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,...
Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative: April 2025
...55th Earth Day in April, the idea has evolved far beyond a teach-in. Today one billion people around the globe engage in thousands of actions, from improving the sustainability of agriculture, to advancing clean energy, to addressing the scourge of plastic pollution. But at its heart, Earth Day remains an opportunity for all of us to learn about the challenges facing our planet and how we can help build a more sustainable future. And what...
Announcing the 2024 Abrahamic Program for Young Adults
...as our commonalities. Zack Steinberg is a song leader and Jewish program coordinator from Buffalo, New York. He grew up attending diverse public schools while also attending his temple’s religious school and spending summers at Camp Lakeland, a Jewish sleepaway camp. At Lakeland, he learned to play guitar, conduct Shabbat services, and create community away from home. After completing degrees in music and business at the University at Buffalo, he moved to New York City...
Building a More Sustainable Future on Earth Day & Beyond
...celebrate Earth Day in 2024, now more than ever, it serves as a stark reminder that our planet needs us today and every day. With our natural resources under unprecedented strain and the effects of climate change spanning the globe, this isn’t just one day on the calendar — it’s a call to action that can be answered all year long. Though the challenges planet faces are numerous, so too are the opportunities for change. ...
Chautauqua County Day
Explore locally and come to Chautauqua Institution on Chautauqua County Day. Residents of Chautauqua County have free admission and parking* all day. Our Chautauqua County Day includes access to all events in the Amphitheater and Hall of Philosophy that day, beaches, and so much more! Chautauqua County Day: Featured Events • Morning Worship (9:15 a.m., Amphitheater): The Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada, Association of Theological Schools • Morning Lecture (10:45 a.m., Amphitheater): Ian Rowe (American Enterprise...
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...
Chautauqua at 150 Preview Events
...PBS When and Where to Watch The documentary premieres on PBS stations on February 11 at 10 p.m. EST. After that, Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise will be available to stream on PBS.org and the PBS app for 28 days beginning February 11. After this 28-day free screening window, it will move into Passport. In addition, Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise: Live at Chautauqua (the two-hour performance) will be available for members to stream exclusively in Passport beginning February...
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...
What D-Day Continues to Teach Us
On Wednesday, September 27, Dr. Kori Schake joined us via webinar to discuss 2024’s 80th Anniversary of D-Day and our Chautauqua Travels journey to experience the ceremony and explore the Paris and Normandy region. Watch a recording of the webinar below. Resources Referenced During the Webinar Watch Dr. Kori Shake’s 2022 talk during Chautauqua’s weeklong investigation of the topic: “What Should Be America’s Role in the World?” on CHQ Assembly. (A CHQ Assembly subscription...
“This Is the Best Day of My Life”: Explore Chautauqua Field Trips
...Chautauqua in a Day These experiences included color, texture and imagination at Chautauqua’s Visual Arts Galleries. Under the guidance of Susan and John Turben Director of CVA Galleries Judy Barie and her talented team, students didn’t just observe art — they became artists. Students got a preview of two exhibitions, “Likeness” and “Fields of Color”, then they explored self-expression in a space where every creation was celebrated, making art based on what they saw that...