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Chautauqua Institution has rarely seen as ambitious and momentous a project in its 144-year history as the off-season rebuild of its central gathering and programming space, the Amphitheater. Despite occasional setbacks through a nine-month process

Tish Powers smiles as she reaches the top step leading into the Hall of Philosophy during the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Recognition Ceremony at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 3, in the Hall of

Iyla Vincent, left, five, and Caroline Kilpatrick, right, five, walk together towards the steps of the Colonnade on July 1, 2016, as part of the Children's School's annual Independence Day Parade. Vincent and Kilpatrick joined

Photos by Eslah Attar, Carolyn Brown, Dave Munch, Mike Clark and Sarah Holm.