Mother’s Day Brunch
$62.00 per person, plus tax, plus gratuity (1) Free Mimosa for mom $22.00 per person (Ages 5-11) Free (Under 4 years old)...
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 Monday, July 20th 2026 @ 10:45 am Amphitheater & Online How To Access This Event Gate Pass Holder Access to this event is...
Mobility Devices
...the device and requires assistance from Institution staff to make the device charged and mobile again. Additional Lost Item or Repair Costs Replacement Scooter Cover $100 Replacement Tiller Cover $30 Replacement Charger $80 Replacement Key $25 Replacement Extension Cord $40 Uncharged Device Assistance $50/occurrence Late Return Fee $25/hr (Max $100/day) Damage to Scooter/Chair Exact billed amount from repairs Cancellation Fee (15 or more days notice) No fee Cancellation Fee (less than 14 days notice) $100...
Week Five 2026
...artist-in-residence. A few days following her lecture, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026, Merchant will be joined by the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for a free family concert, “Cabinet of Wonder Live!” Under the baton of Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz, the concert will be a joyful reimagining of Mother Goose developed in collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and will also include classic children’s poetry that she adapted to music for her highly...
Cost & General Information
...Shoes Schedule Sample Schedule *note that exact schedules vary day to day depending on faculty in residence and upcoming performances. Each day’s schedule is posted on the bulletin outside of the dance studios the day prior. 9–10:30 a.m. | Ballet Technique 10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Rehearsal/Pointe/Variations 1 p.m. | Lunch 2–3 p.m. | Rehearsal/Contemporary Variations (male/female together) 3–5 p.m. | Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. | Dinner 6:30–8 p.m. | Evening Class (Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, Partnering, Broadway,...
What’s New in 2025?
...our pre-season. During the Summer Assembly, we will have staff on the first floor of Hultquist and at other high traffic class locations to assist students with registration needs. For instance, Monday mornings at the Arts Quad, Heinz, and Turner. Here’s how to reach us: Pre–season appointments begin April 28 Contact: specialstudies@chq.org or 716-357-6348 Summer Assembly Office Hours: Sunday: Noon–3 p.m. Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday: Closed Change in Sunday Schedule The...
Season’s Greetings from Chautauqua Institution!
...available anytime online at tickets.chq.org. The Athenaeum Hotel Closed: Dec. 21–Jan. 2 Online Reservations: Always available Chautauqua Health & Fitness (Turner Community Center) Monday–Friday: 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Closed: Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 2 Ames Open: Dec. 27–Jan. 1 For details or special events, call 716-237-7066 Common Grounds Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday: Noon–3 p.m. Closed: Dec. 24 & 25 We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season...
Shopping & Services
Shopping & Services Chautauqua Bookstore 67 Bestor Plaza, lower level of the Post Office Building | 716.357.2151 | Website Open daily, year-round. Your one stop shop on the grounds for program related books, art supplies, an amazing array of gifts and cards and Chautauqua logo apparel and gifts. Distribution location for Community Compost Program bags. Off-Season Hours (last weekend in October through the week before Memorial Day) Sunday–Friday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m....
Property Owner FAQ
...vehicle used by the contractor. How do I get permission to close a road for a construction project? Please contact Jack Munella, Director of Facilities and Grounds, at 716-357-6237 or jmunella@chq.org. You may also contact the Department of Safety & Security at 716-357-6225. We require at least one business day’s notice prior to the day you are requesting closure. Requested road closures are limited in duration with prior permission and may not be permitted if...