Past Events (15084)

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February 1, 2024
Thursday
  • Nudibranchs: South Florida's Underwater Butterflies

  • Feb 1, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    Through a carefully curated blend of visuals, storytelling, and insightful explanations, attendees will embark on a fascinating under-sea exploration of the vibrant colors, patterns, and diverse adaptations exhibited by South Florida's underwater but

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: #olliboca
 
  • Nudibranchs: South Florida's Underwater Butterflies

  • Feb 1, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    Through a carefully curated blend of visuals, storytelling, and insightful explanations, attendees will embark on a fascinating under-sea exploration of the vibrant colors, patterns, and diverse adaptations exhibited by South Florida's underwater but

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: butterflies
January 31, 2024
Wednesday
  • The Rise of Disinformation: A Sociologist's View

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

    How powerful is disinformation today? We have seen disinformation in relation to vaccines, the environment, the January 6th capitol attack, “stolen” elections, and a beloved pizza place in D.C. rumored to be running a pedophilia ring. Is there anythi

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
 
  • Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court: The Elite Eight?

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

    Of the 121 judges who have served on the Supreme Court since its formation in 1790, eight have been Jewish: Brandeis, Cardozo,  Frankfurter, Goldberg, Fortas, Ginsburg,  Breyer, and Kagan. How were they similar to one another? How were they different

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: courts
January 30, 2024
Tuesday
  • Last Man Standing

  • Jan 30, 2024 from 17:00 to 21:00
  • Location: Wick Theater
  • Description:

    The Florida Premiere of Last Man Standing, a film about Jewish gangsters, at the Cinebash Dinner, honoring the Grand Benefactors, on Tuesday, January 30 at 5 p.m. at the Wick Theater. Myron Sugarman, the subject of the film, will be in attendance.

  • Created by: Jessica Coates
January 29, 2024
Monday
  • The Challenges Jewish Students Face On College Campuses

  • Jan 29, 2024 from 10:00 to 10:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    This lecture will explore the history of anti-semitism on college campuses. In recent years, student groups have become more brash in rhetoric against Jews and Israel. Some student governments have even adopted resolutions supporting the anti-Semitic

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
January 28, 2024
Sunday
  • HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Tribute to The Eagles

  • Jan 28, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:30
  • Location: Arts
  • Description:

    For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever sin

  • Created by: Arts Garage
 
 
  • HOTEL CALIFORNIA – The Original Tribute to The Eagles

  • Jan 27, 2024 from 8:00 to 10:00
  • Location: Arts
  • Description:

    For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES, and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever sin

  • Created by: Arts Garage
January 26, 2024
Friday
  • Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s

  • Jan 26, 2024 from 20:00 to 22:00
  • Location: Arts Garage
  • Description:

    Mitch brings his jumping’, jivin’ Boogie Woogie show to Arts Garage with his 5 piece band featuring piano/vocals, drums, bass, sax, and guitar. Swing dancers and Blues crowds come out in force for Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s.

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  • Created by: Arts Garage
  • Tags: blues, concert, live music
 
  • Investing for Retirement Success

  • Jan 26, 2024 from 15:00 to 16:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    Are you ready to take charge of your financial future? Join us for an empowering financial lecture, "Investing for Retirement Success." This course is specifically designed to address the unique investment and cash flow concerns that individuals face

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: #olliboca
 
  • Cole Porter and the Great Depression

  • Jan 26, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:
    Isn't it ironic that the worst economic period in America's history was the career high point of our most elegant songwriter, Cole Porter? Between the stock market crash in 1929 and Pearl Harbor in 1941, Porter wrote the scores for twelve shows and f
  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: music
 
  • Shabbat Shira Service

  • Jan 26, 2024 from 7:30 to 9:00
  • Location: Temple Beth El of Boca Raton
  • Description:

    Friday, January 26, 2024

    7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

    Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus

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    On this Sabbath of Song we welcome world renowned composer, educator and spiritual leader, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and acclaimed violinist, Coleen Dieker. Together with our c

  • Created by: Temple Beth El of Boca Raton
January 25, 2024
Thursday
  • Artistry: Get Painted Plus!

  • Jan 25, 2024 from 18:00 to 20:30
  • Location: Armory Art Center
  • Description:

    Join the Armory Art Center for a special night of creativity on Thursday, Jan 25 at 6 p.m. Bring a white item of clothing and take home a work of art. Over 20 artists will turn guests' blank attire into unique, wearable masterpieces.

    Guests can also

  • Created by: Mary Kate Leming
 
 
  • The Chip Shot Prequel: Chips, Chatbots and Robots

  • Jan 25, 2024 from 12:30 to 14:00
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    The microchip changed the world. The chip has become the most domesticated technology since cooking. How we make chips and how we use them has a profound impact on the world economy and politics. In this one-time seminar, we will review how digital t

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: technology
 
  • Highlights of British Royal Coronations

  • Jan 25, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30
  • Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
  • Description:

    Westminster Abbey has been the site of 40 coronations since William of Normandy was crowned there in 1066. Since then, just two monarchs did not make their coronations: 13-year-old Edward V, whose disappearance and murder in the fifteenth century has

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
January 24, 2024
Wednesday
  • Beach Beatles on The Beach Classic Rock Festival

  • Jan 24, 2024 at 15:00 to Jan 28, 2024 at 15:00
  • Location: Delray Beach Amphitheatre at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave.
  • Description:

    Beatlemania returns in January to Delray Beach as Beatles inspired Rock and Roll Bands
    Come Together to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles arrival in America!  Expect
    Beatles Tribute Bands plus #1 Classic Rock Legends honoring the Icons of R

  • Created by: Sally Shorr