Entertainment

Starting in the 1790s, Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello plantation, gave birth to six children. Since their birth, the father of

If Gina Chavez had to describe her music in one word, it would be movimento — movement.  And when she performed at Chautauqua Institution for

It has been 40 years since the original ABBA split, but its iconic tunes continue to transcend time. The group sold almost 400 million records

The chimes from the Miller Bell Tower won’t be the only bells ringing this week. Returning to Chautauqua Institution for the sixth time, the Raleigh

After a lecture-filled day, if it makes them happy, Chautauquans can head over to the Amphitheater to catch nine-time Grammy-winner Sheryl Crow. Crow, Keb’ Mo’

When Chautauquans gather tonight in the Amphitheater, ready for an evening of Broadway hits and a superstar headliner, that is exactly what they’ll get. Just

Ray Chen has captivated countless audiences through both his social media and stage presence. In 2020, he virtually amazed Chautauquan audiences for CHQ Assembly, and

Few performers, or even large orchestras, can make the violin sing quite like the Sons of Mystro, whose eccentric musicality broadens the horizons of what

It’s Alexander Gavrylyuk’s goal to connect the tragedy of the crisis in Ukraine to the tragic undertones in his music. His concert at 8:15 p.m.

Musician. Composer. Lyricist. Vocalist.  These are just a few of many hats consummate musician Ben Folds wears. Originally scheduled to perform live in 2020, he

Dance Theatre of Harlem will close its 2021-2022 season with its debut to Chautauqua audiences, though the company is no stranger to the Institution, where

Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez share an undying passion for music.  Bell, a Grammy Award-winning violinist, and Martínez, an Emmy-nominated, internationally acclaimed soprano, also share

Christopher Williams’ artistry will open a gateway to another world on the Amphitheater stage this weekend. This other world is a glimpse into Western Greek

SARA TOTH - EDITOR Smokey Robinson The final mainstage performer of Chautauqua’s 2021 season really needs no introduction. Legendary singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, once pronounced by Bob

Members of the United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus perform on July 9, 2017, in the Amphitheater. The 65-member instrumental ensemble was founded

SARA TOTH - EDITOR Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit’s latest album, Reunions, was released on streaming services May 15,