Start the New Year with a resolution to keep your mind sharp and stay engaged in learning. Our spring schedule includes classes and events designed to stimulate your mind and inspire you to continue learning. New classes will be added throughout the semester.
For more information on our programs, email: info@thelearningcurvetucson.com or call us at 520-777-5817.
The Learning Curve Team
Now in our 23rd year of connecting those who love to teach with those who love to learn…

The 18th Century, the French Rococo and the Pursuit of Happiness
Looking at a painting by Watteau or Boucher while listening to music by Mozart or Haydn is like the pairing of a fine meal with a vintage wine. This connection will be our focus as we seek to discover why the 18th century represents the zenith of cultural achievement and why this “perfect moment” could not be sustained, disappearing like a cloud of elegant perfume.
Wednesdays, Feb 5 – 26
10:00 am - noon
Instructor: Kevin Justus

World War II – Origin. Impact and Legacy
Join award-winning historian Richard Cosgrove, for a detailed examination of WWII, one of the most devastating conflicts in human history. From the Great Depression and the rise of Fascism to the Invasion of Normandy and the famous Battle of the Bulge, we’ll consider the context of events and the continuing influence of WWII.
Thursdays, Feb 6 – 27
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Richard A. Cosgrove

After the Melt: North American Archaeology of the Holocene
Explore the archaeology of the Pleistocene and the Holocene epochs, including late Paleoindian bison hunting, the archaic transition, and the development of the complex cultural landscape in North America over the past 12,000 years. Along the way we will take an in-depth look at archaeological methods that help expand our knowledge of these past people and civilizations.
Thursdays, Feb 20 – Apr 10
10:00 am – noon
Instructor: Matthew J Rowe

The Magic and Music of Quincy Jones
Explore the depth and breadth of the incredible career of the legendary Quincy Jones, one of the most accomplished figures in modern music, crossing jazz, R&B, film music, and pop over a seven-decade career.
Tuesdays, March 18 – April 8
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Khris Dodge
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.

The Bold, Brave, Gutsy Women of Arizona’s Past
Join author Jan Cleere for inspiring stories of Arizona women that are included in her latest book. 100 Western Women: The Bold, Brave, Gutsy Women of Arizona’s Past.
Monday, Mar 10
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Jan Cleere

Food For Thought – The Bold, Brave, Gutsy Women of Arizona’s Past – Mar 14
Join author Jan Cleere for inspiring stories of Arizona women that are included in her latest book. 100 Western Women: The Bold, Brave, Gutsy Women of Arizona’s Past.
Friday, Mar 14
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Jan Cleere

The University of Arizona: A History in 100 Stories
Greg McNamee shares stories of the people, ideas, inventions, teaching, and structures that have been part of the school’s evolution from a small land-grant school to an internationally renowned research institution.
Monday, April 7
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Instructor: Gregory McNamee