August 2018

Chautauqua Theater Company’s Sarah Elizabeth Wansley eyes authenticity for ‘The Amish Project’ with local dressmaker, design fellows

by Kevin C. Vestal on August 19, 2018

In a week dedicated to documentary film, Chautauqua Theater Company extended its summer season, allowing theatergoers to see one more play on stage: The Amish Project. Sarah Elizabeth Wansley “We were interested in expanding the

Glenn Wahl to go through dense geological history of lake region at Lake Walk

by Casey McCarthy on August 19, 2018

Getting a picture of life for people around this region 100 years ago is diffcult, given the advancements in so

Joel Hunter expands on evangelical Christianity in eighth Interfaith Friday

by Jamie Landers on August 19, 2018

In the eighth edition of the Interfaith Friday Series, the Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, vice president of religion, moderated

Slow down and read the texts about women, Winnie Varghese says

by Mary Lee Talbot on August 19, 2018

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This week, I am seeking hope, putting story next to story in order to understand something new,” said the Rev.

Marie C. Wilson, Teresa C. Younger to talk possibility, power for women in U.S. in Contemporary Issues Forum

by Deborah Trefts on August 18, 2018

There’s no time like the present to come forward and take a stand for a world in which power and

World-renowned classical guitarist Sharon Isbin to join Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra

by Justin Kelly on August 18, 2018

More than 30 years ago, guitarist Sharon Isbin and composer John Corigliano found themselves in the same line at the post office. Isbin asked if Corigliano would write a guitar concerto for her, and Corigliano

Second annual Chautauqua Food Festival to include documentary film

by Georgia Davis on August 18, 2018

Chautauqua’s second annual Food Festival will expand to include another F-word: film. The Food & Film Festival will take place

Rev. Winnie Varghese to preach message of compassion

by Mary Lee Talbot on August 17, 2018

“There might be no issue that the Bible is clearer on than how the foreigner and immigrant are to be

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns to Chautauqua to join Revs. Joan Brown Campbell, Gene Robinson in discussion on urgency of Dr. King’s message, legacy

by Maggie Prosser on August 17, 2018

Common ground is not racially bound, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said in a discussion of his life, legacy and the

Hank Danielson, author and teacher, will sign copies of his book at Chautauqua Bookstore

by Kirby Davis on August 17, 2018

When couple Hank and Julie Danielson met in middle school during the 1950s in Jamestown, they had two things in

In season’s final week of workshops, writers-in-residence Neil Shepard, Lenore Myka to tackle revision

by Emma Francois on August 17, 2018

In the final week of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center, workshops will take a step back and focus on revision. Lenore Myka This week’s poet-in-residence, Neil Shepard, will teach “Vision and Re-Vision: Seeing Into the Heart

Sebby Baggiano and Geof Follansbee discuss philanthropic giving, revenues during Wednesday Leadership Porch Discussion

by Lexie Erdos on August 17, 2018

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As the Institution embarks on a new strategic planning process, Sebby Baggiano, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and

Avett Brothers documentary opens week focused on film

by Casey McCarthy on August 17, 2018

Documentaries on bands or artists often involve pulling back the veil of mystique and revealing truths. In the case of

Chautauqua Chamber Music Resident Artist Series finale to explore the history of Trinidad’s Freedom Fighters

by Justin Kelly on August 17, 2018

Caitlyn Kamminga’s bio begins as many do, with degrees from a prestigious music school. The next few items reveal her

Sacred Song Service to set peaceful tone in final week of season

by Julie Ciotola on August 17, 2018

Amid the daily lectures, workshop classes and evening performances, Chautauquans often find little time to sit and detach, even for

Week Nine Column from the President

by Michael E. Hill on August 17, 2018

Welcome to Week Nine of our 145th Assembly. I cannot believe that we’ve reached the end of our summer season so soon! And while we are always sad when our time together comes to a

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