Most of the celebration of Deep Creek Lake’s 100th-year anniversary will take place in the Lake District. But a popular piece of lake-area history is coming in July to Victorian Chautauqua in Mountain Lake Park and to Our Town Theatre in Oakland on August 5.

Surveyed audiences pleaded that Edwards return for another engagement after his impressive performance in 2024. Aiming to please, and already a consideration, the program committee agreed to request his return in 2025. He will perform at the Vaudeville In The Street stage on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, 2024.

The Victorian Chautauqua prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary.

The fourth consecutive Victorian Chautauqua was a resounding success, with record-breaking attendance and picture-perfect weather. So much to do in so little time.

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The Victorian Chautauqua was represented by Bob Spear, who submitted the grant application, and the Program Committee's Mary Helen Spear while accepting the grant award from The Community Trust Foundation on June5th.

A Rhode Island native, Lars Matthew Reick began a journey in the performative arts at the young age of 12. He reached internet fame with 8-ring manipulation, which he will be performing all weekend at the Victorian Chautauqua , July 6 & 7.

Plans have been laid for the 2024 Victorian Chautauqua fundraiser dinner under the big top tent next to the oldest standing cottage in Mountain Lake Park. Come as you are or in period attire to kick off the weekend festivities with great food, drinks, and companionship.

Samantha Funding The Arts has graciously funded the entire 2024 children's program at the Victorian Chautauqua. The funding nonprofit is led by June and Charlie McClosky in memory of their daughter Samantha, who was passionate about the arts.

The 2024 Victorian Chautauqua is pleased to receive a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council for two musical performances, solo classical guitarist Mark Edwards, and a six-piece jazz ensemble Halley Jazz, led by Halley Shoenberg.

The fourth annual Victorian Chautauqua Festival unfolds in the Historic District of Mountain Lake Park on Saturday, July 6th, and Sunday, July 7th.

It’s tax time, and squeezing in those last-minute donations can not only help your bottom line but support The Victorian Chautauqua as well.

Robert Daniel "Dan" Wagoner was internationally celebrated as a modern dancer, choreographer, and professor. After a long and fruitful career in the art of movement, he died near the comfort of his family on January 19 at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, Maryland, where he had been a resident for several years.

Mountain Maryland Gateway To The West and Heritage Areas Authority has awarded The Victorian Chautauqua Festival grant funding to assist with additional way-finding and staging for the event.

The Victorian Chautauqua is pleased to be a recipient of the 2024 SHINE Grant awards from Maryland Humanities. The funding will go toward diversifying programs at the weekend festival taking place on July 6th & 7th in the Historic District of Mountain Lake Park.

U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt is credited as calling Chautauqua "the most American thing in America". The original Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York continues today and proudly celebrates its 150th Anniversary in 2024.

The Mountain Lake Park Historical Association (MLPHA) will be entering a custom-decorated tree for auction at the 2023 Festival of Trees.

Lee Asher is a celebrated, second-generation magician, magic consultant, and playing card historian who will be sharing his obsessions on the Victorian Chautauqua stage. Journey on a deep dive into one of the world’s earliest forms of tabletop recreation and conjuring tools.

Black Magic Burlesque Circus Troupe will be returning to the Victorian Chautauqua in 2024.

The 2023 Victorian Chautauqua was hailed as “the best one yet,” if you listen to comments on social media. An overwhelmingly enthusiastic crowd attended with eager minds and spirited engagement.