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This lecture is based on two existing art books and a forthcoming third book written by the presenter. The pictorial presentation with photographs and illustrations, showcases my career as a licensed Professional Engineer traveling on five continents and numerous oil paintings as a lifelong artist, representing the "two worlds" referenced in the title.
The Stayton
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Learn to collage on 2-1/2" x 3-1/2" Artist Trading Cards! Whether you decide to trade world-wide or keep your work, the collage principles are always the same. In this class, you will learn how to create tiny works of art, how to trade them with other artists, and how to make friends world-wide. There will be a supply list for all students. We will work each session and trade with each other at the last session. There will be art challenges to help you grow as an artist as well.
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Come join us for a walking tour of the Mary Couts Burnett Library and learn about the library's art collection. You'll see a wide array of art from original Rembrandt Etchings to Andy Warhol Screen prints (and everything in between). We'll take a look at the artworks themselves and discuss how the university acquired them. Participants will also learn about the library's efforts toward conservation and academic research.
On Campus Session
- Section Code: F26FSFACT044C
- Instructor: Kerri Menchaca
- Dates: 12/2/2026 - 12/2/2026
- Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Sessions: 1
- Days: W
- Building: Mary Couts Burnett Library
- Room: Lobby
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A PowerPoint presentation of the artist's works along with a few actual works. The artist will also present a description of his process and intentions
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Back in the days when 45s (remember those?) ruled the airwaves, record companies issued their records with an “A” side and a “B” side, intending DJs to play the A or “hit” side. But some DJs were independent cusses who flipped the record over and played the B side. And some of those B sides became huge HITS. We’re going to look at the A and B sides of some ‘60s and ‘70s records that may surprise you.
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A ground breaking composition when it was first performed in Vienna 1824. First symphony that included a movement with vocal soloists and a large chorus. Served as a bridge between the classical and romantic periods of music. Beethoven was profoundly deaf by the time this work was first performed. The chorus, Ode to Joy, was chosen in 1985 as the official anthem of the European Union. Have I ever sung it? With performances and rehearsals close to 100 times as a member of the Choral Arts Society of Washington. And each and every time it was thrilling.
Stevenson Oaks
- Section Code: F26FSFAML031A
- Instructor: Lynn Main
- Dates: 11/5/2026 - 11/5/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sessions: 1
- Days: Th
- Building: Stevenson Oaks
- Room: Fort Worth
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Bonsai is the ancient Japanese practice of growing trees in pots. This presentation incudes a discussion of the origins of the artform, the general aesthetics, horticulture of the trees, basic techniques and the significance of age and size of the specimens. Many examples are pictured in the presentation and the presenter incudes a limited selection of trees from his personal collection. The presentation concludes with a description of the establishment of the upcoming permanent Bonsai Collection at the Fort Worth Japanese Garden.
Stevenson Oaks
- Section Code: F26FSFHCR094A
- Instructor: David Manuel
- Dates: 9/24/2026 - 9/24/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sessions: 1
- Days: Th
- Building: Stevenson Oaks
- Room: Fort Worth
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Playing For Change is an organization that was created to inspire and connect the world through music. "Playing For Change is more than just music. We're a movement that believes in the power of music to break down barriers, connect people, and create positive change. Traveling around the world inspired the founders to unite many of the greatest musicians they met throughout their journeys. These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language. Learn more about this movement and enjoy what they have created. Lots of music videos, but different than what you may be used to seeing.
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Both Broadway and Hollywood have been BIG contributors to the Top 40 charts dating back to the 1950s, but the use of songs from stage and screen really took off in the 1960s thanks to Rodgers & Hammerstein and Simon & Garfunkel. Join the 3 Amigos as we recall those memorable songs that made it to the R&R charts.
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The first book is Sue Grafton's "W Is For Wasted." Kinsey Milhone becomes involved with homeless people when she discovers a slip of paper with her name on it in a dead man's pocket. The second book is Louise Penny's "The Grey Wolf." Detective Armand Gamache receives a package containing a jacket with a red stain on the chest. The third book is Ariel Lawhon's "The Frozen River" about an 18th century midwife who investigates a murder and a rape. The last book is Will Schwalbe's "The End Of Your Life Book Club," a memoir about how his mother deals with her diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer. Come for good reading and great discussion.
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What to do if you were one of the biggest stars of the silent movie era and time has passed you by? If you are Gloria Swanson, you create the character of Norma Desmond. A fallen star living in her Hollywood mansion desperate for another chance in front of the camera. A famous director serving as your butler. By chance you find a young screenwriter to help you with a new script. And hope Ceci B. DeMille will direct your comeback. "I'm ready for my closeup Mr. DeMille."
The Stayton
- Section Code: F26FSFAML032A
- Instructor: Lynn Main
- Dates: 11/16/2026 - 11/16/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sessions: 1
- Days: M
- Building: The Stayton (opens in new tab)
- Room: Dining Room: 11th Floor
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The class will trace Claude Monet's early life and success as the Impressionist artist who gave the name to the movement. As a successful artist, he moved his studio to his famous gardens in Giverny, where he stayed as the German troops in World War I came closer to Paris. At the death of his second wife and the deterioration of his health, he became depressed and gave up painting. His dear friend, Clemenceau, the Prime Minister of France, stepped in and helped him to return to the world of art. During his last yers of life, he produced approximately fifty paintings of the water liliesi n his famous garden which he donated to France as his contribution to the war effort. They are now on display at L'Orangerie in Paris.
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When we think of John Lennon and Paul McCartney we think of a remarkable writing partnership. The truth is, from about 1967 on, they were each writing their own songs but putting the Lennon-McCartney stamp on the results for contractual reasons. We're going to dive into the Lennon and McCartney songbooks and see some of the most notable songs in a different light. Come join the 3 Amigos for music and toe-tapping fun!
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When we think of John Lennon and Paul McCartney we think of a remarkable writing partnership. The truth is, from about 1967 on, they were each writing their own songs but putting the Lennon-McCartney stamp on the results for contractual reasons. We're going to dive into the Lennon and McCartney songbooks and see some of the most notable songs in a different light. Come join the 3 Amigos for music and toe-tapping fun!
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26FSFAML023B
- Instructor: Richard Selcer, Colin Plante, Josh Tabor
- Dates: 9/14/2026 - 9/21/2026
- Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Sessions: 2
- Days: M
- Building: Online Class
- Room: Zoom
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The beautiful Fort Worth Botanic Garden is home to a marvelous collection of sculpture and paintings. Art in the Garden classes will explore the outdoor sculpture collection including works by Fort Worth Circle artists Charles Truett Williams, Gene Owens, and Evaline Sellors; nationally recognized artists such as Patrick Dougherty and Glenna Goodacre; and TCU professors Cameron Schoepp and Chris Miller. Explore how the works complement plantings in the Garden and the history of their acquisition and their artists. All this and flowers, too! You will need to pay for admission at the Botanic Garden if you are not a member of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Fee is $10/day or $20 total for the program.
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Discovering Art in the Botanic Garden Part II, explores additional sculptures in the beautiful Fort Worth Botanic Garden. This class builds on the art included in Part I and includes work that was not introduced in Part I. The course stands as a complete experience by itself, and Part I is not a required prerequisite.
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Interested in "Do It Yourself" interior design and decorating for your home? We will explore the how-to's that the professionals use and ways to use our own talents to create a personal signature look. Budget friendly, low tech and fun. We wall have different style and color preferences and we live in different kinds of dwellings, but the principles of professional interior design apply to all. Our first session will focus on professional designers' recipe for a well decorated space, and the second session we will focus on refreshing an existing space applying the pros method. So, bring your notebook, your questions and enjoy becoming a DIY Designer.
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The 50's and the 60's were the heydays of the western television show. 7 out of 10 top shows on TV were Westerns. Many of the biggest movie stars of the time had their starts in these shows. Part one will cover the transition from movies to television and the early careers for some major stars. Part two will cover the rise of the ensemble cast and the shows that seemed to go on forever and ever. And many of these shows are still on television today with cable networks like GRIT and WestTV.
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We will explore the music and artistic contributions of four composers active during the latter half of the twentieth century. Amid a period of significant transformation within the Hollywood film industry, particularly as it adapted to the evolving preferences of a younger audience,”these composers produced exceptional scores whose aesthetic and cultural impact continues to resonate in contemporary film. Featuring the music of Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, Bernard Herrmann, and Henry Mancini
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This course will explore Greek and Roman Mythology and how, through the centuries, it has helped artists to communicate love, anger, loyalty, danger, justice and injustice. The Greeks did not worship ugly idols but created instead a constellation of beautiful radiant gods. We will discuss the most salient myths and legends of the Greek lore.
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Unlike the Kimbell and the Modern, The Carter Museum in Fort Worth concentrates on American art. Come see an instructor curated selection of works.
Off-Campus
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Plato’s Republic is one of the most influential and frequently misunderstood works in the Western Canon. It tackles some of the most fundamental questions of human existence such as “What is justice?”, “How should a society be structured to foster human flourishing?”, and “What is the nature of truth and reality.” Although it is often categorized as a work of political philosophy, it is first and foremost a literary masterpiece. Over the course of a month, we will read Plato’s text not merely as a collection of arguments, but as a complex work of dramatic art, exploring the tension between its philosophical claims and its literary form. No prior background in philosophy is necessary, only a willingness to read carefully and accept that some of the best questions are the ones that stay open.
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Les Paul is revered by guitarists in all musical genres for pioneering the solid-body electric guitar, but his legacy reaches far beyond the instrument itself. He was a recording and studio innovator whose contributions include multi-tracking, overdubbing, and other sophisticated studio techniques that have a profound impact even today. Learn more about his impact on modern music, as well as overcoming serious physical challenges.
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Step into the world of the 1944 movie musical Meet Me in St. Louis in this engaging course exploring its music, story, and cultural impact. Set against the backdrop of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the film captures turn-of-the-century American life while highlighting holiday traditions. Examine the artistry of Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, including their personal and professional relationship, and discover why this beloved musical remains a timeless portrait of family, nostalgia, and seasonal celebration. (Singing along is optional, but great fun.)
Stevenson Oaks
- Section Code: F26FSFAML025A
- Instructor: Sharon Harrelson
- Dates: 12/3/2026 - 12/10/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sessions: 2
- Days: Th
- Building: Stevenson Oaks
- Room: Fort Worth
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Harry Chapin and Bruce Springsteen are two of the recognized giants of pop music, starting in the 1970s. Both were master storytellers, drawing from their own experiences and from observation. Though they created very different music, both are also better known for their concerts and their albums than for a few Top 40 singles. Join the 3 Amigos as we dig into the catalogs of Chapin and Springsteen.
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Harry Chapin and Bruce Springsteen are two of the recognized giants of pop music, starting in the 1970s. Both were master storytellers, drawing from their own experiences and from observation. Though they created very different music, both are also better known for their concerts and their albums than for a few Top 40 singles. Join the 3 Amigos as we dig into the catalogs of Chapin and Springsteen.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26FSFAML77B
- Instructor: Richard Selcer, Colin Plante
- Dates: 10/12/2026 - 11/2/2026
- Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Sessions: 4
- Days: M
- Building: Online Class
- Room: Zoom
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Join Stage West’s Executive Producer, Dana Schultes, for a relaxed and engaging 90-minute play reading session! This one-time class invites participants to come together, connect, and bring a full one-act script to life in a low-pressure, collaborative environment. Whether you’re an experienced performer or just love storytelling, you’ll have the chance to explore characters, practice cold reading, and enjoy the shared experience of live theatre—no memorization or preparation required, just be ready to be a reader or a listener.
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Step into the spotlight and rediscover the joy of performing in this fun, welcoming Show Choir class! During this course, participants will learn upbeat musical numbers featuring group vocals and light, easy-to-follow choreography, all tailored to be accessible, energizing, and enjoyable. No prior experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and love of music! Experience that thrill of singing and moving together in a supportive, low-pressure environment. **Please note this is a seven session class; with a final performace at the 2026 Silver Frogs Holiday Celebration**
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The history of this revival is illustrated by using four musical acts (approximately) to explain aspects of what Dave Van Ronk called "The Great Folk Scare": The Kingston Trio (and others): making folk music safe; Dave Van Ronk (and Joan Baez): the revenge of the "pure" folksingers; Bob Dylan: the rise of the singer/songwriters and additional artist(s) to be named later: the folk revival evolves.
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Have you ever seen a movie that looks completely unlike anything you have ever seen before, and couldn't put words to why? Have you ever watched the credits and wondered what a gaffer or a key grip does? And how did they do that pull off that disorienting shot in the diner in Goodfellas?!
This course will be overview of how to analyze the art, style, and sound of films to have a deeper reading of them and a more enjoyable film viewing experience. We will delve into the techniques filmmakers use including editing, set design, sound design, costuming, lighting and more to make movies emotional and compelling.
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In August 1966, the Beatles dropped an album that altered the landscape of popular music. Revolver saw the band take its songwriting, musicianship and production to a stunning new level, with tracks that included the haunting “Eleanor Rigby,” the trippy “Tomorrow Never Knows,” and the driving rocker “Got to Get You Into My Life.” Join us as we continue to celebrate the Beatles at 60 with a close look at an amazing LP that stunned Beatles fans and paved the way for Sgt. Pepper’s the following year.
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Explore the evolution of America’s unique musical language, from its New Orleans roots to today’s global scene. This course traces how African rhythms and European harmonies merged to create jazz. Beyond history, you will master the "art of listening." Through guided sessions, you’ll learn to identify key genres—from the Swing Era’s big bands and the complexity of Bebop to Modern Fusion. No musical background is required; simply bring an open ear to discover how jazz continues to shape our culture.
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This "1-time Lecture" will actually be an interactive tour of selected works of art at the Kimbell Art Museum. We will examine art created by women artists, ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century. You may be familiar with some of these artists, but it is likely that most will be new to you. We will discuss the historical context of these works, as well as the many difficulties these women encountered.
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This "1-time Lecture" will actually be an interactive tour of selected works of art at the Kimbell Art Museum. We will examine art created by women artists, ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century. You may be familiar with some of these artists, but it is likely that most will be new to you. We will discuss the historical context of these works, as well as the many difficulties these women encountered.
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