Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater Staff

03/26/2026

This looks familiar. I have watched some interesting findings observing technicians at work on the Amp pianos. Does anyone remember those paperweights made from gaff tape and fender washers found after several years? 😀https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GYD384r2M/

02/03/2026

Which has a better view, an Amp crew member’s pit/basement hammock or this one?

Answer: If you’re in a hammock in the Amp pit basement, the view doesn’t matter. You’re trying to catch a quick nap so your eyes are closed(and maybe dreaming of this image). 😆

Low tide at Dolphin Resort, Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

01/07/2026

Celebrate the life of Philip Aley and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

08/07/2025

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Hello Amp and CHQ family! I am heading to the Institution on Saturday to prepare for my presentation at the Hall of Christ, Tuesday, August 12, 5:30pm.

Yes, it is an odd time, but it makes for the opportunity for those working other events to attend this program in person. Know that this event will be live streamed on my YouTube channel and archived there as well.

https://www.youtube.com/

You can follow me and my adventures outside of my CHQ adventures on FB at: keith.schmitt.7 . Come on over!

Motivations: Keith's SE Asia Adventure
Hall of Christ
Chautauqua Institution
Tuesday, August 12
5:30pm

Photo below: Wat Paknam, Bangkok

07/05/2025

I was honored to guest in and pull the flag drop for Stars and Stripes. What a fantastic evening with the amazing Capathia Jenkins out in front of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra. Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz always puts together a stellar program!

Video credit: Ruth Powell.

07/01/2025

Premiering at 10:45 a.m. ET Monday, June 30, 2025Early film pitches for Pixar’s Academy Award-winning “Inside Out” named comedian Lewis Black to illustrate h...

05/16/2025

MAYVILLE – The man who brutally attacked a world-renowned author at Chautauqua Institution nearly three years ago has been officially sentenced. Friday morning, Chautauqua County Court Judge David Foley sentenced Hadi Matar to 25 years for the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie on Aug. 12, 2022. R...

04/02/2025

Guest: Rev. Dr. Joan Brown CampbellJoan Brown Campbell currently serves as pastor to the congregation of Chautauqua Institution and as Director, Department o...