The End of the Middle Ages. The Roman Empire lasted for 1,480 years. They lasted the longest in the east. 1,123 Years and 18 Days. But that all came to an end on May 29, 1453. Warfare would never be the same again. The city that couldn’t possibly fall—fell. The Turks change the name to Istanbul, meaning “The City.” But it would both unleash the Ottomans on Europe and start the age of discovery that would end up locating the new world. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via in person only.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 11-14-2022 to 11-21-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-3Location: Oasis Rochester The End of the Middle Ages. The Roman Empire lasted for 1,480 years. They lasted the longest in the east. 1,123 Years and 18 Days. But that all came to an end on May 29, 1453. Warfare would never be the same again. The city that couldn’t possibly fall—fell. The Turks change the name to Istanbul, meaning “The City.” But it would both unleash the... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 11-14-2022 to 11-21-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-3Location: Zoom The End of the Middle Ages. The Roman Empire lasted for 1,480 years. They lasted the longest in the east. 1,123 Years and 18 Days. But that all came to an end on May 29, 1453. Warfare would never be the same again. The city that couldn’t possibly fall—fell. The Turks change the name to Istanbul, meaning “The City.” But it would both unleash the... read more
The End of the Middle Ages. The Roman Empire lasted for 1,480 years. They lasted the longest in the east. 1,123 Years and 18 Days. But that all came to an end on May 29, 1453. Warfare would never be the same again. The city that couldn’t possibly fall—fell. The Turks change the name to Istanbul, meaning “The City.” But it would both unleash the Ottomans on Europe and start the age of discovery that would end up locating the new world. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via Zoom only. You will need a computer/phone/tablet with audio and video capability.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 11-28-2022 to 12-05-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-3Location: Oasis Rochester The Tax War of Three Kingdoms. Taxes can set people to fighting in almost any age, but combine that with religion and you got a bloody war that can last for years. The war ended up a series of civil wars and political machinations between Parliament and King Charles, mainly over the manner of England’s taxes and issues of religious freedom. In the end, it... read more
The Tax War of Three Kingdoms. Taxes can set people to fighting in almost any age, but combine that with religion and you got a bloody war that can last for years. The war ended up a series of civil wars and political machinations between Parliament and King Charles, mainly over the manner of England’s taxes and issues of religious freedom. In the end, it would cost King Charles his head but would create a military dictator, Oliver Cromwell. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating in person only.
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 11-28-2022 to 12-05-2022Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2022-3Location: Zoom The Tax War of Three Kingdoms. Taxes can set people to fighting in almost any age, but combine that with religion and you got a bloody war that can last for years. The war ended up a series of civil wars and political machinations between Parliament and King Charles, mainly over the manner of England’s taxes and issues of religious freedom. In the end, it... read more
The Tax War of Three Kingdoms. Taxes can set people to fighting in almost any age, but combine that with religion and you got a bloody war that can last for years. The war ended up a series of civil wars and political machinations between Parliament and King Charles, mainly over the manner of England’s taxes and issues of religious freedom. In the end, it would cost King Charles his head but would create a military dictator, Oliver Cromwell. Please register for this class if you are interested in participating via Zoom only. You must have access to a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-30-2022 to 11-30-2022Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 12:00 PM → 3:00 PMInstructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Term: 2022-3Location: Oasis Rochester Join us as we revisit this modern masterpiece of screwball cinema on the 50th anniversary of its initial theatrical release. This was Bogdanovich's most successful screen comedy featuring a mixture of sexiness and zaniness from stars Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal, a roster of fabulously funny character actors, and the screen debut of one of the most... read moreJoin us as we revisit this modern masterpiece of screwball cinema on the 50th anniversary of its initial theatrical release. This was Bogdanovich's most successful screen comedy featuring a mixture of sexiness and zaniness from stars Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal, a roster of fabulously funny character actors, and the screen debut of one of the most brilliant screen comediennes of the modern era, Madeline Kahn. If this one doesn't leave you laughing, nothing will!
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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 02-26-2025 to 03-12-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianTerm: 2025-1Location: Oasis RochesterIn contrast to the previous class, which dealt primarily with embroidery, this class will focus on weaving and quilts, looking at how they moved from the realm of “craft” to being taken seriously in the art world. Among other topics it will include women's weaving at the Bauhaus and beyond, with a focus on Anni Albers, and quilting, including Gee's Bend... read more
In contrast to the previous class, which dealt primarily with embroidery, this class will focus on weaving and quilts, looking at how they moved from the realm of “craft” to being taken seriously in the art world. Among other topics it will include women's weaving at the Bauhaus and beyond, with a focus on Anni Albers, and quilting, including Gee's Bend quilters, as well as the work of contemporary fiber artists. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.
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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 02-26-2025 to 03-12-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianTerm: 2025-1Location: ZoomThe first distinctively American painting took as its subject landscape, beginning with the Hudson River. Thomas Cole and his successors created a vision of the majestic character and special qualities of American landscape. This four-session class will look at the rise and decline of this loosely defined "school", only named in the 1870s when its works... read more
The first distinctively American painting took as its subject landscape, beginning with the Hudson River. Thomas Cole and his successors created a vision of the majestic character and special qualities of American landscape. This four-session class will look at the rise and decline of this loosely defined "school", only named in the 1870s when its works began to seem old-fashioned. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class via Zoom.
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Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 03-26-2025 to 04-16-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianTerm: 2025-1Location: Oasis RochesterBeginning in the 1930s, LIFE Magazine brought a particular view of America to millions of homes every week. Robert Frank's visually raw and personally expressive style, revealed in his 1959 book The Americans, was pivotal in changing the course of documentary photography. This 4-session class looks at changes in photography from photo-essays to the... read more
Beginning in the 1930s, LIFE Magazine brought a particular view of America to millions of homes every week. Robert Frank's visually raw and personally expressive style, revealed in his 1959 book The Americans, was pivotal in changing the course of documentary photography. This 4-session class looks at changes in photography from photo-essays to the snapshot aesthetic of the 1960s. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.
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Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 03-26-2025 to 04-16-2025Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 11:00 AM → 12:30 PMInstructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianTerm: 2025-1Location: ZoomBeginning in the 1930s, LIFE Magazine brought a particular view of America to millions of homes every week. Robert Frank's visually raw and personally expressive style, revealed in his 1959 book The Americans, was pivotal in changing the course of documentary photography. This 4-session class looks at changes in photography from photo-essays to the... read moreBeginning in the 1930s, LIFE Magazine brought a particular view of America to millions of homes every week. Robert Frank's visually raw and personally expressive style, revealed in his 1959 book The Americans, was pivotal in changing the course of documentary photography. This 4-session class looks at changes in photography from photo-essays to the snapshot aesthetic of the 1960s. Please register for this class if you plan to join the class in person.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-02-2022 to 11-02-2022Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 3:00 PM → 4:00 PMInstructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCTerm: 2022-3Location: Oasis Rochester This was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the... read moreThis was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the country.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-02-2022 to 11-02-2022Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 3:00 PM → 4:00 PMInstructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCTerm: 2022-3Location: Zoom This was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the country. Register for this class if you will ONLY be attending via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with... read moreThis was a big one - that year was the depth of the Great Depression. A (seemingly) do-nothing President, Herbert Hoover, is up for re-election. The Governor of New York, FDR is the opponent. Whoever wins will change the future of the country. Register for this class if you will ONLY be attending via Zoom. You must have a computer/tablet/phone with video and audio capability.