University Hospitals’ Zenty to kick off Livable Community Forum
Story by | Laura Scherb The path to creating more habitable communities through healthcare has already been forged in Cleveland,…
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Up in smoke: A crusade in search of a crusader
Column by John Warren In my first year working at a newspaper, I earned $12,000 and 2,000 hours of second-hand…
Review: Gutiérrez, Milanov dazzle Chautauqua audience
On Thursday evening, Cuban-born pianist Horacio Gutiérrez, along with conductor Rossen Milanov leading the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, demonstrated the power of the pianissimo in a sparkling and propulsive rendering of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58.
Thursday Morning Brass ends season on a high note
Early last Thursday morning, as a solemn worship service occupied the Amphitheater and the Hall of Philosophy reveled in peaceful conversations, the Hall of Christ was filled with the bold sound of Thursday Morning Brass rehearsal.
Ward to discuss muskies for Men’s Club Friday
The environmental stress that Chautauqua Lake faces from human factors is illustrated by the stress placed on the lake’s largest…
Review: Punching upward to move forward
Political art is about training a critical eye upon — and opening crucial discussion about — pedestaled institutions and systems that can be difficult to approach.
Review: ‘Carmina’ aims high, overloads Senses
My favorite moments in music performance are those when, as a member of the audience, I am able to make a connection to something personal — something musical that relates to something extra-musical, extending a memory or experience into the present space. Because I want music to be meaningful, it doesn’t take much — I am looking and listening for the connection.
Review: Despite shortcomings, CTC’s ‘Henry V’ offers ‘wonderful glimpse’ of conservatory’s talent
One particularly compelling throughline in Shakespeare’s history plays is the maturation of Henry V. When does he morph from the prank-loving, bawdy-house-frequenting Prince Hal into the sage, shrewd, continent-conquering King Henry? Judging from Evan Cabnet’s crisp but thematically questionable production of Henry V, featuring all 13 members of this year’s acting Chautauqua Theater Company Conservatory, that crucial day has yet to arrive.
The Front Porch: Chautauqua rules: ‘Crusty, but often right’
Column by John Warren A couple weeks back, we were settling in for a New Age-y puppet show at Smith Wilkes…
Marty’s final bow
After 25 seasons helming the Institution’s performing and visual arts programming, Marty Merkley has decided to hang up his hat.
