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...
Mexican Monarch Migration
...of monarchs she tags each year will be found in the sanctuaries in Mexico. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 1 ¡Bienvenidos a Mexico! Arrive in Mexico City today and transfer directly to your hotel, located near the Paseo de la Reforma. Enjoy time on your own to explore the neighborhood before joining your fellow travelers for a welcome reception and dinner. Tonight,...
Vienna’s Musical & Holiday Splendor with David Levy
...musik. A festschrift for jürgen thym on his 80th birthday. Levy remains active in musicological research and is the author of program notes for the Winston-Salem and Chautauqua Symphony Orchestras and the New Mexico Philharmonic. 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...
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...
“The Dream Still Lives” – A Message from Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton For the Commemoration of Juneteenth Day
...one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all [people] are created equal.” I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today…..I have a dream that one day every...
Plan Your Day Trip
Plan Your Day Trip! There is a place with picturesque gardens, breathtakingly beautiful architecture, thought-provoking lectures, and powerful performances. Where friends and families are invited to live, learn, and laugh on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. So, take the day to rest, recharge and reconnect. This unforgettable experience can be found in only one place — Chautauqua Institution. Plaza Cam Events Plan Your Visit Maps FAQs Things to Do Discover CHQ Attend a Concert Plan...
London Theater: Page to Stage with Jade King Carroll
...at institutions like Juilliard, Princeton, and NYU. Carroll’s accolades include the Paul Green Award, a 40 Under 40 award from SUNY New Paltz, and the 2020 Drama League Award, highlighting her significant contributions to the theatrical arts. Jade King Carroll has been appointed to the Tony Awards Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 1 Act I Arrive on individual flights...
Chautauqua Writers’ Center
...and/or performance of the class’s very best work. Book-in-a-Day Instructor: Ann Marie Stephens & Nikki Shannon Smith Book-in-a-Day (BID) is a new fun-filled, hands-on literacy project that teaches kids the fundamentals of creative writing, through poetry and book publication. This innovative educational program fosters literacy skills through a groundbreaking writing and publishing workshop, which focuses on student-run publication—in one day. In this one-week program, students learn how to write a well-crafted poem, or piece of...
Cannes Film Festival with Laura Savia
...1 Day 2 Day 3 Days 4–5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 1 Arrival in Cannes Arrive in Cannes today and transfer from the Nice Côte d’Azur airport to the Hôtel Montaigne & Spa, located just a few minutes’ walk from the Vieux Port and beaches. Gather with fellow travelers for a welcome reception at the hotel followed by a welcome dinner known for its excellent food and celebrity sightings. You will receive your accreditation...