Aretha Franklin set to open Chautauqua Institution's 2017 season

The Queen of Soul's June 24 concert will kick off a season featuring Lewis Black, Garrison Keillor, the Beach Boys, more headliners. By Lindsey Poisson Showcase staff writer
There's plenty to R-E-S-P-E-C-T about the upcoming Chautauqua Institution entertainment lineup.

Iconic singer Aretha Franklin — known for her hits "Respect," "Natural Woman" and "Chain of Fools" — will kick off the summer 2017 season with a soulful concert on June 24, 8:15 p.m., at the amphitheater. Other recently announced headliners include Lewis Black, who will give a lecture on July 31, 10:45 a.m., and a season finale concert by the Beach Boys on Aug. 26, 8:15 p.m., at the amphitheater.
Tickets are $69 and $50 for the Franklin and Beach Boys concerts, respectively, and go on sale starting Jan. 9. A gate pass, also on sale starting Jan. 9, is required to attend Black's lecture.
More 2017 season highlights include An Evening with Garrison Keillor (July 21; $42), a lecture by Bill Moyers (July 10; gate pass required), the Raleigh Ringers (July 12; $20) and the Joey Alexander Trio (Aug. 24; $43).
For more details, call 716-357-6250 visit www.ciweb.org.


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