From 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, the Chautauqua Property Owners Association encourages everyone to join their neighbors by attending the picnic being hosted in their respective area. The 10 areas within the Institution
Beginning today, Chautauqua Institution will be infused with the art of dance throughout the grounds, with the help of the dancers from Pilobolus. Pilobolus will be performing “Pilobolus Maximus” at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 17,
School of Dance Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux coaches Nina Giraldo,15, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Carnahan-Jackson Dance Studio. RILEY ROBINSON/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Students from the Chautauqua School of Dance, Chautauqua Festival dancers and Workshop dancers will
Institution leadership took the stage at a Leadership Porch Discussion Wednesday at the Hultquist Center to discuss the upcoming season in a program titled, “Looking Ahead to the 2019 Program.” Those who spoke included Matt
Charlotte Ballet Company dancers Sarah Lapointe and Juwan Alston perform in "Stepping Over" in the company’s opening performance of the season in the Amphitheater on Wednesday June 28, 2018. HALDAN KIRSCH/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER For Charlotte Ballet’s
Peter Gray thinks the best educator for children might not be schools or adults — it’s playing with other children. Gray, who will speak at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, in the Amphitheater, has
Week Three, “The Art of Play,” will kick off with a lecture by Jill Vialet, who has been dedicated to expanding and promoting play in children for the past 22 years through her nonprofit organization, Playworks.
Vice President and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education Dave Griffith speaks about youth programming during a porch discussion Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Hultquist Center. DAVE MUNCH/PHOTO EDITOR Dave Griffith, Chautauqua Institution’s vice
President Michael E. Hill led the first Chautauqua Institution Leadership Porch Discussion Wednesday at the Hultquist Center, where he offered an opportunity for Chautauquans to voice questions, concerns and general feedback for the first of many
As Week One’s theme, “The Life of the Written Word,” continues, lexicographer Kory Stamper will speak about the history of the English language, the creation and life of a dictionary, and how our language has
Fans of Charlotte Ballet will rejoice at the company’s return, but should also be prepared for a few surprises as the company expands itself in diverse and innovative ways. The Charlotte Ballet will have its
The dance programs scheduled for Chautauqua’s 2018 season were curated with a special interest in diversity, inclusion and exposure. This season, the dance program coordinators have moved away from having a resident ballet company, which
Few 15-year-olds can claim to have performed in a space that has hosted world-renowned dancers for over a century. Bemus Point resident Cate Walter, however, is one of those few. Walter made her ballet debut