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 …
Stew GoodwinCareer in internationalinvestments,Lecturer for 18 years atthe Academy for Lifelong Learning Two Classes10:30 – 12:00 (Zoom ONLY)April 3, 10 This zoom only course will also be shown on the big screen …
Authoritarian Glimpses and What We Can Learn From Them: Vaclav Havel & Huey Long Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
This class has been rescheduled for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 from 10:30 – 12:00 Gordon TalleyB.A., Colgate University, PhilosophyM.F.A., Yale Drama,Directing Coordinator, Ad HocCulture Group, Cambridge One Class10:30 – 12:00February 27 RESCHEDULED …
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 …
Country & Western Music: Late 1940s through the 1970s Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Alice StelzerAuthor (“Female Adventurers”) and lecturer on women’s history throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.Publisher, “Women Unlimited” One Class CLASS CANCELLED!10:30-12:00March 26 The contributions of many women were very valuable to the founding …
The Varied Lives of Women in 17th Century New England Read More »
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. …
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 …
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 …
WICKED!! Witches, Sorcerers, and Seers in the Greco-Roman World Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
American Independence at 250: The Evolution of Revolutionary Thought in Massachusetts Read More »
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 …
Art Herstory 101: Did Michelangelo Have a Sister? Read More »
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 …
Climate Change: What Homeowners Should Know and What They Can Do Read More »
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 …
Lost in the Bay of Pigs: Eisenhower, Kennedy, & the CIA Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Murder Will Out! The Evolution of the British Mystery Novel Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Dana Farber & The Pan-Mass Challenge: The Front Line of Cancer Care & Fundraising Read More »
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, …
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 …
History of the Holy Land: A Study in Conflicting Claims Read More »
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 …
Exploring Artificial Intelligence: From Personal Assistants to Societal Impact Read More »
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 …
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 …
A Brief History of Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 4 Weeks Read More »
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) …
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 …
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 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 …
Matt York: Stories & Songs of Neil Young, Tom Petty, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash & More Read More »
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 …
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 …
A Good News Story: Restoring Massachusetts Rivers on the Cape and Beyond Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Harmony in Community: Cape Symphony’s Current Season and Future Vision Read More »
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
FULL AND CLOSED 3 Classes / 6 VenuesFridays, April 5, 12, 19(Limited to 25 people. Carpooling TBD.) Friday, April 5 • Orleans9:30: Howie Stein of “whimsical welding” will show us how he …
John WhelanFormer WOMR radio host, author,Great American Songbook presenteraccompanied by Peter Gaines on piano Three Classes10:30 – 12:00April 11, 18, 25 Frank Sinatra recorded about 1,300 songs during his long career, and …