There are times in history when the lives of human beings change suddenly, either for good or for bad. Very often these turning points involve war and[...]

Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28; February 4
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

This series traces the causes and course of World War I, “the war to end all wars,” from 1914 to 1918, with a special focus on America&rsq[...]

Thursdays, February 13, 20, 27; March 5
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

This series is a presentation and discussion of the best recordings that Duke Ellington made as a pianist: Soda Fountain Rag, L[...]

Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28; February 4
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Four Contemporary European films that reflect on life under Soviet rule and its aftermath. Stories of betrayal, collaboration, resistance and transfor[...]

Mondays, February 17, 24; March 2, 9
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

This series will explore how these American authors, Sarah Orne Jewett, Mary Wilkins Freeman, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Kate Chopin pioneered the [...]

Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

This year is the 75th anniversary of World War II. This  series will analyze the four climactic battles of 1944-1945 in which the United States p[...]

Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28; February 4
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm