While it used to be common for stage musicals to be adapted as films, the trend has reversed, and now many new Broadway musicals are based on popular films. How far back does this trend go? And what caused the switch? From A Little Night Music and The Lion King to Moulin Rouge and Some Like It Hot, entertainment historian John Kenrick will discuss this popular trend with backstage stories and stellar performance videos.
Become a penguin expert as you learn about penguins all over the world, including the three types of cold-weather penguins housed inside the Scott Aquarium. During this live virtual field trip, you will witness their unique behaviors and amazing adaptations from a front row seat at one of the world’s premier penguin exhibits.
Join Dr. Susan Solomon, Professor at MIT, for an inspiring lecture based on her book Solvable, where she highlights our ability to tackle environmental challenges. Drawing on her experiences with the ozone layer and other successes, Solomon offers a hopeful roadmap for addressing the climate crisis, emphasizing that change is achievable through collective effort and engagement.
The Victorian Era was England’s Golden Age of plant exploration, when a passion for natural history led to a surge in house plant collecting. During Queen Victoria’s reign, these plants not only transformed home decor but also improved indoor air quality. Join garden historian, Lesley Parness, as she discusses popular Victorian plants, their care, and tips for adding a touch of Victorian elegance to your home.
Led by New Mexico Museum of Art’s Head ofEducation, Chris Nail, this workshop will help you discover how to get the most out of your smartphone camera. This introductory workshop covers tips and basic information on content and composition and common editing functions and camera controls found in smartphone applications. A smartphone or other mobile device that can take photographs is the only requirement.
Start your weekend in a relaxed state of mind. Join us and learn how to practice 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 that you can use on your own to support well-being.
Start your weekend in a relaxed state of mind. Join us and learn how to practice 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 that you can use on your own to support well-being.
Start your weekend in a relaxed state of mind. Join us and learn how to practice 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 that you can use on your own to support well-being.
Enjoy an engaging live virtual tour of Chawton House in Hampshire, England, the home of beloved author, Jane Austen. The tour will feature a walk through the beautiful house and outbuildings in the place most associated with her writing and where she wrote three novels. During the tour, you will learn about Jane’s life, family, and inspirations, featuring extracts from her letters and novels.
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