Past Events (15531)

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February 3, 2024
Saturday
  • Free Fun Saturday

  • Feb 3, 2024 from 11:00 to 16:00
  • Location: The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
  • Description:

    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.

  • Created by: Jessica Coates
  • Tags: boca history museum
 
February 1, 2024
Thursday
  • Tensions Between Parents And Their Adult Children

  • Feb 1, 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:

    Relationships between parents and their adult children are often emotionally intense. Although usually positive, these relationships can often include feelings of irritation, disappointment, and anger, which can escalate to severe difficulties, inclu

  • Created by: OLLI at FAU
  • Tags: #olliboca
 
  • Shareholder versus Stakeholder Capitalism

  • Feb 1, 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:

    In the last year, Target, Disney, and Anheuser-Busch collectively vaporized billions of dollars of shareholder value by taking active stands on social issues. These examples spotlight the growing tension between stakeholder capitalism and shareholder

  • 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: #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