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.
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Sep 2018
| Class | Date/Time |
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Food For Thought - Galileo’s Dilemma
Instructor: Cynthia Meier |
Monday, Sep 17, 11:30am-1:30pm |
Oct 2018
| Class | Date/Time |
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Grand Dames of American Literature - Tucson
Instructor: William A. Fry Ph.D |
Wednesdays, Oct 10 – Dec 5, 9:45-11:45am |
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Chopin and the Romantic Era
Instructor: Alex Tentser |
Wednesdays, Oct 10 – Dec 5, 1:00-3:00pm |
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World War 1
Instructor: Richard A. Cosgrove Ph.D |
Thursdays, Oct 11 – Nov 1, 1:30-3:30pm |
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Grand Dames of American Literature - Oro Valley
Instructor: William A. Fry Ph.D |
Fridays, Oct 12 – Dec 7, 9:30-11:30am |
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Food For Thought - Dorothy Parker’s Guest List
Instructor: William A. Fry Ph.D |
Monday, Oct 15, 11:30am-1:30pm |
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Amazing iPhone
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Oct 15, 1:00-4:00pm |
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Taste of Tucson Downtown - Tour 1
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Friday, Oct 19, 1:00-4:45pm |
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Palaces Fit for a King
Instructor: Kevin Justus Ph.D |
Mondays, Oct 22 – Dec 17, 9:30am-noon |
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More Amazing iPhone
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Oct 22, 1:00-4:00pm |
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Carefully Taught: Oscar Hammerstein & Stephen Sondheim - Session 1
Instructor: Richard T. Hanson |
Tuesdays, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 10:00am-noon |
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Carefully Taught: Oscar Hammerstein & Stephen Sondheim - Session 2
Instructor: Richard T. Hanson |
Tuesdays, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 1:00-3:00pm |
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Speaking Up and Writing Down
Instructor: Molly McKasson |
Tuesdays, Oct 23 – Dec 4, 1:00-4:00pm |
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The Winning Score
Instructor: Bob Bernhardt |
Thursday, Oct 25, 10:00am-noon |
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Brunch with Brahms (and Bob)
Instructor: Bob Bernhardt |
Friday, Oct 26, 9:30am-12:15pm |
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iPad Basics
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Oct 29, 1:00-4:00pm |
Nov 2018
| Class | Date/Time |
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World Archaeology
Instructor: Matthew J. Rowe PhD |
Thursdays, Nov 1 – Dec 13, 10:00am-noon |
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Cruising the Greek Islands
Instructor: Bella Vivante |
Fridays, Nov 2 – Dec 14, 1:00-3:00pm |
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iPad Beyond the Basics
Instructor: Sabrina Smith |
Monday, Nov 5, 1:00-4:00pm |
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Taste of Tucson Downtown - Tour 2
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Wednesday, Nov 7, 1:00-4:45pm |
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The Sacred and the Profane
Instructor: Mike Dominguez |
Thursdays, Nov 8 – Dec 13, 1:30-3:30pm |
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Food For Thought - Food Explorer
Instructor: Paul Fisher |
Monday, Nov 12 11:30 – 1:30PM |
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iPhone and iPad In Depth
Instructor: John Nemerovski |
Mondays, Nov 12 – 19, 1:00-4:00pm |
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Taste of Tucson Downtown - Tour 3
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Friday, Nov 16, 1:00-4:45pm |
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Go Ahead and Make a Scene
Instructor: Sheila Bender |
Saturday, Nov 17, 9:00am-4:00pm |
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The Five-Minute Memoir
Instructor: Sheila Bender |
Sunday, Nov 18, 9:00am-4:00pm |
Dec 2018
| Class | Date/Time |
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Taste of Tucson Downtown - Tour 4
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Wednesday, Dec 5, 1:00-4:45pm |
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Food for Thought - The Art and Music of Christmas
Instructor: Kevin Justus Ph.D |
Monday, Dec 10, 11:30am-1:30pm |
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Taste of Tucson Downtown - Tour 5
Instructor: Elysa Crum and Sherry Weiss |
Friday, Dec 14, 1:00-4:45pm |
