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Chautauqua Institution is a community in itself located on Chautauqua Lake in Southwestern NY. The Institution is a non-for-profit education center where approximately 7500 people are residents there in any 9 week period in the summer. There are over 100,000 public events and over 8,000 students enroll every year in the summer schools which offer classes in art, dance, theatre, music, writing skills, and special interests. It was created for those who could not afford college. It gave them the opportunity to acquire skills. Younger and older students often share their knowledge in an open congenial atmosphere. It's also one beautiful place to visit right on the Lake. less

Planning for the 2021 Chautauqua season has begun! The 2021 Chautauqua themes include China and the World, New Frontiers, Trust Society and Democracy, Many Americans, The Authentic Comedic Voice, Building a Culture of Empathy, The State of the Economy, The Human Brain and Resilience. Visit chq.org for the latest information. In addition to all the summer activities the off-season is a great time to enjoy Chautauqua and spend more time exploring the local attractions including Panama Rocks, the National Comedy Center, Rails to Trails and more. In the off-season the Chautauqua Bookstore, Smith Memorial Library and other shops remain open with hours depending on the time of year. Enjoy! less

Week Six :: July 27-August 3 What's Funny? In Partnership with the National Comedy Center Come learn and laugh with us as Chautauqua Institution again partners with the National Comedy Center for a week exploring how comedy changes us and, in turn, society. Comedy can do more than hold up a mirror to our world; it can, in fact, change it. We look at the potential of comedy - particularly political comedy - to change minds and influence decision-making. Among the topics to explore are: What does your sense of humor reveal about you? How can we be challenged by things we don't find funny? We look at the challenging intersection of free speech, political correctness, and humor, and what we can learn from that uncomfortable space. Interfaith Lecture Theme :: What's So Funny About Religion? Even religion can have its less serious side, and in this week we will look for a lighter, smiling way to lift one's heart and mind in the human enterprise that tends to take life and its meaning and purpose very seriously. Building upon our 2018 week on "The Spirituality of Play," we will use words to play and to discover that seeing the humorous side of religion is a delightful way of joyfully leading the human to the divine. Be prepared to smile! less