Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

This tour of the art installations on the campus of the Aurora University with a guided walk covers the history and significance of the paintings, sculptures, and installations that sprinkle the campus. There are a few places to sit and rest.

This is a repeat of the campus art tour held last Spring. 

Co-facilitator:  Carolyn Hopkins

We will continue our tour of the Art installations on the campus of Aurora University with a guided Walking Tour that covers the history and significance of the paintings, sculptures and installations that sprinkle the campus.  This tour will feature art not seen in Part 1 of last spring.

 You do not need to have taken Part 1 to enroll.

Participants will construct a wreath made of wired ribbon. In addition, wired ribbon bows will be made. Course will emphasize manipulation of ribbon, chenille sticks and wire frames. Examples of compatible ribbon patterns will be explained.

Participants will construct a wreath made of wired ribbon. In addition, wired ribbon bows will be made. Course will emphasize manipulation of ribbon, chenille sticks and wire frames. Examples of compatible ribbon patterns will be explained.

In this course, participants will create a lighted glass vase centerpiece. Participants will learn the basics of centerpiece arrangement and how to use "fairy lights" in a simple craft.

In this course, participants will create a lighted glass vase centerpiece. Participants will learn the basics of centerpiece arrangement and how to use "fairy lights" in a simple craft.

What comes first? Legal change, cultural change or hum-able songs? American musicals are ripe with messages of social justice. “America” from "West Side Story, " “Ole Man River” from "Show Boat," “You’ve got to be taught,” from “South Pacific” are only a few examples. In this closer examination of Musical Theater, we will look at some of our favorite Musicals and see how they have intersected with social issues that continue today: Racial discrimination, poverty, environmental injustice, inequitable health care and education, gender inequity and discrimination. The list is exhausting. Is it a coincidence that most of the composers and lyricists of these musicals are Jewish? Once more, we are faced with more questions than answers, and once more we will have the joy of that discovery together. Karaoke will be encouraged!