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January 25 Tuesday03:00 PM → 04:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jonina Duker, Certified Book Discussion LeaderLocations: Online ClassBest-seller? Check! Deeply researched historical novel? Check! Immersion in a culture likely to be new to you? Check! Matrifocal society? Check! If this book checks all your boxes for your next intriguing read, please join us. It’s about two friends, members of the haenyeo, a guild of female free divers on the Korean island of Jeju. (In 2016 United... read more -
January 30 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Naomi Daremblum, Professor, Latin American Culture & Politics, Montgomery Coll.Locations: Online ClassAlthough democracy remains the dominant form of government in Europe, the quality of democracy has been stagnant or in decline across many countries. Almost half of all democracies—a total of 17 countries-- have suffered erosion in the last five years. This class will be a timely update on the spread of democratic erosion and the rise of autocracy in... read more -
February 11 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: John McCarthy, Montgomery County State's AttorneyLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn this session, Mr. McCarthy will review the case of Eduardo Valdivia, a former FBI agent convicted for raping three women in tattoo parlors he owned. He’ll discuss how Valdivia allegedly used his position of trust and professional skills to manipulate his victims. This case provides a stark example of how authority can be abused, and raises... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 4 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jennifer Paxton, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of History, The Catholic University of AmericaLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe 1066 invasion of England led by Duke William II of Normandy never should have succeeded. England was ruled by King Harold Godwinson, a powerful warrior with a mighty army who ought to have been able to easily repel William’s invading force. Yet William turned out to be one of the luckiest rulers in history, since his opponent had to face another... read more -
January 29 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Hank Levine, Bethesda Historical SocietyLocations: Online Class(See also class #141: The Roots of Modern Bethesda: 1920 - today.) Ever wondered how and why Bethesda came to be? Bethesda Historical Society Secretary and Tour Chair Hank Levine will take us through how, between 1750 and 1920, transportation lines, a turnpike, the automobile, and Chevy Chase set the stage for developing Bethesda into an affluent suburb and... read more -
January 29 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Hank Levine, Bethesda Historical SocietyLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store(See also class #141: The Roots of Modern Bethesda: 1920 - today.) Ever wondered how and why Bethesda came to be? Bethesda Historical Society Secretary and Tour Chair Hank Levine will take us through how, between 1750 and 1920, transportation lines, a turnpike, the automobile, and Chevy Chase set the stage for developing Bethesda into an affluent suburb and... read more
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January 25 Tuesday7:00 PM → 8:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Serenella Linares, Director of Adult EducationLocations: Online ClassTravel virtually with ANS Adult Programs Director, Serenella Linares to the beautiful and diverse island of Puerto Rico. Explore the orchids, mushrooms and briofites hidden in El Yunque rainforest; observe the crustaceans and sea urchins of tidal ponds in Barceloneta, and discover the dwarf trees and invertebrates endemic to the State dry forest of Guanica.... read more
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January 31 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Michael Kryzanek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, Bridgewater State UniversityLocations: Online ClassOur history shows that migration is a major national issue that remains linked to race and ethnicity. Emphasis will be placed on the segregationist-initiated “Reverse Freedom Rides” during the 1960s as well as the movement of African-Americans to northern cities to find work and avoid the impact of segregation and discrimination in the South. We'll... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 11 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bernadette Sweeney, Estate Planning Attorney, and Susan Baer, Cybersecurity Expert Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(See related classes: #114, #143, #164, #183.) Don't want your kids to find compromising photos, or uncover your private files and conversations? Time to get things tidied up before it's too late. Join Bernadette Sweeney, Estate Planning Attorney, and Susan Baer, Cybersecurity Expert to learn about: Estate planning for cloud data, emails, social... read more -
January 26 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreGeorge Washington is celebrated for many things, particularly his military and political leadership, but rarely his intellect. In this lecture, Professor Denver Brunsman of George Washington University will explore the intellectual life of America’s first president. Contrary to Washington’s reputation as a man of action over ideas, he was a dedicated... read more
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RECORDEDFebruary 4 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Geoffrey Kabaservice, Director of Policy Studies, Niskanen Center, D.C.Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineWhy was Donald Trump reelected as president in 2024 despite being a convicted felon who tried to overthrow the government four years ago? What might he do in office and what will the consequences be for the country and the world? And what does his reelection suggest will be the future direction of the Republican... read more -
January 26 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Online ClassGeorge Washington is celebrated for many things, particularly his military and political leadership, but rarely his intellect. In this lecture, Professor Denver Brunsman of George Washington University will explore the intellectual life of America’s first president. Contrary to Washington’s reputation as a man of action over ideas, he was a dedicated... read more
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January 30 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Glenn Frankel, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online ClassIt's one of the most revered movies of Hollywood's golden era, starring screen legend Gary Cooper. Yet what's often been overlooked is that "High Noon" was made during the height of the Hollywood blacklist, a time of political inquisition. In the middle of the film shoot, screenwriter Carl Foreman was called to testify about his former membership in the... read more -
January 26 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Online ClassClassical Music. Pop Music. Does “never the twain shall meet” hold true here? Does musical genius consign composers to only one genre or does musical genius free composers to bridge and crossover the musical spectrum? In Part 1 of this class, the works of seminal composers such as George Gershwin, Darius Milhaud, and William Grant Still will be... read more
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RECORDEDFebruary 5 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Scott Shane, Reporter and AuthorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online Discover the lost story of Thomas Smallwood, born into slavery in Maryland, who bought his freedom and began to organize mass escapes from slavery. Smallwood's daring operation took place against the very dark background of the domestic slave trade, which thrived on Washington's mall and at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. He invented the term “underground... read more -
February 12 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineWhile the late composer Stephen Sondheim is gone, it’s apparent his words and music aren’t going to fade into oblivion. Sondheim’s musicals are known both for their ardent fans and committed detractors, and Julie Kurzava will discuss and compare examples from the Sondheim canon, looking for the reasons why people still buy tickets to a Sondheim... read more -
January 30 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Glenn Frankel, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIt's one of the most revered movies of Hollywood's golden era, starring screen legend Gary Cooper. Yet what's often been overlooked is that "High Noon" was made during the height of the Hollywood blacklist, a time of political inquisition. In the middle of the film shoot, screenwriter Carl Foreman was called to testify about his former membership in the... read more
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January 27 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Scott A Wood, Music Director/Conductor, Arlington PhilharmonicLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreThis presentation provides a view from the conductor's podium. Why is there a conductor in the first place? What are the challenges faced by the conductor? What is the origin of orchestra customs and how have they changed over time? Using music and visuals, the music director and conductor of the Arlington Philharmonic and the Amadeus Orchestra explores... read more
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RECORDEDFebruary 5 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlinePremiered more than 200 years ago, Beethoven’s 9th symphony revolutionized music with its vast structure and introduction of voices to call for peace and human unity. This class will place the great piece in the context of Beethoven’s life and time, show some of its innovations, and discuss its influence, both on composers and on listeners. You will... read more -
January 31 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassAn Italian and a Jew, and diagnosed with tuberculosis at age 16, Amedeo Modigliani lived his life under the ever-present shadow of death. In the few short years left to him he created paintings with a distinctive look: figural works and portraits inspired by pre-classical antiquity and Renaissance painting. Market demand for his female nudes also influenced... read more
