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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-26-2024 to 04-26-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM- 3:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jim TudorTerm: OELocation: Zoom- St. Louis OasisNot all great science fiction films take the stars, as evidenced by the Atomic Age creature features of the 1950s to the contemporary classics such as RoboCop, The Terminator, and The Matrix. In this session, we will look at such films and their creators to distill what they have to tell us about our world. Instructor Jim Tudor is a Film Studies Instructor... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-03-2024 to 05-03-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Aaron McMullinTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisParticipate in an enlightening presentation and discussion with Aaron McMullin, a local artist and activist, as she shares her inspiring journey from activism to artistry. From delving into the research of cotton farmer suicides in India to her involvement in the Ferguson uprising after Mike Brown was killed, Aaron's activism has always been grounded in her... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-03-2024 to 05-03-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Sally RainsTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisOn May 3, 1937, Margaret Mitchell's Civil War saga 'Gone with the Wind' won the Pulitzer Prize! Join St. Louis author Sally Tippett Rains, renowned for her work, "The Making of a Masterpiece: The True Story of Gone With the Wind." Rains traveled to Atlanta at least eight times while writing her book to conduct interviews with all the living actors involved... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-07-2024 to 05-07-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:15 PM Central TimeInstructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisFor more than seven decades, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made America laugh—either through their remarkable solo careers or their legendary partnership. Whether together or apart, they were giants of American comedy, who basically conquered every field they entered, whether television, movies, Broadway, or records. This presentation will examine their... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-09-2024 to 05-09-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Dan Sherman, PhDTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisFor more than 50 years, Julliard-trained composer Peter Schickele assumed the mantle of P.D.Q. Bach, a forgotten and musically incompetent son of the great Johann Sebastian Bach. Both onstage and on many records, Schickele created wonderful parodies of classical music. The jokes Schickele created drew widely on classical music and satirized musicology... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-10-2024 to 05-10-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Mary SaputoTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisJoin Mary Saputo to explore the amazing Ginger Rogers: From legendary partner to the great Fred Astaire, to holding her own in fabulous comedic and dramatic roles, this talented star with her memorable films are Hollywood gold! You'll see clips from as early as the 1930's all the way to a guest appearance on Here's Lucy! Who doesn't love a little... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-15-2024 to 05-15-2024Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThere is no doubt that Irving Berlin’s life and career is the quintessential immigrant story. Arriving from a foreign land as a small child with nothing, he channeled his talent, ambition and hard work to become the standard bearer of American culture. Come hear a great story, as Julie Kurzava shares the history and music of Irving Berlin’s... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-20-2024 to 05-20-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jim TudorTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisJoin this session led by Jim Tudor, Film Studies Instructor at Webster University, as we dive into the extraordinary career journey of Orson Welles. No Hollywood figure has encountered such dramatic highs and lows as Welles, from the groundbreaking debut at the tender age of 25 with "Citizen Kane" to his final masterpiece, "The Other Side of the Wind." This... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 05-23-2024 to 05-30-2024Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Richard VennTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEnroll in a captivating two-part series led by Richard Venn, Masters of History from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, as we delve into the captivating world of James Bond. Explore the origins of the iconic superspy in the imagination of Ian Fleming and trace the journey of this legendary character from literature to the silver screen. Discover the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-24-2024 to 05-24-2024Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Carol Diaz GranadosTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisEmbark on an enlightening journey with Carol Diaz-Granados and Jim Duncan, Ph.D. This program delves into the Osage Tribe's concise history, highlighting the tumultuous period triggered by the discovery of oil on Osage lands. The ensuing chaos led to numerous tragic murders of Osage individuals. In 2017, David Grann unveiled the gripping narrative in his... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-10-2024 to 06-10-2024Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Mary SaputoTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisStep into the enchanting world of Judy Garland with Mary Saputo as she takes you on a captivating journey through the legendary performer's life. This presentation will cover the legendary Judy Garland's life spanning her early career alongside Mickey Rooney, showcasing her unforgettable song and dance moments from iconic films such as 'Meet Me in St.... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 06-18-2024 to 06-18-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Roz NormanTerm: OELocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisParticipate in a captivating workshop with Rosalind R. Norman, DMgt, as we unravel the allure of "going to the movies." Explore the essence of this cherished activity—why it holds such significance and what aspects contribute to the joy it brings. Delve into thought-provoking questions surrounding the movie-watching experience, pondering what makes... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 07-16-2024 to 07-16-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:15 PM Central TimeInstructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThe movies and dancing are a partnership born in heaven. From its very beginnings, the new medium of motion pictures turned toward dance as one of the best ways to showcase its unique ability to make movement come alive. And through the decades, it’s been dancing on the big screen that has provided some of the most ecstatic moments in film... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 08-06-2024 to 08-06-2024Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Julie Kurzava, Faculty, Loyola UniversityTerm: OELocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThis famous avant garde composer was forced by the Nazis to relocate to New York City in 1933. There, Weill reinvented himself as a Broadway composer, working in a new style, a new language and with new collaborators. Famous pieces include "Threepenny Opera", "Lady in the Dark", "Lost in the Stars", "Street... read more