Abraham Lincoln and the Abuse of Power: How Lincoln Ignored the Constitution He Fought to Protect
- Apr 3, 2024 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:
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
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: lincoln, constitution
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The Wolf in the Woods: How Fairy Tales and Legends Live On in Modern Novels and Films
- Apr 3, 2024 at 15:00 to Apr 24, 2024 at 16:30 EDT
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
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
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
The Sassoons and Kadoories: Discovering the Families Behind Two Global Financial Empires
- Apr 4, 2024 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:
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
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: sassoons, kadoories, financial
36th Annual Broward College Golf Classic
- Apr 4, 2024 from 11:00 to 20:00 EDT
- Location: Jacaranda Golf Club
- Description:
Since the beginning of this tournament, Broward College has raised more than $2.8 million to enhance student success! Proceeds from the Golf Classic support the Empowerment Fund, which provides the greatest flexibility to quickly respond to critical
- Created by: Paige Feigenbaum
- Tags: golf, fundraiser, broward college foundation, scholarship
The Wise Wo/man Years: Finding Joy and Fulfillment as We Grow Older
- Apr 4, 2024 at 12:30 to Apr 25, 2024 at 14:00 EDT
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
As we approach, enter, and exist in our wisewo/man years, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to be open to change rather than resist it. By choosing to be carried by life's flow, we invite unexpected pleasures and new discoveries into our live
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
Acting for Adults
- Apr 4, 2024 from 12:30 to 15:30 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description: Acting for Adults at Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach. Every Th through 5/9 12:30-3:30 pm. $300. 561-450-6357; artsgarage.org
- Created by: Mary Kate Leming
- Tags: delray beach, arts garage, acting, class
Art of Laughter with Headliner Joey Avery
- Apr 5, 2024 from 20:00 to 22:00 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description:
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.PERFORMER BIO:
Joey Avery is a comedian on the rise headl - Created by: Arts Garage
Free Fun Saturday
- Apr 6, 2024 from 11:00 to 16:00 EDT
- 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
Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi – 6PM
- Apr 6, 2024 from 18:00 to 19:30 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description:
World-renowned guitarist Stanley Jordan has developed a new live show called “Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi.” This is a tribute show, but it’s not pure imitation. Instead Stanley builds on Jimi’s legacy in a creative way. As Stanley explains it, “This is
- Created by: Arts Garage
Philippe Lemm Trio
- Apr 7, 2024 from 19:00 to 20:30 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description:
The Philippe Lemm Trio, one of the most exciting and dynamic jazz groups of the last decade, makes a major statement with their latest release First Steps. A follow up to their 2018 OiM debut City Birds, First Steps demonstrates the trio’s unique, dy
- Created by: Arts Garage
- Tags: jazz, jazz concert, delray beach
It’s Your Time To Shine: A Strength-Based Course
- Apr 8, 2024 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:
In personal development lectures, we often hear about what’s lacking, our weaknesses, what’s not working, and what we need to improve at. That’s not what this lecture is about. In this lecture/workshop, we will learn what’s right with us, what’s stro
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
Confucius and Mencius: Philosophers Who Shaped Chinese Culture for 2000 Years
- Apr 8, 2024 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:
Confucius and Mencius are two of the most influential philosophers in Chinese culture. They both lived during the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BCE), and their teachings have profoundly impacted Chinese society for over two millennia. Confucius, also known
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: confucius, mencius, china
Why is Murder Wrong? Exploring Philosophical Ethics
- Apr 9, 2024 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:
We all probably agree that the murder of an innocent person is wrong. But why? Pinning down a reason is extremely difficult. Philosophers have developed multiple philosophical theories, from ethical subjectivism to cultural relativism, from divine co
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: philosophy, ethics
Shalom, Y'All: Jews of the South
- Apr 9, 2024 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:
Jewish migration to the Western Hemisphere included many who went to what became the American South. From colonial times, they established communities and a strong presence. They also overcame anti-Semitism and inner conflict to form a lasting legacy
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: jews, south
Our History: The Names Behind Boca’s Key Places and Roads
- Apr 9, 2024 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:
Have you ever wondered how Clint Moore Road got its name? Who Yamato and Butts were? What about Don Estridge, the Lynn Family, George Snow, and many others whose names dot the Boca Raton landscape? In this lecture, we will travel in time to the earli
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: history, florida
How Does a Case Get to the Supreme Court?
- Apr 10, 2024 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:
We're all familiar with the Supreme Court's landmark decisions, many of which impact our daily lives. But few of us know the sometimes tortuous paths through which a case winds up in the Supreme Court, even though a case's procedural background and
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
- Tags: court
Night Market in Sanborn Square
- Apr 11, 2024 from 18:00 to 21:00 EDT
- Location: Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, Boca
- Description:
Downtown Boca has announced the continuation of its successful monthly Night Markets at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, through May 2024 with delicious food options, beer and wine, local artisans and makers, and live music. Markets are set fo
- Created by: Jessica Coates
- Tags: night markets, beer, wine, live music, local artisans
Book Club: Best American Short Stories from the Turn of the 21st Century
- Apr 12, 2024 at 12:30 to May 3, 2024 at 14:00 EDT
- Location: OLLI at FAU, 777 Glades Rd. Bldg. CEH 31D, Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-297-3185 olliboca.fau.edu
- Description:
Travel back in time as we read and discuss a celebration of some of the best short stories between the 1990s and 2010. We will examine the lives of some of America's most recognized authors and the influences of the time on their writings. Before eac
- Created by: OLLI at FAU
An Evening of Chicago Blues with Wayne Baker Brooks
- Apr 12, 2024 from 20:00 to 22:00 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description:
Get ready for a night of electrifying blues music with Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Wayne Baker Brooks. With his powerful stage presence, soulful singing, and fiery guitar playing, he pays homage to his rich blues heritage while effortlessly
- Created by: Arts Garage
- Tags: blues, blues concert, delray beach
Free Fallin – The Tom Petty Concert Experience
- Apr 13, 2024 from 20:00 to 22:00 EDT
- Location: Arts Garage
- Description:
Get ready for an epic live show with Free Fallin the Tom Petty Concert Experience!
Enjoy this vibrant musical journey remembering the one and only, Tom Petty! Watch as these highly skilled musicians perform his iconic hits. Perfect for those who’ve gr - Created by: Arts Garage