Chautauqua at 150 Watch Party

For 150 years, few places have made such an indelible imprint on the culture of this country as Chautauqua Institution. U.S. Presidents, celebrities, faith leaders, artists, activists, intellectuals, and generations of families have made the pilgrimage to this lakeside resort for its legendary Summer Assembly. Chautauqua at 150: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise is a one-hour PBS documentary that celebrates the sesquicentennial of this iconic institution while exploring the ever-evolving definition of democracy through powerful stories and performances that have unfolded there. Join us for a special watch party at H.O. Hirt Auditorium on Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. with a discussion panel afterward with Chautauqua Institution staff and people who helped produce the film. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Presented in partnership with Erie County Public Library.

Moderator: Brian Hannah, Classics with Brian Hannah Music Host, WQLN NPR

Panelists:  

Dr. Michael E. Hill, Ed.D., President, Chautauqua Institution
Dr. Hill began his service as Chautauqua Institution’s 18th president on Jan. 1, 2017. He immediately set about ushering in an expanded vision for the Institution, emphasizing engaged dialogue on the issues that shape our world and an evolution to year-round programming. He is concluding a $150 million capital campaign for Chautauqua that is infusing unprecedented levels of giving to the Institution’s endowment and providing critical support for Chautauqua’s Summer Assembly program, facilities, technology, environmental sustainability, and inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

Deborah Sunya Moore, Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer, Chautauqua Institution
Deborah is a percussionist and arts educator with a long history as an advocate of performing arts programs for youth and persons with disabilities. In addition to leading Chautauqua’s arts, education, religion and recreation programming strategy, Deborah has served as a national workshop leader for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a Fulbright specialist and State Department speaker.

Lynne Robinson, CEO & Executive Producer, Black Robin Media (via Zoom)
Lynne is an award-winning producer, director, and writer known for her commitment to empowering and inspiring audiences through stories of women and African Americans who have shaped our world. With an expertise in history, pop culture, sports, and public affairs, she has produced a multitude of programming for networks including PBS, the Smithsonian Channel, BET, TV One, Audible Originals, YouTube Originals, Discovery Communications, National Geographic, AspireTV and NBA Entertainment, as well as institutions such as the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, The Muhammad Ali Center, The William Jefferson Clinton Library, and The Basketball Hall of Fame.