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American Masters in Glass

Santa Monica College

The glasswork of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods is among the most elegant and extravagant in decorative art history. Some of the most famous and prolific glass designers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries such as Louis Comfort Tiffany, Emile Gallé, and René Lalique exemplify the outstanding contributions made to works of art in glass during these time periods.. Their opulent designs in vases, lamps, stained glass, and other objets...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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Understanding Climate Change Resilience

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 230 West 41st Street, New York, NY

How can a region reduce the effects of worsening climate change? How do communities recover after a hurricane? Being able to cover how systems respond to disturbance is becoming a critical skill for any reporter. Systems include both humans and the natural world. One example of such a system is how we get our food – through a system called a foodshed. While some food is grown locally, for many Americans most of the vegetables they eat come from...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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Spring Lecture Series: Dangerous Curves Ahead

Santa Monica College

Spring Lecture Series: Dangerous Curves Ahead: French Art Nouveau The Art Nouveau era in France appeared at the end of the 19th century in a swirling world of societal changes.  The style is characterized by sinuous curves and organic forms with nature as the ultimate source book, particularly the plant world as well as insects and birds that lent themselves to the same stylizing process.   Much of the art of the era is influenced...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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Spring Lecture Series: Scandal and Redemption: John Singer Sargent

Santa Monica College

Cosmopolitan, gregarious, and prodigious, Sargent’s fashionable portraits were the most celebrated symbol of his brilliance. He was a master of many different painting styles—classical portraits, Impressionistic, landscapes, watercolors, and murals—and his richly textured pallets reflected his lifelong reverence for Diego Velázquez and Franz Hals. Caught in the cross-fire of controversy on several occasions, he celebrated his passion for...

(513) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction: Western Esotericism and Soul

New York Open Center

A recent announcement from the Open Center, posing the question above, What is Western Esotericism? was opened by 13,000 people, the highest rate of response we have experienced online. Fortunately, we are very well versed in this topic as we have produced a 25-year series of conferences known as Esoteric Quests that follow the golden thread of spiritual wisdom in the West. The director of the Quests, Ralph White, will interview two of its most accomplished...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Part of the Plants, Cuisine, and Culture: Sean Sherman

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Part of the Plants, Cuisine, and Culture series, Native American Cuisine with The Sioux Chef online program features chef Sean Sherman and is presented in partnership with Franklin Park Conservatory, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Plants are intimately linked to our cultural identities and food traditions. Plants tell us where we are and who we are in how we use them to feed...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Part of the Plants, Cuisine & Culture: Sheldon Simeon

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Part of the Plants, Cuisine and Culture series, Hawaiian Cuisine with Sheldon Simeon online program is presented in partnership with Franklin Park Conservatory, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Plants are intimately linked to our cultural identities and food traditions. Plants tell us where we are and who we are in how we use them to feed ourselves. When we migrate, we carry...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Part of the Plants, Cuisine & Culture: Simon Majumdar

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Part of the Plants, Cuisine and Culture series, Indian Cuisine with Simon Majumdar online program is presented in partnership with Franklin Park Conservatory, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Plants are intimately linked to our cultural identities and food traditions. Plants tell us where we are and who we are in how we use them to feed ourselves. When we migrate, we carry our...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Plants, Cuisine and Culture: Toni Tipton-Martin

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Plants, Cuisine and Culture: African American Cuisine with Toni Tipton-Martin Part of the Plants, Cuisine and Culture series, African American Cuisine with Toni Tipton-Martin online program is presented in partnership with Franklin Park Conservatory, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Plants are intimately linked to our cultural identities and food traditions. Plants tell us...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Why The Electoral College?

West Los Angeles College

Why the Electoral College and Why Does it Decide Presidential Elections? Recent polls and surveys show that public interest in the 2020 presidential election is near an all-time high. One question millions of Americans ask is why we choose our presidents by the Electoral College, rather than the popular vote. Find out just what the Electoral College is, and examine its origins and history.  Learn why it’s likely to be a hot topic now, and...

(58) All levels 18 and older
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Advanced Internet Searching

The New York Public Library (Tech) @ 476 Fifth Avenue (42nd Street Entrance), New York, NY

Learn advanced search strategies to narrow results and find the best information online. Skill prerequisites: Basic mouse and keyboarding skills These are registration based classes and spots may fill up quickly. If for any reason we're unable to accommodate your registration, we will let you know as soon as possible.

(160) Advanced 18 and older
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Gender 101: Understanding Gender Non Binary

Springboard Ventures, Inc.

Gender 101: Understanding Non Binary & Why Gender Neutral Language Matter There are internal and external effects of misgendering employees, clients and prospects and why misgendering others creates loss of productivity, self esteem and your companies bottom line! During this webinar the concepts of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and gender expression, are untangled and presented in an easy to understand format.    Based...

(4) All levels 18 and older
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The Guided Psychedelic Journey

Liberate Yourself

Even the most experienced psychonauts have questions about the so-called "therapeutic" or "guided" psychedelic experience. You may wonder what the difference is between a guide, a facilitator, a sitter, and a shaman; why people use eyeshades and headphones; what kind of music is used in these sessions; and many other things.  These questions and more will be answered during this talk: The difference between a sitter, facilitator, guide,...

(34) All levels 18 and older
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Suffering, Redemption, and the Infinite: The Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke

The School for Philosophy, Economics, and the Humanities

This course undertakes a close reading of Rainer Maria Rilke's masterwork, the "Duino Elegies," investigating its intricate themes, lyrical beauty, and enduring significance for world poetry. Our study entails an exploration of Rilke's unique poetic vision and his departure from traditional poetic forms and conventions. As we traverse the elegies, we grant special attention to Rilke's contemplations on the nature of human existence, the tension...

All levels 18 and older
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The Erotic and the Beautiful: Plato's 'Symposium'

The School for Philosophy, Economics, and the Humanities

This course undertakes a close reading of Plato's 'Symposium,' a work of enduring philosophical significance that masterfully explores the multifaceted nature of the Erotic. Situating ourselves in the rich tapestry of Athenian dialogue, we critically engage with the text's nuanced examinations of erotic desire and its intersections with sexuality, gender, and the idea of the beautiful. The ‘Symposium’ is written in the form of speeches about...

All levels 18 and older
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Product brunchwork w/ Vivienne Sung (Bumble)

brunchwork

Explore product, web and mobile interaction design with Bumble VP of Product Vivienne Sung. Vivienne supports the teams behind Bumble and Badoo dating apps, helping tens of millions of people to find healthy, equitable relationships online. She is an entrepreneur, start-up advisor, angel investor, and passionate product person. She enjoys helping companies improve their products and is obsessive about building easy-to-use, practical, beautiful online...

(8) All levels 21 and older
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Gemini brunchwork

brunchwork

Explore branding, creative strategy and crypto with Gemini Global Director of Brand Jonathan Isaac. Jonathan Isaac is Global Director Of Brand at Gemini. Founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, Gemini is a regulated crypto exchange, wallet, and custodian that makes it simple and secure to buy bitcoin, ether, and other other cryptocurrencies. Jonathan has over two decades experience in the field, winning 2x Gold Effies, AdAge Global Campaign Of The...

(8) All levels 21 and older
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Metaverse brunchwork

brunchwork

Explore the metaverse, NFTs, immersive experiences, and blockchain with PIICO founder & CEO Pico Velásquez . Pico Velásquez is the founder and CEO of PIICO, an architecture and virtual production company designing for the metaverse. PIICO uses immersive, interactive, and gamified experiences to connect art, education, and social/ environmental impact projects with larger audiences. Pico is a world-class computational architect who worked...

(8) All levels 21 and older
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Healthtech brunchwork w/ Punit Soni (Suki)

brunchwork

Explore product management, healthech, and AI with Suki founder and CEO Punit Singh Soni. Punit Singh Soni is an Angel Investor, as well as the founder and CEO of Suki, an AI-powered, voice-enabled digital assistant for doctors, that increases productivity while solving some of the biggest problems in healthcare. Suki was named one of the Most Innovative Companies in 2020 by Fast Company, one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes, and Rock Health’s...

(8) All levels 21 and older
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Brunchwork w/ Kim Nemser (Warby Parker)

brunchwork

Explore product development and strategy with Warby Parker Chief Merchandising Officer and Head of Product Kim Nemser. Kim Nemser is a fashion industry veteran who has worked in leadership roles at top brands such as Tod's and J Crew. She currently sits on the board of the luxury DTC footwear brand, Sarah Flint.  At Warby Parker, Kim oversees merchandising, planning, allocation, product development and sourcing. She is responsible for analyzing...

(8) All levels 21 and older
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