JAMESTOWN - The Pipe Organ at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater has been damaged by snow melt. According to a report from the associated press, a routine inspection of the amp’s 111-year-old Massey Memorial Organ revealed that water … [Read more...]
With Aretha Franklin Ill, Jay Leno Will Open New Chautauqua Amphitheater
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (June 16, 2017) — Chautauqua Institution officials Friday announced acclaimed TV late night show host, comedian and Emmy Award winner Jay Leno will perform at Chautauqua Institution for the opening night of the 2017 season and the … [Read more...]
Judge Rules Chautauqua Can Move Forward with Replacement of Amphitheater
MAYVILLE - A Judge has dismissed the request to halt the demolition of historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, meaning work is now able to proceed. On Thursday judge Frank Sedita said he would lift the temporary restraining order that has halted the … [Read more...]
Decision on Amp Demolition to Wait Another Week
MAYVILLE - The effort to halt the demolition of the historic Chautauqua Amphitheater in order to build a new, more-modern facility, will continue for at least another week. On Monday New State Supreme Court Justice Frank Sedita said that he first … [Read more...]
Group Files Lawsuit Against Planned Demolition of Chautauqua Amphitheater
MAYVILLE - A lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court on Friday seeking to halt the Chautauqua Institution's plans to demolish its iconic open-air amphitheater and build a new one. The suit was filed by the Committee to Preserve the Historic … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] American Chronicles Episode 17 – The Chautauqua Institution
AMERICAN CHRONICLES: THE CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION Copyright: John C. Merino 2016 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE There is no question that the Chautauqua Institution is not only a gift to our county, but so too, deserves the world class … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Moves Forward with Amphitheater Construction Project
JAMESTOWN - Another hurdle has been cleared in the effort to construct a new multi-million dollar amphitheater at Chautauqua Institution. Last week Chautauqua’s Board of Trustees voted to move forward with its Amphitheater renewal project and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Board Votes to Move Forward with Replacing Historic Amphitheater
(Note: The following is a submitted Media Release from Chautauqua Institution) CHAUTAUQUA – The Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees voted Saturday to let design plans for a renewal of its Amphitheater go out to bid. Board Chairman Jim Pardo … [Read more...]
Amphitheater Planning Continues Despite Cancelled Meeting
CHAUTAUQUA - The effort to come up with an alternative plan for the Chautauqua Amphitheater is moving forward, although a recent development has led to two separate groups no longer working together. According to an article in the Post-Journal, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Officials Say Amphitheater Damage Isolated to Lone Support Beam
CHAUTAUQUA - An initial assessment of the northeast portion of the Amphitheater at Chautauqua Institution points to an isolated column failure. According to Chautauqua officials, a “tree-top” column near Gate 1 failed shortly after noon on … [Read more...]
