BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chautauqua Institution - ECPv6.3.6//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260701T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211515Z UID:96589-1782897300-1782897300@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-4/ 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:20260701T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260330T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193020Z UID:98477-1782902700-1782902700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kerri Walsh Jennings and Tara VanDerveer DESCRIPTION:Continuing a weeklong celebration of “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change History\,” Chautauqua welcomes two Olympic gold medalists for a conversation on the state of women’s sports\, and the outlook for emerging generations of women and girls in amateur and professional athletics. \nKerri Walsh Jennings is a five-time Olympian\, three-time gold medalist\, and one of the most accomplished athletes in beach volleyball history. A standout at Stanford\, she was a four-time First Team All-American and helped lead the team to two NCAA championships\, before making the jump to the U.S. indoor Olympic team in 2000. \nAfter that\, Jennings shifted to beach volleyball — and the game shifted with her. Partnering with Misty May-Treanor in 2001\, the duo went on an unprecedented run: three Olympic gold medals\, three World Championships\, and a 112-match win streak that set a new standard for excellence in the sport. \nThough she stepped away from Olympic competition in 2023\, Jennings’ commitment to the sport is far from over. As a co-founder of Platform 1440 and a key stakeholder in the launch of Major League Volleyball\, she’s working to grow the game and expand opportunities for athletes at every level. She is deeply invested in creating systems that push people to grow — on the court and beyond. \nTara VanDerveer is the second-winningest coach in NCAA basketball history\, having cemented herself over a 45-year career as one of the top coaches in the sport\, both collegiately and internationally. She is a member of both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. An ambassador for both Stanford University and the sport of college basketball\, VanDerveer enjoyed an unprecedented level of success through an energetic and positive approach to the game. Prior to coming to Stanford\, she served as head coach for Idaho and Ohio State. \nPerhaps one of VanDerveer’s most notable attributes was her ability to connect with student-athletes and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. Considered one of the nation’s premier recruiters\, VanDerveer and her staff routinely brought top classes to The Farm. VanDerveer led her Stanford teams to three NCAA Championships. She built Stanford into a national power almost immediately upon arrival and maintained an unparalleled level of success for over three and a half decades. Many of her players went on to have success at the professional level\, winning numerous games and awards while playing in the WNBA. \nIn 1995–96 VanDerveer served as head coach of the USA Basketball National Team\, leading the team to a 52-0 exhibition record and then to the Olympic gold medal with a perfect 8-0 run at the 1996 Atlanta Games. In 1997\, she released her book Shooting From The Outside\, which chronicled her 1996 Olympic and National Team experience. VanDerveer is a graduate of Indiana University and held one of the starting guard positions for three years on the women’s basketball team. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kerri-walsh-jennings-and-tara-vanderveer/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WalshJennings_VanDerveer_CLS_070126.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260324T133011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161514Z UID:98242-1782909000-1782909000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Lake Science-to-Action Update with Dr. Courtney Wigdahl-Perry and Dr. Allison Hrycik DESCRIPTION:Lake Update URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-lake-science-to-action-update-with-dr-courtney-wigdahl-perry-and-dr-allison-hrycik/ 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-Courtney-Wigdahl-Perry-and-Allison-Hrycik.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251030T151511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181507Z UID:96695-1782930600-1782930600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CVA Lecture Series: Guerrilla Girls DESCRIPTION:For 40 years\, the Guerrilla Girls are anonymous artist activists who use disruptive headlines\, outrageous visuals and killer statistics to expose gender and ethnic bias and corruption in art\, film\, politics and pop culture. They believe in an intersectional feminism that fights for human rights for all people of all genders. They work to undermine the idea of a mainstream narrative by revealing the understory\, the subtext\, the overlooked\, and the unfair. The Guerrilla Girls have done hundreds of projects (street posters\, banners\, actions\, books\, and videos) all over the world. As well\, they produce interventions and exhibitions at art museums\, blasting institutions on their own walls for bad behavior and discriminatory practices\, including a stealth projection on the façade of the Whitney Museum about income inequality and the super-rich hijacking art. Guerrilla Girls retrospectives\, traveling exhibitions and interventions have attracted thousands at Tate Modern and Whitechapel Gallery\, London; São Paulo Museum of Art; the Venice Biennale; Van Gogh Museum\, Amsterdam; Museum of Military History\, Dresden; Art Basel Hong Kong; The Getty Center and many other places. Their latest book\, Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly collects hundreds of their projects from 1985 to 2020\, and was named one of the best art books of 2020 by The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. The Guerrilla Girls’ motto: Do one thing. If it works\, do another. If it doesn’t\, do another anyway. Keep chipping away! URL:https://www.chq.org/event/guerrilla-girls-lecture/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CVALecture_Guerrilla-Girls_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251110T211500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T151507Z UID:96761-1782936000-1782936000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers return to Chautauqua for another dazzling performance by one of America’s premier handbell ensembles. Renowned for their virtuosity and showmanship\, The Raleigh Ringers bring an extraordinary range of musical styles to life—from classical masterpieces to rock favorites—on hundreds of bronze bells. Their precision\, artistry\, and infectious energy transform handbell ringing into a breathtaking visual and musical experience. Don’t miss this much-anticipated return engagement that promises to delight audiences of all ages. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Family Entertainment,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TheRaleighRingers_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20250930T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T161513Z UID:96590-1782983700-1782983700@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-5/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Institution Program,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:20260702T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260112T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T161504Z UID:97418-1782989100-1782989100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara DESCRIPTION:Continuing a weeklong conversation dedicated to “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World\,” the Chautauqua Lecture Series is proud to welcome Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara\, two legendary stars of stage and screen\, for a conversation on their lives and careers. The joint appearance and discussion will serve as a preview of the pair’s performance with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra later that evening. \nSutton Foster is a Tony Award–winning actress\, singer\, and dancer who most recently starred in an acclaimed turn as Princess Winnifred in the Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress at the Hudson Theatre. Foster reprised the role after leading the critically adored adaptation at New York City Center Encores!\, and traveled with the show for a limited run at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Foster previously starred as Mrs. Lovett opposite Aaron Tveit in the Tony Award–winning Broadway revival of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. \nThe two-time Tony-winning actress appeared as Marian Paroo in the 2022 Broadway revival of The Music Man at the Winter Garden Theatre; her performance earned her seventh Tony award nomination and the 2022 Drama League Distinguished Performance Award. In 2021 she reprised the role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes at London’s Barbican Theatre\, earning an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. That same year she released her debut memoir\, Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life. \nFoster’s Broadway credits include Violet\, Anything Goes (Tony Award)\, Shrek\, Young Frankenstein\, The Drowsy Chaperone\, Little Women\, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award)\, Les Misérables\, Annie\, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Grease. Her Off-Broadway appearances included Sweet Charity\, The Wild Party\, Trust and Anyone Can Whistle. On television\, she led the critically acclaimed TV Land series “Younger” for seven seasons\, making it the longest-running original series in the network’s history. Additional television credits include “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Bunheads.” Her solo recordings include Take Me to the World\, Wish and An Evening with Sutton Foster: Live at the Café Carlyle. She holds an honorary doctorate from Ball State University\, where she teaches. \nKelli O’Hara is a Tony Award winner\, and Emmy-\, SAG- and Grammy-nominated actress. She has appeared in 12 Broadway shows for which she has garnered eight Tony Award nominations. O’Hara starred in the critically acclaimed\, limited Broadway engagement of the new musical “Days of Wine and Roses.” Most recently\, she starred opposite Tom Hanks in the world premiere of the Off-Broadway play “This World of Tomorrow” and can be seen in the new CBS series “Sheriff Country.” Spring 2026 marks the Broadway return of O’Hara in the revival of “Fallen Angels.” \nO’Hara won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical\, along with Grammy\, Drama League and Outer Critics nominations for The King and I. O’Hara’s other Broadway credits include Kiss Me Kate\, The Bridges of Madison County\, Nice Work if You Can Get It\, South Pacific\, The Pajama Game\, The Light in the Piazza\, Sweet Smell of Success\, Follies\, Dracula and Jekyll & Hyde. \nO’Hara received an Emmy Award nomination for Topic’s “The Accidental Wolf\,” and can currently be seen on HBO’s SAG award nominee “The Gilded Age.” Additional film and television credits include “Master of Sex\,” “13 Reasons Why\,” “Blue Bloods\,” “All My Children\,” “All the Bright Places\,” “Peter Pan Live!\,” “Sex & The City 2\,” Martin Scorsese’s “The Key to Reserva\,” “The Good Fight\,” “Numb3rs” and “Car Talk.” In 2015\, she was the first artist to make the crossover from Broadway to opera when she made her Metropolitan Opera debut in Lehar’s The Merry Widow\, returning later in Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte as well as Kevin Puts’ The Hours\, which earned a Grammy nomination. \nO’Hara is a frequent performer on PBS’s live telecasts and the Kennedy Center Honors\, and performs often alongside the New York Philharmonic and the New York Pops. Along with her two Grammy nominations\, her solo albums\, Always and Wonder in the World\, are available on Ghostlight. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sutton-foster-and-kelli-ohara/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CLS_OHara-Foster_070226.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251219T163019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173038Z UID:97278-1782994500-1782994500@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-11/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,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:20260702T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260331T211526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211526Z UID:98548-1783000800-1783000800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Susannah Heschel DESCRIPTION:Susannah Heschel serves as the Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor and chair of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College and the Gerard Weinstock Visiting Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University. \nHeschel’s scholarship focuses on Jewish thought in Germany during the 19th and 20th centuries\, including the history of antisemitism. Her books include Abraham Geiger and the Jewish Jesus; The Aryan Jesus: Christian Theologians and the Bible in Nazi Germany; Jüdischer Islam: Islam und Jüdisch-deutsche Selbstbestimmung; Jewish Studies and the Woman Question\, written with Sarah Imhoff. Additionally\, she has several edited and coedited books\, including Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity: Essays of Abraham Joshua Heschel; Insider/Outsider: Multiculturalism and American Jews; Betrayal: German Churches and the Holocaust; The Muslim Reception of European Orientalism; and The Hasidic Sermon. \nA Guggenheim Fellow\, Heschel has received research grants from the Ford Foundation\, the Carnegie Corporation and the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. Several of her residential fellowships are from the National Humanities Center\, the Institute for Advanced Study in Berlin\, and the Maimonides Institute in Hamburg. She has been a visiting professor at the Universities of Cape Town\, Frankfurt\, Edinburgh\, Lucerne\, Princeton and Harvard. She holds five honorary doctorates from universities in the United States\, Canada\, Germany and Switzerland. Recently\, last November\, she delivered the Yosef Yerushalmi Lecture at the University of Munich\, and this fall she will deliver the Franz Rosenzweig series of Lectures at Yale University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/susannah-heschel/ 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/Herchel_Susannah_ILS_070226.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251219T163021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211530Z UID:97280-1783008000-1783008000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 1: Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-new-play-workshop-1-3/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,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:20260702T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251218T053007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T200024Z UID:97224-1783015200-1783015200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Company's 2026 Sing-In DESCRIPTION:Meet the 2026 Chautauqua Opera Company Young Artists! Join us and hear their voices here first! URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-companys-2026-sing-in/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/7.2.26-SING-IN-Opera.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260112T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T191529Z UID:97382-1783022400-1783022400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:One Night Only: An Evening with Sutton Foster & Kelli O’Hara DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night with Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara inspired by the 1962 CBS special “Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall”— a tribute to Broadway and beyond. Together with Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra\, Sutton and Kelli pay homage to icons of stage and screen Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett who teamed up for that memorable concert. You’ll hear favorites from Sutton and Kelli’s Tony Award winning and nominated shows and in between\, lots of bubbly banter\, laughter and stories you’ll love. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/one-night-only-an-evening-with-sutton-foster-kelli-ohara/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts,Featured Events,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sutton-Kelli-70.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T161513Z UID:96935-1783070100-1783070100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Ecumenical Communion Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ecumenical-communion-service-2/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Weekly Chaplains 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:20260703T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260206T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183009Z UID:97716-1783075500-1783075500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Sylvia Earle DESCRIPTION:Sylvia Earle is the president and chairman of Mission Blue\, an explorer at large at the National Geographic Society\, founder of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research Inc. (DOER)\, chair of the Advisory Council for the Harte Research Institute and former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A legendary marine biologist and trailblazer for women in science\, “Her Deepness” is considered the grande dame of the oceans. She closes Chautauqua’s week on “Icons and Instigators: Women Who Change the World\,” with stories and insights from her remarkable\, singular career. \nThe author of more than 225 publications and leader of more than 100 expeditions with over 7\,500 hours underwater\, Earle has focused her life’s research on the ecology and conservation of marine ecosystems and development of technology for access to the deep sea. She was one of the first people to adopt scuba diving equipment in the U.S. and pioneered submersibles in the ocean. \nThrough her organization\, Mission Blue\, Earle has fostered a global network of marine protected areas called Hope Spots. Working beyond borders and ideologies\, she has advised heads of state on marine protection legislation and water crisis response. Earle is the subject of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix documentary “Mission Blue\,” and is the recipient of more than 100 national and international honors and awards. \nEarle was named Time Magazine’s first Hero for the Planet\, a Living Legend by the Library of Congress\, 2014 UNEP Champion of the Earth\, Glamour Magazine’s 2014 Woman of the Year\, member of the Netherlands Order of the Golden Ark\, winner of the 2009 TED Prize\, the Walter Cronkite Award\, the 1996 Explorers Club Medal\, the Royal Geographic Society 2011 Patron’s Medal\, and the National Geographic 2013 Hubbard Medal. Earle is a graduate of Florida State University\, with master’s and doctoral degrees from Duke University\, along with 32 honorary degrees. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sylvia-earle/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Earle_Sylvia_CLS_070326.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251029T183014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T171514Z UID:96679-1783087200-1783087200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Anna North DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Bog Queen: A Novel by Anna North \nThe latest from New York Times bestselling novelist Anna North—a monumental discovery sets off a clash of worlds\, past and present\, over the fate of the land that holds us. \nWhen a body is found in a bog in northwest England\, Agnes\, an American forensic anthropologist\, is called to investigate. But this body is not like any she’s ever seen. Though its bones prove it was buried more than two thousand years ago\, it is almost completely preserved. \nSoon Agnes is drawn into a mystery from the distant past\, called to understand and avenge the death of an Iron Age woman more like her than she knows. Along the way\, she must contend with peat-cutters who want to profit from the bog and activists who demand that the land be left undisturbed. Then there’s the moss itself: a complex repository of artifacts and remains\, with its own dark stories to tell. \nAs Agnes faces the deep history of what she has unearthed\, she’s also forced to question what she thought she knew about her talent\, her self-reliance\, and her place in the world. Flashing between the uncertainty of post-Brexit England and the druidic order of Celtic Europe at the dawn of the Roman era\, Bog Queen brims with contemporary urgency and ancient wisdom as it connects across time two gifted\, farsighted young women learning to harness their strange strengths in a landscape more mysterious and complex than either can imagine. \nAnna North is the author of the instant New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick Outlawed\, America Pacifica\, and Lambda Literary Award winner The Life and Death of Sophie Stark. She is a senior correspondent at Vox. She lives in Brooklyn. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/anna-north/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC),Weekly Themes,Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CLSC_BogQueen_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251216T143012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211529Z UID:97162-1783094400-1783094400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 1: Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-new-play-workshop-1/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week One (June 27–July 4),Weekly Themes,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:20260703T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260327T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T040000Z UID:98479-1783094400-1783094400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Alexander Kobrin DESCRIPTION:Called the “Van Cliburn of today” by the BBC\, pianist Alexander Kobrin has placed himself at the forefront of today’s performing musicians. His prize-winning performances have been praised for their brilliant technique\, musicality\, and emotional engagement with the audience.  Mr. Kobrin has taken the top prize in many international competitions\, most notably the esteemed Gold Medal at the Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.  Though widely acclaimed as a performer\, he is also a respected and inspirational teacher\, currently a professor at the renowned Eastman School of Music.  Mr. Kobrin is the Heintzelman Family Artistic Advisor for the Chautauqua Piano Program. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-faculty-recital-alexander-kobrin/ 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/2025/02/Kobrin_071025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260317T191520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191520Z UID:98119-1783098000-1783098000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251216T143013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211529Z UID:97163-1783173600-1783173600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 1: Ahoy-Hoy by Jenny Stafford DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-new-play-workshop-1-2/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,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:20260704T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260212T161517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193021Z UID:97817-1783195200-1783195200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Independence Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \nAubrey Logan\, vocals/trombone \nJohn Manzari\, dancer/vocals \nCelebrate America’s 250th year with The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra’s annual Independence Day Celebration. The orchestra is joined by guests Aubrey Logan and John Manzari. Under the baton of Principal Pops conductor Stuart Chafetz\, enjoy patriotic classics to pay tribute to the spirit of America. Bring your family and friends to this evening of fun and entertainment. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-independence-day-celebration/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/070425_PopConcert_TB_04.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T080000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260317T201532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161515Z UID:98131-1783238400-1783238400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Friends of CVA\, Art in the Park is an open art fair with 70+ vendors held in Miller Park\, showcasing art by members of the Chautauqua community\, artists-in-residence from the School of Art\, and artisans from the region around Chautauqua Institution. Items for sale include ceramics\, paintings\, prints\, Chautauqua-themed trinkets\, pieces made of up-cycled materials\, homemade soaps\, hand-dyed silk clothing\, organic cosmetics\, embellished handbags and fine jewelry. Art in the Park markets are always planned for Sundays\, when admission to the grounds is free\, so the markets can be accessible for Institution residents and members of the surrounding community alike. \nFor artist registration information\, visit: https://art.chq.org/friends-of-cva/art-in-the-park/ URL:https://www.chq.org/event/art-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/080722_ArtInThePark_SS_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260324T171516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171516Z UID:98328-1783242900-1783242900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-65/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173029Z UID:96936-1783248300-1783248300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rev. Robert W. Henderson DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte\, N.C. A respected pastor\, preacher\, and leader\, Henderson is known for cultivating congregational vitality and meaningful community engagement. His ministry focuses on the centrality of worship\, pastoral care\, and vibrant mission programs. \nBoth personally and through leading his congregation\, Henderson continues his active involvement in uplifting local and international communities. Within recent years\, his congregation has invested more than 6 million dollars in affordable housing projects. In Greensboro\, N.C.\, they initiated an innovative partnership with an underprivileged neighborhood. \nDirectly at Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson’s congregation opened a need-based child development center. The church is also home to a unique pastoral residency program for seminary graduates. Henderson enjoys seeing people grow in their personal faith and has particularly witnessed this through organizing and participating in mission trips in places such as Appalachia\, Nablus\, Bethlehem\, Kenya\, Haiti\, and Mexico. \nIn addition to his work with the Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson has been leading renewal conferences for large church pastors. He is also actively involved at Davidson College serving on the board of trustees and presidential search committee. \nFrom 1993 to 2008\, Henderson served as senior pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro\, N.C. In Stone Mountain\, Ga. he was associate pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church from 1988-1993. \nHenderson received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary\, Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary\, and Bachelor of Arts in economics and religion from Furman University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-robert-w-henderson/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RobertHenderson_ChaplainWk4_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260220T201523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201523Z UID:97945-1783251000-1783251000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kosher BBQ DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kosher-bbq-3/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260203T201517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T201517Z UID:97676-1783274400-1783274400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Yacht Club Ball DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/yacht-club-ball/ LOCATION:John R. Turney Sailing Center CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260324T180024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180024Z UID:98337-1783274400-1783274400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CTC and Friends of Chautauqua Theater present Meet The Company DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ctc-and-friends-of-chautauqua-theater-present-meet-the-company/ LOCATION:Fletcher Music Hall\, Fletcher Music Hall CATEGORIES:Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260213T213011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151510Z UID:97854-1783278000-1783278000@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/ 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:20260706T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211512Z UID:96938-1783329300-1783329300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rev. Robert W. Henderson DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte\, N.C. A respected pastor\, preacher\, and leader\, Henderson is known for cultivating congregational vitality and meaningful community engagement. His ministry focuses on the centrality of worship\, pastoral care\, and vibrant mission programs. \nBoth personally and through leading his congregation\, Henderson continues his active involvement in uplifting local and international communities. Within recent years\, his congregation has invested more than 6 million dollars in affordable housing projects. In Greensboro\, N.C.\, they initiated an innovative partnership with an underprivileged neighborhood. \nDirectly at Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson’s congregation opened a need-based child development center. The church is also home to a unique pastoral residency program for seminary graduates. Henderson enjoys seeing people grow in their personal faith and has particularly witnessed this through organizing and participating in mission trips in places such as Appalachia\, Nablus\, Bethlehem\, Kenya\, Haiti\, and Mexico. \nIn addition to his work with the Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson has been leading renewal conferences for large church pastors. He is also actively involved at Davidson College serving on the board of trustees and presidential search committee. \nFrom 1993 to 2008\, Henderson served as senior pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro\, N.C. In Stone Mountain\, Ga. he was associate pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church from 1988-1993. \nHenderson received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary\, Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary\, and Bachelor of Arts in economics and religion from Furman University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-robert-w-henderson-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RobertHenderson_ChaplainWk4_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260306T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183009Z UID:98064-1783334700-1783334700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Joanna Stern DESCRIPTION:Joanna Stern is an Emmy Award-winning technology journalist. She opens Chautauqua’s week of “Charting a New Media Landscape” with remarks inspired by her new book I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything and the launch of her own new media company. Drawing on a year of real-world experiments with AI tools — and the practical results — she will explore how generative AI is changing reporting\, storytelling\, editing\, audience growth and the business of journalism. Stern will look at what’s gained\, what’s at risk and what new rules and skills media organizations and individual journalists will need as AI blurs the lines between fact and fiction. \nPreviously\, Stern spent 12 years at The Wall Street Journal\, where her personal technology columns and video series made her one of the most-watched voices in consumer tech. Now running her own new media company\, she produces videos and newsletters that help people navigate the tech reshaping daily life. \nStern’s 2021 documentary “E-Ternal” won an Emmy for Outstanding Science\, Technology or Environmental Coverage. A two-time Gerald Loeb Award winner and Pulitzer finalist\, she often appears on national television\, radio\, and podcasts such as “The Vergecast.” She previously served as a technology editor at ABC News and The Verge. Stern lives in New Jersey with her wife\, sons\, dog\, and more gadgets than a Best Buy. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/joanna-stern/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Stern_Joanna_CLS_070626.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260114T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T203030Z UID:97473-1783346400-1783346400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rabbi Joshua Stanton DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Joshua Stanton is associate vice president for Interfaith and Intergroup Initiatives at Jewish Federations of North America\, where he empowers leaders from 141 Jewish Federations across the continent to become bridge-builders in their regions. He also serves as spiritual co-leader of East End Temple in Manhattan. \nStanton puts Jewish learning\, pastoral care\, and social justice first. He loves connecting with people individually and supporting their spiritual journeys and pursuit of meaning. Stanton is coauthor with Rabbi Benjamin Spratt of Awakenings: American Jewish Transformations in Identity\, Leadership\, and Belonging and the forthcoming book\, Revival: Portraits of America’s Spiritual Builders. \nStanton’s passion for religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue has led to his involvement and leadership internationally. His articles\, media appearances\, and interviews have appeared in more than a dozen languages\, and he has spoken at the United Nations\, White House and interfaith conferences around the world. \nThis Interfaith Lecture Series program is presented in collaboration with the Everett Jewish Life Center at Chautauqua. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rabbi-joshua-stanton/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Interfaith Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Stanton_Joshua_interfaith_6-26-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260401T223012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T223012Z UID:98573-1783353600-1783353600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: Cantus DESCRIPTION:Experience the award-winning vocal ensemble Cantus in a performance of stunning harmony and heartfelt storytelling. Renowned for their rich tone and collaborative artistry\, Cantus brings a diverse program spanning classical masterworks\, folk traditions\, and contemporary compositions. Each performance offers an intimate and dynamic musical connection with the audience. Don’t miss this captivating concert from one of America’s premier vocal groups. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-cantus/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cantus-10_Nate-Ryan.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251204T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T170012Z UID:97037-1783368000-1783368000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Music School Festival Orchestra "Opening Night" DESCRIPTION:Comprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad\, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua including chamber music and private lessons along with their meticulous orchestral training. Alumni from the MSFO can be heard in many of the world’s top orchestras and chamber ensembles and can be found on music faculties worldwide. The MSFO is led by Artistic Director Timothy Muffitt\, who serves as Music Director of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Laureate of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/music-school-festival-orchestra-opening-night/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MSFO-Series-Main-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211513Z UID:96939-1783415700-1783415700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rev. Robert W. Henderson DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte\, N.C. A respected pastor\, preacher\, and leader\, Henderson is known for cultivating congregational vitality and meaningful community engagement. His ministry focuses on the centrality of worship\, pastoral care\, and vibrant mission programs. \nBoth personally and through leading his congregation\, Henderson continues his active involvement in uplifting local and international communities. Within recent years\, his congregation has invested more than 6 million dollars in affordable housing projects. In Greensboro\, N.C.\, they initiated an innovative partnership with an underprivileged neighborhood. \nDirectly at Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson’s congregation opened a need-based child development center. The church is also home to a unique pastoral residency program for seminary graduates. Henderson enjoys seeing people grow in their personal faith and has particularly witnessed this through organizing and participating in mission trips in places such as Appalachia\, Nablus\, Bethlehem\, Kenya\, Haiti\, and Mexico. \nIn addition to his work with the Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson has been leading renewal conferences for large church pastors. He is also actively involved at Davidson College serving on the board of trustees and presidential search committee. \nFrom 1993 to 2008\, Henderson served as senior pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro\, N.C. In Stone Mountain\, Ga. he was associate pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church from 1988-1993. \nHenderson received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary\, Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary\, and Bachelor of Arts in economics and religion from Furman University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-robert-w-henderson-3/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RobertHenderson_ChaplainWk4_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260318T121536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151528Z UID:98142-1783415700-1783415700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Dr. Michael Ackerman: The Virtual Human DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture URL:https://www.chq.org/event/dr-michael-ackerman-the-virtual-human/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Michael-Ackerman-Week-2-Tuesday-AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251117T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183009Z UID:96319-1783421100-1783421100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chuck Todd DESCRIPTION:Chuck Todd is one of America’s foremost experts on American politics. A seasoned political journalist and analyst known for his sharp insight\, he is the host of “The ChuckToddCast\,” a weekly podcast offering in-depth interviews with political figures\, experts\, and thought leaders. He is currently the head of politics and host of “Sunday Night with Chuck Todd” for the Noosphere app\, where he aims to continue his legacy of delivering impactful political analysis and fostering engaging conversations with leaders shaping the future of American politics. He is also the inaugural Scholar-in-Residence for the University of Southern California’s Capital Campus\, in Washington\, D.C.\, where he teaches about how Washington works. Todd joins Chautauqua’s week “Charting a New Media Landscape” to help survey the landscape of legacy national media institutions\, and how forces both within and beyond their control are shaping their news-gathering operations\, values and standards\, and overall business models. \nA six-time Emmy Award winner\, Todd was NBC News’s chief political analyst and moderator of “Meet the Press” from 2014 to 2023. Known for his sharp insight and knowledge of politics\, Todd has co-moderated multiple presidential debates\, including the record-breaking 2019 and 2020 Democratic debates. He previously served as NBC News’s chief White House correspondent from 2008 to 2014 and hosted “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC. In 2007\, he joined NBC News as political director after 15 years at The Hotline\, where he served as editor-in-chief. Todd was also the founding managing editor for The Sports Business Daily in 1994\, now known as The Sports Business Journal. \nTodd is the author of two books: How Barack Obama Won\, co-authored in 2009\, and The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House\, released in 2014. He has contributed to The New York Times\, The Washington Post and The Atlantic. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chuck-todd/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Todd_Chuck_CLS_070726.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260203T221517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T221517Z UID:97680-1783426500-1783426500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ and Friends of Chautauqua: Discussion Group\, Bring your lunch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/lgbtq-and-friends-of-chautauqua-discussion-group-bring-your-lunch/ LOCATION:Alumni Hall Ballroom\, Alumni Hall Ballroom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260128T181511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161510Z UID:97622-1783427400-1783427400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Adrian Higgins\, Washington Post Gardening Columnist DESCRIPTION:Bird\, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series URL:https://www.chq.org/event/btg-lunch-lecture-series-2/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Adrian-Higgins-Week-2-Tuesday-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260326T161525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173015Z UID:98401-1783454400-1783454400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Alexander Gavrylyuk\, piano DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nAlexander Gavrylyuk\, piano \nThe Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra welcomes the return of Artist in Residence Alexander Gavrylyuk for an evening of symphonic passion. Tabakova’s Orpheus’ Comet opens the program with shimmering energy and mythic inspiration. Gavrylyuk then takes center stage in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1\, a thrilling showcase of sweeping melody and virtuosic brilliance. The evening concludes with Schumann’s Symphony No. 3\, “Rhenish\,” a richly textured work inspired by the grandeur of the Rhineland. \nProgram:\nTabakova: Orpheus’ Comet\nSchumann Symphony No. 3\, “Rhenish”\nTchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-with-alexander-gavrylyuk-piano/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Milanov-Gavrylyuk_2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211513Z UID:96940-1783502100-1783502100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rev. Robert W. Henderson DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte\, N.C. A respected pastor\, preacher\, and leader\, Henderson is known for cultivating congregational vitality and meaningful community engagement. His ministry focuses on the centrality of worship\, pastoral care\, and vibrant mission programs. \nBoth personally and through leading his congregation\, Henderson continues his active involvement in uplifting local and international communities. Within recent years\, his congregation has invested more than 6 million dollars in affordable housing projects. In Greensboro\, N.C.\, they initiated an innovative partnership with an underprivileged neighborhood. \nDirectly at Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson’s congregation opened a need-based child development center. The church is also home to a unique pastoral residency program for seminary graduates. Henderson enjoys seeing people grow in their personal faith and has particularly witnessed this through organizing and participating in mission trips in places such as Appalachia\, Nablus\, Bethlehem\, Kenya\, Haiti\, and Mexico. \nIn addition to his work with the Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson has been leading renewal conferences for large church pastors. He is also actively involved at Davidson College serving on the board of trustees and presidential search committee. \nFrom 1993 to 2008\, Henderson served as senior pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro\, N.C. In Stone Mountain\, Ga. he was associate pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church from 1988-1993. \nHenderson received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary\, Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary\, and Bachelor of Arts in economics and religion from Furman University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-robert-w-henderson-4/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RobertHenderson_ChaplainWk4_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251114T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183010Z UID:96795-1783507500-1783507500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Jason Riley DESCRIPTION:Jason Riley is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the “Upward Mobility” opinion columnist for The Wall Street Journal\, where he has written about politics\, economics\, education\, immigration and social inequality for more than 25 years. He’s also a frequent public speaker and provides commentary for television and radio news outlets\, and he joins the 2026 Chautauqua Lecture Series for the Week Two theme “Breaking the News: Charting a New Media Landscape.” \nRiley is the author of six books. In 2008 he published Let Them In\, which argues for more legal immigration. His second book\, Please Stop Helping Us\, is about government efforts to help the Black underclass and was published in 2014. In 2017 he published False Black Power?\, an assessment of why Black political success has not translated into more economic advancement. In 2021 he published Maverick\, a biography of the iconic economist and social theorist Thomas Sowell and narrated the documentary film “Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World.” In 2022 he published The Black Boom\, an analysis of Black economic progress prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. His most recent book\, The Affirmative Action Myth: Why Black Don’t Need Racial Preferences to Succeed\, was published in 2025. \nRiley earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has also worked for USA Today and the Buffalo News. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/jason-riley-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Riley_Jason_CLS_070726.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260225T221528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151515Z UID:97986-1783508400-1783508400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Homecoming: School of Art Alumni" Exhibition: July 8–August 16 DESCRIPTION:“Homecoming: School of Art Alumni” exhibition runs July 8-August 16. We welcome our School of Art residency alumni back to Chautauqua to share their talents and recent works. Co-curated by Judy Barie and Erika Diamond\, this exhibition celebrates eight artists working in disparate styles and materials. They investigate domestic objects\, memory\, familial ties\, and suburban landscapes. We celebrate their “Homecoming”. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Jack Turben. Artists: Quinn Antonio Briceño\, Melissa English Campbell\, Jeremiah Ibarra\, David Linneweh\, Daphne Minkoff\, Kelly Rossetti\, Brant Weiland\, and Tina Williams-Brewer. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/homecoming-school-of-art-alumni-exhibition-july-8-august-16/ LOCATION:Fowler-Kellogg Art Center 2nd floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Homecoming-Alumni-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260223T181522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161513Z UID:97956-1783513800-1783513800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Protecting Chautauqua County Lands: The Bear Lake Story\, with the Western NY Land Conservancy and Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy DESCRIPTION:WNYLC and CWC protecting Chautauqua County Lands: The Bear Lake Story URL:https://www.chq.org/event/protecting-chautauqua-county-lands-the-bear-lake-story/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Marissa-Riggi-and-Whitney-Gleason.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260331T211528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211528Z UID:98549-1783519200-1783519200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Naomi Riley DESCRIPTION:Naomi Schaefer Riley is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute\, where she focuses on child welfare and foster care issues. Specifically\, her work analyzes the role of faith-based and community organizations in changing the foster care and adoption services landscape. She also studies how race\, class and family structure affect foster care placement and services and the impact of the drug crisis on child welfare. She is concurrently a senior fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum. \nRiley’s books include No Way to Treat a Child: How the Foster Care System\, Family Courts\, and Racial Activists Are Wrecking Young Lives and Be the Parent\, Please: Stop Banning Seesaws and Start Banning Snapchat: Strategies for Solving the Real Parenting Problems. Her book\, Til Faith Do Us Part: How Interfaith Marriage Is Transforming America\, was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice. She was interviewed by Brian Lamb on C-SPAN about her book The Faculty Lounges: And Other Reasons Why You Won’t Get the College Education You Paid For. \nRiley is a frequent contributor to a variety of publications\, including The Atlantic\, The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, and The Washington Post. She was previously a columnist for New York Post and an editor and writer for The Wall Street Journal. Her work has also appeared in Bloomberg Opinion\, The Boston Globe\, Commentary\, First Things\, Los Angeles Times\, National Review\, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy\, among others. \nA regular guest on television\, Riley’s appearances include C-SPAN\, Today on NBC News\, Fox News Channel\, Fox Business\, and CNBC. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/naomi-riley/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Interfaith Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Riley_Naomi_ILS_070826.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260225T221529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151515Z UID:97987-1783522800-1783522800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Homecoming: School of Art Alumni" Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Homecoming: School of Art Alumni” opening reception. Exhibition runs July 8-August 16. We welcome our School of Art residency alumni back to Chautauqua to share their talents and recent works. Co-curated by Judy Barie and Erika Diamond\, this exhibition celebrates eight artists working in disparate styles and materials. They investigate domestic objects\, memory\, familial ties\, and suburban landscapes. We celebrate their “Homecoming”. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Jack Turben. Artists: Quinn Antonio Briceño\, Melissa English Campbell\, Jeremiah Ibarra\, David Linneweh\, Daphne Minkoff\, Kelly Rossetti\, Brant Weiland\, and Tina Williams-Brewer. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/homecoming-school-of-art-alumni-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Fowler-Kellogg Art Center 2nd floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Homecoming-Alumni-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T181500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260220T201524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201524Z UID:97946-1783534500-1783534500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Dance Preview: All-Stars Gala DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Dance Circle-Anita Lin\nalin@chqdancecircle.org URL:https://www.chq.org/event/dance-preview-all-stars-gala/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260115T231504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T161513Z UID:97509-1783535400-1783535400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CVA Lecture Series: Kyle Hackett\, School of Art Faculty DESCRIPTION:The Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Kyle Hackett\, a distinguished member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Kyle Hackett will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series\, sharing insights and practices with our artistic community. \nKyle Hackett’s paintings explore race\, class\, and social standing through approaches to self-representation and the constructed image. Hackett (b. Still Pond\, MD) earned his MFA from the LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art and his BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Delaware. He has received numerous honors and awards\, including the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Artist Fellowship\, the Civil Society Institute Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center Residency\, the Ruth Katzman Scholarship at The League Residency in New York\, and Best in Show at the 2014 Bethesda Painting Awards Exhibition. His work has been featured in publications such as New American Paintings\, The Washington Post\, HuffPost\, Aesthetica Magazine (UK) and is published in the British Library. Hackett received a Mayoral Salute from the City of Baltimore for his solo exhibition “Rate of Contingency.” Recent exhibitions include The Ruth Borchard 2025 Self Portrait Prize (UK); The Herbert Smith Freehills 2024 Portrait Award Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery (London\, UK); “Revisit/Reimagine” at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (Annapolis\, MD) and “Circular Narratives” at Vinegar Projects (Birmingham\, AL). Hackett’s work is represented by Goya Contemporary Gallery (Baltimore\, MD). His work is part of collections at Ethan Cohen Gallery (New York) the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities\, Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport\, the Soho House Art Collection\, among others. Hackett is Assistant Professor and co-director of the MFA Studio Art Program at American University in Washington\, DC. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cva-lecture-series-kyle-hackett-school-of-art-faculty/ LOCATION:Hultquist 101\, Hultquist 101 CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CVA_Kyle-Hackett.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260317T201534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201534Z UID:98133-1783535400-1783535400@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/ 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:20260708T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251205T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T163024Z UID:97062-1783540800-1783540800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:All-Star Dance Gala DESCRIPTION:Curated by Sasha Janes\, Bonnefoux McBride Artistic Director of Chautauqua School of Dance\, the annual All-Star Dance Gala serves as a celebration of the exceptional talent consistently produced by the Chautauqua School of Dance. Artists from top-tier national companies join forces for an exciting mixed repertoire evening of contemporary and classical dance. In addition to the performance\, all-stars host discussion panels and serve as School of Dance guest faculty\, graciously sharing their knowledge with the next generation of Alumni All-Stars. Come celebrate the extraordinary talent that Chautauqua has nurtured from school to stage. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/dance-all-star-gala-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Dance,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/062525_AlumniGala_JC_16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211513Z UID:96941-1783588500-1783588500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rev. Robert W. Henderson DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, The Rev. Robert W. Henderson was installed as the sixth senior minister and head of staff at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte\, N.C. A respected pastor\, preacher\, and leader\, Henderson is known for cultivating congregational vitality and meaningful community engagement. His ministry focuses on the centrality of worship\, pastoral care\, and vibrant mission programs. \nBoth personally and through leading his congregation\, Henderson continues his active involvement in uplifting local and international communities. Within recent years\, his congregation has invested more than 6 million dollars in affordable housing projects. In Greensboro\, N.C.\, they initiated an innovative partnership with an underprivileged neighborhood. \nDirectly at Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson’s congregation opened a need-based child development center. The church is also home to a unique pastoral residency program for seminary graduates. Henderson enjoys seeing people grow in their personal faith and has particularly witnessed this through organizing and participating in mission trips in places such as Appalachia\, Nablus\, Bethlehem\, Kenya\, Haiti\, and Mexico. \nIn addition to his work with the Covenant Presbyterian Church\, Henderson has been leading renewal conferences for large church pastors. He is also actively involved at Davidson College serving on the board of trustees and presidential search committee. \nFrom 1993 to 2008\, Henderson served as senior pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro\, N.C. In Stone Mountain\, Ga. he was associate pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church from 1988-1993. \nHenderson received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary\, Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary\, and Bachelor of Arts in economics and religion from Furman University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-robert-w-henderson-5/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RobertHenderson_ChaplainWk4_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260227T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183010Z UID:98009-1783593900-1783593900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Paula Kerger DESCRIPTION:Paula Kerger is president and chief executive officer of PBS\, the nation’s largest non-commercial media organization representing more than 330 member stations throughout the country. She also serves as president of the PBS Foundation\, which provides a significant source of revenue for projects that benefit the entire public television system. Kerger joins Chautauqua’s series on “Charting a New Media Landscape” to share thoughts on the state of public media in the United States nationally\, regionally and locally. \nAs the longest serving president and CEO in PBS history\, Kerger has led the transformation of PBS from a broadcaster to a multiplatform digital media organization which delivers on public television’s essential mission of education\, inspiration and service to the American public. Under her leadership\, PBS has grown its audiences across genres and platforms. Kerger has also deepened PBS’ impact\, from providing universal access to early learning resources through the PBS KIDS broadcast and streaming channels\, to empowering educators with digital resources through PBS LearningMedia. Programs on PBS are consistently recognized with the industry’s most prestigious honors\, including Peabody\, Emmy and Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University awards. \nKerger is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, and the Women’s Forum. Prior to joining PBS\, Kerger served for more than a decade at the Educational Broadcasting Corporation (EBC)\, the parent company of Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21 New York\, where her ultimate position was executive vice president and chief operating officer. Kerger received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Baltimore. She has received numerous honorary doctorates. At the University of North Carolina Asheville\, she received the Chancellor’s Medallion and at the Darden School at the University of Virginia\, she served as a DC Fellow. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/paula-kerger/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Kerger_Paula_CLS_070926.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260114T161518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173038Z UID:97468-1783599300-1783599300@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-12/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,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:20260709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260114T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T203030Z UID:97474-1783605600-1783605600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rev. Nicole Martin DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Nicole Martin is the president and chief executive officer of Christianity Today. She has been with the magazine since 2023\, previously holding the positions of chief operating officer and chief impact officer. Martin currently serves on the executive council of the National Association of Evangelicals\, the Board of Trustees at Fuller Theological Seminary\, and on the National Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. She is a founding board member of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and has been inducted into the esteemed Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. \nMartin is the founder and executive director of Soulfire International Ministries which accelerates thriving for pastors\, churches\, and younger leaders. She has decades of executive leadership experience in the church and Christian non-profits. Martin is very active at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church\, her local congregation in Maryland. \nIn addition to writing numerous articles\, Martin is also the author of two books titled\, Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry and Leaning In\, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. \nMartin was born and educated in Baltimore. She graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a triple major in Human and Organizational Development\, Educational Studies and French. Martin received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and earned a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-nicole-martin/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Interfaith Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Martin_Nicole_ILS_070926.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260327T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T040000Z UID:98483-1783612800-1783612800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: HieYon Choi DESCRIPTION:Praised for her artistry and expressive depth\, HieYon Choi is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation. “One of this sonata’s greatest-ever recorded interpretations… a model of intelligent bravura” (Gramophone). She gained international recognition with prizes at the Kapell\, Epinal\, Busoni\, and Viotti International Competitions and has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra (Washington\, D.C.)\, Berlin Symphoniker\, Rundfunkorchester Berlin\, Seoul Philharmonic\, and Korean Broadcast Symphony. \nA highlight of her career was the complete Beethoven sonata cycle at Kumho Art Hall in Seoul\, later followed by additional Beethoven cycles across Europe\, the U.S.\, and Korea. Her discography includes the complete Beethoven sonatas (Decca Korea\, 2025)\, Debussy Études\, Liszt Paganini Études\, and Chopin Études. \nAlongside the canon of the classical piano literature such as Beethoven\, Schubert\, Brahms and Debussy\, Music of 20th & 21st century forms another important part of HieYon’s career. \nIn 2023/24\, she joined the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University after 24 years on the faculty of Seoul National University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-faculty-recital-hieyon-choi/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HieYon-Choi-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260326T161526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173015Z UID:98402-1783627200-1783627200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Toward a New World DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nJaren Atherholt\, oboe \nJoin the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of musical exploration. John Corigliano’s Midsummer Fanfare opens the program with brilliance and energy. The orchestra then turns to Martinů’s Oboe Concerto\, where soloist Jaren Atherholt brings wit\, warmth\, and virtuosity to the Amphitheater stage. The evening concludes with Dvořák’s iconic “New World” Symphony-one of the most powerful and beloved works in the orchestral repertoire. \nProgram:\nJohn Corigliano: Midsummer Fanfare\nMartinu Oboe Concerto\nDvorak Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-toward-a-new-world/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts 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:20260710T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251124T001514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211514Z UID:96934-1783674900-1783674900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Ecumenical Communion Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ecumenical-communion-service/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes 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:20260710T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260114T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183011Z UID:97463-1783680300-1783680300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy DESCRIPTION:World-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy have twice joined forces to confront the twin crises of misinformation and science denial. Their documentaries — “Food Evolution\,” which resets the GMO debate\, and “Shot in the Arm\,” begun in 2019 as measles resurged and transformed by COVID-19 — show how narrative can rescue facts from the fog of controversy and rekindle public trust in science. The pair will close the Chautauqua Lecture Series week dedicated to “Breaking the News: Charting a New Media Landscape” with a conversation on trust and media literacy\, with lessons and tips on how to be a good consumer of information and news. \nNeil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History\, where he has served since 1996. Collaborating with Scott Hamilton Kennedy of Black Valley Films\, Tyson is the executive producer of “Shot in the Arm” and narrator of “Food Evolution.” \nHe is the author of 19 books\, including the New York Times Best Sellers Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. His latest work\, Just Visiting This Planet\, was released in October 2025. \nTyson is the two-time host of the beloved TV series “Cosmos” — rebooting the original 1980 series hosted by Carl Sagan. He is also the host and cofounder of the popular Emmy-nominated podcast “StarTalk\,” which combines science\, humor\, and pop culture. 2026 marks the 17th anniversary of “StarTalk.” \nTyson is a recipient of 28 honorary degrees\, the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences\, and the Distinguished Public Service Medal from NASA. Asteroid 13123 Tyson is named in his honor. He lives in New York City. \nScott Hamilton Kennedy is an Academy Award–nominated filmmaker\, director\, journalist and educator. He founded the production company\, Black Valley Films. In addition to “Shot in the Arm” and “Food Evolution\,” Kennedy’s other work includes the Oscar-nominated documentary “The Garden\,” the Independent Spirit–nominated “OT: Our Town” and the fan-favorite “Fame High.” \nWith “Food Evolution” and “Shot in the Arm\,” Kennedy focused on the collision between scientific evidence and public perception\, beginning his collaboration with Tyson. “Food Evolution” mapped the early contours of science denialism around food\, while “Shot in the Arm” captured vaccine hesitancy and the social fractures revealed by COVID-19. Together\, the films anticipated the rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. The filmmaker Kennedy’s work continues this trajectory with “Toxic\,” investigating the machinery of disinformation\, and “A More Perfect Union\,” a civic-literacy initiative designed to help audiences navigate the information ecosystem and rebuild trust. Kennedy approaches all his work with the belief that storytelling is a public service—one of humanity’s most powerful tools for understanding and repairing the world. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/neil-degrasse-tyson-and-scott-hamilton-kennedy/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CLS_Tyson-Kennedy_071026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260209T191508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211522Z UID:97728-1783692000-1783692000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Stefan Fatsis DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary by Stefan Fatsis \nWords are the currency of culture—and never more than today. \nJournalist and bestselling author Stefan Fatsis embedded as a lexicographer-in-training at America’s most famous dictionary publisher\, Merriam-Webster\, to learn how words get into the dictionary\, where they come from\, who decides what they mean\, and how we write and think about them. As he recounts in Unabridged\, he discovered the history and fascinating subculture of the dictionary and of those who curate and revere “one of the most basic features of our collective humanity.” \nFatsis reveals the little-known story of how the brothers George and Charles Merriam acquired Noah Webster’s original American dictionary and reshaped the business of language forever. Merriam-Webster became America’s most successful and enduring compendium of words\, withstanding intense competition and cultural controversies—only to be threatened by the power of Google and artificial intelligence today. \nDelving into Merriam’s legendary archives and parsing its arcane rules\, Fatsis learns the painstaking precision required for writing good definitions. He examines how the dictionary has handled the most explosive slurs and the revolutionary change in pronouns. Fatsis demonstrates how words are weaponized in our polarized political culture—from liberal to woke to DEI—and\, in a time of insurrections and pandemics\, how they can be a literal matter of life and death. Along the way\, he manages to write a few definitions that crack the code and are enshrined in the pixelated dictionary. \nUnabridged takes readers to the heart of an industry in flux\, celebrating as it does the sheer thrill and wonder of words. \nStefan Fatsis is the author of Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary\, published in October by Grove Atlantic\, and three other books: the New York Times bestseller Word Freak\, about the world of competitive Scrabble; A Few Seconds of Panic\, about life in the NFL; and Wild and Outside\, about minor league baseball. In four decades as a journalist\, Fatsis has written and talked for Slate\, The Wall Street Journal\, NPR\, The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, ESPN\, Sports Illustrated\, and many other outlets. He lives in Washington\, D.C. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/stefan-fatsis/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC),Weekly Themes,Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CLSC_StefanFatsis_Unabridged.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T151500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251218T053007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T150009Z UID:97225-1783696500-1783696500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Company workshops: Anne of Green Gables and Sarah in the Theatre DESCRIPTION:ANNE OF GREEN GABLES\nChautauqua Opera Company will host the first workshops of a new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables by composer Danika Lorèn and librettist Royce Vavrek (Lincoln in the Bardo). In this bold new reimagining\, a fictional reality competition sets out from coast to coast to find the Canadian who most embodies the spirit of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s indelible heroine\, Anne Shirley. With Lorèn in residence for the full six-week season\, Chautauqua Opera Company’s young artists will collaborate closely on the creation of the first 60 minutes of new music being written for their specific voices. The season will include two public presentations of new music with piano accompaniment\, giving Chautauqua audiences a unique opportunity to watch the development of this inventive work. \nSARAH IN THE THEATRE\nCommissioned by Odyssey Opera\, Mark Adamo’s Sarah in the Theatre is a fantasy on the life and work of pioneering opera conductor\, stage director and impresario Sarah Caldwell. Chautauqua Opera Company’s 16 young artists will sing all principal and ensemble roles in the first piano/vocal workshop of the opera’s second act. Following a reading of the complete act\, the two-week workshop will conclude with a public presentation of excerpts and conversation with the composer/librettist. The Chautauqua audience\, which saw Adamo’s first opera Little Women in 2002\, will have a special window into his work dramatizing the career of a true American trailblazer. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-company-workshops-anne-of-green-gables-and-sarah-in-the-theatre/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/7.10.26-ANNE-OF-GG-SARAH-IN-THE-THEATRE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260317T191521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191521Z UID:98120-1783702800-1783702800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-2/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251216T190031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201524Z UID:97199-1783706400-1783706400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars DESCRIPTION:Experience new plays the moment they come to life. The FutureNow new play labs showcase original work by CTC’s inaugural class of Playwriting Fellows in collaboration with our Directing Fellows—a program developed through CTC’s newly expanded partnership with The Drama League—and brought to life in public\, staged\, and designed workshop readings. \nPerformed by CTC’s Acting Conservatory and shaped by our Design Fellows\, these student workshops mark CTC’s first ticketed performances in the Roe Green Theater Center. With more artists\, more fellows and more new work than ever before\, audiences are invited inside the creative process as the next generation of theater makers brings fresh stories to life. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-1-3/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,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:20260710T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260223T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211524Z UID:97878-1783713600-1783713600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Let’s Go Get ‘Em Tour DESCRIPTION:Few artists embody the heart and soul of their city like Trombone Shorty. Perhaps the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today\, Shorty has spent his entire life not only carrying the torch for Crescent City culture\, but also propelling it forward into the 21st century with his ecstatic live performances and intoxicating blend of rock\, funk\, soul\, jazz\, blues\, hip-hop\, and Caribbean influences.  \nBorn Troy Andrews\, Shorty made his first appearance at New Orleans’ iconic Jazz Fest at the age of four\, when he took the stage for an impromptu performance with Bo Diddley. By six\, he was heading up his own brass band\, and by his early twenties\, he’d released the first in a string of critically acclaimed\, chart-topping albums that would lead to performances everywhere from the White House and the Grammy Awards to Madison Square Garden and the 2025 Super Bowl. Along the way\, Shorty would tour with artists as diverse as Jeff Beck and the Red Hot Chili Peppers; play Coachella\, Bonnaroo\, Lollapalooza\, the Roots Picnic\, and countless other festivals; perform alongside Juvenile on his instantly legendary NPR Tiny Desk Concert; earn his first Grammy Award; appear on The Tonight Show\, The Late Show\, Conan\, Jimmy Kimmel Live!\, Good Morning America\, Today\, CNN\, HBO’s Treme\, and even an episode of The Simpsons; and collaborate with an eclectic mix of stars including Pharrell\, Bruno Mars\, Mark Ronson\, Jon Batiste\, Lenny Kravitz\, Foo Fighters\, ZHU\, Zac Brown\, Normani and Ringo Starr.  URL:https://www.chq.org/event/trombone-shorty-orleans-avenue/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Two (July 4–11),Weekly Themes,Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Trombone-Shorty-3T3A3071-HI_RES.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251216T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201525Z UID:97200-1783792800-1783792800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars DESCRIPTION:Experience new plays the moment they come to life. The FutureNow new play labs showcase original work by CTC’s inaugural class of Playwriting Fellows in collaboration with our Directing Fellows—a program developed through CTC’s newly expanded partnership with The Drama League—and brought to life in public\, staged\, and designed workshop readings. \nPerformed by CTC’s Acting Conservatory and shaped by our Design Fellows\, these student workshops mark CTC’s first ticketed performances in the Roe Green Theater Center. With more artists\, more fellows and more new work than ever before\, audiences are invited inside the creative process as the next generation of theater makers brings fresh stories to life. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-1-4/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),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:20260711T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260326T161527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T161527Z UID:98403-1783800000-1783800000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Troupe Vertigo DESCRIPTION:Fusing together elements of cirque acrobatics\, classical dance and contemporary theater\, Troupe Vertigo brings audiences on a spellbinding journey through the world of artistic movement. Consisting of world-class aerial artists\, contortionists\, and ballet dancers\, the Los Angeles based company was founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Aloysia Gavre\, formerly of the internationally renowned Cirque du Soleil\, and Technical Director Rex Camphuis\, whose background is with the fabled Pickle Family Circus. Troupe Vertigo\, whose “dizzying acts defy gravity and leave its lucky audiences in awe” (Los Angeles Times) has performed with major orchestras across North America. \nTroupe Vertigo’s 2025-2026 season includes performances at Cincinnati Pops\, National Symphony Orchestra with Steve Reineke\, Dallas Symphony\, Detroit Symphony\, Colorado Symphony\, Florida Orchestra\, Minnesota Orchestra\, Rochester Philharmonic\, Des Moines Symphony\, and National Arts Center Orchestra in Canada among others. Notable conductors that Troupe Vertigo has performed with include Jack Everly\, Jeff Tyzik\, Enrico Lopez-Yañez\, Stuart Chafetz\, Byron Stripling\, Michelle Merrill\, Sarah Hicks\, Daniel Meyer\, Nicholas Hersh\, and Norman Huynh. \nTroupe Vertigo’s recent seasons have brought them to the San Francisco Symphony\, Pittsburgh Symphony\, San Diego Symphony\, Kansas City Symphony\, Nashville Symphony\, Oregon Symphony\, Indianapolis Symphony\, Tucson Symphony\, Utah Symphony\, Seattle Symphony\, Phoenix Symphony\, Pacific Symphony\, Fort Worth Symphony\, and Vancouver Symphony in Canada. The company is known for their collaborative custom thematic programs with symphony orchestras from Cirque Espana\, Cirque Noir\, Cirque Goes to Broadway\, Cirque Goes to Hollywood\, Cirque Dances featuring The Firebird to complete cirque- ballet presentation of The Nutcracker\, Swan Lake\, and Cinderella. Their unique perspective on the circus arts have led to a variety of speaking engagements including with The Center Theater Group Los Angeles\, Directors Lab West\, TEDx Talk and The Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival. As well in publications for the cover story of Dance Teacher Magazine {August 2016} and in the book Ordinary Acrobat. \nThe ensemble premiered its first offering\, Big Top for a New Generation\, in 2010 at the Ford Amphitheater and has gone on to present Nighthawks: A Film Noir Circus\, inspired by American jazz\, Edward Hopper paintings\, and crime novels. In 2016\, they brought Tableaux\, featuring five women grappling with the constrictions of society\, to life at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles. Husband and wife team\, Aloysia and Rex\, frequently bring their gifts and knowledge to the film \nand television industry\, most notably with Rebel Wilson’s aerial performance in Pitch Perfect 2 and with Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz in the film Water for Elephants. \nTroupe Vertigo’s facility is also home to Cirque School Los Angeles\, which inspires an appreciation for the circus arts for “Anybody with Any Body.” Cirque School uses training\, performance\, and community outreach to foster passion for the circus arts in a supportive\, non-competitive environment. Encompassing over 50 weekly classes to the public\, student performances\, team building workshops\, pre-professional intensives and television and film projects\, Cirque School thrives as the premiere cirque training program in Los Angeles. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-with-troupe-vertigo/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts,Family Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TroupeVertigo_TV_promo_156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260324T171517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171517Z UID:98329-1783847700-1783847700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-66/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173030Z UID:96937-1783853100-1783853100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Michael Chan DESCRIPTION:Michael Chan is currently the Vice President for Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Through the role\, he provides leadership and support for the Campus Ministry team; the Dovre Center for Faith and Learning; and the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work. \nCampus Ministry at Concordia is at the heart of spiritual life on campus\, expressed in worship\, faith formation and service. Chan\, staff and student leaders run the organization that is a full partner in the Reconciling in Christ community. At Campus Ministry\, all are welcome. The Dovre Center for Faith and Learning promotes dialogue on the dynamic interplay of faith and learning. The center aims to encourage and sustain discussion on related issues through programs\, workshops and study abroad experiences. In addition\, Chan leads the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work in exploring how to build a more trustworthy world through hosting keynote events\, a podcast\, and a regular newsletter. \nChan has been with Concordia College since June 2022\, when he originally joined as the executive director for faith and learning. Previously\, Chan was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing a Ph.D. in the Hebrew Bible at Emory University and spending a year conducting research and teaching at the University of Helsinki. \nBeyond his many articles and essays\, Chan is the author of The Wealth of Nations: A Tradition-Historical Study. He also coauthored the book Exploring the Bible\, a journey through scripture that helps readers claim their unique interpretive perspective. \nChan graduated from Luther Seminary with a Master of Arts in biblical theology. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Pacific Lutheran University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/michael-chan/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chan-Michael_Chaplain_photo_wk3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251216T181525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201526Z UID:97191-1783864800-1783864800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars DESCRIPTION:Experience new plays the moment they come to life. The FutureNow new play labs showcase original work by CTC’s inaugural class of Playwriting Fellows in collaboration with our Directing Fellows—a program developed through CTC’s newly expanded partnership with The Drama League—and brought to life in public\, staged\, and designed workshop readings. \nPerformed by CTC’s Acting Conservatory and shaped by our Design Fellows\, these student workshops mark CTC’s first ticketed performances in the Roe Green Theater Center. With more artists\, more fellows and more new work than ever before\, audiences are invited inside the creative process as the next generation of theater makers brings fresh stories to life. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-1/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),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:20260712T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260326T163020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T163020Z UID:98412-1783868400-1783868400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Troupe Vertigo DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/troupe-vertigo/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Family Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251216T190033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201526Z UID:97201-1783879200-1783879200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 1: The Bone Wars DESCRIPTION:Experience new plays the moment they come to life. The FutureNow new play labs showcase original work by CTC’s inaugural class of Playwriting Fellows in collaboration with our Directing Fellows—a program developed through CTC’s newly expanded partnership with The Drama League—and brought to life in public\, staged\, and designed workshop readings. \nPerformed by CTC’s Acting Conservatory and shaped by our Design Fellows\, these student workshops mark CTC’s first ticketed performances in the Roe Green Theater Center. With more artists\, more fellows and more new work than ever before\, audiences are invited inside the creative process as the next generation of theater makers brings fresh stories to life. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-1-5/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),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:20260712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260213T213012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151510Z UID:97855-1783882800-1783882800@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-2/ 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:20260713T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211516Z UID:96943-1783934100-1783934100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Michael Chan DESCRIPTION:Michael Chan is currently the Vice President for Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Through the role\, he provides leadership and support for the Campus Ministry team; the Dovre Center for Faith and Learning; and the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work. \nCampus Ministry at Concordia is at the heart of spiritual life on campus\, expressed in worship\, faith formation and service. Chan\, staff and student leaders run the organization that is a full partner in the Reconciling in Christ community. At Campus Ministry\, all are welcome. The Dovre Center for Faith and Learning promotes dialogue on the dynamic interplay of faith and learning. The center aims to encourage and sustain discussion on related issues through programs\, workshops and study abroad experiences. In addition\, Chan leads the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work in exploring how to build a more trustworthy world through hosting keynote events\, a podcast\, and a regular newsletter. \nChan has been with Concordia College since June 2022\, when he originally joined as the executive director for faith and learning. Previously\, Chan was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing a Ph.D. in the Hebrew Bible at Emory University and spending a year conducting research and teaching at the University of Helsinki. \nBeyond his many articles and essays\, Chan is the author of The Wealth of Nations: A Tradition-Historical Study. He also coauthored the book Exploring the Bible\, a journey through scripture that helps readers claim their unique interpretive perspective. \nChan graduated from Luther Seminary with a Master of Arts in biblical theology. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Pacific Lutheran University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/michael-chan-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chan-Michael_Chaplain_photo_wk3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260306T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183011Z UID:98065-1783939500-1783939500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane DESCRIPTION:Marcela Escobari and Charles Lane are two of the nation’s leading experts in immigration\, migration and asylum policy. The pair will present in tandem\, building on the Chautauqua Lecture Series theme of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?\,” with an examination of our national dialogue on immigration as the election approaches — and\, ultimately\, the impact of immigration politics and policies on real people. The program opens a five-part weeklong series presented at Chautauqua in partnership with the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution\, each program featuring experts from both organizations. \nMarcela Escobari is a senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings. She has been twice confirmed by the U.S. Senate under Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden\, and most recently served in the White House National Security Council as special assistant to the president and coordinator for the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection. In this role\, Escobari led efforts to promote safe\, orderly and humane migration and advance a collaborative\, regional response to the displacement of more than 8 million people across Latin America and the Caribbean. This regional response contributed to a more-than-70% decrease in irregular migration at the U.S. border in 2024\, helping stabilize and integrate over 4.5 million migrants and refugees within Latin America. \nFrom 2021 to 2024\, Escobari was assistant administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean\, a position she also held from 2016 to 2017 as the first woman to serve in this role. Previously\, as a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution\, she launched the Workforce of the Future initiative focused on identifying policies to restore opportunity and enable inclusive growth in U.S. cities and states in the wake of globalization and COVID-19. \nBefore joining government\, Escobari was the executive director of Harvard’s Center for International Development. Her honors include Freedom House’s 2024 Mark Palmer Prize for diplomats and civil servants whose work has advanced democracy and human rights. \nCharles Lane is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute\, where he focuses on American politics\, American culture\, and asylum policy. He also serves as a columnist for The Free Press. Before joining AEI\, Lane held several positions at The Washington Post\, where he was a staff writer covering the United States Supreme Court\, an editorial board member and columnist\, and the deputy opinion editor. He was previously the editor of The New Republic and the Berlin bureau chief\, the general editor\, and a San Salvador-based correspondent for Newsweek. \nLane’s writing has appeared extensively in the popular press\, including in Foreign Affairs\, Foreign Policy\, City Journal\, National Affairs\, The Atlantic\, Los Angeles Times and The Wall Street Journal. He is also the author of Freedom’s Detective: The Secret Service\, the Ku Klux Klan and the Man Who Masterminded America’s First War on Terror; Stay of Execution: Saving the Death Penalty from Itself; and The Day Freedom Died: The Colfax Massacre\, the Supreme Court\, and the Betrayal of Reconstruction. \nLane has a master’s degree in law from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Harvard University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/marcela-escobari-and-charles-lane/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CLS_Marcela-Escobari-and-Charles-Lane.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260401T223013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T223013Z UID:98574-1783958400-1783958400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: WindSync DESCRIPTION:Dynamic wind quintet WindSync returns to Chautauqua for an unforgettable afternoon of energetic and engaging chamber music. Celebrated for their virtuosity\, warmth\, and creative programming\, WindSync performs everything from classical masterpieces to newly commissioned works. Their interactive style and seamless ensemble playing create a vibrant connection with audiences of all ages. Experience why WindSync is hailed as one of the most exciting and original wind ensembles performing today. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-windsync/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WindSync-12-credit-Philip-Greenberg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251204T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T170013Z UID:97038-1783972800-1783972800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Music School Festival Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Comprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad\, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua including chamber music and private lessons along with their meticulous orchestral training. Alumni from the MSFO can be heard in many of the world’s top orchestras and chamber ensembles and can be found on music faculties worldwide. The MSFO is led by Artistic Director Timothy Muffitt\, who serves as Music Director of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Laureate of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/music-school-festival-orchestra/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MSFO-Series-Main-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211517Z UID:96944-1784020500-1784020500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Michael Chan DESCRIPTION:Michael Chan is currently the Vice President for Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Through the role\, he provides leadership and support for the Campus Ministry team; the Dovre Center for Faith and Learning; and the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work. \nCampus Ministry at Concordia is at the heart of spiritual life on campus\, expressed in worship\, faith formation and service. Chan\, staff and student leaders run the organization that is a full partner in the Reconciling in Christ community. At Campus Ministry\, all are welcome. The Dovre Center for Faith and Learning promotes dialogue on the dynamic interplay of faith and learning. The center aims to encourage and sustain discussion on related issues through programs\, workshops and study abroad experiences. In addition\, Chan leads the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work in exploring how to build a more trustworthy world through hosting keynote events\, a podcast\, and a regular newsletter. \nChan has been with Concordia College since June 2022\, when he originally joined as the executive director for faith and learning. Previously\, Chan was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing a Ph.D. in the Hebrew Bible at Emory University and spending a year conducting research and teaching at the University of Helsinki. \nBeyond his many articles and essays\, Chan is the author of The Wealth of Nations: A Tradition-Historical Study. He also coauthored the book Exploring the Bible\, a journey through scripture that helps readers claim their unique interpretive perspective. \nChan graduated from Luther Seminary with a Master of Arts in biblical theology. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Pacific Lutheran University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/michael-chan-3/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Week Three (July 11–18),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chan-Michael_Chaplain_photo_wk3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260318T121536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151529Z UID:98143-1784020500-1784020500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:JD Stillwater: One Song: The Science of Oneness DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture URL:https://www.chq.org/event/jd-stillwater-one-song-the-science-of-oneness/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-JD-Stillwater-Week-3-Tuesday-AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260310T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183012Z UID:98080-1784025900-1784025900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:James C. Capretta and Matthew Fiedler DESCRIPTION:The Chautauqua Lecture Series continues its theme dedicated to “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?” with scholars James Capretta and Matthew Fiedler in conversation\, sharing their expertise on the state of health care and health policy in the United States. The program is the second in a five-part weeklong series presented at Chautauqua in partnership with the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution\, each featuring experts from both organizations. \nJames C. Capretta is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute where he studies and comments on U.S. health care\, entitlement\, and fiscal policy. He also serves as a senior adviser to the Bipartisan Policy Center. He previously held senior staff positions at the Office of Management and Budget and in Congress\, primarily at the Senate Budget Committee. He is the author of US Health Policy and Market Reforms: An Introduction\, published by AEI Press in 2022\, along with numerous other book chapters\, papers\, and articles. \nMatthew Fiedler is the Joseph A. Pechman Senior Fellow in Economic Studies and a senior fellow with the Center on Health Policy at Brookings. His research examines a range of topics in health care economics and health care policy. Prior to joining the Brookings Institution in January 2017\, Fiedler served as Chief Economist for the Council of Economic Advisers\, where he oversaw the Council’s work on health care policy\, including implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance and health care payment reforms. Fiedler holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University and a B.A. in mathematics and economics from Swarthmore College. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/james-c-capretta-and-matthew-fiedler/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CLS_Matthew-Fielder_James-Capretta.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260128T181512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161510Z UID:97623-1784032200-1784032200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Bob Jeffrey\, House & Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Bird\, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series URL:https://www.chq.org/event/btg-lunch-lecture-series-3/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Bob-Jeffrey-Week-3-Tuesday-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260327T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T040000Z UID:98480-1784044800-1784044800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Ilya Itin DESCRIPTION:Audiences throughout the world revere Ilya Itin’s unique artistry. Playing to sold out houses in Japan and in the US\, he is known for his extraordinary range\, power\, quality of sound\, and command of the piano. His Princeton recital was singled out by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a “top ten musical moment of the year” and The New York Times critic described him as “…a brilliantly insightful pianist who offered a superb recital.” Since capturing the gold medal\, BBC Audience Award\, and Contemporary Music Prize at the 1996 Leeds International Piano Competition\, Itin has performed throughout the world bringing his powerful musical imagination and mastery to wide ranging repertoire. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-faculty-recital-ilya-itin/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ilya-Itin-Piano-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260326T161528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173016Z UID:98404-1784059200-1784059200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: An Evening of Brahms DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor \nSharon Roffman\, violin \nJolyon Pegis\, cello \nAn Evening of Brahms brings together two of the composer’s most expressive works\, pairing the lyrical intimacy of the Double Concerto with the concentrated power of Symphony No. 3. Written late in Brahms’s career\, the Double Concerto unfolds as a rich conversation between violin and cello\, as CSO concertmaster Sharon Roffman and principal cellist Jolyon Pegis share the spotlight. The program concludes with Brahms’s Third Symphony\, a work of striking emotional depth. Together\, these works reveal Brahms at his most personal and compelling. \nProgram:\nBrahms Concerto for Violin and Cello\nBrahms Symphony No. 3 URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-an-evening-of-brahms/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts 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:20260715T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211517Z UID:96947-1784106900-1784106900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Michael Chan DESCRIPTION:Michael Chan is currently the Vice President for Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Through the role\, he provides leadership and support for the Campus Ministry team; the Dovre Center for Faith and Learning; and the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work. \nCampus Ministry at Concordia is at the heart of spiritual life on campus\, expressed in worship\, faith formation and service. Chan\, staff and student leaders run the organization that is a full partner in the Reconciling in Christ community. At Campus Ministry\, all are welcome. The Dovre Center for Faith and Learning promotes dialogue on the dynamic interplay of faith and learning. The center aims to encourage and sustain discussion on related issues through programs\, workshops and study abroad experiences. In addition\, Chan leads the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work in exploring how to build a more trustworthy world through hosting keynote events\, a podcast\, and a regular newsletter. \nChan has been with Concordia College since June 2022\, when he originally joined as the executive director for faith and learning. Previously\, Chan was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing a Ph.D. in the Hebrew Bible at Emory University and spending a year conducting research and teaching at the University of Helsinki. \nBeyond his many articles and essays\, Chan is the author of The Wealth of Nations: A Tradition-Historical Study. He also coauthored the book Exploring the Bible\, a journey through scripture that helps readers claim their unique interpretive perspective. \nChan graduated from Luther Seminary with a Master of Arts in biblical theology. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Pacific Lutheran University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/michael-chan-4/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chan-Michael_Chaplain_photo_wk3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260325T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193021Z UID:98372-1784112300-1784112300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Ben Harris and James Pethokoukis DESCRIPTION:The Chautauqua Lecture Series continues a weeklong exploration of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?” with scholars Ben Harris and James Pethokoukis\, sharing their expertise on the state of the economy and economic policy in the United States. The program is the third in a five-part weeklong series presented at Chautauqua in partnership with the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution\, each featuring experts from both organizations. \nBen Harris is the vice president and director of Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution\, where he also holds the Bruce and Virginia MacLaury Chair. As a scholar\, Harris focuses on public finance and macroeconomics\, and is widely published in academic journals\, policy outlets and the popular press — including the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post — and is a regular guest on cable television. With Martin Baily\, he is the author of the book The Retirement Challenge: What’s Wrong with America’s System and a Sensible Way to Fix It. \nHarris has extensive experience in senior public sector roles. Most recently\, he was assistant secretary for economic policy and chief economist at the Treasury Department\, chief economist and economic adviser to the Vice President of the United States\, and a senior economist with the Council of Economic Advisers during the Obama administration. Harris was also the senior economist with the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee. \nIn addition to his public service\, Harris has worked extensively in think tanks\, academia and the private sector. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from George Washington University\, a Master’s degree in economics from Cornell University\, a master’s degree in quantitative methods from Columbia University\, and a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University. He was also a Fulbright Scholar to Namibia in 2000. For his Treasury Department service\, Harris was awarded the prestigious Alexander Hamilton Award by Secretary Janet Yellen. \nJames Pethokoukis is a senior fellow and the DeWitt Wallace Chair at the American Enterprise Institute\, where he analyzes U.S. economic policy\, writes and edits the “AEIdeas” blog\, and hosts AEI’s “Political Economy” podcast. He is also a contributor to CNBC and writes the “Faster\, Please!” newsletter on Substack. Before joining AEI\, Pethokoukis was the Washington columnist for “Breakingviews\,” the opinion and commentary wing of Thomson Reuters. Earlier\, he was the business editor and economics columnist for U.S. News & World Report. \nPethokoukis is the author of The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised. He has also written for many publications\, including The Atlantic\, Commentary\, Financial Times\, Investor’s Business Daily\, National Review\, the New York Post\, The New York Times\, USA Today and The Week. His numerous broadcast appearances include CNBC\, CNN\, Fox Business\, Fox News\, MSNBC\, and PBS. \n A graduate of Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism\, Pethokoukis is a 2002 Jeopardy! champion. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ben-harris-and-james-pethokoukis/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Week Three (July 11–18),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Harris_Pethokoukis_CLS_071526.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260224T181521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161514Z UID:97964-1784118600-1784118600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Imagining a Future Beyond Climate Change: Lessons from the Haitian Revolution\, with Sony Ton-Aime DESCRIPTION:Sony Ton-Aime URL:https://www.chq.org/event/sony-ton-aime/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Sony-Ton-Aime-Week-3-Wednesday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260318T161520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T161520Z UID:98159-1784129400-1784129400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:UU Cultural Ethics Series: Dr. Elías Ortega\, President and Professor of Religion\, Ethics\, and Leadership\, Meadville Lombard Theological School DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/uu-cultural-ethics-series-dr-elias-ortega-president-and-professor-of-religion-ethics-and-leadership-meadville-lombard-theological-school/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113007 CREATED:20260115T231505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T161513Z UID:97510-1784140200-1784140200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CVA Lecture Series: Stephanie Pierce\, School of Art Faculty DESCRIPTION:The Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Stephanie Pierce as a member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Stephanie Pierce will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series\, sharing insights and practices with our artistic community. \nStephanie Pierce’s paintings explore relationships between light\, time\, and perception as it is reconsidered over time. Her work has been exhibited at The Henry Art Gallery\, Seattle; The Staten Island Museum\, NY; and Asheville Art Museum\, NC. Her work is represented by Jupiter Contemporary in New York City and Miami\, Alpha Gallery in Boston\, and Steven Harvey Fine Art Projects in NYC. Stephanie received a Peter S. Reed Foundation Grant in 2018 and a Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant in 2014. Her work has been published in the New Yorker Magazine\, Harper’s Magazine\, and is included in the collections of William Dreyfus\, The Boston Public Library\, and The Museum of Fine Arts Boston among others. Stephanie is an Associate Professor of Painting at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. She lives and works in Brooklyn\, NY. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cva-lecture-series-stephanie-pierce-school-of-art-faculty/ LOCATION:Hultquist 101\, Hultquist 101 CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CVA_Stephanie-Pierce.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260317T201535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201535Z UID:98134-1784140200-1784140200@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-12/ 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:20260716T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211517Z UID:96948-1784193300-1784193300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Michael Chan DESCRIPTION:Michael Chan is currently the Vice President for Mission and Inclusion at Concordia College in St. Paul\, Minnesota. Through the role\, he provides leadership and support for the Campus Ministry team; the Dovre Center for Faith and Learning; and the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work. \nCampus Ministry at Concordia is at the heart of spiritual life on campus\, expressed in worship\, faith formation and service. Chan\, staff and student leaders run the organization that is a full partner in the Reconciling in Christ community. At Campus Ministry\, all are welcome. The Dovre Center for Faith and Learning promotes dialogue on the dynamic interplay of faith and learning. The center aims to encourage and sustain discussion on related issues through programs\, workshops and study abroad experiences. In addition\, Chan leads the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work in exploring how to build a more trustworthy world through hosting keynote events\, a podcast\, and a regular newsletter. \nChan has been with Concordia College since June 2022\, when he originally joined as the executive director for faith and learning. Previously\, Chan was associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota. He joined Luther Seminary after completing a Ph.D. in the Hebrew Bible at Emory University and spending a year conducting research and teaching at the University of Helsinki. \nBeyond his many articles and essays\, Chan is the author of The Wealth of Nations: A Tradition-Historical Study. He also coauthored the book Exploring the Bible\, a journey through scripture that helps readers claim their unique interpretive perspective. \nChan graduated from Luther Seminary with a Master of Arts in biblical theology. He also received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Pacific Lutheran University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/michael-chan-5/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chan-Michael_Chaplain_photo_wk3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251216T210030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173039Z UID:97212-1784204100-1784204100@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-10/ LOCATION:Women’s Club CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),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:20260716T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T151500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251218T053009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T161521Z UID:97227-1784214900-1784214900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Company Presents: An Afternoon of Song DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of song\, featuring our 2026 Young Artists. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-presents-an-afternoon-of-song-2/ LOCATION:Fletcher Music Hall\, Fletcher Music Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/080725_-AfternoonOfSong_JC_06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260326T161524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173014Z UID:98400-1784232000-1784232000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Mak Grgic\, guitar DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nMak Grgic\, guitar\nThe Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to welcome guitarist Mak Grgic in an evening of symphonic storytelling. Stravinsky’s “Song of the Nightengale” opens the program with visceral motion\, bringing to life the enchanting world of Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale. Grgic then takes the stage in a powerful work that explores the deepest personal struggles of an artist. The evening concludes with the charm of Poulenc’s “Les Biches” Suite\, brimming with wit and Parisian flair. \nProgram:\nStravinsky: Song of the Nightingale\nAbels: Borders\nPoulence: Suite from “Les Biches” URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-with-mak-grgic-guitar/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts 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:20260717T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T070000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260401T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T040000Z UID:98557-1784271600-1784271600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua County Day DESCRIPTION:Explore locally and come to Chautauqua Institution on Chautauqua County Day. Residents of Chautauqua County have free admission and parking from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our Chautauqua County Day includes access to all events in the Amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy that day\, beaches\, and so much more! \nPlease bring proof of residency for entry. Youth 12 and under are always free at Chautauqua! \nChautauqua County Day: Featured Events \n9:15 a.m. (Hall of Philosophy) Morning Worship: Ecumenical Communion Service \n10:45 a.m. (Amphitheater) Morning Lecture: Kevin R. Kosar and Kathryn Dunn Tenpas (Brookings Institution) \n2 p.m. (Hall of Philosophy) CLSC Author Presentation: Maria Arana (2026 Chautauqua County Book Read Selection) \n3:30 p.m. (Fletcher) School of Music Open Recital \n3:30 p.m. (Hall of Christ) Department of Religion: Islam 101 Khalid and Sabeeha Rehman \n8:00 p.m. (Amphitheater) Evening Program: Harry Connick Jr. **Admission to this event requires purchase of a separate ticket\, available at tickets.chq.org \nTickets are available starting June 1\, 2026 by calling the Chautauqua Institution Ticket Office at 716-357-6250. \nParking is complimentary for Chautauqua County Day when tickets are purchased in advance—online\, by phone\, or in person before July 17. On the day of the event\, a credit card will be required for parking lot entry. Guests wishing to pay with cash should proceed to the Main Gate before entering the parking lot. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-county-day/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Institution CATEGORIES:Special Events,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Six (August 1–8) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CHQCountyDay_Social_2024_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211518Z UID:96949-1784279700-1784279700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Ecumenical Communion Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ecumenical-communion-service-3/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),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:20260717T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260325T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T201524Z UID:98373-1784285100-1784285100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kevin R. Kosar and Kathryn Dunn Tenpas DESCRIPTION:Kevin R. Kosar and Kathryn Dunn Tenpas\, two of the nation’s leading experts in the workings of the U.S. federal government\, governance\, and interbranch relations\, will present in tandem on the state of the federal government\, federalism and U.S. elections. The program concludes the Chautauqua Lecture Series weeklong exploration of “The 2026 Election: What’s at Stake?\,” a five-part series at Chautauqua in partnership with the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution\, with each program featuring experts from both organizations. \nKathryn Dunn Tenpas is a visiting fellow in Governance Studies and director of the Initiative on Improving Interbranch Relations and Government. She also serves as a practitioner senior fellow at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center and on the Advisory Board of the White House Transition Project. Tenpas’ research addresses the intersection between the presidency and politics\, focusing on presidential personnel\, Senate-confirmed appointments\, transitions\, re-election campaigns and trends in presidential travel and polling. Her studies of White House staffing include an original database that tracks turnover rates among senior staffers. In addition\, she has written or coauthored pieces on key units within the White House (Office of Political Affairs\, Staff Secretary\, Counsel’s Office\, Faith-based and Community Initiatives and the Office of the First Lady). \nTenpas is author of Presidents as Candidates: Inside the White House for the Presidential Campaign\, and has published articles\, book chapters\, blog posts\, op-eds and papers on a variety of presidency-related topics. Her insights on the presidency have been quoted in major newspapers\, and she has appeared on numerous television and radio outlets in the United States and abroad. \nTenpas’ academic positions have included the directorship of the University of Pennsylvania’s Washington Semester Program\, senior fellow at the Weidenbaum Center at Washington University in St. Louis\, and an associate professorship in the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida. While there\, she won an undergraduate teaching award\, directed the Political Science Honors Program and the Washington\, D.C. internship program. Tenpas earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in 1985\, and her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Virginia. \nKevin R. Kosar is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute\, where he studies the U.S. Congress\, the administrative state\, American politics\, election reform\, and the U.S. Postal Service. He edits UnderstandingCongress.org and hosts the “Understanding Congress” podcast. Before joining AEI\, Kosar was at the R Street Institute\, where he served as vice president of policy\, vice president of research partnerships\, and senior fellow and director of the Governance Project. He also cofounded the Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group\, a transpartisan project to strengthen the legislative branch. \nEarlier\, Kosar spent more than a decade working for the Congressional Research Service\, where he focused on a wide range of public administration issues. He has also taught public policy at New York University and lectured on public administration at Metropolitan College of New York. His books include Congress Overwhelmed: The Decline in Congressional Capacity and Prospects for Reform; Unleashing Opportunity: Policy Reforms for an Accountable Administrative State; Moonshine: A Global History; Ronald Reagan and Education Policy; Whiskey: A Global History; Failing Grades: The Federal Politics of Education Standards; and Bridging the Gap: Higher Education and Career-Centered Welfare Reform. He also wrote the prefaces to the recently republished The Unheavenly City Revisited and Government Project by Edward C. Banfield. \nKosar has testified before Congress and has been widely published in scholarly journals; his articles and opinion pieces have appeared in a number of popular press outlets and he has made a number of broadcast appearances. He earned a doctorate and a master’s in politics from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Ohio State University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kevin-r-kosar-and-kathryn-dunn-tenpas/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Week Three (July 11–18),Weekly Themes,CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kosar_DunnTenpas_CLS_071726.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260107T153007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T190029Z UID:97369-1784296800-1784296800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Marie Arana DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — LatinoLand: A Portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority by Marie Arana \nLatinoLand is an exceptional\, all-encompassing overview of Hispanic America based on personal interviews\, deep research\, and Marie Arana’s life experience as a Latina. At present\, Latinos comprise twenty percent of the US population\, a number that is growing. By 2050\, census reports project that one in every three Americans will claim Latino heritage. \nBut Latinos are not a monolith. They do not represent a single group. The largest groups are Mexicans\, Puerto Ricans\, Dominicans\, Salvadorans\, and Cubans. Each has a different cultural and political background. As LatinoLand shows\, Latinos were some of the earliest immigrants to what is now the US—some of them arriving in the 1500s. They are racially diverse—a random infusion of white\, Black\, indigenous\, and Asian. Once overwhelmingly Catholic\, they are becoming increasingly Protestant and Evangelical. They range from domestic workers and day laborers to successful artists\, corporate CEOs\, and US senators. Formerly solidly Democratic\, they now vote Republican in growing numbers. They are as culturally varied as any immigrants from Europe or Asia. \nMarie Arana draws on her own experience as the daughter of an American mother and Peruvian father who came to the US at age nine\, straddling two worlds\, as many Latinos do. “Thorough\, accessible\, and necessary” (Ms. magazine)\, LatinoLand unabashedly celebrates Latino resilience and character and shows us why we must understand the fastest-growing minority in America. \nMarie Arana was born in Lima\, Peru. She is the author of the memoir American Chica\, a finalist for the National Book Award; two novels\, Cellophane and Lima Nights; the prizewinning biography Bolivar; Silver\, Sword\, and Stone\, a narrative history of Latin America; The Writing Life\, a collection from her well-known column for The Washington Post; and LatinoLand\, an exceptional\, all-encompassing overview of Hispanic Americans. She is the inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress and lives in Washington\, DC\, and Lima\, Peru. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/marie-arana/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC),Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CLSC_Latinoland_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260317T191522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191522Z UID:98121-1784307600-1784307600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-3/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260209T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T021519Z UID:97708-1784318400-1784318400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Harry Connick Jr. DESCRIPTION:A consummate performer\, Harry Connick\, Jr. has exemplified excellence in the entertainment world for decades—be it music\, film\, television or Broadway. His prodigious talent has earned him Grammy\, Emmy and Tony recognition\, plus album sales in excess of 30 million and sold-out concerts around the world. \nBacked by his stellar band\, this special concert will showcase the full breadth of Connick’s artistry—from jazz standards and New Orleans classics to his masterful originals and career-defining hits. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/harry-connick-jr-in-concert/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Harry-Connick-Jr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260129T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T183010Z UID:97645-1784383200-1784383200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Conservatory: Mozart's Die Zauberflöte DESCRIPTION:Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \nLibrettist: Original text by Emanuel Schickaneder\, English dialogue translation by Alice Goodman\nStage Director: Nathan Troup \nConductor: Stephen Hargreaves\nIn Mozart’s comic opera The Magic Flute\, Prince Tamino embarks on a journey to rescue Pamina\, only to discover that the true battle isn’t between people\, but between ignorance and understanding. Guided by elements both mystical and spiritual—and joined by the ever-hopeful\, always-hungry\, bird-catching Papageno as their trusty sidekick—Tamino and Pamina undergo trials of courage\, integrity\, and resilience. As the Queen of the Night spreads fear and misinformation\, the wise Sarastro champions reason\, compassion\, and community. In a world that often feels divided by noise and uncertainty\, The Magic Flute resonates as a timeless and timely tale of seeking truth\, choosing empathy over fear\, and finding harmony through connection. \nSung in German (with English supertitles) and spoken English dialogue. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-conservatory-mozarts-die-zauberflote/ LOCATION:Norton Hall\, Norton Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Three (July 11–18),Opera,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Opera-Conservatory-Magic-Flute.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T163033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211533Z UID:97299-1784394000-1784394000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby (Pick-Your-Price) DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-18/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260718T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260326T161528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173017Z UID:98405-1784404800-1784404800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Holst's The Planets DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor \nEmbark on a thrilling musical journey across galaxies with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. The evening opens with John Williams’ iconic “Main Theme” from the Star Wars Suite filled with energy\, heroism\, and familiar melodies. Holst follows with “The Planets”\, a monumental suite exploring Roman gods and goddesses through sound. From Mars’ ferocious ostinato to Neptune’s mysterious beauty\, the orchestra will explore a full range of characters. Together\, these pieces bring exhilarating celestial energy to the amphitheater. \nProgram:\nWilliams: Star Wars\, “Main Theme”\nHolst: The Planets URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-holsts-the-planets/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts 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:20260719T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260324T171517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171517Z UID:98330-1784452500-1784452500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-67/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173031Z UID:97341-1784457900-1784457900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Cantor Olivia Brodsky DESCRIPTION:Cantor Olivia Brodsky serves as Cantor and Co-Clergy of East End Temple in Manhattan\, alongside Rabbi Joshua Stanton. She is a vocalist dedicated to preserving Jewish culture and tradition while making it evermore applicable to daily life and accessible for people of all generations. Brodsky is passionate about engaging a diverse community of people with varying backgrounds and levels of religious and cultural observance\, herself having been raised in the Conservative movement and now dually affiliated with both the Reform movement’s American Conference of Cantors and the Conservative movement’s Cantor’s Assembly. \nBrodsky is deeply engaged in Jewish education\, global Jewish travel\, and interfaith \ndialogue. In reaction to divisive politics plaguing both the US and the world at large\, she founded an Adult Education series entitled “Complex Conversations with the Cantor\,” where she facilitates respectful dialogue between people with a diverse array of views on controversial issues. \nAs an outspoken advocate for the Jewish community and a published writer\, Brodsky contributes op-ed commentary to a variety of news outlets addressing Jewish identity\, the Arab-Israeli Conflict\, Zionism\, and antisemitism. She brings a nuanced understanding of Jewish history\, culture\, Abrahamic faith traditions\, Middle Eastern politics\, social justice\, and ethics to her ministry. Brodsky strives to create relevant\, inclusive\, intellectually engaging Jewish experiences for her community. \nBrodsky attended a dual-degree program at Tufts University and the New England Conservatory of Music (NEC)\, earning a B.A. in Judaic Studies and studying Classical Vocal Performance. She received her Master of Sacred Music and Cantorial Ordination from the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cantor-olivia-brodsky/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Brodsky_Olivia_photo_wk8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260203T211509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T211509Z UID:97678-1784462400-1784462400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Great American Picnic DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-great-american-picnic/ LOCATION:Literary Arts Grove CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251205T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T181512Z UID:97059-1784473200-1784473200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Dance: Student Gala I DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua School of Dance presents an outstanding mixed repertoire matinee 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-i/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260213T213012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151510Z UID:97856-1784487600-1784487600@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-3/ 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:20260719T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211534Z UID:97258-1784489400-1784489400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260720T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173035Z UID:97343-1784538900-1784538900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Cantor Olivia Brodsky DESCRIPTION:Cantor Olivia Brodsky serves as Cantor and Co-Clergy of East End Temple in Manhattan\, alongside Rabbi Joshua Stanton. She is a vocalist dedicated to preserving Jewish culture and tradition while making it evermore applicable to daily life and accessible for people of all generations. Brodsky is passionate about engaging a diverse community of people with varying backgrounds and levels of religious and cultural observance\, herself having been raised in the Conservative movement and now dually affiliated with both the Reform movement’s American Conference of Cantors and the Conservative movement’s Cantor’s Assembly. \nBrodsky is deeply engaged in Jewish education\, global Jewish travel\, and interfaith \ndialogue. In reaction to divisive politics plaguing both the US and the world at large\, she founded an Adult Education series entitled “Complex Conversations with the Cantor\,” where she facilitates respectful dialogue between people with a diverse array of views on controversial issues. \nAs an outspoken advocate for the Jewish community and a published writer\, Brodsky contributes op-ed commentary to a variety of news outlets addressing Jewish identity\, the Arab-Israeli Conflict\, Zionism\, and antisemitism. She brings a nuanced understanding of Jewish history\, culture\, Abrahamic faith traditions\, Middle Eastern politics\, social justice\, and ethics to her ministry. Brodsky strives to create relevant\, inclusive\, intellectually engaging Jewish experiences for her community. \nBrodsky attended a dual-degree program at Tufts University and the New England Conservatory of Music (NEC)\, earning a B.A. in Judaic Studies and studying Classical Vocal Performance. She received her Master of Sacred Music and Cantorial Ordination from the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cantor-olivia-brodsky-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Brodsky_Olivia_photo_wk8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251117T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T170014Z UID:96834-1784544300-1784544300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:David Wallace-Wells DESCRIPTION:David Wallace-Wells is an acclaimed columnist and staff writer for The New York Times. Neither a scientist nor an environmental activist per se\, Wallace-Wells is a celebrated climate change speaker and journalist who uses the power of storytelling to move the needle on climate action. He also writes a weekly newsletter on climate change\, technology and the future of the planet\, themes that will frame his lecture opening Chautauqua’s Week Four theme\, “Wasted: Our Era of Disposability.” \nWallace-Wells is the author of The New York Times bestselling book about the consequences of global warming\, The Uninhabitable Earth. His book looks beyond what needs to be done\, to consider what the world will actually look like if we don’t move fast. It predicted much of the dizzying\, disorienting situation we’re in now — not just the growth of pandemics\, but the cascading way that multiple climate-fueled crises undermine our ability to respond effectively to any single one. He highlights that stabilizing the world’s climate is the underlying solution that also can achieve prosperity\, justice and equality of all kinds. \nHe has also written widely on the Covid-19 pandemic\, bringing vital reporting and analysis to science and policy coverage. Wallace-Wells was previously the deputy editor at New York magazine\, where he wrote a column on climate change\, and where his viral cover story “The Uninhabitable Earth” was met with widespread acclaim\, paving the way for his book. Formerly the deputy editor of The Paris Review\, and a National Fellow at the New America Foundation\, he was the co-host of the podcast “2038\,” which interrogated predictions about the next two decades. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/david-wallace-wells/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WallaceWells_David_CLS_072026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260217T201517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161512Z UID:97863-1784549700-1784549700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: The Re-Use Economy\, Innovations from Western NY DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-re-use-economy/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260401T223014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T223014Z UID:98575-1784563200-1784563200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: Del Sol Quartet DESCRIPTION:Experience the adventurous Del Sol Quartet in a powerful concert that explores how generational knowledge helps us heal our world. Known for their bold artistry and commitment to diverse voices\, Del Sol presents a brand-new quartet\, Moananuiākea by composer Leilehua Lanzilotti\, a work that honors the vast Pacific Ocean and the interconnectedness of all who cross it. The program highlights the quartet’s signature blend of innovation\, beauty\, and cultural storytelling. Join us for a performance that expands the boundaries of the string quartet tradition. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-del-sol-quartet/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSQ.101.credit.ChrisYey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251204T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T170013Z UID:97039-1784577600-1784577600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Music School Festival Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Comprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad\, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua including chamber music and private lessons along with their meticulous orchestral training. Alumni from the MSFO can be heard in many of the world’s top orchestras and chamber ensembles and can be found on music faculties worldwide. The MSFO is led by Artistic Director Timothy Muffitt\, who serves as Music Director of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Laureate of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/music-school-festival-orchestra-4/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MSFO-Series-Main-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173035Z UID:97344-1784625300-1784625300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Cantor Olivia Brodsky DESCRIPTION:Cantor Olivia Brodsky serves as Cantor and Co-Clergy of East End Temple in Manhattan\, alongside Rabbi Joshua Stanton. She is a vocalist dedicated to preserving Jewish culture and tradition while making it evermore applicable to daily life and accessible for people of all generations. Brodsky is passionate about engaging a diverse community of people with varying backgrounds and levels of religious and cultural observance\, herself having been raised in the Conservative movement and now dually affiliated with both the Reform movement’s American Conference of Cantors and the Conservative movement’s Cantor’s Assembly. \nBrodsky is deeply engaged in Jewish education\, global Jewish travel\, and interfaith \ndialogue. In reaction to divisive politics plaguing both the US and the world at large\, she founded an Adult Education series entitled “Complex Conversations with the Cantor\,” where she facilitates respectful dialogue between people with a diverse array of views on controversial issues. \nAs an outspoken advocate for the Jewish community and a published writer\, Brodsky contributes op-ed commentary to a variety of news outlets addressing Jewish identity\, the Arab-Israeli Conflict\, Zionism\, and antisemitism. She brings a nuanced understanding of Jewish history\, culture\, Abrahamic faith traditions\, Middle Eastern politics\, social justice\, and ethics to her ministry. Brodsky strives to create relevant\, inclusive\, intellectually engaging Jewish experiences for her community. \nBrodsky attended a dual-degree program at Tufts University and the New England Conservatory of Music (NEC)\, earning a B.A. in Judaic Studies and studying Classical Vocal Performance. She received her Master of Sacred Music and Cantorial Ordination from the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cantor-olivia-brodsky-3/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Brodsky_Olivia_photo_wk8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260318T123021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151529Z UID:98144-1784625300-1784625300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Dr. John Atkinson: Engineering a Way Out of Our Era of Disposability DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture URL:https://www.chq.org/event/dr-john-atkinson-engineering-a-way-out-of-our-era-of-disposability/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-John-Atkinson-Week-4-Monday-2-of-3-and-Week-4-Tuesday-AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260128T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183012Z UID:97635-1784630700-1784630700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Aja Barber DESCRIPTION:Aja Barber is a writer and sustainability consultant focusing on the intersections of sustainability\, fashion\, and the textile industry. Her work explores the traditions of privilege\, wealth inequality\, racism\, feminism\, colonialism\, and how these systems of power affect our buying habits. \nConsumed is her debut book\, a treatise on the state of fashion\, climate change\, and social justice. The book reveals the endemic injustices in our consumer industries\, the uncomfortable history of the textile industry\, and how oppressive systems help create a lack of diversity and equality in the fashion industry. Independent booksellers across the UK and Ireland voted to include Consumed on the non-fiction shortlist for the Indie Book Awards 2023. \nBarber has written for The Guardian\, CNN\, Selfridges\, Eco-Age\, and a host of other sites. She contributed to “No Offence But…” by Gina Martin. She is currently working on a novel acquired by Brazen Books. Originally from Reston\, Virginia\, Barber currently lives in South East London. In addition to her other work\, Barber is a contributing editor for Elle UK. Her Patreon newsletter has been going since 2018 and was the first slow fashion newsletter of this type. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/aja-barber/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Barber_Aja_CLS_072126.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260128T181512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161511Z UID:97624-1784637000-1784637000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rachael Zoe Miller\, Rozalia Project to Save Our Seas: Decision-making int the Age of Plastics DESCRIPTION:Bird\, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series URL:https://www.chq.org/event/btg-lunch-lecture-series-4/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Rachael-Zoe-Miller-Week-4-Tuesday-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260327T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T040000Z UID:98481-1784649600-1784649600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: José Ramón Méndez DESCRIPTION:Described as “an artist with a polished sound and tremendous constructive power” and hailed by the Hoja del Lunes de Madrid\, as “the Spanish pianist of his generation\,” José Ramón Méndez is one of the most exciting Spanish pianists of today. \nRecent performances include Chopin’s first piano concerto with the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra and Manuel de Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain with the Nittany Valley Symphony\, as well as numerous solo and chamber music performances in the United States\, Europe\, and Asia. His playing has been featured on WQXR’s “Performance Today” and on Classical KMFA. He has been a guest performer at many music festivals\, including the Caramoor Festival\, Barge Music Series\, Festival Internacional de Piano de las Islas Canarias\, Music at Penn’s Woods\, Amalfi Coast International Music Festival\, “Tocando el Cielo\,” Musica en Compostela\, the Stony Brook International Piano Festival\, and the Santander International Music Festival\, among many others. As a chamber musician\, Méndez has collaborated with such distinguished artists as Karl Leister\, Itzhak Perlman\, Michael Tree\, Pascual Martinez-Nieto\, and Pinchas Zukerman. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-faculty-recital-jose-ramon-mendez/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mendez-Piano-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260107T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T150010Z UID:97646-1784653200-1784653200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Conservatory: Mozart's Die Zauberflöte DESCRIPTION:Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \nLibrettist: Original text by Emanuel Schickaneder\, English dialogue translation by Alice Goodman\nStage Director: Nathan Troup \nConductor: Stephen Hargreaves\nIn Mozart’s comic opera The Magic Flute\, Prince Tamino embarks on a journey to rescue Pamina\, only to discover that the true battle isn’t between people\, but between ignorance and understanding. Guided by elements both mystical and spiritual—and joined by the ever-hopeful\, always-hungry\, bird-catching Papageno as their trusty sidekick—Tamino and Pamina undergo trials of courage\, integrity\, and resilience. As the Queen of the Night spreads fear and misinformation\, the wise Sarastro champions reason\, compassion\, and community. In a world that often feels divided by noise and uncertainty\, The Magic Flute resonates as a timeless and timely tale of seeking truth\, choosing empathy over fear\, and finding harmony through connection. \nSung in German (with English supertitles) and spoken English dialogue. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-conservatory-mozarts-die-zauberflote-2/ LOCATION:Norton Hall\, Norton Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Opera,School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Opera-Conservatory-Magic-Flute.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211534Z UID:97259-1784662200-1784662200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-2/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260721T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260326T161523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173013Z UID:98398-1784664000-1784664000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven's "Eroica" DESCRIPTION:Timothy Muffitt\, conductor \nUnder the baton of Timothy Muffitt\, the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra opens with Christopher Theofanidis’s Rainbow Body\, a luminous work inspired by one of Hildegard von Bingen’s medieval chants. Closing out the night is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3\, “Eroica”\, an evolutionary masterpiece that ushered in an era of new symphonic music. Equally expansive and bold\, the Eroica transforms personal struggle into heroic expression. \nProgram:\nChristopher Theofanidis: Rainbow Body\nBeethoven: Symphony #3 “Eroica” URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-beethovens-eroica/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts 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:20260722T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173036Z UID:97345-1784711700-1784711700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Cantor Olivia Brodsky DESCRIPTION:Cantor Olivia Brodsky serves as Cantor and Co-Clergy of East End Temple in Manhattan\, alongside Rabbi Joshua Stanton. She is a vocalist dedicated to preserving Jewish culture and tradition while making it evermore applicable to daily life and accessible for people of all generations. Brodsky is passionate about engaging a diverse community of people with varying backgrounds and levels of religious and cultural observance\, herself having been raised in the Conservative movement and now dually affiliated with both the Reform movement’s American Conference of Cantors and the Conservative movement’s Cantor’s Assembly. \nBrodsky is deeply engaged in Jewish education\, global Jewish travel\, and interfaith \ndialogue. In reaction to divisive politics plaguing both the US and the world at large\, she founded an Adult Education series entitled “Complex Conversations with the Cantor\,” where she facilitates respectful dialogue between people with a diverse array of views on controversial issues. \nAs an outspoken advocate for the Jewish community and a published writer\, Brodsky contributes op-ed commentary to a variety of news outlets addressing Jewish identity\, the Arab-Israeli Conflict\, Zionism\, and antisemitism. She brings a nuanced understanding of Jewish history\, culture\, Abrahamic faith traditions\, Middle Eastern politics\, social justice\, and ethics to her ministry. Brodsky strives to create relevant\, inclusive\, intellectually engaging Jewish experiences for her community. \nBrodsky attended a dual-degree program at Tufts University and the New England Conservatory of Music (NEC)\, earning a B.A. in Judaic Studies and studying Classical Vocal Performance. She received her Master of Sacred Music and Cantorial Ordination from the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cantor-olivia-brodsky-4/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Brodsky_Olivia_photo_wk8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260211T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183012Z UID:97783-1784717100-1784717100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Ron Gonen DESCRIPTION:Ron Gonen is the founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners\, a firm at the forefront of building the circular economy. Closed Loop Partners is comprised of an asset management business\, innovation center and operating group that builds and operates circular economy infrastructure\, including the largest privately held recycling company in the U.S. It is this work that will inform his presentation during Week Four of the Chautauqua Lecture Series\, themed “Wasted: Our Era of Disposability\,” with thoughts on how industry can embrace sustainability to chart a path for a healthier planet — and immense business opportunity. \nGonen is the author of the book\, The Waste Free World: How the Circular Economy Will Take Less\, Make More\, and Save the Planet\, in addition to several technology and environmental science patents. Prior to founding Closed Loop Partners\, he served as the deputy commissioner for sanitation\, recycling and sustainability in New York City during the Bloomberg administration. In this role\, he oversaw the collection and processing of paper\, metal\, glass\, plastic\, textile waste\, electronic waste\, organics and hazardous waste\, as well as public policy. During his tenure\, he was recognized by the Natural Resources Defense Council/Earth Day NY as the Public Official of the Year. \nGonen founded his first recycling company in 2002. The companies he has led have been recognized as innovators in sustainable business practices. Awards include The Conference of Mayors Public/Private Partnership of the Year\, Technology Pioneer from the World Economic Forum and The Wall Street Journal’s No. 1 Venture Backed Cleantech Company of The Year. He earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and later served as an adjunct professor. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/ron-gonen/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Gonen_Ron_CLS_072226.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260318T161521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T161521Z UID:98160-1784734200-1784734200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:UU Cultural Ethics Series: J. D. Stillwater\, President of Religious Naturalists Unitarian Universalists DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/uu-cultural-ethics-series-j-d-stillwater-president-of-religious-naturalists-unitarian-universalists/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260211T041505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161507Z UID:97776-1784739600-1784739600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Company Operalogue: The Music Shop / A.E. Reverie / Ida by Lamplight DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-company-operalogue-the-music-shop-a-e-reverie-ida-by-lamplight/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/7.22.26-OPERALOGUE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211535Z UID:97260-1784743200-1784743200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-3/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260128T221508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T161514Z UID:97640-1784745000-1784745000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CVA Lecture Series: Elizabeth Mooney\, School of Art Faculty DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Mooney is a visual artist that explores the construct of landscape through painting\, printmaking\, and kinetic sculpture. She received her MFA in Painting and Drawing from California College of the Arts\, and her BFA from the Art Institute of Boston. Elizabeth was a Visual Artist Fellow at the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center\, and has received grants from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council\, the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation\, the Sustainable Arts Foundation\, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Elizabeth is currently an Associate Professor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, where she teaches painting and printmaking. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cva-lecture-series-elizabeth-mooney-school-of-art-faculty/ LOCATION:Hultquist 101\, Hultquist 101 CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CVA_Elizabeth-Mooney.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260317T201536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201536Z UID:98135-1784745000-1784745000@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-13/ 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:20260722T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251218T053006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T141510Z UID:95516-1784750400-1784750400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Company presents: The Music Shop / A.E. Reverie / Ida by Lamplight DESCRIPTION:THE MUSIC SHOP / A.E. REVERIE / IDA BY LAMPLIGHT \nThree operas light up the Amphitheater stage on July 22\, bringing both side-splitting laughter and heart-melting nostalgia. In Richard Wargo’s zany one-act The Music Shop (last seen at Chautauqua where it premiered in 1993) Dmitri and Masha try to help the hapless Ivan remember the title of the song his wife must sing at a royal wedding\, while visions of her haunt and strike fear in him. This four-character\, 60-minute farce promises a lively romp in the Amphitheater! Two installments from The Summer Place round out the evening. A.E. Reverie\, which received its world premiere at Chautauqua in 2024\, reflects on Amelia Earhart’s 1929 lecture at the Amphitheater\, and how it inspired another young woman’s dream of flight. To close out the evening\, the world premiere of Ida by Lamplight takes us back to the Chautauqua Literary and Science Circle’s early years\, celebrating Ida Tarbell and Kate Kimball\, whose pioneering work galvanized Chautauqua Institution’s mission. Commissioned by Chautauqua Opera Company\, Ida by Lamplight celebrates the 150th anniversary of The Chautauquan Daily in 2026. Stage Director Ned Canty (The Mikado\, Don Giovanni\, and Love and Longing by the Lake) brings everything to life in a celebration of Chautauqua which you will not want to miss. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-company-amphitheater-opera/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts,Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/7.22.26-AMP-OPERA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260105T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173037Z UID:97346-1784798100-1784798100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Cantor Olivia Brodsky DESCRIPTION:Cantor Olivia Brodsky serves as Cantor and Co-Clergy of East End Temple in Manhattan\, alongside Rabbi Joshua Stanton. She is a vocalist dedicated to preserving Jewish culture and tradition while making it evermore applicable to daily life and accessible for people of all generations. Brodsky is passionate about engaging a diverse community of people with varying backgrounds and levels of religious and cultural observance\, herself having been raised in the Conservative movement and now dually affiliated with both the Reform movement’s American Conference of Cantors and the Conservative movement’s Cantor’s Assembly. \nBrodsky is deeply engaged in Jewish education\, global Jewish travel\, and interfaith \ndialogue. In reaction to divisive politics plaguing both the US and the world at large\, she founded an Adult Education series entitled “Complex Conversations with the Cantor\,” where she facilitates respectful dialogue between people with a diverse array of views on controversial issues. \nAs an outspoken advocate for the Jewish community and a published writer\, Brodsky contributes op-ed commentary to a variety of news outlets addressing Jewish identity\, the Arab-Israeli Conflict\, Zionism\, and antisemitism. She brings a nuanced understanding of Jewish history\, culture\, Abrahamic faith traditions\, Middle Eastern politics\, social justice\, and ethics to her ministry. Brodsky strives to create relevant\, inclusive\, intellectually engaging Jewish experiences for her community. \nBrodsky attended a dual-degree program at Tufts University and the New England Conservatory of Music (NEC)\, earning a B.A. in Judaic Studies and studying Classical Vocal Performance. She received her Master of Sacred Music and Cantorial Ordination from the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cantor-olivia-brodsky-5/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Brodsky_Olivia_photo_wk8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260114T161519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173039Z UID:97469-1784808900-1784808900@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-13/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T221141Z UID:97261-1784815200-1784815200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-4/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260723T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T151500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251218T053008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171526Z UID:97226-1784819700-1784819700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Company Presents: An Afternoon of Song DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of song\, featuring our 2026 Young Artists. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-presents-an-afternoon-of-song/ LOCATION:Fletcher Music Hall\, Fletcher Music Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/080725_-AfternoonOfSong_JC_06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T161521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T221143Z UID:97274-1784835000-1784835000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-14/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260723T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260326T161529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173018Z UID:98406-1784836800-1784836800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Hovhaness and Shostakovich DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor \nThe Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra presents two notable symphonies of the twentieth century. Hovhaness’s Symphony No. 2\, “Mysterious Mountain\,” unfolds as a meditation on nature\, drawing listeners into a sound world of serenity\, chant-like melody\, and rich expression. In contrast\, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 12 is a work of momentum and scale\, depicting history through bold orchestral force and intensity. Together\, these symphonies highlight two distinct approaches to the symphonic form-one inward and contemplative\, the other outward and declarative. \nProgram:\nHovhaness: Symphony No. 2 “Mysterious Mountain”\nShostakovich: Symphony No. 12\, “The Year 1917” URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-hovhaness-and-shostakovich/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts 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:20260724T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251211T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191509Z UID:96910-1784889900-1784889900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rainn Wilson DESCRIPTION:Drawing on his experience as a cultural commentator and advocate for spiritual renewal\, Rainn Wilson closes Chautauqua’s Week Four theme “Wasted: Our Era of Disposability” in conversation\, weaving humor with a sense of moral urgency to discuss how disposability affects not only our environment but also erodes our sense of meaning\, relationships and community. \nWilson is an Emmy-nominated and SAG Award-winning actor best known for playing Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office.” A longtime environmental activist\, Wilson co-founded Climate Basecamp in 2022. With the organization\, he has been working on climate communications and serves as a member on the advisory board. \nOn his podcast\, “Soul Boom\,” Wilson hosts a series of intimate conversations with some of the most brilliant and heart-felt artists\, thinkers and doers to bring the listener toward transformation on both a personal and spiritual level. In 2009\, he founded the digital media company Soul Pancake. He is the author of four books including The Bassoon King\, SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions\, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution\, and Soul Boom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living. \nWilson is also known for “Lessons in Chemistry”; the unscripted travel series “Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss”; “Jerry & Marge Go Large”; “Utopia”; Roger Michell’s “Blackbird”; “The Meg”; “Star Trek: Discovery”; “Hesher”; “Super”; “Cooties”; “Juno”; “Galaxy Quest”; and “Almost Famous.” He has an MFA from New York University. On Broadway\, Wilson was in The Tempest” and the Tony nominated “London Assurance.” He performed “Thom Pain (Based on Nothing)” at The Geffen and was the lead role in the political farce “The Doppelganger” at Steppenwolf Theater. \nLater that afternoon\, Wilson will host a Masters Series workshop engaging the Chautauqua community with his journal-style Soul Boom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living — based on his New York Times bestselling book and hit podcast Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rainn-wilson/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Wilson_Rainn_CLS_072426.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251110T213009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T200032Z UID:96762-1784901600-1784901600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Mary Alice Monroe DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Where the Rivers Merge: A Novel by Mary Alice Monroe \nFrom the New York Times bestselling author\, the first of two epic and triumphant novels celebrating one intrepid woman’s life across multiple generations in the American South. \n1908: The Lowcountry of South Carolina is at the cusp of change. Mayfield\, the grand estate held for generations by the Rivers family\, is the treasured home of young Eliza. A free spirit\, she refuses to be confined by societal norms and spends her days exploring the vast property\, observing wildlife\, and riding horses. But the Great War\, coastal storms\, and family turmoil bring unexpected challenges to Eliza\, putting her on a collision course with the patriarchal traditions of a bygone era. \n1988: At 88\, Eliza is the scion of the Rivers/DeLancey family. She’s fought a lifetime to save her beloved Mayfield and is too independent and committed to quietly retire and leave the fate of the estate to her greedy son. She must make decisions that will assure the future of the land and her family—or watch them both be split apart. \nSet against the evocative landscape of the twentieth-century Lowcountry\, Where the Rivers Merge is a dramatic and sweeping multigenerational family story of unyielding love\, lessons learned\, profound sacrifices\, and the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to persevere in the face of change in order to protect her family legacy and the land she loves. \nBased in Charleston\, South Carolina\, is the New York Times best-selling author of thirty books–and counting\, Mary Alice Monroe. Richly layered and rooted to place her Lowcountry-set novels defy literary labels. More than feel-good escapism or traditional beach reads\, her engrossing stories deftly explore the intersections and parallels between Mother Nature and human nature\, hooking readers emotionally and introducing them to characters and causes that live in their hearts and minds. Her robust library of work–from the popular Beach House series to her compelling fiction\, to her newer middle grade series\, The Islanders–engages readers across generational lines\, inspiring them to take a harder look at the environment–and our impact on it. To ask the important questions. To seek answers. To create connections–both with nature and in our personal lives. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/mary-alice-monroe/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC),Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CLSC_WhereTheRiversMerge_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251216T183008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201527Z UID:97194-1784901600-1784901600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 2: Erasers: A Bloodthirsty Comedy DESCRIPTION:Experience new plays the moment they come to life. The FutureNow new play labs showcase original work by CTC’s inaugural class of Playwriting Fellows in collaboration with our Directing Fellows—a program developed through CTC’s newly expanded partnership with The Drama League—and brought to life in public\, staged\, and designed workshop readings. \nPerformed by CTC’s Acting Conservatory and shaped by our Design Fellows\, these student workshops mark CTC’s first ticketed performances in the Roe Green Theater Center. With more artists\, more fellows and more new work than ever before\, audiences are invited inside the creative process as the next generation of theater makers brings fresh stories to life. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-2/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260724T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T181520Z UID:97262-1784908800-1784908800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-5/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260724T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260317T191523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191523Z UID:98122-1784912400-1784912400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-4/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251208T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T153011Z UID:97025-1784921400-1784921400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with special guest Theo Lawrence DESCRIPTION:For nearly four decades\, Alison Krauss & Union Station have upheld their legacy as one of the most influential and widely celebrated acts in bluegrass and roots music. Known for an immaculately crafted but endlessly surprising sound that transcends the boundaries of roots\, country\, rock & roll\, and pop\, Alison Krauss & Union Station released their highly anticipated new album\, Arcadia\, in 2025. This marked their first studio album since the 2011 masterpiece Paper Airplane—a critically lauded\, multiple Grammy Award winning LP that debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country\, Bluegrass\, and Folk Album charts. Over the years\, Alison Krauss & Union Station have brought their phenomenal live show to sold-out performances at famed venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre\, The Greek Theatre\, Radio City Music Hall\, and London’s Royal Festival Hall\, in addition to supporting Paul Simon in Hyde Park for his 2012 Graceland reunion. They now continue the celebration of their new music with the Arcadia 2026 Tour. \nThe players – Alison Krauss (fiddle\, lead vocal)\, Jerry Douglas (Dobro\, lap steel\, vocals)\, Ron Block (banjo\, guitar\, vocals)\, Barry Bales (bass\, vocals)\, and highly acclaimed and celebrated tenor vocalist Russell Moore (guitar\, mandolin\, lead vocal) – are five distinct personalities\, each of whom enjoys a flourishing solo career. But when they come together\, they transform into a peerless group of musicians who share a singular focus. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/alison-krauss-union-station/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),Popular Entertainment & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Alison-Krauss-and-Union-Station-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260213T201525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T211508Z UID:97851-1784930400-1784930400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Conservatory Improv Night DESCRIPTION:An evening of improv featuring the extraordinary talents of our 2026 conservatory. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-conservatory-improv-night/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Four (July 18–25),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:20260725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251216T183009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201527Z UID:97195-1784988000-1784988000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 2: Erasers: A Bloodthirsty Comedy DESCRIPTION:Experience new plays the moment they come to life. The FutureNow new play labs showcase original work by CTC’s inaugural class of Playwriting Fellows in collaboration with our Directing Fellows—a program developed through CTC’s newly expanded partnership with The Drama League—and brought to life in public\, staged\, and designed workshop readings. \nPerformed by CTC’s Acting Conservatory and shaped by our Design Fellows\, these student workshops mark CTC’s first ticketed performances in the Roe Green Theater Center. With more artists\, more fellows and more new work than ever before\, audiences are invited inside the creative process as the next generation of theater makers brings fresh stories to life. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-1-2/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260725T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T171532Z UID:97263-1784995200-1784995200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby (Live Audio Descriptions & Pick-Your-Price) DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-6/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251216T190035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201528Z UID:97205-1785002400-1785002400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 2: Erasers: A Bloodthirsty Comedy DESCRIPTION:Experience new plays the moment they come to life. The FutureNow new play labs showcase original work by CTC’s inaugural class of Playwriting Fellows in collaboration with our Directing Fellows—a program developed through CTC’s newly expanded partnership with The Drama League—and brought to life in public\, staged\, and designed workshop readings. \nPerformed by CTC’s Acting Conservatory and shaped by our Design Fellows\, these student workshops mark CTC’s first ticketed performances in the Roe Green Theater Center. With more artists\, more fellows and more new work than ever before\, audiences are invited inside the creative process as the next generation of theater makers brings fresh stories to life. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-2-2/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260725T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260326T161530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173018Z UID:98407-1785009600-1785009600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor \nThe Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a captivating performance of the iconic Carmina Burana. Carl Orff’s masterpiece is drawn from medieval texts exploring fate\, love\, and the unpredictability of fortune. Best known for its electrifying opening\, O Fortuna\, the piece unfolds as a series of vivid scenes propelled by driving rhythms and striking orchestration. Immediate and powerful\, Carmina Burana captures the raw intensity of human experience. \nProgram:\nOrff: Carmina Burana URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-carmina-burana/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts 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:20260726T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260324T171518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171518Z UID:98331-1785057300-1785057300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Catholic Mass DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/catholic-mass-68/ LOCATION:Hall of Christ: Sanctuary END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173031Z UID:96950-1785062700-1785062700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Zina Jacque DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Zina Jacque serves as President and Chair of the Board of National Senior Communities\, overseeing the largest not-for-profit network of continuing-care retirement communities in the nation. Across two distinguished careers in higher education and ministry\, she has worked to lift people\, strengthen communities\, and send good into the world. She continues to guide nonprofit boards and faith-based organizations nationwide. \nFor two decades\, Jacque shaped the student experience at several leading universities. After transitioning to ministry\, Jacque’s pastoral path has taken her from small urban parishes to historic pulpits\, notably as the lead minister for the Villages of Alfred Street at the renowned Alfred Street Baptist Church. \nExtending her service well beyond church walls\, Jacque was the first executive director of the Boston Ten Point Coalition — a violence reduction initiative credited with nearly two homicide-free years among Boston’s youth under 21. Later\, she founded the Pastoral Counseling Center at Trinity Church Boston. Jacque also co-founded Courageous Conversations\, a national dialogue series fostering belonging and understanding in a polarized age. \nJacque’s impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Boston University School of Theology\, the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award from Barrington\, Ill. and the Women of Distinction Award from the Barrington Chamber of Commerce. Jacque’s most recent work\, “A Sacred Pause\,” is a collection of meditations\, journals\, and reflections which has drawn a growing online following for its mix of stillness\, wisdom\, and grace. \nJacque holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University\, Master of Arts from Columbia University\, Master of Divinity and Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-zina-jacque/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jacque_Zina_Chaplain_Photo3_wk5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260225T221530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151516Z UID:97988-1785070800-1785070800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Cutwork" Exhibition: July 26–August 25 DESCRIPTION:“Cutwork” exhibition runs July 26-August 25. “Cutwork” is a broad exploration of work using methods of cutting into or removing material. Featuring hand-cut paper\, metal\, fibers\, and ceramics\, these artists explore the weight and gravity of their material and subject matter. Layered and lacy textures reveal what is built and what is left behind. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Brenda and Larry Thompson. Curated by Erika Diamond. \nArtists: Elizabeth Alexander\, Teresa Faris\, Piper Shephard\, Justin Stewart\, Lydia C. Thompson\, and Michael Velliquette. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cutwork-exhibition-july-26-august-25/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cutwork-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260225T221531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151517Z UID:97990-1785070800-1785070800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"A Different Light: Landscapes by Gwen Norton" Exhibition: July 26–August 25 DESCRIPTION:“A Different Light: Landscapes by Gwen Norton” exhibition – July 26-August 25. Gwen Norton is currently in her thesis year of the MFA program at the School of Visual Arts in Photography\, Video\, and Related Media Department. Her work has been exhibited solo\, two-person\, and group shows in New York City and Martha’s Vineyard and is included in the collection of the Whitney Museum of Art Library. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Friends of CVA. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/a-different-light-landscapes-by-gwen-norton-exhibition-july-26-august-25/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-Different-Light-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T201520Z UID:97264-1785074400-1785074400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-7/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260726T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260225T221530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151517Z UID:97989-1785078000-1785078000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"Cutwork" Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“Cutwork” opening reception. Exhibition runs July 26-August 25. “Cutwork” is a broad exploration of work using methods of cutting into or removing material. Featuring hand-cut paper\, metal\, fibers\, and ceramics\, these artists explore the weight and gravity of their material and subject matter. Layered and lacy textures reveal what is built and what is left behind. This exhibition is generously sponsored by Brenda and Larry thompson. Curated by Erika Diamond. \nArtists: Elizabeth Alexander\, Teresa Faris\, Piper Shephard\, Justin Stewart\, Lydia C. Thompson\, and Michael Velliquette. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cutwork-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center: Main Galleries CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cutwork-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260225T221532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151518Z UID:97991-1785078000-1785078000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:"A Different Light: Landscapes by Gwen Norton" Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:“A Different Light: Landscapes by Gwen Norton” opening reception. Exhibition runs July 26-August 25. Gwen Norton is currently in her thesis year of the MFA program at the School of Visual Arts in Photography\, Video\, and Related Media Department. Her work has been exhibited solo\, two-person\, and group shows in New York City and Martha’s Vineyard and is included in the collection of the Whitney Museum of Art Library. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Friends of CVA. Curated by Judy Barie\, the Susan & John Turben Director of CVA Galleries. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/a-different-light-landscapes-by-gwen-norton-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Strohl Art Center 2nd Floor CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Gallery Exhibitions,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-Different-Light-exhibition-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260324T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T040000Z UID:98347-1785078000-1785078000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music: Piano Program Showcase DESCRIPTION:Nicola Melville\, Chair\nAlexander Kobrin\, 2026 Heintzelman Family Artistic Advisor \nPianists from the Chautauqua School of Music present a dazzling program of works for one and two pianos\, with repertoire drawn from virtuoso works of the great classical composers and arrangements of popular and familiar tunes. Don’t miss your chance to see the next generation of talent on the Amphitheater stage today! \nThe Chautauqua Piano Program is a highly selective and dynamic five-week program for 20 pianists\, ages 18–28. Combining a world-class roster of resident and guest faculty with unmatched practice and performance facilities\, the program is designed to inspire young pianists from all over the globe. Students have solo and chamber music performance opportunities\, plentiful private lessons\, faculty-led discussions and master classes focused on advanced pianistic growth and building a career path.  URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-program-showcase/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/072124_PianoShowcase_EA_0002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T180000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251216T190036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201528Z UID:97206-1785088800-1785088800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents FutureNow New Play Lab 2: Erasers: A Bloodthirsty Comedy DESCRIPTION:Experience new plays the moment they come to life. The FutureNow new play labs showcase original work by CTC’s inaugural class of Playwriting Fellows in collaboration with our Directing Fellows—a program developed through CTC’s newly expanded partnership with The Drama League—and brought to life in public\, staged\, and designed workshop readings. \nPerformed by CTC’s Acting Conservatory and shaped by our Design Fellows\, these student workshops mark CTC’s first ticketed performances in the Roe Green Theater Center. With more artists\, more fellows and more new work than ever before\, audiences are invited inside the creative process as the next generation of theater makers brings fresh stories to life. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-drama-league-new-play-2-3/ LOCATION:Roe Green Theater Center CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260213T213013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151511Z UID:97857-1785092400-1785092400@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-4/ 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:20260726T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T161522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T201522Z UID:97275-1785094200-1785094200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-15/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260727T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160022Z UID:96951-1785143700-1785143700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Zina Jacque DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Zina Jacque serves as President and Chair of the Board of National Senior Communities\, overseeing the largest not-for-profit network of continuing-care retirement communities in the nation. Across two distinguished careers in higher education and ministry\, she has worked to lift people\, strengthen communities\, and send good into the world. She continues to guide nonprofit boards and faith-based organizations nationwide. \nFor two decades\, Jacque shaped the student experience at several leading universities. After transitioning to ministry\, Jacque’s pastoral path has taken her from small urban parishes to historic pulpits\, notably as the lead minister for the Villages of Alfred Street at the renowned Alfred Street Baptist Church. \nExtending her service well beyond church walls\, Jacque was the first executive director of the Boston Ten Point Coalition — a violence reduction initiative credited with nearly two homicide-free years among Boston’s youth under 21. Later\, she founded the Pastoral Counseling Center at Trinity Church Boston. Jacque also co-founded Courageous Conversations\, a national dialogue series fostering belonging and understanding in a polarized age. \nJacque’s impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Boston University School of Theology\, the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award from Barrington\, Ill. and the Women of Distinction Award from the Barrington Chamber of Commerce. Jacque’s most recent work\, “A Sacred Pause\,” is a collection of meditations\, journals\, and reflections which has drawn a growing online following for its mix of stillness\, wisdom\, and grace. \nJacque holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University\, Master of Arts from Columbia University\, Master of Divinity and Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-zina-jacque-2/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jacque_Zina_Chaplain_Photo3_wk5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260223T203030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T201522Z UID:97959-1785166200-1785166200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The 22nd Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States — Michael Dreeben DESCRIPTION:Michael R. Dreeben is a distinguished lecturer from government at Georgetown University Law Center and an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law. From 1988 to 2019\, Dreeben served in the Office of Solicitor General in the U.S. Department of Justice\, first as an assistant to the solicitor general and then as a deputy solicitor general. As deputy solicitor general from 1994 to 2019\, Dreeben supervised the criminal docket for the United States in the U.S. Supreme Court. Dreeben has argued 109 Supreme Court cases on behalf of the United States and private clients. He has briefed hundreds more. He also argued cases in every regional federal court of appeals\, including en banc cases in 10 circuits. During the summer of 2006\, he served as a special assistant United States attorney in the District of Maryland.\n \nFrom 2017 to 2019\, Dreeben was detailed to serve as counselor to Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and obstruction of justice. \n \nIn 2023\, Dreeben returned to the Department of Justice to serve as counselor to Special Counsel Jack Smith\, where he represented the United States on brief and in argument in Trump v. United States on the question whether a former president has immunity from criminal prosecution for his official acts. \n \nDuring his tenure in the Solicitor General’s office\, Dreeben argued many landmark cases in criminal law and procedure. These include cases involving hate crimes and the First Amendment\, Fourth Amendment rights in the internet age\, cases involving public corruption and private fraud\, and the Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause. \n \nDreeben received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, a master’s degree in history from the University of Chicago\, and his law degree from Duke University\, where he served as an articles editor on the Duke Law Journal. He served as a law clerk to the honorable Jerre S. Williams of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Dreeben has also taught at Harvard Law School\, Duke Law School\, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, and has published articles and posts on the Supreme Court and the Department of Justice. His most recent essay is “Robert Jackson’s The Federal Prosecutor Revisited\,” in the Harvard Law Review Forum (2026).  \nChautauqua Institution’s Robert H. Jackson Lecture is named in honor of the former Chautauquan\, Jamestown lawyer\, New Dealer\, Solicitor General\, Attorney General\, Supreme Court justice\, and Nuremberg chief prosecutor. Every summer the Jackson Lecture is a leading expert discussing the Supreme Court\, the Justices\, signal decisions\, and related legal developments. \nChautauqua’s previous Jackson Lecturers have been Geoffrey Stone (2005)\, Linda Greenhouse (2006)\, Seth Waxman (2007)\, Jeffrey Toobin (2008)\, Paul Clement (2009)\, Jeff Shesol (2010)\, Dahlia Lithwick (2011)\, Pamela Karlan (2012)\, Charles Fried (2013)\, Akhil Amar (2014)\, Laurence Tribe (2015)\, Tracey Meares (2016)\, Judge Jon O. Newman (2017)\, Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella of Canada’s Supreme Court (2018)\, Donald B. Verrilli\, Jr. (2019)\, Ruth Marcus (2020)\, Melissa Murray (2021)\, Reva Siegel (2022)\, Justin Driver (2023)\, Kate Shaw (2024) and Kim Lane Scheppele (2025). \nThis program is presented in collaboration with the Robert H. Jackson Center. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-22nd-annual-robert-h-jackson-lecture-on-the-supreme-court-of-the-united-states-michael-dreeben/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly,Featured Events,Special Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dreeben_Michael_RHJC-Lecture_072726_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260401T223015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T223015Z UID:98576-1785168000-1785168000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Chamber Music: Verona Quartet DESCRIPTION:Join the acclaimed Verona Quartet for an afternoon of expressive performances and dynamic ensemble artistry. Hailed for their “sensational” playing and deep musical insight\, the Verona Quartet brings passion and precision to every work they perform. Their program showcases a vibrant mix of classical masterpieces and contemporary voices\, reflecting their commitment to storytelling through sound. Experience the emotional power and refined elegance of one of today’s leading string quartets. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-chamber-music-verona-quartet/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chamber Music,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/verona-2024-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260324T181514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181514Z UID:98338-1785169800-1785169800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Film & Filmmaker Talk: Emmy Award-Winning "Troubled Waters" with Rory Fielding DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/film-filmmaker-talk-emmy-award-winning-troubled-waters-with-rory-fielding/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI_Rory-Fielding-Troubled-Waters-film-Week-Five-Monday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251204T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T183009Z UID:97040-1785182400-1785182400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Opera Conservatory with the Music School Festival Orchestra "L’Enfant Prodigue & Les Mamelles de Tiresias" DESCRIPTION:Music by: Claude Debussy & Francis Poulenc\nLibrettist: Édouard Guinand & Guillaume Apollinaire\nStage Director: Emma Griffin\nConductor: Timothy Muffitt \nTwo masters of French music share the stage in a sparkling double bill. Francis Poulenc’s Les Mamelles de Tirésias (1945) bursts with surreal satire\, flipping gender norms topsy-turvy in a wildly imaginative romp of music and mischief. It’s paired with Claude Debussy’s luminous early masterpiece L’enfant prodigue (1884)\, a one-act cantata suffused with longing\, redemption\, and sumptuous lyricism. Together\, these works deliver an evening of operatic drama and delight. \nThe Chautauqua Opera Conservatory is a premier\, immersive summer program offering the highest caliber of training for young singers ages 18 and older. Under the leadership of Director Jonathan Beyer\, participants join a select community of singers who study\, coach\, and perform in the inspiring and idyllic setting of the Chautauqua Institution in western New York State.  \nOur program combines rigorous artistic preparation with a warm\, encouraging environment that puts each singer’s growth and well-being first. Voice lessons\, role study\, vocal coachings\, and masterclasses are led by a distinguished full-time faculty of voice teachers\, coaches\, and stage directors\, alongside renowned guest artists from the world’s leading opera houses and conservatories. Students explore and perform repertoire spanning Opera\, Art Song\, Oratorio\, Chamber Music\, and Crossover styles. \nComprised of top-tier students from conservatories and universities in the U.S. and abroad\, Music School Festival Orchestra members participate in a variety of musical activities during their summers at Chautauqua including chamber music and private lessons along with their meticulous orchestral training. Alumni from the MSFO can be heard in many of the world’s top orchestras and chamber ensembles and can be found on music faculties worldwide. The MSFO is led by Artistic Director Timothy Muffitt\, who serves as Music Director of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Laureate of the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-opera-conservatory-with-the-music-school-festival-orchestra/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OperaConservatory_LEnfantProdigueLesMamelleesDeTiresias2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160022Z UID:96952-1785230100-1785230100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Zina Jacque DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Zina Jacque serves as President and Chair of the Board of National Senior Communities\, overseeing the largest not-for-profit network of continuing-care retirement communities in the nation. Across two distinguished careers in higher education and ministry\, she has worked to lift people\, strengthen communities\, and send good into the world. She continues to guide nonprofit boards and faith-based organizations nationwide. \nFor two decades\, Jacque shaped the student experience at several leading universities. After transitioning to ministry\, Jacque’s pastoral path has taken her from small urban parishes to historic pulpits\, notably as the lead minister for the Villages of Alfred Street at the renowned Alfred Street Baptist Church. \nExtending her service well beyond church walls\, Jacque was the first executive director of the Boston Ten Point Coalition — a violence reduction initiative credited with nearly two homicide-free years among Boston’s youth under 21. Later\, she founded the Pastoral Counseling Center at Trinity Church Boston. Jacque also co-founded Courageous Conversations\, a national dialogue series fostering belonging and understanding in a polarized age. \nJacque’s impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Boston University School of Theology\, the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award from Barrington\, Ill. and the Women of Distinction Award from the Barrington Chamber of Commerce. Jacque’s most recent work\, “A Sacred Pause\,” is a collection of meditations\, journals\, and reflections which has drawn a growing online following for its mix of stillness\, wisdom\, and grace. \nJacque holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University\, Master of Arts from Columbia University\, Master of Divinity and Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-zina-jacque-3/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jacque_Zina_Chaplain_Photo3_wk5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260318T123022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T151530Z UID:98145-1785230100-1785230100@www.chq.org SUMMARY:David Michaels\, PhD\, MPH\, Professor of Environmental & Occupational Health\, Milken Institute School of Public Health\, George Washington University DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Science Group Weekly Lecture URL:https://www.chq.org/event/david-michaels-phd-mph-professor-of-environmental-occupational-health-milken-institute-school-of-public-health-george-washington-university/ LOCATION:Hurlbut Church sanctuary\, Hurlbut Church sanctuary CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-David-Michaels-Week-5-Tuesday-AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260128T181513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163015Z UID:97625-1785241800-1785241800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Todd Paglia\, CEO Stand.Earth: Delivering large-scale solutions to climate and environmental problems worldwide DESCRIPTION:Bird\, Tree & Garden Club lunchtime lecture series URL:https://www.chq.org/event/btg-lunch-lecture-series-5/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Todd-Paglia-Week-5-Tuesday-PM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T221142Z UID:97265-1785254400-1785254400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby (Live Audio Descriptions) DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-8/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260728T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260327T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T040000Z UID:98482-1785254400-1785254400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music Piano Faculty Recital: Sara Davis Buechner DESCRIPTION:Noted for her musical command\, cosmopolitan artistry\, and visionary independence\, Sara Davis Buechner is one of the most original concert pianists of our time. Lauded for her “intelligence\, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (New York Times)\, “thoughtful artistry in the full service of music” (Washington Post)\, and “astounding virtuosity” (Philippine Star)\, Japan’s InTune magazine sums it up: “Buechner has no superior.”  \nMs. Buechner has performed in every state and province of North America — as recitalist\, chamber musician and soloist with top orchestras like the New York Philharmonic\, San Francisco Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra; and in venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Kennedy Center and the Hollywood Bowl.  She is also a much sought after professor at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-piano-faculty-recital-sara-davis-buechner/ LOCATION:Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall\, Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),School of Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Buechner_072525.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260306T163010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T171527Z UID:98051-1785263400-1785263400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:CVA Lecture Series: Glenn Goldberg\, School of Art Faculty DESCRIPTION:The Chautauqua School of Art proudly welcomes Glenn Goldberg as a member of our 2026 visiting faculty. Glenn Goldberg will participate in the School’s Summer Lecture Series\, sharing insights and practices with our artistic community. \nGlenn Goldberg was born in the Bronx in 1953 and attended the New York Studio School and Queens College during his undergraduate education. He later continued his graduate studies at Queens College to receive his MFA. In 1996 he was named the Heilman Artist and since has received grants from The Guggenheim Foundation\, The Edward Albee Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, and The Joan Mitchell Foundation. Goldberg’s work has been shown extensively throughout the US and internationally\, and is held in numerous collections\, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the National Academy of Arts and Letters\, the Brooklyn Museum of Art\, the National Gallery of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles\, among others. Goldberg has taught at various institutions including The Cooper Union\, NY Studio School\, Brandeis University\, Queens College\, Parsons School of Design\, and Lodestar School of Art in Ireland. He has also been a panelist and visiting artist for MFA painting programs at Yale\, Columbia\, Boston University\, American University\, Hunter College\, and others. In 2023\, Goldberg was commissioned to create a public arts project at the E. 149th St subway station in the Bronx by the New York MTA Arts and Design Commission. Goldberg lives and works in New York City. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/cva-lecture-series-glenn-goldberg-school-of-art-faculty/ LOCATION:CVA: Large Drawing Room CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CVA_Glenn-Goldberg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260326T161519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173010Z UID:98396-1785268800-1785268800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Opera & Pops Concert with CSO DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \nChautauqua Opera Company Apprentice and Studio Artists join Stuart Chafetz\, Principal Pops Conductor\, and the Chautauqua\nSymphony Orchestra for the annual Opera & Pops concert. This popular summer event showcases Chautauqua Opera’s young artists in music from Opera\, Operetta and Broadway. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/opera-pops-concert-with-cso-tuesday-july-28/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts,Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/071124_OperaPops_EA_0323.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160023Z UID:96953-1785316500-1785316500@www.chq.org SUMMARY:The Rev. Zina Jacque DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Zina Jacque serves as President and Chair of the Board of National Senior Communities\, overseeing the largest not-for-profit network of continuing-care retirement communities in the nation. Across two distinguished careers in higher education and ministry\, she has worked to lift people\, strengthen communities\, and send good into the world. She continues to guide nonprofit boards and faith-based organizations nationwide. \nFor two decades\, Jacque shaped the student experience at several leading universities. After transitioning to ministry\, Jacque’s pastoral path has taken her from small urban parishes to historic pulpits\, notably as the lead minister for the Villages of Alfred Street at the renowned Alfred Street Baptist Church. \nExtending her service well beyond church walls\, Jacque was the first executive director of the Boston Ten Point Coalition — a violence reduction initiative credited with nearly two homicide-free years among Boston’s youth under 21. Later\, she founded the Pastoral Counseling Center at Trinity Church Boston. Jacque also co-founded Courageous Conversations\, a national dialogue series fostering belonging and understanding in a polarized age. \nJacque’s impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Boston University School of Theology\, the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award from Barrington\, Ill. and the Women of Distinction Award from the Barrington Chamber of Commerce. Jacque’s most recent work\, “A Sacred Pause\,” is a collection of meditations\, journals\, and reflections which has drawn a growing online following for its mix of stillness\, wisdom\, and grace. \nJacque holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University\, Master of Arts from Columbia University\, Master of Divinity and Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/the-rev-zina-jacque-4/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly,Faith and Spiritual Programming,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jacque_Zina_Chaplain_Photo3_wk5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260326T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T141522Z UID:98384-1785321900-1785321900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Natalie Merchant DESCRIPTION:Natalie Merchant has earned recognition among America’s most respected recording artists\, drawing audiences with her captivating performances and intentional songwriting over her 40-year career. Her music blends folk\, rock and world music influences\, and she continues to be regarded as a pioneering figure in alternative music. She joins the Chautauqua Lecture Series during our week on “Art and Artists Against the Odds” to speak on her passion for arts education for young people. \nHer latest record\, “Keep Your Courage” (released in 2023 on Nonesuch Records)\, finds Merchant in peak form. The album dives into love and human connection in its many forms—with Merchant’s voice to keep you hanging on every word. \nMerchant has also distinguished herself as a social justice and environmental activist through her work with a wide variety of non-profit organizations\, and by creating documentary films and large-scale community arts projects. \nMerchant began her musical career as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the pop music band 10\,000 Maniacs in 1981 and released two platinum and four gold records with the group. She left the band in 1993 and has subsequently released nine albums as a solo artist with combined sales of seven million copies. \nIn 2007\, Merchant was appointed by Governor Elliot Spitzer to serve on the New York State Council on the Arts\, and in 2022 Senator Chuck Schumer appointed her to the board of trustees of The American Folklife Center at The Library of Congress. Merchant’s awards for artistic excellence and philanthropic work include: the ASCAP Champion Award\, The Library Lion Award from the New York Public Library and The John Lennon Real Love Award. In 2025 the National Head Start Association made Merchant their national artist-in-residence. \nA few days following her lecture\, at 3 p.m. on Sunday\, August 2\, 2026\, Merchant will be joined by the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a free family concert\, “Cabinet of Wonder Live!” Under the baton of Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz\, the concert will be a joyful reimagining of Mother Goose developed in collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, and will also include classic children’s poetry that she adapted to music for her highly praised double-album release\, Leave Your Sleep. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/natalie-merchant/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Merchant_CLS_072926_update.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223020Z UID:97266-1785333600-1785333600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-9/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260729T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260325T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T040000Z UID:98556-1785339000-1785339000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Arts Education 101: Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Arts Education programs serve thousands of students and hundreds of teachers each year in Chautauqua County\, carrying out Chautauqua Institution’s mission through empowering students to learn about their world and themselves through the arts. Director of Arts Education Suzanne Fassett-Wright and Vice President of Performing and Visual Arts Laura Savia will be joined by local educators in a panel discussion to share how Chautauqua Institution is working in collaboration with our community to support student growth through increased engagement with arts experiences. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-arts-education-101-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ArtsEdPanel_051925_OperaSchools_LoveElem_DM_03.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260324T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181515Z UID:98339-1785342600-1785342600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Film and Filmmaker Talk: Emmy Award-Winning "We Are All Plastic People Now" with Rory Fielding DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/film-and-filmmaker-talk-emmy-award-winning-we-are-all-plastic-people-now-with-rory-fielding/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rory-Fielding-We-Are-All-Plastic-People-Now-Week-5-Wednesday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260317T201537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201537Z UID:98136-1785349800-1785349800@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-14/ 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:20260729T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T161522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223022Z UID:97276-1785353400-1785353400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-16/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260730T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T091500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251121T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201521Z UID:96956-1785402900-1785402900@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Rev. Zina Jacque DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Zina Jacque serves as President and Chair of the Board of National Senior Communities\, overseeing the largest not-for-profit network of continuing-care retirement communities in the nation. Across two distinguished careers in higher education and ministry\, she has worked to lift people\, strengthen communities\, and send good into the world. She continues to guide nonprofit boards and faith-based organizations nationwide. \nFor two decades\, Jacque shaped the student experience at several leading universities. After transitioning to ministry\, Jacque’s pastoral path has taken her from small urban parishes to historic pulpits\, notably as the lead minister for the Villages of Alfred Street at the renowned Alfred Street Baptist Church. \nExtending her service well beyond church walls\, Jacque was the first executive director of the Boston Ten Point Coalition — a violence reduction initiative credited with nearly two homicide-free years among Boston’s youth under 21. Later\, she founded the Pastoral Counseling Center at Trinity Church Boston. Jacque also co-founded Courageous Conversations\, a national dialogue series fostering belonging and understanding in a polarized age. \nJacque’s impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Boston University School of Theology\, the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award from Barrington\, Ill. and the Women of Distinction Award from the Barrington Chamber of Commerce. Jacque’s most recent work\, “A Sacred Pause\,” is a collection of meditations\, journals\, and reflections which has drawn a growing online following for its mix of stillness\, wisdom\, and grace. \nJacque holds a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University\, Master of Arts from Columbia University\, Master of Divinity and Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/rev-zina-jacque/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly,Weekly Chaplains ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jacque_Zina_Chaplain_Photo3_wk5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260325T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T201525Z UID:98374-1785408300-1785408300@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Micah Hendler DESCRIPTION:Micah Hendler is the founder and artistic director of the Jerusalem Youth Chorus (JYC)\, an Israeli-Palestinian music and dialogue project he has brought from a dream to the global stages of TED and “America’s Got Talent” to The New York Times and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” JYC’s work and mission will frame Hendler’s contributions to the Chautauqua Lecture Series weeklong celebration of “Art and Artists Against the Odds.” \nThrough the co-creation of music and the sharing of stories\, JYC empowers young singers from East and West Jerusalem to speak and sing their truths as they become leaders in their communities and inspire singers and listeners around the world to join them in their work for peace\, justice\, inclusion and equality. Even in times of war\, JYC continues to meet\, and its singers’ commitment to each other\, and the power of their voices raised in harmony\, has only grown. In addition to his ongoing bridge-building work in Jerusalem\, Hendler has brought his JYC experience to the U.S. and around the world\, collaborating with several organizations working to depolarize America (including Braver Angels\, the One America Movement\, Convergence\, New Pluralists\, and Constructive Dialogue Institute)\, and global organizations including the United Nations\, Abu Dhabi Festival\, El Sistema Greece\, and the first World Congress of Music and Social Change. \nHendler has a degree in music and international studies from Yale and has decades of musical experience from different global traditions. He has also been involved in dialogue work for 20 years and has written and presented in many local and global fora about his work with JYC. Selected for the Forbes “30 Under 30” list for Music in 2017\, Hendler has written extensively for Forbes.com on music\, society and social change in a global context\, using this platform to uplift marginalized voices that are not often heard in mainstream media. He currently lives in Washington\, D.C.\, where he leads regular community sings. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/micah-hendler/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hendler_Micah_CLS_073026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T121500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260114T161519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173040Z UID:97470-1785413700-1785413700@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-14/ LOCATION:Smith Wilkes Hall\, Smith Wilkes Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260730T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T140008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201528Z UID:97239-1785420000-1785420000@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 2: The Motions by Zora Howard DESCRIPTION:The Motions by Zora Howard \nA CTC Commission URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-new-play-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260730T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223020Z UID:97267-1785439800-1785439800@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-10/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260730T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260326T161530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T173019Z UID:98408-1785441600-1785441600@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of Strauss DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor \nThe Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra presents two of Richard Strauss’s most compelling tone poems. In Also sprach Zarathustra\, Strauss explores themes of human striving and philosophical inquiry. Death and Transfiguration offers a contrasting perspective\, portraying the final moments of an artist’s life and the transformation that follows. Together\, these works showcase Strauss’s extraordinary command of orchestral color and dramatic form. \nProgram:\nStrauss: Also sprach Zarathustra\, op. 30\nStrauss: Death and Transfiguration\, op. 24 URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-symphony-orchestra-sounds-of-strauss/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra/Classical Concerts 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:20260731T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T104500 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260306T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T183013Z UID:98060-1785494700-1785494700@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Fredrik Backman DESCRIPTION:Fredrik Backman is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove\, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry\, Britt-Marie Was Here\, Beartown\, Us Against You\, Anxious People\, and The Winners. In 2025\, he released his latest book\, My Friends\, which features an unforgettably funny\, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life 25 years later. It is this tale of the transformative\, timeless power of friendship and art that frames this capstone presentation of the Chautauqua Lecture Series week on “Art and Artists Against the Odds.” This program is presented in collaboration with the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle\, and My Friends is a 2026 CLSC selection. \nBackman has also written two novellas and one work of nonfiction. His books are published in more than 40 countries. In 2021\, he engaged with the Chautauqua audience through its online platform to speak about his novel\, Anxious People. That Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle book selection explores the nature of humanity through the lens of comedy and failed bank robbers. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/fredrik-backman/ LOCATION:Amphitheater\, Amphitheater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Lecture Series,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),CHQ Assembly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Backman_CLS_073126.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251029T183015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T171514Z UID:96680-1785506400-1785506400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Tessa Hulls DESCRIPTION:Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle — Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir by Tessa Hulls \nAn astonishing\, deeply moving graphic memoir about three generations of Chinese women\, exploring love\, grief\, exile\, and identity. \nIn her acclaimed graphic memoir debut\, Tessa Hulls traces the reverberations of Chinese history across three generations of women in her family. Tessa’s grandmother\, Sun Yi\, was a Shanghai journalist swept up by the turmoil of the 1949 Communist victory. After fleeing to Hong Kong\, she wrote a bestselling memoir about her persecution and survival—then promptly had a mental breakdown from which she never recovered. \nGrowing up with Sun Yi\, Tessa watches both her mother and grandmother struggle beneath the weight of unexamined trauma and mental illness\, and bolts to the most remote corners of the globe. But once she turns thirty\, roaming begins to feel less like freedom and more like running away. Feeding Ghosts is Tessa’s homecoming\, a vivid\, heartbreaking journey into history that exposes the fear and trauma that haunt generations\, and the love that holds them together. \nTessa Hulls is an artist/writer/adventurer illuminating the connections between the present and the past. Her graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts explores the reverberations of her Chinese grandmother’s escape from the Communist regime and her subsequent mental illness. Her work addresses racial justice\, the immigrant experience\, generational trauma\, mental health\, the creative process\, and the surprising feminist history of the bicycle. Her graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts has earned the Pulitzer Prize\, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award\, National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize for First Book\, 2024 Libby Award and was named a Best Book of 2024 by Time\, Forbes\, NPR\, the Minnesota Star Tribune\, LitHub\, Publishers Weekly\, Library Journal\, Chicago Public Library and others. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/tessa-hulls/ LOCATION:Hall of Philosophy\, Hall of Philosophy CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC),Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Literary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CLSC_FeedingGhosts_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T140008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201529Z UID:97240-1785506400-1785506400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents New Play Workshop 2: The Motions by Zora Howard DESCRIPTION:The Motions by Zora Howard \nA CTC Commission URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-new-play-workshop-2-2/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),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:20260731T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260210T191527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T141507Z UID:97769-1785506400-1785506400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:School of Music: Opera Conservatory Sing-Out DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/school-of-music-opera-conservatory-sing-out/ LOCATION:Fletcher Music Hall\, Fletcher Music Hall CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1) 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:20260731T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260324T181516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181516Z UID:98340-1785515400-1785515400@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Film & Filmmaker Talk: Emmy Award-Winning "Descent: Into the Blue" with Rory Fielding DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/film-filmmaker-talk-emmy-award-winning-descent-into-the-blue-with-rory-fielding/ LOCATION:Chautauqua Cinema\, Chautauqua Cinema CATEGORIES:Climate Change Initiative Program,Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CCI-Rory-Fielding-Descent-Week-5-Friday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20260317T191523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191523Z UID:98123-1785517200-1785517200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.chq.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-service-5/ LOCATION:Miller Park\, Miller Park CATEGORIES:Community Group Event,Community Group Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T113008 CREATED:20251219T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223021Z UID:97268-1785526200-1785526200@www.chq.org SUMMARY:Chautauqua Theater Company Presents Best for Baby DESCRIPTION:WORLD PREMIERE \nBy Sharyn Rothstein \nDirected by Oliver Butler \nBratton Theater \nBest for Baby and its devilishly funny emcee takes audiences inside Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long and still evolving baby powder scandal. A Big American Play ripped straight from the headlines\, this world premiere is equal parts showbiz spectacle and intimate human storytelling\, brought to you by a sensational comedic ensemble of professional guest artists — led by Broadway actors George Abud and Crystal Dickinson — alongside members of CTC’s beloved conservatory. \nBest for Baby is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. URL:https://www.chq.org/event/chautauqua-theater-company-presents-best-for-baby-11/ LOCATION:Bratton Theater\, Bratton Theater CATEGORIES:Chautauqua Institution Program,Weekly Themes,Week Five (July 25–August 1),Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CTClogo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR