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Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Soloist Amit Peled joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for Dmitri Shostakovich's "Cello Concerto Number 2" at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Soloist Amit Peled joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for Dmitri Shostakovich's "Cello Concerto Number 2" at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.
Group 2 Boys and Girls peek through the curtain during their performance "Grease" at the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Group 2 Boys and Girls peek through the curtain during their performance "Grease" at the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015.
Tom Toles's rule number three for editorial cartooning is to "be fair*." The astirix refers the comment that he gets to decide what is fair. Toles is an editorial cartoonist for the Washington Post, speaks at the Amphitheater on Thursday July 30, 20

Tom Toles's rule number three for editorial cartooning is to "be fair*." The astirix refers the comment that he gets to decide what is fair. Toles is an editorial cartoonist for the Washington Post, speaks at the Amphitheater on Thursday July 30, 2015. In his lecture he told the audience the five steps it takes to make editorial cartoons and discussed his recent work.
Finn Munroe throws a bean bag at the 3 Boys Cornhole booth at the Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015.

Finn Munroe throws a bean bag at the 3 Boys Cornhole booth at the Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015.
Riley Burton throws a tennis ball for Cuba the dog from the Zellers's porch on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Cuba was often distracted and would come back to the porch without the ball.

Riley Burton throws a tennis ball for Cuba the dog from the Zellers's porch on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Cuba was often distracted and would come back to the porch without the ball.
A Children's School student paints John Denton's, a Blue Room teacher at the Children's School, car at the open house on Friday, July 2015. The paint is water soluble and is not permeable.

A Children's School student paints John Denton's, a Blue Room teacher at the Children's School, car at the open house on Friday, July 2015. The paint is water soluble and is not permeable.
Logan Recchia, gallery assistant at VACI Galleries, leads a discussion about Brice Brown's "Regal Giant," an aluminum sculpture outside the Fowler-Kellogg Art Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Students said the sculpture reminded them of a fallen ki

Logan Recchia, gallery assistant at VACI Galleries, leads a discussion about Brice Brown's "Regal Giant," an aluminum sculpture outside the Fowler-Kellogg Art Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Students said the sculpture reminded them of a fallen king.
George Gibbs, played by Myles Bullock, comforts his mother Myrtle Webb, played by Carol Halstead, shortly before his wedding during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

George Gibbs, played by Myles Bullock, comforts his mother Myrtle Webb, played by Carol Halstead, shortly before his wedding during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Anne Kennedy, the costume designer for Intimate Apparel, says "each scene is like a jewel."

Anne Kennedy, the costume designer for Intimate Apparel, says "each scene is like a jewel."
Ying Wa College's choral performance group performs on Bestor Plaza Friday, July 3, 2015. The college performs around the world to bridge cross cultural barriers. 

Ying Wa College's choral performance group performs on Bestor Plaza Friday, July 3, 2015. The college performs around the world to bridge cross cultural barriers. 
Macduff, played by Jason Wickson , rallies refugees from Macbeth's cruel reign during the opening night performance on Saturday, July 12, 2015.

Macduff, played by Jason Wickson , rallies refugees from Macbeth's cruel reign during the opening night performance on Saturday, July 12, 2015.
The Three Witches stand over Macbeth's dead body as Macduff, played by Jason Wickson, crowns Malcolm, played by Brett Sprague, king of Scotland during the opening performance of Macbeth on Saturday, July 11, 2015.

The Three Witches stand over Macbeth's dead body as Macduff, played by Jason Wickson, crowns Malcolm, played by Brett Sprague, king of Scotland during the opening performance of Macbeth on Saturday, July 11, 2015.
Sharon Isbin performs Waltz #3 by Antonio Lauro on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in the Amphitheater.

Sharon Isbin performs Waltz #3 by Antonio Lauro on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in the Amphitheater.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Lady Macbeth, played by Jill Gardner, yells at Macbeth played by Michael Chioldi, after he is too traumatized to murder King Duncan during final dress on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in the Amphitheater.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Lady Macbeth, played by Jill Gardner, yells at Macbeth played by Michael Chioldi, after he is too traumatized to murder King Duncan during final dress on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in the Amphitheater.
Aubrey Peeples, who plays  Layla Grant on ABC's Nashville, performs songs from the television show and country versions of classic rock songs on Saturday, June 25, 2015 in the Amphitheater. 

Aubrey Peeples, who plays Layla Grant on ABC's Nashville, performs songs from the television show and country versions of classic rock songs on Saturday, June 25, 2015 in the Amphitheater. 
Members of the Thursday Morning Band welcome the Children's School Parade on Friday, July 3, 2015 in front of the Colonnade.

Members of the Thursday Morning Band welcome the Children's School Parade on Friday, July 3, 2015 in front of the Colonnade.
The Sacred Song Service focused on the favorite hymns of American presidents on Sunday, July 5, 2015.

The Sacred Song Service focused on the favorite hymns of American presidents on Sunday, July 5, 2015.
Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel is now open late and offers a small plates menu. 

Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel is now open late and offers a small plates menu. 
Beef bolognese with house-ground beef, tomato sauce and fresh pappardelle pasta.

Beef bolognese with house-ground beef, tomato sauce and fresh pappardelle pasta.
Morgan McCheskey's sixth grade class looks at Untitled by Thom Flynn at the Strohl Art Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Flynn's multimedia piece is made from compressed paper.

Morgan McCheskey's sixth grade class looks at Untitled by Thom Flynn at the Strohl Art Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Flynn's multimedia piece is made from compressed paper.
Children's School teacher instructs parents on how to sing and dance a song about planes, trains and automobiles during the Children's School open house on Friday, July 17, 2015.

Children's School teacher instructs parents on how to sing and dance a song about planes, trains and automobiles during the Children's School open house on Friday, July 17, 2015.
Rossen Milanov conducts "Ellis Island" by Peter Boyer on Thursday, July 16, 2015. The piece was accompanied by spoken word and a slide show of historic photographs.

Rossen Milanov conducts "Ellis Island" by Peter Boyer on Thursday, July 16, 2015. The piece was accompanied by spoken word and a slide show of historic photographs.
The Stage Manager, played by Manu Narayan, invites the audience into the world of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

The Stage Manager, played by Manu Narayan, invites the audience into the world of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Emily Webb, played by Audrey Corsa, feels anxiety after making an important decision during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

Emily Webb, played by Audrey Corsa, feels anxiety after making an important decision during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Aidan Weismann is dragged through the Kids Car Wash at The Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Aidan Weismann is dragged through the Kids Car Wash at The Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer 7 Girls and councillors paint fingernails at The Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015. Each group had a booth where they offered games and services.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer 7 Girls and councillors paint fingernails at The Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015. Each group had a booth where they offered games and services.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Group 3 Girls prepare for the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Their performance theme was "3G Wishes on a Star."

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Group 3 Girls prepare for the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Their performance theme was "3G Wishes on a Star."
Group 5 Boys pantomime athletic songs for their skit "Workout Plan" at the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Group 5 Boys pantomime athletic songs for their skit "Workout Plan" at the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015.
The 1874 Society recognizes those who donate to the Chautauqua Fund with a lunch at the Atheneum Hotel on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Lunch consisted of salmon, roasted potatoes, avocado, assorted fruit and a salad with corn dressing. For desert guests

The 1874 Society recognizes those who donate to the Chautauqua Fund with a lunch at the Atheneum Hotel on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Lunch consisted of salmon, roasted potatoes, avocado, assorted fruit and a salad with corn dressing. For desert guests were offered plain cheesecake.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Amit Peled, a cello soloist, exhales sharply with the beat of Dmitri Shostakovich's "Cello Concerto Number 2" with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The per

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Amit Peled, a cello soloist, exhales sharply with the beat of Dmitri Shostakovich's "Cello Concerto Number 2" with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer A violinist with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer A violinist with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Rossen Milanov signals the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra to slowly fade out of Jean Sibelius's "Pohjola's Daughter" at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Rossen Milanov signals the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra to slowly fade out of Jean Sibelius's "Pohjola's Daughter" at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.
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Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Soloist Amit Peled joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for Dmitri Shostakovich's "Cello Concerto Number 2" at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.

Group 2 Boys and Girls peek through the curtain during their performance "Grease" at the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015.

Tom Toles's rule number three for editorial cartooning is to "be fair*." The astirix refers the comment that he gets to decide what is fair. Toles is an editorial cartoonist for the Washington Post, speaks at the Amphitheater on Thursday July 30, 2015. In his lecture he told the audience the five steps it takes to make editorial cartoons and discussed his recent work.

Finn Munroe throws a bean bag at the 3 Boys Cornhole booth at the Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015.

Riley Burton throws a tennis ball for Cuba the dog from the Zellers's porch on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Cuba was often distracted and would come back to the porch without the ball.

A Children's School student paints John Denton's, a Blue Room teacher at the Children's School, car at the open house on Friday, July 2015. The paint is water soluble and is not permeable.

Logan Recchia, gallery assistant at VACI Galleries, leads a discussion about Brice Brown's "Regal Giant," an aluminum sculpture outside the Fowler-Kellogg Art Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Students said the sculpture reminded them of a fallen king.

George Gibbs, played by Myles Bullock, comforts his mother Myrtle Webb, played by Carol Halstead, shortly before his wedding during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

Anne Kennedy, the costume designer for Intimate Apparel, says "each scene is like a jewel."

Ying Wa College's choral performance group performs on Bestor Plaza Friday, July 3, 2015. The college performs around the world to bridge cross cultural barriers. 

Macduff, played by Jason Wickson , rallies refugees from Macbeth's cruel reign during the opening night performance on Saturday, July 12, 2015.

The Three Witches stand over Macbeth's dead body as Macduff, played by Jason Wickson, crowns Malcolm, played by Brett Sprague, king of Scotland during the opening performance of Macbeth on Saturday, July 11, 2015.

Sharon Isbin performs Waltz #3 by Antonio Lauro on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in the Amphitheater.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Lady Macbeth, played by Jill Gardner, yells at Macbeth played by Michael Chioldi, after he is too traumatized to murder King Duncan during final dress on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in the Amphitheater.

Aubrey Peeples, who plays Layla Grant on ABC's Nashville, performs songs from the television show and country versions of classic rock songs on Saturday, June 25, 2015 in the Amphitheater. 

Members of the Thursday Morning Band welcome the Children's School Parade on Friday, July 3, 2015 in front of the Colonnade.

The Sacred Song Service focused on the favorite hymns of American presidents on Sunday, July 5, 2015.

Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel is now open late and offers a small plates menu. 

Beef bolognese with house-ground beef, tomato sauce and fresh pappardelle pasta.

Morgan McCheskey's sixth grade class looks at Untitled by Thom Flynn at the Strohl Art Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Flynn's multimedia piece is made from compressed paper.

Children's School teacher instructs parents on how to sing and dance a song about planes, trains and automobiles during the Children's School open house on Friday, July 17, 2015.

Rossen Milanov conducts "Ellis Island" by Peter Boyer on Thursday, July 16, 2015. The piece was accompanied by spoken word and a slide show of historic photographs.

The Stage Manager, played by Manu Narayan, invites the audience into the world of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

Emily Webb, played by Audrey Corsa, feels anxiety after making an important decision during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Aidan Weismann is dragged through the Kids Car Wash at The Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer 7 Girls and councillors paint fingernails at The Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015. Each group had a booth where they offered games and services.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Group 3 Girls prepare for the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Their performance theme was "3G Wishes on a Star."

Group 5 Boys pantomime athletic songs for their skit "Workout Plan" at the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015.

The 1874 Society recognizes those who donate to the Chautauqua Fund with a lunch at the Atheneum Hotel on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Lunch consisted of salmon, roasted potatoes, avocado, assorted fruit and a salad with corn dressing. For desert guests were offered plain cheesecake.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Amit Peled, a cello soloist, exhales sharply with the beat of Dmitri Shostakovich's "Cello Concerto Number 2" with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer A violinist with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.

Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Rossen Milanov signals the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra to slowly fade out of Jean Sibelius's "Pohjola's Daughter" at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Soloist Amit Peled joins the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra for Dmitri Shostakovich's "Cello Concerto Number 2" at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.
Group 2 Boys and Girls peek through the curtain during their performance "Grease" at the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015.
Tom Toles's rule number three for editorial cartooning is to "be fair*." The astirix refers the comment that he gets to decide what is fair. Toles is an editorial cartoonist for the Washington Post, speaks at the Amphitheater on Thursday July 30, 20
Finn Munroe throws a bean bag at the 3 Boys Cornhole booth at the Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015.
Riley Burton throws a tennis ball for Cuba the dog from the Zellers's porch on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Cuba was often distracted and would come back to the porch without the ball.
A Children's School student paints John Denton's, a Blue Room teacher at the Children's School, car at the open house on Friday, July 2015. The paint is water soluble and is not permeable.
Logan Recchia, gallery assistant at VACI Galleries, leads a discussion about Brice Brown's "Regal Giant," an aluminum sculpture outside the Fowler-Kellogg Art Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Students said the sculpture reminded them of a fallen ki
George Gibbs, played by Myles Bullock, comforts his mother Myrtle Webb, played by Carol Halstead, shortly before his wedding during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Anne Kennedy, the costume designer for Intimate Apparel, says "each scene is like a jewel."
Ying Wa College's choral performance group performs on Bestor Plaza Friday, July 3, 2015. The college performs around the world to bridge cross cultural barriers. 
Macduff, played by Jason Wickson , rallies refugees from Macbeth's cruel reign during the opening night performance on Saturday, July 12, 2015.
The Three Witches stand over Macbeth's dead body as Macduff, played by Jason Wickson, crowns Malcolm, played by Brett Sprague, king of Scotland during the opening performance of Macbeth on Saturday, July 11, 2015.
Sharon Isbin performs Waltz #3 by Antonio Lauro on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in the Amphitheater.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Lady Macbeth, played by Jill Gardner, yells at Macbeth played by Michael Chioldi, after he is too traumatized to murder King Duncan during final dress on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in the Amphitheater.
Aubrey Peeples, who plays  Layla Grant on ABC's Nashville, performs songs from the television show and country versions of classic rock songs on Saturday, June 25, 2015 in the Amphitheater. 
Members of the Thursday Morning Band welcome the Children's School Parade on Friday, July 3, 2015 in front of the Colonnade.
The Sacred Song Service focused on the favorite hymns of American presidents on Sunday, July 5, 2015.
Heirloom Restaurant at the Athenaeum Hotel is now open late and offers a small plates menu. 
Beef bolognese with house-ground beef, tomato sauce and fresh pappardelle pasta.
Morgan McCheskey's sixth grade class looks at Untitled by Thom Flynn at the Strohl Art Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Flynn's multimedia piece is made from compressed paper.
Children's School teacher instructs parents on how to sing and dance a song about planes, trains and automobiles during the Children's School open house on Friday, July 17, 2015.
Rossen Milanov conducts "Ellis Island" by Peter Boyer on Thursday, July 16, 2015. The piece was accompanied by spoken word and a slide show of historic photographs.
The Stage Manager, played by Manu Narayan, invites the audience into the world of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Emily Webb, played by Audrey Corsa, feels anxiety after making an important decision during a performance of Our Town on the Bratton Stage on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Aidan Weismann is dragged through the Kids Car Wash at The Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer 7 Girls and councillors paint fingernails at The Club Carnival on Friday, July 24, 2015. Each group had a booth where they offered games and services.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Group 3 Girls prepare for the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Their performance theme was "3G Wishes on a Star."
Group 5 Boys pantomime athletic songs for their skit "Workout Plan" at the Air Band competition on Thursday, July 30, 2015.
The 1874 Society recognizes those who donate to the Chautauqua Fund with a lunch at the Atheneum Hotel on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Lunch consisted of salmon, roasted potatoes, avocado, assorted fruit and a salad with corn dressing. For desert guests
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Amit Peled, a cello soloist, exhales sharply with the beat of Dmitri Shostakovich's "Cello Concerto Number 2" with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The per
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer A violinist with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra performs at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.
Joshua Boucher/Staff Photographer Rossen Milanov signals the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra to slowly fade out of Jean Sibelius's "Pohjola's Daughter" at the Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The performance was broadcasted on WQED.