The past few days...

 DuPhil listens to students play a piece and then goes through the piece with them, offering constructive criticism. Guest artist and pianist, Monique DuPhil teaches the master piano class on Monday, July 9, 2012.

 Sherra Babcock, director of education leads a porch discussion Thursday morning, July 5, 2012. Babcock spoke with Chautauquans about the importance of creating family memories.

 Young audience members cover their ears and shield themselves from an explosive experiment.

Back for his third visit, Doktor Kaboom!  performs exciting scientific experiments for Chautauquan families at Smith-Wilkes Hall, Tuesday evening, July 10, 2012.

July 4, 2012

The Children's School marched through the streets of the Chautauqua Institution today for the their annual 4th of July Parade.

Lehrer engaged the audience as he shared stories from the past 6 presidential debates. Long time presidential debate moderator, Jim Lehrer speaks at the morning lecture on Wednesday July 4, 2012.

7.3.12 Events

 Subagh, a former Sikh Dharma minister, leads a meditation session (through the Mystic Heart Program) at the Hall of Mission Tuesday afternoon, July 4, 2012.

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Young Chautauquans cool off in the Bestor Plaza fountain Tuesday afternoon, July 3, 2012.

NCDT

The North Carolina Dance Theatre perform at the amphitheater Thursday evening, June 28, 2012.

Sister Joan's speech

Chautauquans hold hands and pray for Sister Joan as she is not well at the moment. Reverend Dr. Joan Brown Campbell reads a speech written by Sister Joan Chittister, discussing what is at stake for the common good in this upcoming election.

Retired Bishop John Shelby Spong lectures at Chautauqua Institution

Retired Bishop, John Shelby Spong  delivered his fourth lecture on "Reclaiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World," on June 28, 2012." Spong spoke about the story, Judas of Iscariot and how he was not a real person, but a literary creation devised decades after the Crucifixion to symbolize the non-Christ following Jews.

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom at Chautauqua Institution

 Aaron Stackpole(9) volunteered to go up on stage and handle a snake-like reptile during Wednesday evening's show.

 Peter Gros, the co-host of 'Mutual of Omaha's WIld Kingdom,' shared stories and short videos of his travels in the wild, as well as presenting animals to the audience. The Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom attracted hundreds of people, especially children at the amphitheater Wednesday evening June 27, 2012.

Meg Wolitzer visits Chautauqua

Author, Meg Wolitzer and CLSC young readers  explore the world of her first young adult novel, The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman Wednesday afternoon at the Chautauqua Institution Alumni Hall.

Roger Rosenblatt reads from his book, Kayak Morning, and discuses with retired Bishop, John Shelby Spong the issues of grief and absence.

Under the Streetlamp

Under the Streetlamp, a new and upcoming retro vocal group from the Chicago area, drew in hundreds of Chautauquans at last night's show in the Amphitheater. The group performed at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater on Saturday evening. 06/23/12 Lauren Rock

Some features from Chautauqua

 Philip Mure, a member of the Chautauqua Institution for 6 seasons now, is also the gardener for the President's cottage.

6-year old Liam Clementi plays in the water with his younger sister Mary(4).Families take advantage of the preseason quiet and spend time at the Children's Beach at the Chautauqua Institution.

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Not Just Running

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For the past 10 weeks, I have been photographing my track team for a documentary project.

People who dont run don't seem to understand why we run. They to think its crazy or a waste of time, and we get that and I guess accept that we are irrationally committed to it.

but seriously we aren't just friends because we met at practice and were like "oh you like to run around in circles? so do I!!! let's be friends!"