Verde Valley Campus (Clarkdale)   

Following the big band swing era in music, jazz began to diversify into several different genres: bebop, hard bop, modal, free jazz, and jazz fusion. Beginning in 1945 and until his death in 1991, Miles Davis was at the forefront of this evolution in music. We will discuss Miles' life and listen to examples of his music.

Inspired by Hans von Bulows successful concert tours of America in the late 1800's, this series seeks to recreate the nature of his historic Beethoven "lesson" concerts. Bulow selected a sequence of Beethoven Sonatas to be performed as solo recitals over a period of (usually) 4 nights. Adjusting program length to present day tolerances, I propose the following four recitals followed by classroom analysis and discussion: 1. Op. 10; 2. Op. 31; 3. Op. 53, Op. 57; and 4. Op. 109, Op. 110, and Op.111.

Free yourself from Microsoft Office! We will survey free Google tools: explore Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Google Drive while learning core skills like creating, formatting, adding photos, organizing files, and opening Microsoft documents. See how smartphone and tablet apps let you stay portable across all your devices and move easily to new ones. We will look at a few free AI tools that can work together. Create options for yourself!

Discussion of what Medicare Parts A and B cover, how prescription drug plans work, and how Medicare supplemental plans and Advantage plans (Part C) help to cover remaining health care costs. Paper copies of documents shown are provided.

Let's review prominent current events in their historical context, with the goal of providing a fuller understanding of their causes and possible consequences. Participation and discussion will be encouraged. Please note this class skips one week (no class 6/17).

Oceans apart, cultures apart—yet the U.S. and China connected soon after American independence. Join us to trace early trade, diplomatic, and cultural ties in the first of three workshops, drawing on John Pomfret’s excellent narrative history “The Middle Kingdom and the Beautiful Country” and other sources. Later sessions in the Fall will cover 1860–1950 and 1950 to today.

Why does Costa Rica inspire such enthusiasm among travelers? Whether you're planning a visit or simply curious, this engaging overview explores the country’s geography, climate, astonishing biodiversity, vibrant economy, unusual democratic history, and celebrated commitment to living in harmony with nature.

We take to the out-of-doors (en plein air) to create our summer poetry. No history or counting of syllables, just fun as we take the class to favorite Yavapai Clarkdale Campus locales, creating our poetry together--giving new meaning to Free Form Verse! Meeting "early" mornings (10:30am) for 4 weeks only. Facilitator will send email with the first week meet-up location on campus and then explore from there. Hopefully 10:30am-noon will keep us out of the summer’s extreme heat. Bring your notebooks! Let’s have Fun!