Chautauqua Institution has launched a $150 million campaign that's coinciding with the Institution's 150th Anniversary this year. The campaign, called Boundless, is composed of capital projects and initiatives that elevate the Institution’s … [Read more...]
Hadi Matar Trial Postponed
The trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution has been postponed. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said County Court Judge Dave Foley made the decision to postpone the trial for 26-year … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institutions Announces Artistic Director of Literary Arts Appointment
Chautauqua Institution has announced the appointment of New York Times Bestselling Author Kwame Alexander to the role of Artistic Director of Literary Arts. Alexander will also serve as the Inaugural Writer-in Residence at Chautauqua. A poet, … [Read more...]
JHS Student Faces Disciplinary, Legal Consequence After Bringing BB Gun To School
A Jamestown High School student faces disciplinary and legal consequences after bringing a BB gun to the school Wednesday. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker sent out a statement, saying that following a report of a student … [Read more...]
Trial Date Set For Suspect Accused Of Stabbing Salman Rushdie
A trial date for the suspect accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie has been set. County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said County Court Judge David Foley scheduled jury selection for the trial of Hadi Matar to begin January 8. This came … [Read more...]
Salman Rushdie Writes Memoir About Attack On Him at Chautauqua Institution
Salman Rushdie has written a memoir about the attack on him at Chautauqua Institution that left him blind in his right eye and with a damaged left hand. The Associated Press reports the book, "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,: will be … [Read more...]
Weapons Detection System To Be Piloted at JHS Varsity Football Game
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...]
Chautauqua Institution Appoints Jordan Steves As Chair of Education
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Michael Hill – August 24, 2023
Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill responds to criticism he's received over major changes to the Opera Company program. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution President Responds To Criticism About Cuts to Opera Program
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...]
