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October 1 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David Silbey, Director of Teaching and Learning, Cornell University, Cornell in WashingtonLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineLanding at Normandy was only the beginning of the Allied campaign to liberate Europe in WWII. Next was liberating France and marching towards Germany. This lecture will talk about the obstacles the Americans, British, and Canadians experienced as they moved inland from the D-Day beaches and towards Paris and how they overcame... read more -
November 7 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Online ClassWhile the French Emperor Napoleon is one of the most recognizable figures in all of history, how he rose to such colossal power is sometimes overlooked: Born into a poor but proud Corsican family, he became the most powerful man in Europe for more than a decade by his intellect, his sheer force of will, and his understanding of how the nature of power in... read more -
RECORDEDOctober 7 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe Memphis Recording Service at 706 Union Avenue was no more than a tiny storefront recording studio when it opened for business on January 3, 1950. No one could have imagined that in a few short years it would change world history, launching the careers of such musical icons as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and more. Learn the... read more -
October 10 Monday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael Suser, Band Leader and Lecturer, and Charlene Cochran, VocalistLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWith the coming of Rock and Roll in the '50s, the great days of Gershwin, Cole Porter, and similar talents were fast coming to an end. But a closer look at the music of the '60s reveals that awesome tunes were still being written. We'll take a specific look at the songs of Burt Bacharach, Henry Mancini, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, with brief histories of... read more
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November 7 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWhile the French Emperor Napoleon is one of the most recognizable figures in all of history, how he rose to such colossal power is sometimes overlooked: Born into a poor but proud Corsican family, he became the most powerful man in Europe for more than a decade by his intellect, his sheer force of will, and his understanding of how the nature of power in... read more
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October 1 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityLocations: Online ClassTelevision news has undergone remarkable transformations in the last seven decades. Beginning with the Camel News Caravan with John Cameron Swayze in 1948, evening newscasts drew tens of millions of viewers nightly, and expanded from 15-minutes to 30-minutes a year after Walter Cronkite became the anchor of the CBS Evening News in 1963. With the launch of... read more -
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October 7 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Rivers, Founder, Enjoy the Photo MomentsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreTired of trying to find that one photo while you scroll and scroll? This hands-on workshop will help you find, organize, and enjoy your iPhone photos. We’ll cover what’s new in the Photos app, how to use filters, how to manage albums, and more. Plus, you’ll get a quick tour of the newest editing tools. A handout will be provided. Be sure to bring your... read more -
November 7 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Online ClassArt theft makes international headlines overnight! This presentation will be both a review and update of the most famous--and notorious--art crimes. Highlights include past heists, from the Mona Lisa caper to the stealing of the Scream. However, the status of unsolved art mysteries will be discussed, including the greatest art theft in our time: the taking... read more -
November 7 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joan Hart, Art History Instructor, Museum One, Inc.Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreArt theft makes international headlines overnight! This presentation will be both a review and update of the most famous--and notorious--art crimes. Highlights include past heists, from the Mona Lisa caper to the stealing of the Scream. However, the status of unsolved art mysteries will be discussed, including the greatest art theft in our time: the taking... read more
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October 7 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Online ClassCharles Rennie Mackintosh was a towering figure in the Arts & Crafts movement at the turn of the 20th century. As an architect based in Glasgow, Scotland, he designed a wide range of buildings—from schools and churches to public spaces and homes for industrialists. Alongside his wife, Margaret MacDonald, Mackintosh created harmonious interiors that... read more -
October 11 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Online ClassWe’ve heard that Broadway is riddled with backstage politics, but what about when the politics are right on stage? Broadway hitmakers have frequently used politics, both historical and contemporary, as a backdrop for our entertainment. Singer/actor Julie Kurzava will consider how the American musical theater has staged political intrigue as well as the... read more -
November 8 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Online ClassIndia has long envied China's rapid transformation from Third World backwater to economic powerhouse, and wants to follow that same path. It is now the world's 5th largest economy, just as China was two decades ago, and is gaining ground in the rankings amid a development and population boom. As an authoritarian-run China confronts slower growth and a... read more -
October 11 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWe’ve heard that Broadway is riddled with backstage politics, but what about when the politics are right on stage? Broadway hitmakers have frequently used politics, both historical and contemporary, as a backdrop for our entertainment. Singer/actor Julie Kurzava will consider how the American musical theater has staged political intrigue as well as the... read more
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November 8 Wednesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIndia has long envied China's rapid transformation from Third World backwater to economic powerhouse, and wants to follow that same path. It is now the world's 5th largest economy, just as China was two decades ago, and is gaining ground in the rankings amid a development and population boom. As an authoritarian-run China confronts slower growth and a... read more
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October 8 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:20 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Carin Butchko, Fitness InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreJoin us for a special free demonstration of our new fitness class, Move Well, Live Well. This interactive class will give you a firsthand look at how simple, everyday movements can build strength, improve balance, and increase flexibility. Using body weight, light dumbbells, and resistance bands, we'll explore exercises that support real-life activities... read more -
October 11 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassAll around the world ancient people told fantastical tales of the dawn of time and the creation of the universe. What questions were they trying to answer? “Who made the world, and how?” Or were they asking different questions – questions much closer to home, like, “What am I, and what is my place in the cosmos?” Using Joseph Campbell’s four... read more -
October 8 Wednesday11:30 AM → 12:20 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Carin Butchko, Fitness InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home Store(Due to the 10:30 am class being full, we have added this second session.) Join us for a special free demonstration of our new fitness class, Move Well, Live Well. This interactive class will give you a firsthand look at how simple, everyday movements can build strength, improve balance, and increase flexibility. Using body weight, light dumbbells, and... read more
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November 9 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic and Deeva Garel, Computer InstructorsLocations: Online ClassThe festive season means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Sadly, it's also a prime time for cybercrooks to cook up nefarious schemes. According to AARP Fraud Watch, three-quarters of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of fraud that can be tied to the holidays, including requests from (often fake)... read more -
October 8 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bradley Simpson, Habitat Manager, WoodendLocations: Woodend SanctuaryEnjoy the gardens, forest, meadows, and stream at Woodend, headquarters of Nature Forward (formerly Audubon Naturalist Society). We will take a leisurely walk to highlight the efforts taken to restore native biodiversity to this urban oasis. Native plant formal gardens, forest and meadow restoration, permeable trails, and a restored stream will all be... read more -
November 9 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Victor Rezmovic and Deeva Garel, Computer InstructorsLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe festive season means fun with friends and family, goodwill and giving. Sadly, it's also a prime time for cybercrooks to cook up nefarious schemes. According to AARP Fraud Watch, three-quarters of U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of fraud that can be tied to the holidays, including requests from (often fake)... read more
