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YWCA, Chautauqua Institution Announce Latinoland As This Year’s CHQ Book Read

March 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution have announced Latinoland: A Portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority by Marie Arana as this year's CHQ Book Read. This is the fifth year of the county-wide event. Author Marie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, CHQ Book Read, James Prendergast Library, Latinoland, Marie Arana, YWCA Jamestown

County Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Institution Partner To Strengthen Mental Health Awareness

March 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has announced a new partnership with Chautauqua Institution to strengthen mental health awareness and support across the Institution’s campus. This collaborative initiative will equip staff across … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Institution, Christina Breen, Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Kwame Alexander Named 2026 Distinguished Fellow For African American Heritage House at Chautauqua

February 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The African American Heritage House at Chautauqua has announced the appointment of New York Times best selling author and Emmy®-winning producer Kwame Alexander as its 2026 Inaugural Distinguished Fellow. In addition, Sean Hawkins has been named … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: African American Heritage House at Chautauqua, Chautauqua Institution, Kwame Alexander, Sean Hawkins

Jefferson Project Providing Update To County Legislature Tonight

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jefferson Project will provide an update on its ongoing research during the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting tonight. The presentation is open to the public and can also be livestreamed on Chautauqua County Government’s YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Harmful Algal Blooms, Jefferson Project

Chautauqua Institution Announces Financial Reset

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced an organizational restructuring. Interim CEO Kyle Keogh said the changes include adjustments to staffing and operational budgets, “We calculated that we needed about a 20% cut to make sure that our expenses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Kyle Keogh

Final Week Of Chautauqua Institution Summer Assembly Features Doris Kearns Goodwin, Morgan Freeman

August 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

It is the final week of Chautauqua Institution’s 2025 Summer Assembly with this week’s theme “Past Informs Present: How to Harness History.” This week will feature cultural and political conversations led by some of the most influential voices of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Ella Al-Shamahi, Jeffrey Rossen, Jonathan Zittrain, Morgan Freeman, Sabrina Lynn Motley

Writer Kwame Alexander Featured During Chautauqua Institution’s Week Seven

August 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Week seven at Chautauqua Institution will feature writer Kwame Alexander and friends. Alexander is the Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and Chautauqua’s first-ever Writer in Residence. The conversations this week will explore … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ada Calhoun, Amna Nawaz, Brandy Clark, Carla Hall, Chautauqua Institution, Christopher Jackson, Kwame Alexander, LeVar Burton, Mary Chapin Carpenter, PBS NewsHour

Chautauqua Institution Week Six Focuses On Global Rise Of Authoritarianism

July 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The week six programming for Chautauqua Institution will focus on the global rise of authoritarianism and the resilience of democratic institutions. As nations around the world grapple with political polarization and shifting power structure, this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Almar Latour, Alsu Kurmasheva, Amherst College, Boston University, Celina Stewart, Chautauqua Institution, Dow Jones, Javier Corrales, Joan Donovan, League of Women Voters, Paige Alexander, Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty, The Carter Center, The Wall Street Journal

Chautauqua Institution – Week Five Theme ‘Innovation In Capitalism’

July 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

“Innovation In Capitalism: How to Meet 21st Century Challenges” is the theme for Chautauqua Institution’s week five of programming. Throughout the week, Chautauqua will convene leading economic thinkers and cultural voices to explore the future of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, David K. Young, Ekep Nkwelle, Erin McLaughlin, Guster, Nomi Prins, Oren Cass, The Mountain Goats

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 17, 2025

July 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU July … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Bill Ward, Chautauqua Institution, Concert, Live Music, local music, Reg Lenna, rock and roll rundown, Straight No Chaser

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