Neighborhoods of Milan: Discovering Hidden Gems A stone’s throw from tourist-magnet landmarks are the places that offer travelers a true taste of life in Europe’s most appealing neighborhoods. Fred Plotkin offers a guide to the lesser-known churches, theaters, specialty shops, cafes, and unusual museums that make three major cities well worth a visit. This program focuses on the city of Milan. Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 6:45 p.m.
Coming Together on Abbey Road Fifty years ago, the Beatles made their final album together, a farewell project that was their most innovative collection of songs. Beatles historian Kenneth Womack draws on rare clips and videos to show how the group and producer George Martin created Abbey Road’s unique sounds. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - 6:45 p.m.
Image Transfers and Photo Alteration Discover a variety of methods for making and using image transfers and expanding your creative horizons with photo alteration. Both techniques can offer new dimensions and interest to your artworks. Friday, March 6 to 20, 2020 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Jewish Music: Many Languages, One Heart What is Jewish music? In this 3-part series, the answers will surprise you as cantor and choral director Ramón Tasat leads discussions about this intriguing history, which segue into live performances. This program focuses on French and Jewish musical traditions. Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 4:00 p.m.
Classical Sounds of the Cinema: Magnificent Movie Music Whether it’s Beethoven, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Richard Strauss, Puccini, or Bach, opuses of almost every famous composer have added emotional depth to hundreds of films ever since talkies emerged. In a 4-session series, concert pianist and movie fanatic Rachel Franklin delves into the magic of some of the greatest film music ever composed (even when it was unintentional). This session discusses iconic classical music moments in film history. Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 2:00 p.m.
