Taps Across the Water Echoes of Taps to Sound Across the Lakes on Memorial Day Weekend By Karen Kroemer, Chautauqua Wawasee Honoring a Tradition Rooted in History Taps originated during the Civil War, when Memorial Day was first known as Decoration Day. In 1971, Memorial Day became a federal holiday honoring service members across all […]
Plein Air Painting Workshop with Fred Doloresco Chautauqua-Wawasee An Immersive Outdoor Painting Experience Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists Association invite you to a three-day immersive plein air painting workshop led by acclaimed artist Fred Doloresco. Designed for intermediate to advanced landscape painters, this workshop offers the opportunity to refine your skills through […]
SEO for Beginners: How to Be Found Online and Use Data to Grow SEO for Beginners: How to Be Found Online and Use Data to Grow By: Deena M. DuFour – Chautauqua-Wawasee Graphics/Social Media Director Search engines can help people discover your organization. What happens after that depends on your website. If visitors quickly understand […]
Seeking Artists Wawasee Fine Arts Festival at Oakwood Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Chautauqua Wawasee is now accepting artist applications for the 2026 Wawasee Fine Arts Festival at Oakwood. This juried fine arts festival brings together talented artists, collectors, and the community for a full day of art, creativity, and […]
Practicing the Pause An Invitation to Slow Down Introduction by: Deena DuFour At Chautauqua Wawasee, we are beginning a new series centered on a simple but powerful idea. Life is not meant to be rushed through. It is meant to be lived, noticed, and experienced. Practicing the Pause invites us to slow our pace and […]
Pottery Workshop for Beginners with Scott Souers-UPDATE- SOLD OUT Hands-On Stoneware Pottery Class | Spring 2026 Kick off the 2026 season with our popular Pottery Workshop for Beginners, offered by Chautauqua-Wawasee. This three-week beginner pottery class is ideal if you’ve been looking for a hands-on introduction to working with clay. Participants will learn directly from […]
Old Fashioned Hymn Sing Returns on Palm Sunday at Syracuse Community Center A Larger Venue for a Growing Community Tradition Due to an overflowing crowd at our first-ever Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing in the quaint, historic Oakwood Chapel, Chautauqua-Wawasee is relocating this popular community event to a larger venue. The Old Fashioned Hymn Sing will now […]
What’s Flying Through Northern Indiana This Spring? A New Waterfowl Festival Invites the Public to Experience Migration Up Close A Front-Row Seat to Spring Migration This March, bird watchers, nature lovers, and curious minds alike are invited to experience spring migration up close. The Waterfowl Festival offers a full day dedicated to birds, wetlands, and […]
Volunteer Opportunities at Chautauqua-Wawasee Chautauqua-Wawasee is a volunteer-driven organization, and we are always looking for passionate individuals to get involved and make a difference in our community. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are ready to take on a larger commitment, there are many ways to contribute to our mission and help […]
Chautauqua Wawasee 2026 Program Schedule Discover the Chautauqua Wawasee 2026 Program Schedule, a full year of inspiring events celebrating Arts, Education, Faith, and Recreation in the Syracuse and Lake Wawasee community. This year’s lineup blends beloved traditions with new programs designed to inform, entertain, and connect. Program Schedule Highlights for 2026 The ever-popular Purdue Varsity […]