Conor Knighton ends Chautauqua Lecture Series with stories from country’s gatherings by Sophia Rooksberry on August 28, 2026
Conor Knighton returns to Chautauqua with stories of ‘unconventional conventions, fascinating festivals’ by Sophia Rooksberry on August 27, 2026
Vivek Murthy discusses loneliness, community and connection in health by Rocco Prioletti on August 27, 2026
George Tanabe explains dichotomies in Obon, differences between US and Japan by Lily Reslink on August 27, 2026
Vivek Murthy to talk health and connection in season’s penultimate lecture by Rocco Prioletti on August 26, 2026
Kelly Carlin, Stephen J. Morrison and Kliph Nesteroff discuss comedy over the ages by Brian Contreras on August 3, 2017
Journey Gunderson and Greg Peterson to discuss shared human value of comedy by Delaney Van Wey on August 3, 2017
Seven lessons: ‘Stand-up scientist’ Sophie Scott talks laughter and love by Brian Contreras on August 2, 2017
W. Kamau Bell and Kelly Carlin will discuss making connections through comedy by Ryan Lindsay on August 2, 2017
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin to discuss the history of humor in Judaism by Delaney Van Wey on August 2, 2017
Rev. Susan Sparks, Rabbi Bob Alper discuss laughter’s role as a community builder by Kelly Powell on August 2, 2017
Comedian Dean Obeidallah to discuss the power of comedy in activism by Delaney Van Wey on August 1, 2017
Crossing lines: David Steinberg talks religion and politics in polite company by Brian Contreras on August 1, 2017
Neuroscientist Sophie Scott to discuss laughter as social behavior by Adrianna Jereb on August 1, 2017
Rev. Christopher Leighton discusses healing and wounding effect of religious humor by Kelly Powell on August 1, 2017
From Today’s Lecturer: Sophie Scott addresses the science behind laughter by Sophie Scott on August 1, 2017
Comedian David Steinberg to discuss political satire and comedy’s inner workings with Kelly Carlin by Josh Svetz on July 31, 2017
Rabbi Bob Alper and Rev. Susan Sparks to share how comedy bridges their faiths by Delaney Van Wey on July 31, 2017
Lewis Black navigates politics, prayer and profanity through comedy by Brian Contreras on July 31, 2017
Lewis Black opens week with examination of comics’ role in society by Brian Contreras on July 30, 2017
Rev. Christopher Leighton to begin Week Six with discussion of humor’s challenges by Delaney Van Wey on July 30, 2017
