"And the Living is Easy": The Life and Music of George Gershwin
- Oct 30, 2023 from 15:00 to 16:30 EDT
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
Along with Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, George Gershwin remains as one of the most celebrated American composers. Although his most famous compositions were written for piano and/or orchestra (e.g. Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris), Gershw
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: gershwin, olli, osher, fau, lifelong learning, lectures
Past Events (15859)
The Soda Fountain: The Rise and Fall of an American Institution
- Oct 30, 2023 from 12:30 to 14:00 EDT
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
Join Robert Feeney for this one-time event as he brings to life the history and anecdotes of the soda fountain in America and its association with the corner drugstore. Long before the Civil War, soda water was considered a medicinal remedy. Robert w
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: osher, olli, fau, lifelong learning, history, soda fountain, lectures
The Effects of Hurricanes on the Gulf Stream: Implications for South Florida Sea Levels
- Oct 30, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30 EDT
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description: During the passage of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, although the storm’s closest point of approach to the Florida coast was over 300 nautical miles, underwater current measurements indicated a significant change in the Gulf Stream’s flow speed and directi
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: osher, olli, fau, lifelong learning, hurricanes, lectures, environment
The Motowners: Ultimate Motown Tribute Show Experience (Sunday)
- Oct 29, 2023 from 19:00 to 20:30 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description:
The Motowners are an amazing Motown Tribute Band performing an array of Motown’s Greatest Hits. Their repertoire is extensive covering such groups as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, Mary Wells and
- Created by: Arts Garage
- Tags: music, concert, motown
The Motowners: Ultimate Motown Tribute Show Experience (Saturday)
- Oct 28, 2023 from 20:00 to 22:00 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description:
The Motowners are an amazing Motown Tribute Band performing an array of Motown’s Greatest Hits. Their repertoire is extensive covering such groups as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, Mary Wells and
- Created by: Arts Garage
- Tags: music, concert, motown
8th Annual Dia de los Muertos
- Oct 28, 2023 from 15:00 to 21:00 EDT
- Location: Hatch 1121
- Description:
10/28 - 8th Annual Dia de los Muertos Lake Worth Beach at Hatch 1121, 1121 Lucerne Ave. Family fare. 3-9 pm. Free admission. 561-493-2550; lakewortharts.com
- Created by: Pippi
Pirate Fest
- Oct 28, 2023 at 10:00 to Oct 29, 2023 at 17:00 EDT
- Location: Centennial Park and Amphitheatre (120 E. Ocean Ave)
- Description:
AHOY MATEYS! The City of Boynton Beach proudly announces the return of the 2023 Boynton Beach Pirate Fest that will sail into Downtown Boynton (120 E. Ocean Ave.) on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Pirates and la
- Created by: Glenn Weiss
Kat Riggins and Her Blues Revival
- Oct 27, 2023 from 20:00 to 22:00 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description:
“This ain’t no concert. It’s a PARTY”, exclaims Kat Riggins as she encourages her audience to cut loose. Backed by a dynamic band, Kat’s extraordinary show will get your mojo workin’ with high energy originals along with some of your favorite down ho
- Created by: Arts Garage
- Tags: music, concert, blues
19th Annual Go Pink Luncheon
- Oct 27, 2023 from 10:30 to 13:30 EDT
- Location: The Boca Raton
- Description:
10/27 - 19th Annual Go Pink Luncheon at The Boca Raton, 501 E Camino Real. Benefits Go Pink Challenge and the fight against breast cancer at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Keynote Speaker Jaclyn Smith. 10:30 am-1:30 pm. $250/individual; $2,500/table o
- Created by: Pippi
Arts Mean Business Speaker Series Featuring Figurative Painter and Muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1
- Oct 26, 2023 from 17:30 to 19:00 EDT
- Location: 201 E Las Olas Blvd. Suite 1900 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Description:
Business for the Arts Broward’s (BFA) Arts Mean Business Speaker Series (AMB) continues with an intimate cocktail reception including a conversation and meet and greet with figurative painter and muralist Elio Mercado / Evoca1 on Thursday, October 26
- Created by: Jenna Swanson
French Culture Through Film
- Oct 26, 2023 at 12:30 EDT to Nov 16, 2023 at 14:00 EST
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
In a series of four French films, this course examines French society's vastly different social and geographic diversity. We'll watch four films in French (with Eng subtitles) that take place in a different region of France each week, and then discus
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: lectures, films, france, culture, fau, lifelong learning, olli, osher
A Walk Through Paris: Part Deux
- Oct 26, 2023 at 10:00 EDT to Nov 16, 2023 at 11:30 EST
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
Armchair travelers, well-heeled tourists, avid Francophiles alike are invited to return with us to the City of Lights and continue where we left off last year in our wanderings through Paris. Whether you're "visiting" for the very first time, prepari
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: france, paris, history, olli, osher, lectures, fau, lifelong learning
The R. Motwani Family Academy Gala
- Oct 26, 2023 from 6:30 to 11:00 EDT
- Location: Conrad Fort Lauderdale 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
- Description:
To support students in their pursuit of a career in hospitality, the Motwani family will host the annual R. Motwani Family Gala from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, October 26th at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale to raise funds for students enrolled in
- Created by: Abby Diamond
Plant Portraits: Weeds to Wildflowers by Kim Heise
- Oct 26, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
- Location: Boca Raton Public Library
- Description:
10/23-12/31 - Art Exhibit - Plant Portraits: Weeds to Wildflowers by Kim Heise at Boca Raton Public Library Front Lobby. 900 NW 2nd Ave. Regular library hours. Free. 561-393-7852; bocalibrary.org
- Created by: Pippi
Atlantic Avenue Historic District Symposium
- Oct 26, 2023 to Oct 27, 2023
- Location: Old School Square
- Description:
10/26-27 - Atlantic Avenue Historic District Symposium at The Field house at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach. Presented by City of Delray Beach. Educational Symposium Th 3-6 pm; Community Discussion F 10 am-noon. Free. delraybeac
- Created by: Pippi
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County 2023 Read for the Record
- Oct 26, 2023 all day
- Location: multiple locaations
- Description:
10/26 - Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County 2023 Read for the Record at multiple locations. Early literacy campaign of adults reading the same book to children on the same day. Volunteer to read With Lots of Love by Jenny Torres Sanchez. 561-279-
- Created by: Pippi
12th Annual Delray Reads Day
- Oct 26, 2023 all day
- Location: multiple locaations
- Description:
10/26 - 12th Annual Delray Reads Day, the Delray Beach campaign for grade-level reading. Promotes reading/raises funds to provide new books for every child attending Delray Beach elementary schools grades Pre-K, K, and 1st. Part of Jumpstart's Read f
- Created by: Pippi
Art and Jazz on the Avenue
- Oct 25, 2023 from 18:00 to 21:30 EDT
- Location: East Atlantic Avenue
- Description:
10/25 - Art and Jazz on the Avenue on E Atlantic Avenue between Venetian Drive and Andrews Avenue, Delray Beach. Hosted by Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Merchant and Business Association. Live musical entertainment, live mural activatio
- Created by: Pippi
Illuminating Jewish Learning Through Art: Contemporary Jewish Artists
- Oct 25, 2023 from 15:00 to 16:30 EDT
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
Jewish Tradition teaches that there are 70 ways to study Torah. Art is an important one of them. Images add rich interpretations to texts and connect us to important historical places, events, personalities, Israel, and holiday celebrations. Jews hav
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: art, osher, lifelong learning, olli, fau, lectures
The Kennedy Brothers: Part II Edward (Ted) Kennedy
- Oct 25, 2023 from 12:30 to 14:00 EDT
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
The two brothers of President John F. Kennedy made major contributions to American politics and history. In this lecture, the life and significance of Ted Kennedy will be analyzed in detail. Edward (Ted) Kennedy would serve in the US Senate for nearl
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: olli, fau, osher, lifelong learning, kennedy, biography, history, politicians, lectures