SMS343C

The Jazz Soul of Harold Arlen

Presented by: Mark Gridley
Jazz musicians love Broadway show tunes. The only Broadway composer favored more than Harold Arlen was George Gershwin. In fact, Arlen’s “[...]

Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SM243B

Cinema with the Accent on Noir

Presented by: Shelly Isaacs
Come and delve into four international films that dwell on the dark side of the street, where ambiguity and disillusionment dwell.[...]

Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Video Catch-up Available
SM243C

Laughter in the Dark

Presented by: Shelly Isaacs
In this session, the "F" in Film stands for funny. These four choices encompass various forms of comedy, each proving that humor transcends [...]

Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Video Catch-up Available
W144D

Cinema With An Accent on the Feminine

Presented by: Shelly Isaacs
This film series will explore the experience of women through the lens of other cultures, through stories that reveal their ability to overcome the ch[...]

Mondays, April 29; May 6, 13, 20
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Video Catch-up Available
SM243A

The Cinema of Resistance

Presented by: Shelly Isaacs
This series highlights four films that depict acts of defiance, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought back against their occup[...]

Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Video Catch-up Available
SM341A

Inside the World’s Great Museums

Presented by: Carol Jonson
Most visitors to some of the world’s greatest and largest museums experience only a whirlwind tour of an hour or two. But if time permits, an on[...]

Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Video Catch-up Available

Ripped from the Headlines

Presented by: Eliot Kleinberg
This very interactive seminar will explore the day's hot topics that have immediate and relevant impact. Each session will begin with the lecturer[...]

Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
SM442B

Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman

Presented by: Terryl Lawrence
Throughout history, numerous women have demonstrated great artistic talent and yet found themselves hampered by their gender in receiving recognition.[...]

Thursdays, July 18, 25; August 1, 8
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Video Catch-up Available
SM443A

Music, Media, and the Counterculture 1950-80

Presented by: James Pagliasotti
This class is derived from a memoir about coming of age during the post-War years. It's an impressionistic history, experiential rather than acade[...]

Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Video Catch-up Available
SMG142A

Explore the Healthy Benefits of Tai Chi

Presented by: Kalindi Yuan
Tai Chi, short for T'ai Chuan or Tai ji quan, is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. [...]

Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 25; July 2
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.