Come to this class to learn about the long-term health benefits of just moving! BeMoved® embraces the joy of dance with people of all movement abilities. Movement expressed through dance and music has a transformative power that enriches a person's well-being above and beyond the well-known physical fitness benefits. BeMoved® is a dance fitness experience that begins with easy-to-follow therapeutic movements that flow into dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres.

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Mondays; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4 (no 11), 18, 25, TBD - UR Campus

Alan will perform and comment upon a program of piano pieces written for early intermediate students of all ages. The pieces will be familiar to anyone who has taken a few years of piano lessons or attended a recital by one's children or grandchildren. Each piece is chosen for its enduring musical interest and charm that transcends the technical limitations imposed upon the composers by the intended audience.

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Thursday, July 17, NRCT, Room 124 (Choir Room) ( No seats currently available )

The class explores those visional elements that influences how we feel and experience photography. We will examine photographs and those visual components that provoke our feelings both positive and negative.

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Tuesday, Aug 5, TBD - UR Campus

Brian Wilson started the Beach Boys in 1961. Inspired by Doo-wop, their earliest songs were about themes of interest to California teens: cars, surfing, school, and love. Over the decades, they had 40 Billboard hits. Later, they introduced elements of jazz and progressive music, and their 'Pet Sounds' album is one of the best ever. We will discuss the Beach Boys as a cultural phenomenon and groove to many of their greater and lesser-known songs.

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Tuesday, July 22, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (18 seats (14%) remaining)

FIELD TRIP Housed at Mary Baldwin University, the Heifetz International Music Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to the artistic growth and career development of the most talented and promising young musicians in the world. Our Sunday concert features Heifetz students, faculty, alumni, and special guests in invariably memorable performances tailored for a summer afternoon.

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Sunday, July 6, TBD - UR Campus

Plato said, 'The unexamined life is not worth living.' We will explore the philosophical life examinations in the lyrics of Bob Dylan, the Indigo Girls, Johnny Mercer, and many others. We will also touch on some of the songs Bob Dylan analyzes in his book 'The Philosophy of Modern Song.'

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Wednesdays; June 25 and July 2, Synchronous Online

Architectural history follows a canon of both traditional and eclectic styles from ancient to contemporary times. Let's explore the myriad structures set against the backdrop of the societies in which they existed, the construction methods used, the patrons for whom these structures were constructed, and the notions of the builders and architects who created them.

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Thursdays; July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14 , Synchronous Online

Join us for the opening night of our first ever Osher Member Art Show. With more than 30 Osher artists and a wide variety of art media, the show promises to be a great celebration of our talented members. The gala will be for our Osher members and invited guests, and the show will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.

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Friday, July 18, Special Programs Building ( No seats currently available )

Want to experience art in a contemplative, meaningful way? Join us at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for an hourlong session of 'slow looking,' a mindful approach to engaging with art. Together, we'll explore two works from the museum's permanent collection, allowing for a personal and immersive experience.

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Wednesday, June 18, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ( No seats currently available )

The Great Depression of the early 20th Century was a time of hardship and deprivation countered by one of the greatest government supports for the arts in US history. The Works Progress Administration (WPA), through the Federal Arts Project (FAP) funded the creation of 2,566 murals and 17,744 pieces of sculpture that decorated public buildings nationwide, bringing more art to Americans than ever before or since.

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Tuesday, June 24, Synchronous Online (15 seats (15%) remaining)

Visit the largest collection of book art in the Southeast at VCU Libraries. Our visit begins in the reading room of Special Collections and Archives, followed by a tour of the secured storage stacks to get a glimpse into the many and varied holdings. We will finish the event with refreshments in the Cabell Room.

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Friday, Aug 1, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

This Osher Vinyl Record Lover's Special Interest Group Meeting is open to any Osher members who register. You don't have to be a member of our group. Our members will discuss issues with vintage and modern equipment and spin and discuss cuts from jazz, classical, folk, and rock music on our Osher turntable and stereo system.

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Tuesday, July 8, Special Programs Building, Room 160