Chautauqua Institution's week seven theme is “The State of the Economy: Where Do We Go From Here?” The week includes renowned guests such as Grammy and Emmy award winner Harry Connick, Jr.; New York Times op-ed columnist Ross Douthat; co-chair of the … [Read more...]
Frans de Waal Discusses Close Connection Between Humans, Primates at Chautauqua Institution
CHAUTAUQUA, NY - An internationally known scientist and author was at Chautauqua Institution Tuesday to discuss the close connection in behavior and emotions that humans share with their primate cousins and other members of the animal … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution – Week Four Programming- ‘Navigating Our Divides’
The Week Four theme for Chautauqua Institution's programming is “Navigating Our Divides.” The 10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series program speakers will discuss the various geographies, economies, cultures and beliefs that make up America and how we … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution – Week 3 Programming – Trust, Society, and Democracy
Chautauqua Institution's week three of programming focuses on "Trust, Society, and Democracy." The week, which begins today, includes renowned guests such as multi-award-winning country music star Wynonna Judd on July 16th, "The Sum of Us" author … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Making $1 Million Investment Into Chautauqua Lake Research
Chautauqua Institution will be investing $1 million into research on Chautauqua Lake. The research initiatives will support the continuing development of scientific knowledge of the lake ecology to inform the region’s comprehensive, science-based … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School to Hold Graduation at Chautauqua Amphitheatre
Jamestown High School is moving forward with graduation ceremonies at Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Jamestown Public Schools announced that due to updated COVID-19 gathering guidelines, the district will be scheduling two ceremonies for the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Suspends In-Person Programming for 2020 Season
CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution’s Board of Trustees Friday voted unanimously to approve a resolution that calls for no in-person programming on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution for the summer of 2020. Depending on government and public … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Encore Ends Summer on a High Note with Three Free Concerts at Chautauqua Institution
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jeanne Kelly, founder and director of the Maryland-based Encore Creativity for Older Adults program. The program will be participating in a series of free performances at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
NCC Reports 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival as Biggest Ever
Attendees from 41 states come to Jamestown during 5-day festival JAMESTOWN - The 2019 annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, presented by the National Comedy Center from August 7 through 11, is being estimated to be the biggest festival in its … [Read more...]
2005 JHS Graduate Bryan Hodgson to Serve as 2019 Commencement Speaker
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School has announced its 2019 Commencement Speaker, Bryan Hodgson. Hodgson is a 2005 graduate of Jamestown High School and is currently the assistant basketball coach at the University of Alabama. JHS Commencement … [Read more...]
