by Mike Telin

Now that summer is officially upon us, it’s time to take profit of the many cultural activities that Northeast Ohio offers. But if you’re searching for something just outside the region, why not follow the lead of many area residents and head toward Jamestown, New York to the Chautauqua Institution?  A two-and-a-half-hour drive from Cleveland, Chautauqua is the perfect summer getaway.

Located on 750 acres on Chautauqua Lake, the Institution was founded in 1874 by inventor Lewis Miller and Methodist Bishop John Heyl Vincent as a teaching camp for Sunday school teachers. Today it offers a variety of public programs that explore the important religious, social and political issues of our times. The Institution also offers recreational and cultural activities including popular entertainment, theater, symphony, ballet, and visual arts exhibitions. [Read more…]