Townsend Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer As creatures of many talents with an unenviable reputation, bats hold a prominent place on the grounds of the Institution. This weekend, Chautauquans will get a chance to listen to them.
Smith Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer Searching for happiness might be dangerously futile. Author Emily Esfahani Smith wants to discuss what is worth looking for instead. Smith thinks the four pillars that make life meaningful are belonging,
Jack Gulvin passes around a nest of resting baby Purple Martins for attendees at his Purple Martin Talk to view on July 6, 2023, by the Sports Club. Gulvin’s talk on Purple Martin conservation efforts
Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer A few hours of plucking weeds every week can help restore a secret garden of wildflowers. The Bird, Tree & Garden Club is inviting Chautauquans to join them at 8 a.m. today
Wigdahl-Perry Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer Biologist Courtney Wigdahl-Perry has seen it all when it comes to algae blooms — the good, the bad and the scientific — and she’s ready to talk about it all. Wigdahl-Perry
Augustin Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer In a world where approximately 40% of plants are endangered, growing a greener garden may just save the day. Theresa Augustin, vice president of education at Norfolk Botanical Garden, has been
Artistic Director Timothy Muffitt conducts the Music School Festival Orchestra in its opening concert of the 2023 season last Monday in the Amphitheater. Brett Phelps/Staff Photographer Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer Three compositions, two conductors, two centuries
Chautauqua Utility District Superintendent Mike Starks gives Chautauquans a tour of CUD’s Water Filtration Plant last Monday. HG Biggs/Staff Photographer Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer Even without the word “lake” in the name of the Bird, Tree
Doktor Kaboom! brings audience member Anderson Birkett on stage for an experiment on Aug. 3, 2021, in the Amphitheater. The good Doktor returns to Chautauqua with a peformance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Amp.
Simon Mariia NovoseliaStaff Writer When journalist and NPR host Scott Simon was young, his dad would take him to the park and hit ground balls to him. There, he would tell Simon stories about baseball
Members of the Music School Festival Orchestra, conducted by Timothy Muffitt, play during their rehearsal on June 30, 2023, at Lenna Hall. CARRIE LEGG/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Mariia NovoseliaStaff Writer On Independence Day eve, Chautauquans can enjoy
Creamsicle, a jellyfish made from plastic waste removed from ocean beaches, hangs in the lobby of the Athenaeum Hotel. Creamsicle is one of 14 sculptures on the grounds as part of “Washed Ashore – Art
Jones Mariia NovoseliaStaff Writer “Friends are people you take the time to understand and allow to understand you” reads Ambassador Deborah K. Jones’ email signature. In her lecture about the place and role of friendship
Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer Michael Humphrey’s interest in space was born when he was 10 years old, after he looked up at the sky and started asking questions. Now, he plans to share his passion with
Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer Ken Blankenship, owner and lead guide of East West Birding Tours, hopes everyone has a bag of tricks up their sleeves to identify an interesting bird after attending his lecture. The Bird,
Mariia NovoseliaStaff writer Among cheese, fruit and vegetable stands spread out across Bestor Plaza every Tuesday, this week, there will be one more set up selling Native plants to Chautauquans. The annual Native Plant Sale,