Chautauqua isn’t only charming cottages and a beautiful lake. It is also music, art, theater, dance buildings, studios and practice rooms. It is performance spaces and halls. And it is far more even than that, but this is what I have discovered so far. Soon, when the season opens on Sunday, there will be scores of music, art, theater and dance students. There will be the sounds of music wafting up from practice rooms. There will be lectures and events in the amphitheater and other venues. There will be even more that I have yet to discover.
Music studios. There are also art studios that look much like this, as well as dance studios.
One of the performance venues.
More music buildings.
The famous amphitheater, complete with organ.
That sign reads: The oldest continuous book club in America. Hey fellow readers, these guys have us all beat in terms of longevity.
I had to include this, the sweetest little church I’ve ever seen. Episcopal, by the way.
The rain that has been a part of almost every day I’ve been here, along with big old crackling thunderstorms, has disappeared. Truly lovely weather has taken its place. We have two more long days of rehearsal in the rehearsal room. Sunday will consist of Opening Day festivities. And on Tuesday, we will start teching the show. (I just had a fight with auto correct, which wanted to make ‘teching’ into ‘etching.’)
My roommates arrive today. One is the costume designer and the other is the lighting designer. It will be strange having to suddenly adapt to two others in this apartment. I’m a solitary person, remember? I sort of dread it and look forward to it at the same time. We’ll all be busy, so I expect we won’t be spending a whole lot of time hanging around the apartment. Wish me luck!
Happy Friday.
Claudia, It is all beautiful. I love the theater. Saw all those bike racks…must be a few bikers in town. Blessings to you for a great weekend, xoxo,Susie
Yes, cars are discouraged unless a house has its own individual parking space. Most people walk or bike.
Beautiful church. What a lovely place to be. Good luck with your new roomies:)
Love that sweet little church.
What a beautiful place. I’m so glad this job came around for you! It is always wonderful to visit a new place, especially one as magical as this!!
hugs,
Linda
It sure presents a great opportunity to see a place I might never have seen otherwise!
We were visiting former neighbors in Pittsburgh last evening and they were talking about Chautauqua and how we need to go there. Looks like an interesting place. Have fun with your work.
It is a lovely place, Patty.
Oh Claudia, I so understand your last paragraph! I am in no way antisocial,I am friendly and out going!…..BUT on my terms,Being forced or obligated into a situation (even with Perfectley wonderful people)is definitely a dread/excitement thing! Thank-You for the Beautiful pictures,they really make me feel good!
Yes, I’ve had a hard time of it today, adjusting to the coming of my roommates. I’ve met one so far.
Claudia, LOVE your photographs, as always. Your blog is a lovely travelogue these days. About the roommates: remember that your paths were meant to cross, for one reason or another. I know you will keep an open mind. And solitude can come from within. XO
As long as I can get my sleep!
You live the most fun life! I think its wonderful the way you are adventurous, and your job takes you to new places and it’s never the same thing twice. And this time especially, you’ve landed in a beautiful location. Thanks so much for sharing all the photos. I love tagging along with you!
I guess I have to be adventurous! But it IS nice to be able to visit new places, learn new things – My work has taken me to some interesting places!
Chautauqua looks to be quite the interesting and cultural mecca! Cute church…interesting portico! I’d wish you good luck with your roommates….but you got this! ;)
Hopefully!
Claudia, thank you so much for including us in your adventure in Chautauqua through your lovely photos. It truly is an inspiring place. Your photos make me wish I lived nearby so that I could experience all that it offers.
If you can ever visit, I think you’d be absolutely charmed by Chautauqua, Denise!
Claudia..I also want to thank you and Don for the wonderful places and adventures you have shared with all of us..I have seen beautiful things that I would have never experienced otherwise..I have also learned a bit about what goes on behind what we see on TV and in the theater..Thank You..Thank You..Good luck with the roommates..Remember..it’s only for a very short time!!
You are most welcome! We like sharing our adventures with you.
I’m loving being “included” in your Chautauqua adventure! You do such a beautiful job of sharing, through words and photos, I enjoy every single minute of it. Good luck with the new roomies.
Thanks so much, Debbie!
Beautiful photos Claudia!
Judy
good luck! Success! xx.