Family Entertainment Series

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus to bring lively variety show to Family Entertainment Series in Amp

by Ellen E. Mintzer on August 16, 2022

Keith Nelson puts the “K” in Cirkus. Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, the company Nelson co-founded with his partner Stephanie Monseu in New York City in 1995, aims to respect the history of the circus tradition while

Trefzger will bring colorful characters to Family Entertainment Series

by Ellen E. Mintzer on August 15, 2022

At the tender age of 9, Lynn Trefzger received her first puppet as a gift. That gift would change everything.

Peking Acrobats return for Family Entertainment to round out Old First Night festivities

by Ellen E. Mintzer on August 1, 2022

The Stars of the Peking Acrobats will return to Chautauqua’s Family Entertainment Series with a fresh, new show. The troupe

David Gonzalez returns to FES with signature, goofy brand of storytelling

by Ellen E. Mintzer on July 25, 2022

Multidisciplinary artist and storyteller David Gonzalez is a former class clown who has found his way back to his silly

Puppeteers ready to spark wonder, spin tales in Smith Wilkes

by Ellen E. Mintzer on July 18, 2022

As far as reasons for running five minutes behind, procuring vintage Japanese rod puppets is a better one than most.

Renowned acrobat Li Liu returns to Smith Wilkes

by Ellen E. Mintzer on July 4, 2022

Award-winning acrobat Li Liu was born in northeast China and began her career at only 6 years old. Both her parents were also acrobats, and they brought her into the familial and cultural fold. At

Theater artist Doug Berky to bring dizzying array of skills to Smith Wilkes

by Ellen E. Mintzer on June 27, 2022

Doug Berky readily admits that he has a short attention span. The physical theater artist has a dizzying array of

R&B Artist Alex Harris to Perform as Part of Family Entertainment Series

by Duard Headley on August 19, 2019

Harris For Alex Harris, music is more than a form of entertainment. Since he was 7, the rhythm and blues

More than Magic: Illusionist Bill Blagg to Take Amp Audiences on Mystical Journey in Family Entertainment Series Show

by Duard Headley on August 13, 2019

A magician never reveals his secrets, but for Bill Blagg, the reason magic continues to interest and engage audiences isn’t

Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet to Connect with Young Family Entertainment Series Audience

by Duard Headley on August 12, 2019

Dancers from the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet perform Tzigane during CRYB’s Spring Gala on June 14 in the Amphitheater. CRYB

Taikoza Brings Power of Japanese Taiko Drumming to Amp Stage (Gallery)

by webchq on August 7, 2019

The sound of distant thunder from a passing summer storm blended with a different rumble Tuesday evening: The rolling rhythms of Japanese drum group Taikoza. The group took the Amphitheater stage Tuesday for the Family

Japanese Drum Group Taikoza to Take Stage in Old First Night’s Family Entertainment Series Act

by Duard Headley on August 5, 2019

Taikoza The weather forecast for today calls for thunderstorms in the evening, but the rhythmic rumbling that emanates from the

Chautauqua to Gather for Old First Night Festivities and Honor Institution in Birthday Celebration

by Marianna Moore on August 4, 2019

Chautauquans celebrate Old First Night with family activities and a Chautauqua Community Band concert Tuesday, August 7, 2018 on Bestor

Artist Paige Hernandez to Combine Culture & Confidence in Musical FES Performance

by Duard Headley on July 29, 2019

In a time of Snapchat filters and social media scrutiny, inspiring self-confidence in children isn’t always an easy task. But

Jabali African Acrobats to Swing, Flip, Twirl onto Amphitheater Stage

by Duard Headley on July 23, 2019

Jela Latham / design editor They fly through the air with the greatest of ease, but it’s all on their

Sing-a-Long-a ‘Sound of Music’ to Bring Classic Movie Musical to Chautauqua

by Tina Giuliano on July 16, 2019

MEREDITH LEHMAN / DESIGN EDITOR In 1965, Julie Andrews graced the big screen with her iconic voice and taught the world about a few of her “Favorite Things.” By November 1966, “The Sound of Music” had

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