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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-30-2023 to 03-30-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Marylen MannTerm: OELocation: ZoomJoin Oasis for a series of conversational interviews with the leaders of renowned St. Louis Arts and Cultural institutions. Hosted by Oasis founder Marylen Mann, hear the stories behind these iconic St. Louis institutions that are distinguished for their missions, the philosophy and the vision of their leaders. Meet Jody Sowell, President and CEO of the... read moreJoin Oasis for a series of conversational interviews with the leaders of renowned St. Louis Arts and Cultural institutions. Hosted by Oasis founder Marylen Mann, hear the stories behind these iconic St. Louis institutions that are distinguished for their missions, the philosophy and the vision of their leaders. Meet Jody Sowell, President and CEO of the Missouri History Museum. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-30-2023 to 03-30-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Rob LippertTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe White Haven estate was constructed between 1812 and 1816 and is one of the oldest homes in St. Louis County. It features unique architectural elements, such as a vertical log construction for portions of the house and original oak siding that remains on the home today. Park Ranger Rob Lippert discusses the fascinating history of architectural design at... read moreThe White Haven estate was constructed between 1812 and 1816 and is one of the oldest homes in St. Louis County. It features unique architectural elements, such as a vertical log construction for portions of the house and original oak siding that remains on the home today. Park Ranger Rob Lippert discusses the fascinating history of architectural design at White Haven in this presentation. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-31-2023 to 03-31-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Mont Allen, Ph. D.Term: OELocation: ZoomIn the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, well-to-do ancient Romans were buried in lavish stone coffins (sarcophagi), often decorated with exquisitely sculpted scenes showing stories from Greek mythology. Here we encounter a riotous profusion of joyful imagery, from frisky Satyrs and Maenads enjoying the gifts of Dionysus, and Sea Nymphs frolicking in the waves, to... read moreIn the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, well-to-do ancient Romans were buried in lavish stone coffins (sarcophagi), often decorated with exquisitely sculpted scenes showing stories from Greek mythology. Here we encounter a riotous profusion of joyful imagery, from frisky Satyrs and Maenads enjoying the gifts of Dionysus, and Sea Nymphs frolicking in the waves, to some of the most passionate romances passed down in Greek myth. Why did our ancient Romans choose the stories that they did for their coffins? — and how did these Greek mythological scenes help Romans to cope with their grief, honor their dearly departed, and celebrate life in the midst of death? -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-31-2023 to 03-31-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Charlene Correia, Certified Plant-Based Lifestyle Health CoachTerm: OELocation: ZoomA whole food plant-based lifestyle is the longest studied and most scientifically proven way to obtain optimal health. It can help improve your immune system, weight, mental health, and energy levels as well as fight heart disease, diabetes type 2, and even cancers. Learning how to add more of these foods to your lifestyle every day — while still eating... read moreA whole food plant-based lifestyle is the longest studied and most scientifically proven way to obtain optimal health. It can help improve your immune system, weight, mental health, and energy levels as well as fight heart disease, diabetes type 2, and even cancers. Learning how to add more of these foods to your lifestyle every day — while still eating your favorites with just a few tasty substitutions — can lead you to a successful long-term health journey. I share powerful information that we all need to be aware of and make health simple and enjoyable. In this class, participants will learn: · The challenges we face and why we need to empower ourselves to protect our body and mind · The comparison in nutrition benefits and risks between animal and processed foods vs. plant-based whole foods · Top reasons to eat more plant-based whole foods daily · Healthy substitutions for all your favorite meals and snacks · Simple and cost-efficient meal and snack prepping · How to easily begin this lifestyle -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-31-2023 to 03-31-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 05:00 PM-06:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsTerm: OELocation: ZoomDuring the classical era the piano arrived and was embraced as the solo instrument that could be a source of creativity and in performance, uniquely powerful. This hour will explore the piano sonatas of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Their individual personalities and creativity are especially evident through their love for the piano and sonata art form.... read moreDuring the classical era the piano arrived and was embraced as the solo instrument that could be a source of creativity and in performance, uniquely powerful. This hour will explore the piano sonatas of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Their individual personalities and creativity are especially evident through their love for the piano and sonata art form. Let’s enjoy their brilliance!
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Sessions: 5Class Date(s): 04-01-2023 to 04-29-2023Day(s) of the week: SaturdayTime: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Lynn Morgan, Licensed InstructorTerm: OELocation: ZoomThis class is for everyone who enjoys music and wants to have fun while getting some exercise. We will dance salsa, merengue, swing and cha-cha using Latin and International music! No experience necessary. Lynn will carefully demonstrate the easy-to-follow movements and help everyone learn in a safe, welcoming... read moreThis class is for everyone who enjoys music and wants to have fun while getting some exercise. We will dance salsa, merengue, swing and cha-cha using Latin and International music! No experience necessary. Lynn will carefully demonstrate the easy-to-follow movements and help everyone learn in a safe, welcoming manner.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-03-2023 to 04-03-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bev SchuetzTerm: OELocation: ZoomEver wonder how and why underwear got under there? Uncover the "brief" history of the loincloth, bra, corset, girdle and more. We'll expose the bare truth about Genghis Khan and King Tut's unmentionables. Peek underneath it all to see the private and personal side of clothing throughout the... read moreEver wonder how and why underwear got under there? Uncover the "brief" history of the loincloth, bra, corset, girdle and more. We'll expose the bare truth about Genghis Khan and King Tut's unmentionables. Peek underneath it all to see the private and personal side of clothing throughout the centuries! -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-03-2023 to 04-03-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Kathleen Fernandes, Ph.D.Term: OELocation: ZoomThis presentation reviews the ethnicity prediction and cousin matching features of AncestryDNA and explains how to use the analysis tools available on the site. Kathleen Fernandes earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Stanford University and worked as a systems analyst designing military IT systems for the Department of Defense. Since retiring,... read moreThis presentation reviews the ethnicity prediction and cousin matching features of AncestryDNA and explains how to use the analysis tools available on the site. Kathleen Fernandes earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Stanford University and worked as a systems analyst designing military IT systems for the Department of Defense. Since retiring, she has been actively researching her Portuguese ancestry and became interested in genetic genealogy as a way to break through the brick walls she encountered. She is particularly interested in tools and techniques for analyzing DNA data in endogamous populations. She has spoken at conferences sponsored by the Institute for Genetic Genealogy and is a frequent presenter on DNA topics to local genealogy groups in the southern California area. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-03-2023 to 04-03-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 01:30 PM-03:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jane EllenTerm: OELocation: ZoomElectric Light Orchestra (ELO) was born from the joint desires of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Jeff Lynne (1947- ) and Roy Wood (1946- ) to create modern pop rock songs with classical overtones. During the 1970s and 80s, this English band released a string of top 10 albums and singles, including their most commercially successful album,Out of the... read moreElectric Light Orchestra (ELO) was born from the joint desires of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Jeff Lynne (1947- ) and Roy Wood (1946- ) to create modern pop rock songs with classical overtones. During the 1970s and 80s, this English band released a string of top 10 albums and singles, including their most commercially successful album,Out of the Blue (1977). Their on-again, off-again career includes the hits “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Evil Woman,” “Do Ya,” and “Don’t Bring Me Down.” Jane Ellen shares her eclectic interests with Oasis audiences from her island home on Florida's Space Coast. Specializing in music and entertainment history, she especially enjoys exploring the artist behind the art. Jane’s presentations benefit from her gifts as a storyteller, independent scholar, performer, and composer. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-04-2023 to 04-04-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Mark EtlingTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe primary theme of the preaching of Jesus of Nazareth was about the Reign of God. It is a message charged with both religious and political overtones. Jesus' Reign of God movement so threatened the Romans and their Jewish allies that he was arrested and executed. Why is Jesus' Reign of God movement so radical and... read moreThe primary theme of the preaching of Jesus of Nazareth was about the Reign of God. It is a message charged with both religious and political overtones. Jesus' Reign of God movement so threatened the Romans and their Jewish allies that he was arrested and executed. Why is Jesus' Reign of God movement so radical and rebellious?
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-04-2023 to 04-04-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Lisa Alzo, MFA nonfiction writing, author and genealogistTerm: OELocation: ZoomWhen you're new to family history, the prospect of diving into the research process can seem overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the countless number of online databases and other websites related to roots research. This session will walk beginners through the exciting journey of genealogy. Learn how to begin searching the most popular... read moreWhen you're new to family history, the prospect of diving into the research process can seem overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the countless number of online databases and other websites related to roots research. This session will walk beginners through the exciting journey of genealogy. Learn how to begin searching the most popular online databases and websites (including Ancestry.com. Ellis Island, FamilySearch, MyHeritage and more). Learn tips and tricks to narrow searches for names, vital records and other documents. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-04-2023 to 04-04-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:15 PM Central TimeInstructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerTerm: OELocation: ZoomBlack American painter Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) was a trailblazing artist of religious subjects at the turn of the last century. After training at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts under the tutelage of Thomas Eakins, Tanner traveled to France in 1891 and, finding French society more race blind than the United States, he stayed. His chosen... read moreBlack American painter Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) was a trailblazing artist of religious subjects at the turn of the last century. After training at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts under the tutelage of Thomas Eakins, Tanner traveled to France in 1891 and, finding French society more race blind than the United States, he stayed. His chosen subject: the New Testament, came easily to him--his father was a bishop in the African Medodist Episcopal Church and his childhood had been steeped in the Christian faith. Tanner lived long enough to be an inspiration to painters in the Harlem Renaissance movement. Today, his paintings are prized by American art museums. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-04-2023 to 04-04-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: James WoodwardTerm: OELocation: ZoomPresidential records and documents have been headline news recently, raising questions in public about how those materials are to be treated at the end of a presidential term. Join Jim Woodwardóa presidential history buff who has visited all 13 presidential libraries overseen by the National Archives and Records Administrationóto learn how and why this... read morePresidential records and documents have been headline news recently, raising questions in public about how those materials are to be treated at the end of a presidential term. Join Jim Woodwardóa presidential history buff who has visited all 13 presidential libraries overseen by the National Archives and Records Administrationóto learn how and why this unique library system was created. And how each facility functions to collect, maintain, and display the records of every president since Herbert Hoover. Discover highlights, unique features, and tips relating to each library. Jim offers suggestions for making the most of each visit to these fascinating museums.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-04-2023 to 04-04-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Philip R. Pryde, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus SDSU, Author, LecturerTerm: OELocation: ZoomMary Magdalene is among the most famous of women, yet little is known about her. Two common depictions of her, as a reformed prostitute or Jesus' wife, are both known to be false. Who was she, and what happened to her after her prominence in the latter part of the four gospels? This talk by Dr. Philip Pryde during the Easter season is an... read moreMary Magdalene is among the most famous of women, yet little is known about her. Two common depictions of her, as a reformed prostitute or Jesus' wife, are both known to be false. Who was she, and what happened to her after her prominence in the latter part of the four gospels? This talk by Dr. Philip Pryde during the Easter season is an objective overview based on analyses by biblical historians, plus other traditions, regarding what's known and what might be reasonably inferred about Mary Magdalene. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-06-2023 to 04-06-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Marylen MannTerm: OELocation: ZoomJoin Oasis for a series of conversational interviews with the leaders of renowned St. Louis Arts and Cultural institutions. Hosted by Oasis founder Marylen Mann, hear the stories behind these iconic St. Louis institutions that are distinguished for their missions, and the philosophy and vision of their leaders. Meet Lisa Melandri, Executive Director of the... read moreJoin Oasis for a series of conversational interviews with the leaders of renowned St. Louis Arts and Cultural institutions. Hosted by Oasis founder Marylen Mann, hear the stories behind these iconic St. Louis institutions that are distinguished for their missions, and the philosophy and vision of their leaders. Meet Lisa Melandri, Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Museum -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-06-2023 to 04-06-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Professor Amy Bix, Ph. D.Term: OELocation: ZoomAmelia Earhart's disappearance on her bold 1937 round-the-world flight still intrigues history and aviation buffs. But even those who know Earhart's fascinating story may not realize that in the early 1900s, literally hundreds of women joined the exciting, dangerous quest to break flying records and fought to establish careers in aviation. During World War... read moreAmelia Earhart's disappearance on her bold 1937 round-the-world flight still intrigues history and aviation buffs. But even those who know Earhart's fascinating story may not realize that in the early 1900s, literally hundreds of women joined the exciting, dangerous quest to break flying records and fought to establish careers in aviation. During World War II, female pilots in the US, Britain, Soviet Union and elsewhere served their countries, including some in combat. Cold War politics initially blocked US women from joining NASA's astronaut corps, but today, women play key roles in American and global aviation and space exploration. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-06-2023 to 04-06-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: John GuentherTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe Chaifetz Arena, considered one of the top venues in college basketball, is the home of Saint Louis University men’s and women’s basketball. It accommodates a wide range of events including SLU's commencement and convocation ceremonies, concerts and other performing arts and community events. John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP, was the design architect... read moreThe Chaifetz Arena, considered one of the top venues in college basketball, is the home of Saint Louis University men’s and women’s basketball. It accommodates a wide range of events including SLU's commencement and convocation ceremonies, concerts and other performing arts and community events. John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP, was the design architect for the Chaifetz Arena when he was a Partner and Principal (1979-1982, 1984-2009) with Mackey Mitchell Architects, Architect of Record. Sink Combs Dethlefs was the Arena Design Consultant. Hear John present the design origins and evolution of the Chaifetz Arena, from initial planning to the design studies to the construction, leading to its completion in 2007 and dedication in 2008.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-06-2023 to 04-06-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Tina SmithTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe stress of caring for a loved one or family member can lead to emotional and physical problems. You will learn that both good and bad experiences can cause stress and how to read the warning signs in order to take action. You will be able to hear some of the stressful experiences of other caregivers and how their successful methods of... read moreThe stress of caring for a loved one or family member can lead to emotional and physical problems. You will learn that both good and bad experiences can cause stress and how to read the warning signs in order to take action. You will be able to hear some of the stressful experiences of other caregivers and how their successful methods of coping. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-07-2023 to 04-07-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Douglas SchneiderTerm: OELocation: ZoomSt. Louis sits on top of limestone, so there are a lot of empty spaces underneath the city. We have used those spaces: a restaurant, theaters, taverns, a building from Syria. Running under our city are natural caves and man-made tunnels that carry light rail, pneumatic tubes, live steam, a railroad, and stinky sulfur water. And don’t forget the... read moreSt. Louis sits on top of limestone, so there are a lot of empty spaces underneath the city. We have used those spaces: a restaurant, theaters, taverns, a building from Syria. Running under our city are natural caves and man-made tunnels that carry light rail, pneumatic tubes, live steam, a railroad, and stinky sulfur water. And don’t forget the hardtack biscuits and canisters of drinking water in case we get attacked by nuclear bombs. Doug Schneider will lead an armchair tour of the world that lies beneath us. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-07-2023 to 04-07-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Charlene Correia, Certified Plant-Based Lifestyle Health CoachTerm: OELocation: ZoomNow that you understand the powerful benefits of a whole food plant-based lifestyle, you may be wondering what to eat. Here we dive into simple tools and solutions to eat plant-based foods whether you are eating out, traveling, entertaining or just in the comfort of your own home. Learn how to “prep” your home and your lifestyle to make this... read moreNow that you understand the powerful benefits of a whole food plant-based lifestyle, you may be wondering what to eat. Here we dive into simple tools and solutions to eat plant-based foods whether you are eating out, traveling, entertaining or just in the comfort of your own home. Learn how to “prep” your home and your lifestyle to make this transition smooth and enjoyable. You will quickly start optimizing your health and taste buds! In this presentation you will learn how to: Choose the best in kitchen helper tools, stock your pantry with some budget basics that will go a long way, shop “plant-based” at the grocery store, travel, attend social and holiday gatherings and entertain while maintaining a plant-based lifestyle, and dine out while still eating plant foods.