Bohemian Rhapsody: Prague’s Music and Culture with Rossen Milanov
...world’s preeminent artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, and Renée Fleming, among others. Rossen Milanov studied conducting at the Bulgarian Music Academy, Tanglewood Music Center, Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and The Juilliard School in New York, where he received the Bruno Walter Memorial Scholarship. A passionate chef, he often dedicates his culinary talents to various charities. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7...
England in Bloom with Betsy Burgeson
...the Supervisor of Gardens and Landscapes at Chautauqua where she gets to help Chautauqua Institution grow, both figuratively and literally. She not only “paints” Chautauqua with blooms each season, she empowers others to make sustainable gardening choices, by combining her loves of gardening and educating. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 1 Welcome to England Arrive on individual flights into Manchester and make...
Ghana Revealed with Kwame Alexander
...Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 1 Arrival: Welcome to Ghana Arrive in Accra, where the city’s vibrant energy meets you the moment you step off the plane. Transfer to the elegant Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, your oasis in the heart of the city. In the evening, gather for a specially curated Afro‑fusion dinner highlighting the richness of Ghanaian flavors reimagined with contemporary flair. Expect bold spices, fresh local ingredients, and...
Colors and Canvases in Oaxaca with Erika b Hess
...in Columbus. She earned her BFA from Wright State University and her MFA from Boston University. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 1 ¡Bienvenidos a Oaxaca! Arrive at Oaxaca International Airport and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Join Erika b Hess, The Sydelle Sonkin and Herb Segull Artistic Director of Visual Arts at Chautauqua for a welcome lecture late this afternoon. Then gather for...
Week Six 2026
...to our founding ideals from 1776 to today. Confirmed Lectures August 3 @ 10:45 am Week Six (August 1–8) Ken Burns and Jeffrey Rosen Amphitheater | CHQ Assembly $45 View Details Ken Burns and Jeffrey Rosen Monday, August 3rd 2026 @ 10:45 am Amphitheater & Online How To Access This Event Gate Pass Holder Access to this event is included with the Gate Pass. Single Tickets Price: $45 Sorry, this event is sold out. Online...
Sustainable Singapore with Mark Wenzler
...of directors of Climate Ride, a nonprofit that runs multiday cycling and hiking adventures around the globe, raising awareness and funds to fight climate change and advance a just and sustainable future. Mark resides in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. He is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys backpacking, bike touring, backcountry skiing, paddling, wilderness running, and adventure travel. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7...
Vienna’s Musical & Holiday Splendor with David Levy
...with disabilities. Deborah is also a national workshop leader for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She was awarded the designation of Fulbright specialist in arts integration from 2017–2019. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 1 Welcome to Vienna Welcome to Vienna! Upon arrival at the airport, make your way independently to the city center and check into your hotel. In the...
Inside CHQ
...Buffalo State College. In April of 2008, Governors Elliot Spitzer and David Patterson nominated Ms. Letro to the Niagara Frontier State Park, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commission, a nomination that was subsequently confirmed by the New York State Senate. She currently serves as the chair of the commission. She also chairs the Buffalo Niagara Film Commission, is vice chair of Visit Buffalo Niagara, and serves on the board of St. Bonaventure University. Ms. Letro acts...
Chautauqua Forum on Democracy
...days of presentations, panel discussions and audience engagement. The strength of our democracy depends on a civic culture that sustains it. Can we foster a shared set of norms, values, and beliefs that empower our institutions and help us navigate our differences? The 2025 Forum will open Sunday evening with a keynote discussion between Barnes and French, moderated by Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center. Barnes and French will close the...
Institution Announces the 2026 Independent Jury for The Chautauqua Prize
...recognized literacy access program that has allowed for the placement of 30-plus library boxes on the East Side of Buffalo and provided over 1,000 free, and brand new culturally relevant books to residents of Buffalo. In 2024, Hanesworth was the recipient of a national Sports Emmy in the Dick Schaap Outstanding Writing category for her “Still Here” collaboration with the NFL Network, poetically documenting the pain, trauma and resilience of the City of Buffalo. Currently, she sits on the board of directors for Compass...