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The Golden Age of Radio was a time of “theater of the mind.” Get a sampling of the many wonderful programs offered in this era, specifically in the genres of mystery and suspense. Just what was that “thing on the fourble board”?
Format: 25% Lecture, 25% Interactive discussion, 50% Listening to radio programs
Why do we drum? What is the connective tissue that binds us as a family, as a tribe, as humans? Explore the aural landscapes of a heartbeat through percussion instruments from the dawn of time to modern days. Through lectures, presentations, and interactive activities, we’ll travel the globe to get a kinetic understanding of the connections between body, dance, and drums. Participants are encouraged to bring a drum or percussion instrument if available, but not required for this lecture.
Format: 35% Lecture, 30% Interactive discussion, 35% Hands-on activity
Ever wondered why we automatically tap our toes to a steady beat, gravitate toward certain genres of music to work out or to sleep, or why that one song always makes you feel like crying? It’s not a new concept that music has immense power over us; however, the science and understanding behind that power are growing daily. Dive into the research and evidence-based practice of music for relaxation and mindfulness, through the lens of music therapy.
Format: 20% Lecture, 30% Interactive discussion, 50% Hands-on activity
You are part of the solar system, in a corner of the Milky Way galaxy, in this vast, inexorably moving universe. In this lecture, we’ll explore the wonderful makings of the planets of our solar system, including our Sun, as well as minor constituents such as asteroids and comets. We’ll learn how they all originated and of what materials they’re made. A special focus will be dedicated to our own beautiful planet Earth. Get ready for a fun voyage through geologic time.
Format: 80% Lecture, 20% Interactive discussion
Travel back in time to the 5th century, the time of the lost oracles of Delphi, of lost ancient cities and rituals, and the famed great city of Alexandria. Join K. Hollan Van Zandt as she transports us to Ancient Greece through the eyes of her novel, Written in the Ashes, which follows her protagonist as she embarks on a journey between Egypt and Greece in the footsteps of the famous mathematician and philosopher Hypatia. Feast on an authentic Mediterranean lunch as we explore the ways that legend, history, and fiction intermingle.
Format: 30% Lecture, 70% Interactive discussion
Presenter: K. Hollan Van Zandt
K. Hollan Van Zandt was born and raised in Pacific Palisades, California. She has performed in a touring magic show, led yoga retreats to swim with wild dolphins, and teaches writing to students all over the world. She is a mother, a bird watcher, a pagan, and a graduate of Antioch University. Written in the Ashes is her first novel.
Critics of the 2000 and 2016 presidential elections have attacked the Electoral College as obsolete and undemocratic. They see it as a ticking time bomb, which invites questions as to whether the United States is the kind of democracy it encourages other countries to be. Despite these issues, the Electoral College has ensured that U.S. citizens continue to choose presidents when almost one-third of elections have not produced a popular majority. Examine the origin and development of our Electoral College system, a cost-benefit analysis, and the lack of a successful model for reform efforts.
Format: 60% Lecture, 25% Interactive discussion, 15% Hands-on activity
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Catalina Offshore Products Fish Market, a seafood distribution and retail operation. Founded in 1977 by Dave Rudie, the company’s original offerings were seaweed and live sea urchins that Rudie harvested while diving off Catalina Island. Today, the company is one of the region’s premier seafood purveyors, offering a large variety of products that are fresh and sustainable. Learn the company’s rich history, the many local species of seafood, and the importance of buying sustainable seafood through a trusted fishmonger.
Format: 60% Lecture, 40% Interactive discussion
Presenter: Tommy Gomes
Tommy Gomes isa native San Diegan whose Portuguese family of professional fishermen settled herein 1892. Working the city’s historic tuna fleets gave him a deep knowledge ofthe industry and the authority to be a leading voice in seafood education. Hestarted at Catalina Offshore Products in 2003 as a fish filleter, and today isthe company’s trusted fishmonger and public face. Gomes’ passion for local,sustainable seafood landed him on San Diego Magazine’s list of “50 People to Watch”in 2011; and made COP’s walk-in fish market a routine stop for San Diego’s bestchefs and foodies, folks looking to learn more about seafood, and even theoccasional celebrity.
Did the first World War result from the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne? Or was it the conclusion to over 100 years of deadly battles between England and France in the New World of America, in Africa, and the European home front while Russia gobbled up territory across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and Asia? With rare photographs and information from recently declassified documents, this lecture explores the long, bloody road leading to the war to end all wars.
Format: 70% Lecture, 30% Interactive discussion
Celebrate our Balboa Park gem, the Marston House, in a trifecta of Edventure: guided tour, docent-led talk, and a reception under the shade of a sprawling live oak (enjoy cheese boards, crudités, and a mimosa). With its extensive grounds and buildings, the 8,500-square-foot Marston House gives a rare glimpse into the lifestyle of one of San Diego’s most prominent families. The four Marston daughters were all Wellesley grads. Helen, the boldest, sought to protect WWI refugees, campaigned for striking farmworkers and, at the age of 73, joined the civil rights march in Selma, Alabama. Also learn about the master architects and landscape designers who worked with the family to create one of the region’s most important estates, which includes a gift shop full of memorabilia.
Format: 25% Lecture, 25% Interactive discussion, 50% Tour of Marston House
Presenter: Sarai Johnson
Sarai Johnson of Johnson & Johnson Architecture, is an architectural historian and historic preservationist. She has co-authored more than 50 historical designations, documenting important buildings and prominent citizens in Southern California. Her professional research includes the George and Anna Marston family members and their extensive social and philanthropic contributions to the greater San Diego community. Johnson frequently provides resourced historic content for articles, books, lectures, museum exhibits, videos, and television programs. She has been involved with the Marston House Museum & Gardens for more than 20 years and been an advocate for its ongoing success for the past nine years with Save Our Heritage Organisation.
Explore how the American people confronted the near demise of the nation in the mid-19th century. Contemplate alternative solutions that the North could have undertaken instead of war; learn about the key moments and people that shaped the Reconstruction; as well as the role played by race and the economy, and why it would take another century to begin to right the wrongs.
Format: 80% Lecture, 20% Interactive discussion