How do some of your favorite animals survive in the wintertime? Learn how some animals adjust to the cold, how some avoid it, and how others thrive and enjoy it. You might be surprised at just how many animals at Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York, love the snow!
From travel mishaps to family drama, holiday films capture the chaos of the season—then celebrate its heart. Film expert Dan Hudak explores how these stories turn turmoil into timeless cheer, with clips from Planes, Trains and Automobiles, A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, and more
Gratitude, studies show, is a key to happiness. In this program, author Peter Lovenheim shows how to create a memory book of the people, places, and experiences for which we are most grateful. His fresh and humorous approach uses twenty common items as writing promts—from T-shirts to bobbleheads—found in gift shops everywhere. The program is based on Lovenheim’s latest book, Gift Shop of Gratitude.
How did a nice Jewish girl from Honolulu defy the odds to take over pop music, Broadway, and Hollywood—and even reshape the New York City skyline? Entertainment historian John Kenrick returns with an affectionate (and occasionally bawdy) tribute to a beloved, one-of-a-kind star who continues to make an unforgettable mark on stage, screen, and beyond.
Lars Krutak, an anthropologist and host of the Discovery Channel’s Tattoo Hunter, recounts his lifelong quest to uncover how tattoos shape the identities of those who wear them. Spanning from 3000 BCE to modern times, Krutak delves into tattooing traditions, uncovering how body art reflects cultural beliefs, personal hopes and anxieties, spiritual meanings, and ancestral connections — all inscribed in ink on human skin.
People spend much of their lives nurturing others. When we find ourselves focusing more on others instead of ourselves, we become stressed out and we can burn out. Self-care is not selfish. It is an essential component to appreciating yourself, cultivating happiness, and finding balance. Join life coach Diane Lang to learn the importance of self-care and specific actions you can take to fill your cup.
Explore the surreal life and art of Salvador Dalí through highlights from The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Follow his journey from a curious boy in Spain to a Surrealist icon and creator of the “nuclear mystical” style. Discover dreamlike imagery, wild stories, and the illusions that define a true original.
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
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
Of the 45 men who have been president of the United States, 31 have served in wartime. This multimedia presentation spotlights five—Washington, Grant, Truman, Kennedy, and George H.W. Bush—examining how their military service shaped their leadership. American historian Michael Scheibach will offer insights into their military experiences and their presidential accomplishments.