July 2018

Week Three Column from the President

by Michael E. Hill on July 7, 2018

Welcome to the third week of our 145th Assembly. The first two were ideas-packed feasts, exploring both “The Life of the Written Word” and the thought-provoking concept of “American Identity.” If you’ve been with us

CTC’s ‘An Octoroon’ looks to past, demands for a better future

by Kevin C. Vestal on July 7, 2018

The first time Stori Ayers saw An Octoroon in Washington, D.C., she didn’t know what to think. Years later as

Claremont Lincoln’s Aranda, Carter urge ‘musular civil dialogue’ to inspire community change

by Julie Ciotola on July 7, 2018

David Carter Since its founding in 2011, Claremont Lincoln University has lived out a mission to encourage muscular civil dialogue

Music school faculty to present ‘Romantic Salon’

by Justin Kelly on July 6, 2018

Brian Zeger In 18th- and 19th-century Europe, salons functioned as gathering places for creators and intellectuals of different disciplines. In

So you think you’re LOUDER than an opera singer?

by Georgia Davis on July 6, 2018

https://youtu.be/e_jURHIRRqE As the Thursday morning, July 5, sun beat down on Sharpe Field, the heat didn’t stop Maggie Beeson from

Chua explores political tribalism at center of nation’s polarizing divide

by Maggie Prosser on July 6, 2018

A month after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Amy Chua read a passage from her first book World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability to an international

First CHQ Olympics will bring ‘The Art of Play’ theme to life on grounds

by Georgia Davis on July 6, 2018

Instead of competing in events like fencing and gymnastics, Chautauquans will get to participate in cornhole tournaments and inflatable swan

Ellis Paul to share stories of America in the Amphitheater

by Kevin C. Vestal on July 6, 2018

Ellis Paul is a lot of things: a folk singer, songwriter, illustrator and author. With guitar in hand, he tells

Griffith discusses how to expand youth program opportunities during Wednesday’s porch meeting

by Lexie Erdos on July 6, 2018

Vice President and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education Dave Griffith speaks about youth programming during a porch discussion

Rajiv Mohabir, Megan Stielstra to instill ‘childlike wonder,’ ‘permission to play’ in Week Three writers’ center workshops

by Emma Francois on July 6, 2018

This week, the Chautauqua Writers’ Center aims to transfigure scribes into wizards and workshops into playgrounds. The workshops this week

Q&A: CTC’s Janet Fiki left basketball court to take a shot at theater

by Kevin C. Vestal on July 6, 2018

Who: Janet Fiki, CTC conservatory actor. This weekend, she can be seen on stage as Dido in An Octoroon, and she will return to Bratton Theater’s stage later this summer to play Ida in Into

After heat wave, Sacred Song to celebrate Christmas season

by Julie Ciotola on July 6, 2018

After a warm and humid week full of Independence Day celebrations, Jared Jacobsen has shifted his focus to an entirely

Q&A: CTC conservatory actor Ricardy Charles Fabre left retail after deferring dream ‘too long’

by Kevin C. Vestal on July 6, 2018

Who: Ricardy Charles Fabre, 28, CTC conservatory actor. At the top of the summer, he performed in the Young Playwrights

Bird, Tree & Garden Club Arboretum revitalization honored with rededication

by Casey McCarthy on July 6, 2018

An image from the Chautauqua Archives shows what is thought to be the establishment and initial planting of the

In a league of her own: Shelly Klinek first to play in both men and women’s leagues

by Donovan Conaway on July 6, 2018

From an early age, Shelly Klinek had a competitive spirit and knew what she wanted to grow up to be.

Leslie Calimeri showcases local artists’ work and creativity in Chautauqua Art Gallery

by Kirby Davis on July 6, 2018

Leslie Calimeri at Gallery. RILEY ROBINSON/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER After seven years working as Chautauqua Institution’s digital communications manager, artist Leslie Calimeri opened her own gallery in Lakewood last winter. In addition to Calimeri’s own work, the

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