Shakespeare’s Roman Plays: From Republic to Dictatorship

"Shakespeare’s Roman Plays: From Republic to Dictatorship" begins on Tuesday, February 10 with Study Leader Marilyn Roberts. Register for Zoom.

35 Years Ago in Film: An Osher Birthday Celebration

Osher will be watching "Beauty and the Beast" (1991) on Saturday, February 21 as part of the "35 Years Ago in Film: An Osher Birthday Celebration" series. Register.

A Place in the Sun: The Movie that Entwined Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift

"A Place in the Sun: The Movie that Entwined Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift" begins on Thursday, February 12 with Study Leader John Peterman. Register for In-Person.  Image: “Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift” by classic film scans is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Benedict Arnold: Hero or Villain?

"Benedict Arnold: Hero or Villain?" begins on Thursday, February 19 with Study Leader James Bays. Register for Zoom.

Hot Plates, Hot Topics - William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth: A Life

Hot Plates, Hot Topics: "William Legge, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth: A Life" is Friday, February 27th with Speaker Martin Jeffries at Jesse's Restaurant. Register.

Illegal Imprisonment in the Tower of London, 1321

"Illegal Imprisonment in the Tower of London, 1321" is Wednesday, February 25 with Author Hilary Llewellyn-Thomas. Register for In-Person. Register for Zoom.

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