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Final week at Chautauqua

CHAUTAUQUA — As summer comes to an end, Chautauqua Institution is proud to announce the program lineup for Week Nine of its 2017 season. The week, which begins Aug. 20 and concludes Aug. 27, features presentations by renowned guests such as Chef Jacques Pepin, Professor Marion Nestle, Chef Bryant Terry, celebrated author Ann Patchett and Homeboy Industries founder Fr. Greg Boyle.

The usual Chautauqua programming will be supplemented by a weeklong food festival on Bestor Plaza, the Institution’s picturesque town square. The themes for each day are:

Sunday: “Family BBQ Picnic”

Monday: “The Ultimate Chef Experience”

Tuesday: “A Taste of Chautauqua”

Wednesday: “Larkinville Food Truck Pop-up”

Thursday: “The Ultimate Wine and Beer Tasting”

Friday: “Homesteading and Artisanal Market”

For more information, visit chq.org/foodfestival.

This week the Institution presents “At the Table: Our Changing Relationship with Food.” Led by world-renowned chefs, leading food journalists and other experts, lectures this examine will examine our changing relationship with food — ranging from fast food to farm-to-table.

The Interfaith Lecture Series, at 2 p.m. weekdays in the Hall of Philosophy, will focus on “Food and Faith” this week. Lecturers this week will explore the different religious practices involving food and eating and how these various rituals help to form a communal identity.

Amphitheater Entertainment

The CSO performs with the string trio Time for Three at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Rossen Milanov serves as the conductor. Of the trio Time for Three, Nicolas Kendall and Charles Yang are on violin and Ranaan Meyer is on double bass.

The Barbershop Harmony Parade performs at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20.

“An Evening with Chris Botti” takes place Monday, Aug. 21, at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $43-73.

The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra’s “Season Finale” takes place at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22. As part of a series of Community Appreciation Nights, tickets are $20. A pre-performance lecture will take place at 6:45 p.m. in Hurlbut Sanctuary.

The Irene Rodriguez Compania performs at 8:15 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23. Tickets are $43. A Cuban-themed feast will be held at the Athenaeum Hotel in honor of the Irene Rodriguez Compania from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

At 8:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, the Joey Alexander Trio performs. Tickets are $43-73. Preferred seating is available.

The Texas Tenors perform at 8:15 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25. Tickets are $43-73. Preferred seating is available.

An American icon with a worldwide audience, the Beach Boys perform at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26. Surf’s up! Grab your boards and get ready for some good vibrations! Tickets are $50-80. Preferred seating is available.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus will close the Amphitheater’s 2017 entertainment season with a performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Admission to the grounds and the Amphitheater is free on Sundays.

Alternative Entertainment Options

Founders performs at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall. Led by trumpeter and pianist Brandon Ridenour, this ensemble plays exquisite Bach and Handel, shows off with Scheherazade, and makes Brubeck meet Mozart in a jazzy twist that will delight and surprise. Described as “a mashup between Punch Brothers and Kronos Quartet,” Founders is a songwriting collective comprised of New York City’s most dynamic classical musicians. Their pieces range from Appalachian Folk originals, to Radiohead covers, to art songs using famous poetry, to the classics of Bach and Bartok.

Gate Pass Information

For Chautauqua Food Festival pricing information, see chq.org/foodfestival.

For tickets and information, visit chqtickets.com or call 357-6250.

Gate passes are free on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking in the Main Lot is free from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday.

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