For over 100 years, golf has been a part of the Chautauqua experience. Now a new chapter is being written in that rich history, with the construction of a new practice and teaching facility, The Chautauqua Golf Club’s Learning Center. Director of Golf Stan Marshaus discusses this innovative and important project including updates on construction and instruction opportunities with host Jack Voelker.

LISTEN NOW > Total running time > 14:59

Host> Jack Voelker, director, recreation and youth services
Guest> Stan Marshaus, director of golf 

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The Chautauqua Young Readers program launches its 14th season of sharing outstanding books and exciting related special events. Featuring fiction, non-fiction and classics, the program aims to enrich the reading experience for young readers ages 10-14. Host Mike Sullivan and his guest, Jack Voelker, the Director of Recreation and Youth Services, discusses the history of the Young Readers program and previews the 2007 selections.

LISTEN NOW > Total running time > 15:40

Host> Mike Sullivan, director, Institution Relations and Public Affairs
Guest> Jack Voelker, director, Recreation and Youth Services 

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Now in its 24th season, the Chautauqua Theater Company is the resident professional theater and Conservatory of the Chautauqua Institution. CTC performs in the award-winning, historic Bratton Theater.  Internationally known guest artist actors, directors, designers, and writers join eighteen emerging artists drawn from the nation’s top training programs to form a unique company that produces more than 50 events in 50 days. Under the leadership of Artistic Directors Vivienne Benesch and Ethan McSweeny and Managing Director Jessica Niebanck, the 2007 productions include Ah, Wilderness, CTC/NPW: Vaidehi,  The Just, CTC/NPW: Isaac & Ishmael and Much Ado About Nothing.

LISTEN NOW > Total running time > 24:35

Host> Robert Chelimsky, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, CTC
Guest> Ethan McSweeny, Artistic Director, CTC
Special Guests> Two-time Emmy Award winner, CTC guest artist Stuart Margolin & Conservatory member Caitlin Clouthier

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This year, the CLSC program differs from past years in that the authors and their books address a vertical theme throughout the season, the theme of “storytelling.”  In this podcast host Mike Sullivan discusses the theme and the CLSC selections with Chautauqua President Thomas Becker.

Host>  Mike Sullivan, director, Institution Relations and Public Affairs
Guest>  Thomas Becker, president

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Chautauqua’s “Grand Dame,” the Athenaeum Hotel offers a wonderful way to enjoy the Chautauqua Experience.  Hotel General Manager, Bruce Stanton and podcast host, Mike Sullivan discuss the hotel’s 126^th season with look at what’s new for 2007, special packages and the Athenaeum dining experience.

Host> Mike Sullivan, director, Institution Relations and Public Affairs
Guest>  Bruce Stanton, Hotel General Manager

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