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...
“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 Visit CHQ’s Summer Assembly Plan Your Visit Experience Planner...
Week Two 2026
...Sense in a Senseless World.” In 2022 he published The Black Boom, an analysis of Black economic progress prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. His most recent book, The Affirmative Action Myth: Why Black Don’t Need Racial Preferences to Succeed, was published in 2025. Riley earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has also worked for USA Today and the Buffalo News. This is a free event....
Cannes Film Festival with Marta Lamperova
...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 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...
Cuban Rhythms with Judy Barie
...introducing the Chautauqua audience to artwork that is inclusive, inventive and created by professional and emerging artists. She also builds strong relationships with collectors, art enthusiasts and those new to contemporary art, resulting in a universal support of artists. Itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 1 Bienvenidos a Havana Arrive at Havana’s José Martí International Airport and transfer to your boutique hotel* in Vedado, a historic residential...
The Smith Memorial Library
...on Facebook Hours of Operation Mondays: Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 3 p.m. Contact Information Scott Ekstrom Library Director library@chq.org 716-357-6296 Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Easter, Mother’s Day, Day before Memorial Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Labor Day Weekend, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New...