Fourth of July

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It was never a question. There is simply nothing better on the Fourth of July than fireworks. “I like the

When James Joseph was the U.S. ambassador to South Africa, “an invitation to the American Fourth of July was one

An annual Chautauqua tradition continues with the 27th Chautauqua Community Band concert at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday on Bestor Plaza. The

While the Tallman Tracker Organ is Chautauqua Institution’s smaller organ, it is also the most patriotic. At 12:15 p.m. Monday

The Rev. Dr. J. Peter Holmes said he’s honored and humbled to preach during Fourth of July week at Chautauqua

SLIDESHOW: Scenes from around Chautauqua Institution on Independence Day 2011

Get your paper bags ready and watch for the cue — tonight is your chance to perform with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra as one of 5,000 cannons in the “1812 Overture.” The Independence Day pops concert takes place at 8 p.m. tonight in the Amphitheater. The fun doesn’t stop when the bags are popped. Stuart Chafetz, guest conductor and CSO principal timpanist, promises a program full of music the whole family will enjoy. From patriotic tunes and festive symphonic pieces to music from the stage and screen, tonight’s concert will be a mix of new music and Chautauquan traditions.

Dust off your tuba or your tenor sax — Uncle Weintraub wants you! The Chautauqua Community Band welcomes all instrumentalists for its Independence Day concert, which takes place at 12:15 p.m. today on Bestor Plaza. Director Jason Weintraub started the all-inclusive group 21 years ago. It has grown from a few dozen members into a group of more than 70 people of all ages and experience levels.