Designed for those who love to learn, Tucson’s independent arts and humanities series offers intriguing topics presented by outstanding scholars who delight in teaching. You’ll find classmates who share your passion for new ideas as you explore art, writing, literature, music, history, and more.
Include some time for learning in your busy schedule this year. Nourish your intellect, increase your understanding of a favorite subject, or experiment with something new. Energize yourself with new ideas. You’ll be amazed at the result.
Please contact us at info@thelearningcurvetucson.com or 520 777-5817 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in class this fall as we begin our 17th year of connecting those who love to learn with those who love to teach.
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September 2019
| Class | Date/Time |
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Speaking Up and Writing Down
Instructor: Molly McKasson |
Tuesdays Sep 24 – Oct 29, 9:30am-12:30pm |
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Food for Thought: The Science of Climate Change and Global Warming
Instructor: Robert Rinker PhD |
Monday, Sep 30, 11:30am-1:30pm |
October 2019
| Class | Date/Time |
|---|---|
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Exploring Egypt’s Influential Neighbor
Instructor: Prof. Pearce Paul Creasman |
Tuesdays, Oct 1 – 29, 2:00-4:00pm |
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Caravaggio and Annibale Carracci
Instructor: Kevin Justus Ph.D |
Mondays Oct 7 – Nov 4, 9:30am-noon |
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Amazing iPhone - Session 1
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Oct 7, 1:00-4:00pm |
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Literary Road Trip - Tucson Session
Instructor: William A. Fry Ph.D |
Wednesdays, Oct 9 – Dec 4, 9:45-11:45am |
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The Footprints of Humanity
Instructor: Matthew J. Rowe PhD |
Thursdays, Oct 10 – Nov 21, 10:00am-noon |
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The History of Parliament
Instructor: Richard A. Cosgrove Ph.D |
Thursdays, Oct 10 – 31, 1:30-3:30pm |
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Literary Road Trip - Oro Valley Session
Instructor: William A. Fry Ph.D |
Fridays, Oct 11 – Dec 6, 9:30-11:30am |
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Food for Thought: Indian Art, Artists and the Stories Behind the Art
Instructor: Mark Bahti |
Monday, Oct 14, 11:30am-1:30pm |
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Russian Music
Instructor: Alex Tentser |
Wednesdays, Oct 16 – Dec 11, 1:00-3:00pm |
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Amazing iPhone - Session 2
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Oct 21, 1:00-4:00pm |
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More Amazing iPhone - Session 1
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Oct 28, 1:00-4:00pm |
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On the Town! - Session 1
Instructor: Richard T. Hanson |
Tuesdays Oct 29 – Dec 10, 10:00am-noon |
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On the Town! - Session 2
Instructor: Richard T. Hanson |
Tuesdays Oct 29 – Dec 10, 1:00-3:00pm |
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Taste of Tucson Downtown - Tour 1
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Wednesday, Oct 30, 1:00-4:45pm |
November 2019
| Class | Date/Time |
|---|---|
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Walt Whitman
Instructor: Charles Alexander |
Fridays, Nov 1 – 22, 9:30-11:30am |
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The Magical Truth of Voice
Instructor: Meg Files |
Fridays, Nov 1 – Dec 13, 1:00-4:00pm |
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More Amazing iPhone - Session 2
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Nov 4, 1:00-4:00pm |
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Taste of 4th Avenue - Tour 1
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Thursday, Nov 7, 1:00-4:30pm |
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Mexican Modern
Instructor: Mike Dominguez |
Thursdays, Nov 7 – Dec 12, 1:30-3:30pm |
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Food for Thought: Einstein’s Monsters: The Life and Times of Black Holes
Instructor: Chris Impey |
Monday, Nov 11, 11:30am-1:30pm |
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Taste of Tucson Downtown - Tour 2
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Friday, Nov 15, 1:00-4:45pm |
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iPad Basics
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Nov 18, 1:00-4:00pm |
December 2019
| Class | Date/Time |
|---|---|
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Taste of Tucson Downtown - Tour 3
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Friday, Dec 6, 1:00-4:45pm |
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Food for Thought: Beethoven’s Gift
Instructor: José Luis Gomez |
Monday, Dec 9, 11:30am-1:30pm |
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Taste of 4th Avenue - Tour 2
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Thursday, Dec 12, 1:00-4:30pm |