Community takes to mic in civil Amp public session
Civility returned Friday in the Hall of Christ as Chautauquans packed the auditorium to ask questions of and offer opinions…
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Six stars: Seasonal employees help make it all happen
Chautauqua’s 2015 season passed its midpoint this week. The major arts programs are all in full swing, and there are still significant orchestra, theater, opera, music, arts and dance events to look forward to. The education and religion departments fill the days with erudition. Hundreds of smaller events enrich the cultural smorgasbord to which Chautauquans have become accustomed.
Chautauqua Conversations: Service to others enriches Bellowes
Arnie Bellowe extended a welcoming hand to a visitor at his spacious lakeside home south of the grounds on Chautauqua…
Amp project dialogue turns heated in Friday session
After the moderator had concluded Friday’s raucus two-hour Amphitheater dialogue, an oddly reassuring Chautauqua scene developed.
For one Chautauquan, it really is rocket science
Column by John Ford John Dilley welcomed a visitor to the surprisingly capacious wrap-around porch on the house near the…
On the ball: Chautauqua community to get swinging with Ladies First Big Band tonight
The Amphitheater Ball is back in full swing. The popular Institution tradition returns at 8:15 p.m. tonight in the Amp…
Community Amp dialogues continue, with focus on construction plans
Prior to the season, the Institution announced plans to further engage the Chautauqua community on the Amphitheater project. It’s working. The community is engaged.
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Column by John Ford The early season pattern of alternating heavy rain and pleasant days tilted to monsoon mode as renowned…
Amphitheater project dialogue sessions continue to draw large crowds
Community interest in Chautauqua’s ambitious plans for its Amphitheater centerpiece continues to run high. There was another full house at Friday’s Institution-sponsored session in the Hall of Christ.
New, veteran staff aiding progress
A year ago, Travis Bensink came back home to Chautauqua County. When he did, he was a man with a plan.
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