See three special exhibitions of contemporary glass (more than 300 works by more than 100 artists), in addition to the permanent collection showcasing 35 centuries of glass. Enjoy guided tours by international artists, docents and museum curators. Choose from more than 50 live, narrated, glass demonstrations (from glassblowing to glassbreaking!) each day and then Make Your Own Glass in short, daily workshops. All exhibitions and demos are included in the price of admission.
Body Worlds & The Story of the Heart by Dr. Gunther von Hagens— leading public anatomist and originator of contemporary anatomical exhibitions—features more than 200 authentic specimens, including entire bodies and individual organs. The Story of the Heart presents the first functioning organ to develop after conception—which nourishes, regulates, and sustains the body throughout our lives. The exhibit is an unforgettable anatomy lesson that allows visitors to see and understand physiology and health, and gain new appreciation and respect for what it means to be human.
The Tempest
June 18th through July 12th
Behind the Rose Garden in Delaware Park
The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, probably written in 1610–11, although some researchers have argued for an earlier dating. Its protagonist is the banished sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, who uses his magical powers to punish and forgive his enemies when he raises a tempest that drives them ashore. The entire play takes place on an island under his control whose native inhabitants, Ariel and Caliban, aid (or in the case of Caliban, hinder) his work. While listed as a comedy when it was initially published in the First Folio of 1623, many modern editors have since re-labeled the play as one of Shakespeare's late romances.
Flavours of Niagara
June 26th
H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park in Port Colborne, Ontario
10 Niagara VQA wineries will be chosen from Niagara-on-the Lake, St. Catharines and Lincoln/West Lincoln. Each winery offering varietals in sample form. Wine tasting event will form part of the festival with gold, silver and bronze awards for wine entries. 30 Niagara based restaurants and culinary institutions will submit applications; each offering three different menu specialties showcasing their culinary expertise. 2 Jazz Bands, 2 Blues Bands and 3 Local Headliners will play over 3 days. The festival will end with a pyrotechnic fireworks display on Sunday, June 28, 2009 to commemorate Canada’s 141th birthday.
2009 Performers include Donna the Buffalo, Rusted Root, The Horse Flies, The Steve Johnson Band, and more. 300+ acres with marked hiking, and biking trails, a huge pond for supervised swimming, and dozens of food and merchandise vendors.
Arcadia
July 4th - 12th
Chautauqua Institution’s historic Bratton Theatre
Claret cups and coffee mugs, seduction and science, chaos theory and landscape gardening combine in a dazzling romantic comedy by England’s reigning wordsmith. Hailed as Tom Stoppard’s “richest, most ravishing comedy to date” by the New York Times, Arcadia travels between 1809 and 2009 without leaving the drawing room of a stately English country house. Davis McCallum, one of the brightest young directors in America, makes his CTC debut leading a cast that includes Chautauqua favorites Vivienne Benesch and Andrew Borba and returning Conservatory member Zach Appelman.
Walk Off Hunger is a family friendly walkathon to benefit the Food Bank of WNY. 100% of all money raised for Walk Off Hunger is
donated to the Food Bank. In addition to registration and sponsorship donations, non-perishable food donations are accepted at check-in. Take this opportunity to share this public service with your entire family. The walk is under 2 miles and there will be plenty of fun including face painting, games, balloons, music, special guests, and a free hotdog for every registered walker!
Welcome to Chautauqua County, New York's gateway to the west with lakes, grapes, wineries, cultural, culinary, and resort centers, and plenty of summer camping and leisure learning opportunities. Visit the renowned Chautauqua Institution on Chautauqua Lake. Play at the Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa. Laugh at the antics of Lucy at the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center. Savor regional flavors along the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail in America's Grape Country, and discover picturesque Victorian villages along the way. We’re located less than three hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Niagara Falls, and Toronto and within an easy drive from Buffalo and Erie.
Embraced by Seneca and Cayuga lakes, Seneca County is at the very heart of the picturesque Finger Lakes Region. Overlooking both lakes are acres of vineyards, used in the creation of world-class Finger Lakes wines at over two dozen wineries located within the county. There's something to suit everyone's taste.
Just Buffalo Literary Center announces its 2009 – 2010 season of Babel, featuring Salman Rushdie, A.S. Byatt, Ha Jin, and Azar Nafisi. Season subscriptions on sale now.
