Join us to explore new ideas, revisit familiar topics, and connect with others who love to learn. You’ll enjoy presentations by some of Tucson’s premier scholars in convenient locations and come away with a greater understanding of history, literature, music, writing, art, archaeology, and more. Nourish your appetite for learning and your love of fine dining with our Food for Thought series, enjoy presentations on the big screen at the newly expanded Loft Cinema, and expand your world when you take your seat in the classroom. Make your plans today.

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Join us in Fall 2025/Spring 2026

Echoes of Laurel Canyon: The Soundtrack of a Generation

Echoes of Laurel Canyon: The Soundtrack of a Generation

Step back to the late ’60s and early ’70s, when the hills above Los Angeles overflowed with music, friendship, and creativity. Take a nostalgic four-week journey through the songs and stories of Laurel Canyon — featuring the music of Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Carole King, and more, with performances by some of Tucson’s finest vocalists: Sarah Tolar, Katherine Byrnes, and Mindy Ronstadt.

Tuesdays, Mar 10 – 31
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Khris Dodge

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Noel Coward – a not so Private Life

Noel Coward – a not so Private Life

Enter the fascinating world of Noel Coward, playwright, composer, and an icon of style. Explore his works for the stage and his enduring popular songs, while also delving into the struggles and triumphs of his personal life. Step back in time with actor and director Betsy Kruse Craig as your guide and enjoy performances by the cast of the Invisible Theatre production of Oh, Coward!

Thursdays, April16 and 23
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Betsy Kruse Craig

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Vivace Restaurant

Food For Thought: a lunch lecture series

Nourish your intellect while you savor the delicious northern Italian dishes offered by Vivace Restaurant, 6440 N Campbell Ave.

Additional Food For Thought Events Coming Soon

Food for Thought - Einstein’s Wife and Other Remarkable Women in Science - Mar 16

Food for Thought – Einstein’s Wife and Other Remarkable Women in Science – Mar 16

There is significant speculation that Einstein’s wife, Mileva Marić, may have co-authored some of Einstein’s work. The debate continues, but one thing is certain. Throughout history remarkable women in science, such as the codebreakers of Bletchley Park and the calculators of NASA, have been overlooked. Join us to hear little-known stories of women whose work has led to some of the biggest breakthroughs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Monday, Mar 16
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Instructor: Elizabeth Eklund PhD

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Food for Thought - The New Space Age

Food for Thought – The New Space Age

Half a century after we last set foot on the Moon, and a decade after the Space Shuttle was retired, a vibrant new private sector led by SpaceX and Blue Origins plans to launch supplies cheaply into Earth orbit and give anyone a joy ride into space. Permanent bases on the Moon and Mars are now within reach, and a new space race with China is brewing. Medical advances might even allow us to reach for the stars. The time has come to envision our future off-Earth.

Monday, April 13
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Instructor: Chris Impey

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