August 6, 2021

LAURA PHILION - COPY & DIGITAL EDITOR The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rossen Milanov, to perform Verdi's Requiem at the Amphitheater on Saturday, June 30, 2018. ABIGAIL DOLLINS/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

JORDYN RUSSELL - STAFF WRITER From left, Julie Blackmon’s “Fixer Upper,” “New Neighbors” and “Treehouse” are displayed in “Improvising: New Photographs by Julie Blackmon” in Strohl Art Center. DAVE MUNCH/PHOTO EDITOR The CVA Visiting Artist

Longtime journalist (and friend of the Daily) C. Fraser Smith of Baltimore passed away peacefully on April 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted partner, Carole Hamlin of Baltimore; five

DAVID KWIATKOWSKI - STAFF WRITER Reporter’s Note: Each summer, Chautauqua Theater Company and Chautauqua Opera Company invite young actors and artists into its program for a fully-funded fellowship. This summer’s program consists of seven actors