Join garden historian Lesley Parness for a virtual talk on French Empress Josephine, a powerful style maker whose refined taste shaped 18th–19th century fashion and design. Influenced by her Caribbean roots, brushes with history, and passion for flowers, Josephine transformed her estate, Malmaison, into a botanical wonder. Her legendary love of roses inspired exploration, launched an enduring floral industry, and even helped stop a war.
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Writing is an effective path to healing relationships and ensuring that the next generation is less burdened by intergenerational trauma. In this talk, storyteller Ruth Wade will share the three ways that her writing transformed the relationship between herself and her Holocaust survivor father, Sidney Finkel. If there is time and interest, Ruth will help participants begin their own writing journeys.
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Discover and experience the ancient practice of Qigong and cultivate balance and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components, with gentle movements, posture, and deep breathing guiding you towards improved health, flexibility, and stress reduction. Class Limit: 25
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Discover and experience the ancient practice of Qigong and cultivate balance and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components, with gentle movements, posture, and deep breathing guiding you towards improved health, flexibility, and stress reduction. Class Limit: 25
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Unleash your creativity and find tranquility through Zentangle. This meditative art form invites you to create intricate patterns and experience the joy of mindful expression. Suitable for all skill levels, Zentangle is a wonderful way to relax and connect with your inner artist.
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Join us for a virtual lecture with curatorial staff from The Ringling Circus Museum in Sarasota, Florida to get a behind-the-scenes look at the early 20th century circus. This program will use historic photographs and other objects from the Circus Museum collection to illustrate stories of performers, managers, animals, spectators, and everyone in between. As we recount the golden days of circus, you will be invited to share your own circus memories as well!
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Start your weekend with a relaxed state of mind by practicing conscious breathing followed by a 20-minute guided meditation. Our instructor, Certified Chair Yoga Instructor Pat Richter, will help you feel supported and confident in exploring these mindfulness techniques.
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Start your weekend with a relaxed state of mind by practicing conscious breathing followed by a 20-minute guided meditation. Our instructor, Certified Chair Yoga Instructor Pat Richter, will help you feel supported and confident in exploring these mindfulness techniques.
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Celebrate the genius of Stephen Sondheim through an exploration of his Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George. Music Professor Gilad Harel examines how Sondheim’s intricate score and layered lyrics weave together art, love, and legacy, inspired by painter Georges Seurat. Discover how complex harmonies and poignant storytelling shine in songs like “Finishing the Hat” and “Move On.” Uncover why this masterpiece remains a defining work in musical theater history.
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Rainforests are some of the most vibrant and diverse ecosystems on Earth. Join us for an engaging program with the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas, and explore the fascinating plants and animals that call the rainforest home. Special Ambassador Animals will make appearances throughout the program, offering a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of this extraordinary habitat up close.
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