CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution President Tom Becker is announcing his retirement, effective at the end of this year. Becker has served as the 17th President of Chautauqua Institution since November of 2003. Chautauqua Institution board … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Moves Forward with Amphitheater Construction Project
JAMESTOWN - Another hurdle has been cleared in the effort to construct a new multi-million dollar amphitheater at Chautauqua Institution. Last week Chautauqua’s Board of Trustees voted to move forward with its Amphitheater renewal project and … [Read more...]
Area Students Invited to Chautauqua Institution Every Wednesday Throughout Season
CHAUTAUQUA - This season Chautauqua Institution is showing special appreciation to education in Chautauqua County. Starting today and continuing every Wednesday for the duration of the season, current students, teachers and staff from Chautauqua … [Read more...]
First Lecture of 2015 Chautauqua Season is Monday, June 29
CHAUTAUQUA, NY - Chautauqua Institution’s 2015 season is now underway. Chautauqua Institution’s summer season features morning and afternoon lectures focusing on weekly cultural themes. The 2015 Week One morning lecture theme is “21st-Century … [Read more...]
2015 Chautauqua Institution Season Begins Saturday
CHAUTAUQUA - The 2015 summer season at Chautauqua Institution begins this weekend. The Week One program line up at Chautauqua begins Saturday and concludes July 4. It will feature a variety of lectures, presentations and entertainment events by … [Read more...]
Amphitheater Planning Continues Despite Cancelled Meeting
CHAUTAUQUA - The effort to come up with an alternative plan for the Chautauqua Amphitheater is moving forward, although a recent development has led to two separate groups no longer working together. According to an article in the Post-Journal, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Officials Say Amphitheater Damage Isolated to Lone Support Beam
CHAUTAUQUA - An initial assessment of the northeast portion of the Amphitheater at Chautauqua Institution points to an isolated column failure. According to Chautauqua officials, a “tree-top” column near Gate 1 failed shortly after noon on … [Read more...]
Deborah Sunya Moore named to lead Chautauqua Institution’s artistic programming
CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution announced Thursday the appointment of Deborah Sunya Moore as vice president responsible for all arts programming at Chautauqua, effective Oct. 1, 2015. Moore succeeds Marty Merkley, who announced earlier this month … [Read more...]
Merkley to Retire from Chautauqua Institution Following 2015 Season
CHAUTAUQUA - The person responsible for developing the annual entertainment schedule at Chautauqua Institution will be leaving his position at the end of this upcoming season. In a media release sent out on Wednesday, Chautauqua announced that … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Amphitheater Gets Nod from National Trust for Historic Preservation
CHAUTAUQUA - The Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater has been designated as a national treasure by The National Trust for Historic Preservation. The announcement, which was made Tuesday, means it’s likely the Institution will not tear down the Amp in … [Read more...]
