Dates	ID #	Title
Oct 4-9, 2009	17709	Judy Garland: Beyond the Ruby Slippers Performing almost non-stop for 45 of her 47 years, Judy mastered vaudeville, radio, film, recordings, TV and the concert stage. Explore her work as you learn about her life through lectures, films and recordings. Plus an evening of live music! Character Actors of Film: I Remember That Face Hollywood studios had a stable of reliable character actors (Thelma Ritter, Eve Arden, Ed. Everett Horton, etc.). Each carved out a special persona, provided solid support and sometimes stole the film. Study the most memorable and appreciate why. Great Comedians in Radio and TV Honing their skills in radio, a select group of performers made the leap to the new medium, television. Explore their comic styles and discover why some were successful and other not. Lectures supplemented with audio and video performances. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Oct 4-9, 2009	18025	Kander and Ebb and All that Jazz Kander & Ebb created such classic musicals as Chicago; The Kiss of the Spider Woman; New York, New York; and Cabaret.  With a roster of players like Fosse, Prince, Minnelli, Rivera, Goulet and Bacall, this is the story of the modern musical. Exploring the Treasures of Florida's West Coast: Cities of Tampa Bay Join us as scholars and tellers of tales guide you through the rich history and diverse cultures of the Tampa Bay area. Discover our treasures as you visit museums. Travel back in time to ethnic neighborhoods, taste their foods, and walk in the footsteps of those who created history. Enjoy a Greek meal and soak up the atmosphere at Tarpon Springs, an historic waterfront community influenced by Greek sponge divers. Visit historic Ybor City, once the "Cigar Capital of the World," and experience Cuban, Italian, German and Jewish immigrant influences and sample traditional Cuban foods. Marvel at the beauty of Florida's flora and fauna and the mysteries of aquatic life. Exit the classroom and go "behind-the-scenes" in Tampa Bay. Leon Uris: From Warsaw Ghetto to Exodus High school drop-out and son of immigrants, Uris became an internationally acclaimed novelist and author of some of the most powerful books of the last century, including Exodus. Learn about his life and works through lectures, films and discussions. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Oct 11-16, 2009	16976	James Michener: Master Storyteller Widely regarded as a storytelling phenomenon, Michener created works that have translated successfully to the stage and film. We’ll explore some of his most well known, including his Pulitzer Prize winning story that became "South Pacific." Screwball Comedies: From Lombard And Colbert To Streisand And Midler Explore elements of this wild and whimsical comedy style exemplified in films of the 1930s and 1940s. See how the tradition is carried forward by Preston Sturgis, Billy Wilder, Carol Burnett, Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler, and others. Frank Loesser's Heart and Soul Examine the life, music and popular songs of this tough-talking yet tender-hearted genius.  Explore his work for film, Tin Pan Alley, and Broadway.  Lectures and live music in class each day. Guys & Dolls and How To Succeed will be studied. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Oct 11-16, 2009	4708	Life in the Fabulous 50's The 1950’s ushered in a decade of unprecedented prosperity, along with fears created by the specter of the Iron Curtain and The Bomb.  Revisit this era when gas was 26 cents, bread 17 cents, and America was the king of the auto industry.  Recall advances made in medicine (polio vaccine, the golden age of antibiotics).  Follow the emergence of Rock and Roll as a defined music style and see it compete with traditional sounds of pop singers from the Big Band Era.  Study the performing arts – drama, musical theatre, film, and the emerging “art” of TV.  We’ll also explore the impact of McCarthyism, blacklisting, the Hollywood Ten; civil rights court decisions (Brown vs. the Board of Education); and the Federal Highway Act that led to flowering of the suburbs. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Oct 18-23, 2009	17711	Law and Order: The Drama of the Criminal Justice System Do TV crime shows portray how the criminal justice system really operates? Do the CSI TV shows tell the truth about forensic science? How do our courts work? Find out as our real life lawyers, police and scientists take you behind the scenes. Rogers, Hart, and Hammerstein: The Best of American Music In the middle of the 20th century, these three men were American musical theater. Examine their lives, explore their contributions to the world of theater and music and appreciate their legacies. Lectures, live and recorded music, film clips and more. Leon Uris: From Warsaw Ghetto to Exodus High school drop-out and son of immigrants, Uris became an internationally acclaimed novelist and author of some of the most powerful books of the last century, including Exodus. Learn about his life and works through lectures, films and discussions. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Oct 18-23, 2009	16528	Take This Program, Please! Humor & Comedy American Style Whether we realize it or not, humor and comedy infuse almost every aspect of our daily lives. How people view comedy often reflects how they view the world around them. From stand-up teams to TV sitcoms and beyond, trace America’s history of comedy and its unique variety of comedic styles. Discover influences of ethic groups in modern American comedy and learn how humor and how an ability to laugh at ourselves can transcend cultural barriers. At a local comedy club, professional stand-up comedians reveal the challenges they face in a competitive field. Probe the physical and psychological benefits to laughter with the latest published research, laughing all the way. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Oct 1-6, 2009	18024	Noël & Cole: A Swell Party A side-by-side look at two of the cleverest musical writers of the 20th century: Noel Coward and Cole Porter.  See how their lives and careers paralleled – and often intertwined – on Broadway, in Hollywood, and around the world. Paul Newman: Somebody Up There Likes Me Actor, director, race car driver, founder of a theater, children’s camps and his own line of food products, Newman was admired, respected and adored.  Focusing on his film career, we also explore his life as an entrepreneur and humanitarian. Herman Wouk: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist Born in the Bronx of Russian immigrant parents, Wouk's novels deal with moral dilemmas and the Jewish experience.  Study how his novels transition into film and explore how they are changed (or not). Study his life, influences and works. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Nov 1-6, 2009	6637	Magic of the Movies American movies were born with the first public demonstrations of motion pictures in the late 1800’s. Through the magical innovations at Thomas Edison’s invention laboratory, the rest of the world was introduced to American popular culture.  Explore the growth and development of this industry in the 20th and 21st centuries.  Learn about the studio system; the evolution from silent to sound; the charm of character actors, leading ladies and leading men; music and dance adapted or created specifically for film; great directors and producers (Warner, Chaplin, Capra, Hitchcock, Spielberg); genres (screwball, slapstick, film noir, action, comedy, adventure, science fiction) and more.  Immerse yourself in the “magic of the movies”! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Nov 8-13, 2009	17714	Bob Fosse: From "Damn Yankees" to "All That Jazz" Fosse directed and choreographed a wide variety of films and shows that are part of the American musical pantheon: Damn Yankees, Pajama Game, My Sister Eileen, Cabaret and more. Follow his life and works as he moves from Hollywood to Broadway. Herman Wouk: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist Born in the Bronx of Russian immigrant parents, Wouk's novels deal with moral dilemmas and the Jewish experience.  Study how his novels transition into film and explore how they are changed (or not). Study his life, influences and works. Divas of Popular Music: Clooney, Page, Garland, Horne and more What is a popular music diva? Do these singers fit the bill? We’ll answer these questions and more as we explore the lives and music of these and other popular music divas from the 1940s through 1960s. Lecture and vintage recordings. Evening of live music. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Nov 8-13, 2009	18114	Pullitzer Prize: America in the 20th Century Explore 20th Century American society and culture through selected winners and their works: Herb Block, Thomas Friedman, Studs Terkel, David McCullough, Maureen Dowd, Stephen Sondheim, Jules Feiffer, Arthur Miller and more. Attorney for the Defense: A Trial Lawyer’s Perspective Led by a former criminal court judge and trial lawyer, enjoy a privileged opportunity to examine our legal system from the vantage point of the defense. Learn how lawyers prepare cases and select juries. Examine real life moral and ethical dilemmas. Cinema Queens, Part II: Streep, Blanchett, & Keaton Following the footsteps of the early Cinema Queens (Crawford, Davis & Stanwyck), this generation brought dynamic individuality and diversity to their roles.  Lectures and film clips will highlight their lives and film roles. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Nov 15-20, 2009	16978	Kahn & Styne: America's Lyricist and Composer Their words and music created hits on Broadway and film: Three Coins in the Fountain, Gypsy, Pocketfull of Miracles, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Funny Girl and more. Explore their lives and music through lectures and live music in class. The Law & You Ever sign a contract with a pest control company and then be surprised by the “small print”? Why do families “war” over inherited items? Answer to these and other questions by our legal experts who will guide you through our complex legal world. Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday Considered two of the greatest female jazz vocalists, Fitzgerald and Holiday had a powerful influence on both jazz and pop singers. Explore their lives and music through lectures, vintage recordings and opportunity to hear some of their music live. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Nov 29 - Dec 4, 2009	18026	Stephen Sondheim, Master of the Modern Musical An appreciation of the father of the modern musical, from his early lyrics for Gypsy and West Side Story to his latest shows: Assassins, Passion and Bounce. Performance clips with Mandy Pantinkin, Bernadette Peters, Elaine Stritch and many others. Up to Speed With Hi-Tech Explore and understand the new language and tools of technology: YouTube, iPods, laptops, power point digital cameras and Blackberries. How are they changing the way we communicate? Are they making our lives easier or more complicated? China: A Country of Influence Examine Chinese culture at this important time in their country’s history. Explore China’s new role in the world, their language of symbols and how their history led up to today’s modern lifestyle. Experience the calmness and benefits of T’ai Chi. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Dec 06-11, 2009	16984	Exploring the Treasures of Florida's West Coast: Cities of Tampa Bay Join us as scholars and tellers of tales guide you through the rich history and diverse cultures of the Tampa Bay area. Discover our treasures as you visit museums. Travel back in time to ethnic neighborhoods, taste their foods, and walk in the footsteps of those who created history. Enjoy a Greek meal and soak up the atmosphere at Tarpon Springs, an historic waterfront community influenced by Greek sponge divers. Visit historic Ybor City, once the "Cigar Capital of the World," and experience Cuban, Italian, German and Jewish immigrant influences and sample traditional Cuban foods. Marvel at the beauty of Florida's flora and fauna and the mysteries of aquatic life. Exit the classroom and go "behind-the-scenes" in Tampa Bay. Films of the 1950's From the novelty films (3-D, drive-ins) to the lively musicals and feel good films to the reality pieces, discover why the 50's produced some of the best films of the 20th century.  Lectures, film clips and lively discussion will be our methods for discovery. Henry Mancini: Composer, Arranger, Musician, Performer Arranger for the Glenn Miller Army Air Corps Band and one terrific piano player, Mancini dominated and was instrumental in shaping film and television music in the 1950's and 1960's. Explore the man and his music. Lectures plus live and recorded performances. (MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON)
Dec 06-11, 2009	17711	Law & Order: The Drama Of The Criminal Justice System Do TV crime shows portray how the criminal justice system really operates? Do the CSI TV shows tell the truth about forensic science? How do our courts work? Find out as our real life lawyers, police and scientists take you behind the scenes. Rodgers, Hart & Hammerstein: The Best of American Music In the middle of the 20th century, these three men were American musical theater. Examine their lives, explore their contributions to the world of theater and music and appreciate their legacies. Lectures, live and recorded music, film clips and more. Leon Uris: From Warsaw Ghetto to Exodus High school drop-out and son of immigrants, Uris became an internationally acclaimed novelist and author of some of the most powerful books of the last century, including Exodus. Learn about his life and works through lectures, films and discussions. (MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON)