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November 21 – December 12 Tuesday2:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Laurence BrittLocations: ZoomNazi Germany vs. Soviet Russia – 1941-1945: This course will cover the titanic struggle between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. The first session will cover the events leading up to the war tracing all the way back to traditional German views of “drang nach osten” and to Hitler’s racialist policies and geo-political... read more -
November 30 Wednesday12:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis RochesterJoin 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 more -
December 11 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ann CunninghamLocations: Oasis RochesterJoin Ann Cunningham as we compare, contrast and discuss “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain and “James” by Percival Everett. We all know the Huck Finn story, but... read more -
December 7 Wednesday12:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Otto Bruno, host of Jazz 90.1 FM’s “Sinatra and Company”Locations: Oasis RochesterCelebrate the Christmas holiday with this long forgotten gem about the discovery that joy and humanity doesn't always come wrapped in a ribbon. The film features legendary character actors Eugene Pallette and Billie Burke as the heads of a family of spoiled wealthy layabouts. Their home and their lives are changed forever by a drunken old actor (played by... read more
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November 21 – December 5 No Class: 11/28Thursday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Mel BravermanLocations: Oasis RochesterKatharine Graham – what a woman. Maybe the most powerful woman in the world during the second half of the last century, Kay played an important role in two of the most important events of the period – Watergate and the Pentagon Papers. But there was so much more, building the Washington Post into a powerhouse newspaper, taking on presidents and... read more -
December 6 Wednesday12:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller & the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis RochesterIn what’s become an annual tradition, join Otto Bruno for some cinematic holiday fun. This year’s selection is Warner Bros.’ 1942 screen comedy, Larceny, Inc. starring Edward G. Robinson, Jane Wyman, Broderick Crawford, Anthony Quinn, and a host of marvelous character actors in one of the zaniest caper films of the classic age of motion pictures.... read more
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November 18 Friday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: Little TheatreSame great experience, new course name!!! Enjoy a private screening, for Oasis members only, of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. You must pay in advance. ... read more -
December 10 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lesley Shakespeare-BroganLocations: Oasis RochesterCome and learn to paint a beautiful holiday wreath. You'll learn all the skills needed and leave with a finished 12”x12” acrylic painting on canvas. All supplies are included, no experience is necessary and beginners are welcome! Join in the... read more -
December 20 Friday12:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: Little TheatreEnjoy a private screening for Oasis members only of a currently running movie at the Little Theatre. In the past, we've had several Academy Award winners. We select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre - you take your chances and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with friends. This month's movie is 'A Real Pain.' You must pay in advance. ... read more
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April 10 Thursday2:30 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCLocations: Oasis RochesterRankin was involved in the Women's Suffrage Movement, she then was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1916. She was re-elected to Congress in 1940. Her long, controversial life has inspired women for generations. Come hear MCC professor of history, Mark Sample, tell the story of her amazing... read more -
July 31 Monday12:30 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Otto Bruno, author 'Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol' One-Two’Locations: Oasis Rochester'The In-Laws' was characterized by New York Times critic Janet Maslin as a “Comedy of Insanity.” Today it is hailed as a comedy classic from Andrew Bergman, the screenwriter who gave us Blazing Saddles and The Freshman. Two of their generation’s greatest actors, Peter Falk and Alan Arkin never gave better comic performances in their long and... read more
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December 8 Friday2:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bruce Smoller, SommelierLocations: Oasis RochesterChile is a large wine-producing country. Many of these wines are available within the United States and they have a wide range of styles, suitable for many types of occasions and food pairings. In this class, we will take a brief tour of Chilean wines as an overview of the markedly divergent types. We will discuss and taste 5 wines and suggest... read more -
April 10 Thursday2:30 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Sample, Professor of History, MCCLocations: ZoomRankin was involved in the Women's Suffrage Movement, she then was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1916. She was re-elected to Congress in 1940. Her long, controversial life has inspired women for generations. Come hear MCC professor of history, Mark Sample, tell the story of Jeanette's amazing life. You must have a laptop, tablet or phone... read more
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April 8 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ann CunninghamLocations: Oasis RochesterJoin Ann Cunningham as we discuss ‘My Brilliant Friend’ (Book 1) by Elena Ferrante. Beginning in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples,... read more -
March 26 – April 16 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: 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 -
March 26 – April 16 Wednesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocations: 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 more
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March 26 Wednesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Susan Carmen-Duffy, Central CreativesLocations: Central CreativesUnleash your inner colorist: Explore the vibrant world of Henri Matisse through a mixed media workshop, where you'll delve into bold color palettes, playful shapes, and the art of paper cut-outs to create dynamic compositions that celebrate the joy of form and color. Learn to cut, layer, and arrange vibrant colored papers, incorporating elements of drawing... read more -
April 10 Thursday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Suzanne Feather, Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative ExtensionLocations: Oasis RochesterHouseplants are all the craze. Learn how to choose the best plants for your environment and how to keep them happy and... read more -
April 3 Thursday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lisa Robinson, Central CreativesLocations: Central Creatives French impressionism is all about capturing the light and feel of a place or subject, not getting it picture-perfect. Together we will cover the techniques needed to discover your inner Monet. In this workshop we will use acrylic paint to create the idea of the subject, rather than the details. Materials are... read more -
April 16 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bruce Smoller, SommelierLocations: Oasis RochesterSame country, different wines and regions! Spain is a large wine-producing country. Many of these wines are available within the United States and they have a wide range of styles, suitable for many types of occasions and food pairings. In this class, we will take a brief tour of Spanish wines as an overview of the markedly divergent types. We will... read more
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