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August 12 Thursday7:00 PM → 8:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jorge Bogantes, Naturalist, Anacostia Watershed SocietyLocations: Online ClassCosta Rica Native Jorge Bogantes Montero helps us experience the magic of his home country. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the Ring of Fire, Costa Rica has been shaped by plate tectonics and volcanic activity, resulting in complex biogeography and extravagant biodiversity that makes a naturalist feel like a kid in a candy... read moreCosta Rica Native Jorge Bogantes Montero helps us experience the magic of his home country. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the Ring of Fire, Costa Rica has been shaped by plate tectonics and volcanic activity, resulting in complex biogeography and extravagant biodiversity that makes a naturalist feel like a kid in a candy store. This program is in partnership with and hosted by the Audubon Naturalist Society. -
August 16 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Andy Friedenberg, Cinema Society of San Diego, AuthorLocations: Online ClassA former regional marketing director for United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Columbia Pictures, Andy Friedenberg worked to drum up excitement and awareness for upcoming films through celebrity tours, research test screenings, and world premieres. In this riveting presentation, Andy will discuss his experiences working with Brooke Shields during the... read moreA former regional marketing director for United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Columbia Pictures, Andy Friedenberg worked to drum up excitement and awareness for upcoming films through celebrity tours, research test screenings, and world premieres. In this riveting presentation, Andy will discuss his experiences working with Brooke Shields during the promotion of The Blue Lagoon and Charlton Heston during the promotion of The Mountain Men.
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August 16 Monday4:00 PM → 5:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Kim Keeline, Ph.D., Freelance Consultant and WriterLocations: Online ClassMacbeth is Shakespeare's shortest play but also one of his strongest. The power couple at the center of this play allows ambition to lead them down the path to murder and, eventually, insanity. Join Professor Kim Keeline as she examines the role of witchcraft in the play (and how King James influenced the play) and whether the Macbeths ever had... read moreMacbeth is Shakespeare's shortest play but also one of his strongest. The power couple at the center of this play allows ambition to lead them down the path to murder and, eventually, insanity. Join Professor Kim Keeline as she examines the role of witchcraft in the play (and how King James influenced the play) and whether the Macbeths ever had children. Macbeth is more than "sound and fury, signifying nothing." Come learn just what it does signify and why it continues to be an important play for our times. (For another Shakespeare Play Analysis, see class #690.)
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August 17 Tuesday4:00 PM → 5:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Blaine Davies, M.A., Professor of U.S. HistoryLocations: Online ClassIt can be argued that the civil rights leader that brought about the most significant, lasting change in the 20th century is Thurgood Marshall. Beginning his legal work with the NAACP in 1934, Thurgood Marshall often at great personal risk won case after case bringing justice to black Americans. Culminating with his victory in the historic Brown v.... read moreIt can be argued that the civil rights leader that brought about the most significant, lasting change in the 20th century is Thurgood Marshall. Beginning his legal work with the NAACP in 1934, Thurgood Marshall often at great personal risk won case after case bringing justice to black Americans. Culminating with his victory in the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954, Marshall more than anyone else brought an end to legal segregation in the United States. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 1967, Marshall joined the fraternity of liberal justices that guaranteed the Constitutional rights of all Americans.
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August 18 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Thu Huynh, RD, LDNLocations: Online Class 4We eat healthy for our heart, to lose weight or even prevent diabetes, so what about for our brain? Learn about the nutrients (and foods) we should be including to keep our brains in top form as we... read moreWe eat healthy for our heart, to lose weight or even prevent diabetes, so what about for our brain? Learn about the nutrients (and foods) we should be including to keep our brains in top form as we age.
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August 18 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassThe French and Indian War was a war for the future of America; an epic struggle between Britain and France for control of the American continent. Unfolding over the two decades before the Revolution, the French and Indian War sowed the seeds of the imperial crisis that would soon culminate in American... read moreThe French and Indian War was a war for the future of America; an epic struggle between Britain and France for control of the American continent. Unfolding over the two decades before the Revolution, the French and Indian War sowed the seeds of the imperial crisis that would soon culminate in American independence.
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August 18 Wednesday4:00 PM → 5:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nick Glakas, Attorney (retired) and Smithsonian lecturerLocations: Online ClassThe tale of the siege of Troy as told by Homer in the Iliad is the oldest work of literature in the western world. But there is another story almost as exciting - the modern quest behind the reality of Homer's epic. This lecture will explore archeological efforts to prove that Troy did exist and that the Trojan War was... read moreThe tale of the siege of Troy as told by Homer in the Iliad is the oldest work of literature in the western world. But there is another story almost as exciting - the modern quest behind the reality of Homer's epic. This lecture will explore archeological efforts to prove that Troy did exist and that the Trojan War was real.
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August 19 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Serenella Linares, Director of Adult EducationLocations: Online ClassExplore the marvels of underground tree communication with Mycologist and Audubon Naturalist Society's Adult Programs Director, Serenella Linares. Learn how plants and fungi are connected under your feet and the different signals that are sent to rule the forest, from the bottom... read moreExplore the marvels of underground tree communication with Mycologist and Audubon Naturalist Society's Adult Programs Director, Serenella Linares. Learn how plants and fungi are connected under your feet and the different signals that are sent to rule the forest, from the bottom up!
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August 26 – September 2 Thursday4:00 PM → 5:30 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Steven Friedman, Music HistorianLocations: Online ClassBob Fosse is a creative genius who reinvented the way Broadway dance is seen. His driven persona and frequent assists from Gwen Verdon catapulted him to success. We will explore his portfolio of work from his days at MGM that lead him to create “Pajama Game”, “Damn Yankees” and many more musicals including “Chicago”. Come enjoy the work of... read moreBob Fosse is a creative genius who reinvented the way Broadway dance is seen. His driven persona and frequent assists from Gwen Verdon catapulted him to success. We will explore his portfolio of work from his days at MGM that lead him to create “Pajama Game”, “Damn Yankees” and many more musicals including “Chicago”. Come enjoy the work of this leading and complicated Broadway talent.
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August 20 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassRobert Schumann was taught by one of the greatest piano teachers of his time, and he married an exceptional professional, Clara, his teacher’s daughter! In addition to Clara's lifelong support, he enjoyed Felix Mendelssohn’s appreciation and encouragement. Great music came to us from Robert Schumann and Clara’s talent and love are woven into that... read moreRobert Schumann was taught by one of the greatest piano teachers of his time, and he married an exceptional professional, Clara, his teacher’s daughter! In addition to Clara's lifelong support, he enjoyed Felix Mendelssohn’s appreciation and encouragement. Great music came to us from Robert Schumann and Clara’s talent and love are woven into that musical creativity. An hour dedicated to the beauty of his piano compositions, a viola concerto, and symphonies! (For more Friday night music programs, see class #624, 656, 669, 679, 706.)
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August 23 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Malik Adil, Medical Director Stroke Program, Suburban HospitalLocations: Online Class 1We will be talking briefly about stroke prevention, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and new developments in stroke... read moreWe will be talking briefly about stroke prevention, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and new developments in stroke treatment
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August 23 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Author/HistorianLocations: Online ClassChina's economy was the largest in the world for many centuries until the Opium Wars with Britain in the late 1800s. By 1870 China's share of global GDP fell by half, and its territorial sovereignty was compromised until the end of World War II. Some China experts believe that in 1949 Beijing began a 100-year plan (The Hundred-Year Marathon) to regain... read moreChina's economy was the largest in the world for many centuries until the Opium Wars with Britain in the late 1800s. By 1870 China's share of global GDP fell by half, and its territorial sovereignty was compromised until the end of World War II. Some China experts believe that in 1949 Beijing began a 100-year plan (The Hundred-Year Marathon) to regain global supremacy by 2049. Will China seek to police the world or join the family of nations as a peaceful ally?
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August 23 – August 24 Monday, Tuesday4:00 PM → 5:15 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassThe Urban Revolution is the third transformation in the human career. 5500 years ago in Mesopotamia, thousands of farmers abandoned their villages and built the first cities in the history of the world. The Urban Revolution describes the transformation from a village-farming society to an urban, state-level society. The lecture will describe the causes of... read moreThe Urban Revolution is the third transformation in the human career. 5500 years ago in Mesopotamia, thousands of farmers abandoned their villages and built the first cities in the history of the world. The Urban Revolution describes the transformation from a village-farming society to an urban, state-level society. The lecture will describe the causes of this transformation and the innovations that were implemented to develop agrarian states that would continue for 5300 years until the fourth transformation, the Industrial Revolution. For other classes in the Revolution series, see class #658 and #681.
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November 10 Thursday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access.... read moreThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access. Tutor power, an online databank of books and lesson plans will be discussed at a later presentation. This course is for active or on-break Oasis tutors only. -
November 10 Thursday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Online ClassThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access.... read moreThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access. Tutor power, an online databank of books and lesson plans will be discussed at a later presentation. This course is for active or on-break Oasis tutors only.
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August 24 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassChristian mystic Thomas Merton (1915-1968) left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape both within his tradition and all around... read more
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November 14 Monday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Wilson, AT Instructional Specialist (MCPS) & Margie Gaudino, School Library Media Programs (MCPS)Locations: Online ClassPresented by MCPS staff, you'll hear insider knowledge on what's available for student technology use at their schools. Becoming a proficient reader involves more than just practicing decoding. We’ll share how ebooks and audiobooks can be an integral part of the process. You’ll learn about the digital resources available in MCPS, how to help your... read morePresented by MCPS staff, you'll hear insider knowledge on what's available for student technology use at their schools. Becoming a proficient reader involves more than just practicing decoding. We’ll share how ebooks and audiobooks can be an integral part of the process. You’ll learn about the digital resources available in MCPS, how to help your students access them, and why they matter. We'll also demonstrate how to search Destiny to locate print books as well as explore the eBook platforms available to students. Even if you don't feel proficient with technology, we welcome your attendance! This class is for active or on-break tutors and only offered virtually. -
August 25 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, Musical Theatre InstructorLocations: Online ClassFor more than 50 years, this boy from Brooklyn charmed the world with song, dance, and manic comedy. This class will present Danny Kaye's fascinating life story and illustrate it with audio and video clips from stage ("Tchaikovsky!"), film ("The Vessel with the Pestle"), and TV, including clips of Kaye (who could not read music) conducting symphony... read moreFor more than 50 years, this boy from Brooklyn charmed the world with song, dance, and manic comedy. This class will present Danny Kaye's fascinating life story and illustrate it with audio and video clips from stage ("Tchaikovsky!"), film ("The Vessel with the Pestle"), and TV, including clips of Kaye (who could not read music) conducting symphony orchestras. Danny Kaye was a comic genius who really did become a knight....Be prepared to laugh as we learn about this wonderful man. -
August 25 Wednesday4:00 PM → 5:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, Race Relations ExpertLocations: Online ClassAs we get closer to 2042, the year in which Whites are projected to lose majority status in the US population, research suggests that demographic anxiety is contributing to many of the social fissures polarizing the United States, from immigration policy to welfare reform to differing views of the January 6 Capitol insurrection. This class will take a... read moreAs we get closer to 2042, the year in which Whites are projected to lose majority status in the US population, research suggests that demographic anxiety is contributing to many of the social fissures polarizing the United States, from immigration policy to welfare reform to differing views of the January 6 Capitol insurrection. This class will take a deep dive into what the media isn't talking about.
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January 25 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn this session tutors will share some of the wonderful activities they are using with students. Each participant will bring 2 items or ideas to share with their tutor colleagues. Tutors will be grouped by grade level taught; if you work with more than one grade level you can choose with which group you wish to share. In order to plan in more detail please... read moreIn this session tutors will share some of the wonderful activities they are using with students. Each participant will bring 2 items or ideas to share with their tutor colleagues. Tutors will be grouped by grade level taught; if you work with more than one grade level you can choose with which group you wish to share. In order to plan in more detail please sign up by Monday, January 16th so we have an idea of how many tutors will attend. In the meantime, start thinking about what you'd like to share with your fellow tutors! Some suggestions for sharing:- A game from our collection or your personal collection
- An activity that you have created or found online
- A favorite book
- Extension activities that you have done from a specific book
