The Chautauqua Lecture Series is filled with interesting and diverse topics again this summer. Review the lineup of theme weeks below. Stay tuned for lecture descriptions and speaker bios as they become available at lakesideohio.com/calendar.
Images in Historic Paintings
May 27-31 — Explore two-dimensional art and come away with a new appreciation for paintings and conservation techniques.
The Wild West
June 3-7 — Learn about the Native Peoples, American settlers, wildlife and how the west was changed.
Celebrate Ohio: Presidential Museums
June 10-14 — This week showcases the U.S. Presidents who called Ohio home. Discover the unique items each presidential home and museum has in its collection.
America’s Veterans: After the Conflict
June 17-21 — Learn about the issues American heroes faced after returning from various conflicts over our 248 years of independence.
Journalism & Media Literacy
June 24-28 — In an ever-changing world with many different forms of news and media, it’s important to analyze and make informed judgments as users of information.
Preserving Democracy: By the People
July 1-5 — Free and fair elections are the foundation of representative democracy. Explore ways we can assure that elections continue to be free and fair in a polarized American political landscape. This week’s lecture series is supported by the Knobel Family Endowment.
The Common Good
July 8-12 — Stretch, learn, grow and connect. These lectures teach us about building community.
Artificial Intelligence
July 15-19 — Learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world we live in from possibly helping resolve past nation conflicts to innovative medicine.
Television: History & Future
July 22-26 — From its beginnings to its evolution, regulation and entertainment value, join others in understanding the impact of television on our lives.
Lakeside Gardening Experience
July 29-Aug. 2 — This week welcomes an array of speakers on tree preservation and planting native gardens, to nature-based therapies and ecopsychology to Lakeside, which is a 2023 America in Bloom winner.
Latin America Labor/Migration Conditions
Aug. 5-9 — Stay current and learn about the labor and economic conditions in Central America/Mexico and some of the forces that drive migration northward.
Local Food Sourcing
Aug. 12-16 — Discover the different foods produced locally, which are fresh, high-quality products planted by passionate individuals.
Documentary Week
Aug. 19-23 — Engage in thought-provoking documentaries and the stories behind them. Presented in collaboration with the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum.
Lakeside University
Aug. 26-30 — Lakesiders come from different backgrounds and are a wealth of knowledge. This week is their time to shine and share their experiences and expertise with others. Check back for the lecture schedule.
