Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon discusses activities planned at the Center and at Chautauqua Institution over the next week. … [Read more...]
County Planning Department To Hold Public Input Meeting On Proposed Trail Between Barcelona & Chautauqua Institution
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development is hosting a public information meeting to gather community input on the proposed Chautauqua to Erie-Lakes Connector Trail Study and recommended trail alignment. The meeting will take … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Residents Can Visit Chautauqua Institution For Free July 17
The Jamestown YWCA is inviting residents to spend the day at Chautauqua Institution for free on July 17. Friday, July 17 is Chautauqua County Day. County residents can enjoy free admission to the grounds which includes lectures. The 10:45 a.m. … [Read more...]
Michael R. Dreeben Is Featured Speaker For 22nd Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture On The Supreme Court
Professor Michael R. Dreeben will be the featured speaker for the 22nd Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States at Chautauqua Institution this month. The lecture will take place 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 27 at … [Read more...]
JHS Alumnus Stephen Carlson To Deliver Commencement Address
Jamestown High School alumnus Stephen Carlson will deliver the keynote address at Commencement on Thursday, June 25, at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. A former New York State champion, Ivy League standout, and National Football League … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Hosting Bishop Eugene Sutton For Pride, Juneteenth Services
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will welcome Bishop Eugene Sutton for Pride and Juneteenth services on Sunday, June 14. Sutton is the Senior Pastor at Chautauqua Institution and will be guest preacher and celebrant at both 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Names Mark Coolidge Johnson As Its New President
Chautauqua Institution has named Mark Coolidge Johnson as its 19th President. Johnson is a Senior Foreign Service Officer, attorney and third-generation Chautauquan. He has more than 30 years of distinguished diplomatic service and large-scale … [Read more...]
YWCA, Chautauqua Institution Announce Latinoland As This Year’s CHQ Book Read
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...]
County Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Institution Partner To Strengthen Mental Health Awareness
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...]
Kwame Alexander Named 2026 Distinguished Fellow For African American Heritage House at Chautauqua
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...]
