Chautauqua Institution

Your Weekly Digest We've had a busy few weeks on CHQ Assembly in the run-up to the holidays, and that continues in the coming days with new programs and classes showcasing song, dance and poetry. These of course sit alongside the hundreds of hours of original, thoughtful, engaging programming we've produced throughout 2020 nearly all of it available on demand to subscribers (also a great last-minute gift idea!). https://mailchi.mp//your-weekly-digest-song-dance-and-poet

Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Rededication, also known as the Festival of Lights, begins today at sunset and ends at sunset on Friday, Dec. 18. Coming during the darkest time of the year in our Northern Hemisphere as this eight day holiday of light does, it is a true joy to celebrate, and so we wish all of our Jewish Chautauquans peace and light and hope in this special holiday season. Chanukah Sameach!

The spotlight from the heavens sure was on the Miller Bell Tower and Fair Point this morning! Thanks to Suzanne Fassett Wright, Chautauqua's director of arts education, for sharing this incredible shot, which she took from Mayville Lakeside Park on her way to the Institution grounds. #iloveny #nyloveswinter #chq #chautauqualake #tourchautauqua

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Holiday shipping schedules are very tight this year based on everything we hear from FEDEX and UPS. We are very confident that what we ship ...before December 15th will get to you before Christmas so please try to place orders before then. Of course we'd love to see you inside the store so you can just everything with you, and we are working very hard to insure a clean and safe shopping environment for all our guests: we disinfect regularly, masks are a 100% requirement and, while in any other year I'd hate to have to say this, the store is never crowded! Whether you're inside or online, the Bookstore has something for every Chautauquan. Open 9 to 5 Daily. 716.357.2151 https://www.chautauquabookstore.com/shop/gifts/ornaments-etc https://www.chautauquabookstore.com/shop/books/chq

The Gallery Store's 12 Days of Christmas sale continues with their handcrafted Riverstone jewelry. These one-of-a-kind items feature rare beads and mediums sourced from around the world! See these beautiful pieces: https://bit.ly/CHQ12DaysofXmas

Congratulations to Chautauquan Kenny Koblitz on being named one of Cleveland Jewish News' 2020 Difference Makers! https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com//article_ec491928-34da Kenny was honored in a Zoom ceremony broadcast last night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SfBJ7CrhWQ Always wonderful to see Chautauqua community members recognized for service to their home communities.