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The movies and dancing are a partnership born in heaven. From its very beginnings, the new medium of motion pictures turned toward dance as one of the best ways to showcase its unique ability to make movement come alive.

Created by Article II of the Constitution, much of the power of the presidency can be found in the actions of those who have occupied the office.

This evidence based course helps caregivers understand the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning, and teaches how to start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, avoid financial abuse and fraud, and find

How did a nice girl from Honolulu overcome the odds and single-handedly conquer pop music, Broadway and even Hollywood? And how did she literally change the landscape of New York City? 

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A quirky and famous barber helps his former boss, Count Almaviva capture Rosina’s heart through funny schemes. Tanisha will explore how Rossini was the master of comedy through his ingenious music making. No registration needed.

Songs written or inspired by a woman in the composers’ life have been a major part of the world of music going back to the classical era.

This lecture is a lavish exploration of the art of John Singer Sargent (1864-1925), the greatest portraitist of the gilded age and his relationship to fashion featuring portraits and costumes of the era.  Presenter, Professor Thomas Germ

Created by Article II of the Constitution, much of the power of the presidency can be found in the actions of those who have occupied the office.

Audiences back in 1927 were electrified when they heard Al Jolson belting out the top tunes of the day in The Jazz Singer, and through movie history some of our greatest vocalists have been star attrac

When Ian Fleming put pen to paper and created secret agent 007 James Bond, little did we know his stories of espionage and intrigue would spawn one of the longest running and most successful film series.

Thinking about starting a nonprofit? Confused about where to begin?

America’s most famous avenue, connecting the White House and the US Capitol, hasn’t always been a grand thoroughfare. Pennsylvania Avenue and the surrounding neighborhood has been renovated, re-imagined, and revitalized over and over again.

Jane Fonda is an actress almost as well known for her social activism and exercise videos as she is for her award-winning performances.

Few moments are as pivotal in the history of our nation as when President Abraham Lincoln delivered brief and historic remarks in Gettysburg in November of 1863.

Born in the 19th century rural Louisiana to formerly enslaved parents, Sarah Breedlove rose to become the first female African-American self-made millionaire in the United States. Known as Madam C.J. Walker,   

Have you heard of Millard Fillmore, Chester A. Arthur or Benjamin Harrison? Join us as we explore these and other lesser-known Presidents.

During this presentation we will have an opportunity to examine the careers of brother or sister acts spanning the first decade of Rock & Roll.

Jack Nicholson’s career spanned over 50 years. He played a wide range of starring and supporting roles. He is one of films most highly regarded actors winning three Academy Awards from a record 12 nominations.