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April 9 Thursday2:00 PM → 3:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Ira J. Kodner, MD, Emeritus Professor of SurgeryLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Like Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, recent advances in scientific experimentation force us to ponder several questions: What is ‘acceptable’ science,... read more -
April 10 Friday10:00 AM → 11:00 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Nick SaccoLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis In 1839, the French artist Louis Daguerre announced the development of a new process to create photographs on silver plates. Named after its creator, daguerreotype photography took the world by storm as people rushed to have their likenesses captured on camera. In this program, Historian and Curator Nick Sacco will discuss the history and science behind the... read moreIn 1839, the French artist Louis Daguerre announced the development of a new process to create photographs on silver plates. Named after its creator, daguerreotype photography took the world by storm as people rushed to have their likenesses captured on camera. In this program, Historian and Curator Nick Sacco will discuss the history and science behind the world's first commercial form of photography. He will highlight numerous daguerreotype photographers and their work, including several daguerreotypes by St. Louis photographers from his personal collection. -
April 10 Friday1:00 PM → 3:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Martha BogartLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Are your beautiful photo memories hidden in the basement, the attic, your computer, or the Cloud for no one to... read more -
April 13 Monday1:00 PM → 2:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Kelly BertenshawLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This presentation will provide essential guidance for families visiting loved ones in memory care communities, and address common challenges families... read more -
April 14 Tuesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Johnny RabbittLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Join Johnny Rabbitt for an entertaining look at St. Louis’s movie and theater history. Hear stories about Meet Me in... read more -
April 15 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Prof. John RossiLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Originally intended as a moral crusade to eliminate alcohol-related problems, Prohibition instead unleashed a wave of unintended consequences that reshaped... read more -
April 16 Thursday12:00 PM → 1:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Bev Schuetz Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis History is filled with amazing tales of smoldering hatreds and sometimes lifelong animosities. There are conflicts whenever we find big... read more -
April 16 Thursday2:00 PM → 3:30 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Carol Diaz-Granados, PhD, RPALocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis When did “Art” begin? Why did Art begin? How far back can we go in examining actual examples of what... read more -
April 17 Friday12:00 PM → 2:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Shannon Hadfield Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Following the late Italian Renaissance, another style of painting emerged. Come learn about the Baroque style, which aimed for drama... read more -
April 20 Monday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Michael Faris Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Explore African American art from the 1980s to today, a period shaped by postmodern ideas and new forms of cultural... read more -
April 21 Tuesday10:00 AM → 12:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie Vega Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis What George Washington called the “Great Experiment” has grown into the world’s largest economy. But when the 1st Congress convened... read more -
April 22 Wednesday2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: David Cole Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis In this eye-opening session, participants will explore the rapidly evolving world of deepfakes and artificial intelligence scams. Through real-world examples... read more -
April 23 Thursday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Samuel Harned Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This class explores how Italy became the first European nation to fall under Fascist rule when Benito Mussolini rose to... read more -
April 24 Friday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Marissa McFarland Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis We know Ernest Hemingway for his love of bullfighting, drinking, and his groundbreaking writing style, but who was the man... read more -
April 24 Friday2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Daniel Blunt Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis How does one right the ship post-Watergate? Given a series of insurmountable obstacles, from messy global affairs to dwindling national... read more -
April 28 Tuesday11:00 AM → 1:00 PM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Martha Bogart and Mary Mueller Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This class covers using your smartphone’s camera, setting up shots, exposure, and editing your photos. You will also learn about... read more -
April 29 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Prof. John RossiLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis This lecture takes you on a captivating journey to some of the world’s most enigmatic locations. From ancient ruins with... read more -
April 30 Thursday10:00 AM → 11:00 AM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Daniel Blunt Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis The World Cup 2026 is venturing stateside and you don’t want to miss out. Come learn more about what’s at... read more -
April 30 Thursday12:00 PM → 1:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Locations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Tired of asking your family for tech help? Oasis is proud to be partnering with Waltz, a company that provides... read more -
May 4 Monday10:00 AM → 11:30 AM Central Time Sessions: 1Instructor: Douglas SchneiderLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis Yes, St. Louis introduced the ice cream cone to the world in 1904, and the city’s frozen treat scene has... read more