Six Twentieth Century Musical Masters
Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Stravinsky
Through a series of six on-demand video presentations combining lecture and piano performance, explore the revolutionary work of these composers while learning more about their lives, friendships and political influences.
Wednesdays, Sept 22 - Dec 1
Instructor: Alexander Tentser
Tracking the Footprints of Humanity
Perspectives from archaeology and paleoanthropology
Consider some of the major questions related to seven topics in the origins of humanity: evolution, bipedalism, encephalization, the development of tools and technologies, human expansion, art and cave paintings, and learn about recent discoveries in the field.
Thursdays, Sept 30- Nov 18th
10:00am - noon
Instructor: Matthew J. Rowe
Another Openin’ Another Show!
The Saga of American Musical Theatre
As Broadway comes back to life and the theatres re-open, it’s a perfect time to celebrate America’s great gift to world: Musical Theatre! Explore the history and evolution of this uniquely American form of lyric theatre from its inception to Hamilton and toast the tunesmiths and stars of Broadway.
Tuesdays, Oct 5 - Nov 9
10:00am - noon
Instructor: Richard T. Hanson
Mix It Up: Ways to Truth in Writing
This interactive ZOOM writing workshop examines ways of blending multiple topics, of revealing mixed emotions, of juxtaposing the personal with the global, and mixing past and present to find meaning beneath experiences.
Thursdays, Oct 14 - Nov 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Meg Files
Best Friends and Betrayal
Explore the tumultuous friendship of Langston Hughes, often called the “Dean of African American Authors” and Zora Neale Hurston, often considered the most sassy, outspoken and independent woman writer of the times.
Fridays, Oct 15 - Nov 12
10:00am - noon
Instructor: William A. Fry
Dutch Painting in the Golden Age of Hals, Rembrandt and Vermeer
In six on-demand video presentations we will examine the variety, beauty and innovative qualities of the Golden Age as we view and interpret landscapes, portraits, still life and genre scenes, placing them in cultural and historical context.
Mondays, Oct 18 - Nov 22
Instructor: Kevin Justus
FDR, The New Deal and The World Crisis, 1932-1945
The New Deal continues to resonate in American life and politics with the recent discussion surrounding the “Green New Deal” This series of four in-person lectures will focus on what the “real” New Deal intended and achieved and its impact on organized labor, the environment, popular culture and more.
Wednesdays, Oct 20 - Nov 10
10:00am - noon
Instructor: Michael Schaller
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous in Ancient Egypt
In seven on-demand video presentations, this course will cover kingship in Egypt from its ill-understood beginnings among prehistoric tribal chiefdoms, through the surprisingly early climax of royal power manifested by the construction of the Great Pyramid in Giza and more…
Mondays, Nov 1 - Dec 13
Instructor: Pearce Paul Creasman
Food for Thought – Session 1
A lunch lecture at Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
From Invisible to Indelible – 50 years of theatre magic at Invisible Theatre
Monday, Nov 8
11:30am - 1:30pm
Instructor: Susan Claassen
Food For Thought – Session 2
A lunch lecture at Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
Tchaikovsky’s Treasures – Musical reflections of an adventurous life.
Monday, Dec 6
11:30am - 1:30pm
Instructor: José Luis Gomez