Join us for this two-part class on Leon Russell, a gifted musician, songwriter, performer, and producer. This afternoon class will feature the screening of the 1971 documentary 'Mad Dogs and Englishmen.' The documentary captures live concert performances from Joe Cocker with Leon Russell as the musical director for the musicians and singers who are backing Mr. Cocker. Join us for part two the next morning.

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Monday, April 13, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (11 seats (14%) remaining)

This part of our class will look in depth at Leon Russell. Early in his career, Mr. Russell was a much sought-after session musician in Los Angeles. Gradually, his skills as a songwriter allowed him to make the transition to becoming a very successful solo artist. From his recordings to his concert performances, Mr. Russell was known around the world for quality of his work.

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Tuesday, April 14, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162

This feature-length documentary explores the quiet yet profound crisis unfolding on Tangier Island, where climate change isn't an abstract concept but a daily reality threatening to erase an entire community. It is not a climate film filled with statistics or expert testimony, but simply a story told by the islanders about losing a way of life. After a screening of the film on Tangier, one resident said, 'It felt true.'

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Tuesday, April 21, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (9 seats (9%) remaining)

The class is designed to capture the most common and important photography concepts. The class will cover both cell phone and regular camera applications.

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Monday, March 23, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 ( No seats currently available )

If you are familiar with the library resources but want to go beyond the basics, this session will explore some of the more interesting and unusual digital collections and databases. This is an advanced session that builds on the information introduced in Bounty of Boatwright.

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Learn how to find books, articles, and other resources that are of interest to you. This session provides an overview for beginners or those new to Osher and includes a virtual tour of the library.

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Join Dan in his quest for the funniest movies. We'll view these films: 'Monkey Business' (1952) with Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, and Marilyn Monroe; 'Road to Morocco' (1942) with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour; and A League of Their Own' (1992) with Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Madonna.

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Join Dan in his quest for the funniest movies. We'll view these films: 'Annie Hall' (1977) with Diane Keaton (Oscar winner) and Woody Allen; 'That Touch of Mink' (1962) a sophisticated love affair with Doris Day and Cary Grant; and 'Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell' (1968), a WWII confusion with Gina Lollobrigida, Phil Silvers, Telly Savalas, and Peter Lawford.

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Fridays; Mar 13, 20, 27, TBD - UR Campus (10 seats (12%) remaining)

This iteration of Four Friday Films presents movies that invite us to think about our experience and perception of the world. As usual with this course, the films are fun to watch, but the emphasis this semester is less on 'feel good' than on 'hmmm, I hadn't considered that before.' We'll watch 'Stranger Than Fiction,' 'Brother From Another Planet,' and 'The Man From Earth,' finishing with Anne Hathaway in 'Colossal.'

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We begin a brief homage to the late Robert Redford with two films: his tremendously fun 'Sneakers' from the 90s, then a lovely film, made when he was 82: 'The Old Man and the Gun,' based on a real-life octogenarian bank-robber. Then we'll see a very different view of banking with the charming English film 'Bank of Dave.' We'll finish with Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt in 'As Good As It Gets.'

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Fridays; Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Crisis communication isn't just for governments or corporations. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or coordinating volunteers, how you communicate in the heat of the moment shapes outcomes. In this session, you'll learn how organizations prepare messages under pressure and manage misinformation, even when the situation is chaotic. You'll also leave with tools you can apply to your community organizations or volunteer roles.

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Wednesday, May 13, TBD - UR Campus

Every photo worth showing or sharing is worth editing. The class is designed to cover cell phone editing in the first hour and computer-based editing in the second hour. Before class, participants should download 'Snapseed' for cell phones and Photoshop Elements for computers.

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Monday, March 30, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 ( No seats currently available )

UR's Dr. Sonja Bertucci's most recent feature-length documentary, 'The Diamond Couple' (2024), is an intimate meditation on love, aging, and the transmission of memory. The film premiered at the Arizona International Film Festival, where it received the Jury Prize for Inspirational Filmmaking, and continues to screen internationally. Join us for Dr. Bertucci's opening remarks, the film screening, and Q&A.

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This class offers a visual journey through the changing seasons in and around Richmond. From spring blooms and nesting birds to summer butterflies, fall migrations, and winter's quiet beauty, the presentation highlights the rhythms of local wildlife and landscapes. Filled with Jim's beautiful photographs, it also includes suggestions and brief descriptions of nearby parks, gardens, and natural areas, encouraging viewers to explore and connect with local nature.

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Join us for tips about being a savvy news consumer in this difficult climate with the rise of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as the decline in local newspapers. Virginia Public Media President Jayme Swain will provide an update on what's happening in the news landscape and share how you can tell fact from fiction.

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Tuesday, April 7, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (10 seats (8%) remaining)