPTION:“Sculpture Garden 2026” exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sculpture-garden-2026-exhibition-june-28-august-26/ LOCATION:Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden\, Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sculpture-Garden-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190020Z UID:97979-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Here and Now: Contemporary Feminists” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 – July 22. This exhibition is linked to Chautauqua’s week one’s lecture theme Icons and Instigators: Women who Changed the World. Six prominent artists are featured in this exhibition in the Main Gallery of Strohl Art Center: Tiffany Calvert\, Lisa Hoke\, Sarah Jacobs\, Judy Pfaff\, Patty Warashina\, and Adero Willard. Each of these accomplished artists bring a unique\, personal dynamic to their current work\, while also standing on the shoulders of other women who pushed them forward. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/here-and-now-contemporary-feminists-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Here-and-Now-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190022Z UID:97981-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Lexie Loader: Warm Light\, Cool Shadows" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Lexie Loader: Warm Light\, Cool Shadows” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 – July 23. With a soft gaze\, Lexie Loader paints interior and exterior spaces\, exploring the relationships we have with memories\, places\, and objects. Her paintings bring the mundane and ordinary to life with a glow of familiar light and melancholic undertones. These works investigate the narratives provided by quiet and forgotten scenes. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Friends of CVA. Curated by Erika Diamond. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/lexie-loader-warm-light-cool-shadows-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lexie-Loader-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190023Z UID:97983-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Forest for the Trees" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Forest for the Trees” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28 – August 9. Forest for the Trees is a sylvan-themed exhibition with a focus on the positive impact of forest ecosystems and the need to preserve them. Each artist focuses on different bionetworks on the forest floor or within the trees. Using paint\, textiles\, sculpture\, and light-based processes\, they also remind us to consider the bigger picture of what is at stake if we disrupt our woodlands. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation. Curated by Erika Diamond. \nArtists: Addyson Aftanas\, Colby Caldwell\, Joan Elliott\, Anna Johnson\, Colleen Toledano\, Melissa Webb\, Tali Weinberg URL:https://www.chq.org/event/forest-for-the-trees-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Fowler-Kellogg Art Center: 1st Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Forest-for-the-Trees-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190024Z UID:97985-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Twisted" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Twisted” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 24. All works in this craft-based exhibition are literally and figuratively twisted into shapes by carving\, turning\, squeezing and trimming their materials. The result is an array of beautifully designed sculptures\, ranging in sizes that cohesively exist together. See the intricate handwork\, using a variety of materials from Atticus Adams\, Vivian Chiu\, Kyle Cottier\, Andrew Hayes\, Terumi Saito and Philip Soucy. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Gary & Willow Brost. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/twisted-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Twisted-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260225T221534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151520Z UID:97995-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Sculpture Garden 2026" Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Sculpture Garden 2026” opening reception. Exhibition runs June 28-August 26. Featuring outdoor sculptures by Page Henry and Ed Parrish. Curated by Judy Barie. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sculpture-garden-2026-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden\, Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sculpture-Garden-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260423T141557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T133058Z UID:99180-1782658800-1782658800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus DESCRIPTION:The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively\, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus perform regularly in some of the most famous concert halls in the world\, and just as often in the humblest auditoriums in the smallest of communities. The joining of these two ensembles allows them to offer unparalleled versatility of programming\, ranging from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches\, jazz classics\, and Broadway musicals. The band and chorus also perform independently\, and have recently shared the stage with such ensembles as the Boston Pops\, the Cincinnati Pops\, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, and the National Symphony Orchestra. In addition to their national tours\, formal concerts\, chamber recitals\, and educational outreach\, members of the Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus frequently represent the Army at formal and ceremonial functions\, including the Presidential Inaugural Parade\, presidential funerals\, the Army All-American Bowl\, and diplomatic efforts overseas. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-united-states-army-field-band-and-soldiers-chorus/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Family Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BC-Formal-11x14-RGB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T153000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260416T191556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T191556Z UID:99074-1782660600-1782660600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Stephanie Ginese and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Writers’ Center Faculty Reading — Featuring Stephanie Ginese (Poetry) and Annmarie Kelly-Harbaugh (Prose) \nStephanie Ginese is an author\, instructor\, and stand-up comedian from South Lorain\, Ohio. Her literary work has been featured in Las Palabritas Journal at Harvard University\, The Pinch Journal at the University of Memphis\, Cleveland Review of Books\, and elsewhere. Her debut collection of poetry\, Unto Dogs\, was released in July of 2022 on Grieveland. She is a 2023 Cleveland Arts Prize winner and a 2024 Creative Impact Fund awardee. Currently\, she lives in Cleveland with her two children. She can be found at www.sginese.com or on Sundays at Dunlap’s Corner Bar where she co-hosts the Con Tú Variety Show. \nAnnmarie Kelly-Harbaugh is the author of Here Be Dragons\, a memoir about the wonderful misery of raising children with someone you love. She also hosts Wild Precious Life\, a literary podcast about making the most of the time we have. Annmarie teaches writing at Stanford\, Cuyahoga Community College\, and Ashland University where she works with incarcerated students trying to obtain their degrees. Her essays have appeared on NPR’s All Things Considered\, in Today Parenting\, Black Fork\, Gordon Square Review\, and The New York Observer\, among others and her work has been staged with the Cleveland Humanities Festival and Listen to Your Mother Pittsburgh. She’s received support from the Ohio Arts Council\, Martha’s Vineyard Institute\, Tin House\, and Il Monasterino della Conoscenza\, and was recently named both the Hemingway-Pfeiffer and Erma Bombeck Writer-in-Residence. In her non-writing moments\, Annmarie loves kickboxing\, karaoke\, dogs\, ping-pong\, books that make her laugh\, movies that make her cry\, and salads other people make her eat. She lives in Cleveland\, Ohio\, where she is currently writing a book with the ghost of her father. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/stephanie-ginese-and-annmarie-kelly-harbaugh/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Writers’ Center,Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WritersCenter_Wk1_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260421T161557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T143057Z UID:99116-1782662400-1782662400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Church of the Wild with Kriss Miller DESCRIPTION: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 Wild Church Leadership training and is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work to build connections with Chautauquans in the sacred wild. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/church-of-the-wild-with-kriss-miller/ LOCATION:Outdoor Classroom CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MysticHeart_KrissMiller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T131618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T183122Z UID:99575-1782666000-1782666000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Palestine Park Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/palestine-park-tour/ LOCATION:Palestine Park\, Palestine Park CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/071918_Palestine_Park_DM_06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T130056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T183056Z UID:99554-1782676800-1782676800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sacred Song Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sacred-song-service/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/062523_SacredSong_CL_04-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T074500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260512T210059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141556Z UID:99491-1782719100-1782719100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart - Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry\, Zen Buddhism DESCRIPTION:Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then\, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings\, intensive Zen meditation retreats\, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher\, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede\, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau\, the founder of the Rochester Zen Center. With her teacher’s on-going guidance and support\, Jissai began instructing others in Zen meditation in 1999. In 2022\, she was ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest and received the name “Jissai” (pronounced JEE-sigh) which means “true encounter.” Jissai is delighted to serve both the Rochester Zen Center and the Louisville Zen Center. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-sensei-ven-jissai-prince-cherry-zen-buddhism/ LOCATION:Presbyterian House\, Presbyterian House CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Prince-Cherry_Jissai_mysticheart_wk2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T080000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T163146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T190121Z UID:99861-1782720000-1782720000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Daily Word Meditation DESCRIPTION:(Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua) URL:https://www.chq.org/event/daily-word-meditation-46/ LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20170816_gf_00736.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T081500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T163117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T203115Z UID:99841-1782720900-1782720900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-83/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HurlbutChurch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T083000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T131614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160108Z UID:99573-1782721800-1782721800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson DESCRIPTION: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 and joy. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/movement-and-meditation-with-monte-thompson/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/morningmeditation3_072015_RW_master.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T085500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T085500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T163322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163129Z UID:99908-1782723300-1782723300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-prays-for-peace-though-compassion/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PeacePrayers2_072115_RW_master.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T091500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211514Z UID:96587-1782724500-1782724500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde DESCRIPTION:The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role\, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position\, she also serves as the chair and president of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation\, which oversees the ministries of the Washington National Cathedral and Cathedral schools. \nBudde is committed to the spiritual vitality and public witness of the congregations in her care. She is proud to serve a diocese committed to justice and mercy. She cherishes her friendship with interfaith leaders in the Washington Metro Area and their joint endeavors in service to the common good. \nBudde was consecrated as the ninth bishop of Washington in 2011. Prior to her election\, she served for 18 years as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis. Her sermons have been published in several books and journals. Budde is the author of three books including the New York Times bestseller How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith\, which has been adapted as a Young Adult book\, We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to Be Brave in Life’s Decisive Moments as well as a picture book for young children\, I Can Learn to Be Brave\, forthcoming in July 2026. \nShe earned a Bachelor of Arts in history at the University of Rochester\, graduating magna cum laude. She earned both a Master in Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rt-rev-mariann-edgar-budde-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk1_Budde.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T101500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T133118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T201633Z UID:99598-1782728100-1782728100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Service of Blessing and Healing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/service-of-blessing-and-healing/ LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/071819_Ambience_GF_07.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T104500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260511T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T183058Z UID:99102-1782729900-1782729900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Norah O'Donnell and Deborah Roberts DESCRIPTION:Two of America’s most respected television journalists help launch Chautauqua’s 2026 Summer Assembly and a week on “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World” with a conversation based on their careers\, and in particular new books by each that lift up and celebrate the strength\, stories and bonds of women today as well as throughout American history. \nNorah O’Donnell is an Emmy Award-winning “60 Minutes” contributing correspondent\, with nearly 30 years of experience covering the most pivotal moments of our time. She has interviewed world leaders\, reported from conflict zones and shaped national conversations on politics\, global affairs and gender equity. As one of the most respected voices in journalism\, with an exceptional ability to connect with leaders across industries\, O’Donnell has earned a reputation for insightful\, thought-provoking conversations that clarify complex issues. She has covered eight presidential elections\, interviewed every living U.S. president\, and\, in 2024\, conducted a historic interview with Pope Francis — his first-ever with an American journalist. \nIn February 2026\, O’Donnell released We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America\, a groundbreaking book that uncovers the hidden heroines of American history — women who shaped the nation’s path but were long overlooked. \nA trailblazer in her own right\, O’Donnell is one of only three women to ever solo anchor an evening network news broadcast\, “CBS Evening News\,” from 2019 to 2025. Previously\, she co-hosted “CBS This Morning” and served as CBS News’ chief White House correspondent\, covering the Obama administration. She began her career at NBC News\, reporting from the Pentagon on 9/11 and later covering Congress and the White House. A champion for women in media\, O’Donnell serves on the board of the International Women’s Media Foundation. Raised in a military family\, she grew up across the U.S.\, Germany and South Korea. \nO’Donnell’s investigative journalism has led to significant policy changes\, particularly in her reporting on sexual assault in the U.S. military\, which earned her a duPont-Columbia Award and Scripps Howard Award. She has also received multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards\, a Sigma Delta Chi Award\, and several Gracie Awards for her work in broadcast journalism. \nDeborah Roberts is co-anchor of the venerable ABC news magazine “20/20” and an award-winning network correspondent. A media veteran who is celebrating her 30th anniversary at ABC News\, Roberts regularly reports across ABC News programs and digital platforms. She hosts a weekly podcast\, “20/20 The After Show\,” and serves as a frequent correspondent and substitute anchor for “Good Morning America” and an occasional guest co-host on “The View.” \nRoberts is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds and Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life. She also co-authored a book with her husband\, NBC anchor Al Roker\, titled Been There\, Done That: Family Wisdom for Modern Times. \nAt ABC News\, Roberts plays a significant role in the network’s coverage of breaking news events. She reported from Vatican City for the death of Pope Francis and the historic election of the first-ever American Pope Leo XIV. She also reported from London\, England for Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee and death in 2022\, the funeral of President Jimmy Carter and the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Joe Biden reporting live from Washington\, DC. \nRoberts wide-ranging newsmaker interviews include former First Lady Michelle Obama; Grammy Award-winning superstars Elton John and Celine Dion; supermodel Brooke Shields\, as well as Hollywood superstars Timotheé Chalamet\, Elle Fanning\, Amy Adams\, Colin Farrell\, Vanessa Williams\, Margot Robbie\, Ryan Gosling\, and the casts of Hulu’s popular streaming programs “Only Murders in the Buildings” and “The Bear.” \nHer reporting on “20/20” has taken her across the country investigating true crime stories where she regularly interviews the families of victims\, law enforcement officials and the individuals at the center of national headlines like Gypsy Rose Blanchard. \nPrior to joining “ABC News\,” Roberts was a correspondent at “NBC News” where she reported for various NBC broadcasts. \nHer in-depth coverage of current events has earned her a Peabody Award for the “20/20” special “Say Her Name: Breonna Taylor.” Additionally\, Roberts has been awarded multiple Emmy Awards for international and national coverage of world events\, including the AIDS crisis in Africa and maternal mortality in Bangladesh. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/norah-odonnell-and-deborah-roberts/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Roberts-ODonnell_CLS_062926_update2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260210T191527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171526Z UID:97770-1782738000-1782738000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music: Opera Conservatory Sing-In DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-opera-conservatory-sing-in/ LOCATION:Fletcher Music Hall\, Fletcher Music Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/062525_singin_VS_004.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260305T193010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T193010Z UID:98044-1782738000-1782738000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:English Lawn Bowling Tips DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/english-lawn-bowling-tips/ LOCATION:Sports Club\, Sports Club CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Recreation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/070721_EnglishLawnBowling_KT_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260518T151602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T151602Z UID:100184-1782738000-1782738000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Kyle DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Conversations with Kyle”\, an open\, drop in conversation for members of the entire community. These informal gatherings offer the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with Interim President Kyle Keogh. All are welcome. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/conversations-with-kyle-6/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHQ_2026_KyleKeogh.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260326T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T141559Z UID:98382-1782741600-1782741600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Diana Butler Bass DESCRIPTION:Diana Butler Bass\, Ph.D.\, is an award-winning author\, popular speaker\, inspiring preacher\, and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Her latest book\, A Beautiful Year\, won the 2026 Wilbur Prize\, her unprecedented third.\nDiana’s passion is sharing great ideas to change lives and the world—from informing the public about spiritual trends\, challenging conventional narratives about religious practice\, and entering the fray of social media with spiritual wisdom and smart theology\, to writing books to help readers see themselves\, their place in history\, and God differently. She does this with intelligence\, joy\, and a good dose of humor as noted by Glennon Doyle\, John Fugelsang and the late Marcus Borg among other admirers.\nDiana is the author of twelve books\, and her bylines include The New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, The Atlantic\, USA Today\, Huffington Post\, Spirituality and Health\, Reader’s Digest\, Christian Century\, and Sojourners. She has been seen on CBS\, CNN\, PBS\, NPR\, CBC\, FOX\, Sirius XM\, and in TIME\, Newsweek and Rolling Stone among many international outlets. Her weekly religion column (1993-2003) was distributed nationally by The New York Times Syndicate. Diana currently co-hosts “The Convocation Unscripted\,” a podcast on religion and politics\, and writes The Cottage\, a top-five Substack newsletter in “Faith & Spirituality.”\nDiana holds a doctorate in religious studies from Duke University and her work has received numerous awards across many organizations and universities including Publishers Weekly’s Best Religion Book of the Year. She and her husband live in Alexandria\, Virginia\, with their dog\, Paddy\, and their sometimes-successful backyard garden. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/diana-butler-bass/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Interfaith Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Butler_Bass_Diana_ILS_062926_063026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260506T171556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T043056Z UID:99380-1782741600-1782741600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music: Piano Program Play-in DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-program-play-in/ LOCATION:Sherwood-Marsh 101 CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/072419_Piano_GF_01_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T153000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T141632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T221125Z UID:99686-1782747000-1782747000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Courageous Conversation on Death and Dying" Shahid Aziz DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/courageous-conversation-on-death-and-dying-shahid-aziz/ LOCATION:Presbyterian Chapel CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/presbyterian-house.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T153000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T143110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163101Z UID:99694-1782747000-1782747000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Islam 101 Khalid and Sabeeha Rehman DESCRIPTION:“The Quran and What is Says About Other Faiths” URL:https://www.chq.org/event/islam-101-khalid-and-sabeeha-rehman-20/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/hall_of_christ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260401T223011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T223011Z UID:98572-1782763200-1782763200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: ChamberFest Cleveland DESCRIPTION:Launched in 2012 by Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet emeritus Franklin Cohen and daughter Diana Cohen\, concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra\, ChamberFest Cleveland burst onto the scene with a Big Bang! Steeped in a lifetime of participation in music festivals\, the Cohens dreamt of bringing a world-class chamber music festival to the Cleveland community. ChamberFest Cleveland is now the region’s only such festival\, creating thematic programming for unique chamber music experiences in a variety of venues around town. \nSince its inaugural festival\, CFC has grown from a five-concert festival to a multifaceted concert series spanning three weeks. The festival is known not only for its musical excellence and international roster of the world’s finest players\, but also for its fun and innovative approaches to programming\, choice of venues\, and inclusion of exceptional young artists. Through its critically acclaimed performances\, pre- and post-concert activities\, and warm interactions between musicians and concertgoers\, ChamberFest Cleveland has developed an extraordinarily loyal\, enthusiastic\, supportive\, and expanding audience to its festival events. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-chamberfest-cleveland-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/070323-ChamberFest-Cleveland-directors.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260512T203057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T211559Z UID:99482-1782770400-1782770400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Mike Thornton & The Midnight Quartet DESCRIPTION:Mike Thornton\, jazz vocalist of grit and sophistication\, takes center stage with The Midnight Quartet in a performance charged with high-octane energy and deep blues soul. Blending hard-swinging standards with electrifying improvisation\, Thornton’s commanding voice rides effortlessly over the band’s tight\, driving rhythms. Each tune ignites with hot\, explosive solos\, delivering a night where smoky storytelling meets virtuosic fire—classic jazz reborn with urgency\, swagger\, and unmistakable style. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/mike-thornton-the-midnight-quartet-2/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MikeThornton_RGTC_LateNight.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T074500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260512T210100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141557Z UID:99492-1782805500-1782805500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart - Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry\, Zen Buddhism DESCRIPTION:Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then\, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings\, intensive Zen meditation retreats\, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher\, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede\, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau\, the founder of the Rochester Zen Center. With her teacher’s on-going guidance and support\, Jissai began instructing others in Zen meditation in 1999. In 2022\, she was ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest and received the name “Jissai” (pronounced JEE-sigh) which means “true encounter.” Jissai is delighted to serve both the Rochester Zen Center and the Louisville Zen Center. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-sensei-ven-jissai-prince-cherry-zen-buddhism-2/ LOCATION:Presbyterian House\, Presbyterian House CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Prince-Cherry_Jissai_mysticheart_wk2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T080000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T163147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141601Z UID:99862-1782806400-1782806400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Daily Word Meditation DESCRIPTION:(Programmed by Unity of Chautauqua) URL:https://www.chq.org/event/daily-word-meditation-47/ LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20170816_gf_00736.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T081500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T163118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T203116Z UID:99842-1782807300-1782807300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-84/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HurlbutChurch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T085500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T085500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T163323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163130Z UID:99909-1782809700-1782809700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Prays for Peace though Compassion DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-prays-for-peace-though-compassion-2/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy Grove CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PeacePrayers2_072115_RW_master.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T091500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211515Z UID:96588-1782810900-1782810900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde DESCRIPTION:The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. In this role\, she serves as spiritual leader for the congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position\, she also serves as the chair and president of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation\, which oversees the ministries of the Washington National Cathedral and Cathedral schools. \nBudde is committed to the spiritual vitality and public witness of the congregations in her care. She is proud to serve a diocese committed to justice and mercy. She cherishes her friendship with interfaith leaders in the Washington Metro Area and their joint endeavors in service to the common good. \nBudde was consecrated as the ninth bishop of Washington in 2011. Prior to her election\, she served for 18 years as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis. Her sermons have been published in several books and journals. Budde is the author of three books including the New York Times bestseller How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith\, which has been adapted as a Young Adult book\, We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to Be Brave in Life’s Decisive Moments as well as a picture book for young children\, I Can Learn to Be Brave\, forthcoming in July 2026. \nShe earned a Bachelor of Arts in history at the University of Rochester\, graduating magna cum laude. She earned both a Master in Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rt-rev-mariann-edgar-budde-3/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chaplain_2026_Wk1_Budde.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T091500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260318T121535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T201603Z UID:98141-1782810900-1782810900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Terry Gordon on Synthetic Polymers: Are we becoming plastic people? DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Science Group weekly lecture. \nTerry Gordon\, PhD\, is Research Professor\, Department of Medicine\, at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine\, where his research program employs both human and animal models to study susceptibility factors—including genetics\, age\, and gender—underlying the adverse pulmonary and cardiac effects of environmental and occupational air pollutants. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/terry-gordon-the-path-to-becoming-a-synthetic-polymer-are-we-becoming-plastic-people/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Terry-Gordon-Week-2-Tuesday-AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T101500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T133119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T141603Z UID:99599-1782814500-1782814500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Service of Blessing and Healing DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/service-of-blessing-and-healing-2/ LOCATION:Randell Chapel\, UCC Headquarters CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/071819_Ambience_GF_07.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T104500 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20251117T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T181556Z UID:96813-1782816300-1782816300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Alyse Nelson with Vital Voices Fellows DESCRIPTION:Continuing a week celebrating “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World\,” Chautauqua proudly welcome Alyse Nelson\, CEO of Vital Voices\, a non-profit founded on the simple idea that nations and communities cannot move forward without women’s voices in leadership positions. In addition to her solo remarks\, Nelson will be joined onstage by several women leaders whose work Vital Voices has supported and championed; several of those leaders will also provide more in-depth presentations in separate engagements during the week as part of the Institution’s Masters Series. \nAlyse Nelson is president and CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership. As the co-founder\, she has been with the organization for more than 28 years\, also serving as vice president and senior director of programs before assuming her current role in 2009. Under Nelson’s leadership\, Vital Voices has directly served nearly 50\,000 women leaders across 188 countries. Previously\, Nelson served as deputy director of the State Department’s Vital Voices Global Democracy Initiative and worked with the President’s Interagency Council on Women at the White House. She is a regular speaker on leadership and global women’s issues\, having spoken before the United Nations General Assembly\, the Clinton Global Initiative\, Fortune Most Powerful Women\, Oxford Student Union\, Forbes 30/50 and Women in the World\, among others. She has conducted leadership training with women at the Central Intelligence Agency\, DFID\, the UK Development Agency\, Fortune 1000 companies and at numerous conferences. \nNelson is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and served as an official Observer for the World Bank’s We-fi Initiative for Women Entrepreneurs. She serves on advisory boards of Chime for Change and Global Citizen. Fortune named Nelson one of the 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter and she was featured as one of Newsweek’s 150 Women Shaking the World. She is a recipient of the 2022 David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award\, and\, in 2018\, Apolitical named her one of the most influential people in global gender policy. She was also honored in 2015 with a Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award. \nNelson is the author of the best-selling book Vital Voices: The Power of Women Leading Change Around the World\, and the editor of Vital Voices: 100 Women Using Their Power to Empower. She has been featured in various international and national media. She holds a B.A. from Emerson College and an M.A. from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. \nBreeze Liu is a globally recognized activist and entrepreneur reshaping the global response to online abuse. She is the founder and CEO of Alecto AI\, a groundbreaking company building AI-powered infrastructure to combat online image abuse. Through her nonprofit\, the Alecto Foundation\, she also leads survivor-centered policy reform and international coalition building. \nAs a survivor of both child sexual abuse material and deepfake abuse\, Liu transformed personal trauma into structural change — spearheading the historic “Take It Down Act\,” the first U.S. federal law to criminalize non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake exploitation. Her leadership has redefined the legal and technological boundaries of digital human rights. \nLiu has been invited by two U.S. presidents\, Congress\, the U.S. Department of Justice and the United Nations to speak on technology-facilitated gender-based violence. She serves as a key advisor to global coalitions on AI regulation and digital safety\, and is widely recognized as a pioneering voice demanding accountability from some of the world’s most powerful platforms. Prior to founding Alecto AI\, Liu led trust and safety initiatives in big tech and built a successful career in venture capital. A graduate of UC Berkeley in peace and conflict studies\, she combines legal foresight\, technical innovation and philosophical depth to build scalable systems of justice. \nLeah Lizarondo is the vice president of global network and issue advocacy at Vital Voices with over 15-year of experience of entrepreneurship and global product/brand leadership in social enterprise\, technology and consumer products. She has expertise in taking complex ideas to effectively message\, mobilize and drive mass movement with a focus on climate action. \nPrior to joining Vital Voices\, Lizarondo co-founded 412 Food Rescue and founded Food Rescue Hero\, a technology-enabled\, people-powered movement against food waste\, hunger and sustainability change. Her work at Food Rescue Hero has been recognized with the WE Empower UN SDG award and the Global Leadership award at Vital Voices. Her career has spanned global experience in technology\, consumer goods and nonprofits. \nKakenya Ntaiya founded Kakenya’s Dream to educate girls\, end harmful traditional practices including female genital mutilation and child marriage\, and transform her community. In 2009\, the Kakenya Center for Excellence boarding school opened its doors\, serving 30 vulnerable Maasai girls. Today\, Kakenya’s Dream reaches thousands of young girls\, boys and community members across rural Kenya each year through three holistic\, girl-centered programs. \nNtaiya is featured in Melinda Gates’s first book\, The Moment of Lift. She is a proud Top Ten CNN Hero and National Geographic Emerging Explorer. She also received the Feminist Majority Global Women’s Rights Award from the Feminist Majority Foundation in 2013 and the Vital Voices Global Leadership Award in 2008. She was recognized by Women in the World as a “Woman of Impact\,” and named one of Newsweek Magazine’s “150 Women Who Shake the World.” \nWhen she was accepted to college in the United States\, she promised her community she would use her education to serve her rural Kenyan village in exchange for their support. Ntaiya went on to earn her Ph.D. in education from the University of Pittsburgh and returned to her community to fulfill her promise. \nAline Sara is the co-founder and CEO of NaTakallam\, an award-winning social enterprise that hires displaced and conflict-affected persons as online tutors\, teachers and translators. With a background in journalism\, conflict resolution and human rights\, Sara is leveraging technology to disrupt humanitarian aid and promote sustainable solutions to crises. Under Sara’s leadership\, since 2015\, NaTakallam has distributed more than $3.2 million in self-earned income to conflict-affected populations\, enabling 500-plus translators and tutors to impact more than 16\,000 users in 110-plus countries and more than 300 organizations\, worldwide. NaTakallam not only creates sustainable income and meaningful employment but also promotes inclusive and equitable quality education\, decent work and economic growth and reduced inequalities. \nSara’s work is inspired by her parents’ journey\, as Lebanese immigrants who left their homeland in the midst of a fierce civil war and were welcomed to America\, where they raised her and her brothers\, safe and away from the violence. She is determined to help those unjustly impacted by conflict and persecution\, all while helping those who are far from it to better comprehend it through dialogue\, transformative education and cross-cultural understanding. \nSara is a Cartier Women’s Initiative\, Summit and Halcyon fellow\, and has been a speaker at numerous high-level events\, including TechCrunch Berlin and several OECD\, UN and World Bank conferences. She was named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year at the Elle Impact Awards and is a WE Empower Awardee for 2021. NaTakallam is the winner of several MIT\, World Bank\, Seedstars and other startup and social entrepreneur competitions. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/alyse-nelson/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nelson_Alyse_CLS_063026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260128T181510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163117Z UID:97621-1782822600-1782822600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Gretchen Goldman CEO Union of Concerned Scientists: On Stepping Up and Being Bold: Defending Science and Making Progress in the Current Climate DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Bird\, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series \nGretchen Goldman is an American environmental scientist\, policy advocate\, and the president of the Union of Concerned Scientists. In 2024 she was the climate change research and technology director at the U.S. Department of Transportation and served between July 2021 and 2023 as the assistant director for environmental science\, engineering\, policy\, and justice for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Through her work with 500 Women Scientists\, she has also become known as an advocate for working mothers in the STEM fields URL:https://www.chq.org/event/btg-lunch-lecture-series/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Gretchen-Goldman-Week-1-Tuesday-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260512T210135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T131602Z UID:99536-1782822600-1782822600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CHQ Mystic Heart- Sensei Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry\, Zen Buddhism DESCRIPTION:Venerable Jissai Prince-Cherry began practicing Zen in 1994. Since then\, she has maintained a daily personal practice and regularly participates in group sittings\, intensive Zen meditation retreats\, and periods of residential training including at a Zen monastery in Japan. She works closely with her teacher\, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede\, successor to Roshi Philip Kapleau\, the founder of the Rochester Zen Center. With her teacher’s on-going guidance and support\, Jissai began instructing others in Zen meditation in 1999. In 2022\, she was ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest and received the name “Jissai” (pronounced JEE-sigh) which means “true encounter.” Jissai is delighted to serve both the Rochester Zen Center and the Louisville Zen Center. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-mystic-heart-sensei-ven-jissai-prince-cherry-zen-buddhism-6/ LOCATION:Hall of Missions\, Hall of Missions CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Prince-Cherry_Jissai_mysticheart_wk2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T143131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211646Z UID:99700-1782822600-1782822600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-13/ LOCATION:Presbyterian House\, Presbyterian House CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CHQDialogues_event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260421T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T141557Z UID:98381-1782828000-1782828000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Diana Butler Bass and Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde DESCRIPTION:Diana Butler Bass kicks off the 2026 Interfaith Lecture Series\, beginning the Summer Assembly season with a solo lecture on Monday\, June 29\, 2026. The following day\, on Tuesday\, June 30\, 2026\, Bass will return to the Hall of Philosophy for a conversation with Bishop Miriann Edgar Budde\, the Chaplain during Week One\, “Women of Spirit: Leadership\, Courage\, and the Work of Transformation.” \nDiana Butler Bass is an award-winning author\, speaker\, inspiring preacher and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Bass’ passion is sharing great ideas to change lives and the world — from informing the public about spiritual trends\, challenging conventional narratives about religious practice and entering the fray of social media with spiritual wisdom and smart theology\, to writing books to help readers see themselves\, their place in history and God differently. She does so with intelligence\, joy and a good dose of humor. Bass currently co-hosts “The Convocation Unscripted\,” a podcast on religion and politics\, and writes The Cottage\, a top-five Substack newsletter in “Faith & Spirituality.” \nHer latest book\, A Beautiful Year\, won the 2026 Wilbur Prize\, her unprecedented third. Bass has authored twelve books in total\, and her bylines include The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, CNN\, The Atlantic\, USA Today\, Huffington Post\, Spirituality and Health\, Reader’s Digest\, Christian Century and Sojourners. She has been seen on CBS\, CNN\, PBS\, NPR\, CBC\, FOX\, Sirius XM\, and in TIME\, Newsweek and Rolling Stone among many international outlets. Her weekly religion column\, running from 1993-2003\, was distributed nationally by The New York Times Syndicate. \nBass holds a doctorate in religious studies from Duke University and her work has received numerous awards across many organizations and universities including Publishers Weekly’s Best Religion Book of the Year. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/diana-butler-bass-with-week-one-chaplain-bishop-mariann-edgar-budde/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Interfaith Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Butler_Budde_ILS_063026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T153000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T141614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163104Z UID:99673-1782833400-1782833400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Islam 101 Khalid and Sabeeha Rehman DESCRIPTION:“Family Life and Women in Islam” URL:https://www.chq.org/event/islam-101-khalid-and-sabeeha-rehman-4/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Faith and Spiritual Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/hall_of_christ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T153000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260513T143135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211648Z UID:99704-1782833400-1782833400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CHQ Dialogues DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chq-dialogues-17/ LOCATION:Everett Jewish Life Center\, Everett Jewish Life Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CHQDialogues_event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260327T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T181515Z UID:98470-1782835200-1782835200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Jon Nakamatsu DESCRIPTION:Now in his third decade of touring worldwide\, American pianist Jon Nakamatsu continues to draw critical and public acclaim for his intensity\, elegance and electrifying solo\, concerto and chamber music performances. Catapulted to international attention in 1997 as the Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—the only American to achieve this distinction since 1981—Mr. Nakamatsu subsequently developed a multi-faceted career that encompasses recording\, education\, arts administration and public speaking in addition to his vast concert schedule. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-faculty-recital-jon-nakamatsu/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nakamatsu_Piano_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260531T211557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T211557Z UID:100860-1782844200-1782844200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Labyrinth History and Meditation DESCRIPTION:Bring gate pass. Adjacent to Turner Community Center URL:https://www.chq.org/event/labyrinth-history-and-meditation-46/ LOCATION:Turner (Outside of Building) CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Faith and Spiritual Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T034907 CREATED:20260409T161508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T161508Z UID:98835-1782849600-1782849600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Alicia Olatuja: "Dear Lisa" DESCRIPTION:When St. Louis native vocalist\, composer\, educator Alicia Olatuja sings\, the world listens. Her aural artistry is a wondrous weave of jazz\, blues\, gospel\, classical\, pop and Afropop musical genres. Olatuja’s embrace of those sonic stylings have enabled her to work with a wide variety of musicians – from jazz superstars Chris Botti\, Christian McBride and Michael Olatuja\, to R&B and gospel legends Chaka Khan and BeBe Winans. \nOlatuja grew up immersed in a kaleidoscope of musical influences in St. Louis. Inspired by Whitney Houston\, Olatuja started singing at the age of 5. She sang in the Berean Seven Day Adventist Church\, listened to a wide variety of Black music including jazz\, R&B and soul and was classically trained as an opera mezzo-soprano singer. After double majoring in Veterinary Medicine and Music at the University of Missouri\, Olatuja moved to New York City in 2005\, and later earned her Masters degree in Classical Voice/Opera from the Manhattan School of Music. She made her recital debut at Carnegie Hall and her professional debut as Sacagawea at Opera Memphis. \nIt was at the Manhattan School of Music where she met African jazz/Afrobeat bassist Michael Olatuja. “I started working with him and some other musicians as well\,” Olatuja says\, “We got married in 2007\, and we decided to merge our visions\, as far as working together and creating music that we felt would impact people in a positive way.” She recorded on his 2009 debut recording Speak\, and they collaborated as The Olatuja Project on their 2013 release\, The Promise. “In 2015 we decided to go our separate ways\,” Olatuja recalls\, “but we always respected and loved each other\, and we always believed that we were supposed to be in each other’s lives. We stayed in touch for several years… He started working on Broadway\, and I started my solo career.” \nIn 2013 Olatuja sang “The Battle Hymn of the Republic\,” with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at President Obama’s Second Inauguration. The New York Daily News praised her as “a new musical star\,” and the award-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves also took notice of her performance.” I think about her as like a fairy godmother of the industry because she really championed for me\,” Olatuja fondly remembers. “She saw that performance and we met. She recommended me to other musicians and artists\, and that led to touring and all kinds of things.” \nReeves recommended Olatuja to her friend\, multiple Grammy award winning pianist-composer Billy Childs. In 2014\, he released Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro\, which also featured Reeves. Olatuja sang with Child’s touring ensemble performing music from that recording. Olatuja would go on to work with many other artists. She recorded on bassist Christian McBrides’ recording\, The Movement Revisited: A Portrait of Four Icons; as well as\, Gregory Porter’s Grammy award winning 2016 album\, Take Me to the Alley. Olatuja has also worked with Hammond B-3 organist Dr. Lonnie Smith\, drummer Ulysses Owens\, Jr. on his Songs of Freedom\, a Jazz at Lincoln Center commissioned project\, which featured the music of Abbey Lincoln\, Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone\, Osvaldo Golijov’s Oceana\, under the musical direction off Marin Alsop\, and Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Orchestra\, led by trumpeter Sean Jones. \nOlatuja released her debut recording\, Timeless\, which earned her a 4-star review from Down Beat\, and featured McBride\, harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret\, pianist Christian Sands and alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw\, and it also featured Olatuja’s inventive take on Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.” Olatuja’s second release\, Intuition: Songs from the Minds of Women\, featured selections composed by women including Sade\, Linda Creed\, Kate Bush\, Tracy Chapman and Angela Bofill. In 2023 Olatuja also recorded The Parsonage: True Tales of Love and Anarchy at 64 East 7th St.\, featuring vocalist Theo Bleckmann. \nIn addition to her career as a performing artist\, Olatuja is also an exceptional educator. She’s taught at several schools including\, The University of Texas\, The University of Illinois\, Baylor University\, Snow College\, and at several schools in Turkey\, Serbia and Japan when she was on tour with the musical\, La Mama Cantata\, based on the life of theater director/producer Ellen Stewart. \nIn 2021\, during the pandemic\, Olatuja – who is also a LPI certified Life Coach specializing in Vocal Empowerment – created the Vocal Breakthrough Academy: a 5 week online program where singers and non-singers who are looking to break through self-doubt and comparison learn how to authentically connect with themselves and others through singing so they can transform their voices while using singing as a vehicle for personal-development. \nHer most recent recording project is a reunion recording with Michael Olatuja\, entitled\, Olatuja\, which was released in 2024. Alicia Olatuja feels equally at home in both the jazz and classical genres\, and continues to mesmerize audiences throughout the world. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/alicia-olatuja-dear-lisa/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alicia-Olatuja-2026_2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR