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Weapons Detection System To Be Piloted at JHS Varsity Football Game

October 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will be testing a weapons detector system at the Jamestown High School football game this Friday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district is renting the open gate system equipment from Chautauqua Institution, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown High School football, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, weapons detector system

Chautauqua Institution Appoints Jordan Steves As Chair of Education

August 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Deborah Sunya Moore, Emily and Richard Smucker Chair of Education, Jordan Steves

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Michael Hill – August 24, 2023

August 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill responds to criticism he's received over major changes to the Opera Company program. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Opera Company, Michael Hill

Chautauqua Institution President Responds To Criticism About Cuts to Opera Program

August 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Opera Company, Michael Hill

Political Satirist, Buffalo Native Mark Russell Celebrated at National Comedy Center

August 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Toronto Public Media, Chautauqua Institution, George Carlin, Journey Gunderson, Lewis Black, Mark Russell, National Comedy Center, National Comedy Center's Advisory Board of Directors, Public Broadcasting Service, Richard Pryor, WNED

Chautauqua Institution’s Annual Food Festival Set for August 20-25

August 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution Property Owners Taking Issue With Major Cuts to Opera Theatre Program

August 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio 4 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees, Chautauqua Opera Company, Georgia Court, Jefferson Project, Michael Hill, Rick Reiser

Chautauqua Institution’s Opera Program To Be Pared Down

July 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Opera Company, Michael Hill

Chautauqua Institution Extends Deadline For Chautauqua Residents to Get Free Chautauqua Day Tickets, Parking

July 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Coalition of Women and Girls, Chautauqua Day, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Linda Villarosa, Setti Warren

Chautauqua Institution Enacts New Safety & Security Polices for Season

June 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bonnie Raitt, Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Bookstore, Chautauqua Institution, Strohl Art Center

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