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It was not something to construct a summer lecture platform around, but then again maybe it was. At any rate,…
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Runners and non-runners gather for Old First Night race
As sunlight streaked across Chautauqua early Saturday morning, the scene was quite different from Chautauquans packing their cars to leave after a week at the Institution, or lazy coffee-accompanied walks around the grounds.
Campolo to discuss legitimization of religious violence
Tony Campolo is striving to be a Christian. This might come as a surprise to those who know Campolo as…
WATCH: Chautauquan runs 50K on grounds
The highest point in the Leadville Trail 100 — a 100-mile-long ultramarathon held every August throughout the mountainous terrain of Colorado — is 12,620 feet in Hope Pass. Nearly 1,600 miles away and more than 11,000 feet lower, Jon Nassif ran Chautauqua Institution’s iconic Old First Night loop on Wednesday.
Jacobsen to bring pieces on reflection, endings to final Sacred Song Service
Chautauqua Institution President Tom Becker’s job at the final Sacred Song Service of the season is to present a closing speech and tap the gavel three times. Jared Jacobsen’s job is to create the “jewelry setting” for that symbolic closing.
SLIDESHOW: Old First Night celebrates Chautauqua’s 140th birthday
On Tuesday evening, hundreds gathered in the Amphitheater to celebrate Chautauqua’s 140th birthday. From the Drooping of the Lilies to the three-fold roll call, Chautauquans embraced the many traditions that are Old First Night.
SLIDESHOW: Off to the Races
They had all assembled for a single purpose: to ring in another Chautauquan milestone with a gallop around the grounds. Nearly 900 men, women and children gathered in front of Sports Club to celebrate Chautauqua’s 140th birthday with the Old First Night Run/Walk.
Meaningful traditions at heart of Old First Night ceremony as Institution celebrates 140 years
There’s a reason some traditions stick around.
Community Band to perform for Old First Night
The Chautauqua Community Band will put on its portion of today’s Old First Night celebration at 12:15 p.m. today on Bestor Plaza, or in the Amphitheater if weather is an issue.
Q&A: Counselors of the Week put together #throwbackthursday theme for Air Band
The Daily met up with Annika Borg-Sundstrom and Helen Himebaugh to talk about Quidditch, Elvis and one special night for Chautauquans.
