Washington is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, and theater is set to be especially exciting in the 2023–2024 season. Join Amy Austin, president and CEO of Theatre Washington, and a panel of experts as they explore why D.C. is considered one of the best theater towns in the country. This robust conversation offers particular insights on women in DC-area theater, new work, underrepresented communities, and the highlights that are in store on local stages large and small.

All great chefs know not to waste ingredients, time, or effort—and for master chef Jacques Pépin, this means thinking efficiently about cooking, even at home. Drawing from his new book Jacques Pépin Cooking My Way, the legendary cooking teacher joins chef Carla Hall for a lively conversation on cooking economically at home with techniques that save money, time, and cleanup effort—and provide delicious results.

Expecting a quick and easy victory, both Union and Confederate officers were surprised by their experience at the First Battle of Manassas and learned the painful lesson that waging war in practice is much more difficult than waging it in theory. Career U.S. Air Force intelligence officer Marc Thompson examines the battle and its role in the Civil War.

The churches of Italy are renowned for their artistic treasures, from Giotto’s 14th-century frescoes in Florence, Padua, and Assisi to Giacomo Manzu’s great 20th-century bronze doors for St. Peter’s in Rome. In a splendidly illustrated seminar, art historian Sophia D’Addio of Columbia University explores churches that represent some of Italy’s greatest repositories of sacred art. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1 credit)

Join geologist Kirt Kempter as he explores the geology of Western National Parks over the course of 2023, with an in-depth look at one location every month. This program spotlights Glacier National Park as part of a fall series, focused on parks in Montana and Utah.

Everyone—regardless of the size of their space—can help restore nature. Join journalist and author Isabella Tree and her husband, conservationist Charlie Burrell, to learn practical steps to rewild everything from rivers and ponds to public spaces and community gardens to urban parks and window boxes.

Get the scoop on the evolution of the women’s pages of newspapers and a female journalist who defied the staid conventions of her times and attracted millions of readers. Journalism professor Kimberly Voss explores the significance of the women’s sections, and journalist Allison Gilbert delves into Elsie Robinson’s career and life.