July 2016

Karenna Gore Calls for Approach to Climate Change Rooted in Indigenous Theology

by Jason Mast on July 26, 2016

Three days before speaking at Chautauqua, Karenna Gore, former vice president Al Gore’s daughter, stood in a Boston courtroom, defending herself from charges of trespassing, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. Gore has taken a

In Miller Park, a Donated Cherry Tree and a Living, Growing Memorial

by Joshua Gurian on July 26, 2016

Who was Jerome C. Hackett? His family would describe him as a loving father and admirable husband. Exceedingly kind and

Flutist Richard Sherman Reflects on Loss of Kay Logan

by Andrew Manzella on July 26, 2016

When philanthropist, musician and Chautauquan Kay Logan was a student flutist at Chautauqua Institution, she played “Poem” by Charles Griffes

National Geographic Photographer David Doubilet Leads ‘Navigating Early’ Young Readers Event

by Andrew Manzella on July 26, 2016

NOTE: David Doubilet's Young Readers event has been postponed to 7 on July 28. National Geographic photographer David Doubilet has

Geoffrey Kemp Discusses Climate Change’s Impact in Middle East

by Joshua Gurian on July 26, 2016

The Middle East is a desert. A few thousand years ago, two cradles of civilization — Mesopotamia and Egypt

Chautauqua Conversations: Departing Trustees Speak on Chautauqua’s Future

by John Ford on July 26, 2016

Three members of the Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees are leaving the board after its Aug. 27 meeting, aftera collective 20 years of service to the Institution. Former Board Vice Chairman Tim Renjilian and Class

Metcalf Talks Gardening Ethics in BTG ‘Monarch Moment’

by Morgan Kinney on July 26, 2016

There’s a reason why Chautauqua has a Bird, Tree & Garden Club, and there’s a reason why the Institution maintains a groundskeeping staff: Flowers are

Strohl Art Center Exhibit Features Eclectic Teapots

by Rachel Yang on July 26, 2016

It is thought that the first teapots appeared as early as the Song Dynasty in China, about 1,000 years ago.

Children’s School Students Learn About Science Through Song

by Lindsey O'Laughlin on July 26, 2016

Children’s School students have ample exposure to books, music and art, but it’s not every day they meet teachers from

Morning Worship Column: Church Needs to Raise New Generation of Prophets

by Mary Lee Talbot on July 26, 2016

"The church is not a perfect place,” said the Rev. Otis Moss III at the 9:15 a.m. Monday morning worship

With Photo Ark, Sartore Aims to Inspire Preservation

by Samantha Ickes on July 26, 2016

A photo of 13 dead koalas projected on the screen above the stage in the Amphitheater during the 10:45 a.m. July 25 morning lecture. National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore explained that, with the koalas’ natural habitat

Chemist Mason Says Microbeads Are a Major Threat

by Morgan Kinney on July 26, 2016

Sherri Mason is waging a war on body wash, or at least the kind with exfoliating microbeads. Microbeads are the

Archives Aims to Recreate 1920s Miller Cottage Interior

by Jonathan Schmitz on July 26, 2016

The Institution Archives will be working this summer in the Miller Cottage to create an inventory of what was there

Hear Chautauqua Community Stories in CTC After Dark

by Georgeanne Oliver on July 26, 2016

Chautauquans are about to be exposed to a deeply personal theater experience. That is, if they’re willing to stay up

Poet-in-residence Daniels Discusses Adapting Poetry into Film

by Ryan Pait on July 26, 2016

Poet Jim Daniels said when people think of literary film adaptations, they often think of franchises such as the Harry Potter

Dickens Scholar Kaplin Tells the Story of the Author’s mid-1800s Escape to Niagara

by David Geary on July 26, 2016

When Charles Dickens arrived in the United States for a tour in January 1842, he was the best-known contemporary writer in the English language. Only 30, he had already achieved fame and fortune with The

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