Week six

Cellist Daniel Kaler looks to future in music after winning SAI competition

by Rebecca Klar on July 31, 2017

As a child, Daniel Kaler watched the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra from the audience in the Amphitheater in awe. “It was always such a treat to hear the orchestra’s performance,” said Kaler, a cellist with the

School of Music students will play in chamber recitals throughout the week

by Rebecca Klar on July 31, 2017

The School of Music students are taking a break from orchestra practice this week. But that doesn’t mean they’re not

Noah Haidle’s ‘Birthday Candles’ to appear at CTC New Play Workshop before moving to Detroit

by Dara McBride on July 31, 2017

Playwright Noah Haidle will be watching for audience reactions when his Birthday Candles appears as part of Chautauqua Theater Company’s

Opera challenges audiences, encourages conversation with final showing of ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’

by Nathan Healy on July 31, 2017

Hydrogen Jukebox Rehearsal July 26, 2017. DAVE MUNCH/PHOTO EDITOR

There was a quizzical look on Susan Harvey’s face as she spoke. “I think I got some parts,” she said.

Morning Worship: Pivot, stand in the light, and say, ‘Not today, Satan’

by Mary Lee Talbot on July 31, 2017

“I am a Baptist preacher from the South and I try to give diverse sermons. But sometimes my roots come flying

Capitol Steps mock politics by way of musical parody

by Brian Contreras on July 30, 2017

Politics are no laughing matter. Well, not usually, that is. But when the Capitol Steps take to the Amphitheater stage at 8:15 p.m. Monday for a live performance of their most recent political parody songs,

Lewis Black opens week with examination of comics’ role in society

by Brian Contreras on July 30, 2017

Lewis Black has been angry about politics for a long time. And he’s been letting that anger out through comedy

Rev. Christopher Leighton to begin Week Six with discussion of humor’s challenges

by Delaney Van Wey on July 30, 2017

Humor is not always a laughing matter. At least, that is what the Rev. Christopher Leighton will argue during his

Richard O’Brien to discuss achievements of women presidents and prime ministers for Professional Women’s Network

by Deborah Trefts on July 30, 2017

According to Richard O’Brien, “the first deadly chemical was testosterone.” The author of Women Presidents and Prime Ministers, O’Brien is

Tallman Tracker Organ Recital to bring out the humor in classical music

by Delaney Van Wey on July 30, 2017

Humor is usually not immediately associated with classical music, but it is there upon close inspection. Jared Jacobsen will hold

Morning Worship: Put trash in mulch pile and let new, beautiful things grow

by Mary Lee Talbot on July 30, 2017

“Humor and laughter are the most powerful gifts in life,” said the Rev. Susan Sparks at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service in the Amphitheater. “The congregation this morning is a visual reaffirmation of

Betsy Burgeson to show rain gardens and give gardening advice at BTG Lake Walk

by Alex Meyer on July 30, 2017

Betsy Burgeson believes Chautauquans can make a big impact with small gardens. “Such minor changes can have a humongous impact,”

Rev. Susan Sparks to preach on humor as ‘ark’ in tough times

by Mary Lee Talbot on July 28, 2017

What is “spiritual geliophobia” and why is it such a painful condition? The Rev. Susan Sparks, senior pastor of the

Guest column: Susan Sparks addresses finding her way as an ordained comedian

by Susan Sparks on July 28, 2017

I grew up with a God who wasn’t very funny. Then again, neither were Jesus nor the disciples or the prophets.

Chautauqua Choir to perform dedicated work from Amy Cheney Beach on Sunday

by Delaney Van Wey on July 28, 2017

From the age of 1, Amy Marcy Cheney Beach could sing 40 songs from memory. By age 2, she could

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A beacon in the dark: Ted Olson explains why a stable Supreme Court is so vital

by Brian Contreras on July 28, 2017

Ted Olson is happy he’s talking about the judiciary. “I could’ve drawn one of the other branches of government and had to talk about the presidency or Congress, but I … lucked out and I

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