Chautauqua Institution has announced the appointment of Jordan Steves as Emily and Richard Smucker Chair of Education. Steves, who has been serving as Interim Smucker Chair since March, was hired following a national search. Senior Vice … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Michael Hill – August 24, 2023
Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill responds to criticism he's received over major changes to the Opera Company program. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution President Responds To Criticism About Cuts to Opera Program
Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill is responding to criticism from residents over changes to the Opera program and other items. The Institution, in a media release earlier this summer, said due to attendance still being down after the … [Read more...]
Political Satirist, Buffalo Native Mark Russell Celebrated at National Comedy Center
Political Satirist Mark Russell was celebrated at the National Comedy Center Thursday night. Russell, who was a founding Advisory Board Member of the National Comedy Center and a longtime Chautauqua Institution resident, passed away this past … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution’s Annual Food Festival Set for August 20-25
Chautauqua Institution's annual Food Festival will take place August 20 through 25. On Sunday, August 20th a Wine and Beer Tasting event will take place from noon to 6:00 p.m. Local and international wines and craft beers will be available for … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Property Owners Taking Issue With Major Cuts to Opera Theatre Program
Some Chautauqua Institution property owners are taking issue with the near elimination of the Opera Theatre Company program. Banker and Attorney Rick Reiser, whose family has owned property at the Institution since the early 1980s, said the news … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution’s Opera Program To Be Pared Down
Chautauqua Institution's opera program will be pared down in the coming years. The Institution said due to attendance still being down after the return to full programming in 2022 after the pandemic, in addition to the rising cost of labor, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Extends Deadline For Chautauqua Residents to Get Free Chautauqua Day Tickets, Parking
Chautauqua Institution has extended the deadline to get free gate passes and free parking for Chautauqua Day. Chautauqua County residents now have until 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 17 to order their gate and parking passes at no charge. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Enacts New Safety & Security Polices for Season
Chautauqua Institution has enacted new safety and security policies for its season. The Institution opened its 2023 Summer Assembly on June 24 with a performance by Bonnie Raitt at the Amphitheatre. Those attending lectures and events at the … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Commencement Tonight
Jamestown High School's Commencement ceremony will take place tonight. Around 280 seniors will graduate at the ceremony being held at 7:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. This year's valedictorian is Jacob Smeraldo with … [Read more...]