“Small Town Big Secrets”
Speaker: Sally J. Ling
Sally Ling, “Florida’s History Detective,” is an author, speaker, and historian specializing in Florida history. She was a longtime journalist and has penned seventeen fiction and nonfiction books. She ha
Are we alone? It's such a simple yet profound question. And humanity has been asking it for a long time. We keep inching closer to an answer or, at least, a better estimate of the odds. Using the famed Drake Equation, we'll take a step-by-step look a
Join OLLI at FAU for the Florida premiere of the limited-release film, "The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel," the award-winning documentary about the extraordinary odyssey of an aspiring German violinist who becomes a reluctant soldier in Hitler'
In this interactive seminar, participants will examine the critical role that science plays in the development of human values and moral and ethical structures. Ideally, these should be universally applicable, promoting human well-being across cultur
Since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, AJC CEO Ted Deutch has been on national news and speaking to government leaders around the world standing up for the Jewish people. Addressing the safety and security of the State of Israel and the rise o
Less Than Kosher – In-person appearance with film star and singer Shaina Silver-Baird - When self-proclaimed bad Jew Viv lands ass-backwards into a job as a Cantor at her family's synagogue, she’s thrown into a wild ride of illicit affairs, drug trip
From sheer talent, pioneering a new direction, or outselling all their rivals, a few artists are widely regarded as the foremost practitioners of their art. Their work endures through the years, imitated but never surpassed, as part of the soundtrack
Because of television shows like "Bones," "CSI," and "NCIS," the public is fascinated with forensic anthropology. But what is it really like? In this series, we'll discuss the basic methods that forensic anthropologists use to learn about a person fr
How did a young man's visit to a remote Caribbean island alter the course of American history? George Washington left the mainland only once in his lifetime when he sailed to Barbados in 1751. He accompanied his half-brother Lawrence, who had contrac
TV shows and films about the law make the legal profession seem exciting and glamorous. Discover how real law can be even more stimulating than its dramatic facsimile. This series continues to focus on selected current, highly publicized, volatile, a
The 1960s and 1970s saw an explosion of talent by American women singer-songwriters, from folk, R&B, blues, jazz, pop, country, and rock, including Joni Mitchel, Joan Baez, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Janis Ian, Carly
Riva Ginsburg continues to build on her educational and entertaining lectures. This four-week series begins with a little historical background peppered with wisdom, humor, characters, music, and of course, Bubbe Maises. Be ready to learn and listen
A significant amount of work in U.S. national security entails the use of secret information. Secrecy is essential in conducting intelligence, making plans to defend the United States from military or cyber-attack, preparing for military contingencie
She was not only a divine pianist, talented composer, and successful teacher but also a mother of eight and the main breadwinner for her family. In the very male-dominated 19th century, German superwoman Clara Schumann did it all while juggling a 61-
Rabbi on the Block – In person appearance with Tamar Manasseh, the charismatic rabbi and community activist from the south side of Chicago, wants African Americans and Jews to become closer allies. Tamar Manasseh is a big star and has a show in deve
The Boneshakers come to entertain and bring a very high energy show. As a 4 piece band, our experience is vast and wide; we all come from varied musical backgrounds and we enjoy bringing them all together in a dynamic presentation made to entertain!
Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara - In 1858, the Pope’s soldiers burst into the Jewish home of the Mortara family to take Edgardo, their seven-year-old son who had been secretly baptized by his nurse as a baby and the papal law is unquestio
Fans of Copeland Davis flock to his shows for electrifying piano style as well as his engaging personality. His mastery at the piano is so great and creative that he has been called “one of America’s greatest piano innovators”! BY SPECIAL REQUEST is
From 10 am to 4 pm on the first Saturday of each month, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) offers a fun, informative, and often craft-based activity for youngsters at 2 pm—and the regular admission is waived for all visitors.
Get ready for The Art of Laughter: A Hysterical Stand-Up Comedy Series at Arts Garage!
Come see some of the best touring comedians from South Florida and beyond, the first Friday of every month.
March Headliner: Orlando Baxter
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