Take a guided tour of the historic house museum and gardens focusing on life in a 16th century manor. Then stay for a garden distilling demonstration. This tour is offered twice; please register for only one. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Friday, June 26, Agecroft Hall (6 seats (12%) remaining)
Friday, Aug 21, Agecroft Hall

Come celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of our nation with a program focusing on those symbols, themes and imagery that speak to American values. Using artworks from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the VMFA, this session explores how artists use symbols, themes, and imagery within works of art, focusing on the meaning and interpretation behind visual representations.

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Monday, June 29, Synchronous Online

Come celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the founding of our nation with a program focusing on a retrospective look on the birth of our country. Using artworks produced from the early 19th to the early 21st centuries, we will explore how artists have depicted the people and events of the Revolutionary War period.

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Monday, June 15, Synchronous Online

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. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Who doesn't love Gershwin tunes? Let's enjoy hearing - and maybe even singing along - to our favorite show tunes. Alan will also include the Rhapsody in Blue for piano solo. This course was previously offered via Zoom in 2022. This time, it will be live with song lyrics included with the program notes for a real 'sing along with Alan' experience. Offered twice; please sign up for only one.

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Thursday, June 25, NRCT, Room 124 (Choir Room) ( No seats currently available )
Wednesday, July 8, NRCT, Room 124 (Choir Room) (10 seats (17%) remaining)
Thursday, July 16, NRCT, Room 124 (Choir Room) ( No seats currently available )

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. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Sunday, July 5, Heifetz International Music Institute

Join Osher Member Chris Waagen as he spins the tunes of our generation. In addition to familiar music by a great DJ, there will be plentiful libations and delicious food! Join your fellow Osher members and dance the night away! Note: The music will be loud, but you'll love singing along! Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Tues, Aug 11, TBD - UR Campus (17 seats (17%) remaining)

The Japanese characters forming the word 'ike-bana' can be best translated as 'living flowers.' However, ikebana has become generally accepted as meaning the art form of Japanese flower arrangement. Watch a demonstration then create your own arrangement, using materials and flowers provided. Bring a flower snipping tool and a bucket to take home your flowers. You will keep the suiban container, kenzan spiky frog, handouts, flowers, and branch material to re-create your arrangement at home. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Wednesday, July 22, TBD - UR Campus (1 seats (7%) remaining)

Musicals have shaped American theater, from Tin Pan Alley-driven comedies of the early twentieth century to the integrated classics of midcentury. We will explore book musicals, concept musicals, and the rise of European mega-productions, then spotlight influential composers, lyricists, writers, choreographers, directors, and performers. We'll touch on landmark shows including Oklahoma!, My Fair Lady, Show Boat, Guys and Dolls, Hair, Cabaret, Rent, Wicked, Hamilton, and more. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Tuesdays, July 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, Synchronous Online ( No seats currently available )

What makes an Oriental rug so captivating: the elegant design, intricate pattern, or mysterious origins? Join us to discover the stories woven into these textiles. We will trace the history and artistry of carpet weaving across Asia and North Africa, with examples spanning over two millenia. Using expert insights and vivid images, we will explore carpet-making from Anatolia, Iran, Transcaucasia, North Africa, and Central Asia, learning to spot weaving traditions, historical periods, purposes, and production. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 3, 10, Synchronous Online (4 seats (31%) remaining)

Join us for the opening night of our Osher Member Art Show. Our Osher artists offer beautifully different pieces, so 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. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Friday, July 10, TBD - UR Campus (5 seats (5%) remaining)

From 1921 to 1948, Paul Sachs offered a yearlong program in museum training at Harvard University's Fine Arts Department. This class will explore his 'Museum Course' curriculum and how Sachs and his students shaped the development and character of art museums in the 20th century.

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Tuesdays, June 9, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 ( 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. There could be long periods of standing.

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Friday, Aug 14, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ( No seats currently available )

In this reading and generative workshop, fellow Osher member Beverly Cartwright will share selections from her debut collection, 'Intact': a book that explores themes of loss and grief, memory and domestic history, ad also reflects on the resilience of human nature and the grace we find in continuing to move forward. There will be time for Q&A and participants will be given several prompts with the objective to write your own poem.

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Let's explore chocolate beyond a mere sweet treat. From sacred cacao vessels in Mesoamerica to European luxury objects and contemporary art installations, this lecture traces how chocolate has shaped (and been shaped by) ritual, empire, science, and aesthetics. Through object-based analysis and cultural history, we'll consider chocolate as a material that carries meaning, power, and desire.

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Monday, Aug 24, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Join this class to explore the life of Barbara Johns. We will uncover the circuitous path to finally placing her statue in the US Capitol this January. We will also focus on the backstory with Johns as the student leader of the successful strike at the Prince Edward County, Robert Russa Moton High School. How did a 16-year-old African American girl have the courage to lead a peaceful revolt that changed America?

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Monday, June 22, JPSN, Room 118