Friday, September 15, 2017
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Re: Retirement Party
Glad you are getting to travel so much and enjoying it.
Hal and I have 3 trips in our near future... and it gets our blood running faster... stopping the aging process.
1. Road trip to Utah canyonlands and then meeting Leslie and grandkids for Aspen wedding week. Sept 22 - Oct. 11
2. Overseas Adventure tour to Israel and Palestine Oct 25 - Nov 17
3. West Africa tour from Adventures-abroad Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, Togo & Benin Feb. 11 - March 1 http://www.adventures-abroad.com/tour/west-africa/wf2
Enjoy life....... Judy
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 10:38 AM, Gloria WILEY <goldngloriaw@aol.com> wrote:
Hi,
I couldn't ket another day go by without thanking you for the wonderful party. I know the amount of work that goes into hosting such an event and you and Hal did such a beautiful job.
The chicken was delicious and watching Hal diligently standing over the barbecue in ninety five degree heat made me appreciate it all the more.
I apologize for my hasty departure but I suddenly panciked when it began to get dark,,,, it was good that I left when I idid.
Thanks so much for taking care of my bags, bowl etc. I got them from Katie yesterday.
Judy, you are one of the most generous people I know and I cherish our friendship.
Much love,
Glo
Monday, August 21, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Good reply
Obama then showed us how a true president should act:
Obama tweeted the quote:
"'No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love. For love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.' – Nelson Mandela"
Monday, August 7, 2017
Chautauqua info for 2018
I think that Chautauqua might interest you. I just returned from my 4th wonderful year. I hear that the summer children's camp and performing arts classes are also great.
Look at the video on the opening page for a preview of all that happens there. http://chq.org
Here are the themes of the week for next year. Many people go to all 8 weeks.
The UU HOUSE takes applications for 6 rooms at $360 for twin room all week. Kitchen is available and a few restaurants. http://50.87.248.126/~uufchaut/?page_id=52
Unitarian Universalists who have never stayed with us have priority until the end of September. All applications are accepted on a first-come, first- serve basis.
I stayed at another denominational house for $150 for a single and $250 for a double for the week with kitchen privileges .
Pick out a time in your calendar... the topic choice is less important than the timing for me. Twila Slesnick is going with her sister on week one. Jackie ( college roommate ) is going week 6.
The UUA General Assembly is in Kansas City , Mo Wednesday, June 20, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, June 24, 2018 (All day)
I have not yet decided about next year... the week, whether I care if I go alone or with Hal or someone else, the topic..... It might depend if you want to go some week.
Think about it...... We fly into Cleveland or Columbus and drive 3.5 hours to the lake.... not too far from Erie, Pa. Judy
http://chq.org/2018?highlight=WzIwMTgsImV2ZW50cyJd
Vertical Theme: Interfaith Engagement
Recognizing the moral imperative of fostering deeper, more meaningful dialogue among people of different faith traditions, Chautauqua launches a series of programs throughout 2018 that engage religious leaders and communities in public and private dialogue. We build upon Chautauqua's historic convening power and 20-year Abrahamic Program, and its growing role as a lived interfaith community, with multi-year work that brings leaders and scholars into conversation — with one another and with the broader community — and challenges us all toward interfaith learning and understanding.
Week One :: June 23 – 30
For Love of the Written Word
Humans are storytellers and story-readers, and, in this week, we celebrate the written word — as well as those who create it, and those who delight in it. We honor the act of writing, but perhaps more importantly, we celebrate the community that reads together, whose members see each other in new light thanks to the shared experience of a book. We open the 2018 season with a weeklong festival that brings together Chautauqua's numerous literary traditions. The 2018 Chautauqua Prize will be presented this week, and the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, the Writers' Festival, and the Writers' Center will celebrate their literary contributions to Chautauqua and the world writ large.
Events
- COMMUNITY Three Taps of the Gavel address
- LITERARY ARTS The Chautauqua Prize presentation
- THEATER Fences by August Wilson
- CTC Young Playwrights Project
- VISUAL ARTS 61st Chautauqua Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Week Two :: June 30 - July 7
American Identity
Who are we as Americans? Everyone has their own definition of the American identity, and most agree it's being lost. A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 71 percent of Americans feel the United States is losing its national identity — that is, the beliefs and values the country represents. During this week, we reach across the aisles of both politics and faith. We examine how we've defined American identity throughout our history and the stories we've told to shape that identity; the political, economic and social factors that shape our contemporary definitions; and what these different national identities — at times in conflict with one another — mean for our democracy and the prosperity of all Americans. We'll consider whether a new foundation of American identity is necessary — or even possible.
Events
- COMMUNITY Annual Community Band concert
- ENTERTAINMENT Cirque Montage
- ORCHESTRA
"Verdi Requiem" with Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
Independence Day Pops Celebration - THEATER Fences by August Wilson
- VISUAL ARTS 61st Chautauqua Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Week Three :: July 7 – July 14
The Art of Play
Play is critically important in the social and emotional development of a child, but research also tells us that play shouldn't end when we grow up. This week, we take a multigenerational approach to play, to the act of instructive fun. How does play help people of all ages build community, keep our minds sharp and strengthen the relationships with those we love? From the free-spirited, free-form play of youth to the intellectual challenge of puzzles and games to the creative problem-solving exhibited in board rooms, we examine the science behind the importance of play, the changing culture of play and gaming, and the innovative work aimed at improving our personal and professional lives through play.
Events
- THEATER New Play Workshop No. 1
- OPERA Don Giovanni by W.A. Mozart
- VISUAL ARTS 61st Chautauqua Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Week Four :: July 14 – July 21
Russia and the West
A quarter-century has passed since the collapse of the Soviet Union — and the promise of new relationship with the West — yet we find ourselves at what some consider the brink of a new Cold War. What has happened to damage relations between Russia and the West over 25 years, how have power dynamics changed in the age of digital and information warfare, and what must we understand about the recent history of Vladimir Putin's Russia and its relationship with the West and the world? Building upon the work of the Chautauqua Conferences on U.S.-Soviet Relations of the 1980s and 1990s, we reaffirm our need for a deeper cultural understanding of Russia, its history and its people.
Events
- THEATER Airness by Chelsea Marcantel
- VISUAL ARTS 61st Chautauqua Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Week Five :: July 21 – July 28
The Ethics of Dissent
If dissent is the "highest form of patriotism," at what point does dissent become harmful subversion? How does the First Amendment color the American debate on this subject, and what about other countries where these protections are nonexistent or less explicit? Is violence ever justified, and, if so, at what cost? In this week, we'll examine the obligations of active citizens and cultural critics, look at the role dissent has played in the development of democracy and a muscular civic dialogue, and consider how dissent has changed — in the forms it takes, how it is responded to, and the rules by which society allows or prohibits it.
Events
- MUSIC Chautauqua Piano Competition
- OPERA Candide by Leonard Bernstein
- THEATER Airness by Chelsea Marcantel
- VISUAL ARTS Chautauqua School of Art Annual Student Exhibition
Week Six :: July 28 – August 4
The Changing Nature of Work
The state of work in America exists in contradictions. Wealth creation is up, but the per-capita GDP is stagnating. Working-class wages have been flat for decades, but the "gig economy" is booming. This week we study the nature of work in this country, examining the future of automation, the changing role of labor unions, the identity politics of the working classes, and the disappearing line in work-life balance. We look across generations and social classes, seeking to find who we are in a culture that ties identity to the jobs we hold, and reclaiming and honoring the dignity of work.
Events
- MUSIC Fry Street Quartet
+ So Percussion - ORCHESTRA
Sasha Cooke, mezzo soprano
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™
+ So Percussion - OPERA Candide by Leonard Bernstein
- THEATER New Play Workshop No. 2
- VISUAL ARTS Chautauqua School of Art Annual Student Exhibition
Stroll Through the Arts
Week Seven :: August 4 – August 11
The Arts and Global Understanding:
A Week Featuring The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
Art can create a culture; it can cross borders; it can sing of possibility. In this week of performances, lectures and workshops led and influenced by the work of The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma, we focus on the role of art — particularly music — in a culture, with an eye toward cross-cultural collaboration and global understanding. We explore and celebrate cultures different than our own; we examine critically the path of good intentions leading from cultural tourism to cultural appropriation; and we look for ways that earnest understanding and a shared loved of our art and each other can perhaps change the world. The Silk Road Ensemble opens the week's lecture platform exploring the notions of home through distinct traditions and personal stories, and continues its Chautauqua residency with master classes and performances. The week culminates with a morning presentation and evening performance by renowned cellist and Silk Road Ensemble founder/artistic director Yo-Yo Ma.
Events
- COMMUNITY
Old First Night Run/Walk
Old First Night - CLSC Recognition Day
- MUSIC The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
- OPERA As One by Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed
- THEATER Galileo by Bertolt Brecht
- VISUAL ARTS Open Studio Night at School of Art
Week Eight :: August 11 – August 18
The Forgotten: History and Memory in the 21st Century
It is said that those who do not remember their history are doomed to repeat it. So we look to that history, and to the communities, movements and ideas existing at the fringes in our world today. What do we forget, at our own peril? How can we be stewards of remembering, and what must we remember? We are responsible for the histories of our societies, our families, and of our own individual selves. How can we preserve, honor, and ultimately learn from what was and what is? This meeting of the past and present hinges upon what — and who — we must remember.
Events
- THEATER Galileo by Bertolt Brecht
- MUSIC Calidore String Quartet
Week Nine :: August 18 – August 26
The Impact of Cinema: Storytelling and Social Change
A Chautauqua Film Festival
With crowdsourcing, social media campaigns and new distribution channels, films aimed at effecting social and cultural change have found audiences unlike any time in the history of the art form. But how do we measure the impact of such feature and documentary films — from changing minds to changing policy? To close the 2018 season, filmmakers and film lovers gather for a weeklong festival featuring screenings and conversations in venues throughout the grounds, all alongside the Institution's renowned lecture and arts programs. We consider the filmmaker's role and intentions as artist, storyteller, journalist, advocate and activist; the business decisions that influence the distribution and marketing campaigns behind such films; and the effectiveness of films to create empathy — and prompt action — in its audiences.
Events
- COMMUNITY Three Taps of the Gavel address
- ORCHESTRA Season finale performance
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Sunday
Did UU church then lecture with Twila then ice cream gathering with rooming house. Then Jackie's friends. Jewish film festival about 1977 Israel team that won European championships . Dinner with Tanya and Twila at hotel and theater tonight. No empty time
Jim Lynch Jr and friend are getting day pass for tomorrow. I will spend day with them. Time for bed.
Nice you found problem with deck railing.
Love, Jude
The Amp has the same feel but is new
Friday, July 21, 2017
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