WNED-TV's "Chautauqua 2013 Preview"

2013 Season Preview

Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and recreational activities. Over the course of nine weeks, more than 100,000 visitors will stay at Chautauqua and participate in programs, classes and community events for all ages—all within the beautiful setting of a historic lakeside village.

2013 Lecture Platform Themes

Read about the 2014 Lecture Platform Themes

Week One — June 23–29

Our Elegant Universe
2 p.m. Journey of the Universe
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

Week Two — June 30–July 6

The Next Greatest Generation
2 p.m. Religion and Spirituality
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

Week Three — July 7–13

America, 1863
2 p.m. Emancipation: Where Do We Go from Here?
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

Week Four — July 14–20

Markets, Morals and the Social Contract
2 p.m. Markets and Morals
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

Week Five — July 21–27

The Pursuit of Happiness
2 p.m. The Pursuit of Happiness
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

Week Six — July 28–August 3

Crime and Punishment
2 p.m. Restorative Justice
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

Week Seven — August 4–10

Diplomacy
2 p.m. Religion, Culture and Diplomacy
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

Week Eight — August 11–17

Turkey: Model for the Middle East
2 p.m. Turkey: Crossroads of Many Faiths
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

Week Nine — August 18–24

Week Nine is
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Health Care: Reform and Innovation
2 p.m. Faith, Hope and Healing
10:45 lectures | 2 p.m. lectures | Full Calendar

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