Chautauqua Institution

Arts. Education. Religion. Recreation. A historic lakeside community dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life.

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"We must embrace conflict."

As she also shares with her students, Najeeba Syeed tells us why risky engagement can help us grow.

🎥 Full Lecture: https://t.co/CyVAI4d1CD

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Having an awkward conversation is ... well ... awkward. But as Najeeba Syeed explains, that's not always a bad thing.

🎥 Full Lecture: https://t.co/CyVAI4d1CD

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"Conversations cannot be merely transactional."

If you hear something you disagree with, can you sit with it for a moment? Najeeba Syeed explains how honest conversation can transform relationships.

🎥 Full Lecture: https://t.co/CyVAI4d1CD

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Have a spook-tacular day ... 👻

Happy Halloween from Chautauqua Institution! 🎃

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🎃 Even Halloween can't keep the colorful magic out of Chautauqua. 🍂✨

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Leaves: 10/10.
Views: 10/10.
Chautauqua in fall: 11/10. 🍁

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THIS SATURDAY❗

Join us on October 24 for Oktoberfest! It's a party you won't want to miss!

🍽️ Dinner: 5–8:30 p.m.
🎺 Live music: 5:30–9 p.m.
🍺 Cash bar with German beers: until 11 p.m.

Dinner 🎟️: https://t.co/5nif514OFF
Hotel Packages: https://t.co/8S8K78mDbQ

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🛑 Sometimes the best thing to do is stop.

Stop rushing. Stop scrolling. Stop looking ahead to what's next.

And see the beauty of Chautauqua. 🍂☀️

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So we know today's weather isn't great, but...

⛳ There's still time to get those final swings in! And next weeks weather looks 💯

Chautauqua Golf Club remains open this month. Secure your tee time today!

Book: https://t.co/AhhQVeoygP

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Behind The Curtain 🎥

Here’s what you don’t usually get to see.

Our crew at the Amphitheater works at lightning speed to ensure any quick set changeovers are done with ease!

☀️ See what’s waiting in the wings. Start planning for #CHQ2027 → https://t.co/XA9JHqbhuq

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Less than two weeks away! Our annual Oktoberfest comes your way on Saturday, October 24.

🍽️ Dinner: 5–8:30 p.m.
🎺 Live music: 5:30–9 p.m.
🍺 Cash bar with German beers: until 11 p.m.

Dinner 🎟️: https://t.co/5nif514OFF
Hotel Packages: https://t.co/8S8K78mDbQ

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🍂 CHQ Nature, Up Close

Our grounds showcase the beauty of Chautauqua.

Kayaking, sailing & more. We're dreaming about getting to experience moments on the lake again soon🌊

☀️Come see what’s growing, moving and changing and get ready for #CHQ2027→ https://t.co/XA9JHqbhuq

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"Our biases are things we don't even know we have. That's the problem."

Neil deGrasse Tyson challenges us to look inward, explaining why self-awareness may be the key to overcoming bias & thinking more clearly about the world around us.

🎥 Full Lecture: https://t.co/ua8WlXsS2x

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❓ Why is That There?

Ever wonder why that’s here?

The lion often sits in the windowsill at the Smith Memorial Library and serves an important purpose ⏬

☀️ Bring your curiosity for #CHQ2027. See what you could discover next summer → https://t.co/XA9JHqbhuq

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Fear can keep us safe, but it can also keep us from seeing clearly. Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why fear and truth are often at odds.

🎥 Full Lecture: https://t.co/ua8WlXsS2x

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Their journey spans thousands of miles. Ours starts right here at Chautauqua. 🦋

See how we continue to help support one of North America's most iconic species.

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"It's not good enough to be right."

Neil deGrasse Tyson challenges conventional thinking, arguing that being effective, and even being wrong, can be essential steps toward building deeper intuition.

🎥 Full Lecture: https://t.co/ua8WlXsS2x

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⛳ Fall is in the air — and there's still time to hit the links at Chautauqua Golf Club.

Crisp air. Colorful views. Great golf. What's not to love?

Book your tee time: https://t.co/AhhQVeoygP

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👀 Hidden In Plain Sight

You’ve passed it. But have you noticed it?

One of Chautauqua's five Purple Martin houses resides near the docks near the Sports Club.

☀️ Discover more for yourself. Start planning your #CHQ2027 experience → https://t.co/XA9JHqbhuq

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"National media never had trust. What we have is derivative trust."

Chuck Todd highlights why local media is arguably the most important part of media today. (3/3)

🎥 Full Lecture: https://t.co/g5lU1TmmAT