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COMMUNITY & 2021 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Find 2021 Programming Information at 2021.chq.org ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE Page 2 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory

Gate Pass, Ticket Sales Gate Pass / Ticket Types Traditional Gate Pass (TGP) Provides access to the grounds; all programming in the Amphitheater except up to and Seat Reservation two* Popular Entertainment programs each week that would require the purchase of an extra ticket; on-grounds programs and amenities such as beaches and Information and Procedures galleries; and lawn seating for programs at the Performance Pavilion on Pratt and for Chautauqua Cinema Under the Stars. *Week Five, July 24–31, contains a third In order to meet the challenges presented by pandemic-related health and bonus program that will require an extra ticket. safety regulations, in 2021 Chautauqua Institution has introduced a number of new and adapted ways to access our grounds and programs within our Grounds Access Pass (GAP) venues. This includes a new kind of long-term gate pass, a new temporary outdoor performance venue, new venue management procedures to Provides access to the grounds; on-grounds programs and amenities such as accommodate public health regulations, and new technology and systems beaches and galleries; and lawn seating for programs at the Performance Pavilion to manage ticket sales and reservations. on Pratt and for Chautauqua Cinema Under the Stars. GAP holders may purchase tickets to Amphitheater events of interest à la carte. While some of these changes are specific to our 2021 circumstances, some may stay in place based on patron feedback and data, and others represent » TGPs and GAPs include one complimentary subscription of CHQ Assembly for initial steps toward long-planned improvements, particularly with regard to both new and existing subscribers. A promotional code will be provided. technology and to the patron experience. » Guests age 12 and younger, active military, and guests age 90 or older receive a complimentary Traditional Gate Pass (registration required). Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate this » For Performance Pavilion on Pratt events, Preferred seating under cover of the summer together as community. For updated information on public Pavilion roof is available for an additional $25. health protocols, please visit VacationSafely.chq.org.

Daily Program Ticket Provides access to the grounds; all programming in the Amphitheater; and lawn 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory seating for programs at the Performance Pavilion on Pratt and for Chautauqua Cinema Under the Stars. Morning ($30), Afternoon ($15) and Evening (price varies The Community & Business Directory TABLE OF CONTENTS by show) Program Tickets available. is the Institution-sponsored vehicle for » For Performance Pavilion on Pratt events, Preferred seating under cover of the registered community organizations Gate Pass, Ticket Sales Info ...... 2–3 Pavilion roof is available for an additional $25. and on-grounds and area businesses to Advertiser Directory ...... 2 share their work and information with the Daily Grounds Access Pass (GAP) Institution Leadership ...... 4 Chautauqua audience through the 2021 Available for $25 beginning June 26. Provides access to the grounds, amenities Summer Assembly, June 26–Aug. 29. 2021 Themes ...... 5 and lawn seating for programs at the Performance Pavilion on Pratt. Daily GAP For more information on the Community holders may purchase tickets to Amphitheater events of interest à la carte. Cannot Business Directory ...... 5 & Business Directory, contact be combined with an overnight pass. Valid 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jordan Steves, director of strategic Institution News ...... 6–7, 14–15 communications, at [email protected]. Sunday Pass Community Directory ...... 8–12 A complimentary pass is required to access the grounds and venue(s) admission. To inquire about advertising Music ...... 8 opportunities in future editions of Sunday passes can be acquired through the Ticket Office. Arts Advocacy ...... 9–10 this publication — and elsewhere Community Organizations ...... 11 at Chautauqua — contact Jennifer Interfaith News ...... 12 Montani-Hicks, advertising sales Special Studies Class Registration manager, at [email protected]. Classifieds ...... 13 Registrations for in-person and online classes are managed through learn.chq.org. View a catalog of all available courses, their descriptions and instructor bios.

2021 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

ARTS AND CULTURE FOOD AND DRINK HOME AND GARDEN REAL ESTATE SALES/VACATION ACCOMMODATIONS Painted Finch Gallery BK Wine & Spirits Jamestown Mattress Co. Artwork from regionally and nationally In Sherman, N.Y.: Delivery available. See ad Quality bedding at low “factory direct” ERA/Team VP known artists. See ad on Page 14 on Page 10 prices. See ad on Page 13 Real estate sales, rentals and property management. See ad on Page 1 Feelin’ Saucy Pizzeria Mayshark Architecture/Design/Construction BANKING, ACCOUNTING AND In Sherman, N.Y.: Delivery (up to 15 miles), Custom homes, remodeling and restoration Karen Goodell FINANCIAL SERVICES takeout and dine in. See ad on Page 13 and custom cabinetry and millwork. See ad Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, ERA/ on Page 10 Team VP. See ad on Page 16 HBKS Wealth Advisors The Skunk and Goat Tavern Investment management and financial In North East, Pa.: Brews, craft cocktails and Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson Architecture Maple Group Real Estate planning services. See ad on Page 13 eclectic dishes. See ad on Page 9 Multi-disciplinary archicture and interior Full-service sales, rentals and property design planning and consulting. See ad on management. See ad on Page 16 Page 6 EDUCATION HOME AND GARDEN Ruth Nelson Storer’s Container Service Licensed Associate Real Estate Salesperson, Kaye Lindauer Lakeside Linen Supply Full-scale excavation services, trucking, ERA/Team VP. See ad on Page 3 Courses offered through Institution’s Special Linen delivery of hotel-quality sheets, towels, container rental and garbage hauling for Studies program. See ad on Page 4 blankets and more. See ad on Page 2 both residential and commercial customers. Deborah “Debbie” Rowe See ad on Page 7 Associate Real Estate Broker, ERA/Team VP. See ad on Page 14

PROGRAMMING The Tally-Ho Hotel/Mardelle Manor Linen Delivery Historic hotel, restaurant and rooming Advocates for Balance at Chautauqua house at Chautauqua. See ad on Page 3 right to your vacation rental! (ABC) Advocacy organization with lecture Hotel-Quality Sheets, Towels, Blankets, more! presentations. See ad on Page 7 SPORTS AND RECREATION No More Laundry Hassles Chautauqua Marina REAL ESTATE SALES/VACATION Convenient Door-to-Door Delivery Full-service marina on Chautauqua Lake: ACCOMMODATIONS Boat rentals and sales, dockage and Higher Customer Satisfaction storage. See ad on Page 10 No More Lost or Worn Out Linens Carey Cottage Inn Historic Inn and rooming house on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. See ad TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL on Page 13 Sears Luxury Transport Chautauqua Area Real Estate Airport transfers: Jamestown, Bradford, Year-round accommodations and real Erie, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Easy online estate sales on and nearby the grounds of Toronto. See ad on Page 10 ordering! Chautauqua Institution. See ad on Page 6 lakesidelinensupply.com 266-650-3966 | [email protected] 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory Page 3

Ticketing Procedures Ticket Office Business Hours

Through June 25: June 26 to August 29: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT daily

How to Order Tickets or Register

Online: Visit tickets.chq.org or learn.chq.org any time

By Phone: Call 716-357-6250 during business hours Phone calls may have longer-than-usual wait times on certain days due to anticipated high call volume. We encourage patrons to email [email protected] a brief mes- sage about their needs, rather than wait on the phone for extended periods of time.

In Person: Visit a sales window at the Main Gate Welcome Center Please observe health and safety protocols as indicated by posted signage

Enjoy delicious salads, sandwiches, wine and craft cocktails at the beautiful Athenaeum Hotel on Chautauqua Lake! Open 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Takeout meals and delivery (on-grounds only) 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

See the whole menu and full hours at athenaeum.chq.org. Call 716.357.5005 or place reservations online.

For a complete listing of dining on grounds, visit dining.chq.org Page 4 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory

CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION LEADERSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES trustees.chq.org OFFICERS staff.chq.org

Candace Littell Maxwell James M. Klingensmith, Sc.D. Michael E. Hill Chair Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania President Catonsville, Maryland Nancy S. Kyler Sebastian Baggiano Marnette Perry Staunton, Virginia Executive Vice President Vice Chair Anita Lin Rindy Barmore Naples, Florida New York, New York Corporate Secretary Christine Nairne Brueschke Sarah Hagen McWilliams Matt Ewalt Windsor, United Kingdom Millboro, Virginia Vice President and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education Hugh A. Butler Michael D. Metzger Geof Follansbee, J.D. Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua, New York Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer Judith Claire William H. Neches, M.D. Amy Gardner Mayville, New York Kensington, Maryland Vice President of Advancement and Campaign Director Helene D. Gayle, M.D. Richard J. Osborne Deborah Sunya Moore Chicago, Illinois Charlotte, North Carolina Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer (Interim) Nancy Gibbs Vice President of Performing and Visual Arts David Peckinpaugh Stamford, Connecticut St. Louis, Missouri Emily Morris, Ph.D. Izumi Hara Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer Sheila Penrose Montclair, New Jersey Chicago, Illinois The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson John Haughton Vice President of Religion and Senior Pastor Larry D. Thompson Buffalo, New York Sea Island, Georgia Shannon D. Rozner, J.D. Terrance N. Horner, Jr. Senior Vice President of Community Relations and General Counsel Dorothy E. Trefts Washington, D.C. Orchid, Florida John Shedd, AIA Bob Jeffrey Vice President of Campus Planning and Operations Richard R. Wade St. Petersburg, Florida Fountain Hills, Arizona Amit Taneja Kyle Keogh Senior Vice President and Chief IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) Officer New Canaan, Connecticut See Page 15

Two national leaders join Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees Chautauqua Institution’s Board of ethnic wealth gap in the Chicago region. and founding co-chair of the Meetings tution,” said Candace Maxwell, chair Trustees elected Dr. Helene D. Gayle and Gayle was previously president and Means Business Coalition in conjunc- of the Chautauqua Institution Board David Peckinpaugh to four-year terms CEO of CARE, and has also held lead- tion with the U.S. Travel Association, of Trustees. “Helene and David are of service at the body’s final meetingership roles at the Centers for Disease past chairman of the PCMA Education two of the most accomplished and re- of the 2020 season on Aug. 29. The new Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Foundation and a board member for spected leaders in their respective areas trustee class began its term on Oct. 1. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She Pedal the Cause in St. Louis. He is a na- of expertise. Chautauqua is fortunate Gayle, of Chicago, is president and is a native of nearby Buffalo, New York. tive of nearby Cleveland, Ohio. to benefit from their perspectives as CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, Peckinpaugh, of St. Louis, is presi- “We’re honored to welcome these we continue to realize the opportuni- one of the nation’s oldest and largest dent of Maritz Global Events, provid- brilliant individuals to our trustee ta- ties outlined in our strategic plan and community foundations. Under her ing strategic oversight for one of the ble, and grateful for their commitment respond thoughtfully and creatively to leadership, the Trust has adopted a new most respected organizations in the and service to the critically important this historic moment for our organiza- strategic focus on closing the racial and events industry. He is a board member mission and work of Chautauqua Insti- tion, our nation and our world.” 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory Page 5

2021 CHAUTAUQUA WEEK THEMES General Chautauqua Information

AREA INFORMATION NEW VISITOR INFORMATION Week One (June 26–July 3): Information about nearby attractions SESSIONS China and the World: Collaboration, Competition, Confrontation outside the Chautauqua Institution Special informal orientation sessions for Under President Xi Jinping’s rule, the world’s most populous country has been work- grounds is available at the Main Gate Chautauqua first-timers are scheduled at ing toward fulfilling the “China Dream” of global leadership, positioning itself inside Welcome Center and Colonnade lobby. 4 p.m. each Sunday (excluding the final a “superpower marathon” with the United States. Now, amid a trade war, the arrival The Chautauqua County Visitors’ Bureau is Sunday of the season) on the first floor of of COVID-19 has been met with harsh rhetoric from both sides, further straining U.S.- located at the Main Gate Welcome Center. the Hultquist Center. These sessions afford (tourchautauqua.com or 716-357-4569) the opportunity for new Chautauquans to China relations. In this week of geopolitics, economics and cultural exploration, we learn the ins and outs of this unique place. consider China’s role in the world after COVID-19 and whether it emerges stronger or DINING · Visit merchants.chq.org for weaker politically and economically. How is it leveraging the pandemic in its recovery additional details and links PETS and in its efforts to overtake the U.S. as the global leader in technology, and how is the • Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Register cats and dogs at the Chautauqua U.S. responding? Is China an unstoppable force or has it already peaked? Hotel – South Lake Drive – (breakfast, Police Department from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. luncheon, tapas, dinner and Sunday Monday through Saturday for a $1 fee. Week Two (July 3–10): brunch) – 716-357-5005 Leashing and cleaning up after your dog • Afterwords Café – Bestor Plaza (soup, is mandatory. A dog park is located at the New Frontiers: Exploring Today’s Unknowns sandwiches, salads) – 716-357-5757 north end of Turner Community Center. There is so much left to explore and discover — and the more humans explore, the • 2 Ames – 2 Ames Ave. (full menu) – 716- Hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. more we learn how much remains undiscovered. We consider these new frontiers in 237-7066 science, health, technology, the environment, and look to where new insights are be- • 3 Taps & The A Truck – Pier Building, POLICE ing gained every day. In this week, we welcome the new explorers, the next generation Miller Park (Asian fusion, lakeside bar The Chautauqua Police Department is of innovators, to learn what work they’re doing on the cutting edge of these fields, service) open 24/7 and is located in the fire hall exploring the extraordinary and making the unknown, known. • The Brick Walk Cafe – Bestor Plaza (fresh on Massey Avenue, near the Market American fare) – 716-357-2042 Gate. (716-357-6225 — please dial 911 for Week Three (July 10–17): Trust, Society and Democracy • Double Eagle Patio on the Green – emergencies) Chautauqua Golf Club – 716-357-6476 While recent work from the Pew Research Center had previously indicated our grow- • Hurlbut Church – Pratt & Scott (weekday MOBILITY SCOOTERS / ing distrust in social institutions and of each other in making democratic decisions, the lunches, Thursday night dinners; ACCESSIBILITY past year has brought this crisis of trust to a critical inflection point. How can trust be lemonade stand Sundays) – 716-357-4045 Long-term four-wheeled scooter rentals restored, and how do we maintain a healthy level of skepticism that doesn’t devolve • Plaza Market – Colonnade (convenience available through the information booth into something worse? The internet and social media have clearly accelerated and store) – 716-357-3597 at the Main Gate Welome Center. All inflamed this troubling trend — what role can they play in reversing it? What do we • Tally Ho – 16 Morris (full menu) – 716- personal mobility devices (scooters) should do with institutions that society has declared broken, and what must institutions do 357-3325 be registered with Chautauqua Institution. to rebuild trust with those they serve? Perhaps most importantly, how can we work to There is no charge for this registration regain trust with one another? FARMERS MARKETS or for the sticker that will be displayed Fresh vegetables, fruits, cut flowers, on the scooter (Stickers from previous Week Four (July 17–24): breads, pastries and preserves and other seasons remain valid.) Registration forms homemade items may be purchased from can be picked up at any ticket window. Many Americas: Navigating Our Divides 7 to 11 a.m. Monday to Saturday during the Designated scooter parking areas are We are many Americas. We are many geographies, many economies, many cultures, season. The Farmers Market is located just available at the Amphitheater for those many beliefs. We are a nation of differences and divides, and in a summer following a south of the Main Gate Welcome Center. who have reserved bench seating. For presidential election and a devastating pandemic that has thrown those divides into additional accessibility information, please The Bestor Fresh Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. stark relief, we look to better understand those many Americas, the barriers — real or visit chq.org/accessibility. Tuesdays on Bestor Plaza, offers a variety perceived — that keep us apart, and together consider how we navigate our differ- of fresh and raw ingredients from local SHOPPING / SERVICES · Visit ences in charting a future for our nation. farms and vendors, including meats, eggs, merchants.chq.org for additional details fruits and vegetables. and links Week Five (July 24–31): The Authentic Comedic Voice Automated teller machines (M&T Bank) are • Chautauqua Wearhouse (adult and A Week in Partnership with the National Comedy Center located in the Colonnade, Brick Walk Cafe, children’s clothing) – Colonnade – 716- The art of comedy is deeply personal, requiring artists and creators to tap into their Main Gate Welcome Center, Bellinger Hall 357-4629 own experience to hone a unique, resonant and authentic voice. In this week, we ex- and at the Athenaeum Hotel. Money orders • Chautauqua Bookstore – Post Office amine how comedians working in an array of genres, media and styles have found their are available at the Chautauqua Post Office. Building – 716-357-2151 voices, developed their voices and mobilized their voices to communicate with audi- • Chautauqua Golf Club Pro Shop – ences in impactful — and entertaining — ways. GROCERIES Clubhouse – 716-357-6211 The Plaza Market, located in the • Farmers Market (produce, baked goods, Colonnade, offers limited convenience flowers, etc.) – Main Gate area Week Six (July 31–August 7): Building a Culture of Empathy store-type items. Full-service local • Bestor Fresh Market (produce, baked Creating understanding and compassion, empathy is critical in navigating our world groceries and supermarkets are: goods, flowers, etc.) – 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and building community. Empathy might have a reputation associated with emotion- Lighthouse Point Grocery and Tops in Tuesdays, Bestor Plaza ality or sentimentality, but science indicates that it’s wired into our very being, with Mayville; Wegmans, Save A Lot and • The Gallery Store (museum quality gift practical applications in lives. What does empathy look like in action, from healing sys- Walmart in Lakewood; and Tops Super shop) – Strohl Art Center – 716-357-2771 temic divides creating by inequity to implementing effective public policy and leading Center in Jamestown. • GG My Love (women’s clothing, through times of crisis? Instilling and normalizing empathy has the potential to help us handbags, jewelry & gifts) – St. Elmo connect across our most polarizing differences and survive our most tragic times, so LAUNDRY concourse – 716-357-4348 how can we work together to build a lasting culture of empathy? Laundry services are available at the Shaw • Gretchen’s Gallery/Sable Studio Laundry facility, located across Route (original fine art, photography & gifts) 394, adjacent to the Jane A. Gross Opera Colonnade – 716-969-1268 Week Seven (August 7–14): Center. Full-service hours, including wash • Jamestown Cycle Shop Bike Rental – The State of the Economy: Where Do We Go From Here? and fold and Anderson Cleaners services, Massey Avenue – 716-357-9032 What drives the rebuilding of the economy in the wake of COVID-19? In the summer of are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. • Plaza Market (convenience store) – 2021 — a year and a half after the pandemic plunged the U.S. into recession — we ex- The coin-operated laundromat is open 7 Colonnade – 716-357-3597 amine the state of “recovery” from Main Street to Wall Street; what has been lost and a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. • Pat’s at Chautauqua (women’s, children’s what has thrived; and what the crisis has laid bare in terms of necessary investments The Soap Opera laundromat, located near clothing) – St. Elmo – 716-357-2122 • Post Office – Bestor Plaza – 716-357-3275 and structural reforms. How do we make our economy more resilient? During this week the Main Gate, in the rear of the building • St. Elmo Spa – St. Elmo concourse – 716- we consider what building a new economy can and should look like, beyond high em- housing Bike Rent, is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 357-2224 ployment and growing businesses. Do we want an economy that looks like the one daily. • Vincenza Salon and Spa – Colonnade – we had on January 1, 2020, or one that is more just in the distribution of wealth? What 716-357-4135 will we have learned during the months following the re-opening of the economy, and LOST AND FOUND A lost and found office is located next to what are we learning from the approaches of other nations? What — and who — have TOURS OF THE GROUNDS we deemed essential in this new and evolving economy? the Farmers Market, south of the Main Gate Welcome Center. (716-357-6314) Narrated bus tours and guided walking tours of the Chautauqua Institution Week Eight (August 14–21): MEDICAL SERVICES grounds are available for $5. Bus tours are The Chautauqua Primary Care Clinic at 2 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays The Human Brain: Our Greatest Mystery and at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays Neurophysiologist and Nobel Laureate David Hubel once asked, “Can the brain un- operated by AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital offers basic medical care for and Sundays. Tickets are available at the derstand the brain? Can it understand the mind? Is it a giant computer … or some- Main Gate Welcome Center Ticket Office. thing more?” In this week, we explore the folds and recesses of this distinctly human children and adults. The clinic is located at 21 Roberts, near the Amphitheater. The (716-357-6250) mystery, bringing together neuroscientists and psychologists to chart a path through clinic is open Monday, Wednesday and the enigma of our consciousness, through the impacts of trauma and stress on our Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (716-357-3209) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ON health, through the gray matter and the white matter, neurons and synapses, the wir- THE GROUNDS ing that embodies our cognition, that sparks our selves. Defibrillators are located in the Colonnade The Institution provides free shuttle (second floor), Turner Community Center, bus and tram service on the grounds. Heinz Beach Fitness Center, Beeson Youth The service runs 7:40 a.m. to 8:20 p.m. Week Nine (August 21–28): Resilience Center, Hall of Missions, Bellinger Hall and at 20-minute intervals and evenings What drives people to keep going when forces outside their control work against Athenaeum Hotel. after events at the Amphitheater and them? And what does that tell us about our humanity and hope for the future? We For emergency care, call 911. Nearby Performance Pavilion on Pratt. Routes and close our 2021 season looking at the resilience that emerged during a tumultuous hospitals are: AHN Westfield Memorial schedules are available at information 2020. From a global pandemic to the quest for racial equality, we reflect on a revealing, Hospital, Route 20, Westfield (716-326- desks in the Main Gate Welcome Center historic period by lifting up the stories and the lessons of those who refused to give 4921), and UPMC Chautauqua, 207 Foote and Colonnade lobby and at several bus up, give in or go away. Avenue, Jamestown (716-487-0141). stop locations around the grounds. Visit chq.org to access the popular Tram Looking for the 2022 themes? Find them at 2022.chq.org! Tracker page. Page 6 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory

Lakeside Outdoor Dining, Movies ‘Under the Stars’ Planned in 2021

Adapted from April 26 announcement will be transformed this summer into 3 Taps and The A Truck, a casual outdoor Two pilot initiatives in the summer and lakeside dining concept operated of 2021 at Chautauqua Institution will by the Chautauqua Hotel Company un- leverage outdoor spaces for safe and ca- der the culinary leadership of Chef Ed- sual experiences for the whole family. Chautauqua Cinema Under the ward Work. To minimize disruption to Stars will come to life most Saturday the existing indoor space, food will be nights following the conclusion of Amp prepared and vended from the Institu- performances (approximately 9:45 p.m.) tion’s new food truck The A Truck, fea- at Sharpe Field or the Athenaeum Hotel turing an Asian fusion-inspired menu front lawn. Movies will span a number along with child-friendly favorites and soft drinks. Outdoor seating at 3 Taps of genres from animated films and family classics to independent docu-dra- will include fire pits and Adirondack mas. To maintain the ambiance of the chairs as well as patio seating, all with grounds and minimize noise, all sound tableside service for beverages includ- will be via FM transmitter. Patrons may ing a full adult beverage* menu 11 a.m. bring their personal FM radios with to 9 p.m. daily. To minimize the forma- headphones or they will be available tion of queues, we are offering mobile on-site for a nominal fee. Movie house ordering for food and soft drinks from food and beverage items will be avail- the food truck, although walk-up or- able for sale at all locations. Chautauqua ders will also be welcomed. In addition Cinema will also operate daily, present- to seating at 3 Taps, patrons may enjoy ing feature, independent and artistic picnic table seating in Miller Park or films under the leadership of owner- Bilbring their own chair to the adjacent ly Schmidt. Schmidt is also serving as Children’s Beach. Cinema advisor to the Under the Stars *Adult beverages will be permitted only presentations. within the confines of the 3 Taps venue. The north end of the Pier Building Boundaries will be clearly marked.

Beloved Chautauqua Cinema to Become Official Institution Entity

Adapted from March 1 announcement tive and collaborative relationship with Chautauqua Cinema,” said Emily Chautauqua Institution and Chau- Morris, senior vice president and chief tauqua Cinema in March announced a plan to integrate operations to create a brand officer. “This move is designed to enable cinema to thrive at Chautauqua, more seamless and enhanced guest ex- both within the Summer Assembly and perience. beyond, by integrating it more fully into The first phase of this integration will take place during the 2021 Summer Institution operations, which ultimately Assembly, when Chautauqua Cinema will make for a better guest experience.” and Chautauqua Institution will work Schmidt says he is extremely opti- more closely together. Chautauqua Cin- mistic about the possibilities this inte- ema will provide support and leader- gration presents. ship for all motion picture experiences “The movie business has changed on the Institution grounds, including profoundly, and independent theaters planned outdoor movies (see above around the world are either closing story) as well as selected events in the their doors or responding with creative Chautauqua Amphitheater, with films strategies and partnerships,” Schmidt being presented at Chautauqua Cinema said. “I look forward to working with as COVID-19 regulations permit. my Institution colleagues to extend our The second phase of the plan will oc- visibility within Chautauqua, to deepen cur starting in fall 2021, when Chautau- our integration, and to ensure that our qua Cinema as a separate corporate en- beloved Cinema will remain an oasis, tity will be dissolved, and Chautauqua where the value of ‘film as art’ can be Institution will assume responsibility nurtured for decades to come.” for its operations. Chautauqua Cinema Chautauqua Institution will consid- owner Billy Schmidt will then become a er ways to continue to honor existing seasonal staff member of the Institution Chautauqua Cinema memberships fol- to provide leadership for Cinema opera- lowing the integration. tions during the summer and shoulder The schedule of 2021 Chautauqua months. Cinema films and events is available at “We have always enjoyed a posi- chautauquacinema.com. 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory Page 7

Institution Announces New Partnership with Academic Travel Abroad

Chautauqua Institution in April an- tions of the best in human values and forthcoming work of the Chautauqua us the opportunity to more deeply and nounced a new partnership with Aca- the enrichment of life with an untiring Climate Initiative and its inaugural di- meaningfully inspire positive action.” demic Travel Abroad, Inc. (ATA) that will commitment to civil dialogue. rector, Mark Wenzler (see Page 14). “At ATA, we believe that learning take the Chautauqua experience “on the The inaugural Chautauqua Travels Registration and program informa- through travel is an enriching, life road” to introduce, extend and supple- program, Nov. 7–11, 2021, will take- partion can be found at travel.chq.org. changing experience; we are proud to ment the Institution’s iconic Summer As- ticipants to Louisiana’s Gulf Coast for Future programs will trace the Civil amplify Chautauqua’s important work sembly thematic-based programs. This an exploration titled “Responding to a Rights Movement in Alabama (spring to expand opportunities for intentional represents the Institution’s second part- Changing Climate: Resilience and Ad- 2022), ecology in Iceland (summer 2022), exploration,” said Chase Poffenberger, nership with ATA, a Washington, D.C.- aptation in New Orleans.” This five-day,and art as protest in Cuba (fall 2022). Se- executive vice president and co-owner based international travel organization four-night program will explore the im- lected programs, such as the summer of Academic Travel Abroad. that first collaborated with Chautauquapact of Hurricane Katrina on the delicate 2022 program in Iceland, will be curat- Through the partnership with ATA, in the 1980s for the historic Chautauqua ecosystem of the Gulf Coast as well as ed especially for family travel. Chautauqua Travels participants have Conferences on U.S.-Soviet Relations. the region’s recovery through the eyes “Our strategic plan calls us to extend access to a trip-specific website that Named Chautauqua Travels, this of business owners, everyday citizens the mission of Chautauqua beyond the facilitates best-in-class travel plan- one-of-a-kind group travel program and scientists intertwined with “The Big Summer Assembly,” said Chautauqua ning support. ATA has implemented will curate unmatched experiences in Easy”’s culture of music, celebration and Institution President Michael E. Hill. enhanced COVID-19 safety and health the U.S. and abroad, leveraging Chau- resilience. The theme of climate change “Extending our conversations through protocols and maintains a certified tauqua’s distinctive mix of interdisci- builds upon the Institution’s 2020 week travel is a natural and long-desired ex- commitment to sustainability through plinary and intergenerational explora- of online programming, and also the tension of our mission that also gives EarthCheck.

Institution Invests $1M in Lake Science and Collaboration, Signs MOU

Chautauqua Institution in June an- staff to help manage the Institution’sregional stakeholders have been asked to age the knowledge and resources of The nounced the investment of $1 million in governmental and constituent relations sign, including Chautauqua Institution. Jefferson Project — both because of the research initiatives to support the con- with regard to lake issues. “I signed the MOU on behalf of the existing foundation of knowledge and tinuing development of scientific knowl- Institution President Michael E. Hill Institution because I believe that collabo- research on this fascinating ecosystem, edge of Chautauqua Lake ecology to said the investment is an indication of ration is crucial to our chances of success and because of the region-wide commit- inform the region’s comprehensive, sci- the Institution’s commitment to science- in reversing the negative trends that are ment to solid science-informed solutions ence-based plan for lake conservation. based solutions to lake conservation. impacting Chautauqua Lake — placing to the ills of the lake,” Kelly said. ”We The investment will fund the 2021 “Our Board of Trustees did not hesi- it among the most stressed freshwater look forward to creating and sharing ad- work of The Jefferson Project, whichtate to advance this funding that we plan systems in the state,” Hill said. “There ditional scientific data and knowledge launched a partnership with the region to raise as part of a fundraising initia- are several things we were hoping to see toward the improvement of Chautauqua last year that resulted in new data and tive. Our strategic plan names the con- in the MOU that aren’t there, but we de- Lake in both the short- and long-terms. information about how lake water ex- servation of Chautauqua Lake among cided to not let the perfect be the enemy And, we are grateful for the leadership, changes between the north and south our four top strategic objectives over the of the good. The region’s lake stakehold- action and investments of Chautauqua basin. The next phase of work began in next decade, and this investment is re- ers need to continue talking, listening, Institution with the Chautauqua Lake May, with researchers spending a week flective of that priority and our commit- and working together to save this lake.” and Watershed Management Alliance on the lake to collect samples that will ment to the lake and the watershed that Dr. John E. Kelly, former executive that are making this possible.” be analyzed by Jefferson Project scien- we call our home,” Hill said. vice president of IBM and a current Ex- Chautauqua Institution will be host- tists to learn more about invasive spe- Under the leadership of Chautauqua ecutive sponsor of The Jefferson Project, ing information sessions throughout cies and the impact of mitigation efforts, County Executive P.J. Wendel, a public- says this is an ideal partnership that the summer for property owners and including the use of herbicides. private partnership will also contribute to will create both short- and long-term others who wish to know more about A portion of the funds will also be the cost of this phase of The Jefferson Proj - benefits. the Jefferson Project’s work on Chau- allocated to establishing a year-round, ect’s work. Wendel also authored a new “We believe that the Chautauqua Lake tauqua Lake and our lake conservation full-time position on the Institution’s Memorandum of Understanding that all region is uniquely positioned to lever- priority in general.

ADVOCATES FORB ALANCE AT CHAUTAUQUA JULY5, 2021 Syndicated columnist, author and radio Our mission commentator Cal Thomas will speak for To achieve a balance of speakers in a mutually Advocates forBalance at Chautauqua on civil and respectfulenvironment consistent with July 5, at 3 P .M. in the parlor of the the historic mission of ChautauquaInstitution. Athenaeum Hotel on the official [email protected] • www.abcatchq.com celebration of Independence Day in America. His topic - "Independence • ABC was founded in 2018, by a concerned individual, to promote a Day or Dependence Day." Book Signing diverse speaker platform at Chautauqua. With networking, ABC was to Follow. founded, and has grown through a volunteer 501(c)3 tax-exempt Cal Thomas organization, with hundreds of supporters. JULY12, 2021 • We fund our programs through the generosity of our donors. Adam Andrzejewskiis the CEO of • We welcome your input and your support to carry out our mission. OpenTheBooks.com, an organization devoted to exposing excessive spending • We believe that it is essential to have programs that promote by our government, will appear forABC diversification ofthought that enhance civil dialogue and learning Monday, July 12th at 3 P.M. Using big data and forensicauditing techniques, •We are inclusive, welcoming to all. his investigations have led to subpoenas, • We sponsor the ABC lecture series with respected speakers that indictments, convictions, congressional educate and enlighten. We welcome debate. legislation, and WhiteHouse policy • We wish to restore Chautauqua to its historical and coveted roles as changes. He is a popular speaker and a Adam Andrzejewski senior policycontributor to Forbes. a place oflearning and enlightenment, forall. Unity, not divisiveness. AUGUST 2, 2021 Monday, August 2 at 3 p.m. Bryan Austin, an actor, writer, director and Who are we? We are Chautauquans just like you. Some for40 to constitutional scholar will appear to 50 years, others forjust a few.We are, or were, teachers, lawyers, discuss the issues and deliberations business people, or pursued a myriad ofother disciplines. We are surrounding the adoption of our CLSC grads, members ofthe Bird Tree & Garden, Women's and Constitution and Bill of Rights. Men's Clubs. We support the Arts and are active in the Friends of the Dressed as James Madison, Austin, who portrays Madison forthe Colonial Theater and other support organizations. You can findus on the golf Williamsburg Foundation, will discuss course or tennis courts and ifthe wind is up, sailing on Chautauqua the importance of these documents in Lake. We represent a variety ofpolitical view points. However, all the shaping of America. ABC supporters do have one thing in common and that's BryanAustin Chautauqua and its time-honored traditions. Chautauqua has ABC is awaiting confirmationof several historically stood for education and enlightenment in all its various other speakers forthe summer of 2021. aspects. Please check our website abcatchq.com forupdates. Page 8 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory

MUSIC ARTS ADVOCACY

Chautauqua Amateur Music Program Alumni Association of the CLSC Dick Karslake, President (CAMP) Kathy Hurst, Executive Secretary Fred Gregory, coordinator [email protected] • 716.640.0019 [email protected] • 716.357.5811 clscalumni.com • facebook.com/CLSCAlumni MISSION MISSION Are you a brass player at an intermediate or higher level looking to play at Chautau- We support the missions of the CLSC and Chautauqua Institution by: Encouraging qua? CAMP, founded in 1998, offers two options: Community Brass nsembleE (CBE) continuing education beyond the undergraduate CLSC level; preserving the tradi- and Thursday Morning Brass (TMB). The CBE does not perform publicly but meets tions, heritage, books, banners and relics of the CLSC Alumni Classes in Alumni every Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. to play different genres of rassb music for their and Pioneer Halls; and promoting membership and class involvement in the Alum- own pleasure. There is a small fee through Special Studies. TMB is a large brass ni Association throughout the year. ensemble that provides music for a variety of events on the grounds. We rehearse at 2:30 p.m. every Thursday. SPOTLIGHT We are a community-based social organization, highlighting the importance of SPOTLIGHT reading and reading circles. We emphasize reading for education and enjoyment Both the CBE and TMB meet in the beautiful open-air Hall of Philosophy and are as we support the CLSC and its graduates. The Alumni Association contributes led by Aidan Chamberlain, assistant professor of trumpet and trombone at the greatly to the pomp and meaning of Recognition Day, the annual graduation cere- University of Trinidad and Tobago. Aidan’s website is aidanchamberlain.com. Please mony from the undergraduate reading course. In addition, the Literary Arts Center contact Fred Gregory [email protected] or 716-357-5811 for more information. at Alumni Hall hosts author receptions, Brown Bag book discussions, Porch Chats, Eventide travelogues, and receptions for alumni. We also support a Student Schol- HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS arship program for promising high school writers, as well as a Circle Scholarship Community Brass Ensemble Weekly Sessions program for teachers and librarians of Chautauqua County. The scholarship programs cover the costs of writers’ classes, CLSC books, and other expenses, allow- $29 per session; $135 for all nine sessions ing the participants to fully engage in the Chautauqua experience at no expense 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays • Hall of Philosophy to them. Both programs have been well received by the scholarship recipients and the Alumni Association is enjoying the benefits of a strong community outreach. As our facility will remain closed this summer due to pandemic restrictions, may of our programs cannot be held. Chautauqua Community Band HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Jason Weintraub, founder and conductor Silent Auction [email protected] 12–4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 • Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall lawn MISSION Provide a patriotic concert on Bestor Plaza for July Fourth and a celebratory concert on Bestor Plaza for Chautauqua’s birthday, Old First Night. Dates for the 2021 season are July 4 and Aug. 3. Chautauqua Dance Circle (CDC) SPOTLIGHT chqdancecircle.org • facebook.com/CHQDanceCircle Nothing spells tradition or community spirit like the Chautauqua Community Band. The CCB is a true melting pot of the Chautauqua community, with all seg- MISSION ments represented. Students from the MSFO, members of the CSO, members of Chautauqua Dance Circle (CDC) is a supportive and enthusiastic link between the the Institution staff, Chautauquans from on the grounds andsidents re of nearby communities all come together to make music for the pleasure and entertainment Chautauqua Institution dance program, including the School of Dance and visiting of all Chautauquans. Any Chautauquan is invited to be a CCB member. Members dance companies, and the Chautauqua community. are provided a CCB T-shirt, lunch on performance dates, and lots of great vibes. SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS The Chautauqua Dance Circle delivers programming each summer to support Chautauqua Institution’s dance program and the School of Dance, and to foster Fourth of July Concert Chautauqua’s flourishing dance community. Its Dance Previews further bring 12:15 p.m. Sunday, July 4 • Bestor Plaza the Chautauqua dance world to life. CDC supports Chautauqua in attracting outstanding dance students from around the country though student scholarships. Old First Night Concert The Chautauqua School of Dance is truly unique and CDC works to broaden the 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 • Bestor Plaza school’s reach via the Chautauqua Connections program. CDC membership ensures that student dancers, professional companies and dance fans alike are able to experience Chautauqua in meaningful and creative ways. HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Chautauqua Music Camps Pre-performance Dance Previews 7 p.m. Sunday, July 25 • Location TBA Peter Lindblom, director 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 • Location TBA [email protected] 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16 • Location TBA chq.org/discover-chautauqua/arts-education/chautauqua-music-camps/ 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23 • Location TBA MISSION Provide a musical experience for Middle School Band, High School String Orches- tra and High School Jazz Ensemble students during Week Eight. SPOTLIGHT CMC provides Middle School School Band, High School String Orchestra and High School Jazz Ensemble students a musical experience during Week Eight of the Chautauqua season. Taught by top-notch music educators and Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra members. All information is available at chq.org/schools/chautauqua-music-camps. Click on the Festival Schools banner and scroll to Chautauqua Music Camps. Open registration. This year’s camp offerings w ill include the opportunity for family and friends to tune in to an online culminating activity at the end of the week.

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ARTS ADVOCACY

Chautauqua Opera Guild Chris Martin, president [email protected] chq.org/chautauqua-opera-company/chautauqua-opera-guild/ MISSION To support the Chautauqua Opera Company and advocate for opera throughout Chautauqua Institution by raising funds, hosting events, offering educational opportunities to all Chautauquans, enhancing opera venues and facilities and supporting the Chautauqua Opera Young Artists in their developing careers. SPOTLIGHT Supporting Chautauqua Opera in this new season, centering around the Perfor- mance Pavilion on Pratt Avenue. As this season will be so muchdifferent than last season or any before that, it will be a developing time, especially in light of the forthcoming merger with the Voice Program to form the Chautauqua Opera Company and Conservatory. Membership in the Guild will permit attendance at special events hosted by the company, both live and virtual. HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Scalia/Ginsburg July 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 6 • Performance Pavilion on Pratt As the Così Crumbles: A Company-Developed Piece July 28; Aug. 2 • Performance Pavilion on Pratt

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra League Suzanne Shull, president CSOLonline.org • facebook.com/chautauquasymphonyorchestraleague MISSION The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra League is the volunteer support group for the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. The purpose of the CSOL is to provide opportunities for the audience and CSO musicians to interact on a personal level. Our desire is to encourage deeper understanding of the role of classical music in our lives and the commitment of the symphony musicians who make that happen.

Friends of Chautauqua Theater Kendall Crolius, president [email protected] chq.org/chautauqua-theater-company/get-involved/friends-of-ctc/ MISSION Friends of Chautauqua Theater is dedicated to ensuring that theater remains a pow- erful pillar of the arts community at Chautauqua, and enhancing appreciation of and engagement with theater at Chautauqua and beyond. We support and connect Chautauqua Theater Company to the broader community, and connect our members to each other. SPOTLIGHT During the 2021 summer season, FCT will focus on moderated play discussions to enhance appreciation of the 2021 Chautauqua Theater Company programs; welcome programs and connections with CTC company members (as 2021 health restrictions allow!); porch chats connecting members with other theater lovers; special theater events announced to members via email throughout the season. FCT programming will continue this fall — members will be alerted via email. HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Play Discussions 2–3:15 p.m. EDT Saturdays, July 3 & July 17; Sundays, July 26 & Aug. 15 • Jessica Trapasso Pavilion at Children’s School Special theater performance: Details to be announced! Week Seven (Aug. 7–14) Page 10 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory

ARTS ADVOCACY

Friends of Chautauqua Visual Arts Jean Fulkerson, president [email protected] chq.org/season/arts-entertainment/visual-arts/vaci-partners MISSION The Friends of the Chautauqua Visual Arts (FCVA) enthusiastically support and promote awareness, education, appreciation and excellence in the Chautauqua Visual Arts (CVA) at Chautauqua Institution on local, national and international levels. Fur- thermore, FCVA is committed to providing scholarships to outstanding art students who come to study at the Chautauqua School of Art. SPOTLIGHT Friends of CVA (formerly VACI Partners) is an all-volunteer membership organization with a mission to promote awareness, education, appreciation and excellence in the visual arts at Chautauqua Institution. Friends of CVA initiatives support the Strohl and Fowler-Kellogg Art Centers, the Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden, and the Chautauqua School of Art. Friends of CVA encourages an appreciation for all forms of art making, by both professionals and amateurs. Friends of CVA also facilitates connections between the Emerging Artists enrolled at the School of Art and Chautauquans who are interested in learning more about the art-making process and who are willing to make time to enrich the experience of the Emerging Artists in Chautauqua. This year Friends of CVA will be experimenting with an online community tool rather than making one-on-one pairings. HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Art in the Park 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15 • Miller Park

Stroll Through the Arts Auction Details TBD

“Resilience”: Open CVA Members Exhibition Aug. 1 to Oct. 1 • art.chq.org/exhibitions

Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center Fred Zirm, executive director [email protected] • 240.485.7233 chq.org/fcwc MISSION To support and supplement the activities of the Institution’s Writers’ Center by providing venues for authors to share and receive feedback on their work. To encourage writing and writers at the Institution and beyond. SPOTLIGHT All our activities will be online this year through links available on our website. Our weekly activities include Open Mic at 5 p.m. EDT Sundays for writers 18 and over, and the Authors’ Hour at 12:15 p.m. EDT Thursdays, featuring selected Chautauquans who have published a book. The Friends also provide assistants for the Writers’ Center workshops and run both the annual Literary Arts Contests for writers of all ages and the Robert Pinsky Favorite Poem Project, through which selected Chautauquans get to read a favorite poem and explain why it means so much to them. More information and any relevant applications are available on our website. HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Robert Pinsky Favorite Poem Project 5 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 21 • Zoom • Application Deadline: July 14* Literary Arts Contests (open to writers of all ages) Awards Ceremony: Sunday, Aug. 8 • Zoom • Submission Deadline: July 25*

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

African American Heritage House (AAHH) Chautauqua Women’s Club, Inc. Kelly Boyce Himebaugh, president Erroll B. Davis Jr., president [email protected] • 716.357.4961 [email protected] chautauquawomensclub.org AAHeritageHouse.org MISSION MISSION The Chautauqua Women’s Club provides opportunities to connect through innova- The African American Heritage House (AAHH) an organization, informed by the tive programming, dynamic events, and life-changing scholarships for students. African American Experience, committed to strengthening Chautauqua by encouraging and welcoming diversity, fostering honest conversations, and adding SPOTLIGHT new voices to the programmatic mix. The AAHH is proud to bring quality programming with unique perspectives to Chautauqua Institution. Chautauqua Women’s Club (CWC) has been a valued community organization that has contributed to Chautauqua Institution and the Chautauqua community SPOTLIGHT both in programming that enriches the community as well as financial contribu- tions for 132 years. For 35 consecutive years, CWC has provided in the amount to- Each Friday afternoon during the nine-week Chautauqua Institution Summer As- taling $1.7 million. Scholarships and programming are the key focus areas for the sembly, the African American Heritage House will present a speaker addressing Chautauqua Women’s Club. The CWC Board created a Health & Safety Task Force the theme of the week, from an African American perspective, on the Institution’s to ensure that our environment is compliant with the evolving New York State online CHQ Assembly platform. Visit the website for a listing of the weekly pro- health and safety guidelines. We are committed to providing you with an envi- grams. They will also be announced on the Chautauqua Grapevine online mes- ronment that will allow you to enjoy CWC in a manner that ensures best practices. sage board and on the Institution’s weekly program listing. AAHH will also host What continues in 2021 (see the website for specifics): Programming; Virtual Con- weekly Porch Chats, open to all, Sundays on the Athenaeum Hotel porch. temporary Issues Forum on CHQ Assembly; CWC Tent Porch Talks; Flea Boutique; HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Weekly Community Recreation on the CWC Porch; Mah Jongg; and Language Hour Informal conversations in French, Spanish, Swedish and German. AAHH Lectures 1 p.m. EDT Fridays • CHQ Assembly HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Chiavetta’s Chicken and Portage Pie Sale AAHH Porch Chats 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 9, and Friday, July 16 • CWC Tent 1 p.m. Sundays • Athenaeum Hotel porch Virtual Flower Arranging 101 3:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 14 • Zoom

Flea Boutique Pop-ups Chautauqua Bird, Tree & Garden Club (BTG) Art Sale and Silent Auction • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 10 Jewelry Sale • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 31 Angela James, president [email protected] chautauquaBTG.org MISSION The Chautauqua Bird, Tree & Garden Club is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit LGBTQ & Friends whose mission is to advocate for nature by providing tours of the grounds and Bob Jeffrey, member lectures at the Chautauqua Institution. Join a guided discovery tour hosted every [email protected] weekday led by a local nonprofit naturalist exploring the birds,trees, gardens and lgbtq-chq.com Chautauqua Lake. Tours are conducted within up-to-date New orkY State COVID-19 safety guidelines. MISSION SPOTLIGHT LGBTQ and Friends aims to expand diversity within the Chautauqua Institution In beta test this summer is a nature app enabling independent on-grounds tours, community by creating atmospheres of welcome and shared community through right on your phone. Walk the lake shore and learn about how you can help our dialogue and our shared experience. We value not just tolerating, but welcoming diversity, understanding that the diversity of human experience enriches all of us watershed; travel through different birding “hot spots” andfamiliarize oneself and expands each of us. about different bird narratives; stroll one of several Treeours T and become fas- cinated by these gentle giants who have been here longer — often much, much SPOTLIGHT longer — than we have! Finally, tour a wide range of distinct gardens throughout the Institution, noting their physical characteristics, plant collection summary and 1. Create community spaces/events for open discussions on LGBTQ-related top- many historic facts from our archives. Access is also available remotely via your ics on a weekly basis 2. Be an educational resource to the Chautauqua Institution laptop or computer. community in order to foster an open and welcoming environment. 3. Work with Chautauqua Institution on identifying and sponsoring LGBTQ-specific programming. HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Sunday Evening Meet and Greet Chautauqua Property Owners Association 6:30 p.m. Sundays • Athenaeum Hotel porch (CPOA) Brown Bag Discussion Group 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays • Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall porch Paul Perry, president [email protected] CPOA.ws MISSION The mission of the Chautauqua Property Owners Association (CPOA) is to enhance the Chautauqua experience, quality of life and sense of community of Chautauqua property owners. ATHENAEUM HOTEL SPECIALS SPOTLIGHT Our ongoing initiatives include greater communications through spot surveys, a Weekend Getaway formalized consultative process between property owners and the Chautauqua Spend the weekend at the Athenaeum Hotel on Institution administration, active development of a new web platform and an en- the grounds of Chautauqua Institution this summer. hanced role for CPOA Area Representatives. While you’re here you can enjoy delicious food at one of our on grounds restaurants, rent a canoe, kayak or bike, ﬁsh, golf, visit the Tennis Center, and so much more! This package includes a Grounds Access Pass $299 and single tickets may also be purchased for per night* lectures and concerts in the Amphitheater.

Opening Night Special Closing Night Special with Chris Thile with Smokey Robinson Saturday, June 26 Saturday, August 28 Rates starting at $354 per couple* Rates starting at $444 per couple* *Restrictions apply

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INTERFAITH NEWS

Chautauqua’s denominational houses Christian Science House Hurlbut Memorial Community Church Popsicles on the Porch will be held at and interfaith groups are excited about Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sun- hurlbutchurch.org 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays on the house porch. sharing news about their residencies and days at the Christian Science Chapel. A service of meditation, Scripture, Reservations are being taken for activities for the 2021 Summer Assembly. A social hour will be held at 2:30 p.m. prayer, songs and communion will be various weeks during the season. Pres- This information is current as of May 15. Tuesdays on the porch at 10 Center. held from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Sundays at byterian House is unique because it Groups are making adjustments as the Wednesday Evening Testimony Hurlbut Church. serves three meals a day. For informa- CDC, New York State and Chautauqua Meetings will be held from 7 Protocol:to 8 Masksp.m. will be required if tion, contact Merrilee Harrington at Institution modify guidelines and pro- in the Christian Science Chapel. you have not been vaccinated. [email protected]. tocols. For updated information, consult The study room will be open 24/7 for Protocol: All current protocols will the listed webpages, Facebook pages prayer and study Hurlbut Church Meal Ministry be observed for both of these events. or the Interfaith News column The in Protocol: Masks and distanced seat- Hurlbut Church is cooking, and every- Religious Society of Friends Chautauquan Daily beginning on June 26. ing in accordance with current Chau- one is invited. The church serves lunch tauqua protocol for venues. from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. weekdays (Quakers) Abrahamic Program for Young Adults and dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdaysquakerschq.org Disciples of Christ APYA, founded 16 years ago, is de- at Hurlbut Church. All proceeds benefitFacebook: Quaker House at Chautauqua ChautauquaDisciples.org signed to reflect the efforts and mission the mission and ministries of the Hurl- We are the newest denominational of the Department of Religion by teach- facebook.com/ChautauquaDisciples but Church. Meals are eat-in or takeout. house at Chautauqua; this is our first ing young adults at Chautauqua Insti- Communion services will be held at Protocol: Masks will be required if season. tution about the shared heritage of the 9:15 a.m. Sundays in the Assembly Room you have not been vaccinated. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sun- Abrahamic traditions. Programming has at 32 Clark. days at Quaker House, 28 Ames. been suspended until the 2022 season. A social hour and presentation will International Order of the King’s A social hour is held at 2:30 p.m. take place at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Daughters and Sons Tuesdays outdoors at Quaker House. Baha’i Faith Assembly Room. iokds.org Quaker House will host a Zoom The Baha’i Faith Community of Rooms are still available especially facebook.com/IOKDS Brown Bag at 12 p.m. EDT every Wednes- Chautauqua will resume its program- during Weeks One, Two, Three and Sev- The International Order of Kings day. A Quaker leader will facilitate dis- ming in 2022. en. Sleeping rooms are air-conditioned. Daughters and Sons have vacancies cussion on the theme of the week. Email Graybiel House is entirely air-conditioned Weeks Two and Five for members only. [email protected] for the link. Baptist House and has elevator service to all floors. For For information, contact Sharon Niday, Room reservations are still available facebook.com/ChautauquaBaptistHouse reservations, contact Kathy Brownfield at [email protected]. throughout the 2021 Summer Assembly. Please refer to the Facebook page for 716-581-3212 or submit via our website. The IOKDS is hosting Learn & Dis- For information, contact Kathy Slattery at Protocol for activities: All must be information about the Baptist House. cern college interns June 20–July 24 at [email protected] or 716-984-4854 masked except when eating or drink- the IOKDS International Headquarters, Protocol for meetings: Vaccination, Blessing and Healing Daily Service ing. Protocol for guests prior to arrival: the Benedict House at 34 Vincent (Brick masks, social distancing or updated A service of Blessing and Healing All must be fully vaccinated or present Walk). The IOKDS Intern Office is in New York State guidelines will be held 10 a.m. weekdays, except evidence of a negative PCR test within Fellowship Hall, 36 Pratt. Protocol for guests: Vaccination re- Fridays, in Smith Wilkes Hall. COVID the prior 72 hours. Protocol for guests: Same as the In- quired; masks, social distancing, kitch- protocols as they exist at the time will stitution Ecumenical Community of en-sharing policies per New York State be observed. guidelines. Chautauqua (ECOC) Labyrinth Catholic Community of Chautauqua ecoc-chautauqua.org Chautauquans have an opportunity to Unitarian Universalist chautauquacatholics.org facebook.com/ecumenicalcommunity walk the Labyrinth, located next to Turn- uufchautauqua.org The Catholic Community of Chau- Social hours will be held at 2:30 p.m. er Community Center just north of the For information about the Unitarian tauqua will hold services at 5 p.m. Sat- Tuesdays outside the front of the ECOC. parking lot. The Labyrinth is always open Universalist Fellowship at Chautauqua, urdays and 12:10 p.m. Sundays in Hurl- For room reservations Weeks One, for quiet meditation. Norma and Wally please refer to the website. but Church. Two, Eight and Nine, contact E. CarolRees will resume their Department of At this time, seminars are scheduled Maxwell at [email protected] or Religion-sponsored orientation — which United Church of Christ for 12 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays in the 716-581-3659. includes a brief history of the uses of the cuccs.org Methodist Chapel. Protocol for activities: Social distanc- Labyrinth — in the 2022 season. Sunday services will be held at 9 a.m. Protocols for attendance: Masks are re- ing will be observed. in the UCC Headquarters Chapel. quired and seating to 50% capacity. New Protocol for guests: Guest must be Lutheran House The Tuesday social hour is at 2:30 York State guidelines will be followed. vaccinated, wear masks and observe lutheranhouse.org p.m. on the Front Porch. social distancing. Limited kitchen time Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sun- Vespers are held at 7 p.m. Thursdays Chabad Jewish House will be scheduled. days at the Lutheran House. at the UCC Headquarters. cocweb.org Tuesday social hours will be at 2:30 Room reservations are avail- Everett Jewish Life Center Saturday services of the Chabad Jew- p.m. on the outside front porch. able throughout the season. Con- jewishcenterchautauqua.org ish House will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Vespers will be held at 7 p.m. Thurs- facebook.com/EJLCC2008 tact Grace Lipman at 561-714-6779 or Chabad Jewish House, 23 Vincent Ave. days at the Lutheran House. for information. The EJLCC Film Festival is being [email protected] Chabad Jewish House will be host- We offer the community a very - af Protocol for inside meetings: fully hosted online on CHQ Assembly ing daily classes in Maimonides, ethics, fordable home away from home during vaccinated and masks, Attendance is ( ) this season. See CHQ philosophy and meditation. In addition, assembly.chq.org the nine-week Chautauqua Summer limited to 50% capacity. Assembly for full details. There are other activities are planned in person Assembly. Room reservations are avail- Protocol for outside meetings: masks. no extra charges to view these weekly and livestreamed via Zoom and You- able for Weeks One, Three, Four, Five, Protocol for guests: Full vaccination Tube. For information, visit our website films (new one each week). Information Seven and Nine. Contact Sue Keppel and masks. 50% capacity. is also on the website. Our porch is open or email [email protected]. at [email protected], 716-357- for your use all season. Protocol: Masks, social distancing, 2135 (in season) or 716-471-3062 (cell). United Methodist no exposure in the past 14 days to a Protocol: Observe the signage The Lutheran House is in search for umhouse.com positive case of COVID-19. Episcopal Cottage a host/hostess for our 2022 season. Posi- Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sun- tion begins Jan. 1, 2022. Interested appli- days in the United Methodist House Chapel of the Good Shepherd The Episcopal Cottage is hosting guests during the 2021 Summer Assem- cants or referrals can send information chapel. episcopalchautauquachapel.com to Bill Schweinfurth, president, at sch- A social hour is held at 2:30 p.m. Services of Holy Communion will bly. Contact Judie Borden at 404-457- 1225 for availability. [email protected]. Position can be Tuesdays on the UMH Porch. be held at 7:45 and 9 a.m. Sundays. AProtocol: COVID vaccinations and filled by a couple or single person who Dr. Richard Heitzenrater will speak service of Compline will be held at 9:30 a signed Guest COVID Release Waiver desires involvement in the operation of on “Eminent Chautauquans” at 7 p.m. p.m. Sundays. and guest reservations for the house. Thursdays in the chapel. Protocol: Masks, social-distancing are required. No children. Salary, season gate pass, room with pri- Protocol: Current state guidelines and sign-ins are required. The seating Food Pantry Donations vate bath, and parking included. will be observed. capacity is 40. Hurlbut Church is accepting nonper- Protocol: Attendees for these event ishable food items for the Ashville Food must wear masks and observe social Unity of Chautauqua Chautauqua Dialogues Pantry. Donations may be dropped distancing per current New York Stateunitychq.org Chautauqua Dialogues was es- YouTube: Search “Unity of Chautauqua” off at any time at the Scott entranceindoor of gathering COVID requirements. tablished as an opportunity for Hurlbut Church, where the door will be Services will be held at 9:45 a.m. EDT Chautauquans to have meaningful en- unlocked all season. Mystic Heart Meditation Program Sundays in the Hurlbut Sanctuary on gagement and conversation within the themysticheart.org our Facebook page and Zoom. For the context of the Chautauqua weekly theme Islamic Community The Mystic Heart Meditation Pro- link, visit our website. in an informal and small group setting. Jum’ah, the Friday Muslim communal gram meets 7:30–8:30 a.m. Mondays Daily Word morning meditation is The Chautauqua denominational houses prayer, has traditionally been held every through Saturdays at the Marion Law- held from 8 to 8:30 a.m. weekdays at provide the venues for these weekly dis- Friday in the Hall of Christ, combining rance Room in Hurlbut Church. Hurlbut on the lower level. cussions. More than 80 facilitators have the traditional elements of the Muslim Protocol: Proof of vaccination and Positive Path for Spiritual Living lec- been trained by the dialogue team led by worship experience with the opportu- sign-in with phone number is required tures will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 Roger Doebke and Lynn Stahl. The Dia- nity to engage the Muslim APYA coordi- for possible contact tracing. p.m. EDT Wednesdays live on Facebook logues will resume in the 2022 season. nators with questions to further under- or Zoom. For the link, visit our website. standing about Islam. This service will Presbyterian House Protocol: As prescribed by Chautau- Chautauqua Prays for Peace through resume in the 2022 season. presbychq.org qua Institution Compassion Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. EDT Chautauqua Prays for Peace through Hebrew Congregation Sundays in the Presbyterian House Women in Ministry Compassion takes place at 8:30–8:35 hebrewcongregationchautauqua.org Chapel. They will also be livestreamed. Women in Ministry will meet at 12 a.m. (5 minutes) weekdays around For information about activities of The services are open to house guests, p.m. Wednesdays in Smith Wilkes Hall. the Peace Pole in the Hall of Missions the Hebrew Congregation please refer board members and others who are Protocol: All COVID protocols will Grove. All are welcome! to our website or Facebook page. vaccinated if there is space. be observed. 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory Page 13

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Institution Launches Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative, Appoints Mark Wenzler as First Director

Adapted from May 13 announcement “As I contemplated how I might start my journey with Chautauqua, an educa- Chautauqua Institution in May an- tional, eco-friendly bike event patterned nounced the appointment of Mark after the Climate Ride model seemed Wenzler as the inaugural director of the like a great way to invite people into newly launched Chautauqua Climate this conversation from the start,” Wen- Change Initiative. Wenzler previously zler said. “This is something that I hope served as senior vice presi- we can continue and possibly dent for conservation pro- expand in the future.” grams at the National Parks Conservation Association. Wenzler began his service As part of the Institution’s to Chautauqua on June 14. He longstanding commitment to will work primarily out of environmental sustainabil- the Institution’s Washington, ity, the Chautauqua Climate D.C., office while also main- Change Initiative builds on taining a significant presence years of Chautauqua pro- on the grounds at Chautau- grams investigating this and qua during each Summer related topics. The initiative Assembly and otherwise as MARK called for by Climate Change elevates climate change as a WENZLER key issue that Chautauqua Initiative programs and ex- is uniquely positioned to ad- periences. In addition to the dress through intergenerational and #CHQtoCHQ biking event, patrons multidisciplinary experiences and pro- can plan to engage with Wenzler as he grams. It also represents Chautauqua’s co-hosts the Chautauqua Travels expe- first major initiative that was conceived rience in New Orleans, “Responding and created not only as a program that to a Changing Climate: Resilience and comes to life during its traditional Sum- Adaptation in New Orleans,” Nov. 7–11, mer Assembly, but also that operates 2021 (see Page 7). year-round and for multiple years — de- As senior vice president for conser- livering on a strategic vision to expand vation programs at the National Parks and deepen the impact of Chautauqua’s Conservation Association, a not-for- mission both during and beyond the profit organization working since 1919 Summer Assembly. to protect and enhance America’s- Na The initial phases of the Chautauqua tional Park system for present and fu- Climate Change Initiative have been ture generations, Wenzler created and funded entirely by philanthropic gifts managed multiple programs focused on addressing climate change, air and to Chautauqua from Peter Nosler and Julie Veitch and Jane Batten. water pollution, landscape conserva- “Our ability to attract a candidate tion, energy development and sustain- of Mark’s caliber for this new role and ability. initiative speaks to Chautauqua’s abil- Before arriving at NPCA, he directed ity to play a distinctive and important the climate and energy programs at the role in the global climate change con- National Environmental Trust (now the versation,” said Michael E. Hill, presi- Pew Charitable Trust’s Environment dent of Chautauqua Institution. “We Group). He is a lawyer who began his look forward to building out this year- career as a deputy attorney general round, multidimensional initiative with prosecuting environmental cases for Mark’s leadership and vision.” the New Jersey Division of Law, - Envi The Chautauqua Climate Change ronmental Practice Group, and later Initiative launches with three primary joined the Public Justice legal advocacy areas of focus: education, stewardship organization to represent organizations and justice. These elements align the and communities in pursing environ- Institution’s existing values and compe- mental justice against polluters. tencies with national and international Wenzler volunteers as chair of the frameworks for advancing awareness, board of trustees of Experience Learn- understanding and engagement in ing, a high-alpine wilderness-based the climate change arena. The scope nonprofit focusing on experiential of the Climate Change Initiative will learning adventure programs for chil- grow and evolve over time, including dren and adults. He also volunteers through partnerships and as a result of as secretary of the board of directors our learnings and patron response. of Climate Ride, a non-profit that runs “As a legacy organization whose multiday cycling and hiking adven- mission is rooted in care for creation tures around the globe, raising aware- and education, Chautauqua has an in- ness and funds to fight climate change formed and critical role to play in the and advance a just and sustainable fu- import work of shifting the trajectory of ture. Wenzler previously served as vol- climate change,” Wenzler said. “I look unteer chair of the Washington, D.C., forward to building this new initiative chapter of the Sierra Club. in collaboration with the incredible Wenzler earned his law degree at Chautauqua community, the regional Syracuse University, where he also community, and existing and new part- completed a master’s degree in interna- ners alike.” tional relations at the Maxwell School As a seasoned leader who embodies of Citizenship and Public Affairs, with the commitment of his career in envi- a focus on economic and environmental ronmental education, stewardship and policy. He earned his Bachelor of Arts justice, Wenzler launched his service at Providence College. A New Jersey to Chautauqua with a “climate ride,” a shore native, he resides in the Capitol 350-mile bike ride from Chautauqua’s Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., office to its- head with his spouse Dare, daughter Nina quarters in Western New York. and dog Ranger.

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Chautauqua Names Amit Taneja as First-ever Senior Vice President and Chief Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Officer

Adapted from March 6 announcement our commitment to inclusion, diversity, most recently served as the Associate University. He is ABD (all but disser- equity and accessibility in all that Chau- Provost for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion tation) status in the Higher Education Following a national search, Chau- tauqua is and does,” Hill said. “I am at College of the Holy Cross in Worces- doctoral program at Syracuse Universi- tauqua Institution President Michael E. deeply grateful to the search committee ter, Massachusetts. There, he provided ty. His research focuses on the intersec- Hill in March announced the appoint- leadership for a number of institutional tions of race, class, gender and sexual ment of Amit Taneja as Chau- that considered many highly qualified applicants and candidates for - orientation for LGBT students of color tauqua’s first-ever Senior Vice priorities, including faculty and staff hir President and Chief Inclusion, this role. The response to this ing, curriculum development, and the on historically white college campuses. Diversity, Equity and Acces- employment offering speaks creation and implementation of the insti- Taneja previously served as the Chief to a growing enthusiasm for tution’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sibility (IDEA) Officer. In this Diversity Officer at Hamilton College role, Taneja will oversee the Chautauqua’s mission and plan and the Anti-Racism Action Plan. in Clinton, New York. He has taught development of organization the opportunities that an en- His areas of responsibility included the academic courses in Sociology, Wom- and community programs, hanced focus on IDEA can Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, en’s Studies, First Year Forum, and the services, operations, trainings, bring to our mission.” the Office of International Students, and Summer Start program at Syracuse procedures and policies to en- “I am honored to join the Academic Services and Learning Re- University. He has facilitated numerous sure that inclusion, diversity, Chautauqua community at sources. In addition, he worked closely intergroup dialogues on race, gender, equity and accessibility are in- this pivotal moment, and am with several offices across the institution and sexual orientation. He has worked tegral to all that is Chautauqua AMIT eager to partner with patrons, through a dotted line structure, includ- professionally in residence life, disabil- Institution. As Chief IDEA Of- TANEJA staff, board members and the ing the Offices of Admissions, Alumni ity services, multicultural affairs, LGBT ficer, he will also collaborate larger Chautauqua County Relations, Multicultural Education, As- resources, and as a Special Assistant with staff, patrons and other commu- community to collectively advance sessment, and Human Resources. He re- on Equity to the Senior Vice-Provost. A nity stakeholders across Chautauqua to the institution toward its IDEA goals,” cently co-authored a free public resource Certified Affirmative Action Profession- infuse IDEA principles throughout the Taneja said. “I have visited Chautauqua titled “How to write an anti-racism ac- al (C.A.A.P.), Taneja serves as a consul- Institution and into the planning and Institution on a few different occasions tion plan: A self-paced guidebook” that tant and speaker on a range of leader- development of all its programs across and felt a strong sense of mission reso- is currently being used at more than 50 ship, diversity and inclusion topics. He the Institution’s four pillars of the arts, nance during every single visit. Chau- colleges, non-profits, faith-based institu- recently completed a three-year term as education, recreation and religion. He tauqua is uniquely positioned to help tions, and schools. the President and Co-Chair of the Lib- will jointly serve a role as a Senior Vice create the dialogue and tools that will Born and raised in India, Taneja mi- eral Arts Diversity Officers Consortium. President of the Institution, providing help heal our divides, and I am grate- grated with his family to Canada in Taneja began his tenure at Chautau- overall leadership assistance in support ful to do this work in community with 1994. He is a first-generation college- stuqua on May 17. His office is located at of Chautauqua’s strategic plan. others.” dent and completed a B.A. in Psychol- the Colonnade on the grounds of Chau- “We couldn’t be more pleased to have Taneja has eight years of experience ogy from the University of British Co- tauqua Institution. attracted such a highly qualified and serving as a Chief Diversity Officer atlumbia, and an M.A. in College Student The search process for this position passionate team member to shepherd two selective liberal arts institutions. He Personnel from Bowling Green State was managed by the firm Isaacson, Miller. Joshua Stafford Officially Named Chautauqua Theater Company Institution’s Director of Sacred Announces Stori Ayers as New Music, Organist, Jacobsen Chair Associate Artistic Director

Adapted from Nov. 25 announcement 12 stellar competitors, the Pierre S. du Adapted from Oct. 6 announcement a kind of leadership steeped in humil- Pont First Prize Winner, earning him a ity and compassion that I admire and Chautauqua Theater Company Chautauqua Institution in November cash award of $40,000. respect. We are the Dream Team!” announced the appointment of Joshua (CTC), under the leadership of Artistic While growing up in Jamestown, Ayers is an actress, director and Director Andrew Borba and Managing Stafford as the Department of Religion’s writing assistant to Dominique Moris- Director of Sacred Music, including its Stafford began piano studies at theDirector Sarah Clare Corporandy, in age of 6; his interest in the organ October was announced the appointment of seau. She is also an adjunct professor organist, and the first to hold the newly sparked at a Pipe Organ Excursion held Stori Ayers as Associate Ar- at Penn State University, and served as established Jared Jacobsen by the Chautauqua chapter of Chair for the Organist of tistic Director. the 2020–21 Artistic Directing the American Guild of Organ- Fellow at the Cleveland Play Chautauqua Institution. Staf- Ayers has been an integral ists he attended as a 10-year- House. As an actor, Ayers was ford served as Institution or- part of the CTC community old. Jacobsen, Chautauqua’s an original cast member and ganist in an interim capacity since 2017, first arriving as a longtime organist and coor- producer of Morisseau’s Blood during the 2020 Summer As- guest actor in Detroit ’67, and dinator of worship and sacred at the Root, which Ayers will sembly. returning in 2018 and 2019 as music, became one of several direct at Chautauqua in 2021 An internationally re- assistant director on An Octo- mentors and instructors who (see ). Ayers re- nowned and award-winning roon, Into the Breeches! and One theater.chq.org guided Stafford’s develop- cently played Regina, child- organist and native of neigh- Man, Two Guvnors. In 2019, ment as an organist. she also appeared in CTC’s hood best friend of Tiffany boring Jamestown, Stafford “In so many ways Chau- Haddish, on the TBS hit se- succeeds the late Jared Jacob- JOSHUA production of The Christians. STORI tauqua is my artistic and re- ries “The Last O.G.” starring sen, his mentor and teacher, STAFFORD For CTC’s virtual 2020 sea- AYERS ligious home, so I am deeply Tracey Morgan. as the principal performer on son, Ayers became the Con- humbled to be able to serve As a director, in addition the historic Massey Memorial Organ. servatory Liaison, overseeing and give back to a community that has to her work at Chautauqua, Ayers as- - a conservatory of 33 actors and design- Stafford’s role as Director of Sacred Mugiven me so much,” Stafford said. “It is sistant-directed the world premiere of sic will also serve as conductor of the ers as well as teaching. In her new role a profound honor to succeed Jared in August Wilson’s one-man show How I Institution’s two volunteer choirs, the as associate artistic director, Ayers will this critical leadership role, and to be work with Borba on planning future Learned What I Learned at the Signature Chautauqua Choir and the Motet Choir. the first to hold an endowed positionseasons; inclusion, diversity, equity and - “The 2020 Summer Assembly, un- Theatre in New York City starring Ru that carries his name and legacy.” accessibility (IDEA) work; and conser- ben Santiago-Hudson. As the Cleveland usual as it was, made clear that Josh was The Jacobsen Chair for the Organist vatory growth. She will also continue to Play House Artistic Directing Fellow, exactly the right fit for this appointment of Chautauqua Institution was estab- direct and act. she directed a virtual season and for the Chautauqua community. He lished in 2020 through gifts from the “We are overjoyed to announce that Ayers holds a B.A. from Mary Bald- has quickly and effortlessly endeared Reeve family, led by Gary and Colleen Stori Ayers will be joining our artistic win University, an MFA in Acting from himself to our choir members and wor- Reeve, and the late Rev. George Tut- Penn State University. She and a gradu- shippers, and to lovers of organ music team and senior staff,” said Borba and wiler. It honors the memory of Jacobsen Corporandy. “She has been an impor- ate school classmate started their own in general,” said the Rt. Rev. V. Gene and his service as Chautauqua’s be- tant part of the fabric of this company production company called [RARE] Robinson, vice president of religion and loved organist, choir director and faith for four years now. Her artistry and Lotus Productions, and together they senior pastor. “It is an honor to welcome leader from 1996 until his death in Sep- investment in the future of American co-created, co-wrote, co-produced and a musician and faith leader of such tal- tember 2019. Theater is singular, infectious and pro- co-starred in their own web series titled ent and renown to our team in an ongo- During the 2020 season, Stafford found, and her new leadership role is ing capacity. With his local roots, Josh “The Next Right Thing.” The series has performed primarily on the Tallman the natural next step in her relationship - has demonstrated a singular reverence been accepted into a number of film fis Tracker Organ in the Hall of Christ, with CTC and Chautauqua Institution.” tivals, including the Miami Web Fest for the significance of this role in our supporting daily ecumenical worship “It is with great pleasure and a sense where it was nominated for Best Dram- community. He is a worthy heir to Jared and offering a weekly recital. He alsoof duty that I step into this role at CTC,” Jacobsen’s legacy.” performed on the Massey in support edy and the 2018 NYC Web Fest where Ayers said. “I didn’t seek out artistic it was nominated for Best Pilot. of worship and Sacred Song services in Stafford serves year-round as the leadership at Chautauqua, but when “Stori has become a staple at Chau- director of music ministries and organ- conjunction with the traditional open- Andrew came to me with the offer,tauqua,” I said Michael E. Hill, president ist at Riverside Presbyterian Church in ing and closing Three Taps of the Gavel felt a sense of responsibility to serve the of Chautauqua Institution. “Whether - ceremonies, and for a special concert Jacksonville, Florida. In 2016, his me theater, the Institution and the Chau- on stage, during post-show discussions ticulous technique, innate yet highly in Jacobsen’s memory. He will begin tauqua community. I simply can’t wait or around the grounds, she has been a mature musicality, and constant musi- his service as Director of Sacred Music to begin working with Andrew and valuable and cherished member of our cal engagement compelled the jury of Sarah Clare in this new capacity. They and the Jacobsen Organist at the first community. I cannot wait to see what the Longwood Gardens International ecumenical worship service of the 2021 have always been the core reason I re- she brings to this new role at CTC.” Organ Competition to name him, out of Summer Assembly, on June 27. turn every year. Both of them exemplify Page 16 2021 Chautauqua Community & Business Directory