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July 14 – July 21 Tuesday1:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterBorn on July 6, 1901, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is one of the enduring icons of American Popular Culture. A poor Southern boy who started running with the wrong crowd and discovered music in a reform school environment, Armstrong became the innovative jazz pioneer of the 1920s. As a popular bandleader in the 1930s and 1940s, he was the first African... read moreBorn on July 6, 1901, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong is one of the enduring icons of American Popular Culture. A poor Southern boy who started running with the wrong crowd and discovered music in a reform school environment, Armstrong became the innovative jazz pioneer of the 1920s. As a popular bandleader in the 1930s and 1940s, he was the first African American jazz musician given a sole movie credit. He eventually became a touchstone of American culture and Goodwill Ambassador to music fans all over the world. We'll celebrate 125 years of Louis Armstrong through music, TV, and movies. -
July 28 – August 4 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Peter ElliottLocations: Oasis RochesterLong before IMAX there was the immersive widescreen phenomenon known as CINERAMA. CINERAMA is a widescreen process that originally projected images simultaneously from three synchronized 35mm projectors onto a huge, deeply curved screen. The first theatrical release in this format titled “This is CINERAMA” premiered in 1952 at the Broadway Theater... read moreLong before IMAX there was the immersive widescreen phenomenon known as CINERAMA. CINERAMA is a widescreen process that originally projected images simultaneously from three synchronized 35mm projectors onto a huge, deeply curved screen. The first theatrical release in this format titled “This is CINERAMA” premiered in 1952 at the Broadway Theater in New York City. Cinerama was presented to the public as a theatrical event, with reserved seating and printed programs, and audience members often dressed in their best attire for the evening. In 1961, the Monroe Theater was outfitted for CINERAMA and “This is CINERAMA” premiered on October 25 of that year. We will view the documentary “CINERAMA Adventure” on the history and technology behind the CINERAMA process as well as scenes from “The Best of CINERAMA" plus a brief history of the Monroe Theater and the CINERAMA films that played there. -
July 23 Thursday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Paul Gayton, National Warplane MuseumLocations: National Warplane MuseumThe National Warplane Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of significant historical and military aircraft and artifacts for the benefit and education of the public. Located in Geneseo, New York, the Museum offers visitors an up-close, living history experience that connects the past with present-day audiences. Get up close with legendary... read moreThe National Warplane Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of significant historical and military aircraft and artifacts for the benefit and education of the public. Located in Geneseo, New York, the Museum offers visitors an up-close, living history experience that connects the past with present-day audiences. Get up close with legendary warbirds including the C‑47A Whiskey 7, Antonov An‑2R Colt, B‑23 Dragon, and other meticulously preserved aircraft from WWII and beyond. Discover authentic jeeps, trucks, and the amphibious DUKW vehicle, along with other ground equipment that supported aviation operations during the war. Experience personal connections to history through exhibits showcasing uniforms, photographs, oral histories, and artifacts that tell the human stories behind the machines. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress for the weather as there are some outdoor exhibits. RSVP by 7/16 at noon.
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