Gallery Hopping
Gallery Hopping3 Classes / 6 VenuesThursday, April 17Fridays, April 11, 25 (Limited to 30 people. Carpooling TBD.)Friday, April 11 • Barnstable Village – 6A10:00 – 11:30: Cape Cod Art Center – …
The Health of Our Democracy and the Rule of Law in 2025
Scott HarshbargerFormer Attorney- General of MA and National President of Common CauseChair of Lawyers DefendingAmerican Democracy One Class (Zoom Only)1:30 – 3:00April 17 Scott will continue our discussion and evaluation …
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Beethoven, the First Rock Star
George ScharrArts Department ChairDirector of Music – Falmouth AcademyBass Trombonist/Pre-concert Lecturer, Cape Symphony Orchestra Two Classes1:30 – 3:00April 3, 10 Why did 20,000 people come out for Beethoven’s funeral? Why does his …
Populist Autocrats and What We Can Learn From Them: Girolamo Savonarola & Huey Long
Stew GoodwinCareer in internationalinvestments,Lecturer for 18 years atthe Academy for Lifelong Learning Two Classes10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)April 3, 10 Populist authoritarians have been sprinkled throughout history. They’ve shared certain characteristics …
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Matt York: Troubadour Tales & Songs
Matt YorkStoryteller, songwriter, musician. Two Classes / One Day10:30 – 12:00 & 1:30 – 3:00March 27 Since he was a teenager, Matt York’s passion has been as a country troubadour …
Israel and the Palestinians: Two Major Issues
Russ LengRetired Political Science professor,Middlebury CollegeAuthor of books and articles on war,international conflict, and diplomacy Two Classes10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)March 6, 13 In each of the classes, Russ will provide …
American Sacred Music
Joseph MarchioAssistant Conductor,Cape Symphony Music Director,Chatham Chorale Organist Four Classes1:30 – 3:00February 27, March 6, 13, 20 Music is an important part of worship. Joe will share various music traditions that fill …
Fake Photos: From Ghosts to AI
Gordon TalleyB.A., Colgate University, PhilosophyM.F.A., Yale Drama,Directing Coordinator, Ad HocCulture Group, Cambridge One Class10:30 – 12:00February 27 Manipulated photos are nothing new. But with digital photography, Photoshop, the Internet, social media, …
Country & Western Music: Late 1940s through the 1970s
John WhelanFormer WOMR radio host, author,Great American Songbook presenteraccompanied byPeter Gaines, piano & vocalsDenise Page, vocals Three Classes1:30 – 3:00April 9, 16, 23Composer/singers like Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris …
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Salvador Dali, Spanish Surrealist
Beth SteinB.S., Indiana UniversityM.A., Montclair State UniversityArt History presentersince 2008 One Class1:30 – 3:30April 2 Beth will discuss the life and iconic art of Salvador Dali, one of the most famous …
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Gatsby Centennial
Joseph AucielloEnglish teacher and department head in public and private schoolsPublished journaliston literature,education, and politics Four Classes10:30 – 12:00April 2, 9, 16, 23 The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, is a novel …
Women Painters of Mithila (North India) Express Their Critique of Contemporary Life through Artwork
Paula RichmanPh.D. Univ. of ChicagoTaught religion and art of India at Oberlin College for more than 35 years and has published widely on the topic. One Class1:30 – 3:00March 26 In …
The Varied Lives of Women in 17th Century New England
Alice StelzerAuthor (“Female Adventurers”) and lecturer on women’s history throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.Publisher, “Women Unlimited” One Class10:30-12:00March 26 The contributions of many women were very valuable to the founding of New …
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Novels & Ideas: Strange Actors
Steve Bornemeier, M.A.,Tulane UniversityJeff Bornemeier, B.A.,University of Denver Four Classes5:00 – 6:30March 5, 19, April 2, 16 Read. Think. Listen. Discuss.How literature should be enjoyed. 3/5: Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. …
Art of the Harlem Renaissance
Beth SteinB.S., Indiana UniversityM.A., Montclair State UniversityArt History presentersince 2008 One Class1:30 – 3:30February 26 During the 1920s, a unique group of artists, writers, and thinkers was active in Harlem, New …
WICKED!! Witches, Sorcerers, and Seers in the Greco-Roman World
Peggy Kelleher, B.A., ClassicalLanguage, Chestnut Hill College,M.A., Teaching of English,Manhattanville College Three Classes10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)February 26, March 5, 12 Malevolent magic or evil deeds – which is the …
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Easy Ways to Mitigate Stress
Dawn SpunzoTeacher & Yin Yoga instructor,Sturgis Charter Public School,Orleans Yoga One Class1:30 – 3:00April 22Join Dawn for an easy to remember yin, pranayama, and meditation practice. Learn simple techniques to help …
It’s All About the Soil
Gretel NorgeotFarmer, Founder, Owner:Orleans Farmers’ Market One Class10:30 – 12:00April 22 Create a healthier lawn by leaving grass clippings, mowing on the highest setting, and eliminating chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and …
American Independence at 250: The Evolution of Revolutionary Thought in Massachusetts
Ron PetersenLecturer & writer on Cape history.Chair, Orleans Historical Commission.Served on numerous town committees and non-profit boards. Two Classes10:30 – 12:00April 8, 15 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of …
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Art Herstory 101: Did Michelangelo Have a Sister?
Lois KarfunkelJ.D. Columbia UniversityPracticing lawyer & teacher of lawCourse presenter in MA communities on art-focused topics Four Classes1:30 – 3:15March 25, April 1, 8, 15 We’ll discuss the historical role of …
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Climate Change: What Homeowners Should Know and What They Can Do
Shelly McCombCoastal Resilience Specialistfor Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Sea Grant.M.S. in Environmental& Sustainability Studies.Works in coastal andclimate resilience planning. One Class10:30 – 12:00March 25 Cape Cod, jutting …
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Lost in the Bay of Pigs: Eisenhower, Kennedy, & the CIA
Peter ZimmermanRetired after brief servicein government and forty years as an administrator and faculty member at Harvard’s Kennedy School. One Class10:30 – 12:00March 11“All my life I’ve known better than to …
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Causes & Consequences of the Great War
Richard StewartB.A. Allegheny CollegeM.A. Wesleyan University, Teacher of US and World History atChoate Rosemary Hall, CT. Two Classes10:30 – 12:00February 25, March 4 Richard will discuss the causes and the consequences of …
Undressing Tyranny: Four Hitchcock Films
Marc Strauss, Ph.D. Professor EmeritusDobbins Conservatory of Theatre and DanceHolland College of Arts & MediaSoutheast Missouri State University Four Classes1:30 – 4:00 (Zoom ONLY)March 24, 31, April 7, 14 Marc will …
Murder Will Out! The Evolution of the British Mystery Novel
Mike McCartneyCirculation Supervisor of Eldredge LibraryB.A. Moravian University,M.A. Middlebury College,Studied at Oxford Centre for Medieval and Renaissance StudiesAward-winning former teacherand department chair Three Classes1:30 – 3:30February 24, March 3, 10 Mike …
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Color! Eliot Porter & Joel Meyerowitz
Gordon TalleyBA, Colgate University, Philosophy MFA, Yale Drama, Directing Coordinator, Ad Hoc Culture Group,Cambridge One Class10:30 – 12:00November 14 Ever bathe in color? Porter and Meyerowitz created ethereal seascapes and landscapes …
Climate Change on the Mid-Cape
Chris GloningerSenior Climate ScientistWoods Hole One Class10:30 – 12:00November 7 Since the Industrial Revolution, our planet has been warming due to carbon dioxide emissions. With a warmer planet, storms are growing …
Music and the Movies
Joseph MarchioAssistant Conductor, Cape Symphony Music Director, Chatham Chorale Organist Four Classes1:30 – 3:00Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 Oscars are awarded every year, so who won the Oscars for Best …
The Art of the Duet
John WhelanFormer WOMR radio host, author,Great American Songbook presenteraccompanied byPeter Gaines on piano/vocals and Denise Page on vocals Three Classes1:30 – 3:00October 10, 17, 24 John, Peter, and Denise will explore …
The Insurrection Act
Stew GoodwinCareer in international investments,Lecturer for 17 years at theAcademy for Lifelong Learning One Class10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)October 10!CLASS CANCELLED! The Insurrection Act has become a lightning rod of political …
What Were Our Founders Thinking?
Stew GoodwinCareer in international investments,Lecturer for 17 years at theAcademy for Lifelong Learning One Class10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)October 3 !CLASS CANCELLED!What were they thinking? This question stems from people wondering what …
Dana Farber & The Pan-Mass Challenge: The Front Line of Cancer Care & Fundraising
Fred Di Maggio, cancer survivor& Tanya Johnson, PMC cyclist One Class10:30 – 12:00November 20Dana Farber Cancer Institute is a premier cancer treatment/research center in Boston, where they “specialize in cancer, And …
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Shakespeare: Henry IV Part 1
Kerry BrownPh.D., University of DelawareTaught Shakespeare in high school for 46 years and more recently to adults at the Eldredge Public Library and at Snow Library. Four Classes10:30 – 12:00Oct. 23, …
History of the Holy Land: A Study in Conflicting Claims
David Bisno, M.D.Degrees from Harvard, Dartmouth and Washington University School of Medicine.Discussion leader and lecturer across our country and overseas. Two Classes9:30-12:00Oct. 16 & Oct. 17 (In-Person ONLY)at Chatham Community CenterDavid …
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Exploring Artificial Intelligence: From Personal Assistants to Societal Impact
Mark McGrathBS Electrical EngineeringNortheastern UniversityIBM, 30 years, large computer systemsEnjoys hiking, history, photography, Cape Cod, and Artificial Intelligence. One Class10:30 – 12:00October 9Mark will examine AI’s rapidly evolving capabilities. We’ll demonstrate …
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Novels & Ideas: “Wit”
Steve Bornemeier, M.A.,Tulane UniversityJeff Bornemeier, B.A.,University of Denver Four Classes5:00 – 6:30Oct. 2, 9, Nov. 6, 20 Read, Think, Listen, Discuss.How literature should be enjoyed. 10/2: The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare …
A Brief History of Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 4 Weeks
Stephen MunroeProf. Emeritus of Biological Sciences, Marquette UniversityPh.D. Indiana University Four Classes1:30-3:00October 2, 9, 16, 23This course will cover the broad sweep of Earth’s history beginning with its formation and the early …
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Three Years in Gorbachev’s Soviet Union
Lawrence J. GoodrichFormer diplomat, journalist (Christian Science Monitor), and business owner.Foreign Service officer atU.S. embassies in Moscow,St. Petersburg, and Bucharest. One Class10:30 – 12:00October 2 Lawrence Goodrich served three years (1985-1988) …
Orleans History Part ll: 1797 to Today
Ron PetersenLecturer & writer on Cape history. Chair, Orleans Historical Commission. Served on numerous town committees and non-profit boards. Two Classes1:30 – 3:00November 12 & 19 For a tiny seaside community, Orleans …
Dickens for Grown-Ups: A Christmas Carol
Joseph AucielloEnglish teacher and department head in public and private schoolsPublished journalist on literature,education, and politics Three Classes10:30 – 12:00November 5, 12, 19 From theater, radio plays, cartoons, and movies, the story …
Matt York: Stories & Songs of Neil Young, Tom Petty, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash & More
Matt YorkStoryteller, songwriter, musician. Two Classes / One Day10:30 – 12:00 & 1:30-3:00October 29 Longtime singer/musician Matt York will return to Orleans to perform a mix of roots, country and Americana music …
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Early Modernism: Expressionist Art in Germany
Beth Stein B.S., Indiana University M.A., Montclair State University Art History presenter since 2008 One Class 1:30 – 3:30 October 22 The German modernists of the …
A Good News Story: Restoring Massachusetts Rivers on the Cape and Beyond
Julia Blatt & Katharine LangeThe Massachusetts Rivers Alliance One Class1:30 – 3:00October 15 We’re living in challenging times for the environment, but people around the country – and in our own …
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My Artistic Odyssey
Richard Ogden PerryVisual Artist / Intaglio ReliefsExhibits at Boston Museum of Science& Cape Cod Museum of Art Two Classes1:30 – 3:00October 8 & November 510/8: Richard will explain his Intaglio Reliefs on …
When Will They Ever Learn? A Comparison of Intelligence Failures by the US in 1941 and by Israel in 2023
Russ LengPolitical Science professor,Middlebury CollegeAuthor of books and articles on war,international conflict, and diplomacy. One Class10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)October 8 Military intelligence failures, which have been cited as major causes of …
Harmony in Community: Cape Symphony’s Current Season and Future Vision
Dr. Michael Albaugh,Executive Director, Cape Symphony One Class1:30 – 3:00October 1 Dr. Albaugh will delve into the vibrant and diverse programming of the current Cape Symphony Orchestra season, offering insights into the …
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Beginning of an Unending Tragedy: Israel’s War of Independence & the Arab Palestinians’ Nakba in 1948
Russ Leng Political Science professor, Middlebury College Author of books and articles on war, international conflict, and diplomacy. One Class 10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY) October 1 …
The Health of Our Democracy and the Rule of Law After the 2024 Presidential and Congressional Elections: Did the Center Hold?
Scott HarshbargerFormer Attorney-General of MA and National President of Common CauseChair of Lawyers Defending American Democracy One Class1:30 – 3:00 (Zoom ONLY)November 11Scott will continue our discussion and evaluation of the …
Daily Life in Medieval England
Mike McCartney Circulation Supervisor of Eldredge LibraryB.A. Moravian University,M.A. Middlebury College Studied at Oxford Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Award-winning former teacher and department chair Three Classes1:30 – 3:30Oct. …
Spoken Word Poetry
Marc Strauss, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus; Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance; Holland College of Arts & Media-Southeast Missouri State University Four Classes1:30 – 3:30September 30, October 7, 14, 21 With …