Friday, August 9, 2024 (7)

Aug 9, 2024
July 10, 2024
Wednesday
  • German Propaganda Films of World War II

  • Jul 10, 2024 at 12:30 to Aug 14, 2024 at 15:00
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: wwii, propaganda, films
July 11, 2024
Thursday
August 6, 2024
Tuesday
  • It's an Ethical Conundrum:  Where do you Stand?

  • Aug 6, 2024 at 10:00 to Aug 27, 2024 at 11:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: ethics, advice
 
  • Laughter in the Dark

  • Aug 6, 2024 at 14:00 to Aug 27, 2024 at 16:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    In this session, the "F" in Film stands for funny. These four choices encompass various forms of comedy, each proving that humor transcends all borders. All films are shown in their entirety. titles are subject to change. This 4-week series is alaso

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: cinema, films, comedy
August 7, 2024
Wednesday
  • The Jazz Soul of Harold Arlen

  • Aug 7, 2024 at 15:00 to Aug 28, 2024 at 16:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    Jazz musicians love Broadway show tunes. The only Broadway composer favored more than Harold Arlen was George Gershwin. In fact, Arlen’s “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Get Happy,” and “Out of this World” sound almost like they were written as jazz tunes

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: jazz, music
August 8, 2024
Thursday
August 9, 2024
Friday
  • Forever Janis – A Tribute to Janis Joplin

  • Aug 9, 2024 from 20:00 to 22:00
  • Location: Arts Garage
  • Description:

    Dive into the electric atmosphere of ‘Forever Janis,’ where the legacy of Janis Joplin comes roaring to life through a soul-stirring tribute. The band’s raw, emotive renditions of iconic hits transport audiences back to the heart of 60s rock and roll

  • Created by: Arts Garage