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...
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...
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...
Cannes Film Festival with Marta Lamperova and Laura Savia
...cultivating artists, and advancing inclusive storytelling informs her approach to expanding film and media engagement at Chautauqua. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Days 4–5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 1 Arrival in Cannes Arrive in Cannes today and transfer independently 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...
Clean Energy and a Changing Climate in Iceland 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 1...
“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...
London Theater: Page to Stage with Jade King Carroll
...from SUNY New Paltz, and the 2020 Drama League Award, highlighting her significant contributions to the theatrical arts. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 1 Act I Arrive in London on individual flights and transfer independently to your hotel in Bloomsbury, a neighborhood long associated with writers, thinkers, and the stage. This afternoon, gather with fellow travelers and your tour staff for a quintessentially English afternoon tea...