The Briefly column will appear every weekday and on Saturdays at www.chqdaily.com. It is intended to provide space for announcements from Institution-related organizations. If a meeting or activity is featured that day in a story, it should not be repeated in the Briefly column. Submit information to Cloey Olkowski, editorial office manager, at daily@chq.org. Please provide the name of the organization, time and place of virtual event, and one contact person’s name with phone number. Deadline is 5 p.m. EDT three days before publication.
School of Music Voice Program Master Class with Renée Fleming
At 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 5, on the CHQ Assembly Virtual Porch, the School of Music Voice Program broadcasts a master class featuring soprano Renée Fleming, one of the most beloved and celebrated singers of our time.
NOW Generation News
At 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 5, on Zoom, the NOW Generation hosts “Continuing the Conversation.” Email advancement@chq.org for access.
Tallman Tracker Organ Recital
Joshua Stafford, interim organist for Chautauqua Institution, gives a recital on the Tallman Tracker Organ in the Hall of Christ, broadcast at noon Wednesday, Aug. 5, on the CHQ Assembly Video Platform immediately following the Chautauqua Lecture Series presentation of the day.
Smith Memorial Library News
The Smith Memorial Library is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT on weekdays, and from noon to 3 p.m. EDT on Saturdays. Capacity is limited, face coverings are required, and social distancing rules apply. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and computers and office services are available on a limited basis. Enhanced sanitization and book-quarantine protocols are in place, and touchless browsing is encouraged. Safe return bins will be located throughout the Smith. Any transactions will be contact-free, and the preferred payment is exact change. While newspapers are currently unavailable, magazines may be checked out by request. In-person programs, meetings, and food and beverage sharing are not permitted. Remote services continue at www.smithlibrary.com and library@chq.org, or by calling 716-357-6296.
Library Day
Join us in celebrating this year’s virtual Library Day. There are three ways to participate in this year’s celebration: Email your 30-second (or less) kazoo video to library@chq.org; on Thursday, Aug. 6, watch Chautauqua Institution social media channels for ways to share your favorite book; and at smithlibrary.com, scroll down to “Join the Friends” with a gift-by-mail in any amount.
