Events

In the late 18th century, the Sassoon family served as treasurers to the Pasha of Baghdad, who was subservient to the Turkish Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Originally from Iraq and Jewish, the Sassoons amassed wealth through Middle Eastern trade and

We all grew up with fairy tales and legends, but as adults, we may dismiss them as fit only for children. Our most talented novelists and filmmakers, though, keep using these very old stories as the basis for their own books and movies: in modern dre

Just days after the Civil War began,  President Lincoln issued Executive Orders to suspend the writ of Habeas Corpus, which was arguably solely the function of Congress. This resulted in thousands of Americans being arrested during the war and jailed

Frank Lloyd Wright has been called the greatest American architect of the first half of the Twentieth Century. During a career that spanned seven decades, he worked on over a thousand projects, five hundred of which were built. Born in rural Wisconsi

The systematic slaughter of Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators in other countries was not initially or exclusively about concentration camps, deportations, gas chambers, or crematoria. In this lecture, Dr. Berkowitz will examine the beginning

Although blues music was sung as an oral tradition by enslaved people on Southern plantations, classic female blues emerged early in the 20th century as a mixture of traditional folk blues and urban theater music. Dazzling pioneers like Ma Rainey, Be

 Willy Loman is holding tight to his vision of the American Dream, despite its devastating impact on his family. "Death of a Salesman," by Arthur Miller, is regarded as one of the most important plays of the 20th century and a searing look at illusio

Indigenous takes center stage, channeling the driving force of their powerful blues-rock sound deeply grounded in Native American heritage and influenced by legends like Jimi Hendrix and B.B. King. Guided by the frontman Mato Nanji, the upcoming show

Gafieira Rio Miami is a one-of-a-kind, 11-piece Brazilian big band created by bassist and Latin GRAMMY winner Diogo Brown. Their debut album Bring Back Samba, released in May of 2023, features many special guests including the legendary João Donato,

Join your fellow OLLI at FAU patrons for a fun and creative program at Picasso's Creative Workshop, a local pottery studio in Lake Worth. Choose a piece to paint from a beautiful selection of bowls, plates, vases, and mugs. Come and experience the sa

The American public has had a longstanding fascination with England's Tudor dynasty. Most recently, the Tony-award-winning smash musical, "Six," about the women caught up in the marital misadventures of England's most notorious monarch, Henry VIII, h

The Palm Beach Symphony will host Music, Maestros & Masters on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM at The Benjamin School’s Upper School Auditorium (4875 Grandiflora Road) in Palm Beach Gardens. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is requi

Michelangelo’s Pietà in St. Peter’s Basilica was completed around 1500. It was a towering achievement for the 25-year-old sculptor and has become one of the most beloved sculptures in the world. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the first cha

only continued to support its proxy forces, such as Hezbollah, but has also backed Shi’a Islamist parties in Yemen, Iraq, and Syria. Significantly, Iran has played a key role in propping up the Syrian regime while at the same time forging an alliance

It is no secret that classical music has greatly impacted the shaping and development of today’s popular music. From melodies to chord progressions, many influential musicians and songwriters were inspired by classical music and incorporated elements

Broaden your knowledge of the Jewish Diaspora with Helene Herman as we continue to explore the history and contemporary culture of four distinct global Jewish communities. Three can be traced to antiquity; all have stories of expulsion, terror, and r

In honor of the man we believe is one of the most incredible and complete recording artists of all time, the Hotter Than July Stevie Wonder Tribute Band is a high energy, soulful group of talented and experienced musicians. Led by professional musici