When Matthew Whitaker was 9 years old, he could play a song on the piano with perfection after having only heard it once. At 15, Whitaker released his debut album to critical acclaim, collaborating with
Most mammals dream, but only humans can share their dreams with others. Ancient civilizations searched their dreams with intention for answers, for revelations, and for spiritual truths — an effort that Sidarta Ribeiro thinks has
A Democrat voting for a Republican, or vice versa, seems to Lee Drutman like an impossible chasm to cross these days. What can America build to bridge that wide gulf? In Drutman’s view, it’s a
When it comes to new ways of recording history, Wikipedia is often the first thing that comes to mind. Andrew Lih, a technology journalist and historian of Wikipedia, will bring his research and online collaboration
The steel pan, widely known only as an instrument of reggae, has an abundance of capability across a variety of musical genres. The Rhythm Project All-Stars are here to introduce Chautauqua to the new world
Sally Jewell truly believes the outdoors unlocks our curiosity. For her, that curiosity began as a teenager when she climbed an unerupted Mount St. Helens. America’s wild spaces continue to inspire her to this day.
ARDEN RYAN - CIRCULATION MANAGER Courtesy of Chautauqua Institution Archives The Miller Bell Tower, an iconic Chautauqua landmark, has delighted the community for 110 years, playing eclectic and beloved songs for a wide and enthusiastic