One of the newest members of the Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees is a native daughter. Nancy Kyler spent much of her youth in Bemus Point, just across the lake, and she hung out in
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Roy Fisher is in his third year as transportation supervisor on and around the grounds at Chautauqua Institution. While he is generally satisfied with transportation safety issues on the grounds, he is well aware that
When people learn what Shah Selbe does for a living, their typical response is, “I wish I had such a worthwhile job.” “I do get a lot of good reaction when I meet people and
In a Chautauqua season during which four different dance companies will appear on the grounds, it is perhaps fitting that a former ballerina, director of a successful ballet academy and member of the President’s Advisory
The 2017 season of transition has been launched. Chautauqua Institution has a new president, its 18th, in Michael E. Hill. The Institution has its brand new Amphitheater. New senior staff members occupy key positions in
The departure of the Athenaeum Hotel’s executive chef during the off-season triggered a number of changes in the hotel’s kitchen staff, with promotions and realignments of duties hinting at some menu innovations. It all starts
Buckle up and prepare to look at things a bit differently — apostle for creativity and advocate for innovators George Kembel returns to Chautauqua Institution at 10:45 a.m. Thursday in the Amphitheater, bringing with him
These are good times at the Athenaeum Hotel. This Chautauqua Institution landmark is witnessing its highest sustained occupancy rates in decades even as infrastructure is rebuilt from the inside out and room renovation continues at
One politician in Chautauqua County is widely and affectionately known by her first name only. It seems that her positive impact has been felt throughout the county. This much-admired politician is Republican New York State
Around the grounds, Chautauqua Institution is always frantically busy in the days just before the season begins. This year, activity around the new Amphitheater added to the organized chaos. Directing a significant part of the
Most of the dust, noise, heavy equipment, influx of workers and potholes this off-season on the grounds have involved the building of the new Amphitheater. But the Amp project has not accounted for all of
The long wait is over. Chautauqua Institution’s new state-of-the-art Amphitheater is up and running and ready to dazzle longtime Chautauquans and new visitors alike all summer. Following a longstanding tradition, the Amp hosted the 2017
At 1 p.m. every Thursday, all summer long, Supervisor of Gardens and Landscapes Betsy Burgeson has held court near the gazebo by the Amphitheater. Armed with her comprehensive knowledge of native and invasive flora and
Monday morning, most eyes will doubtlessly be on the Amp deconstruction as it begins. Meanwhile, at the south end of the grounds, another large capital project will also resume: the $8 million upgrade of the
Work on Chautauqua Institution’s largest-ever public works project will resume Monday. After a series of intensive meetings last week involving the lead architect, construction manager and other key officials from inside and outside the administration,
Paul Anthony has been a familiar, almost ubiquitous voice on TV and radio in the Washington, D.C., area for 50 years. Often mellifluously intoning on public television, he is a familiar, comforting presence. Often, he