Chautauqua President Announces Departure
...years, the Institution has explored some of the most important issues of our day while also seeking to adapt to a changing world. Today, we have a tremendous team of staff that is more dedicated than any I have ever served with, a leadership team whose credentials and commitment are unparalleled in the Institution’s history, a program that has never been a stronger symbol of our mission, and a business trajectory that continues to point...
Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative: June 2025
...Decision-Making in the Age of Plastics, at Chautauqua during Week Nine! In between we have a remarkable line up of lectures, films, forums, and classes exploring a diversity of perspectives on our environment, from global climate change to your backyard garden. We’ve got a day-by-day schedule to help you navigate your busy days at Chautauqua and ensure you don’t miss a thing. There are multiple programs each week of the season, and I’ll highlight just...
Sunrise Paddle – Kayak/SUP
Enjoy the beauty of the lake during our sunrise paddle. This is not a guided tour but an opportunity to rent a kayak, SUP or canoe for an enjoyable hour at sunrise. Reservations accepted one day in advance at the Sports Club. Contact sportsclub@chq.org with questions....
2026 Young Artists
...as an exciting communicator of repertoire spanning the baroque to the present day. Upcoming events include a return to Carnegie Hall for her debut as the Mezzo-Soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and her return to Chautauqua Opera. Recent performances of the 2025 season include debuting at Carnegie Hall with Mid America Productions and the New England Symphonic Ensemble in Notareschi’s Climate Mass as well as in Sunday in the Park with George as Celeste 2 and Elaine at the Glimmerglass Festival. Her 2024 season...
Chautauqua Theater Company Announces the World Premiere of ‘Tell Me You’re Dying’ by C.A. Johnson, a Commissioned Post-Apocalyptic Love Story Like No Other
...professional world. CTC is actively building the future of the American theater. ABOUT CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit, 750-acre community on Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State where approximately 7,500 people are in residence on any day during a nine-week summer season. More than 100,000 attend scheduled public events each year and even more engage online via the streaming channel CHQ Assembly. Chautauqua is dedicated to the exploration of the best in...
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose and joy....
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose and joy....
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose and joy....
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose and joy....
Movement and Meditation with Monte Thompson
Monte Thompson was a professional dancer, and also spent years as a restauranteur. His life was spent on his feet. Now retired, he is interested in continuing to be able to move easily and gracefully while using breathing and stretching techniques to help quiet his mind and prepare him to face each day with purpose and joy....