Chautauquan Daily photographers to present work to the community
At 6 p.m. Wednesday in Smith Wilkes Hall, the photography staff of The Chautauquan Daily will showcase their work in a public photography exhibition and presentation.
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Review: With Baryshevskyi, CSO creates ‘uncommon, singular’ experience
We could have been on dangerous ground, the way they looked, always checking with each other, furtively, quick glances, as if fulfilling a special scheme to perform this concerto, itself a bit of a mystery — create it as it hadn’t quite been heard before during its century-long presence.
Morning Worship: Monasteries were foundation of Modern European values, society
“We all know that the best things come about by accident,” said the Rev. James Walters at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship and sermon in the Amphitheater. “Think of Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, or when John Pemberton mixed coca leaves and kola nuts to make Coca-Cola. Fifteen centuries ago, Benedict of Nursia went to the desert to pray and founded a religious community that rebuilt Western civilization after the fall of Rome.”
A fond farewell: Lesenger wraps up final season
To honor a man who has dedicated 21 years of his life to providing captivating performances for thousands of people, Chautauqua Opera Company Music Administrator Carol Rausch believes a musical tribute is truly fitting.
A promise for the future
On Chautauqua Institution’s 141st birthday Tuesday, the Chautauqua Foundation hosted the Promise Celebration on Bestor Plaza.
Portraits of grace: McCarthys a fixture at Service of Blessing and Healing
It is 10:15 a.m., and Chautauqua’s morning bustle has begun. The Daily paper boy’s call is accompanied by the shuffle of feet and voices as Chautauquans begin to head for the Amphitheater lecture. It can all be heard from the United Church of Christ Randell Chapel. But the noise seems to fade as Roman Catholic Deacon Ed McCarthy and Jane, his wife, begin the daily Service of Blessing and Healing.
‘Progression’ wins Air Band, but priceless laughs take show
“Selections Inspired by the Works of David Hasselhoff” was not a lecture in Week Five’s theme, “Art & Politics,” but it did help draw several hundred people into the Amphitheater on Thursday.
The making of a dancer: Battaglia, celebrating 50 years of teaching, to give CDC lecture
With 50 years of experience in teaching, Maris Battaglia knows a thing or two about dance education.
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.
Norton Hall receives facelift ahead of ‘Onegin’
In 1928, Lucy Coit Fanning Norton donated a welcome gift to Chautauqua Institution — a gift that would house hundreds of operas and entertain Chautauquans for many generations.
