Lecture Programs

Miles Yu is a senior fellow and director of the China Center at Hudson Institute. He is also a professor of East Asia and military and naval history at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Yu specializes in Chinese military and strategic culture, U.S. and Chinese military and diplomatic history, and U.S. policy toward China. He joins Chautauqua’s weeklong exploration of “Global Power and Our Evolving International…

Robert Kagan is the Stephen & Barbara Friedman Senior Fellow with the Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology in the Foreign Policy program at Brookings, and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. Until recently, he also served as a contributing columnist at The Washington Post. Kagen served in the State Department from 1984 to 1988 as a member of the policy planning staff, as principal speechwriter for Secretary of…

Learn about the foundation of Jamestown’s industries on this walking tour. Beginning at the Fenton History Center and progressing through the pioneer period to the early 1900s, and never leaving the area around Brooklyn Square. Participants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. The Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can…

SPEAKER:Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.Drexel University TOPIC:While incredible technological advances have been made in preparing for the future of food, one—good cooking—is too often left out of the conversation. In this talk, learn how chefs, specifically research chefs working at the intersection of culinary arts and food science, work with physicians, food scientists, urban planners, and dietitians to ensure an equitable and sustainable…

Danielle Nierenberg is a world-renowned researcher, speaker and advocate, on all issues relating to our food system and agriculture. She is president of Food Tank, the think tank for food, and an expert on sustainable agriculture and food issues. She has written extensively on gender and population, the spread of factory farming in the developing world and innovations in sustainable agriculture. Nierenberg founded Food Tank with Bernard Pollack…

Bryan Austin is an actor and historian known for bringing historical figures to life, particularly as Benjamin Franklin in his podcast "Let's Be Frank", where he uses primary sources to humorously explore Franklin's life and times. He's also known for portraying James Madison in Colonial Williamsburg and is a storyteller who aims to connect people with history through authentic, first-person accounts. Advocates For Balance at Chautauqua, Inc. is…

Join Lily Dale Assembly for a dynamic celebration of cosmic insight during our annual Astrology Week. Featuring leading astrologers from across the country, this multi-day experience offers illuminating lectures, engaging panels, and special events designed to deepen your understanding of planetary cycles and personal growth. Whether you’re new to astrology or a longtime student of the stars, Astrology Week invites you to explore fresh…

Lecture Description:This presentation will be about the couple who owned the Golding Cottage Hotel, which was constructed c.1877-78 and demolished in 1968, and replaced with the Carnahan-Jackson Memorial Garden, which is next to the Presbyterian House. Dr. William Morgan and his wife, Dr. Nellie Golding Morgan, were both Osteopathic physicians, and ran the Golding for several decades and lived next door in what is now Park Place, on the brick…

Nyesha Arrington is the dynamic co-star of FOX’s hit culinary competition series “Next Level Chef,” where she brings her signature blend of mentorship, humor and fierce expertise to millions of viewers each season. She also hosts and produces the acclaimed digital series “Plateworthy” for Eater, celebrating the craft, culture and creative spirit of cooking. Drawing inspiration from the seasons, global travel and…