Events

This class is derived from a memoir about coming of age during the post-War years. It's an impressionistic history, experiential rather than academic, in the form of a personal narrative. We look at the forces that shaped a generation of Americans an

In the final hours of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. Fifteen hundred sev

To this day, German-born Ludwig van Beethoven, who premiered his iconic 9th Symphony (Ode to Joy) 200 years ago, is the most listened-to creator of classical music. Join German Historian Anette Isaacs for an intimate look at the life and times of thi

Join Lisa Tover and Judy Scara, long-time OLLI Boca staff members, for an exhilarating afternoon of Trivia at OLLI Boca! Test your knowledge and have a blast with friends and your fellow patrons. With an intriguing array of questions spanning various

This talk will take an in-depth look at color, what it is, how it affects us, and how to use it in our own interiors. We will look at color through the ages and what it has said about society at those times. We will also discuss using color to achiev

OLLI breaks into their Archives to bring you one of their most popular video documentaries! John McCormack, head coach of the FAU Baseball team, shares the interesting story of the history and evolution of the game of baseball in America and around t

OLLI breaks into their Archives to bring you one of OLLI's most popular video documentaries! Director Rory F. Fielding shares his documentary, "1955, Seven Days of the Fall", which tells the story of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodger/New York Yankee World Ser

In his time, Mark Twain was arguably the most famous man in the world. His name is synonymous with innocence and nostalgia, with painting fences and Mississippi River rafts, with Princes and Paupers, and Connecticut Yankees. However, there is much mo

OLLI breaks into their Archives to bring you one of their most popular video documentaries! Cora Bresciano, Ph.D. examines the life of Federico García Lorca (1898-1936), the "Poet of Spain." Lorca lived a brief but shining life as a poet, playwright,

Come and delve into 4 international films that dwell on the dark side of the street, where ambiguity and disillusionment dwell.

Most visitors to some of the world’s greatest and largest museums experience only a whirlwind tour of an hour or two. But if time permits, an on-your-own tour can be a marvelous journey, especially if you plan for what you’d most like to see.  This s

Both Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi minister of propaganda, and Adolf Hitler were film buffs and prized movies as a means to assist them in carrying out the nefarious goals of Nazi Germany. Historians of Nazi Germany have emphasized the important role fil

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Do you love book groups but don’t always have the opportunity to read the book? Here’s a chance to enjoy the camaraderie, education, and fun of a book group every week without having to dedicate much time to reading the select

In the final hours of April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. Fifteen hundred sev

Among the hundreds of stars who have graced the silver screen, only a few were truly first-rate actors. Conversely, few truly great actors ever became legendary movie stars. Paul Muni, Katharine Hepburn, William Powell, and James Cagney were among th

This Zoom conversation will address the latest developments in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and their implications across the region – and beyond.  We will consider how the events of October 7 altered the area’s political landscape and hav

Throughout history numerous women have demonstrated great artistic talent and yet found themselves hampered by their gender in receiving recognition. Today, female artists command high prices for their art and win major commissions in areas such as p

We’ll describe the cosmopolitan musical textures that defined the best works of an unforgettable period when gifted young songwriters huddled in midtown Manhattan, creating enduring entries in the Great American Songbook. Stories, anecdotes, and audi

Early in the last century, advice columns were called "Agony Aunts" or "Agony Uncles." In our generation, we had "Dear Abby," "Ann Landers," "Miss Manners," and "Dear Prudence," amongst many other "problem solvers." Did advice columns end with the ad

Come and enjoy 4 international films that prove, the power of comedy is universal.