Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
...Rebecca Nagle is an award-winning journalist and a citizen of Cherokee Nation. She is the writer and host of the podcast This Land. Her writing on Native representation, federal Indian law, and tribal sovereignty has been featured in the Atlantic, the Washington Post, the Guardian, USA Today, Indian Country Today, and other publications. She is a Peabody Award nominee and the recipient of the American Mosaic Journalism Prize, Women’s Media Center’s Exceptional Journalism Award, and...
Week Four 2026
...— and what would it take to reverse course? Join designers, economists and environmental advocates for a conversation about durability, repair culture and reimagining value in a throwaway age. Confirmed Lectures July 20 @ 10:45 am Week Four (July 18–25) David Wallace-Wells Amphitheater | CHQ Assembly $40 View Details David Wallace-Wells This event has already occurred Monday, July 20th 2026 @ 10:45 am Amphitheater & Online David Wallace-Wells Sorry – this event has already...
Week One 2026
...solo lecture on Monday, June 29, 2026. The following day, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Bass will return to the Hall of Philosophy for a conversation with Bishop Miriann Edgar Budde, the Chaplain during Week One, “Women of Spirit: Leadership, Courage, and the Work of Transformation.” Diana Butler Bass is an award-winning author, speaker, inspiring preacher and commentator on religion and contemporary spirituality. Bass’ passion is sharing great ideas to change lives and the world...
Boys’ and Girls’ Club
Boys’ and Girls’ Club Considered the longest running summer day camp in the United States, Chautauqua Boys’ and Girls’ Club embraces both tradition and the latest trends in youth education and engagement. Field activities, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, nature, crafts, individual and team sports, music and experiences in the arts help youth develop confidence and capabilities, while building lifelong friendships. Boys’ and Girls’ Club will operate from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2–4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lunch...
Michael Deeb
Michael Deeb Weaver is an accomplished dancer, actor, instructor, and choreographer based in Buffalo, NY. His experience as a performer ranges from concert dance to musical theatre to commercial work – and (almost) everything in between. He holds a BFA in Dance from the University at Buffalo, and is a faculty member at both UB and at Nazareth College, teaching jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance styles. Michael’s performance credits have taken him all over...
Department of Religion Weekly Book Talk Series
Beginning Wednesday, April 17 and running through Wednesday, May 8, the Department of Religion will offer a weekly Book Talk Series featuring best-selling books of some of Chautauqua’s recent Interfaith Lecture Series speakers. Simran Jeet Singh, Jillian Hanesworth, Andrew Seidel, and Laurel Braitman join us for an enlightening 90-minute session. Each session includes a presentation by the author, an interactive Q-and-A, and facilitated breakout discussions. This four-week educational opportunity offers both synchronous and asynchronous content,...
Faculty
...work every summer. Rebecca Janes Rebecca Janes is a Visiting Lecturer in Music (Ballet) and Co-Director of the Jacobs Academy Ballet Program. Born in Urbana, Ohio, Rebecca began her training under the watchful eye of her mother, Cindy Carmazzi. Her early training also included Dayton Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and Ballet Met. Mrs. Janes professional career began at the young age of 17 with Dayton Ballet where she performed for nine years as...
Student Handbook
...PA. The majority of students arrive by car, or plane via Buffalo Niagara International Airport then shuttle to Chautauqua Institution. Students often organize shuttles together to save costs. Please note that Chautauqua County is primarily rural, and popular ride share services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) typically won’t provide rides all the way from the nearest cities (Buffalo, NY and Erie, PA.) Click here for more information about how to get to Chautauqua. Deposit The security/housing...
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Announces 2026 Season
...walk-up and phone hours for the Chautauqua Ticket Office, located in the Dr. Robert R. Hesse Welcome and Business Center, are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Thursday (closed weekends and holidays). Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season Subject to change July 28 @ 8:00 pm Week Five (July 25–August 1) Opera & Pops Concert with CSO Amphitheater $55 – $65 View Details Opera & Pops Concert with CSO Tuesday, July 28th 2026 @ 8:00 pm Amphitheater How To...
Specials & Packages
...and Melissa Etheridge Saturday Night Special with Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge. Enjoy a Saturday night at Chautauqua with this all-inclusive package. Learn More Closing Night with Tower of Power Enjoy a relaxing stay at the Athenaeum Hotel after watching Tower of Power close the 2026 Chautauqua Assembly. Learn More Chautauqua Experience Short-Term Experience the Magic of Chautauqua with an Exclusive Short-Term Stay at the Athenaeum Hotel! Learn More Symphonic Saturday Escape to the charm...