Three classes – Register by September 30! A series of revolutions throughout Europe in 1848 led to major political, social and cultural changes. We will explore the dynamic shifts in style and subject matter after 1848 of artists and composers, ranging from Wagner, Verdi and Brahms in music, to Corot, Millet, and the Pre-Raphaelites in…
Join renowned art historian William Kloss for an exploration of the rich history and culture in our nation’s capital. Enjoy expert guidance and lectures as we tour museums, galleries and monuments. A resident of Washington, D.C., Kloss has long been associated with the Smithsonian Institution as an independent scholar, curator and lecturer, as well as…
Join members of the Springfield Stars Club for skygazing in the Science Museum’s observatory. If overcast, a planetarium show will be presented. Stars Club website
One class – November 7 Learn new zentangle patterns and create fun and unique ornaments for the holidays. Hang them in windows or on a tree, or anyplace that deserves celebration! Beginners and experienced tanglers welcome. All materials provided. Instructor: Annette Chittenden
Reach for the Stars Daisies will “rise to stardom” as they create cosmic crafts, meet our resident reptiles, and try their hand at screen printing! Celebrate the birthday of the original “star” of the Girl Scouts–founder Juliette Gordon Low–with a pizza party, guest speaker, and cake! Scouts will earn a certificate and participation patch, too!…
Explore the life of Asenath Nicholson, an American teacher, reformer, and Irish famine relief worker who sought to investigate the condition of the poor in Ireland and relieve suffering where it was greatest. Presenter: Maureen O’Rourke Murphy, Joseph L. Dionne Professor of Teaching, Literacy, and Leadership, Hofstra University. Free with museum admission. Seating is limited…